ACADEMIC SENATE
Minutes
February 15, 2006
(February 1 meeting postponed due to lack of quorum)
D. Bezayiff called to order at 4:04 PM.
Present: D. Bezayiff, P. Boudreaux, S. Hathaway, B. Henry, C. Hodges, J. Keele,
Y. Kim, D. Nelson, R. Osborne, J. Wiens, Janet Hale for Mary Jo Jordan, M. Herrera for C. Wilkins
Absent: K. Cardell, D. Kavern, C. Piersol
Guest: Dr. Rosa Carlson
M: B. Henry
S: R. Osborne
C: Unanimous
M: S. Hathaway
S: B. Henry
C: Unanimous
V. Reports
Several faculty attended the CLC and participated in the Strategic Planning Forum presented by Greg Chamberlain and Bob Allison on Monday, Feb. 13th. The session included discussion and recommendations regarding the six strategic initiatives proposed by the colleges and district office.
The Spring 2006 term began with a Staff Development Program on January 17th. The program included welcomes and comments by President Carlson, VP Schultz, and reports from CCA, CSEA, ASPC, Foundation, and faculty regarding student assistance programs and student data from matriculation reports.
A presentation on student persistence was provided by Thomas Brown.
The Academic Senate held a college-wide meeting for faculty. Among the topics discussed were student skill levels and academic preparation, behavior, and ways faculty could also better assist students.
Receptions were held following the day’s program to welcome President Carlson.
The faculty is looking forward to providing outstanding instruction to their students throughout the Spring term.
2. CCA (B. Henry)
Recruitment of adjunct is still occurring.
Issues concerning the new evaluation process are being discussed at all three campuses
3. Curriculum Committee (S. Hathaway)
Prerequisite for Math 51 was changed from Math 53 to Math 55. The math graduation requirement is still Math 55.
4. PC Foundation
Planning is continuing for the spring Festival May 6th.
5. Division Reports
Applied Technology – Work continues on the welding shop.
Health Careers - RN program has increased in number.
Science has determined the need to teach double sections of physiology and microbiology for the foreseeable future.
Child development will be moving into portables in August…maybe.
Social science – is involved in black history month. An instructor has been found to teach geography during summer and fall terms.
Fine Arts division - Reported a successful three week trip to Paris.
Business – computer lab computers are very old and not doing well, but VATEA money has been able to help.
English - The Learning Center is now enrolling tutees in GNST PO93 and Writing Mentors in GNST PO91. These are 0-credit classes for which the instructor of record submits positive attendance hours at the end of the semester.
VI. Old Business
M: Table to allow Dr. Carlson to speak
S: B. Henry
C: Unanimous
VI. New Business
1. R. Osborne – CHAP is sponsoring the“Grateful Crane” ensemble on March 15, 2006. They will represent the Manzanar experience in by a performance of “Camp Dance”. One show at noon, one in the evening.
Budget - $2,080 their cost, $100 for reception, $400 Helen Gordon
M: S. Hathaway for the John Reid Fund to pay no more than $2600 for the above
S: B. Henry
C: Unanimous
2. Dr. Rosa Carlson – Thoughts on the future
Dr. Carlson will be looking with other campus representatives at our committee structure. Perhaps some may be changed to task forces, which will give them a beginning and an end.
Dr. Carlson is currently involved district discussions evaluating what services might be centralized at the district level and what should be decentralized. It would be advantageous to keep our eyes and ears open with regard to how this will affect faculty and students in the classroom.
Open forums – will continue so that Dr. Carlson can share informally what is happening on campus and so that faculty, staff, and community members can dialogue about what is occurring in our departments or community.
VII. Adjournment: 5:10 PM
M: B. Henry
S: R. Osborne
Respectfully submitted
J. Wiens