Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Monday, March 7th, 2005 – Griffin Gate

 

CALL TO ORDER

A. Approval of Agenda

B. Approval of the Minutes from February 7th, 2005

C. Approval of the Minutes from February 28th, 2005

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Curriculum Committee (Will include an update from the English Department)

Nomination and Election Committee

Distinguished Faculty

IV. ACTION ITEMS

Resolution of No Confidence in Chancellor Omero Suarez

Faculty Serving as Team Co-Chairs for Accreditation

INFORMATION ITEMS

B. Selection of Faculty Co-Chair for Accreditation Process

Candidates are Cary Willard, Craig Milgrim and Chuck Passentino

B. Faculty Serving on Committees

Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Minutes of the Meeting – February 7th, 2005

PRESENT:Beth Smith, (President); Bonnie Schmiege, (VicePresident); Jennifer Carmean, (Senate Officer at Large); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); (Administration of Justice); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House (Art); Israel Cardona (Behavioral Sciences); Dave Wertlieb, Craig Milgrim (Biological Sciences); Judith Zanders, Brian Keliher (Business Administration); Rick Kirby, Jerry Buckley (Cardovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Mary Courtney, Amy Obegi (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); Janet Gelb (Computer Science); Mary Rider, Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); (Dance); Jane Nolan (Disabled Student Services); Mark Goodman (Earth Sciences); Stephanie Mood (English); Virginia Berger, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin (ESL); Sylvia Montejano (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth F. Konopka (Foreign Language); Mel Amov, Carlos Contreras (History); (International Business); Patricia Morrison for Nadra Farina-Hess (Library); Peg Hovde (Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead (Media Communications); Nancy Tendall (Nursing); Marcelle Karlin (Occupational Therapy); Joan Ahrens, David Milroy (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close, Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies) Ross Cohen (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Shahrokh Shahrokhi (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold- Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); Beth Mallette- Anderson (Theatre Arts).

ABSENT: P.J.Ortmeier, Rick Michelson, Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); Jeff Irwin (Art); Teresa Jacob, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Virginia Dudley (Biological Sciences); Illyana McManus (Business Office Technology); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science ); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate (Culinary Arts); Kathy Meyer (Dance); Carl Fielden (Disabled Student Services); Tim Cliffe, Mike Matherly (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Julie Cardenas, Linda Mitchell, Qais Sako (English); Chuck Passentino (ESL); Michael Perez, (EOPS); Karen Caires, Larry Larsen (Exercise Science and Wellness); Pat Miller, Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Steve Davis, Ray Funk, Irene Palacios, Shirley Pereira (Math); Steve Baker (Music); Dennis Collins (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Will Cummings (Political Economy); Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).

GUESTS: Scott Barr, DSPS

Dean Colli, Vice President – GC Academic Affairs

Bob Eygenhuysen, Director – Risk Management & Benefits

RECORDER: Tasa Campos

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Approval of Agenda

M/S/U Nolan/Montejano

B. Approval of Minutes

A motion was made to accept the minutes of the meeting on December 6th, 2004.

M/S/U Wertlieb/Olmstead

ll. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Beth welcomed everyone back from winter break and thanked everyone for coming. She noted that today’s room being used for the meeting may be temporary. She asked that everyone note the room number on the agenda prior to each meeting. The meeting dates for this semester are 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, and 5/16.

Mary Rider sent around a sign-up sheet for anyone who would like to be involved with a Grossmont College Political Action Committee.

Nominations/Elections

Beth stated elections for the Senate will take place this semester. Jennifer Carmean and Bonnie Schmiege will be leading a Nomination Committee and asked for volunteers. Sylvia Montejano and Joan Ahrens volunteered to serve on the committee. Beth thanked them both. All four Senate Officer’s positions and the two part-time representative positions will be up for election. The United Faculty will also be holding elections during the spring.

Follow-up to Chancellor’s Comments

Beth gave a brief review of the communications and meetings that had occurred since the December 6th Academic Senate meeting with the Chancellor. She gave an overview of the following dates:

12/6 – The Chancellor attended the last Academic Senate meeting to address concerns of the faculty.

1/10 – The Chancellor emailed a response to the Senate.

1/11 – Faculty met to discuss the responses the Chancellor had given.

1/18 – Open Forum with the Chancellor during Professional Development Week.

1/20 – Joint Grossmont-Cuyamaca Academic Senate meeting during Professional Development Week. Dr. Suarez, Jim Austin, and Dana Quittner attended the meeting for a question and answer session.

1/21 – The Grossmont College Academic Senate requested technical assistance for shared governance from the Statewide Academic Senate.

The Academic Senate has not received a response from the Statewide Academic Senate as of yet. The Chancellor did not agree to sign and submit the request for assistance along with the Academic Senate.

The group continued to discuss the situation and a variety of possible ideas on getting the information out to the community.

A motion was made to draft a Resolution of No Confidence against the Chancellor. A hand count was requested. There were 36 ayes, 1 nay, and 10 abstentions. The motion carried.

M/S/C Milroy/Milgrim

Weekly information will be provided to educate faculty about the issues.

 

Disciplines List

Beth reviewed information that had been sent from the Statewide Academic Senate regarding revisions to the "Disciplines List." All full-time faculty members had a copy placed into their mailboxes. Please review and share the information within your departments. A meeting will be scheduled sometime in February to discuss the changes. If any additional copies are needed, please contact Beth.

 

lll. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Distance Education

Carlos Contreras gave an update on the Distance Education Committee. He distributed a report detailing current information on online courses. The group discussed questions regarding instructor evaluations, retention and class sizes relating to online courses.

Zoe Close shared that a comprehensive analysis has been done in the past and that a newer analysis has been requested.

The next Distance Education Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Room 584.

lV. ACTION ITEMS

 

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

Faculty Co-Chairs for Accreditation

Beth gave a review of the list of Faculty Co-Chairs for Accreditation. She stated a faculty co-chair for the entire process was still needed. The self-study process begins in Spring 2005 and ends with the team visit in Fall 2007. Release time for the faculty co-chair position would be 60% per semester. If anyone is interested, please let her know.

Philosophy Statement for Discipline-Wide Equivalencies (Attachment #1)

The group reviewed the Philosophy Statement for Discipline-Wide Equivalencies (Attachment #1). The version is still in draft format. Beth asked that everyone review, share with their department areas and discuss possible impacts the changes may have. Please direct any changes to Beth.

OTHER

It was noted that the next Academic Senate meeting would not be held until March 7th due to the fact that February 17th is a District holiday. Concern was expressed regarding the meetings being held too far apart.

A motion was made to schedule a special Academic Senate meeting on Monday, February 28th, 2005.

M/S/U Tuller/Burger

The motion passed and the next Academic Senate meeting is scheduled for Monday February 28th, 2005.

Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

 

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Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Special Meeting

Minutes of the Meeting – February 28th, 2005

PRESENT:Beth Smith, (President); Bonnie Schmiege, (VicePresident); Jennifer Carmean, (Senate Officer at Large); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); P.J.Ortmeier (Administration of Justice); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House, Jeff Irwin (Art); Israel Cardona, Teresa Jacob, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Dave Wertlieb, Ruth Botten, Craig Milgrim (Biological Sciences); Brian Keliher (Business Administration); Rick Kirby, Jerry Buckley (Cardovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Mary Courtney, Amy Obegi (Child Development); Joel Castellaw (Communication); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Mary Rider, Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); Jane Nolan (Disabled Student Services); Mark Goodman, Mike Matherly (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Julie Cardenas, Stephanie Mood, Margaret Van Blaricom for Linda Mitchell (English); Virginia Berger, Chuck Passentino (ESL); Sylvia Montejano, Michael Perez (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger (Exercise Science and Wellness); Mel Amov, Carlos Contreras (History); Nadra Farina-Hess (Library); Peg Hovde, Ray Funk, Shirley Pereira (Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead (Media Communications); Nancy Tendall (Nursing); Marcelle Karlin (Occupational Therapy); Joan Ahrens, David Milroy (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close, Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Ross Cohen (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Shahrokh Shahrokhi (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold- Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); (Theatre Arts).

ABSENT:, Rick Michelson, Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); Virginia Dudley (Biological Sciences); Judith Zander (Business Administration); Illyana McManus (Business Office Technology); Sheri Guseman (Communication); Janet Gelb (Computer Science ); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate (Culinary Arts); Kathy Meyer (Dance); Carl Fielden (Disabled Student Services); Tim Cliffe, (Earth Sciences); Linda Mitchell, Qais Sako (English); Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin (ESL); Karen Caires, Larry Larsen (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth F. Konopka (Foreign Language); Pat Miller, Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Steve Davis, Irene Palacios, (Math); Steve Baker (Music); Dennis Collins (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Will Cummings (Political Economy); Beth Mallette- Anderson, Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).

GUESTS: Scott Barr, DSPS

James Canady – Counseling

Gay Cox, Faculty – Exercise Science & Wellness

Jorge DeSaracho - Counseling

Bob Eygenhuysen, Director – Risk Management & Benefits

Gary Jacobs, Faculty – Earth Sciences

Alex Jones, Reporter – Grossmont College Summit

Janice Johnson – Articulation Officer

Patricia Morrison – Library

Leonel Sanchez – The San Diego Union Tribune

Rick Walker, President – Associated Students of Grossmont College

RECORDER: Tasa Campos

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Approval of Agenda

M/S/U Montejano/Wertlieb

ll. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Beth reminded the Senators that only senators are able to vote during a senate meeting. All guests are welcome to attend and participate in the meetings but are not able to vote.

Beth shared that after the Academic Senate meeting on March 7th the Professional Relations Committee will be providing a treat for the senate.

lll. COMMITTEE REPORTS

lV. ACTION ITEMS

 

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

Resolution of No Confidence in Chancellor Omero Suarez – (Attachment #1)

Beth gave a review of the situation with the Chancellor and many of the causes leading to the resolution of no confidence.

A motion was made to discuss the resolution draft.

Jacob/Howitt

Beth asked if there were any edits and/or changes. The group reviewed and discussed the resolution. The group agreed to four changes in the document. The changes strengthened the document but did not change the meaning or intent of the resolution. Beth will send out the revised resolution by e-mail for the senators to share with their departments.

Beth thanked everyone for attending and reminded them of the next meeting on Monday, March 7th.

Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

 

*The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 7th in the Griffin Gate.

 

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Resolution of No Confidence in Chancellor Omero Suarez

 

Whereas, The Grossmont College faculty have forwarded six formal resolutions to the chancellor since June 2004 which expressed critical concerns with decisions he has made that negatively affect the ability of our college to serve students;

Whereas, The chancellor circumvented the state-mandated process of communication with the Grossmont College Academic Senate and its elected officers;

Whereas, The chancellor has crafted district-level policies and decision-making procedures that minimize faculty input in the shared governance process and are contrary to the state-mandated tenets of AB1725, including abandonment of his stated goals of improving communication and increased inclusion of faculty, who have the primary responsibility for developing and administering educational programs to meet students’ needs;

Whereas, The faculty no longer trusts the budget and demographic data provided by his Vice Chancellor of Business, nor the resulting procedural implementation of district policy by the chancellor based on that data;

Whereas, The chancellor, who has passionately pursued equalization at the state level, has failed to champion equalization efforts between the colleges within his own district, abrogating a promise to Grossmont faculty in 1998 to mitigate that demoralizing issue;

Whereas, The chancellor continues to advocate spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars without plans to assess the financial consequences of those expenditures on the financial solvency of the district, or the impact of that spending on instructional programs for current and future students;

Whereas, Despite proclamations of no budget improprieties, i.e. "clean" audits, the chancellor’s fiduciary decision-making continues to jeopardize scarce district resources and create inequities in the distribution of district funds, thereby harming Grossmont College, its students, and our ability to serve the East County community;

Resolved, That Grossmont College faculty have no confidence in the leadership of Chancellor Omero Suarez.