ABSENT: R. Bennett, C. Boiarsky, Chancellor Cohen, K. Corey, V. Damusis,
H.
Daubek, M.Mojtahed, B. Robinson, E.Vockell,
Vice Chancellor
for Student Services L. A.Bryant
EXCUSED: O. Forook
GUESTS: S. Howard, R. Riddering, D. Korchek, B. Pellicciotti
I. Call to Order.
Chair L. Hopp called the Senate meeting to order at 3:40 pm.
II. Approval of the Agenda.
The Chair called for a motion to approve agenda. Professor Longas made a
motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Professor Darayseh.
Agenda was approved.
III. Approval of the Minutes
The Chair called for the approval of the February 5, 2003
minutes.
Professor Cahn made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded
by Professor
Mura. The minutes were approved as submitted.
IV. Chancellor’s Report
• No Report
Vice Chancellor Bryant – No Report
Interim Vice Chancellor Gealt – Reported that the Academic Affairs Council
would have a spring retreat on April 4, 2003.
IV. Report of the Chair of the Senate
• Professor reported that the Chancellor has forwarded a packet of information to Provost Frost Mason, that includes the Promotions and Tenure policies discussed and endorsed by the Senate. This is the last step in the approval process.
• The chair attended the Purdue University Board of Trustees meeting on February 14, 2003. This meeting included highlights of Senate activities as well as other pertinent university announcements. Presentations included, campus enrollment reports, approval of the Master of Science degree in Nursing at Purdue Lafayette, a special recognition for Professor Charles Tinkham, the announcement of $225 million in sponsored programs, Fort Wayne reported that there have been 109 students called to military duty.
• The Chair provided an update on the activities of the University Forum. Rick Riddering presented the Graduate Student survey data to the forum.
• The Enrollment Management Committee has updated the billable hours goal from our current 183,000 to 187,000 for 03-04 academic year.
• Each year the Indiana Commission for Higher Education invites faculty to attend a special meeting held in Indianapolis. This meeting provides faculty an opportunity to network with other faculty leaders throughout the state. Professor Hopp asked for volunteers to attend this very important meeting.
• The Board of Trustees
approved the new Bachelor of Arts in Business on February 14, 2003. This
is now being sent to the Commission for final approval and back to our
campus
for implementation.
V. Special Business of the Day
Report of the Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee
Professor Mura reported that the committee had received several documents
from the department of Information Systems (ISCP) and that the documents were
not approved because they contained fte information that deals with resources
and is not within the responsibility of the Curriculum committee.
The following documents are submitted for Senate approval:
| EMS 03-06 |
Revision of Environmental Science Minor curriculum to combine two separate study plans, and to expand elective courses |
| EMS03-04 |
Creation of BIOL 200 Field Biology |
| EMS03-05 |
New course BIOL 428 Biology Seminar |
| Nursing Revision |
Change current “guided science” to “nursing/science elective” |
Motion to approve the report was made by Professor Darayseh. Seconded by Professor Longas. Report PASSED
VI. Unfinished Business.
Rick Riddering and Dean Dennis Korchek were invited to continue the discussion
from last month's Senate meeting regarding the Freshman Experience course.
The options, as outlined, would include a recommendation to change the General
Education requirements. The recommendation from the Orientation committee
is that the course is integrated as part of the curriculum for the particular
School. The proposal is meant to target students who have less the 60 credits.
It was recommended that this proposal be discussed at a Town Hall meeting.
This will ensure that the recommended changes be presented to the entire faculty
body.
The Chair unveiled the new and improved website which contains the information
for University Senate.
VII. Reports of the Committees.
Agenda Committee.
Professor Niedner reported that the committee met and approved today’s agenda
Academic Support Services Committee.
Professor Corey – No report.
Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee.
Professor Mura reported that the committee had met to discuss their regular slate of documents, and to address the Freshman Experience course. The next CEP meeting would be devoted to discussion of the Freshman Experience proposal, and would be announced to all faculty. Room location would be announced once it was determined
Faculty Affairs Committee.
Professor Cahn reported that the committee is engaged in conversations regarding
dual appointments and are in the process of gathering more data. The committee
has received a copy of the enabling document Executive memorandum C-48
deals with terms and conditions of employment of lecturers.
Nominating Committee.
Professor Niedner reported that the committee would be preparing for the election of the chair and for Senator replacements for 2003-04.
Student Affairs Committee.
D. Underwood-Gregg reported that the committee is working on grade appeals documents.
Student Government.
S. Ruiz reported that Homecoming was a huge success. The organization will have upcoming elections for the new leadership for the Fall 2003 semester. The students have been questioning all issues related to tenure.
IX. Other New Business.
X. Adjournment.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 pm.