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New Delegates
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
Spring Plenary Session - 2009
Today’s Presenters
Julie Bruno, Sierra CollegeChris Hill, Grossmont CollegeWheeler North, San Diego Miramar CollegeBeverly Reilly, Rio Hondo College
Who are you?Where are you from?Why are you here?
What is your current/future leadership roles?
Representation
The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) is a representative body.Over 125 delegates provide the conduits between local senates and the ASCCC.Each delegate represents the will of their local or district senate; the many ASCCC Committees and Liaisons represent this collective will.
ASCCC – History and Organization
Formed in 1968-1970 after initial legislation in 1963 calling for local academic senates.Significant responsibilities added in 1988-1989 with passage of AB1725.Specific roles chartered into Title 5 e.g. Maintaining the Minimum Qualifications list, Officially representing the Faculty in academic and professional matters, etc..
ASCCC – History and Organization
The ASCCC operations are composed of an executive committee, over 16 standing committees, an executive office located in Sacramento, and over 125 regular volunteers who serve as committee members and liaisons.Executive committee representation is by four officers, four regional (Area), two North, Two South, and two At-Large representatives.
Senate Delegate – Roles and Responsibilities
Delegates come from local senates, district senates and the Executive committee.All are voting members and voting is limited to these members.All CCC Faculty are members of the ASCCC and may participate in all activities except for voting.
Senate Delegate – Roles and Responsibilities
The primary role of a local or district delegate is to represent the will of their local bodies.They must be informed about local issues and concerns and statewide matters that will affect them locally. They must attend the Area meetings and plenary sessions to include breakouts and session which are designed to inform bi-directionally.
Senate Delegate – Roles and Responsibilities
In preparation for and during the sessions Delegates must read session materials to be informed.Delegates must network and make connections outside of their normal daily travels.Delegates should be prepared to author or support (second) consideration of resolutions.
Senate Delegate – Roles and Responsibilities
Delegates must regularly elect an Executive Committee. Delegates must inform their local senates.Delegates can provide assistance to their local colleagues by sharing ASCCC resources and being a conduit to the expertise embodied within the ASCCC.
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions
The collective will of the body is produced by formal resolutions.These come in several forms:
Taking a positionDirecting action such as research, produce papers, regulatory changes, or inform specific entities of our positions.Amendments to current resolutions or existing positions.
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions
The Executive Committee does not act without a resolution defining that action or position.Any faculty member of the ASCCC may author a resolution and it must be supported (seconded or endorsed) in one of several ways.
Local SenatesASCCC CommitteesArea meetings 4 Delegate seconders
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions - Process
ASCCC Committees and faculty representatives bring forth issues potentially needing consideration.The Executive Committee approves them for consideration at the area meetings or returns them to the author for alternate consideration.
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions - Process
Pre-session Area meeting attendees consider all current resolutions.Pre-session Area meetings develop/bring forward new resolutions and amendments.ASCCC Resolutions committee combines all Area resolutions, resolving overlaps or contradictions.
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions - Process
Session starts with compilation of all current resolutions in session packet.First session day is last day for new resolutions.Second session day starts with a compilation of all current resolutions and includes an Area meetings for final delegate considerations.Second session day is last day for amendments.
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions - Process
Third session day starts with a compilation of all current resolutions.Third session day no new or amended business may be introduced.Proceedings are by modified Roberts Rules as introduced by the President.All paid attendees may debate or seek inquiry.
Area and Plenary SessionsResolutions - Process
Incidental, subsidiary or privileged motions beyond a point of inquiry may only be introduced by Delegates.Votes may only be cast by Delegates.
ASCCC Institutes
Accreditation InstituteTeaching InstituteVocational Leadership InstituteFaculty Leadership InstituteCurriculum InstituteFall and Spring Plenary SessionsOther staff development activities
ASCCC Representation
The ASCCC represents faculty in numerous venues.For the Chancellor’s Office this includes:
Board of GovernorsConsultation CouncilAdvisory committees (CTE, EDPAC, ETAC, SAC, SACC, TTAC, SSAC, Regional Consortia)
CCC Organizations (CCLC, CCCCIO, CCCCSSO, CCCAOE, FACCC, ACCCA)
ASCCC Committees
Accreditation and Student Learning Outcomes Committee Basic Skills Committee Counseling and Library Faculty Issues Committee Curriculum CommitteeEducational Policies Committee
ASCCC Committees
Equity & Diversity Action Committee (EDAC) Faculty Development Committee Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee Occupational Education Committee Relations With Local Senates Committee Resolutions Committee Standards and Practices Committee Technology Committee
ASCCC Committees
Each committee is 5-9 membersCommittee service is 7-10 meetings per year (most are by phone/internet, 2-6 hours)Committee members are compensated for out of pocket expenses for travel and food per policyCommittee representation is diverse across a wide variety of spectrums
ASCCC Committees
Committee works includes:Developing institutes, papers and Rostrum articles, resolutionsResponding to inquiries from the fieldProviding expertise and experience into ASCCC activitiesProviding support for local senates and issues being addressed locallyAdvocating for faculty in academic and professional matters
Executive Committee Elections
Four officers serve one year terms, all others are two year fixed termsAny can nominate but candidates must meet qualifications:
By local senate resolutionCurrent DelegateSenate President (within the past three years)Executive Comm. (within the past three years)
Executive Committee Elections
Nominations are open until the end of the lunch General Session of the first dayCandidates must provide a completed “Intent to Seek Office” form and a one page candidate statementYou get your picture takenYou get 3-5 minutes of sharing with your colleagues during the candidate speeches.
Executive Committee Elections
Elections Process….. Occurs from top down throughout resolutions deliberationTrickle down, candidates may elect to run for lower levels if they don’t prevail at their initial choiceIs conducted sequentially where possible Pick, lick and stick
Executive Committee Elections
If elected expect the following:10 two to three day Exec. Comm. meetings per year2 Plenary sessionsParticipating in one or more institutesChairing at least one committeeAttending various other meetings statewideNetworking with hundreds of your colleaguesWriting, researching, digging, planning, consoling, cajoling, nudging and all the other things leaders love to do.
ASCCC Resources
Website www.asccc.orgPapers www.asccc.org/Res/pubSearch.aspxRostrumSenate DirectoryResolutionsCommitteesOffice
Nomination to Serve
The ASCCC Nomination to serve form can be found at:http://www.asccc.org/ExecCom/Nomin.htmOne year appointments are made by the ASCCC President based upon a wide array of criteria.ASCCC Service will empower you as a faculty leader.
Delegate Tips
Bring a team to the ASCCC Events, spread them around at breakouts, sessions and mealsNetwork, network, network your colleagues are your best resourcesIf you are a new or incoming senate leader go to the Effective Senates breakout.
Questions
What are the hot issues at your local College?Collegial ConsultationAdministrationHiringPlanning & BudgetAccreditationInstitutional Effectiveness
Thank you