Academic Senate
Grossmont College
Minutes of the Meeting – May 7, 2007
PRESENT:
Beth Smith (President); Bonnie Schmiege (Vice President); Jennifer Carmean (Senate Officer at Large); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); P.J.Ortmeier, Tina Young (Administration of Justice); Jennifer Carmean (ASL);, Paul Turounet (Art); Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Michelle Perchez (Biological Sciences); Evan Enowitz (Business Administration); Mark Pressnall (Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby, Don Ridgway (Cardiovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Mary Courtney (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); Janet Gelb, Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Mary Rider (Counseling); (Culinary Arts); Jane Nolan, Scott Barr (Disabled Student Services); (Dance); Chris Hill, Judd Curran (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips, Joan Ahrens, Tony Ding, , 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); Sue Gonda (History); Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Pat Morrison (Library); Peg Hovde, Shirley Pereira , Jeff Waller (Math); (Media Communications); (Music); Tom Oertel (Nursing); (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:
(President); (Vice President); (Senate Officer at Large); (Senate Officer at Large); Lance Parr, (Administration of Justice); (ASL); Jim Wilsterman, Suda House (Art); Israel Cardona, Teresa Jacob, (Behavioral Sciences); Virginia Dudley, Michael Golden (Biological Sciences); Judith Zander, Nate Scharff (Business Administration); Linda Snider (Business Office Technology); (Cardiovascular Technology); (Chemistry); Amy Obegi (Child Development); (Communication); (Computer Science); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); James Canady, Debbie Lim (Counseling); Joe Orate, James Foran (Culinary Arts); David Mullen (Dance); (Disabled Student Services); (Earth Sciences); Julie Cardenas, Micah Jendian (English); Pat Bennett, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin (ESL); (EOPS); Larry Larsen (Exercise Science and Wellness); (Foreign Language); Devon Atchison (History); (International Business); (LRC); Corey Manchester, Jenny Vanden Eynden (Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead (Media Communications); Steve Baker, Fred Benedetti, Derek Cannon (Music); (Nursing); Christine Vicino (Occupational Therapy); (Part Time Representatives); (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Robert Gordon (Political Economy); (Respiratory Therapy); Craig Everett, Beth Duggan (Theatre Arts).GUESTS:
Craig Milgrim – Grossmont College, FacultyChuck Passentino – Grossmont College, Faculty
Marsha Raybourn – Grossmont College, Supervisor, Instructional Operations
Pamela Wright – District, Planning & Research
RECORDER:
Tasa CamposI. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comment
None
Approval of Agenda
Beth noted Item #A – Proposal from CCC to Modify the Composition of the Curriculum & Academic Program Review Committees, has been pulled from the agenda until further notice.
A motion was made to approve the day’s agenda with the above change.
M/S/U Pereira/Waller
Approval of Minutes from April 30, 2007
Raul Sandelin noted a correction under President’s Report, Item #A – Election Results. It was stated "With Raul being elected as a Senate Officer at Large, his Part Time Representative slot is now vacant and will be open in the fall." This statement should read, "His Part Time Representative slot will be open in the fall." Raul does not take his new seat until June 1, 2007.
A motion was made to approve the minutes with the above change.
M/S/U Montejano/Barr
II. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Recognition
Beth welcomed everyone to and thanked them for coming to the last senate meeting of the semester. Beth thanked all the chairs of the seven senate committees for their hard work all year. She presented Chris Hill a certificate for her hard work as the Curriculum Co-Chair and noted Sue Gonda would be taking over the co-chair seat next year as Chris takes over her new Academic Senate President role.
Next. Chris Hill, as the incoming Academic Senate President, presented Craig Milgrim, Jennifer Carmean, Victoria Howitt, Bonnie Schmiege, and Beth Smith certificates and thanks for the hard work they have done for the Senate the past few years. The group received a round of applause.
The Senate Officers honored Beth Smith by presenting her the following resolution:
Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation for Beth Smith,
Grossmont College’s Academic Senate President, 2003-2007
Whereas, Beth Smith has been an outstanding Academic Senate President at Grossmont College for two terms exhibiting leadership in all areas of Academic and Professional matters;
Whereas, Beth Smith’s great diligence and dedication on numerous shared governance committees presented the "faculty voice" on many pertinent and critical issues;
Whereas, Beth Smith’s consistent expression of faculty concerns at every GCCCD Governing Board meeting gave faculty the strength and inspiration to persevere in the pursuit of academic excellence;
Whereas, Beth Smith’s approachable communication style permitted the expression of faculty concerns and ideas which encouraged greater participation in the governance process;
Whereas, Beth Smith kept up-to-date and informed about statewide Academic Senate protocol and issues for the purpose of improving governance at Grossmont College;
Whereas, Beth Smith tirelessly fought for Grossmont College students by focusing on their educational needs;
Whereas, Beth Smith was willing to question district-wide policies and procedures in the face of pressure to remain silent or suffer the consequences;
Whereas, Beth Smith’s ability to be a "team player" and work closely with the other senators provided a model of shared governance at it’s best;
Whereas, Beth Smith’s made the noble choice to spend considerable personal time and money to advance the cause of the college and its faculty;
Whereas, Beth Smith’s sense of fun and camaraderie made being an Academic Senate officer a very positive experience in times of duress;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate of Grossmont College express it’s enormous appreciation for the contributions made by Beth Smith to the faculty, staff and students of Grossmont College;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate of Grossmont College commends Beth Smith for her leadership ability and the courage and conviction she displayed during difficult times;
A motion was made to suspend the rules and move the item to Action.
M/S/U Rider/Enowitz
The motion passed.
A motion was made to approve the resolution.
M/S/U Rider/Schmiege
The motion passed.
Beth thanked everyone for the support and help over the last few years. She expressed the importance of supporting and assisting the new Senate President and Officers and the importance of attending the Senate meetings and staying involved.
Selection of College President
Beth reported the Search Committee for the Grossmont College President interviews completed last week. The committee submitted five candidates forward. It is tentatively scheduled to have the candidate forums on Wednesday and Thursday of next week late in the day and early evening to accommodate all who wish to attend. The plan is to have a new president in place by July 1. The group discussed the process and possibilities that may occur.
Other
Beth share this week is Nurse’s Week.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
IV. ACTION ITEMS
Proposal from CCC to Modify the Composition of the Curriculum & Academic Program Review Committees – Attachment #1
Beth noted this item had been pulled from the agenda until a later date.
Proposal from Curriculum Committee – Attachment #2
The proposal from the Curriculum Committee has come to the Senate at the last two meetings for information and discussion. The group briefly reviewed.
A motion was made to approve the proposal.
M/S/P Burger/Schmiege
There was one abstention. The motion passed.
District Institutional Planning and Research Committee – Attachment #3
The group reviewed Attachment #3, information on the Institutional Planning and Research Committee. The information included the Charge, Chair, Composition and Meeting Schedule of the committee.
A motion was made to approve the committee.
M/S/ Hill/Barr
The group discussed the following:
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No part time faculty representation.·
Only one faculty representative from each college.·
The 2/3 majority.It was suggested two additional faculty and one part time faculty be added. Pam Wright from the District Planning and Research noted this is not a new committee but it is being modified. Concerns were expressed about no United Faculty being represented. It was noted no union representation has been included on the committee.
A motion was made to amend the first motion of approval with the changes that two faculty, one part time faculty and one United Faculty be added to the committee composition.
M/S/P Milroy/Carmean
There was one nay and one abstention. The motion passed.
Approval of the Accreditation Self-Study
Chuck Passentino reviewed the timeline of the Accreditation Self-Study Plan. The plan is going to the Board next week as an Action Item. The group discussed the concern of changes being made during the summer break and no more Senate meeting scheduled until next semester.
A motion was made to approve the Accreditation Self-Study as it is and direction given to the new Senate Officers to review and determine the approval of any MINOR changes that may be made.
M/S/U Hoaglin/Hill
A motion was made stating if any changes are made to the current approved version, both the old and new Senate Officers will review and determine if the changes are substantial and if so a Special Senate meeting will be required and called.
M/S/U Hill/Montejano
The Accreditation Team will visit in October, 2007.
V. INFORMATION ITEMS
None
VI. OTHER
Meeting adjourned at 12:25p.m.
*The next meeting will be in the Fall 2007 Semester.
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