MCC Faculty Senate Minutes

 

                                                 CTL Conference Room

 

                                                   September 19, 2002

 

                             Senate Web Site: http://www.mesacc.edu/organizations/employee/facultysenate/

Members Present:

Barry Vaughan, President

Charles Lewis, President-elect

Naomi Story, Secretary

John Zikopoulos, Treasurer

Lyn Dutson, Zone 1

Phil Waclawski, Zone 2

Sam Martinez, Zone 3

Jack Hinze, Zone 6

Naomi Story, Zone 7

John Zikopoulos, Zone 8

Philip Carrillo (Member at Large)

Mona Scott (Member at Large)

Erin Rawson (Member at Large)

Ann Stine (Member at Large)

 

Members Absent:

Danene Richardson, Zone 4

Harold Cranswick, Zone 5

Karen Hardin (Member at Large)

 

I. Call to Order:  President Vaughan called the meeting to order at 3:11 PM

 

II. Additions and Deletions to Agenda:

None

 

III. Approval of Minutes:  Minutes from September 5, 2002 Meeting were seconded and approved unanimously. 

 

IV.  Guest:  Greg Pratt, EBAC

Greg provided a progress report on EBAC (employee benefits advisory committee).  He said that itıs not looking good and that internal and external

forces were influencing the increase in costs of benefits.  We are in the 3rd year of a 5 year contract with Blue Shield/Blue Cross who was the only bidder.  Based on the numbers, Greg said that Maricopa has a good deal.  He stated that

we should be cognizant about communication throughout the year

coming from the group about changes.  Pratt also pointed out a couple of assumptions:  an increase in ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System) and

we should anticipate a 16 or 23 percent increase.  Greg reviewed two scenarios based on the 16% and the 23% increase options.

 

Senators were given handouts related to the options.  A question was asked

about the decision to pay more for prescription drugs versus more for imaging

cost.  Greg will do more research since he just joined EBAC. Zone Reps were

asked to poll their zones about faculty preference paying more for imaging or

prescriptions drugs.  Greg was also asked to ask of statistics on cost comparison between the two.  A suggestion was to do a split versus all or none.  We asked

Greg to get more information on the consultants and if they could come to

one of our meetings to answer questions.  We also recommended that Greg present the information to the Chairs group.  We invited Greg to return

and commended him on his good work.

 

V.   Senate Vacancies:  At-Large Representatives (2):  Barry received five names for two open at-large positions.  Mehrzad Khorsandi from Technology Department and David Nachman from Chemistry were elected unanimously.

 

VI. Treasurer's Report:  John reported no change from the last meeting.

 

VII. Committee and Project Reports:

 

A.   Student Outcomes Committee:  None.    But, it was mentioned that the results were shared at the SOC meeting last week and will be presented at the

Deanıs All Faculty Meeting on September 24.  Chris Osgood will be invited to the next Senate meeting.

     

B.  Campus Travel Committee:  None

 

C.   Distance Education Committee:  None

 

  1. Faculty Educational Development Projects Committee:  None

 

  1. Honors Program Committee:  None

 

  1. Senate Committee for CTL:  Lyn Dutson reported that the committee

will meet on September 26 and distance learning would be one of the topics.

 

  1. History & Traditions Committee:  Lyn reported receiving names of

committee members.         

 

VIII. Old Business:

 

  1. Fall Retreat:  Charles Lewis reported on the Department Chairsı response to a joint retreat with the Faculty Senate.  The chairs were very interested in participating on a join Faculty Senate and Department Chair Assn. meeting.    Charles will take suggestion of 1st three Fridays of November from 4-7 4-8 PM and location:  on campus with outside catering to next DCA meeting.  Consensus that the Senate pay for food costs.  Several topics were mentioned:

management of Red Mountain campus

program coordinator description

joint strategies

brainstorming common issues

 

  1. SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) Manual:  It was moved and

seconded that a subcommittee be formed to explore the option of creating a Senate Secretarial Assistant position that would be responsible for maintaining an SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) manual and performing other such duties as determined by Senate leadership.  Motion was passed unanimously.

 

 

IX. New Business:

 

  1. Cards and Memorial Protocols and Procedures:  Lyn Dutson provide a

sheet that described the Senate Flower and Card Policy.  A

subcommittee will review and edit the language for next time.

          

  1. FPG (Faculty Professional Growth) We reviewed LoAn Tabar

Gaulıs memo regarding input for the Faculty Professional Growth committee.  After discussion, there was a general consensus that Choice 1:  that FPG fund the registration fee applications first for both semesters, including the first summer session.  Then, use the leftover money for Summer Projects, which again will be first-come, first-served until the money runs out.  Barry will share our input with LoAn.

 

  1. Senate Meeting Scheduled Location:  Charles spoke with the person who brought up this issue and the suggestion was withdrawn.  We will continue to meet in a central location rather than move to different departments.

 

  1. FIPP (Faculty in Progress Program):  Charles asked that this issue be tabled until the next meeting as new business because he just received information about the college process for FIPP selection.

 

  1. Counselor Safety:  The question about safety measures for counselors at night was discussed.  Jack Hinze will bring this up with Ron Etter.  Barry will contact the Counseling Department Chair and recommend that safety procedures be included in department plan and procedures.  Barry also encouraged that the departments discuss the issue of safety within their departments, especially related to OSHA and potential ramifications if one is hurt.

 

X. Information and Announcements:

 

     A. President's Report:

1.     Meet and Confer:  Priority #1  Barry reported that the FEC (Faculty Executive Council) had a strategic conversation on Meet and Confer strategies.  He highlighted several points:

a.     the single common issue based on feedback from the last negotiation process was on salary raises.

b.    calling for a board member to be directly involved in meet and confer rather than through an intermediary.

c.     EBAC  and external conditions influencing negotiations.

d.    salary versus benefits dilemma

e.     continuing need to educate and inform faculty about Meet and Confer

2.     Underage students:  Barry stated that he is meeting with the districtıs lawyer (Pete Kushibab) to  restate the RFP and common pages language related to faculty rights and responsibilities and college procedures and requirements, respectively.

3.     12-month Pay:  President Vaughan stated that upon revisiting the language in state statute related to faculty rights to distribute pay‹it requires HR to make this happen for faculty who wish to distribute their pay over 12 months.  This is contrary to what was originally stated at FEC. 

4.    Board candidate debate at PVCC:  Barry announced the forum for board candidates at PVCC on September 26.

5.     Barry added that the anyone interested in serving on the Legislative Committee should give him a call.  This would mean working with our Faculty lobbyist.  Doyle Burke served on this committee last year.

          

     B. President-Elect's Report:

1.     Membership:  Charles Lewis passed out packets to Zone Reps.  Packets included specific membership forms for faculty who have not joined in the past or who pay by check.

2.     DCA (Department Chair Association) Report:  Charles reiterated the joint retreat information.  He also reported that Sonia Moreno-Filan from Institutional Advancement presented to the DCA about what marketing support her department could provide.  He announced the PFF( Preparing Future Faculty) site visit on October 4.  Charles also shared information about van vehicle safety discussion at DCA.  For example, Rufus Glasper, Executive Vice Chancellor sent  memo stating training requirements for defensive driving, selection criteria for drivers (no student drivers), and banning 15-passenger cans and cell phone use while driving.  Erin Rawson shared that MCC is looking at alternative solutions for field trips including hiring of drivers and vans.

 

     C. Chair Liaison Report:  None

  

     D. Board Report:  None

 

     E. 49% Representative Report:  We need a 49% person to volunteer.

 

XI. Senator Reports:

 

Members at Large

 

     A.  Philip Carrillo (Member at Large):  Phil mentioned the issue of social security numbers on our class rosters. 

 

     B.  Mona Scott (Member at Large):  None

  

     C.  Karen Hardin (Member at Large):  Not here

 

     E.  Erin Rawson (Member at Large):  Erin asked if an OYO could serve on the Fund 2 Committee.  The Senate strongly recommended that the person should have a terminal contract, not OYO.  She stated that anyone interested should email Phyllis Pendergrast.

 

     F.  Ann Stine (Member at Large):  None

 

 Zone Representatives

 

     A. Zone 1: Art/Foreign Languages/Reading/Speech Communication/Theatre Arts (Lyn Dutson):  Lyn shared that an individual said that IT and Help Desk staff voices were not being heard.  They were a source for help desk issues and potential solutions, but they were not being asked to participate.

     

      B. Zone 2: Business (Phil Waclawski):  Phil shared a concern about Drop-Add being allowed for the entire semester.  This topic will be brought as New Business at the next meeting.

     C. Zone 3: English/Philosophy (Sam Martinez):  Sam stated that Linda Evans acknowledged FEC minutes about faculty only voting on the district curriculum committee.  She said that we need to continue to be vigilant about this

 

     D. Zone 4: Math/Music (Danene Richardson):  Not here 

 

     E. Zone 5: Cultural, Social Science/Psychology (Harold Cranswick):  Not here.

 

     F. Zone 6: Technology & Design/Family/Consumer Science/Mortuary Science/Phys. Ed. (Jack Hinze):  None

 

     G. Zone 7: CTL/Counseling/Library/Nursing (Naomi Story):  None

 

     H. Zone 8: Life, Physical Science (John Zikopoulos):  John shared that Science Day which allows 400-600 young students to have hands-on science

experiences on campus.  He will share this information with Lynn Milner to add to the advertorial. 

 

XI. Adjournment:   Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.

 

 Respectfully submitted by,

Naomi Story

MCC Faculty Senate Secretary