Santa Barbara City College

The meeting included discussions on club charters and grant requests, with $1500.00 approved for the Aerospace and Rocket Club. A committee was formed for Saturday Student Space. ASG agreed to test the Neo-Quad App for 3 weeks and provide feedback via surveys. Committees provided updates, including the By-Laws and Standing Rules Amendment Committee, Town Hall Event Committee, Halloween Event Committee, Student Equity Plan Committee, Housing and Internships Committee, and Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser Committee.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various club charters and grant requests. A fundraising proposal was presented involving a volleyball tournament, and a committee was formed to oversee the event. Committees were also established or discussed for by-laws amendment, a town hall event, a Halloween event, and student equity, housing and internships. Reports were given by various members including the President, Vice Presidents, Student Advocate, Student Trustee, and Commissioners.

The budget forum discussed the district's financial history, including revenue trends, FTE declines, and the implications of one-time funds. It addressed the budget development process, the May revise assumptions, and specific numbers related to the unrestricted general fund. Key topics included the Campus Center replacement project, efforts to pass a bond, and the impact of the supplemental early retirement plan (SERP). The forum also covered FTE projections, expenditure assumptions, health benefit costs, and pension contributions, as well as the establishment of a budget resource allocation committee.

The discussion revolves around the facilities master planning process at Santa Barbara City College. The facilities master plan is a required document for college accreditation. The plan addresses space needs, student numbers, and potential facility changes to meet programmatic needs. The discussion includes the importance of student-centered hubs, the decision not to move career technology education programs to the Waite campus, and changes occurring at the Schott and Wake campuses due to the implementation of the school of extended learning.

The meeting included a presentation by SBCC Superintendent President Dr. Erika Endrijonas, who discussed student surveys on scheduling modalities, mental health, and campus climate. A Student Equity Plan was proposed, and a committee was formed. The ASG budget was approved. A town hall event was discussed and approved with a budget of $60, and co-chairs were assigned. A fundraising proposal was presented, and Academic Senate Proposals regarding Student Equity/Housing and Internships were discussed, leading to the formation of a committee. A Halloween event was also discussed, and a committee was established.