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San Antonio College Council
A. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The Wednesday, January 5, 2005 minutes were approved as corrected. B. ACTIONS ITEMS: Curriculum Review and Evaluation Committee - Dean Lu Pelayo reported: The minutes from the January
25, 2005 meeting were approved as modified. Dr. Zeigler questioned
making a B a requirement before enrolling in the next course in the Interpreter
Training program. There was no one from the ITPD department to speak to
the issue. Dr. Zeigler asked that the issue be taken back to the Curriculum
Review Committee for review. Additionally, the committee will review the
requirements of a B for the regular interpreting courses. The Academic Policy Committee presented a modification to the final exam policy statement in the catalog. The motion was passed. See the handout.
CIP IV - Dr. Zeigler reported: The bond issue failed. There are numerous groups talking about options. At the present time there is no new information as to where we are. Dr. Zeigler has talked to the press and indicated that the outcome of the bond election does not change the identified needs here at SAC. Dr. Zeigler felt the process of establishing our position regarding bond issues has been handled very well and demonstrated collegiality. Competency Committee - Ms. Betty Lee Birdsall reported: The committee has revised the Compentency Handbook to prepare for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reaffirmation for accreditation. The changes were basically to bring the handbook up to date. There are no substantive changes. The committee moved that the revised handbook be approved by the Council. Ms. Vernell Walker asked that the handbook be reviewed by the Academic Policy Committee before approval by the council. Dr. Zeigler asked that the motion be approved with the understanding that if there are any other concerns or changes that the changes be sent to Ms. Betty Lee Birdsall as soon as possible. With that amendment, the motion was approved. Employee Development - Professor Gary Smith reported: Mr. Smith encouraged Chairs, when they sign the course approval form for the faculty in their department, to remind people to ask for tuition assistance from the college. There was clarification that continuing education hours that lead toward course credit can be reimbursed. Courses that lead to licensor renewals are not currently funded. The Faculty Senate has over site of the process. Dr. Zeigler will appoint a small group to look at the policies for what is covered related to funding education for employee development. Institutional Effectiveness Steering Committee - Dr. Thomas Hoy reported: The committee met on February 7. There are a number of on going items and there is no report today. Accreditation Report - Dr. Johnnie Rosenauer reported: We are nearly done with the compliance report with the objective of submitting the report to an outside reviewer on February 15. The individual is from South Carolina and has been on several site visits to date. Dr. Rosenauer thanked Dr. Wolf, Ms. Vernell Walker, and Ms. Susan Espinoza for the commitment of their staff’s time to the project. Dr. Hoy reported that chairs have worked hard in dealing with some of the changes that have occurred in the development of the report. The compliance web site will be soon opened up to the college community so all can see what has been developed for submission. Dr. Zeigler thanked Dr. Rosenauer for his work on this project. Faculty Senate - Senate Chair Vernell Walker reported: The Senate met on Feb. 2. On the web site there is new “ retirement site” (under the Benefits section) available. The site contains information related to ERS and Optional Retirement Program, along with other information. The Grants Incentive Program was discussed. By Board action, money that was given to departments and individuals who wrote grants is no longer being provided as an indirect cost. Mr. Manuel Flores commented that there are a significant number of dollars that have been made available but are not now available because the policy was rescinded. Dr. Zeigler encouraged the Senate to send forward the resolution passed. He felt the President’s should talk about the policy change and asked that Mr. Manuel Flores provide some information to him for that discussion. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE RESOLUTION ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005 Whereas the Alamo Community College District's Grant Proposal Incentive Program motivated faculty and staff to devote much personal work, time and energy to securing direly-needed external funding to support San Antonio College's Mission, Strategic Plan, and Departmental Objectives; and Whereas numerous disadvantaged students have been provided with need-based counseling, guidance, tutoring and various other student-support services made possible by externally-funded programs; and Whereas the Alamo Community College District's Grant Proposal Incentive Program generated Indirect Costs that served to support many departmental activities including faculty and staff development, student leadership initiatives, student textbook-lending library and other resources that otherwise were not possible; and Whereas the Alamo Community College District subscribes to the principle of Shared Governance; and Whereas the San Antonio College Faculty Senate acknowledges and values Indirect Costs as an indispensable resource; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the San Antonio College Faculty Senate requests the reinstatement of the District's Grant Proposal Incentive Program. The Senate endorsed the following statement: The San Antonio College Faculty Senate commends and supports “The Ranger,” the student newspaper at San Antonio College, for its professional and accurate reporting. A motion regarding auditing fees for audited classes was passed by the Senate and was submitted to the Academic Policy Committee before being brought to the Council. Chairs Council - Professor Alex Bernal reported: The Chairs have been working at balancing the budget with a reduction of summer school sections. The policies in discussion continue to be reviewed. The effort is to have the college administration involved in how the policies are carried out rather than Human Resources being the overseer of the carrying out of the policies. Student Affairs Council - Dr. Lucchelli reported: March 10 will be an Engineering and Technology Day which will bringing high school students and local engineers together. The Council is doing research to see if student ID cards can be used as financial aid cards. The Student Affairs Technology Committee is being chaired by Mr. Adolph Lopez. Dr. Johnnie Rosenauer reported on the Young Women’s/Men’s Conference which is on March 5. There are 386 applications for scholarships. 50 scholarships are to be given away. Mr. Bruce Bowen will be the speaker for the general session. Mr. A. J. Rodriguez, President of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will speak to the men and Ms. Nancy Gonzales, Morning News Anchor for KSAT 12 TV, will speak to the women. Staff Council - Staff Council President Gilbert Castillo reported: Ms. Delia Castellano, who works in the Instructional Technologies and Innovation Center, is the employee of the month for February, 2005. Student Government - See Dean’s Report below Enrollment Management - No report Budget Update - Mr. David Mrizek reported: The development of the FY06 expenditure budget is being structured looking toward the implementation of Banner/Titan financial system on September 1, 2005. Training for all budget managers and those who work with budgets will begin this summer. At the present time there are no plans for training assistance from District. Initial training will be handled by Mr. Mrizek and Mrs. Ester Coronado. The plan, at the current time, is to use a “Train the Trainers” approach so as many as possible will be conversant with the new system by or shortly after September 1. Dr. Zeigler thanked all at the meeting for doing the work to help get us through this year. The new process of building and managing the budget that is being put in place for FY06 will help us better manage our individual budgets and the overall college budget. Deans’ Reports: Dr. Joy Gates Black reported that Student Government is no longer active. A plan is being developed to establish a viable Student Government. A President’s round table will be held on Thursday, February 10 at 2:00. There will be other meetings and opportunities for input into developing a functioning Student Government. In January 2006 the student portion of Banner/Titan will be going on line. The initial training will begin starting this February for those involved in student data input. These individuals are primarily from Admissions and Records but others will attend as well. There will be modules that deal with other aspects of the Titan Student Information System which will allow others to participate in the training. There will be business process analysis done on the current procedures to see if we can make those procedures more efficient. FY06 Planning - No report Title V - No report Alumni - Mrs. Roe Hoopes reported: May 13 is the tentative date for the annual fund raising golf tournament. The tournament will be held a the Silver Horn Golf Course. Lumina Project - Dean Gates Black Reported: Data and Core team representatives from across the District went to Tampa, Florida to meet with the other colleges participating in Achieving the Dream (AtD). The meeting was well attended and everyone learned a lot. The next step is the colleges in ACCD need to identify the common themes across the district. Once the common themes have been identified, each college will develop institution specific strategies for addressing the themes. Dr. Eric Reno is now coordinating the AtD effort. Mr. Alex Bernal had a concern that this is a District grant not a college grant. As a result the colleges are not visible. Dr. Zeigler stressed that the individual colleges need to be in control of the strategies to address the common themes that are identified. The San Antonio Educational Partnership (SAEP) also received a two year $200,000 Lumina grant to focus on college access and success. There are close ties with what we are doing as part of our AtD. Other: Texas Book Company is Leaving - Dr. Zeigler said the Texas Book Company has been a part of the SAC family for a number of years. Ms. Cindy Wetsingsteger has been a part of the book store for all that time. She received a round of applause from the Council. The book store will be closed for a few days while Texas Book Company moves out and the Follett Book Company moves in. Dean Ruben Torres Retiring - Dr. Zeigler announced the retirement of Dean Ruben Torres. Dr. Zeigler praised him for his long service to the college in Continuing Education. He thanked him for all his excellent work to the college and education. He personally thanked him for all his help in understanding Continuing Education when he began as Vice President and now as President of the College. The Continuing Education Dean position will be advertised shortly. Arts and Sciences Dean Replacement Advertisement Delayed - The A&S Dean position advertisement is being delayed until a decision is made on possible restructuring of the Arts and Sciences Division. Mr. Bill Richardson has been asked to chair a committee to review a proposal of splitting the large Division into two smaller Divisions. This concept was recommended by Dr. Hyde. SAC Graduation Announced - Dr. Zeigler asked that all Chairs attend graduation. If not attending, let Mrs. Roe Hoopes know so a gown will not be ordered. The graduation will take place on May 7 at 7:30 in the evening at the Freeman Coliseum. Dr. Zeigler also asked all Chairs to encourage their faculty to attend. There will be plenty of room. Mortuary Science Mardi Gras - Dr. Thomas Hoy congratulated the Mortuary Science Department on their Mardi Gras activity. Over $4,000 was collected. |