Proceedings

President’s Council

Friday September 22, 2017: 1:00 p.m.

Bullhead City Campus Room #402, Lake Havasu Campus Room #R204, Neal Campus Kingman

Room #240 North Mohave Campus Room #403, ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/8601927215

Question of the Day: Employee Advisory Council?

Dr. Kearns asked Council members for feedback regarding the possibility of creating an

Employee Advisory Council. All levels of employees are invited to participate in shared

governance via the College’s committees.

LHC Campus Dean Jann Woods responded that in casual discussion with the staff on LHC,

there was some reticence, primarily attributed to a significant number of LHC staff that

previously worked in collective bargaining systems. Others felt that there was not a huge need

(issues were addressed in Campus Communication Council) for such an organization but also

felt it couldn’t hurt and could have a positive impact. The primary question seemed to be what

issues would be addressed by such a group. Dr. Kearns responded that if the College moved

forward with creating an EAC, there would be a clear charter and goals developed, similar to all

other MCC committees.

Student Success Center Manager Trisha Hanks supported the concept, stating that it could

strengthen the flow of communication.

Chief Financial Officer Sonni Marbury said that discussions with Business Office staff, they felt

it could be beneficial to have an opportunity to develop ideas/solution proactively, not just

when problems arise.

BHC Campus Dean Shawn Bristle and NMC Campus Dean Carolyn Hamblin said that when

discussed at their respective Campus Communication Councils, there was no opposition to the

concept itself. Questions similar to the LHC cohort – what issues would be addressed. Dean

Hamblin said there was concern about the Council becoming more of a “social club” as opposed

to a real “voice” in the conversation.

Faculty Council President Andra Goldberg supported the idea stating that it could be

developed similarly to Faculty Council with elected representatives. Dr. Goldberg felt that

model provided a way to bring forth issues indirectly if anyone didn’t feel comfortable bringing

them forth openly. Associate Dean for Instruction Stephanie Dieringer stated that the

membership would have to be an equitable representative structure.

Chief Human Resources Officer Jennie Dixon expressed concern that many employees have

misconceptions about what an advisory council is. It is not a union, not collective bargaining

and not a decision making group; hence the use of the term advisory.

Compliance Officer and Accreditation Liaison Danette Bristle stated that many employees

simply want a mechanism to provide a “voice” for employee issues. Associate Dean for

Enrollment Management seconded the statement saying employees should be excited about the

possibility to participate in the process, discuss topics of interest and get feedback about

proposals and ideas.

President Kearns stated that there was enough feedback to proceed to next step, which would

researching other models at peer-institutions.

Ms. Bristle stated she was familiar with a model from K-12, a triangular model based on the

Governing Board, Administration and the “Constituent” group (teachers, parents, and students)

commonly known as the “School Site Council” model.

Associate Dean for Student Success and Retention Rose LeFebvre volunteered Continuous

Strategic Improvement (CSI) Group 4 to proceed with conducting the research.

Updates/Announcements:

HLC will be recommending approval of truck driver training (in CBE format) at its Institutional

Action Committee meeting on October 23/24.

MCC has received official notification that the Practical Nursing Program is on probation. A

communication plan will be discussed Monday September 25. HLC will also be notified.

Important Dates:

        

September 25, 2017 12 Week Classes Start

October 13, 2017 Governing Board Meeting, BHC

October 17, 2017 CRUSHD College & Career Fair

Standing Business:

1. CASA: Curriculum, Academic Standards and Articulation (S. Eaton)

Items from ACRES

Course Retirement: Photoshop II

Program Modification: Computer Graphics & Web Design, Certificate

Program Modification: Computer Graphics & Web Design, AAS

It was determined that there was no co-curricular review of the items on the CASA agenda as no

co-curricular staff were invited to the meeting. CASA items should not be forwarded without co-

curricular review. No action was taken on the items presented above.

2. CSI: Continuous Strategic Improvement (A. Masterson)

1. Group 3 Update

Presentation Attached.

3. RPP: Risk, Policy and Procedure (D. Bristle)

1. Tobacco Free @ BHC: TABLED

Proposal to make the Bullhead City Campus Tobacco Free

Current policy reads: 6.045 Smoking: The College shall conform to the statutes and

regulations of the state in regard to smoking.

After a lengthy discussion, the proposal was tabled for further review. The primary

concerns:

1. Whether or not a single campus (BHC) could follow an “alternate” procedure from

the other campuses. Other campuses (NMC, LHC, and NCK) felt the current

procedures were sufficient.

2. What role administration plays in student driven initiatives

Ms. Marbury agreed to contact MCC’s insurance providers regarding risk assessment.

2. Academic Dismissal Readmission: Approved as presented

Proposal to add NMC Campus Instructional Supervisor as a position that can approve

readmission after academic dismissal.

Current procedure reads: Those who wish to be considered for readmission after that

semester must seek approval from the appropriate Associate Dean.

Items for Special Attention:

1. Arizona Vision Metrics – College Course Success Rate (Kearns)

https://www.mohave.edu/assets/2017-Strategic-Vision-Outcomes-Report-MCC-1.pdf

2. Student Success Initiatives Report (Masterson)

Presentation Attached

3. Mileage (Marbury) Approved as presented September 25, 2017

At the August President’s Council, a change to the process of administering mileage

reimbursements was presented. After further research, it was determined that the stipend model

was not optimal. The business office is now proposing, in addition to reinstating pre-approval for

mileage requests, that department in-state budget lines be divided into “in-district travel (mileage)”

and “professional development travel (out of district overnight travel)”. This will allow budget

managers to plan more effectively for in-district travel. An automated web based pre approval

process is being developed and should be launched in the near future. The business office will

notify budget managers when the change will occur.

4. PTO Black Out Dates (Dixon) Approved as presented below

At the August President’s Council, it was recommended reinstating the PTO black-out dates during

the weeks around each semester start. Jennie Dixon reported that her office had only received

feedback from 3 small Allied Health Programs and the Business Office. After a brief discussion, it

was decided that the dates presented at the August meeting would be implemented effective

immediately. They are as follows below:

Employee Leave Black Out Dates for 2017-18

All Staff Day 9/5/2017

Spring Semester Start Up 1/3/2018 - 1/19/2018

Commencement 5/11/2018

Management Training (managers only) 5/15/2018 - 5/17/2018

Employee Leave Black Out Dates for 2018-2019

Fall Semester Start Up 8/6/2018 - 8/24/2018

All Staff Day 9/4/20189/4/18

Spring Semester Start Up 1/2/2019 - 1/18/2019

Commencement 5/10/2019

Management Training (managers only) 5/14/2019 - 5/16/2019

5. Fair Labor Standards Act (Dixon): Implementation upon anticipated Board approval (10/13)

Ms. Dixon reported that following the completion of litigation, the Department of Labor

issued a Request for Information seeking comments from the public concerning the amount

of the salary test (among other things). Comments must be submitted in response to the

Request for Information by September 25, 2017. Statements from the current Secretary of

Labor, Alexander Acosta, indicate that that the Trump DOL will probably set the annual

salary level in the $34,000 to $36,000 range ($650 to $700 per week).

Additional Reports:

Dr. Kearns reviewed the IT refresh protocol, summarizing that classrooms (students) are first

priority.

Danette Bristle reiterated the importance of instructors following students ADA

accommodation agreements in full. Dr. Kearns followed up by strongly stating non-compliance

with student’s ADA accommodation(s) agreements is not acceptable. If faculty do not follow

the accommodation(s) agreement, they open the College up to litigation and substantial fines.

Associate Deans were asked to communicate, once again, that faculty do not have the authority

to make any adjustments to the agreement provided by the Office of Compliance.

Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

CSI GROUP #3

Objective: Expand Current and create new partnerships to engage

multiple sectors of the community in civic engagement activities, with

particular focus on underserved communities.

Presented September 19, 2017 by: Jann Woods, Stephen Eaton, Heather Patenaude, Jennifer Woolston, Melinda

Silva

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT DEFINED

"Civic engagement refers to the ways in which citizens participate in the life of a community in order to improve

conditions for others or to help shape the community’s future." Richard P. Adler, J.G. (2005). What Do We Mean By

"Civic Engagement"?, Sage Journals

"Civic engagement encompasses actions wherein individuals participate in activities of personal and public concern that

are both individually life enriching and socially beneficial to the community" Association of American Colleges and

Universities. (2009). Inquiry and analysis VALUE rubric. Retrieved from https://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/inquiry-analysis.

"Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the

combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in

a community, through both political and non-political processes." (Thomas Ehrlich (Ed.) Civic Responsibility and Higher

Education. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 2000)

STRATEGIES

• Create a college and community-wide climate that emphasizes the importance of diverse

cultures attitudes and values.

• Partner with local and statewide community groups and organizations to advance the

cultural values of students, the college, and the communities we serve.

• Provide forums, facilities and support for programs and activities that focus on

underserved communities.

• Develop and/or sponsor programs and activities that give students and the community

the opportunity to learn and grow within a diverse and inclusive society.

GOAL Research Questions Underserved Communities Calendar of Diverse Commemorations

(G2) Expand current and create

new partnerships to engage

multiple sectors of the community

in civic engagement activities, with

particular focus on underserved

populations

Which populations in our

communities do we consider

are underserved?

• Socially Marginalized

• Women and men seeking non-

traditional careers

• People of Color

• People with Disabilities

• First Gen College Students

• Veterans

February - African American History Month

March - National Women’s History Month,

April - Sexual Violence Awareness Month

May - Asian Pacific American Heritage,

September - National Hispanic-Latino Heritage October -

National Disability Employment Awareness Month and

November - National American Indian Heritage

Veteran’s Day

Objectives 1 & 2 Research Question Multiple Sectors Community Partners

To partner with local and

statewide community groups and

organizations to advance the

cultural values of students, the

college, and the communities we

serve.

Who will be asked to make

presentations or facilitate

programming?

• K-12

• Librarians

• Pastors

• Service Organizations

• Civic Organizations

• Authors

• Historians

• Museum Directors

• City Leaders

• ECO Development

• MCC Faculty and Staff

• AZ Speaks-Arizona Humanities

• MCC Faculty and Staff

• Interagency of Lake Havasu

• Havasu Abuse Victims Education Network Family

Resource Center

• Museum of Northern Arizona

• Goodwill Career Center- BHC

Objective 3 Research Question Programming Planned Activities

Provide forums, facilities and

support for programs and activities

that focus on underserved

communities.

.

What civic engagement

activities can potentially

engage these populations?

• Diverse Celebrations

• Historical Presentations

• Poetry Readings

• Art Displays

• Demonstrations

• Career Fairs

• Ted Talks-like Presentations

• Movie Screenings

• Round-tables

All four campuses at MCC have developed and/or will sponsor

and present programs and activities intended to give students

and the community the opportunity to learn and grow within a

diverse and inclusive society.

Programs and/or activities have already been scheduled or are in

the planning stages. All are designed to create a college and

community-wide climate that emphasizes the importance of

diverse cultures, attitudes and values.

GROUP #3 MEETING NOTES

NCK PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

FALL SEMESTER

• Eugene Kramer --"Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Cuba."

• Dr. Jennifer Woolston – “Hispanic women and The House on Mango Street”

• AZ Speaks –”Wild Horse Controversy”

SPRING SEMESTER

• Jeri Ledbetter – “Women Boatman in the Grand Canyon”

• Jim Collette –”The Hopi and Navajo perspectives of the Hubble Trading Post”

FALL AND SPRING 2017-18

• One diversity themed display in the library each month.

• “Drive-by" crafts from different cultures:

• “Stop and take a few minutes to learn about Japanese culture and make a paper crane”

• “Mexican culture and make a God's eye”

• “Hinduism and Buddhism and draw/color a mandala”

LHC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

FALL SEMESTER

• Laura Tohe (Dine/Navajo) “Armed with Our Language, We Went to War: The Navajo

Code Talkers”

• Carrie Cannon (Kiowa and Oglala Lakota)--Plants, Inspiring the People: Reflections on

the Hualapai Ethnobotany of the Grand Canyon”

• Professor Bjorn Krondorfer—”Understanding Fundamentalism in the World Religions”

SPRING SEMESTER

• Evangeline Canaman-Johnston --Asian American Heritage Month

• Tamika Sanders --Black History Month

• Mary Lou O'Connell -- “Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention” and “Child

Abuse Prevention”.

• Interagency of Lake Havasu – “The Homeless in Mohave County”

BHC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

FALL AND SPRING 2017-18

Weekly/monthly book and poster displays in the library highlighting different cultures and diversity.

09/20/17 Goodwill Career Center: Work readiness/Resume building

10/20/17 Dr. Jennifer Woolston: Spotlight on Sandra Cisneros: Unpacking fairy-tale imagery in The House on Mango Street

11/2/17- Day of the Dead presentation – Student presentations led by Andrea Torres Gonzalez, with art displays and discussion.

In the planning stages:

Grand Foods of the Grand Canyon State: Traditional Foods of the Tribes of the Southwest (Carrie Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and is also of Oglala Lakota descent.)

Cross Departmental Day of the Dead Event-Students from Spanish Class, Culinary and Art.

Open mic night in the Library – An opportunity for everyone to come and speak of their cultures, customs, and stories. There will be a 5-10 minute limit per person.

NMC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

• 10/13/17 - Connecting via Zoom to Dr. Jennifer Woolston's presentation on Hispanic

women and The House on Mango Street.

• Purchase the book, House on Mango Street, for interested parties to check out of the

library and read prior to her presentation.

• FALL AND SPRING 2017-18

• "Drive-by" Crafts from different cultures . This would give us a display each month, and a

fun way to bring awareness of the different cultures to our students.

COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

• AZ Speaks-Arizona Humanities

• MCC Faculty and Staff

• Interagency of Lake Havasu

• Havasu Abuse Victims Education Network Family Resource Center

• Museum of Northern Arizona

• Goodwill Career Center

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION

NCK

MCC Event Calendar

Facebook

Chamber of

Commerce Calendar

gokingman.com

Kingman Miner

Eventbrite/Kingman

Flyers and Posters in

the Community

LHC

MCC Event Calendar

Facebook

Chamber of

Commerce Calendar

golakehavasu.com

Havasu News Herald

White Sheet

Eventbrite/Lake

Havasu

Flyers and Posters in

the Community

BHC

MCC Event

Calendar

Facebook

Mohave Daily News

Eventbrite/Bullhead

City

Townplanner.com/

Bullhead-city/AZ

Chamber of

Commerce Calendar

Flyers and Posters in

the Community

NMC

MCC Event Calendar

Facebook

Canaan Mountain

Herald

UZONA Chamber of

Commerce Calendar

Eventbrite.ca/d/az

Flyers and Posters in

the Community

SURVEY ADMINISTERED AFTER EACH EVENT

Name of the Event_________________Date_______________

I am a/an: ____MCC Student ____MCC Faculty/Staff ____Community Member _____Community Partner

Please circle the best answer to each question below:

1. I learned about a different culture and/or civic concern by attending this event?

Agree Disagree Not Sure

2. I feel the program or activity presented here was socially beneficial to the college and to the community>

Agree Disagree Not Sure

3. This event provided me the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and/or values that I could used to make a

difference at school or in my community/

Agree Disagree Not Sure

4. Comments/Suggestions for future programs.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

DATA COLLECTION

• Survey will be administered to participants after each event

• The event coordinator will collect, tabulate and send results to the Group #3 Chair

• Group Chair and/or co/Chair will compile results and review, with the group, at the end of

both the fall and spring semesters.

• Results will be used to determine if:

• Goals and objectives were met

• Changes or recommendations need to made for future programming, i.e.

• Topics

• Activities

• Method of delivery ( live, electronic, simulated, hands-on)

• Data for the year will be included in the year-end CSI report and/or other reports and

archived as required.

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MCC Ethnic Distribution

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

The 2017 Strategic Vision Outcomes report also noted that since 2010/11 the percentage of MCC students who

are members of an underserved racial/ethnic group no only increased substantially as previously noted but now

exceeds the percentage of the Mohave Community College population belonging to an underserved minority

group (21%).

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Bullhead Distance Kingman Havasu North

2016 Credit Headcount by Campus

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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60% 62% 61% 68% 73%

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

2012-2016 New and Returning Students

New Returning

College-level Course Success Rates

MCC dropped 5% in college-level success rates, which was noted in the 2017 Strategic Vision Outcomes

Report. The College is performing additional data analysis to identify the cause as well as opportunities

to increase college-level course success rates.

Students on Academic Probation

• A student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) must remain at 2.0 or better for them to continue working toward a degree/certificate without restrictions. They are placed on academic probation if it falls below a 2.0.

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

AP 1,052 804 489 489 568 536 274

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F11-F12 F12-F13 F13-F14 F14-F15 F15-F16

2011-2016 Fall to Fall Credit Student Retention

59.6%

60.8%

61.5%

64.0%

61.8%

57.0%

58.0%

59.0%

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61.0%

62.0%

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S11-F12 S12-F13 S13-F14 S14-F15 S15-F16

2011-2016 Spring to Fall Credit Student Retention

24%

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29%

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31%

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Entered directly after graduating from high school

Entered after earning a GED

Entered after graduating from high school and sitting out for a

year or more

Transferred directly from

another college

Entered after being out of another

college or university for a year or more

Status when entering MCC The majority of students, who graduated in 2016/17, came to MCC after graduating from high school

and sitting out a year or more.