Committee Accomplishments
Many benefits will be enjoyed by students, faculty and staff in the coming semesters thanks to the hard work of the on-campus committees. Here is a list of accomplishments:
Academic Support/Tutorial Committee
Sean Boling (chair), Stacy Pointer (secretary), Rich Taylor, Mary Hastings, Cheryl Ziehl, Pat Schwab, Katherine Bloom, Bill Fairbanks, Steve Herbekian, Douglas Pillsbury, Larry Johnston, Teri Sherman
Major Accomplishments:
Finalized the requirements for the “Basic Skills Certificate of Completion”, and it was approved by the Curriculum Committee. It will be available to interested students starting Fall 2005.
Sponsored a Fall flex activity on Thursday, August 11th, 2005 which will be discussion-driven, rather than presentational. It’s called a “Faculty Roundtable”, and surveys are being sent to faculty in the interest of discovering what pedagogical issue(s) should be the focus of the discussion. The hope is to provide faculty with the opportunity to exchange practical ideas that can be applied to their classroom teaching.
Access to placement testing has been increased, thanks to our working relationship with Cande Muñoz, who took control of assessment/placement in 2003-2004.
What, if any, recommendations does the committee have about changing the description or composition of the committee to better achieve its goals?
Greater representation from across disciplines; we have primarily been composed of faculty from Math, English, Academic Support, DSPS, and Counseling. Having Bill Fairbanks from Social Sciences join us has helped us see the benefits of increasing representation, in terms of new perspectives and higher visibility for the committee.
Nursing Selection Committee
Barbara Broesma, Anna Davies, Ruth Kirstatter, Mary Parker, Marcia Scott, Dorothy Teola
Also attending: Joy Chambers, Terri Nefores, Carol Staib, Karen Andrews
Major Accomplishments:
The committee finalized the application packet that students will use for July 1, 2005 – December 13, 2005 for application to the nursing program.
Wording has been developed to alert students to background checks and drug screening as required to be in the clinical setting.
The acceptance letters and wait list letters have been revised/clarified.
The hard work of this committee has meant that Cuesta College has a clear, fair and consistent acceptance policy.
What, if any, recommendations does the committee have about changing the description or composition of the committee to better achieve its goals?
It would be nice to have more faculty input.
Financial Aid Committee
Bea Anderson, Donna Bower, Linda Brady, Sharon Brazell, Robin Crawford (Chair), Sally Girard, Linda Harris, Jill Huber, Julianne Jackson, Tracy McCoy-Bowman, Melissa Michael (Financial Aid - Support), Gary Rubin, Robert Schwennicke, Nancy Shearer, Dan Chacon (VP/SS, Cabinet Liaison)
Major Accomplishments:
The Committee assisted the Financial Aid department with the 2004 Scholarship Awards Recognition Reception held August 3, 2004. Several members also assisted with suspension appeal hearings for financial aid recipients who did not meet federal guidelines for achieving academic achievement or have exceeded the amount of recommended student loan volume debt or have achieved excess units beyond the scope of the student’s educational goals/objectives. The suspension appeal hearings were conducted at the beginning for fall and spring semesters, based upon the students’ previous term of academic performance. The Committee reviewed over 300 scholarship applications and awarded over 200 scholarship awards during spring semester 2005 for the 2005/06 cycle.
What, if any, recommendations does the committee have about changing the description or composition of the committee to better achieve its goals?
Heavy committee workload occurs during spring semester during the months of March, April and May in reviewing over 300 plus scholarship applications, ranking and scoring and selecting over 200 plus scholarship awards according to specific donor criteria. Committee members should have a strong interest in educational funding opportunities for students. Scholarship selection meetings will be held predominantly at the San Luis Obispo campus with technical assistance of PolyComm scheduled for North County campus membership participation.
Please list any issues for the college the committee would like considered next year, whether by this committee or another group:
The Committee is recommending a revision to the scholarship application that better addresses the assets/liability information regarding student need levels. The federal definition of dependency issues also needs to be clarified. A work party consisting of interested Committee members will convene fall 2005 to develop an application draft prior to utilization for the 2006/07 award cycle (which becomes available December 2005).
Shared Governance Committee
Guyla Amyx, Judy Barclay, Marge Collier, Ed Conklin, Franky Curiel, Anna Davies, Jim Dewing, Dave Diaz, Peter Dill, Dave Dowell, Susan Dressler, Ilene French, Randy Gold, Bob Hartwig, Kathy Jimison, Pete Lagomarsino, Bob Mariucci, Michele McAustin, Sandee McLaughlin, Allison Merzon, Cande Munoz, Mary Parker, Pete Pederson, Marie Rosenwasser, Marilyn Rossa, Harry Schade, Toni Sommer, George Stone, Gil Stork, Ellen Young, Maryanne Zarycka, ASCC Representatives, Ryan Ward, Frank Lopez, Clint Weirick, and Lindsay Laughlin.
Major Accomplishments:
The committee dealt with several issues this year, but the one that probably has the most long term impact for the district was determining the priority for full-time faculty hires for next year. The committee also approved a “compliant media policy” designed to insure that all new media purchases are close captioned for the hearing impaired. In addition, the committee agreed to review student equity data and progress reports, and also approved continuing the development of the Dental Hygiene Program.
Cultural Diversity/Student Equity Committee
Bailey Drechsler, Chair; Donna Bower, Co-Chair, Clint Weirick (ASCC), Co-Chair, Sandee McLaughlin, Cabinet Liason, Frank Ha, Madeline Medieros, Fay Johnson, Catherine Cyr, Maryanne Zarycka, Gina Reyes, Diane Limon, Margaret Hiebert, Juanita Tuan, Mimi Naish, Matt Vasques, Ally Hurtado, Deborah Foss, Peppe Rose
Community Members: Yolanda Waddell, Tom Sullivan
Major Accomplishments:
There are numerous events that were organized for the College, both on the SLO∞ & NC* campuses. The events ranged from cultural performances and film series, diversity dialogues, lectures and a diversity photo contest. They include:
(∞ *)Dia de los Muertos
(∞ *) Native American Heritage: a 4-week film series, a lecture on Native American Healing
(∞) Chinese New Year: Dragon Dancing
(∞ *) “Language, Prejudice & Profiling” – a lecture on language ideologies
(∞ *) Black History Month: BBQue, House of Prayer Choir(∞), Reggae music, a lecture about the history of the Black Press, a 4-week film series(*)
(∞ *) Women’s History Month: 2 film/discussion presentations, a wage equity awareness bake sale
(∞ *) Cultural Diversity Awareness events: 2 film/discussion presentations, a photo contest
(∞) Asian American Student-Faculty Alliance Meeting
∞ Depicts SLO Campus event
* Depicts NCC event
Featured Films:
(∞ *) “Cesar Chavez” – A documentary about the life of Cesar Chavez.
(*) “Eyes on the Prize” – An excerpt of a documentary series addressing Black Americans’ fight for civil rights and social justice in the midst of violence and discrimination.
(∞ *) “Place of Rage” - A documentary celebrating African American women and their achievements within the context of the civil rights, Black power and feminist movements. Alice Walker, June Jordan, Angela Davis reassess how women such as Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American society.(*) “An Interview with Bill T. Jones” – Bill Moyers interviews dancer/choreographer talks about in personal journey of being a performance artist and living with HIV.
(*) “Standing in the Shadows of Motown” - This documentary and performance film tells the Funk Brothers' saga through archival footage and still photos, narration, interviews, re-creation scenes, and live performance.
(∞ *) “Last Chance for Eden” – A documentary addressing the impact of sexism.
(∞ *) “Discovering Dominga” – A film following the life of a young woman who discovers her biological family in Guatemala and the uncovers the events of why she was adopted by an American family.
(∞) “Promises” – A documentary film on the lives of Israeli and Palestinian children, who they make sense of their worlds, and their willingness to breakdown barriers.
Other committee activities:
In addition, the "Many Lives, Many Voices" 3rd Annual Poetry Celebration was held; library displays were created commemorating various cultural/ethnic events; we initiated “Bridges Across Cultures,” a book club, and held 3 discussion groups (in SLO/NCC) in February and March; and 2 diversity forums were held. The forums addressed questions written anonymously by the campus community and were answered by members of CD/SE and selected campus spokespeople.
Lastly, the 2nd annual President’s Diversity Award called for proposals.
Please list any issues for the college the committee would like considered next year, whether by this committee or another group:
The committee recognizes the need for a Multicultural Center. The entity would serve several purposes:
(1) A centralized resource for students of color and other marginalized students to seek academic and social support
(2) A centralized resource for housing videos and curriculum resources for diversity sensitivity
(3) A centralized resource for diversity training
Technology Committee
Akelian, Chris, Academic Senate
Chalfant, Jay, Management Senate
Chambers, Joy, Management Senate
Davies, Anna, Cabinet Liaison*
Dowell, Dave, Management Senate
Golden, Patricia, Management Senate
Highland, Douglas, Academic Senate
House, Janice, Convener
Jones, Jeff, Academic Senate
Krulikowski, Victor, Academic Senate
Lichty, Diane, Academic Senate
Levanway, Russ, CCCUEMachado, Catherine, Academic Senate
Maduli, Ed, Cabinet Liaison*
McCorkle, Mary, Academic Senate*
Ostby, Katrina, CCCUE
Pedersen, Pete, Academic Senate
Pimentel, Kristin, CCCUE*
Sutter, Ralph, Academic Senate
Turner, Mark, Academic Senate
*Never attended a meeting.
Major Accomplishments:
Planning
Wireless Internet connection on campus for students by Spring 2007, depending on staffing and funding tied to SLO Library Extension project. Pilot will begin at North County Campus for use with campus lap-tops only in science classrooms.
Digital Recording/Editing capabilities for faculty.
Communication
Section 508 legal requirements information disseminated.
Promotion of Faculty Web Services, specifically online early alert resulted in high faculty usage.
Project Oz information disseminated with the hope of campus buy in to project.
Advocated for Technology on campus among campus groups.
Advocated for required support staff for the technology on campus to support the great work of Computer Services.
Advocated for appropriate salary compensation for support staff for the technology on campus in order that Computer Services can recruit and maintain high quality staff.
Recommendations
2004-2005 Technology Plan approved.
Recommendation that maintenance/repair/supply budget of LCD projectors should be centralized with ITS to facilitate long term cost effectiveness forwarded to appropriate division.
Please list any issues for the college the committee would like considered next year, whether by this committee or another group:
Communication of Project Oz implementation and transition
Wireless Internet connection on campus for students
Continued advocacy for technology, technology support staff, and technology support staff compensation
PASS (Program Assisting Student Athlete Success) Committee
Robert J. Mariucci, Director of Athletics /Chair
Paul Bauer, Physical Sciences
Joe Dansby, PE/Athletics
Anna Davies, Dean of Physical Education/Health/Nursing/Math
Sue Gin, Athletic Trainer
Mary Hastings, Learning Skills/Tutorial
Jani Johnson, PE/Athletics
John Marsh, PE/ Athletics
Bob Miller, PE/Athletics
Mike Napoli, PE/Athletics
Roche Nystrom, PE/Athletics
Blake Reed, Counselor
Walt Rehm, Health Education
Karen Reyes, DSPS
Mary Sansom, Athletic Division Assistant
Pete Schuler, Sports Information
Major Accomplishments:
A student athlete survey is still being developed. This summer (2005), I will work closely with Ryan Cartnal in developing a questionnaire. This survey will assist our coaches and department in determining the needs and concerns of our student athletes.
The PASS committee encouraged each of our sports teams and student athletes to present a letter, which was developed by our coaching staff, to each of their instructors prior to the start of each season. This letter was to inform instructors of a student athlete’s participation in athletics, and inform them of any possible game conflicts. The PASS committee also encouraged each student athlete to present a grade check to each of his or her instructors at the 6-week mark and prior to the end of the semester.
Please list any issues for the college the committee would like considered next year, whether by this committee or another group:
There has been much discussion on a campus-wide student absence policy. Absences, due to contests (school-sponsored activities) have always been a concern with some our coaches and student athletes. Our committee and department continue to work on developing communication with instructors and student athletes.
Campus Safety and Environmental Committee
Pete Sysak, Steve Marinelly, Ed Maduli, Terry Reece, Mary McCorkle, Elizabeth Denny, Pat Elias, John Kinkade, Joe Vasta, Kristina Krutop, Linda Brady, Clint Weirick
Major Accomplishments:
The committee was able to obtain an additional $7,000 in safety grant money from S.I.P.E. for safety supplies. Trip and fall hazards, lighting and training issues were identified and corrected.
Planning & Budget Committee
Brett Allen
Bea Anderson
Dennis Baeyen
Dan Chacón
Joy Chambers
Justina Crisp, ASCC
Peter Dill
Connie Gannon
Jessica Gibbons, ASCC
Jeanne Greenelsh
Margaret Korisheli
Ed Maduli
Bob Mariucci
Don Norton
Kathy Peters
Nanette Pina
Marie Rosenwasser
Harry Schade
Toni Sommer
Gil Stork
Ryan Ward, ASCC
Major Accomplishments:
The Planning and Budget Committee reviewed, discussed, and made recommendations on the following items:
2004-2005 Budget Development Plan
State Budget Workshop of September 9, 2004
Planning and Budget Calendar
Community College League of California Report: Workgroup on College Finance
Project OZ: the process of identifying a replacement for the Administrative software tha runs on the Hewlett Packard 300 mainframe system.
Legislative Analyst’s Office Report dated 11/2004
2005-06 Projected Growth Rates
2005-06 State Budget
2005-06 Planning & Budget Assumptions
Institutional Effectiveness Outcomes
Cluster Plan Presentations
Mid-year Status Report
Joint Shared Planning & Budget/Shared Governance Workshop
Bond campaign
2005-2006 Budget Priorities
Staff & Management Development Committee
Bradford Anderson, Cabinet Liaison; Joy Chambers, Management Senate representative; Delfina Medina-Maloney CCCUE representative, Debbie Milner, Management Senate representative
Major Accomplishments
We are working with IPD to develop a training session for classified staff. The current topic is: "Working With Difficult People." This topic was selected in hopes of improving communication and teamwork.
Management Senate has requested $250 to help pay for a four hour training session that IPD is putting together for them regarding "Dealing with Change and Attitudes in the Workplace".
The web site has been updated to enable staff to access information about the committee, the funding request process and forms.
The Foundation granted the committee $2,100 to sponsor a training session for staff and managers and to fund individual training for staff and managers. Also there were TTIP funds that were not spent last year that were carried over. The funding available is as follows.
Staff & Management Development Funds $1,033.50
(Combined carryover and Foundation)
TTIP $2,123.00
(Carryover) -------------------
TOTAL $3,156.50
District Calendar Committee
Joy Chambers, Susan Dressler, Matthew Fleming, Eric McDonald, Bobbe McGee, Judy Rittmiller, Gil Stork, and Clint Weirick, ASCC representative.
Major Accomplishments
The District Calendar Committee made its recommendation to the Board of Trustees in November 2004. The student representative requested consideration of placing the Spring Break earlier in the semester, but that request was not supported by the Committee.
Institutional Research Committee
Ryan Cartnal, Dan Chacón, Franky Curiel, Nancy Dalman, Brent LaMon, Greg Lewis, Cande Muñoz, Harry Schade, and Ryan Ward and Jessica Gibbons, ASCC representatives.
Major Accomplishments
The Committee recommended a change in its title (formerly Matriculation and Research) to “Institutional Research.” In addition, the Committee recommended a change in its purpose to “Reviews the proposed college-wide research agenda and facilitates the acquisition, analysis, distribution, and interpretation of information necessary for institutional operations and planning.” The Institutional Research Committee also revised the IEOs.
Reentry Program Committee
Amborn, Sandy
Girard, Sally
Meyer, Jodi
Andrews, Katchy
Gossard, Susan
Reyes, Regina
Chambers, Leila
Lloyd, Susan
Smith, Dawn
Stork, Gil
Chacon, Dan, Cabinet Liaison
Major Accomplishments
New color brochure: “Develop Your Skills for Success” produced according to Cuesta College guidelines. Includes information for new students, contact telephone number, and a new section: Reentry Online. (sample, with insert, is included)
Information postcards were given to all Cuesta instructors at the start of fall semester to encourage them to refer prospective Reentry students to the program.
To increase enrollment in Reentry classes, a brochure insert was created. This insert is updated each semester with designated Reentry and recommended classes.
Postcard mailed to all “enrolled” students advising them to fulfill their counseling contact for fall semester (by October 15th) and spring semester (by March 15th)
Information about the Reentry Program and activities was included on the Counseling Department website New and Important Information in September 2004. The workshop at North County Campus: “Stress and Wellness” was included.
Delfina Medina (committee member) mailed a letter to 293 financial aid students who expressed an interest in the Reentry program. Reentry brochure was included.
Reentry Program sponsored a booth Wednesday, March 2 with refreshments, information, and representatives from the committee. Invitations were mailed to enrolled Reentry students. The booth was very successful; the committee recommendation is to have another booth fall semester on both campuses.
Quota International’s fundraiser: Salute to Staff (April 27) will again benefit Reentry Program
Sabbatical Leave Committee
Steve Leone, chair
Dr. Susan Dressler
Mark Weber
Amy Mooney
Major Accomplishments
The Sabbatical Leave Committee reviewed two applications and recommended sabbatical leaves for both candidates: Mark Turner for a split-year sabbatical and Kevin Botenbal for a one-semester leave. The Board of Trustees approved both sabbatical leaves.
What, if any, recommendations does the committee have about changing the description or composition of the committee to better achieve its goals?
Perhaps one more faculty member should be included on the committee. Otherwise, no changes to the description or composition of the committee are needed.
Please list any issues for the college the committee would like considered next year, whether by this committee or another group:
We as a committee should know what our budget limitations are in the beginning of the year before we call for sabbatical applications. Applicants should also know what those limitations are before they apply.
As a committee, we should determine our desirable qualifications for sabbatical applications at the beginning of the semester, post them campus-wide at each department and by campus-wide email, and stick to these qualifications as criteria in our evaluation of sabbatical leave applications. This was not a problem this past year with only two applicants, but this may be a problem in future years with multiple applicants. Besides, it would benefit applicants to know what beyond the minimum criteria would make their sabbatical applications attractive to a particular committee.
Enrollment Management Committee
ASCC: Jessica Gibbons,
ASCC: Ryan Ward
Ryan Cartnal
Robin Crawford
Dave Diaz
Dan Chacón
Joy Chambers
Anna Davies
Bob Hartwig
Janice House
Barbara Miller
Sandee McLaughlin
Cande Muñoz
Michele McAustin
Scott Roark
Harry Schade
Toni Sommer
Gil Stork
Major Accomplishments:
Reviewed and updated original Enrollment Management and Marketing Plan goals.
Created a strategic plan model that put feet to the plan
Assigned committee members responsibility to complete the strategic plan for the goals assigned to them.
Strategic plans have been developed for most the goals.
Under the leadership of Cande Muñoz, a coordinated outreach calendar is being developed among all college areas that conduct outreach activities.
An on-line outreach calendar is being planned.
Cande Muñoz and Dr. Patrick Schwab were assigned to coordinate collection of data to identify all areas of the college that provide activities that support retention.
Cande Muñoz and Dr. Patrick Schwab will develop a preliminary plan that coordinates both their areas (counseling/academic support) into a leadership role of the development of a comprehensive retention plan.
Issues for the college the committee would like considered next year, whether by this committee or another group:
The committee chair believes retention should receive some serious attention by all College committees.