Student Services Cluster

STUDENT SERVICES CLUSTER COMMITTEE

April 15, 2009

2:00 p.m.

SSA 205

Members Present:

Absent:  K. Blackburn; Faculty:  D. Hudson, Y. Pueblos; Students: D. Carrasco, A. Collins, C. Cuellar, C. Nava, N. Plascencia

Meeting called to order at 2:05 p.m. 

The agenda was accepted as presented.

        Minutes from the March 11 meeting were accepted with the change replacing B. Richards in            attendance and the wording in the Pell Grant section.

NEMO-Q:   The company met with Student Services managers a few weeks ago and at the next managers meeting, a list will be compiled of the features wanted so that NEMO-Q can provide a quote.  It was noted that students can be advised when their number is called either with a voice announcement or through a number on a screen.  An additional screen could be installed in the Financial Aid area.

Accreditation – the mid-term report was mailed last week.  It was noted that over 60% of colleges have received sanctions.  It is hoped our report is well received.

CORE – plans for one large 4-level parking structure on L Street have replaced a second structure on Figueroa Place.  The large structure will accommodate under 1,000 vehicles, with one story underground and three above. Ground level parking will be available by the PE building.  A tour of the CDC is scheduled for 4/16.  The solar panels planned for lots 6 and 8 are in phase one with  construction planned to be completed in the fall semester.  Everyone will have covered parking.  Handicapped parking spaces will be provided near the PE building.

·      Unfinished projects – the contractor has a list of items that remain to be completed in the new buildings.  The contractor will not be paid until the items are completed.  The PE & CDC buildings are on schedule.

·      Old Technology Building – is ready for demolition to make room for a new library and Student Services Center that will also house the Business Office and include a third floor conference Center. 

·      Accessibility – remains a campus concern.  Some classrooms have been reconfigured with additional furniture resulting with less room for wheelchairs.  D. Tull noted there is a site review on 5/8.

·      VP Conference – the chancellor’s office anticipates 3% growth for 09/10; there is a shortfall in funds from property taxes; and no COLA for 2 years.  Other legislative topics focused on: advising other colleges when a student has been expelled; the cost of textbooks; posting textbook information 30 days prior to the start of class; requesting honorary degrees for those interned during the Japanese-American war; Title IV changes; Cosumnas River College has a retention program geared towards different majors;  CSUDH has a dual enrollment program for students to take lower level courses at Harbor and use the CSUDH facilities.  M. Yanez noted CSUDH does not accept EOPS transfers into their EOPS program. We will look at expanding the number of lower division courses accepted into this program.  R. Barker noted that CSUDH is looking to eliminate a number of their graduate programs.

·      Hartnell College – reps will be touring our new buildings 4/16 in preparation of planning their new student services building.

·      Veterans – S. Millman is looking to set-up a veterans center and B. Young thinks there are people interested in mentoring our veteran students.  Specific sections could be set aside for vets.  They already have priority registration.  S. Millman will be attending a conference to specifically address veterans issues.

May 8 is the DSPS state site visit that will cover topics such as distance education, 508 compliance, SLO’s, and accessibility. The mini-SLO retreat scheduled 4/23 for managers, will wait until after the 5/8 site visit.

It is anticipated that East, City and Trade-Tech will receive sanctions from their recent accreditation visits.  Documentation is key along with planning and organization to produce a total college plan, program review and integrated planning. Plans need to be data driven.  Our mid-term accreditation report has just been submitted and we need to know the results to proceed.  Many colleges are being cited for two or more issues.

·         S. Millman noted that revisions to the student planner need to be submitted to her next week.

·         D. Tull will invite the cluster to the 5/8 state site visit event.

Next meeting: May 13, SSA 205

Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.