Subject: Instruction Notes 02/28/03
From: Claire Biancalana
Organization: Cabrillo College, Office of Instruction
To: faculty@REMOVE-BEFORE-SENDINGcabrillo.edu (All Faculty)

Instruction Notes 02/28/03

BUDGET REDUCTIONS
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank each of the program chairs who worked so thoughtfully in a compressed time frame to identify the core of each program and make scheduling recommendations. Because of the PC and the Deans, we expect to make our goal of reducing the fall schedule of classes by close to 300 FTES. As I thank each PC, I also grieve for the loss of our valued adjunct faculty members and for the students we are unable to serve.

In the last Instruction Notes, I sent you a copy of the Faculty Senate approved Program Deletion Emergency Process. Its purpose is to identify programs to be deleted beginning the 2003-04 academic year. It will not cause the lay off of contract faculty funded by the base budget. The Program Deletion Task Force met yesterday and identified 7 programs that meet the criterion laid out in the process. Faculty from those programs will meet with the Task Force over the next three weeks for further review of the programs. Even if the recommendation is to discontinue these 7 programs, contract faculty in these programs will not receive March 15 notices. Each has another slot they can fill as contract faculty at Cabrillo College. Again, I am saddened by the loss of adjunct faculty.

Unfortunately, valued college contract faculty and administrators in several categorical programs, and the faculty they would bump, will receive March 15 notices. These are the categorical programs that Governor Gray Davis slated for unrealistic reductions (45% in one case) in the 2003-04 academic year. The proposed reductions are too sizable to be back filled by the base budget as was done in 2002-03. It is everyone's hope that the proposed reductions will be lessened through the Legislative process, if not, the college must prepare for the worst scenario by issuing March 15 notices. These notices are required by California statute to begin the lay off process for contract academic personnel. In order to continue the process, the college must also issue May 15 notices.

In addition, several academic administrators are receiving notices because of the financial crisis. Each has contributed greatly to the success of our students. The college will suffer from the loss.

March 15 and May 15 notices are not a part of the lay off process necessary for classified staff and classified administrators. You will hear more about the reductions of those valued personnel later this semester.

This is a very sad time for our college. I don't remember anything this devastating in my 33 years serving students at this college.

MARCH 17 LOBBY DAY
Several buses are scheduled to carry Cabrillo College faculty, staff, administrators, and students to Sacramento for Lobby Day. As a word of caution, please be aware that college employees cannot participate in a political, lobbying activity during a regular paid workday. At the same time I know that many of you plan to participate. I commend you for that. Be sure to follow the leave requirements in the contract and file an absence report if you are planning not to meet your class. If your course’s curriculum includes material about the political process, you may legitimately use this event as a part of your class. If students should opt not to go on this field trip, please provide them with an alternative assignment. Some students are planning to attend and will miss your class. Please be as flexible as possible. The college will not be closed on March 17.

STUDENT SENATE CAMPAIGN REMINDER
The Student Senate is sponsoring Letter-Writing Workshops and EVERYONE is invited to come to any of the following
workshops. The entire workshop takes about 30 minutes. Please inform your students

ENROLLMENT FEE INCREASE
Enrollment fees will be going up for the next academic year. Please make an announcement in your classes about the availability for
financial aid for Fall 2003. It's now time for students to apply for financial aid for Fall 2003 and students may apply online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.  It's faster and more efficient. Students need to apply BEFORE March 2nd and may use W2’s if they have not
filed taxes yet.

LAO ANALYSIS OF 03-04 GOVERNOR'S BUDGET
The Legislative Analyst's Office released its analysis of the Governor's 2003-04 Budget. The LAO Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget
Bill is available at: http://www.lao.ca.gov/

TLC NEWS
The Teaching and Learning Center has seen considerable growth in the area of support to faculty using the web for both distance
education and on-campus classes. The workshop calendar reflects events and services to assist faculty in further development of
their web-based materials. The calendar is located at http://www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/tlc/calevents.html

Those staff wishing to learn more about Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are encouraged to call the TLC and set up training. Want to check out equipment? Please make your reservations at least two days in advance via email
tlc@REMOVE-BEFORE-SENDINGcabrillo.edu or call x5030. Scantron reservations are also recommended so you get those exams scored and reports done without waiting.

LECTURE & PERFORMANCE
Our very own Fred Squatrito will give a lecture and performance at Cabrillo College on Friday, March 14, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Erica Schilling Forum. The fee will be $14 General/ $12 Senior/ $10 Students. Ticket Sales: Cabrillo College Box Office, 479-6331,
Room 2100 A, Cabrillo College. The Book Loft, 429-1812, 1207 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. For more information, please call
479-6444.

As part of the continuing Distinguished Artists Concert & Lecture Series, noted Cabrillo music instructor Fred Squatrito will offer important new insights into the art and science of music, with discussions and performances of works by Bach, Beethoven and Debussey. Fred Squatrito received the Senior Fullbright Lectureship in 1988 and is the recent author of "Music: Art and Science".

DIVERSITY WORKSHOP
The next Diversity Workshop will be taking place on Friday, March 21, 2003, in Room #1170, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is
invited to attend. However, space is limited, so Jose Millan is asking that you reserve your seat by contacting Diane Lydon, at
x-3528, or by e-mail at dilydon@REMOVE-BEFORE-SENDINGcabrillo.edu. Each of the previous workshops have been very well attended and successful. If you
have not yet had the opportunity to attend one of the diversity workshops, Jose would strongly urge you to take the opportunity to
do so.

E-MENTORS
Do you have a classroom project/idea that would be enhanced with the help of volunteers from the business community? The Be A Mentor Program connects students with community people via Email. Mentors will help students improve their academic performance, enhance their use of technology, explore career opportunities and widen their perspectives to the possibility of college. Email Mentors serve as coaches and guides to assist students with classroom projects and share life experiences. Click on the link to learn about the program http://www.beamentor.org/Be%20a%20mantor_set.htm

WBL WEB CT COURSE
Making Work-Based Learning Connections in an on-line course that connects faculty to the workplace using a variety of valuable
strategies and resources. Developed in an innovative format with interesting activities, the course is housed in a WEBCT course
management system. Participants gain experiences in the workplace and an opportunity to work in an on-line environment. Besides
the online resources, discussions and activities, instructors are required to connect with a business and do a workplace tour,
informational interview and a job shadow. See flyer for details.

WBL online course Info Sheet1.doc

IN CELEBRATION OF THE MUSE
This 21st annual women's poetry reading will take place at the Cabrillo Theater on Saturday March 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 ($7.50
for students) and are available at the Cabrillo Ticket Office. Cabrillo poets Barbara Bloom and Debra Spencer are among the 20
readers. This year the reading will be a benefit for Cabrillo's Fast Track To Work program.

LOOK A BOOK!
Look A Book, the Cabrillo book loan program has succeeded in helping students for the second semester. The program to date
has awarded a total of 57 books and served many students that benefited from the program. Zoe Davidson would like to express
her appreciation to the faculty members and Faculty Senate for their support and generous contributions. "The instructors willingness to go to any lengths to help students succeed in reaching their academic goals is awe inspiring indeed". Zoe, on behalf of the Look a Book Committee, would like to express their deep appreciation and thanks for all your support. I want to thank Zoe for her success!