January 12, 2007, Manzanita Conference Room

Present: Cody Baker (ASCC Secretary), Nancy Bull, Coni Chavez (recorder), Dave Chesnut, Anthony DePage (ASCC President), Doralyn Foletti, Dennis Gervin, Elbert James (ASCC Club Representative), Jamie Johnson (ASCC VP of Clubs), Doug Lau, Gary Mendenhall, Rick Rivera, Katherine Schultz, Joan Smith, Larry Steuben, Gene Womble

Not Present: Connie Mical, Cindy Rose

1. Approval of the minutes for the December 1, 2006 meeting of the College Council

It was moved, seconded (Nancy Bull/Doralyn Foletti) and passed that the minutes of the December 1, 2006 meeting be approved as submitted.

2. Review College Council Constitution and Principles of Collegial Governance

The College Council Constitution, dated October 2005, and the Principles of Collegial Governance, dated October 2005, were distributed and reviewed with the College Council.

3. Review Columbia College Mission Statement

The College Council will conduct a review of the Columbia College Mission Statement, approved by the YCCD Board of Trustees in April 2005. The College Council was strongly encouraged to include critical items such as student learning outcomes.

4. Planning

The YCCD Strategic Plan 2007-2013, approved by the Board of Trustees on January 10, 2007, was distributed to Council members. After discussion regarding the shared governance process by which the document was developed, the Council reviewed the document and discovered that by using Vision 2010 as the centerpiece of the strategic plan, it was very closely aligned with Columbia College planning processes already in place. The College Council agreed by consensus to support the YCCD Strategic Plan 2007-2013. Furthermore, considerable discussion was held regarding the integration of current planning efforts at Columbia College. A review of current processes was held; including, College Special Priorities, Educational Master Plan, Staffing Plan, Facilities Master Plan and Mission Statement. Going forward, it was decided that the critical components to strategic planning for the College are, a reflection of the collective campus vision, mission, goals and that all planning must be integrated. The President’s Office will prepare a draft flow chart that integrates all planning efforts of the College beginning with the YCCD Strategic Plan. This flow chart will be distributed by email prior to the February meeting of the College Council.

5. Accreditation Progress Report

Columbia College is required to develop and submit an accreditation progress report in October 2007. In that report it is expected that the College will bring forward its positive efforts, describe integrated planning efforts and discuss areas needing improvement with plans to make such improvements including timelines.

6. Other Item(s)

None.

7. Facilities Bond Effort & FMP Changes

This report was deferred to a future meeting.

8. Senate Reports/Updates

a. Classified Senate – Classified Senate elections are being held to replace all vacant positions.

b. Academic Senate – The Academic Senate will work with Modesto Junior College study group to look at suggestions for calendar changes.

c. Student Senate – The Student Senate continues to support a platform of student involvement and participation. The Senate is considering a number of activities for the semester and has received applications from groups wishing to charter as official campus clubs.

9. Other Item(s)

a. Recycling – Council members expressed an interest and need for additional recycling efforts and support on campus. It was reported that proceeds from campus recyclables currently go to fund a student scholarship. The President’s Office will work with the Facilities Office to investigate the possibility of placing additional receptacles. An additional suggestion was moved forward to reinvest a portion of the proceeds currently being collected to strengthen the program.