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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING February 28, 2003 9:00 a.m. Building 113, Room 106
Present: Officers: Jan Anderson (President), Rhonda Mize Sullivan (Treasurer), Delores Williams (Secretary). Faculty: 48 present. Absent: Suzanne Morales (President-elect) (at Texas A & M on Sabbatical)
Call to Order President Jan Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She then thanked Gordon Bacon for bringing the children from the Child Development Center who implemented their pro-social behavioral skills by serving cookies, muffins and milk.
Approval of Minutes Gordon Carmichael moved that we accept the minutes of the January 24, 2003 meeting as printed on the web-site. John Frith seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Rhonda Mize Sullivan submitted the following report: Beginning Balance $3,196.17 Income Peer Appreciation Banquet $_300.00 Dues 25.00 Total Income 325.00 Expenses Printing $___6.88 Supplies 4.14 Total Expenses 11.02 Balance This Meeting $3,510.15
Guests and New Members WelcomeThe President’s request to recognize guests and new members elicited no response; therefore, none were present.
Standing Committees: Piper Professor: Has not met. Faculty Affairs: Willard Raiffeisen reported on employee benefits for adjunct faculty and part time employees. Prefacing his recommendation with the statement that in recognition of the current budget cuts, we may elect not to pursue these educational benefits. He moved to recommend to the Employee Benefits Committee an amendment to Policy 610 (January, 2001 is Policy 555) adding part time employees with 10 or more years of service or having taught 50 or more courses be awarded tuition benefits. They would be limited to two courses per term or semester for a maximum of six per academic year.
The number of courses/years experience would be negotiable and the administration could adjust according to the yearly budget. Mr. Raiffeisen stated that at this time, due to other current budgetary priorities, Dr. Julie Thomas was unable to provide the number or percent of part time faculty who have taught over 25 courses or for 5 or more years. He also stated that Employee Benefits would not consider any policy changes unless all part time employees, not just part time faculty, are included. Gordon Bacon seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Don Donaldson then amended the motion to decrease the time to 5 years. Bob Chaney seconded the motion. The amendment to change 10 years to 5 years passed with one opposition. A vote on the original proposal carried with a vote of 21 for and 18 against. Therefore, the proposal, as approved, will be forwarded the Employee Benefits Committee. Business was then suspended for our guest speaker.
Guest SpeakerPresident Anderson introduced Jim O’Brien who addressed “We’ve Come a Long Way Baby: A Future Look at our Campus”. Mr. O’Brien stated that Steve Schmidt has been named as director of the planetarium and plans are underway for an April grand opening of the building. Remodeling of the old gym into offices for Human Resources should be completed by August. This will allow student activities to expand in Building 111. Plans are also being entertained for the installation of an elevator and the creation of facilities for registration on the first floor of Building 119. Due to the budget cuts, the plans to renovate the Administration Building and build a warehouse for storage were cancelled. A questions and answer session followed his presentation.
Standing Committees: (con’t) Professional Development: Melissa Richardson reported that committee representatives had talked to almost all of the department chairs and the committee was finalizing proposed changes to the Professional Development Plan (PDP). These proposed changes will be presented at the next meeting. Voting will take place in the Library one week prior to the April meeting. Anyone with changes and suggestions should contact Ms. Richardson at mrichard@ctcd.cc.tx.us or call her at X 1670. The results of the PDP will be announced at the April meeting. Christina Michura requested faculty submit suggestions for pre-service speakers, workshops, etc. for Fall 2003.
Nominating Committee: Phyllis Sisson requested that anyone wishing to run for an office contact a Nominating Committee member (David Coleman, Peg Jennings, Lovie Dunn, Jerrie Cleaver or herself). Nominations will be in March and elections will be held in April. By-Laws: President Anderson announced that the vote on the amended By-Laws will be held at the April meeting since they have not been posted for 30 days. They will be posted on the website.
Old Business: TCCTA Convention: President Anderson reported that several faculty members (Peter Knights, David Yielding, Suzanne Morales, Sharon Davis and herself) visited the Legislature and were able to speak to our representatives or their aides. She suggested a follow-up letter be written to address how and where the money is going and express our concerns as a community college since many of the new representatives do not know the difference between a community college and a university. She also addressed the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision which effects faculty employed by institutions who do not pay social security but have annuities such as CTC. Handouts from the Social Security Administration were available.
Peer Appreciation Banquet: The Peer Appreciation Banquet will be Friday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Convention Center, Ballroom A. Mitch Connell and his band will provide the entertainment, “Friday with Frank Sinatra”. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Distance Learning Workshop (e-Army U): The workshop with Suzette Chapman received positive feedback and additional workshops, particularly on testing, have been requested. The request has been referred to the Professional Development Committee.
Datatel: President Anderson stated that she has attended one training meeting and has passed on concerns from the faculty. The Core Team has not met yet. She stated that there are problems with the system we have now particularly with the interfacing between records and data and all of the data must be “clean” before we interface with the new system. She requested input and suggestions from the faculty.
Announcements: John Frith stated that the Employee Relations Committee is re-visiting the smoking and dress code policies. The current smoking policy is too general and not enforced. The proposal is for every building coordinator to designate a smoking area, clearly delineated with signage, and smoking receptacles available. He stated that faculty should look different than the students and the committee will be meeting next Wednesday to discuss the dress code.
The Strategic Planning Committee is working on an information system for standard reports for teaching departments (number of students, etc). This would be an information system for faculty to manage what we are doing.
The Hospitality Program is planning a Cajun Dinner on Mar. 14 at the Patio Café.
Don Donaldson requested that anyone interested in an Automotive Powder Puff Course please notify him at Extension 1349.
John Frith stated that Students in Free Enterprise is one of 15 nationwide finalists competing for $3000, $2000 and $1000 in prizes. They have conducted workshops for students in CCISD and KISD, putting in over 1000 hours over class time. Currently, they are selling candy to finance their trips to Dallas and Kansas City.
Christina Michura reported that the Speech Team received two awards in the State Tournament. The awards are on display between the 104 Buildings. They will attend Regional next week in Houston. Nationals will be held in Oregon so a fund raising project will be necessary since funding is not available.
Gordon Bacon announced that the Early Childhood Professions has provided 250 free copies of “Keeping Kids Healthy—The Lone Star Guide for Healthy Child Care” produced by Health Child Care North Texas Coalition to Central Texas child care centers.
President Anderson voiced words of appreciation to the children of the Child Development Center for serving their refreshments this morning.
The International Students will be traveling to Washington, DC. The students will be lodging in a hostel and cooking their own meals. They will be meeting with Rep. Chet Edwards and visiting the White House. David McClure announced that the counselors are sponsoring a Bake Sale outside the Library on Monday and donations are being accepted to assist with financing the trip.
Nominations for Peer Appreciation Awards are now due as the committee is meeting immediately after this meeting.
The $25.00 Red Lobster Gift Certificate was won by Marie Light.
Adjournment:
The president adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Jan Anderson Delores Williams President Secretary |
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