Minutes of the May 8, 2001 Meeting

 

1.      WELCOME BY THE CHAIR

The meeting started at approximately 11 a.m. The Senate Chair, Ms. Demanche, greeted members and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2.      MINUTES OF THE MARCH and APRIL 2001 MEETINGS

The March and April 2001 minutes were approved with minor corrections

3.      CHAIR’S REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENT

a.       Update of Senate website – Ms. Demanche announced that James Webster is in the process of updating the Senate website.  Any information can be accessed at the UMES Senate website.  In addition, archives are also being updated so that they too can be accessed via the website.

b.      Ms. Demanche has drafted and sent letter forward to Dr. Nnadi on behalf of Mr. Calvin King’s request to graduate with honors for May 2001.  In addition, the letter asked that the transfer policy currently being used be changed.

c.       Ms. Demanche announced that the letter to Ms. Billie has not been sent regarding the presentation given in March 2001.

5.      NOMINATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

There was a great deal of discussion concerning this issue, particularly pertaining to the viability of two university committees (Senate and Faculty Assembly) – there was further discussion concerning how issues would be addressed if only one body.  There was a suggestion that a Faculty Affairs subcommittee could be formed within the body of the Senate to address Faculty Affairs issues.  Discussion ended with a joint committee of the Faculty Assembly and Senate to investigate merging the two entities.

Discussion continued with nominations

Motion passed by voice and paper for the above to be instated.

6.            SALARY ISSUE

Concern was raised about submitting the concern of the Senate about salary issue and W2 forms.  It was further discussed that as a body, our concern needs to be addressed as a whole. 

7.            COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Academic Affairs Committee reported that they have received two proposals and they have been sent out for review

            Rehabilitation Services – Take experimental course in Pharmacology and Chemical Dependency in Rehabilitation and move to permanent course – Approved

            New Option under General Agriculture Degree – Approved (no new monies or faculty needed)

            MS in Natural Resource Science – Joint Program - Approved with modification  (no new monies or faculty needed – however, a question arose concerning non-thesis option)

            MS in Biology and Chemistry -  Approved with modification (approved by Graduate School, however, additional funds are needed.  Senate voted that there be a caveat that the program cannot start until resources come forward from the State of Maryland)

8.      LUNCHEON

Luncheon with Dr. Spikes on May 10^th.  Issues discussed will be:

a.       Shared governance
b.      Salary
c.       Release time
d.      Faculty workload
e.       Annual Evaluations
f.         Towing policy

8.            NEW BUSINESS

None – However, Ms. Demanche was given congratulations for her excellent work as Chair of the Senate during this past academic year!

 10.  ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 pm. 

Submitted by:
Dr. Brigid Noonan (Secretary)