UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

Senate

Minutes of the April 10, 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 13, 2001 MEETING

The March 13, 2001 minutes were tabled until the May 8, 2001 meeting because there was not a copy presented.

3. STUDENT CONCERN PRESENTATION

(a) The presentation served as a discussion, because one of the student presenters was not available. In order to move on the students’ concern about this particular issue, the Senate needs to have all of the facts before making a recommendation to the administration.

(b) Mr. Calvin King made a presentation concerning the policy on transfer students and the number of credits needed to graduate with honors. The current position is that the student needs to have 60 credits prior to the semester in which the graduate, and the credits taken during the semester in which they graduate do not count. Mr. King has the requisite number of credits when counting the current semester. A motion was made and passed for the Administration to review, and possibly change, the transfer students policy regarding graduating with honors, its’ impact on these students, and taking into account the credits taken during the semester in which they graduate, so that they do, in fact, count towards graduation with honors. In addition, the motion also read that the Senate would like the administration to review Mr. King’s case and waive the policy for him so that he is able to graduate with honors during the May 2001 convocation.

4. SALARY ISSUE

After much discussion concerning the issues of faculty salaries and COLA, a motion was made and passed that the Senate write a letter to Ms. Billie requesting clarification and verification about these two issues, and how does the letter received about salary relate to the University’s obligation to pay. In addition, the letter would be carbon copied to Dr. Spikes, Dr. Nnadi, Dr. Holden and Jessica Carter.

5. NOMINATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ms. Demanche requested that we forward names of individuals who we feel will serve on our Executive Council of the Senate for the 2001-2001 Academic year. She needs these nominations ASAP.

6. COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

An issue was brought forth by Adjunct Faculty that they are not paid at the same rate as SSU. Ms. Demanche has brought this issue forward to Dr. Nnadi and the Vice President for Academic Affairs is taking action to assist in the discrepancy. An official announcement will be made.

Another issue was discussed concerning the General Education requirement, and was decided that it needs to come before the Faculty Assembly.

8. NEW BUSINESS

None

9. NEXT MEETING

The next Senate meeting will be in the Carver Hall Auditorium at 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2001.

10. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.

Submitted by:

Dr. Brigid Noonan (Secretary)