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Thursday, April 29, 2010\par
Campus Center Conference Room\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080\b0 I.\tab Call to Order\par
\pard\li1080 This meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m. The following senate members were present:\par
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Algiers, Kammy \endash  Math & Sciences\par
Corbett, P. Scott \endash  Social Sciences & Humanities \par
Guillen, Guadalupe \endash  Student Services\par
Lall, Sumita - Communication & Learning Resources\par
Lange, Cari \endash  Senate Secretary\par
Morris, Terry \endash  Health, Physical Education & Athletics\par
Munoz, Paula \endash  Student Services\par
Pauley, Mark- Senate Treasurer\par
Pollack, Deborah - Senate Vice-president\par
Sezzi, Peter \endash  Senate President\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080\tab The following guests were present:\par
\tab Martin, Rebecca - Associated Student Body \kerning28\f1 Representative \kerning0\f0  \par
\tab\tab Martin was pleased to announce that this year's ASB election had the highest voter turn out in 51AV视频 history.\par
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II.\tab Approval of minutes\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Motion to approve last meeting\rquote s minutes was made by Pauley, and seconded by Lange. Motion was approved 6-0-3 with Algiers, Corbett, and Pollack abstaining.\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080 III.\tab Announcements\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab 51AV视频 Academic Senate Awards\par
\tab\tab Senators were reminded that nominations to recognize fellow faculty were still being accepted through May 3, 2010. The Senate \kerning28\f1 Executive\kerning0\f0  Counsel will review and tally the nominations during the first week of May. Award \kerning28\f1 recipients \kerning0\f0  will be announced at the \cf1 DATE?\cf0  awards luncheon. \par
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b.\tab Senate accomplishments: 2009-10\par
\tab\cf1 Peter's list goes here.\cf0\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080 IV.\tab Study Session\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Textbook Adoptions \endash  Right and Responsibilities\par
\tab\tab The following resolution was developed by the Senate affirming faculty rights and academic freedom in the adoption of educational material:  \cf1 Insert text here\cf0\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080 V.\tab Action Items\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Resolution on Faculty Right and Responsibilities of Textbook Adoption (First Reading)*\par
\tab\tab Motion to approve the above  Resolution on Faculty Right and Responsibilities of Textbook Adoption was made by Munoz and seconded by Algiers. The motion unanimously carried .\par
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b.\tab AP 4231 \endash  Grade Changes (First Reading)*\par
\tab\tab This academic policy addresses the statute of limit for a student initiated petitioned grade change. It states that within three years from completion of the course, the student may petition a recorded grade if there is found to be mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. This is consistent with Title V and our current registrar practices. This AP does not pertain to instructor initiated grade changes, which may be carried out at any point in time.  \par
\tab\tab Senate members clarified the language of the document to specify that the determination of the final grade continues to rest solely with the instructor of record unless there are compelling \kerning28\f1 extenuating\kerning0\f0  circumstances. With this alteration Corbett motioned to approve AP 4231 and Munoz seconded. All approved. \par
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c.\tab AP 4250 \endash  Probation (First Reading)*\par
\tab\tab After reviewing the language and the application of Academic Policy 4250, the Senate agreed that this item needs to be discussed at the next Senate meeting when additional information will be available.  \par
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d.\tab AP 4255 \endash  Disqualification and Dismissal (First Reading)*\par
\tab\tab Motion to approve AP 4255 regarding the disqualification and dismissal of students was made by Pollack and seconded by Guillen. Motion unanimously passed.\par
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e.\tab AP 4260 \endash  Prerequisites and Co-requisites (First Reading)*\par
\tab\tab AP 4260 addresses the establishing, reviewing, and challenging of prerequisites, co-requisites, advisories on recommendation preparation, and certain limitations on enrollment in a manner consistent with law and good practice. Motion to approve this Academic Procedure was made by Pauley and seconded by Corbett. The motion was approved     8-0-1 with Lange abstaining. \par
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f.\tab AP 4610 \endash  Instructional Service Agreements (First Reading)*\par
\tab After reviewing Academic Policy 4610, the Senate agreed that this item needs to be discussed in greater detail at the next Senate meeting.  \par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080 VI.\tab President\rquote s Report\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Report \endash  \ldblquote 51AV视频 Academic Senate Survey of Faculty Academic/Professional Life\rdblquote\par
\tab\tab Sezzi shared the results of the \ldblquote 51AV视频 Academic Senate Survey of Faculty Academic/Professional Life\rdblquote . He included both a brief three-page executive document style analysis of the results as well as the actual 12 pages worth survey graphs and responses. Sezzi noted that, interestingly, over 120 started and close to 110 faculty completed the survey, which is a surprisingly high amount.\par
\tab\tab Corbett motioned that since the survey coveys powerful data about our current campus climate, the Academic Senate should share the results as a formal document with the faculty, administrators, board members, and \kerning28\f1 accreditation\kerning0\f0  team. Aligers seconded this motion. Motion \kerning28\f1 unanimously\kerning0\f0  carried.\f2\fs24\par
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\pard\fi-360\li1440\sl276\slmult1 b.\tab Administrative Council report\par
\tab\tab Sezzi reported that each campus now has their own local IT manager.  He, sadly, also reported that campus proficiency awards are being questioned by the Chancellor and the Board. Sezzi feels this is a \kerning28\f1 blatant \kerning0\f0  misstep towards the micromanagement of the faculty driven process of curriculum development. Sezzi is hoping that the Chancellor and the Board will address and approve necessary curriculum at the next Board of Trustees Meeting. \par
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c.\tab DCHR, DCSL, DTRW, DCAS, DAWC\par
\pard\fi-180\li2160\sl276\slmult1 i.\tab DCHR\par
\pard\fi-360\li2880\sl276\slmult1 1.\tab Update on AP 7120-C \endash Recruitment and Hiring of P/T Faculty\par
\tab\tab As per approval at the last Senate meeting, the Department Chairs made modifications to this document, and most of their alterations were approved.\par
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2.\tab Update on BP 7205  -- Code of Ethics\par
\tab\tab Upon reviewing the latest version of the VCCCD's employee code of ethics, the 51AV视频 Academic Senate is in agreement that the version we developed, molded and modified is the code of ethics we are willing to tolerate. We will not accept the code of ethics in it's current, albeit more palatable than the DCHR original, form. \par
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3.\tab Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Handbook\par
\tab\tab Upon review of the updated version of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Handbook for VCCCD, Senate members are in agreement that the advisory committee composition need to include more faculty members and that it should be the responsibility of the Academic Senate to appoint interested faculty members to serve on this advisory committee.\par
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\pard\fi-180\li2160\sl276\slmult1 ii.\tab DCSL\par
\pard\fi-360\li2880\ri-180\sl276\slmult1 1.\tab Update on AP 4100 \endash Graduation Requirements for Degrees & Certificates\par
\tab\tab Sezzi was pleased to report that AP 4100, Graduation Requirements for Degrees & Certificates was finally approved.\par
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\pard\fi-360\li2880\sl276\slmult1 2.\tab Update on Enrollment Priorities\par
\tab\tab Sezzi was further relieved to announce that the exploration of modifying our existing enrollment priorities system has not been pushed forward. \par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080 VII.\tab Information/Discussion Items\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Graduation Reminder  \endash  Wednesday, May 19 (information)\par
\tab\tab Sezzi encouraged Senate members to recruit faculty members to participate in graduation day activities to show support for our graduating students. \par
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b.\tab CCCAssess Project (information)\par
\tab\tab Sezzi will forward this information to Department Chairs regarding the opportunity to serve on a State wide \kerning28\f1 committee convening to develop a standardized \kerning0\f0  assessment test for use by any interested California state college.\par
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c.\tab Academic Senate Spring Plenary Session resolutions report out (information)\par
\tab\tab Sezzi announced that the resolution on minimum qualifications for faculty did not pass\cf1 . I don't know if this was good or bad...my wires got crossed.\par
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d.\tab Senate Goals for 2010-2011 (discussion)\par
\tab\tab The Academic Senate affirmed that it is the right and responsibility of the new 2010-11 Senate body to develop their own goals.\par
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e.\tab Technical Assistance Visit (discussion)\par
\tab\tab The Academic Senate further affirmed that it is the right and responsibility of the incoming Senate body to determine the need or desire to have a Technical Assistance Visit preceding \kerning28\f1 accreditation. \kerning0\f0\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080\sl276\slmult1 VIII.\tab Campus Committee reports\par
\pard\fi-360\li1440\sl276\slmult1 a.\tab Core College Design Team reports\par
\tab\tab There was nothing to report out.\par
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b.\tab Accreditation Team report\par
\tab\tab There was nothing to report out.\par
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\pard\fi-720\li1080\sl276\slmult1 IX.\tab Adjournment\par
\tab This meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m.\par
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