College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA – Board Room – SS 202
883 W Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA – Room E8
Friday, April 15, 2016
1:00 P.M.
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Call to Order: Co-President Renner called the meeting to order at 1:09pm
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Introductions and Public Comments: Co-President Renner welcomed everyone and asked for public comment. None forwarded.
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Approve April 1, 2016 Academic Senate Minutes: On motion by Mike Richards, seconded by
Sally Urban, the minutes were approved as written.
Action Items
4.1
Approve April 8 Curriculum Committee Recommendations: On a motion by Mike
Richards, seconded by Deanna Herrera-Thomas, the summary was reviewed and unanimously approved by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-
Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.2
Approve Revised Curriculum Routing Document: On a motion by Kady Dunleavy, seconded by Lisa Sayles, George Potamianos explained the revisions, which clarified processes. They replaced “mycr”, dressed it up with colors and arrows, but no structural changes to the process. Once approved it goes to the website. Links are updated, and some DE additional sign-offs, etc. Should he email All (faculty and Deans/Directors) with the link, too? What about the AF process (which some thought had a stigma), do we need a motion to change it? Suggested language “if you have not recently …” or if you are a “new” AF; or just add “you may” as an addition. Friendly amendment to just delete the fifth bullet by Wendy Riggs, seconded by Ruth Moon, a vote was taken and the friendly amendment was voted down by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – n; Freneau
– y; Herrera-Thomas – n; Moon – n; Potamianos – n; Richards – n; Rigs – y; Salyes – n;
Urban – n. Another amendment was moved to amend by adding “it may be advisable to…” by George Potamianos, seconded by Wendy Riggs. Discussion that followed drew a modification to the amendment to keep it simple by George, seconded by Wendy, and simply add “you may”. The modified amendment was approved by roll call vote: Dennis
– y; Dunleavy – n; Freneau – y, Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos – y; Richards

– n; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – n. Further discussion: Ruth, as ‘non-teaching’ faculty, was concerned about lead time and communiques for the library (that does not always happen); George asked what she wanted to do about it and suggested she could come to a future meeting to discuss the process. Ruth stated that the matter could be discussed at the next curriculum meeting. George promised that it would be on a future agenda. The document was then approved as amended by roll call vote: Dennis – y;
Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos – y; Richards – y;
Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.3
Approve BP/AP 4010 Academic Calendar : On a motion by Mike Richards, seconded by
Deanna Herrera-Thomas, Connie presented the BP/AP. The document was approved by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y;
Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.4
Approve AP 4222 Remedial Coursework Revisions by Basic Skills: On a motion by Mike
Richards, seconded by Wendy Riggs, Erin Wall explained that Basic Skills was grateful to be given the opportunity to scrutinize this procedure, looking for language from Title 5 and the Chancellor’s office. In their research they discovered the ‘true’ meaning behind the difference between basic skills and remedial courses (which are based on basic skills courses). Developmental and basic skills are the same and “remedial” is a subset (lower) and not associate degree applicable. Deanna thanked Erin and the committee for taking the time to do the research and revision. The document was then approved by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos
– y; Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.5
Approve the AB 798 College Textbook Affordability Resolution: On a motion by George
Potamianos, seconded by Deanna Herrera-Thomas, discussion ensued. BOT will see the resolution at a future BOT meeting. The document was then approved by roll call vote:
Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos – y;
Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.6
Approve April 7 Faculty Development Committee Recommendations: On a motion by
George Potamianos, seconded by Kady Dunleavy, Kerry Mayer explained the slate and took questions. Kerry also mentioned that though FDC has remaining funds, she still hopes that Administration would consider raising the funding amount in future;
Instructors were all overtaxed this term and not able to attend a lot of functions. The document was then approved by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y;
Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – temporarily absent; Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.7
Approve Revisions to the Academic Senate Constitution: On a motion by George
Potamianos, seconded by Kady Dunleavy, Mark Renner opened discussion. The
‘staggered’ terms was questioned. The recommendation from the ad-hoc committee was that there are two-year terms that are staggered (elect one person per year for two-year terms); George Potamianos moved to remove the phrase “confirm the continuing Co-President and” from Article V, section 1 part c (page 4), and was seconded by Kady Dunleavy. Motion carried by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y;

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Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y;
Sayles – y; Urban – y. Discussion about other parts was invited but there were none. The amended document was then approved by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y;
Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y; Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y;
Sayles – y; Urban – y.
4.8
Approve Revisions to the Academic Senate Bylaws: On a motion by George Potamianos, seconded by Kady Dunleavy, Mike Dennis presented the Bylaws. It was discussed at senate to add the continuing co-President to the committee, but the executive committee thought was going too far the other way; in the revisions, the continuing Co-
President would now have input at one point, and would indicate their choice which would be voted on by the senate. Robert’s rules states that nominations are allowed from the floor, and any such nomination would require that the nominee is added to the slate. Three candidates were put forward several weeks ago; how do they know if they are on the slate? The ad-hoc committee would follow up with all candidates. Hopefully we are solving the problems that caused this year’s election to take so long. George
Potamianos made a motion to remove the phrase “along with the continuing Co-
President” from Section 10.F.7 and was seconded by Ruth Moon. After ensuring that the remaining language was clear, a roll call was taken and the amended language was approved: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y;
Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y. The ballot process and notification for candidates was discussed, and the amended document was approved by roll call vote: Dennis – y; Dunleavy – y; Freneau – y; Herrera-Thomas – y; Moon – y;
Potamianos – y; Richards – y; Riggs – y; Sayles – y; Urban – y.
Discussion
5.1
Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) Goals Framework: Angelina Hill explained that this is the second year she has presented the framework to the Senate.
The IEC enters the goals matrix online so that it is published state-wide. This year we were in better shape than last, but they did add some items to the metrics. It has gone
(and will go) to several different college bodies to get feedback and to inform. She explained a few of the selections they made this year. The ACCJC is keeping track; our
SLOs are still not 100%; so we want to get the right people together to address transfers and understand processes better. There needs to be more conversation. What about the discrepancies for diversity students? We need more dialogue to figure out how to better support specific populations.
5.2
AP 4101 Independent Study : Connie Wolfsen explained that she has been trying to get some policies and procedures through outside of ASPC, due to so many policies needing updating. This one was developed by Connie and members of CTE; changed the number of 2 credits to 3 max credits per Independent Study Course (ISC) was offered by CTE, and codified current processes. A suggestion was made to add Chancellor’s Office to the list of people involved in the process in Condition “d.” (Chancellor’s office approval is required). The amended procedure will be brought back for approval May 6.

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5.3
AP 7123 Contract Faculty Appointment Procedures Revisions by ASPC: Sally Urban explained that ASPC revised using Senate input. It will come back for approval on May 6.
5.4
Volunteers: Non-Credit Liaison & Convocation Planning (Wendy Riggs volunteered on
April 1).
Reports
6.1
New Timeline for Implementing Curricular Changes: George Potamianos and Courtney
Loder George explained about calendar years over semesters due to the one-year scheduling, as the catalog goes out before the schedule. Courtney checked best practices of CC and UCs and found most places have the catalog goal in April, when students are registering for courses. They start building schedules in October through
January; the course of record process can take a year before they are implemented.
Some changes are significant and will require ‘catching up’ in the catalog. If you change the unit value it won’t be implemented until the next catalog. The catalog needs to be revised every time the course changes. There could be additions/corrections published in September. The two-year scheduling will also affect catalog process.
6.2
ASCR Update: Quang-Minh Pham reported that ASCR elections will be held on April 19 and 20. Initial applicants were numerous, but some applications for positions were invalid. Please encourage students to participate; they will get emails about process and running as a write-in candidate. ASCR Senate members will be going to the General
Assembly in late April/early May.
6.3
Professional Development Committee (PDC) Update: Kerry Mayer and Crystal Morse thanked the Senate for their support in re-invigorating and getting the PDC up and running. We can’t do it without colleagues. They developed a working model and have now done 20+ sessions, including at Del Norte. Three more scheduled in April, but May is too crazy. They have served over 300 participants. 60 just today in three sessions!
They were asked about diversity and inclusion; they’ve been invited to a Humboldt Area
Foundation called “Our North Coast” series , which is an 18-month program to address racial biases and make the region more welcoming (Humboldt and Del Norte). Lots of companies involved in the program, and they want to develop cohorts and faculty leaders, etc. in those cohorts. Super excited. Angelina is helping with funding through equity funding. A Day-long HCOE event with extra credit. John Powell will do some seminars on May 5 and 6. And will present in Del Norte, too. Hearing more soon. Crystal
Morse reported that classified staff professional development needs more concentrated time; perhaps a summer series for them and management staff. PDC will be involved in
Convocation. They have found a convocation speaker; Paul Gorski of EdChange , a curriculum writer for social justice who is developing an undergrad major in that field.
Breaking barriers, for every day. Crystal has worked with him before and finds him very engaging. Final thing; next Friday, Dr. Darrick Smith will be here for Retention,
Completion and Equity, and we’re really excited.
6.4
College Update: Mark Winter mentioned some ACCJC issues that are on radar; SLO completions are at 90% want to get to 95-100%, Deans will be looking at that element; transfer rates are going down, and a committee will be formed to discover why and how

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to stabilize/increase; we’ve implemented the one-year schedule, now on to two-year, which is a course by semester by site, id the 17-19 year courses. Faculty searches: we’ve completed three; auto, chemistry and geology. The courses to identify. Counseling in process, and forestry math and nursing are coming. Web traffic up 18% which is a good signs, and hopefully not just faculty.
Future Agenda Items: Senators are encouraged to request to place an item on a future agenda: none forwarded
Announcements and Open Forum: MDC has been working very hard and some upcoming events were reported by Sean Herrera-Thomas: Apr. 27 the MDC and others will host the screening of
“The Hunting Ground” with a panel afterward; also on a date TBD, a film called “Tough Guise 2” will be shown, with a panel. April is sexual assault awareness month. In fall we will screen hunting ground again here and on the DN campus. MDC thanked senate and PDC for all the help they’ve received.
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Upcoming CR Events – ( http://www.redwoods.edu/events )
Adjournment: On a motion by Mike Richards, seconded by Deanna Herrera-Thomas, the meeting was adjourned at 3:16 pm.
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