I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 1:35 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), and Karl Ting (Math, Ext. 3442). Also present: Diane Lamkin (Curriculum Committee Chair) and Adel Elkadi (ASB Rep). Guests Present: Willie Brown, Lee Callaway, Ruth Carlson, Cheryl Carter, Randy Castello, Steve Dinger, Clo Hampton, Irene Ho, Chris Olson, Fred Prochaska, Linda Retterath, Moises Roizen, and Rose Tseng.

II. Approval of the Minutes

The minutes for the May 1, 1997, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/U - Powers/McKay).

The minutes for the May 8, 1997, meeting were accepted and approved with the following revision (M/S/U - Powers/Elkadi): Page 5, Item D, fifth paragraph, delete third sentence.

III. Order of the Agenda

The Senators agreed (M/S/U - Elkadi/Powers) to add approval of the minutes for the May 8, 1997, meeting of the Senate, under Item II. This item was inadvertently omitted from the agenda.

At this time, a request was made to the Senate to add an Item to today's agenda to Consider a Vote of No Confidence Against the Chancellor. A motion to add this item to the agenda failed (M/S/F - McKay/Hooper). President Cordero stated that the item will be placed on next week's agenda.

The Senators agreed to move Item VIII.A to be discussed immediately following Item VI.C.2 (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. Don announced that Chris Jimenez has been nominated by the students for Teaching Excellence Award by Educare, a national Hispanic society. Chris will receive the award of Community College Teacher of the Year in Santa Clara County this Saturday.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

A. Curriculum Committee - Diane Lamkin reported that the committee will have its last meeting on Monday and bring curriculum business for this academic year to closure. The group will discuss committee representation, discuss a calendar and time lines for next year, continue to work on the curriculum manual, consider the formation of a technical sub-committee to address how to deal with curriculum proposals that require an extensive amount of time for editing, and continue to struggle with content review. Don advised the Senate of the concerns of the committee relative to the technical quality of many course proposals. The Senate will deal with this matter in the fall. Don also noted that there are some concerns relative to the enforcement of prerequisite courses, which will be addressed next year as well.

B. Staff Recognition - No motions were brought before the Senate at today's meeting.

C. Committee Appointments

1. Fall Flex Day Planning Committee - The Senators confirmed the appointment of Don Cordero and Dianne McKay to serve on this committee (M/S/U - Thickpenny/Messerschmidt).

2. Appoint Faculty as JTPA Grant Readers - Duane Overby expressed an interest in serving as a reader for these grants and the Senators approved submitting his name to the state Academic Senate for consideration (M/S/U - Pette/Messerschmidt).

As agreed, the order of the agenda was moved to Item VIII.A

VIII. New Business

A. Discuss State of the District and the College w the Chancellor

Each Senator advised the Chancellor of new and on-going projects and tasks that are currently active in their departments/divisions and their concerns in terms of education. There was an exchange of information between the Senators and the Chancellor, particularly noting the need for funding for additional full-time faculty in certain areas, equipment, etc., and the need for additional space to accommodate the growth that is taking place within the college. It was stated that many staff members are under a great deal of stress; people are working very hard and they are tired. There is a need to bring resolution to the salary issue. Dr. Tseng noted that she has been trying to persuade the Board to take a risk, trust that the district does not face a deficit at this time, and consider a 4% reserve fund; the Board is concerned about reducing the reserves below 5%.

Don advised Dr. Tseng that there is concern regarding the "categorical" funding for the Transfer Center. These funds seem to get lost in the budgeting process; there is concern that the transfer function is not supported as well as it could be, given the funding that the college receives. Dr. Tseng suggested that Don discuss the matter with Les White; categorical funding should be transferred directly.

Don also addressed concerns relative to the Land Corporation. The students and the faculty asked the Land Corporation not to develop the 6.25 acres at this time, and the Board opted to reject the recommendation. It has been determined that traffic in Santa Clara County is 58% worse this year than last year, and the quality of life for the members of the Mission College community will be significantly impacted and is of great concern to them. These changes will not affect the West Valley College community nearly as much as the Mission College community, and it is the hope of the Mission College community that the Land Corporation will be sensitive to those issues.

Dr. Tseng acknowledged the hard work and the accomplishments of faculty and staff, and she thanked everyone profusely for their efforts. She stated she has tried to meet the needs of Mission College as presented when she started in the district. She feels she has made some significant changes and continues to work in that direction. She remarked that the funding for community colleges ($3,000/FTE) is not comparable to funding for K-12 ($4,200/FTE), UC ($15,000/FTE), and CSU 9$7,600/FTE), and she has talked to everyone to see if there's more that she can do to change current funding allotments. Rose noted that there is a need to be concerned with welfare reform; we will lose approximately 1,400 students when the reforms are put into place. We are committed to the equalization of society, and we need to deal with this issue.

At this time, Irene Ho, who teaches Chinese Language at Mission College, announced that one of her students, Kirby Lawrence, has been awarded Honorable Mention in a competition with students from San Jose State, Berkeley, Stanford, and other colleges.

Fred Prochaska reported that the faculty at Mission College is doing a great job with grants. He thanked faculty and everyone else for all their hard work. The district has made great progress relative to grants; the district has received $6.6 million in grants this year. He offered his help to anyone interested in grant information at any time.

Dr. Tseng offered to answer any questions presented to her either in person, phone, or via mail. She also volunteered to return to the Senate in the future. She stated that one of her weaknesses may be that she is not aware of just how faculty truly feels, and she may need guidance from faculty as to what issues need to be attended to. Don expressed his appreciation to the Chancellor for visiting the Senate.

The order of agenda was resumed.

VII. Old Business

A. Discuss Graduation Ceremony & Appoint Senators as Marshals

The Senators unanimously approved the appointment of Margaret Boone, Judi Hooper, Dianne McKay, Diane Pette, Clint Poe, Joan Powers, and Karl Ting to serve as Marshals at the graduation ceremony. A mandatory rehearsal will be held on Friday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m. Don volunteered to reserve a place for a faculty gathering after the ceremony.

Don reported that the Chancellor and the Board members are expected to arrive at the ceremony at approximately 7:30 p.m. The ASB will announce the Associate Faculty member of the year and the Full-Time Faculty member of the year at the ceremony, and there will be one valedictorian speaker. Don stated that there have been some complaints regarding the different color gowns for students earning Associate degrees and Certificates. He explained that there is a need to distinguish between the two programs and to acknowledge each student's accomplishments.

B. Discuss Administrative Evaluation & How to Proceed to Implement

This item was postponed to the next meeting.

C. Confirm Approval of Plan for Fall Flex Day

The Senators unanimously approved the plans for the fall flex day as presented at last week's meeting (M/S/U - Pette/McKay).

D. Report on Recommendations of Balance of Curriculum Committee

Don distributed a graph indicating full time equivalents per department for the 1996/97 academic year. A position paper from the committee is in the draft stage at this time, and Don will forward a copy to each Senator as soon as possible. He will prepare a summary of the committee's recommendations and distribute it to the Senators at next week's meeting. Don indicated that the main recommendation from the committee is to take ownership of the college's funds and future, working collaboratively internally to determine the direction of the college and then change accordingly.

E. Support Recommendations from Program Review Task Force on Forms

After a brief discussion, the Senators unanimously accepted the recommendations of the Program Review Committee (M/S/U - Pette/Powers) brought to the Senate meeting on May 8, 1997, by Linda Retterath and Chris Olson. The motion passed at the May 8, meeting is as follows:

"that the Mission College Academic Senate accepts the recommendation of the Program Review Committee to implement a one year simplified program reporting per the form submitted to the Academic Senate."

The current three year update will be discontinued. The annual update will be completed by any department that wants additional resources, and the major program review will be completed every six years. This new process should be reviewed in Spring 1998.

With regard to non-instructional areas, it was agreed that this is a matter of concern that must be resolved. If non-instructional areas such as ISS, Student Services, and Global Education are to be included in the current Program Review Committee's charge, discussion must take place with the Dean of Instruction and the future Chair of the committee.

It was suggested that the new information and the new forms be distributed to all departments in order to ensure cooperation and participation. It was further suggested that Tim Jackins, Chair of the Performance Goals Committee, and Alan Hiromura, Dean of Administrative Services, be invited to discuss implementation of the new process with the Senate. Linda advised that both Tom and Alan helped design the new forms.

On behalf of the Academic Senate, Don thanked both Linda and Chris for accomplishing their charge.

F. Discuss Computer Applications Policy

Don recommended that the policy remain in effect. Senator Christopher advised that the Dean of Instruction and the Chair of the Curriculum Committee do not feel that the policy is appropriate for an established department. Steve Dinger wanted to address this issue and had to leave the meeting early. Hence, discussion of this item was postponed to the next meeting.

VIII. New Business (Continued)

B. Report on Matriculation Funding at Mission College

This item was postponed to the next meeting.

C. Select Members for Senate Committee to Prepare Request for Staff Lounge

Senator Boone stated that faculty members do not have an appropriate place to gather, to eat, to rest, or to meet. It is time for faculty to take care of themselves and demand a faculty lounge with a parking lot. Faculty are simply not accommodated on this campus. Senator Grams noted that most Associate Faculty feel dismembered as Associate Faculty, and they too would like to have an area in which to meet and commiserate with fellow Associate and Full-Time faculty members.

After some discussion, it was agreed that a call for faculty interested in developing a place for a Staff Lounge next semester will be issued by the Senate office.

IX. Reports

1. Chancellor's Advisory Council Report - Don reported that ChAdCo has been renamed the District Council and will operate under the new proposed membership and structure for a six month trial period.

2. Board Meeting Report - There is a Board meeting this evening at Mission College.

3. College Governance Advisory Council Report - The council met yesterday and the only issue of concern is the status of a resolution on Affirmative Action prepared and passed by West Valley College's College Council and Academic Senate. The matter will be discussed further with representatives of West Valley College in order to determine the intent of the resolution.

4. District Budget Advisory Committee Report - No report.

5. College Budget Advisory Committee Report - It was agreed that changes will be made in funding sources for certain items. Currently there are two kinds of funding available for next year's budget: one-time funding, which comes from the state for things such as technology, and guaranteed for one year; and on-going funding, which becomes part of the colleges' allocation formula.

6. Others: Land Corporation - The Land Corporation will meet this evening and Don voiced his concerns relative to the amount of money budgeted for various projects without an opportunity for input from the public. He intends to advise the Board of the Senate's concerns and will report back to the Senate.

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Correspondence

1. Letter dated April 30, 1997, from the state Chancellor's Office re: RFA Announcement and Grant Funding Requirements.

2. Letter dated May 6, 1997, from the state Chancellor re: Scholarships for CCC Students Transferring to Drexel University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Boston University.

Publications/Minutes

1. May 1997, issue of COMPENDIUM.

2. The agenda for the May 15, 1997, meeting of the M-WV Land Corporation and the minutes for the Corporation's May 1, 1997, meeting.

3. A special issue of ED>Net Connections.

4. The Spring 1997, issue of the Academic Senate Journal from Napa Valley College.

Announcements/Conferences

1. Information from Dean Stanback-Stroud on VATEA Funding, dated May 8, 1997.

XI. Future Agenda Items

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

The meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m. (M/S/U - Christopher/Grams). These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.

The Mission College Academic Senate is seeking faculty interested in serving on a committee charged to develop a proposal for a Staff Lounge next semester.

Please contact the Mission College Academic Senate Office (Ext. 2783) by Noon, Thursday, May 29, 1997, if you are interested in serving on this committee. Members will be selected at the first Senate meeting of the Fall semester. The committee will begin its task early in the fall semester and present its proposal to the Senate for implementation as soon as possible.