11-10-03 Agenda - Santa Rosa Junior College

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3. AFA- Jim and Cheryl reminded those present that AFA is still enforcing thecontract. They will report back to PFF on a regular basis, and encouragedfaculty to call them regarding specific questions.DISCUSSION:1. Acknowledgement of Faculty- Rosemary offered a moment to reflect on the lossof adjunct colleagues, and the untimely death of Judy Stedman.2. Meeting Times and Dates – The fourth Tuesday meeting time eliminates a largeportion of faculty. discussion focused on the need for both availability andconsistency of PFF meetings in order to draw upon the largest attendance basepossible. The steering committee will send out an e-mail to solicit additionalfeedback.3. PDA Follow-Up Summary – A working copy/unapproved draft was presentedfrom the August 15 th PDA presentation. Nikona asked that faculty review thisinitial draft and forward additional comments or questions to the PFF steeringcommittee.4. Smoking Policy – Breck summarized the discussions from Sp.’03. SusanJaderstrom offered the name of a consultant from the Lung Association whoprovides help to organizations regarding smoking issues. There was a consensusthat a subcommittee be formed to “inform and educate” students and reviewthe current SRJC policy. This committee would include faculty (Breck and Susanvolunteered), students, staff, and R. Ethington. This item was moved to anACTION item for the next PFF meeting.5. Decision-Making- Discussion focused on the possible use of Robert’s Rules ofOrder. Kimberlee Messina and Mary Pierce shared that historically this had beenused for PFF meetings. The consensus was to initiate Robert’s Rules for PFF.Mary will send along an abbreviated version that was distributed for use in theAcademic Senate meetings.6. Subcommittees – Nikona reported that the use of various subcommittees as partof PFF would be a means for greater faculty participation, and for meaningfuldialogue to occur at PFF meetings.ACTION:Nominations for Adjunct member of Steering Committee - No official action wastaken, however several people agreed to speak to colleagues, and Terry Ehret wasnominated to serve on the committee since she is currently a Petaluma senator.Meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM12
M I NU T E SPetaluma Faculty ForumSanta Rosa Junior CollegeSeptember 18, 2003(pending approval)PRESENT: Elisa Conti, Kirsten Lindstrom, Susan Jaderstrom, Meredith Freedman, Karen Petersen, MaryPierce, Carolyn Massell, Karen Rice, Nancy Persons, Michael McKeever, Scott Rosen, NikonaMulkovich, Breck Withers, Cheryl Dunn, Rosemary WardOPEN FORUM:1. Nancy Persons announced the upcoming library database presentations. Contact Nancy forfurther information at # 2425.2. Rosemary reported that the English Challenge Exam for students is available only on theSanta Rosa Campus. She is investigating the resources necessary to accommodate studentsin Petaluma, and asked for faculty feedback.3. Nikona mentioned the Newman Cultural grant and encouraged faculty to apply.Karen Peterson reported that she would be submitting an application.4. Rosemary reminded those present that we need a Petaluma representative to the staffdevelopment and PDA planning committee. Nancy Persons agreed to consider serving onthis committee.5. Nikona reported that the United Way representative has asked to make a presentation inPetaluma. There was consensus that the PFF meeting time would not be the appropriatevenue.6. Nikona acknowledged the CIS department for hosting refreshments for this meeting.7. Nikona welcomed Cheryl Dunn back to campus, and offered our condolences on the loss ofher father.MINUTES:The revised Minutes from May 14 th , 2003 were approved.The minutes from August 26, 2003 were approvedREPORTS:1. Academic Senate - Breck presented copies of the September 17, 2003 Agenda. Hehighlighted the discussions concerning Petaluma Phase II as part of the Academic SenateGoals, especially the relationship to curriculum development. He also outlined the “consent”items regarding changes to the Quick Curriculum Guide. Breck stated that the academic senateis exploring questions regarding advisory and voting members of the curriculum committee.For questions, comments, or further information. Please email Breck or Mary Pierce.2. Student Services - Rosemary reported that there is a mid-October deadline for students toreceive priority registration. Spring’04 closures for many CSU campuses will have an impacton SRJC students who were denied admission.13
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