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Elgin Community College Faculty Association
Senate Meeting Aug 25, 2004
Dr. Linda Hefferin, President Presiding
Present:
M. Arndt
R. Bailey
B. Demaree
L. Ducar
D. Fraley
S. Ford
R. Green
C. Hallpike
L. Hefferin
S. Hellmuth
C. Hollender X
D. Kernler
C. Kerwin
L. McEwan
J. Mooberry
M. Noel
P. Parks
B. Pelz
M. Peterhans
J. Slawson
A. Vazquez
Meeting called to order by Dr. Linda Hefferin at 3:03
Senators absent: Hollender
Recognized guests: Polly Nash, Elaine Reid, Lisa Wiehle
Special Order of Business
Nash, Reid, and Wiehle came before the Senate to request approval of the revised Classroom Visitation Form – intended for use with non-tenured, f-t, instructors and non-unit, part-time faculty. Wiehle described what is in the current datatel system, how and why the ID coding information, but not the content of the form has changed and how the information is used. A sample Scantron form was distributed
It was moved by Ford and seconded by Slawson to consider the requested changes. Discussion followed.
There was consensus that this change will be a time-saving move for IR. Therefore it was moved by Bailey seconded by Ford that the Senate approve the coding changes to the Classroom Visitation Form. Discussion and comments followed.
By voice vote, the motion was approved by unanimously.
Secretary’s Report:
Moved by Mooberry; seconded by Hellmuth to accept the May 12, 2004 minutes as
amended. Approval by unanimous voice vote.
Hefferin then distributed revised constituent lists to all full-time Senators.
Treasurer’s Report:
No report. All nine new full-time faculty have signed ECCFA membership cards.
Hefferin mentioned there have been some requests for AFT calendars. Linda will order and follow-up
Communication Liaison’s Reports:
Bill Demaree is shooting for a Sentinel pub date of around the middle of the month. Please make submissions by Sept. 12.
Web Page
Some discussion of postings and pictures.
Rick Bailey will be the page’s official photographer. He will take new senator pictures Sept 8.
Committee Reports:
a. Grievance;
Linda Hefferin spoke about appointments to the committee and the election of a chairperson. There was some discussion about having two UAFs on the committee: one to represent each campus location. It was reiterated how important it is for each person be trained by ULI.
b. Organizing:
Susan Ford reported that Bill Pelz is joining the part-time faculty organizing effort. She presented the " penultimate draft" of the election cards and predicted that by October they’ll be ready for distribution to all potential members . Regarding an accurate list of all eligible faculty, it was said that after part-time people receive their first paychecks, Dr. Hefferin will invoke FOIA and request a full list of part-time faculty from Payroll.
d. Sick Bank:
Hefferin encouraged all Senators to be generous about their donation days. Green questioned whether Senate would like to limit qualifying recipients. Discussion followed and it was the consensus that Sick Bank will continue to stay open to all ECC employees. Two week window of time for making donations: Sept 1 to Sept. 15.
e. Academic Affairs Senate Sub-Committee:
Dr. Hefferin reported that the first meeting for Academic Policy has been set by Dr. Glickman
Linda would like the Senate to come out with some kind of Brown v. Board of Education. How do we, as a unit, make it known what our parent organization supports
2nd. Vice President's Report: Jane Mooberry
Mooberry announced the Tenure and Evaluation workshop. Dates are Sept 15 and 16. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. One session at each campus location. A light meal will be served. In discussion, it was emphatically stated that UAFs should be paid for attending this session.
Mooberry informed the Senate that she and Dr. Glickman will be meeting twice a month. She listed adequate office space as a UAF primary concern.
Mooberry said an accurate number of UAF faculty will not be available until the end of Sept.
She asked the Senate for detailed information on the process of establishing an Independent Study contract.
1st. Vice President's Report:
Rick Green reminded everyone of the all ECC picnic on Thursday afternoon, Aug 26, 4-7pm.
He also informed the Senate that because faculty members, Cindy Hutman, Tim Karr, Gretl Kramer, Linda McEwan and Heide ? are on the CMS committee, there may be a need to enter into some interim contract negotiations.
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President’s Report:
Dr. Hefferin announced that our new IFT Representative is Jennifer Marsh.
Hefferin requested all Senators pay their Senate Meeting Snacks Fee to Crystal Kerwin.
She reported Roger Ramey’s observation about IT not upholding the 3yr. computer replacement schedule. Hefferin further questioned why the IT committee has become non-functioning.
Old Business:
Rick Green reported that Alice Eakin has not yet processed the BESTBUY card monies.
New Business/Division Issues
Committee Approvals
-For the Accreditation Committee, it was moved by Ford and seconded by Slawson that these people be approved for service:
Rachael Tezca, Barb Backley, Tony Schuls, and Gary Norden, ( Assessment )
Miroslav Rezac, Nicole Scherger, (Mission & Integrity)
From LASS Division
-For Curriculum Committee, it was moved by Noel and seconded by Parks that these 3 individuals be approved from the LASS Division: Alice Biggers, Shawn Mikulay and Tim Malone (from MSLAP Division: Linda Hartley and Jim Resser, will continue to serve) (from BUS: Linda Coniff will continue to serve)
-For the Faculty Development Committee, it was moved by Hellmuth and seconded by Noel that these individuals be approved from LASS:Pat Obrien and Mark Healy from MSLAP: Celia Ramos and Lauren Anderko from BUS: (Glenn Mayer will continue to serve)
-For the Grievance Committee, it was moved by Green and seconded by Bailey that these individuasl be approved: from LASS:Sarah Dye and Karen Gordon from MSLAP: Rick Bailey and Ted Eltzroth from BUS: Sherry Hellmuth
-For the Planning Committee, it was moved by Slawson and seconded by Fraley that these individuals be approved: Maureen Lange and Roger Ramey (one more person is needed)
*All motions passed unanimously.
Lastly, Dr. Hefferin announced and asked for faculty representatives on a new committee being established by Dr. Glickman. It is the
V.P. for Instruction and Student Services Transition Team.
Dr. Glickman requests 5 faculty serve a 1 semester term. The team is effective immediately. Dr. Hefferin will send out an all faculty request for volunteers.
Other:
-Dr. Hefferin reported that she has a list of faculty who have expressed interested in getting ULI training
-Jane Mooberry said she would like ECCFA to become more attentive to our Local Constitution. Hefferin, then established a committee of three( Mooberry, Green, Hefferin) to explore the matter.
Adjournment 4:40 pm:
Moved by Parks and seconded by PelzRespectfully Submitted,
Lynn Ducar
Secretary
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