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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 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Board Room, District Office, 4905 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85709-1010. BOARD MEMBERS - Scott Stewart, Chair
- Brenda Even, Secretary
- Marty Cortez, Member
- Richard Fimbres, Member
- Sherryn Marshall, Member
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES - Julie Hecimovich, Staff
- Holly Tackett, Staff
- Karaline Salmans, Student
- Selemani Tuli, Student
- Kimlisa Duchicela, Faculty
- Jack Mertes, Faculty
RECORDING SECRETARY ADMINISTRATION - Roy Flores, Chancellor
- David Bea, Executive Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration
- Johnson Bia, President, Downtown Campus
- Charlotte Fugett, President, East Campus
- Donna Gifford, Assistant Vice Chancellor
- John Gillis, Acting Division Dean of Instruction, West Campus
- Diane Groover, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance
- David Irwin, Executive Director, Public Information
- Jim Johnson, Dean of Instruction, Community Campus
- Kirk Kelly, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
- Jana Kooi, President, Community Campus
- Dee Lammers, Acting Division Dean, West Campus
- Sylvia Lee, President, Northwest Campus
- Mary Ann Martinez Sanchez, Dean of Instruction, East Campus
- Suzanne Miles, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Services
- Leticia Menchaca, Dean of Student Development, Desert Vista Campus
- Lorraine Morales, Dean of Student Development, Northwest Campus
- Brigid Murphy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Vice Provost
- Dave Padgett, Dean of Instruction, Northwest Campus
- Robert Riza, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Services
- Kathleen Schiefen, Division Dean, Community Campus
- Nancee Sorenson, Dean of Student Development, West Campus
- Edgar Soto, Acting Executive Director, Athletics
- Juan Soto, Acting Dean of Student Development, East Campus
- Stan Steinman, Executive Assistant to the Provost
- Anne Vosberg, Acting Dean of Student Development, Downtown Campus
- Bill Ward, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities
- Lynne Wakefield, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing
GENERAL MATTERS Call to Order Scott Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Sherryn Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment and Reports Public Comment Michele Convie expressed her concern that the College catalog and schedule inform students of the need for background checks in certain programs. Staff Representatives There was an announcement that the PCC graduation ceremony is scheduled Tuesday, May 20, at the Tucson Convention Center. Financial Aid matters included information on streamlining operations to better serve the students. Reports by Human Resources indicated new partnerships with several entities to assist with recruitment efforts. The Community Service Committee voted to designate the funds from the fundraising event to the PCC Foundation General Scholarship Fund. Also announced were the new officers elected to the Staff Council. Student Representatives Karaline Salmans reported activities at Northwest Campus include visits to Marana High School homerooms to discuss the importance of retention. Students from all campuses attended the National Collegiate Leadership Conference at the University of Arizona. The PCAE Eastside Learning Center had a volunteer speaker, Chris Aka, at the new student orientation to share his motivating experiences. Selemani Tuli reported on activities at Downtown Campus and East Campus for Black History Month. The Student Life Office at Desert Vista Campus collaborated with two faculty members to create the Desert Vista Local Author Series. Faculty Representatives Jack Mertes gave the report which included information presented at two Faculty Senate meetings. Senate elections were held at the January 16 meeting. A PCCEA report highlighted the annual Faculty Survey and Meet and Confer. The Chancellor’s Report included information on the State Board for Community Colleges and discussion on the placement of adjunct faculty in high schools. On-line textbooks were discussed with concerns expressed concerning the concept. There will be further discussion on the value of auditing classes. Report — Chairperson of the Board Congratulations were expressed to PCC students nominated to the All-Arizona Academic Team. The recent ACCT Legislative Summit Washington DC was attended by administrators, Board members and students. Motion to Authorize Executive Session PASSES
Motion No. 6792 Brenda Even – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on March 12, 2008. 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) Brenda Even reported on the Joint Conference Committee meeting held in December and the January ACCA meeting. A fall conference is planned for the AADGB members. Chancellor’s Report Chancellor Flores discussed the importance of academics in athletics and reported that there are sixty-three students on athletic teams who have made the honor roll. He reported on grade point average statistics for various athletic teams. The Chancellor said he recommended Edgar Soto as the Executive Director of Athletics under Item 15.4 Administrator Appointments. There will be a press conference at Downtown Campus February 27 to announce partnership with NAU and PCC for a 90/30 program leading to a baccalaureate degree. Chancellor Flores commented about exploring online textbooks and mentioned there will be discussion with other colleges and universities due to some concerns. The Chancellor applauds the staff in Human Resources for the work on faculty recruitment which includes 52 vacant positions that have brought in 562 applications as of this date. In regards to the State budget, the encouraging news received today was that the House and Senate will propose a compromised bill that exempts community colleges from cuts this year but we will need to strategize for next year. The All-Arizona Academic Team Luncheon is scheduled February 21 at Mesa Community College. Eleven PCC students made the all-state team with six on the first team. Monthly Financial Statements through December 2007 and Preliminary Budget Overview Executive Vice Chancellor David Bea reported on the preliminary monthly financial reports through December. The increase in net assets is slightly higher than last year due primarily to increases in tuition revenue and grants and contracts revenue. Dr. Bea also presented an overview of budget development for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Information Items Separations from Employment
Student Aide Hires These items were noted as information items. Action Items Approval of Minutes Motions to Approve Annual Meeting Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6793 Richard Fimbres – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 9, 2008. Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Motions to Approve Regular Meeting Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6794 Richard Fimbres – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2008. 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. 6795 Richard Fimbres– M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, with Addenda to Items 15.1 New Appointments; 15.2 Adjunct Faculty Appointments, 15.3 Temporary Appointments, and 15.4 Administrator Appointment. 15.1 New Appointments 15.2 Adjunct Faculty Appointments 15.3 Temporary Appointments 15.4 Administrator Appointments 15.5 Faculty Regular Appointments 2008/2009 Fiscal Year 15.6 Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Sabbatical Recommendations 15.7 Staff Nursing Instructor Salaries 15.8 Curriculum Recommendation – New Occupational Program: Avionics Certificate for Direct Employment 15.9 Curriculum Recommendation – New Occupational Program: Avionics Technician Certificate for Direct Employment 15.10 Curriculum Recommendation – New Occupational Program: Avionics Recurrent Training Certificate for Direct Employment 15.11 Curriculum Recommendation – New Occupational Program: Customer Service Management Certificate for Direct Employment 15.12 Curriculum Recommendation – New Occupational Program: Integrated Circuit Layout Design – Certificate for Direct Employment 15.13 Curriculum Recommendation – New Concentration: Avionics Technician Concentration in the Aviation Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 15.14 Curriculum Recommendation – New Concentration: Integrated Circuit Layout Design concentration in the Computer Aided Drafting Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 15.15 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 15.16 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Child Care Assistant Teaching Certificate 15.17 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: First Aid Certificate 15.18 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Heart Saver Certificate 15.19 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Home Health Aide Certificate 15.20 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Inventory Clerk Certificate 15.21 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Material Handler Certificate 15.22 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Offset Duplicating Certificate 15.23 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Pre-Press Technician Certificate 15.24 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Receiving Clerk Certificate 15.25 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Shipping Clerk Certificate 15.26 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Warehousing Clerk Certificate 15.27 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace ESL Listening Level A Certificate 15.28 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace ESL Listening Level B Certificate 15.29 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace ESL Listening Level C Certificate 15.30 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Mathematics Certificate 15.31 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Math Level A Certificate 15.32 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Math Level B Certificate 15.33 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Math Level C Certificate 15.34 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Math Level D Certificate 15.35 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Reading and Interpreting Literature Certificate 15.36 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Reading Level A Certificate 15.37 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Reading Level B Certificate 15.38 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Reading Level C Certificate 15.39 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Reading Level D Certificate 15.40 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Science Certificate 15.41 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Social Studies Certificate 15.42 Curriculum Recommendations – Center for Training & Development Program Inactivation: Workplace Writing Certificate 15.43 Curriculum Recommendations – Workforce Program Inactivation: Advanced Mechanic Services Certificate 15.44 Curriculum Recommendations – Workforce Program Inactivation: Advanced Product Test Certificate 15.45 Curriculum Recommendations – Workforce Program Inactivation: Manufacturing Production Certificate 15.46 Curriculum Recommendations – Workforce Program Inactivation: Manufacturing Production Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 15.47 Curriculum Recommendations – Workforce Program Inactivation: Process Technician Certificate Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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