Dr. Eileene Tejada (Academic Senate)
Dr. Tejada
acknowledged the faculty for their efforts to assure a seamless transition from face-to-face to online and their demonstrated commitment to student success. She also noted that the Academic Senate continues its important work to approve curriculum, review board policies, create new distance education training structures, policies, etc. The Senate recently approved the Guided Pathways Scales of Adoption scales as well as general education learning outcomes.
Kristie Iwamoto (Faculty Association)
Ms. Iwamoto announced that the Association recently elected its officers and she was reelected as president for another two years. Joining her on the executive board are Sean McCann, vice president; Melinda Tran, secretary, Terry Wegner, treasurer; and Carlene Coury, part-time representative. She noted that negotiations are ongoing and she is confident the Association will be able to settle on a contract by the end of the year.
Valerie Mull (Union of Classified Professionals)
Ms. Mull submitted a written report, which said
that every classified employee is now working under a modified schedule of some sort. VPN access has been provided to all who require it in order to telecommute. Online training opportunities that previously may not have been available are now a large part of our daily routines. This “new normal” work style will serve us well through our careers at Napa Valley College. Like the economic recession of the prior decade, we are learning new skills that will no doubt change the way we will work from now on. Ms. Mull welcomed the new classified staff and acknowledged NVC's commitment to student success during the pandemic.
Robert Harris (Academic Senate)
Mr. Harris announced that while there are many obstacles, everyone is working collaboratively to support our students. Last week, nominations opened for Administrative Confidential Employee of the Year. Voting will close on May 1 and the selected honoree will be presented at the May board meeting. Everyone will continue to work together and maintain a positive attitude as we will emerge from this as an even stronger college.
