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UFS
Meeting Minutes 2003-2004
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MINUTES
University
Faculty Senate
May
13, 2004
Call to Order—John Valentine called the
meeting to order at 4:08 pm
I.
Taking of the Roll:
Members Present:
Trudy Bostick, Beth Bullock, Barbara Conn, David Finlow,
Ginny Hamilton, Jean Houser, Loretta Jenkins, Barbara Kunkle,
Clifford Poirot, Priscilla Pope, Jerry Ruby, Krista Taylor, John
Valentine, Ken Warfield
Ex
Officio: Michael Field,
Martha Rader
Guests:
Marsha Walker, Cori Strickland, Carlton Yost, Marla
Thoroughman, Rob Mauldin
Members Absent:
Orville Ferguson, Sibylle Hermann, Shannon Lawson,
James Miller, Steve Rader, Vivian Robson, Sharon Scott, Jerry
Holt, Rita
Morris
II.
Approval of Agenda:
John
Valentine made motion to move Item C—Ohio Faculty Council issues
under Old Business to follow Committee Reports at the end of
the meeting to allow ample time to discuss and vote on the EPCC
proposals. Motion
seconded by Ginny Hamilton, motion carried unanimously.
III.
Approval of Minutes:
Michael Field noted a
correction to the April 15th
minutes. On page
three (9th line down), “…self assessment and
ultimately, NCATE …” should read as , “…self
assessment and ultimately, NCA …”. Motion by Krista Taylor to approve minutes as corrected,
seconded by Barbara Kunkle. Motion
carried unanimously.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report:
Reported given by Loretta Jenkins.
UFS had $261 in expenditures from the regular account during
April with an ending balance of $1188. No activities in carryforward
account. It was noted
that there are some expenditures outstanding to be paid and
processed at a later date. ***NOTE
TO SHANNON—during the frenzy of meeting, John forgot to get a vote
to accept report. Will
need to do so in next meeting.***
V.
Announcements and
Remarks: John
Valentine announced that the subcommittee of the Faculty
Affairs & Development Committee selected Bruce Rankin as
recipient of the $700 Faculty Scholarship. Barbara Kunkle distributed a summary of the selection process
and guidelines students are to follow for this scholarship.
Provost Field spoke
briefly about the issue of quarter vs. semester systems at Shawnee. It appears that more Ohio institutions are converting to
semesters. Central
State has converted and OU is seriously considering it and this may
be the time to once again consider semesters at SSU.
Dr. Field informed the senators that this conversion is a
lengthy process taking up to two year to successfully complete.
VI.
Old Business:
A reminder that the
faculty party is this Saturday at Noggins Pub.
John Valentine said we definitely need a party and there is
still time to RSVP Krista or just drop in for evening of relaxation
and fun. Time of party
is 5:30 -9:30. John
Valentine gave an update on the blood drive on May 19th.
He described the T-shirts UFS will be giving to all donors.
Two sign-up sheets were circulated among the senators—one
to help sign up donors in Massie lobby on May 17th and 18th;
and one to work on the day of the blood drive.
Red Cross said we need three faculty on two-hour rotations to
help. WNXT Radio was
approached to broadcast from SSU to get people to give blood.
VII.
New Business—none
VIII.
Announcements from
Senate Floor—none
IX.
Committee Reports:
The following were presented by Krista Taylor for the EPCC
Committee for UFS vote:
·
Minor change to Journalism 395 (was not included in
senators’ packets). This
change is to allow students to take this course in variable hours as
an internship type course. Motion
by Krista Taylor to accept, seconded by Trudy Bostick.
Motion passed unanimously.
·
Geography 130 (Economic Geography) to be deleted from
the Social Sciences category of the GEP since this course is rarely
offered. Motion by
Krista Taylor to accept, seconded by Chip Poirot.
Motion passed unanimously.
·
Proposal to reduce the hours of the Associate Degree
of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from 113 to 98
hours. This reduction
brings the total hours of the degree more in line with other Medical
Laboratory Technology programs in Ohio.
Motion by Krista Taylor, seconded by Barbara Kunkle.
Motion passed unanimously.
·
Proposal of four minor and one major change in General
Chemistry courses (CHEM121, CHEM122, & CHEM142). EPCC treated these changes as one complete package since the
change in one course automatically caused a change in another
(course sequence, course titles, descriptions, etc.).
Motion by Krista Taylor to accept proposal, seconded by
Barbara Kunkle. Motion
passed unanimously.
·
Proposal for curriculum revisions in Department of
English and Humanities. EPCC
decided that the Department of English and Humanities has set the
record for the number of changes in one proposal.
Barbara Kunkle stated that the Department was in agreement
with the proposed changes and believes the changes will add strength
to the curriculum and streamline it for the students.
Motion by Krista Taylor to accept proposal, seconded by Chip
Poirot. Motion passed unanimously.
·
Excused Absence Policy—John Valentine distributed a
proposed amended version of the EPCC proposal (not included in
senators’ packets) as presented by Jean Houser and Michael Field.
The amended version presented was designed to let the policy
be more general to allow the faculty and university more flexibility
in establishing excused absence policies for various classes.
John Valentine and others voiced the desire for individual
faculty to have the right to put a cap on the number of hours of
excused absences in that faculty member’s class. Michael Field believed that the amended version would allow
that. Dr. Field
reminded the senators the main point is that the students will
always be responsible for the class assignments/requirements and
this is not a policy for students to avoid course requirements.
A faculty member can always add more requirements beyond this
policy for their particular class.
Before further discussions, a motion was made by Krista
Taylor to accept and substitute the amended excused absence policy
version as proposed by Jean Houser for the original EPCC proposal.
Motion was seconded by Barbara Kunkle, motion passed.
Additional discussions about the excused absence policy
continued. Ginny
Hamilton asked what are the faculty’s responsibilities if a
student’s grade was affected because of a denied excused absence,
the student goes through the appeals process, and the University
agrees with the student? Will
it require grade recalculations and grade changes?
Dr. Field said probably “yes”.
He also added that approving the policy is good so the
University has one in place to work with.
However, the approval of the policy will require a committee
be formed to design the official excused absence form, identify the
qualifying university-sponsored activities, etc.
The forms would be located at only one location and not all
over campus among various departments.
Obviously, no policy can cover or anticipate every possible
problem so modifications may be required after the policy’s
implementation.
Krista Taylor made a motion to change the
wording on line 5 from “...concerning unexcused absences, …”
to “…concerning attendance, …”.
All agreed and motion was extended to accept the Houser/Field
version of excused absence policy with the above changes. Chip
Poirot seconded motion. Motion passed with a vote of twelve for; one
against, and one abstain.
Continuation of Old
Business, Item (C)—Ohio Faculty Council Issues:
John Valentine read
to the senate the OFC resolution on domestic partner benefits. Ginny Hamilton explained that OFC wishes all Ohio
institutions to adopt this resolution and SSU is one of a few who
has not done so. Because
of the sensitivity of this issue, Martha Rader commented that UFS
should not rush to vote on this, but should get feedback from the
members within the various departments first.
John Valentine said it had been e-mailed to faculty by Ginny
Hamilton, but UFS is more than willing to redistribute and put the
vote on hold until June meeting to allow senators time to get
feedback from others within their departments.
Motion by Trudy Bostick to postpone the vote on OFC issues
until June meeting. Krista
Taylor seconded motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Krista Taylor made motion to adjourn meeting,
seconded by Priscilla Pope. Motion
carried unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 5:15 pm.
MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
April 15, 2004
Call to Order – John
Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:05.
I.
Taking of the Roll:
Members Present:
Trudy Bostick, Beth Bullock, Barbara Conn, Orville Ferguson, David
Finlow, Ginny Hamilton, Sibylle Hermann, Jean Houser, Barbara Kunkle,
Shannon Lawson, James Miller, Clifford Poirot, Priscilla Pope, Jerry
Ruby, Krista Taylor, John Valentine, Ken Warfield
Ex
Officio: Michael Field, Martha Rader
Members
Absent: Loretta Jenkins, Steven Rader, Vivian Robson, Sharon Scott,
Jerry Holt, Rita Morris
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Ginnie Hamilton motioned that we approve,
seconded by Priscilla Pope, no
discussion, motion carried unanimously.
III.
Approval of the
Minutes: Ken Warfield motioned that we approve,
seconded by Ginnie Hamilton with the following corrections: Ken
Warfield
was present at the March meeting and Priscilla is spelled
incorrectly.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report: John
Valentine read the report submitted by
Loretta Jenkins.
There was a total of $374 expenditures in March.
The balance in the
regular operating account is $1449.
There was no activity in the Carry
forward Account in March. John
Valentine made another call for proposals
for UFS to fund. Ginnie
Hamilton motioned that we approve, seconded by
Krista Taylor, motion carried unanimously.
V.
Announcements and Remarks from the Senate President-
A.
Campus Security – John Valentine passed out copies of
the Campus Security Statistics for 2003.
The Campus Security Committee is currently putting together
statistics for this academic year and will make those available in
Fall of 2004. He
highlighted the fact that even though we now have in excess of 400
students living in student housing, there have been no remarkable
increases in crime on campus. The
campus statistics only record those incidents which occur within one
block of University property. Chip
Poirot mentioned rumors that he had heard involving a particularly
violent “town/gown” incident.
John Valentine acknowledged one incident that resulted in
restrictions placed upon the Rhodes Athletic Center.
A discussion regarding the crime rate in Portsmouth ensued
and was concluded with John Valentine’s affirmation that SSU is
one of the safest institutions in the state.
B.
Commencement – The
speaker will be Rodderick Chu, of the Ohio Board of Regents.
The SSU Board of Trustees will award him an honorary degree.
C.
Resolutions
Entertained by the Board of Trustees
1.
Fee increases – Teacher Ed. .50 increase, Health Sciences
$1.50 increase, Social Science Lab Fees $5.00 new.
Room 3% increase,
Board 4% increase or R & B 3.3% increase
2.
Reassignment of Sports Studies to the College of Professional Studies. Steve Rader made a strong case for the move.
John Valentine expressed his desire that it stay in Social Sciences. Martha Rader expressed her pleasure to honor the request by those involved with the Sports Studies program.
3.
Academic Calendar
4.
Quality of University Life Committee’s approval of
realignment
VI.
Old Business
A.
Faculty Party –
Shannon Lawson announced that the party committee decided to rent
the main floor of Noggins on Thursday, May 6th for the
faculty party. Barbara Kunkle announced that date conflicts with the
faculty development speaker Meggin McKintosh.
Much discussion ensued over whether a Thursday, Friday or
Saturday would be a better date.
John Valentine expressed a desire to have a later evening
rather than the 4:30-7:00 happy hour suggested by the committee.
Krista Taylor agreed to take the suggestions back to Cheryl
at Noggins and see what kind of deal could be worked out.
The new date and time will be announced via email.
B.
Blood Drive –
May 19th. Rio
Grande will not be able to participate in a competition this year. The committee negotiated an estimate with the 14th
Street Community Center of $4.00 per t-shirt including screening to
give to blood donors. “Blood
is good” or “Good to the Last Drop” were suggested for slogans
on the t-shirts. Beth
Bullock suggested we get a WNXT remote to encourage the public to
participate. There will
also be a competition among student organizations for a trophy from
Randy Warman. Prizes
will also be given such as lunch with the president, provost, dean
or senator. Beth Bullock made a motion to authorize $450 for
t-shirts, seconded by Priscilla Pope, approved unanimously.
C.
AQIP – Chip
Poirot – Sent out an email outlining his reservations to
AQIP. He encouraged faculty to go to the AQIP website and read
more for themselves.
He is concerned about
1.
Education Teaching and Learning – Helping students learn is
AQIP’s criterion #1. If
SSU adopts AQIP, we will have to evaluate very differently from the
way that we currently evaluate learning.
2.
AQIP will also affect the SEA contract.
3.
AQIP will dilute faculty voice and will in turn, dilute
faculty governance.
Jim Miller emphasized
that even though faculty are busy, they need to look at the
information about AQIP for themselves before they make up their
minds. He expressed his
concerns that it is based upon systems philosophy.
Barbara Kunkle
expressed concern over the term “update”.
What Chip has offered is a “critique”.
She made an appeal for faculty to be given the other side
before they are expected to make up their minds.
It doesn’t seem fair to only view it in a negative light
without someone speaking to the positive light.
Jerry Ruby is also on
the strategic planning committee.
He indicated that the committee has spent a great deal of
time on this. If we
decide to go with it and don’t like it, we are NOT locked in to
it. Michael Field
reiterated that AQIP comes from North Central Accreditation and is
simply an alternative to the current system.
He gave an overview of his understanding of the system. He
also indicated that if the strategic planning committee votes to go
with AQIP, SSU will begin a process of self assessment and
ultimately, NCA must approve an institution’s application into the
program. It is his
opinion that Chip’s concerns are not likely to occur.
Chip admitted that it takes a great deal of psychic energy to
go against the majority of the people on the strategic planning
committee but felt it was important to share his thoughts with the
faculty so that they could be as informed as possible.
John Valentine also indicated that there is some concern
about the additional resources, both in time and finances that will
be required to coordinate the AQIP process. Much discussion ensued on this subject. John Valentine announced that he and Steve Rader reserved the
Massie auditorium on Tuesday, April 27th at 4:00pm to
have the strategic planning committee members conduct a meeting to
discuss AQIP further. Barbara
Kunkle motioned that we hold the meeting, seconded by Butch
Ferguson. Jerry Ruby suggested that Pres. Morris be invited to
attend the meeting. Ginnie
Hamilton agreed that the more information we have, the better
prepared we are. Motion
passed unanimously.
VII.
New Business
A.
Recycling Initiative
– David Finlow – Finlow and a student noticed the mountain of
plastic waste, spent $10 using equipment not designed for it but
managed to make it work. Have
successfully shredded hundreds of plastic bottles collected in bins
in ATC and the library. Barbara
Kunkle asked what he does with the ground up material.
Finlow replied that they had not thought that out yet.
They would like to find a facility to sell the material to.
They would also need better equipment and more help if the
recycling program is to expand. John Valentine recommended that Senators take the info back
to their departments to see if we can get some volunteers to help.
B.
Student Evaluations
– Michael Field
1.
Student Govt. Request for Copies – Michael Field announced
that students had requested to see copies of evaluations.
By law, students are allowed to have access to the evals.
The Provost’s office will be providing them copies.
2.
Alternatives to Current Evaluations – Michael Field also
announced that he is open to the possibility to make revisions to
current evaluation system. Patric
Leedom made some suggestions previously; however, the contract
specifies that faculty must form a committee, 2 appointed by SEA, 2
appointed by student government and 2 appointed by the President.
Kansas State uses a system IDEA that allows one to compare to
other profs at other universities in comparable disciplines.
John Valentine entertained a motion that EPCC conduct a
review of evaluations. Chip
Poirot made a motion, seconded by Ken Warfield, motion carried
unanimously.
C.
Early Dismissal of
Night Classes – Michael Field is concerned about early
dismissal of night classes. Complaints
about this came from faculty. As
a result, he and the deans took an informal walk-through and found
that 50% of the classes were dismissed before 8:30.
This is disturbing because it affects the academic quality of
the courses as well as makes SSU vulnerable to scandal that could
close the university.
VIII.
Committee Reports
A.
Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee
B.
Committee on Committees.
C.
Faculty Affairs and Development Committee
D.
Fiscal Affairs Committee
E.
Student Affairs
Committee – Barbara Conn reported that the need for an Excused
Absence Policy was brought to the committee’s attention a year
ago. Students were
complaining about classes in which they had missed a class for a
good reason yet were given a lower grade or failing grade because
they were not allowed to make up work.
Faculty are protected by the Student Handbook with regard to
attendance but students are not.
As a result, the committee looked at several other
universities’ excused absence policies and created a proposal
which they submitted to EPCC. After
the five day hearing, the committee was asked to revise the
proposal. They reviewed
the emails and created the current proposal.
Cory, the student government rep, indicated that this is a
huge issue among students. HE
has two votes of confidence from SGA and numerous student
complaints. One
suggestion was that the policy be amended to include a limit of six
or eight hours. Cory
indicated that students understand limits that professors put on
their syllabus but some professors have unreasonable limits, i.e.
one absence and you fail. Michael
Field indicated that the majority of professors handle the issue of
excused absences sensibly; however, it only takes one or two
“nincompoops” to create a need for a policy.
Barbara Kunkle proposed an amendment to the policy that after
six class hours, approval of excused absences is at the discretion
of the professor. In
addition, as a senator, it is our responsibility to go back to other
faculty and get them on board.
Jim Miller suggested that the policy will not result in a
stream of appeals. However,
it will provide an opportunity for an appeal process for students
who feel they have been treated unfairly.
Faculty still have the right to refute the student’s
claims. What about student who miss the first week of class due to
late registration? The
Senate endorses the need for a policy.
The EPCC will take our concerns into account at their next
meeting.
F.
Facilities Planning Committee
G.
Athletic and Intramural Committee
IX.
Adjournment – Ken Warfield motioned that we adjourn,
seconded by
David Finlow, motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
by Shannon Lawson
MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
March 11, 2004
Call to Order – John Valentine called the
meeting to order at 4:00.
I.
Taking of the Roll:
Members Present:
Trudy Bostick, Beth Bullock, Barbara Conn, Orville Ferguson, David
Finlow, Ginny Hamilton, Sibylle Hermann, Jean Houser, Loretta
Jenkins, Barbara Kunkle, Shannon Lawson, James Miller, Pricilla
Pope, Steven Rader, Vivian Robson, Jerry Ruby, Krista Taylor, John
Valentine, Ken Warfield
Ex Officio:
Michael Field, Martha Rader
Members Absent:
Jerry Holt, Rita Morris, Clifford Poirot, Sharon Scott,
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Krista Taylor motioned that we approve, seconded
by Ginnie Hamlton, no discussion, motion carried unanimously.
III.
Approval of the
Minutes: Steve Rader motioned that we approve,
seconded by David Finlow, motion carried unanimously.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report: Loretta
Jenkins reported a total of $140.00 expenditures in February.
She indicated that there are Print Shop and travel expenses
still outstanding. The
balance in the regular operating account is $1823. There was no activity in the Carry forward Account in
February. Krista Taylor
motioned that we approve, seconded by Barbara Kunkle, motion carried
unanimously.
V.
Announcements and Remarks from the Senate President:
John Valentine requested that Senators put forward some
suggestions about how to spend money in the treasurer’s account.
UFS needs to sponsor worthwhile
endeavors.
VI.
Old Business
A.
Faculty Party – Michael Field indicated that there is $400
available from the provost’s funds to assist with paying for a
joint UFS-SEA party. John
Valentine called for volunteers to serve on a committee to plan the
party. Krista Taylor agreed to chair the committee and Vivian Mason
and Shannon Lawson agreed to serve.
Stephen Rader will put out a call for volunteers from SEA.
B.
Blood Drive – Elaine Evans announced that UFS will host the
blood drive on May 19, 2004 (this is a new date). Since UFS has set a goal of obtaining 100 units, John
Valentine suggested we have a contest with Rio Grand University.
The Blood drive committee consists of Beth Bullock, Jean
Houser, and John Valentine. Elaine
Evans indicated that the committee should be responsible for
choosing a theme, planning prize giveaways, planning additional
publicity and keeping the appointment schedule.
The Red Cross will notify the radio and newspapers. SSU should provide the refreshments – SODEXO has donated in
the past. Pepsi
provides pop. Some
suggestions for prize give aways: B&N $10 gift certificates, a
few leftover T-shirts from past blood drives.
Evans also suggested that if UFS plans to make this an annual
event that we create a trophy.
VII.
New Business
A.
University E-mail, Filters and Bulletin Boards (Chuck Warner,
guest)
Chuck Warner
announced UIS will set up a filter for redundant emails in FY 2005
that will help eliminate spam at server level.
Individual users will be able to elect to use or not use the
filter. Barbara Kunkle
wondered whether we would have a bulletin board/discussion board to
allow for campus wide debates.
Chuck responded that once we migrate completely to intranet,
we will have optional participation in discussions using an
alternative to email. Barbara
Kunkle also enquired about whether or not there was space available
on the SSU web page for an OTEP site.
Chuck Warner said that he would look into it.
Jean Houser wondered if we could set up the system such that
internet items go to one folder and intranet items go to another
folder. Chuck responded that such an arrangement could exist on a
very simple level.
B. Advanced Connections – Barbara Bradbury announced that
training will be offered re: communication improvement.
Advanced Connections is designed to promote excellence,
teamwork and student success. Barbara
Kunkle endorsed the training that will be offered next quarter
during the weeks of April 12, 19 and 26th.
Participants will attend three sessions from 9:00-11:30am or
1-3:30pm over a three week period.
Barbara Bradbury told us to watch for further announcements
via email.
VIII.
Announcements from the Senate Floor – Steve Rader SEA
Update
A.
Get ballots
from Dept Secretaries to vote through next Friday.
have worked in the past.
If we do formalize the relationship, bothmembers
should be ex-officio members.
B.
Steve asked
for volunteers to mentor younger faculty through the promotion
process. He also suggested
running workshops.
IX.
Committee Reports
A.
Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee – Krista
Taylor
1. Changes
in EPCC Procedures -
all
the forms should be submitted to the EPCC chair two weeks prior to
the scheduled EPCC meeting and at the discretion of the chair.
The chair will run the five-day open hearing. An electronic
version should be submitted to the EPCC chair so that s/he may
attach it to the five-day open hearing. Copies of all revised
EPCC forms were given to Senators.
Steve Rader motioned that we accept the changes, seconded by
Ginnie Hamilton, motioned carried unanimously.
2.
Unanimous
approvals:
Proposals
submitted by Tim Scheurer
Requiring ENGL 111,
112 as prerequisites for ENGL 275 (American Film History)
Requiring ENGL 111,
112,115 as prereqs for ENGL 200 (Intro to Lit)
Deleting JOUR 295
(Practicum); we see no need for a lower level practicum, as students
should not be out in the field until they have the requisite
knowledge and skills to perform well at a job site.
Krista Taylor
motioned that we accept the proposals submitted by Tim Scheurer,
seconded by Vivian Robson, motion carried unanimously.
Proposals
submitted by James Miller:
Enhancement of Degree ...Psychology Major
Major Course Change.......New Course (PSYC
350/Physiological Psychology)
Minor Course Change....... Change in Course Number
(PSYC 260 to PSYC 460)
Minor Course Change........Change in
Prerequisite (BIOL
added as prerequisite)
Minor
Course Change........
Change in Course Number (PSYC
430 to PSYC 296)
Jim
Miller indicated that in just three years Psychology Majors
have increased from 38 to 138
students. After three
years of
assessment using the
ETS test in Psychology, the above
changes are recommended to strengthen the degree program. In regards to making PSYCH 151 a prereq for upper
level psych courses, he
acknowledges the argument against the proposal namely because it
will increase hours for non-majors.
He maintained that the Social Sciences dept could work with
other departments by waiving the prereq for declared majors in other
fields.
Krista
Taylor motioned that we accept the proposals submitted by Jim
Miller, seconded by Sibylle Hermann, motion carried
unanimously.
Minor Course
Change for PTAT 116, initiated by Sam Coppoletti to
increase the credit hours from one to two.
Krista Taylor motioned
that we accept the proposal, seconded by Barbara Kunkle,
motion carried unanimously.
3. Item
Removed from UFS
Minor Course Change....... Change in Prerequisite
(adding PSYC 151
as prerequisite for PSYC 310,312,316,340,380,405)
B.
Committee on Committees
C.
Faculty Affairs and Development Committee –
D.
Fiscal Affairs Committee –
E.
Student Affairs Committee –.
F.
Facilities Planning Committee –
G.
Athletic and Intramural Committee
Ginnie Hamilton asked Michael Field to
report on governor’s budget cuts.
He replied that higher ed was exempted from budget cuts this
year and next year. The
instructional subsidy was not cut.
He also reiterated his belief that SSU will lose the entire
special supplement in the third year. He indicated that this comes directly from Doug White.
The solution would be a tuition increase if allowed by the
legislature. If not,
third year SSU may be in serious financial trouble.
IX.
Adjournment – Chip Poirot motioned that we adjourn,
seconded by the whole faculty, motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Shannon Lawson
MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
February 12, 2004
Call to Order – John Valentine called the
meeting to order at 4:00.
I.
Taking of the Roll:
Members Present:
Trudy Bostick, Beth Bullock, Barbara Conn, Orville Ferguson, David
Finlow, Ginny Hamilton, Sibylle Hermann, Jean Houser, Loretta
Jenkins, Shannon Lawson, James Miller, Clifford Poirot, Pricilla
Pope, Steven Rader, Vivian Robson, Jerry Ruby, Sharon Scott, Krista
Taylor, John Valentine, Ken Warfield
Ex Officio: Michael
Field, Martha Rader
Members Absent:
Barbara Kunkle, Jerry Holt, Rita Morris
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Ginnie Hamilton motioned that we approve, seconded by
Pricilla Pope, no discussion, motion carried unanimously.
III.
Approval of the
Minutes: Ken Warfield motioned that we approve,
seconded by Steven
Rader, Martha Rader requested that we correct Mattie Burton’s
title in January minutes. She
is the Chair of the Dept of Nursing.
Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report: Loretta
Jenkins reported a total of $104.00 expenditures in January.
The balance in the regular operating account is $1963.
There was no activity in the Carry forward Account in
January. Krista Taylor
motioned that we approve, seconded by Ginnie Hamilton, motion
carried unanimously.
V.
Announcements and Remarks from the Senate President:
A.
Ginnie Hamilton submitted a draft of a Resolution By the Ohio
Faculty Council advocating support for the teaching of Evolution and
opposition for teaching Creation in public schools.
An enthusiastic debate regarding Evolution vs. Creationism
ensued. John Valentine
agreed with Nick Meriwether that the resolution contained several ad
hominem remarks. He
agreed that Evolution should be taught in the classroom but that we
be open to Intelligent Design if the facts should ever present
themselves as an explanation. Chip
observed that Intelligent Design is garbage.
Jerry Ruby indicated that Evolution cannot stand up to
scientific testing either therefore he does not support the
resolution. Ginnie will
take the remarks back to the OFC meeting.
B.
Remarks from SSU Provost Michael Field
1.
Internal Budgeting Update– Gave a list of 13 prioritized
positions. All will be presented to Dr. Morris, who will then take
her recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
Sibylle Hermann indicated that the “Gemmer Effect”
requests for 4 Natural Sciences positions are a result of increased
numbers of science majors. Michael
Field also indicated that when the hiring freeze hit 2-3 years ago,
enrollment in the Natural Sciences began to increase at the same
time. Fairly certain
that Title III funds can be used to hire a temporary position for
both Math and English Developmental instructors with MAs.
2.
Articulation Transfer Council Update – law has recently
been passed that requires 100% fit btw GEP & Transfer Module.
However, he urged restraint when we make changes.
Big universities are not rushing into compliance either.
VI.
Old Business
A.
Faculty Party – We cannot use UFS funds for a party
therefore Michael Field has agreed to look into the possibility of
the Provost office providing funds.
SEA has approved $500.
B.
Blood Drive – Elaine Evans will speak at March meeting.
She has reserved the gym floor to accommodate our goal of 100
units. John called for
senators to volunteer via email to serve on the committee to plan
publicity for the blood drive.
VII.
New Business
A.
AQIP – John indicated that he has given Senators a packet
explaining AQIP. He
asked that we email our comments to him before the end of February
when he is scheduled to attend a meeting.
B.
SEA Update – Steve Rader
1.
New contract – UFS must appoint an ex officio member to
SEA. It is a good idea
to have a joint UFS/SEA member.
2.
Faculty Enrichment Funds current contract language only
allows for reimbursement. SEA
would like to make an amendment to language to include advancements
as well.
3.
John agreed that it is a great idea to include a UFS/SEA
person to report on matters that concern both UFS and SEA.
VIII.
Committee Reports
A.
Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee – Krista
Taylor
1.
Procedure Changes – Ted Kuzan has talked with UIS who has
purchased a web portal product that will allow us to automate via
the web to do away with paperwork and to auto archive as well. John Valentine asked about the concern raised regarding
public access. Shannon
Lawson confirmed her concern with limiting access to EPCC
discussions. Krista indicated she will look into this concern when she
learns more about the portal product.
2.
Speech proposal submitted by Tim Scheurer will be rewritten
and resubmitted to April meeting.
Four proposals submitted by Carl Hilgarth for changes to CAAD
degree programs were accepted unanimously by EPCC, Krista motioned
that we accept all four proposals, seconded by Chip, motion carried
unanimously. David Todt
submitted a proposal to create a Middle Childhood generalist
endorsement for BS Ed Middle Childhood Licensure passed unanimously
through EPCC. Krista
motioned that we accept the proposal, seconded by Sibylle Hermann.
Discussion: Ginnie Hamilton added her support for the
proposal so that teachers up to sixth grade could be better prepared
to teach the variety of subjects that they are often required to do
in self-contained classrooms. Motion
carried unanimously. Proposals
for Sports Studies/Teacher Ed were submitted by Steve Rader to add
new course for minor in coaching baseball, to create a practicum
course for coaching baseball and sport coaching minors.
Krista motioned that we accept the proposal, seconded by
Pricilla Pope, motion carried unanimously.
Change in the existing Social Sciences degree program
submitted by James Miller generated a lot of EPCC discussion.
Concern was expressed over the increase in hours; however,
Krista indicated that the reasoning behind the increases is sound
and motioned that we accept the proposal, seconded by Ken Warfield.
Discussion: Jim indicated that this was the first major
change since the degree was created.
Response to the degree has been positive and the time to fine
tune and add some upper level course requirements has come.
Motion passed unanimously.
3.
Announcement of minor course change SOC 239 to SOC 408.
No vote called.
B.
Committee on Committees needs to meet.
C.
Faculty Affairs and Development Committee – Barbara Kunkle
is off campus today.
D.
Fiscal Affairs Committee – Patric Leedom is not present
today. No report because Fiscal Affairs Committee has not met.
E.
Student Affairs Committee – Barbara Conn reported that
their major activity is developing and rewriting proposal for
excused absence policy. The
committee will meet in March and will have a report for UFS April
meeting.
F.
Facilities Planning Committee – No report.
G.
Athletic and Intramural Committee – Steve Rader reported
that the committee voted 6-3 not to expand sports programs at this
time. They will focus
on cleaning up programs that they already have.
IX. Adjournment
– Chip Poirot motioned that we adjourn, seconded by
the whole faculty, motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
by Shannon Lawson
MINUTES
University
Faculty Senate
January
15, 2004
Call to Order - John Valentine called the
meeting to order at 4:07.
I.
Taking of the Roll:
Members Present:
Trudy Bostick, Beth Bullock, Barbara Conn, Orville Ferguson, David
Finlow, Ginny Hamilton, Sibylle Hermann, Jean Houser, Loetta
Jenkins, Barbara Kunkle, Shannon Lawson, James Miller, Clifford
Poirot, Pricilla Pope, Steven Rader, Vivian Robson, Jerry Ruby,
Sharon Scott, Krista Taylor, John Valentine, Ken Warfield
Ex Officio: Michael
Field, Martha Rader
Members Absent: Jerry
Holt, Rita Morris
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Krista Taylor motioned that we approve, seconded by
Barbara Conn, no discussion, motion carried unanimously.
III.
Approval of the Minutes: Loretta Jenkins motioned that we
approve,
seconded by Steven Rader, motion carried unanimously.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report: Loretta Jenkins reported a total of
$651.00 expenses in November and $103.00 expenditures in December.
The balance in the regular operating account is $2067.
There was no activity in the Carry forward Account in
November or December. David
Finlow motioned that we approve, seconded by Jean Houser, motion
carried unanimously.
V.
Announcements and Remarks from the Senate President:
A.
Remarks from SSU Provost Michael Field
1.
Internal Budgeting - New Positions - Field announced that
dept chairs ought to be talking with department members in
preparation for budget meetings at the end of January.
He reminded senators that the meetings are an opportunity to
ask for enhancements to the existing budget, rather than preserving
existing budgets. The
number of new positions that will be available is uncertain.
Best case could be six or seven while worst case could be two
or three.
2.
He likened the special supplement to the Board of Regent’s
Sword of Damocles. It
is likely that we will lose the special supplement the year
following the current fiscal year.
We may also lose the benefits provided by the 1% sales tax
that is likely to be repealed. Both of these are factors that affect the budget and will
determine the number of new positions available.
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