Minutes,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Special Meeting,
2:00, Thursday, July 7, 2005
LRC 125
Officers present: Susan McMurray [presiding ], Jim Stanbery [recording], Len Glover, Mark Wood
Senators present: Bruce Lemon [Behavioral Sciences]; Wendy Hollis [Health Sciences]; Mike Hiscocks [Humanities]; Kathleen Keller [Math/Physical Sciences]; Joyce Parker [Science/FCS]; Brad Young [Social Sciences]; Linda Hannon [Counseling]]
Members excused:
Members absent: June Smith, Brenda Guertin [officers]; Adell Shay [Business]; Kate Campbell, Pam Watkins [Communications]; Arlene Smith [Health Sciences]; Lauren McKenzie [Math/Physical Sciences]; Nabeel Barakat [Phys Ed]; Tissa Munasinghe [Science/ FCS]; Elizabeth Colocho [Counseling]; Jonathan Lee [Library]
Guests: Nancy Carson, Bobby McNeel, Luis Rosas, Joan Thomas-Spiegel
OPENING PROCEDURES
Administrative Report
After drawing the attention of those present to the packet distributed on district assistance for Compton College, Ms. McMurray introduced Mr. Rosas to summarize the situation. East, Southwest, and Harbor Colleges are being asked to function as the safety net for Compton’s students as of its loss of accreditation January 1, for example, through classes offered there under the auspices of one or more of our colleges. The proposal raises various procedural questions, including how assisting colleges might be compensated. Mr. McNeel reminded senators of the depth and duration of the problems at Compton and the community divisions involved, pointing out that lawsuits and other complications will definitely result for any college attempting to assist Compton.
Ms. McMurray stated that she will prepare a written response on the matter similar to the one submitted by the academic senate president at East.
Approval of Agenda
Unanimous consent to approve the agenda with the adjustments shown herein.
Treasurer’s Report
No report in the absence of another bank statement since the last report.
Approval of Minutes
Unanimous consent to approve the minutes of June 2 as previously e-mailed with a correction in Dr. Davis’ designation.
Administrative Report
Dr. Tomlinson updated the Senate on the status of the accreditation report and introduced a memo from Holiday Wagner previously discussed at other meetings highlighting concerns unique to the new process. She announced that the accreditation survey on campus climate and Harbor’s results from the district student survey are complete and will soon be up on the website. Mr. Wood and Mr. Stanbery made additional comments. A complete working draft will be available for feedback on July 18. Ways of providing for that input were discussed. Dr. Tomlinson also commented on the liberal arts building walk-through and questions raised about the manner in which contractors are handling faculty relocations.
MSU (Stanbery/Lemon) to request the Core Group to address questions of advance notice, furniture damage, and related issues involved in faculty relocations.
Mr. Young questioned the dimensions of the sheriffs’ facility, which resulted in considerable discussion.
Mr. McNeel reported on several grant proposals being developed and others for which approval is currently pending. By the end of July the college Coffee Cart should be operative whenever classes are being held. Mr. McNeel also briefed the Senate on the latest VTEA grants and was thanked for the impressive scope of his report. Senate representatives will be meeting with Mr. Rosas and Mr. McNeel to clarify the process for VTEA grants consistent with the college Planning Policy and Procedures Manual. Ms. Hollis noticed a motion for the August meeting to reactivate the Senate’s Vocational Education Committee.
President’s Report
Unanimous consent to begin the Senate’s fall meeting schedule on September 15. Ms. McMurray reminded the Senate of the importance of the staff development position. It was suggested that growth responsibilities might be handled in part through Mr. McKenzie’s conference attendance procedure.
ADJOURNMENT