PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET
UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
03 May 2006
3:00pm, SFLC 321
PRESENT: Senators, C. Barczyk J. Coffey, M. Dakich, R. Foreman,
T. Gregory , T. Guerrero, N. Houshangi, A. Mitra, M. Marthaler, B. Pai, D.
Rinke, J. Rowan, E. Ting, K. Tobin, C. Winer, J. Hack ((Presiding Officer),R.
Stankowski, Parliamentarian, Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs N. Ibrahim,
Vice Chancellor for Student Services L. Bryant, Vice Chancellor Administrative
Services K. Johnston, Student Government R. Dunn, and Secretary A. Agosto-Severa,
S. Conners PUWL Representative
ABSENT: L. Hollingsworth, M. O’Toole
GUESTS: B. Pellicciotti, S. Howard, R. Kovach, L. Artz, P. Gerard, C. Boiarsky
I. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:35pm
II. Approval of the Agenda.
The Chair called for the approval of the Agenda. Professor Foreman moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Professor Coffey PASSED
III. Approval of the Minutes for April 5, 2006
The Chair called for the approval of the minutes of the April 5 meeting. Professor Jackson was present. The Secretary was marked both present and absent. Professor Winer moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Professor Foreman. PASSED
IV. Chancellor’s Report.
The Chancellor thanked the senators for their work this year with the documents on Promotion & Tenure, Civility, Admission Standards, Faculty Mentoring, and the establishment of the Honors Council
He invited everyone to a reception in Founders lounge on Friday, May 5th for the campus Governance groups as a celebration and recognition for the important work the committees have done this year.
The Chancellor has created a Strategic Plan Review Committee based on the request from President Jishke, who has asked for a review of the strategic plan. Professor Zahraee is chairing this committee with broad representation from across campus. The report is to be completed by September 1st.
A task group on Textbook issues related to the availability and cost of books. The committee is charged with making a report to the Chancellor in terms of identifying all issues related to textbooks.
Vice Chancellor Bryant reported that Ms. Carol Peters was hired to assist Sarah Howard on issues related to Dean of Students office. He also announced his retirement.
Vice Chancellor Johnston reported on the timeline for the OnePurdue project for training
He also reported on the Outlook Migration is about 95% completed.
University signage is also coming to completion. Vice Chancellor Johnston also reported on various campus repair and rehabilitation projects.
V. Report of the Chair of the Senate
Professor Hack reported that she completed the action memos for the Civility and Syllabus template.
Attended the Board of Trustees meeting which approved the Civil Engineering degree as well as three options in Electrical, Mechanical and Computer.
Hosted luncheons with various academic units to discuss curriculum
Chaired the Town Hall meeting with Dr. Ibrahim and discussed Experiential education and Faculty Salaries
Attended two AQIP meetings
Represented the Senate at the Chart well on the development of the campus Convenience store
Attended the Open House for the Academic Learning Center
The recognition luncheon on Friday, April 28th was well attended and very entertaining
Attended the Student awards banquet
Congratulations to Professors John Rowan, Maureen Marthaler, Kathleen Tobin for their promotions
Bid farewell to Vice Chancellor L. Bryant upon his retirement
She distributed a menu of accomplishments regarding the end of the year report.
Professor Hack recognized S. Conners who reported that she attended the last meeting on April 17th Lafayette meeting in which they passed several documents including routine by-law changes and Purdue North Center autonomy.
VI. Special Business
Report of the Curriculum and Educational Policy committee Report of the Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee- For Action
| Document Number |
||
| EDUC 05-17 |
Change prerequisites for EDCI 304 Literacy and Middle Childhood |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-46 |
Change in prerequisite for PHYS 515 |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-48 |
A change in the designator and number of Survey to the Biological World, BIOL 123 to SCI 103 |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-49 |
A change in the designator and number of Introduction to Environmental Biology from BIOL 124 to SCI 104 |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-50 |
A change in the designator and number and title of Invitation to Human Biology, BIOL 125 to Introduction to Human Biology, SCI 105 |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-52 |
Creation of MA 1XX, a three credit Intermediate Algebra course |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-53 |
Revise requirements for existing Bachelor of Science in Engineering Option Computer Engineering, and for proposed Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering when approved. |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-54 |
Revise requirements for existing Bachelor of Science in Engineering Option Electrical Engineering, and for proposed Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering when approved |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-55 |
Revise requirements for existing Bachelor of Science in Engineering Option Mechanical Engineering, and for proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering when approved |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-56 |
Revise requirements for existing Bachelor of Science in Engineering Option Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, and for proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mechatronics when the BSME is approved |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-57 |
New course ENGR 151 Programming for Engineers |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-58 |
New course ENGR 152 Engineering Software |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-59 |
New course ECE 251, Object Oriented Programming |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-60 |
Delete course ECE 366 that is no longer taught |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-61 |
Delete course ECE 367 that is no longer taught |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-62 |
Delete course ENGR 380 that is no longer taught |
APPROVED |
| EMS 06-64 |
Revise requirements for proposed Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering when approved |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-25 |
Proposal for Revision of English Major: Writing Option |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-26 |
To revise the political science major, criminal justice option |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-27 |
CREATION OF A CLASS ON AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-28 |
CREATION OF A COURSE ON HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-29 |
Creation of new course, COM 2XX Introduction to Broadcast News (Class 3, Lab 0, Credit 3) |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-30 |
Add existing course offered at another campus, COM 256 Introduction to Advertising (Class 3, Lab 0, Credit 3) |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-31 |
Course: HPS-101. Freshman Experience (Class 3, Lab 0, Cr. 1) |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-32 |
Revised Advertising Option |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-33 |
Revised course requirements and electives in the Advertising Minor |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-34 |
Revised Marketing Option |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-35 |
Revised course requirements and electives in the Marketing Minor |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-36 |
Creation of a Geography Endorsement as a Part of the Social Studies Teaching Major |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-37 |
Hist 104--INTRODUCTION TO THE MODERN WORLD |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-38 |
Hist 110--INTRODUCTION TO THE PRE-MODERN WORLD |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-39 |
Hist 151—AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-40 |
Hist 152—AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-47 |
Change in Program of Study for the Bachelor of Science—Hospitality and Tourism Management, Fitness Management Option by deletion of FM 320, Physical Growth Through the Lifespan and addition of F&N 3XX , Community Nutrition and Health Promotion Entrepreneurship. |
APPROVED |
| LSS 05-48 |
New Course Proposal: F&N 3XX, Community Nutrition and Health Promotion Entrepreneurship |
APPROVED |
| MGMT-CC-06-17 |
Change the prerequisite and description for CIS 263 |
APPROVED |
| MGMT-CC-06-19 |
This document changes the title, description and prerequisite for CIS 414 |
APPROVED |
| MGMT-CC-06-22 |
Change the title and prerequisite and description for CIS 217 |
APPROVED |
| MGMT-CC-06-25 |
Change the prerequisite and description for CIS 265 in order to allow students more flexibility |
APPROVED |
| TEC 06 - 05 |
New Course - ITS 300 Simulation and Game Development I |
APPROVED |
| TEC 06 - 06 |
New Course - ITS 400 Simulation and Game Development II |
APPROVED |
| TEC 06 - 07 |
New Course - ITS 404 System Modeling and Simulation |
APPROVED |
| TEC 06 - 08 |
New Course - ITS 409 Topics in Simulation and Game Development |
APPROVED |
| TEC 06 - 09 |
New Course Concentration- Game and Simulation Development |
APPROVED |
| TEC 06 - 10 |
Change in Course Description – CET 104 – Elementary Surveying |
APPROVED |
Faculty Affairs Senate Document 06-03 Resolution on Admission Standards
Professor Gregory presented the document for Action. –PASSED
Nominating Committee - Senate Document 06-04 – Results of the Committee Preference PASSED
Faculty Affairs Committee – Senate Document 06-05 –Guidelines for Promotion
- PASSED
Faculty Affairs Committee- Senate Document 06-06- Promotion Procedures -
PASSED
Faculty Affairs Committee – Senate Document 06-07- Tenure Procedures –
PASSED
Student Affairs Committee Senate Document 06-08 Establishment of Honors Council-
PASSED
Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee – Senate Document 06-09 Establishment of Ad-Hoc Committee on Experiential Learning PASSED
Faculty Affairs Committee Senate Document 06-10 Assessment and Evaluation Resolution PASSED
Faculty Affairs Committee Senate Document 06-11 Syllabus Template For Discussion
Nominating Committee Senate Document 06-12 Standing Committees PASSED
Student Affairs Committee Senate Document 03-03R Revisions to the Grade Appeal process PASSED
VII. Unfinished Business-None.
VIII. Reports of the Committees.
Agenda Committee
T. Gregory
Professor Gregory reported that the agenda committee met and prepared all agendas for the senate meetings. The Agenda organized the task force on the
constitution and bylaws.
Academic Support Services Committee
R. Foreman
Professor Foreman reported that the committee discussed the following topics, campus-wide email, state funding for PUC, standard meeting time, Library accountability, Group-wise to Outlook conversion.
Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee
A. Mitra
Professor Mitra reported that this was his final meeting on the senate and thanked all the committee members for their time and talent in getting the hundred + documents approved.
Faculty Affairs Committee
T. Gregory
Professor Gregory reported that the committee dealt with issues such as Benefits & Compensation, Promotion and Tenure, Teaching evaluation and assessment.
Nominating Committee
J. Coffey
They conducted an election for at large Senators. He announced Senators Elected the Senate chair and populated the Senate Standing committees
Student Affairs Committee
J. Rowan
Professor Rowan reported that the majority of the efforts of this committee were focused on Textbook practices and policies. The Chancellor has appointed a task force to research all issues and challenges related to textbook use, availability and costs.
Student Government
R. Dunn
No report
IX.
Other
New Business.
None.
X.
Adjournment
5:10 pm
Respectfully submitted Ms. Anne Agosto-Severa, Secretary of the Senate