March 7, 2019, meeting of ac senate

[Agenda for April 4 (today’s) meeting: here:

https://inside.ivc.edu/committees/asenate/Meetings/2018-19/19-04-04/19-04-04%20Rep%20Council%20Agenda.pdf]

 

The last issue (of March 7 meeting) is fairly pressing, though it doesn't seem to be agonized for today (April 4): 

item K. AS General Education Course Options (see below)

Also: item I: vote of "no confidence" in Pres Roquemore; it lives.

 

March 7 meeting of ac senate

 

     Curriculum’s Boone: Complaints from various faculty about being kept out of college/district system; crashing, etc. How often does this happen to students and adjuncts?

     Eddie referred to some incidents, including the history instructor (8th grade) situation (a student passed along assignment of local 8th grade history instructor: "most slaves were well-treated, but some slave-holders were mean and cruel" — that sort of thing). That’s the atmosphere out there. SHEESH.

     So, said some, we need to emphasize this stuff: the Holocaust event, etc. 

     Considerable discussion about student failure to understand the most basic facts about the Holocaust and the like.

 

Exec reports:

 

     June M: Arts Complex. Arbitrary decision seemingly made to favor Saddleback over IVC – by state chancellor. Yes, we’ve made an effort, on behalf of The Arts, to challenge this. Very frustrating. Only criterion mentioned was their project’s lack of seismic readiness and some such. 

 

     Jeff K: Fine Arts building came up. McDonald and Davit seem to be saying different things. Maybe not decided yet. 

     Another issue: we might be able to pursue the project without state help. That way the state has no say. 

     Our building plans are over 20 years old. As a college, we need to start over, produce a new plan. A current plan. Do it quickly. 

     On a happier note: budget, DRAC up to 40.3% for IVC now. According to Davit: the 2020 budget is “healthy.” But Jeff interrogated him and has his worries owing to $3.5 mil issue pers/sters. The budget looks good for the next fiscal year. No talk of a “cliff” this time.

     Last year, were told of big cliff. We took steps. Now OK. But Maximo raised question of decisions to cut classes. 

Somebody noted that our recycling program at the college has become a “farce.” The larger picture: the recycling world isn’t doing what we think it’s doing. Fubar.

 

     Dan D (Acc Affairs). 4 things. First, we’ve reached our limit, professional development funds. Will reopen Jun 1.

     We requested $150 mil instead of 75 we usually get. Supported by VPI, et al. We’ll see where that goes. Intent: not just to increase grants but also to bring in speakers.

     Laser Week is now “Laser Day.” (The day of no laser.) Complication: our chancellor has been asked to give opening remarks on Tuesday of Flex Week. Asking that presidents come after her. So Laser day is Monday of Flex week. 

     Messiness of flex week: meeting with pres to discuss opening session, speaker. We would prefer to have an academic speaker (there are lots of pressing pedagogical issues). Committee would like to have a day of Flex Week devoted to some academic topic. Perhaps then have Pres have an academic speaker. 

     4th: June asked Ac. Affairs to look at program realignment and similar policies… No major revision to document since 2002 (also program discontinuance).

     We would like a smaller group to work on the revision. The document we have is inadequate. Revitalization, program discontinuance. We should have a good and legal document. Let’s do that. 

     Also: if you have ideas of an academic subject that you would like to discuss—tell you rep for Ac Affairs. We want to rap this up before summer. 

 

     Curriculum’s Rick Boone: curric committee: we have our own website, IVC home. Search: curriculum. Page. Totally caught up right now. (Applause.) Revised every two weeks. 

     Soon, won’t have to go on CNET to do this. By summer/fall, new program functional. Updates will become easier. 

 

     Labor market information. Still looking at numbers. SC, IVC, and district. Lots of pieces involved. 

 

     Item H: board policies

     3100 budget preparation

     The changes bring the policy up to state standard. Incorporates what board already does. The board was doing things not in the BP. Hence the changes. 

     Campus safety: [some report] doesn’t address IVC’s issues. If you have questions, let me know.

 

     Item I (vote of “no confidence”): cabinet met. Good discussion of “vote of no confidence” last time. Some expressed desire for list of issues. Are there even enough concerns to have a vote? The cabinet recommends: leave development of this with cabinet. Sounds great.

     Jeff: this has to keep coming from the floor. So nobody’s handing us anything. We need to take it to this next step. Still need feedback. 

     I moved to adopt Cabinet's rec. Unanimous. The Senate Cabinet will pursue the vote, various issues concerning it.

 

     Donna: update on child development center. 

     As of about 1999—lack of quality practices. Good teachers left. Lack of professionalism.  Admin claimed we weren’t using the center; not true. 

     Closed. Tried to save it. Mary M stood up then, to no avail, now retired. 

     We spelled out problems to June in 2017. Very encouraging. Sept 2018—a solution that was unworkable. 

     June: closing of CD center was contra faculty. No faculty input. Now teaching this program without children, no bathroom in building, etc. Was closed to save us from $8 mil “cliff.” Donna is continuing to seek a center. Massive oversight by administration.

     Donna has found contractor who has done work in great places… Awesome future potential partner. 

     Lots of support… hopeful. 

     June: we want to revisit the CDC and its closing. Efforts of Human D to try to find partners. 

 

     Since I invited bunch of people (said June), we will move item K (AA and AS degrees) to the end.

     L. IVC Building Security Enhancement Project 

     

     So here are the building security people…. (A group walked up.)

 

     Davit: see handout. Went through handout, page by page. 

     IDEA building (at ATEP): prototype for the rest of the school. To set standards.

     Electronic locks mechanism. 

     Bruce: panic buttons. What they are. 

     Cameras: stores at least 60 days of footage. Online mid-fall 2019. Motion sensor activation. Location will be reviewed further by the campus community 

John Meyer (cop):  we’re not talking about a bank of monitors someone viewing at all times. More reactionary. Can go back to look at footage, if desired. NonPD personnel can only view images with the police chief’s authorization

     Not to be used to violate privacy. Meyer: to protect privacy, preserve evidence. 

     June: your view re student safety isn’t the same as faculty and faculty safety. 

     Woman speaker (?) Anna Petrossian (?)

 

     The other Jeff [Hurlbut]: funding $1.7 mil basic aid. Total: 3.2 M (funding request, etc.)

 

     Jeff K: concerns about facial recognition. Anna: nope, doesn’t have that capability

 

     Kurt: I don’t recall our being solicited….

 

     June: senate has been involved from the beginning. 

Issue: people with cards – access to all rooms? Problems. 

 

     K. AS General Education Course Options

     Rick Boone: General Ed requirements AS AA. See sheets on back. 

     Explains document (see). “Please review these. Any suggestions of courses to add, let me know.”

ACADEMIC SENATE – HEADS UP (March 10, 2019)

ACADEMIC SENATE – HEADS UP

I’ve reviewed the agenda for today’s meeting of the Academic Senate (Rep Council).

I direct you to these items:

 

I. Motion to Authorize Cabinet to Explore Faculty Concerns Regarding the College President

Motion to authorize cabinet to explore faculty concerns regarding the College President

This Motion will give the cabinet authority to explore and report back to the representative council its findings.

Shall the Rep Council give the Senate Cabinet authority to explore faculty concerns with the President of the College?

      Earlier this week (before I read the agenda), I sent June the following email:

     June, I was thinking that, in view of the worries and complexities of the "confidence vote" idea, we might instead pursue some sort of Academic Senatesurvey that, among other things, elicits (anonymous) commentary about the President and the kind of job he is doing. (We might want to append some characterization of his job; perhaps just the job description.)

     I would be happy with that for now, and it would allow those faculty who have complaints but are fearful to speak up.

     What do you think?

     I've spoken with others about this and they seem to think it might be a good idea--and something that defuses the current worries

 

-Roy

     June likes this idea and advised me to bring it up today during discussion of item I. She seems to think that my “survey” idea is in line with the thinking of the cabinet to “explore concerns” re Roquemore.

MY REPORT: the possibility of a vote of confidence/no-confidence came up (again) at the last meeting. It became clear (and has been clear) that

·         Some junior faculty (not in the Humanities) have approached June with serious issues with the conduct of the President (Roquemore), but they are afraid to go public with their concerns.

·         Several Senators reported that some of “their faculty” felt that they did not understand the issues and problems regarding Roquemore. They seemed to seek production of a document that lays out the issues.

·         June expressed the view (that I share) that this state of affairs is a manifestation of the sin of apathy among some faculty. (Fucking pay attention!, she seemed to say. Are senators keeping “their faculty” apprised of the issues?)

·         Some senators worry that, if we are not careful, a vote of “confidence/no-confidence” could yield a clueless vote of support of Roquemore. “That’s the last thing we want to give him,” they seemed to say.

 Item I suggests that June and the cabinet seek to manage this vote initiative so that it doesn’t go south on us. That’s good.

 Item H:

Board Policies

BPs and ARs for Review:

 BP / AR 3100 Budget Preparation

 BP / AR 3502 Campus Safety

 

K. AS General Education Course Options

AS General Education course options

Discussion about the course options for the IVC AS general education.

Discussion

 

L. IVC Building Security Enhancement Project

IVC Building Security Enhancement Project

Update on the building security installations that will begin in March.

Discussion

 

Some faculty have expressed worries:

·         That the video system is expensive. Are we supporting a boondoggle? (There is a national debate about this among college educators)

·         That the video system is intrusive, an unnecessary invasion of privacy (depending on where the cameras are trained, etc.)

·         Etc.

--SENATOR ROY

Please let us know how we can better represent you (Brittany A and I are your senators).

Communication: March 6, 2019

From: Roy Bauer <unabauer@aol.com>  Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 11:47 AM To: June McLaughlin <jmclaughlin12@ivc.edu> Cc: Melanie Haeri <mhaeri0@ivc.edu>; Brittany Adams <badams26@ivc.edu>; Henry Carnie <hcarnie@ivc.edu> Subject: Suggestion re vote of confidence      June, I was thinking that, in view of the worries and complexities of the "confidence vote" idea, we might instead pursue some sort of Academic Senate survey that, among other things, elicits (anonymous) commentary about the President and the kind of job he is doing. (We might want to append some characterization of his job; perhaps just the job description.)      I would be happy with that for now, and it would allow those faculty who have complaints but are fearful to speak up.      What do you think?      I've spoken with others about this and they seem to think it might be a good idea--and something that defuses the current worries -Roy

JUNE responded: 

     This is a good idea.
     Cabinet wants to propose that Senate authorize Cabinet to fact gather from faculty reluctant to speak up.
     We thought this will take the pressure off Senators and also off those who want to remain anonymous.

     But please raise the survey idea. Cabinet can run a survey if Senate gives it authority to act as an agent of Senate to gather the “list” or determine the extent of faculty concerns. 

Communication, Feb 7 2019

Hello, Senators:

I saw that evening services for students and faculty is on the Senate agenda today. I thought some pieces of information might be helpful for your discussion today, since many faculty might not be aware of the evening services already in place (especially since IT support was listed and is available at night). I had already done some research since it was brought up at our Hum school meeting and was going to bring it back. I look forward to hearing the ideas and feedback that take place within the wider discussion at Senate. IT Support, AV Classroom Support, and Duplication are all open until 8pmCounseling, EOPS and DSPS are open until 7pm (and Counseling open Saturdays too) In terms of Health Services, I asked Nancy Montgomery about it and previously the Health Center used to be open until 6pm. They did a rigorous analysis of the research and found that on average only four students a week used the Health Center from 4:30-6pm. They met with ASIVC (ASG back then) and Student Services and through joint dialog in 2014 made the decision to reallocate those funds to much higher demand services for students during peak hours (they extended their mental health coverage as a priority) and started closing at 4:30pm. No doubt I think we all can agree we’d like to see them receive more funding to secure a full time mental health therapist on staff regardless if they extend their hours or not. As for nourishment, having vending machines that dispense food and hot drinks is under discussion for IDEA, so it makes sense to continue exploring that option for the main campus as well. In terms of evening deans, some colleges do hire a Dean of the Night (I like to call them that but pretty sure their official title is less cool) – a dean who specifically works until 10pm every day. Previously IVC used to have evening coverage by faculty chairs, directors, deans and all managers every night for the entire semester. Currently it is just deans staying until 10pm the first two weeks of classes. I asked the deans about past incidents and in their collective memory there was only one call that went to a night dean in the past 15 years (it was for a room conflict on the first day of class). (I can’t speak for faculty who provided coverage back in the day and if they received any calls, but the deans were not aware of any.) Granted, this doesn’t account for if we are wanting night coverage in case of an emergency that has yet to occur. IVC is fortunate that we have sworn (and trained) police officers who are well equipped for emergencies whereas some colleges just have campus security and not police on staff, so that is in our favor if the unfortunate occurs. I hope that helps in your discussion today. Let me know if there are other questions you would like me to assist in researching.

Brooke

Brooke Bui, PhD

Dean of Liberal Arts

Irvine Valley College

Senate Notes from JANUARY 31 and FEBRUARY 7 [2019]

Hello All,

     I want to offer some quick highlights from Senate, as it has been quite busy.
Here are some key happenings:
     1) We voted on 1/31 to censure the President.  It was not unanimous, as some schools chose to abstain.  However, there was significant support for this censure.  It passed clearly.  The censure was just simply related to the presidential overstep when he pushed forward curriculum regarding the laser program.  June did not deliver this notice of censure to the board, and so I think it had very little effect.
     2) We discussed on 2/7 a vote of confidence for President Roquemore.  We looked at the recent Saddleback College job announcement for a new president and discussed where we think current leadership falls short.  The temperature in the room was a bit unclear and mixed.  June M. also wants to include part-time faculty in the vote, which I think is a big mistake. I actually do not think we should support a vote that includes adjuncts.  While I value adjuncts tremendously in our classrooms, they are not contractually required to do any professional development work and their contingency status makes them vulnerable as hires (at least in their minds as related to such a vote).  I would not advise that this be the procedure.  Would love to hear your thoughts.
     3) The AS degree split off from the AA.  It was disheartening.  Narrowly, it passed.  Nonetheless, humanities, languages and fine arts were condensed to one category with only one class required for the degree.  The American Institutions requirement was removed.  I think this is an outrage. But it passed.
     4) We are likely going to bring a Puente Program to campus- if it gets funded. Our departments would be linked as writing courses and History 33 (History of Mexican American Peoples) would be a part of the program. This was lovely news in light of everything else so let us hope this goes through.
     5) We discussed trying to more actively communicate with adjuncts.
     6) The status of Cessa returning to campus has not been updated.  There is some restructuring of ASG and the Equity Program going on.  It is pretty unclear what exactly is happening.
     Those are the highlights.  

Brittany Adams, PhD
Associate Professor of History and Department Chair of the Humanities
Irvine Valley College

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From: Brittany Adams
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 4:04 PM
To: Lisa Alvarez; Roy Bauer; Bill Etter; Daniel Vernazza; Deanna Scherger; Daniel DeRoulet; Emily Liu; Julie Evans; Stephen Felder; Henry Carnie; Jeffrey Johnson; Rebecca Kaminsky; Melissa Knoll; Lewis Long; Kurt Meyer; Jamie Poster; Kay Ryals; Summer Serpas; Virginia Shank; Toshio Whelchel; Toni Fuentes; Shakeh Mehrabian; Beth Sanchez
Subject: No need for Senate-based meeting tomorrow

Hello All,
     I do not think we need to meet regarding a vote of no confidence. A censure did pass (not unanimously but with clear margins). The AA was also split from the AS despite some vigorous objections.
     We can probably find time to discuss our school's opinion about a vote of no confidence at our next school meeting. This vote in not going to happen soon

Best,

Brittany Adams, PhD
Associate Professor of History and Department Chair of the Humanities
Irvine Valley College

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From: Brittany Adams
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 1:51 PM
To: Brittany Adams; Lisa Alvarez; Roy Bauer; Bill Etter; Daniel Vernazza; Deanna Scherger; Daniel DeRoulet; Emily Liu; Julie Evans; Stephen Felder; Henry Carnie; Jeffrey Johnson; Rebecca Kaminsky; Melissa Knoll; Lewis Long; Kurt Meyer; Jamie Poster; Kay Ryals; Summer Serpas; Virginia Shank; Toshio Whelchel; Toni Fuentes; Shakeh Mehrabian; Beth Sanchez
Subject: Meeting Tomorrow

Hello,
     Brooke has asked Roy and I to assess if there is enough new business to discuss important issues in regards to a vote of no confidence for tomorrow's meeting.  I will email you this afternoon to let you know if we believe there should be a meeting tomorrow in regards to this issue particularly.

Best,

Brittany Adams, PhD
Associate Professor of History and Department Chair of the Humanities
Irvine Valley College

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Academic Senate Notes - January 31, 2019

Academic Senate Notes  - January 31, 2019

 [courtesy of Melanie H]

1.  Guests - Kurt M.   - Faculty Association President , Elissa O. - Foundation , Erik Garcia  - Counselor, Traci Fahimi - Dean

2.  Public comments- A) Elizabeth Chambers-  Elizabeth reports that the Human Development Program is severely hindered because they no longer have a child development center and the desperately need one to continue their program.  June - CDC closed before this cabinet was seated - we need to make this an agenda item to discuss the history of and work on a solution.  B) Elissa - IVC foundation awards dinner March 9. Tickets available on line .  Also - if you have any auction items to donate, that would be greatly appreciated. C) Cheryl - District wide planning committee working on district wide plan and will be on campus  - town hall meeting on 2/1-but this is just the beginning of the process. You will be receiving a survey to help the committee with the complete planning process— please answer.  We will also be getting a program/unit assessment questionnaire - like program review, but just a survey.  These are important to show the uniqueness of programs.  This process will go into and through the fall.  There will also be a round table discussion/“sharette” (a French term I didn’t know and don’t know how to spell)  to discuss ideas in April. Expecting 150 people - they were planning it at Saddleback - but Cheryl “threw a hissy fit “ that it wasn’t convenient for IVC folks- so they are reconsidering the location. Email Cheryl with any questions. Please participate in the planning process of the educational master plan for the district. D)  Eddie T. - Lunar New Year celebration in the quad from 12-2 next week. Offering “SPEAK” - a second annual program collaboration with poetry, music etc - “pre program” for homecoming dance that evening in the gym. Also, Eddie will be hosting a screening on February 14, 2019 of the the excellent documentary “Documenting Hate” - open to all students and faculty.  2-350 pm. Discussion after with Dan DeRoulet.  Africa American History month - screening of Hip Hope Revolution  - all 8 episodes of the docu-series - in the CANNAPI - beginning February 5th.  

3.  Jeff K.  - Senate Vice President - Calendar committee looking at lots of data and examples of other calendar options including compressed - about 1/2 of the community colleges in California have already gone that way and there are also many variations of the compressed calendar.  The committee will set up a site on insideivc.eduunder “academic senate” - the committee will place their research and data therefor all of us to be able to look at as they go through this  data gathering process.  Their first meeting is February 5th. Monthly meetings to follow.

4. Dan D. - Chair, Academic Affairs  - Dan reported that there is a small amount of unencumbered professional development funds left for this year - could cover a few more conferences - apply!

5. Rick Boone - Curriculum Chair  - A) IVC is looking to move to a new curriculum management system called Meta - first meeting to try out the new system is February 5th - feel free to join and meet and work and play with the new system - in Mission Viejo from 3-5 - email Rick Boone for more details .  B) If you are interested in submitting for a new award or certificate, you need to file a letter of intent as the first step.  It is on the new curriculum website - on inside ivc. 

6. June M - Senate President -A) Apparently Saddleback wanted a financial “loan” from us, but  we said no and they are apparently using now using reserves.  We are probably repaying them a loan we took from them, at some point. This is prompting more discussion about true financial transparency.  June would like to form a subcommittee of the senate called something close to “budget” - asking for financials etc to look into the budget  - all budget committees are district-wide and discusses future spending.  June wants this committee to  look at actual financials.  Davit will be invited , but not to present - but to answer questions based on information we have and and questions we give him.  We need clarification on past, current and future budgets.  B) State approved the Fine Arts building for matching funds some years back - and we were high on the state list for final approval and funding- hasn’t happened. June reports  IVC will now look at local funding. Student Services building also due for a refresh . I asked about the legendary A200 refresh we heard about at least 4 years ago.  They will check.  Also, June would like to create another sub committee called “programs”  - we have many processes that have to be looked at and revised.  She will finalize goals and details of both subgroups - then we can vote on it and know the specifics.

7. Rick  Boone - Curriculum Committee Chair— AA/AS GE split  - vigorous debate- I represented our schools opinion of “no” because the proposal does not include the American Institutions  - it is only an option. I voted no - It passed 17/10/1.

8.Motion for Censure- I voted to abstain as I never had a clear yes or no from our school. That was the best way for me to make sure I wasn’t voting my feeling but the schools.  The final vote was 17/5/6

9. Residency Requirement — for Certification of Achievement - passed.

10.  LGBTQIAA Liaison  - Aaron Pollard approved as the new liaison

11. IVC Calendar Proposal - 2020-2021 - same as previous calendar - this doesn’t reflect possible future calendar changes  - winter break begins December 17!

12.Hiring Committee  - Dan has a concern on chemistry search - no female faculty represented and no racial diversity, and the entire chemistry faculty is on the committee .  He would like them to reconsider.   Physics  position - concern that there is no outreach from anyone outside of physical sciences - also - Sanjay on 3 committees. Math also revisiting their committee - the Math reps at the Senate meeting were surprised to see a new faculty member (to begin in the Fall)  - transferred from Saddleback to fill one of the four Math position - on the hiring committee.  Journalism and AESL/ESL hiring committees were the only committees which passed:)

Nov 1 [2018] Senate meeting

Nov 1 Senate meeting [Roy’s notes]

 

     During "public comments," I read this Humanities faculty remark from an email I had received: 

 

   I fully support a censure of the college president, though I think to censure [him] only for his violation of 10+1, which is grievous--as well as his tendency to blame it on the staff member--does not fully represent our deep concerns about his failure to lead. 

   I would like to echo Board of Trustees member Tim Jamal's notion that what is needed in these times is swift moral leadership that condemns hate speech and hateful actions. 

   The administration's failure to recognize genuine threats to safety is deeply problematic, and if possible, I think this should be addressed during the discussion of the censure. I understand why it may not be something for which we can officially censure, as it may not be so clearly a violation of expected practices, but I still believe it should be discussed and recorded, so that this history of failure of leadership will be acknowledged.  --V

 

     Dan made a plea for changing #15 position to English compo/journalism [requested by Senator Brittany, who could not attend]. The group agreed to that (informally, nods). Done deal.

 

Executive report:

     June: more later

     Jeff: more later

     Dan: thanks for responding to Flex week survey – 30% participation! (Sheesh.)

 

CAMPUS SAFETY/SECURITY CONCERNS:

 

     Idea (Melanie): let’s set up our own campus forum; June seemed to like that suggestion; will come back.

 

     Someone asked for timeline re swastika incident.

     Ben said the swastika event was on the 16^thor 17^th. So 10 days passed before administration responded.

 

     June reiterated idea: We need to assert our rights and responsibilities as faculty, let administration know that we’re here and we’re asserting our rights and responsibilities.

 

     Lots of skepticism expressed about Glenn’s communications to faculty. One missive was really a cooption of June’s letter of intent of what senate would be doing about security, etc. Skepticism expressed about Glenn’s claim that his email (about security) that was supposedly sent on Friday was actually sent on Sunday. (Some did receive it on Friday; some didn’t)

 

     Dan: Doesn’t want the issue to get lost in the mail. 

     Students: concerned about ICE on campus, etc.

 

     Devin: mentions Roquemore’s claim that we have excellent policies, etc. (in today’s missive). Not too impressed.

 

     Someone named “Lisa” [Montagne?] and Online education taskforce. Bring in expert who could develop online teaching certificate (for faculty doing online). Tim Van Norman. In Feb or March, met Lisa, one of our writing faculty. Can you get involved? She’s being teaching online for years. We’ve worked together on a number of things. Want senate feedback and input.

     Online teaching certificate proposal (Lisa Montagne)

     20 hour program or thereabouts. Most campuses have something like that. Have put many hours into this. Using Canvas, etc. PROPOSAL: a pilot. A week before Flex week. January 3, 4, 7. 3 six hour boot camp days on campus. 

Topics list: best practices, etc. If this works out, can do it again, subsequent semesters.

     Might do an 8-week online too. 

     Blah blah blah

 

VISIT FROM NEWISH VC OF HR (district):

 

     Legit concern: unfair that SC has access to HR, not IVC (owing to HR’s location at Saddleback College). We’ve now got someone to be at IVC, representing HR. Just hired.

     Her role: HR is not student services. Old community building is now HR office at IVC.

     News management team in human R. Very excited.

     I complained about info blackout with regard to Dean of LA hire (I was on the search committee). [Note: on next day, I learned, for first time, that Brooke was hired, pending board approval.] 

     Many positive comments about new regime at HR.

 

MOTION TO CENSURE GLENN ROQUEMORE:

 

      (He acted to remove a requirement for approval of the Photonics Program without bothering to inform faculty (senate).)

 

     I’ve been told we should have discussion before vote, said June.

 

     Lots of voices. Some timidity expressed. Not enough information, some say. 

     Some concerns expressed that there are lots of complaints about R, not just one. 

 

     I don’t understand the timidity, I said. Look at this from historical perspective: we used to stand up for our rights. Used to go to court (and win). We’ve let things slip. We’ve let Prez get away with much, starting with early college program, which was rejected by Senate. (Earlier, June had painted a similarly dire picture about faculty/senate authority.)

 

     Someone informed us that, at the time of Roquemore’s action, 14 programs were in want of the viability inquiry when Roquemore unilaterally removed the requirement for his hobby-horse, Photonics. Eventually the VPI said take it off the agenda, not go to board. Why? Because we lack a policy for how to do the inquiry.

     Saddleback AS is outraged because, there, no administrator gets to touch curriculum; a clear outrage.

 

Curriculum is #1 on 10+1.

 

APPENDED INFO: [Senate]

CENSURE MOTION ETC. of Nov 1 Senate Meeting

Information for the 11/01/18 IVC Academic Senate meeting of the Representative Council 

 

...

General Information 

 

·         President Roquemore is aware of the motion and has communicated with the Senate President that the curriculum specialist misunderstood the discussions regarding the Photonics AS. 

 

·         The Photonics AS was prepared for Board approval by the curriculum specialist after discussions with the President. That document is an attachment to the Motion. Below is an email from the curriculum specialist.  

 

“Timeline:

     Academic Senate originally approved this degree on 5/4/2017. It was at the BOT step but was never sent for approval.

     I created the BIR document (attached) because the President instructed me to move it forward. I sent the degree back to the Senate step on 8/31/2018.”

 

·         The Vice-President for Instruction stopped the curriculum from going to the Board for approval.

 

·         8/31/18 Senate requested that the Photonics AS be moved back to the Senate level in C-net pending discussions regarding LMI.  

 

 

Summary of discussions at Senate 

 

Below text reflects notes from the Academic Senate Recorder taken at Senate meeting dates indicated

 

 

Senate meeting on October 18, 2018

Public Comments

     Ben Mis – there has already been discussions about the issue of the college president trying to push through curriculum over the summer without consultation of faculty which fully goes against the Senate’s 10+1.  It hasn’t yet been agendized at Senate, only discussed so there are no consequences which implies that if he doesn’t get what he wants, he can circumvent faculty. A faculty member suggested the possibility of censoring the president to prevent him from doing this again. This will be agendized at the next Rep Council meeting.

 

 Senate meeting on September 6, 2018 [Senate document]

Public Comments

     1)         Roy Bauer - Our President is showing a pattern of favoritism. Special areas that he likes seems to be regularly honored; probationary faculty being protected; certain departments are protected while others are ignored, like the humanities. This favoritism was exhibited when he interfered with curriculum as discussed last Rep Council meeting on August 30, 2018. This should be further discussed and reflected upon.

     June McLaughlin - the cabinet will discuss how to agendize it for future senate meetings.

Senate President’s Report

     Dan de Roulet and June met with the president last Friday and they asked the senate questions what was the intent for asking to push a program [Photonics] forward.  His response was that he was responding to an adjunct  faculty members inquiry about the status of this program and he was inquiring for him. He felt that he was within his wheel house to be able to do this. Senate will continue to look into this further. Additionally, senate had taken a vote that when the IDEA school was created and asked the VPI to sign a document that they would protect the programs at the school for 3-5 years, including Photonics.

 

… Labor Market information discussion edited out

 

     The concern is that according to some AS presidents, administration doesn’t get to touch curriculum at all, ever. We need to clarify where and administration can be involved with curriculum and then we affirm these boundaries. Labor market discussions are critical to what is happening in curriculum, CE and even pathways which is going to force us to ask for every degree will that student get a job. This opens up an important discussion that we need to have regarding future programs.

     Follow up on the understanding that the President told the BOT to waive the labor market data for this program. Curriculum committee, LMI meetings, have already started discussing these issues. We will agendize this item for further discussion.