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), Marsha Chan (ESL), Peggy Messerschmidt (Communications),
Tab Morales (Student Services), Diane Pette (Student Services),
Helayna Thickpenny (CATA), Karl Ting (Math), Kam Verma (DCE)
and Wilbert Xu (Social Science Alternate). Also present: Lin
Marelick (DCC Rep), Manny Magallon (CA Subcommittee Chair), Jeremy
Moe (ASB Rep), and Carol Toppel (CRC Chair).
II. Approval of the Minutes
The minutes for the November 16, 1995, meeting
were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/U - Pette/Ting).
III. Order of the Agenda
Item VII.A will be taken out of order to accommodate Manny Magallon.
IV. Oral Communication from the Public - There was no oral communication from the public.
V. Information & Announcements - No items were presented at today's meeting.
VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments
A. Curriculum - The Senators approved the new forms developed by the Curriculum Review Committee and presented to the Senate at last week's meeting (M/S/U - Messerschmidt/Pette). The forms include a worksheet for Pre/Corequisite Content Review, a form for Distance Learning Courses, and the definition and form for experimental courses. Carol urged the Senators to inform their constituents that a information and forms on pre and corequisites and advisories will be included in the Curriculum Manual. An orientation meeting on the changes is planned.
Don reported that the Region 4 Articulation Officers met today and the General Education Reciprocity Proposal has been accepted by the Academic Senate at Mission College, West Valley College, Evergreen, and Foothill. It is anticipated that the matter will be settled by March, and the state Academic Senate will be asked to hold a workshop on this topic at the next conference.
B. Committee Appointments
1. Balance of Curriculum Committee - Mission
2000 - An additional faculty member
from the Instructional Services/Student Services area is required
to complete the membership of this committee as defined by the
Academic Senate. Three names were submitted and the Senators
elected Mina Jahan by written ballot.
VII. Old Business
B. Discuss Revisions to MC Budget Committee's Proposal for College-Wide Budget Advisory Committee
It is the Senate's charge to determine the
faculty membership of a Mission College Budget Advisory Committee
(MCBAC). The Senators agreed that the Division Chairs and "others"
should sit on the committee, and the Senate's Executive Council
was directed to define "others."
Don advised that the Executive Council recommends
that "others" be defined as two (2) additional faculty
members with interest and expertise in the budget. These positions
will be designated as "at-large" positions. There
was consensus that it is appropriate for the Academic Senate President
to serve on this committee, since that individual serves on the
District Budget Advisory Committee and will serve on the Balance
of Curriculum Committee. It was determined that any faculty member,
including a Senate member and/or the Senate President may volunteer
to serve on the MCBAC and be selected by the members of the Academic
Senate. The Senators unanimously passed the following motion
(M/S/U - Chan/Pette):
The Mission College Academic Senate recommends
that the faculty representatives on the Mission College Budget
Advisory Committee to the President be the twelve (12) Division
Chairs and two (2) at-large faculty members selected by the Academic
Senate.
The Senators reviewed the recommended changes
to the charge of the MCBAC and passed a motion to accept the recommended
changes as presented (M/S/U - Messerschmidt/Verma). The committee's
charge is as follows:
The Mission College Budget Advisory Committee
shall: 1) review the entire college budget; 2) allow faculty,
staff, and administrators to advise the President on budgetary
matters; 3) assist the President in establishing a budget model
for the college. This model will provide effective and equitable
distribution of resources based on the recommendations of the
Balance of Curriculum Committee - Mission 2000; and 4) examine
all sources of revenue and monitor how these resources are channeled,
to ensure that funds are appropriately distributed.
Discussion continued regarding the terms of
the committee members. The Division Chairs have designated terms
and would serve concurrently. It was recommended that the two
at-large faculty positions serve September 1996. At that time
the Senate will evaluate and consider the length of the term.
Don will advise the President of the Senate's recommendations.
A. Report from Computer Applications Subcommittee
Manny Magallon presented a written proposal
listing recommendations prepared by the Mission College Computer
Application Committee formed by the Academic Senate last year.
The committee was chaired by Joyce McClellan and included Marsha
Chan, Ruth Madalena, Carol Toppel, Kamlesh Verma, Jim Van Tassel,
Kay Ringel and Manny.
The Senators discussed the philosophy, the
implications, and the impact of the recommendations as they progressed
through the document. Ultimately, the Senators agreed to take
the paper back to their divisions for discussion, and any decision
on this matter was postponed until the next meeting. Manny expressed
his appreciation for Joyce's leadership, and Don acknowledged
the committee's difficult task and commended the committee members
for their concerted effort.
C. Consider Proposal for Equal Assigned Time for Division Chairs
Last week's discussion led to some misunderstanding
of the Senate's position on this matter, and Don asked for a clear
interpretation of the discussion that took place last week. After
a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the Senate supports the
reexamination by the Division Chairs of the assigned time formula
relative to other concomitants of the position. The Senate supports
a fair recompensation of the Division Chairs, and encourages the
appropriate bodies to review and evaluate the allotment of assigned
time for division chairs during the budget discussions for 1996/97.
D. Discuss Implementation of Student Equity Plan
Don advised that the state has rejected the
college's Student Equity Plan, and he has appointed a subcommittee
composed of himself, Dan Matarangas, Lin Marelick, Joni Johnson,
and Chris Olson. The committee will invite a member from the
state Chancellor's Office in order to gain a better understanding
of the state's requirements and its reasons for rejecting the
plan.
E. Discuss Role, Charge, & Membership of MC Technology Committee
The Senators received a draft charter for the MC Technology Committee for review. The Senators agreed to postpone action on this item to next week's meeting.
F. Discuss Process for Recognition of Staff for Contributions to the Educational Program
Don proposed that the Senate develop a process
by which any Senator can nominate a non-faculty person who has
demonstrated exceptional support for the educational program at
Mission College. He will prepare a written proposal to be considered
for approval at next week's Senate meeting.
Don and the Senators commended Helayna for
putting together another wonderful students' exhibit in the Art
Gallery.
G. Discuss College Governance Council's Purpose Statement
The Senators were asked to review a draft
of the purpose statement for the College Governance Council, already
discussed at the College Governance Council and the Division Chair
Council. Don advised that there is some concern regarding the
paragraph that outlines how disagreements between the councils
are to be resolved. The intent of the paragraph in question
is to resolve differences between the organizations and reach
resolution.
Discussion ensued, and one perspective stated
that no group should be a decision-making group. The President
should make decisions based on equal input from all college groups
and base that decision on a majority vote from the power groups.
However, the President has indicated that he will not make the
decision if there is a conflict between represented organizations.
Don recommended that further discussion on this matter be postponed
to next week. He will invite Michael to attend next week's meeting
to offer his perspective and ideas on the subject.
VIII. New Business
A. Discuss Annual MC Academic Senate's Christmas Open House
Don reported that the MCAS Executive Council has suggested that a District Academic Senate meeting be held at West Valley College on Thursday, December 14, 1995, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., just prior to the district's Holiday Party. The council also suggested that the Senate's Open House be held on Thursday, December 21, during Finals Week. Another suggestion was to hold the Open House during Flex Days. The Senators agreed to discuss the date with their constituents and report back to the Senate at next week's meeting.
IX. Reports
1. Report on "Mandatory" Trip to Apple Computer for Flex Day - This activity will not be considered a mandatory activity for all faculty. However, the Senate still strongly recommends faculty participation.
2. Board Meeting Report - The Board will make a decision on the land already under construction at the December 7, 1995, meeting. (Please Note: The Land Foundation and the Board of Trustees will hold the December 7th meetings at Mission College in order to provide an opportunity for Mission College staff to address their concerns regarding the project.)
3. District Budget Advisory Committee Report - No Report
4. Joint Meeting of WVC/MC Presidents
& Academic Senate Presidents
- Postponed to next week's meeting.
X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements
Correspondence
Publications/Minutes
1. The November-December, 1995, issue of THE NEWS from the CCLC.
2. The meeting summaries for the November
6 and 20, 1995, meetings of the Staff Development Committee.
Announcements/Conferences
**** 1. The West Valley-Mission Land Foundation meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7, 1995, at Mission College. All faculty and staff are urged to attend the meeting in order to
address any concerns on the proposed projects.
*** 2. The District-Wide Holiday Party will be held in the Board Room at West Valley College from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
3. The Vistium Computer, a PC with Windows is available in the Staff Development Resource
Center for those who would like access to a Windows PC. The center is staffed on Monday
through Thursday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.
4. The WVC Student Senate is hosting an open forum with Congressional candidates Jerry Estruth and Tom Campbell on Thursday, December 7th, from Noon - 1:00 p.m., in the Baltic Room. For additional information, contact Dallas Lawrence (Ext. 8-2106) or Mary Fortune.
5. The Vocational Education Faculty Leadership Seminar will be held in San Diego on March 8-9, 1996. The goal of this seminar is to provide vocational faculty with information and assistance
pertaining to local, state, and national issues so that they may strengthen their programs and become more active in leadership roles. Additional information and an application is available from the Academic Senate Office.
6. The 19th Annual Community Colleges for
International Development Conference, "Partner- ships for
Global Education: New Roles for Community Colleges" will
be held in Phoenix,
Arizona, February 4-6, 1996. This conference will be of particular
interest to faculty and
administrators who wish to see how established global education programs are conducted, funded, and implemented. For additional information, contact Suzanne Leslie, (407) 631- 3784, CCID Director.
7. The NC-5 Conference will be held at Chabot College on April 26 and 27.
8. The NCTLA's conference, "What Works II: Postsecondary Education in the 21st Century,"
will focus on the research, experience, and ideas of educators from across the nation. The
conference will be held June 21-23, 1996, in Pennsylvania. Additional information is avail-
able from the Academic Senate Office.
XI. Future Agenda Items
- No additional items were added at today's meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. (M/S/U
- Chan/Pette).
These minutes are respectfully submitted by
Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.