MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
September/15/2008

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened Academic Year 2008 Sep. 15 at 4:05 and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present.
Officers:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP), *Dan Moore (T), *Jon Bedick (S)

Senators at large:
*James McPherson (U), *Sam Coppolleti (CPS), Barbara Conn (CPS), *Kathryn Locke (CAS), *John Huston, (CAS).

Departmental Senators:
*Rhoni-Maxwell Rader (Soc Sci), *Chris Meade (NS), *Isabel Graziani (FPA), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), * Michael Powell (Eng), * Patric Leedom (Ed), Janice Johnson (Busi), *Jean Houser (Busi), * Larry Miller (ET), *Jana Gallagher (ET), *Debra Scurlock (HS), Brenda Renfoe (HS)

Ex-Officio:
*Rita Morris (UP), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (CAS Dean), *Jim Kadel (CPS Dean)

II. Approval of Minutes: Chip asked for approval of April 21, 08 UFS meeting Minutes and it was seconded. The minutes were approved.

III. Approval of Agenda: Chip motioned to approve the Agenda and it was seconded by Chris Kacir. The Agenda was approved.

IV. Announcements and Remarks from the Senate President: Chip Poirot
Chip welcomed the senate of 2008-9 and introduced the new officers and old. Chip indicated that there would be a need to consider overhauling the Faculty Senate Constitution.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report, submitted a written report and, clarified one question. The Fiscal Year 2008 budget and current balance is $3, 528.00. Provost Dave Todt relayed that henceforth carry forward balances form a previous year are now capped at no more than $5000.


VI. Provost’s Report: Provost Dave Todt was introduced by Chip and Dave introduced the Director of Institutional Research Dr. Xuemei Yang.

VII. President Morris’ Address: President Morris welcomed to Faculty Senate to another year. Rita then laid out the Governor Strickland’s plan to cut costs of textbooks and provide faculty rewards for cutting the cost of textbooks. The highlights of the plan summarized in a one-page report distributed to those persons present at the meeting. Some details of the plan include using e-books (down loadable books on line), affordability grants for those faculty who develop course material in place of standard textbooks that can be provided free to the students, innovator awards for those faculty create new ways to lower the cost of textbooks.

VIII. Announcements from the Senate Floor: none

IX. Committee Reports
1. Fiscal Affairs: Chip Poirot: Chip indicated that the Fiscal Affairs Committee had not functioned and indicated he wanted to redefine its focus to reviewing and discussing audited financial statements with administration.
2. OFC Report: Ginny Hamilton-Chip Poirot. Ginny Hamilton agreed to serve through the remainder of this year. The Committee will update the FS on the OFC, such progress on TAG. The OEA will open dialog on the TAG

The following committees agreed to limit reports to pressing business. Only Patrick Leedom (Facilities) had anything to report.
3. Student Affairs-Barb Conn: no report
4. Assessment Sub-Committee: Ginny Hamilton -reporting: no report
5. GEAC-Phil Blau: no report
6. Faculty Affairs: Ginny Hamilton: no report
7. Student Affairs: Barbara Conn: no report
8. Facilities: Patrick Leedom: University-wide Facilities Committee to meet on Sep. 17th.
University Center Renovation will continue to Jan. 2010. The Gymnasium will continue into 2009, though the floor is ready now. The new tennis courts should be ready in 4-6 weeks. The new offices for the Planning, Construction, and Facilities Dept. in the West Wing of ATC will be completed end of November. SSU looking to save 1 million, UWFC is expected to be involved.
9. Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting: no report

X. Unfinished Business: None

XI. New Business: EPCC

Motion to approve items A and B together: Moved, Chris Kacir and seconded by Chip Poirot.
A. Changes to Intervention Specialist Major initiated by Kathryn Locke
B. Changes to Med Lab Tech Major initiated by Marla Thoroughman
Both motions were approved.
Motion to approve item C: Moved, Chris Kacir and seconded by Debra Scurlock.
C. Changes to Travel Policy initiated by Jeff Bauer
After some discussion, that was a little to fast to record, it was decided to send the proposal back to Jeff Bauer. One point of contention, raised by Isabel Graziani was that the culture in Europe is very different in regard to the consumption of alcohol in public places. It is not uncommon to have valid art openings and even some museums where alcohol is served. The current wording of the policy did not take these facts into consideration.
Adjournment: It was moved to adjourn. It was seconded and it was approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
October/20/2008

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened Academic Year 2008 Oct. 20 at 4:05 and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present.
Officers:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP), *Dan Moore (T), *Jon Bedick (S)

Senators at large:
*James McPherson (U), *Sam Coppolleti (CPS), *Barbara Conn (CPS), -Kathryn Locke (CAS), -John Huston, (CAS).

Departmental Senators:
-Rhoni-Maxwell Rader (Soc Sci), *Chris Meade (NS), *Isabel Graziani (FPA), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), *Michael Powell (Eng), *Patric Leedom (Ed), -Janice Johnson (Busi),
-Jean Houser (Busi), *Larry Miller (ET), *Jana Gallagher (ET), *Debra Scurlock (HS), *Brenda Renfroe (HS)

Ex-Officio:
-Rita Morris (UP), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (CAS Dean), *Jim Kadel (CPS Dean)

II. Approval of Minutes from Sep. 15, 2008: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), seconded by Larry Miller. The minutes were approved unanimously.

III. Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), seconded by Chris Kacir. The agenda was approved unanimously.

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot (PFS) Chip combined his opening remarks with the State of the Faculty Report. (see attached).

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report and submitted a written report. The current balance is at $3, 528.00.


VI. Provost’s Report: Provost Dave Todt reminded all attending that aquip. Is to be submitted by Nov. 1st and that it could be viewed online where one can also make comments.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, no report at this time.
VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, no report at this time

IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor: none

X. Committee Reports
1. Fiscal Affairs: Chip Poirot: covered under State of Faculty Report
2. OFC Report: Ginny Hamilton-Chip Poirot. ????????
3. Student Affairs-Barb Conn: Barb Conn stated we do not have all our members at this time.
4. Assessment Sub-Committee: Ginny Hamilton -reporting: Committee has met once and reviewed changes by president. This process is still in progress. Sam Coppolleti offered to help faculty members look for plagiarism through a computer program.
5. GEAC-Phil Blau: i. Stated that the committee met and did not approve two history courses due to some concerns raised by committee members, though other courses did pass. ii. Tim Scheurer suggested that the process of defining non-western should be returned to the department of Social Sciences. iii. College algebra to be raised to status similar to other universities. iv. Survey on Senior Seminar suggests some students do not feel fully prepared for the course.
6. Faculty Affairs: Ginny Hamilton: Ginny encouraged faculty to send her comments on updating the faculty handbook. Also should nominate outstanding faculty.
7. Facilities: Patrick Leedom: Patrick reported on efforts by the university to comply with house bill 119 on Efficiency and Savings. The university accomplished a 1% savings last year. Mentioned the idea of coordinating away games so that travel cost could be reduced. Excessive light on in hours of low building use mentioned. Recycling has not saved the university money but it does not appear to be costing additional money either. UC renovation continues. The renovation has encountered a problem with numerous old pipes and utilities buried when the original houses were razed. The university is in the process of identifying tornado shelters around campus. All security cameras on campus will be routed to be monitored from a single room rather than the current three rooms. Carl Hilgarth pointed out that facilities are parking in handicap parking spaces. Sam Coppolleti announced we are going keyless, though it will be by attrition, which will be less costly.
9. Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting: New sports, club sports, and intramural sports are all being looked at for possible expansion. Drug testing policy is under review.

XI. Unfinished Business: Motion A.1: Motion to Amend Academic Policy 2.03: Field Trips (Note: this motion was referred back to the Associate Provost and by agreement with the Associate Provost, the UFS President re-worded the original motion-therefore, it is a new motion, not an old motion).

Moved: Faculty Senate Steering Committee
(Chip Poirot, President, Vice President Chris Kacir, Jon Bedick, Secretary, James McPherson, at large Senator), Second by Chris Kacir

Vote to accept revision intact without alternate wording was unanimous.


XII. New Business: New Business:

Items BI-BVIII: Moved, EPCC (Requires Second)

Motion to bundle motions BI-BVII (note Item BVIII to be moved separately): Moved, Chip Poirot, President (FSP): Seconded by Isabel and motion carried unanimously.

Chris Kacir moved to accept bundled motions B1-B7. Seconded by Patrick Leedom.
Approved unanimously.
I. EPCC procedural clarification
A. Step 1 under Procedures on EPCC forms should not be taken to mean that a faculty member has the right to bring a proposal before EPCC despite a negative endorsement from his or her department. Wording will be clarified to prevent future confusion.
Dan Moore moved that motion B-8 by referred back to EPCC. Seconded by Sam Coppolleti. Vote unanimous to refer B-8 back to EPCC.

Item C: Faculty Affairs Motions-Motions to update existing policies to conform with semester requirements: Moved, Ginnie Hamilton, Chair of Faculty Affairs.

C.1. Motion to approve changes in Distinguished Teaching Award: Ginnie Hamilton moved to vote, seconded by Dan Moore. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

C.2. Guidelines for Faculty Scholarship: Ginnie Hamilton moved to vote, seconded by Dan Moore. Motion carried by unanimous vote.


Item D: Motion to reaffirm past practice with respect to the Distinguished Lecture Series Committee: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), seconded by Chris Kacir.

Item E: Sense of the Faculty Senate Resolution on how to Proceed with respect to the Fiscal Affairs Committee: There was some discussion on this issue and Chip Poirot (PFS) prepared in advance several possible options. Below is option 3, which had the greatest support. James McPherson moved we adopt option 3, seconded by Jon Bedick. Option 3 was carried by a unanimous vote.
3. Create a Sub-Committee to take on some of the roles of the Fiscal Affairs Committee (this will require a simple majority vote of the Faculty Senate but will still leave unanswered the failure of the Fiscal Affairs Committee to perform as charged);

Item F. Motion to increase Faculty Senate contribution to annual thanksgiving dinner from 100 to 200 dollars. Moved, Chip Poirot, seconded by Jon Bedick. Motion carried (11 votes for and 1 vote against).

Adjournment at 5:34PM: Moved Chip Poirot, seconded by Isabel Graziani.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
November/17/2008

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the meeting at 4:05 and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
Officers:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP), *Dan Moore (T), *Jon Bedick (S)

Senators at large:
*James McPherson (U), *Sam Coppoletti (CPS), exBarbara Conn (CPS), *Kathryn Locke (CAS), *John Huston, (CAS).

Departmental Senators:
*Rhoni-Maxwell Rader (Soc Sci), -Chris Meade (NS), *Isabel Graziani (FPA), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), *Michael Powell (Eng), *Patric Leedom (Ed), *Janice Johnson (Busi),
*Jean Houser (Busi), *Larry Miller (ET), *Jana Gallagher (ET), exDebra Scurlock (HS), exBrenda Renfroe (HS)

Ex-Officio:
-Rita Morris (UP), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (CAS Dean), *Jim Kadel (CPS Dean)

II. Approval of Minutes from Oct. 20, 2008: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), seconded by Isabel Graziani. The minutes were approved unanimously.

III. Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), seconded by Jon Bedick. The agenda was approved unanimously.

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot (PFS) Chip combined his opening remarks with the State of the Faculty Report.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, Treasurer – No report at this time

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt – Chancellors’ strategic plan approved – the report can be viewed online at MySSU.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS – No report at this time


VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS – No report at this time




IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor

X. Committee Reports
1. OFC Report: Ginny Hamilton-Chip Poirot – Handout provided on Ohio Faculty Council.
2. Student Affairs: Barb Conn – No report at this time
3. Assessment Sub-Committee: Ken Warfield reporting – Handout provided
4. GEAC: Phil Blau - No report at this time
5. Faculty Affairs: Ginny Hamilton – No report at this time
6. Facilities: Patric Leedom – Reported that AEP will increase rate by 16% each year for the next three years. The university will need to step up conservation measures, some as simple as turning off lights and projectors when a room is not in use. Two new dorms with 96 beds. The Administration building is to be renovated – see report.
7. Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting – No report at this time
XI.New Business

EPCC: Moved Chris Kacir and seconded by Patric Leedom to bundle
Motions A1.-A5. Motion passed unanimously

B. 1 Moved Chip Poirot: Motion to formally define and charge the Distinguished Lecture Series Committee as an EPCC sub-committee: Seconded by Rhoni Maxwell Rader. This motion requires a simple majority vote. Motion carried unanimously.

1. The name of the committee shall be the Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Sub-Committee;
2. The committee is a permanent sub-committee of the EPCC and shall report its recommendations to the EPCC;
3. The EPCC will approve or disapprove the DLS recommendations. If a majority of the DLS disagrees with a decision of the EPCC, it may appeal that decision to the UFS which may override the EPCC by majority vote.
4. The membership of the DLS will consist of three faculty approved by the UFS Committee on Committees. The Provost and the Development Foundation Director shall be honorary, non-voting members of the DLS;
5. Each faculty member shall serve for a term of two years beginning January 15, 2009. Members may be re-elected by majority vote of the Committee on Committees, but nominations must be sought for each opening.
6. The committee is charged with recommending speakers of interest to the University community for the Distinguished Lecture Series in accordance with the following criteria. Speakers will have a distinguished record of scholarly or other relevant contributions to academia. In addition, the committee will make every reasonable effort to insure that each year’s series will consist of multiple speakers, rather than selecting one or two high priced speakers.

Motion C. 1 Motion to Create Ad Hoc Audited Financial Statement Committee:
Note: This motion requires a simple majority to pass.
James McPherson moved to end the discussion, Seconded by Chris Kacir. Members agreed unanimously. Chip Poirot moved to pass motion C. 1, seconded by Sam Coppoletti. Motion carries unanimously.
1. The name of this committee will be the Ad Hoc Audited Financial Statement Committee;
2. The membership of this committee will include the President of the Faculty Senate, the Vice President of the Faculty Senate and one member elected from the faculty at large. by the Committee on Committees and the Provost of the University; The Provost, the Dean of the CAS and the Dean of the CPS will be ex officio non-voting members;
3. This committee will meet twice a year (once in Spring Semester and once in Fall Semester) with the University’s Chief Financial Officer and any person designated by the University’s Chief Financial Officer for technical expertise to review and discuss the audited Financial Statement and to review and discuss progress towards that statement. The committee will issue a report to the Faculty Senate and to the Faculty as a whole following each meeting. This report will present to the Faculty Senate and to the Faculty an overview of the financial health of the University specifically as it relates to academic programs and also the overall nature of the priorities of the budgeting process;
4. This committee will begin to function as of December 1, 2008 and shall continue to function until June of 2010 unless the UFS specifically authorizes an extension.


D. 1. Moved-Chip Poirot: Motion to Create an ad hoc UFS Constitutional Review Committee: Seconded by Chris Kacir, with corrections noted. Motion Carries unanimously.
Note: This motion requires a simple majority to pass
1. The name of this committee shall be the UFS Constitutional Review Committee;
2. Its membership shall consist of the President of the UFS, the Vice President of the UFS and four members elected at large by the Faculty. Two of these members shall be from the College of Professional Studies and two shall be from the College of Arts and Sciences;
3. The committee shall begin work no later than January 30 of 2009 and report back to the UFS with a full proposal by January 30 of 2010. It shall provide bi-monthly reports to the UFS and Faculty as a whole during the interim period. The committee’s time will expire on January 30 of 2010. by If the committee cannot complete its work by January 30 of 2010 it may request an extension;
4. The committee’s charge shall be to review the current Constitution and consult broadly with Faculty, the President of the University, the Provost of the University, the Deans of the two Colleges and other relevant persons with the aim of recommending revisions to the current Constitution that will strengthen and define the role of Faculty in the University governance system;
5. Any recommendation of this committee shall be approved by 2/3 of the university faculty senate membership. Upon approval the recommendation will be forwarded to the full faculty, where ¾ approval of all faculty is needed for adoption.
XII. Adjournment at 5:00PM: Moved James McPherson, seconded by Chris Kacir.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
January/26/2009

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the Jan. 26 meeting at 4:06 PM and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
Officers:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP), *Dan Moore (T), *Jon Bedick (S)
Senators at large:
*James McPherson (U), *Sam Coppoletti (CPS), *Barbara Conn (CPS),
-Kathryn Locke (CAS), exJohn Huston, (CAS).

Departmental Senators:
*Rhoni-Maxwell Rader (Soc Sci), *Chris Meade (NS), -Isabel Graziani (FPA), exGinny Hamilton (Math), *Michael Powell (Eng), *Patric Leedom (Ed), *Janice Johnson (Busi),
*Jean Houser (Busi), *Larry Miller (ET), *Jana Gallagher (ET), *Debra Scurlock (HS), *Brenda Renfroe (HS)

Ex-Officio:
-Rita Morris (UP), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (CAS Dean), *Jim Kadel (CPS Dean)

II. Approval of Minutes: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), Seconded by Patric Leedom. Approved unanimously.

III. Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot, (PFS), Seconded by Sam Coppoletti. Approved unanimously.

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President (will be combined with State of Faculty Report)

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, Treasurer: Dan reported that we spent about 10% of total funds. There were some informal discussions centered on spending less on refreshments and an informal agreement for refreshments to include: Coffee, Water, Pop, and Lemon Bars.

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt: Dave announced that University president Rita Morris would give her state of the university address on Monday February 2 at 4PM in Flohr lecture hall and would discuss changes in the budget in response to the Governors’ address on Wednesday Feb. 28th.

VII. Liz Blevins from Communications presented on the Marketing Research Initiative and provided a handout on some of the main points. The goal in spending the 250 thousand dollars is to increase enrollment and diversity at Shawnee by understanding what currently attracts student to the university and then developing a marketing strategy to target potential students.

Tim Scheurer (CAS Dean) added that the university wanted to be known more widely in the state for something other than price.

Patric Leedom stated that at a recent meeting the lack of diversity issue had come up.

Much discussion followed. Concerns were raised over how we as faculty would handle t he increase in enrollment given that many departments have significant faculty teaching overloads.

James McPherson stated that his department would have no problem with increased numbers of students with their current number of faculty. This was the minority view based on comments.

Larry Miller, posed the question paraphrase follows: “What would happen to enrollment if the initiative were not in place, given that in times on economic downturn universities usually experience an increase enrollment?”

Sam Coppoletti asked the question, ”Why spend the money on the initiative now?”
Dave Todt (Provost) answered paraphrase follows: “This (initiative) has been in the works for years.”

Jon Bedick asked, “How will we know the program is a success?”

Overall more questions were asked than answers provided. I apologize in advance if I left anyone’s question out, but I hope I got the gist of the discussion.

VIII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS: no report at this time.
IX. Dean of CAS: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS: no report at this time.

X. Announcements from the Senate Floor: no report at this time.

XI. Committee Reports

1. OFC Report: Ginny Hamilton-Chip Poirot: no report at this time.
2. Student Affairs-Barb Conn: no report at this time.
3. GEAC-Phil Blau; Dendrology added to the GEP.
4. Faculty Affairs: Ginny Hamilton: no report at this time.
5. Facilities: Patrick Leedom: no report at this time.
6. Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting: handout provided.



XII. New Business
Chip Poirot moved that A1-A6 be bundled. James McPherson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Natural Sciences
A1. Changes in Course Numbers
A2. New Courses – GEOL 3100, NTSC 3185
Engineering Technologies
A3. Changes in Existing Degree Program – Departmental Name Change
A4. Changes in Existing Degree Program – Associate of Technical Study
Concentration in Uranium Enrichment
A5. New Courses – ETCO 3185, ETCO 1995, ETCO 2995
Sports Studies
A6. Changes in Existing Degree Program – Addition of Legal Aspects of Sport Course

XIII. Adjournment at 4:45PM: Moved Patric Leedom and seconded by Janice Johnson. Vote to adjourn unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
April/27/2009

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the April 27 meeting at 4:05PM and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
Officers:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP), *Dan Moore (T), *Jon Bedick (S).
Senators at large:
*James McPherson (U), *Sam Coppoletti (CPS), *Barbara Conn (CPS),
exKathryn Locke (CAS), *John Huston, (CAS).

Departmental Senators:
*Rhoni-Maxwell Rader (Soc Sci), *Chris Meade (NS), *Isabel Graziani (FPA), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), *Michael Powell (Eng), *Patric Leedom (Ed), *Janice Johnson (Busi),*Jean Houser (Busi), *Larry Miller (ET), *Jana Gallagher (ET), *Debra Scurlock (HS), *Brenda Renfroe (HS)

Ex-Officio:
-Rita Morris (UP), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (CAS Dean), *Jim Kadel (CPS Dean)

II. Approval of Minutes: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS), Seconded by Dan Moore. The minutes were approved unanimously with the provision to allow corrections since not everyone had the chance to read the minutes.
17 people voted
III. Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot, (PFS), Seconded by Patric Leedom. Approved unanimously. 17 people voted.

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President
Thanks went out to Chris Liles for help rendered. Robert Mendris and Chip Poirot have placed the review of administrator evaluations online. Chip announce plan to review senate constitution this fall after to faculty contract is signed. UFS finance committee is the same thing as the strategic planning committee. A full summary of Chips remarks were e-mailed last spring.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, Treasurer: Chip Poirot (FSP) reporting. Current balance is at $ 2163. Chip expressed the need to allow carryover of the balance in order to hire a student worker to update UFS records.

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt: Dave reminded those attending that grants are available for students accepted for internships to help with the costs of housing and travel. Three different grants are also available for student planning studies in bioinformatics.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS: None at this time.

VIII. Dean of CAS: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS: Tim announced that Chris Kacir has received the Excellence in Teaching award.

IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor: none at this time.

X. Committee Reports
OFC Report: Ginny Hamilton-Chip Poirot. Ginny Hamilton announced that by 2012 all Ohio state universities are to be on semesters. Considerable discussion took place on how to handle the current financial situation.

Student Affairs-Barb Conn: Student affairs met on April 17th. Barb stated that the student-advising manual is being revised. The student affairs committee reviewed the student rights code and unanimously supported the changes. However, concern was express by UFS president Chip Poirot that UFS should have input into this document. The point being that the faculty should have direct input into significance documents that may affect faculty.



GEAC-Phil Blau. Phil announced that a motion passed to recommend that senior seminar should not be offered during the two week intersession.

Faculty Affairs: Ginny Hamilton. Ginny reminded us of the university wide development survey.

Facilities: Patrick Leedom. Patric reported that the cost of electricity from AEP will go up by 9% in this coming year.

Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe reported that her committee is looking at the procedure to bring in more intramural sports. Is this under athletics or student activities?


Old Business: Field trip policy, no discussion.

New Business

EPCC: Chris Kacir
Jon Bedick motioned to bundle motions and Brenda Renfroe seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Motions A1.-A8

A. 1 Social Sciences proposal limiting double counting in Social Work Minor.
A.2 Business
i. Five new BUIS courses
ii. Minor Course Change – BUIS 1010
A.3. Engineering
i. New Minor in Game Design
ii. New Course – ETCA 1302
A.4. GEAC
i. Addition of ENGL 1105 as prereq for integrative level (Point of clarification this refers to western and non-western) courses in GEP
ii. Removal of MATH 1900 from GEP
A.5. Teacher Education - Four Minor Course Changes
A.6. CIPA - Addition of Placeholder course (point of clarification: when a student studies abroad the CIPA would stand in place for course abroad until the grades arrive)
A.7. Academic Policy Proposal – delineating EPCC Submission Deadline Guidelines
A.8. DLS Series Nominees

Chris Kacir moved to vote on the bundled motions and it was seconded by someone, who I cannot remember. The motion was carried unanimously.

XII. Adjournment at 4:47PM: Moved Dan Moore and seconded by Isabel Graziani. Vote to adjourn unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

Post script: announcements at the end of the meeting: Sam Coppoletti and Barb Conn will be leaving the Senate. Michael Powell is now the chair of the English Department.

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
September/28/2009

University Faculty Senate
Minutes
Sep. 28, 2009

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the Sep. 28 meeting at 4:00 PM and asked for Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
UFS Executive Committee:

*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP and EPCC Chair), *Jon
Bedick (Secretary), *Dan Moore (Treasurer) and *James McPherson (Faculty at large representative).

Senators at large:
*Jon Huston (CAS), *Kathryn Locke (CAS), *Jean Houser
(CPS), Jerry Ruby (CPS)

Departmental Senators:
*Jennifer Pauley (English Humanities), *Isabel Graziani (Art), *Ginny Hamilton (Mathematics), *Chris Meade (Natural Sciences), *Patric Leedom (Education), *Rhoni Maxwell-Rader (Social Sciences), aRick Conley (Business), *Janice Johnson (Business), *Janna Gallaher (Eng. Tech), *Skip Miller (Eng. Tech), *Brenda Renfroe (Health
Sciences), *Debra Scurlock (Health Sciences)

Ex-Officio: non voting members are aRita Morris (President of the
University), *Dave Todt (Provost), aJim Kadel (Dean CPS), *Tim Scheurer (Dean CAS).

Invited guest: exPhil Blau (Chair-General Education Advisory Committee)

II. Approval of Minutes: Moved, Chip Poirot, President of Faculty Senate. No objections, minutes approved

III. Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot, President of Faculty Senate. No objections, agenda approved

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President
For a full transcript of Chip’s remarks see the original e-mail of the agenda for Sep. 28th 2009. I have retained the heading for the main points addressed and added in some specific comments not including in the original text.

1. OFC: The Ohio Faculty Council met in June and September. Discussion in the meetings has centered primarily on financial concerns. By comparison, SSU is doing well.
The issue of open enrollment came up in regard to a discussion to the dangers of tying state funding to graduation rates.

Repeated from the original text by Chip with a slight correction. Ohio State Legislators are working on a resolution in support of a State Senate Bill, which would add gender orientation to the list of protected categories under Ohio Human Rights Laws.

2. Chip thanked Barbara Conn, Rhoni Maxwell-Rader, and Jim Settle as members of the Student Affairs Committee for their continued good work on the Student Conduct Code.

3. Chip reported on a positive meeting that he and Steve Doster had with President Morris and Dave Todt (as well as a follow up meeting between Chip and President Morris) to clarify the relationship of governance and SEA issues.

4. The UFS is seeking a student assistant to help with record keeping.

5. I left the last editorial intact as Chip wrote it. Per the UFS Constitution and tradition in academia, it is both the right and responsibility of the faculty, through their relevant committees and assemblies to provide advice through the use of their collective and professional insight. Reasonable people can and will disagree over specific courses of action, and these differences can and will be settled in an air of collegial, even if spirited and passionate discussion. Yet it remains our responsibility, as a collective body, to engage in collective oversight of academic programs and academic policy.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, Treasurer. Dan reported that our situation is the same as last year he is waiting for finalization before providing a report.

VI. Provost’s Report Dave Todt. Dave provided a report on several maters of importance.
1. Enrollment is at 4300 students 80 of which are in graduate programs. This represents an 8% increase over last year.
2. The Budget has continued at same level as last year. A 2.8% decrease in state funding was offset by the increase in enrollment.
Investment income is down but it was not considered for this budget. Any monies from the investment will be put into reserves.
3. Strategic planning did not change any of the basic goals. Strategic Ohio plan focuses on growth, more services, and faculty space.
4. Shawnee’ s part in the Chancellor’s Center of Excellence. Each campus is to create a center of excellence.
Health Science, Plastics Research, Gaming and Digital Design. These three areas form the core of our Center for Excellence and will be supported by Student Internships, Faculty Applied Research, Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs.
5. AQUIP has completed its review and provided feedback our strengths and opportunities.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS. No report at this time.

VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS. Tim Scheurer requested feed back two versions of a faculty self-evaluation form.

IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor. None at this time.

X. Committee Reports

OFC Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report)

Constitution Committee Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report).

President’s Advisory Council: included in UFS President’s Report and/or Provost’s Report.

Senate Finance Committee/SPC: Skip Miller. No report at this time.

Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader. Rhoni reporting. Chair of the Student Affairs Committee looked at and revised student conduct code. Chip and Chris Kacir voiced concern over procedure. Chip expressed that faculty should on the final draft. Also SAC worked on a new redline conversion code. By the time of our next meeting SAC will have reviewed our policy on the issue of student plagiarism and plan to report back on what they found.

GEAC-Phil Blau. No report at this time.

Faculty Affairs; University Personnel: Ginny Hamilton reminded us that nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Award are coming up.

Facilities: Patric Leedom reported: There are 875 students in housing and this is at triple occupancy. One more unit of housing is contracted for. Some parking improvements have been made. New faculty parking lot has opened on Mill Road in the shadow of the bridge. The Athletic field project is on hold due to our current budgetary situation.
Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe reporting: She would like to pass the position off to someone else.

New Business

A. Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Motion to create ad hoc Graduate Council Advisory Committee: Moved, UFS Executive Committee. Seconded by Isabel Graziani. Motion passes by acclimation.

1. The existing advisory committee on the Graduate Council shall henceforth be known as the ad hoc Graduate Council Advisory Committee. The existing committee shall complete its current work and provide a comprehensive recommendation to the EPCC for creating a Graduate Faculty Council. The ad hoc committee shall complete its work by February of 2010 so as to insure incorporation of the Graduate Council into the new UFS Constitution. The committee as formed consists of: Jeff Bauer, Asst. Provost; Debra Scurlock, Master Occupational Therapy Program; Scott Douthat, EPCC representative


B. EPCC: Moved EPCC
1. Provost: University-Wide Academic Policy – Dave Todt a. Academic Policy – Minimum Hours for Graduation for Bachelor’s degree shall be 120 Semester hours and 33 Semester hours past baccalaureate for a Master’s degree. Seconded by Jon Bedick. Passed unanimously by voice vote.
2. Provost: Motion to Create an ad hoc Committee to study proposals withdrawn by Provost at the most recent EPCC meeting;
a. The committee shall consist of five members, *one of which shall be the GEAC director, approved by the Committee on Committees;
b. The committee shall report to the EPCC by the end of Spring Semester regarding the implications of expanding the GEP and moving to a 60/40/20 model. The report of the committee shall be advisory only and does not obligate the EPCC or the UFS to accept its conclusions.

Many people had opinions on this motion. Skip felt we should not endorse the committee since that might imply we endorsed the idea of 60/40/20. Janna Gallaher suggested we should have some method for how we determine the number of credits needed for the GEP. Ginny Hamilton stated that a GEAC committee was reevaluating the content of the GEP. In response to this statement Chris Kacir moved that the language be amended to read that the GEAC director should be one of the five members. Isabel Graziani seconded. The amendment passed by acclamation.

Chip moved to pass the amended motion and Dan Moore seconded. Motion passed by show of hands 15 for and 3 against.

3. English and Humanities: Preliminary Degree – BA in Philosophy and Religion. Many opinions were voiced on this topic for and against. Several people voice concerns and support. I apologize in advance for those people I left out (including myself). Nick Meriwether read out loud the courses to be included in the new major and stated that only three courses were not immediately covered. He proceeded to address how those additional courses would be covered. Suggested that a Ph.D. candidate, trained in classical Arabic, from Ohio State would teach the course on the Quran. As a mater of procedure Chip stepped down from chairing the meeting and handed the authority to the secretary, Jon Bedick, so that that we would comply with Robert’s Rules of Order. Chip then commented on the motion. Chip’s concern was that for a major of Philosophy and Religion the course list was light on Philosophy, specifically in regard to upper level courses and a course in Modern Contemporary Philosophers. Nick countered that there were Philosophy Majors at other universities that also did not have this requirement. There was also concern as to the exact content of some courses. Chip voiced concerns that the coursework did not cover important modern 20th century epistemological and ontological philosophical debates, such as that between analytic and continental philosophers. Chip also expressed the view that some of these debates, for example about hermeneutics were relevant to the study of religious texts. Nick said he did not think that it was particularly important to cover these debates, though he was not opposed to having courses on modern philosophy [note that though the word modern was used during the discussion, all participants agree the correct reference is to contemporary as modern includes everything after Descartes and the discussion was about 20th century philosophy]. Nick argued that an interdisciplinary major such as the one being proposed did not need a stand alone course on 20th century philosophy in order to prepare students for graduate school. Nick also expressed the view that the major could use more courses on medieval philosophy. He added that issues of epistemology and belief are extensively discussed in multiple courses.
Chip then read from an interview Nick had given several years ago on his course on Judaism, Islam and Christianity where Nick indicated the importance of understanding the social and political dimensions of religion. Chip asked in light of this view previously expressed by Nick how Nick could justify drawing such a sharp boundary between social science and humanistic methods with respect to the study of religion and noted that there were several courses in the major on political and social philosophy and that he covered some of these issues in political economy. Nick responded that not all disputes could be reduced to economics and that conflicts can be about religious beliefs. Chip asked to respond but acting Chair Jon Bedick indicated that others should be given a chance to speak. Chris Kacir questioned Nick’s assertion that the State (Ohio Board of Regents) was against duplicating undergraduate majors. Nick responded that he had looked at the state (Ohio Board of Regents) requirements and understood them to be against duplication at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Chris Kacir said he believed that Nick was wrong. In support of the proposed major: Kathryn Locke said, “Her son wanted a philosophy major to search critically for truth.” Jerry Ruby thought there is adequate research to suggest the need for this major. Chris Kacir moved that a secret ballot be cast. Kathryn Locke seconded. The motion for a secret paper ballot passed by a show of hands. 10 people for and 7 opposed. Chip assumed the chair position and the vote was cast. Chris Kacir collected and counted the votes. The motion passed with 14 people for and 5 people against.

Rhoni Maxwell-Rader moved to bundle motions 4, 5, 6, 7. Isabel Graziani seconded. Passed by acclimation. Motions 4, 5, 6, 7 also passed by acclimation.
4. English and Humanities:
a. New Course – COMM 3185
b. Change in Course Prefix – ENGL 3390
c. Change in Course Title – COMM 3395
d. Change in Course Number – ENGL 2249
5. Mathematics
a. Mathematics
b. Change in Prerequisites – MATH 4996 & 4997
6. Sports Studies
a. Addition of Lab Fees – SSPE 1115, 1116, 1123, 1124, & 1125
7. Health Sciences
a. Change in Course Number & Prerequisites – RPTT 1222, & 1331
b. Change in Prerequisites – PTAT 1111
c. Change in Course Prefix, Credit, Description & Mode of Delivery – SSPE 3500

XII. Adjournment at 5:35PM: Moved Jon Bedick and seconded by James McPherson.
Vote to adjourn unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary
 

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
October/26/2009

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda: October 26, 2009

Call to Order: Chip Poirot, President of Faculty Senate

Taking of roll: Jon Bedick, Secretary of Faculty Senate

Approval of Minutes: Moved, Chip Poirot, President of Faculty Senate

Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot, President of Faculty Senate

Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President (includes Constitution Committee Report, Ohio Faculty Council Report and President’s Advisory Council Report)

Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, Treasurer

Provost’s Report: Dave Todt

Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS

Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS

Announcements from the Senate Floor

Committee Reports

OFC Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report)
Constitution Committee Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report).
President’s Advisory Council: included in UFS President’s Report and/or Provost’s Report.
Fiscal Affairs/Budget Finance and Strategic Planning:
Student Affairs: Rhonnie-Maxwell Rader
GEAC-Phil Blau
Faculty Affairs; University Personnel: Ginny Hamilton
Facilities: Patrick Leedom
Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting
Assessment:

New Business

A. EPCC Items:


1. Natural Sciences
i. New Concentration - Physics
ii. New Minor – Physics
iii. New Courses – PHYS 3000, 3010, 3020, 4000, & 4010
2. Sports Studies
i. Prefix Change SSAT to ATTR
ii. Title Change – SSPE 2395
3. FDPA
i. New Minor – Studio Art
ii. New Minor – Game and Simulation Design
iii. Change in Prerequisite – ARTG 3540
4. Teacher Education
i. Lab fees for graduate courses
ii. New Courses – EMC 4477, 4478, 4479, 5477, 5478, 5479
iii. Change in Course Number – EDIS 2254
5. Engineering Technology
i. Change in course description – ETCO 1120

B. Student Affairs Committee:
The UFS recommends that the President of the University proceed with the process of gaining Board Approval of the Revised Student Conduct Code.

Adjournment

I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the Oct. 26 meeting at 4:05PM and asked for Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
UFS Executive Committee:

*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP and EPCC Chair), *Jon
Bedick (Secretary), *Dan Moore (Treasurer) and *James McPherson (Faculty at large representative).

Senators at large:
*Jon Huston (CAS), *Kathryn Locke (CAS), aJean Houser
(CPS), aJerry Ruby (CPS)

Departmental Senators:
*Jennifer Pauley (English Humanities), aIsabel Graziani (Art), aGinny Hamilton (Mathematics), *Chris Meade (Natural Sciences), *Patric Leedom (Education), *Rhoni Maxwell-Rader (Social Sciences), aRick Conley (Business), aJanice Johnson (Business), *Janna Gallaher (Eng. Tech), aSkip Miller (Eng. Tech), aBrenda Renfroe (Health
Sciences), *Debra Scurlock (Health Sciences)
Ex-Officio: non voting members are aRita Morris (President of the
University), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Jim Kadel (Dean CPS), aTim Scheurer (Dean CAS).

Invited guest: *Phil Blau (Chair-General Education Advisory Committee)

II. Approval of Minutes: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS) and Chris Kacir seconded. Minutes approved unanimously with the provision that the discussion on Religion and Philosophy Major be rewritten to reflect the discussion between Nicholas Meriwether and the UFS Executive Board regarding the proposed Religion and Philosophy Degree.

III. Approval of Agenda: Moved, Chip Poirot (PFS) and seconded by Chris Kacir. Agenda approved unanimously

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President. The UFS President’s Opening remarks included reports from the Ohio Faculty Council, the President’s Advisory Committee and the Constitution Revision Committee:

Ohio Faculty Council: During discussion at the last OFC meeting there were multiple concerns expressed about the potential impact of USO/OBR mandates on teaching and learning. The issues discussed included the potential impact of changes in the OBR’s funding formula to emphasize retention and graduation rates and the bureaucratic nature of the Transfer Articulation Process. The OFC agreed to consider an official response and created a committee to draft an OFC response to these multiple issues. Chip Poirot reported that he would be coordinating the process of creating this draft.

Constitution Committee: Chip Poirot reported that the Constitution Revision Committee had reviewed an initial tentative draft of the new Constitution. He also reported that there had been discussion with the President of the University regarding committees and that the process should move forward with some agreed upon understandings. The President of the University would like to distinguish between governance, academic (UFS) and other committees with membership on governance committees needing to be better defined. Chip Poirot asked for feedback on the perceived need to continue with the historical precedent of equal faculty representation on committees between CAS and CPS.

There was some discussion in regard to Chip Poirot’s remarks on the make up of committees and representation. Kathryn Locke voiced concern about the burden of CPS providing equal numbers on committees as CAS, since CPS had lower numbers. Phil Blau suggested maybe some committees are not as important as other, so maybe not all committees needed equal representation. James thought maybe it would be good to poll faculty on how they thought they could have their views aired without representation. Janna Gallaher pointed out that the different colleges have different perspectives and we should maintain them. Dave Todt mentioned the University College has no reps at this time. Chip Poirot suggested the constitution should be amendable in a practical way. Chris Kacir remarked on the flexibility of the constitution to be able to amend.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, Treasurer reported our fiscal year 10 budget at $2,999 with total of $447 expenditures thus far, leaving a balance available of $2,552.

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt presented the senate with memo clarifying when and when not to give an incomplete. This was prefaced with the statement that there are some 46 variables that go into determining the universities FTE (full time equivalent), which are used to help determine our funding from the state. A student who has proven themselves during the semester, but due to some unexpected and dire situation arising late in the semester, are unable to complete the final exam or other course assignments, the may be a candidate for an incomplete. However, because of the way the FTE is calculated the university does not receive credit for that student completing the course even when they make up the work and receive a grade. Therefore, if a student has earned a D at final calculation but could receive C, B, or A with the makeup work, it is better to give the student the D and change the grade at a later date rather than giving the incomplete. The memo gives some fairly descriptive examples.

On the same subject James McPherson asked “what mechanism is there for students working on a master thesis, which have no grade assigned until completion”. Chris Kacir suggested use a P, as in progress, or some other letter.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS. No report at this time.

VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS. No report at this time.

IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor. None.

X. Committee Reports

OFC Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report)

Constitution Committee Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report).

President’s Advisory Council: included in UFS President’s Report and/or Provost’s Report.

Fiscal Affairs/Budget Finance and Strategic Planning:
Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader. No report at this time.

GEAC-Phil Blau stated that a committee was reviewing the impact of 60/40/20 on the GEP.

Faculty Affairs; University Personnel: Ginny Hamilton. No report at this time.

Facilities: Patric Leedom. No report at this time!!!

Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting

Assessment: None

New Business

A. Moved, EPCC and seconded by James McPherson
1. Business
i. Change in prereqs – BUMG 3550
2. GEAC
i. Change in prereqs –multiple social sciences courses
3. Natural Sciences
i. Change in structure - geology field methods
4. EPCC Business
i. Electronic signature proposal – Chris Kacir clarified that allowing authorized signatures on certain forms would save paper. Janna Gallaher suggested the forms should be in the PDF format.
Jon Bedick moved for an addendum to the agenda seconded by Chris Kacir.

Addendum
1. A motion to consider whom to delegate the Distance and Learning curriculum:
Shall we:
a. Delegate it to FAD
b. Delegate it to an ad hoc committee?
c. What shall be the charge?
What followed was a presentation by Barb Conn the state of distance learning currently and some expectations on areas needing more development followed by numerous comments and clarifications. The presentation included such aspects as: who would coordinate what, possible funding sources, and what groups might interact.
Kathryn Locke suggested we take persons from current functional committees and bring them together in an Ad Hoc committee to brain storm.
Chris Kacir did not think we needed another committee, rather we should use existing committees, which are adequate. Stay with regular channels.
Phil Blau commented, currently blended courses or distance education courses need only go to the dean to be approved.
Barb Conn suggested we adopt “Quality Matters”, which was created to provide a rubric.
Chris Kacir moved that we charge EPCC and FAD to review distance-learning aspects that pertain to each committee respectively and they will report back to the faculty senate. This was seconded by James McPherson and was passed by acclamation.

XII. Adjournment at 5:50PM: Moved Jon Bedick and seconded by Dan Moore. Vote to adjourn unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

 

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
February 22, 2010

University Faculty Senate
Minutes
February 22, 2010
I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened Academic Year 2010 Feb. 22 at 4:08PM and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
USF Executive Committee:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), aChris Kacir (VP and EPCC Chair), *Jon Bedick (Secretary), *Dan Moore (Treasurer), *James McPherson (Faculty at large representative).
Senators at large:
exJean Houser (CPS), *John Huston (CAS), *Kathryn Locke (CAS), *Jerry Ruby (CPS).
Departmental Senators:
*Jennifer Pauley (English Humanities), *Isabel Graziani (Art), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), *Chris Meade (Natural Science), aPatric Leedom (Education), *Rhoni Maxwell-Rader (Social Sciences), *Rick Conley (Business), *Janice Johnson (Busi), *Janna Gallagher (Eng. Tech), aLarry (Ship) Miller (Eng. Tech.), *Brenda Renfoe (Health Sciences), aDebra Scurlock (Health Sciences),
Ex-Officio:
aRita Morris (President of the University), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (Dean CAS), *Jim Kadel (Dean CPS)
Invited Guest: *Phil Blau (Chair-General Education Advisory Committee)

Jon Bedick left the meeting to retrieve copies of the minutes (Note: the UFS President apologizes to the Secretary, Jon Bedick for unintentionally making an inaccurate statement: The UFS President stated in the meeting he had asked Professor Bedick to bring the minutes. It would have been more accurate to say that the UFS President had assumed Professor Bedick would bring the minutes).

In the Secretary’s absence, the UFS President temporarily assumed the role of Secretary. With the consent of the Senate, the order of business was re-arranged and the agenda was considered prior to the approval of the minutes.

III. Approval of Agenda: The President asked if there were any objections to the agenda. There being no objections, the agenda was adopted.

II. Approval of Minutes: The President asked if there were objections to the minutes. There being no objections, the minutes were adopted.


IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President (includes Constitution Committee Report and President’s Advisory Council Report)
UFS President’s Report
1. The President of the University has proposed a significant restructuring of governance processes. This proposal is still at the draft stage, but raises multiple issues. I have forwarded this document to members of the Constitution Committee and the UFS Executive Board and will be relying on their input in further discussions about this document. I am committed to maintaining the leading role of faculty in the governance process;

2. At the last OFC meeting the OFC did approve a response to the proposals previously discussed by the Lumina Foundation. When the minutes of the OFC are posted, I will forward them to the faculty.

3. We continue to have a problem with fully committing to making the existing governance structure work. I am committed to the defined role of the UFS as the sole recommending body on matters of academic policy.

4. Part of the function of a University is the search for truth. We often disagree on what the truth is and how to get there. That disagreement does not relieve us of the obligation to be intellectually honest. I wish to call attention to the abuse of this obligation by former members of the Bush administration in deliberately misinterpreting the accepted meaning of existing statutes. On a much less serious matter, this same kind of specious legal reasoning continues to be employed here at SSU when the University cites laws about bribing public officials and jurors to create a specious argument for banning the practice of selling unsolicited textbooks. This tactic is dishonest. In addition, it violates the accepted procedures for forming academic policy.


V. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, reported we have spent $1143 from our total of $2999 leaving us with $1856. Dan Moore raised concerns about the appearance of a line item amount for the student worker and suggested that creation of line item amounts should be approved by the UFS Executive Board (Note: The UFS President concurs and should adopt this practice in the future. That said, it should be noted that hiring of a student employee has greatly facilitated the organization of past UFS business).

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt announced that MOCAP was beginning open discussion on the new proposed “stem” building.
There was high compliance rate for mid-term progress reports last semester. Textbook order deadline is March 1st, as mandated by state law.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS. No report.

VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS. No report.

IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor. None

X. Committee Reports

OFC Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report)

Constitution Committee Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report).

President’s Advisory Council: included in UFS President’s Report and/or Provost’s Report.

Fiscal Affairs/Budget Finance and Strategic Planning: Dave Todt reported that they are using AQUIP feedback to look at processes that need clarifying and this is ongoing through year.

Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader. Rhoni noted that she would be introducing an amendment to the previous resolution on the Student Conduct Code.

GEAC-Phil Blau reported that they are looking at the possibility that the Capstone category may open up.

Faculty Affairs; University Personnel: Ginny Hamilton. No report.

Facilities: Patrick Leedom. No report.

Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting: first meeting will the third Wednesday in March at 4:00PM and will consider the possibility of adding track as a sport at the university.

Assessment: Ken Warfield and/or Krista Maxson. Ken Warfield announced that they are actively seeking proposals for the mini-grants for the March 13th deadline.

XI. Old Business: Student Affairs Committee
A. 1. Motion to approve Student Conduct Code with reservations.
After some discussion Rhoni Maxwell-Rader amended the wording as follows: USF recommends approval of the student conduct code as it currently stands. The UFS agreed by unanimous consent to allow Rhoni Rader to amend this motion. Side note: this code has been in effect since last summer, 2009. A formal vote was taken with results as follows: Yes 13, No 1, and Abstention 1. Motion Carries.

B. 1. Motion to approve Dual Credit Policy.
There was much discussion on this motion with several amendments proposed. Two passed by unanimous consent and was voted down (Note: see final showing markup). Jennifer Pauley proposed three amendments (word addition in bold italics) the first to paragraph 2:

1. After approving a course(s) for dual credit, the appropriate academic department will assign a dual-credit course advisor who will work with the high school to ensure that the quality of the course(s) will be maintained through ongoing interaction with the high school teacher. Each department shall determine how the adviser is selected. Approved Unanimously.
The change was to paragraph 5b.

2. Any instructor or course may be denied at the discretion of the appropriate department for any reason. Approved Unanimously.

3. Jon Bedick proposed an amendment in response to a suggestion by Tim Scheurer wished to add “chair must consult with relevant faculty member (implied for course of interest). Bedick amendment changed the wording to Chair must consult with faculty member(s) who regularly teaches the course at SSU. A vote was called for and the motion was defeated with 8 no votes and 5 yes votes cast.


Ginny Hamilton moved to postpone a final vote on the original motion to another meeting. Isabel Graziani seconded the postponement to another meeting. The vote to postpone was unanimous.

XII. New Business
C. EPCC Items
James McPherson moved to bundle items 1, 2, and 3. This was seconded by Isabel Graziani and it was approved unanimously.
1. Health Sciences
i. Change in Course Descriptions – PTAT 1113, 1114, 1115, 1230, 1231, 2230, 2231, 2235, 2240, 2241
ii. Enhancement of Degree – Physical Therapy Assisting
2. Social Sciences
i. New Course – Biological Anthropology
ii. Enhancement of Degree - History
3. Teacher Education
i. Change in Prereq - EDUC 2295, 4495
ii. Change in Prereq & Course Description – EDRE 2202
iii. Change in Course Description – EDRE 2204
4. University-Wide Academic Policy. After some discussion, the President asked the UFS if they were ready to vote. There being no objections to voting, the question was put to the Senate. The President then asked if there were any objections to the proposal. There being no objections, the motion passed by acclamation.
i. Probation
ii. Suspension/Dismissal/Permanent Dismissal
iii. Deletion of Fresh Start
iv. Complete Withdrawal


XIII. Adjournment: At 5:20PM James McPherson moved to adjourn, seconded by Isabel Graziani , and it was approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
March 29, 2010

University Faculty Senate
Minutes
March 29, 2010
I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the Academic Year 2010 March 29 UFS meeting at 4:06 PM and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
USF Executive Committee:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), aChris Kacir (VP and EPCC Chair), *Jon Bedick (Secretary), *Dan Moore (Treasurer), *James McPherson (Faculty at large representative).
Senators at large:
exJean Houser (CPS), exJohn Huston (CAS), *Kathryn Locke (CAS), *Jerry Ruby (CPS).
Departmental Senators:
*Jennifer Pauley (English Humanities), *Isabel Graziani (Art), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), *Chris Meade (Natural Science), *Patric Leedom (Education), aRhoni Maxwell-Rader (Social Sciences), aRick Conley (Business), *Janice Johnson (Busi), *Janna Gallaher (Eng. Tech), *Larry (Skip) Miller (Eng. Tech.), *Brenda Renfroe (Health Sciences), *Debra Scurlock (Health Sciences),
Ex-Officio:
aRita Morris (President of the University), aDave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (Dean CAS), *Jim Kadel (Dean CPS)
Invited Guest: *Phil Blau (Chair-General Education Advisory Committee)


II. Approval of Minutes: President of Faculty Senate. The President asked if there were objections to the minutes, being no objections, the minutes were adopted.

III. Approval of Agenda: President of Faculty Senate. Passed by acclamation with correction to old business A. 1. See correction below in appropriate section.

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President (includes Constitution Committee Report and President’s Advisory Council Report). Chip Poirot relayed that Chris Kacir and James McPherson will have the ballots out soon. The ballots need to be completed by April 26th meeting. We will not have the constitution completed by semester’s end. It is hoped that by the first meeting in 2011 the first draft of the constitution will be presented.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Dan Moore reported that from our initial $2,999 there have been expenditures totaling $1,568 with an additional $732 appropriated yet unspent for a student employee. This leaves us with a net of $699 available funds.

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt. Jim Kadel (reporting for Dave Todt) there was 80% participation of the midterm grade report.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS. None.

VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS. Reported that he will meet with the chancellor on distance learning and other items to address concerns on quality. Tim also encouraged faculty to visit the Quality Matters website

IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor. None.



X. Committee Reports

OFC Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report)
Constitution Committee Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report).

President’s Advisory Council: included in UFS President’s Report and/or Provost’s Report.

Fiscal Affairs/Budget Finance and Strategic Planning: None.

Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader: None.

GEAC-Phil Blau: The last meeting resulted GEP course changes and continued discussion on the Senior Seminar.

Faculty Affairs; University Personnel: Ginny Hamilton reported that they are currently reviewing faculty enrichment scholarship applications.

Facilities: Patric Leedom reported we are on “hot standby” on the UC geothermal project. 19 holes have been drilled.

Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe reported on the March 3rd meeting. SSU is becoming a member of the Mid-South Conference this fall (2010). They are currently reviewing the mission statement. Track will remain a club sport and will not become a university sport due in part to our lack of a track.

Assessment: Ken Warfield and/or Krista Maxson. Ken reported that they are to meet to review applications for mini grants and report back.

XI. Old Business: Student Affairs Committee
A. 1. Motion to approve Student Conduct Code procedures for proposing a dual-credit course with Shawnee State University with amendments-see attached. The motion was still on the floor and open for discussion and amendments. Chip Poirot asked that a formal vote be taken. 14 people voted for the motion, none opposed the motion or abstained.


XII. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by acclamation at 4:41PM
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary
 

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
April 26, 2010

University Faculty Senate
Minutes
April 26, 2010
I. Roll Call: UFS President Clifford Poirot opened the Academic Year 2010 April 26 UFS meeting at 4:02 PM and asked for the Roll Call. Jon Bedick, UFS Secretary called the roll: Of the following, those persons with an asterisk before their name were present and those with an ex before their name were excused from the meeting.
USF Executive Committee:
*Clifford Poirot (FSP), *Chris Kacir (VP and EPCC Chair), *Jon Bedick (Secretary), *Dan Moore (Treasurer), aJames McPherson (Faculty at large representative).
Senators at large:
exJean Houser (CPS), *John Huston (CAS), exKathryn Locke (CAS), aJerry Ruby (CPS).
Departmental Senators:
*Jennifer Pauley (English Humanities), *Isabel Graziani (Art), *Ginny Hamilton (Math), *Chris Meade (Natural Science), *Patric Leedom (Education), *Rhoni Maxwell-Rader (Social Sciences), *Rick Conley (Business), *Janice Johnson (Busi), *Janna Gallaher (Eng. Tech), exLarry (Skip) Miller (Eng. Tech.), *Brenda Renfroe (Health Sciences), exDebra Scurlock (Health Sciences),
Ex-Officio:
aRita Morris (President of the University), *Dave Todt (Provost), *Tim Scheurer (Dean CAS), *Jim Kadel (Dean CPS)
Invited Guest: *Phil Blau (Chair-General Education Advisory Committee)


II. Approval of Minutes: President of Faculty Senate. The President asked if there were objections to the minutes, being no objections, the minutes were adopted.

III. Approval of Agenda: President of Faculty Senate. Passed by acclamation

IV. Opening Remarks: Chip Poirot, Faculty Senate President (includes Constitution Committee Report and President’s Advisory Council Report). Chip thanked Chris Kacir and Dan Moore fore their service as Voice President and Treasurer respectively.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Dan Moore reported that we spent 74% of the money and that the balance remaining was $751.

VI. Provost’s Report: Dave Todt. None at this time.

VII. Dean of CPS Report: Jim Kadel, Dean of CPS. None at this time.

VIII. Dean of CAS Report: Tim Scheurer, Dean of CAS. None at this time.


IX. Announcements from the Senate Floor. None at this time.

X. Committee Reports

OFC Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report)

Constitution Committee Report: Chip Poirot (included in UFS President’s Report).

President’s Advisory Council: included in UFS President’s Report and/or Provost’s Report.
Fiscal Affairs/Budget Finance and Strategic Planning: Chris Kacir reported that a meeting will take place in mid-May on the progress of the university in the second year of AQUIP.

Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader. None at this time.

GEAC-Phil Blau reported that the capstone proposal passed on a 6 to 1 vote.

Faculty Affairs; University Personnel: Ginny Hamilton reported that they were still waiting for development to release funds for faculty enrichment, including one faculty sabbatical.

Facilities: Patric Leedom reported that a meeting in May would discuss the campus master plan provision desire to take over 3rd street and rerouting traffic.

Athletics and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe-reporting. The Athletic Department Mission Statement has been revised. New turf on the soccer is planned (now completed and in use). New 10 year budget includes an update of equipment (bikes, treadmills, elliptical equipment, etc) and conversion of the racketball courts to a cardiovascular room.

Assessment: Ken Warfield and/or Krista Maxson. None at this time.

Action Item A. 1-14: Moved: Education Policy and Curriculum Committee. Brenda Renfroe moved to bundle Action Items 1-14. Isabel Graziani seconded. Motion to bundle passed by acclamation.
Action Items A. 1-14 passed by acclamation.
1. Art
i. Change in Course Prerequisites – ARTG 3601, 4621
ii. Enhancement of Degree – Gaming
2. Art
i. New Course – ARTH 4511
ii. Change in Course Prerequisites – ARTH 2211, 2212, 3331, 3332, 3333, 3366, 3367, 2999
3. Engineering Technology
i. Enhancement of Degree – Computer Engineering
ii. Enhancement of Degree – Gaming
4. Health Sciences
i. Change in Course Description - PTAT 1111
5. Health Sciences
i. New Course - AHNR 2250
ii. Change in Credit – ADNR 1114, 2205
iii. Enhancement of Degree – Associate’s of Nursing
6. Mathematics
i. Change in ACT Score for Placement – MATH 1200, 1300
ii. New Course – MATH 3185
7. Natural Sciences
i. New Course – BIOL 3359
ii. Enhancement of Degree - Biology, Biomedical Track
 
8. Social Sciences
i. Minor Course Changes – GEOG 2242
ii. New Course – GEOG 3360
iii. Enhancement of Degree - Geography Minor
9. Teacher Education
i. New Course – EDUC 5595, 6695
10. English/Humanities
i. New Course – GRMN 1111, 1112
11. University-Wide Academic Policy
i. UNIV 1101 Requirement
12. University-Wide Academic Policy
i. Online Withdrawal
13. University-Wide Academic Policy
i. Graduate Manual
14. Distinguished Lecture Committee Nominations (subcommittee of EPCC)

XII. Adjournment: Isabel Graziani motioned to adjourn, Seconded by Jon Bedick. Passed by acclamation at 4:20 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Bedick, UFS Secretary