REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Meeting of the Academic Senate
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Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, SS 202 (Board Room)
 Fort Bragg: 440 Alger St (Fine Woodworking)
 Fort Bragg: 33403 Simpson Rd
Crescent City: 883 W Washington Blvd, Room 28 and/or E7
Friday, May 15, 2015, 1:00 PM
MINUTES
Members Present: Dan Calderwood, John Johnston, Tim Baker, Colette Beaupre, Peter
Blakemore, Mike Richards (for Steve Brown), Deanna Herrera-Thomas, Jon Pedicino, George
Potamianos, Ruth Rhodes (by phone), Sandra Rowan.
Members Absent: Steve Brown, Kady Dunleavy, Ed Macan, Laura Mays, Richard Ries, Sally
Urban.
Guest Speakers: Michelle Haggerty, Dave Bazard, Angelina Hill
1. Call to Order: Dan Calderwood called the meeting to order at 1:01 PM.
2. Introductions and Public Comment: Copresident Calderwood welcomed Senators and the
public, and asked for comments on Academic Senate related business. Stuart Altschuler
spoke to changes he would like to see regarding minimum qualifications and course
proposals, and stated that he looks forward to working with the Senate as one of the two
Associate Faculty Senators for 2015-16. President Kathy Smith told the Senate that this is
probably her last Senate meeting, and she wished to say she really appreciates the Senate
work and that it has been a pleasure to work with the Senate. Copresident Calderwood stated
that it has been great working with President Smith. Connie Carlson (sitting in for Debbie
Williams) reminded Senators that flex reports are now due. Michelle Haggerty let the Senate
know that time restraints won’t permit her to be part of the Dual Enrollment Advisory
Committee, but that the Faculty Qualifications Committee (which she chairs) is very diligent
about ensuring that applicants meet the minimum qualifications (MQ) from the state, and that
everyone should keep developmental ages in mind when setting up classes for dual
enrollment.
3. Approve May 1, 2015 Academic Senate Minutes: On a motion by Colette Beaupre, seconded
by Peter Blakemore, the minutes were approved as written.
4. Action Items
4.1 Approve May 8 Curriculum Committee Recommendations: On a motion by Peter
Blakemore, seconded by Tim Baker, a question about AG 21 came up, regarding the
disciplines listed. The recommendations were unanimously approved by roll call vote:
Tim Baker – y; : Colette Beaupre – y; Peter Blakemore – y; Mike Richards – y;
Deanna Herrera-Thomas – y; Jon Pedicino – y; George Potamianos – y; Ruth
Rhodes – y; Sandra Rowan – y.
4.2 Approve Revisions to Curriculum Committee Recommendations for “Course Outline
of Record” Form: On a motion by Peter Blakemore, seconded by Deanna HerreraThomas, George Potamianos spoke to the GE information that was previously
approved and that Shereen Cockrum had made minor changes to meet the upload
requirements, modified language to answer the question about specifying what
happens outside of the classroom (Chancellor’s office kept kicking back with
questions.). He confirmed that they utilize the MQ book, but that they will look at
creating a higher level of requirement. They can only use the disciplines that exist in
4.3
the disciplines list. Michelle Haggerty added that Addiction Studies requires either a
BA and 2 years of professional experience or an AA and six years of professional
experience. Colette Beaupre had a question about page 3, method of instruction: it’s a
prompt, and one would provide one’s own examples. Dave Bazard had suggestions for
adding a place to list the course outcome that correlates to things. George pointed out
that it says “map” but Dave wants to be sure that everyone understands what that
means. A friendly amendment to change the language at the bottom of page five under
General Education Outcomes from “For each GE area this course satisfies (See
BP4025 for Area descriptions), explain how this course’s outcomes map to each of the
two outcomes listed under the appropriate area. (Note: one course outcome can satisfy
both Area outcomes.) “ to “For each GE area this course satisfies (See BP4025 for
Area descriptions), list the course outcome(s) that map to each of the specific GE area
outcome(s). Explain how this course’s outcomes map to each of the two outcomes
listed under the appropriate area. (Note: one course outcome can satisfy both Area
outcomes.)”. The authors will be required to list the course outcomes that map to the
GE outcomes for the area (A-E) that the course satisfies. The (s) portions also allow
the possibility of one course outcome satisfying two of the area-specific outcomes
and/or more than one area. The recommendations were unanimously approved with
the changes noted by roll call vote: Tim Baker – y; : Colette Beaupre – y; Peter
Blakemore – y; Mike Richards – y; Deanna Herrera-Thomas – y; Jon Pedicino – y;
George Potamianos – y; Ruth Rhodes – y; Sandra Rowan – y.
Approve May 8 Faculty Qualifications Committee Equivalency Recommendations:
On a motion by Mike Richards, seconded by Sandra Rowan, Michelle Haggerty
pointed out that there were two recommendations, one for equivalency and one for
“eminence”, which was only the 3rd time in Michelle’s history on the committee that
there was an “eminence”. The recommendations were unanimously approved by roll
call vote: Tim Baker – y; : Colette Beaupre – y; Peter Blakemore – y; Mike Richards –
y; Deanna Herrera-Thomas – y; Jon Pedicino – y; George Potamianos – y; Ruth
Rhodes – y; Sandra Rowan – y
5. Discussion
5.1 Academic Senate Engagement in Institutional Effectiveness Goals Framework:
Angelina Hill brought this back for discussion after giving Senators the opportunity to
see if there was any feedback. She talked about a process to meet the short term goals
from the Chancellor’s office by the June 15 deadline. No feedback had been received,
and the IEC will bring it back for feedback as they flush out goals and mesh it into the
scorecard. A Senator mentioned that it looked “sane and conservative”.
5.2 Course and Program Assessment Cycle: Dave Bazard explained that the Assessment
Committee has been talking about transitioning to a longer cycle. They had discussed
the meaningfulness of such a short assessment cycle, looked at what it will look like
and will begin next year, which will be the fourth year of a four year cycle. The goal is
to have all outcomes assessed within those four years. If all outcomes were assessed
then it would be a year of reflection and should be so noted in the program review.
Someone will contact those instructors who have not assessed all the required
outcomes. CR might not be at 100% but we should have a very high percentage. 20162017 will be the start of a new four year cycle. The District will be fully engaged when
the next accreditation visit is due. Looked at having at least 25% of the assessments
done each year. It is to our advantage for our self-study to have the four year cycle
completed. A Senator mentioned that it would help him since his classes are on a
three-year rotation. Copresident Calderwood asked about the expectations: this would
bolster our data set, bring up improvements and reflect on them, show better rewards,
and help track areas that are out of compliance.
6. Reports
6.1 Update on Dual Enrollment Oversight Committee (DEOC) and Pelican Bay Task
Force (PBTF) Representation: Dan Calderwood – John and Dan have been working to
get the committee list assignments filled. DEOC is done, PBTF is close. There was a
question about whether Copresident Johnston is assigned for Arts & Humanities
Division or CRFO representation. Faculty have come forward to ask to be on this
committee! Dan will look at it. Jon Pedicino feels he is a faculty rep not just a science
rep. A question was posed as to whether there was Associate Faculty representation on
the committee. Extra people would not be a bad thing since this is a summer
committee.
6.2 College Update: Keith Snow-Flamer, Lee Lindsey and the Deans have been working
with Eureka City Schools (ECS) toward dual enrollment. They would like us to rent
their building for noncredit, credit and adult education classes; $1000/month to lease,
and ECS would be responsible for the site.
6.3 ASCR Update, Jerred Scheive not present.
6.4 CRFO Update: CRFO President Peter Blakemore reported that it has been an
important year. We’ve received pay restoration in the last paycheck. A league
advocate was here for a well-attended meeting where we discussed moving towards an
agency fee that will be assessed to every member of the faculty; voting is open till end
of the day, today. Four people went to the Independent Affiliate meeting which was
very interesting. There were proposals for increases in funding that CR got as the state
is looking at small rural colleges which can’t survive due to size. He announced that
Todd Olsen is on the slate as new grievance officer and Michelle Haggerty for VP.
CRFO is anticipating that there will be a regular newsletter twice a semester and the
CRFNews blogspot has been kept up-to-date. They are working on revising the CRFO
Constitution this summer.
7. Announcements and Open Forum
7.1 Upcoming CR Events (please announce any events!):
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Eureka Senators Please VOTE for AF/FOY! Ballots are at the cake stand!
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Graduation today in DN/KT, tomorrow in EKA/MC
8. Adjournment: On a motion by Sandra Rowan, seconded by Colette Beaupre, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:51 pm.
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Next Meetings:
Fall 2015
Senate Retreat August 22
First Session September 4