Executive Committee Meeting Notes
Friday, September 26, 2008
8:30 a.m., Ka Lama 102
In attendance: Pat Adams, Herman Andaya, Lori Govaars, Michele Katsutani, Katie McMillan, Diane Meyer, Karen Muraoka, Suzette Robinson, Clyde Sakamoto, Alvin Tagomori, David Tamanaha, Marilyn Umetsu
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1. Student Services Report – Alvin |
▪ Final enrollment=3,268 (official count at 5 p.m. System census); this is a 9.6% increase ▪ How other colleges increase their enrollments was discussed ▪ LCC has 2 recruiters (one faculty & one APT); runs TV ads; enrollment growth has been in Liberal Arts; downturn in economy keeps students closer to home rather than traveling to other colleges ▪ Hawaii CC kama`aina application form has been instrumental in getting more high school students; Kona and Waianae growth has also increased enrollments ▪ Katie visited 9 Oahu high schools and college fair; found enthusiasm for 4-year degree and Maui housing. ▪ Those who are seeking affordable options for their college education are potential recruits ▪ Concern expressed about rental management company renting dorm rooms to non-students
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▪ Alvin to discuss residency policy with new dorm management ▪ Katie & Alvin to draft letter to Cary expressing concern about non-students renting rooms in dorms ▪ Clyde to keep county apprised of changes in policies concerning dorm rentals ▪ Alvin & Katie to include Big Island in marketing visits; will schedule visits before college fairs ▪ Some marketing funds could be spent to support and retain mainland students; college needs to be welcoming, supportive, integrating. |
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2. Dental Hygiene Pre-Accreditation visit |
▪ Suzette shared the schedule for the October 9-10 dental hygiene pre-accreditation visit and the need for classroom and office space for students and teacher ▪ Ka Lama 102 to be used as classroom until portables arrive |
▪ Visiting team’s debriefing session to be scheduled with Suzette & Clyde
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3. ATP’s and Process - Suzette |
▪ Suzette reported on her CCAO presentation of the Applied Engineering degree proposal and a proposed transition plan ▪ Academic Senate resolution asking for clearer definition of retention, persistence and completion and assurance that they not be used against faculty applying for promotion or tenure and promotion ▪ Suzette working to enlist more community supported programs; considering community needs, Strategic Plan |
▪ Michele to get further clarification of voting process guidelines for Academic Senate resolutions
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4. Budget status - David |
▪ Revenue & budget update = $2,474,470 ▪ $288,000 debit balance ▪ David reported on UH System meeting: $900 million deficit predicted in 3 years if remain on same spending plan; more restrictions predicted for future; previous restriction saved only $30 million ▪ David explained the current freeze on general funds ▪ CIP budget submitted; $3.1 million being requested for new science building equipment |
▪ Herman to share Mike U’s memo with the executive committee ▪ David to follow up on what funding assistance might be available ▪ David to find out which general fund casuals are at risk ▪ Everyone’s help needed in increasing persistence, retention, & completion ▪ Increased tuition revenues will help offset budget cuts |
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5. Chancellor’s report |
▪ Clyde shared presentation & meeting discussions with President McClain, VPs Morton and Johnsrud regarding WASC Senior and Junior commissions |
▪ Michele to work with Clyde to plan for college-wide informational meeting. |
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6. Upcoming |
▪ VP John Morton visit – 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in Ka’a`ike 105 ▪ Board of Regents meeting – October 23, 2008 ▪ NSF Day Conference – December 3-4, 2008 |
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