Executive Summary,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Regular Meeting,
1:00, Thursday, May 17, 2007
T120 

Administrative Report

          Culinary Arts Program

          Dr. Spink distributed her written comments on the Senate's previous postponement of action on the culinary arts program and urged the Senate to approve the program at today's meeting.

          5% Reduction in Course Offerings

          Dr. Spink summarized her written response to Ms. J. Smith's inquiry as to the justification of our reduction in fall offerings, affirming her conviction that doing this strategically will increase enrollment without increasing costs. 

Public Comment

          Several members emphasized the importance of honoring Tom Bottone.  Ms. J. Smith informed the Senate of other honors to be presented at the retirement function or at commencement.  Unanimous consent to defray the costs of the plaques involved. 

ITEMS/MOTIONS NOTICED FOR ACTION MAY 17

          Curriculum Approvals

          DD214 and Honorable Discharge

          Unanimous consent to approve the proposal as noticed.  Persons who have completed basic training in military service are exempt from completing the Health and PE (Area E) requirements for the associate degree.  This also applies to CSU transfer requirements except for Teacher Ed. Programs.

          Culinary Arts (New Program)

          Ms. Fasteau summarized the pending proposal. M/S (McKenzie/Wood) to refer the proposal back to the Curriculum Committee.  After considerable discussion involving possible deficiencies in the documentation and the ease with which these can be addressed, the motion was adopted (7/3).  It was pointed out that whether or not the program is formally authorized, it can only be instituted on the basis of two years of trial experience.  Mr. McNeel expressed the view that this requirement has already been met.

          Culinary Arts (Current Certificate Program)

          Unanimous consent to approve a 12-month extension of the current culinary arts certificate program.

          Restructuring of Senate Committees

          Ms. J. Smith and Dr. Thomas-Spiegel commented on the proposal, unanimous consent to adopt the proposed motion as noticed:

          The Senate Academic Policy and Planning Committee is charged to consider the restrructuring of that committee, or Senate committees in general, to deal effectively with the new mandates for academic policy development in multiple areas, and particular to advise whether the Senate Program Review Committee shall be continued or its duties differently assigned. 

ITEMS FOR FUTURE ACTION

          Evaluation of Administrators

          Mr. Rosas commented on the concept, having pointed out that Mr. McNeel is an acting vice president, and in response to an inquiry of Mr. Young, confirming that Mr. Tan is an associate vice president, as required by rulings of the personnel commission.

          Fire Tech Supervision Funding

          Mr. Rosas alerted the Senate to the necessity of adjusting the current funding arrangement, noting the possibility of a consolidated public safety program.  There was some discussion of the process for merging departments.

          President's Report

          Ms. J. Smith drew the Senate's attention to her written report. 

COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE MINUTES

          Professional Concerns

          Ms. Parker reported that Gary Gonzales has been nominated for a full professorship, and Dennis Griffith and Jonathan Lee for associate professorships.