The minutes for the September 7, 2000, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (MS/U - McGee/Jackins).

It was agreed that the order of agenda would be altered to accommodate guests (M/S/U - Jackins/Moore).

President McKay asked the Senators to consider the addition of an emergency agenda item to review and discuss a proposal for the college’s new budget allocation model. The draft proposal was just issued and she feels it is imperative for the Senate to review the proposal prior to its approval by GAP. The Senators approved the addition of this item under New Business as Item VIII.B (Consider and Discuss the Proposal for a New Budget Allocation Model), to be addressed prior to Item VIII.A (M/S/U - Jackins/Moore).

IV. Oral Communication from the Public

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

1. On Thursday, September 21, 2000, the Board of Trustees strategic conversation meeting will be held at West Valley College. The topic of the strategic conversation is the topic of Globalization. Dianne encouraged the Senators to attend the meeting to discuss and address the concerns of the Board.

A. Curriculum Committee - Alex Braun, Chair of Curriculum Committee advised that the committee began meeting in August, and the next meeting of the full committee is scheduled for next Monday. The committee has received eighteen course outlines to review for second reading, as well as several certificate program proposals. He advised that he intends to continue with the meeting schedule set in the past; the full committee will meet alternately with the Technical Review Subcommittee of the CRC. Dianne also noted that the Curriculum Committee will be addressing the curriculum concerns surrounding the Datatel implementation.

B. Staff Recognition - No resolutions were presented at today’s meeting.

C. Committee Appointments

1. Tenure Review Teams - One more team has yet to be formed. This item was postponed to a future meeting.

D. Elect MC Academic Senate Vice-President - The Senators unanimously selected Carol Toppel as Vice-President of the Mission College Academic Senate (M/S/U - Jackins/McGee).

1. Instructional Technology Committee - No report was made at today’s meeting. The Senators received a structure diagram of the Instructional Technology Committee, which

was approved by the Academic Senate last year. The structure is scheduled for review this

semester, and Dianne will place this item on a future agenda and consider the review and

evaluation as one of this year’s goals.

2. Distance Learning Committee - Dianne advised that she met with Chris Moyers, Chair of the college’s Distance Learning Committee. They discussed the concerns expressed by the Senators, as well as others. In addition, they discussed the development of a plan for growth and direction of distance learning within the college, as well as the committee’ structure and composition. The committee’s first meeting is scheduled for next week, and Chris will join the Senate at next week’s meeting to discuss the matter further.

3. Staff Development - No report was made at today’s meeting.

4. Datatel Implementation Committee - No report was made at today’s meeting.

It was agreed at this time that the order of agenda be suspended and moved to Item VII.B.

B. Discuss Senate Goals for 2000/01 Academic Year

Dianne asked the Senators for a report from their divisions regarding the prioritization of the goals considered at last week’s meeting. She was advised that the composition of GAP and Bookstore concerns were of primary concern to one of the divisions. She requested that the Senators review the list once more and be prepared to organize and prioritize the list next week.

At this time, there was a brief discussion on the purpose, make-up, and status of the Workforce Development Committee and the Tech Prep Committee. The Workforce Development Committee was described as a committee of the Academic Senate, and it replaced the Vocational Ed Committee. Currently, this committee is inactive. The Tech Prep Committee’s charge is more specific than the Workforce Development Committee and deals with articulation of high school to college courses among other goals.

Dianne recommended that the Senate conduct a review of the current program review process this year as a goal; program review falls under the purview of the Academic Senate. Although the current process generally works well, there are some difficulties. For example, student services has not processed a program review in a number of years. There has been some discussion regarding a role for GAP in the evaluations of program reviews. Dianne indicated that, in her view, it is inappropriate for GAP to validate programs; program review is a function of the faculty and it is one of the eleven areas designated in Title 5 as the Academic Senate’s responsibility.

Another area of concern deals with the number of pre-requisites for Mission College courses. The college lists a greater number of advisories than pre-requisites, and there are concerns dealing with unprepared students in the classroom. She recommended that the Academic Senate and the CRC meet to discuss pre-requisites versus advisories. The Senate might encourage departments to review their current pre-requisites. It was suggested that the level of skills be considered instead of course pre-requisites. In addition, many departments use advisories rather than fulfill the state’s requirement to validate each pre-requisite.

The Senators’ major concern in dealing with the issues of pre-requisites is to ensure that students will not be locked out of classes. There is a need for further discussion and clarification to determine the best way to resolve the concerns and make a general recommendation regarding pre-requisites. Dianne recommended that the senate discuss the issue of goals further at its next meeting.

At this time, the order of agenda was resumed and returned to Item VII.A.

A. Consider Status of Contract Ed Advisory Committee and Other Contract Ed Issues

Marjorie Knowles provided the Senators with a history of the Contract Ed Steering Committee, which was originally formed in 1991 and functioned until 1996, as a subcommittee of the Senate. Members of the original committee were appointed and/or approved by the Senate, and included the director of contract ed, an additional representative from contract ed, Judie Smith, Quin McKean, and others. It’s charge was to review the distribution aspects of the finances relative to contract ed, and Marji, particularly, was asked to serve as a liaison between the college and contract ed. She received .2 release time at one time and continues in that role at the present time (without release time).

The question before the Senate is whether or not the committee should continue to exist. It has not met since 1998/99. At that time, the committee agreed that a 3% distribution will go to departments involved in contract ed. Marji indicated that the issues that brought the Senate to form this committee have been resolved. In her view, contract ed does not need the committee to serve in any capacity other than as a "conscience." After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the committee would stay intact as an inactive committee of the Academic Senate, to be called upon as needed. Dianne thanked Marji for bringing the matter to the attention of the Senate.

C. Review and Discuss MC Shared Governance Decision-Making Plan

The Senators received copies of the shared governance document accepted by the Academic Senate in 1998. Dianne explained that the document was not accepted by the Classified Senate or the ASB as it is written. The primary contention of their concern was the make-up of certain committees. Dianne further explained that other structural changes have occurred at Mission College, and the document needs to reflect those changes.

The members of GAP have suggested that a subcommittee be formed charged with the task to revisit the existing document, bring it up-to-date in order that the college can present an accepted shared governance policy to the visiting accreditation team. The group members will include Connie Morales, President of the Classified Senate, one student, Bruce Judd (administrative representative), Dianne McKay, and Ian Walton, who was involved in the preparation of the original document. Dianne asked if any Senators wished to participate in this activity, and Donnelle McGee expressed an interest in participating. Dianne will call the group together and bring the revised document back to the Senate for approval.

A. Discuss Issue of Balance Faculty Reps on GAP

This item was postponed to the next Senate meeting.