SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD REPORT
APRIL 16, 2015 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the State of the System address presented by State Chancellor Brice Harris, as well as the Eureka Summit that followed. Trustee Graham also mentioned she attended the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance conference, where she noticed a trend in increased professionalism regarding tutoring. Trustees Rich Grosch, Bernie Rhinerson, and Maria Nieto Senour shared that they attended the scholarship events for City and Miramar colleges. Trustee Grosch thanked those involved with the Continuing Education campus meeting for showing the wide range of programs provided by Continuing Education, Trustee Rhinerson for his efforts in establishing the Trustees Scholarship, and Chancellor Carroll and SDCCD leaders for their work in so effectively managing enrollment at the colleges.
The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis.
Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he attended a recent meeting of the Community College League of California’s Advisory Committee on Legislation, which he chairs. At this meeting, the committee reviewed over 200 legislation items, a list of which will be provided to Chancellor Carroll. He highlighted AB 288 (Holden) – Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students, and stated that he plans to attend an upcoming legislative committee hearing in support of the bill.
BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche
Trustee Peter Zschiesche stated that he participated in a meeting with representatives from San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Workforce Partnership at City College. Trustee Zschiesche mentioned that discussions were encouraging and hopes the District and its institutions continue to collaborate with these organizations. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported she heard a presentation by Dr. Jeff DuncanAndrade, Associate Professor of Raza Studies at San Francisco State University who works with at-risk teens. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that state revenue is projected to increase by several billion dollars, which may result in another large increase for the California Community Colleges. She said that discussions are underway to encourage the Governor to propose increased funding for new full-time faculty positions, adjunct faculty support, enrollment (FTES) growth, basic skills enhancement, professional development programs, and other items. More will be known when the Governor releases his May Revise budget proposal, probably on May 8. Dr. Carroll also indicated that the San Diego Community College District is in the state’s recently-released “P1 Enrollment Report” as one of the highest growth districts. Student Trustee Adam Garcia reported on various student activities, including that City and Miramar colleges held scholarship receptions, an Earth Day event is scheduled for April 22 and an “Accepting Autism” campaign has been launched at Miramar College, and student government elections will be held at the end of April at Mesa and Miramar colleges. He also reported that City College received the President’s Award for the “City College Cares” week of service.
CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Adam Garcia Jesus M. Escudero Olivia Light
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 619-388-6957
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BOARD ACTIONS At its meeting of April 16, 2015, the Board of Trustees: • Announced from Closed Session that the Board approved the following actions: denied the appeal of the finds of a Title 5 investigation.
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CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS
BOARD ACTIONS (continued) • Heard public comments from City College adjunct instructor Salvador Gonzalez regarding a Title 5 investigation appeal; and from Miramar College Academic Senate President Buran Haidar, who gave a report on the activities of current and past Academic Senate Presidents activities on a state level. Two individuals appeared prior to the public comment section of the meeting in order to address the Board. They were unable to stay, but provided written materials that will be transmitted to the Board members. • Held a campus meeting at Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex that included an overview by Interim President Rudy Kastelic, and welcome remarks by Academic Senate President Timothy Pawlak and Classified Senate President Neill Kovrig; presentations on Accreditation Planning by Dean Barbara Pongsrikul, Student Success and Student Equity Planning by Dean Star Rivera-Lacey, AB86 San Diego Adult Education Regional Consortium by Timothy Pawlak; a presentation on the Automotive Career Technical Education by Dean Jane Signaigo-Cox, instructors Frank Vasquez and Carolyn McGavock, and students Gladimir Dumorne and Sidney Reed; and a presentation on Business and Information Technology Project Management Certificate by Dean Michelle Fischthal, and students Gracy Cletus and Christine Stansall. • Approved the Board Meeting Schedule for July 2015 through December 2015; and adopted resolutions in support of youth bus passes for greater access to education; full voting rights for all American citizens; and improved student success and retention by virtue of securing adequate funding. • Approved new or revised courses and programs, with comments by Interim Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess; and authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs. • Authorized teaming agreements with Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems Inc. and the City College Military Education program for training and technical instructor and curriculum development and maintenance services to the U.S. Navy at Naval Base, San Diego and Training Support Center in Great Lakes, Illinois; and with Apextech LLC and the City College Military Education program for promoting training, education, and learning at various locations throughout the U.S. • Authorized the travel of City College students and a faculty member to conduct and attend Spanish courses in San José, Costa Rica; and of Mesa College physical therapist assistant program students and program director to attend the California Student Conclave conference at CSU Sacramento. • After conducting a public hearing, adopted the Education Protection Account Funding and Expenditure Plan for 2014-15, outlining how Proposition 30 funds were used – 100% for instruction; and authorized the changing of institutions from JPMorgan Chase Bank to Wells Fargo Bank as the overseer of the SDCCD’s Worker’s Compensation Revolving Cash Fund. • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after April 17, 2015; and proclaimed May 17-23, 2015, Classified Employee Week. • Authorized a consulting agreement with Zagrodnik+Thomas Architects LLP for preparing construction documents for building and site signage at Miramar College; the use of the Any Body Can Youth Foundation property as a new off-campus facility by Continuing Education; and awarded a contract to Bomel Construction Company Inc. for the parking structure project at Miramar College. • Approved change orders exceeding ten percent to K&Z Cabinet Co. Inc. and ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the City College Arts and Humanities/ Business Technology buildings, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis. • Heard a presentation on the Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee’s (COC) 2014 Annual Report, with comments by COC Chair Evonne Seron Schulze.
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Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Board Retreat May 28 (USD).