Standard 4

April 5, 2000

Minutes

Present: Margie Long, Roman Juarez, Manny Cosentino, Zoila Rodriguez, Vicky Oddino, Ruth Suyama, Jayne Thomas

The committee began by reviewing all submitted descriptive summary language. Some newly submitted and edited sections needed approval.

A.1 Scott. Recommendation that the historic data be reduced. What ongoing interaction with the community? Example of vocational advisory work. What input creates transfer programs? What is the difference between an A.A. program and a "transfer" program? Discuss with transfer coordinator Joann Kalter-Flink. Add non-credit discussion, corporate/community, 2+2+2, high school outreach, links with CSU's, etc. Need discussion of enrollment decline with budget cut backs. Need efficiency discussion and results. Impact of limitation on low enrollment classes. Approved. After modification, proceed with evaluation. In evaluation include discussion of online counselor, student access to technology (skills need).

A.2 Oddino. Discuss catalogue rights. Approved. Proceed with evaluation.

A.3 Suyama. Approved. Proceed with evaluation.

A.4 Long, Scott. Recommendation that Margie and Sandy Thompson in Standard 6 coordinate discussion of operational plan process. Need some mention of full-time/part-time. Need building plans--unless in evaluation. Need direct classroom support. Supplies/equipment, computing, multimedia, audio-visual (coordinate with Standard 6-Bob Smazenka).

A.5 Rodriguez, Scott, Thomas. Committee wants to find out if faculty participate in counseling meetings. How well does this work? Counseling office hours? Availability on evenings and weekends? What is a department liaison? Need to discuss articulation.

B.1 Scott, Thomas, Cantley. Need full discussion of E65, the PNCR and the Course Outline form.

B.2 Oddino. Approved. Proceed with evaluation.

B.3 Cantley, Cosentino. Approved. Proceed with evaluation.

Next meeting begin with B.4