Executive Summary
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Executive Summary,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Regular Meeting,
1:00, Thursday, February 19, 2009
Administrative Report
Dr. Spink reported that the Legislature concurred in a budget this morning including no material decreases for community colleges beyond those previously proposed. The district will also soon be receiving its share of federal stimulus package monies. Harbor College is developing proposals for qualifying projects, mostly transportation-related.
Consent Items
Senate Elections Committee
Unanimous consent to designate Beverly Shue, Kate Campbell, and Kathy Keller as members of the Senate Elections Committee.
Student Grievance Committee
Unanimous consent to designate Susan McMurray, Mark Wood, Joyce Saxton, Pam Watkins, and Joan Thomas-Spiegel as the Senate's representatives on the Student Grievance Committee.
ITEMS/MOTIONS FOR ACTION FEBRUARY 19
Accreditation Mid-Term Report
Unanimous consent to approve the draft of the Accreditation Mid-Term Report distributed campus-wide on February 13, with the changes authorized by the Senate Executive Committee on February 17 and the incidental adjustments since made, for action by the College Planning Council on February 23 and the Board of Trustees on February 25.
Mailroom Hours and Services
After considerable discussion as to relative priorities and larger concerns, there was:
Unanimous consent to insist that the college president approve funding adequate to guarantee that mailroom services are administered in a timely fashion at all hours of instruction.
Unanimous consent to urge administration to consult with the Academic Senate regarding faculty-related campus policies such as access to classrooms, the mailroom, and other concerns essential to instruction.
Unanimous consent to commend the mailroom staff for its dedicated service despite inadequate funding.
Lomita Chamber of Commerce Apple Award
Unanimous consent to designate June Smith as the college nominee for this award.
Administrative Services
Mr. McKenzie reported on this morning's meeting, where current building complications were discussed.
Core
Mr. Glover detailed current problems with the Technology Building. Ms. J. Smith will be taking general construction issues to the next consultation session. The current vendor has refused to fill the order for clocks and trash cans in the new building classrooms.