Political Philosophy for Edward Alexander "Sandy" Hay

Candidate for
Governing Board Member, Short Term; Foothill-De Anza Community College District

TOP PRIORITIES for FOOTHILL-DE ANZA

• A greater emphasis throughout the instructional program on acquisition of knowledge and skills, rather than simply the ability to retrieve and cite information.
• Institutional research to evaluate the effectiveness of different learning strategies, such as lecture-discussion, collaborative interaction, computer assisted, on-line, use of television, etc.
• Return to collegial negotiations and shared governance involving all elements of the District: classified, faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees. n Progress toward achievement of the State guideline of a 75/25 ratio between full-time and part-time faculty.
• Increased support for students in need of basic skills: more scheduled sections instructed by faculty skilled at and committed to remedial studies; realistic counseling for student placement.
• Increased logistic and pedagogic support for part-time instructors.
• Fair treatment for all employees of the District, irrespective of their positions.
• A more efficient administrative structure wherein there are clear lines of responsibility for providing leadership and conduct directed toward the enhancement of student learning.