Academic Senate Minutes
April 26, 2016
3:00-5:00 PM
Faculty Resource Center Training Room, A-116
Members Present: Carol Kimbrough (President), Christopher Moss, Nancy-Schur-Beymer, (Steering Committee);
Senators: Slava Bekker, Isabel Ferraris, Melissa Hornstein, Jason Hough, Peggy Mayfield, Cheryl O’Donnell, Sam
Pacheco, Lisa Storm, Aron Szamos, Burton Ward, Andy Vasher
Absent: Ann Wright, Liz Estrella, Salina Lopez
Guests: Loyanne Flinn, David Techaira, Brian Lofman
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Call to Order and Welcome : 3:05
Adopt Agenda: MSP (vote: unanimous)
Approval of Minutes, 4/22/2016 MSP (vote: unanimous)
Public Comments: ten minutes (3-minute maximum per person) are set aside to receive comments on
agenda items or items not on the agenda but within the authority (10 + 1) of the Senate
A. Tony Anderson: Having “Fuel up for Finals 2.0” The healthy snacks will available for students
Friday May 20th 2-9 PM
B. Larry Adams – Disappointed with the recent Senate decision to adopt changes to the SLO
assessment cycle recommended by the O & A Committee.
5. Discussion and Information items
A. Grant Development Process. Loyanne Flinn and David Techaira provided a discussion about the
grants process. The grant concept form is designed to “get you thinking” and also to distribute to a
wide group of people in case proposal links with other activities on campus. The full presentation
can be viewed here. Also highlighted was a link to all the current grants and other resources to
help search for grant opportunities. To view the Powerpoint presentation click here:
http://www.hartnell.edu/sites/default/files/u94/roles_and_responsibilities_training_4-26-16.pptx
B. USDA HEC Grant/CSUMB. Working on aligning curriculum for a food safety degree between
Hartnell College and CSUMB, also a plant science degree, and Ag science.
C. ASCCC Resolutions: Results From Spring Plenary: Senators are encouraged to read the unofficial
versions of resolutions passed.
1. http://www.hartnell.edu/sites/default/files/u94/asccc_resolutions_from_spring_2016_plenar
y_session.docx
2. Lisa Storm reported out that she was struck by the new wave of “Prison Education.” The
inmates are excited to have opportunity to have credit curriculum offered at the college level.
Teaching is not online, however – no technology, no internet, no OER, no staples even!
Hartnell has previously offered life skills classes to inmates. The next plan is to offer General
Education and two degrees for transfer (Sociology and Psychology). Two courses per semester
will be offered initially. Faculty must sign a “No Hostage, form.”
3. Cheryl O’Donnell reported that she attended workforce development and data task force
workshops focused on CTE: what is needed, what curriculum is needed, faculty support.
Workshops discussed ways of creating common workforce metrics for CTE programs. How to
track students, to recruit, so we would know who had jobs before they left campus. Also
10+1: Curriculum ▪ Degrees & Certificates ▪ Grading Policies ▪ Educational Programs Development ▪ Standards & Policies: Student Preparation & Success ▪
Faculty Roles in Governance Structures ▪ Faculty Roles in Accreditation Processes ▪ Policies for Faculty Professional Development ▪ Program Review
Processes ▪ Processes for Institutional Planning and Budget Development ▪ Other Academic & Professional Matters
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dispelled myths about using OEI, and advantages. Big awareness of mental health issues was
also a featured topic at the plenary.
D. Nomination Committee Updates: Announcement of Candidates for Election to Senate Offices
(Vote: first meeting in May) Chris Moss, for President, Ann Wright for 1st VP, Lisa Storm for 2nd VP
and Melisa Hornstein for Member at large. The position of secretary is still open.
E. Hybrid courses: Last date of Attendance Policy. (You are meeting the policy both ways, so you
need to meet your census both ways.) Students need to understand that they need to attend face
to face sessions in a Hybrid or that the online component is mandatory for attendance for hybrid.
F. Update on Task Force to Consider SLO Implementation and Timelines: a meeting on May 6th is
pending.
6. Action Items:
A. BP/AP 3225, Institutional Effectiveness. Discussion: change wording to “is committed to the
District’s development of goals …..” To clarify that the district directs and select goals, not the
Board of Trustees.
BP 3225 Motion: approve with changes. Schur Beymer/ Moss; approved
AP 3225: Motion: approve as presented. Moss/Szamos; approved
B. BP/AP 3250, Institutional Planning. Discussion was focused on specific meanings, and specific
levels of commitment and timing. Questions were fielded by Brian Lofman. Often times some of
the language that is nebulous is to allow flexibility, however we want language present to ensure
that procedures are followed for the betterment of the College.
BP 3250 Motion: approve as presented. Schur Beymer/Hough. Approved unanimously.
AP 3250 Motion: approve as presented. Moss/ S Schur Beymer. Approved unanimously.
C. BP/AP 7160, Professional Development. Discussion: concerns raised over the purpose of
evaluating how the professional development committee disburses funds. Suggestion to include
stipends and formal records to support part-time personnel and to recognize their hours of
participation.
BP 7160 Motion: approve as presented. Storm/Ferraris. Approved unanimously.
AP 7160 Motion: approve as presented. Hough/Schur-Beymer. Approved anonymously.
D. BP/AP 7310, Nepotism: Discussion centered over the impact of nepotism and disclosure of the
relationship status.
BP 7310 Motion: approve as presented. Burton/ Hough. Vote: Abstain- Peggy, Aaron, Sam and
Nancy.
AP 7310: Motion: approve with changes. (Needs language to support.) Hough/ Ferraris. Vote: 1
Nay: Burton. Approved. Add the following language: "When an employee or applicant for
employment has a relative that works at Hartnell College, that family relationship will be disclosed
either through the application process or in some other manner to the Board of Trustees."
E. BP 7340, Leaves M/S Sam /Jason; Approved unanimously
F. AP 7343, Industrial Accident and Illness Leave. Motion: Approve with changes. Hough/ Pacheco
Approved. Abstain: Burton, Moss, Schur
G. AP 7344, Attendance Policies and Notification to District of Illness or Absence. Motion: approve
as presented. M/S Approved.
H. Confirm Appointments to Hiring Committees and Committees
1. Early Childhood Education Selection Committee: Hermelinda Rocha-Tabera
2. Outcomes & Assessment Committee: Elizabeth Morales
3. Accounting Manager: Janeen Whitmore (Burton Ward, back-up)
I. Resolution to Establish a Local Legislative Liaison Position: TABLED
J. Resolution to Establish a Local CTE Liaison Position TABLED
10+1: Curriculum ▪ Degrees & Certificates ▪ Grading Policies ▪ Educational Programs Development ▪ Standards & Policies: Student Preparation & Success ▪
Faculty Roles in Governance Structures ▪ Faculty Roles in Accreditation Processes ▪ Policies for Faculty Professional Development ▪ Program Review
Processes ▪ Processes for Institutional Planning and Budget Development ▪ Other Academic & Professional Matters
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7. President’s Report/Updates - support for AB 2017, (McCarty) Mental Health Services
8. Announcements (Senators): updates on standing committees/governance councils/task forces/ASCCC
events
9. Adjournment
10+1: Curriculum ▪ Degrees & Certificates ▪ Grading Policies ▪ Educational Programs Development ▪ Standards & Policies: Student Preparation & Success ▪
Faculty Roles in Governance Structures ▪ Faculty Roles in Accreditation Processes ▪ Policies for Faculty Professional Development ▪ Program Review
Processes ▪ Processes for Institutional Planning and Budget Development ▪ Other Academic & Professional Matters