PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET

FACULTY SENATE
MINUTES
                                                                                  2nd. Meeting                                                                                        October 2, 1998

Present:  Professors H. Abramowitz, H. R. Adesiyan, A. Ahmed, G. Barrow, M. Cleland, R. Colon, J. Conedera, M. Dakich (Parliamentarian) A. Elmendorf, C. Gillotti, A. Gregory, D. Kozel, R. Merkovsky, C. Morrow, L. Mura, J. Higley, S. Lerner (Presiding Officer) P. McGrath, R. Najaf-Zadeh, M. Ryan, C. Sekhar, S. Sil, R. Stankowski, C. Winer (Sergeant at Arms), Vice Chancellor L. Bryant, Vice Chancellor S. Singer, Student Representative A. Croston.

Absent:  Professor T. Dougherty

I.          The meeting was called to order at 12:07 p.m. in C321 by Professor Lerner. 

II.         Professor Lerner asked for a motion to approve the agenda, as presented.  A motion to that effect was made, seconded, and unanimously passed.

III.       Professor Lerner requested a motion of approval for the minutes of the September 4, 1998, meeting of the Faculty Senate, as distributed.  Such a motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed.

IV.       Chancellor's Report

            A. Chancellor Yackel

                        1.  The Chancellor was unable to attend due to his representing the university in a                                        meeting with Ken Burns.

            B. Vice Chancellor Singer

                        1.  The issue of a new south county center was discussed.  Among the points                                                   mentioned were the following:

                                    a. A facility has been rented on Georgia St. in Merrillville directly across                                                 the street from Celebration Station.  Occupancy is scheduled for October 15.

                                    b. The facility will contain computer laboratories as well as classrooms                                                       and seminar rooms.

                                    c. Linda Mura is the coordinator of south county classes.  She has been encouraged to contact             departments to determine what classes might be offered at this new center.

                                    d. The facility will have computer support personnel on site.

                                    e. The hope is that this will help build our case for a permanent site in south county.

              C. Vice Chancellor Bryant

                        1. The Vice Chancellor introduced Amy Croston, the new Student Government Senate representative.

                        2. He also commented on several searches ongoing:

                                    a. The position of Student Activities Director has been filled by Michelle Verduzco who will begin her duties on November 1.  Her focus will be on helping students to be contributors to the community, to be better leaders.

                                    b.  The search for a new registrar is in its final stages and should be                                                   decided within two weeks.

V. Chair of the Senate’s Report - Professor Lerner

            1. Professors Barrow and Colon were commended for their work on grade appeals procedures.

            2. Prof. Lerner commented on business outstanding that will be addressed this year - promotion/tenure policy, faculty grievances, + - grading system

            3. Professors Lerner and Stankowski will attend the Inter-Campus Council at West Lafayette.

            4. The faculty was encouraged to attend the first Faculty Club function of the year at the Trustees’ residence.

VI.  Special Business of the Day

            A. Senate Document 98-04 - Nominations for University Forum

                        1. Was presented by Prof. Stankowski

                        2. Was moved and seconded for immediate action, and was unanimously passed

                        3. Was moved, and seconded for acceptance, and was unanimously passed

VII.  Unfinished Business 

            A. None

VIII. Reports of Committees 

            Agenda Committee.  Prof. Stankowski announced next meeting, indicated an emphasis on finding a secretary

            Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee.  Prof. Sil indicated that the committee would meet after Senate.  He discussed the interim curriculum document process and indicated that the committee would deal with documents on such issues as + - grading, an incomplete policy, etc.  Prof. Lerner commended Prof. Sil and Mura for the work they have done on the interim curriculum document policy (see handout). 

            Faculty Affairs Committee.  Prof. Colon announced that the committee will meet directly after today’s Senate meeting.  Two major agenda items will be the promotion/tenure document and faculty grievance policies.

            Nominating  and Academic Support Services Committee.  Prof. Stankowski summarized the document earlier voted on.

            Student Affairs Committee.  Prof. Barrow discussed progress in establishing grade appeals procedures for this year.

            Student Government.  Ms. Croston discussed the new web page for student government and indicated that three vacant senate seats had been filled, thus giving the senate a complete roster.

IX.   Other New Business

            1. The issue of Lafayette Senate minutes was raised.  They will be distributed to select individuals by hard copy since the computer facilities for such distribution apparently do not exist.  It was suggested that we scan a copy into our computer system for universal distribution.  It will be researched.

            2. Beth Pelliciotti raised the issue of the speed of turnaround on Form 40’s.  The concern was that it takes such a long time that curriculum change and, thus, student learning experiences, may be slowed.  There was no resolution of the issue, but it will be researched.

X.        Adjournment 

            The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.