MINUTES OF THE CCFA REP COUNCIL MEETING ON
October 6, 2014
BEB 204, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
REPS ATTENDING FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:
1. ADJUNCT FACULTY
a) Luke Gunderson, present
b) Roberto Halili, present
2. BUSINESS & APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
a) Timi Hayward, absent
b) Steve Siedschlag, present
3. COLLEGE & STUDENT SERVICES
a) Marie Boyd, present
b) Wendy Whitney, present
4. HEALTH SCIENCES
a) Susan Herman (CCFA Negotiator), present
b) Heather MacDonald, present
5. LANGUAGE ARTS
a) Sean Connelly, present
b) Stephen Calebotta, present
6. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
a) Greg Creel (CCFA Negotiator), present
b) Robert Rundquist, present
7. MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
a) Wafa Yazigi, present
b) Rod Elsdon, present
8. PAC AT-LARGE
a) Vacant
9. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
a) Kevin Cameron, present
b) Vince Nobile, absent
10. VISUAL, PERFORMING, & COMMUNICATION ARTS
a) Kelly Ford, absent
b) Erik Jacobson, present
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VISITOR(S):
None.
OFFICERS/COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
1. PRESIDENT:
Bret McMurran (652-6268), present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
2. VICE PRESIDENT:
Rod Elsdon, present
Mathematics and Science
3. SECRETARY:
Paula Snyder, absent
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Robert Rundquist (substituting), present
Instructional Support
4. TREASURER:
Diana Cosand, present
Biology
5. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Denise Johnson, absent
Visual and Performing Arts
6. GRIEVANCE OFFICERS:
Jonathan Ausubel (652-6937), absent (sabbatical)
Language Arts
Paula Snyder (652-6276), absent
Social and Behavioral Sciences
7. PAC CHAIR:
Marlene Soto, absent
Radiologic Technology
8. PAC TREASURER:
Cynthia Parker, absent
Social and Behavioral Sciences
I. Call to order
President McMurran called the Representative Council to order at 12:35 p.m.
II. Approval of minutes: September 22nd
It was moved by Representative Cosand and seconded by Representative MacDonald
to approve the September 22 minutes. The motion carried.
III. President's Report
A. Welcome to Roberto Halili
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Roberto Halili was introduced and welcomed as the new Adjunct Faculty
Representative. Prof. Halili has taught Sociology at Chaffey since 2008. He also
currently serves on the Outcomes & Assessment Committee.
B. CTA Association Endorsements
Membership should be aware that a CTA endorsement list is published for the
upcoming November elections.
C. Fast Track Grades
The original grade deadline announced for Fall 2014 Fast Track 1 classes only provided
three days for submission following the last day of finals. As per the contract, the grade
deadline was adjusted to give faculty the agreed upon 5-day grading period.
D. Studio Classes
The curriculum for Studio classes is being reviewed to ensure consistency with state
requirements. CCFA will monitor to ensure that curriculum changes do not change how
faculty load is calculated. Contract language designates faculty load for studio classes
“shall be equated at 1.0” and that designation can only be changed through the
negotiation process.
E. Limiting part-time faculty to 0.67 of a full time load (state law)
Some adjunct faculty reported being told by Coordinators that CCFA establishes the
0.67 load maximum for adjunct faculty. It should be clarified that this contractual
limitation simply mirrors state law and is not locally established by CCFA or the District.
F. Field Trip AP and BP
Proposed AP/BP language related to field trip expenses reimbursement initially stated
that faculty “may be” reimbursed for such expenses. Subsequent revision will have the
language state that faculty “shall be” reimbursed. Faculty are always advised to discuss
field trip expenses with the appropriate Dean prior to using personal funds.
G. Direct Deposit
It has been communicated that direct deposit for dues is not possible at this time
because the process is under the control of San Bernardino County. President
McMurran will continue to inquire about the matter. Below is information provided by the
District after the Rep Council’s October 6 meeting:
“At this time we are not set up to process electronic payments through Accounts Payables. We would
need the cooperation and support of the [county’s] treasurer’s office to implement this change. We
actually have already been in contact with the [county’s] treasurer’s office but so far they have not
been able to find the time to assist us. This is something the Accounting Dept. is working on and
hopes to accomplish in the near future.”
IV. Officers' Reports
A. Treasurer: Diana Cosand
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Nothing to report.
B. Membership Chair: Denise Johnson
Absent. Nothing reported.
C. Negotiators: Sue Herman, Vera Dunwoody and Greg Creel
Negotiators recently met with Coordinators to discuss contract issues related to those
positions. It was reported that Coordinators discussed various challenges unique to
specific Coordinator positions (additional duties related to various types of program
materials, outside agencies, and needs of small departments). Follow-up discussion
within the Rep Council reinforced concerns about the Coordinator selection process and
the practice of creating large Coordinator positions that make it difficult to provide
adequate discipline specialization throughout the position’s wide area of responsibility.
In addition, Negotiators indicated that the Salary Study was presented in a recent
meeting. Rep Council expressed concern that Adjunct Faculty information was not
included in the initial report. Human Resources is now charged with compiling that
information. Any input from Adjunct Faculty regarding issues related to salary, health
benefits, and “right of first refusal” approaches is encouraged to be shared with the
Negotiating team. In addition to members of the CCFA Negotiating Team, Rod Elsdon
and Cynthia Parker will participate in analysis of data.
A faculty survey related to Negotiations will be circulated in the near future. All faculty
are encouraged to contribute feedback through the survey and/or directly to Negotiators
at < ccfacontract@gmail.com >.
D. Grievance Committee: Jon Ausubel, Paula Snyder and Bret McMurran –
Sick Leave Use
It was discussed that CNA faculty have been required to make up teaching time after
taking an absence. Although it is understood that an outside agency requires a certain
number of student hours for certification, processes and compensation related to faculty
absences are specified within the contract. This matter will be further discussed in the
Labor-Management Committee, including back pay and proper crediting of leave during
the duration of this practice.
V. Committee Reports
A. Calendar Committee: Stephen Calebotta and Rod Elsdon
Nothing to report.
B. PAC: Marlene Soto PAC Chair
Absent. Nothing reported.
C. Health and Safety Committee: Katherine Wilson
Absent. Nothing reported.
D. Evaluations Forms Committee: Bret McMurran and Erik Jacobson
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Nothing to report.
E. Labor, Management Committee: Greg Creel, Shelley Eckvahl and Bret McMurran –
next meeting Monday October 13
Nothing to report.
F. Election Committee: Rod Elsdon
Nothing to report.
VI. Old Business:
A. Faculty Seniority Rankings
Time did not permit this matter to be discussed during the meeting.
VII. New Business
A. Part-time faculty longevity pins
There was discussion about the best way to honor Adjunct Faculty receiving the soonto-be-created longevity pins. There was interest in scheduling the event in order to
maximize attendance by Adjunct Faculty and Full-Time Faculty. CCFA will work with
the Faculty Senate to plan and schedule this joint effort.
VIII. Floor Items:
A. Notification of substitutes
It was discussed that more consistent procedures need to be established to inform
students of faculty absences/class cancellations, especially at the Chino and Fontana
locations. President McMurran will bring this issue to Labor-Management for further
discussion.
IX. Adjournment: Next Meeting – October 20th
President McMurran adjourned the Representative Council at 1:52 p.m.
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