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MAT Executive Council Meeting
March 6, 1996, 9:30 AM
District Office, Babbage Room

Members Present
Henrietta Harris, SMCC		         Bruce Dickson, MCC
Gail Mee, MCC			                Maridel Chase, GWCC
Joe Ochap, EMCCC		                Sue Starrfield, SMCC
Patti Johnson, CGCC		            Sue Tavakoli, DSSC
Renee Rodgers-Barstack, DSSC	Ruth Romano, CGCC


Call To Order
President Harris called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Approval of January 10 and February 14, 1996 Minutes
Approval ofJanuary 10, 1996, minutes was moved (PJohnson) and seconded 
(MChase). Motion Carried.
Approval of February 14, 1996, minutes was moved (PJohnson) and seconded 
(MChase). Motion Carried.

MAT District Committee Reports
Chancellor's Financial Advisory Council (CFAC), Henrietta Harris
The preliminary budget for 96-97 has been distributed.  It looks at 95-96 
and gives projections for 96-97 (projected FTSE for 96-97 and cost per FTSE).
A proposed wage scale for students for 96-97 is going to the Chancellor's 
Executive Council (CEC) for approval.  It includes an increase in college work 
study (CWS) minimum wage which may impact the number of hours students can 
work. No decision has been made as of yet regarding tuition and fee increases.  
A tuition pricing plan for MCCCD is being developed.  The Foundation is also 
increasing efforts to secure funds for more scholarships.

Learner Centered System Steering Team (LCS-ST), Renee Rodgers-Barstack
Fred Stahl (PVCC) representing Instruction, Ryan Carstens (RSCC) representing 
Technology, and Spencer Johnson (PVCC) representing Services will serve as 
co-chairs of the steering committee.

At the February 27, 1996 Governing Board meeting, the Board approved moving 
ahead with the Buzzeo contract for the design phase of Apollo.  The final 
contract is still being negotiated.

Apollo Project Target Dates
*  Begin "Production Roll-out" (of technology) in April 97
*  Organizational changes on campuses - early 97
*  Begin Application Testing - early 97
*  Review Technology Design - late fall 96
*  Complete Tech Design - early fall 96
*  Identify Campus Change Agents - fall 96
*  Train for Organizational Design & Implementation - late summer/early fall 96
*  Complete Organizational Templates - summer 96
*  Complete Innovation - summer 96
*  Develop Implementation Strategy - early summer 96
*  Select first site(s) - early summer 96

The LCS-ST will help determine what the criteria should be for a campus to be 
an early adapter.  

Today's Situation
*  Cycle analysis complete - March 15
*  Analysis results to Buzzeo - March 31
*  Business Area Experts (BAEs) return to campus - August 1
*  Some Renewal Analysts funded to June 30
*  Proceed with cycles - March 18
*  Update Innovation Plan - April 30
*  Begin Technical Design - May 13

First Cycles Selected for Organizational Analysis 
*  Develop Learner Profile
*  Develop Learning Plan
*  Develop Learner Schedule
*  Monitor Progress in Educational Program

After six weeks, additional cycles for Organizational Analysis will be selected 
or preparations will begin for the Design and Implementation of campus 
organizational change.

Summary
*  All cycles will go through technology design and be included in the LCS 
   application.  
*  Some cycles will go through Organizational Analysis, Design, and 
   Implementation.  
*  BAEs roles will vary over the next five months.  
*  Roll-out strategy is not yet determined.

QQEC, Sue Starrfield
Sue will replace Cheryl Kubasch as MAT's representative on QQEC.

MAT Standing Committee Reports
Meet and Confer, Henrietta Harris
Meet and Confer held a meeting with Dr. Waechter and Dr. Bleed on February 27.
They are continuing to review the MAT Policy Manual.  At the next meeting on 
March 12, they will go over Sections 8 - 10. 

President Harris will send a message out to MAT employees summarizing the 
issues that have been brought to the Meet and Confer Team, including economic 
impact issues that have been sent to Dr. Waechter.

Nominating/Awards, Sue Starrfield
Requests for nomnations for cluster representatives and MAT President-Elect 
will be sent out the week after spring break.  For recognition awards this 
year, the MAT Executive Council agreed to  give scholarships to the MAT 
employees' colleges instead of individual gifts to the MAT employees.

Professional Growth, Gail Mee for Mary Lou Mosley
Since July 1, 1996, Professional Growth has spent $54,588 on conferences and 
activities and $7,541 on tuition reimbursement.  Gail is working on a report 
that will sort professional growth expenditures by campus.  It was suggested 
that the MAT Executive Council consider presenting a workshop each semester on 
how to write a successul sabbatical proposal.

Treasurer's Report, Raul Monreal
No report.  A motion was made and seconded to make Bruce Dickson the Chair of 
the Ad Hoc Financial Committee.  Motion carried. RMonreal will serve as a 
resource person to the committee. The Ad Hoc Financial Committee will propose 
ways to use the MAT funds and will give a status report in April.

President Harris will ask RMonreal to submit an updated Treasurer's Report 
(December 1995 - current) to the Executive Council and to submit a written 
report at each meeting.

Old Business
Dianne Johns will attend the April 10 Executive Council meeting to discuss the 
requirements for time keeping and absence reporting. 

The Council discussed ways of improving communication.  Suggestions included 
establishing a communications committee, sending out year end reports from 
committee chairs, developing a MAT UPDATE newsletter, having an annual MAT 
Retreat to discuss issues that should be addressed in the coming year.

Things To Accomplish Prior to Next Council Meeting on April 10
*  Call a meeting of the Ad Hoc Financial Committee, Bruce Dickson
*  Complete Professional Growth statistical report, Gail Mee
*  Send Meet and Confer Update to MAT membership, Henrietta Harris
*  Request updated Treasurer's Report, Henrietta Harris
*  Call for Cluster Representative Nominations, Sue Starrfield

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by,

Renee Rodgers-Barstack
Secretary
MAT Executive Council
 
 Next Meeting:  April 10, 1996