Mission Statement – De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world. De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core Competencies: Communication and expression, Information literacy, Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility, Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness, Critical thinking Adopted Spring 2010
Meeting Notes - November 30, 2011
Attending: Booye, Caballero de Cordero, Castillo, Chung, Cole, Cook, Haynes, LeBleu-Burns, Leonard, Mieso, Moberg, Moreno, Patlan, Thai
Guests: A. Ravichandran - DASB President, W. Lee - ACE Fellow
There were no additions to the agenda. The notes from the Joint PBT meeting on November 22, 2011 were reviewed.
Comments from the group about the Joint PBT Meeting on November 22nd -
Need a longer meeting.
Still need to discuss WSCH as it would be affected by potential staff reductions.
There was some wrong information and it appeared SS reductions were not taken seriously.
IPBT expressed appreciation for the information they received at the meeting.
Recommendation to schedule the joint meeting earlier in the quarter.
Needed more information in the notes about what was said.
Communication between instruction and student services still needs improvement.
The meeting did emphasize how a cut in one area affects another and the need to work together.
Continued Discussion of Budget Reduction Proposals
Comment that we need to balance course offerings and how we will look with reductions.
Many returning veterans in January. We will need to look at what we need to provide.
Reviewed and made changes to the Budget Reduction Proposal Summary to be presented at College Council on December 9th.
It was noted that counseling reps for the Academic Senate felt they had not been informed of the proposed budget reductions and did not have an opportunity to provide feedback.