SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD REPORT
MARCH 10, 2016 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the Barrio Station 46th Anniversary Benefit Dinner and the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame 15th Annual Induction Ceremony and Reception. She also reported that she and Trustee Rhinerson attended a Center on Policy Initiatives meeting, where they discussed the fact that the San Diego region has the greatest income-to-housing gap in the country. Trustee Graham also recognized City College for hosting the California Community Colleges’ Success Network Tutor Expo. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson also reported on his attendance at the Barrio Station 46th Anniversary Benefit Dinner and congratulated Trustee Maria Nieto Senour for receiving the César E. Chávez Humanitarian Award and City College President Anthony Beebe for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. He also shared that he will be attending the Community College League of California (CCLC) Advisory Committee on Legislation meeting, which he chairs, in Sacramento in April. Trustee Rhinerson added that contributions from the Christensen Foundation for the Board of Trustees Scholarship were received, and recognized University of Wisconsin Professor Sara Goldrick-Rab, who founded the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, and wished her well in her transition to Temple University. Trustee Peter Zschiesche reported that he, along with Citizens’ Oversight Committee members, toured the vernal pools at Miramar College, and encouraged others to take advantage of this resource. Trustee Zschiesche also referenced two Los Angeles Times articles: one, in recognition of International Women’s Day, listed countries by the size of their gender equity gap, noted that the United States in 28th on the list, and added education is the key in continuing to close that gap. The second article discussed the issues students and their families have when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. He asked Chancellor Carroll if SDCCD students are experiencing similar issues, and if so, are there any community partners or resources available to help support these students. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour discussed her participation in the Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate (ALICE) training held at the District Office. She also reported on attending a planning meeting with the San Diego Unified School District in preparation for the Joint Board Meeting on April 19, a Trustee Advisory Committee meeting where members discussed cultural competence, a Restorative Justice conference held in Downtown San Diego, and the Barrio Station 46th Anniversary Benefit Dinner. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that at the state level much activity is centered around various legislative bills that are progressing through the system. In addition, two task forces, on which the Chancellor serves, have issued reports to the field: Workgroup of California Community Colleges Regulations and Taskforce on Accreditation. The Workgroup is proposing changes to the 50% Law while the Taskforce is proposing a new direction for selecting a regional accreditor. Both reports are available upon request. Student Trustee Igor Burgos Maron reported on various student activities, including the completion of Associated Student Government (ASG) elections. At Miramar College, the ASG is undergoing preparations for the Spring Festival on March 22-23, and a “Rock the Vote” campaign to get students registered to vote; at City College, the ASG awarded five student scholarships and hosted several events, including the Coffee with Cops event, a rally for immigrant worker rights in recognition of International Women’s Day, and the upcoming second annual Social Justice Conference on March 23-25; and at Mesa College, the ASG is awarding $12,000 in scholarships, several students are participating at the National Student Advocacy Conference on March 12 in Washington, D.C., and a successful “Jump Start Your Success” event was held.
The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis. BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Laura Benavidez Igor Burgos Maron Olivia Light
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 619-388-6957
Follow us on:
www.facebook.com/sdccd www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD