Senate
1. WELCOME BY THE CHAIR
The
meeting started at approximately
2. MINUTES OF MARCH MEETING
The
minutes of the March 2002 meeting were approved.
3. CHAIR’S REMARKS
The
Chair reported that the two graduate programs recently approved, Physician
Assistant and Chemistry/Biology have been suspended because of budget
constraints.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
(a)
Academic Affairs Committee
The
Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee has resigned and will make a full
report at the May 2002 meeting.
Discussion
surrounded how the Academic Affairs Committee operates and the channels to go
through in terms of the approval process.
A motion was passed that the issue of the Academic Affairs Committee
cease and the meeting agenda continue
(b)
Student Concerns Committee
Mr.
Medley was not present and Dr. Noonan gave the following report
1. Food Service Committee – has
met and a report will be made at the next meeting.
2. Policy on Freshmen
Visitation Policy – a petition has been signed by dorm residents about the
Freshmen Visitation Policy. Further
information is needed from the students before the Senate can continue
(c) Promotion and Tenure Ad Hoc Committee
The
Chair of the committee reported that they have met a number of times and that
there has been discussion about dates, the evaluation criteria used, and its’
impact on those who apply for P&T.
The Committee is looking at the BOR guidelines for workload distribution
and the notification process. A document
will be ready for vote at the
5. TECHNOLOGY FLUENCY POLICY
The
Chair of the committee began the report with the requirements for technological
fluency. There was discussion
surrounding these requirements, and if the system requires this for students,
then it should be a requirement for the faculty. Discussion also surrounded the monies needed
to make the campus more IT oriented, and making the campus more IT accessible
for persons with disabilities. A motion was passed to adapt the Policy on
Technology Fluency.
6. BUDGET FORMULATING CONCERNS
Dr.
Holden reported on the budget issue and stated that the legislature was in the
process of voting on the budget. The
Committee formulated to examine budget issues on campus will be reestablished.
7. STANDING COMMITTEES
The
Senate Chair stated that elections need to be made regarding the selection of
chairs for these committees.
A
motion was passed nominating Ms. Demanche (accept) as Chair of the Academic
Affairs Committee for the remainder of the session.
8. NOMINATON FOR 2002-2003 OFFICERS
The
following individuals were nominated for office:
Chair – Dr. Coursey and Dr. Spinner
Vice-Chair – Mrs. Dadson and Mr.
Billie
Secretary – Dr. Noonan (decline)
Parliamentarian – Dr. Okafor
Dr.
Eydgahi asked that nominations be sent to him for the vote to take place at the
9. OLD BUSINESS
None
10.
NEW BUSINESS
None
11.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The
final Senate meeting of the 2001-2002 academic year
will take place on
The meeting adjourned at
Submitted by:
Dr. Brigid Noonan, Secretary