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Faculty Senate February Minutes


MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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FACULTY SENATE
February 17, 2005

PRESENT: I. Benz, P. Bishop, C. Boettrich, F. Burger, S. Cable, S. Callan, B. Connell, L. Chrzan-Williams (Vice-President), D. Cox (President), K. Doyle, J. Ekis,S. El Rayess, S. Fess, T. Gilbert, E. Grissing, R. Hamell, A. Hughes, K. Humphrey, P. Keyes, D. Leach, A. Leopard, M. Marino,

J. McKenna, D. Mueller, N. Murage, S. Murphy, J. Nelson, P. Peterson, D. Shaw, J. Smith,
B. Smithgall, E Stewart, M. Timmons, T. Tugel (Secretary), P. Wakem, H. Wheeler, W. Willard,
H. Wynn-Preische
ABSENT: T. Digiacomo, S. Forsyth, N. Karolinski, J. McCauley M. Pastorella, M. Rizzo,
S. Ruckert, J. Thompson, V. Toth,
GUESTS:  S. Blacklaw, M. Brockett, K. Collins, C. Cooper, C. Daniels III, M. Fugate, S. Gilbert, P. Kennedy, T. Magill, J. Maldonado, M. Reyes, G. Salmon, S. Salvadore, B. Smith, S. Spineth, Ta. Vinci

Student Representatives:  G. Roseler

1.      Meeting called to order: 3:40 p.m.

2.      Guest Speaker:  VP Dr. Susan Salvador - Student Services Update
Dr. Salvador emphasized  a major component of the Division’s mission is to work in partnership with other College areas building a supportive, intellectual and engaging environment that supplements classroom learning.  Student Services is committed to providing services that promote student growth both intellectually and socially, an encouraging students to become actively engaged in their education. Representatives from all areas of Student Services meet regularly to discuss student issues from various viewpoints and focus efforts on creating a learning community for students. Outcomes of these include the Counseling Center’s WINS program, Health Services’ and Counseling programs on mental health issues affecting student life and learning through their presentations on the “Invisible Book Bag”, and the development of a “co-curricular” transcript through the Campus Center that will document student growth in areas outside the classroom.

Secondly, Student Services is responsible for policies and procedures dealing with academic standards and honesty, student conduct regulations and grievance procedures.  A major campaign being undertaken by Dick Ryther’s office in conjunction with Public Safety is the promotion of a safe, respectful campus environment.  Future discussions on the topic will be hosted by Bob Weisner and a series of safety tips and suggestions will be offered through the MCC Tribune. Faculty are encouraged to visit the Student Services website for more information and helpful links. 

Due to the overwhelming demand for campus housing, plans are being developed to build additional residence hall space offering 360 more beds by Fall 2006.  Dr. Salvador emphasized the College is legally prohibited to fund any part of the building or maintenance of residence halls, thus they are owned and operated entirely by the non-profit MCC Association, Inc.   Fund raising is currently underway to fund the building of a new field house on campus.  If successful, it will provide students and faculty greater access to a human performance lab, indoor track and practice fields.  

Lastly, Student Services and in particular staff in the campus center are interested in further discussing with faculty their interest to mandate orientation for students.  Due to the large number of students involved, the College infrastructure may be limited in handling a mandatory orientation.  However, the Division would like to examine alternative means, if necessary, to address those issues faculty deem as critical to student success.

S. Callan noted she has observed a change in student perceptions toward MCC, with many students viewing MCC as their college of choice and one offering many opportunities to students. Dr. Salvador added MCC is attracting many more honor students and students with choice.  She

invited faculty to contact the office for any assistance needed.

3.      Announcements – Donna Cox
a.      Three Renaissance Square Committees representing the departments of VAPA, Engineering Technologies and Hospitality are being formed.  The committees for Engineering Technologies and Hospitality still need faculty representation, which D. Cox would prefer to come from Faculty Senate members, although that is not required. Each committee has received specific charges from J. Glocker.  Please forward names of interested volunteers to D. Cox. Other committees needing faculty representatives (e.g. classroom design) are not ready for Senate involvement.

b.      Dave Schottler has been invited to the March Senate meeting to discuss survey results of the Brighton campus perimeter road.  He has requested D. Cox forward any other facility-related topics the Senate might want addressed.

4.      Student Announcements
a. Gretchen Roseler updated the Senate on Student Government sponsored events on the Brighton campus.  SGA is sponsoring a fund raiser to benefit a shelter for battered women.  Small painted houses are being sold at various sites on campus for $1.00 and will culminate with a Vegas Night fundraiser on March 11.  “Idols for MCC” is coming in March.  Auditions will be held during College Hour in Monroe A and B as well as the theater. A Children’s Festival, open to all children in the community, will be held on April 30 with proceeds benefiting MCC’s Day Care Center.

b. Trisha Magill, President of DCC’s Student Events and Governance Association (SEGA) and Greg Salmon, SEGA’s Budget Coordinator, gave a presentation informing the Senate on student activities at the Damon campus. SEGA sponsored activities have raised awareness for victims of domestic violence and others have included a steel drum band and Irish jigs promoting awareness of the cultural diversity among students. Speakers brought to campus include Maggie Brooks and David Koon.  SEGA also held blood drives and a Halloween safe night for children of DCC students.   SEGA continues to work on ways to help students with goal setting, team work and time management as well as promoting an awareness of SEGA among students and faculty.

 
5.      Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the January 2005 meeting were approved as amended.

6.  Standing Committee Reports
Academic Policies (B. Connell):
The committee is studying the academic grievance policy and will bring forward any proposed changes.

Curriculum (H. Wheeler):
Two open hearings were held for Transitional Studies’ proposed REA 101- College Literacy and Reading course, which has received final approval from the Curriculum Committee.  Other proposals receiving final approval include:

PST 265: Public Safety Leadership Development Seminar
LDS 280: Leadership Development Seminar II
CRT 280: Court Reporting VII
        CDL 100: Career Development and Planning
The committee has also posted proposals to deactivate eleven courses that were part of a degree in retailing that was deactivated in September 2003, as well as two new courses:

                BIO/CHE 136: Introductory Forensic Science
                CRC 114: Introduction to Dreamweaver MX
 Several proposals are being held for additional information.

NEG (S. Cable)
A formal call for Faculty Senate officer nominations and representative to the MCC Association Board will be forthcoming in the Tribune.  Based on feedback from the December All College Senate meeting, the Executive Committee has determined the parameters for proposed revisions to the Faculty Senate Bylaws outlining criteria for voting membership.  NEG will draft a proposal to be voted on by Senate membership.  Open hearings for both officer candidates and by-law revisions will be held during April with voting taking place in May.

Calls for Senator nominations will go directly to those departments and areas whose Senator’s terms will be expiring at the end of August 2005.  Voting for Senators will take place the first week of May.

 

Professional Development (A. Hughes):
The deadline for application for Leaves for Professional Advancement is March 2.  The Senate website now includes an “Ask Us” link.  Inquiries will be sent to Sandy Wynne who will forward questions and comments to the appropriate officer or standing committee.

Planning (D. Mueller):
The committee is in the final phases of awarding Strategic Planning Grants and recommendations will be made by the end of the month.

SCAA (D. Cox):
SCAA will be participating in the search for the Associate Dean for Technical Education.  They are in the process of developing a timeline so open hearings can be held in May.  The committee is also beginning work for the upcoming Chair elections.  Additional information will be forthcoming to the appropriate departments.

Old Business
The Senate has received the final report of the Ad Hoc Promotion Committee and the Executive Committee has accepted the report. The Executive Committee is in the process of determining which recommendations the Senate needs to act on or which should be forwarded to other organizations within the College.  D. Cox clarified the committee’s report contain recommendations and the Senate will encourage other campus groups to act on those that are appropriate. The committee was thanked for its excellent work.

New Business
There was no new business. 

Meeting adjourned 4:25 p.m.

 Respectfully submitted,

Donna Cox               Terri Tugel
President               Secretary

Minutes approved at the March 17, 2005 Faculty Senate meeting.

Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate Office
03/21/2005