CHABOT COLLEGE ACADEMIC/FACULTY SENATE
Regular Meeting
Board Room, Building 200
Thursday, November 9, 2006– 2:22 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.
A P P R O V E D M I N UT E S
Submitted by Barbara Ogman and Chad Mark Glen
Senator Attendance: Applied Technology & Business (Michael Absher); Counseling (Sally
Stickney & Rachel Aziminia); Health, Physical Education, & Athletics
(Nancy Cowan & Vacant); Arts & Humanities (Diane Zuliani);
Language Arts (Francisco Zermeño & Vacant); Library (Norman
Buchwald); Science & Mathematics (Dave Fouquet & Ming Ho); and
Social Sciences (Barbara Ogman & Michael Thompson); Adjunct
Faculty (Anne Brichacek).
Guests:
Dr. Ron Taylor (Vice President, Academic Services), Nolly Ruiz
(Curriculum Chair) Jane Church (Articulation Officer), and Jan Novak
(Distance Ed Chair).
Presiding Officers:
President Chad Mark Glen, Vice President Michael Absher.
ITEM
1.0 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
1.1 Call to Order: President Glen called the meeting to order at 2:22.
1.2 Approval of the Minutes: Sally Stickney moved to approve the
October 19, 2006 minutes and Michael Absher seconded. Some minor
corrections were made. The motion to approve carried.
2.0 REPORT S
2.1 Robert Lu, ASCC Report: No report.
2.2 Senate President’s Report: Chad Mark Glen tabled his report to allow
more time for other agenda items.
2.3 CLPFA: No report.
2.4 Public Comments: None.
3.0 A C T I O N I T E M S
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November 9th, 2006
3.1 AS Degree Proposals: Discussion was based on the following:
Below are five items that should help guide your consideration of the AS
degree revision:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Existing Chabot-LPC AS Degree Requirements
Title 5 Degree Requirements
Proposal A for AS
Proposal B for AS
Proposal C for AS
We’ve also included the background information for discussion with your
divisions.
The ongoing discussions about the AS degree has led to two items of
consensus among the Chabot and LPC faculty:
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Most faculty favor keeping the AS as a lower-unit degree than the AA.
Most faculty don’t favor keeping the “American Institutions or Health”
option under the AS because it creates unclear learning outcomes for
students.
The proposals eliminate the “American Institutions or Health” option under the
AS degree.
Please rank the three proposals along with keeping the existing AS
degree as currently composed. Your senators will then be asked to vote
based on division rankings and the discussion at Senate.
E-mail, or give a hardcopy of, your rankings to your division Senator by
5:00 PM, November 21, 2006.
(Reference: Notes from Convocation posted on District web site.)
Background Information
1. Existing Chabot-Las Positas AS Degree Requirements
Area
Title 5 Area
Language and Rationality
D.
English Composition
D. 1.
Communications and Analytical Thinking
D. 2.
Natural Sciences
A.
Humanities
C.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.
Physical Education
E.
Units
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
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American Institutions or Health
American Cultures
Mathematics (proficiency)
E.
TOTAL
3
0
0
19
2. Title 5 Degree Requirements
These are the areas defined by Title 5.
Area
Number of units required by Title 5
A.
Natural Science
3
B.
Social Science
3
C.
Humanities
3
D.
Language and
Rationality
3
1. English Composition
3
2. Communications and
Analytical Thinking
E.
Local Option
Minimum of 3 units in this area.
In the CLPCCD:
for the AA degree, this area
consists of:
• Writing and Critical
Thinking
• American Institutions
• Areas of Health
• Physical Education
for the AS degree, this area
consists of
• Physical Education
• American Institutions
OR Health
TOTAL
18 (minimum)
In addition, Title 5 mandates minimum standards for English and
mathematics.
The current standard is eligibility for English 1A and
mathematics proficiency at the level of Elementary Algebra.
Background Information
Based on the Title 5 requirements, discussions at Convocation, discussions in
the Chabot and LPC Curriculum Committees and Chabot and LPC Senates,
we have prepared the following proposals.
3. Draft Proposal A
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This proposal allows division faculty to choose three units of program-based
GE to complete the AS.
Proposal A
Areas of General Education
Associate in Science Degree
Area
Title 5 Area
Language and Rationality
D.
English Composition
D. 1.
Communications and Analytical
D. 2.
Thinking
Natural Sciences
A.
Humanities
C.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.
E.
Wellness (Areas of Health or PE)
E.
Program-based GE*
American Cultures
Mathematics (proficiency)
TOTAL
Units
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
0
0
19
*Associate in Science Degree Program-based GE (Title 5 Area E):
Subject to Curriculum Committee review and approval, the faculty in the
discipline containing the degree program determine, based on program needs
and a clearly defined program level learning outcome, which course or
courses will satisfy this area. The discipline may require a specific course or
allow students to choose from a list of courses or GE area(s). Any courses
chosen to satisfy this area must be chosen from the areas defined by Title 5
and must be chosen from the list of courses approved by the college
curriculum committee as area GE courses.
This innovative approach has the following benefits:
ƒ Empowers faculty to decide which area of GE is most important based
on program needs and outcomes
ƒ Fits within the requirements of Title 5
ƒ Wouldn’t necessarily exclude any of the GE areas from consideration
(including American Institutions and Health)
ƒ Is outcome-based and leads to creation of program-based Student
Learning Outcomes.
ƒ Incorporates Wellness from the AA
4. Draft Proposal B
This proposal creates a parallel structure to the AA degree with Wellness as
an area and American Institutions as a separate area at the current number of
units (19).
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Proposal B
Areas of General Education
Associate in Science Degree
Area
Title 5 Area
Language and Rationality
D.
English Composition
D. 1.
Communications and Analytical
D. 2.
Thinking
Natural Sciences
A.
Humanities
C.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.
E.
Wellness (Areas of Health or PE)
E.
American Institutions
American Cultures
Mathematics (proficiency)
TOTAL
Units
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
0
0
19
This more traditional approach has the following benefits:
ƒ Makes outcomes consistent with the AA for the GE portion of the AS
ƒ Keeps the AS at its current level of 19 units
ƒ Addresses concerns raised by the LPC and Chabot Academic Senates
about American Institutions being an option rather than a requirement
in the AS.
ƒ Incorporates Wellness from the AA
Proposal C
This proposal creates a parallel structure to the AA degree with Wellness as
an area and American Institutions as a separate area at an increased number
of units (22).
Areas of General Education
Associate in Science Degree
Area
Title 5 Area
Language and Rationality
D.
English Composition
D. 1.
Communications and Analytical
D. 2.
Thinking
Natural Sciences
A.
Humanities
C.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.
E.
Wellness (1 course from Areas of Health
and 1 unit from Physical Education)
Units
3
3
3
3
3
4
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E.
American Institutions
American Cultures
Mathematics (proficiency)
TOTAL
3
0
0
22
This approach has the following benefits:
ƒ Makes outcomes consistent with the AA for the GE portion of the AS
ƒ Addresses concerns raised by the LPC and Chabot Academic Senates
about American Institutions being an option rather than a requirement
in the AS
ƒ Incorporates Wellness from the AA
Please, note, however, that many faculty members in disciplines that offer the
AS degree do not favor raising the General Education requirement for the AS
degree.
Discussion: Nancy Cowan: whichever suggestion is adopted it will have serious
consequences for her division. They also believe that students should have more
knowledge about their bodies. She would like us to consider selecting the option
that is less onerous as far as PE and Health is concerned (Proposal C).
Discussion ensued about the idea of a proficiency in American Institutions/
American Cultures: credit by exam or credit from work in high school. It is already
in place for Chabot students to get credit for a course they are enrolled in by
testing out of it. Dr. Taylor: The groupings of the American Institutions or Health
degree requirements do not really make much sense. Nolly Ruiz: You can not
reconcile health and American Cultures. Michael Thompson: Perhaps a new
course that would fulfill the wellness/nutrition requirement should be created that
would not increase the number of classes. Ming Ho moved to approve the AS
Degree Options memo and send it out for all faculty and Michael Absher
seconded. The motion carried.
4.0
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 LDTP (CSU Lower Division Transfer Project): The PowerPoint presentation
Jane Church prepared would not load on the computer. Per Jane’s request, this
item was tabled until the November 30th Senate meeting.
4.2 General Education Reciprocity Program Certification: Jane Church explained
that Chabot is a part of Region 4 and most colleges in the region have already
signed on to this GE Reciprocity Program. It was a difficult process to reach this
agreement. It is one of its kind in the state. The reciprocity agreements are not
legislated, but Jane believes we should join into the Region 4 reciprocity group.
Could the lower GE requirements for the AS degree be applied to an AA degree as
part of the reciprocity agreement? The AA/AS question needs some clarification.
The Senate seems in favor of GE reciprocity idea. Jane will clarify the information.
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Senators will bring the reciprocity idea back to divisions and get feedback. This
will be an Action Item on the November 30th Senate Agenda.
4.3 Distance Education and Online Instruction: Jan Novak gave an overview of the
state of DE at Chabot, the DE Priorities for 2006-08, an update on current online
teaching incentive program, and discussed the proposed revised DE Committee
charter. Revision of the DE charter requires Senate approval. Ms. Novak gave an
overview, and enrollment trends. There is growth in both online and Blackboard
sections from last year. In a comparison of local colleges we are toward the lower
end of what we offer in terms of breadth and quality of DE courses. Foothill and
West Valley are way ahead of us in terms of support for students taking online
classes. Ms. Novak gave statistics on the online student and data concerning their
success. Information was given for reasons the students might want to take online
classes.
DE priorities include expanding the number of quality online courses to meet
student demand. DE is expanding access to quality online courses with one time
funds: 16 new classes in spring schedule. 28 new online courses summer/fall, 8
online teaching mentors identified, training course options developed, 17 faculty
taking an intro to Blackboard course. DE is undergoing Program Review and
potential “rocks” (inquiring projects) include, getting to know our online student,
improving student success, improving student retention, removing barriers for
faculty to teach DE courses.
Proposed Charter Revision: Change name of committee to Distance Education
Committee, provide (see handout for details) more flexible membership guidelines,
slightly revise our charge, and update meeting dates and location. Discussion of
changes: President Glen: regarding the open/closed membership, there is concern
that savvy faculty might stack the committee at strategic points to sway decision
making. Perhaps membership should be ratified. Michael Absher: the committee
does not vote per se but makes recommendations through consensus. Glen:
“Voting” should be representative. Core “members” are the ones that weigh in on
decisions. Core representatives are one from every division with the number of
stated minimum qualifications. Discussion ensued about who is on this committee
and how voting happens. Glen made specific recommendations about committee
make up and wording related to charge and asked Jan to bring it back to the DE
committee for discussion. Ms. Novak will redraft the proposal and Senate will
have it as an action item at November 30th Senate meeting.
Dave Fouquet: For DE courses that students are taking for transfer, is there a
requirement that students take an on-campus exam to prove that they are the
person who has taken the online class? Ms. Novak: There is no such requirement.
There was discussion about the potential problems that might come up about
student identity, proctoring exams and transfer course reciprocity.
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4.4 Unit Plan Reconfiguration: Dr. Taylor: We attempted to keep it as simple as
possible and user friendly. Forms will be both on-line and hard copy. Some
language changes were suggested by Diane Zuliani. All agreed it is an
improvement. This is not something the Senate needs to vote on as an Action
Item. If there are suggested revisions, we can put the proposed revisions on the
Agenda as an Action Item.
4.5 Accreditation Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Cycles:
discussion.
5.0
No
REPORTS II
5.1 Senate Committees: No reports.
5.3 Senators: All are encouraged to attend the opening of the new art exhibit. This is
a great cause and beautiful art. The show runs through December 14th. Diane
Zuliani: Report on SLOs Presentation to College Council. There was a chilly
reception to the report. She felt there was some questioning of the reliability or
bias of her sources. Subsequently, she has gotten lots of response to her talk that
has been positive. President Glen expressed his appreciation to Diane for her
presentation. Diane Zuliani expressed dismay at the College President’s reaction.
She and Glen were disappointed in the response. The potential for a “change of
heart” does exist on both sides.
6.0
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6.1 Student Learning Outcomes and the Accountability Movement: What Faculty
Should Know— Diane Zuliani;
6.2 Administrator Evaluations— Stephanie Zappa;
6.3 eLumen Assessment Software Overview— Sally Stickney;
6.4 At-Large Faculty Vote on Senate Constitution Changes— Chad Mark Glen;
6.5 District Faculty Hire Procedures— Chad Mark Glen;
6.6 Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies for Faculty— Chad Mark Glen.
Meeting adjourned at 4:55 PM.
Next Meeting— November 16, 2006
Fall Meetings— 2nd & 4th Thursdays: 11/30* and 12/14.
(*Special Meetings— not on 2nd or 4th Thursday).
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