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:

• Dual Enrollment MOU Recommendations from the Dual Credit Advisory Committee - Jonathan Dyen
• Faculty Liaison for Dual Enrollment - Christine Muller
• Educational Opportunities Partnership with Buc Days - Natalie Villarreal
• OER and Publisher Partnerships - Paul Gottemoller

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
• Discussion and Possible Action item on Lab/Lecture Pay Recommendations
• Discussion and Possible Action items on Elevator Issues in General Academic Building "C"
• Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Servant Leadership Award for Students, Faculty, and Staff
• Report, 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.
• Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on the Committee on Committees' Membership and Leadership
• Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Necessary By-Laws Changes
• Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Improving Faculty Recruitment and Retention
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Maintenance and Access for Job Descriptions for All Positions at the College
• Report, Discussion and Possible Action Items on Lab/Fees

New Business

• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Dual Enrollment MOU recommendations from the Dual Credit Advisory Committee
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on OER and Publisher Partnerships
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on Faculty Support for Chair and Dean Training
• 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.
• Discussion and Possible Action Item on the May Meeting for Faculty Council (Should We Change the Date)

Announcements (if any) and Adjournment