Senate
Minutes of the February 12, 2002 Meeting
1. WELCOME BY THE CHAIR
The meeting started at
2. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2001 MEETING
The meeting minutes for the December 11th meeting
were approved.
3. CHAIR’S REMARKS
The Senate Chair began his remarks with thanks to everyone
present for making the effort to attend the
Senate meetings. The Chair noted that the
University Community needs to be united in terms of the mission and goals of
the University. He encouraged everyone
to bring their concerns to these meetings in an effort to get them addressed
and hopefully resolved.
The Chair noted that the Dr. Thomas has set aside 2 parking spaces
for the Chair of the UMES Senate and the Chair of the Faculty Assembly. The spaces are located in the parking lot
adjacent to J.T. Williams.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Academic Affairs Committee: Ms. Demanche reported that the Academic
Affairs Committee met back in September regarding the
Ms. Demanche reported that the Academic Affairs Committee bring this proposal before the Senate with positive
recommendation. There was further
discussion concerning funding for this and any other new programs that come to
the campus.
The body noted the following caveat to new programs: “When the State of
The other program brought before the body was the M.S. in
Physician’s Assistant. Ms. Demanche
reported that the changes asked were completed and the Academic Affairs
Committee bring this proposal before the Senate with
positive recommendation.
Two motions were passed regarding acceptance of the
After the motions were passed, there were questions asked
about whether graduates of the PA Program will be accredited. Dean Brooks answered these questions and said
that the programs would not be marketable if they were not working towards
accreditation.
Student Concerns Committee: Mr. Ken Medley reported that the first
meeting will be in the week of
5. REVISING THE PROMOTION AND TENURE POLICY
There was considerable discussion regarding changes to the
current promotion and tenure policy.
This policy has been in existence for 10 years, and has not been changed
or revised. One question that arose
surrounded the review committee chosen for individuals going up for
P&T. Currently, faculty
choose their own review committee – a policy that the Faculty Assembly
recommended. There was also discussion
that any Faculty Assembly recommendations that are made,
be incorporated into the Senate.
A motion was denied regarding the formation of a committee
by the Faculty Assembly, composed of Senators, to review the Promotion and
Tenure policy and report back to the Senate.
The Senate Chair will ask members of the Senate to be part
of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the P&T policy. These individuals will be contacted via email
to meet and discuss this prior to the next Senate meeting in March.
Policy on Faculty Rank & Tenure for Administrative
Appointments – Drs. Gupta, Dadson and Coursey (Chair) – took the BOR policy and
adopted it for UMES. The Academic
Affairs Committee has not reviewed this policy.
A motion was passed to forward this policy to the Academic Affairs
Committee for review and recommendation and bring back to the March Senate
meeting.
6. DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS
Ms. Warwick reported that the USM system is currently asking
all members to vote on three items surrounding domestic partner benefits. The votes for all three questions were
favorably.
7. REMARKS BY UMES INTERIM PRESIDENT
Dr. Thomas remarked that the ideas and concerns of the
Senate are getting to the Office of the President. Dr. Thomas reported that he and Mr. Medley
both testified before the Legislature, and he wanted to publicly thank Mr.
Medley for his efforts. Dr. Thomas
further commented that he appreciates the Senate and Faculty Assembly’s
involvement and relationship with UMES and that he would not let barriers stop
these relationships from continuing – Friendly, Fair, but Firm.
8. STANDING COMMITTEES
A motion was passed regarding the formation of a standing
committee on Information Technology.
Another motion passed for individuals who are interested in serving as
Chair of these Standing Committees be made to the Senate Chair.
9. CODE OF CONDUCT
Tabled until the March 12th meeting
10. NOMINATION FOR FACULTY HANDBOOK REVIEW
COMMITTEE
Nominations are: Ms.
Demanche, Dr. Brooks. Dr. Noonan, and Dr. Mollett
11. OLD BUSINESS - None
12. NEW BUSINESS - None
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
14. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at
Submitted by:
Dr. Brigid M. Noonan, Secretary