Minutes
of
PRESENT: Senators C. Boiarsky, K. Corey, M. Dakich, M.Darayseh, M. Eisenstein,
A.Gregory, J. Hack, L. Hopp, S. Lerner, L. Mura, (Presiding Officer); D.
Niedner, M.O’Toole, D. Pick, J. Rowan, K. Rowberg, A. Russell, J. Tazbir, P.
Turbek, Chancellor Cohen, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs N.
Ibrahim, Vice Chancellor for Student Services L. Bryant, Parliamentarian
R. Stankowski, E.Vockell, and Secretary A.Agosto-Severa.
ABSENT: S. Conners, SGA President R. Garcia
GUESTS: J. Hestermann, M. Gealt
I. Call to Order.
Chair L. Mura called the Senate meeting to order at 3:35 pm.
II. Approval of the Agenda.
The Chair called for a motion to approve agenda. Professor Vockell made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Professor Eisenstein. Professor Tazbir moved to amend the agenda to exclude document LSS 03-17. Seconded by Professor Hack. Motion PASSED Agenda was approved as amended.
III. Approval of the Minutes
The Chair called for the approval of the February 4, 2004 minutes
Professor Lerner made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Professor
Boiarsky. Motion PASSED Minutes were approved.
IV. Chancellor’s Report
· The Board of Trustees approved the School of Education proposal for two departments.
· The Chancellor reported that the tuition containment bill that had been proposed through the legislator was withdrawn. The tuition increase for Purdue will be set at the Board’s April meeting. Purdue University will be considering very restrained tuition increases during the next several years.
· President Jishke will be visiting the campus on March 4, 2004. There will be an open meeting at the center. He will be meeting with several groups on campus throughout the day.
· The groundbreaking for student housing is on schedule for March 30th in the afternoon.
· There will be a Purdue University football game scheduled at Merrillville High School.
· The Chancellor provided a progress report on the capital campaign which indicates that from July 2003 to January 2004 we have raised 1.8 million in gifts and pledges.
· The gala fundraiser for the campus will be a joint effort this year between the Northwest Indiana symphony and WYIN-Channel 56 and Purdue Calumet. We will be hosting a “Night for Northwest Indiana”. There will be a guest appearance by Tony Bennett. The event is scheduled for September 10. Tickets will be expensive and will include a concert as part of the evening activities.
· The Chancellor distributed a salary and compensation chart which shows that we are still a little low on salaries when compared to our peer institutions.
· Dr. Ibrahim reported that the faculty club has become quite successful and thanked Professor Tazbir for coordinating the activities.
· He provided an update on Supplemental Instruction program coordinated by Jackie Reason. Although the numbers are not official it appears that the retention rate from fall to spring for those students participating in supplemental instruction is around 88%, as compared to non supplemental instruction at 76%. This is based on approximately 330 students participating in the program. Also significant is that the rate of W and F grades that the students have been experiencing is higher for those students without supplemental instruction.
· Dr. Ibrahim also reported that 2003-04 awards, as compared to last year have increased by 30%. There have been approximately 62 proposals submitted.
· Dr. Bryant reported that the men and women’s basketball teams have been doing a great job. The women are currently ranked #1 in conference.
· He also reported on the establishment of the Academic Integrity Task force. The proposal and report of the committee will be presented through the university senate for discussion.
· Dr. Bryant provided an update on the Enrollment Management plan. This plan took two years to develop. He also reported the establishment on the Enrollment Implementation and Assessment committee.
IV. Report of the Chair of the Senate
· Chair Mura attended the February 6 Board of Trustees meeting. The
document for the School Education’s two departments was approved.
If anyone is interested in reviewing the full board report, the report can be
accessed at www.purdue.edu/bot.
· The chair received information from Mary Beth Rincon, Human Resources
regarding the date for the summer picnic. Apparently the committee is now
considering an October fest.
· Chair Mura reported on the committee on teaching assessment. The
committee will be submitting a report on new ways of assessing teaching.
· The chair reported that there was a discrepancy in the summer dates. The
2004 summer session begins on June 14 and ends on August 6. The
maymester courses begin May 17.
· Professor Conners was not present to provide a West Lafayette report.
· Professor Damusis resigned from the senate and Professor Pick was elected
by the school to complete the term.
V. Special Business of the Day
Report of the Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee
The following documents were approved by the Curriculum and Ed Policy
Committee.
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EMS 04-06 |
Change in Plan of Study for Biology Degrees. |
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EMS 04-07 |
Change in Plan of Study for Biology Teaching. |
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LSS 03-09 |
New Course – Practicum in Latin American Studies |
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LSS 03-10 |
New Course - Hispanic Heritage of the Calumet Region |
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LSS 03-12 |
New Course – Latin American Population Issues |
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LSS 03-14 |
New Course - Latin American Cinema |
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LSS 03-15 |
New Course – Latino/Hispanic Cinema |
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LSS 03-17 |
BHS 490 Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies |
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LSS 03-22 |
Change in Prerequisite – POL 305 |
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LSS 03-25 |
Add Course from Other Campus – HTM 101, Hospitality and Tourism Student Seminar |
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LSS 03-26 |
Change in Plans of Study for the Associate of Science Hospitality and Tourism Supervision and the Minor in Hospitality Management |
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LSS 03-29 |
Change in Plan of Study – BS HTM and HTM Fitness Management Option |
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TECH 04-02 |
New Course – Managing Diversity |
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TECH 04-03 |
Change in Prerequisite – CIS 252 |
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TECH 04-04 |
Change in Prerequisite - CIS 166 |
The Chair called for a Motion to approve report. Professor Hack moved to amend the report. Seconded by Professor Mitra. The report was amended to change documents LSS 03-25 and LSS 03-26 –corrected in the table included in these minutes. Report PASSED.
Faculty Affairs Senate Document 03-07, Guidelines for Promotion and Tenure of
Faculty Members with Appointments in Two Departments- For Discussion
Recommendation that the documents be separate. A recommendation was made by Professor Russell to change the word normal in the document. The documents will be revised based on the feedback and resubmitted to Senate for further discussion or action.
Academic Support Services Committee – Senate Document 03-06- Proposed Academic Calendar – For Discussion
Agenda Committee – Change in Bylaws – Senate Documents, 03-08, 03-09 and 03-10 - For Discussion
Student Affairs Committee – Textbook Rental – For Information
VI. Unfinished Business.
None
VII. Reports of the Committees.
Agenda Committee.
Professor Vockell reported that the committee met and approved the agenda for today’s meeting.
Academic Support Services Committee.
Professor Corey reported that the committee met to prepare the academic calendar presented at today’s meeting.
Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee.
Professor Tazbir presented the report for Curriculum and Educational policy.
Faculty Affairs Committee.
Professor Vockell prepared the tenure and promotions documents for today’s meeting.
Nominating Committee.
Professor Niedner reported that the election of the chair will occur at the next senate meeting.
Student Affairs Committee.
Professor Y. Choi. The committee continued discussion on the textbook rental proposal.
Student Government.
Not present- no report.
IX. Other New Business.
None
X. Adjournment.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.