Approved Minutes
for the Meeting held November 17, 2005
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Academic Services............................ |
Gayle Cebrian |
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Business........................................... |
Dale Craig, Joel
Willenbring |
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Counseling........................................ |
Elias Dominguez,
Karyn Nguyen |
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Fine Arts........................................... |
Chuck Ketter |
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Humanities........................................ |
Danielle Fouquette, John Ison, Robert Lundergan, Miguel
Powers, Jeff Rodine |
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Library.............................................. |
Michele Fitzsimmons |
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Math/Computer Science..................... |
Kelly Klassen,
Deborah McQueen |
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Natural Sciences............................... |
Jeff Feaster, Jacob
Sapiro |
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Part-Time Faculty.............................. |
Jim Book |
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Physical Education............................ |
Jim Kiefer |
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Social Sciences................................. |
Diana Kyle, Arienne
Turner |
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Student Services................................ |
Paul McKinley |
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Technology/Engineering...................... |
Dennis Howey, Kevin
Sampson |
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At-large............................................. |
Sally Moore |
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Associated Students.......................... |
Alejandra Goodrich |
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President.......................................... |
Joumana McGowan |
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Past President................................... |
Rolando Sanabria |
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Secretary.......................................... |
Jane Troop |
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Treasurer........................................... |
Ken Collins |
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At-large, Curriculum Chair................... |
Doug Eisner |
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Guests: Peter Fong |
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Absent |
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At-large............................................. |
Elise Donley, Callista Lee, Ken Lewis, Marcus Wilson |
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Fine Arts........................................... |
Bill Hayner |
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Physical Education............................ |
Pete Snyder |
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Social Sciences................................. |
Susan Grabiel |
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order
at 3 p.m. by President Joumana McGowan.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
M/S/U (McQueen/Cebrian) to approve the Minutes of the October 20, 2005 meeting.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/U (Cebrian/Craig) to approve the agenda for this meeting.
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Kiefer announced the induction of athletes from 1913 to the present into the Fullerton College Hall of Fame.
V. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS
President’s Report
President
McGowan reported that the Board of Trustees meeting will be at
DPC—The Senate President reported that four budget models were presented by the District at DPC. These four budget models were not up for a vote and are being discussed. As directed by the FC Senate, Dr. McGowan voiced concern about spending ongoing money until salary negotiations have been concluded.
DCCC—Dr. Hunter is creating a subcommittee of DCCC that will examine three basic issues: course numbering, the definitions of credit vs. non-credit courses and programs, and the overlapping of programs. The goal is to better define the role of SCE within the District.
PAC—We did not reach our enrollment target for the fall semester, but we are keeping our hopes up for the spring. Dr. Hodge is encouraging all divisions to pursue growth for the spring and summer.
The PAC discussed
the parking shuttle service operating hours for next semester. The new parking
structure will not be open until March; therefore, a need to provide off-campus
parking will still exist. Dr. McGowan asked the Senate for input as to whether the
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. shuttle service to Carter Bowl would suffice or if the service
should include later hours. The discussion that ensued included thoughts about
evening students, slow times, and funding.
The plan for the spring semester is to run the service from 7:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. until March 15 when the parking structure opens. The matter will be deferred to the Senate
members who are serving on
Dr. McGowan extended her thanks to those who donated to the Hurricane Katrina drawing.
Treasurer’s
Report
The Treasurer thanked those who provided the refreshments for this meeting.
VI. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPORT
Doug Eisner gave the State’s definition of distance education. It encompasses classes where 51 percent of the class or more is not in face-to-face format; this includes computers and television. A hybrid class is defined as teaching more than 51 percent through distance education, but not entirely through distance ed. Our current policies are in compliance with the state regulations. The student resolution regarding multiple Associate of Arts degrees has been approved in principle by the Curriculum Committee. They will work out the details in the spring.
Dr. Eisner reported that the Curricunet people will be ready for initial training here in February. We will test our version with the Math and Computer Science six-year review and with any new UC transferable courses in the spring. Dr. Eisner advised that for any changes in the spring semester that are not for UC transferable classes, we can merely continue doing what we have been doing. Much of our paper-based current procedure will be obsolete with Curricunet.
The State Academic Senate is suggesting that faculty look to the IMPAC reports in modifying curriculum for articulation with the CSU system since it’s assumed that the CSUs will not meet their spring 2006 deadline for streamlining curriculum.
Dr. Eisner reported on DCCC where several contested classes were approved. These contested classes were from SCE and were similar to those already taught in CIS and in Construction. The issues about duplicate curriculum and numbering were raised by Doug at DCCC, but the SCE classes were approved anyway. The Chancellor, however, indicated that because vocational programs must be reviewed every two years and because a committee is being developed to review curriculum in SCE, these classes may be changed in the future.
Dr. Eisner also reported that curriculum recently sent to Dr. Hodge’s office for signature was not signed. It was discovered that Dr. Hodge is not signing any curriculum that includes any kind of reduction in class size. It was pointed out that such a refusal must follow the contract. However, the contract does not specify what happens when the college President will not sign. Dr. Eisner presented a proposed policy which will be discussed in the committee.
VII. ELECTIONS
Election results were as follows:
Selection Committee for VTEA
Counselor
Jennifer Combs, Elias Dominguez, Dale Craig
Equivalence Workgroup
Brad Dawson Dale Craig
Bookstore Advisory Committee
Ken Collins
Educational Technology Committee
Paul McKinley
Selection Committee for
Manager-Campus Accounting (Bursar)
Joumana McGowan
Education Program Advisory
Committee
Lupe Casillas, Diana Kyle
Student Equity Committee
Ken Collins
Matriculation Committee:
Danielle Fouquette (English)
Kathi Johnson (ESL)
Robert Lundergan (Basic Skills)
Angela Henderson (Reading)
2006 Men and Women of
Distinction Selection Committee
Gayle Cebrian
Elias Dominguez
Subcommittee for DCCC to Examine Course Number Similarities
Kevin Sampson
VIII.
LIAISON REPORTS
Associated
Students
Alejandra Goodrich reported that the A.S. no smoking policy was presented at DPC on November 2.
United Faculty
The UF representative announced that UF has heard nothing from the Board of Trustees concerning the salary proposal.
Adjunct Faculty
United
No report.
IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
X. OLD BUSINESS
The Senate was asked if this draft of the Academic Freedom Policy was what it wanted or not. During discussion it was pointed out that some kind of peer review is essential and balances the current non-discrimination policies. The Senate indicated that it wanted to include some kind of peer review process.
In terms of new faculty allocation, the only change to the list was the fashion position. Dr. Hodge is not sure that we should discontinue the Electronics program and replace it with a fashion position.
Dr.
Kevin Sampson tabled the discussion regarding the fashion position until the
spring semester to allow the Technology and Engineering division time to
discuss it further.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
AB 540 grants
tuition exemption to individuals with at least three years of high school in
Staff Development
Kathy Collopy-O’Donnell
will be filling in for Mark Greenhalgh who is resigning as coordinator for
Staff Development. She is a certified
M/S/U (Kiefer/Craig) to extend Kathy Collopy-O’Donnell’s temporary position as Staff Development coordinator through the spring semester.
A form for
evaluating the Dynamic Fund was distributed; it should be returned to Adam O’Connor. In discussion of the fund, it was mentioned
that there was not a lot of coordination among groups. It was shown that those groups receiving
funds tended to have representatives on
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Jane Troop, Secretary