REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Meeting of the Academic Senate
• Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, SS 202 (New Board Room)
• Del Norte: 883 West Washington Boulevard, Crescent City, Room E4
• Mendocino Coast: 1211 Del Mar Drive, Ft. Bragg, Room 106 B
Friday, November 2, 2012, 1 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call To Order
2. Introductions and Public Comment: Members of the audience are invited to make comments
regarding any subject appropriate to the Academic Senate.
3. Approve the October 19, 2012 Meeting Minutes
4. Action Items
4.1 Approve October 26 Curriculum Committee Recommendations, Peter Blakemore
(Attachment)
4.2 Approve October 12 Faculty Development Committee Recommendations, Kerry Mayer
(Attachment)
5. Discussion Items
5.1 Academic Standards and Policies Committee October 26 Recommendation – AP 7211
Faculty Service Areas, Minimum Qualifications, and Equivalencies, Ruth Moon
(Attachment)
5.2 Assessment Committee Institutional Learning Outcomes/General Education Learning
Outcomes, Erik Kramer
5.3 Writing Across the Curriculum, Peter Blakemore
6. Reports
6.1 Accreditation Oversight Committee Update, Dave Bazard
6.2 Budget Planning Committee Update, Bob Brown
6.3 ASCR Update, Solomon DeCamp
6.4 Vice President of Instruction Update, Utpal Goswami
6.5 College Council October 22 Meeting, Mike Richards and Bob Brown
7. Announcements and Open Forum
7.1 Senate Rostrum September 2012, Mike Richards
8. Adjournment
Public Notice—Nondiscrimination:
College of the Redwoods does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation,
color or disability in any of its programs or activities. College of the Redwoods is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Upon request this publication will be made available in
alternate formats. Please contact Sally Frazier, Administrative Secretary to the Academic Senate, 7351 Tompkins
Hill Road, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 476-4259, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday—Friday.
Next Meeting:
Friday, November 16, 2012
REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Meeting of the Academic Senate
October 19, 2012, 1 p.m.
• Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, SS 202 (New Board Room)
• Del Norte: 883 West Washington Boulevard, Crescent City, Room E4
• Mendocino Coast: 1211 Del Mar Drive, Ft. Bragg, Room 106 B
Members Present: Mike Richards, Bob Brown, Dave Bazard, Steven Bevier (meeting substitute for
Solomon DeCamp), Steve Brown, Brie Day, Kady Dunleavy, Ryan Emenaker,
Marcy Foster, Chris Gaines, Jennifer Gardner, Dave Gonsalves, Utpal Goswami,
Vinnie Peloso, Bruce Wagner, Mike Woychak (meeting substitute for Maggie
White).
Members Absent: Solomon DeCamp, Cindy Hooper, Sandra Rowan, Maggie White.
1. Call to Order: Copresident Mike Richards called the meeting to order at 1:04.
2. Introductions and Public Comments: Copresident Mike Richards welcomed senators and guests,
and called for public comments; no public comments were forwarded.
3. Approve the October 12 Meeting Minutes: On motion by Steve Brown, seconded by Kady
Dunleavy, the minutes were approved as written.
4. Action Items
4.1
Approve October 12 Curriculum Committee Recommendations: Chair Peter Blakemore
presented the recommendations, and he answered questions. On motion by Dave Bazard,
seconded by Ryan Emenaker, the recommendations were unanimously approved by the
following roll call vote: Bazard – y, Brown – y, Day – y, Dunleavy – y, Emenaker – y,
Foster – y, Gaines – y, Gardner – y, Gonsalves – y, Peloso – y, Woychak – y.
4.2 Approve October 12 Faculty Qualifications Committee Recommendation: Chair Michelle
Haggerty presented the recommendation. On motion by Kady Dunleavy, seconded by
Steve Brown, the recommendation was unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote: Bazard – y, Brown – y, Day – y, Dunleavy – y, Emenaker – y, Foster – y, Gaines –
y, Gardner – y, Gonsalves – y, Peloso – y, Woychak – y.
4.3 Approve Academic Senate Proposed Appointments: Copresident Richards presented the
proposed appointments to the Tenure Review Committee, and he explained the terms for
each of the appointees. On motion by Kady Dunleavy, seconded by Dave Bazard, the
appointments were unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Bazard – y,
Brown – y, Day – y, Dunleavy – y, Emenaker – y, Foster – y, Gaines – y, Gardner – y,
Gonsalves – y, Peloso – y, Woychak – y.
Academic Senate Minutes
October 19, 2012
Page 2
5. Discussion Items
5.1 AP 3250 Institutional Planning: Copresident Richards informed the Senate that the proposal
was not on the last College Council agenda, but the Senate’s feedback on the procedure will
be presented at the next Council meeting. It was suggested that the Planning, Budgeting,
Program Review Manual be specifically referenced in the AP 3250. There was also
discussion on where the membership, terms, and responsibilities of the Program Review and
Budget Planning Committees can be found, and Vice President Goswami responded that the
information is noted on each committee’s website.
5.2 Preparation for ACCJC Team Site Visit: VPI Goswami reminded senators that there are two
sessions scheduled for next Tuesday, October 23, to inform the college community of how to
respond knowledgeably to questions from the team. There will be an opportunity to ask
questions at each session, and handouts will be distributed that will provide summaries of
CR’s responses to the ACCJC Recommendations and how the college is addressing each of
the Standards. Everyone is encouraged to attend one of the sessions.
6. Reports
6.1 2011-2012 ESL/Basic Skills Allocation End-of-Year Report: Faculty Tri-chair Erin Wall
presented the 2011-2012 ESL/Basic Skills Allocation End-of-Year Report and the 2012/2013
ESL/Basic Skills Allocation Goals/Action Plan and Expenditure Plan. Erin explained that
each year the college has to report to the Chancellor’s Office how the Basic Skills Initiative
(BSI) funds were spent last year and the plan for the current year’s expenditures. The format
required by the state for this year’s report was revised, and the state asked colleges to use a
new BSI data tracking tool and to look at long term goals and action plans. Erin reported that
the committee attempted to align the BSI goals with those of the institution, and she
explained why the committee chose to track a cohort of students who started the English
sequence.
6.2 Accreditation Oversight Committee (AOC) Update: Co-chair Dave Bazard reported that the
focus of the last meeting was to prepare for the team visit on November 5 and 6. The
committee is scheduled to meet again next Thursday, and the agenda will include additional
preparations for the site visit and establishing a standing AOC to show the ACCJC that we
are monitoring an ongoing effort to meet the Standards. Dave informed the Senate that
President Smith wants to discuss the structure and responsibilities of a standing AOC with
the Senate copresidents prior to discussion by the current ad hoc AOC.
6.3 Planning, Budgeting and Program Review Manual: Director of Planning, Grants and
Institutional Effectiveness Roxanne Metz presented the Manual, and she reported that it
represents continuous program improvement. Roxanne explained that the Manual is the
narrative that supports the integrated planning model, which has gone through several
revisions as a result of discussions on quality improvement that were generated at summits
held in the spring. The Manual speaks to the alignment and integration of the institutional
plans, describes the planning processes and how resource allocations are tied to the integrated
planning model, and outlines the process for evaluating institutional effectiveness. Roxanne
answered senators’ questions, and she reported that the Manual is posted on the college’s
website with links to each of the plans.
Academic Senate Minutes
October 19, 2012
Page 3
6.4 Budget Planning Committee (BPC) Update: Co-chair Bob Brown reported that the BPC met
on October 17, and discussion focused on preparation for the ACCJC visit. Bob also
reported that the state has sold bonds to raise cash, so the college will be reimbursed soon for
the costs incurred by the construction of the new academic buildings. The BPC will have an
opportunity to review the financial figures for 2011-2012 once the books are closed, and a
request was made by a senator that either the books be closed earlier next year or the college
community be provided with an explanation for the delay. Following the ACCJC visit, the
BPC will review all of the revenue generating suggestions to assess which ones are
reasonable and doable.
6.5 ASCR Update: ASCR President Steven Bevier presented the following report in Solomon
DeCamp’s absence: (1) ASCR representatives attended the Student Senates of California
Community Colleges meeting held at Shasta College on October 13 and 14. At the meeting,
Solomon DeCamp was promoted to Financial Coordinator, Steven Bevier became the
Communications Officer, and CR student Michelle Blecher was appointed Vice Chair. (2)
Roxanne Metz has been appointed as the new ASCR advisor; and (3) ASCR is taking
students to Washington, D.C. to attend the presidential inauguration in January.
6.6 Vice President of Instruction Update: VPI Utpal Goswami reported that the SLO planning
and mapping results are posted on the website, and he encouraged everyone to view the
outcomes. The college needs to show that 95-100 percent of the courses are being assessed,
and the goal is to include that updated report with the December addendum to the ACCJC.
Additionally, in response to the question of what happened to the former Program Review
administrative procedure, Utpal recommended that the Senate draft a procedure related to 10
+ 1 committees.
6.7 College Council October 15 Meeting: Copresident Richards informed the Senate of the new
business items on the Council’s agenda, and he explained that the documents will have
additional review by College Council before being distributed for constituent feedback.
Mike named the policies that are currently out for constituent review, and he reported that
proposals relevant to faculty will be forwarded for Senate consideration and feedback.
BP/AP 5300 Student Equity Plan was approved with a minor revision, and Mike encouraged
senators to review the status of policy revisions posted on the College Council website and to
forward any feedback or suggestions to the copresidents.
6.8 Board of Trustees October 9 Meeting: Copresident Richards reported that (1) the Board
adopted the district’s initial proposal for both CRFO and CSEA to enter into negotiations; (2)
the Board approved the Show Cause ACCJC Report, which will be delivered to the
Commission by the submission deadline; and (3) the Board approved a 40% reduction in
their annual expenses. Mike encouraged senators to view the video of the Board meeting and
to stay informed of the issues being addressed.
7. Announcements and Open Forum
7.1 October 26 Faculty Meeting: Copresident Richards announced that a faculty meeting has
been scheduled for Friday, October 26, from 11:30-1:00 in the Lakeview Room. It is
anticipated that the meeting will focus on the ACCJC site visit, and VPI Goswami will be
invited to discuss faculty preparations for the visit. The copresidents are currently working
on the meeting agenda, which will be distributed next week.
Academic Senate Minutes
October 19, 2012
Page 4
7.2 Book of the Year Proclamation: Committee Co-chair Vinnie Peloso announced that on
Tuesday, October 2, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the CR/HSU
2012-2013 Book of the Year Outliers: The Story of Success as the Humboldt County Book of
the Year. The proclamation encourages county citizens to read the book, engage in
community dialog, and participate in events that promote “One Book, One Community.”
7.3 Candidate for U.S. Congress Session: Copresident Richards announced that there was an
informal session with Congressional candidate Jared Huffman held in the Board Room this
morning that was open to the college community: Candidate Huffman met with President
Smith for an update on CR’s accreditation status prior to the public session.
7.4 Basic Skills Proposal Deadline Extended: Basic Skills Committee (BSI) Tri-chair Erin Wall
announced that on behalf of the committee, she distributed an email informing the college
community that the BSI fund proposal deadline has been extended until October 29. Erin
encouraged faculty and staff to apply.
8. Adjournment: On motion by Dave Gonsalves, seconded by Ryan Emenaker, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Sally Frazier, Administrative Secretary to the Academic Senate.
Next Meeting:
Friday, November 2, 2012
4.1
College of the Redwoods
Summary of Course Changes
Oct. 26, 2012
LEGEND
PREFIX = Course prefix; # = Course Number; TITLE = Course title or title change; NEW = New course or large format/distanced education proposal first
submission; REV = Revised course; REP = Replaces existing course; INA = Inactivated course; UNITS = Total Units and hrs of new or revised course; UC = UC
transferable – indicate UC transfer status by placing an A for approved courses and a P for courses pending; CSU = CSU transferable – indicate CSU transfer
status by placing an A for approved courses and a P for courses pending CR GE = credits apply to CR General Education; underlined indicates new CR GE;
COMMENTS = Review of outline changes, including prerequisites.
N
E
W
R
E
V
R
E
P
I
N
A
[ Units ]
Lec/Lab
Hrs
U
C
C
S
U
CR
GE
Comments/ Summary Changes
Discipline Code/ Prerequisite Change
Prefix
#
Title/Title Change
ECE
12
Administration of Programs for
Children I
X
A
Course update to ensure course content is current and
the new state-wide Early Childhood Educator
competencies are included. New catalog description.
ECE
12
Administration of Programs for
Children I
X
A
Regularly scheduled review to maintain online status.
ECE
13
Administration of Programs for
Children I
X
A
Course update to ensure course content is current and
the new state-wide Early Childhood Educator
competencies are included. New catalog description.
ECE
13
Administration of Programs for
Children II
X
A
Regularly scheduled review to maintain online status.
ECE
18
Teaching in a Diverse Society
X
A
ECE
18
Teaching in a Diverse Society
X
A
Curriculum Changes: 10.26.12
Course update to ensure content currency and to
match SLOs to TMC program SLOs. Change in
recommended prep.
Regularly scheduled review to maintain online status.
Title/Title Change
N
E
W
R
E
V
R
E
P
I
N
A
[ Units ]
Lec/Lab
Hrs
U
C
C
S
U
CR
GE
Prefix
#
ECE
20
ECE
20
BIOL
21
Mushrooms of the North Coast
AG
39
Field Experience in Agriculture
BT
3
Integrated Applications
X
A
BT
53
Technical and Professional
Office Procedures
X
A
ART
10
Color and Design
X
A
A
A
ART
17
Basic Drawing
X
A
A
A
ART
19
Figure Drawing
X
A
A
ART
23
Painting
X
A
A
ART
ART
ART
16
18L
43B
Lettering and Layout
Intermediate Drawing Lab
Intermediate Photoshop
Mentoring and Adult
Supervision in Children's
Programs
Mentoring and Adult
Supervision in Children's
Programs
Curriculum Changes: 10.26.12
Comments/ Summary Changes
Discipline Code/ Prerequisite Change
X
A
Course update to ensure course content is current and
the new state-wide Early Childhood Educator
competencies are included. New catalog description.
X
A
Regularly scheduled review to maintain online status.
X
A
X
X
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
Course update to ensure content currency and revised
CLOs.
Course inactivation
Course update includes a new catalog description,
revised recommended prep and CLOs.
Course update includes a new catalog description,
removed prerequisite, revised recommended prep and
CLOs.
Course updated includes new catalog description and
revised CLOs.
Course updated includes new catalog description and
revised CLOs.
Course update includes revised CLOs. This is the
regularly scheduled update.
Course updated includes new catalog description and
revised CLOs.
Course inactivation.
Course inactivation.
Course inactivation.
College of the Redwoods
Summary of Curricular Changes
09.14.12
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
NEW = New Program (form 501); SUB = Revised program that has undergone substantive changes (form 510); NONSUB = Revised
program that has undergone non-substantial changes (form 511); INA = Inactivated program (form 511); COMMENTS = nature of proposal
Program Title
Agriculture, General
Associate of Science
Agriculture, Business Management
Associate of Science
Curriculum Changes: 10.26.12
N
E
W
N
O
N
S
U
B
S
U
B
I
N
A
Comments/ Summary Changes
Discipline Code/ Prerequisite Change
Non-substantial change. The new course schema reflects the following
changes: 1. reactivating two courses (AG12 and AG35), 2. Adding seven
courses as requirements (AG3, AG7, AG30, AG35, AG42, AG51, AG52), 3.
Adding four course electives (AG12, AG55, NR65, NR67), 4. Renumber the
AG63L, AG65L and AG66 course sequences (AG64S, AG64F, AG65S, AG65X,
AG65F, AG66S, AG66X, AG66F), 5. Move BUS1A and BUS 10 from required
to electives, and 6. Remove BUS35 as a requirement (replaced by AG35).
The Program Learning Outcomes have been checked and are still
appropriate for this degree.
X
X
Degree inactivation. The program faculty in consultation with the
agriculture advisory committee has revised our AG.AS. and has
recommended elimination of this degree.
Program Title
N
E
W
Liberal Arts: Agriculture
Agriculture Production
Certificate of Recognition
Curriculum Changes: 10.26.12
N
O
N
S
U
B
X
X
S
U
B
I
N
A
Comments/ Summary Changes
Discipline Code/ Prerequisite Change
Non-substantial change. The new course schema reflects the following
changes: 1. moving four courses from additional core courses to the Core
courses in Area of Emphasis (AG7, AG23, AG30 and AG 51), 2. Renaming
AG 30 as Introduction to Agriculture Business and Economics, and AG 51
Tractor Operation, 3. Removing AG 31 from core courses, and 4.
Eliminating the section listed as additional courses in Area of Emphasis.
The program learning outcomes have been checked and are still relevant
for this degree.
This new certificate reflects the needs of the agriculture industry. The
courses are designed to help students gain entry level employment within
the agriculture industry.
Faculty Development Committee Recommendations
Round 1 FDC Worksheet
October 12, 2012
Pres
enter
?
Applicant Name
Status &
Loc
Awarded
11-12
Awarded
10-11
Description & Location of Activity
N
Michael Butler
FT, EKA
$0
$0
N
Dan Calderwood
FT, EKA
0
0
California Math Council Community College Conference,
Monterey, CA
Cisco Certification Training, Redwood City, CA
N
Kady Dunleavy
FT, EKA
0
0
Elsevier Faculty Development Conference, Las Vegas, NV
N
Michelle Haggerty
FT, EKA
0
1,523
N
Barbara Jaffari
FT, EKA
0
0
Y
Garth Johnson
FT, EKA
571
1,166
N
Diqui LaPenta
FT, EKA
0
0
Y
Lesley Manousos
PT, EKA
0
0
N
Faith Mason
PT, EKA
0
0
Y
Shannon Mondor
PT, EKA
0
0
Y
Justine Shaw
FT, EKA
0
1,514
N
Erin Wall
FT, EKA
0
$0
National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete
Beach, FL
Online Certificate Program, HSU Extended Education,
Arcata, CA, 3 courses plus software
Nation Building Symposium at Smithsonian, Washington,
D.C.
National Association of Biology Teachers Workshop:
Alaska Adventure, Alaska
2013 Conference on College Composition and
Communication, Las Vegas, NV
International Society for Psychology as the Discipline of
Interiority, Berlin, Germany
2013 Conference on College Composition and
Communication, Las Vegas, NV
Society for American Archaeology Annual Meeting,
Honolulu, HI
California Math Council Community College Conference,
Monterey, CA
Total Requested Round 1, 2012-13 Academic Year
Event Date
12/7 - 12/8/12
1/20 - 1/25/13
1/2 - 1/5/13
1/3 - 1/6/13
10/1/12 6/15/13
11/8 - 11/9/12
7/27 - 8/9/12
3/13 - 3/16/13
7/23 - 7/25/12
3/13 - 3/16/13
4/3 - 4/7/13
12/7 - 12/8/12
4.2
$ Amount
Requested
Fall 2012
Amount Recommended by FDC
620
2,000 pending additional information
620
2,083 incomplete packet; can reapply
1,958 received funding 10-11; can reapply
2,022
0
908 received funding 10-11 & 11-12; can reapply
3,997
2000
1,066
1066
500 incomplete packet; can reapply
1,102
1066
2359 received funding 10-11; can reapply
495
495
$19,110
5,247
Total Faculty Development Committee
Recommendation Round 1
5,247
Total funds in account to date
20,485
Funds Remaining to Allocate (pending AS approval of
Round 1 Recommendations)
15,238
5.1
AP 7211
ASPC Draft 10/26/12
Draft to Senate 11/2/12
REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
FACULTY SERVICE AREAS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, AND
EQUIVALENCIES
References:
Education Code Section 87001, 87003, 87359, and 87743.2
Title 5 Sections 53400 et seq.
Faculty Service Areas
Faculty service areas shall be established after negotiation and consultation as required by
law with the appropriate faculty representatives.
Minimum Qualifications
All faculty shall meet minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or
shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set
out in the regulations of the Board of Governors.
Equivalencies
The Academic Senate’s Faculty Qualifications Committee is responsible for fulfilling the
requirement of Education Code Section 87359, which states that the equivalency process
“shall include reasonable procedures to ensure that the Board of Trustees relies primarily
upon the advice and judgment of the Academic Senate to determine that each individual
employed under the authority granted by the regulations possesses qualifications that are
at least equivalent to the applicable minimum qualification…” In order to ensure that the
Board of Trustees relies primarily on the advice and judgment of the Academic Senate,
the Academic Senate Faculty Qualifications Committee shall:
• Be available as a resource regarding equivalency determinations.
• Recommend all equivalency determinations.
• Further clarify the criteria to be used for determining equivalency.
• Ensure that careful records are kept of all equivalency determinations.
• Periodically review this procedure and recommend necessary changes to the
Academic Senate and Board of Trustees.
• In general, ensure that the equivalency process works well and meets the
requirements of the law.
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Process for Determination of Equivalencies
The following procedure is to be used to determine when an applicant for a faculty
position, although lacking the exact degree or experience specified in the Disciplines List
of the Board of Governors that establishes the minimum qualifications for hire,
nonetheless does possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by
the Disciplines List. The procedure is intended to ensure a fair and objective process for
determining when an applicant has the equivalent qualifications. It is not intended to
grant waivers for lack of the required qualifications.
Supporting documentation might include but not be limited to:
• A transcript showing that appropriate courses in general education and in the
discipline were successfully completed at a regionally accredited college or
through an appropriate foreign institution; and
• A review of the application and recommendation by the subject matter expert.
• Other evidence of sufficient mastery and currency of the discipline, such as
publications, portfolios, and appropriate professional experience; or
• Eminence in the field. (Refer to the Minimum Qualifications Handbook)
All faculty position announcements will state the required qualifications as specified by
the Disciplines List, including the possibility of meeting the equivalent of the required
degree or experience. District applications for faculty positions will ask applicants to
state whether they meet the minimum qualifications of the Disciplines List or whether
they believe they meet the equivalent. Those claiming equivalency will then be asked to
state their reasons and to present evidence. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to
supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of
application.
Human Resources will initially screen all applicants. Those applicants who require an
equivalency determination will be forwarded to the Academic Senate’s Faculty
Qualifications Committee. The Academic Senate Faculty Qualifications Committee shall
submit its recommendation and evaluation concerning equivalency and non-equivalency
to Human Resources. Only applicants who are found to meet equivalency may be
selected for an interview.
Process for Granting Associate Faculty an Emergency Equivalency
All departments, divisions, and campus administrators are expected to initiate the
equivalency process in an expeditious manner prior to the end of each term. In those
emergency circumstances (for instance during summer and winter break when members
of the Faculty Qualifications Committee may not be available) the determination of
equivalency can be made on a temporary basis by the Chief Instructional Officer in
consultation with the respective discipline’s dean or director.
The Academic Senate Faculty Qualifications Committee shall employ the following
procedures in emergencies or special circumstances. For the purposes of this procedure,
an emergency or special circumstance is defined as a situation in which the full hiring
process cannot be carried out in a timely manner. Such situations may include, but are
not limited to the following:
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•
•
Vacancies that occur shortly before the beginning of a session in which there is
not sufficient time for the full equivalency process to take place.
Additional sections of a class added shortly before the beginning of a session or
after the session begins.
An emergency equivalency is valid for one appointment contract. The Faculty
Qualifications Committee’s first agenda item at each meeting is to review emergency
equivalencies granted since the Committee’s previous meeting. Once the Academic
Senate has approved or denied the Faculty Qualifications Committee’s recommendation
on equivalency for a faculty member, an emergency equivalency for the same faculty
member for the same discipline cannot be granted.
Graduate Students as Faculty Interns
In the case of graduate students as faculty interns, refer to the Minimum Qualifications
Handbook.
Approved: July 9, 1990
Revised: April 6, 1992; June 3, 1996; January 9, 2007
[Academic Standards and Policies Committee draft proposal to Academic Senate
November 2, 2012]
[Current Policy 305.02; renumbered 7211]
COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
Board of Trustees Policy No. 305
Administrative Regulation No. 305.02
FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS
For the purpose of this regulation the term “faculty,” unless otherwise indicated, includes
full-time faculty and associate faculty.
Minimum qualifications for faculty in the Redwoods Community College District are
established in accordance with the regulations on minimum qualifications adopted by the
Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. Every faculty member hired
by the Redwoods Community College District after July 1, 1990, must meet the
requirements for the discipline or disciplines in which he or she is assigned. Upon
meeting the requirements, the person is eligible to teach only those courses or perform
those functions that fall within the disciplines for which he or she is qualified.
Faculty who do not meet the applicable minimum qualifications may be employed by the
Redwoods Community College District if the Academic Senate has determined that the
candidate possesses qualifications that are at least equivalent to the locally established
minimum qualifications.
For establishing the local discipline minimum qualifications, the Redwoods Community
College District will be guided by the following principles:
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1. The minimum qualifications will equal or exceed minimum qualifications
established by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.
2. The minimum qualifications will be the same for all pre-tenured, tenured and
temporary faculty.
3. The establishment, review and modification of faculty qualifications is the
responsiblility of the Academic Senate.
4. The establishment, review, and modification of the process by which equivalency
is determined is the responsibility of the Academic Senate through the Faculty
Qualifications Committee.
5. Every credit course taught in the District must fall under a locally recognized
discipline.
EQUIVALENCY TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The equivalency process shall be applied to determine the qualification for appointment
of faculty who state that they possess education, training, and/or experience which is at
least equivalent to the District’s minimum qualifications established by the Academic
Senate for each specific discipline. The procedure is intended to insure a fair and
objective process for determining when an applicant has the equivalent qualifications. It
is not intended to grant waivers for lack of the required qualifications.
In keeping with sections 87356, 87357, 87358, and 87359 of the Education Code, the
goal of the Faculty Qualifications Committee is to rule on discipline-wide equivalency.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
The role of the subject matter expert is to make a recommendation to the Faculty
Qualifications Committee on the qualifications of an individual to teach in a specific
discipline. Each discipline shall select a full-time, tenured faculty member from that
discipline as a subject matter expert. If a tenured faculty member is not available, a pretenured faculty member may be selected. In disciplines that do not have full-time faculty
members, subject matter experts may be chosen from a closely related discipline. In the
situation where no full-time faculty are available in the discipline or a closely related
discipline, the division chair or lead faculty member shall act as the subject matter expert.
The individual selected, in consultation with other faculty in the discipline, will review
all applications for equivalency for that particular discipline.
The Faculty Qualifications Committee is responsible for providing an orientation and
training to all subject matter experts before the subject matter expert may evaluate an
application for equivalency. Subject matter expert training and orientation should consist
of information regarding the faculty qualification process and the role of subject matter
experts in that process.
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PROCESS FOR EVALUATING FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS
Process for Evaluating Full-Time Faculty Candidates Qualifications
The process for determining a faculty candidate’s qualifications is described in AR
305.01, “Faculty Appointment Procedures.”
Process for Evaluating Existing Full-Time Faculty Qualifications to Teach in an
Additional Discipline
The process begins when an individual is considered for a faculty assignment in a
discipline for which they have not been previously qualified.
1. The Vice President of Academic Affairs, or designee, determines if the faculty
member meets the District’s minimum qualifications for the assignment.
2. If the faculty member does NOT meet the District’s standard, the individual with
the intent to assign submits an application for equivalency, with supporting
documentation, to the Faculty Qualifications Committee.
Supporting documentation might include but not be limited to:
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A transcript showing that appropriate courses in general education and the
discipline were successfully completed at a regionally accredited college
or through an appropriate foreign institution; or
Other evidence of sufficient mastery and currency of the discipline, such
as publications, portfolios, and appropriate professional experience; or
Eminence in the field.
3. The subject matter expert reviews the application and forwards a recommendation
to the Faculty Qualifications Committee.
4. The Faculty Qualifications Committee will review the application and supporting
evidence to determine a faculty member’s equivalency. If more documentation is
needed, the application packet is returned to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs, or designee, (step 1) at which point the process begins again.
5. The Faculty Qualifications Committee forwards its recommendation to grant/deny
equivalency to the Academic Senate for approval.
6. Once the Academic Senate grants or denies an equivalency, the action is reported
to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty, and all division
chairs, directors, and campus vice presidents. The Vice President of Academic
Affairs shall notify the originator of each application for equivalency and the
respective candidates of the Senate’s action.
Process for Evaluating Associate Faculty Qualifications
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The process begins when an individual is considered for a faculty assignment.
1. The Vice President of Academic Affairs, or designee, determines if the candidate
meets the District’s minimum qualification for appointment.
2. If the candidate does NOT meet the District’s standard, the individual with the
intent to assign submits an application for equivalency with supporting
documentation to the Faculty Qualifications Committee.
Supporting documentation might include but not be limited to:
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A transcript showing that appropriate courses in general education and the
discipline were successfully completed at a regionally accredited college
or through an appropriate foreign institution; or
Other evidence of sufficient mastery and currency of the discipline, such
as publications, portfolios, and appropriate professional experience; or
Eminence in the field.
3. The subject matter expert reviews the application and forwards a recommendation
to the Faculty Qualifications Committee.
4. The Faculty Qualifications Committee will review the application and supporting
evidence to determine a candidate’s equivalency. If more documentation is
needed, the application packet is returned to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs, or designee, (step 1) at which point the process begins again.
5. The Faculty Qualifications Committee forwards its recommendation to grant/deny
equivalency to the Academic Senate for approval.
6. Once the Academic Senate grants or denies an equivalency, the action is reported
to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty and all division
chairs, directors, and campus vice presidents. The Vice President of Academic
Affairs shall notify the originator of each application for equivalency and the
respective candidates of the Senate’s action.
Process for Granting Associate Faculty an Emergency Equivalency
For associate faculty, all departments, divisions, and campus administrators are expected
to initiate the equivalency process in an expeditious manner prior to the end of each term.
In those emergency circumstances (for instance during summer and winter break when
members of the Faculty Qualifications Committee may not be available) the
determination of equivalency can be made on a temporary basis by the Vice President for
Academic Affairs in consultation with the respective discipline’s division chair or
director.
An emergency equivalency is valid for one appointment contract. The Faculty
Qualifications Committee’s first agenda item at each meeting is to review emergency
equivalencies granted since the Committee’s previous meeting. Once the Academic
Senate has approved or denied the Faculty Qualifications Committee’s recommendation
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on equivalency for a faculty member, an emergency equivalency for the same faculty
member for the same discipline or course cannot be granted.
GRADUATE STUDENTS AS FACULTY INTERNS
Faculty interns may be employed as associate faculty under the terms and minimum
qualifications describe in the Title 5 regulation Regulations on Faculty Interns
(subchapter 5, sections 53500, 53501 and 53502). Note this regulation covers only
“faculty interns” and does not include “interns,” which are described in Title 5,
subchapter 5, section 53500 as “. . . any person, no matter how designated, who only
assists in a class taught by a regularly qualified faculty member, and who has no
independent responsibility for instruction or supervision of students.”
Approved: July 9, 1990
Revised: April 6, 1992; June 3, 1996; January 9, 2007
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