Minutes of the meeting of December 9, 2002
Meeting was called to order at 4:06.
Motion to approve the agenda Reddy/Ayles.
Motion to accept the minutes of 11/18/02 M. Nelson/Reddy. Approved.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chairperson Boynton thanked those who filled out surveys for interest in service and thanked those who may be ending their term at this meeting. Balloting will begin for positions. She asked D. Herman to briefly report on the VPAA Search. D. Herman said there were many excellent candidates and the process is moving forward with a decision expected to go forward rather quickly.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hefner thanked the VPAA Search committee for their work. He provided a budget update about expectations for a midyear 5% rescission for remainder of the academic year (about $400,000). Also, next year the expectations are for a 3 million dollar shortfall and need for a tuition increase. The college Council endorsed a tuition increase and rational tuition policy. There is a belief that tuition decisions should be more in Board of Trustee hands and out of the political process. The EPA audit is going on. The Natatorium is now award winning as it was one of two buildings in Western New York which received a design award. Friday night hockey we beat Plattsburg in Hockey! T. Steinberg asked about how much of a tuition increase. President Hefner responded between 600-800 dollars depending on size of cut. M. Nelson asked about new chair of Higher Ed Committee. R. Slowey expressed concern about TAP and how it would affect students.
REPORT OF THE VPAA
L. Faulk reported on the external review of Math/Computer Science which was summarized by good assessment measures and an overall excellent review. There was concern expressed about statistics. Z. Arnavut discussed the need for more space. C. Telly inquired about the part of the report that wanted Statistics courses in Math/Statistics. Dean Byrne said they reviewers talked about putting the Intro to Statistics in Math.
2nd READING OF EVALUATION OF TEACHING - J. Burke
Some editorial changes from the previous meeting were discussed. J. McVicker asked about the input of the new VPAA into this document. Reddy asked about effective date of either Spring or Fall 2003. J. Kraus expressed concern about the evaluation of non-tenured in terms of periodic review. He also said about people who do not retire; they are not evaluated.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
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PLANNING AND BUDGET - J. Kraus
The Committee met Thursday December 5th and talked about filling absent teaching positions, possibilities of filling, and financing temporary positions.
NEW BUSINESS:
There was some general commentary from Student Affairs and D. Herman. D. Bolton the Director of Admissions will be retiring. D. Tramuta will be in both Admissions and Financial Aid. There were stats about last year's graduates and Keeper of the Dream scholarships.
There was discussion of the concept of representation which has been a concern of people on the Senate. The Exec Board questions whether to look into this issue. J. Miller said it was a great idea and would encourage people to talk to their constituents. J. Kraus expressed concerns about at large elections and departmental representation. Reddy pointed out that motivation is the problem. J. Miller made a motion to charge the exec board to look into the matter and form a committee, seconded by M. Nelson-all voting in favor.
Motion to adjourn Reddy/A. Redmond
Meeting adjourned 4:55 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Ray Rushboldt-College Senate Secretary