1. State of the Senate ASCCC 2015 Fall Plenary Session

2. Chancellor Harris’ Retirement To take effect in AprilTo take effect in April Search for next chancellor expected to begin soonSearch for next chancellor expected to begin soon Thank you to Chancellor HarrisThank you to Chancellor Harris

3. Accreditation Task Force report will go to the Board of Governors for approval on November 16Task Force report will go to the Board of Governors for approval on November 16 Endorsed so far by numerous groups, including CEOs, CIOs, trustees, and faculty organizationsEndorsed so far by numerous groups, including CEOs, CIOs, trustees, and faculty organizations A recommendation for action will go to the board in springA recommendation for action will go to the board in spring

4. Bachelor’s Degrees Some pilot colleges hoping to begin in fallSome pilot colleges hoping to begin in fall Document on parameters begin prepared by the Chancellor’s Office but is waiting for our resolutionsDocument on parameters begin prepared by the Chancellor’s Office but is waiting for our resolutions Thanks to John Stanskas and the Bachelor’s Degree Task Force for great workThanks to John Stanskas and the Bachelor’s Degree Task Force for great work

5. LegisLation AB 288--Dual Enrollment—SignedAB 288--Dual Enrollment—Signed AB 798—OER—SignedAB 798—OER—Signed SB 42—Higher Ed Accountability--VetoedSB 42—Higher Ed Accountability--Vetoed

6. 2016-17 Budget System Budget request included the following:System Budget request included the following: $175 million for increased access$175 million for increased access $100 million for COLA$100 million for COLA $200 million for WF Task Force Implementation$200 million for WF Task Force Implementation $55 million categorical restoration$55 million categorical restoration $50 million SSSP and Equity plans$50 million SSSP and Equity plans $80 million for FT faculty hiring$80 million for FT faculty hiring Still a long processStill a long process

7. Workforce Task Force Recommendations will go to the Board of Governors for approval on November 16-17Recommendations will go to the Board of Governors for approval on November 16-17 Discussions of implementation are already underwayDiscussions of implementation are already underway Thanks to the faculty task force members for great workThanks to the faculty task force members for great work

8. On Campus Violence Multiple incidents—we have all heardMultiple incidents—we have all heard Our sympathy to all impacted institutionsOur sympathy to all impacted institutions Need for local and statewide reactionNeed for local and statewide reaction

9. Spring Events CTE Curriculum Academy: January 14-15, Napa Valley MarriottCTE Curriculum Academy: January 14-15, Napa Valley Marriott Innovation and Instructional Design Institute: January 21- 13, RiversideInnovation and Instructional Design Institute: January 21- 13, Riverside Accreditation Institute: February 19-20, San Diego Mission ValleyAccreditation Institute: February 19-20, San Diego Mission Valley Academic Academy: March 17-19, Sheraton SacramentoAcademic Academy: March 17-19, Sheraton Sacramento 2016 Spring Plenary Session: April 21-23, Sacramento Convention Center2016 Spring Plenary Session: April 21-23, Sacramento Convention Center

10. Changes to Exec Three Executive Committee members took administrative positionsThree Executive Committee members took administrative positions Thank you to all who applied for the interim positionsThank you to all who applied for the interim positions Special thanks to Grant Goold, Cleavon Smith, and Adrienne Foster for stepping inSpecial thanks to Grant Goold, Cleavon Smith, and Adrienne Foster for stepping in

11. Spring Executive Committee Meetings First day on campus, second at a nearby hotel January 8-9: Cerritos CollegeJanuary 8-9: Cerritos College February 5-6: Folsom Lake CollegeFebruary 5-6: Folsom Lake College March 4-5: Mt. San Antonio CollegeMarch 4-5: Mt. San Antonio College April 20: Sacramento Convention CenterApril 20: Sacramento Convention Center

12. Committee Work Well over 300 faculty appointed to committees, task forces, and other groups this yearWell over 300 faculty appointed to committees, task forces, and other groups this year Thanks to all who are servingThanks to all who are serving

13. We Need Your Help Get involved---volunteer to serveGet involved---volunteer to serve Talk with committee members about serving on an ASCCC committee – they have committee ribbonsTalk with committee members about serving on an ASCCC committee – they have committee ribbons As local leaders, make sure your local faculty is informed about statewide issues so that you can provide us with feedbackAs local leaders, make sure your local faculty is informed about statewide issues so that you can provide us with feedback

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15. Thank You for All You Do to Represent Faculty Enjoy the plenary and let us hear from you.