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Please note that this meeting will occur immediately after the Cañada Curriculum Meeting. Please do not interrupt the curriculum meeting, which is scheduled to last until 2:20pm.

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• Item 4.2: Resolution to support student success and mental health, to uphold academic freedom in regard to the Israel-Gaza crisis, and to affirm the Associated Students of Cañada College in their statement of Solidarity for the People of Palestine
  • Updated Resolution to Support Student Success and Mental Health, to Uphold Academic Freedom in Regard to the Israel-Gaza Crisis, and to affirm the Associated Students of Cañada College in their Statement of Solidarity for the People of Palestine [Newly updated draft by Writing Group - May 15, 2:05pm]
  • Discussion guidelines for this agenda item [guidelines corrected May 13 at 8:30pm]

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• Item 4.19: Resolution to Improve Title IX Processes 
• Item 6.3: Award criteria for Outstanding Staff Award and Outstanding Faculty Award  
• Item 6.5: Class Cancellation/MaximumPolicies and Procedures 
  • BP 6.04 – Class Cancellation Guidelines 
  • AP 6.04.1 – Guidelines for Class Cancellation [link updated May 9, 11:50am]
  • Guidelines for Establishing Course Enrollment Maximums 
• Item 6.7: Draft Resolution to Support Student Success and Mental Health, to Uphold Academic Freedom in regard to the Gaza-Israel Conflict, and to Affirm the Associated Students of Cañada College in their Call for a Ceasefire
  • Draft Resolution from the Academic Senate writing group 
  • Discussion guidelines for this agenda item 
  • Email comments on item 6.7
• Item 6.8: Updates on Funeral Services Program and its Accreditation rejection
  • Spring 2024 Program Update Presentation
  • January 2024 letter to American Board of Funderal Service Education arguing against the proposed Spring 2024 accreditation changes (which were ultimately adopted)
  • New program approval documentation from Spring 2021

President's Report Items

• All of the resolutions adopted at Spring 2024 ASCCC Plenary 
• List of Graduation events 

Other Items

• Textbook Affordability Subcommittee May 9 Report

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• Item 4.6: Resolution on Terminology Changes Regarding Academic Standing 
• Item 6.2: Updates from Statewide Academic Senate Plenary
  • AB 1111 Common Course Numbering Updates 
  • Professor Nance was part of a panel presentation on Universal Design for Learning: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments 
  • Adopted a paper onPart-time faculty: Equity, Rights, and Roles in Governance 
  • Passed a resolution on academic freedom: #111.02 S24 Affirm Commitment to the Protection of Academic Freedom in the Face of Censorship Around Current Conflict in Palestine and Israel 
• Item 6.3: Writing Workgroup for Drafting a Resolution on Gaza Conflict 
  • Guidelines for Discussion - April 25 
  • Draft resolution brought to the April 11 meeting
  • Emailed public comment for the April 11 meeting
• Item 6.5: Academic Senate Secretary List of Duties for 2024-25
• Item 6.6: Academic Senate Treasurer List of Duties for 2024-25 is Article V, Section 5of our Academic Senate Bylaws
• Item 6.7: Class Cancellation Guidelines. Most recent drafts: 
  • BP 6.04 – Class Cancellation Guidelines 
  • AP 6.04.1 – Guidelines for Class Cancellation 
  • Guidelines for Establishing Course Enrollment Maximums 
• Item 6.8: Discussing Future Local Degree Requirements
  • Current differences across District in local degree requirements with key questions 
  • Possible Patterns for GE Area 7

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• Item 6.4: Professional Development Plan  
  • Presentation of the PD Plan 
  • PD Plan 2024-27 (draft) 
• Item: 6.5: Zero Textbook Cost/Open Education Resources – Updates and Data
  • Presentation: Cañada's Journey in ZTC: Enrollment and Success Patterns, Spring 2021-Fall 2023
  • Textbook Affordability Subcommittee Report - April 11, 2024
• Item 6.6: Program Viability and Improvement Process (Spring 2024 Draft)
• Item 6.7: Updated Resolution Packet for Spring 2024 ASCCC Plenary
• Item 6.8: Draft Resolution on Addressing Sexual Harassment policies and procedures that protect all members of SMCCCD
• Item 6.10: Draft Resolution on Palestine
  • Guidelines and Norms for Discussion
  • Email Comments on item 6.10

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• Item 6.2: Child Development Center Coordinator Faculty Position
  • March 14, 2024 Child Development Center Coordinator presentation to Academic Senate 
  • March 6, 2024 Child Development Center Update Presentation at PBC 
  • Powerpoint slides for new position presentation at November 16, 2023 PBC meeting; recording of presentation available on PBC’s Request for Personnel webpage 
• Item 6.4: Proposed duties for Academic Senate Secretary and Treasurer positions (Fall 2024-Spring 2026)  
• Item 6.5: Presentation Distance Education Plan and DE Strategic Plan 2024-27 (draft) 
• Item 6.6: Presentation Technology Plan and Technology Plan 2024-27 (draft) 
• Item 6.7: Presentation Professional Development Plan  and PD Plan 2024-27(draft) 
• Item 6.8: Continued Discussion of Future of Local Degree Requirements, Including Lifelong Learning and Self-Development  
  • From February 22nd meeting: District Curriculum Chair memo Changes to Lifelong Learning/Lifelong Understanding/Self-Development/Career Development/Kinesiology Associate Degree General Education Area, 
  • From February 22nd meeting: Gloria Darafshi presentation on  Changes to Lifelong Learning/ Self Development General Education Area 
• Item 6.9: Two Board Policies under review related to curriculum
  • Draft BP 6.26 Reciprocity of General Education and Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree  
  • New proposed Board Policy on Curriculum Alignment across the District 
• Item 6.10: Continued Class Maximums Discussion, Especially of the Draft Administrative Procedure 
  • Early March draft of Administrative Procedure 6.04.1 Guidelines for Class Cancellation. This file is a Cañada Academic Senate copy of the draft--share comments directly on the file.
  • Early March draft of the Board Policy 6.04 Guidelines for Class Cancellation
  • David Eck's personal draft counter proposal to AP 6.04.1 Guidelines for Class Cancellation [and Class Scheduling]
• Item 6.10: Palestine Resolution. Reference - Palestine resolution passed by Skyline’s Academic Senate at its March 7th meeting.  

President's Report Items

• In addition to the above BPs, the following two Board Policies are being discussed and will eventually be up for action. Please share any feedback you would like me to pass along: BP 2.31 - Speech: Time, Place, and Manner, BP 6.35 - Academic Freedom 
• Proposed Program Review timeline for 2024-25. Let me know if you have issues with the proposed program review schedule.  

Other item(s)

• Textbook Affordability Subcommittee March 14, 2024 Report
• Flyer for Meet the Filmmaker Josh Chuck, March 18, 11am-12:30pm, Bldg 2, Room 10
• Flyer for Blind Date with a Book, March 19, 4:00-5:30pm, Bldg 5, Room 333 (Game room in the Grove)

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• Items 6.2 and 6.3: Surveys Related to Student Engagement
  • Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)  
  • Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement 
  • PRIE Presentation on the CCSSE Surveys
• Item 6.4: Syllabus checklist
• Item 6.6: Helpful links related to Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes
  • Link to Assessment SLO/PLO  
  • TracDat Guide and Login 
  • Nuventive TracDat 
  • Contact webpage for SLO questions 
• Item 6.8: Discussion of Future of Our Local Degree Requirements
  • District Curriculum Memo on Changes to Lifelong Learning/Lifelong Understanding/Self-Development/Career Development/Kinesiology Associate Degree General Education Area 
  • Gloria Darafshi presentation on the Changes to Lifelong Learning/ Self Development General Education Area
• Item 6.9: Bookstore Managers' Canvas "Work Flow" presentation
• Item 6.10: Update Dual Enrollment Matters of Concern -- Current AP 3.05.1

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• Item 6.2: TRANScend 2.0 Workshop: Becoming a Trans and Non-Binary Ally and Accomplice Event Flyer
• Item 6.3: Current and upcoming workgroups in the Equity and Antiracism Planning Council
• Item 6.4: Presentation slides on Teach Abroad for faculty
  • SMCCCD Faculty Teach Abroad Updated Website 
  • Application form for 2025 short-term faculty lead study abroad programs 
  • Application form for Fall 2026 (London) and Spring 2027 (Florence) Teach Abroad Programs 
• Item 6.5: Continued Discussion of Class Cancellation/Class Maximum District Work Group drafts
  • The workgroup’s current draft Board Policy 6.04 Guidelines for Class Cancellation 
  • The workgroup’s current draft Administrative Procedure 6.04.1 Guidelines for Class Cancellation 
• Item 6.7: District Academic Senate President Ayotte statement on Dual Enrollment and Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Concerns
• Item 6.9: Updates from the February 3 Board of Trustees Study Session focused on District Budget
  • General District Budget update
  • Facilities/Buildings repair and renovation projects (currently have $93 million in unfunded projects for 2023-24)
  • Statement from David Eck on planning for future of SB 893 read during the February 3 Board Study Session 

President's Report

• Academic Senate Annual Goal Workgroups: For we formed work groups for our annual goals #1, #2, #3, #4, and #8 (see the linked google doc).
• If you haven’t already, please reach out to your group members. As a general goal, please aim to share any progress on the goal by our April 25th meeting.

Other Materials

• Textbook Affordability Subcommittee February 8 Report

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• Item 6.2: filling the Academic Senate Secretary Vacancy
  • Nomination of John Perez
  • Nomination of Lisa Palmer
• Item 6.4: Fashion Design Faculty Replacement Request
• Item 6.5: Communication Studies Faculty Replacement Request
• Item 6.6: Update on Class Cancellation/Class Maximum District Work Group 
  • The workgroup’s current draft Board Policy 6.04 Guidelines for Class Cancellation 
  • The workgroup’s current draft Administrative Procedure 6.04.1 Guidelines for Class Cancellation 
• Item 6.7: Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI)
  • Commentary on Areas of Focus
  • February 7th Agenda for the team's first visit to Cañada
• Item 6.8: Spring 2024 Zero Textbook Cost Cohort Flyer
• Item 6.10: February 3 Board of Trustees Study Session on the District Budget 
  • The agenda with zoom link will be posted no later than January 31 on the Board of Trustees meetings page. 
  • Opportunity to share comments for February 3 Board Study Session

Curriculum Committee January 25, 2023 Report

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Materials

• Items 6.3-6.10: Prioritizing New Faculty Position Requests
  • There are seven new faculty position requests. 
  •  PBC’s Requests for Personnel contains the PowerPoint presentations next to each position and zoom recordings for each day. 
• Item 6.11: CTE Liaison Update
• Item 6.12: Seeking feedback on syllabus template and guide
  • Draft syllabus template  
  • Draft syllabus guide 
• Item 6.13: Statement on Title IX
• Item 6.14: Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative— Partnership Resource Teams

President's Report Items

• Board Policies recently or currently under discussion at the District Participatory Governing Council:
  • BP 8.11 District Budget,
  • BP 6.26 Graduation Requirements for Students Transferring Within the District,
  • BP 6.10 Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education,
  • BP 6.04 Minimum Class Size 
• List of adopted resolutions at the Fall 2023 ASCCC Plenary 
• PowerPoint Slides from four of the Plenary Sessions
  • Implementing Dual Enrollment with Intentionality
  • The African American Transfer Tipping Point: Exploring the Transfer Journeys of Over 7,000 African American/Black Community College Students
  • Implementing and Supporting IDEAA in Evaluations
  • ACCJC Social Justice Policy and Enhancing Racial Equity in our Accreditation Work

Curriculum Reports

• Updated progress on 2023-24 Curriculum Review Cycle by Subject  (from November 10)

Professional Development Report

• End of Semester Professional Development Budget and Award Report

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• Agenda will be posted by the Monday afternoon before the meeting
• Item 6.2: Replacement request for the Art Studio faculty vacancy
• Item 6.3: Replacement request for Ethnics Studies faculty vacancy 
• Item 6.6: MESA Director position
  • 10/26 presentation, which includes information about two different position possibilities 
• Item 6.7: Proposed Bylaws revisions to DEAC and Technology committees
  • Draft Distance Education Advisory Committee Bylaws revision
  • Draft Technology Committee Bylaws revision
• Item 6.8: Discussion of Curriculum Changes – Upcoming and Possible Changes 
  • Discussion centered on updates from the 10/26 Curriculum Report
• Item 6.9: District Professional Development Support –
  • Proposed Reassignment Position 
• Item 6.10: Textbook Affordability Subcommittee Report - November 9
• Item 6.11: Class Cancellation/Minimums Policy Discussion
  • Vice Chancellor McVean Board report: Considerations for Class Size and Class Cancellations 
  • Faculty response paper: Considerations of Class Size and Class Cancellation Faculty Response Paper  
  • Interim Chancellor Moreno and Vice Chancellor McVean's Class Minimums Presentation at the 11/08 Board of Trustees meeting

President's Report Items

• Current schedule of new position presentations that will be hosted by PBC on Wednesday November 15 and Thursday, November 16

Curriculum Report Item

• November 9 Curriculum Report 

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• Item 6.6: Two Mathematics Faculty Vacancy Requests
• Item 6.7: MESA Program update and proposed Director position presentation
• Item 6.8: AB 928 High Level Recommendations (not CALGETC transfer requirements stuff)
  • Findings, Considerations, and Outline Draft of Final Report Elements (August 2023)
  • Draft High Level Recommendations Report (October 2023)
  • Feedback link to the statewide work group
• Item 6.10: Contract Grading Flex Workshop - Basic Proposal
• Item 6.11: Collegiality Statement
  • Cañada's collegiality statement passed on May 11, 2023
  • Draft combined Collegiality statement that will be considered by District Academic Senate

Presidents Report Items

• List of currently proposed resolutions for ASCCC's (State Academic Senate) Fall Plenary
• Background information on the Student Disciplinary Committee and Student Grievance Committee
• Schedule for the remaining installation of classroom technology in Building 13\

Curriculum Report

• 10/26/2023 Curriculum Report

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• Item 6.5: Textbook Affordability Subcommittee Report
• Item 6.6: Zero Textbook Cost Acceleration Grant proposal
• Item 6.7: Ombuds Office presentation (forthcoming)
• Item 6.8: Academic Senate's Annual Goals for 2023-24 
• Item 6.9: Question and Answer Discussion about the Course Modality Presentation 
  • See the meeting agenda for feedback already shared since the presentation
  • Presentation from last meeting: Fall 2023 data for Course Enrollments and Modalities 
  • Related presentation from last year: Fall 2022 Course Enrollments data

President Report items

• Program review support sessions 

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• Item 6.5 on POCR: Local Peer Online Course Review Fall 2023 Update
• Item 6.6 on Canvas Access: 
  • List of Canvas permission levels
  • Concerns and Suggestions regarding Canvas Access for Non-Teacher Employees
• Item 6.7: Draft Academic Senate Goals for 23-24
• Item 6.9: Course Enrollments and Modalities Fall 2023 Update
  

President Report items

• Cañada de noche/Cañada at night website  
• Any faculty interest in one of this year's annual plan EMP priorities? 
• Program review support sessions 

Curriculum report for 9/28/23

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• Item 6.5 Cloud Computing Discontinuance
  • April 13, 2023 Academic Senate meeting minutes when Academic Senate recommend Cloud Computing for permanent program discontinuance.
  • Spring 2023 Pilot Program Improvement and Viability Process  (adopted in the February 9, 2023 Senate meeting)
  • Adiminstrative Procedure 6.13.1, which states a list of requirements before a degree/certificate program is permanently discontinued. 
• Item 6.6 Funeral Services Program
  • Fall 2023 updates for the funeral services program
• Item 6.7 Canvas Access for Non-Teacher Employees 
  • Concerns and Suggestions regarding Canvas Access for Non-Teacher Employees
• Item 6.9 Dual Enrollment Handbook Draft
  • Current Draft of a Dual Enrollment Handbook for Instructors
• Item 6.10 Annual Goals
  • Past Academic Senate Annual Goals
  • Google doc for brainstorming goals for this year: Draft Academic Senate Goals for 23-24
• Item 6.11 Textbook Affordability September 14 Report and Other Updates
  • September 14 Report
• President's report items
  • District Academic Senate September 1st letter expressing continued concern about the Board of Trustee's Chancellor Search Procedures passed in the August 23, 2023 Board meeting. Further updates will come after the September 11 District Academic Senate meeting. 
  • Instructional Assessment Coordinator position announcement with application instructions
  • Program Review Support Sessions
• Curriculum Report to Academic Senate
• Treasurer's Report: Academic Senate's 2022-23 (Academic Year) Expenditures Report

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• Agenda item 6.6: Academic Senate Vice President Vacancy
  • Written statement of interest by Gampi Shankar
• Agenda item 6.7: Psychology Faculty Replacement Request
  • Completed request form
• Agenda item 6.9: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Adopter Program
  • Fall 2023 ZTC Adopter program flyer
• Agenda item 6.11: Feedback on Proposed Updates to the Comprehensive Program Review Rubrics
  • Proposed update to Comprehensive Program Review Rubric 
    • Current version of program review feedback rubric from November 2021
  • Proposed update to Comprehensive Program Review Rubric specific to the Library and Learning Center.  
    • Current version of program review feedback rubric last updated in November 2017. The linked document is from the November 2019 responses to the rubric. Please focus on the rubric itself rather than completed feedback within the rubric.  
• Agenda item 6.12: Senate Orientation
  • Basics of our Parliamentary Procedure (How we work through agendas)
  • General Senate Orientation (including the "10+1" purview of Academic Senate and Representative responsibilities)
• Agenda item 6.13: Guidance on Zoom Chat Use
  • Possible Guidance for Zoom Chat Use During Academic Senate Meetings