LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2000 – 2001 Faculty Senate

APPROVED Minutes of the November 8, 2000 Meeting

Bob Hochstein, Chair

Warren Imada, Vice Chair

Jack Pond, Secretary

SENATORS PRESENT: L. Andres, P. Frary, J. Goodman, J. Hara, S. Hayasaka, B. Hochstein, C. Hochstein, F. Iha, W. Imada, S. Lum, M. Minasian, D. Pascual, J. Pond, M. Reese, R. Tanimoto, D. Thomson, R. Toyama.

SENATORS EXCUSED: G. Levy, P. Lococo, P. Neils, F. Osell

GUESTS: Stacey Thomas, Patricia Domingo, Irwin Yamamoto, Ron Flegal, Lisa Hayashi.

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order with a quorum at 3:15 pm.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the October 25 meeting were read and approved with minor corrections.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Hochstein amended his report of 10/25 to add that the biennium budget (2001-2003) was submitted to the BOR and approved by them after making some cuts.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

BUDGET AND PLANNING – Senator Iha reported that he had written to Cliff Togo regarding the parking lot lighting (especially at the Ewa and Diamond Head ends of the campus). The memo was forwarded to Derrick Uyeda, Interim Auxiliary Services Officer, who replied that he is aware of the problem, which is more serious than can be addressed by our maintenance staff. Most of the problems of “burned out lights” are actually problems with underground wiring and collapsed ductlines. A major capital improvement project has already been started to correct this problem. Senator Reese registered his concern over a televised (Neighborhood Board Meeting) program at which lighting changes at LCC were discussed with no representative from LCC in attendance. The Senate assured him that proposed lighting changes were brought to the Senate’s attention last year.

FACULTY COMMITTEE – Senator Imada reported that he has not received input to the draft of Proposed Changes to the policy on ethical standards in research and scholarly activities from Alan Teramura, Senior VP for Research. He also noted that copies of the proposed policy have been sent to all divisions.

ELECTIONS COMMITTEE – Senator Hara reported that there are 13 nominees for the 10 available seats on the next Senate. Ballots will soon be distributed and voting will take place between November 13 and 30. Senators are to encourage all faculty to vote.

PROGRAM REVIEW – Senator Levy’s report was given by Senator Goodman. He reported that the committee is asking that Kay Porter (Faculty – Language Arts) who serves on the campus and system-wide DE committees report to the Senate rather than form a new Senate committee for the purpose of DE oversight. Report from Senator Levy, Andy Rossi, and a pamphlet describing the UHCC distance education degree were distributed. The Senate felt it wanted to examine these materials before making a recommendation on this matter. Additionally, the matter will be brought up at the next meeting of the All Campus Council of Faculty Senate Chairs.

STUDENT COMMITTEE – Senator Andres reported that there are no student grievances currently pending.

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – Senator Goodman reported that the planned meeting of the Committee was canceled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting had been scheduled on the day and time of the Accreditation Exit Meeting.

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:

LCC REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE – Senator Hayasaka reported that the next scheduled meeting is to be held on November 17 at 2:00.

CHLOE HOLLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE – Senator C. Hochstein reported that we have completed our two highway clean-ups for this semester. Two more will be planned for the spring semester. The Senate needs to consider if it is willing to continue with the Adopt-a-Highway program for another two years and let the City and County know. The decision is due in March, 2001.

OLD BUSINESS:

ü Senator Hayasaka noted that three people had left the campus with no announcement and that two new hires have joined the College also unannounced. In the past such appointments might have been listed in the Bulletin, but it is now not widely read.

Motion 00-54 (Pond/Hayasaka): The Senate requests that retirements, reassignments, resignations, and new full and part-time hires be announced in the Campus Bulletin and on voice mail to include the name, title, office location, phone number and e-mail address in order that the campus might stay informed.

PASSED – Unanimously

ü The issue of Senate representation of non-divisional units (Educational Support, OCET, etc.) on the Campus needs to be resolved. The issue should be discussed following the election.

NEW BUSINESS:

ü Faculty may add items to the agenda via Senate representatives. The Chair will draft a response to their concerns.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ü Thursday, November 9 is the CAP (Courses and Programs) Fair from 12:00 until 2:00 PM. Pat Hurley is coordinating

ü Next week Thursday and Friday is the College Fair at the NBC.

ü Reorganization meeting on Friday, November 17 at 2:00 in LA-232.

OTHER BUSINESS:

ü Senator Reese remarked on the extreme divisiveness running rampant on campus and warns faculty to be aware of and avoid this.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Jack Pond, Secretary.