MINUTES OF THE PRESIDENT S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (PCAC) MEETING PCAC Homepage Tuesday, April 18, 2013 7:30 9:00 a.m. Sun Lakes Center Community Members Present: Rhonda Curtis, Wells Fargo Southeast Valley Business; Chair of PCAC Wendy Feldman-Kerr, The Feldman Agency Craig Gilbert, Chandler Unified School District Natalie Glennen, Community Member Kayong Holston, Ottawa University Rick Kettner, Orbital Sciences Corporation John Kross, Town of Queen Creek James McGovern, National Municipal Advisors Douglas Small, Northern Arizona University Mike Thomason, Higley Unified School District Kathy Yeager, Northern Arizona University Lamont Yoder, Banner Gateway & MD Anderson Medical Centers Community Members Regrets: Dave Allison, Gilbert Public Schools F. Rockne Arnett, East Valley Partnership Patrick Banger, Town of Gilbert 1 P a g e
Denise Birdwell, Higley Unified School District Tim Bricker, Mercy Gilbert & Chandler Regional Medical Centers Kari Cluff, Salt River Project Doreen Cott, Town of Queen Creek Angela Creedon, Arizona State University Bobbie Crouse for Doug Small, Northern Arizona University Laverne DaCosta, Arizona State University Walter Delecki, Northern Arizona University Cynthia Dunham, The Leadership Centre/West Mesa CDC Wendy Feldman-Kerr, The Feldman Agency Tom Forese, Arizona House of Representatives Michelle Gettinger, Arizona Public Service Company Gary Hunter, Chandler-Gilbert LDS Institute of Religion Tony Hyland, International Minute Press of Gilbert Barbara Jackson, League of Women Voters Terri Kimble, Chandler Chamber of Commerce Bill Kipper for Paul Ledum, The Boeing Company Joan Krueger, JEK Strategies David La Brie, L&W Consulting Tom Lindsey, Queen Creek Unified School District Christine Mackay, City of Chandler Howard Morrison, Morrison Ranch A.Brent Payne, Payne Resources, Inc. Frank Pezzorello, Chandler Compadres Stefan Radloff, Intel Corporation John Sentz, Sentzible Business Solutions Thomas Stark, Wells Fargo Southeast Valley Business Wally Stuebner, Realty Executives Mike Thomason, Higley Unified School District Gregory Tilque, Community Member Kathy Tilque, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Jane Vela, Tempe Schools Credit Union CGCC Members Present: Jacalyn Askin, Vice President of Administrative Services Cindy Barnes Pharr, Dean of Community Affairs Bill Crawford, Vice President of Student Affairs William Guerriero, Vice President of Academic Affairs Daniel Herbst, Dean of Student Affairs 2 P a g e
Brad Kendrex, Associate Dean for Business Services Linda Lujan, President Victor Navarro, Director of Information Technology Charlie Poure, Director of College Facilities Planning and Development Maria Reyes, Dean of Career & Technical Education Maria Wise, Dean of Arts & Sciences CGCC Members Regrets: Cathy Chlarson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Guest Speakers: Bobbie Reed, New Adventures in Learning CGCC Employee: Sue Aroz, Administrative Assistant to the College President 1. WELCOME Linda Lujan Dr. Lujan welcomed members to the PCAC meeting at CGCC best kept secret location, the Sun Lakes Center. Dr. Lujan thanked Rhonda Curtis for serving a second year as Chair of PCAC. Dr. Lujan shared a quote by Corinne McLaughlin and Gordon Davidson on page 2 of her attached PowerPoint presentation. 2. ADVISORY COUNCIL INTRODUCTIONS Rhonda Curtis Ms. Curtis had the members go around the room to introduce themselves and asked each member to share one item from their bucket list. 3. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION Maria Wise Dr. Wise gave a PowerPoint presentation about what is developmental education, what CGCC is doing to address it, best practices, and future plans. To view Dr. Wise s PowerPoint presentation, please go to pages 3-14. Developmental education is pre-college level classes. Sixty percent of incoming students place into at least one developmental level course. Sixteen percent of students pass developmental math and move on to college level math. Here s a few of the ways CGCC is addressing developmental education: o One time registration learning begins on day one 3 P a g e
o Student success courses o Student workshops o Faculty advising sessions academic pathways o Linking learning communities to one or more classes For Fall 2013, there are 36 learning communities and 22 are in developmental education Here are an example of some of the college s future plans: o $15,000 from the Champagne, Chocolate and all that Jazz scholarship event will be dedicated to developmental education students o Beginning Fall 2013, the college will begin rewarding students for completing developmental education requirements o Offer student success learning labs Dr. Lujan said that 32% of high school students test into developmental education. Many students do not take the placement test seriously. In addition, there are just as many honor students as developmental students. 4. NEW ADVENTURES IN LEARNING Bobbie Reed Bobbie Reed, President of New Adventures in Learning, gave a presentation about the New Adventures in Learning which is housed at the Sun Lakes Center. New Adventures in Learning is an Institute for Learning in Retirement organization for mature adults, who share a curiosity and desire for learning. Attached is a Summer 2012 curriculum of classes that are offered. Ms. Reed said there are multiple enrollment cycles throughout the year. There is a competition for getting classes so it s encouraged to sign up early. The instructors are volunteers and they love teaching in this facility. All students that are enrolled in classes are also enrolled in CGCC. To read more about the New Adventures in Learning, please click here. Dr. Lujan thanked Bobbie Reed for her presentation. Dr. Lujan stressed community in community college is how we address community needs. Maria Reyes said we use the Sun Lakes Center for other uses too. For example, the Dignity Health nursing simulation labs are located on the first floor. In addition, Dr. Lujan said in the near future the Corporate College might be located at this facility. 5. COLLEGE UPDATE Linda Lujan Dr. Lujan went over the attached materials located in the members folders. Dr. Lujan thanks Dr. Cindy Barnes Pharr for the branding and the use of colors throughout our new brochures. Dr. Lujan invited the members to the 22 nd Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 10 th. The commencement speaker is Congressman Matt Salmon. Please let Sue Aroz know if you are interested in attending the Dignitary Reception at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center and VIP seating at the Ironwood Amphitheatre Lawn at 8:00 p.m. 4 P a g e
Dr. Lujan reviewed A Common Thread, One Maricopa District Wide Initiatives, and Enrollment Growth PowerPoint slides on pages 17-23. Dr. Lujan shared the Spring Highlights PowerPoint slides on pages 24-25. Champagne, Chocolate & all that Jazz raised $31,000 in student scholarships. Dr. Lujan thanked Dr. Cindy Barnes Pharr for being the main driver of this event. Dr. Lujan invited the members to Teal & Silver Awards Ceremony on May 7th at 7:30 a.m. at the Williams Campus. Please let Sue Aroz know if you would like to attend. Please click here to learn more about Teal & Silver Awards and to read about the 2013 recipients. 6. CLOSING REMARKS Ms. Curtis went over Save the Dates listed on the agenda. Dr. Lujan shared a quote from Wilfred A. Peterson on page 26 of her PowerPoint presentation. Dr. Lujan thanked members of PCAC for their long-standing support and partnership. 7. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. 8. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. at the Williams Campus, Higley Room 150 Minutes respectfully submitted by, Sue Aroz Administrative Assistant to the College President Attachments SAVE THE DATE President s Community Advisory Council (PCAC) Meetings Thursday, October 3, 2013, 7:30 9:00 am., Williams Campus Higley Room 150 Thursday, January 30, 2014, 7:30 9:00 am., Pecos Campus, SC 140- Thursday, April 17, 2014, 7:30 9:00 am, Sun Lakes, 2 nd Floor Conference Room 5 P a g e