Academic Senate

Grossmont College

 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING – September 16, 2002

PRESENT:  Cathy Harvey(President), Mary Rider(Vice President), Beth Smith, Jerry Buckley(Senate Officers at Large); P.J. Ortmeier(AOJ); Ron Tatro, Jeff Irwin, James Wilsterman(Art); Israel Cardona(Behavioral Science);  Dave Wertlieb, Diane Merlos(Biological Sciences); Judith Walery(Business); Illyana McManus(Business Office Technology); Rick Kirby(Cardiovascular Technology); Cary Willard, Tom Olmstead(Chemistry); Barbara Chernofsky, Cathie Roberton(Child Development); Roxane Tuscany, Joel Castellaw(Communication); Bonnie Shcmiege (Counseling);  David Mullen(Dance);  Jane Nolan, Marlene Jansky(DSPS);  Virginia Berger(ESL); Sylvia Montejano(EOPS); Jim Symington (Exercise Science); Carmen Hernandez(Foreign Language); Jerry Baydo, Mel Amov(History); Zoe Close, William Hoaglin(Humanities); Patricia Morrison(Library); Peg Hovde, Jim Tarvin(Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead(Media Communications);  Steve Baker(Music); Jeanne Raimond(Nursing); Dennis Collins(Physics, Astronomy & Physical Sciences); Lorenda Seibold-Phalan(Respiratory Therapy); Craig Everett(Theatre Arts).  

ABSENT: Rick Michelson(AOJ); Les Lawrence(Art); Teresa Jacobs, Israel Cardona, Gregg Robinson(Behavioral Science); Dave Wertlieb, (Biological Sciences); Sandy Sikes(Business Office Technology); Don Ridgeway(Cardiovascular Technology); Janet Gelb, Diane Mayne-Stafford, Wayne Allen(CSIS); Peggy Shepard, Lynn Gardner(Counseling); Tom Gamboa(Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate(Culinary Arts); Kathy Meyer(Dance); Gary Jacobson, Mark Goodman(Earth Sciences); Sydney Brown, Marilyn Ivanovici, Qais Sako, Chuck Passentino, Gary Phillips(English); ,  Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin(ESL); Rick Trestrail, Gay Cox, Laura Burger(Exercise Science); Yolanda Guerrero, Paul Vincent(Foreign Language); Gene Britt(International Business); Curtis Stevens(Library); Jenny Vanden Eynden, Larry Langley (Math); Fred Benedetti (Music); Pat Bradley(Nursing); Marcelle Karlin(Occupational Therapy); Joan Ahrens, Kristen Maria Reichardt(Part Time Representatives); Bill Cummings, Todd Meyers(Political Economy); Henry Jordan,  Beth Mallet-Anderson(Theatre Arts). 

RECORDER:  Martha Garcia

 

The Academic Senate minutes are recorded and published in summary form. Readers of these minutes must understand that recorded comments in these minutes do not represent the official position of the Academic Senate. The Academic Senate expresses its official positions only through votes noted under “Action.”

 

 

 

I.                    PRESIDENT’S REPORT

A.       Call to order

Cathy Harvey called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.

 

B.       Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with the following amendment:

Added as an action item was a committee membership endorsement for Danny Martinez to serve on the Curriculum Committee as a new representative from the Humanities Division.

M/S/U  Wirig/Chernofsky

 

C.       Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the May 20, 2002, meeting were approved as submitted.

M/S/U  Montejano/Barr

 

D.       President’s Update

a)        Senate Committee Chairpersons

·        Sheridan DeWolf, Program Review Committee Chair

·        Gary Phillips, Instructional Computing Committee Chair

·        Sue Gonda, Curriculum Committee Co-Chair

·        Barbara Chernofsky, Faculty Staff Development Committee Co-Chair

·        Judy Zander, Faculty Staff Development Committee Co-Chair

·        Scott Barr, Professional Relations Committee Chair

·        Evan Wirig, Academic Rank Committee Chair

 

b)       Equipment and Technology Committee (ETC) Opening

The ETC Committee is in need of one faculty representative to take Jerry Buckley’s place. Jerry has been serving as co-chair of the committee; however, the new member will serve as a faculty representative and the committee will determine who will be assigned as faculty co-chair.

Steve Baker volunteered.

 

c)       College Savings Task Force

The college is forming a task force to develop 3%, 5%, and10% reduction plans. Cathy presented the proposed composition of the task force and asked those interested in serving on the task force to contact Dr. Martinez or Jerry Buckley.

 

 

d)       Enrollment Strategies Committee

The Enrollment Strategies Committee is in need of the following representatives:

·         One representative from the Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Exercise Science/Wellness Division

·         One representative from the Communication and Fine Arts Division

·         One representative from the Humanities Division

Cathy presented an overhead with the Enrollment Strategies Committee information. It was suggested that the committee should include a representative from Student Services as well as a student. Cathy will contact Dr. Martinez to make the necessary changes to the committee composition.

 

II.                  ACTION ITEMS

A.       Committee Membership Endorsement

1.      Curriculum Committee

·        Danny Martinez – Humanities Division

M/S/U  Chernofsky/Snead

 

 

III.                INFORMATION ITEMS

A.     Bond Measure – Proposition R

Presented by Dr. Omero Suarez & Dana Quittner

Dr. Suarez explained that the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has placed the $207 million Proposition R bond measure on the November 5, 2002, ballot. The following were cited as some of the main reasons for the proposition:

·        The extensive need to repair, renovate, and upgrade classrooms and labs

·        Technological demands

·        Overcrowding and the need for additional classroom space

·        Safety

Dr. Suarez explained that after many years of constant use, several campus buildings are worn out and need to be remodeled or replaced in order to meet today’s technological demands. He added that Grossmont College was built with plans to accommodate 4,800 students; however, more than 18,000 students are enrolled this semester.

He also explained how the bond money will be used if the proposition is successful, and the approximate cost to property owners.  Further, an Independent Citizens Oversight Committee will be established to ensure that the money is spent appropriately.

Dr. Suarez is very confident that the proposition will be successful since it has received great support. Two surveys have been conducted with very encouraging results and a third one conducted last week is still pending.  Finally, Dana distributed a handout with detailed GCCCD Bond Measure information and another one listing frequently asked questions and answers.

For more information visit the web site below:

http://www.gcccd.net/intergov/bond/default.asp

 

Cathy Harvey asked for a motion for the Academic Senate to develop a resolution supporting Proposition R. It was agreed that the resolution will be developed by the Senate Officers Committee.

The motion was approved with two abstentions.

M/S/U  Chernofsky/Kirby

 

Speaker’s Bureau Task Force

Presented by Victoria Howitt

Victoria Howitt spoke on behalf of the Speaker’s Bureau Task Force and briefly explained the task force’s main function. She asked senators to provide names of organizations that might be interested in receiving bond measure information. She also asked those interested in participating in the task force to contact her at extension 7771.

Packets with detailed Proposition R, Bond Measure information will be at the Academic Senate office for those interested.

 

B.    Honor’s Experience

Presented by Israel Cardona

Israel explained that Grossmont College provides several very successful honor’s courses; however, an honor’s “program” does not exist in Grossmont College. Through much research, Israel discovered the importance of developing an honor’s program at the college and shared with senators his findings.  Several San Diego college districts have successfully developed honor’s programs. He also discovered that a great number of universities offer honor’s programs including SDSU and UCSD.

Israel presented a power point presentation highlighting the following points:

·        Why Honor’s Experience at Grossmont College

·        Benefits for students

·        Benefits for faculty

·        List of community college districts offering honor’s program

·        List of universities offering honor’s program

He also distributed a handout (proposal) entitled Faculty Guidelines for Teaching Honors Courses. Cathy asked senators to review the handout as Israel will be back at the October 7 Academic Senate meeting to receive senators’ feedback.

                       

 

C.    Middle College High School

Presented by Cathy Zemlick and Vincent Legg

Cathy Zemlick introduced Vincent Legg as a new Middle College High School instructor. She briefly explained the Middle College High School program’s main function and presented the following overheads as a report on the program’s progress:

·        Grossmont Union High School District Middle Colleges list

·        High School Demographics (list of High Schools where students enrolled in honor’s classes were previously attending)

·        High School Course Requirements

·        Spring 2002 combined High School & College GPA’s

·        Grossmont Middle College High School list of courses that students have taken in the past or are currently taking

·        Service Learning/Career Pathway (areas in which students are involved)

·        Letters from Fall 2002 High School Juniors

 

Cathy Zemlick asked senators to forward questions or suggestions to her. She may be contacted at extension 7524.

 

 

IV.               COMMTTEE REPORTS

A.       Faculty Staff Development Committee Report

Presented by Barbara Chernofsky

This item will be presented at the October 21 meeting.

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m.

 

Approved on October 7, 2002