Del Mar College Ad Hoc Committees
2007-2008
Committee Membership/Appointments: Ad hoc committees are appointed by the President for the completion of a specific task within a limited time period.
Voting: Ordinarily committees make
decisions based on general consensus. When voting is necessary, decisions
are made based on a simple majority vote. All members of the committee,
including the staff members, ex officio members, and the chair, have one
vote.
Current Ad Hoc Committees:
Faculty Evaluation Policy Committee
Faculty Reassignment Review
Policy Review Committee
Post Tenure Review Committee
Shared Governance Task Force
Student Retention Committee
Tenure and Promotion Committee
Memberships and Charges:
Faculty Evaluation Policy Committee
Chair: Chris Tetzlaff-Belhasen
Members: Marla Chisholm, Amorette Garza, Kennith Hanna, Russell Long, Ben Blanco, George Dunson, Jan Spigner
Committee Charge(s):
a. To recommend a faculty evaluation process process policy that is current, rigorous, fair and credible
b. Use a multifaceted process that is broadly inclusive, i.e. peers, students, chairperson, and administration
c. Have a policy that accurately and fairly assesses individual faculty performance against a solid, and in part, clearly measurable criteria
Chair Pro Tem: Mary Ann Williams
Members: Alan Clark, Adelfino Palacios, Leola Coleman, Larry Lee, Bertie Almendarez, Lee Sloan and Ann Lopez.
Committee Charge(s):
a. To review the previous report from the Release Time Task Force in light of the data provided in the modified Reassignment Report.
b. To receive input from instructional leadership on the reassignment of faculty and for instructional planning.
c. To consider the history of DMC faculty in leading significant efforts aimed at improving student success.
d. To identify any changes to the recommendations made by the Release Time Task Force.
e. To provide a list of recommendations or suggestions on Reassignment of Faculty to the VPI.
Chair: Vickie Natale
Members: Mike Anzaldua, John Crisp, George Dunson, Claudia Jackson, Dr. Ann Lopez, Jose Rivera, Chris Tetzlaff-Belhausen, Stonewall Van Wie, Mike Westergren
Committee Charge(s):
(a) to review current and proposed Board policies and make recommendations where a clearer separation is needed between Board policy and Administrative procedures, keeping in mind that Board policies should be succinct, giving the overall direction for the policy, and should avoid delving into procedural implementation.
(b) to review current and proposed Board policies and Administrative procedures for adherence to the law.
(c) to review current Board policies and Administrative procedures and make recommendations on areas where current operations have not been adequately reflected and updated in the Policy Manual.
(d) to review the organizational structure of the Policy Manual, implementing improvements to the accessibility and readability of the electronic document, including applicable links to related sections and topics.
(e) to present all work to the President of the College for executive approval and presentation to the Board for information on Administrative procedures and approval on Board policies.
Chair: Dr. Larry Lee
Members: Bertie Almendarez, Alan Berecka, Alan Clark, Jonda Halcomb, Joe Livingston, Adelfino Palacios, Laura Parr, Cheryl Pfoff
Committee Charge(s):
(a) Recommend a Post Tenure Review Policy that is current, rigorous, fair and credible
(b) Use a multifaceted process that is broadly inclusive, i.e. peers, students, chairpersons, and administration
(c) Have a post tenure review that assures the continued professional growth, continues effectiveness of our faculty once they are tenured, and in compliance with current legal requirements regarding post tenure review.
(d) Address other issues such as a process for improvement as warranted, and consequences of failing to improve should that occur.
Chair: John Crisp
Members: David Arreguin, Leticia Clark, Homer Garza, Tamatha Jackson, Doug Jordan, Lenora Keas, and Mary Ann Williams.
Committee Charge(s):
(a) Consider and evaluate the current arrangement of governance and management.
(b) Examine and research theories and best thinking about modern academic governance.
(c) Engage in dialogue and seek input from campus individuals and groups.
(d) Present findings in a writeen document.
Chair: Mr. Jose Rivera, Vice President of Student Development
Members: Representatives from Student Government Associations (East and West campus); representatives from Faculty Council (Merry Bortz and Renato Ramirez); representatives from Chairs Council (Becky Flores); representatives from Non-exempt Advisory Council; representatives from Exempt Advisory Council (Shaun Meredith, Maria Elena Pena, Melinda Eddleman, ex-officio); Vice President of Instruction (Ms. Marjorie Villani); Registrar/Assistant Dean for Enrollment Services (Frances Jordan); and Assistant Dean for Financial Aid and Retention Services (Henry Garcia).
Committee Charge(s):
(a) Review the College's Mission Statement related to fostering an attitude of helping students stay connected.
(b) Defining "Student Retention at Del Mar College"
(c) Research retention models/plans
(d) Identify factors which impact student success/retention
(e)Analyze Del Mar College data on Del Mar College students
(f) Inventory current retention programs/services available throughout the College
(g) Strategies to promote retention services
(h) Strategies to enhance student retention by October 15, 2008
(i) Developing a short range and long range student retention plan for the College
(j) Promote a culture of retention awareness and buy-in
(k) Develop Division/Departmental Retention Plans
Tenure and Promotion Committee
Chair: Irma Woods
Members: David Arreguin, Bob Long, Carla Gamez, Merry Bortz, Erma Wilson, Carolyn Mauck
Committee Charge(s):
(a) Recommend a Post Tenure Review Policy that is current, rigorous, fair and credible
(b) Use a multifaceted process that is broadly inclusive, i.e. peers, students, chairpersons, and administration
(c) Have a post tenure review that assures the continued professional growth, continues effectiveness of our faculty once they are tenured, and in compliance with current legal requirements regarding post tenure review.
(d) Address other issues such as a process for improvement as warranted, and consequences of failing to improve should that occur.