COS Academic Senate President’s Report

February 2-10

Here are the highlights from the meetings I attended:

February 4th—Facilities

Eric Mittlestead gave an update on the building projects and timelines for each.

After seeing the list, I asked Tim Hollabaugh to come to Senate to explain how the 25

Smart classrooms are being renovated, their order and timeline.

We had a brief discussion regarding meeting rooms and “3rd space” areas on our campus. Eric provided me with a list of these rooms and I am now contacting folks who are in charge of these rooms to make a master list. If you have ever tried to find a meeting room on campus, you know there are few areas and you must find the right person to secure one.

Linda Amaral alerted us to the sidewalk congestion between the AV building and the Gym due to temporary fences. I asked Eric if they could be moved back and he said they are at the minimum safety distance from the building now.

Because College Council has reinstated reserved parking after 5:30 pm, the signs will need to come down. Eric is aware of the change and they will be removed ASAP.

Feb 9th—Cabinet

The Accreditation Commission has accepted COS’ follow-up report. The mid-term report is due in October. Dr. Dutto is now the Accreditation Liaison Officer.

The majority of the meeting was dedicated to a first look at the new Administrative Procedures. There are over 100 pages. As we went through them, a checklist was created for the ones that Senate will review (handout). Senate has formed an ad hoc committee and will have until the end of the semester to approve, revise or create each procedure. Thank you Joni for chairing (again) this important committee! Currently the committee is Joni, Michele, Jeff B and Mike Shuman.

Feb 9th—Board Meeting

Steve LeMar (CSEA) was given a plaque for his work on behalf of the bonds.

The upcoming Board Retreat was discussed and topics were chosen for both Friday and Saturday (Feb 20-21). Program Review and Strategic Planning will be chief among them. I will be attending Friday and will present an overview of the Senate’s work and goals.

The Child Development Center is close to an agreement with the District. A report and recommendation could be presented at the next Board meeting.

In my Senate report I highlighted the Accelerated Learning College Brown Bags (handout), FEC’s work on summer institutes, the new instructional improvement projects that COSTA and FEC have agreed on, and the work of Committee A, B and C. I also thanked Dorianna who was present for her work with the Textbook Loan Program.

The Board approved the contract with Barnes and Noble for the Bookstore Management. I was assured the Textbook Loan Program will continue.

Feb 10th—College Council

We did not have a quorum—so no voting on any action items. After committee reports, Debbie Douglass spoke about the changes to the AP on Transportation Procedures for Students and the forms attached to it.

As one of the coordinators for Women’s Month (March), I included my report with the Student Equity Committee’s. If anyone is interested in helping with this project, let me know.