Monthly Update on the Board of Trustees
Regular Board Meeting: August 8, 2019
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES THANK PROFESSOR MARY SHEA ON OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
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The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution honoring the significant contributions of Professor Mary Studer Shea, who retired at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. A professor of Spanish and English, Mary Shea has served as an important and valued part of the educational team at Napa Valley College for over 30 years. Faye Smyle, Interim Asst. Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs, presented the resolution on behalf of the Board of Trustees. "The real magic happens here," said Shea before acknowledging classified staff, faculty, and administration. "It's not just me in the classroom, I don't succeed unless my colleagues succeed" she said.
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Dr. Ron Kraft; Kyle Iverson, Board of Trustees President, and Faye Smyle, Interim Asst. Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs, present resolution to Professor Mary Shea.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES GOAL SETTING
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At the July Board meeting, the Trustees created a subcommittee to review the Board's priorities and set goals for the 2019-2021 period. Trustees Baker, Goff, and Segura met to review the results of the Board self-evaluation survey, revisit current goals and priorities, and develop goals for the next two-year period based on some of the themes that came out of the July meeting: be more purposeful in connecting actions to goals, and increasing visibility and engagement within the community.
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NEW STAFF AND REASSIGNMENTS
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The Board approved employment and reassignment for a number of well qualified candidates. Please join us in welcoming them to their new positions at Napa Valley College.
Bethany Cravea
, Administrative Assistant, Research, Planning, and Institutional
Effectiveness
Jovita De La Cruz
, Custodian
Christine Dreher
, Child and Family Studies Instructor
Janet Duarte
, Admissions and Records Assistant, Welcome Center
Mayra Estrada
, Administrative Assistant, Admissions and Records
Brianna Fritz
, Office Assistant, Financial Aid
James Jones
, Psychiatric Technician Instructor
Morgan Knight
, Instructional Support Specialist, Writing Success Center
Megan McWilliam
s, Nursing Instructor
Eva Mijares
, Administrative Assistant, Health Occupations
Ariez Morco
, Senior Accountant
Noreen Obiacoro
, Human Resources Specialist, Employment Services
Angelina Pineda
, Administrative Assistant, Disability Support Programs and Services
Maria de Jesus Quevedo
, Counseling Services Assistant
Shawntel Ridgle
, Director, Career Pathways
Jayzle Robinson-Piga
, Psychiatric Technician Instructor
Gail Rulloda
, Counselor/Instructor, Disability Support Programs and Services
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NVC MESA/STEM PARTNERSHIP WITH KAISER VALLEJO
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Luis Alcazar, Patricia Posada and Rene Rubio, as well as NVC medical scholars program participants Selene Solorio and Alexis Delgadillo, and Juleon W Rabanni DrPH, MPH from Kaiser Permanente, presented an overview of the NVC/KPNC MESA Medical Scholars Program (MSP), a comprehensive partnership between the NVC MESA program and Kaiser Permanente Northern California aimed at closing the gap for underrepresented students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The Medical Scholars Leadership Forum, a yearlong externship with Kaiser Permanente Fellowship Resident physicians, has served a total of 39 NVC pre-med students between 2015 and 2019 (in four cohorts). Because of the successful outcome, an MOU was established between Kaiser Permanente and NVC and approved by the Board in spring 2019. The program has now developed into a three-year pre-med scholars program, with the leadership forum taking place in the second year. Beginning this fall, the ten MESA students in the leadership forum will now be paid for their externship thanks to the $10,000/year sponsorship by the Kaiser-Vallejo Team.
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Asst. Superintendent/VP, Student Affairs, presents a bottle of NVC wine to Juleon W Rabanni DrPH, MPH, Group Leader Consultant, Kaiser Permanente Northern Division of Research, in appreciation for the partnership with NVC.
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Bob Parker provided an overview of the goals of space utilization study, initial areas reviewed, and next steps. The Facilities Committee will review the study results at its August 15 meeting and then:
- engage a third-party consultant (architect) to review information gathered
- share information gathered and work of consultant with constituent groups on campus (classified senate, academic senate, students, etc.).
- implement suggestions and recommendations beginning late fall 2019-early spring 2020
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CAMPUS HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE
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Bob Parker provided an update on the Campus Housing Project, including the option for financing. The District is moving forward with the tax-exempt model and shared the benefits of a 501(c)(3) funding structure:
- Housing is designed and constructed with direction from the college
- Cost of project paid for by the 501(c)(3) -- no cost to local taxpayers
- College receives any surplus cash flow generated by the project after the 501(c)(3) pays the debt service and operating expenses
- Ownership of the project and building reverts to college at the end of the financing period (approx. 30 years)
Campus forums on August 20 and 22 and a special board meeting on August 22 are planned to address housing.
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PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS APPROVED
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The Board of Trustees approved partnership agreements with:
- John Muir Health: amendment to the current agreement to extend three more years. The Health Occupations Department at NVC has partnered with John Muir Health for clinical experience.
- State of California Psychiatric Technician Unit 18 Joint Apprenticeship Committee: renewal of agreement of Apprenticeship Psychiatric Technician Program (Fast-Track). NVC students are hired by Napa State Hospital, receive pay for work at Napa State Hospital, and earn credits at Napa Valley College.
- Kelseyville Fire: new agreement with Kelseyville Fire to allow students in NVC's Paramedic Program to intern there.
- Mentis: an MOU to increase the services of a bilingual (Spanish) therapist for NVC students (from two to three days per week), particularly for those students participating in the UMOJA Program.
- County of Napa: agreement to allow Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) to operate a Care & Shelter Center on the NVC campus following a local disaster.
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COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION PLAN
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Per California Title 5, colleges are required to have a Cooperative Work Experience Plan. Sr. Dean Dianna Chiabotti presented and advised that there are two kinds of work experience: (1)
Regular work experience where students are learning general job skills; and (2) Occupational work experience based on student’s occupational goals. The Board approved the workplan.
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SENATE AND ASSOCIATION REPORTS
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Valerie Mull (Union of Classified Professionals)
Valerie noted that everyone has been very busy getting ready for the fall semester. She provided a final update on NVC's childcare center staff and thanked everyone on behalf of the classified staff for a successful transition. Valerie shared that eight staff had been transferred to new positions on campus; two resigned and accepted positions with the Napa County Office of Education and will continue to work in the childcare center; and one retired.
Dr. Ron Kraft, Superintendent/President
Dr. Kraft gave a brief update on the recent Administrative Confidential retreat, facilitated by Darci Smith, who helped the team address a number of issues around
financial vitality, vision, collaboration and innovation. Additionally,
Bob Parker did a presentation on finance and what it means to be a community-supported institution. Dr. Kraft thanked facilities and maintenance for their efforts to beautify the campus and shared information on the upcoming Flex Days (August 12 and 13), campus housing forums (August 20 and 21), American Canyon High School ribbon cutting (August 29), annual Legislative Breakfast (October 16), and 2nd annual Mariachi Festival (April 25, 2020).
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Special Board of Trustees Meeting: 8/22/19
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