Minutes,
Harbor College Academic Senate
Special Meeting,
10:00, Fri., July 9, 2004
LRC 125
Officers present: Susan McMurray [presiding]; Brenda Guertin, Jim Stanbery [recording]; June Smith, Len Glover, Mark Wood
Senators present: Bruce Lemon [Behavioral Sciences]; Kate Campbell, Pamela Watkins [Communications]; Wendy Hollis [Health Sciences]; Kathleen Keller [Math/ Physical Sciences]; Joyce Parker [Science/ FCS]; Nabeel Barakat [Phys Ed]; Brad Young [Social Sciences]
Members excused: June Smith [officer]
Members absent: Adell Shay [Business]; Susanne Aultz [Humanities]; Arlene Smith [Health Sciences]; Lauren McKenzie [Math/ Physical Sciences]; Tissa Munasinghe [Science/ FCS]; Elizabeth Colocho, Linda Ruiz [Counseling]; Jonathan Lee [Library]
Guests: Carmen Carrillo, Marcus Carrillo, Joan Thomas-Spiegel
OPENING PROCEDURES
Approval of Agenda
Unanimous consent to approve the agenda with the adjustments shown below.
Treasurer’s Report
Mr. Glover reported that the current balance remains at $1644.
Ms. McMurray mentioned that there are some receipts that have not
as yet been submitted.
Approval of Minutes
Unanimous consent to approve the minutes of the June 3 meeting
as distributed at the meeting, with several typographical corrections.
ASO Activities
Ms. McMurray emphasized how important it is that faculty be informed of ASO events and suggested a revival of the college hour.
SPECIAL ORDERS
Accreditation Concerns
Ms. McMurray related a conversation held at the CCDLI conference about the “happy Harbor” metaphor in terms of how we could relate to each other in the future. Ms. Hollis reminded us of the importance of off-campus social activities for faculty and staff.
Various names were suggested for faculty membership on the accreditation steering committee subject to confirmation by CPC.
CONSENT ITEMS
Staff Development and Flex Committee Chairs
Unanimous consent to confirm Mark Wood and Carmen Carrillo respectively as staff development and flex committee chairs for 2004-5. Ms. McMurray thanked them for their excellent service through this past year.
ITEMS/MOTIONS NOTICED FOR ACTION JULY 9
Flex Committee Guidelines
Ms. Carrillo motivated the proposed flex guidelines distributed by Mr. Wood. The purpose of the changes was for increased simplicity and clarity and to conform with the new calendar. An improved instructional packet will also be distributed on opening day. Mr. Wood raised the question of whether sick leave can be used in lieu of flex credit. It was the sense of the Senate that, except for opening day, this is improper.
MSU (Lemon/Wood) to suspend the rules to approve the revised guidelines with one adjustment in the text.
Senate procedures
Unanimous consent to determine voting by name cards rather than by seating and that Senate and committee membership should be confirmed by the first week in October.
COMMENTS ON DISTRIBUTED REPORTS/NOTICES/COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Professional Concerns
Ms. McMurray and Ms. Parker reported that the District Academic Senate is moving toward authorizing each campus to determine its own standards for academic rank. Ms. Campbell will send Ms. Gogin a get-well card.
Accreditation
Mr. Wood reported that the laisons for the three seaside schools will be meeting on July 20 to compare notes on their current status.
Facilities Committee
Mr. Young stated that Dr. Spink delayed approval of the sheriff’s contact for this coming year until it was confirmed that our regular officer would be restored to us.
PropA/AA
Mr. Barakat reminded senators of the CPC meeting this Monday
on which renovation policy will be confirmed. Ms. McMurray discussed the ‘sustainability’ presentations that board members are suggesting for incorporation into our projects, and questioned how these would be paid for.
Budget Committee
Ms. Hollis and Mr. Young pointed out that we apparently are not going to be reimbursed for sheriff services not rendered. Ms. McMurray stated that we will challenge this. The committee is still trying to get full disclosure from specially funded programs. The importance of adhering
to our stated policies here was emphasized, especially in view of accreditation. Mr. McNeel in particular must be made aware of the Senate’s growing level of concern in this regard. Ms. Thomas-Spiegel updated the Senate on obstacles at the district level to providing information with which the Grant Allocation Task Force is to be provided.
President’s Report
Campus Climate Survey
Ms. McMurray stated that on June 20 she had met with Vice Chancellor Carleo, Carl Friendlander (district AFT), Leon Marzillier (DAS), Dr. Bossler (district Teamsters), Dr. Spink, and Mr. Oakes (campus AFT) relative to the survey, and that the group would meet again August 18. Ms. McMurray reported that Dr. Carleo had requested her to ask the Senate if there would be any objection to requesting the campus AFT to delay issuance of the AFT survey results pending the August 18 meeting. It is the sense of the Senate that any further requests relative to the survey be directed to the AFT.
Administrative Attendance at Senate Meetings
It was reaffirmed that Senate meetings are open to all and everyone is always welcome.
ADJOURNMENT