PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET

UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
02 November 2005

3:30pm, SFLC 321

Minutes Approved 12-7-05

PRESENT: Senators C. Barczyk, J. Coffey, M. Dakich, M. Fatthizadah, R. Foreman, T. Gregory , T. Guerrero, L. Hollingsworth, N. Houshangi, N. Jackson, M. Marthaler, A. Mitra, M. O’Toole (sergeant at arms),, B. Pai, D. Pick, M. Pickett, D. Rinke, L. Rittenmeyer, R. Roames, 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 K. Johnston, Vice Chancellor Advancement J. Kaufman, Student Government R. Dunn, and Secretary Anne Agosto-Severa, S. Conners, PUWL Representative.

ABSENT:

GUESTS:  R. Biddings, B. Pellicciotti, D. Kozel, D. Sharp, S. Singer, R. Kovach, C. Zhao,
                   E. Pierson

I.      Call to Order.

II.      The Chair called the meeting to order at 335

III.      Approval of the Agenda.
The Chair called for a motion to approve the agenda. Professor Gregory made a motion to approve the agenda.  Seconded by Professor Barczyk  Motion passed. Agenda was approved                                                                                        PASSED

IV.      Approval of the Minutes for October 5, 2005
The Chair called for the approval of the October 5, 2005 meeting minutes. 
Change minutes to reflect that Professor Rowan & Jackson were present.  Professor Gregory made a motion to approve the minutes.  Seconded by Professor Barczyk.  Minutes were approved as submitted                          PASSED

V.      Chancellor’s Report.
The Chancellor asked Dr. Singer to report on the United Way campaign November is United Way campaign month and the university is embarking on another campaign.  Information about contributions will be mailed next week along with information on the various ways that agencies benefit from the United Way funding.

VI.      Report of the Chair of the Senate.
Professor Hack reported that she has been involved in various projects including the following: migration of GroupWise to MS Outlook email system, Leadership conferences, Alumni Day, Academic Affairs Town Hall, Roundtable Center for Instructional Excellence; Outstanding Faculty Award committee, Turn it in .Preparation for the visit from the Lafayette Provost, Parking, and task force on Civility

The Chair introduced Professor Conners who reported on the Senate Document 05-03

Report of the Lafayette Senate – Professor Conners
University Senate Document 05-3- Elimination of Red-lining (Grade Index
Adjustment)

This document came before the University Senate in October and presented by the Educational Policy committee.  It was presented for discussion in October to be voted on in November.  Professor Conners presented this document for Calumet Senators to determine how to vote should this come to a vote on the West Lafayette Senate floor in November.
The current redlining policy gives schools and departments the ability to strike out courses from student GPA as they move from program to program.  Senate Document 05-03 will eliminate the practice of redlining and adjustment of the graduation index.

A recommendation was to break up the issues in to two pieces.  Purdue Calumet wishes to keep the process of redlining for those students changing majors.  PASSED

Faculty did not see the need to change because of some abuse by some.
Professor Coffey made a motion to have Professor Conners report to the senate that the latest grade be retained for repeated courses. Alternatives recommendations: none presented.  Professor Conners will attend the Senate meeting on November 21^st and convey the results of this decision by Calumet Senate.

VII.      Special Business of the Day

Senate document 05-17R – Constitution and Bylaws Task Force For Discussion
Professor Coffey presented the document revising some of the membership
The task force has one representative from each school.  Professor Coffey made a motion for action.  Professor Foreman seconded.  Professor Coffey moved to adopt.
Professor Seconded                                                                                PASSED

   Senate document 05-20R – 2^nd Revision Nominations to Senate Committees
   for 2005-2006 --    Nominating Committee                                    For Discussion

  Professor Coffey introduced SD 05-20R 2^nd revision which corrected the document.
  and added three new senators, Winer, Rinke and Barczyk and are now assigned to committees. Professor Jackson will be in Student Affairs committee.  Professor Coffey moved the document to action.  Professor Foreman seconded              PASSED  

   Report of the Curriculum & Educational Policy Committee
   The following documents were approved by the Curriculum and Educational
   Policy Committee.                                                                      For Action

Professor Mitra introduced the CEP documents.  Committee members submitted
questions regarding the resources needed for the department.  How will this impact the faculty resources if this new program is implemented?  The response from the department was that they would utilize the current faculty from both the School of Management and Technology.  This program will add 63 new credit hours which will call for hiring two (2) new faculty members.  This program also will compliment those areas in some of the Centers that are being developed.  Professor Foreman seconded.                                          PASSED

VIII.               Unfinished Business.

IX.               Reports of the Committees.

X.               Other New Business.
         Professor Gregory reported that he visited Mississippi with students to provide
         help to Katrina victims working with CORE relief efforts.  The students were
         great and very involved.  The university supported the students by providing Vans
         for the trip.  Professor Trepper and his students also provided counseling services.
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XI.               Adjournment
         The meeting adjourned at 5:10 pm




Respectfully submitted:

   Anne Agosto-Severa, Secretary