OXNARD COLLEGE ACADEMIC SENATE
MINUTES
FOR THE MEETING OF
MONDAY, May 8th, 2006
Final
2:30 P.M. in CSSC 101/102
I. Call to Order - - 2:35 PM
Officers Present – Jeannette Redding, Elissa Caruth, David Magallanes, Robert Cabral.
Voting Senators – Mark Bates, Bret Black, Scott Corbett, Chris Mainzer, Gary Morgan, Andrew Cawelti, Shant Shahoian, Tom Barth, Carolyn Dorrance for Gloria Guevara, Amy London, Jerry White, Ana Marie Valle, Mary Pinto-Casillas, Michael Abram, Greg Kaapuni, Anthony Rodriguez.
Non-voting Faculty – John Norbutas, Tom Stough, Alan Hayashi
Guests – President Lydia Ledesma-Reese, EVP Ramiro Sanchez
II. Additions to the Agenda
The addition of the minutes for April 17th was included under V. Action Items.
President J. Redding called for the approval of the agenda as presented with noted addition.
Corbett/Shahoian/msc.
III. Public Comments/Announcements
· Comments by Lydia Ledesma-Reese
OC President Ledesma-Reese led a formal discussion with the Academic Senate on her time as President of Oxnard College. She acknowledged all the hard work of Academic Senate and the privilege of being our President. EVP Sanchez provided the Senate a 2002 -2006 President’s Summary report highlighting her accomplishments and magnitude of work. President Ledesma - Reese commented specifically that the budget cuts and layoffs were directives from two chancellors. The President additionally commented that any criticism received may be due to her following the rules. She asked that as a college we look at ourselves, the fighting within ourselves prevents the college from being a united front. The President commented that she will continue to advocate for this college, she plans on staying in this community and attend board meetings.
President J. Redding presented on behalf of Academic Senate a plaque to honor and celebrate her leadership at Oxnard College.
· Recognition of Retirees for 2005-2006 (Colleen Ryan, Vince Flocco, Joyce Parkel, MaryEllen Kazmark)
President J. Redding recognized the following retirees:
Colleen Ryan – Math
Vince Flocco – Art
Joyce Parkel – Health Services
MaryEllen Kazmark – Theater Arts/Communications
A round of applause and appreciation was given by the Academic Senate.
President Redding announced that a reception will be held at the President’s Conference room on May 9th.
· Public Recognition of Senators for their Service during 2005-2006
President J. Redding recognized the following Senators for the service during the current 2005 -2006 term:
Mary Pinto Casillas – Business
Ralph Smith – Counseling
Ana Marie Valle – Counseling
Tom Barth – EAC
Amy London – Letters
Shant Shahoian – Letters
Anthony Rodriguez – Letters
Brett Black – AFT
John Norbutas – Math
Mark Bates – Math
Jerry White – Athletic Director
Christian Mainzer – Physical Sciences
Gary Morgan – Public Services
Paul Houdeshell – Public Services
Scott Corbett – Social Sciences
Greg Kaapuni – Social Sciences
Andy Cawelti – Auto Tech
Gloria Guevara – Political Science
Carolyn Dorrance - History
Alan Hayashi - Math
· Public Recognition of Senate Exec Team for their Service during 2005-2006
President J. Redding recognized the Senate Exec Team for service during the current 2005 -2006 term:
Elissa Caruth – Vice President
David Magallanes – Treasurer
Robert Cabral – Secretary
Lyn Fauth – Past President
IV. AFT Report
No Report Given.
V. Action Items:
· Approval of Minutes of April 17th & April 24th, 2006
The minutes for the meeting of April 17th were approved as submitted.
Morgan/Mainzer/msc.
The minutes for the meeting of April 24th were approved as submitted with modifications.
London/Cawelti/msc.
· Approval of List of Senators for Summer 2006 Participation in Hiring Committees, District-wide Business, Campus-Level Participatory Governance Committee Meetings
President J. Redding led a discussion on the Senators List for summer. The Senate was encouraged to sign up for any Summer Academic Senate participation. The list was updated and amended. President J. Redding called for the approval of the Senate list.
Caruth/Valle/msc.
· Approval of Monies to pay for Today’s Recognition Cake, Cards, etc.
President J. Redding called for the approval of $240.00 payment for today’s Academic Senate celebration and recognition.
The following items and costs were approved for reimbursement by Academic Senate:
Cake $100.00
Cards $17.00
Plaque $123.00
Total $240.00
Caruth/Corbett/msc.
VI. Treasurer’s Report
President J. Redding provided to the Academic Senate the current cash balance of $1,908.96.
VII. Old Business
· District-Level Committee Reports – J. Redding
No Report Given.
· Status of Participatory Governance Manual
No Report Given.
· Review of 2005-2006 Goals for Academic Senate
President J. Redding led a discussion on 2005 -2006 goals for the Academic Senate. A handout of the 13 point goals was distributed to all Senators in attendance for a discussion and feedback on each objective accomplishment.
VIII. New Business
· Report on Spring Academic Senate Plenary
President J. Redding led a discussion on the Spring Academic Senate Plenary. A handout was provided to all Senators in attendance. President Redding commented on 3 major concerns at the state level that were presented;
1) Support for a statewide initiative for funds to support the California community colleges,
2) Opposition to a legislative proposal to raise the part time 60% level to 80%, and,
3) Expressed resistance and confusion to WASC’s accreditation standards involving the institutionalization of SLO’s.
· Review of Governance Committee Self-Appraisal Forms
President J. Redding led a discussion on the new Governance Committee Self-Appraisal Forms. A handout was provided to all Senators in attendance. The 4 question self appraisal form includes committee self-appraisal on the following areas:
1) When did you meet this academic year?
2) List major accomplishments by the committee.
3) How would you assess you functionality and/or success?
4) Any other comments to forward to PCC/FRC for its consideration?
· Scholars Series Presentation – Shelley Savren
President J. Redding introduced Professor Shelley Savren who led a discussion on the Scholars Series. A handout was provided to all Senators in attendance. Savren commented on the growth of the Scholars Series and the request for the following support;
1) The recommendation to form a committee with department representatives,
2) A commitment from faculty to bring their classes to certain events,
3) The recommendation to promote IDS R107 for Fall 2006.
In addition a series of tasks were provided and discussed as well. The following Senators agreed to volunteer their time in supporting next years Scholars Series;
Amy London
Scott Corbett
Ana Marie Valle
Savren encouraged all Senators to go back to their departments and encourage other faculty members to participate. Savren’s presentation concluded with a round of applause from Academic Senate.
IX. Committee Reports
· Technology Committee – Bret Black
No Report Given.
· Professional Development Committee
No Report Given.
· Campus Use, Development, and Safety – Mary Jones
No Report Given.
· Student Services – Ana Maria Valle
No Report Given.
· Program Review –
No Report Given.
· PCC/FRC – Jenny
No Report Given.
· LOT (Learning Outcomes Team) – Scott Corbett
No Report Given.
· Curriculum – Jenny Redding
No Report Given.
X. For the Good of the Order – Elissa Caruth
E. Caruth presented from the Academic Senate Executive Board a recognition award to President J. Redding. This was followed by a round of applause from Academic Senate.
XI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:42 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Cabral
Academic Senate Secretary 2005-2006
SENATE MEETING SCHEDULE
FOR 2005-2006
Monday, Aug. 22nd - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 12th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 28th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 12th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23rd - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 13th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 13th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 27th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, April 24th - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, May 8th - 2:30 p.m.