academic senate
Executive Summary,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Regular Meeting,
1:30, Thursday, April 3, 2008
Treasurer's Report/Budget Presentation
Mr. Glover reported that the balance in the dues account is $1400.52. Mr. Glover will obtain authorizations from Ms. Parker and Mr. Oakes for retirement event and graduation expenses.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the March 20 meeting were approved as distributed, with one technical correction and a substantive change in the recounting of discussion of the agenda item on "Transcript Notations of 'Egregious Conduct'." Ms. McMurray had pointed out that the notation was a way of alerting other campuses to violent potentials; Mr. Young, that a student would probably not use a transcript with such a notation.
Administrative Report
New Buildings
As to the Northeast Academic and Student Services buildings, the college will not sign off on their completion separately. Dr. Tomlinson reminded senators that the new offices will contain new computers so current files will not automatically be saved. Ms. Fasteau pointed out the necessity for training in how to complete file transfers successfully.
Events, Enrollment
Mr. Rosas emphasized that we have received extra funding for additional short-term classes this semester and LAUSD employees will be enrolling in more of our courses.
Ms. J. Smith added that the Chancellor will visit on April 14 to conduct the conclusive meeting on the campus climate 'intervention' visit.
Budget
Dr. Tomlinson reviewed the hand-outs distributed on the state budget picture. Seven of the colleges in the district are in deficit this year; Harbor's deficit should be over $2 million; district reserves are $54 million [see attachment].
Parking
She also alerted faculty to the difficulty in assuring continued use of the Parks and Recreation parking lot adjacent to the campus at a reasonable cost. The hope is that we will contract for 3-year use of 250 slots at the west end of the lot.
CONSENT ITEMS
Designation of Faculty Marshals
Unanimous consent to designate Mr. Stanbery and Ms. Guertin as faculty marshals for the June commencement ceremony.
ITEMS/MOTIONS FOR ACTION APRIL 3
Curriculum Approvals
Unanimous consent to approve the proposed courses as noticed:
Courses pending approval
Cul Art 133 – Advanced Garde Manger – 1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab, 3 units
New Course Pre requisite – Cul Arts 123, 124, 125
Degree applicable, Occupational Rationale: Student/Program
demand
Cul Art 134 – Classic and Contemporary Cuisine – 1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab, 3 units
New Course Pre requisite – Cul Arts 113, 114, 115
Degree applicable, Occupational
Math 234 – College Level Algebra– 4 hrs lec, 4 units
New Course Pre requisite – Completion of Math 123
Baccalaureate Rationale: Pedagogy
Certificates and degrees pending approval
Skills Certificate in Physical Training – 17 uints
AA Degree – Liberal Arts and Sciences – 60 units
AA Degree – Liberal Studies – 60 units
AS Degree – Computer Science and Engineering – 60 units
ITEMS/MOTIONS FOR NOTICED FOR FUTURE ACTION
Draft Educational Master Plan Update
Mr. Stanbery noticed the update for action at the Senate meeting April 16, and reviewed the content of the update as distributed, assuring senators that a revised text will reach them by e-mail.
COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE MINUTES
Staff Development
Mr. Wood announced that staff development funds are exhausted. There was consensus that the Senate recommend reimbursement from the conference attendance budget to Ms. Shue of expenses for the spring plenary session of the State Academic Senate.