Executive Summary,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Regular Meeting,
1:00, Thursday, April 19, 2007 

Administrative Report

          Mr. Rosas informed the Senate that our teacher prep academy has been designated a California Distinguished School, and breifed the Senate on the press event to be held honoring the academy.  He also alerted the Senate to the latest developments with Prop A/AA. 

ITEMS/MOTIONS NOTICED FOR ACTION APRIL 19

          FHPC Appeals Panel

          Pursuant to the resolution adopted at the last meeting, there was nanimous consent to designate Ms. Watkins as the Senate representative on the panel in place of Ms. J. Smith, already serving in her capacity as FHPC chair.

          Curriculum Approvals

          Proposed approval of three CAOT courses (CAOT 0821, 086, and 110) and of Etudes as the official teaching platform at the college was noticed  for action at the next meeting.

COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE MINUTES

          Curriculum

          Ms. Fasteau drew the attention of the Senate to the handout she distributed giving the CAOT courses noticed for approval at the next meeting and listing five courses currently under review.  She also reported on the Etudes proposal and the submission of Proposed New Program Requests (PNPRs) in Culinary Arts, Business, Process Plant Technology, and Process Instrumentation and Controls.

          Professional Concerns

          Mr. Wood read several quotations forwarded from Ms. Parker for costs for the proposed retirees' luncheon being held prior to graduation.  MSU (Fasteau/ Young) to accept the quotation from 22nd St. Landing.

          Elections Committee

          Ms. Campbell reported that the ballots for the election of Senate officers have been distributed; must be cast as provided by Monday, April 23; and will be counted the following day.

          Work Environment Committee

          Mr. Young reminded the Senate of the lock-down drill scheduled for May 16 at approximately 9:10, which will be a "hot topics" agenda item on May 7.  Ms. A. Smith pointed out that the Nursing Building is not currently equipped to treat real-life patients.  Mr. Young assured the Senate that needed supplies would be externally provided.  He also highlighted provisions in our current emergency plan that would come into play in the event of a crisis such as the one in Virginia.

          Prop A/AA

          Mr. McKenzie announced that all faculty slated to teach in the Northeast Academic Building should check the chair-types in the President's Conference Room and notify the college secretary which type they would prefer for their new offices.