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PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT A Regular Meeting of the Pima County Community College District Board of Governors was held on February 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Board Room, District Office, 4905 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85709-1010. BOARD MEMBERS - Richard Fimbres, Chair
- Scott Stewart, Secretary
- Marty Cortez, Member
- Brenda Even, Member
- Sherryn Marshall, Member
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES - Julie Hecimovich, Staff
- Diane Lussier, Faculty
- Jack Mertes, Faculty
- Carlos Tapia, Student
- Christian Tapia, Student
- Sherry Wright, Staff
RECORDING SECRETARY ADMINISTRATION - Roy Flores, Chancellor
- Lou Albert, President, West Campus
- David Bea, Vice Chancellor, Finance
- Johnson Bia, President, Downtown Campus
- Sharon Blanton, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
- Toppy Burke, Executive Director, Alumni Association
- Vicki Cook, Dean of Instruction, West Campus
- Richard Fridena, Acting Dean of Instruction, East Campus
- Charlotte Fugett, Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration
- Mary Beth Ginter, Division Dean, West Campus
- Jerry Haynes, Dean of Student Development, Community Campus
- Cheryl House, Executive Director, Foundation
- David Irwin, Executive Director, Public Information
- Jacquelyn Jackson, Director, Government Relations
- Jim Johnson, Dean of Instruction, Community Campus
- Kirk Kelly, AVC, Information Technology
- Jana Kooi, President, Community Campus
- Sylvia Lee, President, Northwest Campus
- John Madden, Dean of Instruction, Desert Vista Campus
- Leticia Menchaca, Dean of Student Development, Desert Vista Campus
- Suzanne Miles, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Services
- Lorraine Morales, Dean of Student Development, Northwest Campus
- Harry Muir, Dean of Instruction, Downtown Campus
- Brigid Murphy, Division Dean, West Campus
- Dave Padgett, AVC, Academic Services
- Raul Ramirez, President, East Campus
- Anna Reese, Executive Director, Financial Aid
- Robert Riza, Athletic Director
- Nancy Russell, Dean, Workforce & Business Development
- Kate Schiefen, Division Dean, Center for Business Solutions
- Rosemarie Schulz, Dean of Instruction, Northwest Campus
- Nancee Sorenson, Dean of Student Development, West Campus
- Stan Steinman, Sr. Assistant to the Provost
- Heather Tilson, Executive Director for Planning & Research
- Tom Tomasky, Sr. Assistant to the Chancellor
- Mary Vanis, President, Desert Vista Campus
- Lynne Wakefield, AVC, Marketing
- Bill Ward, AVC, Facilities
GENERAL MATTERS Call to Order Richard Fimbres called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Scott Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment and Reports Public Comment Jennifer Andrews, representing the PCC interpreters, informed the Board that all classes have been covered with an adequate number of interpreters this spring, but the interpreters are concerned that a new law requiring that all interpreters be nationally certified will have an effect on providing adequate interpreting services to students in the future. She encouraged the Board to take the necessary steps to open several staff positions to address the College’s long-term requirements to meet the needs of students and the College. Staff Representatives Julie Hecimovich and Sherry Wright reported on the February 2 Staff Council meeting. Staff Council received updates on the Program Review process and personnel changes. Elections for Staff Council officers were held. Student Representatives Carlos Tapia and Christian Tapia highlighted student activities on the various campuses. In addition, Community Campus students will be attending the All Arizona Awards at Mesa Community College later in the month. West and Northwest campus student representatives will participate in the Arizona Collegiate Leadership Conference at the University of Arizona in February. Faculty Representatives Jack Mertes reported that officers were elected at the January 12 Faculty Senate meeting. The Provost’s report included an update on the College Plan and the Mentoring Program. Chancellor Flores updated senators on state legislative activities and the health campus. At the February 2 Senate meeting, the Provost reviewed the committee structure for new Faculty Senate members and presented a draft of Regulation 3001A, Faculty Qualifications. Charlotte Fugett and Richard Brodesky talked about the Safety Committee, and a draft of the Faculty Mentoring Program was presented by Dave Padgett and Mary Ann Martinez-Sanchez. Report — Chairperson of the Board Mr. Fimbres addressed PCC employees and the public on the State of the College. He highlighted some of the major accomplishments during 2006 and reinforced Pima’s commitment to serve the public. Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6724 Brenda Even – M, Marty Cortez – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on March 14, 2007. 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 reported that AADGB has been discussing individual issues at length. He gave customer complaints and conflicts of interest as examples. He also mentioned that there is a lot of interest in recreating a state board for community colleges that will have oversight and approval authority. Chancellor’s Report Chancellor Flores introduced Sherry Hall, chair of the PCC Foundation Board of Directors. Ms. Hall talked about the PCC Alumni Association and the Foundation. A Alumni Association steering committee has been formed, bylaws have been written and ratified, three sub-committees are active, and quarterly e-newsletters are being sent to 14,000 alumni. The first annual meeting of the Alumni Association will be held in April. 550 alumni are registered members of the Association. The Foundation is working on developing its Mission, Vision and Values Statement. In 2006, the Foundation raised $1.9 million in donations and secured $765,000 in endowment gifts. $900,000 in scholarship funds was raised. Ms. Hall presented the keys to two donated cars to students Mimi Daniel and Sena Kimbrell. Donna Gifford, PCCEA’s Chief Spokesperson, talked about activities undertaken by PCCEA during the summer and presented the results of a survey distributed to faculty in anticipation of the upcoming M & C session. Ms. Gifford said salary is the primary focus and reviewed PCCEA’s salary proposal that includes a step for all faculty and a lift to the salary schedule. Other issues are the overload rate, sabbaticals, faculty enrichment funds and lab loading.Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Current Fiscal Update Vice Chancellor David Bea presented the financial statements through December 2006 and reported that the current year is progressing as expected. He also gave an overview of the 2008 budget development process. Information Items Voluntary Separations from Employment Student Aide Hires Board Police: Grade Policy Change – Second Reading Board Policy: Faculty Qualifications – First Reading These items were noted as information items. Action Items Approval of Minutes Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6725 Scott Stewart – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 13, 2006. Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Motion No. 6726 Brenda Even – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 10, 2007. Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Motion No. 6727 Marty Cortez – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2007. Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Mr. Fimbres asked that Item 17.5, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Sabbatical Approvals, be pulled and voted on separately. Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6728 Scott Stewart – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 17.1- 17.21, minus Item 17.5, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Sabbatical Approvals. Item and Title
17.1 New Appointments 17.2 Adjunct Faculty Appointments 17.3 Faculty Regular Appointments 2007/2008 17.4 Temporary Appointments Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Item 17.5, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Sabbatical Approvals Before calling for a vote, Chairperson Fimbres thanked the Professional Development workgroup for evaluating the sabbatical proposals. He asked that the process and procedures for awarding sabbaticals be reviewed as other college processes are being reviewed, saying the Board and the public need to be assured each faculty sabbatical demonstrates clear benefits to our students and to the community. Motion to Approve Item 17.5 PASSES
Motion No. 6729 Sherryn Marshall – M, Scott Stewart – S to approve Item 17.5, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Sabbatical Approvals. Vote: All Board members voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Adjournment Motion to Adjourn PASSES
Motion No. 6730 Sherryn Marshall – M, Marty Cortez – S to adjourn. Vote: All Board members voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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