Academic Year 2016 - Truckee Meadows Community College · 2019-04-02 · Jim Collier Nick Di Meo...

Faculty Senate

M O T I O N T R A C K I N G

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Academic Year 2016

Date Motioned Description of Motion Senate Status Administrative Status Notes

September 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes for May 13, 2016 Tabled Signed as tabled by C. Cardoza

Due to the leave of the Faculty Senate Administrative Assistant, Tara Lewis, the May meeting minutes were not presented at this meeting. Motion complete.

September 2, 2016 To approve the Faculty Senate Consent Agenda with the following corrections to Committee Membership: Adding Natalie Brown, Melissa Deadmond and Marynia Giren-Navarro and removing Michelle Montoya from the Academic Standards and Assessment Committee; Adding Katie Kolbet and deleting Brian Wells from the Curriculum Review Committee; Adding Wade Hampton, Lars Jensen and Rebecca Porter to the Library Committee; Deleting Engrid Barnett from the Part-Time Faculty Issues Committee; Adding Amy Cavanaugh and Melanie Purdie and deleting Julie Stage-Rosenberg and Brian Wells from the Professional Standards Committee; Deleting Valerie Kelley from the Recognitions and Activities Committee; Adding Ted Lambert and Brian Wells to the Salary Benefits and Budgetary Concerns Committee. 1. Curriculum Assessment and Programs Committee (CAP)

Deletions Passed as consent

• ART 106- Jewelry I • ART 127- Water Color I

Passed unanimously Signed as approved by C.Cardoza VPAA declined to sign as she was not in the position at the time or was acting or interim VPAA at the time.

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Faculty Senate Motion Tracking



• ART 227- Water Color II

New Passed as individual items

• ART 245- Digital Media I Master Course Outlines

• ART 224- Beginning Printmaking: Relief

Revisions Passed as consent

• ART 160- Art Appreciation • ART 263- Survey of African, Oceanic and

Native American Art

• ART 265- Introduction to Contemporary Art • ART 270- Women in Art

Passed as individual items General Education

• ART 124 - Introduction to Printmaking (AA/AS Fine Arts)

• HUM 211 - Survey of Chinese Culture (AA/AS Humanities)

Revisions- Degrees Passed as consent Degrees, Emphases & Certificates

• BAS Logistics Operations Management





Revisions- Emphases Passed as consent

• Community Health Science Emphasis •

2. Standing Committee Membership Changes: CAP Committee Chair: Haley Orthel-Clark Jill Barrett Julia Bledsoe Amy Blomquist Dan Bouweraerts Natalie Brown Lisa Buehler Darryl Cleveland Tara Connolly Melissa Deadmond Jinger Doe Wes Evans Bob Fletcher Candace Garlock Tanja Hayes Andy Hughes Jay Jorgenson Sione Lavaka Molly Maynard Olga Mesina Jeffrey Metcalf Staci Miller Perla Petry James Phillips Melanie Purdy Julie Stage-Rosenberg Corina Weidinger Additions: Jill Channing Edward Corbett Andrew Daniels Hieu Do Virginia Irinitcheva Jennifer Pierce Deletions: Grecia Anaya-Arevalo Engrid Barnett Laura Briggs Tom Cardoza Jim Collier Leslie Jai Ron Marston Brian Ruf Linney Wade Randy Walden Library Committee Chair: Corina Weidinger





Current Members: Beth Baines Kelly Carter Thomas Kearns Sharon Lowe Mai McMurray Karen Ozbek Neil Siegel Henry Sotelo Additions: Lenaya Andersen Jonathan Lam Casey Machen Joshua Shinn Deletions: Marynia Giren-Navarro Jennifer Huntley-Smith Part-Time Issues Committee Chair: John Frederick Engrid Barnett Current Members: Susan Bluhm Cathy Brewster Jim Collier Nick Di Meo Kurt Ehlers Nancy Faires Adam Garcia Ralph McMullen Nancy O'Neal Bill Newhall Patti Sanford Brandy Scarnati Neil Siegel Hank Sosnowski Additions: Ed Corbett Vanina Coudriet Rob Lively Pat Miller Deletions: John Kemp Professional Standards Committee: Chair Scott Huber (appointed by Cheryl Cardoza) Current Members: Deborah Bader David Boden Laura Briggs Gregory Ellis Bill Gallegos Wade Hampton Warren Hejny Mike Holmes Scott Huber Andy Hughes





Linda McGillicuddy Kyle Simmons Julie Stage-Rosenberg Jim Winston Additions: Arnold Brock Kreg Mebust Deletions: Maria Arrigotti Recognitions & Activities Committee Chair: Olga Katkova Current Members: Cathy Brewster Susan Bluhm Becky Calhoun Erin Frock Marynia Giren-Navarro Tammy Johnson Valerie Kelley Sandra Martinez Michelle Montoya Barb Painter Gina Schuster Cindy Stone Dolores Wonder Salary, Benefits and Budgetary Concerns Chair: Steve Bale Current Members: John Bailey Kristen De May Ana Douglass Gail Ferrell Blisin Hestiyas Ellen House Lars Jensen Jeff Olsen Rebecca Porter Rosemary Rinaldi Steve Streeper Dan Williams Additions: Dan Hooper Deletions: John Coles Ron Marston Student Learning Outcome s and Assessment (SLOA) Chair: Brian Ruf Current Members: Lisa Buehler Eric Bullis





Clifford Bartl Dan Bouweraerts Cheryl Cardoza Ana Douglass Anne Flesher Bill Gallegos Meeghan Gray Lori McDonald Candace Nicol Paula Peters Melanie Purdy Additions: Mark Maynard Diane Nicolet Cheryl Scott Deletions: Christine Boston Elena Bubnova Armida Fruzzetti Jennifer Huntley-Smith Eric Neuenfeldt Kyle Simmons 3. Faculty Senators: Allied Health: Julie Muhle Patti Sanford Applied Industrial Technology: Clifford Bartl Mike Schulz At-Large: Yevonne Allen Erin Frock Kate Kirkpatrick Brandy Scarnati Biology: Meeghan Gray Dan Williams Business: Ben Scheible Computer Technology: Steve Bale Judy Fredrickson English: Elizabeth Baines Robert Lively





History, Political Science & Law: Open Math: Anne Flesher Blisin Hestiyas Physical Science: David Boden Patrick Guiberson Social Sciences: Haley Orthel-Clark Micaela Rubalcava Visual and Performing Arts: Candace Garlock Corina Weidinger

September 30, 2016 To approve the meeting minutes from September 2, 2016 as submitted.

Passed unanimously, with 2 abstentions.

C. Cardoza signed as approved.

Motion complete.

September 30, 2016 To approve the Faculty Senate Consent Agenda as submitted.

Passed unanimously

C. Cardoza signed as approved Agenda Items 1,2, 3.

No signature from VPAA office, no official interim or appointee at that time. Agenda Item 1: Curriculum Decisions are updated by the CRC chair after the consent agenda is approved. Agenda Item 2 Committee membership was signed by C. Cardoza. Agenda Item 3 was concerning getting that year’s version of the annual plan digitized and issues with contradictions to the NSHE code, Intellectual Property policy, and Extraordinary Performance Award Policy. These issues have since been resolved or are no longer an issue, Motion complete.

September 30, 2016 To send a Get-Well card on behalf of Faculty Senate to Hank Sosnowski.

Passed unanimously C. Cardoza signed as approved.

Motion complete.

September 30, 2016 To accept the resolution on the Absence Policy and present it to the Board of Regents.

Motion died on the floor.


Motion complete.

September 30, 2016 To create a task force on Range Enhancement involving both faculty and administrators to facilitate the implementation of such a policy.

Passed with 22 for, 1 against and 1 abstention.


Action was taken and a task force was formed at a later date.

September 30, 2016 To include the Disability Resource Center (DRC) Checklist as part of the class submission process so that the material in it is more visible to Faculty.

Passed with 23 for and 1 against.


Motion form was not returned. As of Jan. 30, 2019 Faculty Senate AA is working with CRC Chair and ex officio to get the checklist included in the class submission process. This is on the 02.08.19 CRC Agenda to review. J. Bledsoe has created a checkbox in the software program to include this checklist and will be adding to the CIM software, Motion complete.





November 4, 2016 To approve the meeting minutes from May 13, 2016 as submitted.

Passed unanimously, with 2 abstentions.


Motion complete.

November 4, 2016 To approve the meeting minutes from September 30, 2016 as submitted.

Passed unanimously, with 1 abstention.


Motion complete.

November 4, 2016 To approve the consent agenda as submitted. 1. Curriculum Review Committee Items Master Course Outlines New Passed as consent

• AMI 290- Internship in Advanced Medical Imaging

• ART 143- Digital Asset Management

• ART 152- Landscape/Architectural Photography

• ART 233- Analog Photography I

• ART 234- Analog Photography II

• ART 239- Portrait & Fashion Photography

• ART 287- Still Life/Product Photography

• ART 289- Professional Practices in Photography

• AV 217- UAV Sensor Data Processing

• EMHS 422- Public Health and Disasters

• IDS 299- Interdisciplinary Internship Revisions Passed as consent

• ART 141- Introduction to Digital Photography

• CHEM 122- General Chemistry II

• ELM 110- Electrical/Electronic Circuits

• ELM 127- Introduction to AC Controls

• GRC 132- Basic Principles of Animation

Passed unanimously C. Cardoza signed as approved. VPAA declined to sign.

As the curriculum decisions are approved in senate, the CRC chair submits the approved changes to be made. Motion complete.





• GRC 135- Storyboarding Passed as individual motions

• AV 213 - Unmanned Aircraft Simulation General Education Passed as individual motions

• ART 141- Introduction to Digital Photography Human Relations Embedding Passed as individual motions

• ELM 110- Electrical/Electronic Circuits

• ELM 127- Introduction to AC Controls Degrees, Emphases & Certificates New Degrees Passed as individual motions

• AAS-Computer Technologies, with 3 emphases: Cybersecurity, Network/Server, Web Development

Revisions—Degrees Passed as individual motions

• AA-Fine Arts New Emphases Passed as individual motions

• AA-Fine Arts-Emphasis in Photography

• AAS-Automation-Manufacturing Technologies Automation and Robotics Emphasis

• AA-Human Development and Family Studies Emphasis

• AA-Early Childhood Education Emphasis Revisions—Skills Certificates





Passed as individual motions

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Skills Certificate New Certificates of Achievement Passed as individual motions

• Industrial Maintenance Certificate of Achievement

Revisions—Certificates of Achievement Passed as individual motions

• Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician Certificate of Achievement

• Production Technician Certificate of Achievement Deactivations Passed as consent

• AA- Architecture

• AAS - Architectural Design Technology - Residential Design Technology Emphasis

• AAS - Construction Technologies - Construction Management Emphasis

Eliminations Passed as individual motions

• AA- Early Childhood Education English/Communication Gen Ed Form for AAS

• Committee Membership Changes Academic Standards & Assessments Committee (ASA) Additions: None reported Deletions: Diane Nicolet, Wes Evans





Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) Additions: Terry Mendez Deletions: None Reported Library Committee Additions: None Reported Deletions: None Reported Part-Time Committee Additions: None Reported Deletions: None Reported Professional Standards Committee Additions: None Reported Deletions: None Reported Professional Standards Additions: None Reported Deletions: None Reported Salary, Benefits & Budgetary Concerns Additions: None Reported Deletions: Paul Seybold

• Travel Dates/Deadlines Travel Dates

Oct. 1, 2016 July 1,2016 to Dec. 31,

2016 March 1, 2017 Jan. 1, 2017 to May 19,

2017 May 11, 2017 June 1, 2017 to

June430, 2017 4. Awarded Travel Funds

Katie Kolbet $384.04.

Dave Boden $403.99.

John Coles $403.99.

Ben Scheible $403.99.

Crystal Swank $403.99.

November 4, 2016 To approve the amphitheater area as a memorial for faculty and staff who have passed away.


Motion form was not returned. This has been an agenda item within the Recognition & Activities Committee but has failed to gain traction due to maintenance, upkeep, and cost.





November 4, 2016 To accept the proposed resolution that the TMCC email account is the official TMCC email account and is to be used by all.


Current VPAA declined to sign as there was not an appointed interim at that time.

November 4, 2016 To approve the DRC is to notify faculty of student accommodations by email with a CC to department chair/director. The department chair/director is to send an updated list of part-time faculty to the DRC every semester.


Current VPAA declined to sign as there was not an appointed interim at that time.

December 16, 2016 To approve the meeting minutes from Nov. 4, 2016 with the amendment that Patrick Guiberson was present at the last Faculty Senate Meeting, and that his name was spelled incorrectly in the roster.

Passed unanimously, with 1 abstention


Motion complete.

December 16, 2016 To approve the consent agenda as submitted. 1. Curriculum Review Committee (CRC)

• Master Course Outlines—New: Passed as Consent

• BIOL 298- Independent Study in Biology • CHEM 122L- General Chemistry Laboratory 2 • CONS 111- Commercial Building Codes • CS 105- Introduction to Computing • ENG 202- Film Analysis and Interpretation • ENV 101- Introduction to Environmental

Science • GER 101- Conversational German I • HIST 215- History of Sexuality in the United

States • MASG 101- Introduction to Massage Training • MASG 106- Meridians of Oriental Medicine • MASG 107- Massage Mechanics and Positioning • MASG 113- Reflexology • MASG 117- Aromatherapy for Massage • MASG 118- Facilitated Stretching and Muscle

Energy Techniques • MASG 119- Chair Massage • MASG 125- Reiki • MASG 128- Acupressure • MASG 129- Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular

Therapy • MASG 130- Sports and Athletic Massage • MASG 132- Hot Stone Massage

Passed unanimously C. Cardoza to signed as approved. VPAA declined to sign consent item 1 as she was interim at the time.

The CRC Chair submits the curriculum changes once the consent agenda is approved. Motion complete.





• MASG 135- Myofascial Release • MASG 137- Osteo Symmetry • MASG 140- Prenatal Massage • MASG 142- Geriatric Massage • MASG 149- Medical Terminology for Massage

Professionals • MASG 160- Lymphatic Massage • MASG 201- Fundamentals of Professional

Massage • MASG 202- Anatomy and Physiology I for

Massage and Fitness Professionals • MASG 203- Pathology for Massage Professionals • MASG 205- Kinesiology for Massage and Fitness

Professionals • MASG 208- Anatomy and Physiology II for

Massage and Fitness Professionals • MASG 210- Massage Clinic • MASG 216- Ethics for Massage Professionals • MASG 221- Massage Exam Practice and

Licensure Process • MASG 224- Trigger Point Therapy • PHIL 131- Introduction to Metaphysics • PHIL 202- Introduction to the Philosophy of the

Arts • PHIL 207c- Introduction to Social and Political

Philosophy • PHIL 211- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy • PHIL 245- Contemporary Moral Issues • PTR 100- Introduction to Personal Training • PTR 120- Techniques of Teaching Weight

Training • PTR 200- Pilates Reformer Instructor

Certification • PTR 202- Anatomy and Physiology I for

Massage and Fitness Professionals • PTR 205- Fitness Analysis and Application • PTR 208- Anatomy and Physiology II for

Massage and Fitness Professionals • PTR 210- Kinesiology for Massage and Fitness

Professionals • PTR 250- Personal Training Practicum • SUR 119- Construction Surveying





• Master Course Outlines—New: Passed as Individual Motions

• EMHS 200- ICS/NIMS/EOC • FT 200- Leadership and Ethics in Emergency

Service • PHIL 213- Introduction to Modern Philosophy

• Master Course Outlines—Revisions: Passed as Consent

• ANTH 290- Internship in Anthropology • BIOL 190L- Introduction to Cell and Molecular

Biology Laboratory • BUS 111- Workplace Communications • BUS 117- Applied Business Math • CONS 205- Construction Site Safety • DH 110- Concepts of Oral Health • DH 203- Special Patients • DH 299- Independent Study • ECE 121- Parent Caregiver Relationships • ECE 123- Health and Nutrition For Young

Children • ECE 124- Sensorimotor Development in Infants

and Toddlers • ECE 125- Language Development Infant

Toddler • ECE 126- Social/Emotional Development For

Infants and Toddlers • ECE 127- Role of Play For Infants and Toddlers • ECE 128- Self Help Skills For Infants and

Toddlers • ECE 129- Environments For Infant and Toddler • ECE 130- Infancy • ECE 151- Math In The Preschool Curriculum • ECE 152- Science in the Preschool Curriculum • ECE 154- Literature For Preschool Children





• ECE 155- Literacy and The Young Child • ECE 156- Music In The Preschool Curriculum • ECE 157- Art In The Preschool Curriculum • ECE 158- Activities For Physical Development

In Young Children • ECE 161- Social Studies In The Preschool

Curriculum • ECE 167- Child Abuse and Neglect • ECE 168- Infectious Diseases and 1st Aid In

Childcare • ECE 169- Bilingual and Multicultural Experience

In ECE • ECE 198- Special Topics • ECE 200- The Exceptional Child • ECE 210- Observation, Documentation and

Assessment of Young Children • ECE 231- Preschool Practicum: Early Childhood

Lab • ECE 240- Administration of The Preschool • ECE 244- Practicum In Administration In ECE

Programs • ECE 252- Infant-Toddler Curriculum • ENG 107- Technical Communications I • ENG 108- Technical Communications II • ENG 230- Writing Creative Non-Fiction • ENG 275- Contemporary Literature • GRC 125- Graphics Software Certification • HDFS 202- Introduction to Families • JOUR 102- News Reporting and Writing • LAW 203- Real Property • LAW 204- Torts • LAW 205- Contracts • LAW 231- Procedure - Civil • LAW 232- Procedure – Criminal • LAW 233- Business Structures





• LAW 251- Bankruptcy • LAW 252- Family Law • LAW 255- Probate Procedures • LAW 259- Legal Writing • LAW 261- Legal Research I • LAW 264- Civil Evidence • LAW 295- Supervised Field Experience • NRES 100- Prin of Natural Resources &

Environmental Sciences • NRES 210- Environmental Pollution • NRES 211- Conservation, Humans and

Biodiversity

• Master Course Outlines—Revisions: Passed as Individual Motions

• CONS 101- Introduction To Construction Technology

• Passed with contingency to complete “Main Information” items within MCO (e.g. Department, School, Class Size)

• Master Course Outlines—Deletions: Passed as Consent

• ENGR 242- Case Histories in Civil Engineering • ENGR 245- Materials Behavior and Statistical

Analysis • ENV 100- Humans and the Environment • PHIL 207- Introduction To Social and Political

Philosophy

• Master Course Outlines—Deletions: Passed as Individual Motions

• EMHS 200- Leadership and Ethics in Emergency Service

• FT 200- ICS/NIMS/EOC





• General Education—New: Passed as Individual Motions

• BUS 111- Workplace Communications. Passed for Communications GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Communication & Critical Thinking)

• BUS 117- Applied Business Math. Passed for Mathematics GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking & Information Literacy)

• CHEM 122L- General Chemistry Laboratory 2. Passed for Natural Science GE for AA/AS (Objective Areas: Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking)

• ENG 202- Film Analysis and Interpretation. Passed for Fine Arts/Humanities GE for AA/AS (Objective Areas: People and Cultural Awareness & Communication)

• ENV 101- Introduction to Environmental Science. Passed for Natural Science GE for AA/AS (Objective Areas: Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking & Information Literacy). Contingency: Reviewers stated that there was not sufficient evidence of Quantitative Reasoning within the Learning Outcomes provided. Please update learning outcomes to address this concern.

• ENG 107- Technical Communications I. Passed for English/Communications GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Communication, Critical Thinking & Information Literacy)

• ENG 108- Technical Communications II. Passed for English/Communications GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Communication, Critical Thinking & Information Literacy)





• ENG 220 - Writing Poetry. Passed for Communications GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Communication & Critical Thinking)

• ENG 230- Writing Creative Non-Fiction. Passed for Fine Arts GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Critical Thinking & Communication)

• ENG 275- Contemporary Literature. Passed for Humanities GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Critical Thinking & Communication)

• HIST 215- History of Sexuality in the United States. Passed for Social Science GE for AA/AS (Objective Areas: People and Cultural Awareness & Critical Thinking)

• MASG 205- Kinesiology for Massage and Fitness Professionals. Passed for Science GE for AAS (Objective Areas: Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking)

• PHIL 202- Introduction to the Philosophy of the Arts. Passed for Fine Arts/Humanities GE for AA/AS Degree (Objective Areas: People and Cultural Awareness & Critical Thinking)

• PHIL 211- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy. Passed for Humanities GE for AA/AS Degree (Objective Areas: People and Cultural Awareness & Critical Thinking)

• PHIL 213- Introduction to Modern Philosophy. Passed for Humanities GE for AA/AS Degree (Objective Areas: People and Cultural Awareness & Critical Thinking)

• PHIL 245- Contemporary Moral Issues. Passed for Humanities GE for AA/AS





Degree (Objective Areas: People and Cultural Awareness & Critical Thinking)

• Diversity—New: Passed as Individual Motions

• HIST 215- History of Sexuality in the United States

• PHIL 245- Contemporary Moral Issues

• Degrees, Emphases & Certificates—Revisions—Degrees: Passed as Individual Motions

• Associate of Applied Science- Logistics Management

• Associate of Applied Science- Business • Question posed regarding exclusion of EPY

as a potential Communications course for AAS Business degree. Rationale provided regarding the intent to keep the degree aligned to industry standards. EPY appeared to have only a slight focus on small group interaction.

• Associate of Science- Dental Hygiene

• Degrees, Emphases & Certificates—New—Emphases: Passed as Individual Motions

• Associate of Applied Science- Business- Personal Trainer Entrepreneurship Emphasis

• Associate of Science- Pre-Nursing Emphasis • Associate of Applied Science- Business-

Massage Therapy Entrepreneurship Emphasis • Associate of Applied Science- Business- Office

Management Emphasis

• Degrees, Emphases & Certificates—Revisions—Emphases: Passed as Individual Motions

• Associate of Science Degree- Biology Emphasis • Associate of Applied Science Degree- Criminal

Justice- Law Enforcement Emphasis • Associate of Arts Degree- Philosophy Emphasis





• Associate of Arts Degree- Fine Arts- Music Emphasis

• Degrees, Emphases & Certificates—Eliminations: Passed as consent

• Associate of Applied Science- Administrative Professional

2. Committee Membership Changes

• Academic Standards & Assessments Committee

• Additions: None reported • Deletions: Julia Hammett

• Curriculum Review Committee

• Additions: Terry Mendez • Deletions: None

• Library Committee

• Additions: None Reported • Deletions: None Reported

• Part-Time Committee


• Professional Standards Committee


• Recognition & Activities Committee


• Salary, Benefits & Budgetary Concerns Committee






December 16, 2016 To approve the Bylaws revision for Standing Chair Removal Passed unanimously C. Cardoza signed

as approved. Motion complete. Senate bylaws were updated and posted online.

February 3, 2017 To approve the meeting minutes from Dec. 16, 2016 as amended for clarity in VPAA report.


Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 To approve the consent agenda as submitted. Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza and B. Buchanan, VPAA as approved.

Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 To approve the resolution on merit as amended Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza and B. Buchanan, VPAA as approved.

Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 To approve the resolution on healthcare benefits as amended

Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza and B. Buchanan as approved.

Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 To approve a statement of commendation for Carlo Ferguson McIntyre and request Emeritus status for him.

Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza and B. Buchanan as approved.

Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 To approve the bylaws instituting a new Web College Advisory Committee as a standing committee on the Faculty Senate

Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza as approved and B. Buchanan, VPAA as acknowledged/received.

A committee has been formed and the bylaws are updated on the webpage.

February 3, 2017 To approve Engineering be retained in the Physical Sciences Department

Passed with 21 in favor, 1 against, 4 abstained

Signed by C. Cardoza as approved and B. Buchanan, VPAA as acknowledged/received.

Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 To request that the reorganization include moving Computer Sciences to the Physical Sciences Department with Engineering.

Passed with 20 in favor, 1 against, 5 abstained

Signed by C. Cardoza as approved and B. Buchanan, VPAA as

Motion complete.





acknowledged/received.

February 3, 2017 To approve the reorganization plan with the exception of moving Computer Sciences and keeping Engineering in the Physical Sciences Department.


Motion complete.

February 3, 2017 Agree to directive to reduce maximum retirement phase-in time starting January 2018.


Motion complete.

March 10, 2017 To approve the minutes from February 3, 2017 as amended. Erin Frock did attend meeting.

Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza as approved.

Motion complete.

March 10, 2017 To approve the Faculty Senate Consent Agenda. Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza and VPAA as approved for Agenda item 1 CRC Decisions.

The CRC chair submits changes following approval of the consent agenda. Agenda Item 2: committee membership is complete. Motion complete.

March 10, 2017 Because putting this project forward to the Board of Regents in April is premature, Faculty Senate moves that the Administration not put the item on the Board’s April agenda. (Facilities Master Plan Revision: EATS Building & Sports Facility)

Passed 18 in favor, 5 against, and 1 abstention

Signed by C. Cardoza as approved and VPAA as received/acknowledged.

Motion complete.

March 10, 2017 To send the bylaws revision back to the committee for consideration of the three issues brought up today and brought back for a second read at April’s Faculty Senate Meeting.

Passed 21 in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention.

Signed by C. Cardoza as approved.

Motion complete.

March 10, 2017 The Faculty Senate recognizes the vast majority of TMCC faculty oppose phase-in contracts shorter than five years and endorse that voice.

Passed with 20 in favor, 3 opposed, and 1 abstention

Signed by C. Cardoza as approved and VPAA as received/acknowledged.

Motion complete.

March 10, 2017 TMCC faculty feel that the conclusion from the Student Government Corporation (SGA) survey regarding the sports complex was not supported by the data, therefore


Motion complete.





we request a comprehensive survey of all TMCC students to accurately gage their support for increasing student fees to support the sports complex and soccer field.

April 14, 2017 To approve the Administrative Report to 10 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and comments.


April 14, 2017 To approve the meeting minutes from March 10, 2017 with correction to Brian Ruf’s name and there were two sub-committees reported on for the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC)


Motion complete.

April 14, 2017 To approve the consent agenda. Passed unanimously Signed by C. Cardoza and VPAA as approved.

Motions complete for agenda items 2 and 3 Committee Membership Changes and Travel awards respectively. Agenda item 1 Curriculum Decisions was signed by C. Cardoza and VPAA as approved – motion complete. The CRC chair submits changes following approval of the consent agenda.

April 14, 2017 To revise the by-laws to allow for a part-time Faculty Senator with amendments as noted.

Passed with 21 for, 2 against, 1 abstention


Motion complete.

April 14, 2017 To include Ana Douglass’ letter in the minutes. Passed unanimously C. Cardoza signed as approved.

Motion complete.

April 14, 2017 To acknowledge Lindsay Wilson’s post as Poet Laureate of Reno.


Motion complete.

May 12, 2017 To approve meeting minutes for April 14, 2017 Passed unanimously C. Cardoza signed as approved.

Motion complete.

May 12, 2017 To approve the consent agenda. Passed unanimously C. Cardoza signed as approved.

Motion form was not returned for agenda item 1: Curriculum Decisions. The CRC chair submits changes following approval of the consent agenda. Motions complete for Agenda items 2 and 3 Committee Membership Changes and Travel Awards Respectively.

May 12, 2017 To approve the Academic Calendar with corrections. Passed unanimously C. Cardoza & VPAA signed as approved.

VPAA office updates calendar once approved in senate. Motion complete.


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