Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
Trustees, so that all will be apprised of anything important that happened, and so that the
group can discuss matters pertaining to their assignments and the college as a whole
(IV.B.81).
All administrators are qualified to perform their responsibilities, which are aligned with the
college‘s mission, strategic priorities, goals, and objectives. In all, 34 managerial positions
are identified on the 2011 organizational chart, several of which are grant funded. All
administrators are expected to assist the college in achieving institutional goals, objectives,
and priorities by way of administrative program review, unit and division plans. In addition,
administrators are assigned to various college shared governance committees and other
college committees (IV.B.82).
Self Evaluation
The 2008 organizational chart was created in a spirit of inclusiveness and transparency. The
structure was intended to be more efficient and less hierarchical. However, the entire plan
was not fully realized. Some positions were not filled, were filled with interim appointments,
or were filled by individuals who ultimately determined that they were not well suited to
their new roles. The reasons were partially financial and partially bad luck. The idea of
academic chairs could not be implemented. But the time that followed was characterized by a
sense of confusion. There has been a great deal of turnover among administrators, with only
one senior administrator having been at Hartnell for more than five years. The high turnover
of administrators has detracted from the continuity of discussion and planning.
Since 2008, further reorganizations in various administrative areas were accomplished, in
part to address the need to streamline administrative functions and to ensure that instructional
and student services needs were met. This effort is ongoing and is driven additionally by
severe budget constraints. The new president has quickly understood the serious need for
careful and thorough planning processes. In his first quarter at Hartnell, he has assisted the
Board in developing its strategic priorities so that the college can undertake its strategic
planning process. The Board adopted those priorities at its regular meeting in October 2012.
(IV.B.82A).
The new Superintendent/President has prioritized the development of an efficient, stable, and
financially sustainable administration. The superintendent/president also has expressed
commitment to a shared governance approach in this development. (IV.B.83)
The college partially meets this standard.
Planning Agenda
During the 2012-13 academic year, the new Superintendent/President will create an
administrative structure in an inclusive planning process that recognizes the continuing fiscal
challenges.
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