I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 1:40 p.m. Senators present: Lois Carroll (Instructional Support Serv., Ext. 3226), Betty Christopher (Commercial Services, Ext. 3341), Don Cordero (Pres/Counseling, Ext. 3142), Judy Hooper (Student Services, 3146), 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), Ext. 3344), Karl Ting (Math, Ext. 3442), and Wilbert Xu (Social Science Ext. 3447). Also present: Adel Elkadi (ASB Liaison). Guests Present: Husam Asfoor, Lee Callaway, Judie Del Frate, Bruce Judd, Kay Ringel, Roland Torres, and Jim Van Tassel.

At this time Don introduced Adel Elkadi, the newly appointed student representative to the Senate, and Roland Torres, who is contemplating filling the second student seat on the Senate. Adel has been at Mission College for the last three semesters and is interested in Engineering. Roland is in his second year at Mission College and is enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program.

II. Approval of the Minutes

The minutes for the March 6, 1997, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/U - Powers/Hooper).

III. Order of the Agenda

The following changes were made to today's agenda (M/S/U - Pette/Christopher):

Item VII.C will be discussed upon the arrival of Bruce Judd.

Item VIII.B will be discussed immediately after Item VI.

Item VII.F will be added under Old Business (Discuss the Draft of the Accreditation Team's Reply to the WASC Report) as an emergency item. This item was inadvertently omitted from today's agenda (M/S/U - Pette/Powers).

IV. Oral Communication from the Public

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

V. Information & Announcements

1. Flyers calling for candidates for the Mission College Academic Senate Presidency and a Chair for the Program Review Committee and the Senate's Subcommittee on Content Review will be distributed to faculty this week. Don encouraged the Senators to recruit faculty for these positions.

2. Cliff Monroe announced that the college has received an $85,000 donation from Intel, which include web stations, robotics, and etchers that will be developed for manufacturing labs. Cliff

offered to tour anyone who would like a preliminary view of the future manufacturing lab.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

A. Committee Appointments

1. Workforce Development Subcommittee of the Senate - Postponed to next week.

2. Appoint Tenure Review Committees - The following tenure review committees were approved by the Senators (M/S/U - Powers/Christopher):

a) Sandy Sims - Jim Taylor, Ann Roberts, and Carole Wilson

b) Tom Sanford - Cliff Monroe, Peter Xiques, and Roy Goody

c) Pat Hudak - Jody Hacker, Marsha Chan, and Carole Wilson

d) Judie DelFrate - Betty Christopher, Kay Ringel, and Steve Dinger

e) Clint Poe - Jim Burrell, Don Cordero, and Katy Disney. Lee noted that Katy is on

leave and will have to be replaced.

B. Staff Recognition

The following motion was passed unanimously (M/S/U - Hooper/Christopher):

"Whereas, Carole Cramer has served Mission College with professionalism for the past eight years;. and

Whereas, Carole Cramer has been an advocate for Mission College in the Santa Clara

Community; and

Whereas, Carole Cramer has routinely tended to the responsibility of scheduling room requests for Mission College staff, faculty, and community; and

Whereas, Carole Cramer has always been willing to work long hours to resolve room assignment conflicts; and

Whereas, Carole Cramer has shown great patience and humor at all times when working with staff, faculty, and the community; and

Whereas, every day Carole Cramer brightens Mission College with her luminous smile, great laugh, and friendly good cheer; and

Whereas, Carol Cramer's support and empathy for others makes her a joy to work with;

Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the Mission College Academic Senate recognizes and appreciates the dedicated service Carole Cramer has given to the faculty of Mission College. "

As agreed under Order of Agenda, the next agenda item to be discussed will be Item VIII.B.

VIII. New Business

B. Consider Absorption of Business Office Technology Department into Computer Applications Department

Kay Ringel and Judie Del Frate reported that all Business Office Technology (BOT) courses, except for one course, are computer application courses in their content. They requested that the Senate consider a proposal to place these courses under Computer Applications (CA). BOT 50 will be placed under the General Business Department. It was noted that some of these courses are three unit courses, but all proposed new CA courses are short courses for 1/2 to 1 unit. The Senators were asked to consider the elimination of BOT as a department at Mission College and absorb the courses into the CA department.

The original intent behind the Senate's approval of a CA department and the development of a CA policy was to establish the department to meet the needs of the community and to allow for assigned time for a department chair. In addition, it was intended to ensure that faculty from any discipline could teach a CA skills course if appropriate. The Senators discussed their concerns relative to the original intent of the CA policy. Lee noted that the ability of faculty to teach in a discipline is determined in part by their FSA(s). In the CA discipline, our definition states that an FSA in any discipline can be used to teach in CA. Don noted that the Senate will be setting a precedent if the body approves the elimination of the BOT Department. Ultimately, the Senators passed the following motion with one abstention (M/S/P - Christopher/Pette):

"that the BOT courses be moved into the CA or Business Department and be given Business or CA prefixes as appropriate."

As agreed, the Senate moved to Item VII.C on the agenda upon the arrival of Bruce Judd.

VII. Old Business

C. Update and Review Technology Implementation Plan

Each Senator received a draft copy of the Technology Implementation Plan for Mission College as prepared by the Senate's Instructional Technology Implementation Committee. The plan is based on three primary goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan for Mission College:

1. Faculty and Staff will keep pace with academic technology in order to integrate technology with the curriculum.

2. Computers and their applications will be an essential component of the educational process at Mission College.

3. Student Services will offer students increased access to individual and program information.

The Senators were asked to share the proposed plan with their constituencies and send all comments to Bruce Judd via E-Mail. The Division Chair Council will receive copies next week. Bruce offered to provide a copy of the plan via E-Mail or a hard copy to anyone who wants a copy. The committee will consider all input and a revised copy back will be brought back to the Senate for approval before presentation to the Board of Trustees.

On behalf of the Senate, Don thanked Bruce for his excellent work, and the Senators directed Don to write a memo of gratitude and appreciation to each member of the committee.

A. Update on Possible District Academic Senate Actions

Don reported that the District Academic Senate discussed the issue of common course numbering at length and agreed that each Senate will select two to three faculty to serve on a task force that will develop a schema for renumbering curriculum and other issues that need to be addressed. It was suggested that someone be hired to complete this task, and Don stated that the Board members have indicated they would be open to the allocation of assigned time for this task. The Senators directed Don to put out a call for faculty to serve on this task force.

B. Review Computer Applications Course Policy

In light of the action taken under Item VIII.B, the Senators reviewed and discussed the Computer Applications Course Policy with particular reference to the following items of the policy:

1. CA Courses are 1/2 to one unit introductory level modules in specific software applications.

3. CA courses are not required for any major, certificate, or degree. However, they may count as

elective courses for an Associate Degree.

Basically, the intent of CA courses is to teach students how to use computers as a tool. If students want to expand their computer skills into a particular discipline, then these CA courses could serve as an excellent marketing tool to be used by the CA instructor to promote specific courses in a given discipline.

Don asked the Senators to discuss the policy with their constituents, particularly the two items mentioned above. They should be prepared to either revise or eliminate the current CA policy at next week's meeting.

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

This item was postponed to next week.

E. Discuss Draft of Balance of Curriculum Purpose Statements

A copy of a Draft Balance of Curriculum Purpose and Direction Thought Capsules dated February 7, 1997, was distributed to each Senator. Don explained that the committee is trying to develop a procedure to integrate a series of diverse processes in the college. The intent of the committee is to bring the areas of curriculum, program review, budget allocations, etc., into a coordinated activity. Don remarked that a great deal of data has been amassed by the committee, some pertaining to WSCH and changes in WSCH over the last five years.

He asked the Senators to review the draft and make their suggestions or comments to any member of the committee, which includes Jim Burrell, Lee Callaway, Don Cordero, Carolyn Fisher, Al;an Hiromura, Mina Jahan, Bruce Judd, Lin Marelick, Chris Olson, Jane Patton, Diane Pette, Helayna Thickpenny, and Karl Ting. (Note: The last two Balance of Curriculum Committee meetings will be held on April 4 and May 9 at 9:30 a.m.)

F. Discuss the Draft of the Accreditation Team's Reply to the WASC Report

Each Senator received a copy of a proposed reply to the Accrediting Commission's request for a report, by May 1, 1997. This reply is in response to the Fall 1995 evaluation team's concerns stating what progress has been made to date. Lee noted that a mid-year report is due in the fall of 1998. The Senators were asked to forward their comments to either Jim Van Tassel or Lee Callaway as soon as possible.

VIII. New Business

A. Consider Expanding Title III Advisory Committee

The Senate has been asked to consider the expansion of the Title III Advisory Committee and appoint two more teaching faculty to the committee. The committee also intends to request that an additional student representative be appointed to the committee. The Senators approved the expansion (M/S/U - Powers/Messerschmidt) of the committee.

C. Discuss Usage of Computer Laboratories

This item was postponed to the next Senate meeting.

IX. Reports

1. Board Meeting Report - Don advised the Board of Trustees of the Senate's motion regarding graduation. The Board expressed their disappointment in not being able to attend both ceremonies but did not insist that the time be changed. Don advised that a proposal for a Saturday morning ceremony is being considered, and Dr. Rao will announce his decision on Monday, March 17.

2. College Budget Advisory Committee Report - The committee continues to be active in distributing funds.

3. College Governance Advisory Committee Report - The committee will be discussing Shared Governance at its next meeting on April 9, 1997.

4. DCC/OIG Administrative Meeting Report - Don reported that the OIG is reviewing its proposals regarding the number of Division Chairs. An evaluation form regarding the division chairs will be developed. Diane reported that five people will meet as a subcommittee to develop a survey form to determining what is and is not working relative to the DCC. Diane felt it was a productive meeting; concerns and complaints as presented by the Senate and others were addressed. It is agreed that the committee's membership is no longer representative of the institutional segments and will need to be revisited. Lee suggested that the survey be reviewed by the Senate, the DCC and the College Governance Advisory Committee before it is distributed. It is Diane's understanding that the first survey is to be presented only to the DC's. It is not clear as to who will receive the survey form, and this will need to be clarified in the future.

5. Others - None

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Correspondence

1. A copy of a memo dated February 27, 1997, from Dr. Tseng to Dr. Rao regarding the 1997

Commencement schedule.

2. A memo from Dr., Rao to Don Cordero regarding the Graduation Ceremonies (no date).

3. A copy of a letter dated December 12, 1996, from the Miramar Faculty Senate to the San Diego Community College District's Board of Trustees re: Management of Miramar College President Louis Murillo.

4. A letter dated December 16, 1996, from the Vice Chancellor of CCC's Student Services and Special Programs Division re: Welfare Reform Budget Concept Paper.

Publications/Minutes

1. A summary of the Visionary Organization: Improving Collaboration and Excellence (VOICE) District Strategic Planning Steering Committee meeting of March 7, 1997. The next meeting is

scheduled for April 4 to discuss the future of the steering committee.

2. The Agenda for the January 16, 1997, meeting of the Mission-West Valley Land Corporation and the minutes for its meeting on December 12, 1996.

3. The December 1996, issue of UPDATE from ACE.

4. The December 13, 1996, issue of the DVC FORUM from the Diablo Valley College Senate.

Announcements/Conferences

1. The Technology in Education Conference & Exposition will be held at the San Jose Convention Center on April 21-22, 1997. Information is available from the Senate office.

2. The American Academy of Distinguished Students has issued an invitation for faculty to nominate students for membership in the academy. Criteria, information, and nomination

forms are available from the Academic Senate Office. The deadline for priority nominations is

April 30, 1997, and no nominations will be accepted after May 31, 1997.

3. Dr. Doreen Lerner, Clinical Psychologist will make a presentation on "Eating Disorders" on

Wednesday, March 19, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., in SE 2-104 (Sorenson Hall).

4. The 12th Annual Conference of the American Council on International Intercultural Education will be held at the Sheraton in Anaheim on April 8-10, 1997. For additional information, call (202) 728-0200 (Ext. 236).

5. The 6th Annual Conference sponsored by the Board of Governors and the Chancellor's Office of CCCs, whose theme is, CCCs: A Model for World-Class Education and Training, will be held in Los Angeles, April 15-18, 1997. Additional information is available from the Senate.

XI. Future Agenda Items

No future agenda items were added at today's meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. (M/S/U - Pette/Ting). These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.