I. Call to Order

C. Britton called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.

II. Roll Call

Present: P. Boudreaux, D. Bezayiff, C. Britton, D. Hensley, C. Hodges, M.J. Jordan,

J. Keele, Y. Kim, R. Osborne, M. Roman, L. Syrdahl, J. Wiens, D. Williams

Guests: Ann Marie Wagstaff, Donna Berry, Tom Bethurum, Mike Carley

Absent: S. Regier

III. Approval of Agenda

M: D. Bezayiff

S: D. Hensley

C: Unanimous

IV. Acceptance of minutes of February 7, 2007

V. Reports

1. Senate President (Britton)

No new report

2. CCA (Bezayiff)

The union is currently talking to PERB about the adjunct representation by CCA.

3. Curriculum (Britton)

See Interim President Elect in New Business below.

4. PC Foundation (Keele)

The foundation is presently working on the spring festival. Unfortunately this has been scheduled the same day as the Athletic Hall of Fame dinner. Committees for both events will continue to meet to determine how to solve this dilemma.

Expectations of the grant progress by the foundation sponsored grant writer and grant ideas and participation by faculty were also discussed. A higher level of progress was expected by this time.

5. Division Reports

Science/Math: The science/math department has received 14 university level microscopes for use in a number of its science classes. This was made possible by the Spring Festival of 2006. The presently used microscopes have been used for 30 years and are wearing out.

English: The English department will be reviewing the Deming Group’s findings (a consultancy group) on the basic skills that Porterville College students need.

VI. Old Business

1. Proposed Budget Allocation Model

Discussion centered on the most recent allocation model prepared by district-wide participants and the benefits and impairments of such a plan. Comparisons were also made with the Los Angeles Community College’s plan and their actions concerning economies of scale and strategic planning issues.

Motion to accept the new allocation model:

M: D. Bezayiff

S: D. Williams

Not Passed: 5 yea, 6 nay, 1 abstention.

VII. New Business

1. Interim President Elect

The Academic Senate agreed with AS President Craig Britton to appoint past-president David Bezayiff to the president-elect position.

2. Night services for students

Disappointment was expressed at the earlier cafeteria closing. Senators realize that this impacts our students and faculty in a negative manner and is contrary to accreditation recommendations.

Disappointment was also expressed that no media or computer technician personnel work evening shifts to provide support for faculty. Examples of multimedia breakdowns that occurred during evening classes were discussed. Because no help was available, different sections of the same class did not get the same instruction. The senate recognizes that no evening support personnel is contrary to accreditation recommendations.

The Senate will discuss this further at a future meeting.

3. Spokesperson for the campus

Discussion ensued about who is the spokesperson for the college. Recently, the Porterville Recorder printed editorials negatively portraying community colleges. Should the college President be a more visible respondent?

4. Filling the Curriculum Committee Chair Position

Craig Britton, as Senate President and outgoing Curriculum Committee Chair, has asked Dr. Ron Glahn to fill the position.

VIII. Adjournment: 5:15 PM
M: D. Bezayiff

Respectfully submitted

J. Wiens