Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Minutes of the Meeting – October 3rd, 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 (ASL); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House, Paul Turounet (Art); Israel Cardona (Behavioral Sciences); Dave Wertlieb, Virgina Dudley, Michael Golden (Biological Sciences); (Business Administration); Linda Snider, Mark Pressnall (Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby, (Cardovascular Technology); (Chemistry); Mary Courtney, Sheridan Dewolf (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); Clifton Quinn (Computer Science); Mary Rider (Counseling); (Cross Cultural Studies);Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); Marlene Jansky for Jane Nolan, Carl Fielden for Scott Barr (Disabled Student Services); (Dance); (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Stephanie Mood (English); Virginia Berger, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin, Chuck Passentino (ESL); Sylvia Montejano (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger, (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth F. Konopka (Foreign Language); Carlos Contreras, Devon Hansen (History); (International Business); Michelle Blackman (Library); Peg Hovde, Nemie Capacia, Jeff Waller, Susan Working (Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead (Media Communications); (Music); (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, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Judith Zander, Brian Keliher (Business Administration); Don Ridgeway (Cardovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate (Culinary Arts); Kathy Meyer (Dance); Mark Goodman, Tim Cliffe, Chris Hill (Earth Sciences); Julie Cardenas, Linda Mitchell, Qais Sako, (English); Karen Caires (Exercise Science and Wellness); Carmen Hernandez (Foreign Language); Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Steve Baker, 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:

Dean Colli, Vice President – Academic Affairs

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 approve the agenda.

M/S/U Wirig/Montejano

B. Approval of Minutes from September 19th, 2005

A motion was made to accept the minutes of the September 19th, 2005 meeting.

M/S/U Wertlieb/Burger

 

ll. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Beth reminded everyone to please remember to sign in.

Zoe Close reminded the group of the forum being held today at 4:00 p.m. in Room 316.

Beth stated the Senate Officers need help looking at the problem of communication with working groups on campus. There appears to be some break-down in communication with the Senate. She reminded the group that only Academic Senate Officers can make appointments to communicate with Shared Governance groups on the campus and/or district. If there are any questions, please contact one of the Senate Officers.

The groups discussed the No Confidence Resolution in Chancellor Suarez. Beth reported there has still been no response from the chancellor addressing the concerns. A status report on the issues motivating the vote of no confidence in Chancellor Suarez has been developed. The group requested to see the report. A copy of the time lined report will be distributed at the next Academic Senate meeting.

Work Action and Senate Committees –

A hand-out of a matrix titled "Senate Committee Response during the Work Action" was reviewed and discussed. The matrix reflected information from the Curriculum Committee, Program Review, Professional Development, Instructional Computing, Academic Rank, Professional Relations, and Accreditation representatives. The following areas were looked at:

Major Concerns for Fall 2005.

Functions Still Being Accomplished.

Impact to Departments.

Impact to Students.

Important Timelines.

 

Part Time Faculty Newsletter -

Beth announced that the Part Time Faculty Newsletter will now be incorporated into the monthly edition of the Academic Senate Newsletter. David Milroy, Academic Senate Part-time Faculty Representative read a publication from the Statewide Academic Senate on part-time faculty equal pay and office hours. The information can be located on the Statewide Academic Senate webpage under 1998 publications.

 

lll. COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

 

lV. ACTION ITEMS

Modification to Staffing Process (Attachment #1) –

This item is a follow up from the Spring ’05 semester and was an information item at the last Academic Senate meeting.

A motion was made to place the item on the floor for discussion.

M/S/U Snead/Burger.

The group discussed the item and it was suggested the item be amended.

A motion was made to accept the amendments. A hand count was requested. There were 1 nay and 1 abstention. The motion passed.

M/S/C Wertlieb/Burger

A motion was made to accept the Modification to Staffing Committee Process with the following wording:

"If an instructor separates from the district within the first four years of the tenure review process, that position would be immediately re-opened to hire a replacement."

A hand count was requested. There were 4 abstentions. The motion passed.

M/S/C Snead/Burger

Equivalencies (Attachment #2) –

Beth gave a brief review on the history of this issue. She shared that Grossmont’s equivalencies process is no longer legal and a decision needs to be made in order to remain in compliance with Title 5. The group reviewed the implications of a no and/or yes votes.

A motion was made to accept the equivalency statement.

A hand count was requested. There were 20 ayes, 10 nays, and 7abstentions.

The motion passed.

M/S/C Milgrim/Burger.

The group continued to discuss ways of implementation. It was suggested the colleges/departments meet to discuss. The issue of the grand-fathering process was discussed.

Faculty Serving on Committees –

A motion was made to approve the following faculty serving on committees:

Chris Hill – Curriculum Co-Chair

Michael Golden – Planning & Budget Council

Chuck Passentino – Faculty Professional Development

M/S/U Wertlieb/Howitt

 

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

Possible Change of Senate Meetings to Fridays –

Beth stated the Academic Senate was reviewing the possibility of moving the Academic Senate meetings from Mondays to Fridays. She asked the group to speak to their departments and report back at the next meeting.

 

Vote of Confidence for Dr. Martinez –

The group discussed a resolution of confidence in Dr. Martinez. It was requested a draft of the resolution be presented at the next Senate meeting.

Resolution on Student Learning Outcomes (Attachment #3) -

Beth shared the current version of the Grossmont College Faculty Senate Resolution on Student Learning Outcomes. She informed the group the current version is copied on green paper. This item will be reviewed and discussed at the next Senate meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 12:22 p.m.

 

*The next meeting will be October 17th, 2005 in the Grossmont College Griffin Gate.

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