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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 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Board Room, District Office, 4905 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85709-1010.
BOARD MEMBERS
- Brenda Even, Chair
- Sherryn Marshall, Secretary
- Marty Cortez, Member
- Richard Fimbres, Member
- Scott Stewart, Member
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
- Julie Hecimovich, Staff
- Holly Tackett, Staff
- Cynthia Berens, Student
- Andres Gabaldon, Student
- Rick Rosen, Faculty
RECORDING SECRETARY
ADMINISTRATION
- Roy Flores, Chancellor
- Lou Albert, President, West Campus
- Christal Albrecht, President, Desert Vista Campus
- Johnson Bia, President, Downtown Campus
- Victoria Cook, Vice President of Instruction
- Imelda Cuyugan, Executive Director, Grants
- Doreen Armstrong, Executive Director of Employee Consulting and Personnel Services
- Betty Elasowich, Vice President of Student Development
- Charlotte Fugett, President, East Campus
- Donna Gifford, Assistant Vice Chancellor
- John Gillis, Division Dean
- Diane Groover, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Finance
- Jerry Haynes, Vice President of Student Development
- Rachelle Howell, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Marketing
- Kirk Kelly, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
- Jana Kooi, President, Community Campus
- Dee Lammers, Division Dean
- Sylvia Lee, President, Northwest Campus
- Mary Ann Martinez Sanchez, Vice President of Instruction
- Leticia Menchaca, Vice President of Student Development
- Suzanne Miles, Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Services
- Lorraine Morales, Vice President of Student Development
- Harry Muir, Vice President of Instruction
- Brigid Murphy, Vice Provost/ Assistant Vice Chancellor Academic Services
- David Padgett, Vice President of Instruction
- Anna Reese, Executive Director, Financial Aid
- Robert Riza, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services
- Ted Roush, Vice President of Instruction
- Nancy Russell, Vice President of Instruction
- Terry Sawma, Vice President of Instruction
- Nancee Sorenson, Vice President of Student Learning Support Services
- Edgar Soto, Executive Director, Athletics
- Juan Soto, Vice President of Student Development
- Stan Steinman, Senior Assistant to the Provost
- Anne Vosberg, Vice President of Student Development
- Lynne Wakefield, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
GENERAL MATTERS
Call to Order
Brenda Even called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Sherryn Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment and Reports
Public Comment
There were no requests to address the Board.
Staff Representatives
At the previous Staff Council meeting, a report from the Provost’s Office included information on the current State deficit and a breakfast meeting hosted by the Chancellor and administrators with state legislators as guests. In the Liaison’s Report, information was shared in regards to annual reviews and the employee assistance program. Staff Council officer elections were held.
Student Representatives
Cynthia Berens and Andres Gabaldon reported on numerous events held on campuses. Some of those highlighted were a successful Teddy Bear and Canned Food Drive at West Campus for the Gospel Rescue Mission and for a program at Cholla High School, a Welcome Days event at Northwest Campus, and a food drive at Downtown Campus which benefited “Youth On Their Own.”
Faculty Representatives
Rick Rosen reported on the December 5 meeting of the Faculty Senate. The elections for adjunct faculty senators were completed. Meet and Confer survey was completed with a 35% return rate and results will be shared with faculty and the Board. The Provost presented Eric Saphir with a plaque for his work as President of Faculty Senate. Chancellor Flores made brief comments on fiscal issues and an explanation of the impact on PCC.
Report — Chairperson of the Board
Officers were elected to the Board for 2009 at the Annual Meeting. Brenda Even will serve as Chair and Sherryn Marshall will serve as Secretary.
A gift was presented to Scott Stewart for his outstanding service as Chairman to the Board for the past year.
The Board presented a plaque to Julie Hecimovich for her service as Board Representative.
A statement from the College indicated that due the national, state and local economic situation, PCC will not be in a position in the coming year to grant traditional raises.
Motion to Authorize Executive Session PASSES
Motion No. 6845
Richard Fimbres – M, Sherryn Marshall – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on February 18, 2009.
Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried.
Report — Secretary of the Board
There was no report.
Chancellor’s Report
Debbie Gubernick from Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers presented information on the history of homeschooling in the community. She reported that over 3,000 students were homeschooled in Pima County last year. The reasons for homeschooling vary but include flexibility, religion, and academics. Access to labs, counseling and math courses are some of the needs of those homeschooled. Enrolling in PCC courses by a homeschooled student may be the student’s first contact with a public institution. The Board offered to share statistics on homeschooling with Ms. Gubernick.
Chancellor Flores discussed some of the highlights of the recent Governor’s P-20 Council meeting. There was an inaugural meeting of the Arizona Community Colleges Presidents’ Council, which was formed by an executive order issued by the Governor. Chancellor Flores received news that the current estimate for the State budget deficit is $1.6 billion for this year.
Monthly Financial Statements and Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Report
Diane Groover, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance, reported that financial activity through November occurred as anticipated. The annual report showed the College continues to have sufficient reserves to meet all current obligations and the long term debt decreased significantly.
Information Items
Separations from Employment
Student Aide Hires
Board Policy 3501: Admissions and Registration – Second Reading
Board Policy 3202: Course Materials – First Reading
Unclassified Pay Rates and Arizona Minimum Wage
These items were noted as information items.
Action Items
Approval of Minutes
Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6846
Richard Fimbres – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2008.
Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6847
Sherryn Marshall – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 10, 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. 6848
Scott Stewart – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, with Addenda to Items 16.1 New Appointments; 16.2 Adjunct Faculty Appointments, and 16.3 Temporary Appointments.
16.1 New Appointments
16.2 Adjunct Faculty Appointments
16.3 Temporary Appointments
16.4 Grant Proposal: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy – Literacy for Wright Refugees: Lift While Rising (LWR2)
16.5 Grant Proposal: Governor’s Office for Children, Youth, and Families Division for Community and Youth Development – Pima Community College Adult Education Corps
16.6 Grant Proposal: The Coleman Foundation – Veteran and Military Entrepreneurial Assistance and Outreach
16.7 Board Policy 3201: Occupational Program External Advisory Committees – Final Reading
16.8 Curriculum Recommendation — New Occupational Program: Basic Surface Mining Technology – Certificate for Direct Employment
16.9 Curriculum Recommendation — New Occupational Program: Advanced Surface Mining Technology – Certificate for Direct Employment
16.10 Curriculum Recommendation — New Occupational Program: Surface Mining Technology – Associate of Applied Science for Direct Employment
16.11 Curriculum Recommendation — Program Inactivations: Avionics – Certificate for Direct Employment
16.12 Curriculum Recommendation — Program Inactivations: Avionics Recurrent Training – Certificate for Direct Employment
Vote: All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote. None were opposed. Motion carried.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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