WORK ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
April 24, 2014
Members Present: Jolie Scheib, Paul Kubicki, Richard Rains, Martin Gilligan, Par
Mohammadian, Afri Walker, Aleida Gomez, Sherrie Loper
Absent: Walter Bortman, Gabriela Caballero, Gabriel Kovnator, Jim Liko, Jerry Garcia,
Victor Renolds, Margarita Padilla, Patricia Johnson,
Meeting Called to Order at 2:40 p.m.
Approval of Minutes of March 27, 2014
Paul Kubicki moved to approve, Sherrie Loper seconded. Minutes approved without
change.
Unfinished Business:
CMS Copy Machine:
Jolie Scheib reported that Zoila Rodriguez-Doucette and Danny Villanova both agreed on
the installation of a copy machine for students in the CMS for the Fall of 2014.
No Smoking Signs
Walter Bortman reported to Jolie that the no-smoking signs have been installed in the
CMS building and the IA building.
Smart Box in CSB 201
Jolie has been told that the smart boxes in CSB 210 are not working and they are in the
process of being worked on. Meanwhile, classes in those rooms have been moved to other
rooms where the smart boxes are working.
Window Blinds in CSB and Instructional Buildings
Facilities personnel have been observed measuring windows in classrooms in the CMS
building and the CSB building, an indication that progress is being made on replacing the
thin, translucent blinds with thicker ones. The Committee discussed the possibility that the
new blinds might not be thick enough to effectively block the light, so a motion was made
by Afri Walker:
Motion:
The Work Environment Committee recommends to the College Council that a sample of
the new blinds be set up in one classroom, to be inspected by instructors, in order to
ensure that the new blinds are effective, before installing them in all the classrooms of the
College.
The motion was seconded by Sherrie Loper and was passed.
Bulletin Boards in CMS
Par Mohammadian requested bulletin boards for posting notices in the CMS.
New Business:
ADA compliance issue: elevator in CCDS
Janice Silver complains that the elevator in the Child Development building is not
working. The 2nd floor classrooms are not wheel-chair accessible and Child Development
instructors carrying large loads are hampered. The Committee wants to be sure that a work
order was filed with Facilities before making a recommendation to the College Council.
Room change request
Martin Gilligan presented a request to move the office of Jesse Sanchez from CAI 216 to
CAI 223, which has more space, commensurate with the working areas of other tenuretrack full-time instructors.
The Committee voted to approve the request.
CMS Mural project
Richard Rains discussed the possibility of installing a series of wall murals in the hallway
of CMS upper level, west wing. The murals would be science-related, as well as beautiful
and inspiring. They would be created as an instructor-guided, art student activity. Issues
such as on-going maintenance were also discussed. Richard and Deborah Paulsen of the
Art Department have already been working with students on the project and have received
a number of interesting proposals.
Richard introduced a motion:
Motion:
The WEC Committee recommends that the College Council approve a preliminary study
by Richard Rains (Physics and Astronomy) and Deborah Paulsen (Art). The study would
concern the possibility of creating a wall mural on the upper level of the CMS building.
The mural would use the beauty of art to portray the vastness and wonder of the Universe,
as an inspiration for students walking the hallways.
Richard moved to adjourn. Afri seconded. Adjourned at 3:21 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by R. Rains April 24, 2014