1. Call to Order: 12:17pm Minutes distributed. (Any changes to be made at end of Secretary’s report to avoid time consumption.)

2. Public Comments: None

Report on Officers June meeting with Dr. Robertson: Lee Peterson: began with the attendance for the monthly meeting. Ana Jara was invited to sit in as a newly appointed officer but was unable to attend. LP mentioned that Dr. R. was unhappy about the article, which had appeared in the LA Times the morning of the meeting. He discussed her displeasure with the vote of no confidence and her take on why Automotive (Transportation Technology) was slated to be discontinued.

Mary-John Hart: There is no understanding or acceptance of fault on Dr. R’s. part. Lee’s point was that middle ground people are unhappy.

Discussion followed amongst the senate.

Results of “No Confidence” Resolutions: Local press reports.

A recommendation from Gordon Dossett for a summit of campus organizations. Administration okay’d this. L.P. designated MJ as incoming president to represent Senate. CSEA will be allowed to send two people.

Barbara Siegel felt that there should be a ‘formal’ confirmation of MJ by the Senated. Proposed that MJ be sent with second person as back-up. Point was made by Martha Jimenez that this is not a committee. Motion was made to ratify the incoming president to go. Motion passed. Jim Galligan nominates Lee Peterson as outgoing President to be the back-up for MJ. Robert Ponce seconds the nomination. Discussion followed. Robert Ponce called for a hand vote to close discussion. 8 yes, 4 no Vote to send Lee as back-up for summit followed. 11 yes, 3 no, 1 abstention

Discussion continued on vote of no confidence.

Recommendations for SMC Master Plan for Education: Send suggestions to MJ and Lee.
Updates on other groups: a) SMC Board of Trustees – current; b) Academic Senate – current; c) Relay for Life (MJ) July 26/27 Corsair Field – current; d) California Community College’s Classified Senate photo presentation of exemplary employees (Adam Phillipson).
Campus Committee Involvement Reports: a) District Budget Committee – prepared for combat; b) Accreditation Committees – District dinged on shared governance; c) Graduation – current; d) other committees – none
Officer Reports: a) Treasurer – none; b) Secretary – minutes approved as submitted; c) Vice President – none; d) President – thanked the senate for a very effective year.
CSEA Report: Phil Hendricks – CSEA designated a number of district chapters to target. SMC on high profile list. Extra support for other areas and at state level. Affiliated with AFL/CIO.

10. Good of the Order: None

Adjournment: 1:06pm

Attendees: Olga Chao, Phil Hendricks, Carl Gettleman (left prior to start of meeting), Marilyn Goodrich, Mary-John Hart, Gayle Sosa, Jim Galligan, Martha Jimenez, Carol Evans, Robert Ponce, Adam Phillipson, Deb Jansen, Barbara Siegel, Leon Reyblat, Gina Cole, Ana Jara Excused: Bernie Rosenloecher, Linda Davis

Guests: Maria Bonin

Next Meeting: Wednesday June 11, 2003, Loft