Kindercaminata Committee Charter
| Group Name | Kindercaminata Planning Committee |
| Type of Group | Taskforce |
| Description/Purpose/Charge | The Kindercaminata experience was founded in 1993 to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez. Kindercaminata strives to provide an early college experience for children to imagine that college is possible. Kindergarteners are invited to Cypress College to learn about career opportunities made possible through college education. By participating in Kindercaminata, children will: Meet faculty, staff, and student from each academic pathway. Participate in a Student Services fair to learn how Cypress College supports their academic success. Participate in hands-on activities that bring majors and careers to life. |
| Reporting Relationships | The committee reports to the Vice President of Student Services (VPSS). |
| Decision-Making Authority | In partnership with the VPSS, the committee has the authority to plan and coordinate the event. |
| Membership Composition | The Kindercaminata Planning Committee is a multi-departmental/division group of employees. Current membership composition: · Charger Experience Director · Charger Experience Counselors · Charger Experience Coordinator · Puente Counselor · EOPS Director · SL&L Director · Campus Communications Director · Student Equity and Success Director · Administrative Assistant · Director of Campus Safety · Director of Maintenance and Operations |
| Terms of Membership | Membership is ongoing, and is subject to the employee’s continuation in their position. |
| Membership Process | Members are appointed by job function in relation to the coordination of the event. |
| Meeting Dates/Times | The Kindercaminata Planning Committee meets bimonthly in the semester leading up to the event date. The committee meets in-person for an hour. |
| Meeting Procedures | |
| Consensus Process, Decision-Making, and Documentation | Consensus is determined by voting process. Meeting notes are taken. |
| Communication and Distribution of Materials | Email coordinated by the Charger Experience Director. |
| Charter Established/Revised Dates | Charter established in: October 2023 Charter last reviewed in: October 2023 Charter last revised/approved on: March 15, 2024 |
| Website | www.cypresscollege.edu/kindercaminata-planning-committee/ |
| Current Roster | Brittany Hamer – Interim Director, Charger Experience Program Maria Haro – Counselor, Charger Experience Program Adriana Caridad – Counselor, Charger Experience Program Amelia Mosley – Counselor, Charger Experience Program Kassandra Lawrence – Counselor, Charger Experience Program Kendra Ubierna – Counselor, Charger Experience Program Karen Hill – Counselor, Charger Experience Program Dario Resendiz – Coordinator, Charger Experience Program Gloria Ortega – Executive Assistant Romeo Garcia – Director Student Equity and Success Dr. Terese Mosqueda-Ponce – Puente Counselor AnnMarie Ruelas – Director, EOPS Dave Okawa – Director of Student Life and Leadership Marc Posner – Director of Campus Communications Stephanie Acosta – Administrative Assistant II Lisa Morales – Accounting Technician |
| Brown Act | No |