March 29, 2002

Unapproved Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM:

 

The March 29, 2002 meeting of the Faculty Senate was called to order at 2:00 PM in Stafford 104 with FS President Les Crall presiding.  The following members were present:

George Alsbach, Ric Baugher, Kathy Brooks, Nancy Buddy-Penner, Stephen Burgess,

Les Crall, Tommye Davis, Bob Dorlac, Sylvia Esjornson, Cynthia Foust, Mark Gales,

Jeff Gentry, John Hayden, Faye Henson, David Hertzel, Robin Jones, Debbie Keasler,  Kelley Logan, Don McGurk, Steven O’Neal, Gus Ortega, Shelly Prince, Stan Robertson,

Ken Rose, James South, and Ben Welch.

 

II.                CERTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTES:

 

The following substitutes were certified:  Ron Walker for Nelson Perkins, Larry McKee for Elizabeth Ferrell, and Stephanie Brickman for Ronna Vanderslice.

 

III.             INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:  None

           

IV.              APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The February 22, 2002 minutes were approved with no changes.

 

V.                  ANNOUNCEMENTS

                        A.            FS President: Les Crall

Report on Council of Dean’s minutes, Budget Woes, motions forwarded to Provost Becker Sense of Senate Resolution and Faculty Recognition motions from February meeting.  Dr. Crall reinforced Faculty Senate discussion with Dr. Becker on faculty recognition for tenure and promotion.  Recent email from Dr. Prabhu indicating a meeting April 1st at 3pm on Burns Flat spaceport, airport, and related SWOSU curriculum.  Interested faculty may attend.  Congratulations to Dr. Crall and Dr. Prabhu on their recent appointments as NCA Consultant-Evaluators.  The Bernhart Banquet is April 4 in the Student Union Ballroom.  The SWIM Contest is April 13.  Thank you in advance to Marion Prichard, Denise Hamburger, Vicki Craig, and Vicky Gilliland for planning and implementing the Faculty Senate sponsored Retiring Faculty Recognition Reception on April 30, 2:30-4:30.  State Auditor Clifton Scott reported that the public employees union lost approximately 2.8 million dollars related to the Enron debacle and the Teachers Retirement System took a similar hit.

 

B.            FS Past President Faye Henson – no report

 

C.            Secretary/Treasurer:  Cynthia Foust

                                    1.  Roll Sheet was circulated.

2.      Treasurer’s Report – Banc First balance--$1517.04, and university account $545.32.

D.            President Elect:  John Hayden – no report.

 

E.            Student Government Representative: Andrea Ward—In her absence, Dr. Crall announced the following:  SGA election April 2 and 3.  SWOSUPALOOZA is April 18.  SGA is providing childcare services at the Bernhardt Banquet.  Relay for Life is April 26 & 27.

 

VI.            Committee reports

Nomination Committee: Bob Dorlac:  Need nominees for Appellant Committee and Academic Appeals Committee, as well as other committees.  Please send your nominees’ name and brief biography to dorlacb or buddyn for April 19th elections.  Bob will distribute nominee information prior to this election.  Nominations remain open at the April 19th meeting.

 

VII.            Old Business

A.            Faculty evaluation of Deans – form changes (formatting and editorial) reviewed.

B.            Enrollment Management Plan – has been given to Dr. Paulette Woods and Retention Management Council will continue working on this issue.  Thanks to Faculty Senator who gave input.

 

VIII.            New Business

 

A.            Faculty Senate Discussion Board – The Faculty Senate now has a discussion board available to all Faculty Senators.  Thus enabling dialogue to continue between meetings on issues important to the Faculty.  Dr. Crall reviewed the process for accessing the site and how to post messages and discussion.

 

B.                 ML King Jr. Holiday –

The following motion was made and seconded.

FS Motion 2002-03-01.  Faculty Senate endorses Student Senate Resolution – 010201.

Discussion followed.  Call for question—passed.  Voice vote indeterminate.  Division of House called.  Motion fails.

The following motion was made and seconded.

FS Motion 2002-03-02.  The FS requests clarification regarding implications of such a proposal on the academic calendar, and investigate ramifications of how this can be implemented. 

Discussion followed.  The motion passed.

 

C.            Spring Finals Schedule 2003  --

                        The following motion was made and seconded.

                        FS Motion 2002-03-0-Consider Spring Finals Schedule—2003.

The motion was tabled to the April meeting.  Because of some confusion with the rotation schedule, President Crall will retype and resubmit at the April Faculty Senate meeting.

           

D.                Other –

1.      Whether Spring Break dates are the same statewide has yet to be decided by the legislature, but SWOSU’s 2003 Spring Break is scheduled for the third week in March.

2.      Update on status of Grievance Policy is requested.  Dr. Hays will be given another copy for approval.

3.      Budget—2002-3.  FS requests continued updates from administration as budget information changes.

 

IX.            ADJOURNMENT:  With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 pm.

 

Next Faculty Senate meeting:  April 19, 2002 in STF 104, 2:00 p.m. 

Last Faculty Senate meeting: May 3, 2002 in STF 108, at 2:00 p.m.  (Note room change.)

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

_______________________                                                  _______________________

Les Crall, President                                                                      Cynthia Foust, Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

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