Approved Minutes of the Faculty Senate Meeting
February 4th, 2004
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The eighth meeting of the 2003-2004 year was called
to order at 12:15 PM.
The minutes of December 10th, 2003 were approved as amended.
Members Present:
Rogers (Anthropology), Vu (Art), Lavin (Art), Lerud
(Biology), Ullian (Communication), Jirsa (Com Disorder/MFT), DaPonte (Computer
Science), Lawler (Counseling), De Barbieri (Couns/Sch Psych), Fullmer (Earth
Science), Xie (Econ/Finance), Corbett (Education), Diamantis (Education),
Diffley (Ed Leadership), Heidmann (English), Johnson (English), Mee (Exercise
Science), Rinehardt (Exercise Science), Hernandez (Foreign Language), Amerman
(History), Petto (History), Dunklee (Jounalism), Bielefield (Library Science),
Klassen (Library Services), Wu (Library Services), Hopkins (Management), Prince
(Marketing), D’Amour (Math), Brin (Math), O’Brien (Media Studies), Wagner
(Nursing), Young (Part-Time), Pettigrew (Philosophy), Broadbridge (Physics),
Paulson (Political Science), Sherman (Psychology), Brancazio (Psychology),
Bulmer (Public Health), Smith (Recreation/Leisure), Cusato (Science Ed/Env
Stud), Dripchak (Social Work), Keenan (Social Work), Brucker (Special
Ed/Reading), Alfano (Special Ed/Reading)
Members Absent:
(Accounting), Pang (Chemistry), Blackmer (English), Pennisi
(Foreign Language), Sakalowsky (Geography), Kuss (Music), (3 Part-Time
Faculty), Bloch (Sociology), Braudt (Theatre).
Announcements:
President’s Report:
- President Paulson distributed his President’s report. He
then highlighted specific items.
- President Paulson extended congratulations to Senator
Bielefield for service as Chair of the University Advisory Committee for
the Presidential search.
- President Paulson had breakfast with legislative leaders
regarding university budgeting and bonding – with special emphasis on the
bonding for Buley Library.
- President Paulson met with John Doyle regarding the BOT
Proficiency Resolution. He reported that, while the Proficiency
Resolution remains in force, the BOT has referred the proficiency
material back to the Finance Committee for funding considerations.
Presidential Search Committee Report -- Senator
Bielefield:
- Senator Arlene Bielefield presented a summary report on
the Presidential search. She noted in particular that Dr. Cheryl Norton
will assume her position on April 30th and will work with
President Smith to assure a smooth transition.
- President Smith will officiate at the undergraduate and
graduate commencements.
- The floor was opened to questions and Senator Bielefield
coordinated the ensuing discussion.
New Senators:
- The two new Senators were introduced: Mark Heidman,
English and Debbie Smith, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
- Senator Linda Wagner has returned after a semester off,
due to a teaching scheduling conflict, to represent the Nursing
Department.
UCF – Jim Tait:
- Jim reported that during the intersession the General
Education Taskforce held a faculty forum attended by 30 faculty members.
- The Committee is getting ready to review the UCF
constitution and is open to suggestions from members of the faculty.
Standing Committee Reports:
- Student Policy
- The committee is continuing to work on the plagiarism
issue.
- Technology
- Senator Brin reported that the committee had received
only two e-mails regarding problems with the high tech classrooms.
- Senator Pettigrew noted that service problems continue to
plague the high tech rooms and that it is apparent that IT needs more
service technicians. Senator De Barbieri also indicated specific
problems in Davis Hall.
- Senator Klassen reported that the Library has purchased
the Reference Works soft ware.
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Academic Policy
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Senator Fullmer noted two issues being worked on by his
committee:
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Investigating the Banner revisions for the Cumulative Record Form
and how to get this form on Banner.
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Investigating the approval protocols for academic minors and will
consider a resolution to specifically require that academic minors become the
responsibility of UCF.
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Elections
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Senator Corbett indicated that the committee is beginning the
work for the all university elections.
- Finance
- Senator Brucker indicated that all travel funds have been
exhausted and that no more funds are available for this year. Senators
were encouraged to still submit TAs since some unused funds may be
unencumbered.
- At the May senate meeting, the Senate will be asked to
set the travel fund allocation for the next academic year.
- Personnel Policy
- Senator Bielefield indicated that the committee is
working on revisions to the Sabbatical Leave document and the Promotion
and Tenure Document.
- Rules
- Senator Rinehardt indicated that his committee has
completed its review of the UCF constitution and will send it to the UCF
for their input.
President’s Remarks on the Agenda
- President Paulson discussed the agenda priorities for the
Spring semester:
- The UCF constitution should be on the agenda for senate
consideration this semester.
- The Promotion and Tenure revisions should be on the
agenda for senate consideration this semester.
- He would like action on both items to be completed by
April 21st if possible.
- Incoming University President, Dr. Cheryl Norton will be
invited to one of the senate meetings in May.
There being no further business, the Senate adjourned at
1:45 pm