CHAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE TASK FORCE FOR REORGANIZATION
SUMMARY OF MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
Present: Jay Antle, Rhonda Barlow, Steve Carr, Penny Marshall-Chura, Donna Duffey, Keith Geekie, Dana Grove, Diana Ingham, Stuart Shafer, Anita Tebbe, Lindy Robinson, Jeff Frost
Dr. Grove began the meeting by describing what from his perspective a chair position would look like. For him, chairs would be unit representatives that meet directly with him, the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, on a regular basis. This forum could be viewed as an Academic or Faculty Senate or as a Chairs Council. Operational issues would be discussed in this forum in order to identify processes that could be improved and to suggest methods of improvement. This group would also focus on ways that faculty can have better input into institutional issues. The subcommittee was in agreement that this forum should not be a place for individual personnel matters to be addressed.
The remainder of the meeting was spent in healthy discussion surrounding the structure and function of the faculty chair position. The following questions were raised and discussed:
Should we eliminate the faculty chair concept altogether?
Should all faculty chairs across departments be defined the same?
Is there a way to describe/define the ‘faculty chair’ by each department?
Can we develop a model that defines leadership needs by individual departments, allowing each department to propose it’s own structure and function?
The following definition of a Faculty Chair was proposed:
Faculty Chair: A unit representative responsible for addressing operational issues with the executive vice president, and for assisting in engaging unit faculty in institutional initiatives. Chairs may have other unit tasks and be compensated accordingly.
Dialogue will continue at the next meeting in an effort to identify a range of responsibilities that represents a minimum framework for this position. Topics to be discussed include compensation issues and evaluation. Agreement exists regarding the need for formal sanctioning and recognition of career program facilitator positions, and ultimately the faculty chair position as specifically defined by each department.
Respectfully,
Penny Marshall-Chura, Recorder
Monday, February 25, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Faculty Chairs Subcommittee Minutes
CHAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE TASK FORCE FOR REORGANIZATION
SUMMARY OF MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008
Present: Jay Antle, Rhonda Barlow, Steve Carr, Penny Marshall-Chura, Donna Duffey, Keith Geekie, Dana Grove, Diana Ingham, Stuart Shafer, Anita Tebbe, Vin Clark, Gale Cummings, Lindy Robinson
Members of the sub-committee shared individual perspectives and hopes with regard to the work of the committee. Overriding theme is the desire of the committee to develop an effective model for faculty leadership, placing committed professionals in autonomous positions to directly impact education with appropriate compensation.
Committee Charge:
1. Discuss how the chair can add value to programs and learning outcomes.
2. Create the chair description/s (consider level of decision-making power, role of assistant
deans, what can faculty chairs legally do).
3. Determine guidelines for the chair process.
4. Recommend length of chair appointments.
5. Determine the appropriate number and departmental location of chair positions
6. Identify relevant criteria for evaluation of chair positions.
7. Develop compensation strategy/formula for chair positions.
8. Maintain an open strategy for addressing individual needs across departments.
9. Develop a second tier plan to address positions/jobs left vacant by reassignments.
10. Identify common similarities among career and transfer programs in terms of role
responsibilities.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting: Friday, February 15, 2008, Board Room 2:00-3:00.
1. Delineate why we envision the need for the chair position.
2. Share role responsibilities, job descriptions between/among career and transfer programs.
3. Develop a list of role responsibilities common to career and transfer programs.
CHAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE TASK FORCE FOR REORGANIZATION
SUMMARY OF MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
Present: Jay Antle, Rhonda Barlow, Steve Carr, Penny Marshall-Chura, Donna Duffey, Keith Geekie, Dana Grove, Diana Ingham, Stuart Shafer, Anita Tebbe, Gale Cummings, Lindy Robinson, Jeff Frost
Individual members of the committee identified perceived tasks/activities of a faculty chair, placing each under one of the following categories:
a. Curriculum
b. Outcomes assessment
c. Scheduling
d. Staffing
e. Adjunct support
f. Articulation agreements
g. Accreditation
h. Advisory committee
i. Outreach/service – local
j. Outreach/service – regional/national
k. Marketing- internal
l. Marketing – external
m. Fundraising
n. Interships/practicums/clinicals
Tables summarizing the assigned tasks and their level of importance as perceived by the committee can be viewed on attachments to the FA listserve.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting: Friday, February 22, 2008, Lytle Room, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
1. Identify desired skills of the faculty chairperson.
2. Add additional tasks to the list/s generated today.
3. Identify the importance of each task within each group.
4. Continue discussions and consensus building
Penny Marshall-Chura
SUMMARY OF MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008
Present: Jay Antle, Rhonda Barlow, Steve Carr, Penny Marshall-Chura, Donna Duffey, Keith Geekie, Dana Grove, Diana Ingham, Stuart Shafer, Anita Tebbe, Vin Clark, Gale Cummings, Lindy Robinson
Members of the sub-committee shared individual perspectives and hopes with regard to the work of the committee. Overriding theme is the desire of the committee to develop an effective model for faculty leadership, placing committed professionals in autonomous positions to directly impact education with appropriate compensation.
Committee Charge:
1. Discuss how the chair can add value to programs and learning outcomes.
2. Create the chair description/s (consider level of decision-making power, role of assistant
deans, what can faculty chairs legally do).
3. Determine guidelines for the chair process.
4. Recommend length of chair appointments.
5. Determine the appropriate number and departmental location of chair positions
6. Identify relevant criteria for evaluation of chair positions.
7. Develop compensation strategy/formula for chair positions.
8. Maintain an open strategy for addressing individual needs across departments.
9. Develop a second tier plan to address positions/jobs left vacant by reassignments.
10. Identify common similarities among career and transfer programs in terms of role
responsibilities.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting: Friday, February 15, 2008, Board Room 2:00-3:00.
1. Delineate why we envision the need for the chair position.
2. Share role responsibilities, job descriptions between/among career and transfer programs.
3. Develop a list of role responsibilities common to career and transfer programs.
CHAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE TASK FORCE FOR REORGANIZATION
SUMMARY OF MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
Present: Jay Antle, Rhonda Barlow, Steve Carr, Penny Marshall-Chura, Donna Duffey, Keith Geekie, Dana Grove, Diana Ingham, Stuart Shafer, Anita Tebbe, Gale Cummings, Lindy Robinson, Jeff Frost
Individual members of the committee identified perceived tasks/activities of a faculty chair, placing each under one of the following categories:
a. Curriculum
b. Outcomes assessment
c. Scheduling
d. Staffing
e. Adjunct support
f. Articulation agreements
g. Accreditation
h. Advisory committee
i. Outreach/service – local
j. Outreach/service – regional/national
k. Marketing- internal
l. Marketing – external
m. Fundraising
n. Interships/practicums/clinicals
Tables summarizing the assigned tasks and their level of importance as perceived by the committee can be viewed on attachments to the FA listserve.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting: Friday, February 22, 2008, Lytle Room, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
1. Identify desired skills of the faculty chairperson.
2. Add additional tasks to the list/s generated today.
3. Identify the importance of each task within each group.
4. Continue discussions and consensus building
Penny Marshall-Chura
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Reorganization Task Force & Subcommittees
The bargaining unit forwarded volunteers to represent them, the various areas, the stages of career, the varied positions, and their interests on the Deans & Chairs subcommittees of the Reorganization task force. The Faculty Association officers & the Chair of Ed Affairs selected from the pool of volunteers to determine the composition of each committee. It was determined that three positions on the Chairs Subcommittee would go to facilitators and those were determined by elections from that group; in addition, Karen Schory and Jan Cummings were selected for the task force to join Tom Hughes in representing the interests of facilitators and faculty.
The faculty on the Reorganization Task Force are:
Carol Campbell
Carolyn Kadel
Csilla Duneczky
David Krug
James Leiker
Jeff Anderson
Larry Reynolds
Lisa Cole
Mike Martin
Rick Moehring
Sheryl Hadley
Susan Brown
Tom Hughes
Vin Clark
Karen Schory
Jan Cummings
The faculty members submitted for the Chairs Subcommittee are:
Jay Antle
Rhonda Barlow (co-chair of Ed Affairs)
Steve Carr
Donna Duffey
Keith Geekie
Diana Ingham
Penny Marshall-Chura
Stu Shafer
Anita Tebbe
The faculty members submitted for the Deans Subcommittee are:
Brian Baumgardner
Sarah Boyle (incoming FA officer)
Shirley Kleiner
Lori Mallory
Brian Wright
Myra Young
From each subcommittee a faculty co-chair is asked to be elected by that faculty group. In addition there will be a liasion role to and from the subcommittees and the task force. Also, there will be a reporter role for each of the subcommittees. The details will be worked out with the subcommittees and administrative leadership.
There were more volunteers than slots available. All bargaining-unit members that have an interest are strongly encouraged to continue their engagement in considerations by communicating with their representatives on the various bodies and to actively participate in discussions on the JCCCFA listserv. There's a lot of work and considerations ahead. Let's continue to have our perspectives and considerations known and work together towards a better academic structure for the College.
The faculty on the Reorganization Task Force are:
Carol Campbell
Carolyn Kadel
Csilla Duneczky
David Krug
James Leiker
Jeff Anderson
Larry Reynolds
Lisa Cole
Mike Martin
Rick Moehring
Sheryl Hadley
Susan Brown
Tom Hughes
Vin Clark
Karen Schory
Jan Cummings
The faculty members submitted for the Chairs Subcommittee are:
Jay Antle
Rhonda Barlow (co-chair of Ed Affairs)
Steve Carr
Donna Duffey
Keith Geekie
Diana Ingham
Penny Marshall-Chura
Stu Shafer
Anita Tebbe
The faculty members submitted for the Deans Subcommittee are:
Brian Baumgardner
Sarah Boyle (incoming FA officer)
Shirley Kleiner
Lori Mallory
Brian Wright
Myra Young
From each subcommittee a faculty co-chair is asked to be elected by that faculty group. In addition there will be a liasion role to and from the subcommittees and the task force. Also, there will be a reporter role for each of the subcommittees. The details will be worked out with the subcommittees and administrative leadership.
There were more volunteers than slots available. All bargaining-unit members that have an interest are strongly encouraged to continue their engagement in considerations by communicating with their representatives on the various bodies and to actively participate in discussions on the JCCCFA listserv. There's a lot of work and considerations ahead. Let's continue to have our perspectives and considerations known and work together towards a better academic structure for the College.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Report from A-TAC
Update from A-TAC (Academic Technology Advisory Committee)
Clickers – the evaluation of different systems (IClicker, InterWrite, and Turning Point) will continue through the Spring semester. No decision has been reached on which system is preferred.
Second Life – work is continuing on the JCCC island. There are about 18-20 JCCC pioneers who are setting up in Second Life, and Michael Robertson and Paul Decelles both have sabbaticals next year to work on projects in Second Life. There will be more focus in the Spring semester on making faculty comfortable, and specific projects.
Wireless – will be working on getting student input for prioritizing which buildings go wireless. The plan is to have the entire campus wireless within 2 years.
LMS replacement – http://web.jccc.edu/edtech/lmssearch/
a draft RFP has been written:
JCCC is soliciting proposals for an internet-based Learning Management System (LMS) for our credit, non-credit, and staff development courses. The proposals will be evaluated on the following:
* Event-based integration with SunGard Banner
* Ease of use/usability,
* Inclusion of desired features,
* Support for migration of content from Blackboard 6 CE, training available on the new system, and ongoing support once the new LMS has been purchased and implemented
* Cost
Proposals should be submitted by January 22. Vendors will be asked to provide a campus presentation of their software, and provide faculty and students testers with access to test/sandbox course shells for evaluation purposes through May 2008.
As part of the bid process, we have created a list of desired features that the new LMS should have. Basically, we listed the tools that we currently have available in Blackboard (we added one feature, the Wiki). Although not all faculty use every tool in Blackboard, we felt that a new system should include the features we already have rather than provide less or simpler options.
The desired features are fairly common (discussion list, email, assessments, etc) so we anticipate that most vendors will be able to provide these. Also, since this is a list of desired features, lack of them does not prevent a vendor from bidding - there is a space on the form where they can address this and explain if their software contains alternative tools or are planning an upgrade.
Also on the bid form vendors will be asked to provide references so that we will get input from other schools using these systems.
The bids are due by Jan 22 (there are some requirements about how long it has to be posted), at which point we will begin testing the different systems. In the RFP, we are requesting sandbox or test course shells for faculty and students so that we can do a thorough evaluation and make the best choice possible. We will send out information to all faculty on how to access the test courses as we get the bids, and we will be collecting feedback on each system in the Spring semester.
Future project – what should be the standards for media classrooms? Currently, all will be upgraded to Regnier Center standards. However, faculty who use Smart Boards need a second projector. Many high schools have rooms with multiple projectors and systems. Should there be some rooms which have more equipment than the Regnier Center standard? We will be surveying the faculty for input.
Clickers – the evaluation of different systems (IClicker, InterWrite, and Turning Point) will continue through the Spring semester. No decision has been reached on which system is preferred.
Second Life – work is continuing on the JCCC island. There are about 18-20 JCCC pioneers who are setting up in Second Life, and Michael Robertson and Paul Decelles both have sabbaticals next year to work on projects in Second Life. There will be more focus in the Spring semester on making faculty comfortable, and specific projects.
Wireless – will be working on getting student input for prioritizing which buildings go wireless. The plan is to have the entire campus wireless within 2 years.
LMS replacement – http://web.jccc.edu/edtech/lmssearch/
a draft RFP has been written:
JCCC is soliciting proposals for an internet-based Learning Management System (LMS) for our credit, non-credit, and staff development courses. The proposals will be evaluated on the following:
* Event-based integration with SunGard Banner
* Ease of use/usability,
* Inclusion of desired features,
* Support for migration of content from Blackboard 6 CE, training available on the new system, and ongoing support once the new LMS has been purchased and implemented
* Cost
Proposals should be submitted by January 22. Vendors will be asked to provide a campus presentation of their software, and provide faculty and students testers with access to test/sandbox course shells for evaluation purposes through May 2008.
As part of the bid process, we have created a list of desired features that the new LMS should have. Basically, we listed the tools that we currently have available in Blackboard (we added one feature, the Wiki). Although not all faculty use every tool in Blackboard, we felt that a new system should include the features we already have rather than provide less or simpler options.
The desired features are fairly common (discussion list, email, assessments, etc) so we anticipate that most vendors will be able to provide these. Also, since this is a list of desired features, lack of them does not prevent a vendor from bidding - there is a space on the form where they can address this and explain if their software contains alternative tools or are planning an upgrade.
Also on the bid form vendors will be asked to provide references so that we will get input from other schools using these systems.
The bids are due by Jan 22 (there are some requirements about how long it has to be posted), at which point we will begin testing the different systems. In the RFP, we are requesting sandbox or test course shells for faculty and students so that we can do a thorough evaluation and make the best choice possible. We will send out information to all faculty on how to access the test courses as we get the bids, and we will be collecting feedback on each system in the Spring semester.
Future project – what should be the standards for media classrooms? Currently, all will be upgraded to Regnier Center standards. However, faculty who use Smart Boards need a second projector. Many high schools have rooms with multiple projectors and systems. Should there be some rooms which have more equipment than the Regnier Center standard? We will be surveying the faculty for input.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Larry Tyree at ICC
Although I don't think it's hit the presses just yet, I thought all would be interested to know that Larry Tyree has accepted the interim president's position at Independence Community College. Upon his acceptance he remarked, "Once a Kansan, always a Kansan." Good for him and good for Kansas.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Strategic Planning
Here are my notes from the Strategic Planning meeting on Friday:
Teams 1-5 are Board of Regents goals, Team 6 is AQIP
I. Increase Graduation Rates
Create a student preparedness council, hire a coordinator
Add value to degree / education
Pilot – intervention for degree seeking undecided major student
II. Increase Civic Engagement
Create a benchmark through surveys
Culture change – have more events
Involve programs – LENS, staff events
III. Increase enrollment of JoCo High School Graduates
More advertising
Have our Board meet with high school boards
Scholarships
Seamless transition
IV. Increase percent of Minority Students
Help with financial plans
Gather data
Early alert for students at risk
Facilities – student common area
V. Increase percent of Minority Faculty/Staff
Hire a recruiter
Training for hiring committees
Use faculty / student ambassadors
Alumni program
VI. Develop and Implement a Gen Ed Outcomes assessment
Change culture – catalyst to improve instead of compliance
Connect outcomes to curriculum
Make sure we report results back
Support faculty in pilots, use CTL
Hire a director of assessment
There were also reports from the operational units:
I. Instruction
Quality Matters / REACHE – improve distance courses
Entrepreneurship outreach
Expand health occupations
Weekend / evening programs
Sustainability across curriculum
II. Student Services
Update facilities
Use technology – alert students about degree completion
Staff will need to become more specialized – will need more staff
Recruitment of non-traditional students is focus
Develop strategies for retention
III. Continuing Ed / Community Services
Entrepreneurship center
Career exploration workshop in grade schools
Carlsen center – art education
Increase corporate contract sales (CBT)
Homeland Security – develop programs, activities
IV. Information Services
New LMS (replace Blackboard)
Campus notification system for students
Enrollment management system
Academic planner (students about to graduate)
Continuing Ed shopping cart
V. Administrative Services
Software – target marketing
Self insurance for workers comp
Campus master plan – review all buildings, review off site
Library
Dental Hygiene addition
VI. Presidents Office
More marketing / publication
Expand private funding for Nerman
HR – review process and procedures
Calaway - $250000 for Internal Innovations Grant – for faculty and staff. Improve learning, quality initiatives. Would be used for continual quality improvement.
Teams 1-5 are Board of Regents goals, Team 6 is AQIP
I. Increase Graduation Rates
Create a student preparedness council, hire a coordinator
Add value to degree / education
Pilot – intervention for degree seeking undecided major student
II. Increase Civic Engagement
Create a benchmark through surveys
Culture change – have more events
Involve programs – LENS, staff events
III. Increase enrollment of JoCo High School Graduates
More advertising
Have our Board meet with high school boards
Scholarships
Seamless transition
IV. Increase percent of Minority Students
Help with financial plans
Gather data
Early alert for students at risk
Facilities – student common area
V. Increase percent of Minority Faculty/Staff
Hire a recruiter
Training for hiring committees
Use faculty / student ambassadors
Alumni program
VI. Develop and Implement a Gen Ed Outcomes assessment
Change culture – catalyst to improve instead of compliance
Connect outcomes to curriculum
Make sure we report results back
Support faculty in pilots, use CTL
Hire a director of assessment
There were also reports from the operational units:
I. Instruction
Quality Matters / REACHE – improve distance courses
Entrepreneurship outreach
Expand health occupations
Weekend / evening programs
Sustainability across curriculum
II. Student Services
Update facilities
Use technology – alert students about degree completion
Staff will need to become more specialized – will need more staff
Recruitment of non-traditional students is focus
Develop strategies for retention
III. Continuing Ed / Community Services
Entrepreneurship center
Career exploration workshop in grade schools
Carlsen center – art education
Increase corporate contract sales (CBT)
Homeland Security – develop programs, activities
IV. Information Services
New LMS (replace Blackboard)
Campus notification system for students
Enrollment management system
Academic planner (students about to graduate)
Continuing Ed shopping cart
V. Administrative Services
Software – target marketing
Self insurance for workers comp
Campus master plan – review all buildings, review off site
Library
Dental Hygiene addition
VI. Presidents Office
More marketing / publication
Expand private funding for Nerman
HR – review process and procedures
Calaway - $250000 for Internal Innovations Grant – for faculty and staff. Improve learning, quality initiatives. Would be used for continual quality improvement.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Blackboard Replacement & 2nd Life
As forwarded to me from Csilla Dunecsky, co-chair of ATAC
LMS/Blackboard Update:
Based on the results of the faculty vote, and the recommendation from DLCC and ATAC, Executive Council has approved replacing Blackboard as the Learning Management System (LMS) at JCCC. There will be a lengthy transition period – Blackboard will be available through the Spring semester of 2010.
We have formed an LMS (Learning Management System) replacement steering committee:
Jonathan Bacon (Director, Ed Tech Center)
Janet Brandau (Testing Services)
Julane Crabtree (Math)
Mark Daganaar (Director, Library)
Csilla Duneczky (Science)
Tony Lacy (Continuing Ed)
Ed Lovitt (Technical Training Coordinator)
Barb Mahring (Business+Tech)
Mike Martin (Math)
Jim McWard (English)
Phil Mein (Systems Manager)
Jeff Merrit (Academic Achievement)
Mary O'Sullivan (Help Desk Manager)
Larry Reynolds (Speech)
Michael Robertson (Humanities)
Judi Vaughn (Library)
Sandra Warner (Director, Administrative Computing)
+ a student yet to be named
The committee is in the process of collecting information in order to begin the bid process (writing the Request for Proposals, RFP). There will be a conference call with Gartner (analysts and consultants who research IT) to discuss where the industry is now, what other schools are doing, hosted vs. oncampus issues, and Banner integration issues. The timeline (http://web.jccc.edu/edtech/lmsreview) is to send out the RFP this semester, receive bids and gather information from peer institutions. We would like to have faculty, students and staff test out the different systems starting as soon as possible and continuing during the first part of the spring semester, then collect comments and make a recommendation during the spring semester so the new system can be purchased July 1.
At the noon forum Friday Oct 11, comments were:
-need longer time for sandbox testing (update – I requested course shells on Angel and Desire2Learn in August, although they say that they only last 30 days both of mine still exist and are functioning, without my having to request more time).
-need to have students test new systems
-need to test ePacks from various publishers
-eCollege was mentioned by several people as a system to look at
-need to address student preparedness to take an online class (update – this will be considered by DLCC)
Testing of new systems:
Vendors will be asked to provide sandbox space (to last several months) for faculty to test. As we get bids from vendors, it is important that faculty test out the systems to see if they meet your needs. We will provide a system to collect comments and share those back with the faculty as we get closer to recommending a system for purchase. At this point, faculty can obtain sandbox space on Angel (http://www.angellearning.com click on Request a Sandbox) and Desire2Learn (email Jonathan Bacon). As most faculty will not have the time to do in-depth testing (which we felt was critical), 2 faculty have been designated as "thorough testers" - Julane Crabtree (Math) and Jim McWard (English), both of whom have been given some release time during the spring semester. Both have course shells which suffered serious problems under Blackboard, and have extensive experience teaching online and working with other faculty to create online courses.
Second Life
The KCREACHE (Kansas City Regional Consortium for Higher Education) Second Life Forum will focus on defining terms and demonstrating the use of Second Life for educational purposes. Come and see the virtual world “Second life” and explore its educational uses. The Second Life Forum is scheduled on Monday, October 29, 2007 from 1-2:30 PM in the General Education Building (GEB) room 233. “Real world” snacks and soft drinks will be provided. The presentation will end with an open question and answer period. Presenters will be available both in person and in-world (in Second Life). No cost, just your time. Invite your colleagues and bring them with you. Please email Beth Ramirez (bramirez@jccc.edu) or call her at (913) 469-8500 ext. 3670 to register for the session.
LMS/Blackboard Update:
Based on the results of the faculty vote, and the recommendation from DLCC and ATAC, Executive Council has approved replacing Blackboard as the Learning Management System (LMS) at JCCC. There will be a lengthy transition period – Blackboard will be available through the Spring semester of 2010.
We have formed an LMS (Learning Management System) replacement steering committee:
Jonathan Bacon (Director, Ed Tech Center)
Janet Brandau (Testing Services)
Julane Crabtree (Math)
Mark Daganaar (Director, Library)
Csilla Duneczky (Science)
Tony Lacy (Continuing Ed)
Ed Lovitt (Technical Training Coordinator)
Barb Mahring (Business+Tech)
Mike Martin (Math)
Jim McWard (English)
Phil Mein (Systems Manager)
Jeff Merrit (Academic Achievement)
Mary O'Sullivan (Help Desk Manager)
Larry Reynolds (Speech)
Michael Robertson (Humanities)
Judi Vaughn (Library)
Sandra Warner (Director, Administrative Computing)
+ a student yet to be named
The committee is in the process of collecting information in order to begin the bid process (writing the Request for Proposals, RFP). There will be a conference call with Gartner (analysts and consultants who research IT) to discuss where the industry is now, what other schools are doing, hosted vs. oncampus issues, and Banner integration issues. The timeline (http://web.jccc.edu/edtech/lmsreview) is to send out the RFP this semester, receive bids and gather information from peer institutions. We would like to have faculty, students and staff test out the different systems starting as soon as possible and continuing during the first part of the spring semester, then collect comments and make a recommendation during the spring semester so the new system can be purchased July 1.
At the noon forum Friday Oct 11, comments were:
-need longer time for sandbox testing (update – I requested course shells on Angel and Desire2Learn in August, although they say that they only last 30 days both of mine still exist and are functioning, without my having to request more time).
-need to have students test new systems
-need to test ePacks from various publishers
-eCollege was mentioned by several people as a system to look at
-need to address student preparedness to take an online class (update – this will be considered by DLCC)
Testing of new systems:
Vendors will be asked to provide sandbox space (to last several months) for faculty to test. As we get bids from vendors, it is important that faculty test out the systems to see if they meet your needs. We will provide a system to collect comments and share those back with the faculty as we get closer to recommending a system for purchase. At this point, faculty can obtain sandbox space on Angel (http://www.angellearning.com click on Request a Sandbox) and Desire2Learn (email Jonathan Bacon). As most faculty will not have the time to do in-depth testing (which we felt was critical), 2 faculty have been designated as "thorough testers" - Julane Crabtree (Math) and Jim McWard (English), both of whom have been given some release time during the spring semester. Both have course shells which suffered serious problems under Blackboard, and have extensive experience teaching online and working with other faculty to create online courses.
Second Life
The KCREACHE (Kansas City Regional Consortium for Higher Education) Second Life Forum will focus on defining terms and demonstrating the use of Second Life for educational purposes. Come and see the virtual world “Second life” and explore its educational uses. The Second Life Forum is scheduled on Monday, October 29, 2007 from 1-2:30 PM in the General Education Building (GEB) room 233. “Real world” snacks and soft drinks will be provided. The presentation will end with an open question and answer period. Presenters will be available both in person and in-world (in Second Life). No cost, just your time. Invite your colleagues and bring them with you. Please email Beth Ramirez (bramirez@jccc.edu) or call her at (913) 469-8500 ext. 3670 to register for the session.
Responding to Vriginia Tech through Service
The shootings at Virginai Tech has the education community reassessing their institution's readiness to deal with a variety of scenarios. It is thought, too, that a more compassionate, caring community that better engages to address social issues, including mental health treatment, may play a role in a better future for us all. At Virginia Tech they have launched a response that is both along these lines and in remembrance of those who have fallen:
..::VT ENGAGE::.. ......Remember - Serve - Learn...... Imagine the power of 600,000+ hours of community service performed by the Virginia Tech community and supporters of Virginia Tech to honor those lost April 16 and the commitment to service they demonstrated within their communities worldwide. We invite everyone to become "engaged" in the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
The purpose of VT-ENGAGE is to join university and community through service. Members of the university community, Virginia Tech alumni, and family and friends of Virginia Tech are asked to commit and complete at least 10 hours of community service by the end of the spring 2008 semester.
Personally, I believe in this. Would it be appropriate for JCCC to step up in an effort similar to this? For those of us who don't have a lot of money, we can give our service for a better tomorrow. I'm looking for feedback on how best to or even if to proceed.
..::VT ENGAGE::.. ......Remember - Serve - Learn...... Imagine the power of 600,000+ hours of community service performed by the Virginia Tech community and supporters of Virginia Tech to honor those lost April 16 and the commitment to service they demonstrated within their communities worldwide. We invite everyone to become "engaged" in the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
The purpose of VT-ENGAGE is to join university and community through service. Members of the university community, Virginia Tech alumni, and family and friends of Virginia Tech are asked to commit and complete at least 10 hours of community service by the end of the spring 2008 semester.
Personally, I believe in this. Would it be appropriate for JCCC to step up in an effort similar to this? For those of us who don't have a lot of money, we can give our service for a better tomorrow. I'm looking for feedback on how best to or even if to proceed.
FA Executive Council Meets Monday (22 Oct) 4-5 pm
The FA's Executive Council (officers and cluster representatives as listed along the right column in this blog) are scheduled to meet today from 4-5 pm in CC 232. The agenda is the following:
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
22 October 2007
Approval of Agenda
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report
• New Day (Cluster Representatives & Officers)
• Other Potential Meeting Dates on our Calendar (Nov 12, Dec 10)
• Board Retreat (Governance, Tuition, Budget, Campus Safety vs Police)
• Reorganization – discussion item
• Contract
o Salary & Benefits (Core Group of 3 or 4 Negotiators TBD)
Salary Study (V Clark, D Krug, M Martin)
Health Benefits (T Hughes, B Pinker, K Carver)
Goals for Future Contracts (TBD …)
o Faculty Development & Travel (C Kadel, …)
o Book/Computerstore Credit in Lieu of Desktop ( J Anderson, M Martin, C Dunecsky, M Robertson)
o Summer Pro-Rata Pay
• Collegial Steering
o High Anxiety with Reorganization Looming
o Policy Revisions (D Williams, …)
o Consistency Considerations
o Graduation Ceremonies Discussion
o Negotiations
o Campus Police Considerations (…)
o Faculty Engagement with League
• Learning Summit here in June
• Sustainability ongoing
• Board Meeting
o I reported faculty generally pleased with Dr. Calaway and those involved with office moves seemed happy, too. I commended the A-TAC/DLCC engagement with the LMS decision, noted the anxiety with reorganization, and thanked board for contract date extension.
o KACCT (Deferred Maintenance, Technical Authority, Distribution Formula)
• By-Laws Revisions (K Day, R Eveslage, M Martin, S Wilson)
• Online/Distance Coordination, Direction, & Quality (Csilla Dunecsky, Michael Robertson)
Old Business:
• Health Clinic (Roberta Eveslage)
• Diversity Initiatives and some sort of center or institute (Kami Day)
New Business:
• Reorganization
o What do You want to see in Reorganization?
o What about Chairs?
o What about Reassigned Time?
o How Does it Impact the Bargaining Unit?
• Program Facilitators & Their Remuneration/ReassignedTime
o Extends, potentially, to other areas/positions
• Campus Safety versus Police
o Partner in VT-ENGAGE?
• What is the Faculty Leadership Team?
o FA Officers
o Ed Affairs Chair
o A-TAC Co-Chair
o Peer Review Chair
o Advisory Comm to VP of Instruction Chair
o What else? Who are we missing? How do we want to be organized?
o Depends on how many slots to fill…
Adjournment
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
22 October 2007
Approval of Agenda
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report
• New Day (Cluster Representatives & Officers)
• Other Potential Meeting Dates on our Calendar (Nov 12, Dec 10)
• Board Retreat (Governance, Tuition, Budget, Campus Safety vs Police)
• Reorganization – discussion item
• Contract
o Salary & Benefits (Core Group of 3 or 4 Negotiators TBD)
Salary Study (V Clark, D Krug, M Martin)
Health Benefits (T Hughes, B Pinker, K Carver)
Goals for Future Contracts (TBD …)
o Faculty Development & Travel (C Kadel, …)
o Book/Computerstore Credit in Lieu of Desktop ( J Anderson, M Martin, C Dunecsky, M Robertson)
o Summer Pro-Rata Pay
• Collegial Steering
o High Anxiety with Reorganization Looming
o Policy Revisions (D Williams, …)
o Consistency Considerations
o Graduation Ceremonies Discussion
o Negotiations
o Campus Police Considerations (…)
o Faculty Engagement with League
• Learning Summit here in June
• Sustainability ongoing
• Board Meeting
o I reported faculty generally pleased with Dr. Calaway and those involved with office moves seemed happy, too. I commended the A-TAC/DLCC engagement with the LMS decision, noted the anxiety with reorganization, and thanked board for contract date extension.
o KACCT (Deferred Maintenance, Technical Authority, Distribution Formula)
• By-Laws Revisions (K Day, R Eveslage, M Martin, S Wilson)
• Online/Distance Coordination, Direction, & Quality (Csilla Dunecsky, Michael Robertson)
Old Business:
• Health Clinic (Roberta Eveslage)
• Diversity Initiatives and some sort of center or institute (Kami Day)
New Business:
• Reorganization
o What do You want to see in Reorganization?
o What about Chairs?
o What about Reassigned Time?
o How Does it Impact the Bargaining Unit?
• Program Facilitators & Their Remuneration/ReassignedTime
o Extends, potentially, to other areas/positions
• Campus Safety versus Police
o Partner in VT-ENGAGE?
• What is the Faculty Leadership Team?
o FA Officers
o Ed Affairs Chair
o A-TAC Co-Chair
o Peer Review Chair
o Advisory Comm to VP of Instruction Chair
o What else? Who are we missing? How do we want to be organized?
o Depends on how many slots to fill…
Adjournment
Board Retreat
A big weekend was had at JCCC. The morning of the 20th started with 5 of 6 boardmembers convened to discuss evaluation of Dr. Calaway, governance as it relates to a potential 7th board member (and then how the board would be constituted?), tuition analysis, budget projections, and the readiness of campus security and local police for various scenarios on the JCCC campus. The idea, specifically, of transforming our campus safety program to a campus police unit was brokered but no position was taken by the board. The meeting was meant to familiarize all with the various issues and trends. It was a good meeting and day. The Gala for the Nerman was later that night ...
Friday, October 19, 2007
Collegial Steering Report
The Collegial Steering Committee met with a full agenda. First, the mebership of the committee is Lynn Mitchelson, Don Weiss, Terry Calaway (and usually his executive team of Dana, Jerry, Marilyn, and Dennis), and myself, Terri Teal, Vin Clark, and Jeff Anderson. We thanked the board for extending our contract voting notification date, clarified plans for graduation, updated on the health clinic and diversity initiatives. New business included reorganization, faculty engagement with the League, campus security, policy revision initiatives (particularly for grievance and progressive counseling), and then the big item -- NEGOTIATIONS.
On negotiations, we discussed how to approach it for either this coming spring or next academic year. Key items that we identified included, of course, salary and benefits. To that end, a group of faculty are working with administration on an RFP for the salary study. Another group works on the benefits committee (that will roll out health info in early January). A third group is assembling to target our goals for salary and benefits in the next contract (or succession of contracts). Another issue we identified was faculty development and support for travel and engagement with professional organizations and other initiatives. A group is being formed around that. Another potential issue was the idea of a faculty member having bookstore credits for a a personal laptop (or other device) in lieu of having a new campus computer. If there is interest in this then it will be explored. We have a group working on formulas for reassigned time, to have revisions in mind for the new contract. Depending on how reorganization plays out, evaluation may need to be explored as a negotiated item. Discussions along these lines occurred some three years ago with designs on eventual implementation. In order to be ready, the topic is being revisited. Also, the idea of opportunites for 12-month engagement in College activities is defintiely desirable by the College but limited (to the majority of faculty) both by pay discrepancies by term and the academic tradition of summer renewal. We have been invited to forward proposals for summer pro-rata pay to address at least one of those summer engagemnt issues. We're not limited to these issues and are discussing others. It will be an item for the next Executive Council meeting.
On negotiations, we discussed how to approach it for either this coming spring or next academic year. Key items that we identified included, of course, salary and benefits. To that end, a group of faculty are working with administration on an RFP for the salary study. Another group works on the benefits committee (that will roll out health info in early January). A third group is assembling to target our goals for salary and benefits in the next contract (or succession of contracts). Another issue we identified was faculty development and support for travel and engagement with professional organizations and other initiatives. A group is being formed around that. Another potential issue was the idea of a faculty member having bookstore credits for a a personal laptop (or other device) in lieu of having a new campus computer. If there is interest in this then it will be explored. We have a group working on formulas for reassigned time, to have revisions in mind for the new contract. Depending on how reorganization plays out, evaluation may need to be explored as a negotiated item. Discussions along these lines occurred some three years ago with designs on eventual implementation. In order to be ready, the topic is being revisited. Also, the idea of opportunites for 12-month engagement in College activities is defintiely desirable by the College but limited (to the majority of faculty) both by pay discrepancies by term and the academic tradition of summer renewal. We have been invited to forward proposals for summer pro-rata pay to address at least one of those summer engagemnt issues. We're not limited to these issues and are discussing others. It will be an item for the next Executive Council meeting.
Reorganization
The structureof the College, including the academic branch, is being analyzed at this time. The faculty association leadership has expressed a desire for discipline leadership at the discipline and from within the bargaining unit. We've argued that this will require an anaalysis of different models that might accomplish this, the nature of the positions within each modela, and how they would impact load for those engaged. We've also argued that we need a fresh look at current load calculations for those already in similar positions -- program facilitators.
Decisions regarding reorganization should be made by administration soon. We have had some opportunities for input and have more meetings being scheduled. It will be a topic at the FA's executive council meeting.
Decisions regarding reorganization should be made by administration soon. We have had some opportunities for input and have more meetings being scheduled. It will be a topic at the FA's executive council meeting.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sustainability
The College is involved with a conference at Lane Community College on sustainability. Lane CC has implemented a sustainability office, position, and set of practices that other institutions are considering adopting. The team from JCCC, with support from Dr. Grove's office, includes Jay Antle, Rick Monk, Marilyn Rhinehart, and Deb Williams.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
TGIF -- Barley's this afternoon (Friday, 12 Oct)
A group of faculty (and staff and whomever) are planning a TGIF gathering in late afternoon/early evening at Barley's. See the map for directions. All are welcome and invited.
Collegial Steering
This blog will be used to communicate what's going on with the Collegial Steering Committee. It has been asked by senior administration and board members that Collegial Steering be used not only for its original purpose, negotiating items in non-contract years and providing a forum for the issues of the day, but also as a means to bring others to the table as the College moves more towards shared governance. To that end, other groups will be asked to be represented at future meetings.
The agenda for the meeting on 20 Sept 2007 was the following:
** Contract Extension **
Proposed Wording: We, the Johnson County Community College Faculty Association acting on behalf of the Bargaining Unit, request that the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees agree with us to amend Article XX, paragraph 3, to extend the listed date of notification from 1 October 2007 to 1 February 2008.
** Graduation **
** Health Clinic/Center **
** Multi-cultural Center **
** Negotiations Going Forward **
** The Role of Collegial Steering **
I thought we addressed all of these agenda items appropriately except for how the College will approach contract negotiations going forward. We are forming the agenda for the next meeting, 3:30-4:30 pm on 18 October, and also a working agenda for the year.
The agenda for the meeting on 20 Sept 2007 was the following:
** Contract Extension **
Proposed Wording: We, the Johnson County Community College Faculty Association acting on behalf of the Bargaining Unit, request that the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees agree with us to amend Article XX, paragraph 3, to extend the listed date of notification from 1 October 2007 to 1 February 2008.
** Graduation **
** Health Clinic/Center **
** Multi-cultural Center **
** Negotiations Going Forward **
** The Role of Collegial Steering **
I thought we addressed all of these agenda items appropriately except for how the College will approach contract negotiations going forward. We are forming the agenda for the next meeting, 3:30-4:30 pm on 18 October, and also a working agenda for the year.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Graduation Moved to OPCC & on Sundays for Next Two Years
If you haven't heard, the JCCC graduation has been moved to the Overland Park Convention Center. While JCCC graduations have typically been on a Friday in the past, they will be on the Sunday (just aft that Friday) for the next two years (as the Fridays were already reserved); they will be on the typical Fridays in year 3 and going forward.
What does that mean to faculty? We've moved a contract day scheduled for the fall term to that Sunday. We did this through the Collegial Steering process. It is expected that about half of the faculty will participate in graduation ceremonies at OPCC (consistent with past practice).
What does that mean to faculty? We've moved a contract day scheduled for the fall term to that Sunday. We did this through the Collegial Steering process. It is expected that about half of the faculty will participate in graduation ceremonies at OPCC (consistent with past practice).
Sunday, September 16, 2007
General Membership Votes to Extend Contract Decision Date
At the 10 September meeting, the general membership passed a motion requesting that the original date of 1 October 2007 be moved to a later date. The officers are working on the wording and precise date and will extend this to the board at their 20 September meeting in hopes of agreeing to a memorandum of understanding.
Although this move will provide a very short negotiations window (if we come to that), it will also allow faculty to know the healthcare/insurance parameters as we vote to extend (or not) the current contract into the next academic year.
Although this move will provide a very short negotiations window (if we come to that), it will also allow faculty to know the healthcare/insurance parameters as we vote to extend (or not) the current contract into the next academic year.
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