Meeting of
Unapproved Minutes
(Please note: General interest issues or meetings & notifications are listed below in bold to allow them to be located more easily.)
I. General
A. Call
to Order: A quorum being present, Vice
President James Reed called the meeting to order at
B. Introduction of Guests – including, but
not limited to, Ruth Callahan, David Cost,
C. The proposed meeting agenda was adopted as amended.
D. The minutes from the February 24 meetings, distributed via e-mail, were unanimously approved.
E. Treasurer Daugherty reported a balance of $16.642.07 for all accounts.
He reported checks during the month in the amount of $1,000 for UNICEF and $700
for MI/LFU (multiple intelligences)
F.
President’s Report – Jim Reed
President Arnoldt is off campus today for presidential search interviews
G.
FEC Report – Jim Reed
No
report
H. Governing Board Report – Jim Reed
The Governing Board has approved an increase of $5 in the tuition beginning this summer.
I.
GCC Technology Promise & Deliver Disconnect
–
· Business faculty member and chair of the College Technology Committee Gary Marrer spoke as an unofficial spokesperson for many of the visitors expressing frustration with the current and continuing problems with the Palette, or student computer system, involving extremely long log-in times (if log-in was even possible) that generally made classrooms inoperable. He noted that the network problem may have been repaired, but there needs to be better customer services. He said communication has been a principal part of the problem. A long discussion ensued with several other faculty members citing their frustration and unhappiness over the continuing problems for both students and faculty at a time when there is a need for more reliance on technology.
· Marla Desoto called for a full assessment of Network Services as she explained her issues with technology service. Marrer agreed and added that it should be an “outside” assessment. Sen. Steve Kadel added that there needs to be specific measurements as to level of performance. Sen. Fernando Garcia talked about a need for accountability.
· David Rodriguez noted that the FEC has asked for a program review of Information Technology across the district.
· Ultimately, Sen. Robert Reavis presented a resolution to the Senate that was unanimously approved:
Move that President Randolph be asked to
create a committee to assess Information Technology (following the Fleit model), which will be used to improve service on
campus.
II. Old Business
A. College Plan Review New
Subcommittee –
Senate Daugherty reported that President Randolph has signed the College Plan.
B. College Committee Service Review, et al – Carmela Arnoldt
Tabled until April meeting
C. Election Committee – Paula Davis
· Senator Davis gave senators drafts of the sample ballot and candidate slate. Discussion cleared up the question of those leaving the senate and the three-year terms. There are 5 three-year terms and 1 two-year term open.
·
Paula
announced that ballots will be in the office of Roxie Helbert
and voting will be March 29 to April 5.
D. Senate Statement on Affirmative Action – Bob Hubbard and Frank Gonzalez
· Senator Hubbard said that President Arnoldt should take the statement approved at the February meeting to the FEC immediately. Senate agreed.
· Senator Garcia mention the possible lack of diversity among appointees to the committee that will select the new dean. Discussion followed on how such committees were established. In the end, senate members agreed that President Randolph should be asked to expand the committee to include greater ethnic representation.
The item is to remain tabled. Vice President Reed mentioned the acrimony between the community colleges and universities as a result of the baccalaureate possibility for some baccalaureate programs at some community colleges.
F. All-Employee Picnic Committee – Jim Reed
Vice President Reed noted that the
cost for the ramada at
III. New Business
A.
GCC Technology Promise & Delivery Disconnect –
This item was moved to I. General (above)
B. Dr. Randolph Retirement Event – Jim Reed
VP Reed noted the date of April 29 for Dr. Randolph’s retirement,
beginning at
C. Testing Center Task Force – Bob Hubbard/Steve Kadel
Senator Kadel
discussed some of the concerns he has heard about makeup testing. He said he
understands there is no way to send ESL students, for instance. Senator Reed
suggested he talk to
Further discussion on the situation and how to deal with it followed – including insufficient staffing and space, decrease in hours open, and possible abuse by some faculty.
Faculty were asked to mail their ideas and concerns to Senator Kadel
who will continue working as part of the Task Force.
IV. Information
Vice
President Reed displayed this year’s awards for Student Recognition Day. After
some discussion about Senate’s financial
contribution, Senator Daugherty moved that the item be moved to New Business,
which was approved. Senator LaBuhn then moved that the Faculty Senate
give $1,500 toward Student Recognition Day.
V. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at
Next meeting of the GCC Faculty will be @