Official Statement of DCFA on Recent “No Confidence” Vote

This statement was adopted by the DCFA Faculty Council and sent to the Board of Trustees on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

Dear Dr. May and Honorable Dallas College Trustees: 

We were all surprised to read the email signed by Richard Menchaca calling for a faculty vote of no confidence. The Faculty Council was not consulted on this action, nor has the Council ever suggested such an action. 

 

As you have often stated, our recent transition into a new, unified institution to better serve our students and the greater community has had challenges. Also, as you know, we don’t always agree with some of this transition’s resulting procedures and managerial decisions, particularly when we see directly how those changes negatively impact the students in our classrooms. Nevertheless, we share your desire to work toward achieving the long-term success of Dallas College and our students. We value our continued ability to discuss these matters with the Chancellor to work together to improve learning and the lives of our students in our community. 

 

As always, feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions, need any additional information regarding this matter, or have any other thoughts or concerns. 

 

Tommy Thompson – Cedar Valley Campus 

DCFA President 

 

Margo Silva – Mountain View Campus 

DCFA Vice President 

 

Peggy Mason – Brookhaven Campus 

DCFA Secretary 

 

Keith Baker – North Lake Campus 

DCFA Treasurer 

 

Jennifer Baggett – Richland Campus 

DCFA Member 

 

Matt Hinckley – Eastfield Campus 

DCFA Member 

 

Wade Hyde – El Centro Campus 

DCFA Member