Executive Committee Meeting Notes

Friday, July 11, 2008

8:30 a.m., Kupa’a 202

In attendance: Pat Adams, Herman Andaya, Lori Govaars, Kim Gray, Michele Katsutani, Diane Meyer, Karen Muraoka, Clyde Sakamoto, Alvin Tagomori, David Tamanaha

Attachments

Agenda Item	Discussion Notes	Action Items
1. PIN Conference	▪ Clyde shared information on PIN conference ▪ Previewed YouTube Shift Happens	▪ PIN conference to be held on Maui in 2010 ▪ Diane to access video presentations for convocation
2. Professional development	▪ Pat & Diane shared info from Teaching for a Change conference	▪ Promote professional development for faculty ▪ To share teaching techniques with faculty
3. Enrollment - Alvin	▪ Currently 2091 vs. 2035 last year ▪ Summer 648 vs. 667 last year ▪ Fall applications are up 1486 vs. 1172 last year	▪ Continuing to follow up on fall applications ▪ Provide a backup for Banner stats to allow continued access when regular staff on leave
4. Hakuoh University Relationship	▪ 40-55 Hakuoh students enrolling 12/7-12/22/08 w/MLI ▪ Could become a requirement for Hakuoh admissions ▪ Students will be staying at Kulanaa`o	▪ Possibly identify students interested in learning Japanese & provide cross-learning opportunities
5. Status of Authorizations to Plan Weekend College	▪ Pat reported that all are in process of being reviewed; will go to Academic Senate in fall 2008 ▪ Diane reported 23 applications for weekend college; response has been exciting; challenge will be to identify courses to offer to meet needs of students, many of whom have college credits	▪ Working with TLC on English and math testing ▪ May consider offering 3^rd course w/enrollment growth funds if need is justified
6. Budget status	▪ David reviewed budget challenges & shared status reports ▪ J.Morton prorated reduction so MCC’s portion = $91,000; unsure of $ restriction yet ▪ Electricity rising cost still a challenge ▪ Reviewed/discussed admin’s draft to meet budget challenges – reductions include security, Construction Academy, lecturer funds ▪ Items funded by electricity relief in 2006 may not be funded this year; include instructional designer, retention strategy coordinator, temp IT specialist, Library Assistant IV, vacant clerk ▪ Discussion of number of students who fail a course; need strategies to improve success rates & encourage students to continue ▪ Cash balance report shared & explained: improves every year; discussed strategies for clearing deficits	▪ VCs being asked to repurpose resources to accommodate shortfalls ▪ Following up on continuing student enrollment ▪ Should continue to address/identify why students do not complete courses or do not continue to next semester
1. Science building	▪ David shared revised construction design & plans	▪ David to follow up with Maynard Young on energy efficiency items
2. Chevron	▪ David shared Chevron’s energy saving plan & ideas	▪
3. Swap Meet	▪ David shared updates on status. Target date for opening on campus is December 2007	▪
4. University Center	▪ Karen provided updates	▪
5. BOR action items	▪ BOR items - Paulauea; possibly Reorganization ▪ BOR will be on Maui October 2008	▪ New BOR action items to be identified
6. Campus cleanup	▪ O&M should not be depended upon for work such as moving offices/furniture; this takes away from their primary duties ▪ Smoking poles were discussed	▪ Kokua asked from everyone in keeping campus clean ▪ David & Michele asked to draft guidelines for “moves” on campus, keeping safety in mind
7. Convocation design	▪ Discussed ideas to improve lecturer involvement; afternoon meeting & locations discussed	▪ Michele to email Academic Senate Executive Committee to get feedback on afternoon convocation
8. Student Center	▪ Student center space usage was discussed	▪
9. Upcoming events	▪ 7/11/08 Ka Ipu Kukui graduation ▪ 7/12/08 Chancellor’s golf tournament ▪ 7/19/08 Nursing graduation ▪ 8/18/08 MCC convocation ▪ 8/16-8/17/08 Maui Isle Expo ▪ MCC Bookstore opening	▪