Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Minutes of the Meeting – March 5, 2007

 

PRESENT: Beth Smith (President); Bonnie Schmiege (Vice President); Jennifer Carmean (Senate Officer at Large); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); Tina Young (Administration of Justice); Jennifer Carmean (ASL); (Art); Israel Cardona, Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Michael Golden, Michelle Perchez (Biological Sciences); Evan Enowitz (Business Administration); Linda Snider, Mark Pressnall (Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby, Don Ridgway (Cardiovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Mary Courtney, Amy Obegi (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); (Computer Science); Mary Rider, Jorge DeSaracho for James Canady, Debbie Lim (Counseling); (Culinary Arts); Jane Nolan, Scott Barr (Disabled Student Services); David Mullen (Dance); Chris Hill, Judd Curran (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Tony Ding, Micah Jendian, Adelle Schmitt (English); Barbara Loveless (ESL); Sylvia Montejano, Pearl Lopez (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger, Karen Caires (Exercise Science and Wellness); Paul Vincent (Foreign Language); (History); Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Pat Morrison (Library); Peg Hovde, Corey Manchester, Shirley Pereira, Jeff Waller (Math); Evan Wirig (Media Communications); (Music); (Nursing); (Occupational Therapy); David Milroy, Raul Sandelin (PartTime Representatives); Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Ross Cohen (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Robert Gordon, Brian Jennings (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold-Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).

ABSENT: (President); (Vice President); (Senate Officer at Large); (Senate Officer at Large); P.J.Ortmeier, Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); (ASL); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House, Paul Turounet (Art); Teresa Jacob (Behavioral Sciences); Virginia Dudley (Biological Sciences); Judith Zander, Nate Scharff (Business Administration); (Business Office Technology); (Cardiovascular Technology); (Chemistry); (Child Development); (Communication); Diane Mayne-Stafford, Janet Gelb (Computer Science); Tom Gamboa, James Foran (Cross Cultural Studies); (Counseling); Joe Orate, James Foran (Culinary Arts); (Dance); (Disabled Student Services); (Earth Sciences); Joan Ahrens, Julie Cardenas (English); Pat Bennett, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin (ESL); (EOPS);, Larry Larsen (Exercise Science and Wellness); (Foreign Language); Sue Gonda, Devon Atchison (History); (International Business); (LRC); Jenny Vanden Eynden, (Math); William Snead (Media Communications); Steve Baker, Fred Benedetti, Derek Cannon (Music); Tom Oertel (Nursing); Christine Vicino (Occupational Therapy); (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences);(Political Economy); (Respiratory Therapy); Beth Duggan (Theatre Arts).

GUESTS: Carri Fierro – Public Guest

Lee Johnson – Adjunct Faculty, Math

Chuck Passentino – Faculty, ESL

Alan Renga – Adjunct Faculty, History

Pamela Wright – District, Institutional Research Planner

RECORDER: Jennifer Carmean, Victoria Howitt, and Tasa Campos by means of tape recorder and others, notes.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Beth noted Bonnie Schmiege would give an announcement on Distinguished Faculty sometime during the meeting.

A. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made to approve the day’s agenda.

M/S/U Olmstead/Kirby

Approval of Minutes from February 5, 2007

A motion was made to approve the February 5, 2007 meeting minutes.

M/S/U Montejano/Wirig

II. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Introduction of Tina Pitt & Francis Steindorf

Beth welcomed and introduced the newly hired Assistant Dean of EOPs, Francis Steindorf and Interim, Vice President Academic Affairs, Tina Pitt. They both thanked the Senate for having them and to feel free to meet with them if there were any questions.

Part Time Faculty Issues Committee – Attachment #1

Beth reviewed attachment #1 copy of Council/Committee Request Form for the Part Time Faculty Issues Committee. She noted two additions were made to the composition in the fall. A student and an Instructional Dean were included. Each year changes can be made to the composition.

Spring 2007 Election

Beth reviewed the election process and explained why the Part Time Faculty (contested) Section of the election was invalidated. She noted the part time faculty candidates were in attendance. Beth reviewed the information in the February 5, 2007 Academic Senate meeting minutes and members of the election. The election timeline for senate elections in 2000 was referenced. Discussion included appropriate campaigning, past practice, specification of the and availability of the election rules, timeliness, and other issues. All candidates were invited to comment on the events preceding nullification of the election.

Scott Barr made a three part motion 1) Wants people to be informed that Raul and David did not violate protocol and that they acted in good faith, 2) Conduct a new election, and 3) Develop an improved protocol for future elections.

A friendly amendment changed the first portion to read "all individuals acted in good faith".

Questions of protocol for motions were considered and usual senate rules for conducting business out of order.

The question was called. Gregg stated in order to stop the debate a 2/3s vote was needed.

M/S/U Burger/Morrison

The motion passed.

Beth put Scott’s motion on the floor. There were four abstentions.

M/S/P Barr/Robinson

The motion passed.

Beth reviewed the Brown Act and how it stated Senators cannot carry on business outside of a Senate meeting. Emails were sent that were cloaked and blind copied to many outside of the Senate. She had received many responses and emails from people outside of the Senate regarding Senate business. Beth expressed the importance of following rules in order to maintain the integrity of the senate’s work.

Chris stated as she moves in to the Senate with her officer their responsibility will be to uphold Senate business. She encouraged everyone to communicate professionally regardless of the form of the communication and invited faculty to call a colleague for clarification before forming an opinion.

Governing Board Workshop and Collegial Consultation – March 27

Beth stated the Chancellor had expressed this workshop is not technical assistance. The date is March 27, 2007 and a time is to be determined. It will be a great learning experience for all. The workshop is schedule to be held at Cuyamaca College Heritage Museum. Concern was expressed regarding the size of the location and if a message could be sent to the district regarding the possibility of a large venue so more can attend. Beth will keep the group posted.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

None.

IV. ACTION ITEMS

ISLOs – Attachment #2 & #3

The group reviewed the ISLOs attachments.

A motion was made to approve the diagram.

M/S/U Wirig/Pereira

The Senate approved the diagram. The information will be posted on the Senate website.

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

Faculty to Serve on Committees

Beth reviewed the list of faculty to serve on committees.

Other Faculty to Fill Vacancies – Attachment #4

Beth reviewed the list of other faculty to fill vacancies attachment #4.

Pat Bennett said she may have an adjunct faculty who would like to chair WACC and she would get back to Beth. Scott Barr stated he was interested in the Hiring Committee for Vice Chancellor of Business and Mary Rider stated she is interested to serve in the counselor position on the Task Force to Review Faculty Rights and Responsibilities.

VI. OTHER

Meeting adjourned at 12:20p.m.

*The next meeting will be on March 19, 2007 in the Griffin Gate.

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