REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Meeting of the Academic Senate
December 3, 2010, 1 p.m.
• Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, AD 201 (Board Room)
• Del Norte: 883 West Washington Boulevard, Crescent City, Rooms E3 and E7
• Mendocino Coast: 1211 Del Mar Drive, Ft. Bragg, Room 106 B
Members Present: David Holper, Mark Winter, Rebecca Ashbach, Michael Bailey, Trish Blair
(meeting substitute for Allen Keppner), Kady Dunleavy, Jennifer Gardner, Dave
Gonsalves, Utpal Goswami, Philip Mancus, Kerry Mayer, Todd Olsen, Pat
Padilla, Ruth Rhodes, Mike Richards, Chris Romero (nonvoting member for this
meeting), Justine Shaw, Gary Sokolow.
Members Absent: Bob Brown, Jeff Hogue, Allen Keppner.
1. Call to Order: Copresident David Holper called the meeting to order at 1:02.
2. Introductions and Public Comments: Copresident David Holper welcomed all members and
guests, and he introduced Trish Blair as the meeting substitute for Allen Keppner. Dave called
for public comments; no public comments were offered.
3. Approve the November 19, 2010 Meeting Minutes: On motion by Kerry Mayer, seconded by
Gary Sokolow, the minutes were approved as written.
4. Action Items
4.1 November 12 Faculty Qualifications Committee Recommendation: Chair Michelle
Haggerty presented the recommendation, and she answered questions. On motion by Gary
Sokolow, seconded by Michael Bailey, the recommendation was unanimously approved by
the following roll call vote: Bailey – y, Blair – y, Gardner – y, Gonsalves – y, Mancus – y,
Mayer – y, Olsen – y, Padilla – y, Rhodes – y, Richards – y, Shaw – y, Sokolow – y.
4.2 Senate Resolution – Basic Skills Initiative Governance Draft: Copresident Winter
presented the draft resolution. On motion by Kerry Mayer, seconded by Gary Sokolow, the
resolution was unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Bailey – y, Blair – y,
Gardner – y, Gonsalves – y, Mancus – y, Mayer – y, Olsen – y, Padilla – y, Rhodes – y,
Richards – y, Shaw – y, Sokolow – y.
5. Discussion Item
5.1
Developing a Process for Student Feedback on Enrollment: Copresident Holper introduced
the discussion by stating that faculty have been hearing a number of student complaints
regarding enrollment issues, and the Senate would like a process in place that would
provide students with a mechanism to forward feedback directly to the Enrollment
Management Committee (EMC). EMC Co-chairs Keith Snow-Flamer and Bruce Wagner
were present to participate in the discussion and to hear Senate suggestions, which included
having hard copy forms available for student feedback, drafting an electronic form, and/or
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having an online forum available through MyCR. Keith agreed to contact Maggie Lynch to
address an electronic format for student feedback, and faculty will be informed once a
mechanism is in place. Regarding feedback from students registered in sites along the 101
Corridor, Bruce informed the Senate that the EMC drafted a survey for current students,
but due to understaffing in CR’s Institutional Research Department, the EMC was unable
to gather the information. Keith reported that he met with ASCR and a group of students
recently, and he asked them to inform Rebecca Ashbach or ASCR President Devin Galdieri
what enrollment needs or suggestions they have for the 2011 summer session.
6. Reports
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Process for Registration, Adds and Drops: Admission and Records Manager Kathy
Goodlive presented the updated process for faculty to follow when adding students to a
section in the spring, and she clarified when to use an add card and how to move a student
from the wait list to the class roster. Kathy also explained the process for adding students
to online sections, and she reported that wait list information that was approved by the
Enrollment Management Committee will be emailed to all students, faculty and staff.
Interest Based Approach November Training: Faculty member Tony Sartori reported that
he, Keith Snow-Flamer, and Mary Grace Barrick attended a three day Interest Based
Approach (IBA) training that was presented by facilitators from the Los Rios Community
College district. Tony explained why the IBA is a positive approach, and he presented
examples for when IBA can be used for resolving district issues. In discussing next steps
for introducing IBA to the college community, Tony reported that President Marsee
supports the suggestion made by the three attendees to form a six-person IBA Steering
Committee that would develop and guide IBA activities for the district. Tony encouraged
faculty to become involved, and anyone interested in serving on the Steering Committee
can contact the Senate copresidents.
Accreditation Update: Utpal Goswami reported that the Visiting Team was on campus and
met with constituent groups on Monday, November 22. The Team’s report will be
forwarded to President Marsee for a fact check review, and then submitted to the ACCJC
for consideration at their January meeting. The Commission will officially notify the
college of its decision by the end of January. Utpal also informed the Senate that a draft of
the Self-Study Report has been posted online, and the schedule for the mock Self-Study
Team’s visit on December 13-15 includes one member visiting the Del Norte campus.
Senate Executive Committee Meeting with Norv Wellsfry: Copresident Holper reported
that the Senate Executive Committee met with Visiting Team member Norv Wellsfry on
November 22, and the discussion was cordial and informative. During the meeting, the
committee learned that the administration had forwarded the Deviations from Policy and
Procedure document, along with President Marsee’s rebuttal, to the ACCJC and to CR
Board members. The rebuttal was forwarded to the copresidents earlier today, and Dave
said it will be distributed to all senators.
Review Closed Session Requirements for the January 14 Senate Meeting: Copresident
Holper reviewed the requirements and parameters for the closed session January 14 special
Senate meeting, which is scheduled to consider the Tenure Review Committee’s
recommendations. The closed session portion of the meeting is for tenured senators only,
and senators were asked to notify the Senate Office if they plan to send a substitute.
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6.6
ASCR Update: Student Representative Rebecca Ashbach reported that (1) a new ASCR
Treasurer has been appointed, (2) there is a new Academy of the Redwoods representative
on the Student Senate, and (3) applications for Del Norte and Mendocino Coast student
representatives to the Student Senate are being received.
6.7 November 29 College Council Meeting, BP/AP 3200 Accreditation and BP/AP 3410
Nondiscrimination: Copresident Winter presented BP/AP 3200 Accreditation, and BP/AP
3410 Nondiscrimination, and he explained that both proposals have been discussed at
College Council and are now out for constituent review. Senators addressed and gave
feedback on BP/AP 3410, and Mark asked that any additional feedback on the proposals be
forwarded to the copresidents. Copresident Holper reported that AP 4240 Academic
Renewal is now in a 60 day review period, and the proposed faculty prioritization process
that was endorsed by the Senate is currently out for constituent review but will be used as a
provisional process for this year’s prioritization.
Without objection, the Senate recessed the meeting at 1:55 and reconvened at 2:38 p.m.
7. Announcements and Open Forum
7.1 CR Nominee for 2010-2011 ASCCC Hayward Award for “Excellence in Education”:
Copresident Winter presented information on the state Academic Senate sponsored award,
and he highlighted the process for how a CR nominee is selected. Mark named the CR
selection committee participants and the Faculty and Associate Faculty of the Year
recipients from each campus who were considered for the nomination, and he announced
that David Holper was selected as CR’s nominee for the 2010-2011 Hayward Award.
7.2 Portugal Award Call for Proposals – Submission Deadline February 4, 2011: Copresident
Holper reminded senators that the call for Portugal Award proposals has been distributed,
and he encouraged faculty to take the opportunity to apply by the February 4 deadline.
7.3 CR Holiday Parties: Copresident Holper announced that Utpal Goswami is hosting a
holiday party for the CR community, and all staff and faculty and their families are invited.
The party is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, from 6:30-9:30 at the Wharfinger
Building in Eureka. To RSVP and purchase tickets for the event, please contact Shereen
Cockrum or Tiffany Schmitcke. The CR Foundation is also hosting a holiday event, and
people can contact Lynn Thiesen for more information.
7.4 CR Forestry Club Christmas Tree Sale: Copresident Holper announced that the CR
Forestry Club is selling Christmas trees at the CR Greenhouse each weekend until
Christmas. Trees will also be available this evening from 5:30 – 8:30, and again next
Friday afternoon.
7.5 Associate Faculty Representation: Associate Faculty Senator Michael Bailey announced
that since he does not have a contract for the spring semester, he will no longer be an
associate faculty representative on the Senate. Copresident Holper thanked Michael for his
service on the Senate.
7.6 Freedom Riders Movie Premier: Justine Shaw announced the premier showing of the film
Freedom Riders, which is scheduled for next Thursday, December 9, in the CR Forum
Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the film will begin at 6:30. The event includes a panel
discussion and guest speakers, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
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7.7
Behavioral Intervention Team Training: Trish Blair announced that the Behavioral
Intervention Team will be offering an interactive online training in the spring, and she
hopes to have about six faculty members complete the training. Trish will provide
additional information as the training becomes available, and she asked senators to
encourage their colleagues to participate.
8. Adjournment: On motion by Gary Sokolow, seconded by Kerry Mayer, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:00.
Respectfully submitted by Sally Frazier, Administrative Secretary to the Academic Senate.
Next Meeting:
Special Meeting – Friday, January 14, 2011, 11 a.m.