academic senate
Executive Summary,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Regular Meeting,
1:00, Thursday, February 21, 2008
Administrative Report
Dr. Spink reported on the Board of Trustees' approach to the intended Prop. AAA. Colleges are being asked to make two submissions, one assuming a total bond request of $5 billion, the other assuming a $2.5 billion total. Harbor will be allocated approximately 10% of the total, which our current request does equal. There was some discussion of proposed priorities and what items might be omitted for the reduced amount.
Mr. Rosas reported that the accreditation progress report copies have been submitted to the district. Thanks were again extended to Ms. Shue for her authorship. Lora Lane has accepted the position of SLO coordinator. An informal interview committee has been formed to fill the provisional position as LAC director.
ITEMS/MOTIONS FOR NOTICED FOR FUTURE ACTION
Adjunct Elibility for Reassigned Time
Mr. Stanbery will consult with Mr. Glover to develop proposed language for submission to the Senate to speed the implementation of the contract provision involved.
Adjunct Representation on the Senate
Ms. McMurray raised the issue of adjunct representation on the Senate.
COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE MINUTES
Academic Planning and Policies
Ms. Watkins presented a program review "plan of action - post-validation" form to be added to the program review manual and noticed it for adoption at the next Senate meeting.
The committee report also relayed the DAS Educational Policies Advisory Committee decision affirming the District Discipline Committee's Equivalency and Eminence Petitions.
Vocational Education
Mr. Young reported on the last committee meeting. All funding requests were authorized. Apparently all equipment originally approved for the new buildings will be provided. Ms. McMurray expressed concern over unauthorized expenditures in this area and voiced her appreciation of Brad's leadership in attempting to assure full accountability.
Academic Affairs
Mr. Stanbery reported that the committe has formally adopted the planning template for academic units. He also briefed the Senate on the status of the Educational Master Plan and required Update, both of which should be on file with the district by April, with a draft version of the Update available for reference at the Board of Trustees meeting next Wednesday.
President's Report
Ms. J. Smith briefed the Senate on this week's "intervention" team visit authorized by Chancellor Drummond to address campus climate issues, reporting that the team report that was to have been issued Wednesday afternoon will be somewhat delayed, and that a follow-up visit may take place. Ms. J. Smith also invited full participation in the State Academic Senate spring plenary session and the Area C preparatory meeting.