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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What experience and training would you bring to this office?
I am a long time faculty member who has served as Academic Senate President twice, I served on the Mission West Valley Land Corporation Board, as well as on budget, planning and hiring committees including selections of district Chancellors and college presidents. I have been Division Chair and department chair. I have been honored by the college for community service. In 2005 the students voted me "Instructor of the year". I have directed a music group at the Santa Clara University alumni Mass for 25 years. I (and my wife) survived and prospered raising 5 children!2. What do you see as the role of the Board in labor negotiations?
The Board is the final arbiter in decisions about salary and working conditions. However, to be really successful the Board members and administration must share responsibilty in how decisions are made and share in the on-going governence of the colleges. It is a collaborative venture in which all need to understand the primacy of students and how the infrastructure of salary and working conditions support student achievement.3. What are your goals for the college? Are students, faculty and staff currently meeting those goals?
My primary goal is to do what I can to foster a climate of excellence. A supporting goal is to assist in generating a feeling of partnership between faculty, staff, the administration and the Board. Make no mistake, I know this is a daunting task. Morale from what I can determine is not good and I hope to assist as a bridge of communication. This will not be easily accomplished and will take time but it is my solemn committment.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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