Dean Colli, Vice President – Academic Affairs

Jim Fenningham, Dean – Counseling, Student Development & Matriculation

Bonnie Price, Coordinator – Title III Grant

A motion was made to accept the agenda for today’s meeting.

Beth provided a brief report on the Governing Board Meeting on April 19^th. She shared information on the following:

Beth thanked everyone for their work and support.

Beth shared that Governing Board Trustee Bill Garrett had requested a meeting with the Academic Senate Officers. Beth and the Senate Officers shared the meeting had been a nice exchange.

The group discussed the editing of the minutes and video from the Governing Board Meeting on March 15^th, 2005. There has been a request, to the District, for the original minutes and video.

Beth shared she had meet with Chancellor Suarez on Friday, April 29^th. At the meeting the issue of "Shared Governance" had been discussed. The meeting was not a positive one. Chancellor Suarez has requested a status report from the Academic Senate listing accomplishments that have been achieved by the him regarding the Academic Senate resolution requests. Beth again requested the option of "Technical Assistance" to the Chancellor and the Chancellor is now inclined to request it. Beth, Dr. Martinez, and Chancellor Suarez will be meeting to discuss the option. If technical assistance will be requested, faculty suggested that it should occur during Professional Development Week so that many people can participate.

The group discussed Prop R funds and the changes in construction costs. It was suggested the Governing Board take a tour of the Grossmont campus in order to view the need of repair and restoration first hand.

Craig Milgrim brought forward information on two draft resolutions on Prop R that have been developed as a follow-up to the resolution of no confidence in Chancellor Suarez. Beth read both draft versions to the group. Both resolutions suggested freezing Prop R spending during the summer until a comprehensive demographic report is completed to support the district enrollment projections, and that only renovation projects would continue. It was agreed the Senate Officers would work to combine both of the drafts into one and would present it at the next Senate meeting on May 16^th.

Sue Gonda presented an update on the Curriculum Committee. She shared that the Curriculum Committee currently has two active sub-committees. One is on SLOs – Student Learning Outcomes and the second is a committee on diversity. The SLO Sub-committee will be reviewing and making recommendations on course outlines to include three to five student learning outcomes in additional to the way they are currently created. The group is trying to create a timeline so that the additions can be included in course outlines. The current plan for implementation is Fall ’06 – Spring ’07. The second sub-committee on diversity was developed because during the last Accreditation, the college was cited for a lack of diversity action on campus. The sub-committee is working on being more assertive in including diversity in the curriculum. Sue and the group discussed a few of the sub-committees ideas. It was mentioned the college needs a college-wide diversity committee. All the recommendations will need senate approval.

Jerry Buckley gave a brief Budget Information presentation. Jerry presented information on the current fiscal year’s ending balances, adjustments, POCO – Purchase Order Carry Overs, committed funds, and net available funds. The group also discussed the Budget Model Allocation process currently underway to develop a new allocation formula.

Jennifer Carmean gave an update on the status of the Academic Senate nominations and elections. The seats are open for three part-time representatives, one Vice-President, and two Senators at Large. The nomination deadline has been extended until tomorrow, Tuesday, May 3^rd. Please have any nominations turned in by 5:00 p.m.

Due to a lack of time, Bill Bradley was unable to present. Beth apologized and thanked him for his time.