THE MINUTES OF THE
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE MEETING HELD
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Uday Tate, Rex McClure, Joe Stone, Deepak Subedi, Maurice Lockridge (Assistant
Chair), Linda Dobbs, Jonathan Cox, Joan St. Germain, Mark Zanter, Brian Morgan,
Ralph Oberste-Vorth, Bonita Lawrence, Liz Murray, Basant Karna, Burnis Morris,
Jennifer Perry, Karen McNealy, Kelly Harlow, Sandra Prunty, Wael Zatar, Eldon
Larsen, Janet Dozier, Jennifer Mak, Eric Arnold, Mary Jo Graham, Gregg
Twietmeyer, Keith Beard, Camilla Brammer (Chair), Marty Laubach, Donna Sullivan,
Barbara Tarter, Christina Burgueno, Christine Huhn, Chris White, Kathleen
Bledsoe, Jennifer Sias (Recording Secretary), Nancy Norton, Tina Sias, Mike
Goldman, Elaine Hardman, Charles Clements, Pier Paolo Claudio, and Jerry Jones.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Scott Sarra, Tom Jones, Pat Conlon, Ben Miller, Mike McComas, Josh Hagen, Ernest
Walker, Rudy Wang, and Tracy Christofero.
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Cheryl Brown present.
GUESTS:
Gary McIlvain, Monica Brooks, Allan Stern, Michael McGuffey, James Sottile, Mary
Beth Reynolds, Marcia Harrison, Frances Hensley, Michelle Duncan, Philippe
Georgel, Don Van Horn, Wayne Elmore, Laura Wyant, Rosalyn Templeton, and Gayle
Ormiston
Declaring that there
was a quorum, Faculty Senate Chair, Dr. Camilla Brammer called the meeting to
order at approximately 4:02 p.m.
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the April
23, 2009 meeting were approved as read.
2.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dr. Camilla Brammer
A.
Announced a reminder that Senators should sit around the table, others should
sit at the chairs provided and cell phones should be set to “silent” mode. To
ensure an accurate recording of the meeting, Senators should use the microphones
when speaking and are to state their name and department.
B.
Invited everyone to help themselves to the refreshments.
C.
Announced the summer meeting schedule: ACF – will hold a summer retreat in July
2009; HEPC – next meeting scheduled for July 31, 2009; MUBOG – next meeting
scheduled for June 18, 2009.
D.
Announced that if senators did not pick one up last month; the meeting schedule
for Academic Year 2009-2010 is available at the sign-in table. This information
will also be posted online at the Faculty Senate website.
E.
Announced that the university president has approved the following
recommendations: SR-08-09-18 APC – program reviews at their current level,
Associate’s in Medical Laboratory Technology, BS Medical Technology, BS
Cytotechnology, BFA Fine Arts, RBA Arts. Included an attachment from the HEPC,
Productivity Review: 2003-2008; SR-08-09-19 APC – program reviews continued and
identified for resource development, BA Criminal Justice, BA History, BA
Humanities, BS Biological Sciences. Recommendation is subject to terms of an
attached memorandum; and SR-08-09-36 CFAHC – outline for new Core Curriculum.
F.
Announced that the following recommendations are outstanding: SR-08-09-23 FPC
(pre-tenure review) sent March 2, 2009; SR-08-09-10R BAPC (revisions to the
class attendance policy) sent April 24, 2009; SR-08-09-11R BAPC (revisions to
the incomplete grade policy) sent April 24, 2009; SR-08-09-30 CC through
SR-08-09-33 CC (curricular items) sent April 24, 2009; and SR-08-09-34 FDC
(revisions to the INCO grant application and information sheet) sent April 24,
2009.
G.
Announced that the university communications office has developed a Faculty
Expert’s Directory for use by the media to find source information for articles.
The office hopes to compile an accurate listing of faculty and their areas of
expertise. They request that you contact Leah Edwards at edwardl@marshall.edu to
provide your information.
H.
Announced that the Faculty Senate office has received approval for a modified
work schedule during this summer. Beginning May 18, 2009 the office hours will
be 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday with the office being closed
on Fridays. This will be the office schedule until August 14, 2009.
I.
Reminded everyone to log on to myMU and to cast their vote for faculty
representation on the MUBOG and ACF.
J.
Announced a Thank You to everyone for their service to the Faculty Senate this
academic year and expressed how much she looks forward to working with them next
year.
3.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SR-08-09-35R BAPC: Recommends the
following changes to the 2008-09 Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog,
pages 101 and 108, in the section titled, “Academic Appeals” be revised as
follows; with new language being indicated in
bold font and deleted language as
strikethrough.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-37 FPC: Recommends that the
attached Modified Duties Policy for nine-month faculty be adopted by Marshall
University.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-38 CC: Recommends that the
processes by which curricular items, that are to be considered by the university
Curriculum Committee (uCC), be officially changed to reflect a new, electronic
submission process. This process is reflected through the uCC’s Web site, which
is a part of the Faculty Senate Web site. This site contains a complete set of
instructions and a searchable online interface of past uCC agendas and items.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-39 CC: Recommends approval
of the listed REQUEST FOR UNDERGRADUATE
ADDITION, DELETION, OR CHANGE OF A MAJOR OR PROGRAM from the following
colleges and/or schools: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES and the COLLEGE
OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-40 CC: Recommends approval
of the REQUEST FOR UNDERGRADUATE
ADDITION, DELETION, OR CHANGE OF A MINOR from the following colleges and/or
schools: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES and the SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM &
MASS COMMUNICATIONS.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-41 CC: Recommends approval
of the REQUEST FOR UNDERGRADUATE
ADDITION, DELETION, OR CHANGE OF AN AREA OF EMPHASIS from the following
colleges and/or schools: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES and the SCHOOL OF
EXTENDED EDUCATION.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-42 CC: Recommends approval of the listed COURSE ADDITIONS in the following colleges and/or schools: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES, COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, and the LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-43 CC: Recommends approval
of the listed COURSE CHANGES from
the following colleges and/or schools: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES,
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, and the COLLEGE OF
SCIENCE.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-44 CC: Recommends approval
of the listed COURSE DELETIONS from
the COLLEGE OF SCIENCE.WAS
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-08-09-45 BAPC: Recommends changes
to the 2008-09 Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog, pages 98 through 125,
be revised as follows with new language indicated in
bold font and deleted language
indicated as strikethrough.
WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED TO SUSPEND THE
AGENDA TO BRING CURRICULAR ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED TO RECESS FOR 10
MINUTES
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED THE CURRICULAR
ITEMS
COEHS addition of a Major in Exercise Science with Areas of Emphasis in Exercise
Physiology, Health and Wellness, and Strength and Conditioning; addition of a
Major in Athletic Training with Areas of Emphasis in AT Comprehensive, AT
Pre-Physical Therapy, AT Pre-Physician Assistant, AT Pre-Chiropractic, AT
Pre-Med, AT Occupational Safety &
Health, and AT Safety.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED TO RETURN TO THE
REGULAR AGENDA
4.
REPORT OF THE
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT:
Absent, no report.
5.
REPORT OF THE
PROVOST:
Dr. Gayle Ormiston
·
Reminded everyone of the faculty luncheon to be held at the university
president’s residence after the commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9,
2009.
·
Reminded everyone of the opportunity to apply for the core curriculum stipends
($2000) which may be earned during the summer; May 10, 2009 is the application
deadline.
·
Distributed for informational purposes and discussed four documents (1)
Recruitment Plan Overview, (2) Proposed Retention Plan, (3) Retention Survey
Executive Summary, and (4) Advising System Review and Recommendations (all
documents are on file in the Faculty Senate office).
·
Expressed his appreciation to everyone for their hard work serving on the
Faculty Senate and for the advice given to him during his first year here at
Marshall University.
6.
BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S
REPORT:
Dr. Monica Brooks
Distributed and discussed a handout pertaining to the April 28, 2009 general
faculty meeting and the April 30, 2009 board of governors meeting (on file in
the Faculty Senate office).
7.
ACF REPORT:
Absent, no report.
8.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO
THE SENATE:
(5 minutes per person)
There were none.
9.
AGENDA REQUESTS FOR
FUTURE MEETINGS:
There were none.
THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED AT 4:55 P.M.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Ms. Jennifer Sias,
Recording Secretary
Faculty Senate