I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 1:30 p.m. Senators present: Margaret Boone (AAS, Ext. 3313), Lois Carroll (Instructional Support Serv., Ext. 3226), Betty Christopher (Commercial Services, Ext. 3341), Don Cordero (Pres/Counseling, Ext. 3142), Amy Grams (Associate Faculty, Soc Sci, Ext. 2195), Judy Hooper (Student Services, 3146), Mike McKenna (AAS, 2752), Peggy Messerschmidt (Communications, Ext. 3415), Cliff Monroe (Technology, Ext. 3349), Diane Pette (Student Services, Ext. 3138), Clint Poe (Natural Science, Ext. 3436), Joan Powers (ESL, Ext. 3401), Helayna Thickpenny (CATA, Ext. 3368), Karl Ting (Math, Ext. 3442), and Wilbert Xu (Social Science, Ext. 3447). Also present: Diane Lamkin (Curriculum Committee Chair), Adel Elkadi (ASB Rep), and Husam Asfoor (ASB Rep) . Guests Present: (Don - Tape recording is no good and cannot hear a great deal of the beginning of the meeting. Please check attendance roster and announcements.

II. Approval of the Minutes - There were no minutes for approval at today's meeting.

III. Order of the Agenda

The Senators reviewed the agenda and allotted specific time amounts for discussion in order to complete the agenda. Item VII.A was postponed to a future meeting. Don asked that the Item VI.C (Hayward Award Appointment) be added to today's agenda as an emergency item and discussed as the first item of business under Item VI (M/S/U -

IV. Oral Communication from the Public

There was no oral communication from the public at today's meeting.

V. Information & Announcements

1. Something about the portables clean up

2. A group from Costa Rica toured the new Mfg. Technology Program, looked over the plans and the proposed curriculum for the program. Intel is building a new plant in Costa Rica and they asked MC to solidify their training program and model it after ours. Greg Kunin gave a report in Spanish on the internship program and in general it went well.

3. The VSA's annual Tet Celebration will be held on Friday, February 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

C. Hayward Award Appointment - Jim Burrell, Lin Marelick and Cliff Monroe were nominated for this award. The Senators voted, by written ballot,(NEED BALLOTS) to submit Cliff Monroe to the state Academic Senate for consideration of the Hayward Award for Teaching Excellence (M/S/U - Boone/??) Tape bad.

A. Staff Recognition - No motion was made today.

B. Reaffirm Role & Responsibilities of AS Senators - (Don - Tape goes bad here again It seems to go bad without rhyme or reason. Really strange. I tried another tape player, but the result was the same) Don shared the eleven responsibilities of the Academic Senates relative to AB 1725, and each Senator discussed his/her view of individual responsibilities and the role that the Academic Senate can play. It is important for Senators to report and discuss the activities of the Senate to their constituents; to ensure that the college maintains its autonomy while maintaining a vital link with the district and the Board, and as a model to faculty to demonstrate how the empowerment of faculty operates. The Senate should serve as an advocate for the needs of students and the community. It was noted that the Academic Senate is the only legal vehicle to deal directly with the Board and that the minority opinion will be voiced even though there might be disagreement. The Senate should be open to creative ideas and solutions such as School to Work. (Don - Tape on and off again. There's some discussion about the Chancellor coming to the Senate. Tell her what's happening, what concerns are. and that it goes way beyond salary issues.) Legally, the Board makes policy. There are two groups that can speak directly to the Board in terms of policy recommendations to which they have to respond: the Chancellor and the Academic Senate. If the Academic Senate goes directly to the Board and the Board disagrees, they must submit their reasons to the Senate for their disagreement in writing.

VII. Old Business

A. Participation of Senators in Statewide Academic Senate Meeting in San Francisco

Postponed to a future meeting.

B. Discuss & Evaluate Graduation 1996 and How to Proceed

Diane reported that since Dan was unable to attend today's meeting she met and discussed the matter with him to determine what issues should be brought to the Senate today. There are four issues: 1) When will graduation be held?

2) Where will the ceremony be held?

3)

Tape Side 2 ends. Beginning of Side 3 starts well into discussion on the shared governance policy.

VIII. New Business

B. Discuss CATA Division's Request for Senate Action re: Additional Paper Work Related to pre-Requisites and Curriculum

D. Discuss Increase in GE and Skills Classes Offered on Friday Evenings and Days Saturdays

E. Discuss Role, Membership, and Charge of Joint Senate/ACE Committee on Overload for New Faculty Hires

F. Review & Discuss Draft of MC Shared Governance Policy/First Reading

The Senators reviewed the draft document and Don asked for direction. It was agreed that the Senators will share the document with their constituencies, review the document carefully, and be prepared to have a lengthy discussion at next week's meeting.

IX. Reports

1. Balance of Curriculum Committee Report - This committee will meet tomorrow at West Valley College, and it is anticipated the group will prepare recommendations for Performance Goals for developing directions for the college - broad definitions to be shared with representative groups. Marjorie Knowles has officially resigned from the committee, and a replacement from Letters and Science is needed. Don asked the Senators to recruit a replacement.

2. Organizational Information Group Report - Don and Diane serve on this committee, and the group discussed two broad changes to the college: 1) Change the division chair structure to reduce their number from eleven to eight or six, with concomitant clerical help. The eleven chair model would have some eleven month contracts; the six chair model would all have eleven month contracts. 2) Requests for two additional administrative positions: a) the Student Services Division has submitted a request for an Assistant Dean, and b) the Learning Resource Center has submitted a request for a Library Director.

With regard to #1, the decision of the group was to postpone further discussion and defer the matter to the Division Chairs for consideration. Diane explained that since MC and WVC are currently on a 60-40 budget split, it is expensive for MC to have eleven DC's. WVC currently has eight DC's. The recommendation to reduce was made in order to keep in line with the 60-40 split; MC should then have six DC's to WVC's eight DC's. Lee was directed to take the two proposals to the DC's for consideration. With regard to #2, the groups will be asked to consider how these positions might be funded. TAPE GOES BAD HERE AGAIN. Diane noted that the group is committed to a faculty driven institution. Don noted that the implementation of AB 1725 is driving the hiring of new faculty, and the college has to be perceptive to the directions within the community.

3. College Budget Advisory Committee Report - The committee is in the process of developing the budget for 1997/98, and Don urged the Senators to keep in touch with their Division Chairs regarding this matter. Don noted that the Senate has a second vote on this committee and invited the Senators to sit in on the meetings.

4. District Budget Advisory Committee Report - No report was made today.

5. Others - None

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Correspondence, publications, and announcements will be listed at a future date.

XI. Future Agenda Items

A. Discuss Workforce Development (February 13, 1997)

A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously (M/S/U - Thickpenny/McKenna). These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.