FACULTY COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order: F. van Hartesveldt called the meeting to
order at
Present: Nickie Alexander, Jennifer Batten, Marie
Burns, Lyttron Burris, Jim Chesla, Anita Cook, Larry Crossman, Katie Danko, Beth
Foster, Carolyn Grin, Dan Hearn, Stacey Heisler, Amy Kerkstra, Robert Long, Bernie
Manker, Bob Monaldo, Brian Morris, Jeff Neumann, Larry Pierson (for (Wayne
Rodgers), Jonathon Russell, Mark Saur, Jeff Spoelman, Joel Swets, Fred van
Hartesveldt, Douglas Wabeke, George Zeeff, Fred Zomer (for Kathleen Owens)
Absent: C. Lee Brown, Mike Campo, Dick Godfrey, Julie
Hess,
Visitors: John Doane, Fred Garbowitz
Agenda: Today’s agenda was approved as printed.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the
Faculty Presentations from the Floor. F. van Hartesveldt suggested reps bring take-out containers for breakfast buffet leftovers to avoid waste of Association dollars and good food. At the request of a faculty member, he also read a statement promoting Buy Union Week (November 26-December 5), which encouraged faculty to buy at least one union-made gift for the holidays and referenced shopnionmade.org as the Web site for further information.
Secretary’s Report. Council received a thank-you card from Larry Crossman for the fruit basket following rotator cuff surgery.
Treasurer’s Report. The treasurer’s report for October 2004 (attached) was distributed. October 31 checking account balance, $44,821.89; October 29 money market balance, $77,565.49.
Negotiations Report. Following its normal calendar of an inactive semester immediately following contract settlement, the team will recess for this semester. Faculty has completed its proofing of the contract. It awaits reconciliation with the proofreading done by the administration after which the administration will print and distribute the contract.
Grievance Report. F. Garbowitz gave the following updates on grievances:
· Level 1, denial of base load—faculty and administration have come to an agreement allowing the requested base load.
·
Level 1, overload rotation—Two faculty missed
normal rotation pick for overload when retiree’s classes were reassigned. The next meeting has yet to be scheduled.
·
Grievance #146—Laid off member’s
responsibilities given to an employee who isn’t a Faculty Association member. Grievance is scheduled for arbitration
December 2.
·
Grievance #150—Instructor denied a course in
base load for lack of qualifications though the instructor had previously
taught the class. Denied at
Level 2. Grievance is at Level 3. Discussion drew attention to administration’s
intent to propose a requirement of 18 graduate hours in each subject taught.
·
Grievance #151—Faculty taught 400 extra minutes
during first summer session 2004 due to error in scheduling. Met at Level 2; still awaiting a response
from administration.
·
Grievance #152—Faculty denied a 42-week contract
for lack of sick days and service time. Meeting
with administration scheduled for November 15.
President’s Report. F. van Hartesveldt gave the following
summaries and updates:
·
Building
Name Change. President Olivarez is
supportive of a name change for the
· Online Voting for Constitution Change. Voting online for an amendment to the Faculty Association constitution is now available on the Association Web site. For this, kudos to K. Danko who also updated the adjunct faculty list.
·
·
Allocations
Committee. F. van Hartesveldt has
received a tentative meeting date of early February for the Allocations
Committee. Three faculty have agreed to
serve on this committee.
· Adjunct Faculty E-mail Accounts. Information Technology has informed F. van Hartesveldt that deletion of adjunct faculty e-mail accounts has been suspended. A discussion meeting is scheduled for early December.
· GRCC Foundation Board. The Board will have a 90th anniversary campaign this year with a goal of raising $10 million. Tom Monaghan and Associates has been hired as consultants for the campaign, and a group of ten to twelve individuals, including Ed Wagner, former executive assistant to President Olivarez, and faculty representatives D. Wabeke (Wellness) and Felix Pereiro (Business), will spearhead the drive. Erin Cisler is now full-time with college advancement.
· Scholarship Committee. The committee has received notice from Jill Nutt that she and Vicki Janowiak will meet anytime to discuss student scholarships and foundation funds. F. van Hartesveldt will help schedule the meeting.
· Human Resources Restructuring. The department is undergoing changes and is looking for a two new employees, one to serve as the HR generalist for faculty and one for data entry. The changes are due in part to the retirement of Jan Benham and a shifting of other personnel. Jan Benham will serve in a new part-time position as a generalist for adjunct faculty.
·
Law and
Higher Education Conference Reimbursement.
F. van Hartesveldt attended this conference in February 2004 and spent the
remainder of three years’ C-3 funds plus $415.55 out-of-pocket. He seeks reimbursement from the Association
because the conference addresses issues with which the Association contends.
MOTION: Reimburse F. van
Hartesveldt $415.55 for this expense. J.
Swets; second, A. Kerkstra. Motion carried.
F. van Hartesveldt recommended that the Association continue to reap the benefits of the conference by sending representative(s) to the conference annually. Discussion followed.
MOTION: Allocate $500 for attendance at the next conference (February 2005). J. Swets; second, C. Grin. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Topics for the next Council meeting:
· Negotiations for Health Care Alternatives
· Request that funds for the Law and Higher Education Conference be built into the 2005‑2006 Association budget.
· Technology needs and funding
Next
Meeting.
Adjournment. Motion to adjourn, B. Morris; second, C. Grin. The meeting was adjourned at
Recorded by Beth Foster
Submitted by C. Lee Brown, Secretary
GRCC Faculty Association
Treasurer’s Report
October 2004
Checking account balance October 1.............................................................. $61,189.70
Deposits: Dues........................................................................................ 12,257.15
Expenses: Donations/Flowers................................... $ 80.00
Grievances................................................ 530.02
Insurance................................................... 196.00
Negotiations/JCC...................................... 298.96
Office:
Supplies.......................................... 45.20
Telephone....................................... 23.36
Taxes .................................................. 2,647.47
Total
expenses .............................................................................................. $
3,821.01
Transfer to Money Market............................................................................ ($25,000.00)
Checking Account Balance October 31.......................................................... $44,625.84
Money Market Balance 10/29/04..................................................................... 77,565.49
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Revenue & Expenses Year to Date
Revenue: Dues..................................................................................... $ 21,740.57
Expenses: Donations/Flowers/Fruit Baskets......... $ 206.00
Food......................................................... 616.00
Grievances................................................ 530.02
Insurance................................................... 196.0
Negotiations/JCC...................................... 298.96
Office:
Printing.......................................... 136.78
Supplies.......................................... 45.20
Telephone....................................... 46.72
RCC ..................................................... 225.00
Taxes .................................................. 2,647.47
Total expenses ................................................................................... $ 4,948.15
Submitted