Mission College Academic Senate

Ext. 5413

Approved  Minutes

Thursday, January 24, 2002 

 

I.       Call to Order/Roll Call

            The meeting was called to order by President Jane Patton at 2:06 p.m. 

Senators

   A

   P

Senators

   A

   P

Bell-Cheung  (Ext.5385) AAS

    

    X

Martin     (Ext. 5349) Tech

    

   X

Brennan    (Ext. 5313)  Comm

    

    X

McGee     (Ext. 5042) Stud Dev

    X

 

Cochran    (Ext. 5176)  Stud Dev

   

    X

Moore     (Ext. 5382)  AAS

 

   X

Estrada      (Ext.5164) CommSvc

 

    X

Musat      (Ext. 5331) Math

 

   X

Jackins     (Ext.5322 )  Math

 

    X

Patton    (Ext. 5296) Comm Stud

 

   X

Johnson    (Ext.5277) CATA

 

    X

Rosner    (Ext. 5317) ESL

 

   X

Light        (Ext. 5717) AF/CIT

 

    X

Sippel      (Ext. 5118) Comm

 

   X

Lynne      (Ext. 5248) CommSvc

 

    X

VanTassel (Ext. 5334) Tech

 

   X

Mancini   (Ext. 5855) AF/HM

 

    X

Xu          (Ext. 5273) SocSci

    

   X

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASB:  C.Vincenz

   X

 

Other:  B.Grayson (Staff Dev)

 

   X

Guests: A.Harding, M..Knowles

 

    X

Guests: C.O’Hearn, C. Olson

 

   X

             

 II.    Approval of the Minutes

            The minutes for the December 13, 2001, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/P – Jackins/Mancini).

 

III.    Order of the Agenda

            The Senators agreed to change the order of the agenda to accommodate guests as needed.  President O’Hearn is expected to attend today’s meeting to make a report on accreditation (See Item IV).  The Senators also agreed to add Item VI.C.d (Appoint Faculty to 3 Hiring Committees) as an emergency item (M/S/U – Brennan/Moore).

             

 IV.    Oral Communication from the Public

         President O’Hearn announced at today’s meeting that the Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges  granted Mission College accreditation for a six-year period based on a review of the college’s self-study and the visiting team’s report.  He advised that the mid-term report is due in November 2004, and will address the visiting team’s nine recommendations. The next accreditation visit will take place in the 2007/08 academic year. He advised that approximately half of the recommendations are academic related and include program review, curriculum, a review of our organizational structure and a need to address outcome measures. All the recommendations were valid, self identified, and anticipated.  There is work to be done and time to complete the task.   In addition, the college received a special commendation for its planning and governance processes, as well as its Student Support Services.  Overall, the report indicates a great deal of confidence in Mission College. President O’Hearn expressed his congratulations and appreciation to all the team members, co-chairs, and especially to Jim Van Tassel, who served as the Chair of the Standing Accreditation Committee.

 

            The President advised that all the committee members, other than faculty, have been appointed to the hiring committees for the three open administrative positions.  The individuals who fill these positions will make a major and dramatic shift in the focus of the college, and must be objective and innovative.  The selection committees must consider what qualities the candidates can bring to the institution.  

 

            With regard to the Chancellor’s resignation, President O’Hearn stated his belief that the Board has been persuaded to avoid an interim, to proceed on the hiring process, and fill the position quickly to ensure continuity.  There is a need to demonstrate stability, and Chancellor Salter has indicated her willingness to remain in office until the position is filled.  

        

  V.    Information & Announcements 

         1.   Chancellor Salter has announced her intent to retire from the District at the end of this semester.  Jane expressed her regret that Chancellor Salter will be leaving as she has served the District well, providing leadership to the various constituencies in the district.  The Senate wishes her well.  Jane also advised that it is expected that the Board will act quickly to fill the position and faculty will be needed to serve on the hiring committee.

            2.   Sam Bersola, the Dean of Student Support Services, has issued a memo regarding the failure of the Datatel system during registration.  He urged faculty to be patient regarding a student’s proof of official registration and not to cancel a class without an accurate enrollment count.  He also asks that faculty be lenient with their students if they are unable to provide formal evidence of class enrollment or lab payment. 

            3.   Fred Prochaska, the Director of the Grants Office, has issued a memo on the discussion at DBAC regarding categorical funds in the event of budget cutbacks.  There will be a meeting at Mission College on February 5th at 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to review the latest budget information and analyses, and devise a work plan for the future. 

            4.   The District Academic Senate meeting will be held Thursday, January 31, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Maywood Park Building, 3330 Pruneridge Avenue, Santa Clara (between Kiely and Lawrence).    

            5.   Mission College’s  25th Anniversary celebration will be held on May 18, 2002, at the Triton Museum. 

 VI.   Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

   A.   Curriculum Committee  -  No curriculum business was discussed at today’s meeting.

   B.   Staff Recognition -  No resolution was presented at today’s meeting.   

   C.   Committee Appointments

         a)  Program Review Committee  -  Ann Cowels, representing AAS, and Saroj Sabherwal, representing the Technology Division were unanimously appointed to the Program Review Committee (M/S/U – VanTassel/Estrada).

            b)  Commencement Committee – Senator Cheung was appointed (M/S/U – Cochran/Jackins) to continue her service on the Commencement Committee, and she will keep the Senate apprised as plans progress.  

            c)  Datatel Implementation Committee  -  Jane advised that a Senator is needed to serve on this committee.  Senator Light volunteered and was appointed (M/S/U – Mancini/Jackins) to the committee.   

         d)  Administrative Hiring Committees -  Jane listed the names of the volunteers for each committee, and the Senators developed a list of criteria and qualities to consider when selecting committee members.  The Senators elected the following faculty, by written ballot, to serve on the committees as indicated:

              1)  Vice President of Instruction – Jim Burrell, Pat Hudak, and Dianne McKay

                  2)  Dean of Workforce & Economic Development – Linda Cochran and Haze Dennis

                  3)  Dean of Information & Technology – Cathy Cox and Clint Poe

 D.     Oral Reports

         1.  Staff Development  -  Betty asked for feedback on her flex day proposals:

            1) to eliminate the August 16th flex day and make Wednesday, November 20th a flex day; start fall exam week on Friday, December 13th and extend it to Thursday, December 19th. 

            2)  to increase the number of flex days in spring from two to three.

            Jane requested that Betty submit her proposal in writing for the Senators so that they can take the proposal to their constituencies for discussion.

         2.  Datatel Implementation Committee – No report

            3.  Instructional Technology Committee – No report

 

 VII.  Old Business

 

    A.  Status of Progress re: ESL/English/Reading Curriculum

            This item was postponed to a future meeting.   

 

   B.   Discuss Proposed Revisions to the MCAS Constitution

            The Senators received a draft indicating proposed revisions and/or areas of concern for review and discussion within their divisions.  The proposed changes will be discussed at the next meeting.   

 

   C.   Review and Discuss Academic Policy for Creating New Department

            The Senators were provided with a copy of the current policy and sign-off sheet.  They were asked to review the documents with their constituents and be prepared to consider any revisions at the next meeting.   

 

   D.   Review Faculty Recognition Program Categories

            A copy of the current categories and criteria was provided to the senate members for review.  Jane advised that there is particular interest in expanding the Publication category to include Presentations.  This matter will be discussed further at the next meeting.   

 

VIII.  New Business

           

   A.   Discuss Status of MC Prerequisites and Co-Requisites 

         In accordance with the accreditation report’s recommendations, the Senate needs to review curriculum, particularly relative to prerequisites and co-requisites.  Jane recommended that a joint meeting of the Curriculum Review Committee and the Academic Senate take place in order to determine how to conduct a comprehensive review of the curriculum.  The Senate should then form a subcommittee to determine the necessary process to complete the task.  Jane will prepare a proposal and bring it back to the Senate for its consideration.   

 

Due to the late hour, the remaining agenda items were postpone to the next meeting.

 

 X.    Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

            Correspondence

         Publications/Presentations

         1.   December 2001 issue of IMPAC.

            2.   The minutes for the December 10, 2002, meeting and the agenda for the January 28, 2002, meeting of the MC Curriculum Review Committee.

            3.   The agenda for the January 26, 2002, meeting for the Board’s Budget Workshop.

            4.   The 2001/02 MC Staff Development Handbook and Guidelines for Flex Hours.

            5.   The agenda for the January 17, 2002, meeting of the Mission-West Valley Land Corporation Board of Directors.

            6.   The minutes for the December 12, 2001, meeting of DBAC.

            7.   The agenda for the January 9, 2002, meeting of the District Council.

            8.   A copy of “ESL TIPS – Bridging the Gap” developed by Pricilla Butler for Mission College.

         Announcements/Conferences

         1.   The Info-Tec Winter 2002 Intensive Workshop for Managers of Adjunct Faculty, “Building A Comprehensive Support Program for Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty: Institutional Initiatives,” will be held Friday, March 8, 2002, at Mission College.  The registration fee is $199, including lunch and materials.  For additional information contact Fran Smith, Workshop Coordinator, at  infotec@lorainccc.edu.

2.         The San Jose Creativity Day Camp for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders will be held April 3-4, 2002, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in San Jose.  This is an innovative, imaginative, and incredibly effective approach to improving leadership skills.  Additional information is available from Staff Development or the Academic Senate Office.

            3.   The NISOD 2002 International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence will be held May 26-29, 2002, in Austin, Texas.  Early registration deadline is May 1, 2002.  Additional information is available from the Senate office.

 

            4.   The 2002 California Great Teachers Seminar will be held in Santa Barbara July 28-August 2, 2002.  For additional information, please contact the League office at (916) 444-8641 or email at csavage@ccleague.org.

            5.   The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges is offering a Faculty Leadership Seminar for Vocational Faculty in both northern and southern California.  The cost for the seminar is $50 and includes travel, room, and registration fees.  For additional information and registration forms, please visit the state senate’s website, www.academicsenate.cc.ca.us.

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XI.    Future Agenda Items

            A.  Discuss How to Encourage Institutional Stability (Van Tassel)

 

XII.   Adjournment

            The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. (M/S/U – Brennan/VanTassel).  These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.