Spring Plenary 2012 Resolutions the Cornerstones of Local

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+ Spring Plenary 2012 Resolutions, the Cornerstones of Local and State Senates' Democracy and

+ Spring Plenary 2012 Resolutions, the Cornerstones of Local and State Senates' Democracy and Kevin Bontenbal, Resolutions Chair Governance Julie Adams, ASCCC Executive Director

+ Outline n Function of resolutions n n Birth/Evolution of a resolution n n

+ Outline n Function of resolutions n n Birth/Evolution of a resolution n n How they are developed? Resolution writing and structure n n Why do they exist? What do they look like, how do I write one? Resolution Discussion and Voting n How are resolution debated and voted on? Spring Plenary 2012

+ Function of Resolutions Why do they exist? n To set direction for the

+ Function of Resolutions Why do they exist? n To set direction for the organization as a whole. n ASCCC Executive Committee and its standing and ad hoc committees implement adopted resolutions to: n n respond to issues n conduct its work n take action. The ASCCC employs the formal use of resolutions to identify and record the will of the senates of the California community colleges. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Birth / Evolution of a Resolution How are they developed? n n Born

+ Birth / Evolution of a Resolution How are they developed? n n Born out of issues and problems related to academic and professional matters. n Executive Committee and its standing and ad hoc committees n Areas n Local Senates n Plenary Attendees First Stop – Executive Committee n n To clarify and perfect Second Stop – Areas n To assist in clarifying, perfecting, and/or amending Spring Plenary 2012

+ Birth / Evolution of a Resolution How are they developed? n Third Stop

+ Birth / Evolution of a Resolution How are they developed? n Third Stop – Plenary n n To clarify and/or amend Forth Stop – Executive Committee n If adopted goes back to Executive Committee n n assigned to standing or ad hoc committees, or the President for action Final Stop – Completed n Some resolutions can be deemed unfeasible n Some resolutions live on as they establish a position for the Senate (until such positions are changed) Spring Plenary 2012

+ Resolution Writing How do I write one? n Should be feasible. n Should

+ Resolution Writing How do I write one? n Should be feasible. n Should address a significant issue, concern or problem. n Should not duplicate similar resolutions. n Should avoid lumping. n Must limit actions to those within the scope and purview of the ASCCC n “resolved” portion must state the action that the Senate will take. n May only urge or recommend a policy or action to local senates, the Board of Governors, the Chancellor, or other groups and individuals. n Must list Ballot Propositions by number. Refer to legislation in a resolution by Bill number and date. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Resolution Writing How do I write one? n Use of wording in resolves

+ Resolution Writing How do I write one? n Use of wording in resolves n Recommend n Ensure n Assert or Affirm n Reaffirm n Require n Support n Work with Spring Plenary 2012

+ Resolution Structure What do they look like? n Whereas, Introduction; n Whereas, Argument/problem/issue/facts;

+ Resolution Structure What do they look like? n Whereas, Introduction; n Whereas, Argument/problem/issue/facts; and n Whereas, Argument/problem/issue/facts; n Resolved, Solution/need/position; and n Resolved, Solution/need/position. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Resolution Structure What do they look like? n *7. 01 S 12 Role

+ Resolution Structure What do they look like? n *7. 01 S 12 Role of California Community College Libraries in the Implementation of the Student Success Task Force Recommendations n Whereas, The Student Success Task Force Recommendations were developed to make California community college students more successful; n Whereas, The role and services of California community college libraries and librarians are not mentioned in the Student Success Task Force Recommendations; and n Whereas, The 2011 paper, Standards of Practice for California Community College Library Faculty and Programs illustrates how libraries and library faculty play a significant role in supporting college curriculum and helping students succeed academically; n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges work with the Chancellor’s Office to ensure California community college libraries and librarians are fully involved in the implementation of the Student Success Task Force Recommendations; and n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges encourage California community college library faculty to become involved with local implementation of the Student Success Task Force Recommendations. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Supportive Resolves – or not? n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California

+ Supportive Resolves – or not? n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges affirm the importance and value of the BOG waiver in promoting student access and student equity to our colleges; and n Resolved, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges work with the Chancellor’s Office to define appropriate conditions, including considerations of impact on equity and access, that would allow students with financial need to continue receiving a BOG fee waiver that would be based on satisfactory progress toward academic goals. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Stand Alone Resolves – or not? n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for

+ Stand Alone Resolves – or not? n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges conduct research as to the options available for peer review and accreditation other than the ACCJC; and n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges make the results of this research available by Spring 2011. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Stand Alone Resolve! n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges

+ Stand Alone Resolve! n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges conduct research as to the options available for peer review and accreditation other than the ACCJC and make the results of this research available by Spring 2011. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Supportive Whereas – or not? n 13. 01 F 11 Supporting Student Access

+ Supportive Whereas – or not? n 13. 01 F 11 Supporting Student Access n Whereas, An overlap exists between California community college’s noncredit and the California Department of Education’s (CDE) adult education programs; n Whereas, Community college noncredit education provides educational access to those students who are interested but lack the knowledge needed to gain entrance to college or do not see themselves as college capable and, while informing and engaging these students, noncredit education develops their capabilities and perceptions towards becoming college capable; n Whereas, Unlike CDE adult education students, students who attend California community college noncredit courses are, by default, attending institutions of higher education and thus are more likely to shift their perceptions about their college-going abilities by engaging in strategically planned pathways and by proximity and physical access to the college environs; and n Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges has positions in support of the need for noncredit programs and increased funding for noncredit (6. 02 S 98 and 5. 03 S 06; n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges urge that any efforts to reduce or transfer any community college noncredit courses to California Department of Education’s adult education programs be done in conjunction with the Academic Senate and local senates such that college pathways are continued or developed and that student progress is not hindered. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Conflicting Resolutions – or not? n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California

+ Conflicting Resolutions – or not? n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges endorse the document “Recommendations Regarding Repeatability” and all recommendations contained therein. n Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges endorse the document “Recommendations Regarding Repeatability” and its recommendations as amended. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Nuts/Bolts of Plenary Resolutions and amendments n New resolutions or amendments written on

+ Nuts/Bolts of Plenary Resolutions and amendments n New resolutions or amendments written on the first day of Plenary Session must: n n n be signed by four delegates as seconders must be submitted to the Resolutions Chair by a time established in the adopted program of events for the Plenary Session New resolutions submitted on the second day of the Plenary Session will be held to the next Plenary Session unless the resolution is deemed urgent. n A time critical issue has emerged after the resolution deadline on Thursday and new information is presented on Friday which requires an established Senate position before the next plenary session. n The Resolutions Committee will review the resolution and make a recommendation to the Executive Committee whether the resolution is urgent or not. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Resolution Consent Calendar n Beginning of each resolutions packet n Resolution on consent

+ Resolution Consent Calendar n Beginning of each resolutions packet n Resolution on consent calendar n Criteria determined by Exec n n non controversial, has no amendments How to remove from consent n Alerting the Resolutions Committee Chair or the Executive Director n any time before 8: 20 a. m. on Saturday of the Plenary Session n A final opportunity will be provided at 8: 20 a. m. on Saturday when the President calls the general session to order n Removing a resolution from the consent calendar may be done for reasons such as: n to amend the resolution n to debate the resolution n to divide the resolves n to vote against the resolution

+ Resolution Debate How are resolution debated? n Each speaker who wishes to address

+ Resolution Debate How are resolution debated? n Each speaker who wishes to address a motion, a resolution, or an amendment shall: n n n Pro/Con microphones n n n Recognized alternately by president. When no speaker on the side of the motion that is to be heard next, debate on that resolution is closed. Parliamentary microphone n n n Come to the pro or con microphone as appropriate. State his or her name and college. Be limited to three minutes in making a presentation. Not speak again until all others desirous of speaking have expressed their opinions, including members of the Executive Committee. Only debate the merits of the resolution and refrain from personal attacks seek clarification or guidance only delegates may make motions Debate n limited to 15 minutes n option to extend by a vote of a simple majority. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Resolution Voting How are resolution voted on? n Only registered delegates with delegate

+ Resolution Voting How are resolution voted on? n Only registered delegates with delegate ribbons may vote. n For purposes of voting on resolutions and amendments, a delegate may give his or her delegate ribbon to someone else, provided that this person is also a faculty member from the same college or district n Referred Resolutions n n More information or clarity is needed. More time to debate the issue on local campuses is needed. Addresses an important issue but is written in a manner to make it unclear as to the intent. A resolution cannot be referred to direct the Executive Committee to accomplish what the resolution seeks to do. Spring Plenary 2012

+ Thank You! Spring Plenary 2012

+ Thank You! Spring Plenary 2012