I. ORDER
OF BUSINESS
A. Roll Call and Welcome Guests
President Lieu called the meeting to order at
11:00 a.m. and welcomed members and guests.
Members present: Julie Adams, Dan Crump, Greg
Granderson, Barbara Illowsky, Lesley Kawaguchi,
Mark Wade Lieu, Richard Mahon, Phillip Maynard,
Wheeler North, Jane Patton, Michelle Pilati,
Beth Smith, and Shaaron Vogel.
Guests present: Andrew Anzalone, Student Senate;
Carole Bogue-Feinour, System Office; Craig Flanery,
AAUP; Richard Hansen, CCCI; Bill Hewitt, FACCC;
David Milroy, CPFA; Ron Reel, CCA; Paul Starer,
Occupational Education Committee Chair (Saturday
only).
B. Approval of the Agenda
Members discussed the Agenda.
MSU (Patton) to approve the agenda as reordered.
C. Minutes
Members discussed the minutes from the December
7 – 8, 2007, meeting.
MSU (North) to approve the minutes from the
December 7 – 8, 2007, meeting.
D. Oral Communications from the Public
No report.
E. Calendar
Members discussed the calendar. Executive Director
Adams informed members that the next Rostrum
deadline date is January 28th.
F. Dinner Arrangements
Members discussed dinner arrangements.
II. REPORTS
A. President’s Report
President Lieu updated members about his activities
in the past month. He participated in a number
of meetings on such topics as the 50% Law and
Basic Skills Resource Center and participated
in a flex day activity at the North Orange Community
College District. He highlighted a future Consultation
Council agenda item on Minimum Qualifications,
as well as his discussions on assessment and
Nancy Shulock’s report “Invest in
Success”.
B. Liaison Reports
1. AAUP
AAUP Liaison Flanery updated members on AAUP
activities including issues related to academic
freedom, legislation on email use by employees,
interference with outside speakers, and AAUP’s
Summer Institute. He mentioned that he had heard
from a legislative staffer that the state budget
deficit might be closer to $16 billion as opposed
to the currently-mentioned $14.1 billion, and
that there might be hearings on the CA Master
Plan for Education. He asked the Executive Committee
to consider attending the Summer Institute July
24 – 27, 2008 in Rhode Island and possibly
participating in a breakout. He also thanked
the Senate for the mention of AAUP in December
Rostrum articles.
2. CCA/CTA
CCA Liaison Reel mentioned that CTA has a meeting
on January 31 to discuss AB 906 (audits and
the 50% Law). Other issues he mentioned included
concerns that WASC is encroaching on union
matters and that Alan Frey has information
about districts’ unrestricted general
reserves ($749 million in 2006-07 and $986
million in 2007-08). He also noted that the
Quality Education Investment Act (settlement
of the Williams Act) cannot be changed unless
both parties agree and that a court ruling
about union district’s restriction on
the use of mailboxes (San Leandro School District)
will be going to the CA Supreme Court (they
will hear it within the next year)--until then,
the decision against the union is reversed.
3. CCCI
CCCI Liaison Hansen briefly updated members about
activities on Proposition 92—Community
College Initiative.
4. CFT
No report.
5. FACCC
FACCC Liaison Hewitt updated members about FACCC
activities including selected events (Lobby
Day on March 3 in Sacramento, Teachers’ Colloqium
on April 4-5 in Napa and Writers’ Retreat
in Palm Desert on July 11-12). He opined that
the May Revise will include a CCC fee increase
if Prop 92 fails. FACCC is also looking for
an author for a bill to bring adjunct faculty
into SDI (state disability insurance).
6. Part-time Faculty
CPFA Liaison Milroy presented a copy of the CPFA
Newsletter and updated members about upcoming
events (CPFA annual conference on May 3-4 in
Santa Monica or Santa Barbara and COCAL on
August 8-10 at San Diego State University).
7. Student Senate
Student Senate Liaison Anzalone provided a brief
preview of the upcoming Student Senate Council
meeting. He also noted that the General Assembly
will be the first weekend in May at the Los
Angeles Bonaventure Hotel.
8. System Office
System Office Liaison Bogue-Feinour updated members
on the Governor’s proposed 2008-09 recently
released, noting that the enhanced noncredit
funding is not touched and there are no student
fee increases. She also stated that midyear
2007-08 budget cuts would be $40 million for
the system and $750,000 for System Office operations.
She highlighted other System Office activities,
noting that some areas of the System Strategic
Plan have be re-sorted.
C. Legislative Update
No report.
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. Survey on Part-time Faculty
The Executive Committee discussed a revised survey
on part-time faculty. Members expressed concern
with question 10, particularly the gathering
of data that is currently available through the
System Office MIS Datamart as well as through
college EEO
plans. Members felt that asking for data available
through other sources was redundant and potentially
provides an opportunity for inaccurate or conflicting
information. Others argued that by asking the
question, many will become aware of diversity
of their part-time faculty. Members continued
to provide feedback but felt the survey overall
was ready for distribution. By consensus, Mahon
will communicate the concerns raised during this
meeting with the Educational Policies Committee.
MSU (Vogel) to approve the survey on part-time
faculty with the understanding that the Educational
Policies Committee will make amendments to address
concerns.
B. Statewide Career Pathways
Patton presented a DVD presentation created to
communicate the Statewide Career Pathways:
High School to College Articulation Project,
funded by SB70 (Scott), requirements across
California community colleges. The DVD will
be used to share the goal and mission of the
project to faculty participants. Patton then
highlighted key objectives and accomplishments
of the project.
Patton informed member about a marketing campaign
untaken to increase the number of students enrolling
in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs
at high schools/Regional Occupational Centers,
and community colleges. The Statewide Career
Pathways Project coordinated by the Academic
Senate has spearheaded this campaign. One of
the significant outcomes of this project is the
collaboration with the California Department
of Education, Chancellor’s Office, and
Academic Senate. We have all come together for
a common purpose—to get more students interested
in CTE programs. Members discussed the campaign.
The Executive Committee will continue to receive
updates as the project proceeds.
C. Executive Committee Self-evaluation
The Executive Committee discussed establishing
a working group to develop a self-evaluation
process/instrument. President Lieu reminded
members about the discussion at last month’s
discussion and described the charge of the
group and asked for volunteers. The group would
develop an evaluation process to gauge how
well the Executive Committee is achieving its
goals and identify areas to improve our processes
and resources to the Executive Committee members.
By consensus, Adams, North, Fulks, Lieu and
Smith will serve on this work group. Fulks
will chair the group.
MSU (North) to approve forming the working group
to create a self-evaluation process/instrument.
D. Executive Director Evaluation Process
The Executive Committee discussed the process
for evaluation of the Executive Director. President
Lieu reminded members about the discussion
last month and asked the Executive Committee
and the Executive Director to create a list
of questions for the evaluation.
MSU (Vogel) to approve the new evaluation process.
E. Session Planning
The Executive Committee discussed the schedule
for the Spring Plenary Session and the theme.
MSU (Mahon) to approve the theme “The
Politics of Pedagogy: Forging Alliances for Action”.
F. Diversity Award
The Executive Committee discussed the criteria
to be used for the Stanback-Stroud Diversity
Award in 2008-09. The chairs of the Equity
and Diversity Action and the Basic Skills Committees
revised the Diversity Award criteria based
on discussions during the last meeting. The
modifications were described.
MSU (Mahon) to approve the Diversity Award as
amended.
G. Elections Procedures
The Executive Committee discussed updates/modifications
to the Election process. The Elections chair
reminded members that the Elections Committee
was asked to review the Senate’s elections
procedures in order to better facilitate tie
votes. The Elections Committee reviewed the
procedures and found that the current process
was adequate. Based on the history of the Senate
elections, tie votes are rare and the process
does not require modification. During the review,
the Committee, however, found other processes
that would benefit from further refinement.
The Elections Committee recommended: 1) run
independent elections simultaneously; 2) use
technology to improve the ballot process (less
paper); and 3) move the elections process to
begin on Friday. By consensus, the Executive
Committee did not want to move the elections
to Friday. The Elections Committee will consider
comments and concerns raised and bring back
refined recommendations to another meeting.
H. Local Senates Visits
The Executive Committee discussed updating the
Local Senates talking points and handouts.
MSU (Pilati) to approve the handout for the
local senates visits as amended.
I. Faculty Leadership Institute Program
The Executive Committee discussed the first draft
of the Faculty Leadership Institute program.
This item will return to another meeting for
discussion and approval.
J. Vocational Education Leadership Institute
The Executive Committee discussed the program
for the Vocational Education Leadership Institute.
This item will return to another meeting for
discussion and approval.
K. Model Course Outline of Record Paper
The Executive Committee discussed the draft paper “Components
of a Model Course Outline of Record” to
forward to the Spring Plenary Session for adoption.
This paper will return to another agenda for
a second reading.
L. Grades Distribution Paper
The Executive Committee discussed the draft paper “Whose
Grade is it Anyway? And What Does it Mean?” to
forward to the Spring Plenary Session for adoption.
This paper will return to another agenda for
a second reading.
M. Technology Paper
The Executive Committee discussed the draft technology
paper to forward to the Spring Plenary Session
for adoption. This paper will return to another
agenda for a second reading.
N. Sabbatical
Leave Paper
The Executive Committee discussed the draft
sabbatical leave paper to forward to the
Spring Plenary
Session for adoption. This paper will return
to another agenda for a second reading.
O. AP Survey
The Executive Committee discussed a proposed
survey on Advanced Placement. Pilati commented
that the Senate has a number of resolutions
on Advanced Placement. The Transfer and Articulation
Ad Hoc Committee has been asked to develop
a good practices paper on Advanced Placement
and thus developed a survey to gather data
to inform the paper. She described the survey
and the data needed. By consensus the survey
needs further refinement and will return to
a future meeting for discussion.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consultation Council
President Lieu updated members briefly on upcoming
meetings of the Consultation Council and Board
of Governors.
B. Senate Budget Performance
The Executive Committee was updated on the budget
performance for the first two quarters in 2007-08.
Members discussed the detail expenditures for
the Fall Session, Area meetings, and Standing
Committees.
C. Futures Ad Hoc Committee
Mahon briefly updated members on discussions
by the Futures Ad Hoc Committee. The charge
of the Committee has been fluid since its creation.
Initially, the Committee was created to develop
creative proposals to the System Office in
the “Year of Reform” as declared
by the Governor. However, given the current
budget crisis the charge of the group has been
refocused to review the climate of education
and provide research, analysis, and advice
in certain areas such as analysis of Nancy
Schulock’s reports, legislation on 50%
or 60% laws or the 75:25 ratio, as well as
look for innovative solutions to long standing
problems. The Futures Ad Hoc Committee will
continue to meet and report back regularly.
D. Textbook Summit and Ad Hoc Committee
Granderson updated the Executive Committee about
the recent Textbook Summit and Textbook Ad
Hoc Committee meeting. The System Office has
scheduled another Textbook Summit on February
1st. The Executive Committee will continue
to receive reports on a regular basis.
E. External Listservs
The Executive Committee discussed how best to
manage the monitoring of external listservs
including the development of a list of available
listservs. By consensus a list will be generated
with all relevant listservs. This item will
be on the June Orientation agenda for discussion.
F. LDTP Update
The Executive Committee was briefly updated
about LDTP discussions. Patton asked about
the role
that Senate appointees play in the conversations.
By consensus, Senate members represent the
positions of the Senate before external groups.
However, any positions not already supported
by an adopted resolution would need to be
discussed by the Executive Committee and
subsequently
adopted by the delegates. Representatives
were familiar with the positions of the Senate
and
comfortable with the process of representing
the Senate. Members will be updated regularly
about conversations.
G. Title 5 Part II Update
The Executive Committee was updated about discussion
in SACC on changes to Title 5. Pilati informed
members that the next round of Title 5 changes
were released early the previous morning without
prior knowledge of members of SACC. She described
the changes and concerns of SACC. The changes
will be presented to the Consultation Council
at its next meeting and subsequently presented
to the Board of Governor at its next meeting.
SACC members will continue to raise concern
about the process. Members will be regularly
updated about ongoing activities of SACC.
V. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Accreditation and Student Learning Outcomes
Committee, Fulks
2. Basic Skills Committee, Kawaguchi
3. CLFIC, Pilati
4. Curriculum Committee, North
5. Educational Policy Committee, Walton
6. Noncredit Ad Hoc Committee, Mahon
7. Transfer and Articulation Ad Hoc Committee,
Pilati
B. Liaison Reports
1. Action Plan Group (B1 and B2) Meeting, Lieu
2. Associate Degree Task Force, Lieu
3. Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, Kawaguchi
4. GEAC, Pilati
5. SACC, Pilati
C. Approved Minutes
1. October 31, 2007
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Adams, Executive Director
Dan Crump, Secretary
