Jan Moore, Jerry Polson, Sam Bigham, Walter Britt, John McArthur, Bob Hays, David Hoelzeman, Ron Finkbine, Glenda Zumwalt, Bob Oliver, David Whitlock, David Norris, Ingrid Westmoreland, Doug McMillan, Patricia Stubblefield, Wayne Dixon, Ken Elder, Bryon Clark, Theresa Hrncir, Vickie Anderson, Bruce Johnson, Buddy Pierce.
The meeting convened at 2:05 p.m. Jerry Polson distributed the membership list of President Johnson's Planning and Resource Council, dated December 23, 1997 consisting of seventeen faculty and staff members. They are formed into teams:
David Whitlock reported that they were meeting this week to begin determining our deeply held values.
Sam Bigham stated the team has had three meetings and is identifying strengths.
John McArthur explained that they are looking for opportunities and threats in the external environment and are also looking for trends. They have met twice.
President Johnson will be at our next meeting, Wednesday, March 11.
Jerry Polson commented on the new starting time for classes and asked if everyone got their memo regarding that subject. Also there is word from Dr. Wiley that signs have been ordered for the parking lot north of the Fine Arts and Russell Buildings. They will advise motorists that overnight parking is prohibited. Jerry Polson asked about Saundra DiPento's condition. She is able to bend her leg now and can use a walker to get around. She will not return to school this semester.
Committee reports were requested:
Ron Finkbine reported on the resolutions listed on the memo dated 28 January 1998 and distributed to senate members.
The SOSU Faculty Senate supports efforts to give tuition and fee waiver to faculty families. The Executive Committee is to draft a letter to the Board of Regents supporting this effort.
Ron Finkbine moved that this resolution be accepted. Sam Bigham seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding tuition and fees and whether this applied to faculty and staff or just faculty, and whether faculty members from other colleges and universities are covered was discussed.
Dr. Finkbine withdrew his motion regarding Resolution 1.
Ron Finkbine presented Resolution 2:
The academic department of the faculty member teaching a college orientation class is to be given credit for the student credit hours associated with the class.
Ingrid Westmoreland moved to approve Resolution 2. Doug McMillan seconded it and the motion carried.
Ron Finkbine presented Resolution 3:
The Curriculum Committee is to have final authority regarding all curricular matters and the membership of the Curriculum Committee is to be expanded to include a member from each academic department. All course and program modifications are to be approved by this committee and sent directly to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
There was some discussion. Jerry Polson asked that Pat Stubblefield take Resolution 3 for consideration by the Committee on Committees since it involved a change in the membership of the committee. There was discussion regarding the effect that passing Resolution 3 would have on the General Education Committee.
Ron Finkbine presented the problems that departments are having regarding repair and maintenance of overhead transparency machines to the membership. He asked that the Technology Committee address the problem. David Hoelzeman, a member of the Technology Committee, asked questions regarding the specifics and accepted the request.
Bryon Clark distributed a handout that included three resolutions for discussion and vote.
The Faculty Senate recommends that the University endorse a new Faculty Senate Recognition Award for Meritorious service to the University and/or Profession.
Bryon Clark discussed the process for nomination and voting. David Norris asked why community service was not considered as a subject worthy of consideration for an award.
Ron Finkbine moved to accept Resolution 1 with this change, Glenda Zumwalt seconded to accept Resolution 1 as changed. Discussion followed. The motion carried.
The Faculty Senate recommends that the Chair of each Department nominates at least one faculty member from that Department for each of the Faculty Senate Recognition Awards (Teaching, Research/Scholarly Achievements, and Meritorious Service) by the first work day of April each year.
Resolution 2 needs further consideration so it was tabled for now.
The Faculty Senate recommends that the award amount for the Faculty Senate Recognition Awards in Teaching, Research/Scholarly Achievements, and Meritorious Service be $1,000 per recipient.
Ron Finkbine moved to accept Resolution 3. Walter Britt seconded the motion and Resolution 3 passed.
Ron Finkbine reported that a survey is being prepared to determine priorities for the budget. The committee will be meeting soon.
Sam Bigham brought up the new increase in health care insurance rates and the need to at least make our concerns known. Jerry Polson mentioned the investiture of President Johnson and that the Governor will be present for the occasion. Bryon Clark urged everyone to get their portfolios together and to make their nominations for awards. Jerry Polson mentioned that Faculty Senate Minutes would be on SOSU’s Website. http://www.se.edu/
Meeting adjourned at 4:10 Next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 1998.