Academic Senate
ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ka’a’ike 105
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Minutes
Present: Debbie Nakama, Lillian Mangum, BK. Griesemer, Dorothy Pyle,
Kathy Fletcher, Marty-Jean Bender, Mark Cook, Kate Acks, Bob Wehrman,
Ann Coopersmith, Lorelle Peros, Cyrilla Pascual, Rebecca Mirsky, Lee
Stein, Jung Park, Tim Marmack, Marvin Tengan, Rosie Vierra, Joyce
Yamada, Jan Moore, Margaret Christensen, Dorothy Tolliver, Kiope
Raymond, Wayne Aguiran, Elisabeth Armstrong, Ryan Daniels, Daniel
Kruse, Jennifer Owen, Kalei Kaeo, Colleen Shisido, Vinnie Linares,
Renée Riley, Sally Irwin, Crystal Alberto, Lisa Deneen, Richard Hill,
Kathleeen Hagan, Molli Fleming, Thomas Hussey, Shane Payba, Ben
Marquez, Kahele Dukelow, Kulamanu Ishihara, Laura Lees, Michele
Katsutani, Susan Nartatez, Mary Francl, Donna Hayko-Paoa, Caryl
Hitchcock, Marti Wukelic, and Kathy Ratcliffe.
I.
Meeting called to order at 1:40pm
II.
Minutes from 02/12/10 were approved with the addition of Ann Emmsley
to Section IV, “Representatives remaining” list.
III.
Unfinished Business
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Response to TLC Resolution
Michele Katsutani shared Chancellor Clyde Sakamoto’s memo in response to
the TLC Resolution.
Michele wanted to point out the opening line, “As we have discussed a
number of times in the past” should be clarified. Clyde and Michele have
discussed this issue only one time.
Discussion: Comments included the following:
The middle paragraph of the memo is especially important because it is not
acknowledging the needs of the TLC, the needs of our students, or our
resolution.
Just because the TLC has been surviving with minimal resources, it should
not be forced to continue this way. This is not fair.
We are outraged and insulted by this response. To what student learning
outcomes is the memo referring? Why is the Learning Center being lumped
with the library in this memo when that was not the issue?
UHMC was recognized for having one of the first Learning Centers in the
country; this has not continued to grow because of lack of staffing,
funding, and an increase of students.
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How can we respond? One strategy is to push this forward through a systemwide initiative committee for Developmental Education as a policy—that this
resource is a priority.
It was decided Michele Katsutani will forward this memo to senate members to
discuss at the department level.
IV.
New Business
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Shut down during emergencies:
Rick Miller reported we had a shut down during the tsunami recently. We
have one room that is the server room. Almost everything for our school is
in that server. The problem has been that there has been a major air
conditioning problem. O&M is working on this, but the air conditioning
keeps breaking down.
Mike Albert has been asking for a split air conditioning unit to help this
situation. DHS brings in over $100,000 to our campus and this program
stores all information relating to children all throughout the state in our
server. If there had been a tsunami, we would have lost this critical
information. We’re asking for a resolution from the senate to get the right
air conditioning for this critical room.
John Dunnecliffe added this technology has been very reliable, as reliable
as any other facility. The problem was that during the tsunami shutdown,
the outside had no connection to our server. This has happened before.
Discussion: Comments included the following:
What’s the price of the air conditioning? $8,000-$10,000
Can we have a second site to serve as a back-up system?
We’re not needing back up, but we need access. During the tsunami, our
server did not shut down, it was only after, after the air conditioning had
been disabled and it overheated.
There’s not enough in student tech fee fund—it’s also an administrative
cost.
The intent of a proposal created by a committee of those knowledgeable in
this area.
The Tech Support Committee could come forward with a resolution , but
perhaps this will take too long.
Bob Wehrman moved to accept the following resolution: Be it resolved that the
air conditioning unit for the Ka’a’ike server room become a purchase of the
highest priority to prevent repeated shutdown of the system in this critical
room.
Dan Kruse seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
V.
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Standing Committee Reports/Updates
Curriculum – BK Griesemer
BK Griesmer reported the Curriculum Committee moved to approve the following
curriculum proposals:
2009.37 ENG 377: Colonial Literature of the Pacific, 3 cr., Addition—
Author Richard Hill
Dorothy Pyle seconded the motion.
The motion to approve curriculum proposal 2009.37 passed.
The following proposals will be housed in Allied Health as part of a
Moloka’i Community Rural Health Grant; the purpose of this is “to
develop and implement an infrastructure to provide Long Term Care (LTC)
services for Moloka’i’s aging and disabled population.” These provide
additional courses and a certificate of completion in addition to the
courses and certificate of competence approved in Fall. These new
courses will include courses in physical therapy support, speech and
language pathology support to help consolidate health care on Moloka’i.
2009.59 HLTH 122: Introduction to Physical Therapy Support Skills, 3cr.—
Addition –Authors: Donna Haytko-Paoa, Caryl Hitchcock, Kathy Ratliffe
2009.60 HLTH 123: Practicum in Physical Therapy Support Skills, 2cr.—
Addition –Authors: Donna Haytko-Paoa, Caryl Hitchcock, Kathy Ratliffe
2009.61 HLTH 126: Introduction to Speech/Language Pathology Skills,
3cr.—Addition –Authors: Donna Haytko-Paoa, Caryl Hitchcock, Kathy
Ratliffe, Randy Weirather
2009.62 HLTH 127: Practicum for Speech/Language Pathology Skills, 3cr.—
Addition –Authors: Donna Haytko-Paoa, Caryl Hitchcock, Kathy Ratliffe,
Randy Weirather
2009.63 HLTH 128: Capstone for Therapeutic Activity Aid II, 1 cr.,
Addition–Authors: Donna Haytko-Paoa, Caryl Hitchcock
2009.64 Certificate of Completion (CC): Therapeutic Activity Aid II, 20
cr., Addition–Authors: Donna Haytko-Paoa, Caryl Hitchcock
2009.65 Certificate of Competence (CO): Therapeutic Activity Aid I, 8
cr., Modification to title from Therapeutic Activity Aid –Author: Donna
Haytko-Paoa
Discussion: Is this a one shot deal or is there enough need to keep this
going? Yes, there is continuing need. According to research, there will be a
growing need. We are scheduling this over three semesters, one cohort at a
time. Can any of this be taught through distance? This is an excellent
curriculum and we’re hoping once Moloka’i has piloted this, we hope to be able
to offer it to Lāna’i, Hāna, and across Maui.
Vinnie Linares seconded the motion.
The motion to approve proposals 2009.59-2009.65 was carried.
The following is an ATP for a proposed AS degree.
2009.66 AS in Natural Science ATP, 60cr. Planning document—Author—Ann
Coopersmith. This is an AS that is different because it is a transfer
AS. We used the model from Kapi’olani CC who has the same degree.
Students will start with a concentration in biological science and then
physical science. The general education requirements are similar to our
other gen ed requirements.
Discussion: As a former CC math major, this would have been a dream to have.
Kate Acks seconded the motion.
The motion to approve 2009.66 was passed.
The following are three deletions from the 5-year update project:
2009.68 NURS 10: Introduction to Vital Signs and Focused History
Assessment. 1 cr., Deletion-changes in industry practice—Author: Nancy
Johnson.
2009.69 NURS 259: Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias, 2cr., Deletion-InactiveAuthor: Nancy Johnson
2009.70 HLTH 159: Exercise Physiology, 4 cr., Deletion-Inactive-Author:
Nancy Johnson
Kate Acks seconded the motion.
The motion to approve 2009.66, 2009.68, and 2009.69 passed.
The curriculum deadline for spring is April 5, 2010. Amnesty (Five year
review) submissions should be in by Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Deletions
may be submitted until Monday, May 3, 2010.
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Assessment – BK Griesemer/J. Moore
BK Griesemer reported the updates are the same as last month, except we’ve
sent the fall proposals forward and they’re being continued to work on.
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Procedures & Policy – V. Linares
Vinnie Linares reported the following:
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The committee is currently working on the pre-requisite policy.
The draft of the revised charter should be coming to you by the end
of the semester.
The Applied Research Guidelines is currently in John McKee’s hands.
We should get feedback soon.
We need to have a policy for curriculum policies.
Discussion: How do students get their money back if they get bumped? This will
be handled by the Business Office, but students should be encouraged to double
check their status themselves.
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Planning & Budget
Diane Meyer reported that as a result of the questions asked to David
Grooms at the last senate meeting, the Budget Committee wanted to know if
the senate would like a special meeting with Chancellor Sakamoto and VC
Tamanaha to discuss these questions further.
Discussion: Will we get the information we want? Will we get answers to
decisions that have already occurred, rather than a discussion about the
process breakdown. The senate needs to be involved in the budget
discussions.
Why don’t we craft a list of questions to be answered?
Can we send them the questions and have responses written?
Administration do not attend senate meetings unless invited. We need to
invite them if we want them to be here.
It was decided the senate would come up with a list of questions to be
answered in writing. Michele Katsutani will follow up with David Grooms to
draft a list of questions.
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IT-Committee – R. Riley announced there’s a “Tools for Teaching” workshop.
Vinnie Linares, Gayle Early, and Dell Tiegen will be presenting.
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Nominations & Elections – J. Powers
VI.
Ad Hoc Committee Reports/Updates
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Safety Plan & Procedures – Ryan Daniels reported the committee has been
meeting regularly. Administration has been very involved with the meetings.
Discussions include the blue light emergency systems and other issues.
Lee Stein added the UH System has introduced a system-wide domestic
violence project. Alvin Tagomori is our campus’ lead investigator and Lee
Stein and Aris Banaang are leading the project on our campus. We need new
members to join our task force; please join us or share your ideas with us.
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Service Learning/Civic Engagement – M. Fleming reported there are changes
with Service Learning because Debbie Revilla will be leaving. It looks as
though the Coop office will continue with the orientations, but we will
have to plan how we will continue for next year.
Please see Molli’s email about opportunity for students in service learning
or campus leadership.
VII.
Announcements
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UHPA update: Vinnie Linares reported those of you who are interested in
retiring in the next five years should consult with UHPA to find out your
personal benefits. The difference between retiring sooner rather than later
is worth investigating. The presentation is on the UHPA website.
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University of Hawai’i CC Leadership Champions (CCLC) is looking for new
representatives for this year. Please see the email for more information in
how to nominate potential candidates.
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Automotive is still open for repairs Mondays and Wednesdays. We can also do
used car evaluations.
VIII.
IX.
Next Meeting will be Friday, April 8, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
Adjourned at 2:53pm