Minutes
of
the Purdue University Calumet
Senate Meeting
of April 7, 2004
ABSENT: M. Eisenstein, O. Farook, SGA President R.
Garcia
GUESTS: J. Hestermann, B. Pellicciotti, K. Carpenter, K.
Tobin, P. Gerard, D. Kozel,
R. Evans, S. Howard
I. Call to Order.
Chair L. Mura 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 Hack made a motion to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Professor Niedner. A request was made by the Chair to assign senate document number 03-11 to the Textbook Rental proposal. Motion PASSED Agenda was approved as amended.
III. Approval of the
Minutes
The Chair called for the approval of the March
3, 2004 minutes. Professor Lerner made a
motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by
Professor Hopp.
Motion PASSED Minutes were approved.
IV. Chancellor's Report
· The Chancellor reported that the School of Nursing has completed a successful accreditation visit by the NLAC that approved the program through 2011. He congratulated Dr. Peggy Gerard and the Nursing faculty on this great accomplishment.
· The Board of Trustees will be meeting to approve the conceptual budget on Friday, April 9, 2004. The board will also approve the student fee increase for 2004-05 academic years. The Governor of Indiana has encouraged institutions to keep tuition and fee increases to 4%. Purdue will recommend a similar increase. The budget includes 2% for merit increases and an additional 1/2 % for additional merit increase.
· Construction is expected to begin in the summer on the Learning Center in Merrillville. This facility is being built through PRF funding and will be leased to Purdue Calumet. The center will include space for classes and also a drop in child care center.
· The Chancellor reported that an Honors Program, which will be presented at today's senate meeting, is an important strategic initiative to help attract quality students.
· Dr. Ibrahim reported that Ron Kovach has been hired as Director of University Division. His start date is May 15.
· Dr. Bryant reported that he has organized a task force to work on the planning for the Residence hall. The group will be involved in the selection of furniture and finishes of the hall.
· Interim Vice Chancellor DeHaan reported that the Office of Advancement has hired Vivian Chatman as a temporary special events coordinator. She will work from April through September and assist with event planning.
· The Chancellor reported that the university has hired a consultant to address the concerns expressed by the residents of Porter Hall regarding the construction of the parking garage and the disruption that noise may have on faculty and students. Professor Hack expressed an objection to the location of the Parking structure by indicating that this garage should not be attached to an academic building.
IV. Report of the Chair
of the Senate
· Chair Mura reminded the Senate committee chairs that they must elect next year's chairs.
· Spring Sensation celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 1. This replaces
the Winter celebration and will offer food, dancing and silent auction. The
tickets are $15.00.· April 23 is the annual staff service recognition luncheon.
· The Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Friday, April 9.
· The Chair reported that she attended the ICHE Faculty Leaders meeting in
Indianapolis on March 22. The meeting was well attended by faculty and
colleagues from across the state. A main topic of the meeting dealt with the
cost of education in Indiana.· Professor Conners reported as the Purdue Lafayette Faculty Council meeting.
The group approved a name change for the School of Engineering. They
discussed the tuition increase. Elected a Senate chair Dr. McBride. Professor
Conners reported that there would be a continuing discussion on post tenure
review during their last meeting April 19.
V. Special
Business of the Day
Election of the Senate Chair for 2004-05 - 
Chair of the Nominating committee Professor Niedner distributed
ballots to the Senators.
The
Senators elected Professor Judy Hack as the new chair for
2004-05.
Report of the Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee
The
following documents were approved by the Curriculum and Ed
Policy
Committee.
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New Course: LAS 490 -Topics in Latin American Studies |
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New Course: LAS 3XX - US and Latin America |
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New Course: LAS 3xx - Latin American Economy |
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New Minor: Latin American Studies |
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New Course: BHS 1XX - Freshman Experience In Behavioral Sciences |
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New Course: COM 103 - Freshman Seminar in Communication |
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Change in Prerequisites - All ENGL courses above ENGL 104 |
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New course OLS 550, "Managing Diversity" for the OLS |
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New Course: OLS 102 - Freshman Experience Course |
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Change in Title and Description: OLS 363 - Systems of Self-Management |
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Addition of existing West Lafayette CGT Program course CGT 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics Technology to Purdue Calumet course list. |
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Revision of Program: OLS AS in Safety |
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New Program Option: OLS BS in Safety |
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Change of prerequisites for EDCI 315: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School and EDCI 317: Teaching of Science in the Elementary School Curriculum |
The Chair called for a Motion to approve report. Professor Lerner made a motion to approve the report. Seconded by Professor Corey. Report PASSED.
The following documents were approved by the Curriculum and
Educational
Policy Committee. -
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New Program Option: Honors Program |
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New Course: HONR 290 - Special Topics |
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New Course: HONR 390 - Junior Level Topics |
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New Course: HONR 400 - Honors Capstone Project |
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New Course: HONR 490 - Senior Level Topics |
The Chair called for a Motion to approve
report. Report PASSED.
Agenda Committee - Change in Bylaws - Senate Documents
For Action, 03-08, Professor Vockell made a motion to approve the
document. Seconded by Professor Lerner. Document PASSED
Senate document 03-09 For Action. Professor
Vockell made a motion to approve the document. Seconded by
Professor Corey. Document PASSED
Senate document 03-10. Professor Vockell made a
motion to approve the document. Seconded by Professor
Tazbir. Document PASSED.
Academic Support Services Committee - Senate Document 03-06-
Academic Calendar -
Professor Corey presented the calendar template for senate
approval. The template included a fall break and no class
the Wednesday before thanksgiving. After much discussion
The Chair called for a vote. The document was DEFEATED
The academic calendar, using the current template, will
be developed by Academic Support committee and presented for
action at the next senate meeting.
Academic Integrity Task Force Report - Professor R. Evans - For Information
Professor Evans reported that the task force has developed a
comprehensive plan for dealing with academic integrity. The
co-chair Sarah Howard, Assistant Dean of Students has helped in
the development of an Honor Code. The code will help create
an environment for integrity on this campus. Other plans
include a pledge that will be given to students and the
development of a procedures manual. Professor Evans also
reported that this information would be included as part of the
freshmen experience courses.
Senate Resolution Textbook Rental - Professor Y. Choi - 
Document 03-11 was presented by Professor Choi. This will
be presented at the next Senate meeting for Action.
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 would develop the
academic calendar based on the current operational template and
present it for action at the next senate meeting.
Curriculum & Educational Policy
Committee.
Professor Tazbir reported that
the committee will be meeting next week and there are
approximately 89 documents that will be presented at the next
senate meeting
Faculty Affairs Committee.
Professor Vockell prepared the agenda for
today's meeting.
Nominating
Committee.
Professor Niedner conducted the election of Senate chair and
will be preparing the 2004-05 Committee assignments to be
presented at the next Senate meeting
Student Affairs Committee.
Professor Y. Choi will be
presented senate document 03-11 for action at the next senate
meeting.
Student Government.
Not present- no report.
IX. Other New
Business.
None
X. Adjournment.
The meeting was adjourned at
5:15 p.m.