College Senate
Minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2003
Meeting was called to order at 4:05.
Motion to approve the agenda Reddy/Courtney. Approved.
Motion to accept the minutes of 3/10/03 M. Nelson/Courtney. Approved.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
N. Boynton talked about upcoming elections for committees including Planning and Budget which will be elected at the May Senate meeting. Election ballots were passed out for the election of Senate officers. While ballots were being counted by M. Karnes and M. Carney, J. Chilberg gave a brief report on the task force on representation. J. Kraus asked if any departments were not represented-there are actually 5. J. McVicker questioned the issue dealing with programs and departments. L. Faulk replied that it is structurally solved in terms of interdisciplinary. The election results were announced and the slate elected were Richard Reddy - vice chair, Ray Rushboldt - Secretary, and Nancy Boynton - Governance Officer.
REPORT OF THE VPAA
There was an update on searches. He also brought up the issue of children in the workplace on a regular basis and the need for a campus policy. M. Nelson/Courtney moved to refer to the Faculty and Professional Affairs Committee.
REPORT ON THE JUDICIAL BOARD - David Herman
D. Herman provided a handout and power point presentation about the workings of the Judicial Board. J. McVicker asked for clarification about the process. T. Schwabe asked about criminal acts and the response was that there were two parallel proceedings, one dealing with education and the campus and the other in the court system. P. Fanelli asked about the legal standard for guilt-D. Herman replied that it is based on the preponderance of the evidence. An attorney can be present but cannot participate. During discussion of data on cases, various questions were raised about type of acts, etc. J. Corrente said it was a larger number of first semester students-for the usual reasons. E. Nelson asked about the drug essay requirement-J. Corrente replied it was a reflective essay. J. McVicker expressed concern about people being pushed or overly encouraged into pleading guilty. Corrente responded that there is not a desire to strong arm anyone.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
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Academic Affairs - Kevin McMahon -
Discussion of course repeat option with various scenarios-passed unanimously
Minimum score on International Baccalaureate of 4. J. Straight questioned the score minimum. Discussion about the implementation ensued about the minimum including an amendment to allow departments to have a higher minimum. Finally, it was tabled McVicker/Jacobson.
Motion to deactivate Health Sevices Administration Major and Minor. E. Perkins asked about current students-who will be allowed to complete it.
SLN - Chris Keffer
The Committee has met and is continuing its work. There will be an open meeting for students on April 22 from 4-5 in S104 Williams Center. Some of the issues discussed have been course evaluations, equity, and standards and practices. There will be a survey coming up of students and faculty.
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Faculty and Professional Affairs - Melinda Karnes -
The evaluation of teaching report was discussed again. There was concern about a change in procedure and if this was a UUP issue. Some of the word changes were discussed and changed.
M. Nelson/Simon moved to extend the meeting 10 minutes.
Discussion continued about wording and using this to promote skills and improvement. K. Mills-Courts moved to vote and the policy was approved by voice vote with one abstention.
E. Nelson/L. Smith moved to postpone the diversity report until May.
NEW BUSINESS:
none
Motion to adjourn Reddy/M. Carney
Meeting adjourned 5:40 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Ray Rushboldt-College Senate Secretary
College Senate
Minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2003
Meeting was called to order at 4:05.
Motion to approve the agenda Reddy/Courtney. Approved.
Motion to accept the minutes of 3/10/03 M. Nelson/Courtney. Approved.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
N. Boynton talked about upcoming elections for committees including Planning and Budget which will be elected at the May Senate meeting. Election ballots were passed out for the election of Senate officers. While ballots were being counted by M. Karnes and M. Carney, J. Chilberg gave a brief report on the task force on representation. J. Kraus asked if any departments were not represented-there are actually 5. J. McVicker questioned the issue dealing with programs and departments. L. Faulk replied that it is structurally solved in terms of interdisciplinary. The election results were announced and the slate elected were Richard Reddy - vice chair, Ray Rushboldt - Secretary, and Nancy Boynton - Governance Officer.
REPORT OF THE VPAA
There was an update on searches. He also brought up the issue of children in the workplace on a regular basis and the need for a campus policy. M. Nelson/Courtney moved to refer to the Faculty and Professional Affairs Committee.
REPORT ON THE JUDICIAL BOARD - David Herman
D. Herman provided a handout and power point presentation about the workings of the Judicial Board. J. McVicker asked for clarification about the process. T. Schwabe asked about criminal acts and the response was that there were two parallel proceedings, one dealing with education and the campus and the other in the court system. P. Fanelli asked about the legal standard for guilt-D. Herman replied that it is based on the preponderance of the evidence. An attorney can be present but cannot participate. During discussion of data on cases, various questions were raised about type of acts, etc. J. Corrente said it was a larger number of first semester students-for the usual reasons. E. Nelson asked about the drug essay requirement-J. Corrente replied it was a reflective essay. J. McVicker expressed concern about people being pushed or overly encouraged into pleading guilty. Corrente responded that there is not a desire to strong arm anyone.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
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Academic Affairs - Kevin McMahon -
Discussion of course repeat option with various scenarios-passed unanimously
Minimum score on International Baccalaureate of 4. J. Straight questioned the score minimum. Discussion about the implementation ensued about the minimum including an amendment to allow departments to have a higher minimum. Finally, it was tabled McVicker/Jacobson.
Motion to deactivate Health Sevices Administration Major and Minor. E. Perkins asked about current students-who will be allowed to complete it.
SLN - Chris Keffer
The Committee has met and is continuing its work. There will be an open meeting for students on April 22 from 4-5 in S104 Williams Center. Some of the issues discussed have been course evaluations, equity, and standards and practices. There will be a survey coming up of students and faculty.
*
Faculty and Professional Affairs - Melinda Karnes -
The evaluation of teaching report was discussed again. There was concern about a change in procedure and if this was a UUP issue. Some of the word changes were discussed and changed.
M. Nelson/Simon moved to extend the meeting 10 minutes.
Discussion continued about wording and using this to promote skills and improvement. K. Mills-Courts moved to vote and the policy was approved by voice vote with one abstention.
E. Nelson/L. Smith moved to postpone the diversity report until May.
NEW BUSINESS:
none
Motion to adjourn Reddy/M. Carney
Meeting adjourned 5:40 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Ray Rushboldt-College Senate Secretay