BOARD MEMBERS

• Scott Stewart, Chair
• Brenda Even, Secretary
• Marty Cortez, Member
• Sherryn Marshall, Member

Absent:

• Richard Fimbres, Member

BOARD REPRESENTATIVES

• Julie Hecimovich, Staff
• Holly Tackett, Staff
• Karaline Salmans, Student
• Selemani Tuli, Student
• Kimlisa Duchicela, Faculty
• Jack Mertes, Faculty

RECORDING SECRETARY

• Linda Ashenbrener

ADMINISTRATION

• Roy Flores, Chancellor
• Lou Albert, Campus President, West Campus
• Christal Albrecht, President, Desert Vista Campus
• David Bea, Executive Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration
• Ann Christensen, Acting Division Dean of Student Development
• Betty Elasowich. Division Dean, Student Services, West Campus
• Charlotte Fugett, President, East Campus
• Donna Gifford, Assistant Vice Chancellor
• John Gillis, Acting Division Dean of Instruction, West Campus
• Mary Beth Ginter, Division Dean, West Campus
• David Irwin, Executive Director, Public Information
• Kirk Kelly, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
• Jana Kooi, Campus President, Community Campus
• Dee Lammers, Acting Division Dean, West Campus
• Sylvia Lee, President, Northwest Campus
• John Merren, Division Dean of Instruction
• Suzanne Miles, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Services
• Brigid Murphy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Vice Provost
• Dave Padgett, Dean of Instruction, Northwest Campus
• Anna Reese, Executive Director, Financial Aid
• Robert Riza, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Services
• Ted Roush, Division Dean, Northwest and Community Campus
• Nancy Russell, Dean, Workforce Business Development, Community Campus
• Terry Sawma, Dean of Adult Education, Community Campus
• Nancee Sorenson, Dean of Student Development, West Campus
• Edgar Soto, 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
• Lynne Wakefield, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing

GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Scott Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance
Marty Cortez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

Mr. Joseph Sweeney, representing the National Service Lobby USA, had a request of the Board to consider signing a letter addressed to the president of Mexico.  

Recognition Awards

Chairman Stewart indicated that part of the agenda would be taken out of order to recognize and present awards to students, employees and community members.

Staff Representatives

Julie Hecimovich and Holly Tackett gave highlights of the April 4 meeting.  In the Provost’s report, information on accreditation workshops and the Student Services process review was given.  There was discussion concerning the textbook bill and standard practice guides. 

In the liaison’s report, it was noted that open enrollment is ongoing.  No changes are needed if employees do not have any changes.  Flexible spending accounts must be renewed each year.

The Community Service Committee reported a great turnout for volunteer day at the Community Food Bank.

Student Representatives

Karoline Salmans recapped activities at the Northwest Campus, West Campus and Community Campus.  The last Red Cross Blood Donation Drive is being held at Northwest.  Student Life will support Earth Day with April 23.  West Campus Student Life hosted NAU Transfer Day on April 8.  Five students from the Eastside Learning Center Adult Education received their U.S. citizenship.     

Selemani Tuli reported on activities at Downtown Campus, East Campus and Desert Vista Campus.  East Campus Student Government participated in the Annual National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk on March 29 and will host their first Concert for a Cure on April 25.  The Downtown Campus is sponsoring an event April 21 in conjunction with Pima County Juvenile Court to award community service credit to high school aged youth.  An inspirational women’s panel discussion was hosted by the Desert Vista Campus as they celebrated Women’s History Month.    

Faculty Representatives

Kimlisa Duchicela and Jack Mertes reported on the April 4 Faculty Senate meeting.  Board policies and a standard practice guide were reviewed and discussed and those with additional comments were asked to forward them to the Assistant Vice Chancellor.  The PCCEA report included an update on this session of Meet and Confer.  The Chancellor gave specific information in regards to the State’s economy and the deficit which is currently 1.2 billion dollars.  

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Chairman Stewart congratulated Dr. Lou Albert, West Campus President, for his recognition by LULAC on April 3.  Dr. Albert received the 2008 LULAC Presidential Citation Community Service Award.

A statement from the Board was read:  Given the state of the local economy and the uncertainty of the State budget deficit, and the potential impact they will have on the College in the next year or two, the Board is not in a position to determine salary increases at this time, and may not be until the June Board meeting.

Motion to Authorize Executive Session PASSES
Motion No. 6804

Marty Cortez – M, Brenda Even – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on May 14, 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)

There was no report.  The next meeting is scheduled April 23.

Chancellor’s Report

Dr. Lou Albert presented information on the extensive waiting lists for healthcare programs which are in high demand throughout the country.  Dr. Albert gave an overview of the admissions process and stated that the College is committed to addressing the problem.  The College is making progress on the nursing faculty shortage hiring the sixth full-time nurse this evening.  The program is now in compliance with the State Board of Nursing recommendation.

Dr. Flores acknowledged a student, John Windham, who has been elected as the international president of Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Windham’s wrote an award-winning essay on why community colleges should offer baccalaureate degrees.  The contest was conducted by the International Organization for the Community College Baccalaureate Degree. 

Dr. Flores thanked all employees who participated and developed the 2008-2011 College Plan that was presented to the Board at an earlier meeting.  The plan will be modified and submitted for approval in May.   

The bill for state board was introduced to the Senate but the bill failed with a tie vote. 

A student who spoke to the Board at the last meeting expressed a concern that related to the ability of students to obtain licenses and certificates upon completion of studies if they were convicted and have felonies on their record.   The student asked the College to identify these fields in the catalog.  The College will add language to the catalog to direct students to look at non-education barriers before starting classes. 

The Chancellor introduced Dr. Terry Sawma, the new Dean of Adult Education.

Monthly Financial Statements through February 2008

Executive Vice Chancellor Bea reported on the preliminary monthly financial reports through February.  The increase in net assets through the month is somewhat lower than last year at this time.  General Fund revenues and expenditures are consistent with our expectations for this point in the year.

The College has received an award for excellence in finance reporting from the Government Finance Officer’s Association for the sixteenth year. 

Information Items

Separations from Employment

Student Aide Hires

BP-1302:  Signature Authority for Contracts – Second Reading

BP-2601:  Acquisition, Lease, Lease/Purchase and Management of Equipment, Personal Property and Services Board Policy – DELETE – Second Reading

These items were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Chairman Stewart requested a slight change in wording in regards to a comment.

Motions to Approve Regular Meeting Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6805

Marty Cortez – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 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. 6806

Brenda Even – M, Sherryn Marshall – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, with Addenda to Items 17.1 New Appointments; 17.2 Administrator Appointments; 17.3 Adjunct Faculty Appointments; and 17.4 Temporary Appointments.

17.1     New Appointments

17.2     Administrator Appointments

17.3     Adjunct Faculty Appointments

17.4     Temporary Appointments  

17.5     Intergovernmental Agreement:  Rio Rico Fire District Emergency Medical Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science, Safety, Community Emergency Response Team, and Metropolitan Medical Response System Educational Program Agreement

17.6     Curriculum Recommendation:  New Workforce Program – Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson and Federal Correctional Complex-Tucson:  Water Treatment Certificate for Direct Employment

17.7     Curriculum Recommendation:  New Workforce Program – Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson and Federal Correctional Complex-Tucson:  Wastewater Treatment Controls Certificate for Direct Employment

17.8     Curriculum Recommendations – Workforce Program Inactivation:  Water and Wastewater Systems Technology Certificate

17.9     Curriculum Recommendations – Program Inactivation:  iCarnegie Computer Programming – Certificate

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

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.