GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Richard Fimbres called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Scott Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

There were no requests to address the Board.

Staff Representatives

Julie Hecimovich gave the Staff Council report from the April 6 meeting. Staff Council was proud to announce that their fundraiser benefiting the PROGRESS! Program, had raised $4,185 for Pima scholarships.  She also noted that there are opportunities for volunteering at the Adult Literacy Center for Adult Education. Interested persons should contact Jim Lipson at the Community Campus.

Student Representatives

Carlos Tapia reported that students at the Northwest Campus will sponsor the Career and Major Fair on April 26; at the West Campus, Student Government and Clubs will host a Student Appreciation Day. The West Campus Native American Student Association will attend the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, NM.

Christian Tapia reported that East Campus Student Government reps participated in the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk.  A student recognition ceremony at the Downtown Campus celebrated the achievements and contributions of 70 students who volunteered and participated in various campus and community activities.  Desert Vista students sponsored the first annual Family Day. Faculty, staff and students hosted over 560 people at the event celebrating families and encouraging participation in PCC programs.

Faculty Representatives

Jack Mertes reported on the April 6 Faculty Senate meeting. The Senate was updated on a number of items including the Academic Standards Committee, PCCEA discussions, joint services/programs with the UA, legislative issues including Prop 300 and what the College is doing to comply with the law. Mr. Mertes reported that the Senate unanimously approved a motion requesting that the Administration authorize an external company to conduct a nationally standardized institutional climate survey of all employee groups at the College.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6742

Brenda Even – M, Marty Cortez – S, to authorize Executive Sessions of the Board of Governors on April 24, 2007 and May 9, 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 indicated that the creation of a state board for community colleges probably will not happen for another year. He also noted that the focus topic for the next AADGB meeting will be ethics.

Dr. Even reported that the Joint Conference Committee met in March and discussed articulation between community colleges and universities, the universities offering 3+1 programs, community colleges offering baccalaureates in certain programs and reverse graduation.

Chancellor’s Report

Dr. Flores introduced Chief Stella Bay and Vice Chancellor Kirk Kelly to discuss Pima’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. They highlighted partnerships with other law enforcement agencies, staffing levels of Pima DPS, the institutional command system, and communication methods. 

Dr. Even addressed the audience about the latest in a series of letters that have been received by the Board. She said the tone of these anonymous letters has changed and the Board feels this is not acceptable on a campus. She added that these types of anonymous letters are disconcerting and not helpful. Dr. Even and the other Board members urged anyone who feels the need to communicate an issue to the Board to use other more appropriate ways to contact them.  Mr. Stewart added that if an individual wants to contact the Board in confidence, that confidence would be respected.

Dr. Flores highlighted the first year accomplishments of the 2006-2008 College Plan. He reviewed the ten strategies that have been completed and indicated that the remaining 27 strategies are on schedule.  He also introduced the six areas of focus on the 2008-2010 Plan: Developmental Education, Physical Plant, Accountability and Transparency, Innovation, Technology and Curriculum Alignment.

Chancellor Flores made several announcements congratulating Brigid Murphy on her selection as Dean of Instruction at the Northwest Campus, Tom Tomasky as Division Dean of Instruction at the East Campus, and Linda Ashenbrener as Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Current Fiscal Update

Vice Chancellor Bea reviewed the monthly financial statements through February 2007. A $3.6 million increase in net assets over last year is due to investment income and gifts to the College. Operations expenditures and commitments are in line with budget expectations.

Dr. Bea also informed the Board that the College has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the General Finance Officers Association for the 15^th consecutive year.

Information Items

Voluntary Separations from Employment

Student Aide Hires

These items were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6743

Sherryn Marshall – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2007.

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

Consent Agenda

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6744

Marty Cortez – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the Consent Agenda.

15.1     New Appointments

15.2     Administrator Appointments

15.3     Adjunct Faculty Appointments

15.4     Temporary Appointments

15.5     Faculty Standards and Qualifications Board Policy Change – Final Reading

15.6     Metro Networks

15.7     Curriculum Recommendation — New Degree Program: Digital Games and Simulations Development — Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

15.8     Curriculum Recommendation — New Degree Program: Health Information Technology – AAS

15.9     Curriculum Recommendation — New Degree Program: Fraud Examination – Certificate for Direct Employment

15.10    Resolution Concerning the Marana Regional Community Center

15.11    Grant Proposal – State of Arizona, Department of Education: Health Futures

15.12    Grant Proposal/Subrecipient Award and Agreement:  Innovation Frontier Arizona: U.S. Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration:  Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative — Third Generation

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

Adjournment

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6745

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 9:30 p.m.