Encourage Participation of Part-time Faculty in Local Governance

Spring
2006
Resolution Number
19.01
 
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Category
Professional Standards
Status
Completed
Status Report

Recommendation was included in the letter sent to local senate presidents transmitting the resolutions. In addition, this recommendation is included in the 2002 adopted paper "Part-time Faculty: A Principled Perspective", which is circulated at Senate events. Finally, the position of part-time faculty liaison to the Executive Committee has been re-established.

Whereas, Part-time faculty comprise a significant part of the faculty on every community college campus;

Whereas, Support for the participation of part-time faculty in local governance and committee work varies widely and is generally insufficient; and

Whereas, Recognition and involvement of part-time faculty in local governance and committees on local campuses is necessary for a cohesive and strong faculty and senate;

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local senates to support the active participation of part-time faculty in local governance and committees; and

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges seek a Title 5 change that mandates the opportunity for involvement of part-time faculty in local governance.

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges encourage compensation for part-time faculty participation in local governance and committees.MSC Disposition: Local Senates, CPFA