Academic Senate
2012-13
ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING
Friday, November 9, 2012
Ka’a’ike 105
1:30-3:00 PM
MINUTES
Present: Tim Marmack, Maggie Ward, Mary Farmer, Steve Farmer, Sean Calder, Julie Patao, Cyrilla Pascual, Nani
Azman, Sally Irwin, Rosie Vierra, Liping Liu, S. Kalei Kaeo, Bert Kikuchi, Derek Snyder, Ron St. John, Linda fujitani, Ann
Coopersmith, K. Ishihara, Samantha Bowe (Schwartz), Papaikaniau Kaianeii, Melissa, Kirkendall, Julie Powers, Colleen
Shishido, Donna Harbin,Kate Acks, Daniel Kruse, Laura Lees Nagle, Chris Speere, Dean Louie, Shane Payba, Molli Fleming,
Susan Kinsman, Kari Nunokawa, Joyce Yamada, B. Marquez, Nancy Johnson, Lisa Deneen, Anne Scharnhorst, Gayle Early,
Ann Emmsley
I. Call to order at 1335
 Consent items – please read reports and notify chair of items to be pulled from consent and moved to
discussion: agenda approved and seconded
o Distance learning ad hoc committee: Deanna Reece: no report
o Policies and Procedures committee: Kulamanu Ishihara, Tim Marmack.
 Transfer fair coming up next Tuesday
o Inspired Teaching Committee (ITC): Joyce Yamada. (See attached page 1)
o Assessment: Jan Moore, Eric Engh. No report
o Budget and long-range planning committee: Sally Irwin, Refugio Gonzalez. (resolution revision)
o Safety: Ryan Daniels: No report
o Elections: Crystal Alberto: No report
 WASC Accreditation: No report
II. Minutes from 10/12/12 – Mahalo to Gayle Early.
III. Standing Committee Reports:
 Curriculum –Curriculum Approval. All 3 curriculum proposals approved unanimously. (Maggie and
Kahele)(see attached: page 3)
IV. Discussion items:
 Social Committee – Christmas party
Social committee willing to start working on party if faculty want, but very busy with other work.
Email Misty from Ku’ina project if ideas, or if anyone is interested in becoming social committee chair.
There are some funds available ($400?), may be able to seek more. Ideas presented were: multi-purpose
room? Ethnic pot luck? Pa’ina casino? Family or just faculty? Lunch at Café O Lei?
Per Ann E., let’s have BBQ Dec. 7 after AS meeting at refurbished faculty hale, 3PM!
 Budget Committee: Resolution (see page 1 attached), Explanation from David T.
David: Data on cities and counties, non-biased, from official sources. Data sources explained.
Two campuses in Hawaii county, multiple in Honolulu country, Maui and Kauai only 1 campus each.
Maui county lowest in higher ed general fund expenditures per student FTE, per capita, per student head ;
also Maui lowest when add in tuition and fees. All graphs show Maui as lowest expenditure; i.e.
disproportionate. Kauai often highest.
Some distortion due to differences in campus activities (research, etc) but bottom line if less funding.
Chancellor seeking attention on this in from multiple aspects.
Reverse analysis per campus rather than county shows Leeward with lowest funding; but Maui is closer to
Hawaii CC.
Plan for funding to come from outcomes, and historical general fund allocation, which hurts us.
Major funding sources: tuition, legislative allocation. All G-funds on this campus go to salaries, no other bills.
Senate minutes 11/9/2012
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Jennifer Owens- concern from liberal arts and humanities, desire to keep numeracy course as part of the
degree; may be some controversy with proposal, but rationales pretty strong
 Per Maggie Bruck, since this proposal does not include new courses may be able to have a little more time
for curriculum
 Straw vote: liberal arts AA diversification proposal, adds explanation and keeps numeracy course
requirements. Categories differ from prior AA map. Each course reviewed for where fits in requirements.
 Support 15; prefer previous, none noted. Will plan liberal arts meeting for after
Thanksgiving.
 General Education Policy
o General Ed has to be “college level” 100+ for all Associate Degrees; if not Certificates
V. Announcements
 ITC meeting following
Adjourned at 2:44PM
VI. Next meeting – December 7, 2012
Curriculum items – need quorum – very important meeting – need participation
ITC Report:
The ITC session on November 9, 2012, Friday, will feature Disability Services Counselor Lisa Deneen
speaking on who our students with disabilities are, accessing technology used in higher education, and
new AT lab and Nursing Instructor Celeste Baldwin presenting the latest information available on an
important sexually transmitted disease known as Human Papilloma Virus or HPV. This disease is passed
along in a silent manner from partner to partner, undetected in most cases. The crucial issue
surrounding this disease includes the possible conversion of the virus to a potentially harmful cancer in
adults. Also, a The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai’i representative will be on hand with an exhibit
of tobacco-free campus and college policies. Join us in Kalama 104 after the Academic Senate meeting
(~3:00 pm.)
Proposed Resolution in support of John Morton / Budget Revision 2012
Revisions proposed by Chancellor’s office: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY SENATE TODAY
Senate Resolution AY 2012.1
Support for Budget Equity
Passed October 12, 2012
Whereas, UH Maui College is facing the prospect of a profound fiscal burden according to the
2012-2013 Biennial Budget, support is herein given to all of John Morton’s and Michael
Unebasami’s efforts in equalizing and updating the calculation methods by which UHMC has
historically received the least higher education general fund allocations on a per county per
capita basis for its students as compared to other counties..
The Academic Senate urges allocation of equitable funding to support expeditious graduation
of students as well as the other unique responsibilities of a tri-isle college such as inter-island
travel and distance learning infrastructure.
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Curriculum Committee Report
At the Academic Senate meeting on November 9, 2012 the Curriculum Committee is submitting the following
Curriculum Proposals for discussion and review. More information can be found at the Curriculum Committee
web site: maui.hawaii.edu/cc.
2012.05 Kahele Dukelow HWST 291 Modern Issues in Hawai’i. New Course. Spring 2013 marks the official
start of the AA in Hawaiian Studies. This is one of a series of 200 level courses that will be rolled out to
expand program offerings.
Introduces contemporary, domestic and international Hawaiian issues within historical, social, cultural and
political contexts. Engages students in research, question, critique, and development of their own critical
analysis and commentary on diverse issues.
2012.06 Kahele Dukelow HWST 286 Kahoolawe: Aloha Aina. New Course. Spring 2013 marks the official
start of the AA in Hawaiian Studies. This is one of a series of 200 level courses that will be rolled out to
expand program offerings. Develops and expands students’ consciousness towards Kahoolawe and the practice
of Aloha Aina. Employs a native Hawaiian worldview in studying the cultural history of Kahoolawe. Provides
hands-on opportunities to practice Aloha Aina. Empowers students to become stewards and participate in the
protection, restoration, and revitalization of Hawaii Nei. Requires access and volunteer work on Kahoolawe.
2012.07 Kealani Cook PACS 108 Pacific Worlds: An Introduction to Pacific Island Studies. New Course. This
course is proposed as an effort to expand our Pacific-focused offerings to better serve and attract students
interested in or invested in the Pacific Islands beyond Hawaii. In doing so the course also allow us to participate
in a broader Pacific Studies initiative across the UH system that recognizes the importance of the Pacific Islands
to Hawaii's present and future. Introduces students to the geography, societies, histories, cultures, contemporary
issues, and arts of Oceania, including Hawai`i. Combines lecture and discussion that emphasizes Pacific
Islander perspectives and experiences.
Will be offered on multiple campuses. Introductory level. Can be used in either Liberal Arts AA or Hawaiian
Studies AA.
There will be lots of curriculum to review at the December 7, 2012 Academic Senate meeting.
Submitted by: Maggie Bruck and Kahele Dukelow, Co-Chairs, Curriculum Committee for the committee.
Move to accept the 3 courses by Julie Powers, seconded and all in favor.
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