regular meeting of the board of trustees date - College of the Desert

6) ASCOD—Albert Casillas reporting. ASCOD President, Albert Casillas commented that he looked
forward to participating as President this year. He indicated that the whole idea of shared governance
is a good concept and wants to build stronger relationships and exchange of ideas among students,
faculty and administration.
7) SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT:
A) STATE OF THE COLLEGE:
B) REVIEW OF LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION 2001-02 TO 2004-05
Dr. Sheehan reported on the present condition of administration in its current organization and the
needs it is trying to meet for both students and faculty. She noted it is the leanest academic
administrative staff in the market basket comparison institutions by far, ranking last. Faculty
comparisons within the market basket put us about at the average in the area of full-time faculty.
She informed the Board of the need to address concerns with the administrative structure during
this time of upcoming and existing administrative vacancies. It is time to restructure once again. It
was noted that the focus would be on keeping the cost to a minimum, but coming up with a plan
early enough to be included in the next faculty hiring cycle. If we delay, we will again face the need
to bring in interim positions.
The work of the College Council was explained. A College Council subcommittee studying the
various possibilities will bring forward recommendations. The Board was supportive of the effort to
redesign positions to meet the needs of the institution and, given that the announcement period for
new positions is coming up, urged the President to move ahead expeditiously.
C) OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS, NON-CREDIT, CENTER FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
REPORT
Dr. Sheehan introduced Pam LiCalsi, Dean for the Center for Training and Development and she
provided a briefing on her programs, which include all of the contract education fee-based
programs and all of the community education programs and multiple grant projects. All of the areas
provide a source of funding for the college of the Desert and Dean LiCalsi noted that she had
exceeded the revenue goal set for her area. She presented the schedule of classes and flyers
advertising the programs were provided by the Center. She concluded her presentation with a view
of a week of activities at the Center for Training and Development. The Center is a revenue
producer, which is supported by the District’s general fund by only two positions.
VIII. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL STUDY SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IX. AGENDA:
A. SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT:
1. Special Board Study Session—Self-Study—Draft two
Dr. Gari Browning reviewed and discussed Standard I—Institutional Mission and
Effectiveness and Standard II—Student Learning Programs and Services. She provided
an overview of comments, where we are in the process and expectations of the Accrediting
Commission. Student learning outcomes still need to be completed and will take a number
of years to have the cycle in place. The Planning Process will be fully implemented this
year but the processes have not been in place long enough to do a thorough evaluation.
The College community is currently learning how to participate in institutional dialog in
order to review and share information. She indicated that Standards III and IV would be
presented at the next Board meeting.
Chairman Gray requested that the next draft of the Accreditation Self-Study document be
presented to the Board in advance in order for questions to be answered that have not
already been asked. Dr. Sheehan indicated that the Board would be polled as to dates
available the first part of December for a two-hour Special Study Session, including lunch.