Invitation to Join the November DCFA General Business Meeting

All current and paid members are encouraged to join us tomorrow, Friday, November 17 at 11:00 AM at this Zoom link for our monthly general DCFA business meeting. The agenda is available as a Google Doc; please be aware that the agenda will be finalized by end-of-day on Thursday, November 16.  We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

2023 DCFA Annual Convention: Agenda

 

46th Annual DCFA Convention 

Friday, November 10, 2023, 1:30 – 3:30 pm 

Agenda 

1. Call to order:  ~ 1:30 – 1:40 pm 

2. Welcome:  ~ 1:40 – 1:45 pm 

1. Reminder for those attending virtually to ensure that the full name that they used to join DCFA is indicated as their Zoom username. 

3. Motion for adoption of the agenda: ~ 1:45 – 1:55 pm 

As chair of the convention, I propose that we accept the agenda for this meeting, including the rules for debate and voting, developed in consultation with the parliamentarian, Jennifer Hudson: 

1.  Rules of Debate: 

1. For agenda items requiring consideration for a vote, debate will be limited to 2 minutes per person per agenda item. 

2. Debate for any one agenda item shall not exceed 10 minutes, after which the president shall close the discussion on that item. 

3. Resolutions from the Floor on items not specified on the agenda will be entertained – in writing – following the conclusion of all regular business listed on the agenda and time permitting, following the same limitations for debate as agenda items. 

2. Voting – how, when, and where: 

1. All resolutions from the floor are strongly encouraged to be submitted in writing by Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 8:00pm sent to the entire DCFA Council to be included in the discussion of that agenda item on Friday, November 10, 2023. 

2. Members who attend the Convention in person will vote from the floor by raising their hands. Members who attend virtually will use the “raise hand” feature in Zoom, keeping their hand raised until the Chair of the convention confirms that all virtual votes have been counted. 

3. Motion to Adjourn or Recess: 

1. After voting on proposed resolutions, the Chair will recognize the Parliamentarian to issue a motion to adjourn. 

“Are there any objections to approval of the agenda for this meeting, including the rules for debate and voting?”  If none, it passes by unanimous consent. 

4. Introduce new faculty; recognition of dearly departed. 

5. President’s Address, including introductions and recognitions:  1:55 – 2:05 pm 

6. Standing Committee Reports:  2:05 – 2:25 pm 

1. Communications (2 minutes) – Josh Rose 

2. Instructional Goals and Academic Freedom (2 minutes) – Jennifer Siemantel 

3. Political Information (2 minutes) – Andrew Tolle 

4. Convention Planning (2 minutes) – Denise Griffin 

5. Welfare and Benefits (2 minutes) – Erin Kelley 

6. Membership (2 minutes) – Sherry Boyd 

7. Budget and Finance (2 minutes) – Denise Griffin 

8. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 minutes) – Stacy Vasquez 

7. Treasurer’s Report:  2:25 – 2:30 pm (Denise Griffin) 

8. Adoption of the 2023-2024 DCFA Budget: 2:30 – 2:40 pm. 

1. Adoption of the budget through unanimous consent 

2. Motions to transfer funds 

9. Proposed Resolutions Submitted in Advance 2:40 – 2:50 (10 minutes per agenda item). 

1. Proposed Resolution ONE: On Extending the 2023-2024 Membership Deadline 

1. Whereas continued problems regarding School onboarding practices, HR data, Workday implementation, and campus assignments have contributed to confusion regarding the existence and location of many new faculty, 
   Be It Resolved, this Convention votes to extend the 2023-2024 membership drive through Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm. 
   Be It Further Resolved, the DCFA MembershipWorks website will be reactivated to allow faculty to join or renew their membership through Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm. 

10. Resolutions from the floor, if applicable: 2:50-3:20 pm 

1. Other proposed resolutions from the floor 

11. Closing of the ballot and Adjournment – 3:30 pm

Reminder: Last Day to Renew or Join the Faculty Association

 The title says it all: today, Monday, November 6, is the last day to join or renew your membership in the Faculty Association for the coming year. Don't lose access to all the benefits of DCFA membership such as camaraderie, advocacy, and - if needed - legal support.  You can join/renew at https://www.dccfa.org/join-here.

DCFA 2023 Annual Convention Information

 Faculty Association members are cordially invited to this year's DCFA Convention on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 1:30-5:00 PM at the Records Building downtown.  Here are further details:

WHO: All DCFA Faculty Association Members are encouraged to attend.

WHAT: The Annual Convention is where we discuss accomplishments, issues, present Standing Committee reports, approve the budget, and deal with amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws as well as resolutions.

WHERE: The Records Building downtown located at 500 Elm Street, Room 7Y11, Dallas, TX 75202. Underground parking is available at a cost of $10. 

 

The convention will also be live-streamed on Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87017993963?pwd=pF3DCRelXpKBpuMFtPIf5bdlkVSUpa.1

Meeting ID: 870 1799 3963

Passcode: 549321

Dial in: 669-444-9171

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, and make sure to stick around afterward for the reception at the El Centro Student Center from 5:00-7:00 PM!