Academic Senate April 22, 2014 Present: Tony Anderson, Carol Kimbrough, Christopher Moss, Carol King, Nancy Schur-Beymer, Melissa Hornstein, Peggy Mayfield, Melissa Stave, Liz Estrella, Lisa Storm, Ann Wright Absent: Hetty Yelland, Steve Triano Guests: Shannon Bliss, Brian Lofman, Stephanie Low 1. Call to Order—3:00 p.m. 2. Adopt Agenda as amended with Senate Elections moved to Action MSA (Moss/Kimbrough) 3. Approval of Minutes –by consent 4. Public Comments (non-Senators)—none 5. President’s Report: Tony Anderson was pleased with the participatory governance presentation on April 21 and extended thanks to Dr. Lewallen for making it a reality. Tony stated the miscommunication or lack of communication on a few items this semester has wasted many people’s time. He would also like to acknowledge the work done by committee chairs this year and asked Senators for suggestions on how to do this. Tony also reported he attended a union workshop focusing on online counseling. 6. Reports A. Brian Lofman, Dean, Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, reported a comprehensive review of his office had been completed and would be presented to College Planning Council on April 23. (The document will be sent to Senators and can be found on the governance webpage on College Planning Council agenda for 4.23.14.) One goal is to develop self-service tools for all to use in the future since more decisions will be data-driven. B. Advancement Foundation--tabled 7. Action Items A. Advancement Council—MSA (Kimbrough/Stave) to appoint Tanya Ho B. Senate Elections—Results of balloting (unanimous): Carol Kimbrough, President; Chris Moss, 1st VP; Ann Wright, 2nd VP; Carol King, Secretary/Treasurer. 8. Discussion Items A. Hiring Committee Handbook—Carol Kimbrough distributed a draft (Senate’s first reading) that has been sent to members of that committee. Any feedback will be incorporated before final approval. B. Faculty Evaluations—Carol Kimbrough will represent the Senate in a meeting with administrators. Melissa Stave reminded the Senate that the current contract was negotiated with a few places in the evaluation process to be finalized this year with union negotiators. Senate needs to get information about what problems exist and provide feedback to the union so this can occur. C. Campus visit by State Academic Senate President Beth Smith; President of CCLC Scott Lay—Senators and guests agreed it was informative and an excellent point from which to begin working toward getting off sanctions with ACCJC. Chris Moss stated that the Senate needs to offer something with this information every two years. D. Spring Plenary Session Resolutions—Carol Kimbrough reported on highlights of the resolutions/elections. Interestingly, ACCJC has already developed standards for 4year degrees, even though no 4-year degrees currently exist at community colleges, and the resolution promoting such degrees was defeated. E. Senate Constitution and Bylaws Update—more information from sub-committee at next meeting 9. Announcements—Ann Wright announced that AP3430 (administrative procedure dealing with sexual harassment and academic freedom) will go back to CPC. All faculty on that council objected to the section that would require a dean’s approval of any sexually explicit course materials. Originally, the Senate’s input had not been included. Liz Estrella announced May 10 is Panther Day, when high school students will come for counseling and registration. 10. Adjournment—4:40 p.m.