MEMBERS PRESENT- Members Present- Dr. Mark Bean (President), Dr. Kendall Dunkleberg (Vice-President), Dr. Andrew Ehlert (Secretary), David Smith (Historian), Dr. Marty Hatton, Dr. Rick Millikin, Dr. Tim Causgrove, Dr. Will Glass, Dr. Richard Montalto, Dr. Barbara Hunt, Bobby Fugitt, Suzanne Bennett as proxy for Carey McCarter, Janice Giallourakis, Dr. Barry Posin, Peppy Biddy, Dr. Jim Fitzgerald.
MEMBERS ABSENT- None.
The meeting was called to order at 12:02 P.M.
Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and adopted.
Dr. Hanson, VPAA, presented the Faculty Senate information on spring enrollment and fall application numbers. Full-time enrollment for the spring 2002 semester is down by 5.7 percent from last spring. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) enrollment is down by 4.5 percent from last spring. Headcount enrollment is up by 6.1 percent from last spring but the increase is due to an increase in teachers enrolled in workshops offered through Continuing Education. Dr. Hanson also spoke of the importance of using degree-seeking enrollment numbers as opposed to a head count assessment. The Senate voiced concerns about proper awarding of scholarships.
A. Administrative Council: Did not meet
B. Academic Council: The search committee for the library has been formed. There will be one mass event for alumni at homecoming on Saturday morning. Next summer more orientation sessions will be conducted then last summer. Changing the academic calendar was discussed but there is little chance that IHL would approve changes.
C. University Faculty Senate: UFSA members meet with the Governor in Jackson and talked about tobacco funds and the commitment to education. UFSA has also meet with members of the IHL and relayed concerns including executive officer evaluation and salaries.
D. Monthly meeting with the president: A cross country club will be developed into a 5th NCAA sport. There are structural problems with Parkinson Hall and completion will be delayed.
E. Presidential Search: The consultant will return to campus on February 4th when ten to twelve candidates will be recommended to IHL.
F. SACS: By the end of February the first draft of the document will be out campus wide.
G. Art and Science Consultants: The client group meet with the consultants. During February the instruments will be developed for data collection. High school students will be surveyed about MUW.
New Business:
A vote to approve $315 of Fund A money for Dr. Kendall Dunkelberg passed unanimously.
Old business
Dr. Mark Bean reported that Continuing Education was checking into Black Board type software.
Sick leave and the ORP system was discussed and determined to be an issue to take up at UFSA.
Mission statement: The Faculty Senate recommendation was sent to PIE Council.
PS 3515: The Faculty Senate recommendation went to Administrative Council for review.
MUW Online Delivery: The VPAA is unaware of incentives offered to faculty to teach courses online.
The Administrative Duties Handbook is now complete and online through the VPFA's office.
Committee Reports
Executive Committee: Fund A monies remain for spring semester.
Social Committee: We will have happy hour after the meeting at 5:00 at Rubin's Loft
Policy Committee: Many items in policy statements 1303 and 1304 were discussed and revised versions of these policy statements will be brought to a future senate meeting for a vote.
No other significant subcommittee reports.
Action Items: Dr. Mark Bean will check on sick leave reporting procedures.
The next meeting of the Faculty Senate will be at 12:00 P.M. 22 February 2002.
A motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Barbara Hunt and by seconded by Dr. Rick Millikin.
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| Dr. Mark Bean, President MUW Faculty Senate | Dr. Andrew Ehlert, Secretary MUW Faculty Senate |