MINUTES OF THE CCFA REP COUNCIL MEETING ON
September 23, 2013
REPS ATTENDING FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:
1. ADJUNCT FACULTY
a) Denise Johnson, present
b) Luke Gunderson, 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, present
b) Heather MacDonald, present
5. LANGUAGE ARTS
a) Sean Connelly, present
b) Stephen Calebotta, present
6. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
a) Greg Creel, present
b) Robert Rundquist, absent
7. MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
a) Wafa Yazigi, present
b) Rod Elsdon, present
8. PAC AT-LARGE
a) Kyle Pennett, present
9. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
a) Robert Carlton, present
b) Vince Nobile, present
10. VISUAL, PERFORMING, & COMMUNICATION ARTS
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a) Kelly Ford, absent
b) Erik Jacobson, present via teleconference
VISITOR(S):
John Macias, History
Kipp Preble, Communication Studies and Chief Negotiator
Ardon Alger, Photography and President of Faculty Senate
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, present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
4. TREASURER:
Dan Valdez, absent
Mathematics and Science
5. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR:
Vacant
6. GRIEVANCE OFFICERS:
Jonathan Ausubel (652-6937), present
Language Arts
Paula Snyder (652-6276), present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
7. PAC CHAIR:
Jonathan Ausubel, present
Language Arts
8. PAC TREASURER:
Cynthia Parker, present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
I. Call to order
The Representative Council was called to order at 12:32 p.m.
II. Approval of minutes: September 9th
It was moved by Representative Herman and seconded by Representative MacDonald to
approve the amended minutes. Motion carried.
III. President's Report
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A. CCA Fall Conference: October 11, 12 and 13
Chief Negotiator Preble, Representative and Negotiator Herman, PAC Chair Ausubel, and
Representative Johnson will be attending the Community College Association (CCA) Fall
conference.
B. CCA Bargaining Seminar: September 21st
President McMurran attended the CCA Bargaining Seminar. He has distributed a diagram of
the Adversarial Bargaining Cycle (also known as competitive or zero-sum bargaining). Each
party in this process is focused on winning and, thus, it can be a manipulative process. The
Interest-based Bargaining method is used at Chaffey College. With Interest-based bargaining,
both parties discuss specific aspects of the contract that are of concern to them. The goal is to
identify mutual interests.
C. CCA's Part Time Faculty Interests Committee – Denise Johnson
Representative Johnson was asked to attend CCA's Part Time Faculty Issues Committee (PTFIC)
meeting on Friday, September 12 in Sacramento. The committee voted unanimously in making
Johnson a member pending CCA Board approval.
During the meeting, Representative Johnson was asked to talk about printed materials she
created in acknowledgement of Part Time Faculty Appreciation month two years ago. The CCA
PTFIC decided to direct PT Appreciation month funding and activities towards supporting
Campus Equity Week, which is a national effort, also recognized in Canadian universities, which
seeks to bring greater awareness to the precarious employment of contingent faculty in higher
education, organize for action, and build solidarity amongst full and part-time colleagues. The
National Education Association, Community College Association, and the California Teachers
Association have contributed funds to the Part-time Faculty Interests Committee in support of
equity. Representative Johnson has been paid a stipend with these funds to design printed matter
such as banners, posters, and t-shirts that will be made available during CCA's conference in San
Jose. The districts of members of the committee will serve as pilot campuses for the effort.
Campus Equity Week will take place October 28 to November 2, and Representative Johnson
has asked the Representative Council to support the effort.
D. Senate Liaison
E. Other:
IV. Officers' Reports
A. Treasurer: Dan Valdez
B. Membership: Luke Gunderson
C. Chief Negotiator: DE Creasy Valdez
D. Grievance Committee: Jon Ausubel, Paula Snyder and Bret McMurran: Faculty Office
Hours and Chemistry Labs (Chemical Hygiene Officer and Plan)
V. Committee Reports
A. Calendar Committee: Stephen Calebotta and Rod Elsdon – 2013-14 Calendar
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B. PAC: Jon Ausubel – Board Election
The Political Action Committee conducted interviews with three Governing Board candidates
Zafar Inam, Kathleen Brugger by Skype, and Katie Roberts. Each interview was 45 minutes in
length with committee discussion following. The Committee agreed that Kathleen Brugger
should receive CCFA’s endorsement due to her knowledge of relevant faculty concerns and
awareness of what the District’s concerns should be in the future (e.g., another bond measure).
The Committee was divided regarding the other two candidates. PAC Chair Ausubel suggests
that we endorse one candidate: Kathleen Brugger. Some strengths of the other two candidates
would be infusing the Board with new energy and suggesting that a campus-wide committee
decide how funds should be spent. Weaknesses are a lack of experience and lack of familiarity
with faculty issues.
After thoughtful discussion, it was moved by Representative Elsdon and seconded by
Representative Nobile to not endorse any candidate for the Board. At seven in favor and eight
opposed, the motion fails. It was moved by Representative Boyd and seconded by
Representative Herman to support both candidates. At eight in favor and seven opposed, the
motion carries.
C. Health and Safety Committee: Katherine Wilson
D. Evaluations Forms Committee: Bob Carlton and Bret McMurran
E. Labor, Management Committee: Jon Ausubel, Shelley Eckvahl and Bret McMurran Office Hours Faculty Success Specialist and Grievance Avoidance (Minutes and Agendas
are on the Z-Drive under CCFA)
Section 18.3.5 Office Hours
“Each contract/regular teaching faculty member shall schedule, post, and maintain at
least five (5) office hours per week, held on at least three (3) separate days at reasonable
and appropriate times during the assigned academic year for consulting with and
assisting students. Exceptions may be granted by the first-level manager. With first-level
manager agreement, faculty members who teach other than full-term sections as part of
their load may schedule an equivalent number of office hours at reasonable and
appropriate times for the sections they are teaching.”
F. Ad Hoc By-laws Group: Status?
G. Senate Liaison – Marie Boyd
VI. Old Business:
A. Direction to the Negotiating Team
B. CCFA Budget Accounts
C. Standing committee of senate representatives and bargaining unit representatives who
could consult regarding issues related to faculty evaluation on an ongoing basis
D. Membership Chair
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VII. New Business
A. Faculty Success Specialist
VIII. Floor Items:
IX. Adjournment: Next Meeting Monday October 7th
The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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