CSSA Minutes: May 4, 2002
California State University, Dominguez Hills
CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
May 4, 2002, 9:00 - 11:00 am
- CALL TO ORDER 9:10 a.m., Chair Robert Garcia.
- ROLL CALL Present: Bakersfield, Chico, Dominguez Hills, Fresno,
Fullerton, Hayward, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge,
Pomona, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San José,
San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Stanislaus. Sacramento 9:25 a.m.
- APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Motion by San Diego, second Los Angeles,
to approve the agenda with changes 1) That there will be a time-certain
presentation on the National Training Center at 10:00 a.m.; and
2) that Dr. Lyons' welcome be first thing on the agenda. PASSED.
- SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- Welcome by Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. Dr. Lyons was introduced
by José Solache. Dr. Lyons said he was honored to be
in the company of the most outstanding student leaders in
the country. He has worked in higher education in 7 states,
including at the University of Maryland and University of
North Carolina systems, and knows student leadership. He's
always being asked to compare various aspects of the University
to comparable institutions in the East. Dr. Lyons said that
in terms of student leadership, CSSA is in a class by itself.
CSSA student leaders are sincere, committed, accountable.
Dr. Lyons said blows come with leadership, ipso facto. Since
he has been at Dominguez Hills, he has often heard students
say they must stand up for what is right. Dr. Lyons urged
this year's leadership to mentor next year's. There is a difference
between leadership and management, and Dr. Lyons noted a shift
among University administrators from long-range to strategic
planning. He observed that not all universities put students
on their boards of trustees. Robert commented that he has
seen no other campus grow and improve its image like Dominguez
Hills-Robert cited the recent (April) Press-Telegram story
on campus pride.
- Welcome by Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. Dr. Lyons was introduced
by José Solache. Dr. Lyons said he was honored to be
in the company of the most outstanding student leaders in
the country. He has worked in higher education in 7 states,
including at the University of Maryland and University of
North Carolina systems, and knows student leadership. He's
always being asked to compare various aspects of the University
to comparable institutions in the East. Dr. Lyons said that
in terms of student leadership, CSSA is in a class by itself.
CSSA student leaders are sincere, committed, accountable.
Dr. Lyons said blows come with leadership, ipso facto. Since
he has been at Dominguez Hills, he has often heard students
say they must stand up for what is right. Dr. Lyons urged
this year's leadership to mentor next year's. There is a difference
between leadership and management, and Dr. Lyons noted a shift
among University administrators from long-range to strategic
planning. He observed that not all universities put students
on their boards of trustees. Robert commented that he has
seen no other campus grow and improve its image like Dominguez
Hills-Robert cited the recent (April) Press-Telegram story
on campus pride.
- PUBLIC FORUM
Casey from San Diego State and Elizabeth Gomez of Dominguez Hills stated they were addressing CSSA on behalf of the California Student Teachers Association, which distributes toiletries-hotel soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.-to homeless outreach organizations. Elizabeth said her organization would appreciate receiving any donations of toiletries this weekend.
- SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- Bruce Wolfe, San Francisco, stated that the material behind
Tab 4 is already in Title 5, already policy. A September resolution
passed by the Board of Trustees mandates student participation
in policies that affect students. Now we have to create a
shared-governance system to implement the policy-a uniform
system that could be put into practice at every campus. To
see the policy, access the July 2001 Board of Trustees agenda.
There's a wealth of information on the topic online, though
sometimes the terminology is "participatory" governance.
Community Colleges have long had shared governance.
- Bruce Wolfe, San Francisco, stated that the material behind
Tab 4 is already in Title 5, already policy. A September resolution
passed by the Board of Trustees mandates student participation
in policies that affect students. Now we have to create a
shared-governance system to implement the policy-a uniform
system that could be put into practice at every campus. To
see the policy, access the July 2001 Board of Trustees agenda.
There's a wealth of information on the topic online, though
sometimes the terminology is "participatory" governance.
Community Colleges have long had shared governance.
- NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
Board members were instructed to submit names for both Administrator of the Year and Trustee of the Year to Joan Hemphill. The vote for the awards will be on Sunday.
- REPORT OF OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR LIAISONS
- Alan Liebrecht, CSU Liaison to CSSA. Alan said that the
agenda for the May 14-15 Board of Trustees meeting is online
(from CSU webpage, click on Board of Trustees at lower left,
then agendas).
- Christy Zamani, Student Relations. Christy said the STARS
reception at the State House was a success; awards were given
to students-including Joe Salas-for outstanding community
service.
- Alan Liebrecht, CSU Liaison to CSSA. Alan said that the
agenda for the May 14-15 Board of Trustees meeting is online
(from CSU webpage, click on Board of Trustees at lower left,
then agendas).
- STUDENT TRUSTEES REPORTS
- Dan Cartwright. Dan said he's received almost everything
in terms of documentation that he sought on remedial education.
He thanked CSSA for applying pressure. From his point of view,
the most important item on the May Board of Trustees agenda
is the proposal to increase nonresident student fees. He's
had lots of input from the CSSA board and is leaning towards
opposing the proposal. It is appropriate for students to be
present at the Board meeting (Committee on Finance, which
convenes at 2:15 on Tues., May 14th). Joe Salas suggested
bringing international and out-of-state students to the meeting.
- Erene Thomas. Erene thanked Dominguez Hills and reiterated
Dan's points about providing input and attending Board of
Trustees meetings. She assured board members that she takes
up the issues students identify during her campus visits with
their campus presidents.
- Dan Cartwright. Dan said he's received almost everything
in terms of documentation that he sought on remedial education.
He thanked CSSA for applying pressure. From his point of view,
the most important item on the May Board of Trustees agenda
is the proposal to increase nonresident student fees. He's
had lots of input from the CSSA board and is leaning towards
opposing the proposal. It is appropriate for students to be
present at the Board meeting (Committee on Finance, which
convenes at 2:15 on Tues., May 14th). Joe Salas suggested
bringing international and out-of-state students to the meeting.
- STAFF REPORTS
- Susana Gonzalez, Executive Director. Susana noted that
a number of campuses are missing from the year-end report
and encouraged the board to do better next year. The budget
looks good; it has been given to Alan Liebrecht and Judy Osman.
CSSA will have funds left over this year that it needs to
earmark, since monies in trust with the Chancellor's Office
do not roll over. Only one campus turned in a strategic plan;
Susana is still working with Administrative Affairs on this.
It may be that a strategic plan may be held over for the next
board. Staff no longer report to the board but to Susana.
Susana has also worked on Transition 1 and the travel and
signature authority policies. There will be a staff retreat
before Transition 1.
- Susana Gonzalez, Executive Director. Susana noted that
a number of campuses are missing from the year-end report
and encouraged the board to do better next year. The budget
looks good; it has been given to Alan Liebrecht and Judy Osman.
CSSA will have funds left over this year that it needs to
earmark, since monies in trust with the Chancellor's Office
do not roll over. Only one campus turned in a strategic plan;
Susana is still working with Administrative Affairs on this.
It may be that a strategic plan may be held over for the next
board. Staff no longer report to the board but to Susana.
Susana has also worked on Transition 1 and the travel and
signature authority policies. There will be a staff retreat
before Transition 1.
- SYSTEMWIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports were given.
- OFFICER REPORTS
- Environmental Affairs - Emilia Patrick. Emilia attended
a workshop in Oregon that demonstrated step by step how to
implement a renewable resources program on campus. She said
that Oceana is a good resource for ocean-fronting campuses.
PACIFIC LUMBER.
- Environmental Affairs - Emilia Patrick. Emilia attended
a workshop in Oregon that demonstrated step by step how to
implement a renewable resources program on campus. She said
that Oceana is a good resource for ocean-fronting campuses.
PACIFIC LUMBER.
- SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- The National Training Center. Stan Hébert. CSUDH
Project Liaison. The center will occupy one-third of the land
mass of the campus. Initially there were some problems with
the community because the project is so huge, comprising a
12-acre soccer stadium, 19 acres of practice fields, a 4-acre
tennis stadium; 9 acres of new tennis courts; a 3-acre new
velodrome; and 38 acres of parking and roads. The object is
to produce a world-class training center for professional
athletes on a college campus. The campus will receive 4000
additional parking spaces at no cost and a 20,000 capacity
soccer stadium (as well as a place finally big enough to hold
commencement). About half the project is enhancement for the
campus. Vice President of Administration George Pardon discussed
the capital improvements.
- The National Training Center. Stan Hébert. CSUDH
Project Liaison. The center will occupy one-third of the land
mass of the campus. Initially there were some problems with
the community because the project is so huge, comprising a
12-acre soccer stadium, 19 acres of practice fields, a 4-acre
tennis stadium; 9 acres of new tennis courts; a 3-acre new
velodrome; and 38 acres of parking and roads. The object is
to produce a world-class training center for professional
athletes on a college campus. The campus will receive 4000
additional parking spaces at no cost and a 20,000 capacity
soccer stadium (as well as a place finally big enough to hold
commencement). About half the project is enhancement for the
campus. Vice President of Administration George Pardon discussed
the capital improvements.
- OFFICER REPORTS
- Academic Senate Liaison - LaLisha Norton. LaLisha attended
the last meeting of the academic year and will prepare a summary
of those proceedings. Issues discussed include faculty and
administrative reviews, domestic partnerships, testing and
admissions, intellectual property.
- Alumni Council Liaison - José Solache. José had nothing to report but noted that he frequently reminds the Alumni Council it needs to reach out to students; if it doesn't, how can it expect students to want to connect with alumni. Next Alumni Council meeting is in June.
- Academic Senate Liaison - LaLisha Norton. LaLisha attended
the last meeting of the academic year and will prepare a summary
of those proceedings. Issues discussed include faculty and
administrative reviews, domestic partnerships, testing and
admissions, intellectual property.
Adjournment 10:30 a.m., Sacramento; second, Los Angeles. PASSED.