I. Call to Order

B. Henry called the meeting to order at 4:05.

II. Roll Call

Present: D. Bezayiff, P. Boudreaux, C. Britton, S. French-Unser, B. Henry, D. Hensley, C. Hodges, M. J. Jordan, Y. Kim, R. Osborne, M. Roman, L. Syrdahl, J. Wiens, D. Williams

Absent: J. Keele

III. Approval of Agenda

M: R.Osborne

S: C. Hodges

C: Unanimous

IV. Approval of minutes of May 17 and Sept 6, 2006

M: D. Bezayiff

S: L. Syrdahl

C: Unanimous

V. Reports

1. Senate President (Henry)

See handout –
Child Development position – all three campuses have interim directors.

Regarding budget – the chancellor would like the new allocation model presented to her by December.

FTES – The chancellor stated concern regarding scheduling of general education classes. They seem to be clustered. Perhaps they should be offered throughout the day. The district will also look at generating FTE through instruction in the prisons.

Calendar – faculty cannot be mandated Saturday instruction. There was concern over room scheduling – the state would like a room to be used 53 hours a week. There are classified considerations regarding winter intersession, summer sessions. Discussion also regarding the quarter system and trimesters.

2. CCA (Bezaiff)

September 26^th and 27^th is an electronic vote of the bylaws.

CCA is also planning a membership drive.

3. Curriculum Committee

No report

4. PC Foundation (Keele)

No report

5. Division Reports

Business – Jim Carson is working very hard planning and organizing “Senior Day”.

Child Development – some classes are being put online.

English – Thanks to students and learning lab faculty for being patient with the software problems in the learning center. Computer technicians have also been very helpful.

Adjunct – ongoing issues with 10 payment periods to 6 payment periods.

VI. Old Business

A. Cell Phone Policy

The senate will begin discussion of a cell phone policy for Porterville College.

VII. New Business

A. 2007-2008 Academic Calendar

Calendar was presented for discussion only.

Calendar is under the purview of the Senate. Discussion should be generated through the Senates. We may need to form a 3 college committee. The senate will discuss this at length at the October 4^th meeting.

B. District –Wide CMS

The district would like all online courses to be presented in Moodle or Etudes software.

C. Therapist Position

As a professional expert, his contract has expired. M.J. Jordan expressed disappointment that a procedural issue resulted in his termination.

D. Discussion of no pay (Adjunct Pay)

Senators were concerned that the convenience of procedures in business offices are at the expense of teachers who are supporting themselves on adjunct pay.

Senators were concerned that adjunct professors were not getting paid as many times during the year. This is resulting in hardships for those that support themselves on adjunct pay. Disappointment was also expressed that some adjunct were not told of this change. It is the expectation of the Senate that administration can show appreciation to adjunct faculty by keeping them informed of changes (especially financial issues) and again issue payment to adjunct on a monthly schedule.

VIII. Adjournment: 5:08 PM
M: D. Bezayiiff

S: J. Wiens

Respectfully submitted

J. Wiens