Glendale Community College Faculty Senate

Meeting of February 28th, 2002

Unapproved Minutes

 

I.                    General

 

A.    Call to Order: A quorum being present President Reed called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.  Senators present included: Pres. Reed, Counselor at Large Linda Smith, Treasurer Diane Abel, Secretary Jack Rose and senators: Bob Hubbard, David Raffaelle, Pam Nelson, Patricia Hofer, Renee Barstack, Larry Bohlender, Jeanne Saint-Amour, Paul DePippo and Bill Stewart.

B.     Introduction of guests including Eileen Johnson, Ruth Callahan, Frederica Johnson, Jim Sanders, Lyle Walcott, Holly McKinzie Beene, Susan High and Jane Camp.

C.    The proposed agenda was modified and then adopted.

D.    The minutes of the 1/24/02 meeting were approved.

E.     The Treasurer’s report reflected a balance of  $15,481.80 total for all accounts.

F.     President’s Report:

·        There is still confusion concerning the State Board decision to no longer require a college teaching certificate after 3/1/02.  For example the MCCD data system still rejects entry of adjunct faculty who do not have a certificate.  MCCD is expected to announce in June 02 what, if anything, will be required in lieu of the certificate.

·        Rosemary Kessler is asking for campus assistance to help develop a district wide strategic plan.

·        The Chancellor has announced that the faculty hiring process for the 03/04 academic year will begin this spring.  Therefore the campus staffing process will need to commence soon.

·        The Meet & Confer proposal includes: an adjustment in the date for sabbatical application (if 10/1 is a weekend the due date is the Friday prior); a request for a $250,000 increase for Professional Growth; the simplification of policies regarding personal time, chair release time and consistently allocating reassigned time for Occupational Program Coordinators across the District.

·        Reviewed the latest draft of the Faculty Textbook Policy. 

·        Pres. Reed has been busy gathering data that may determine whether or not the predicted salary savings from early retirees would offset the cost of allowing retirees to remain in the District health care plan. “Expect a template asking for responses to seven questions to appear on your computer screen in two weeks.  Please take the three to four minutes required to fill it out.  We’re attempting to financially justify adding early retirees to our insurance plan.  More reports will be upcoming.”

 

G.    Report of the Governing Board Meeting: Kristin Bennes was one of sixteen people selected to participate in a leadership program that included mentoring students during a visit to Washington D.C.

 

II.                 Old Business

 

A.    Holly Beene asked the Senate to support Student Recognition Day first by nominating students for recognition and second with financial help. Senator Barstack moved (Raffaelle second) the Senate contribute a maximum of $1500 towards purchase of a certificate holder and a sterling silver letter opener for each recipient.  The motion was approved unanimously.

B.     Counselor-at-Large Linda Smith reported that an FEC committee is working with the Chancellor regarding the FIPP.  The overall process is being reviewed and the Chancellor is holding off on doubling the program for now.

C.    Senate Secretary Jack Rose reported that the Campus Climate Results Committee had its first meeting with consultant Dr. Bruce Merrill.  At that meeting the Committee:

·        Approved a format for the presentation of data in the final report

·        Recommended to Dr. Pollack that Dr. Shap Wolf (ASU RSL, Climate Study) be authorized to provide additional information to Dr. Merrill that includes additional SPSS data files, annotated programs, and further elaboration of the raw data (comments).  The later to be provided in a format that is consistent with Dr. Wolf’s contract and Climate Study Subcommittee instructions.  Dr. Pollack has granted that authorization.

·        Agreed with the suggestion that the methodology description should include mention of any factors relating to redacted materials, and

·        Discussed ideas for the future distribution of the Final Report, estimated to include about 200 pages.

D.    President Reed reminded Senators of the upcoming meetings with the NCA Team.  (Senator Bohlender moved for adjournment and called for an executive session. Senator Hubbard provided a second.  The vote for approval was unanimous. The meeting reconvened.  Senator Jean Saint-Amour moved to have President Reed inform the NCA Evaluating Committee that the GCC Faculty Senate does not endorse comments that have been made by members of the faculty that undermine the good name of our institution.  Senator Pam Nelson provided a second.  The motion passed unanimously. Next, Senator Dave Raffaelle moved that the NCA Committee be further informed that the Faculty Senate supports the work of the Campus Climate Results Committee and recognizes the committee as a faculty driven process.  Senator Bob Hubbard provided a second.  The vote for approval was unanimous.

E.     FIPP – please see President’s report.

F.     President Reed asked for suggestions concerning how the Senate should respond to Dr. Pollack’s invitation that it (the Senate) act in some advisory capacity to the President. Though no motion was acted on, it was suggested that President Reed explore the possibility of the Senate President (with advisors) being included as a regular in Dr. Pollack’s Executive Team meetings.

G.    President Reed reported on the role of the Futures Committee and its relationship to the development of a strategic plan.

H.    The Senate’s past decision regarding “emeritus” status was discussed.  Senator Jean Saint-Amour offered a motion calling for emeritus status to be granted to all faculty who complete 20+ years of service and fully retire or none.  Senator Nelson provided a second.  The vote for approval was unanimous.

 

 

III.               New Business:

 

A.    President Reed noted that the Administration proposal to convert an existing vacant MAT 14 position to a MAT 19, Senior Associate Dean position has been withdrawn.

B.     There was a discussion about the planned conversion to Microsoft XP (the newest operating system).  It was pointed out that “compatibility” is not an issue and that CTC meetings are open to everyone and input is invited.

C.    See President Reed’s report regarding the need to reconvene the Staffing Committee to begin preparation for the 2003/2004-budget cycle.

D.    Faculty retiring from smaller campuses are experiencing difficulty utilizing the 49% program.  FEC has convened a committee to address this issue.  Senator Hubbard offered a motion in support of the 49% program on all campuses “if the retiree teaches.” Senator Saint-Amour provided a second and the vote was unanimous for approval.

E.     President Reed called for a volunteer to relieve Treasurer Diane Abel from her appointment to the FEC.  Diane is juggling numerous assignments and requested this change. Senator Saint-Amour agreed to give it a try.  The Senate quickly voted its consent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.              Information:

 

A.    Watch for Future Forum announcements.

B.     There are still travel funds available.

C.    Senator Dave Raffaelle reported that invitations to students selected to participate in academic profile testing would be sent to students via faculty.  Participants will be provided with a free cap and gown for their commencement as well as a letter of recommendation.  Faculty are being asked to further cooperate by allowing students time to attend.  The testing schedule is very flexible.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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John E. “Jack” Rose, Secretary