GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Marty Cortez called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Richard Fimbres led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

There were no requests to address the Board.

Staff Representatives

Clare Strom reported that Barbara Byrnes had completed her term on Staff Council and that a new representative to the Board would be elected in February. At the January 2006 Staff Council meeting, Provost Miles reported on the College Plan, legislative priorities and the standing committees. Staff Council was apprised of the opportunity to enroll in a new Optional Retirement Plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Staff community projects are Casa de los Ninos and Habitat for Humanity.

Student Representatives

Elvira Bozdani, new student representative, reported on activities at the Community, Downtown and Desert Vista campuses.

Faculty Representatives

Jack Mertes reported on the December 2 Faculty Senate meeting.  Acting Division Dean Trina Felty led a discussion and answered questions about The Aztec Press. In the absence of Chancellor Flores, Tom Tomasky talked about initiatives for the upcoming legislative session. Scott Collins, PCCEA, informed the Senate that a survey will be distributed to faculty regarding the Meet & Confer session.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Ms. Cortez announced that at the annual meeting, she had been elected Chairperson; Richard Fimbres, secretary; and Scott Stewart, AADGB representative. Brenda Even was elected as alternate AADGB representative.

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6649

Richard Fimbres – M, Brenda Even – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on February 1, 2006.

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

Report — Secretary of the Board

There was no report.

Brenda Even reported that at the last Joint Conference Committee meeting, members approved continuing to focus on 2+2 programs, universities having educational centers, and universities examining other longer range baccalaureate degrees. In regard to the issue of community colleges offering baccalaureate degrees, the Committee the concept of universities having the right of first refusal.

Provost Suzanne Miles and Acting AVC of Academic Services Dave Padgett made a presentation on the AIMS test. They explained what the test is and isn’t and showed how the test could affect students and the College.

Chancellor Flores made several announcements, including the dates of All Faculty Day, dedication of the West Campus Health Clinic and ACCT’s National Legislative Summit. He also gave updates on activities of Representative Knaperak’s Education Work Group and the Governor’s P-20 Council.

Chancellor Flores informed the Board that in December members of Pima’s administrative team met with the UA leadership and discussed a 3+1 program, expanding the 2+2 and Joint Admission programs.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Year-End Fiscal Update

Vice Chancellor Janice Stroh reported that the Government Finance Officers Association presented the College with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 13^th consecutive year, with no findings.

Motion to Accept Year-End Fiscal Update PASSES
Motion No. 6649

Sherryn Marshall – M, Richard Fimbres – S to accept the Year-End Fiscal Update.

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

Information Items

Student Aide Hires

Voluntary Separations and Student Aide Hires were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6651

Scott Stewart – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2005.

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

Consent Agenda

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda PASSES
Motion No. 6652

Richard Fimbres – M, Scott Stewart – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, with revisions to Items 15.3, 15.4, 15.5.  The revisions to Items 15.3 and 15.5 were updated lists of adjunct faculty and temporary hires. Item 15.4 was a revised report recommending William Laslett as the Head Football Coach.

Item and Title

15.1     New Appointments

15.2     Administrator Appointments

15.3     Temporary Appointments

15.4     Appointment – Football Coach

15.5     Adjunct Faculty Appointments

15.6     Subrecipient Award and Agreement:  Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona, National Institutes of Health Post Doctoral Excellence in Research and Teaching

15.7     Intergovernmental Agreement:  City of Tucson

15.8     Intergovernmental Agreement:  Pinal County Animal Care and Control

15.9     Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Baking Certificate for Direct Employment

15.10   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Leadership Development Certificate for Direct Employment

15.11   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Basic Remediation Technology Certificate for Direct Employment

15.12   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Basic Business and Industry Technology Certificate for Direct Employment – Accounting and Finance

15.13   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Basic Business and Industry Technology Certificate for Direct Employment – Telecommunications

15.14   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Advanced Business and Industry Technology Certificate for Direct Employment – Telecommunications

15.15   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Advanced Business and Industry Technology Certificate for Direct Employment – Medical Support

15.16   Legal Services

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

Capital Request for Fiscal Years 2007 & 2008

Chancellor Flores asked that this item be pulled from this agenda.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.