LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEEES
MINUTES – STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Educational Services Center
Board Room – First Floor
770 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90017
Friday, January 13, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Committee: Alexa Victoriano, Chair; Betsy Regalado, ESC; Elizabeth Negrete, LAVC; Aurora Paredes, ELAC; Amir Haghi, LAPC; Jackeline Manjarrez, LASC; John Eleby, LATTC; Beatriz Medina, LAVC; Jesus Reyes, WLAC
Student Trustee Victoriano called the meeting to order at 9:53 a.m.
The following colleges were present: ELAC, LAPC, LASC, LATTC, LAVC, and WLAC
A quorum was present.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS
*Mr. Michael Beirman distributed a handout titled the Freedom Festival at LACC in partnership with LAMC
Mr. Beirman gave information about the Freedom Festival at LACC, explaining its focus on individuals who had recently been released from incarceration, and their desire to pursue an education with LACCD. The planning committee will meet on 1/18/2017, 12-1pm. The goal is to expand the program on campuses.
Mr. Larry Young, ASO Senator, WLAC spoke about providing assistance to students on writing resolutions for the SSCCC General Assembly regarding issues on their campuses.
Mr. Ali Asghar, Student, LAVC, expressed concerns over student privacy resulting from the hacking at LAVC. He inquired if the ESC will release a statement or report on what information was compromised and how was the issue resolved. He inquired what additional protections will be put in place, and also spoke about the potential conflict with a new campus vendor and Falafelicious, the existing campus vendor at LAPC.
Student Trustee Victoriano provided an update regarding campus vendors--the LACCD vendor qualification process is scheduled to be discussed at a future Board meeting; food services will be available at all campuses by Fall.
Motion by Ms. Paredes, seconded by Ms. Manjarrez, to move to
agenda item IX, Non-Resident Tuition- Charalambos Ziogas
Votes: Ayes- 6 Nays-0
ACTION ITEMS
Non-Resident Tuition, Mr. Charalambos “Harry” Ziogas, Accounting Director
* Mr. Ziogas distributed two handouts:
1. LACCD Board Action Item BF1; action dated January 25, 2017; Subject: Adopt Non-Resident Tuition
2. LACCD Board Action Item ISD3; Notice dated: December 7, 2016, Action dated: January 11, 2017;
Subject: Adopt Revisions to Board Rules Chapter VIII Article VI-Student Success and Support
Mr. Ziogas provided information and a handout on the proposed Non-Resident Tuition fee increase effective the fall 2017 semester. There is no planned increase to the Resident Tuition fee.
Student Trustee Victoriano asked if the increase would impact student enrollment or any other barriers.
Mr. Ziogas explained there are no barriers on students paying resident tuition rates, and reiterated that the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office requires a yearly recalculation of expenditures and explained how this impacts the tuition rate of all districts in the California community college system.
Motion by Mr. Haghi, seconded by Ms. Paredes, to continue discussion on agenda item VII at the next Student Affairs Committee meeting on February 10, 2017
Votes: Ayes- 6 Nays-0
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS’ REPORTS
The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses:
Ms. Aurora Paredes, ELAC; Mr. Andres Aquino, LAHC; Mr. Amir Haghi, LAPC; Mr. John Eleby, LATTC; Ms. Jackeline Manjarrez, LASC; and Ms. Beatriz Medina, LAVC
STUDENT TRUSTEE MONTHLY REPORT
Student Trustee Victoriano mentioned the newsletter with “team up” calendar for college events. She also mentioned the “Shower Program” (AB1995) passed as of January 1, 2017. The Board is looking into how to fulfill obligations to students in need
Student Trustee Victoriano stated she will attend the Community Colleges League of California Conference in Sacramento on January 29-30, 2017. She also mentioned that Board President Scott J. Svonkin asked her to serve on the taskforce on undocumented students; she is requesting that other Student Affairs Committee members to serve instead.
Student Trustee Victoriano asked to be invited to ASO/ASU/ASG campus retreats, meet-and-greets, as well as other student events and activities.
LIAISON REPORTS
Educational Services Center Report – Betsy Regalado
*Ms. Betsy Regalado, Lead Administrator, SIS Modernization Project, distributed copies of her PowerPoint presentation-SIS Modernization: Student Portal Overview; Phase 1
Ms. Regalado provided an update on the SIS PeopleSoft Modernization project, and spoke briefly about why the upgrade was needed. The project timeline that was presented included a Financial Aid component available that will be available on February 21, 2017.
Motion by Mr. Eleby, seconded by Mr. Aquino, to extend speaker’s time by 15 minutes
Votes: Ayes- 6 Nays-0
Ms. Regalado spoke about other features including Districtwide transcripts; automatically move up on enrollment waiting list when space becomes available; no more paper add slips, using Permission Codes instead; ASO/ASU/ASG fees are not mandatory; and multiple payment options.
Ms. Regalado asked for the Student Affairs Committee members’ assistance in disseminating materials and information to the students on their respective campuses, specifically changing their email passwords. This password will grant them access to the student portal.
Motion by Mr. Eleby, seconded by Mr. Reyes, to extend speaker’s time by 15 minutes
Votes: Ayes- 6 Nays-0
Ms. Regalado provided her contact information and asked that any questions, comments, or concerns be addressed directly to her. She will also provide the PowerPoint presentation via email.
Student Trustee Victoriano suggested the Student Affairs Committee members provide this information at “Welcome Week” activities and post announcements in labs and libraries. She also suggested hold workshops to walk students through some of the new features and on changing their password.
ASO/ASU/ASG Advisors’ Report – Sonia Lopez
Ms. Elizabeth Negrete, Dean, LAVC, mentioned the rescheduling of Parliamentary Procedure Training and the choice of selecting Mr. Bruce Bishop rather than Mr. Lorenzo Cuesta citing individual availability as a key factor.
Chief Student Services Officers’ (CSSO) Report – Earic Dixon-Peters
Ms. Betsy Regalado, mentioned the December CSSO’s meeting included the CIO’s and the Chancellor. She reported on Chancellor Rodriguez’s focus on community improvement by Build Community, Build Capacity. He again spoke about the Power of Nine, non-credit Adult Education, and Duel Enrollment (AB288) and the LA College Promise in order to guarantee enrollment to graduating seniors from LAUSD. Ms. Betsy Regalado also spoke about the SIS project. Enrollment dates for Fall 2017 delayed by one week to allow more time to complete assessment and ample time to complete PeopleSoft testing.
College Presidents’ Report – Denise F. Noldon
There was no College Presidents’ report, as Ms. Noldon was not present at the meeting.
MATTERS FOR/OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
Motion by Ms. Medina, seconded by Mr. Reyes, to return to agenda item IV,
Student Body President’s Report-LAVC
Votes: Ayes- 6 Nays-0
CONSULTATION ITEMS
None.
RESOURCE TABLE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Ms. Aurora Paredes volunteered to serve as the Student Representative at the Resource Table for the Board meeting of February 8, 2017.
SAC OUTSIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS
District Academic Senate (DAS)
Student Trustee Victoriano stated that the next District Academic Senate meeting will be meeting held on February 9, 2017, and that she will provide her report to Student Affairs Committee on February 10, 2017.
District Curriculum Committee (DCC)
There was no report, as Mr. Eleby stated that he did not attend last meeting, but will provide a copy of the minutes. He added that he will have a report for the next DCC meeting.
District Planning Committee (DPC)
Mr. Larry Young spoke about the plan to eliminate some math courses--particularly those that are time consuming and not required.
Student Trustee Victoriano clarified lower level math courses are being combined in an effort to achieve higher completion rates.
LACCD Sheriff’s Oversight Committee
No report, as Student Trustee Victoriano stated that no meetings have been scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
SUMMARY
The next regular meeting of the Student Affairs Committee is scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room at the ESC. The deadline for submitting agenda items is Monday, January 30, 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:46 a.m.
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