Meeting of
Approved Minutes
(Please note: General
interest issues or meeting and notifications are listed below in bold to allow them to be located more
easily.)
I.
General
A. Call
to Order: A quorum being present,
President Carmela Arnoldt called the meeting to order at 2:37 P.M. in the
Council Chambers, Senators present included President Carmela Arnoldt, Vice
President Jim Reed, Treasurer Jim Daugherty, Secretary Laura Avila, and
Senators Doug Brenner, Paula Davis, Fernando Garcia, Robert Hubbard, David
Jenkins, Steve Kadel, Connie Labuhn, Johnnie Clemens May, Alicia Ottenberg,
Robert Reavis, David M. Rodriguez, and Joy Wingersky.
B. Introduction
of Guests- Including, but not limited to, Jose Aguiñaga, Joseph Bednorz, Mark Floor, Frank
Gonzalez, , and Lyle Walcott.
C. The
proposed meeting agenda was adopted as amended.
D. The
minutes from the April 28th meeting, distributed via email, were unanimously
approved.
E. Treasurer Daugherty reported a balance of $7565.65 for all accounts. He reported checks during the month in the amount of $1434.90 for GCC Student Recognition, $1000.00 for Faculty Picnic (Jim Reed), $297.13 for Faculty Picnic (Carol Williams), $1250.00 for GCC President’s Scholarship Fund, and $5,000.00 for GCC Phil Randolph Scholarship Fund. Senator Daugherty mentioned there was one outstanding check written that morning for $599.00 for Faculty Recognition Plaques that is not reflected in the Treasurer’s report. He also added that funds are lower than previous years.
F. President’s Report-
President Arnoldt informed Senate there
will be a meeting with State Legislators on
President Arnoldt went on to
mention that this could be the last year GCC would host Readfest. She stated the
event has become very difficult for the Library staff and English Department to
manage. Last year Readfest served over 4,000
students. Senator Kadel asked if any
other departments could pitch in to help this great event. Senator Davis agreed. Discussion ensued and the last word by
Senator Reed was to “Save Readfest.”
President Arnoldt stated that
because she sat on the Presidential Search
Committee that she could not divulge any particulars. She did however ask
Senate to consider that a presidential hiring process entails a candidate's
passing muster in several areas: strength of application packet, initial
interview with search committee, internal/external forums, chancellor's
interview, and CEC opinion, not to mention final approval by the Governing Board.
It is almost inevitable that a person may not shine brightly in each scenario.
President Arnoldt stated that she
takes full responsibility for NOT sending out FA President’s Jaime Moore’s statement to the faculty at large. She stated she did not have consent from the
Senate and felt it would have offended many faculty. President Moore did, however, send out the email
district wide asking for signatures from employees. President Arnoldt stated she would be more
than happy to take any signed copies to the Governing Board meeting if
individuals chose to sign the document, but she would not ask faculty as a
group to sign this statement.
G. FEC Report-
Senator Reed stated he was very
excited because the Associated Student
Government had just conducted voting online. Senator Daugherty acknowledged the help of
the
The ASG is also paying for
students to take a two credit leadership course. Within this course they will help plan usage
of the new Student Union building.
President Arnoldt also stated that
George Martinez sent out a message that the United Way Campaign will start on October 3rd. Senator Labuhn also asked Senators to
encourage GCC students who have been helped by
H. Governing Board Report-
President Arnoldt reported that
the Governing Board is still considering
redefining
the mission/ values statement.
II.
Old Business
A. Dianna
Dwyer presented the recognition plaques
to Senator Daugherty. President Arnoldt
suggested the plaques be placed in the
B. A
motion by Senator Daugherty and second by Senator Reed asked to establish a
committee to study administrative
evaluation. A lengthy discussion
ensued. A vote was taken and the motion
passed (9 for /5 against). Senate
established an ad hoc committee to create an opportunity for faculty to
provide administrative feedback. The
senators electing to serve on this committee are Senator Avila, Senator
Jenkins, Senator Ottenberg, Senator Reed, and Chairperson Senator Daugherty.
C. Senator
Rodriguez had no information to report regarding the EEOC ruling.
III.
New Business
A. Mark Floor, from the LMC, gave an update on the Art Tour Project. Mr. Floor stated that Mr. Frank Gonzalez, also from the LMC, made the observation that over 500 pieces of precious art were not being valued by library visitors. Mr. Gonzalez suggested the creation of a listening tour, where library visitors would be able to use listening devices to hear the history behind each piece of art. They currently have a $5,000 generous donation from a former Art Faculty. In order to receive the entire donation they need to match this donation with $5,000. Each listening device is $500.00. The goal is to at least have 20 devices. Mr. Floor informed Senate they have raised some funds already, but have not raised $5,000 yet.
B. President Arnoldt stated Faculty committee assignments may be made available online in the future. This was met with overwhelming support by Senate. Senators commented that a brief description of each committee along with when the committee meets would be very helpful to faculty in choosing a committee assignment.
C.
Discussion took place as to what agency would
receive a donation from Senate for Hurricane
Katrina relief efforts. Senator
Davis gave information about several adjunct faculty
who went to the disaster areas to aid the states affected by the Hurricane. Senator Davis also informed Senate that a
full time Faculty member from their department was not allowed to use his leave
to aid in the relief efforts. The
faculty member informed Dr. Glasper and Dr. Glasper made arrangements for this
faculty member to use his leave to aid with Hurricane Rita for two weeks. Senator Reavis stated a donation was made to
UNICF for tsunami relief and asked what agency Senate was considering to aid in
the Katrina effort. Discussion ensued by
Senate and Senator Reed asked if this donation could be tied to the
D.
Senator LaBuhn recommended someone from Senate
should be assigned to the Baccalaureate
Committee to keep Senate in the loop.
President Arnoldt suggested that a Senator from one of the proposed
degree areas serve. Senate recommended
Paula Davis as their representative to the committee.
IV. Information
A. President Arnoldt reminded Senate to turn in a signed Oath of Excellence if they wished for her to take the documents to the Governing Board meeting.
B. President Arnoldt also stated Martha Gail Richmond has prepared a Faculty Travel Pamphlet to aid Faculty who wish to receive reimbursement for travel.
C. Senator
Daugherty informed Senate of the Technology Assessment meeting at
D. Senator
Brenner asked if other Faculty experienced early semester difficulties with
Ikon. A short discussion ensued and
President Arnoldt recommended notifying VP Sherman of
these concerns.
E. Senator
Avila also informed Senate of MIDAS issues a faculty member encountered for the
first couple of weeks of the semester.
This led to several students dropping their online courses. Senator Daugherty mentioned District is in
charge of the MIDAS server.
F. Senator
Avila, Senator Garcia, and Senator Jenkins informed Senate on behalf of Senator
Nuñez, who was unable to attend the meeting, of an incident concerning a disruptive
student in the CAD program. Senator
Avila and Senator Garcia informed senate of what they witnessed on the day of
the incident which occurred in the T1-building.
After safety had been notified once at the request of Senator Nuñez. Safety responded to the T1-107 classroom. Safety was notified again by Senator Avila
when the incident ensued in the T1-building hallway. President Arnoldt stated she would contact VP
Sanchez and Dean White on the matter.
V.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at