Academic Senate
Statement of Purpose
The Triton College Academic Senate is a collegial and professional body established by the Faculty Association, the administration and the Board as the academic committee system of the Faculty Association. It encompasses other elements of the college in order to promote widespread input into academic decisions. It is concerned with building consensus on those issues which relate to teaching and learning. The Senate reports directly to the College President, and, when appropriate, the Vice Presidents. The Senate committees include Academic and Scholastic Standards, Academic Support, Assessment, Campus Quality, Curriculum, Professional Development, Student Development, and Technology Advisory and Distance Education.
Academic Senate Members
| Area | Name | Term | Phone Ext. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPCA | Dennis McNamara | 2017-2019 | dennismcnamara@triton.edu | 3597 |
| VPCA | Michael Erzen | 2017-2019 | michaelerzen@triton.edu | 3225 |
| Assessment | Lauren Kosrow | 2018-2020 | laurenkosrow@triton.edu | 3478 |
| Library | Rebecca Fournier | 2017-2019 | rebeccafournier@triton.edu | 3227 |
| Academic Support | Aja Gorham | 2018-2020 | ajagorham@triton.edu | 3421 |
| Social Science | Christina Brophy | 2018-2020 | christinabrophy@triton.edu | 3549 |
| Behavioral Science | Ruth Hallongren | 2018-2020 | ruthhallongren@triton.edu | 3995 |
| IDS, CIS & Arch | Lenier Anderson | 2018-2020 | davidanderson@triton.edu | 3968 |
| Math | Serpil Caputlu | 2017-2019 | serpilcaputlu@triton.edu | 3813 |
| Math | Beth Dunn | 2017-2019 | bethdunn@triton.edu | 3273 |
| P.E. | Julianne Murphy | 2017-2019 | juliannemurphy@triton.edu | 3087 |
| Science | Elizabeth Brindise | 2017-2019 | elizabethbrindise@triton.edu | 3312 |
| Business | Geoff Hiller | 2017-2019 | geoffhiller@triton.edu | 3385 |
| Nursing | Geri Brewer | 2018-2020 | geribrewer@triton.edu | 3926 |
| Nursing | Sandra Hughes | 2018-2020 | sandrahughes@triton.edu | 3363 |
| Tech East | Jacqueline Mullany | 2017-2019 | jacquelinemullany@triton.edu | 3504 |
| Tech East | VACANT | 2018-2020 | ||
| Tech West | Christopher Clem | 2018-2020 | christopherclem@triton.edu | 3625 |
| Allied Health | Debra Krukowski | 2017-2019 | debrakrukowski@triton.edu | 3780 |
| Allied Health | Pamela Harmon | 2018-2020 | pamelaharmon@triton.edu | 3480 |
| Counseling | Mary Casey-Incardone | 2018-2020 | marycasey@triton.edu | 3717 |
| Counseling | Hector Zavala | 2018-2020 | hectorzavala@triton.edu | 3673 |
| Adjunct Faculty | Adrian Fisher | 2017-2019 | adrianfisher@triton.edu | 3578 |
| Senate Chairperson | ||||
| --- | Michael Flaherty | --- | michaelflaherty@triton.edu | 3250 |
| EX - OFFICIO | ||||
| VP/ Academic Affairs | Dr. Susan Campos | --- | susancampos@triton.edu | 3630 |
| AVP Academic Innovation and Workforce Education | Paul Jensen | --- | pauljensen@triton.edu | 3674 |
| AVP Human Resources | Joe Klinger | --- | joeklinger@triton.edu | 3743 |
| Dean Representative | Kevin Li | --- | kevinli2@triton.edu | 3508 |
| Dean Representative | Susan Campos | --- | susancampos@triton.edu | 3630 |
| TCSA President | Carlos Garcia Sanchez | --- | studentlife@triton.edu | 3576 |
| Non-Voting Members | ||||
| Operational Assembly | Michael Garrity | --- | michaelgarrity@triton.edu | 3684 |
| Classified Employees | Katrina Walters | --- | katrinawalters@triton.edu | 3285 |
| Mid-Managers | Hilary Meyer | --- | hilarymeyer@triton.edu | 3424 |
Triton College Academic Senate Meeting Schedules
Triton College Academic Senate Meeting Schedule - AY 2018-2019
Triton College Academic Senate Meeting Schedule - AY 2017-2018
Triton College Academic Senate Meeting Schedule - AY 2016-2017
Academic Assessment Committee
The Assessment Committee is a sub-committee of the Academic Senate. This page contains an updated handbook and archived information (assessment data from 2007-2016). Moving forward, assessment data and information will be stored in TK-20.
Student Learning Assessment is a means of documenting student learning at Triton College that goes beyond course grades. The purpose of student learning assessment is to bring into sharper focus the accomplishments and/or weaknesses of each program or academic area. The information gathered will be used by faculty members to decide on maintenance or adjustment for their courses or program when deemed necessary. Student learning assessment will also allow the College to become more articulate in its communication efforts to its constituents.
Mission
Serve as resources to faculty and consulting body to the Office of Institutional Research in the development and engagement of academic assessment programs.
Board Policy for Assessment of Student Learning
Committee Membership (updated Fall 2016):
- Nine (9) Full-Time Faculty Members from the following areas:
- Four (4) from Arts and Sciences
- Two (2) from Business and Technology
- One (1) from Health Careers and Public Services Programs
- One (1) from Counseling
- One (1) from the Library.
- Two (2) Adjunct Faculty Members
- One (1) representative from Research and Institutional Effectiveness
- One (1) Academic Dean
- One (1) representative from Adult Education
- One (1) representative from Continuing Education
For questions regarding assessment, please contact Lauren Kosrow, Academic Assessment Committee Chair, at laurenkosrow@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300 Ext. 3478.
Academic & Scholastic Standards Committee
The Academic and Scholastic Standards Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Senate specifically responsible for reviewing and recommending revisions for academic and collegiate standards. Responsibilities include such functions as reviewing and recommending student academic standards, or policies (e.g. withdrawal requirements, probation and dismissal, academic honesty, "I" grades, credit by exam, etc), or academic and scholastic issues which, in the spirit of shared governance, are appropriate for input from this committee.
Membership:
The committee will consist of 10 - 16 members representing the following areas:
- Chair: Co-chairs: One of whom is a member of the Academic Senate
- 5 - 10 other faculty representatives selected from the following areas:
- 2 from School of Arts and Sciences
- 2 from Career Education
- 1 Counselor
- 1-2 Student representatives from Phi Theta Kappa and/or the Scholars' Program
- Administrative representative from School of Arts and Sciences
- Administrative representative from Careers
- Administrative representative from Health Careers and Public Service Programs
Resources:
Representative from Student Affairs
Representative from Financial Aid
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Beth Dunn | Chairperson & Faculty, Math (V) |
| Frank Alvino | Faculty, Business (V) |
| D. Lenier Anderson | Faculty, Computer (V) |
| Henry Bohleke | Dean, Business and Technology (V) |
| David Bowen | Faculty, Math (V) |
| Sandy Bowling | Faculty, Nursing Assistant (V) |
| Gianna Colella | Student (V) |
| Joy Fritz | Faculty, Nursing (V) |
| Denise Jones | TRIO (R) |
| Joe Klein | Faculty, English (V) |
| Kevin Li | Dean, Arts and Science (R) |
| Victor McCullum | Faculty, Sociology (V) |
| Kent Randall | Faculty, Speech (V) |
| Ric Segovia | Associate Dean, College Readiness (V) |
| TBD | Dean, Enrollment Services (R) |
| Lance Wilson | Faculty, Science (V) |
| Tracy Wright | Faculty, Counseling (V) |
(V) = Voting member
(R) = Resource member
A&SS Meeting Schedule
Academic Support Committee
The Academic Support Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Senate specifically responsible for reviewing and recommending means for improving and enhancing the effectiveness of the academic support services of Triton College.
Functions:
- To study and recommend changes needed in programs, services or policies of academic support programs
- To study and recommend changes needed in programs, services or policies in the Library/Learning Resource Center and Academic Success Center
- To study and recommend changes needed in programs, services, or policies in counseling and advising relating to academic support.
Membership:
The committee will consist of members representing the following areas:
- Chair: The chair of the Academic Support Committee will be a member of Academic Senate, appointed to the chair position by the chair of the Academic Senate
- Faculty: 7 faculty representatives recommended by the President of the TCFA from the following areas
- 2 faculty members from Arts & Sciences
- 1 faculty member from Business & Technology
- 1 faculty member from Health Career/Public Service Programs
- 1 librarian
- 1 counselor
Note: At least one faculty member should be an adjunct.
Administration:
Representative of the Dean of Academic Success Representative of the Dean of Student Services Representative of one additional Dean.
Chair:
Robert Connor (robertconnor@triton.edu)
Resources:
Vice President, Academic Affairs; Vice President, Student Affairs; Member of Information Systems.
College Curriculum Committee
The College Curriculum Committee (CCC) is a standing committee of the Academic Senate specifically responsible for course/program review. These responsibilities include:
- Evaluation of credit course offerings and curricula to insure that they:
- Meet the College’s vision, mission core values and objectives and conform to state, accrediting, and licensing body mandates.
- Conform to state, accrediting and licensing body mandates
- Evaluation of proposals for new/revised/withdrawn courses or new/revised/inactive/reactivated/withdrawn curricula
- Planning, developing and projecting degree and certificate programs on a long-term basis
Membership
The committee consists of 17 voting members representing the following areas:
- Chair (a member of the Academic Senate)
- 10 other full-time faculty representatives from the following areas: 4 from the School of Arts and Sciences, 4 from Career Education representing diverse constituencies, 2 non-teaching faculty (1 Librarian and 1 Counselor)
- 1 adjunct faculty member
- 3 academic deans (Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Health Careers & Public Service Programs)
- Dean of Enrollment Services
- A representative for the Vice President of Academic Affairs
The committee also consists of 2 non-voting, resource members representing the following areas:
- A representative from Curriculum & Assessment
- Recording Secretary
Meetings
The committee meets once per month during the academic year, typically on the first Thursday.
(1) Spring 2019 College Curriculum Committee Deadlines
Disposition of Items Acted on by the Committee
A copy of all recommendations of the Curriculum Committee are submitted for review to the Academic Senate and to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The recommendations of the Academic Senate, the Vice President for Academic Affairs are submitted to the TCFA as information and to the Board of Trustees for action.
College Curriculum Committee Resources
(2) College Curriculum Handbook (6/2017)
For a current, approved Course Outline, contact Susan Maratto, Curriculum & Assessment Assistant 708-456-0300 at Ext. 3823 or suzimaratto@triton.edu or they can be accessed in the portal at https://mytriton.triton.edu/faculty-resources/curriculum/Pages/ccc-co.aspx.
Download Forms
College Curriculum Committee Minutes
2018-2019
2017-2018
College Curriculum Committee Contact Information
Julianne Murphy
Committee Chair
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3487
juliannemurphy@triton.edu
Susan Maratto
Curriculum & Assessment Assistant
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3823
suzimaratto@triton.edu
Campus Quality Committee
The Campus Quality is a standing committee of the Academic Senate specifically responsible for reviewing quality of life concerns of Triton students, faculty and staff and recommending solutions that will enhance the quality of life for students, faculty and other Triton employees.
The mission of the Campus Quality Committee is to make recommendations in those areas where a consensus exists on ways to improve the academic, social and physical character of campus life. Campus Quality Committee identifies, analyzes and provides suggested solutions for the challenges and opportunities concerning the quality of campus life for students, faculty and staff. The Campus Quality Committee reports to the Academic Senate.
Functions:
- To study the need for new physical facilities and for physical plan modifications.
- To consider other aspects that affect the ability of Triton faculty and staff to be productive.
Membership:
Committee is comprised of 12 voting members that include the following
- Chair: Faculty member of Academic Senate
- 5 Faculty
- Arts & Sciences
- Business & Technology
- Health Career/Public Service
- Library
- Counseling
- 1 Representative Adjunct Faculty
- 1 Representative from Facilities
- 1 Representative from Information Services/Systems
- 1 Representative from Student Affairs/Academic Affairs
- 1 Representative from Police
- 1 Student Representative
For questions regarding Campus Quality, please contact Christina Brophy, Campus Quality Committee Chair, at christinabrophy@triton.edu or Ext. 3549.
Members
Christina Brophy (Chair)
Debbie Baness-King
Sandra Berryhill
Bill Decker
Kathi Deresinski
Maria-Tereza Dyer
Jim Ellison
Humberto Espino
Michael Garrity
John Hansen
Dubravka Juraga
Bill Justiz
Gail Krahenbuhl
George Lam
John Lambrecht
Jacqueline Mullany
Adrian Perkins
Jennifer Smith
Campus Quality Committee meeting will be held at 2:30pm, Thursday in G-209 on the following date:
- April 18, 2019
Upcoming 2019-2020 Campus Quality Committee meetings will be held at 2:30pm, Thursdays on the following dates:
- September 19, 2019
- October 17, 2019
- November 21, 2019
- Febuary 20, 2020
- March 26, 2020
- April 16, 2020
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Senate specifically responsible for reviewing and recommending criteria for selection of faculty (criteria currently outlined in the Faculty Recruitment Action Plan, or FRAP) consistent with the purposes of the college and departmental practice, for assisting in the planning of professional development, and for contributing to the establishment of the sabbatical committees and to be a resource for research and development projects.
Functions:
- Assisting in the design and planning of in-service educational programs for the faculty and professional staff
- Promoting faculty community building, and
- Recognizing outstanding professional achievements by faculty
Meetings
Location:
A Building, Room 105-D. Online attendance to our monthly meetings is available. The link to join the meetings online will be shared per request. The meeting will be recorded and shared with PDC members.
Times:
All meetings are at 2:00pm and last approximately one hour.
Dates and Times:
- February 19, 2019
- March 26, 2019
- April 23, 2019
Membership
The committee will consist of no less than 11 members representing the following areas:
Chair: The chair of the Professional Development Committee will be a member of Academic Senate, appointed to the chair position by the chair of the Academic Senate.
Faculty: 8 faculty representatives recommended by the President of the TCFA from the following areas
- 2 faculty members from Arts & Sciences
- 2 faculty members from Career Education
- 3 from either area
- 1 mid-manager or classified employee
- 1 non-teaching faculty (counselors, enrollment facilitators, or librarians)
- 1 adjunct faculty member
Chair
Serpil Caputlu
Director of Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award Selection
Jennifer Giangreco
Director of Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award Selection
Dr. Richard Chan
Members
Debra Krukowski
Dr. Richard Chan
Elizabeth M. Brindise
Archawee Dhamavasi
Jean M. Dugo
Jennifer Giangrego
Joseph Klein
Roseanne Feltman
Rudy Gostowski
Shelley Tiwari
Kristi G. Reece
Sylvia Sztark
Tina Mote
Tuan Dean
Andrea Blaylock
Student Development Committee
A standing committee of the Academic Senate will be appointed for the purpose of developing the campus environment as a means of increasing student success.
The Student Development Committee (SDC) is based upon the premise that the more time and effort students invest in the learning process, the greater will be their growth and achievement, their satisfaction with their education experiences, and their persistence in reaching personal, academic, and career goals.
The committee through a consensus-building process, will work toward the development of a campus environment that promotes frequent faculty and student peer interactions, optimal use and awareness of campus resources and facilities, and opportunities for involvement in student clubs and organizations.
The committee will review educational policy and practices, which impact student involvement in learning, and assess academic support services and co-curricular activities to determine the quality of student involvement. The Student Development Committee (SDC) will present its recommendations to the Academic Senate for final action.
Membership:
The committee will consist of 11 members representing the following areas
- Chair: A member of the Academic Senate
- 5 full-time Faculty members
- 2 Adjunct Faculty members (one representing Adult Education)
- 2 Student representatives
- 1 Representative from Enrollment Services (Dean or designee)
- 1 Representative from Student Services (Dean or designee)
| Representative | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Chair (Faculty): | Hector Zavala | hectorzavala@triton.edu |
| Co-Chair | Lauren Kosrow | laurenkosrow@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Alpha McMath | alphamcmath@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Gail Krahenbuhl | gailkrahenbuhl@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Gregory Catena | gregorycatena@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Cheryl Davis | cheryldavis@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Sandra Berryhill | sandraberryhill@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Joseph Klein | josephklein@triton.edu |
| Student | ||
| Student | ||
| Student | ||
| Adjunct Faculty | Samira Sarkes | samirasarkes@triton.edu |
| Adjunct Faculty | William Justiz | williamjustiz@triton.edu |
| Adult Education Adjunct Faculty | ||
| Enrollment Services | ||
| Student Services | ||
| Action Champion | Debbie Baness | debbiebanessking@triton.edu |
Contact us via e-mail: sandraberryhill@triton.edu
Technology Advisory Distance Education Committee
TADEC Statement of Purpose:
The Technology Advisory Distance Education Committee (TADEC) is a standing committee of the Academic Senate and engages in discussions and decisions related to the acquisition, maintenance and use of current and future technology for teaching and learning. In addition TADEC will advise, evaluate, review, and develop guidelines for the Triton College Technology Plan and Distance Learning Education Strategic Plan. TADEC makes recommendations on policy that are strategic in nature to promote distance education and support institutional and academic efforts of the College related to the appropriate use of technology.
Membership:
The committee will consist of 13 voting members representing the following areas:
- Chair: Faculty member of Academic Senate
- Assistant Vice President Technology & Innovation
- 6 Faculty: Representing Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Health Career/Public Services, Library and Counseling
- 1 Representative Adjunct Faculty
- 1 Representative from Instructional Technology
- 1 Representative from Information Services/Systems
- 1 Representative from Continuing Education
- 1 Student Representative
| Representative | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Chair (Faculty): | Pamela Harmon | pamelaharmon@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Pat Knol | patriciaknol@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Joe Beuchel | josephbeuchel@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Myrna LaRosa | myrnalarosa@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Justyna Koc | justynakoc@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Selma Mehmedagic | selmamehmedagic@triton.edu |
| Faculty Member | Sylvia Sztark | sylviasztark@triton.edu |
| Adjunct Faculty Member | OPEN | |
| Instructional Technology | Erin Stapleton-Corcoran | erinstapleton@triton.edu |
| Information Services/Systems | Pat Kushino | patrickkushino@triton.edu |
| Continuing Education | Patti Shields | patriciashields@triton.edu |
| AVP Technology & Innovation | Humberto Espino | humbertoespino@triton.edu |
| Student | OPEN | |
| Mid-Manager | Hilary Meyer (Non-Voting Member) | hilarymeyer@triton.edu |
Meetings Information:
All meetings are open to the campus community. The Technology Advisory & Distance Ed Committee meets on a regular basis to consider action items from the previous meeting as well as new items.
Requests to place items on the agenda are communicated to the chair at least one week prior to the meeting date. New business can be introduced and considered when appropriate. Agenda and Meeting notes are kept and posted in the TADEC site.
TADEC meetings convene on the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00 PM. Meeting locations are subjected to change due to room availability. Please continue to follow the schedule for room accuracy.
TADEC Meeting Minutes
FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017
Contact us via e-mail: tadec@triton.edu