CLASSIFIED SENATE
OF SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
MISSION
STATEMENT:
We are committed to promoting the development of classified staff through
the
process of participatory/shared governance.
A meeting of the Classified Senate of the Santa Monica
Community College District will be held in the Business Building 111 on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 12:00 noon.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public
Comments
4.
#1 Approval
of Minutes May 12, 2004 and
May 26, 2004
5.
Consent Agenda
(All items
considered in one motion unless
pulled
for discussion)
a.
#2 Title III and Title
V letter
b.
#3 Congratulatory Letters
i.
Dr. Margaret Quiñones and Ms. Benita Haley
c.
#4 Shared Governance Review ad hoc Committee
d.
#5 Contribution to CSEW
e. #6 Public Relations
f.
#7 Contribution to Social
Committee
g. #8 Classified Senate Officers Resolution
6.
Officers Reports
a.
Secretary –
b.
Treasurer -
c.
Vice-President –
d.
President -
7.
Special Reports
a. Academic Senate
b. Associated Students
c. Committee Reports
d. CSEA President
e.
Senate
Past-President
8.
Public Comments
9.
Next meeting – July
14, 2004 in B-111
10.
Adjournment
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: Vice-President
SUBJECT: Title III and Title V
It is recommended that the Classified Senate review and approve the following letter opposing Title III and Title V expansion.
Comment: In continuation of the Classified Senate Mission and guidelines, we respectfully request that the Classified Senate approve the following letter to the US Congressman opposing Title III and Title V grants expansion.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
May 12, 2004
The Honorable Henry A. Waxman
29th District, California
2204 Rayburn Building
Washington, D.C.
20515
RE: Oppose
the expansion of Non-Title IV eligibility to proprietary schools
Dear Congressman Waxman,
The “Expanding Opportunities in Higher Education Act
of 2003” (H.R. 3039) introduced in September 9, 2003 creates a “single
definition” of higher education institution in the Higher Education Act
(HEA). This change will make for-profit
colleges newly eligible for Title III-A, Strengthening Institutions; Title V,
Hispanic-Serving Institutions; and all other HEA programs. Currently, proprietary schools qualify for
the Title IV programs - primarily student financial assistance, TRIO and GEAR
UP. The inevitable and immediate result
of this change will be reduced federal funding for community colleges.
As a recipient of Title III, Santa Monica College
strongly opposes the expansion of nonTitle IV eligibility to proprietary
schools. The reasons are as follows:
No program in the HEA is more under-funded than is
Title III-A, Strengthening Institutions, which community colleges have helped
to build over more than two decades.
Adding a battery of new colleges will undermine this critical but
fragile program. While H.R. 3039
increases substantially the authorization ceiling for Title II-A, this is a
hollow promise in the current budget climate.
Title V, Aid to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs),
will also be severely negatively impacted by this change, for the same reasons
as Title III-A. Currently, 53 percent
of all HSIs are community colleges, but that will change quickly under the
“access” bill. The universe of HSIs is
increasing dramatically, as the demographics of the nation and higher education
change. SMC has recently submitted two
Title V grants to create a Teacher Preparation Center and to address the needs
of First-Time in College students. Our
chances for funding can be severely limited if this legislation is passed.
As non-profit institutions, community colleges are,
by definition and legal standing, dedicated to serving public ends. Proprietary schools are, by definition,
committed to earning funds for owners and shareholders in addition to serving
students. Community colleges do not
have the same access to private capital that proprietary schools do. They struggle to maintain an open door by
keeping tuition as low as possible.
Acknowledging these basic institutional differences
does not denigrate one type of college or the other, but it does suggest
different policies.
In the very same legislation that Congress would grant
proprietary school access to non-Title IV programs, 309 Title V it would
eliminate the law that currently limits to 90 percent the amount of their
revenues proprietary schools can receive from the Title IV student aid
programs. Title IV funds represent a
small fraction of community college revenues-much less than 10 percent. This is another reason why SMC opposes
making for-profit entities eligible to non-Title IV programs.
Proprietary schools have argued that this issue is
one of “status.” If this is really the
case, there are many other ways to address proprietary schools’ perceived lack
of recognition. If Congress wants to
provide additional benefits for for-profit institutions, it can create a new
program or programs and fund them. SMC would
not oppose such efforts.
The Classified Senate of Santa Monica College are a
group of elected representatives committed to promoting the development of
classified staff through the process of participatory and shared governance. As
staff members of the College our main purpose is to serve the well being of the
students who attend.
On behalf of the executive committee of the
Classified Senate and the entire Classified Staff of Santa Monica College, we
urge the U.S. House of Representatives to reconsider this policy.
Sincerely,
Classified Senate of Santa Monica College
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: President
SUBJECT: Congratulatory Letters
It is recommended that the Classified Senate review and approve the following congratulatory letters to Dr. Margaret Quiñones and Benita Haley
Comment: The Executive Committee, respectfully request that the Classified Senate approve the following letters to Dr. Margaret Quiñones and Benita Haley for their recent appointment by Governor Schwarzenegger to the Board of Governors.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
May 12, 2004
Dr. Margaret Quiñones, Chair
Board of Trustees
Santa Monica College
Dear Dr. Quiñones,
The Classified Senate would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate you on your recent appointment by Governor Schwarzenegger
to the Board of Governors.
We look forward to working with you to accomplish
the Mission of Santa Monica College; to assist you in voicing and meeting the
needs of all Community Colleges at the State Level; as well as, the continuance
of Shared/Participatory Governance with all constituents’ representatives of
the College Body.
Sincerely,
Classified Senate
Santa Monica College
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
May 12, 2004
Benita Haley
c/o Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Dear Ms. Haley,
The Classified Senate would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate you on your recent appointment by Governor
Schwarzenegger to the Board of Governors.
We look forward to working with you in bridging any
communication gap; voicing and meeting the needs of all Community Colleges at
state level; as well as, the continuance of Shared/Participatory Governance
with all constituents’ representatives of the College Body.
Sincerely,
Classified Senate
Santa Monica College
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: President
SUBJECT: Shared Governance ad hoc Committee
It is recommended that the Classified Senate approve the set-up of an ad hot committee for Shared Governance
Comment: The Executive Committee, respectfully request that the Classified Senate approve setting up an ad hoc committee to review Shared Governance Policies.
AYES:
NOES:
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CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: President
SUBJECT: CSEW Contribution
It is recommended that the Classified Senate consider making a contribution to CSEW
Comment: The Executive Committee, respectfully request that the Classified Senate consider making a contribution to the CSEW Committee in recognition of all classified employees during the events taking place the week of May 16 – May 22, 2004. Amount not to exceed $150.00
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NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: President
SUBJECT: Public Relations
It is recommended that the Classified Senate approve the appointment of a Campus Communication Committee
Comment: The Executive Committee, respectfully request that the Classified Senate approve setting up a Campus Communication Committee and have the Chair of said committee be the Editor for any Public Relations mailings.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: President
SUBJECT: Public Relations
It is recommended that the Classified Senate approve the contribution to the Social Committee
Comment: The Executive Committee, respectfully request that the Classified Senate approve a contribution to the Social Committee for the Classified Retirees Breakfast with a limit of $50.00.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
TO: Classified Senate
FROM: Executive Committee
PREPARED BY: President
SUBJECT: Classified Senate Officers Resolution
It is recommended that the Classified Senate approve the following resolution.
Comment: The Executive Committee, respectfully request that the Classified Senate approve the following resolution in support of the Academic Senate Executive Committee.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
Classified Senate Agenda
June 9, 2004
RESOLUTION OF THE CLASSIFIED SENATE OFFICERS
Whereas, the Classified Senate is committed
to promoting the Development of Classified Staff; and
Whereas, the Classified Senate is committed to the process of Participatory/Shared Governance; and
Whereas, the Classified Senate promotes the participation in Participatory/Shared Governance; and
Whereas, the Classified Senate advocates the value & contributions the Classified Senate provide to the learning community, specifically through committee participation; and
Whereas, the Classified Senate cooperates with other organizations in the interest of enriching the educational environment by participating on a continuous basis in mutual events, attending other constituents’ meetings, and including other constituents at our meetings; and
Whereas, the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate on May 25, 2004 voted to “Announce the suspension of Senate participation on the Coordinating Council until the Senate can take action on its June 1st meeting”; and
Whereas, the Academic Senate made the announcement of it’s suspension to participate at Coordinating Council at its May 26, 2004 meeting; and
Whereas, the Academic Senate is pending a vote on a resolution to participate in a College-wide planning body once one has been established by the District Board of Trustees, based upon mutual agreement among the Administration, Academic Senate, Classified Senate, Faculty Association, California State Employees Association Chapter 36, and the Associated Students, and
Therefore, Be It Resolved That, until the matter can be brought to the entire Classified Senate, the Classified Senate Officers have decided to continue the Classified Senate’s participation in District wide Committees;
Furthermore, Be It Resolved That, the Classified Senate Officers are confident that this matter will be resolved in a timely fashion and that all parties will return to Council and/or a College-wide planning body established by the District Board of Trustees.