ELGINCOMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION
Senate Meeting on August 22, 2007
Dr. Linda Hefferin,President presiding
Minutes of meetings on May 16, 2007 and July 26, 2007 were approved.
Tim Anderson / Ron Kowalczyk Mary Arndt / Steve Lipinski
Beverly Augustine / Marcia Luptak
Elizabeth Becker / Dennis Lynch
Richard Bonnom / Linda McEwan
Susan Ford / Chris Newman
Rick Green / Mary Peterhans
Robert Harmon / Roger Ramey
Clark Hallpike / Howard Russo
Linda Hefferin / Rachael Tecza
Dan Kernler / Cathy Tomasik
Crystal Kerwin / Michael Walschot
Dan Kocher
Meeting called to order byDr. Linda Hefferinat: 3:01 pm.
Senators absent:Beverly Augustine, Marcia Luptak, and Michael Walschot.
Introduction of Special Guests:
Dr. Tony Spar, Managing Director of Human Resources
Dr. Spar spoke to us about his background in higher education, including performing as a self-study consultant and evaluator for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
He is interested in streamlining some of the processes in Human Resources (HR). He hopes to expand the use of technology in an effort to liberate more time for HR employees. Dr. Spahr encouraged faculty to bring ideas/concerns regarding the HR systems and procedures. A few Senate members voiced concerns about some matters. Linda Hefferin, Rick Green, and Dr. Spahr will meet every two weeks to enhance communication between HR and faculty.
Secretary’s Report: Mary Arndt
Minutes from Senate meetings on May 16, 2007 and July 26, 2007 were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Linda McEwan
Linda McEwan presented the Senate with a budget for 2007-2008. Funds spent in 2006-2007 were revealed. Some items came in under budget. Other areas needed more expenditure. Last year’s projected budget was exceeded by approximately $4500, due to money needing to be spent on strike preparations. The Senate discussed changes regarding allocation of monies. Some changes were made by vote. Dan Kernler moved that the UAF 1 ECCFA dues for 2008-2009 be decreased by one-half of the present amount, present amount being $40.97/year. It was seconded by Rachael Tecza. Discussion cited that a reduction in these dues for UAF 1s is more equitable since many of them teach only one class. The proposal passed unanimously. Linda McEwan will present a revised budget for 2007-2008 at the next Senate meeting.
Communication Liaisons’’ Reports
Bill Demaree reminded all that articles for the next Sentinel are due on 9/12. The Sentinel will be distributed on 9/14.
Armando Trejo is working on updating the ECCFA website ( The new contract has beenposted except for the salary schedule, which will appear soon.
Committee Reports
The only report was from Howard Russo, our ECCFA representative at the Elgin Trade Council meetings. At the last meeting, Bill Foster, a Democratic candidate running to replace Dennis Hastert’s seat for the federal Congress, spoke to the Council. Howard reported on some of Mr. Foster’s views. Other candidates will be attending subsequent Elgin Trade Council meetings. Howard will share reports with ECCFA regarding the candidates and new business of the Council.
3rd Vice President Report
Dan Kocher stated that several of his UAF 1 constituents are concerned about how they will be able to do the required 1.25 office hours per week, as stated in the new contract. Many of the teachers teach once a week, from 6 pm to 10 pm. It is difficult to come before 6 pm because they cannot leave their primary job early enough to do so. Staying until 11:15 at night does not seem feasible because the security personnel start evacuating people from the buildings between 10:00 and 10:30 pm.
Rick Green will contact Paul Dawson regarding the possibility of allowing teachers and students to stay later.
2nd Vice President’s Report
Sue Ford reported that she, Dan Kochler, and Tim Anderson are in the process of compiling a constituency list for the UAFs.
1st Vice President’s Report
Rick Green reported that hard copies of the new contract are being printed now and should be ready for distribution sometime next week. Linda Hefferin stated that Diane Peterson (from HR) has volunteered to send the new contracts to employees through the interoffice mail.
President’s Report
Linda Hefferin distributed constituency lists to all the Senators.
Howard Russo moved to approve the following ECCFA members for the following committees. Rachel Tecza seconded the motion. All of the following were unanimously approved by the Senate.
Recruitment & Marketing
Connie Orbeta,Ted Elzroth, Tony Schuls, Kim Rother
Instruction
Sara Baker, Susan Timm, Dan Maki, Eartha Collier, Alison Douglas
Retention
Patti Jachowicz, Joyce Fountain, Clark Halpike, Andy Erbach, Jeff Weisman, Nicole Scherger
Learning Environment
Lynn Ducar, Kim Tarver, Cecelia Carreon
Faculty Development
Elizabeth Becker
Glen Mayer
Beth Santell
Tenure & Evaluation
Sarah Dye, Karen Friedberg, Sherry Helmuth
Alternative Scheduling
Cindy Hutman
Shawn Mikulay
Tim Karr
Mark Pelczarski
Laurel Vietzen
Insurance
Maureen Lange, Maureen Gramiak
Susan Ford moved to approve the following ECCFA members for the following tenure committees. Howard Russo seconded the motion. All of the following were unanimously approved by the Senate.
Tenure Committees
Parul Raval:Jackie Kaufman, Joyce Fountain, Dawn Munson
Terri Hightower: Naima Bahaji, Mary Ann Turek, Nicole Scherger
George Rosa: Andy Erbach, Gary Norden, Tony Schuls
Old Business
New evaluation forms for clinical instructors in Health Professions will be considered by the Tenure & Evaluation Committee.
A UAF fact sheet has a link on the ECCFA website.
Dan Kernler reminded the group that Professional Expense Benefit money does not roll over after
December 2007. Linda Hefferin will send an email to ECCFA, reminding members of this new policy.
New Business
Dan Kernler asked if anyone was interested in helping to create opportunities to donate time for specific projects in service to the community. The group expressed interest. Dan will explore this further and report back to ECCFA. Working together with Student Life may be a possibility. Linda Hefferin requested that we speak to our constituents about participation in this idea for the future.
Division Issues
Robert Harman expressed concern that the enrollment has been decreasing over the past several semesters for the Liberal, Visual and Performing Arts division. Discussion leaned toward possibly more marketing being needed for the courses in this division.
Linda Hefferin brought a concern to the Senate that was expressed by Donna Garcia who teaches BIO 265, Microbiology. She discovered that several students had been enrolled in her class without the appropriate prerequisites. Donna has already talked to John Coffin and plans to speak to Carol Cowles about this problem.
Rick Green volunteered to speak to Gina Glickman regarding this matter.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted by: Mary Arndt, ECCFA Secretary
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Arndt, ECCFA Secretary
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