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STUDENT SENATE COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
October 1-2, 2011
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Student Senate Council will hold a regular meeting on October 1-2, 2011 in
Sacramento, California. The meeting times and location are noted below. The Student Senate Council reserves the right to
suspend the orders of the day if necessary to conduct business. All Student Senate Council meetings are held in locations
that are wheelchair accessible. Other disability-related accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities upon
request. Persons requesting such accommodations should notify Julie Moore, [email protected], (916) 445-5207, no less
than five working days prior to the meeting. The Chancellor’s Office will make efforts to meet requests made after such
date, if possible.
Please note that the full agenda packet, which includes all attachments and reports, is available on the Student Senate's
website: www.StudentSenateCCC.org. You can use the "Quick Links" on the left side of the home page to easily access
the agendas and minutes page.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
I.
Location: Emerald Room
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
Meeting was called to order at 1:00pm
B. Roll Call
All members present with the exception of M. Johnson and K. Pring
C. Oath of Office
There were no new members to swear in at this time.
D. Adoption of the Agenda
The agenda was adopted with said changes.
E. Approval of the Minutes –
i. General Meeting Minutes- September 10-11, 2011
Minutes were approved as presented.
“The mission of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges is to pursue policies that will improve student access, promote student success, engage and
empower local student leaders, and enrich the collegiate experience for all California community college students.”
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F. Public Comment
This segment of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the SSCCC Council on any matter of
concern that is not stated on the agenda. A time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker and fifteen (15) minutes
per topic shall be observed. The law does not permit any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any
items not on the agenda. The SSCCC Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed,
however, for further information, please contact the SSCCC President for the item of discussion to be placed
on a future agenda. (Brown Act §54954.2)
II.
SPECIAL ORDERS
A. Committee Appointments
Feliciano
15 min
The Student Senate President will make appointments to SSCCC Council, Chancellor’s Office Advisory and/or
Shared Governance Committees.
G. Escutia was removed from the March in March Committee
S. Faile was removed from the Relations with Local Senates Committee
S. Elliot was added to the March in March Committee
P. Burke was removed from the March in March Committee
A. Malekzadeh was removed from the BAC and PR committee.
T. Ngiyen was removed from the relations with local senates committee
Alyssa Isaacs Casey was removed from the equity and diversity committee
A Mouhsin was removed from the High Tech training committee
Alyssa Isaacs Casey was added to the High Teach training committee with G. Avila serving as the northern
alternate.
B. Election of SSCCC Treasurer
Feliciano
The Student Senate Council will elect the position of SSCCC Treasurer.
30 min
N. Lee nominates K. Bradley, Bradley accepts
B. Kleine nominates K. Sabo, Sabo accepts
S. Faile nominates B. Kleine, Kleine declines
Results from the first round of voting were Sabo/13 Bradley/13
Voting resulted in a tie
The results from the second round of voting were Sabo/ 11 Bradley 16
Senator Bradley was elected as Treasurer of the SSCCC.
III.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Alternative Text Production Presentation
Lee
20 min
The SSCCC will receive a presentation on the Alternative Text Production Center by Mr. Mike Bastine.
No action taken. Information only.
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Fall 2011 Fall General Assembly Planning
Lu
15 min
The Student Senate Council will discuss Fall 2011 General Assembly planning and may take action on the GA
Program.
No Action taken. Information only.
It was moved by J. Hamsher and seconded to allocate a budget NTE $500.00 for the purchase of shirts
to sell at the General Assembly. Motion Fails.
B. Fall 2011 Fall General Assembly Planning
Lu
15 min
The Student Senate Council will hear an update regarding T-shirts and pins, Key Note speakers and
Scholarships for the Fall 2011 General Assembly.
No Action taken. Information only.
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C. Fall 2011 Fall General Assembly Planning
Lu
20 min
The Student Senate Council will discuss registration and the possibility of an ice cream social for the Fall 2011
General Assembly.
No Action taken. Information only.
It was moved by J. Hamsher and seconded to revisit item IV A. Motion Carried.
D. Council Sponsored Resolutions
Sabo
30 min
The Student Senate Council will discuss the possibility of sponsoring resolutions for the Fall 2011 GA.
It was moved by K. Sabo and seconded to postpone this item until Sunday motion carried.
No Action taken on Sunday.
E. Fall 2011 General Assembly Accountability Report.
Sabo
30 min
The Student Senate Council will discuss and possibly take action on adopting the Fall 2010 General Assembly
Accountability Report.
It was moved by N. Lee and seconded that when the SSCCC reports the progress of the resolutions
that if the body in some way is addressing the resolution that the status reflect it is being addressed
overall. Motion Fails
It was moved by G. Escutia and seconded that when the Fall 2011 resolutions accountability and
status report is released, that it reflect the disposition of every committee that it has been referred to.
Motion Carried.
It was moved by K. Sabo and seconded that the Fall 2011 General Assembly Accountability report be
adopted with the stipulation that it be continuously updated. Motion Carried.
F. Bylaws and Standing Rules for Caucuses.
Rules Committee
30 min
It is recommended that the Student Senate Council adopt changes to its bylaws and adopt supporting policies
and documentation to implement the SSCCC Caucus Recognition Resolution from the Spring 2011 General
Assembly.
First reading no action taken
G. SSCCC Presentation at the 2011 CCCSAA Student Leadership Conference Escutia
10 min
It is recommended that the President and Communications Officer present on the history, mission, and
organization of the SSCCC and that members of the Resolutions Committee present a workshop concerning
resolutions and the new resolutions process for the Fall 2011 GA at the 2011 CCCSAA Student Leadership
Conference.
It was moved by G. Escutia and seconded that that the President and Communications Officer present
on the history, mission, and organization of the SSCCC and that members of the Resolutions
Committee present a workshop concerning resolutions and the new resolutions process for the Fall
2011 GA at the 2011 CCCSAA Student Leadership Conference. Motion Carried.
H. Ed Policy Committee name change
Lee
10 min
The Student Senate council will discuss and possibly take action on renaming the Ed Policy Committee to the
Educational Policy Committee.
It was moved by N. Lee and seconded to change the name of the Ed Policy Committee name to the
Educational Policy Committee. Motion Carried.
I.
The California Educational Master Plan
Bradley
30 min
It is recommended that the Student Senate Council have a presentation of the California Educational Master
Plan so that we have a better understanding of what it is and how it has impacted education today.
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J. Statewide Letter Writing Campaign
Bradley
30 min
It is recommended that the Student Senate Council approve, help facilitate by collaborating with Region EBoards and participate by each council member writing a letter in a state wide letter writing campaign to the
California Legislator.
It was moved by G. Escutia and seconded that the Student Senate Council approve, help facilitate by
collaborating with Region E-Boards and participate by each council member writing a letter in a state
wide letter writing campaign to the California Legislator and that the GRC committee make a list of
legislators unfriendly to education. Motion Carried.
(Recess until Sunday)
Sunday, October 2, 2011 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Emerald Room
Public Comment
This segment of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the SSCCC Council on any matter of
concern that is not stated on the agenda. A time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker and fifteen (15) minutes
per topic shall be observed. The law does not permit any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any
items not on the agenda. The SSCCC Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed,
however, for further information, please contact the SSCCC President for the item of discussion to be placed
on a future agenda. (Brown Act §54954.2)
K. Student Success Task Force Recommendations
Feliciano/Elliot
150 min
The Student Senate Council will hear a presentation from Amy Supinger, Executive Director of the Student
Success Task Force on the task force’s recommendation and have a discussion on how to disseminate the
recommendations statewide.
No Action taken Information only.
(Recess for Lunch- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
L. Misuse of Student Health Fees
Feliciano
60 min
The Student Senate Council will hear a presentation from Elizabeth Benne, President of the Health Services
Association of California Community Colleges and have a discussion on the misuse of Student Health Fees.
This item was discussion only. No action was taken.
Motion to extend time ten minutes by Clegg no objection
M. Sexual orientation and gender identity
The Student Senate Council will receive information about the Academic Senate for California Community College’s
(ASCCC’s) efforts to add questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to the community college application
No Action taken information only.
N. Explanation of the Consultation Council.
Lee
20 min
The Student Senate Council will receive a brief description of the function and purpose of the Consultation Council.
No Action Taken information only
O. Committee Charges
Shedd
30 min
It is recommended that the Student Senate Council approve the committee charges for all standing and Ad
Hoc committees as submitted for the 2011 / 2012 academic term.
All three included charges adopted with no objections
V.
REPORTS
25 min
The following written reports are provided for informational and accountability purposes. These reports will be considered
officially accepted by the Student Senate Council upon adoption of the agenda.
A. Legislative Update
B. Statewide Shared Governance and Educational Partner Reports
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Academic Senate (ASCCC)
a. Executive Committee:
b. Curriculum Committee:
c. Educational Policies Committee:
d. Equity and Diversity Action Committee:
Board of Governors (BOG):
California Community Colleges Association of Student Trustees (CCCAST):
California State Student Association (CSSA) :
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC):
Community College League of California
a. Commission on the Future:
b. Committee on Legislation:
Consultation Council:
a. Budget Workgroup
b. Legislative Task Force
Financial Aid Regional Representatives Committee:
Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC):
SB 1440 Implementation and Oversight Committee:
SB 1143 Student Success Task Force:
University of California Student Association (UCSA)
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See Attachments
See attachments
C. Chancellor’s Office Advisory Committees:
i. Alternative Text Production Center:
ii. Basic Skills:
iii. CalWORKs Advisory
iv. Child Development Instruction and Services State Advisory:
v. Common Assessment Advisory:
vi. Counseling Advisory:
vii. Disabled Students Programs and Services:
viii. Economic Development Advisory:
ix. Equal Employment and Diversity Advisory:
x. Foster and Kinship Care Educational Program State Advisory:
xi. High Tech Training Center Unit:
xii. Instructional Materials Task Force:
xiii. Learning Library and Resources Advisory:
xiv. Mental Health Advisory:
xv. Online Materials Fee Task Force:
xvi. Repeatability Task Force:
xvii. Telecommunications and Technology:
D. Executive Officer Reports
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President:
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Vice President:
iii.
Secretary:
iv.
Treasurer:
v.
Communications Officer:
See attachments
See attachments
No report submitted
See attachments
No report submitted
E. Liaison Reports (oral reports)
i.
Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO)
a. October 17 travel deadline
ii.
California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA)
iii.
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC)
F. Committee Reports
i.
Standing Committees
a. Budget Advisory Committee (BAC):
b. Early Education Awareness & Effectiveness Committee (EEAE):
c. Equity and Diversity Committee (EDC):
d. Executive Committee (EXC):
e. General Assembly Planning Committee (GAPC):
f. Governmental Relations Committee (GRC):
g. Public Relations Committee (PR):
h. Relations with Local Senates Committee (RLS):
i. Resolutions Committee (RSC):
No report submitted
No report submitted
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
No report submitted
See attachments
See attachments
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k.
ii.
Rules Committee (RC):
Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC):
Ad Hoc Committees, Task Forces, and Workgroups
a. Educational Policies Committee:
b. March in March Committee:
c. Strategic Planning Committee (SPC):
G. Regional Senator Reports
i. Region I:
ii. Region II:
iii. Region III:
iv. Region IV:
v. Region V:
vi. Region VI:
vii. Region VII:
viii. Region VIII:
ix. Region IX:
x. Region X:
See attachments
No report submitted
No report submitted
See attachments
See attachments
No report submitted
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
See attachments
VI.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR – 15 mins.
This time is reserved for any Council Members to make announcements on items not on the agenda or bring forward
information for general discussion. A time limit of one (1) minute per speaker shall be observed. No action will be taken
and the total time limit for this item shall not be extended.
VII.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This segment of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the SSCCC Council on any matter of
concern that is not stated on the agenda. A time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker and fifteen (15) minutes per
topic shall be observed. The law does not permit any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any items not
on the agenda. The SSCCC Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, however, for
further information, please contact the SSCCC President for the item of discussion to be placed on a future agenda.
(Brown Act §54954.2)
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:50pm