PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET
      COUNCIL OF FACULTY DELEGATES
MINUTES
8th Meeting

                       April 1, 1996

Present:  Professors C. Chancey, S. Conners, K. Corey, M. Dobberstein, R. Evans, J. Hack, J. Jennings, D. Kark, D. Kirkpatrick, S. Lerner, L. Mura, D. Niedner, B. Pai, D. Pick, L. Rittenmeyer, W. Robinson, (President), C. Sekhar, S. Tickoo, W. Ting, C. Torres-Robles, M. Vermaat, M. Zahraee, Vice Chancellor L. Bryant, Vice Chancellor G. Newsom, Vice Chancellor S. Singer, Chancellor J. Yackel, M. Dakich (Parliamentarian), J. Wermuth (Secretary),

Absent:   Professors R. Colon and J. Walker, Student Government Representative

I. The meeting was called to order by Professor Robinson.

II. Professor Lerner moved the approval of the minutes of the March 4, 1996, meeting.  Professor Pai seconded the motion.  The motion to approve the minutes passed.

III. Professor Hack moved the acceptance of the agenda for the April 1, 1996, meeting.  Professor Lerner seconded the motion.   The motion to accept the agenda passed.

IV. Chancellor's Report

Chancellor Yackel said the focused evaluation team of Jane Earley from Mankato State, Joel Anderson from University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Celestino Fernandez from the University of Arizona will be on campus Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16.  He said there will be an opening session on Monday at 8:30 a.m. in Lawshe Hall O-333 to which Professors Chancey, Dobberstein, Coffey, and Robinson will be invited representing the General Education Task Force and the Council of Faculty Delegates, specifically the Resources and Planning Committee.  He said there will me a closing session open to all on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in C-150 (The Region Room).  Vice Chancellor Singer said that she thought the team covered the three focus areas of general education, long range planning, and student outcomes assessment.  She asked those present to remind their colleagues that the Vision Statement is the primary planning document, that they should review their department's assessment strategy, and that they should review their department's stand on general education as the team is likely to drop in on any faculty at any time.

Chancellor Yackel said the Commission for Higher Education will be on campus on Thursday, April 11, for a meeting beginning at 3:00 p.m. in C-150 (The Region Room) as part of their mandated visits to institutions of higher education throughout the state.  He said that he will make a 20 minute presentation on the state of Purdue University Calumet, that President Beering will present Purdue University's strategic plan, and that President Brand will present Indiana University's strategic plan.  Professor Hack agreed with Chancellor Yackel's statement that the associate degree program in nutrition, fitness and health would be presented for action to the Commission.

Chancellor Yackel yielded to Vice Chancellor Newsom who said that Purdue University Calumet was adopting a new installment tuition plan through the USA Group.  Vice Chancellor Newsom said there was interest evinced by many parents in this plan.  He said the Classroom Office building is scheduled for Fall 1998 occupancy and an October 1996 start.  He said there is an $800,000 shortfall that will need to be met; with plans to ask the 1997 General Assembly for support.  He said the Founders Plaza will be begun in mid May with completion of Phase I by mid August.  He said there will be an utility extension project that will last about the same time.

Chancellor Yackel yielded to Vice Chancellor Bryant who said that there will be a campus celebration on April 17 at noon  in honor of the women's basketball team which won its conference and played in the NAIA tournament.  Vice Chancellor Bryant said that a recent survey of students attending classes in south Lake county has yielded very positive comments on the operation.

V. Special Business of the Day

- Report on the Ballot concerning the Council Action approving Council Documents 96-1 and 96-2.  Agenda Committee.

Professor Robinson distributed copies of a memorandum to the members of the Council of Faculty Delegates.  The memorandum said that more than 70% of the faculty had voted, that Council Document 96-1 was overturned by a vote of 88 faculty supporting Council action and 92 opposing, and that Council Document 96-2 was overturned by a vote of 76 faculty supporting Council action and 106 opposing.  It was noted that seven of the ballots were either spoiled or unmarked.  It was noted that ballots have been received after the deadline of 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 29.

- Council Document 96-7  Nominations to Council Subordinate Committees for 1996-97.  Nominating Committee.  For Discussion.

Professor Corey introduced the document and moved it "For Action".  Professor Lerner seconded the motion.  The motion to move Council Document 96-7 to action passed.  Professor Corey moved acceptance of Council Document 96-7, and noted that all those nominated are willing to serve.  The motion to approve Council Document 96-7 passed.

- Council Document 96-8  Recommendation to Continue Subordinate Committees of the Council of Faculty Delegates.  Agenda Committee.  For Discussion.

Professor Hack introduced the document and moved it "For Action".  Professor Lerner seconded the motion..  The motion to move Council Document 96-8 to action passed.  Professor Hack moved acceptance of Council Document 96-8.  Professor Lerner questioned whether there was a change in the policy of reviewing and reestablishing the subordinate committees on a four year basis.  Professor Hack said the Agenda Committee had agreed to look at all the committees this year for continuation, and noted there was nothing in the bylaws prohibiting such action.  In response to a question from Vice Chancellor Newsom, Professor Hack said no committees had been disestablished this year.  The motion to approve Council Document 96-8 passed.

- Council Document 96-9  Recommendations to Continue the Membership of the ad hoc Committee on Promotion and Tenure.  Faculty Affairs Committee.  For Discussion.

Professor Zahraee introduced the document and moved it "For Action".  Professor Lerner seconded the motion.  The motion to move Council Document 96-9 to action passed.  Professor Zahraee moved approval of Council Document 98-9.  In response to a question from Professor Kirkpatrick, Professor Robinson said the membership on the committee was ex officio or by appointment by school Senates, and that Professor Zahraee would remain on the committee even though his Council term was expiring.  The motion to approve Council Document 96-9 passed.

- Council Document 96-10  Changes in the Selection of the Presiding Officer of the Council.  Faculty Affairs Committee.  For Discussion.

Professor Zahraee introduced the document and moved it "For Action".  Professor Lerner seconded the motion.  The motion of move Council Document 96-9 to action passed.  Professor Zahree distributed copy of Council Document 93-9 and noted the changes between it and Council Document 93-9.  Professor Robinson said that the proposed document will discourage the possibility of the presiding officer unduly influencing Council action in a manner unbefitting to the collegial nature of the Council.  The motion to approved Council Document 96-10 passed.

VI. Unfinished Business

- Council Document 96-11  Nominations to the Standing Committees of the Council of Faculty Delegates.  Nominating Committee.  For Action.

Professor Corey withdrew Council Document 96-11 pending certification of new Council membership by the school Senates.

VII. Reports of Committees

Agenda Committee:  Professor Hack said the committee had met on March 7 to establish a vote protocol, on March 11 to prepare the April agenda, and on March 29 to count the general education ballots.  She said the committee will meet, if needed, on April 15.

Faculty Affairs Committee:  Professor Zahraee said the committee had met on March 11 and had elected Professor R. Evans as committee chair for the 1996-97 year.

Nominating Committee:  Professor Corey said the committee had met on March 11 to draft documents for the April Council meeting, and had elected Professor W. E. Ting committee chair for the 1996-97 year.  She said the preference survey results for administrative committees will be sent to the Chancellor.

Research and Educational Policy Committee:  Professor Kark thanked the members of the committee for their work during the year, and said that Professor L. Mura had been elected chair of the committee for 1996-97.

Resources and Planning Committee:  Professor Dobberstein said the committee had met within the last month, had made plans for the upcoming semester, and had reelected him chair.

Student Affairs Committee:  Professor Hack said the committee had met on March 15 and discussed a number of issues, especially Student Government representation on the Council of Faculty Delegates.  She said members of the Student Government executive committee had been sent certified letters about this issue, but that no response had been received.  She said that Professor L. Rittenmeyer had been elected chair of the committee for 1996-97.

Intercampus Faculty Council:  Professor Hack said she had received the minutes of the previous meeting.

Student Government:  There was no report from Student Government.  In response to a question from the presiding officer, Vice Chancellor Bryant said that extra steps are being taken to ensure greater student participation in Student Government.  Professor Hack noted that Student Senator Spott, who had addressed the March meeting of the Council, had attempted impeachment procedures against Mr. Moffitt.  She said the attempt failed in that other members of Student Government did not think it worth while to do so just prior to Student Government elections.

VIII. Other New Business

- Balloting for Nominations for Council President for 1996-97.

Professor Robinson noted that the Agenda Committee works throughout the summer months as needed, and that new Council members begin their terms with the first Fall meeting of the Council.  Upon the initiative of Professor Kirkpatrick, the members of the Council applauded Professor Robinson for his two years of service to the faculty as presiding officer of the Council of Faculty Delegates.

Professor Robinson yielded the chair to Professor Corey, who reviewed the ballot for 1996-97 presiding officer.  She said the four eligible members of the Council are Professors C. Chancey, J. Hack, J. Jennings, and L. Rittenmeyer.  She instructed the members of the Council to vote for one, and said that the results will be presented to the Chancellor with the names rank-ordered by number of ballots received.

Professor Robinson took the opportunity to thank the members of the 1994-95 and 1995-96 Agenda Committees; Phil Empey and Dawn Niedner, 1994-95 and 1995-96 Sergeants-at-arms respectively; Milan Dakich, parliamentarian par excellence for the past two years; and Jerry Wermuth, Council and Agenda Committee secretary.

IX.  Adjournment

Professor Lerner moved adjournment. Professor Sekhar seconded the motion.  The motion to adjourn passed.