I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 1:40 p.m. Senators present: Margaret Boone (AAS), Lois Carroll (LRS/LATC/DSPS), Marsha Chan (Communications), Betty Christopher (Commercial Services), Helene Flolo (AAS), Peggy Messerschmidt (Communications), Tab Morales (Student Services), Karl Ting (Math), Kam Verma (DCE) and Wilbert Xu (Social Science Alternate). Also present was Lin Marelick (DCC Rep). Guests present: Tim Jackins, Ed Kleppinger, Marjorie Knowles, and Dianna Bicocca.

II. Approval of the Minutes

The minutes for the October 19, 1995, meeting were accepted and approved (M/S/U - Morales/Xu) with the following correction to Page 2, Item VI.A, third line: The sentence should read, "The deadline for submission of "99" regular courses is October 30, 1995."

III. Order of the Agenda

It was agreed that the order of the agenda would remain flexible in order to accommodate those who have attended to address a particular agenda item.

The Senators voted unanimously (M/S/U - Christopher/Flolo) to add Item VIII.B to the agenda, "Consider Postponement of AB 1725 Faculty Hires as Related to the Golden Handshake Incentive Program" as an emergency item (Jackins).

IV. Oral Communication from the Public - There was no oral communication from the public.

The Senators agreed to move to Item IX.1 to accommodate DeeDee Bicocca.

IX. Reports

1. Grants Liaison Report - DeeDee reported on her position as the college's Grants Liaison to the District's Grants Office. Her responsibilities include assisting faculty exploring grants, researching areas for additional grants, and responding to faculty and staff looking for assistance with their grants. She can explore an idea for a grant, how to elaborate on the idea, and determine what funding is available. She attends the College Governance Council meetings and the Strategic Planning Committee meetings in order to keep abreast of the college's goals, and she has met with Ruth Madalena relative to VATEA grants, and Nancy Lewis relative to Contract Education. She intends to meet with the Division Chair Council, review the grant prospects file, and try to become familiar with the existing grants, such as the Title 3 Grant. DeeDee provided several copies of a list of existing grants and preliminary applications for innovation funds, which will be available to interested faculty through the Academic Senate Office.

She will be disseminating information on grants to faculty via E-Mail and the Staff Development Newsletter. She asked the Senate for assistance in informing the college community regarding grants and emphasize the need to consider possible sources of funding and connect DeeDee to those sources. Faculty are encouraged to attend workshops that expose them to grant writing. It was suggested that a short presentation be made during flex days. DeeDee will be working at the college most of the time and can be reached at Ext. 3310.

The Senators agreed to move to Item VIII.B and Item VII.F to accommodate Tim Jackins.

VIII. New Business

B. Consider Postponement of AB 1725 Faculty Hires as Related to the Golden Handshake Incentive Program

Tim Jackins explained that the negotiation team is currently trying to resolve all money issues by the end of this semester. Those issues include salary scales, raises, benefits, load equalization, and retirement benefits. A Golden Handshake Law, enacted by the state, allows those who have served a certain number of years to be eligible to retire and receive an extra two years of service credit, if the district agrees. The current law for a Golden Handshake Incentive Program, which sunsets in December of 1998, requires the district to certify that a Golden Handshake Program does not lose money for the district. Our district provides benefits to retirees hired before January 1994. Consequently, if we offer the golden handshake to future retirees hired before January 1994, the district loses money; AB 1725 requires that those positions be filled in order to maintain the full-time/part-time ratio. However, also in accordance with AB 1725, the hiring process to fill the positions vacated by retirees can be delayed without penalty, if the Academic Senate agrees to postpone the process for an additional semester. Hiring is thus delayed for one year and the district does not lose money; the saving occurs by filling the positions with Associate Faculty. If a substantial number of faculty accept the Golden Handshake, there will be enough funds and flexibility to deal with the other issues mentioned above.

Tim advised that a recent survey of faculty has indicated that approximately 25 faculty will consider retirement within the next three years, and most are from West Valley College. The larger and more established departments can probably sustain one or two retirements; the smaller departments may be more adversely affected. However, Tim doesn't feel that Mission College will be seriously affected.

ACE and the District negotiate the Golden Handshake Incentive Program each time the contract is renegotiated, and the question of postponement must be addressed each time. At most, the window will be open for one year, and the delay does not affect the current hiring processes. It only affects the replacement of those who retire. It is anticipated that only a minimum number of delays will be necessary and conditionally negotiated into the contract.

The Senators considered the matter, discussing the risk factor, the benefits of agreeing to a postponement, and the issue of Librarians and Counselors, who are not part of the ratio factor in AB 1725. Concern was expressed in regard to Librarians and Counselors; vacated positions are not likely to be filled since these positions are funded through discretionary funds, and it is up to the college to determine how those funds are disbursed. Tim reiterated that the issue remains that the district cannot offer the golden handshake unless the hiring process is delayed. The Senators unanimously passed the following motion (M/S/U - Chan/Christopher):

"The Mission College Academic Senate agrees to waive AB 1725's full-time/part-time ratio requirements for one (1) additional semester subsequent to the Golden Handshake Retirement Agreement as negotiated between ACE and the District, the date to be determined. The agreement is contingent upon the Board of Trustees' acceptance of the package that comes from the negotiating table. Hirings will take place one year subsequent to the retirement of those who retire with the Golden Handshake. "

VII. Old Business

F. Discuss Role, Membership, and Charge of Technology Committee

Tim advised that the committee is meeting and working on a charter for the committee. It will be brought to the Senate as soon as it is ready for review.

A. Discuss Role, Membership, & Charge of the MCAS Budget Committee

Ed Kleppinger, Chair of the Senate's Budget Committee, distributed copies of the committee's final report to the Senate. Last year the Senate determined there was no faculty input into the college's budget decision-making process, and it was the Senate's intent for this committee to develop an avenue for the Senate to ensure faculty input into the budget decision-making process. This year, it is clear that the Division Chairs manage most of the college's budget. Ed explained his view that Division Chairs have a vested interest. He prefers that an independent group philosophically consider the budget and serve as an advisory committee to the President, who has the legal responsibility to administer the budget. Ultimately, the Senators voted unanimously to forward the report to the Senate's Executive Council for refinement (M/S/U - Chan/Boone). The final document will be brought back to the Senate for approval and then distributed to the Classified Senate and the Administration. The Senators will distribute the report to their constituents. They were asked to forward any comments or recommendations to the members of the Executive Council.

Ed personally took exception to the report in the Senate's minutes of October 19, 1995, that the committee had overextended its authority; he felt that the committee did not overextend its authority. Marjorie indicated that this matter was not discussed by the committee and she did not necessarily agree with Ed on this issue.

On behalf of the Academic Senate, Don expressed the Senate's appreciation and gratitude to the members of the committee for completing the committee's task. He would like to develop some form of recognition for those who serve on Senate committees.

The regular order of agenda was resumed.

V. Information & Announcements (College & District)

1. The Senate's Executive Council has approved a proposal to develop an agenda for a joint meeting of the two college senates and a joint meeting of the college senates and the Board of Trustees. The Executive Council will work with a subcommittee from the West Valley College Academic Senate. They will also look into the possibility of holding a joint meeting/workshop of the two college senates, and call in an expert on shared governance from the state Academic Senate. The intent is to develop a common understanding of shared governance.

2. The Senate applauds Susan Monahan, and others involved, for the very successful Transfer Day event. Don would like the Senate to develop and implement a Senate recognition program for non-faculty staff who contribute to the educational programs. This item will be placed on a future agenda.

3. Don noted that the Senate is having difficulty obtaining volunteers to serve on committees. Several Senators indicated that part of the problem is that the meeting time of many committees conflicts with the teaching schedule of many faculty. In the interest of saving paper and printing costs, Don asked if the Senators would approve putting announcements on the last page of the Senate minutes. It was recommended that there be some indication on the agenda

that an important announcement is in the minutes on a given page.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

A. Committee Appointments

1. Academic Council - The Senators unanimously approved the appointment of Roy Goody (M/S/U - Chan/Flolo) and Evelyn Riegert (M/S/U - Morales/Flolo) to the Academic Council. Evelyn will be available in the Spring semester to replace Carol Beck on the Council.

2. Strategic Planning Committee - There were no additional volunteers for this committee.

VII. Old Business Continued

B. Update Report on Concerns re: Computer Applications Courses

Several members of the Computer Applications Committee were upset that some information on CA courses did not get into the Schedule of Classes. This matter will be placed on the agenda for the Division Chair Council meeting. Don suggested that the Senators review other schedules of classes for ideas, such as the West Valley College schedule.

C. Consider Priority of Student Center

This item was postponed to a future meeting.

D. Consider Support of State Chancellor's Proposal for 50/50 Funding of New Facilities for Community Colleges

This item was postponed to a future meeting.

E. Consider Effects of Development of Mission College Land

Don confirmed that there will be a T intersection out front. The last forum was sparsely attended, and there are a number of decisions that we need to deal with. For instance, we will need to consider traffic controls, wildlife, and landscaping; traffic controls will seriously impact people coming into the college.

VIII. New Business Continued

A. Consider Committee to Develop Criteria for Disbursement of Funds from Thailand

Don explained that there are two issues that pertain to Thailand: one deals with the question of what to do with funds remaining from the now defunct Mission College Thailand campus. The second issue deals with a new proposal to establish campuses in Thailand. Both these issues will be placed on a future agenda.

The remaining Reports were postponed to the next meeting.

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Publications/Minutes

1. The October 16, 1995, meeting summary for the Staff Development Committee.

Announcements/Conferences

1. The next Land Corporation meeting will be held on October 30, 1995, at 5:00 p.m., in the Baltic Room at West Valley College. Most of the meeting will be devoted to closed session

negotiations. Maps and drawing of both the Interland Development and the Sobrato Develop-

ment are displayed on the windows of Conference Room A. A subsequent meeting will be

held on Thursday, November 16, at 4:30 p.m., in Hospitality Management at Mission College.

Important decisions will be made at this meeting and faculty are encouraged to attend.

2. The 4th Annual Mission College Baseball Team Christmas Tree Fund-raiser is on! Call Ext. 2735 to place your order.

3. MiraCosta College is planning a Summit on Learning and Emergent Technology for January 10-12, 1996. The Senate has been asked to identify and nominate those on campus who have a history of innovative and effective use of technology that directly helps students learn. Those

nominated will be invited to attend the summit at a cost of $298/registrant or $248/participant.

The nomination forms and additional information is available from the Senate Office.

XI. Future Agenda Items

A. Develop and Implement a Recognition Program for Non-Faculty who

Contribute to Educational Programs (Cordero)

The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. (M/S/U - Flolo/Ting). These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.

The Mission College Academic Senate is seeking faculty members, as indicated, to serve on the following committees:

Balance of Curriculum Committee - MISSION 2000

Two (2) Faculty from Vocational Education Areas

Two (2) Faculty from Student Services Areas/Instructional Services

Two (2) Faculty from Arts & Sciences

Two (2) MC Academic Senate members

The Mission College Academic Senate has established a new charter for this committee. The purpose of this committee is to consider the philosophical and visionary approach to the future of Mission College. A flyer listing the committee's functions has been distributed to all faculty. Please review the flyer for additional information, and return the lower half if you are interested in serving on this committee.

College Governance Council ( 2 Faculty, Any Area)

This committee meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The committee coordinates actions of various college councils.

Strategic Planning Committee (3 Faculty, Any Area)

The committee will meet twice monthly during the fall on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., and then move to a once-a-month schedule. The committee's charge is to investigate and facilitate a college planning process, develop a strategic planning document, and update the college's long range educational facilities master plan.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMITTEES, PLEASE CALL THE SENATE OFFICE (X2783) BY NOON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995.