MCC Faculty Senate Minutes
CTL Conference Room
April 18, 2002 3:05 PM
Senate Web Site: http://www.mesacc.edu/organizations/employee/facultysenate/
Members Present:
Barry Vaughan, President-Elect
Charles Lewis, Treasurer
Naomi Story, Secretary
Lyn Dutson, Zone 1
Charles Lewis, Zone 2
Sam Martinez, Zone 3
Harold Cranswick, Zone 5
Jack Hinze, Zone 6
Naomi Story, Zone 7
John Zikopoulos, Zone 8
Sue McAleavey (Member at Large)
Erin Rawson (Member at Large)
Ann Stine (Member at Large)
Jim Theilmann (Member at Large)
Philip Carrillo (Member at Large)
Donella Eberle (Member at Large)
Karen Hardin (Member at Large)
Eliza Gonzalez (Chair Liaison)
Doyle Burke (49% Faculty Representative)
Members Absent:
Mark Gooding, President
Danene Richardson, Zone 4
Guests:
Bill DeHaan
Phillip P. Waclawski
I. Call to Order:
President-elect Barry Vaughan called
to meeting to order at 3:05.
II. Additions and Deletions to Agenda:
Lyn Dutson requested her scheduled reports for CTL Advisory and protocols/procedures for gifts. It was moved, seconded, and approved to accept the agenda.
III. Approval of Minutes: A motion was moved, seconded, and passed to accept the April 4, 2002 Senate Minutes.
IV. Guests:
Bill DeHaan stated that he was given $50,000 at the beginning of the year
for computer replacement. He summarized the process for faculty to get a defective computer replaced:
1. Call the Help Desk, who will send a Tech. person to check the computer.
2. The Tech. person will see if it is salvageable.
3. If not, a loaner will be provided until a new machine arrives
Bill stated that about 10-15 computers were replaced over the year. Often, it is not worth sending a computer for repair, especially because most computers can cost under $800 (sans the monitor).
An issue was shared about a computer that was repaired, returned faculty, broke down, repaired again, returned and broke down again. Bill said to send the information to the Help Desk.
Another issue stated was the time delay (i.e., 3 months) in dealing with the Help Desk on computer problem. Bill responded that the Help Deskıs original purpose was to provide non-instructional support services. Through the years, the lines between instructional and non-instructional support have blurred and exacerbated problems. ITAC is now dealing with the problem.
A question was asked about replacement planning in department plans. How old should equipment be to be considered old? Bill stated that the computers age quickly. For example, a computer can be considered old in a matter of months. Bill suggested the college might wish to look at leasing instead of purchasing computers. He is discussing with Dean Ron Etter about funding for desktop replacements.
Another factor that Bill brought up was the timing of when decisions are made on the actual funding for computers. He does not receive the funded items spreadsheet until June/July. And many of the details are not available, so he has to go to individual departments for them. Orders are not always received by August for installment. Different equipment warranties were also an issue. With capital requests of over $5Million and only around $1 Million available, there is going to be a tension.
A question was asked about ITAC and Bill said that the first meeting was held the day before and he is a member.
V. Treasurer's Report: Charles reported on our account and stated an approximate of $200 increase due to our accruals. He also
shared the MCC Fund 2 (Auxiliary Fund) Budget Status Report and Analysis for fiscal year 2001-02 which he did with Kurt Conover, Manager of the college business services. These are funds to support college and student activities, athletics, course fees and non-credit programs. Charles plans to provide informational analysis for the Fund 7 budget next.
VI. Committee and Project Reports:
A. Jeff Andelora provided a year-end report on the Student Outcomes Committee. Key accomplishments included:
1. Rotating assessment measuresrather than assessing every outcome
every year, it was decided to assess each every other year. This would alleviate the pressure of finding enough section and logistical issues and allow clusters to be more reflective and responsive to analyze each outcome and measure. There is also no statistical advantage of assessing each outcome every year.
2. Chris Osgood will be SOC chair for 2002-2003 and Fred Schineller will be the chair-elect. Maureen Zimmerman will follow Chris as chair of Program Review.
3. The primary goal for SOC was to devise and implement a plan to use assessment results to improve our instructional programs. Several results were shared including: raising awareness across the college through numerous venues, department and program initiatives based on assessment results, college-wide initiatives being fostered with the CTL support, and building a culture that uses results through New and adjunct faculty experiences.
4. During Assessment Week, 3,226 students were assessed in 173 sections in scientific inquiry, numeracy, information literacy, diversity, problem solving, and workplace skills.
B. Lyn Dutson gave her report on the History & Traditions Committee. The committee had two goals for the year: 1) to hold a 2nd annual Retirees Reunion that would allows us to capture an oral history of the college and which was funded by the President, the Library, and the Theatre department, and 2) to establish an archival procedure for college history. 200 retirees were invited and around 60 people attended the reunion, which provided photos and stories about the collegeıs early years. They are continuing the archival procedures as a goal for next year.
VII. Old Business:
A. FEC Dues: Barry asked the senate members for input from their zones. The majority wants to let AAUP go. He reported that the vote would be taken at the following FEC meeting. Barry clarified that next yearıs budget will be approved at the FEC meeting next year.
B. Chair Compensation: Overall comments from the senate were positive about the chair compensation recommendations. Barry stated that it might be pulled at FEC because several issues, not connected with the charge of the committee were being brought forth by other FEC members.
C. District Strategic Plan that Mark distributed was discussed. No volunteers were requested yet.
D. Certification: Barry stated that Janice Reilly, FEC President clarified that emergency certification this year was temporary. Anna Solley, VC for Academic Affairs is heading a group to determine certification process within the district. It looks as though the Instructional Councils will determine the minimum standards for certification. A question was raised about adjunct faculty. To which, it was stated those were not different. We were reminded that the old system would exist until June 30. 2002. If any hiring is done, wait until July.
VIII. New Business: None
IX. Information and Announcements:
A. President's Report: N/A
B. President-Elect's Report:
1. Board Candidates: Barry stated that two candidates presented at FEC
He reported that Linda Rosenthal stated her track record and the other person gave his background and commitment to education. A question was raised on requests for funding support received through campus mail from Linda Rosenthal. Barry will investigate.
2. Meet and Confer Salary Issue: We discussed that flurry of emails on Janice Reillyıs request for input on the salary option raised as an alternative by the Meet and Confer Committee. Barry suggested everyone review the chart Janice attached and respond to Janice directly.
3. Barry reported that the Lobbyist brought up the Whistle Blowerıs
Bill, which was approved in the Senate and moved to the House. One
issue was there was language protecting a person who knowingly makes a false accusation.
C. Chair Liaison Report: Elisa reported that the chairs discussed chair compensation recommendations and Water Safety Day. A question was asked if the ergonomics issue could be raised at the next Chairs meeting.
D. Board Report: NA
E. 49% Representative Report: Doyle reported that he attended the Retirees Organization Meeting. Claire Keyworth is the president of the group. He also reported discussion on changing the retirement multiplier being considered. Doyle also reported that the tax rate change for mines and business would not impact taxes as badly as originally anticipated. He stated that there would be no increase in health benefits for retirees. An issue was raised about cost of generic and non/generic drug costs with Pacific Care.
X. Senator Reports:
Members at Large
A. Phil Carrillo (Member at Large): Phil mentioned the confusion being raised about salary and emails to Janice Reilly. He also stated the split on COLA, and asked about the issue of social security numbers on our attendance roster. Barry will check and report back about taking off our SSN. from attendance rosters. He will also check into employee ID cards with employee numbers as another solution.
B. Donella Eberle (Member at Large): None
C. Karen Hardin (Member at Large): NA
D. Sue McAleavey (Member at Large): None
E. Erin Rawson(Member at Large): None
F. Ann Stine (Member at Large): None
G. Jim Theilmann (Member at Large): None
Zone Representatives
A. Zone 1: Art/Foreign Languages/Reading/Speech Communication/Theatre
Arts (Lyn Dutson): Lyn stated it would be useful to have a department ID for faculty membership. A question was raised about Security and what they are supposed to do other than just stand around. Another issue was on the parking hazard on the west side of security with the ASU shuttle bus. Lyn also stated the lack of a comprehensive system and planning for college beautification: things are popping up all over campus and this is why she has been asking about the beautification committee.
B. Zone 2: Business (Charles Lewis): NONE
C. Zone 3: English/Philosophy (Sam Martinez): None
D. Zone 4: Math/Music (Danene Richardson): NA
E. Zone 5: Cultural, Social Science/Psychology (Harold Cranswick): None
F. Zone 6: Technology & Design/Family/Consumer Science/Mortuary
Science/Phys. Ed. (Jack Hinze): Jack requested a change of name of the
Safety Parking Committee to Work Place Safety, Health, and Access
Committee. It was not clear how this could be done since this is not
identified as a senate committee, but as a college committee. Barry will
check.
G. Zone 7: CTL/Counseling/Library/Nursing (Naomi Story): None
H. Zone 8: Life, Physical Science (John Zikopoulos): None
XI. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 5:02 PM.
Naomi O. Story,
MCC Faculty Senate Secretary