UMES SENATE

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

Minutes of the December 12, 2000 Meeting

1. WELCOME BY THE CHAIR

The meeting started at approximately 11:05 a.m. The Secretary, Dr. Brigid Noonan, relayed a message by the Chair, Ms. Michel Demanche, that she was unable to attend the meeting because of a meeting called by the President that same day. A motion was passed to table all items except for two.

2. STUDENT SURVEY

Ms. Eyana Smith made a presentation by the Student Senate concerning a survey done by the student senators. Interviews were conducted by the senators in Dining Services, Financial Aid, Auxiliary Services, and Parking, and problem areas were identified by the students. A motion was passed that the students will present and categorize the problem areas to the Senate so that a concerted effort is made to assist the students in helping change these problem areas.

3. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Dr. Ted Mollett presented on a reading proposal that came before the Academic Affairs Committee. Dr. Mollett stated that the proposal could not be altered because it was a state mandate. In addition, the Academic Affairs Committee was concerned because anytime there is a new proposal funds are needed for faculty lines, etc. Faculty for lines this proposal will come from the Department of Education. Dr. Mollett stated that it was up to the Senate Body to approve the proposal, disapprove the proposal, or approve with modification. Discussion then centered on why this proposal came before the Senate Body since it was a state mandate. In the future, the Senate needs to devise a procedure for receiving proposals when mandated. A motion was passed to approve the proposal.

4. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm after a duly supported motion.

Submitted by:

Dr. Brigid M. Noonan (Secretary)