September 29, 2025

I. Call to Order

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Welcome to the new year.

Erik Woodbury reminded representatives to complete their report out.

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Approval of Agenda and Minutes from June 16, 2025.

Erik Woodbury: Senate minutes are permanent records. Representatives should review them carefully for accuracy. 

Bob Singh moved, Barabara Dahlke seconded to approve both minutes and agenda. No objection.

Agenda and minutes approved by unanimous consent.

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Public Comment 

Welcome and Introduction of new Academic Senate executive members: 

• Doli Bambhania, Math, PSME
• Angela Winch, Nursing, BHES
• Jacob Chen, DASG
• Danielle Vlahos, SSH
• Kevin Lee, paralegal, SSH 
• Dave Capitolo, Automotive Technology
• Shagun Kaur, Vice President
• Erik Woodbury, President, starting a new term.

Mary Donahue: Academic Senate Part-time Representative, and continuing as Faculty Association (union) rep to the Senate. 

If anyone has questions about the Faculty Association position on various issues email Mary a detailed question for her to pass on to the appropriate person for an answer, rather than asking the question during a senate meeting. The Faculty Association discusses issues and sometimes consults the union lawyer before releasing statements & opinions, so Mary can not “speak” off-the-cuff on behalf of the union during the Senate meetings.  Please note: the FA represents all faculty, but dues paying members get newsletters and updates regularly. One such news item is in the Senate report-out for today.

You can join the Faculty Assn union easily using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftvC-2_mCZMrS8uURY0WAGsp3HBUVmO31D-MN-c6-SVieFlg/viewform

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II. Consent Calendar

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Consent Calendar: 

• Summer Appointments

The Senate officers appointed Tenure and Hiring Committees during the summer when the Senate was not in session. Shagun Kaur presented their committee for full senate review and confirmation.

Diana Alves de Lima raised issues with her appointment on 2 tenure committees. She will remain on the tenure committee for Sarah Wilkers, Faculty Coordinator – Equity. She will not serve as At-Large Rep for Jacob Kotas, Math faculty.

The Tenure Committee for Jacob Kotas, Math faculty, was pulled off the consent calendar pending the appointment of an At-Large Rep.

Sherwin Mendoza moved to approve, Veronica Acevedo seconded. No objection. The amended consent calendar was approved by unanimous consent.

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III. Needs and Confirmation

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District and College Needs (Attachment)

Shagun Kaur: There is a long list of needs. Some are immediate and vital. The attached document listed the number of faculty needed for each position, also the meeting times and frequency for each committee. Please volunteer and encourage colleagues to do the same. Complete the Request to Serve form on the Senate home page. The goal was to include these appointments on the Senate agenda by Friday and have them approve next Monday.

• Academic Senate, At-Large Part-Time Faculty Rep
• Tenure Review Committee (At-Large Member), There was an immediate need for 3 rep to complete pending tenure review committees.
• District Diversity & Equity Advisory Committee
• Educational Technology Advisory
• Equity Advisory Committee (member/tri-chair)
• Campus Facilities
• Campus Center Advisory
• Professional Relations
• Technology
• Curriculum Committee

Erik Woodbury highlighted the Professional Relations Committee that helps settle intra-faculty disputes. The committee has not existed for a few years. The district has committed to reconstituting it with mediation training.

There was also a need for two student representatives on the Curriculum Committee.

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Confirmations: (Attachment)

• Tenure Committee, new: Gayatri Pal
• Tenure Committee, replacement: Viviana Alcazar
• Hiring Committee: Adult Ed Counselor

There was an update on the issues encountered with getting a replacement for Viviana's Tenure Review Committee. There were few tenured language faculty at De Anza that could specifically speak the language. The matter was brought forward to the FA. They weighed in on it, and very quickly reached a decision.

As a subject for future consideration: how to handle small departments without subject experts to sit on tenure committees.

Bob Singh moved to approve, James Adam seconded. No objection. Committees confirmed.

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IV. New & Continuing Business

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The meeting was running behind. Quick Notes moved to allow presenters to go at their allotted times. 

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Introduction to Strategic Plan Update

Mallory Newell, Director, Research and Planning

The current college strategic plan expires in 2027. On opening day  Mallory introduced to the college the proposed strategic plan, 2027 - 2030.

The President would really like to collect feedback on the proposed plan Mallory will be going around to all the constituent groups to facilitate the collection of that feedback.

On the website  https://www.deanza.edu/strategic/draft2027/index.html there is the current strategic plan, and then the draft plan. They will be collecting feedback through the end of October and incorporate them into the final draft that will go to the board in December. 

On the website under Goals and Objectives, the draft is presented with 3 goals with their objectives. The source of these metrics came from the state chancellor's office, Vision 2030 as well as the state’s Equity Plan.

People may submit feedback directly on the website as well as your senate representatives.

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Proposed Division Reorganization and Discussion

Erik Woodbury gave a summary of how this proposed plan evolved over the summer. It was not done in secret. Erik as Senate President and FA was involved in the discussion.

The new senior staff team was assembled in July. That was when they started the discussion on division reorganization/realignment.

August is generally a quiet time on campus. Sometimes things get done in August just because there's meeting time on people's calendars.

Strong faculty responses to this plan led the Senate to prioritize and invite President Torres and Vice President Subramaniam to address this topic in the Senate.

President Torres: Happy New Year.

He assured everyone that they will not make any major changes without having discussion, without having dialogue. That was never the intent.

The proposal brought last week by Vice President of Instruction Subramaniam will be going into the parking lot. They will clean the slate, and start from scratch. They will start a new conversation about the future of De Anza based on what is happening at the state level, at the national level, and here at De Anza based on the feedback he received during his 100 Days of Listening.

In terms of timeline, to have something resolved by the end of the quarter, but that is not a definitive date. Vice President Subramaniam and Senate President Erik have been bringing back information to him.

The reason for the proposal was to see what people thought. He has received emails and communications on both sides.

President Torres reminded everyone of the 100 Days of Listening page under the Office of President Site.

https://www.deanza.edu/president/100-days/

There are 9 themes. He highlighted some of the themes that are related to the State Chancellor’s Vision 2030. Mallory has referred to how these are reflected in the metrics in the strategic plan.

He invited everyone to go through the 9 themes and look at the key points and important opportunities associated with each one. These themes were informed by his listening tour with faculty, staff, classified, and the community members.

He mentioned opportunities with non-credit classes as well as credit for prior learning. Also short term 6-week classes, dual enrollment, Senior Guided Pathways, Rising Scholars.

In Silicon Valley De Anza needs to embrace digital transformation to provide flexible pedagogy under the direction of an AI faculty coordinator.

Create more opportunities for student internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and project-based learning opportunities.

Other work in progress: first ever strategic enrollment management plan, additional continuing education non-credit or fee-based contract education training for business and industry. Bachelor degrees  in various areas in CTE. The new Career Center.

Other initiatives: Yearlong scheduling, time blocking, program maps.

Their intention was to be transparent and be inclusive.

The plan was to revisit and restart and get it right together.

Vice President Subramaniam will continue with his presentation and gather feedback and ideas, Tuesday through Friday, from 4 to 5 pm.

There was a question about Basic Aid, its potential for growth and the need for restraint. Do not want to over-commit and over-inflate.This will be addressed in the next presentation.

The Senate will host town hall meetings to continue this conversation for the whole campus

References:
Original Proposal
https://www.deanza.edu/president/100-days/index.html

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Shift to Community Funded model for District Finances Reallocation Allocation Model

Christopher Dela Rosa, Vice Chancellor, Business Services explained the process and impact of the district’s funding from the Student Center Funding Formula to Basic Aid. 

See the powerpoint below for the presentation on the overview, the funding formula for California Community College Districts.

Presentation

Resource Allocation Model Guiding Principles

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Review of Shared Governance and the 10+1

Intro To Senate 2025

Postponed to next meeting.

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Quick Notes:

• J1 Training available - See Sal's email
• Zoom storage shutdown this Thursday
• Block Scheduling-the need to form a committee
• Remote attendance and Brown Act, those attending remotely must submit the form by Thursday
• Parking Passes for staff at De Anza-available at the De Anza police station with an updated ID.

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Good of the Order

Veronica thanked the Senate for inviting president Omar, vice president Ram and vice chancellor Christopher to speak today. This was a necessary conversation to streamline communication and to move forward. She really appreciated their candor and their willingness to come.

Shagun: desperate need for at-large tenure committee members. .

Please review all report outs

View only link for public access

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Adjournment

James Adam motioned, Sherwin Mendoza seconded, to adjourn, no objection.

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Attendance

In person

Erik Woodbury, Shagun Kaur, So Kam Lee

James Adams Veronica Avila Acevedo, Viviana Alcazar, Doli Bambhania, Dave Capitolo, James Capurso, *Jacob Chen, Barbara Dahlke, Mark Hamer, Kevin Glapion, Lauren Gordon, Rusty Johnson, Sherwin Mendoza, Mary Pape, Christian Rodriguez, Lakshmikanta "LK" Sengupta, Leah Smith, Sukhjit Bob Singh, *Ram Subramaniam, Danielle Vlahos, Angela Winch

Online

Mary Donahue, Jamie Pelusi

Absent

*Deborah Armstrong, Lisa Castro, Dawnis Guevara, Rusty Johnson, Kevin Lee

*Non-voting members