Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Monday, May 15, 2006

11:00am – 12:20pm in Griffin Gate

 

CALL TO ORDER

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes from May 1, 2006

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Close Nominations for Part Time Representatives

 

ACTION ITEMS

Distance Ed Plan – Attachment #1

Academic Rank – Attachment #2

Faculty Serving on Committees

a. Task Force on Supervised Tutoring – Cathy Harvey, Peg Hovde, Marion DeKoning, John Mercurio

b. Task Force to Review Off Campus Sites – Mary Rider, Diane Mayne-Stafford, Marilyn Ivanovici

c. Director of EOPS Hiring Committee – Sylvia Montejano, Carl Fielden, Judy Dirbas, Scott Barr

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Program Review

Curriculum

 

 

Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Minutes of the Meeting – May 1, 2006

 

PRESENT: Beth Smith (President); Bonnie Schmiege (Vice President); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); Craig Milgrim (Senate Officer at Large); P.J.Ortmeier, Tina Young (Administration of Justice); (ASL); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House, Paul Turounet (Art); Dave Wertlieb, Virginia Dudley (Biological Sciences); Linda Snider, Mark Pressnall (Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby, Don Ridgway (Cardiovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead (Chemistry); (Child Development); Joel Castellaw (Communication); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Mary Rider, Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); James Foran for Joe Orate, Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); Jane Nolan, Scott Barr (Disabled Student Services); (Dance); Chris Hill (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Linda Mitchell, (English); Virginia Berger, (ESL); Sylvia Montejano (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger (Exercise Science and Wellness); (Foreign Language); Sue Gonda (History); (International Business); Michelle Blackman, Pat Morrison (Library); Peg Hovde, Nemie Capacia, Jeff Waller (Math); Evan Wirig (Media Communications); (Music); (Nursing); Valerie Plummer (Occupational Therapy); David Milroy (PartTime Representatives); (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Todd Meyers (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold-Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); (Theatre Arts).

ABSENT: Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); Jennifer Carmean (ASL); (Art); Teresa Jacob, Israel Cardona, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Michael Golden (Biological Sciences); Brian Keliher, Nate Scharff (Business Administration); (Cardiovascular Technology); (Chemistry); Sheridan Dewolf, Mary Courtney (Child Development); Sheri Guseman (Communication); Janet Gelb, Clifton Quinn (Computer Science); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); (Counseling); Kathy Meyer (Dance); (Disabled Student Services); Mark Goodman, Tim Cliffe (Earth Sciences); Julie Cardenas, Stephanie Mood, Qais Sako (English); Chuck Passentino, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin (ESL); (EOPS); Karen Caires, Joyce Sake (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth F. Konopka, Carmen Hernandez (Foreign Language); Marty Ennis, Devon Hansen (History); Priscilla Rogers (International Business); (LRC); Susan Working (Math); William Snead (Media Communications); Steve Baker, Fred Benedetti, Derek Cannon (Music); Nancy Tendal (Nursing); Raul Sandelin (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close, Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Ross Cohen, Dennis Collins (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences);(Political Economy); (Respiratory Therapy); Beth Mallette, Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).

GUESTS: Joan Ahrens, Faculty - English

Della Elliott, Staff – Public Information

Marsha Raybourn, Supervisor – Instructional Operations

RECORDER: Tasa Campos

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made to approve the agenda.

M/S/U Kirby/Snider

Approval of Minutes from March 20, 2006

A motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2006 meeting.

M/S/P Olmstead/Hill

There was one abstention.

II. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Spring Plenary Session

Beth shared the State Plenary Session she had attended last week had been both interesting and informative. Some information is as follows:

Resolutions opposing the 60% to 80% max load for part time faculty were overwhelmingly passed. The primary reasons for the opposition were the negative impact to the diversity of the faculty, bargaining implications, negative impact on academic freedom and governance, and potential abuse of vocational faculty.

Resolutions were passed supporting increased participation of part time faculty. One of the proposed changes would draft new Title 5 language that would mandate the opportunity for part time faculty to participate in governance. Research will be conducted to see how colleges and districts are involving part time faculty.

Resolutions were passed for more resource development though the State Senate office and more leadership opportunities.

An ESL paper was adopted. Virginia Berger was a co-author. The group gave Virginia a round of applause. Virginia gave a review of the paper.

Resolutions passed on Accreditation and new standards. The State Senate will start looking at alternate methods of accrediting colleges. The Senate also wants to investigate having the same standards for all post secondary institutions. The Senate will also be investigating and researching the impact and effectiveness of the current standards.

Resolutions passed on Curriculum. The Senate wants to collect course outlines for alternate courses developed to meet the graduation requirements for Math and English. The Senate approved the Curriculum Committees to review stand alone courses and to strengthen and approve program processes at state level.

All resolutions and election outcomes will be available on the State Academic Senate website by the end of the month.

Vocational Faculty Leadership Institute

The Vocational Faculty Leadership Institute was reviewed by Renee Tuller, Janet Gelb, Lorenda Seibold-Phalan, and Linda Snider. All expressed the value of the event.

Beth shared there will be a Faculty Leadership Institute in June and a Curriculum Institute in July and strongly encouraged involvement. If anyone is interested in attending, please let her know.

Election of Part Time Representative

Beth shared one seat is open of the two Part Time Faculty Representatives. Nominations are opening today. An Election Committee is needed consisted of one Senate Officer and additional members. Nominations will close at the Senate meeting on May 15th. Only part time faculty will be eligible to vote in the election. Please forward any nominees to Beth. If you are interested in assisting with the Election Committee, please let an officer know.

lI. ACTION ITEMS

None at this time.

IV. INFORMATION ITEMS

Distance Ed Plan – Attachment #1

Diane Mayne-Stafford gave an electronic presentation on the Distant Ed Plan. She reviewed the following:

History of ICC and Distance Education

Online and Hybrid courses

ICC and Distance Ed relationships

ICC and Distance Ed accomplishments

Training for faculty being offered but not required. A hand out of faculty Distance Ed Training for Spring 2006 was distributed.

ICC support of students and faculty

Some concerns and questions were asked by the group:

Problems with students evaluating the faculty member and the class

Control of tests

Student Retention. Diane shared the retention studies had been done a couple of years ago but United Faculty is requesting more.

Concerns were expressed about information on online and hybrid courses not being made clearly enough in regards to scheduling and class descriptions.

Online and hybrid course class sizes. Currently the class size is approximately 40 – 50 students depending on the class. Some faculty have expressed the class limit be downsized. This is a United Faculty issue.

Will faculty receive comp time for training and preparing for online or hybrid courses? The group discussed the issues of training and preparing for both online/hybrid and regular courses. This is a United Faculty issue.

Diane stated more backing by the Senate and Administration is needed.

Diane then reviewed Years1, 2, and 3 Objectives and Goals. The group had the following questions and/or suggestions for the objectives and goals:

Add a research information section into Year 1.

Reflect in the plan and each year work being done with a bulleted list.

Year 2 – continue with issues in Year 1.

United Faculty issues are not listed in the plan. Add a bulleted list of issues being worked on with United Faculty (class size, comp time, etc.)

Work with Information Systems on integration and support.

Improve student online support services.

Online degree. The issue was discussed along with courses needing labs and how this would affect the degree.

Online degree needs to be better defined.

In Year 3, Objective 3, add "Report to the Academic Senate" to the list.

Please send any additional comments or suggestions to Diane. The item will be an Action item at the next Academic Senate meeting.

Debbie Lim distributed a flyer and shared a PDC 299 course is being offered titled "Strategies for Success in Online Courses." The course is .5 units and will be offered on Friday, May 5th and May 12th, 9:00am – 12:50pm in Room 7113. Section number 6801 and the instructor is Janice Johnson. Please inform students of this opportunity.

Beth thanked Diane for her presentation.

 

Academic Rank

Evan Wirig reviewed by overhead the following candidates for Academic Rank-2006:

Assistant Professor

Judy Dirbas

Associate Professor

Carlos A. Contreras, Ph.D.

Sheri Guseman

Chris Hill, Ph.D.

Kamala Balasubramainian

Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin

David Mullen

Victoria Howitt

Malia E. Serrano

Thomas Olmstead, Ph.D.

Professor

John Oakes, Ph.D.

Patricia Bradley

James Wilsterman

Gay Cox

Joyce Sake

Marshall A. Beach

Jennifer Carmean

AP 3720 – Attachment #2

The group reviewed and discussed the new procedure AP 3720. Beth recommended everyone thoroughly read the procedure and share with their departments. United Faculty is currently reviewing the procedure. Please send any concerns and/or comments to Beth.

It was shared at the last Governing Board, the Board voted on items without Senate approval.

Faculty to Serve on Committees

The group reviewed the following list of faculty to serve on committees:

Task Force on Supervised Tutoring – Cathy Harvey, Peg Hovde, Marion DeKoning, John Mercurio

Task Force to Review Off Campus Sites – Mary Rider, Diane Mayne-Stafford, Marilyn Ivanovici

Director of EOPS Hiring Committee – Sylvia Montejano, Carl Fielden, Judy Dirbas, Scott Barr

This item will be an action item at the next Senate meeting.

V. Other

Paul Turounet and Suda House distributed a flyer with information about the Photo Department’s annual Photo Emporium on Saturday, May 6, 9:00am – 11:00am in the Hyde Gallery. There will be great deals on photos, equipment, and supplies. If you have any questions or donations, please contact Paul or Suda.

David Milroy distributed a flyer containing information on Grossmont in France 2006. The trip would include six weeks in France this summer. For more information contact David Milroy or Marion de Koning.

Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

*The next meeting will be May 15 in Griffin Gate.

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Action Item – Attachment #1

05-17-06

GROSSMONT COLLEGE

 

DRAFT

DISTANCE EDUCATION PLAN

2006-2009

In the Fall of 2005, Grossmont College offered 87 online and 27 hybrid classes. According to campus research, the online student population comes from similar demographics to the on-campus students. The online population mostly comes from the local geographical area; however, our local geographic area extends to the Borrego Desert as well as the mountain communities. Also, there are Grossmont students who are out of town for one reason or another (military away on duty, international students home for the summer, students who travel in their occupations) who continue their education online. Surprisingly enough, the online, computer literate student is not necessarily under 30. Many of our online students are in their 40s and some in their 50s. They expect the same quality of education from their online classes that they would receive on campus. Through curriculum and evaluations, the college has maintained this high quality that is reflected in online courses.

Grossmont students benefit from online course offerings. Students who cannot come to on-campus classes because of significant distances, work schedules, physical disabilities, or familial responsibilities can be served equally well by Grossmont College online courses. The college also benefits by the freeing of brick and mortar classrooms which may be used for additional on-campus offerings. Although distance education will never replace traditional on-campus education, online courses do provide students with a viable alternative. As Grossmont College has always been on the "cutting edge," the development of an online degree or certificate program is necessary to stay competitive. This Plan focuses on the growth of Distance Education at Grossmont College over the next three-year period. It is designed to be a dynamic process that can be updated annually to respond to ongoing research into distance education and to reflect changes due to the constantly evolving nature of technology issues

 

Goal: To offer students access to quality education via distance education and hybrid classes.

Year 1 (2006-2007)

Objective 1: Provide training to faculty to ensure good practices are exercised.

Action to meet objective:

Find a trainer for WebCT and Blackboard;

Have formalized Staff Development training for online instructors which includes pedagogy and methodology, and technical development.

Institutionalize the training recommendations for teaching online.

Provide training to instructors on web accessibility.

Establish guidelines for adding/dropping students in keeping with Admissions & Records procedures and have them approved by the Academic Senate.

Develop a mentor process for new online instructors.

Encourage faculty to participate in the ICC Distance Education Committee (an Academic Senate committee).

Objective 2: Provide training to students for successful online learning.

Develop a course for student success in online learning.

Have instructors be cognizant of and recommend GCCCD Online orientation to their students.

Establish a student "help" desk through the campus webpage.

d. Conduct research into a method of establishing if students have the necessary technical and study skills to succeed in online learning courses.

Objective 3: Increase the number of online offerings including hybrid courses.

a. Establish a means for the Curriculum and Distance Education committees to work in consultation to develop a process that will ensure that the sound, consistent application of curriculum standards applies to all courses proposed for the online method of delivery so that they conform to the same strict content and quality standards that have made Grossmont college a model in these areas.

b. Disseminate information on hybrid courses on GCCCD Online;

c. Provide workshops to inform instructors how to develop hybrid courses;

d. Establish training to teach hybrid courses.

e. Provide campus-wide information on the benefits of hybrid courses.

f. Work with counselors to explain online courses to gain support.

Objective 4: Provide services to online students the same as on-campus students.

Promote the use of Library online services;

Promote the use of online Student Services;

Promote the use of the web for other resources including the bookstore, financial aid, and careers.

Objective 5: Research how to make it possible for students to attain an Associate Degree online

Begin research and planning to offer online those classes that are necessary for a certificate or associate degree.

Work with Grossmont Academic Senate to solicit input from faculty on the feasibility of offering online classes that would enable students to obtain a degree or certificate by taking those classes.

Work with Grossmont Academic Senate to define parameters for earning a degree online.

Increase cooperation between campuses to offer online those courses that are necessary for a degree.

 

Objective 6: Provide information to the United Faculty regarding pedagogical, quality of instruction, and other issues

 

Objective 7: Conduct research on student success in online and hybrid classes both locally and nationally

Work with Institutional Research to develop an initial and ongoing research program to track student success in online and hybrid classes at Grossmont College and at community colleges across the nation

Year 2 (2007-2008)

Objective 1: Provide training to faculty to ensure good practices are exercised.

Research and develop a certificate of achievement for instructors who have successfully completed online teaching recommendations.

Implement guidelines for adding/dropping students in keeping with Admissions & Records procedures.

Implement the mentor system for new online instructors.

Establish an incentive for faculty to develop new online courses.

Establish administrative support of a faculty distance education coordinator.

 

Objective 2: Provide training to students for successful online learning.

Offer a course for student success in online learning.

Implement a student "help" desk through the campus webpage.

Objective 3: Evaluate increased online and hybrid offerings.

Implement the process developed by the Curriculum and Distance Education committees that ensures that the sound, consistent application of curriculum standards applies to all courses proposed for the online method of delivery

Request statistical reports from Institutional Research.

Analyze reports and report the results to Administration and Academic Senate.

Objective 4: Provide faculty input for new portal system.

Request an appointment of a faculty member to serve on an advising committee that reviews the functions of the new portal system.

Objective 5: Continue improving online support services.

Evaluate the use of support services by online students.

Analyze the support services and make recommendations for additional services and/or improvements.

Objective 6: Continue working to make it possible for students to attain an Associate Degree by taking online classes.

Report to the Academic Senate the results of the research and planning to offer courses that would allow a student to take attain a degree by taking only online classes.

Continue cooperation between campuses to ensure that courses that are necessary for a certificate or associates degree will be available online

Objective 7: Continue to cooperate with United Faculty in researching and providing input on issues affecting the quality of classes taught online.

Objective 8: Develop a Plan to Improve student success in online learning

Evaluate the results of research into student success in online and hybrid classes

Draft a plan of changes to address the issues identified as a result of evaluation of research into student success in online and hybrid classes

Report to the Academic Senate the results of the research into student success and the proposed plan of action to increase student success

 

Objective 9: Provide technical and developmental support for faculty.

Investigate the possibility of hiring a developer for online courses;

Investigate the feasibility of hiring technical support staff.

Year 3 (2008-2009)

Objective 1: Provide training to faculty to ensure good practices are exercised.

Consider the recognition of achievement for instructors who have successfully completed the preparation to teach online.

Implement incentives for faculty to develop new online courses.

Implement process to appoint a faculty distance education coordinator.

Objective 2: Provide faculty input for new portal system.

Evaluate the portal system and its effective use among students and faculty.

Evaluate student "help desk" functions.

Objective 3: Continue development of online and hybrid courses.

Implement recommendations based on previous research.

Develop on-going evaluation process for distance education.

Objective 4: Implement online offerings that would allow students to take a degree online.

Work with faculty and departments to ensure that courses that are necessary for a certificate of associate degree will be available online.

Obtain approval from the Academic Senate to allow departments to offer degrees online.

Work with counselors and departments to establish sequential online course offerings.

Continue cooperation with Cuyamaca College.

Objective 5: Provide technical and developmental support for faculty.

Implement recommendations discovered through investigation of the feasibility of hiring a developer for online classes.

Implement recommendations discovered through investigation of hiring a technical support staff.

Objective 6: Implement Plan to Improve student success in online learning

Take actions to implement the proposed plan to improve student success in online learning

Make plans to evaluate the changes made and continue to do research into the latest information of student success in online learning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action Item – Attachment #2

May 17, 2006

 

 

Candidates for Academic Rank - 2006

Assistant Professor

Judy Dirbas

 

Associate Professor

Carlos A. Contreras, Ph.D.

Sheri Guseman

Chris Hill, Ph.D.

Kamala Balasubramanian

Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin

David Mullen

Victoria Howitt

Malia E. Serrano

Thomas Olmstead, Ph.D.

Professor

John Oakes, Ph.D.

Patricia Bradley

James Wilsterman

Gay Cox

Joyce Sake

Marshall A. Beach

Jennifer Carmean