Melissa Martinez

The College Council meeting addressed several agenda items, including reports from the Associated Student Council (ASC) regarding upcoming campus events, such as the Unity Fair and end-of-year celebrations, and the status of the President's Medal Ceremony. Discussions also covered feedback on the Professional Development Day, future planning for the College Council's onboarding processes and meeting structures, and reports from sub-committees focused on Critical Issues, Resource Allocation, and Strategic Planning. Finally, the meeting included updates on the upcoming Central Budget Forum, town halls, and professional development opportunities for staff.

The council discussed the strategic plan, focusing on upcoming share and learn events designed to improve campus inclusivity and reduce operational silos. Additionally, the meeting addressed budget and enrollment challenges, noting the impact of state-wide budget cuts and the need to focus on revenue generation. Other topics included the description and scope of critical issues such as campus climate, safety, security, student forums, and an overview of current and future information technology issues.

This document presents Seattle Central College's Mission Fulfillment Scorecard, which tracks progress toward strategic goals centered on student success and organizational excellence. The college annually assesses 13 mission fulfillment indicators, aiming to achieve targets by the end of its accreditation cycle in 2026. Key areas of focus include student learning, growth, and success, ensuring a healthy and sustainable institutional operation, and driving transformative change with an emphasis on racial equity.

The key discussions during the meeting centered on the Strategic Plan, covering topics such as onboarding/orientation for employees and students, counseling services, civic duty, the District Level CRM, Career Services, expanding IBE5 and Prior Learning initiatives, re-entry/prison support, Search Advocacy, the Customer Service model, and the creation of teaching and learning centers. The committee also addressed critical issues pending survey results. Discussions within the Resource Allocation Sub Committee focused on cost-saving measures, including consolidating mobile phone plans (projected savings of $2,000.00 - $4,000.00), consolidating the printer contract (saving $15,000.00), optimizing computer efficiency, continuing maintenance on third-floor bathrooms, and cutting back on refurbishing to save $350,000.00, all aimed at achieving a balanced budget for approval. Further conversation addressed decision-making processes, specifically next steps regarding race, achieving clarity, and scheduling time with students for the Fall quarter.

Key discussions included the announcement and approval of Adria Harris as the first vice-chair of the college council. Workgroup updates covered focus groups, with schedules being finalized for February 2020, and critical issues, noting that $1800 in funds would be used for incentives for student participation in marketing efforts. Resource allocation focused on the upcoming budget season, identifying budget priorities, and acknowledging a projected 3% budget cut for 2020-2021 due to declining enrollment and increased expenses related to the Seattle Promise program, prioritizing enrollment increase and efficiency. Strategic planning confirmed alignment with Pathways. Central radar topics included the need for an all-gender restroom in SAM, updates on proxy card access implementation, safety concerns regarding Cal Anderson, and training resources for staff on working with a younger student demographic.