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Treasurer’s Report— Maria Parker —M. Parker noted that the current balance is $1,407.31. She distributed a list reflecting who had paid their Senate dues and asked representatives to remind their constituents to pay their dues as soon as possible. Senators to remind constituents to pay Senate dues. #10 Budget Development Basic Skills Initiative— Jenny Redding —J. Redding stated that no meeting of the Committee had occurred since the last Senate meeting, but that Harold Sanders, a professional student tutor is available to assist students with their writing needs. A Writing Referral Menu was also distributed for use by faculty across the disciplines. #4 Educ. Prog. Development; #5 Policies regarding student prep. and success Accreditation Committee— Steven Hall —No formal report was given. However, March 22 is the next deadline for the third draft of the Self-Study Report. Members of the Committee had further been charged with gathering evidence. Such evidence will be stored in an empty office near the College President’s office. Public review of draft Accreditation Self Study to be done during March. #7: Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation Technology Committee— Linda Kamaila —L. Kamaila stated that the Technology Committee had not met but that the Distance Education Committee had met. The Committee hopes to streamline the Distance Learning Appendix and submit same to both the Technology and Curriculum Committees for their review. L. Kamaila also asked that faculty forward any problems they might be experiencing in terms of technology to the Committee representatives. Streamlined Distance Learning Appendix will be drafted and sent to Technology Committee and Curriculum Committee for review. #4 Educ. Prog. Development; Professional Development Committee— Shannon Newby —No report given. L. Kamaila again asked that a formal Committee report be given to the Senate by the Committee chair. R. Cabral stated that he would personally contact the chair and bring back results of said conversation to the Senate at its next meeting. R. Cabral will bring back results of conversation with S. Newby to the next #8 Policies for Faculty Prof. Development
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