Roll Call Attendance for Voting Members

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items): 3-minute time limit

• Specific Public Comments will be allowed on agenda items prior to action by the Council.
• General Public Comments may be moved on the agenda at the discretion of the Council's Presiding Officer and as accommodation for those in attendance.

Guest Presentation(s) and Possible Action Items

• Walter Vernon Kramer for Professor Emeritus - Ryan Caesar
• Legislative Updates - Natalie Chapa
• CARE Connection and other Student Service Updates - Rita Hernandez
• Recommendations/Proposal for structured review and credentialling of embedded Dual Credit instructors - Paul Gottemoller

Faculty Council Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Possible Action Items

• Ad hoc Dual Credit Structure Recommendations Committee (DCSRC)

Faculty Council Standing Committee Reports and Possible Action Items (NOTE: Only Those Committees with Reports or Action Items need to Present)

• Administrative and Staff Evaluation
• Faculty Evaluation and Academic Probation
• Financial Concerns
• Promotion Appeals Selection (Fall) / Committee on Committees (Spring)
• Rules Review

College Standing Committee Reports and Possible Action Items (NOTE: Only Those Committees with Reports or Action Items need to Submit or Present)

• Dual Credit Advisory
• eLearning Advisory
• Environmental Management
• Faculty Professional Development
• iTAG
• Library
• Professional Recognition & Awards
• Recognition Day/Hall of Fame
• Recruitment - listed under Student Services
• Retention & Advising
• Safety
• Technology Committee
• Wellness
• STAAC
• Cultural Programs Committee

Unfinished Business:

• Discussion and Possible Action item on Competitive Pay for Years of Experience Recommendations
• Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Necessary By-Laws Changes
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Recommended Policy Change to allow for Chairs to require Adjunct's Professional Development
  
  • Current Policy on all faculty on advancement of the quality of instruction: A6.3.1.1.3 - Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
  • Proposed Policy Suggestion: A6.3.1.1.3 - Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction and provide documentation of professional development to Academic Department.
• Possible Action Item on Recommendations from the Technology Committee on AI Management Tools for Faculty
• Updates on Recommendations about Academic Calendar for time between finals and graduation

New Business

• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Recommendations on the process for reviewing and credentialing potential embedded Dual Credit instructors
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Professor Emeritus for Walter Vernon Kramer
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on the formation of the Faculty Compensation Committee for 2026-2027
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Recommendations about Adjunct Faculty Pay
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Faculty Council Chairperson availability to DMC Faculty (e.g. - Ensuring FC Chairperson is available and responsive to DMC Faculty)
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on developing training for Faculty Council on the DMC bureaucracy to allow them to conduct constituent services to navigate the process

Announcements (if any) and Adjournment