Dr. Huerta welcomed everyone and shared the good news that the Library hired a new support analyst. Dr. Huerta asked Ms. McGetrick to introduce. Ms. McGetrick introduced Mr. Oscar Quintela. He will assist Richard Derouen with instructional media, webCT, and distance education on-line. Dr. Huerta noted one of Mr. Quintela's degree was taken totally on-line.

Dr. Huerta noted she was in Santa Fe attending a Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) hearing.

b) Employee Climate Survey - Due December 15
Dr. Huerta noted everyone should have received an Employee Climate Survey from the President. It's a very important survey and Dr. Huerta encouraged everyone to complete and return by December 15.

c) Dr. Flores' Memo Dated November 18 re: University Policy on Faculty Being Available the Entire Dates of Academic Semester.
Dr. Huerta referred to the memo from Dr. Flores and reminded everyone that faculty need to be here and available through December 14. A short discussion followed regarding part-time faculty and this policy.

d) Searches / Hiring
Dr. Huerta noted Dr. Chieffo has been appointed Interim Campus Academic Officer effective immediately. We are completing the search for the Literacy Coordinator position. Mr. Chavarria noted seven applications were received. Dr. Montoya noted they were wrapping up the Student Activities position and hopes to get permission to offer today. Mr. Burke noted they were getting ready to do interviews for the Human Resources position. Dr. Huerta noted Dr. Elrod accepted the position of Dean at Eastern New Mexico University Instructional Center in Ruidoso. We will hold a reception on December 8. Dr. Montoya noted a search for the front desk position in Financial Aid was beginning. Dr. Huerta noted the committee for the Campus Academic Officer has been formed and the first meeting will be December 14.

e) Accreditation - Formal Request for Independent Accreditation
Dr. Huerta has been told by NMSU Administration that they support our request to seek independent accreditation. Drs. Flores and Huerta sent a letter to the Higher Learning Commission seeking separate accreditation. Drs. Chieffo and Lillibridge met with the entire Accreditation Committee. Dr. Lillibridge noted they were looking for more volunteers, especially classified staff.

f) Development Efforts
Dr. Huerta noted a donor was interested in donating for Cynthia Hiers-Robinson. Ms. Portillo added Ms. Hiers-Robinson mother was making endowment and that Ms. Hiers-Robinson's brother would administer. Ms. Portillo is working with main campus on the $15,000 endowment. They will make the presentation to DABCC at the donor luncheon appreciation being planned for January. Dr. Montoya noted the Philandropic Education Organization (PEO) gave the college $700 to use towards scholarships for textbooks. The PEO has given the college money for the past few years. Ms. Portillo noted three different letters of intent will go to the Wolslager Foundation to solicit money - health, library, and technical. The letters of intent are due February 1 and the grant will be due sometime in May. Mr. Paul Dulin of Hatch has solicited businesses and raised $1,100 for current use scholarships. Dr. Huerta noted that Hatch has been holding community fund raisers for scholarships. On December 16, Dr. Huerta and the Deans have been invited by the NMSU Foundation Office to attend a luncheon to discuss scholarship issues and see how we can help solicit. Ms. Portillo will email everyone with the information. The Ad-Hoc Committee is currently trying to set the criteria for the $15,000 scholarship money the college has. Dr. Huerta asked Ms. Brooks about the buttons. Ms. Brooks noted the buttons will be sold at $1.00 a button to raise awareness and funds for the bond campaign. Dr. Huerta noted both Ms. Brooks and Mr. Walker were the task force chairs for fund raising. Mr. Walker noted a screen saver is being developed and would sell for $5.00. Dr. Huerta noted a Citizens for the Community College Committee was being put together with the first meeting to be held December 9 at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Huerta and Mr. Burke visited Mr. Gary Lenzo and Ms. Karen Bailey at ACCESSBANK and they graciously agreed to help. Ms. Karen Bailey along with Dr. Patricio Quintana will co-chair the Citizens for the Community College. Mr. Burke noted anyone who wanted to get more involved with campaign are welcomed to attend the meeting. Dr. Huerta noted the internal Steering Committee meets every Friday at 3:30 p.m. There is a lot of opportunity to volunteer.