I. Minutes of the October 21, 2003 Faculty Senate Meeting
Amendment to Minutes- Change permanent, part-time faculty to regular, part-time faculty in the section of the Minutes dealing with the Educator of the Year Award. The minutes were approved as amended.
II. Report of the Faculty Senate Chairperson
Chairperson Piperberg expressed his appreciation to Faculty Senate Committees and their chairs for their work for the Senate. In particular he thanked the Committee that was in charge of the Educator of the Year Award chaired by Senator Yalda.
III. Report of the Student Senate President
Kristin Albright, the Student Senate President, reported on the Fifth Annual Yellow and Black Pride Day in which the Student Senate participated. The activities consisted of trivia contests regarding Millersville University history. The students who participated received Millersville merchandise donated by the University Store. Kristin Albright thanked Bob Slabinski for donating $200.00 for this activity.
On November 11, the Student Senate will join the University in recognizing the new Millersville walkway. Also a ceremony commemorating Millersville University Veterans will take place later on in the SMAC.
IV. Report of the Graduate Student Organization--No report.
V. Report of Administrative Officers
President McNairy reported on the success of the Family Weekend.
Acting Provost Shane
A new five-year review procedure was approved by the Board of Directors.
Faculty complement is being added due to the large number of students registered for classes for the spring of 2004.
The proposal dealing with the future of ACE (Adult Continuing Education), Strategic Plan for The University College at Millersville, is completed and ready to be distributed via e-mail. Senators and others on the Senate distribution list should receive it later this week. The discussion of the proposal is scheduled for the next Faculty Meeting.
Assistant Provost Bello-Ogunu
Assistant Provost Bello-Ogunu encouraged the faculty to review and ask questions about a new pamphlet distributed that explained First Year Orientation Procedures and Programs.
Vice President of Student Affairs Thomas
Vice President Thomas reported on the successful performances of students during the Family Weekend.
On November 23, a banquet is being held to honor students-athletes who have been recognized this year for their academic achievements. Last year, 45 students from Millersville University received this recognition. This year 99 students were recognized.
A committee has been appointed to review alternative models for new student orientation. Some of the members are Dr. McDowell, Dr. Phillips and Dr. Smith.
VI. Standing Committees
Senator McCotter presented the Multidisciplinary Environmental Science
Minors proposal to be approved the November 18 meeting. The minor
consists of the following new courses:
ENVI 330 - Environmental Statistics and Risk Assessment
Senator McCotter presented the The Science of Chemistry (CHEM 102). A
Wismer/Lynch motion was passed to allow the waiver of the One-Meeting
rule so that the course could be approved at today's meeting when we get
to the Proposed Courses and Programs item on the agenda.
Graduate Course and Program Review Committee
Senator Mowrey presented the following proposals: Proposed Changes to the Graduate Course Proposal Cover Sheet {see Attachment #1} and Proposed Changes to Policies Governing Graduate Courses.{see Attachment #2} These proposals will be discussed in the November 18 meeting.
Academic Policy Committee
Senator Kerper presented the Revision of the Completion of the Major Policy to be discussed in November 18 meeting. {see Attachment #3}
VII. Special Committees
Senator Foster-Clark informed Senate that the small group meetings were attended by approximately 40 faculty members.
VIII. Proposed Courses and Programs
IX. Faculty Emeritus--None.
X. Other/New Business--None.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elba I. Rohena
Senate Secretary