Faculty Council
Faculty Council
Purpose
The Faculty Council, created to provide the faculty with a means to define and to realize professional goals more effectively and to maintain communications among members of the faculty and between faculty and administration, serves as an advisory and consultative group to the President/CEO. The Chair of the Faculty Council announces Council membership each year after an election, which is explained in the Bylaws of the Council.
Faculty Council Meeting - Watch LiveAgenda
Agenda for November 7, 2025:
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Call to Order
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Minutes
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting -
Public Comments
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.
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Guest Presentations
Guest Presentation(s):
- Review Cycle of Policy Manual - VP Tammy McDonald
- Federal Legislative Updates - Dr. Natalie Villarreal
- Brand Health Survey - VP Jeff Olsen and Executive Director Jessie Chrobocinski
- Welding Shop Project - Jose Cortez
- Deans' Council Proposal for Communication Plan - Deans Rita Hernandez and Cody Gregg
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Faculty Council Standing Committee Reports
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
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College Standing Committee Reports
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
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Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business:
- Discussion and Possible Action item on Competitive Pay for Years of Experience Recommendations
- Discussion and Possible Action item on Compensation Committee Formation
- Discussion and Possible Action items on AI Detectors and AI Strategies for Academic Integrity Recommendations
- Discussion and Possible Action item on Lab/Lecture Pay Recommendations
- Discussion and Possible Action items on Elevator Issues in General Academic Building "C"
- Discussion and Possible Action item on College-Wide, Cross-Functional Professional Development Day Recommendations
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New Business
New Business:- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Servant Leadership Award for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Changes to Registration Dates
- Recommendation from Deans' Council: Registration is to close the Wednesday evening prior to the start of the semester with a payment deadline of 6:00pm the following day (Thursday). Drops for non-payment will be processed at that time.
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Regular Report from Faculty Council to the Board of Regents
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Enhanced Federal Standards for Accessibility and Online Content
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Emeritus Proposal for Michael Kim Frederick
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Announcements and Adjournment
Announcements (if any) and Adjournment
Page last updated November 6, 2025.