CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE
President’s Letter
April 26, 2010
Dear Colleagues,
The end of the semester is near and the pace to finish our work for accreditation is accelerating. In addition, there are deadlines for purchase requisitions and developmental budgets, finals, attendance at performances and celebrations. It is stressful but also exciting.
Accreditation:
An open forum to comment on the District’s Strategic Plan is scheduled for April 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Crafton Center. This is the last opportunity for input before the final draft. Last week our consultant, Dr. Matthew Lee, gave the Board of Trustees an update on work that has been done on the accreditation recommendations for the second report due to the Commission by October 15, 2010. Matthew did an excellent job and the few questions from the Board of Trustees were answered. The Board’s main concern is that Crafton Hills College be removed from Probation status. Both Matthew and I feel confident we are meeting the standards and that the visiting team in the fall will be impressed by the work done by the campus in meeting the standards.
Budget:
Everyone is completing the developmental budgets for their areas. Budgets are due for the Unrestricted General Fund, the Categorical Programs, the Child Development Center, and the Student Center Fee Funds. Using the allocation model approved in March by the District Resource Allocation Committee, CHC’s total budget is $17,911,448. One of the guidelines determining the 2010-2011 budget is to fund the categorical programs to maintain contract staff and to provide appropriate funding to maintain core services. In order to do this there will be some reorganization and transfer of personnel. At this point in the budget development process, everything is tentative. We do not have an approved budget from the state and until we do, we will not know the exact amount of our budget. So, the $17.9 million is based on the information available to us now. There may be some changes after the May Revise report from the governor.
Weight Loss Challenge:
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the “Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge,” and especially to the HR Divas and Divas with Attitude who shared their winnings with the CHC Foundation Book Fund. Thank you for your donation; our students will benefit from your generosity.
Foundation Gala:
Due to the excellent work of the Office of Resource Development and the hard work and commitment of the Foundation Board members, the gala was a huge success. We have great partners in our community who provided sponsorships and bought tables that totaled close to $80,000. Our Presenting Sponsor, The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, presented us with a check totaling $200,000 for the Gala ($25,000) and the San Manuel Student Success Partnership ($175,000). Foundation Board members and CHC staff provided gifts for the opportunity drawing and items for the live auction. Our fabulous Jazz Band played during the social hour, Fire Academy cadets did the presentation of Colors, EMT students gave demonstrations of the simulation lab mannequin, and the Associated Students sold tickets and performed a Mardi Gras Parade for the enjoyment of our guests. It was a great evening and guests were very generous so that we exceeded the $100,000 Foundation goal for the event. The big winners of the Gala are our students. Congratulations to everyone who worked on this event.
Reminder:
May 7 is the cut-off for all Purchase Requisitions from restricted funding sources (including but limited to categorical and grant programs).
Important dates:
- Composer Recital
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
8 p.m., CHC Performing Arts Center - EOPS Scholars Ceremony
Friday, April 30, 2010
6p.m., CHC Performing Arts Center - Some Girls – Theatre Production
- Student Recognition Dinner
Friday, May 7, 2010
6 p.m., CHC Cafeteria - Choir Concert
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7 p.m., CHC Performing Arts Center - Jazz Concert
Friday & Saturday, May 7 and 8
8 p.m., CHC Performing Arts Center
Thursday, May 13, 2010
8 p.m., CHC Performing Arts Center
- Honors Convocation
Friday, May 14, 2010
6 p.m., CHC Performing Arts Center
(Presenter should arrive at 5:30 p.m., PAC 308)
- Commencement
Thursday, May 20, 2010
10 a.m., Breakfast - CHC Cafeteria
5:30 p.m., Preparation for Commencement - PAC 308
6 p.m., Procession
Previous Messages
President's Reports to the Board
- 05-13-10
- 04-08-10
- 03-11-10
- 02-11-10
- 01-14-10
- 12-10-09
- 11-05-09
- 10-08-09
- 09-03-09
- 08-03-09
- 07-09-09
- 06-11-09
