At roll call, the following colleges were present: ELAC, LACC, LAHC, LASC, and LAVC.

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1 LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Board Room 1 st Floor 770 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California Friday, June 22, a.m. to 12 p. m. Committee: Participants: Eva Jackson, Chair; Rose Bustos, ELAC; Ryan Hall-Allen, LACC; Patrick Harris, LAHC; Mari Kiridjian, LAVC; M. Sonia Lopez, ELAC; Gwen Maris, LASC; Nancy Pearlman, Alternate Appointed Board Representative; Pornthep Sripuntanagoon, LAMC Jenn Brown, Vote Hope 2008; John Delloro, Dolores Huerta Labor Institute; Arsen Mkrtchyan, LACC; Carlos Ramirez, LAHC; Martha Soto, ESC Student Trustee Jackson called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. A quorum was present. At roll call, the following colleges were present: ELAC, LACC, LAHC, LASC, and LAVC. Absent: LAMC (arrived at 9:31 a.m.), Pierce College, LATTC, and WLAC. PUBLIC AGENDA SPEAKERS Mr. John Delloro presented an update regarding the activities of the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute, including speakers programs at the various campuses, student internship programs, a labor-themed PACE program at LAHC, and a Chicano Labor Movement class at ELAC at which Dolores Huerta will be a guest speaker. He indicated that Ms. Kenadi Le, Program Coordinator, Dolores Huerta Labor Institute, would be attending the SAC meetings on a regular basis. Ms. Jenn Brown distributed packets of materials from Vote Hope She indicated that there will be a series of college tours throughout the Los Angeles area to promote one of the 2008 presidential candidates and register students to vote. ISSUES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES None. CONSULTATION ITEMS Com. No. ISD2. Continue Processing Fee for Nonresident International Students (June 27, 2007 Board Action) Copies of the draft Board Action item were distributed. Ms. Martha Soto indicated that the purpose of this item is to have the Board of Trustees approve the $25 per semester processing fee for nonresident international students on a permanent basis. The fee was established on a trial basis by the Board of Trustees on April 30, Administrative Regulation E-65 Curriculum Development and Approval: Standards and Procedures Copies of Administrative Regulation E-65 with the proposed revisions were distributed. Student Affairs Committee June 22, 2007

2 Ms. Soto summarized the proposed revisions to Administrative Regulation E-65 and explained the curriculum approval process. (Mr. Pornthep Sripuntanagoon, LAMC, arrived at 9:31 a.m.) Administrative Regulation E-94 Residency Classification Copies of Administrative Regulation E-94 with the proposed revisions were distributed. Ms. Soto explained the proposed revisions to Administrative Regulation E-94. Administrative Regulation E-95 Procedures for Implementation of Education Code, Section , Nonresident Tuition Exemption Requirements Copies of Administrative Regulation E-95 with the proposed revisions were distributed. Ms. Soto explained the proposed revisions to the nonresident tuition exemption requirements. There was discussion regarding the provisions for determining student eligibility for nonresident tuition exemption. Administrative Regulation E-XX Student Discipline Records and Transcript Notations (New Regulation) Copies of new Administrative Regulation E-XX were distributed. Ms. Soto indicated that this new Administrative Regulation would authorize placing a notation on student transcripts for permanently expelled students. There was discussion regarding the types of incidents that could result in a student being expelled. Trustee Pearlman emphasized the importance of placing a permanent notation on the transcript of a student who is expelled for violent or threatening behavior so that the student will not be able to enroll in colleges in other districts. There was discussion regarding the types of behavior that would warrant student expulsion. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. At the request of Student Trustee Jackson, the meeting participants introduced themselves. Trustee Pearlman emphasized the importance of having a Student Representative at the Resource Table at all Board meetings in order to address the Board with any student issues and concerns. ACTION ITEMS Student Affairs Committee Meeting Schedule Draft copies of a document entitled Student Affairs Committee Meeting Dates were distributed. Student Affairs Committee June 22, 2007

3 Motion by Mr. Patrick Harris, seconded by Ms. Mari Kiridjian, to adopt the Student Affairs Committee meeting schedule as follows: SAC MEETING DATES Friday, June 22, 2007 Friday, July 27, 2007 Friday, August 24, 2007 Friday, September 28, 2007 Friday, October 26, 2007 Friday, November 16, 2007 Friday, December 14, 2007 Friday, January 25, 2008 Friday, February 22, 2008 Friday, March 28, 2008 Friday, April 25, 2008 Friday, May 23, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 Friday, July 25, 2008 TIME ADOPTED: 6 Ayes Board Meeting Student Representatives at the Resource Table Appointments and Confirmations Draft copies of a document entitled Resource Table Representative Assignments for Board Meetings were distributed. Student Trustee Jackson emphasized the importance of having a Student Representative at the Resource Table at all Board meetings. Ms. Rose Bustos indicated that she would serve as the Student Representative at the Resource Table for the Board meeting of August 22, Ms. Gwen Maris indicated that she would serve as the Student Representative for the Board meetings of July 11 and July 25, Mr. Carlos Ramirez indicated that he would serve as the Student Representative for the Board meetings of October 3 and October 17, Motion by Mr. Ryan Hall-Allen, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt the Resource Table Representative Assignments as amended as follows: Board Meetings Location Student Representative at Resource Table July 11, 2007 Gwen Maris, ASO President, LASC July 25, 2007 Gwen Maris, ASO President, LASC August 8, 2007 August 22, 2007 Rose Bustos, ASU President, ELAC September 5, 2007 Jack Waites, ASO President, WLAC September 19, 2007 West Los Angeles College Jack Waites, ASO President, WLAC October 3, 2007 Carlos Ramirez, ASO President, LAHC October 17, 2007 Carlos Ramirez, ASO President, LAHC November 7, 2007 Los Angeles Southwest College Gwen Maris, ASO President, LASC November 28, 2007 Gwen Maris, ASO President, LASC December 12, 2007 Los Angeles City College Arsen Mkrtchyan, ASO President, LACC December 19, 2007 Arsen Mkrtchyan, ASO President, LACC Student Affairs Committee June 22, 2007

4 January 16, 2008 Carlos Ramirez, ASO President, LAHC January 30, 2008 Los Angeles Harbor College Carlos Ramirez, ASO President, LAHC February 13, 2008 Mari Kiridjian, ASU President, LAVC February 27, 2008 Los Angeles Valley College Mari Kiridjian, ASU President, LAVC March 12, 2008 Rose Bustos, ASU President, ELAC March 26, 2008 East Los Angeles College Rose Bustos, ASU President, ELAC April 9, 2008 Tessa Moss, ASO President, Pierce College April 23, 2008 Pierce College Tessa Moss, ASO President, Pierce College May 7, 2008 Pornthep Sripuntanagoon, ASO President, LAMC May 21, 2008 Los Angeles Mission College Pornthep Sripuntanagoon, ASO President, LAMC June 4, 2008 Edwin Simpson, ASO President, LATTC June 18, 2008 Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Edwin Simpson, ASO President, LATTC July 9, 2008 July 23, 2008 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: 6 Ayes Student Appointments to Outside Committees District Academic Senate (meets four times per year; rotates campuses) Ms. Bustos indicated that she would serve as the student representative on the District Academic Senate. Districtwide Budget Committee (meets once a month on Wednesdays in the Board Room) District Curriculum Committee (meets on third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at LACC in the President s Conference Room) Trustee Pearlman indicated that any Associated Student officers can serve on these committees; it does not have to be the Associated Student President. Student Trustee Jackson added the District Citizens Oversight Committee (DCOC) to the list. She indicated that DCOC meetings will be held in September and December 2007 and February and May Trustee Pearlman indicated that a student representative could be appointed to the District Citizens Oversight Committee (DCOC) today, but the appointment would need to be presented for action at the next Student Affairs Committee meeting. Student Trustee Jackson entertained a motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Bustos to the District Academic Senate and table the remainder of the outside committee appointments, including the District Citizens Oversight Committee, until the Student Affairs Committee meeting of July 27, Motion by Mr. Hall-Allen, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve Ms. Bustos appointment to the District Academic Senate and table the remainder of the appointments until the next Student Affairs Committee meeting. APPROVED: 6 Ayes REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Student Affairs Committee Chair s Monthly Report No report. Student Affairs Committee June 22, 2007

5 Associated Student Body Presidents Reports The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses: Ms. Gwen Maris, LASC; Ms. Rose Bustos, ELAC; Mr. Carlos Ramirez, LAHC; Mr. Ryan Hall-Allen, LACC; Ms. Mari Kiridjian, LAVC; and Mr. Pornthep Sripuntanagoon, LAMC. Trustee Pearlman expressed her concern regarding the need for improved food service operations on the campuses. She requested an update regarding the status of food services at the campuses. Ms. Soto indicated that she would request an update from Mr. John Clerx. Resource Table Student Representative July 11 (ESC) and July 25 (ESC) Ms. Gwen Maris will serve as the Student Representative at the Resource Table for the Board meetings of July 11 and July 25, SAC OUTSIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS District Academic Senate Rose Bustos No report. Districtwide Budget Committee No representative; therefore, no report. District Curriculum Committee No representative; therefore, no report. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Pearlman discussed the District s efforts to achieve a LEED silver rating in its Proposition A/AA Bond construction projects. She encouraged the students to attend groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies for new District facilities. She requested that the students donate used textbooks and other books for the use of students in Nigeria and Kenya. She also discussed her efforts to have smoke-free campuses throughout the District. SUMMARY NEXT MEETING The next Student Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 27, 2007 at 9 a.m. Student Trustee Jackson indicated that in the coming year she will focus on building the self-esteem of the Associated Student Presidents, the California Community College Student Success Initiative, and the textbook issue. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ms. Maris, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adjourn. APPROVED: 6 Ayes The meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m. Student Affairs Committee June 22, 2007