The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. All departments were in attendance except Athletics, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Nursing.

I. Minutes of previous meeting

The minutes of the September 15, 2009 meeting of the Faculty Senate were approved as written.

II. Report of the Faculty Senate Chairperson

Faculty Senate Chair Börger-Greco reported on a discussion of online teaching strategies at the President’s Advisory Leadership Council meeting.

III. Faculty Emeritus

A Cardwell/Luek motion that Professor Bernard L. Schroeder be granted the honorary title of Professor of Math Emeritus was approved without dissent. [see Attachment #1]

IV. Report of the Student Senate President

Student Senate President Wrobel reported that Vice President Aiello has resigned and will be replaced via an election. Ms Wrobel also indicated that seven new senators have been added recently and a multi-cultural event is being planned. She reported that the Board of Student Government Presidents is stressing involvement in community service.

Ms Wrobel reported that a list of student representatives to university committees is available. A question was raised about how these student representatives are selected because it seems difficult for students to fully participate in the work of more intensive committees like UCPRC. Ms Wrobel stated that student senators are given descriptions of the work done by the various committees and are then elected by Student Senate. She expressed appreciation for the opportunities students have to contribute to campus committees.

V. Report of the Graduate Student Association

Graduate Student Association Representative Randolph reported on graduate student input on the Middle States report, GSA officers, involvement in the Black Graduate Student Association, and 50 years of Graduate Studies at Millersville.

VI. Report of the Administrative Officers

Provost

Provost Prabhu noted a smooth start to class enrollments and that a state budget still has not been passed. A request was made that registration information from previous semesters remain active for online searching until the newer information for that same semester information is posted. A discussion was held regarding whether student applications should have a question about felony convictions. This was noted as generally not feasible for freshman because of their age but could be addressed with transfer students. It was noted that the time required for verification of related data could impede timely processing of applications.

A question was raised about the availability of the results of the Campus Climate Survey. Dr. Prabhu indicated that the Office of Social Equity & Diversity will be making this available.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Vice President Breaux reported on plans to use Millersville as a distribution site for the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.

Associate Provost for Academic Administration

Associate Provost Burns indicated that the draft of Rediscover Millersville report will be made available on campus by October 16. Faculty were encouraged to participate in one of the community forums scheduled in late October to provide feedback.

VII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Standing Committees

UCPRC

(1) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MATH204: Algebraic Foundations for the Middle Level Teacher, 3 credits, G2. Proposal for a course as part of a three-course preparation for Middle Level Mathematics to help teaching candidates for Grades 4-8 satisfy PDE Chapter 49-2 requirements with a greater strength in appropriate mathematical content.

(2) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MATH205: Geometry for the Middle Level Teacher, 3 credits, G2. Proposal for a course as part of a three-course preparation for Middle Level Mathematics to help teaching candidates for Grades 4-8 satisfy PDE Chapter 49-2 requirements with a greater strength in appropriate mathematical content.

(3) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MATH230: Data Analysis and Probability for the Middle Level Teacher, 3 credits, G2. Proposal for a course as part of a three-course preparation for Middle Level Mathematics to help teaching candidates for Grades 4-8 satisfy PDE Chapter 49-2 requirements with a greater strength in appropriate mathematical content.

VIII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Special Committees

None.

IX. Proposed Courses and Programs

GERC

The revised and updated GERC bylaws were approved without dissent. [see Attachment #2) It was noted that changes to curriculum-related committees should be reviewed by ASPCUF as well. A question was raised about whether a representative from APSCUF attends Faculty Senate. It was noted that a meeting at Millersville with the statewide APSCUF president was running concurrently with this Senate meeting.

Non-Probationary Faculty Senators

Earth Sciences requested Senate action on their proposal regarding whether probationary faculty should serve as senators. [see Attachment #3) It was noted that APSCUF opposes any restriction on who can serve as a faculty senator. The proposal that all future faculty senators be non-probationary faculty members was defeated in a paper vote (2 yes, 20 no, 2 abstain).

X. Other/New Business

None.

Meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Aimee L. Miller
Secretary of the Senate

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