Academic Senate Minutes
April 12, 2016
3:00-5:00 PM
Faculty Resource Center Training Room, A-116
Members Present: Carol Kimbrough (President), Christopher Moss, Ann Wright, , Isabel Ferraris, Melissa Hornstein, Jason
Hough, Salina Lopez, Peggy Mayfield, Cheryl O’Donnell, Lisa Storm, Aron Szamos, Burton Ward
Absent: Nancy-Schur-Beymer, Slava Bekker, Liz Estrella, Sam Pacheco, Andy Vasher
Guests: Lori Kildal, Brian Lofman, Kathy Mendelsohn, Elizabeth Morales
1. Call to Order and Welcome: 3:05
2. Adopt Agenda MSP (vote: unanimous) to adopt the agenda
3. Approval of Minutes, 3/22/2016 MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve the minutes with corrections
4. 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.
No public comments were presented.
5. Discussion and Information items:
A. AP 3515, 5500, 5520 Courtesy Review (legal mandates)
These Administrative Procedures were presented to the Senate as courtesy reviews. They are
mandated changes brought about by changes to the Jeanne Clery Act (Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics), and Acts Against Violence to Women.
B. Resolutions for Discussion at Spring Plenary
The Senate read the “resolved” portions of pending ASCCC resolutions and considered support or
nonsupport. These included:
1.01 Mentoring Programs for Part-Time Faculty
3.01 Diversifying Faculty to Enhance Student Success
7.01 Costs Associated with Prior Military Experience Credit
9.01 Adopt the Paper Ensuring Effective Curriculum Approval Processes: A Guide for Local Senates
9.02 Develop a Paper on Effective Practices for Educational Program Development
9.03 Criteria for Recording Low-Unit Certificates on Student Transcripts
9.04 Flexibility in Awarding Unit Credit for cooperative Work Experience
9.05 Modify Regulations on Certificates of Achievement for Greater Access to Federal Financial Aid
9.06 Student Learning Outcomes Assessment is a Curricular Matter
9.07 Guidance on Using Noncredit Courses as Prerequisites and Co-requisites for Credit courses
10.01 Adopt the Paper Equivalence to the Minimum Qualifications
11.01 Update the 2008 Technology Paper
18.01 Develop Retesting Guidelines for the Common Assessment
19.01 Support for Faculty Open Educational Resources Coordinators
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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C. Resolution to Support AB 798 (Bonilla) College Textbook Affordability Act of 2015
Carol Kimbrough and Lisa Storm discussed the use of open educational resources (OER) and the
steps to creating a grant-funded program per AB 798. Kelly Locke is collaborating with the Senate
to create a grant plan and is seeking faculty to assist.
D. AP 4021 Program Evaluation Committee Report and Recommendations: Real Estate AA Degree
and Certificate
Carol Kimbrough discussed the steps taken to evaluate the Real Estate Program leading to a
recommendation of defacto program discontinuance and program suspension as described by AP
4021. The recommendations of the program evaluation committee are summarized in the report
appended to the Academic Senate Website: http://www.hartnell.edu/agendas-minutes-anddocuments-6.
E. Resolution to Establish a Local Legislative Liaison Position
Carol Kimbrough discussed the need for consideration of a legislative liaison position, in accordance
with ASCCC Resolution 17.03 S 15. The position would facilitate communication of current
legislation impacting faculty of the California Community College system.
F. Resolution to Establish a Local CTE Liaison Position
The Board of Governors commissioned the Task Force on Workforce, Job Creation, and a Strong
Economy to develop recommendations addressing state-wide policies and practices that may
significantly affect career technical education programs. The ASCCC approved Resolution 17.02 S15
to encourage local senates to develop CTE Faculty Liaison positions. The workload for this position
could be significant, depending upon the amount of support that might be provided this position.
Whereas the Senate could support travel expenses, there is no stipend or reassigned time currently
earmarked for this position. Lisa Storm suggested that a request for funding be added to the
resolution.
G. Nomination Committee: Election of Senate Officers, Announcement of Candidates (vote: first
meeting in May)
The nominations committee (Nancy Schur-Beymer) was not in attendance but senators currently
seeking election are as follows:
President: Chris Moss
First Vice- President: Ann Wright
Melissa Hornstein indicated that she may be willing to assume the second vice-president or senator
at-large position. Elections will be held during the first meeting in May.
H. BP-AP 3225, Institutional Effectiveness & BP-AP 3250, Institutional Planning
Brian Lofman presented rationale and summarized information pertaining to these policies and
procedures.
I. SLO Implementation and Timelines
The Steering Committee met to discuss the proposals from the Outcomes and Assessment
Committee and prepared a statement which was read to the members. Carol Kimbrough
requested that a task force be formed to address some of the problems identified and to work
collaboratively towards solutions. SLO Coordinator Chair Jason Hough also prepared a statement
apologizing for bypassing the Senate approval process. Dr. Kildal provided comments on the
establishment of a collaborative task force.
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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6. Action Items:
A. AP 4051, High School Articulation
MSP (vote: unanimous) to NOT approve AP 4051 and return it to Academic Affairs with comments
B. AP 4102, Career and Technical Education
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve with changes.
C. AP 4222, Remedial Coursework
MSP (vote: unanimous) to NOT approve AP 4222 and return it to Academic Affairs for clarification.
D. AP 5700, Intercollegiate Athletics
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve with changes.
E. Confirm Appointments to Hiring Committees: (results of vote by ballot of members present)
1. Computer Science: Jose Coria, Sonia Arteaga, Melissa Hornstein
2. Early Childhood Education: Jeanne Hori-Garcia, Alicia Samis, Sergio Diaz
3. Nursing: Mary Cousineau, Janeen Whitmore, Chris Zepeda
4. English: Hetty Yellund, Rhea Mendoza-Lewis (discipline alternates Dan Petersen and James
Beck); Mary Rayappan
F. Consider Approval of Program Evaluation Committee Recommendations: Real Estate AA Degree
and Certificate
MSP (vote: unanimous) to support the recommendations of the program evaluation committee.
G. Resolution to Support AB 798, Textbook Affordability Act
MSP (vote: unanimous) to support the resolution
H. Consider approval of “SLO Implementation and Timelines”
MSP (vote: 7 ayes; 2 nays; 2 abstentions) to support the document provided by the Outcomes and
Assessment Committee entitled “New SLO Procedures” and “Timeline” attached to the Academic
Senate website. The “SLO Snapshot” was not an action item but the information may be
considered as recommendations to assist discipline faculty with SLO revisions.
MSP (vote: unanimous) to establish a task force composed of representatives of Senate, Curriculum
Committee, O & A Committee and Dr. Kildal to consider existing problems with SLO approvals and
revisions, the rationale for new SLO timelines, and the role of the O & A Committee.
7. President’s Report/Updates (see newsletter)
A. Area B Meeting was held at the College of San Marin; the focus of this meeting was to discuss the
pending AASCCC resolutions and provide information on pending state issues.
B. Plenary Session, April 21-23 will be held in Sacramento in conjunction with the CIO and CSSO state
organizations.
8. Announcements (Senators): updates on standing committees/governance councils/task forces/ASCCC
events. This is a standing item on the agenda but time did not allow for sharing of announcements
during this meeting. TABLED
9. Adjournment: 5:20 PM
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