ACADEMIC AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE CPC

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE CPC

M I N U T E S

September 20, 2006

2:30 p.m.

ATTENDANCE

Present        

Administration

Nancy Carson, Bobby McNeel, Bob Richards, Luis Rosas,

Faculty

Nabeel Barakat, King Carter, Joy Fisher, Lauren McKenzie, Juanita Naranjo, Joyce Parker, Evelyn Portis, Stanley Sandell, June Smith. Tricia Wickers, Mark Wood, Bradley Young

Absent

Administration

Charlie Bossler, Ann Tomlinson

Classified

Traci Liley, Hovsep Kotelyan

Classified Manager

Carla Mussa-Muldoon

Faculty

Carmen Carrillo, Susan McMurray, Jim Stanbery, Pamela Watkins

Students

None present

CALL TO ORDER

Luis Rosas called the meeting to order in the President’s Conference Room at 2:52 p.m.

Luis Rosas and Nabeel Barakat co-chair the Academic Affairs Standing Committee of the CPC.  The meetings are conducted under the regulations of the Brown Act. It is a planning a prioritizing committee for academic affairs. 

Worksheets for members to indicate what they consider priorities were distributed.  The completed worksheets should be brought to the next meeting for discussion. 

The Culinary Arts program is in place.  The program must provide food services for the campus or the District will take over at a disadvantage to the college.

Academic Affairs continues in the search for a Psychology instructor (tenured track).

I.           MINUTES

The minutes for the May 24, 2006 meeting were not presented and will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.

II.         PROPOSITION A/AA UPDATES / ISSUES

The construction barrier built along Figueroa Place causes problems for pedestrians and disabled persons.  There is no sidewalk on either side of the street and no handicap accommodations coming to or leaving the campus.  Students have been walking in the street to get on the campus. 

No posting has been done in areas where there is to be no parking or no stopping.  The City of L.A. must do the signage but has not done so. 

The lack of keys for the classrooms has caused problems for instructors and students.  Classrooms are locked when instructors and students arrive.  Key requests for instructors have been denied.  Sheriffs have had to open classrooms.  This issue will be carried over to Senior Staff for further discussion.

III.       DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - RESTRUCTURE

The dean of research position left open by Dr. Ann Tomlinson will be filled by Dr. Bob Richards as an associate dean.  A new Dean of Academic Affairs and Outreach search will be implemented to fill the position Dr. Richards will leave vacant.

IV.      CULINARY ARTS REPORT

Food services for the campus will be provided through the Culinary Arts program.  Breakfast and lunch will be offered Monday through Friday.  Hours for the culinary instructors have been increased to accommodate for the additional food services.   

V.    REVIEW OF CLUSTER PRIORITIES

The new physics and chemistry facilities planned from Prop A/AA funds were removed from the Northeast Academic Building due to budget constraints.  The priority for this area must be preserved and reflected in our construction plans.

The Theatre project is one-year behind schedule and $1M over budget. 

The college must address concerns from the faculty and the community concerns about the use of Prop A/AA funds.  Funds are being depleted while planned projects are being eliminated as a result of rising costs.

VI.   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Bobby McNeel reported that the TSA program is ongoing with classes on Thursdays.  Self defense is being taught as part of the program.

Dedication for the lab donated by Little Company of Mary was attended by Dr. Spink, Nancy Carson and Tricia Wickers.  24 students and donors were present.  Students have incorporated well into the LCOM environment.

The second PPT grant has been received.  Classes will begin in January.  Graduation for the first PPT class will be held in December. 

VII.  ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m.

The next meeting of the Academic Affairs Standing Committee of the CPC will be held on October 18, 2006 in the President’s Conference Room.