I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 1:45 p.m. Senators present: Lois Carroll (LRS/LATC/DSPS), Marsha Chan (Communications), Betty Christopher (Commercial Services), Helene Flolo (AAS), Gloria Hom (Social Science Alternate), Peggy Messerschmidt (Communications), Tab Morales (Student Services), Diane Pette (Student Services), Helayna Thickpenny (CATA), Karl Ting (Math), and Kam Verma (DCE). Also present: Lin Marelick (DCC Rep) and Carol Toppel (Curriculum Committee Chair). Guests present: Lydia Harris, WVCAS President), Dianne McKay (Staff Development Coordinator), and Michael Rao (Pres.).

II. Approval of the Minutes

The minutes for the September 28, 1995, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/U - Morales/Flolo). It was noted that Item VII.D (MC Budget Committee) was inadvertently left off as a Future Agenda Item.

Please Note: At the end of the meeting, the Senators unanimously passed a motion to amend the approved minutes for September 28, 199, (M/S/U - Pette/Morales) as an emergency item as follows:

Page 2, Item VII.C (Student Equity Plan), re: third sentence: Don noted that Chris Olson also put in a great deal of time, energy, and work in the final development of the Student Equity Plan. The Senators approved the correction (M/S/U - Pette/Morales).

III. Order of the Agenda

It was agreed that the order of agenda would remain flexible in order to accommodate guests who have come to address specific items on the agenda.

IV. Oral Communication from the Public - There was no oral communication from the public.

V. Information & Announcements

1. Report on Cooperative Learning Resource Services Bldg w UC Santa Cruz - Don reported that UC has indicated they are not interested in this project and it is no longer an issue.

2. The District Distance Learning Committee Chair has offered to fund the attendance of a Senator to the Fall Session of the state Academic Senate to attend the Distance Learning workshops. None of the Senators present were able to attend, and Don suggested that Carol Toppel and the others determine if there is interest among their colleagues and let him know as soon as possible. The session will be held November 2-4, in San Diego.

In order to accommodate Carol Toppel, the Senate moved the agenda to Item VI.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

A. Curriculum - * At its October 2, 1995, meeting, the committee dealt with eleven 99 course proposals which were submitted as information items. Carol noted that the original intent of the "99" course was to try out experimental classes. These recent submissions under "99" were used as a vehicle to get the courses on the schedule. The committee has undertaken the task to develop a process and form for future "99" proposals.

* A subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee met to discuss the development of a form and process to be used for Distance Learning course proposals.

* The Senators were asked to encourage their constituents to review all curriculum and update their pre and corequisite courses. In accordance with recent revisions to Title 5, the Curriculum Committee will have to ensure that the exit criteria of a recommended prerequisite matches the entrance level of requirements for a course. At this time, English, ESL, and Physics have completed their review, and notice to students is made during phone registration.

The intent is to inform the students regarding the skills required when entering classes needed for an Associate Degree.

In order to accommodate Dianne McKay, the Senate moved the agenda to Item VIII.A.

VIII. New Business

A. Discuss Staff Development Activities for Spring Flex

Dianne McKay announced that a newsletter from the Staff Development office has been distributed, along with an RFP for presentations for flex days. She would like to change the general attitude that appears to prevail regarding flex days, and one approach is to hear from our colleagues on staff who would like to share something of interest with their peers. There are four flex days next semester: January 11 and 12 have been tentatively designated as optional activity days; January 16 and 17 have been set for required activities. One of the required activities will probably include a district meeting with a motivational keynote speaker. Dr. Rao would like to hold an all college meeting as well. Dianne noted that the 60 or so responses to the evaluation on the spring flex activities were generally positive.

The Staff Development Committee has awarded approximately $5,000 in mini-grants. The committee will be meeting again on Monday at 2:30 in Conference Room C. Everyone is welcome to attend and Dianne invites all to bring ideas regarding flex day activities to either the meeting or to her directly.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments (Continued)

B. Committee Appointments

1. Select Senator to Serve on Chancellor's Committee re: Allocation of Awards - Helayna Thickpenny volunteered to serve on this ad hoc committee and Tab Morales agreed to serve

as an alternative.

2. Marketing Committee - No one volunteered to serve on this committee.

3. Student Services Council - No one volunteered to serve on this committee. Diane Pette and Helene Flolo will try to recruit faculty members for this council.

4. Academic Council - No one volunteered to service on this council. Don Cordero agreed \

to recruit a faculty member for this council.

5. Strategic Planning Committee - DeeDee Bicocca volunteered to serve on this committee

on the first call. The Senators unanimously (M/S/U - Pette/Flolo) appointed DeeDee to this

committee.

6. Innovation Grant Review Committee - Marsha Chan and Karl Ting volunteered to serve

on this committee and were unanimously appointed by the Senate (M/S/U - Morales/Pette).

In order to accommodate Lydia Harris, the Senate moved the agenda to Item VIII.B.

VIII. New Business (Continued)

B. Consider Resolution of the WVC Academic Senate re: Structured Merit Increases for Administration

Copies of the WVCAS's resolution was distributed to the Senators by Lydia Harris, President of the WVCAS. Lydia explained that the primary concern of the Senate is the process used to establish a step increase for administrators which was adopted by the Board in the summer. She advised that when the issue was brought to ChAdCo and to the Board, she and Don expressed their concerns as to the timing of such a proposal. Issue is not taken with the step increase itself, but rather with the timing of the proposal and the timing of the presentation to the Board.

The Senators reviewed and discussed the resolution as presented. They agreed to consider the formal resolution as presented in the Board packet at next week's meeting.

Don asked Lydia to report on the activities of her Senate, and Lydia advised that she and four Senators will be attending the Fall Session of The Academic Senate for CCC. Every other week, the Senators break out into subcommittees, dealing with specific issues, not unlike the MCAS's Executive Council. She has formed an advisory committee comprised of past Academic Senate Presidents. The committee has met and discussed various issues, with the presidents identifying issues of importance that were never resolved during their terms. Position papers will be developed and brought to a senate subcommittee for disposition. The WVCAS is currently evaluating and revising the college's Shared Governance Plan and dealing with the hiring process for the WVC President.

Don noted that he and Lydia meet regularly and plan to meet regularly with Carolyn Fisher, President of ACE, in order to establish stronger relationships. They have been attending the DBAC meetings as well, which has led to a review of the committee's composition and function.

To accommodate Dr. Rao, the Senators moved the agenda to Item VII.B.

VII. Old Business

B. Consider OIG's Recommendations re: Structural Changes

Diane Pette presented a written report on the Organizational Information Group's (OIG) meeting of September 21, 1995, at which the committee discussed a possible restructure proposal with three administrative positions funded by the district. Don acknowledged the Senate's concern with what appears to be a change in mid-stream rather than evaluating the reorganization at the end of one year as agreed. Dr. Rao stated that this proposal has many budget implications and cannot be ignored. He explained that the administrative budget has been reduced from $850,000 (1993/94) to $679,000 (1994/95) and now to $525,000 (1995/96 academic year). Our ability to implement a structure with two chief instructional officers has been limited due to the unexpected costs for the division chairs' release time. Hence, the prospect of having the district fund one Chief Instructional Officer and one Student Services officer looks appealing. The committee conducted an analysis, and Diane's report reflected the analysis.

In essence, the district has indicated a possible easing of the imbalance of funding between the two colleges. The discrepancy could be alleviated somewhat if the district pays for the top four administrative positions at each college, assuming the MC administrative structure is similar to the WVC administrative structure. These funds would be allocated off the top before the budget allocation model is applied, thus reducing Mission College's debt to WVC by approximately $100,000.

During discussion it was pointed out that the Carl Perkins money will be allocated in one lump sum, without a breakdown into GE courses or Voc Ed courses. They will be consdired' academic." There was a call from some for an organizational structure that would support the integration of Voc Ed.

Ultimately, the Senators agreed to defer action on this matter to a future Senate meeting and discuss the proposal with their constituents. Diane and Mike will prepare a schematic for distribution to the Senate for consideration.

A. Consider Approval of MCAS Goals for 1995/96

The Senator's unanimously approved the goals (M/S/U - Chan/Thickpenny) as submitted by the Executive Council. Copies of the goals will be forwarded to each Senator via E-Mail.

C. Discuss Role, Membership, Charge, & Name of the Balance of College Curriculum Task Force

This item was postponed to next week's meeting.

D. Discuss Role, Membership, & Charge of Technology Committee

This item was postponed to next week's meeting.

E. Consider Support of State Chancellor's Proposal for 50/50 Funding of New Facilities for Community Colleges

The state Chancellor has proposed to permit districts with available resources to fund 50% of the cost of new buildings. The College Governance Council discussed the matter yesterday, and it was noted that if we indicate to the state Chancellor that we support the proposal, we may provide some initiative to pass the proposal through. Don suggested that the Senators take it back to their constituents, and Don agreed to prepare a paper that specifies the details.

F. Consider Priority of Student Center

Mike will hold a college forum to discuss this issue. Don urged that everyone attend the forum as critical issues, such as the Student Center, will be discussed in terms of foundation money and in terms of other possible construction. This is a strategic question more than a question of priority. We must decide, as a college, on the strategy we will use to obtain funding.

G. Consider Approval of General Ed Reciprocity Policy Proposal

Don reported that the proposal is moving ahead quite well. Dr. Rao remarked that SB 450, the Common Course Numbering Bill has been passed. The reciprocity proposal will be an important beginning.

IX. Reports - Reports were postponed to another meeting.

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Correspondence

1. Letter from FACCC dated October 4, on Workshops-To-Go.

Publications/Minutes

1. The meeting summary for the October 2, 1995, meeting of the Staff Development Committee.

2. The October 2, 1995, issue of NEWS from the Foothill DeAnza Faculty Association.

3. October 1995 issue of CROSS TALK.

4. The agenda for the October 5, 1995, meeting of the MWV Valley Land Corporation, and the minutes for its September 21, 1995, meeting.

Announcements/Conferences

1. A Strategic Leadership Launch presentation by Dr. Bill Reckmeyer, Professor of Leadership and Systems at SJSU and Harvard will be held Friday, October 20, 1995, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., in LA 10 at West Valley College.

2. A statewide Education Summit with Richard Riley, U.S. Secretary of Education and delaine Eastin, California State Superintendent of Puiblic Instruction ( and others) will be held on Saturday, October 21, 1995, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the LeBaron Hotel in San Jose. A

flyer with additional information is available in the president's office.

3. The CCC Student Serviuces Technology Sumposium is scheduled for December 7-8, 1995, at the Hyatt Regency Alicante in Anaheim, California. Additional information is available from the Academic Senate Office.

4. The Research & Planning Group for CCCs presents: Student Outcomes/Student Equity, on Friday, November 3, 1995, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Sacramento City College. Additional information is available from the Senate Office.

XI. Future Agenda Items - No future agenda items were added at today's meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. (M/S/U - Ting/Chan).

These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazan, Academic Senate Secretary.

The Mission College Academic Senate is seeking faculty members, as indicated, to serve on the following committees:

College Governance Council ( 2 Faculty, Any Area)

This committee meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The committee coordinates actions

of various college councils.

Student Services Council (1 Faculty, Any Area)

This committee meets on the third Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Its charge is to review student services' policies, recommend changes, and plan services to students.

Academic Council (1 Faculty, Any Area)

This committee meets every Thursday at Noon to review student

petitions.

Strategic Planning Committee (4 Faculty, Any Area)

The committee will meet twice monthly during the fall on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., and then move to a once- a-month schedule The committee's charge is to investigate and facilitate a college planning process, develop a strategic planning document, and update the college's long range educational facilities master plan.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMITTEES, PLEASE CALL THE SENATE OFFICE (X2783) OR

FILL OUT THE PINK FLYER CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON OCTOBER 6, 1995. THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING NAMES WILL BE NOON ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1995.