Academic Senate
Grossmont College
Monday, October 3rd, 2005 – Griffin Gate
11:10-12:20
CALL TO ORDER
A. Approval of Agenda
B. Approval of the Minutes from September 19th, 2005
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Work Action and Senate Committees
Part Time Faculty Newsletter
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
IV. ACTION ITEMS
Modification to Staffing Process – (Attachment #1)
Equivalencies – (Attachment #2)
Faculty Serving on Committees
·
Chris Hill – Curriculum Co-Chair·
Michael Golden – Planning & Budget Council·
Chuck Passentino – Faculty Professional DevelopmentINFORMATION ITEMS
A. Possible Change of Senate Meetings to Fridays
B. Vote of Confidence for Dr. Martinez
C. Resolution on Student Learning Outcomes – (Attachment #3)
Academic Senate
Grossmont College
Minutes of the Meeting – September 19th, 2005
PRESENT:
Beth Smith (President); Bonnie Schmiege (VicePresident); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); Craig Milgrim (Senate Officer at Large); P.J.Ortmeier, Tina Young (Administration of Justice); Jennifer Carmean (AOL); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House, Paul Turounet (Art); Israel Cardona, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Dave Wertlieb, Virgina Dudley, Michael Golden (Biological Sciences); Brian Keliher (Business Administration); Linda Snider, Brian Pressnall (Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby, (Cardovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Mary Courtney, Sheridan Dewolf (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); Clifton Quinn (Computer Science); Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); Jane Nolan, Scott Barr (Disabled Student Services); (Dance); Mark Goodman, Chris Hill (Earth Sciences); Stephanie Mood, Qais Sako, Linda Mitchell (English); Virginia Berger, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin, Chuck Passentino (ESL); (EOPS); Laura Burger, Karen Caires (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth F. Konopka, Carmen Hernandez (Foreign Language); Carlos Contreras, Devon Hansen (History); (International Business); (Library); Peg Hovde, Nemie Capacia, Jeff Waller, (Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead (Media Communications); Steve Baker (Music); Nancy Tendal (Nursing); Valerie Plummer (Occupational Therapy); David Milroy, Raul Sandelin (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close, Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Ross Cohen (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Brian Jennings (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold- Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); (Theatre Arts).ABSENT:
Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); Teresa Jacob (Behavioral Sciences); Judith Zander (Business Administration); Don Ridgeway (Cardovascular Technology); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Mary Rider (Counseling); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate (Culinary Arts); Kathy Meyer (Dance); Tim Cliffe (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Julie Cardenas, Linda Mitchell (English); Sylvia Montejano (EOPS); Jim Symington (Exercise Science and Wellness); Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Michelle Blackman (Library); Susan Working (Math); William Snead (Media Communications); Fred Benedetti, Derek Cannon (Music); Nancy Tendall (Nursing); Dennis Collins (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Will Cummings (Political Economy); Beth Mallette, Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).GUESTS:
Bill Bradley, Dean – Math, Natural Sciences & Exercise WellnessDean Colli, Vice President – Academic Affairs
Bonnie Price, Coordinator – Title III Grant
Rick Walker, President – Associated Students of Grossmont College
RECORDER:
Tasa CamposI. CALL TO ORDER
Beth welcomed and thanked everyone for coming to the first Academic Senate meeting of Fall 2005. Since some of the faculty representatives are new to the Senate, Beth asked that the group go around the room and introduce themselves and give the discipline they will be representing. Beth gave a brief review of the voting rules applying to the Academic Senate. She reminded everyone that designated senators are the only ones allowed to vote during a meeting. If you are attending the meeting as a substitute for a senator who is unable to attend that day, please sign-in next to the senator’s name and indicate that you are substituting for that person. In the case of substituting, the substitute is able to then vote.
A. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made to approve the agenda.
M/S/U Wirig/Wertlieb
B. Approval of Minutes from May 2nd, 2005
A motion was made to accept the minutes of the May 16th, 2005 meeting.
M/S/U Burger/Wertlieb
A motion was made to accept the minutes of the special meeting held on July 8th, 2005. Two additional names where added to the attendance list, William Snead and Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin.
M/S/U Wertlieb/Olmstead
ll. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Beth introduced Rick Walker, ASGC President and Governing Board Student Trustee, and congratulated him on being a finalist for a student position on the Board of Governor. Beth gave Rick a letter of support and wished him good luck.
The fire, on Friday, September 16th, that occurred between Route 125 and the hillside next to the college was discussed. Beth complimented and stated how impressive the response from a variety of city fire departments and local emergency groups had been. Some of the areas located in the back of the college were temporarily evacuated due to some hazardous materials that are stored. No information on the cause of the fire has yet been determined.
Beth shared that she is currently serving on the Statewide Committee of the Academic Senate and the work will consist of writing papers and policies for the Senate. The group will be taking a look at a variety of issues like non-credit courses and minors/children on campus
Beth reviewed the hand-outs that had been distributed at today’s meeting:
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Legal Alert on developing and adopting faculty hiring policies.o
A Summary of Academic Senate Meetings that had been presented to the Governing Board this summer.o
Copy of a Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure –this item had also been distributed during Fall ’05 Professional Development Week.o
The September 2005 issue of the Academic Senate Newsletter.The next Governing Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th at Cuyamaca College. If possible, please attend the meeting.
Election Results –
Beth shared the results of the Academic Senate elections that had been held this Fall ’05 again after the Spring ’05 election had been nullified due to being compromised. The election results are as follows:
Vice President – Bonnie Schmiege
Senate Officer at Large – Victoria Howitt
Senate Officer at Large – Craig Milgrim
Part Time Representative – Dave Milroy (2-year term)
Part Time Representative – Raul Sandelin (1-year term)
Beth thanked all faculty members who participated in the vote and all candidates who ran in the election.
Work Action and Senate Committees –
Beth gave an update on the UF Work Action and how the different senate committees are working. The group discussed many issues pertaining to the Work Action.
Zoe Close, President of the United Faculty, gave an update on the Work Action.
lll. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None at this time.
lV. ACTION ITEMS
None at this time.
V. INFORMATION ITEMS
Modification to Staffing Process – (Attachment #1)
The group reviewed the following attachment on modifying the current staffing process:
Modification to Staffing Committee Process –
If an instructor separates from the district within the first two years of the tenure review process, that position would be placed on the approved faculty staffing list from which it originated.
This would imply that in the future the department would not be required to go through the faculty staffing committee process for the replacement. The position would automatically be placed on the approved list. Of course the issue of when that position would be released for a fill date would be determined by the secondary college staffing process. The issue would be discussed in President’s Cabinet and the Planning & Budget Council and the decision to be released would ultimately be made by the President.
Bill Bradley gave a brief overview on the modification. The group discussed the meaning of the word "separates" and the length of two years compared to four years. This information item will be presented as an Action Item at the next Senate meeting in October.
Equivalencies – (Attachment #2)
The group reviewed the draft version of the Philosophy Behind the Conversion to Discipline-Wide Equivalencies from Course-by-Course Equivalencies for Part Time Faculty. This item had been reviewed in the spring semester and has been carried over until the fall semester. The group discussed the impact and results of the draft. A list of pros and cons will be developed between today’s meeting and the next meeting on October 3rd based on information from today’s dialogue. This item will be up for action at the next meeting.
Possible Change of Senate Meetings to Fridays –
Due to time constraints, the group briefly discussed the option of moving the Academic Senate meetings from Mondays to Fridays. The issue will be discussed at the next meeting in October.
Vote of Confidence for Dr. Martinez –
Due to time constraints, this issue will be listed as an information item on the next meeting agenda.
Faculty Serving on Committees -
The following faculty members will be serving on the following committees:
Chris Hill – Curriculum Co-Chair
Michael Golden – Planning & Budget Council Co-Chair
Chuck Passentino – Faculty Professional Development\
This item will be an Action Item at the next Senate meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
*The next meeting will be October 3rd, 2005 in the Grossmont College Griffin Gate.
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ATTACHMENT #1
Modification to Staffing Committee Process –
If an instructor separates from the district within the first two years of the tenure review process, that position would be placed on the approved faculty staffing list from which it originate.
This would imply that in the future the department would not be required to go through the faculty staffing committee process for the replacement. The position would automatically be placed on the approved list. Of course the issue of when that position would be released for a fill date would be determined by the secondary college staffing process. The issue would be discussed in President’s Cabinet and the Planning & Budget Council and the decision to be released would ultimately be made by the President.
ATTACHMENT #2
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Philosophy Behind the Conversion to Discipline-Wide Equivalencies from Course-by-Course Equivalencies for Part Time Faculty
Part time faculty are an essential part of both Grossmont and Cuyamaca College’s academic and student services programs. To ensure that the most qualified person is selected for part time hire, departments generally uphold the Minimum Qualifications established for teaching in the discipline. In the event that a potential part time faculty member does not meet the Minimum Qualifications for the discipline but, clearly possesses other equivalent education and professional experience relevant to the assignment, both colleges have been hiring part time faculty using a course-by-course equivalency method. A recent legal opinion, obtained by the State Academic Senate, concludes that "a district is not authorized to establish a single course equivalency as a substitute for meeting Minimum Qualifications in a discipline." Further, in a recent paper adopted by the State Academic Senate (Spring 2004), colleagues across the state agree that "single-course equivalency is particularly disturbing as it fundamentally violates the principles of establishing minimum qualifications to assure students and the public in general that our instructors have achieved the high degree of academic preparation and professional qualifications that we deem essential for quality instruction."
In response to these findings, the Academic Senates of Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges will recommend to the Governing Board that the District:
Begin granting discipline-wide equivalencies for all new part time faculty hired.
Formalize the process used to determine equivalences as it currently occurs, namely at the department level at each college, with consultation of the division dean and confirmation of the appropriate vice-president.
Establish a District-wide Equivalency Process and Practice Committee as an oversight group. This Committee would review issues of implementation, as they arise, and review and confirm departmental recommendations for discipline-wide equivalencies for any full-time academic employee (faculty or administrator).
Continue to request technological support for departments and divisions in order to accurately track part time faculty assignments and other pertinent information.
Recognize that an equivalency granted by either college constitutes an equivalency for that part time faculty member as an employee of the district, and each college retains the right of assignment of any part time faculty member.
Develop a method to "grandfather" current part time faculty who have received assignments with a course-by-course equivalency.
Note: Both quotes may be found in the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges adopted paper, Qualifications for Faculty Service in the California Community Colleges: Minimum Qualifications, Placement of Courses within Disciplines, and Faculty Service Areas. The legal opinion is found in Appendix B, page 38; and the second quote may be found on page 7.
Attachment #3
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Grossmont College Faculty Senate Resolution on Student Learning Outcomes
Whereas, the Grossmont College Academic Senate has primacy in academic and professional matters through AB 1725 and Title 5; and
Whereas, the Grossmont faculty maintain high academic standards in instruction and student services, and a well-planned and well-paced implementation of student learning outcomes into the curriculum and program review process will contribute to maintaining these high academic standards; and
Whereas, faculty have started to develop student learning outcomes for courses, and it is recognized that student learning outcomes must be dynamic and assessed regularly;
Be it resolved that the Grossmont Academic Senate calls for faculty to begin
the incorporation of student learning outcomes into the Grossmont College
curricula by including student-learning outcomes in course syllabi, not the
course outlines of record.