REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Meeting of the Senate Executive Committee
Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, SS 201, Academic Senate Office
Friday, September 14, 2012
10:15 a.m.
Members Present: Bob Brown, Kady Dunleavy, Chris Gaines, Cindy Hooper, Mike
Richards.
Members Absent: None.
1. Call to Order: Mike Richards called the meeting to order at 10:22.
2. Public Comment: Mike welcomed everyone, and he called for public comments; no
public comments were forwarded.
3. Approve the May 17 Special Meeting Minutes: On motion by Bob Brown, seconded by
Cindy Hooper, the minutes were approved as written.
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Potential Academic Standards and Policies Committee (ASPC) Assignments: Mike
reported that he and Bob forwarded BP 2520 Responsibilities of the Academic
Senate, and AP 7211 Faculty Qualifications to ASPC. President Lehner informed
the copresidents that she may have feedback on BP 2520, and if so, the feedback will
be forwarded to ASPC for consideration. AP 7211 was sent
4.2 to the committee because revisions are needed that more closely align the procedure
with our current practices and administrative structure.
4.3 Senate Participation on Expanded Cabinet: Mike reported that he and Bob attended
the first meeting yesterday, and the discussions included the following issues: (1)
Information was presented on the administrative/manager savings reflected in the
budget, which was a move toward transparency and collegial consultation; (2) The
institution’s 2012-2013 Annual Plan was addressed, and the people responsible for
each of the activities will review the Plan and pare it down to a list of achievable
goals; and (3) Potential budget solutions were addressed that include both cutbacks
and revenue generating ideas. Given the financial status of the state and the federal
governments, the college will need to restructure and become smaller. Research will
be conducted on services provided by comparable colleges, and CR will need to
prioritize what services and programs we can provide and maintain. Mike explained
that the Senate’s role on Expanded Cabinet is to ensure that collegial processes are
followed and to uphold the integrity of academic programs. Overall, Mike and Bob
reported that they welcome this new opportunity for the Senate and for CRFO to
participate on Expanded Cabinet.
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4.4 September 21 Senate Agenda Draft: The committee reviewed the draft and made
suggested revisions.
5. Announcements/Open Forum: Cindy reported that as a member of the team that is
addressing Recommendation One, she is concerned that the Assessment Committee’s
activities have not been updated on the website, and that the Institutional Effectiveness
Committee has not yet met this semester. Evidence needs to be forwarded on how the
many components of the integrated planning process are being used and implemented.
6. Adjournment: On motion by Kady Dunleavy, seconded by Bob Brown, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:15.
Respectfully submitted by Sally Frazier, Administrative Secretary to the Academic Senate
Next Meeting:
Friday, September 28, 2012