Executive Summary

Executive Summary,

Harbor College Academic Senate

Regular Meeting,

1:00, Thursday, December 3, 2009

SS/A 219 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Food Service on Campus

          Ms. Fasteau observed that food service is deficient or nonexistant on campus for certain days or time periods.  Unanimous consent to request the vice president for administrative services to allow catering trucks on campus on appropriate times or days.

ITEMS/MOTIONS FOR ACTION DECEMBER 3

          Cross-Listing of Courses

          Ms. J. Smith, having assumed the chair, introduced the proposed board rule change summarized in the meeting packet, resulting in some discussion and general approval   [See addenda.]

          International Baccalaureate

            Unanimous consent to endorse the proposed board rule change as included in the meeting packet.   [See addenda.]

          Competency Requirements

          Ms. J. Smith introduced the proposed board rule change as distributed, resulting in some discussion including a concern that certain disciplines offering math courses have apparently not been sufficiently consulted in developing the proposed language, and that adopting a district-wide score minimum for English competency requires the prior addressing of more basic issues.

          Library TTIP Funding

          Mr. Lee drew the attention of the ASCCC and board of governors resolutions supporting periodical data base and electronic information resource funding.  There being no procedural objection, there was Unanimous consent to endorse the board of governors resolution and forward it to CPC.   [See addenda.]

          Curriculum Approvals

          Unanimous consent to approve the following new course as noticed:

Personal Development 017 – College Survival Skills                         – 1 hr lec, - 1 unit

Online version of existing college course / Update                                           

Pre-requisite:   None                                       

Degree applicable                                                        Rationale:  Student/program demand

Student Grievances

          Ms. J. Smith introduced the proposed board rule change as distributed, with general approval.  [See addenda.]

COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE MINUTES

          Curriculum

          Unanimous consent to express the Senate's appreciation to Ms. Lane for her leadership in student outcomes assessment.