I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 2:05 p.m. Senators present: Lois Carroll (Instructional Support), Marsha Chan (ESL), Betty Christopher (Commercial Services), Helene Flolo (AAS), Peggy Messerschmidt (Communications), Diane Pette (Student Services), Helayna Thickpenny (CATA), and Karl Ting (Math). Also present was Lin Marelick (DCC Rep).

II. Approval of the Minutes

The minutes for the December 7, 1995, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/U - Chan/Thickpenny).

III. Order of the Agenda

The Senators unanimously approved a request to add Item VII.C - Consider the Recommendations of the Mission College Academic Senate Executive Council for Policy on Computer Applications Courses (M/S/U - Chan/Pette).

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

V. Information & Announcements

1. The WVC Academic Senate has extended individual invitations to members of the Board to

attend Academic Senate meetings. Don asked if the MCAS is interested in following suit, and

the Senators agreed it is a positive and productive way to keep the Board members in touch with the Senate and the college's affairs. A meeting schedule will be established and the Senators will be advised.

2. Don provided Latinos Unidos with information on the EMI/Selena Scholarship Program for Hispanic students. The deadline for submission of applications is December 20, 1995. Contact Lupe Burciata (Ext. 2702) in the ASB Office for additional information.

3. Marsha Chan noted that, in the past, the Mission College Academic Senate has submitted the

names of those faculty honored in the Spring at the Faculty Recognition Program and honored

by the ASB at graduation. The Senators agreed, by consensus, to submit the names of those

faculty so honored in addition to Helayna Thickpenny. They are: Marsha Chan, Gail Greenwood, Gloria Hom, Chris Jimenez, Patrick Prindle, Joan Powers, and Sandy Sims.

** 4. NOTE TO FACULTY: The Academic Senate, as a service to faculty, will assist any instructors who wish to turn grades in on Friday, December 22, 1995, in collaboration with the Dean of Student Services, Dan Matarangas, who is also providing his time. Grades may be turned in at Room S1-301, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

A. Curriculum Committee Report - Don reported that the Curriculum Review Committee agreed to submit five new courses and one revised course for IGETC. The courses will be submitted to UC and CSU for approval.

VII. Old Business

A. Consider Revised Draft of College Governance Council's Purpose Statement

The Senators reviewed a revised draft of the purpose statement for the College Governance Council (CGC). They agreed that the council should not be a decision-making body. The primary intent of the revisions is to change the council from a decision-making body to serve only as a clearing house for the various college organizations. Ultimately, decisions will be made by the President based on budget issues and the recommendations of the Academic Senate, Division Chair Council, or the other representative groups. The CGC, in this structure, will serve as an informational body, making recommendations to the President and serving as a forum for the President to announce his decisions.

The Senators directed Don to request that the format of the proposal be changed to indicate the purpose, function, and membership of the council. Marsha and Peggy volunteered to rewrite the draft. This will be brought back to the Senate once the format is restructured, should the council agree to do so.

B. Consider Proposal for Recognition of Staff for Contributions to Educational Prog

The Senators unanimously approved (M/S/U - Pette/Thickpenny) Don's proposal to establish a process for the Senate's recognition of outstanding staff support as presented. This item will be a standing agenda item under Administrative Actions.

C. Consider the Recommendations of the MC Academic Senate's Executive Council for Policy on Computer Applications Courses

The Senators reviewed a proposed policy as prepared by the Executive Council. The proposal establishes a subcommittee of the Curriculum Review Committee to handle CA course applications. The Senators will bring this matter to their constituents for review and the proposal is to be attached to these minutes (See Appendix A). The proposal was approved as a first reading and will be brought back for a second reading at the first meeting of the Spring Semester, scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 1995.

VIII. New Business

A. Develop New Category for Faculty Recognition Program

Last year the MC Academic Senate (MCAS) agreed to create an additional category to the Faculty Recognition Program for non-faculty staff. There was some question as to the need for this additional category since the MCAS has agreed to establish a process by which any staff member can be honored by the Senate for outstanding support to the educational programs (see Item VII.B). Don asked that further discussion on this matter be postponed to the next meeting.

B. Develop Evaluation Form for Academic Senate President & Acad Senate Meetings

Don proposed that an informal or formal evaluation of the Academic Senate President by the Senate members be considered. Discussion ensued, and Lin noted that the Geocluster Leaders are looking at ways to get local Senates more active within their colleges. Many Senates do not have a grasp of the law that empowers the Academic Senates and many faculty serve on the Senate without interest. We must encourage as many faculty members as possible to run for the President's position. The basic responsibility of the Senate members is to impart information to faculty and to bring information to the Senate from their constituents. She feels we can best get feedback from our community through division meetings and at social events at the college. She reported that the MCAS has an excellent reputation throughout the state and it keeps our college and district community well informed via the Senate's minutes. It was suggested that the Senate evaluate itself by checking its progress on fulfilling the goals it set for itself at the beginning of the year. Don noted that he intends to prepare a one page document on the Senate's accomplishments for distribution during Flex Days and he will agendize a review of the Senate's goals.

IX. Reports

1. College Governance Council Report - Don reported that the meeting was canceled since the campus was closed down on Tuesday, December 12, 1995, due to the storm conditions. Discussion ensued on the action taken on that date and the Senators agreed, by consensus, that the following statement be sent to the district and college administration:

"The Mission College Academic Senate (MCAS), as spokesperson for the entire faculty at Mission College, strongly objects to the process by which the campus was closed and all classes were canceled on Tuesday, December 12, 1995. The MCAS believes it was inappropriate for the district office to disregard the autonomy of Mission College in this decision especially given the fact that there were no physical plant problems at Mission College. The decision created undue hardships for the students and faculty of Mission College preparing for final exams."

2. Board Meeting Report - Don reported on the land development agreement as discussed at the Board meeting and the Land Corporation meeting on December 7. Don obtained a summary of the agreement, and a copy will be available in the Academic Senate Office. He expressed his concern to the Chancellor's Advisory Committee regarding the fact that the Board of Trustees has passed an agreement without adequate time for the public to review the documents. He indicated to the Board that he intends to be assertive about the completion of Mission College, which should be the Board's first priority. The Santa Clara community and Mission College's students, faculty, and staff have made a significant contribution and sacrifice to the district. The first building to be built is the one closest to Highway 101. In addition to the 24 AMC theaters on the Interland development, 20 Paramount theaters are planned for across the boulevard. Questions remain as to how the intersection will be handled. Another issue of concern is where the parking lot revenue will go. Don maintains that the revenue from the parking lots should come directly to Mission College. It is critical that we monitor the situation.

At this time Don thanked everyone on the Senate for their cooperation and support over the last semester. He has enjoyed serving as President of the Senate and looks forward to the coming Spring.

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Correspondence

Publications/Minutes

1. The agenda and minutes for the December 7, 1995, meeting of the Land Corporation.

2. A copy of The Anvil and Quill, a publication of the LA District Academic Senate for Fall '95.

3. The December 1995, issue of UPDATE from ACE.

4. The meeting summary for the December 4, 1995, meeting of the MC Staff Development

Committee.

5. The December 8, 1995, issue of DVC FORUM from the Diablo Valley College Faculty Senate.

Announcements/Conferences

1. Dr. Bruce Judd was appointed as the MC Instructional Technology and Distance Learning Officer by the Board of Trustees on December 7. Dr. Judd will begin his new assignment on

December 11, 1995, working from Florida, and will report to the college starting January 2.

XI. Future Agenda Items

No new items were added at today's meeting.

The meeting was adjourned (M/S/U - Ting/Flolo) at 3:40 p.m. These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.

NOTE TO FACULTY: The Academic Senate, as a service to faculty, will assist any instructors who wish to turn grades in on December 22, 1995, in collaboration with the Dean of Student Services, Dan Matarangas, who is also providing his time. Grades may be turned in at Room S1-301, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

See the next page for the minutes of the Balance of Curriculum Committee and for Appendix A - The Mission College Academic Senate's Recommended Academic Policy for Computer Applications Courses.

Members Present: Jim Burrell (Arts & Sciences), Marsha Chan (Academic Senate), Don Cordero (Academic Senate President), Mina Jahan (ICC), Lin Marelick (Voc Ed), Jane Patton (Arts & Sciences), Diane Pette (Student Services), and Helayna Thickpenny (Academic Senate).

A short introductory meeting of the Balance of Curriculum-Mission 2000 Committee was held on December 13, 1995. Each member shared something about why they signed up for the committee. There was general agreement that each person was pleased to be on the committee in spite of the large task that is being undertaken. All members expressed excitement about the potential of Mission College, as well as the desire to improve our work with students.

After some discussion it was agreed that the committee would not meet often but with longer meeting times. Fridays seemed to be the day that is best for all the next scheduled meeting is Friday, February 2, 1996, in Conference Room C from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Appendix A

First Reading

A Computer Applications Subcommittee of the Curriculum Review Committee will be formed to review proposed CA courses in a variety of software applications.

1. CA courses are one-half (1/2) to one (1) unit introductory level modules in specific software applications.

2. CA courses are generic and applicable to various disciplines.

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

4. Regarding instructor qualifications:

ï If the software to be taught is already being used by one or more departments, any of those departments may qualify an instructor to teach a CA course.

ï When no department is currently using a software program, the instructor shall present his or her qualifications to the CA Subcommittee for approval to teach a CA course.

5. The schedule of classes will include information on the following:

ï A written statement explaining CA courses

ï A listing of all CA courses, including departments offering the courses, course names and numbers, and scheduled times/dates.

The Academic Senate recommends that one person be given reassigned time to coordinate CA courses at the operational level. (e.g. catalog descriptions, room scheduling, etc.)

The Mission College Academic Senate will review this policy no later than May 1997.

Revised by MCAS Exec Cncl

December 14, 1995

First Reading