Minutes,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Regular Meeting,
1:00, Thursday, April 7, 2005
LRC 125
Officers present: Susan McMurray [presiding; Glover, after her departure], Jim Stanbery [recording], June Smith, Len Glover, Mark Wood
Senators present: Bruce Lemon [Behavioral Sciences], Pam Watkins, Kate Campbell [Communications]; Wendy Hollis [Health Sciences], Mike Hiscocks [Humanities]; Kathleen Keller, Lauren McKenzie [Math/Physical Sciences]; Tissa Munasinghe, Joyce Parker [Science/ FCS]; Brad Young [Social Sciences]; Linda Hannon [Counseling]; Jonathan Lee [Library]
Members excused: Brenda Guertin [officer]
Members absent: Nabeel Barakat [Phys Ed]; Adell Shay [Business]; Arlene Smith [Health Sciences]; Lauren McKenzie [Math/Physical Sciences]; Elizabeth Colocho [Counseling]
Guests: Sally Fasteau, Kristin Garcia, Rod Oakes, Joan Thomas-Spiegel, Debbie Tull
OPENING PROCEDURES
Approval of Agenda
Unanimous consent to approve the agenda with the adjustments shown herein.
Treasurer’s Report
Deferred until Mr. Glover’s arrival.
Approval of Minutes
Unanimous consent to approve the minutes of March 17 as previously e-mailed.
ASO Report
In the absence of Ms. Garcia, Ms. McMurray distributed the latest ASO Senate minutes, directing senators’ attention particularly to the ASO discussion of graduation requirements.
Consent Item
ASO Essay Contest
Unanimous consent to contribute $100 to the ASO essay contest.
DAS On-Campus Meeting
Unanimous consent to form a committee to provide lunch for the DAS meeting here on campus May 12, with expenditures not to exceed $600, the committee to be chaired by Ms. Smith and also to include Ms. Hollis, Mr. Lemon, Mr. Munasinghe,Ms. Parker, and Ms. Shue.
ITEMS/MOTIONS NOTICED FOR ACTION APRIL 7
Curriculum Approvals
Unanimous consent to consider the motion noticed at the last meeting as an action item, and to adopt the proposal with the adjustments shown below:
Biology 101/99 (Biodiversity and Environmental Biology), 5 units; new course in series of 3
Child Development 044 (Programs for Children with Special Needs I), 3 units, new course
Speech 190 (Radio and T.V. Production), 3 units, reinstatement of college course
COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE
MINUTES
FHPC
Mr. Lemon reported that the next meeting will focus on next fall’s committee schedule.
Professional Concerns
Ms. Parker reported that one petition for academic rank is pending.
Accreditation
Mr. Wood drew the Senate’s attention to his written report as distributed, particularly stressing that the accreditation website is up including an easy-access feedback loop.
Curriculum
Ms. Fasteau shared the committee’s concern about the future of the literacy center. Discussion followed. Unanimous consent to incorporate an open forum on the issue as part of the Senate’s April 21 meeting, inviting members of the Academic Affairs Committee to attend.
Program Review
Ms. Thomas-Spiegel drew the Senate’s attention to her written report, noting that its current workload is complete. Unanimous consent for the committee to continue to monitor confirmance with the program review timetable, rendering any assistance divisions may desire.
Elections
Ms. Keller reaffirmed that the deadline for nomination the filing of nominations is April 12th, subject to final confirmation by the Senate at its meeting on April 14. The committee proposes that balloting take place April 26 and 27, from 8:30 to 2:00 in the day and 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening.
Student Services
Ms. Tull drew the Senate’s attention to her written report, emphasizing the cluster’s progress in program review.
Budget
Mr. McKenzie reported that the budget actually is within range of balance, provided all the income presently anticipated is actually received. There was some discussion of the freeze on supplies expenditures, raising questions about community services and swap meet proceeds.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Before leaving for the State Academic Senate meeting, Ms. McMurray reminded gave senators a final opportunity to provide input on proposed changes in general education requirements.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (resumed)
Staffing
Mr. Wood announced that the committee will soon be meeting to consider the locksmith position and whether certain positions are being worked out of classification. It was pointed out that a process for resolving issues of the latter type exists and should be observed.
Facilities
Mr. Young reminded senators of the emergency drills scheduled for next week. Mr. Glover urged attendence at the City of Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Fair 10:00-2:00, April 16, at Ports of Call.
ASO
Ms. Garcia made further remarks about the ASO Senate minutes distributed earlier in the meeting by Ms. McMurray.
Signature Gatherers
Mr. Oakes expressed deep concern about being prevented from distributing AFT fliers regarding petition signature gatherers on campus. It is the sense of the Senate that prior censorship of these fliers would constitute a clear violation of academic freedom and the collective bargaining agreement.
ADJOURNMENT