REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Meeting of the Academic Senate
November 4, 2011, 1 p.m.
• Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, AD 201 (Board Room)
• Del Norte: 883 West Washington Boulevard, Crescent City, Rooms E3 and E4
• Mendocino Coast: 1211 Del Mar Drive, Ft. Bragg, Room 106 B
Members Present: Mark Winter, Mike Richards, Bob Brown, Steve Brown, Ryan Emenaker, Chris
Gaines, Jennifer Gardner, Utpal Goswami, Dave Gonsalves, Allen Keppner,
Philip Mancus, Susan Nordlof, Sandra Rowan, Bobby Shearer, Kevin Yokoyama.
Members Absent: Dave Bazard, Kady Dunleavy, Cindy Hooper, Gary Sokolow,
1. Call to Order: Copresident Mark Winter called the meeting to order at 1:04.
2. Introductions and Public Comments: Copresident Mark Winter welcomed all members and
guests, and he called for public comments. No public comments were forwarded.
3. Approve the October 21 Meeting Minutes: On motion by Kevin Yokoyama, seconded by Sandra
Rowan, the minutes were approved as written.
4. Action Items
4.1
Approve Curriculum Committee October 28 Recommendations: Chair Peter Blakemore
presented the recommendations, and he answered questions. On motion by Allen Keppner,
seconded by Steve Brown, the recommendations were unanimously approved by the
following roll call vote: Brown, B. – y, Brown, S. – y, Emenaker – y, Gaines – y, Gardner
– y, Keppner – y, Mancus – y, Nordlof – y, Rowan – y, Yokoyama – y. Peter also
addressed the Senate’s issues with the Curriculum Committee’s statement of how their
work supports the College’s mission, and he clarified that the statement is an internal
committee document and does not require Senate approval.
4.2 Approve Faculty Qualifications Committee October 14 Recommendation: Chair Michelle
Haggerty presented the recommendation, and she gave background information on why the
committee supports the recommendation for approval. On motion by Allen Keppner,
seconded by Kevin Yokoyama, the recommendation was unanimously approved by the
following roll call vote: Brown, B. – y, Brown, S. – y, Emenaker – y, Gaines – y, Gardner
– y, Keppner – y, Mancus – y, Nordlof – y, Rowan – y, Yokoyama – y.
4.3 Approve Faculty Development Committee October 28 Recommendations: Chair Kerry
Mayer presented the recommendations, and she answered questions. On motion by Steve
Brown, seconded by Bob Brown, the recommendations were unanimously approved by the
following roll call vote: Brown, B. – y, Brown, S. – y, Emenaker – y, Gaines – y, Gardner
– y, Gonsalves – y, Keppner – y, Mancus – y, Nordlof – y, Rowan – y, Yokoyama – y.
4.4 Approve Senate Resolution Regarding Basic Skills Initiative Governance Draft:
Copresident Winter presented the draft, and he gave the background for the resolution. On
motion by Bob Brown, seconded by Chris Gaines, the resolution was unanimously
approved by the following roll call vote: Brown, B. – y, Brown, S. – y, Emenaker – y,
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Gaines – y, Gardner – y, Gonsalves – y, Keppner – y, Mancus – y, Nordlof – y, Rowan – y,
Yokoyama – y. Mark reminded senators that the Senate approved a process last year that
this resolution went through, and he explained that any senator can draft a resolution for
Senate consideration.
Endorse AP 4024 Instructional Exigency Plan Due to Adverse Budget Environment
Proposal: Copresident Winter presented the proposal, and he explained that the vote is
meant to clarify the Senate’s position on the draft, which will be forwarded as feedback to
College Council. On motion by Bob Brown, seconded by Kevin Yokoyama, the vote to
endorse the proposed Plan was unanimously defeated by the following roll call vote:
Brown, B. – n, Brown, S. – n, Emenaker – n, Gaines – n, Gardner – n, Gonsalves – n,
Keppner – n, Mancus – n, Nordlof – n, Rowan – n, Yokoyama – n.
5. Discussion Items
5.1
Academic Standards and Policies Committee October 28 Recommendation – BP 4030
Academic Freedom Proposal: Chair Connie Wolfsen presented the proposal, and she gave
the background of the documents and the state Academic Senate’s recommendations that
the committee considered. Copresident Winter asked senators to distribute the draft to their
constituents for feedback and be prepared to consider the proposal for approval on
November 18.
5.2 College Council Policy and Procedure Drafts out for Constituent Review
5.2.1 AP 4103 Work Experience: Copresident Winter presented the proposal, and he
explained why it is on the agenda as a discussion item. In response to questions,
Utpal clarified that we are required to have an approved administrative procedure
submitted to the Chancellor’s Office in order for us to offer internships or give credit
for work experience. This proposal serves as a statement of intent and does not detail
any specific types of work. Mark asked senators to forward any feedback on the
proposal to the copresidents, who will take it to College Council for consideration.
5.2.2 BP/AP 3050 Institutional Code of Ethics: Copresident Richards presented the drafts,
and he asked senators to distribute it to their constituents and forward any feedback to
the copresidents, who will take it to College Council for consideration.
5.2.3 AP 5055 Enrollment Priorities: Copresident Winter presented the draft, and he
answered questions. Bobby Shearer requested that ASCR officers be added as having
priority registration, and Bob Brown requested that athletes also be added.
6. Reports
6.1 Facilities Planning Committee (FPC) Update: Faculty Co-chair Maggie White presented
the history of how the committee’s scope and membership has evolved, and she brought the
Senate up to date on the FPC’s current process. Maggie presented the (1) FPC’s Funding
Priorities for Local Bond Funds approved in October, 2011; and (2) the FPC’s Unsorted
List of Local Bond Fund Requests, October 2011, and she provided background
information on the committee’s considerations in drafting the documents. The Unsorted
List of Requests was forwarded to the Budget Planning Committee where the request
prioritization and funding recommendations will occur. Maggie emphasized the
importance of submitting facilities requests through program review, and she invited
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faculty to visit the FPC’s website and to attend committee meetings if they want more
information.
MyEdu: Advisor Barry Tucker presented information on the online advising tool, and he
highlighted some of the strengths and weaknesses of the product. Barry reported that a
company representative had given trainings to CR advisors and counselors and that the
district had agreed to be one of three California community colleges to pilot the program.
Senators voiced a number of objections and concerns with the product, and they questioned
why CR would want to participate in a for-profit program that encourages students to
bypass meeting with professionals who can help them plan their educational goals. Mark
informed the Senate that a resolution is currently being considered at the state Academic
Senate Plenary Session that would encourage local senates to oppose a partnership with
MyEdu. Mark thanked Barry for presenting the information.
College Council Policy and Procedure Drafts out for Constituent Review
6.3.1 AP 5020 Nonresident Tuition: Copresident Winter presented the draft, and he
encouraged senators to send feedback to both the authors and to the copresidents.
6.3.2 BP/AP 5700 Athletics: Copresident Winter presented the drafts, and Bob Brown
reported that Joe Hash is also reviewing the proposals. Mark encouraged senators
to forward feedback to the copresidents.
Status of College Level Exam Program (CLEP) and International Baccalaureate:
Copresident Winter informed the Senate that an ad hoc committee of Dave Bazard, Mike
Butler and Allen Keppner was tasked with addressing International Baccalaureate, and
CLEP was forwarded to the Academic Standards and Policies Committee (ASPC). After
its initial review of CLEP, however, ASPC forwarded a request to the copresidents that
their task be expanded to include all aspects of credit by examination, with CLEP being
one section. The copresidents agreed, and the committee will begin by reviewing and
updating BP 526 and AR 526.01. Revised proposals will be forwarded for Senate review
before going to College Council.
College Update: Utpal Goswami’s report included the following: (1) Over the next few
weeks, meetings will be scheduled for faculty and staff throughout the district to gather
input and discuss themes regarding strategic planning issues. Utpal encouraged faculty to
attend one of the meetings and to participate in the discussion. (2) Concurrent enrollment
and how it applies to the college’s funding is being reviewed, and automatic waivers will
probably not be offered for spring. (3) The hearing for the 50% Law request for exemption
application is scheduled for December 6. The district’s data in support of the request has
not yet been certified. (4) An all-college holiday party has been scheduled for Saturday,
December 10, at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. An email was distributed with RSVP
and cost information, and everyone is welcome to attend and to bring their families.
ASCR Update: Bobby Shearer presented the following updates: (1) The October 21
Biodiversity Conference was well attended and very successful. The conference was
recorded, and once the video is edited, DVD’s will be distributed for viewing throughout
the district and shown on the local public access TV station; (2) ASCR is conducting a
student survey on smoking, and results are being tabulated daily; and (3) ASCR is
sponsoring “CR’s Got Talent: A Visual and Performing Arts Competition.” Information is
available on posters distributed across campus and by contacting the ASCR Office, and
Bobby asked faculty to encourage students to apply.
College Council October 24 Meeting: Copresident Winter reported that many of the
proposals currently out for constituent review have already been addressed by the Senate.
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AP 5070 Attendance and AP 5075 Credit Course Adds and Drops proposals will be
forwarded for Senate review on November 18, and Mark suggested that the Senate may
want to invite Lynn Thiesen to present potential financial aid implications with the
proposed AP’s.
6.8 Board of Trustees November 1 Meeting: Copresident Winter reported that the Board
meeting included the following: (1) On behalf of the union, CRFO President John
Johnston requested representation on the Presidential Search Committee; (2) Board
members had an opportunity to give feedback on their meetings with the ACCJC Team
members; (3) Nominees for the 2012 Board officers were announced as Colleen Mullery
for president, Tom Ross as vice president, and Sally Biggin as clerk. Officer elections will
be conducted at the December Board meeting. (4) New census data prompted a discussion
on the boundaries for trustee representation, and an ad hoc committee was appointed to
review the issue; and (5) Colleen Mullery was appointed as chair of the Presidential Search
Committee, and Barbara Rice and Richard Dorn will serve as members. Mark reminded
senators that the Board meetings are now streamed live and archived, and he encouraged
senators to view the meetings and stay informed on Board issues.
7. Announcements and Open Forum
7.1 Distance Education Sakai Survey: Distance Education Director Geoff Cain reported that
he and IR Director Angelina Hill are developing a survey to gather information on Sakai
from faculty who teach online. Geoff also requested that he be given an opportunity to
report to the Senate on the restructuring of the Distance Education Advisory Committee.
Mark thanked Geoff for his work on gathering information on Sakai.
8. Adjournment: On motion by Allen Keppner, seconded by Bob Brown, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:46.
Respectfully submitted by Sally Frazier, Administrative Secretary to the Academic Senate.
Next Meeting:
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Friday, November 18, 1 p.m.