Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Minutes of the Meeting – May 2nd, 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); Suda House, Jeff Irwin (Art); Teresa Jacob, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Ruth Botten, Craig Milgrim (Biological Sciences); Brian Keliher (Business Administration); (Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby, Jerry Buckley (Cardovascular Technology); Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Amy Obegi (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Mary Rider, Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); (Cross Cultural Studies); (Culinary Arts); (Disabled Student Services); (Dance); Mark Goodman (Earth Sciences); Stephanie Mood (English); Virginia Berger, Chuck Passentino (ESL); Sylvia Montejano (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger (Exercise Science and Wellness); (Foreign Language); Carlos Contreras, Mel Amov, Sue Gonda (History); Nadra Farina-Hess (Library); Peg Hovde (Math); Evan Wirig (Media Communications); (Nursing); (Occupational Therapy); Joan Ahrens, David Milroy (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Ross Cohen (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Shahrokh Shahrokhi (Political Economy); (Respiratory Therapy); (Theatre Arts).

ABSENT: Rick Michelson, Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); Jim Wilsterman (Art); Israel Cardona, (Behavioral Sciences); Virginia Dudley (Biological Sciences); Dave Wertlieb (Biological Sciences); Judith Zander (Business Administration); Illyana McManus (Business Office Technology); Tom Olmstead (Chemistry); Mary Courtney (Child Development); Janet Gelb (Computer Science); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate, Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); Jane Nolan, Carl Fielden (Disabled Student Services); Tim Cliffe, Mike Matherly (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Julie Cardenas, Qais Sako, Linda Mitchell (English); Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin (ESL); Michael Perez (EOPS);, Karen Caires (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth F. Konopka (Foreign Language); Pat Miller, Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Steve Davis, Ray Funk, Irene Palacios, Shirley Pereira (Math); William Snead (Media Communications); Steve Baker (Music); Nancy Tendall (Nursing); Marcelle Karlin (Occupational Therapy); Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Dennis Collins (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Will Cummings (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold- Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); Beth Mallette-Anderson, Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).

GUESTS: Scott Barr – DSPS

Bill Bradley, Dean – Math, Natural Sciences & Exercise Science

Dean Colli, Vice President – Academic Affairs

Jim Fenningham, Dean – Counseling, Student Development & Matriculation

Bonnie Price, Coordinator – Title III Grant

Rick Walker, President – Associated Students of Grossmont College

RECORDER: Tasa Campos

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Approval of Agenda

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

M/S/U Goodman/Milgrim

B. Approval of Minutes from Arpil 18th, 2005

A motion was made to accept the minutes of the April 18th, 2005 meeting.

M/S/U Wirig/Rider

 

 

ll. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Report on Governing Board Meeting, April 19th

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

Great presentations were given on projects by faculty on sabbatical showing their expertise in their areas.

A report was given by Victoria Howitt, as a student advisor, on her trip to Washington D.C with students.

Sylvia Montejano gave an excellent presentation as a representative for faculty.

Michael Golden and Jennifer Carmean both gave presentations to the Board expressing concerns of the Grossmont faculty.

Beth thanked everyone for their work and support.

Beth shared that Governing Board 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 15th, 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 29th. 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 reflecting what accomplishes have been achieved by the District 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.

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.

The option of mediation was reviewed. It was suggested mediation be a possible subject during Professional Development for Fall "05.

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. The possibility of requesting all Prop R building projects be frozen during the summer until an agreement has been reached was discussed. That only renovation projects continue to be completed until a new process is established. It was agreed the Senate would work to combine both of the drafts into one and would present it at the next Senate meeting on May 16th.

 

 

 

lll. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Curriculum Committee

Sue Gonda presented an update on the Curriculum Committee. She shared 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 marked down for 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.

Planning & Budget Committee

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.

Nominations & Elections Committee

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 3rd. Please have any nominations turned in by 5:00 p.m.

 

lV. ACTION ITEMS

Modification to the Staffing Committee Process

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

 

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

Faculty Serving on Committees

Due to a lack of time, the item was carried over to a later time.

Academic Rank Candidates

Cary Willard reviewed the list of candidates for Academic Rank.

A motion was made to suspend the rules and move the information item to action.

M/S/U Montejano/Wirig

A motion was made to approve the list.

M/S/U Montejano/Howitt

The list and additional information can be found at www.grossmont.edu/cary/willard

Matriculation Plan

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

Meeting adjourned at 12:27 p.m.

 

*The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 16th in the Griffin Gate.

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