PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

A Regular Meeting of the Pima County Community College District Board of Governors was held on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Board Room, District Office, 4905 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85709-1010.

BOARD MEMBERS
Sherryn Marshall, Chair
Marty Cortez, Secretary
Brenda Even, Member
Richard Fimbres, Member
Scott Stewart, Member

BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Clare Strom, Staff
Barbara Byrnes, Staff
Jack Mertes, Faculty
Diane Lussier, Faculty
Ryan Isaac, Student
Stephen Krueger, Student

RECORDING SECRETARY
Joanne Wilhelmsen

ADMINISTRATION
Roy Flores, Chancellor
Lou Albert, President, West Campus
David Bea, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Operations
Johnson Bia, Acting President Downtown Campus
Toppy Burke Senior Assistant to the Chancellor
Ann Christensen, Division Dean, West Campus
Vicki Cook, Acting Dean of Instruction, West Campus
Sarah Dempsey, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Services
Richard Durán, President, Desert Vista Campus
Terry Forster, Division Dean, Downtown  Campus
Shelley Fortin, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Services
Charlotte Fugett, Executive Vice Chancellor for
Human Resources & Institutional Effectiveness
Greg Hart, Dean of Pima Community College Adult Education
Jim Johnson, Dean of Instruction, Community Campus
Jana Kooi, Campus President, Community        Campus
Sylvia Lee, Dean of Instruction, East Campus
Cecilia Lou, Dean of Student Development, Downtown Campus
John Madden, Dean of Instruction, Desert Vista Campus
Anne-Marie McCartan, President,  Northwest Campus
Leticia Menchaca, Acting Dean of Student Development, Desert Vista Campus
John Merren, Division Dean, Downtown Campus
Suzanne Miles, Provost and Executive Vice       Chancellor for Academic Services
Lorriane Morales, Acting Dean of Student Development, Community Campus
Harry Muir, Dean of Instruction, Downtown Campus
Raul Ramirez, Campus President, East Campus
Jack Redavid, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Rosemarie Schulz, Dean of Instruction, Northwest Campus
Paul Smith, Assistant Vice Chancellor for          Administrative Services and Facilities
Nancee Sorenson, Dean of Student  Development, West Campus
Ann Strine, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
Janice Stroh, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services
Anne Vosberg, Division Dean, Student Support Services, Downtown Campus
Lynne Wakefield, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Marketing

GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order
Sherryn Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance
Richard Fimbres led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairperson Marshall called for a motion to suspend the regular order of business to recognize the Pima Storm Football Team.

Motion No. 6585
Motion to Suspend Regular Order of Business PASSES

M – Richard Fimbres, S – Marty Cortez to suspend the

published order of business.

Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried.

Chancellor Flores introduced Robert Riza, Athletic Director; Suzanne Miles, Provost; Mark Hourany, Head Football Coach, and the Pima Storm Football Team. The team completed its season with a 9-3 record and was ranked by NJCAA as the #5 team in the country. The team finished the season with a 10-7 victory over Kilgore College in the inaugural Pilgrim’s Pride Bowl in Texas.

Dr. Riza presented the Pilgrim’s Pride Bowl Trophy to Chairperson Marshall.

Public Comment and Reports    Public Comment

There were no requests to address the Board.

Staff Representatives
Barbara Byrnes reported on the February 4 Staff Council meeting. Officers were elected. Ideas for a possible “All Staff Day” were discussed as well as problems with office coverage if a staff in-service day is scheduled. The Provost’s report included updates on various initiatives of the College Plan and the list of standing committees. The Human Relations Liaison Report included updates on the administrative and faculty selection processes. Staff Council was informed that Pima College is a finalist for the “Workplace Excellence Award.”

Student Representatives
Ryan Isaac gave the Northwest and West Campus student reports. Northwest Campus will host two Brown Bag sessions in February on efforts to combat global AIDS and poverty, and Gender and Society in the 21^st Century. Students representing the West and Desert Vista campuses will participate in the Association of College Unions International Recreation Tournament in Albuquerque, NM.

Stephen Krueger reported on student activities at the Community, Desert Vista and Downtown campuses. Eleven Adult Education students participated in a leadership training workshop sponsored by the Industrial Areas Foundation, and six former and current PCAE students were hired as Leadership Development Specialists and are developing the pilot First Generation Project to mentor PCAE students in their transition to PCC. An Evening Student Life Coordinator was hired at the Desert Vista Campus to provide evening programs and start the Evening Student Government. Downtown Campus Student Government will raise money for tsunami relief through a Valentine’s fundraiser.

Faculty Representative
Jack Mertes reported on the February 4 Faculty Senate meeting. Provost Miles presented a Draft Status Report on Standing Committees and reported on the Administrative Search Advisory Committees. Dr. Miles and Charlotte Fugett explained the FTE Allocation process and, with Shelley Fortin, discussed underage students attending Pima. Vice Chancellor Ann Strine discussed the new Pima webpage and Pima Direct Access. Scott Collins, chief spokesperson for PCCEA, reported that draft Meet & Confer proposals had been exchanged and PCCEA is exploring the inclusion of adjunct faculty in PCCEA.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Motion No. 6586
Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES

Richard Fimbres – M, Scott Stewart – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on March 9, 2005.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Report — Secretary of the Board
There was no report.

Report — Pima County Representative to the Arizona Association for District Governing Boards (AADGB)

Mr. Stewart reminded the audience that the Legislature is in session and that ACCA is lobbying for community colleges’ interests.

Brenda Even reported that at the Joint Conference Committee meeting participants discussed the importance of transfer plans and admissions policies so that community college students transferring to a university don’t “slip through the cracks.” The Committee is also aware of the importance of community colleges being involved in discussions regarding the redesign of higher education in the State.

Chancellor’s Report
Chancellor Flores introduced Dr. Linda Arzoumanian, Pima County School Superintendent, who led a presentation on the Tech Prep Consortium, a partnership of educators and business leaders in Pima and Santa Cruz counties. Tech Prep is a credit-based college transition program for students in occupational areas and was designed to promote participation in high skill, high wage, emerging careers. The program is funded through the Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act. Some of the partners in the Consortium are Pima Community College, The University of Arizona, Pima and Santa Cruz counties high schools, the Workforce Investment Board and the Metropolitan Education Commission.

Chancellor Flores and the Board presented Erich Saphir, out-going Faculty Senate representative, with a plaque expressing appreciation for representing faculty at the Board meetings for the past four years.

Chancellor Flores informed the Board of the status of Pima’s wrestling program. He affirmed that the Board, the College and he support wrestling. However, because there is no wrestling conference in Arizona, and Glendale is the only other community college in the state offering wrestling, the decision has been made to continue Pima’s wrestling program as a club sport rather than an intercollegiate sport.

Provost Suzanne Miles explained that Pima wrestling was originally a club sport. Five years ago, the College and two individuals representing the wrestling community, signed an agreement whereby wrestling would be elevated to an intercollegiate sport. After three years the status of the program would be reviewed. The agreement stipulated that the program would be funded jointly by the College and the local wrestling community contingent upon the creation of an Arizona conference. The three years were extended to five by Chancellor Flores.

An Arizona conference has not materialized. Rather than eliminate the program, the College will continue the wrestling program as a club. The program will not be included in the athletic budget but will have oversight by the Athletic Director. As a club team, the program will be recognized by the NJCAA and athletes will be able to compete against other college teams and be eligible for the NJCAA national championships.

The Chancellor has agreed to continue to allocate $15,000 for salaries, provide a practice facility, and pursue outside funding as well as support for an Arizona conference with the other community colleges in the state. Continued financial support from the community will also be expected.

Representatives of the three employee groups made presentations to the Board regarding issues they will be bringing to the table during this year’s Meet & Confer session.

Scott Collins, chief spokesman for PCCEA, presented the faculty’s priorities for this year's Meet & Confer process.

PCCEA will address educational support faculty issues, including reviewing peak days and flex schedules, and updating job duties and responsibilities; increasing stipends for service and leadership, completing the work of the task forces on “stacked classes,” internet course delivery and step criteria; and adopting an improved compensation plan.

AFSCME’s issues were presented by chief spokesman, Arlene Muniz. Some of the issues AFSCME will be addressing are tuition waivers for retirees, increasing accrual and accumulation of annual and sick leave, increasing on-call pay, step increase criteria, selection process for transfers and acting assignments, and salaries, extended day and weekend pay.

Lou Attinasi, president of ACES, addressed the Board and highlighted the issues ACES will be bringing forward this year, which include increasing compensation, establishing step criteria, increasing annual leave accrual, shortening probation period for using sick time, and allowing professional development funds to be rolled over.

Chancellor Flores informed the Board of the college’s involvement in the Regional Economic Development Corporation. This non-profit organization will develop a strategic plan focusing on economic development. The Chancellor of Pima College is one of the five permanent members of the Corporation’s Board. The other members are the President of the University of Arizona, the Mayor, the Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, and the Chair of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board.

Dr. Flores also asked for feedback on the concept of recognizing individuals in the community who have had a positive effect on the lives of Pima County residents. The recognition could be in the form of an honorary doctorate degree, an honorary associate’s degree or a Medallion of Honor.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Current Fiscal Update
Vice Chancellor Janice Stroh presented the financial statements for the six-month period from July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

Information Items

• Voluntary Separations from Employment
• Evaluation Criteria for West Campus Health Clinic
• Information – Tucson Regional Economic Development Corporation

These three items were noted as information items. There were no comments or questions.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes
Motion No. 6587
Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES

Brenda Even – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 12, 2005 and the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2005.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Consent Agenda
Motion No. 6588
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
PASSES

Marty Cortez – M, Scott Stewart –S, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Sale of Property:  4911 East Broadway, Building E

Dr. Flores explained that the College had received offers on the property at the District office, formerly occupied by Stantec. He asked for approval to sell the property, in principle, if an offer meets the appraisal. Mr. Fimbres made to motion to sell the property which he withdrew after discussion on whether the property should be put on the market for sale.

Motion No. 6589
Motion to Approve Putting the Property at 4911 E. Broadway, Building E on the Market for Sale PASSES

Scott Stewart – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve putting the property at 4911 East Broadway (Building E) on the market for sale and bringing a recommendation to the Board at the next meeting.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Adjournment

Motion No. 6590
Motion to Adjourn PASSES
Marty Cortez – M, Scott Stewart – S, to adjourn the meeting.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.