February 27, 2004

MEMBERS PRESENT

Alexander, Daughhetee, Hamilton, Hardig, Manning, Parker, Powers, Puleo, Simone, Spicer, Truss, Wacker, Walsh.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Minutes of the January 30, 2004 meeting were approved.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Case Professor
Clarification of the process for the Case professor was requested.  Two professors have been recommended.  Some colleges are not participating.

The Board of Trustees
At the Board meeting President Parker asked the trustees to recognize that although the economic climate is difficult it has not affected the day to day work of the University.

Meeting with Dr. Seelbach
Seating at Convocation – Inform Dr. Peterson that we wish to sit together.

Speaker at Commencement – Political and financial considerations are taken into account for selecting the speaker.  The Faculty Senate is considering a proposal whereby faculty may consider submitting suggestions.

Scheduling

It would be useful to have guidelines as well as documentation of cases where scheduling was used as punitive and reward measures.

Finals Week Schedule

The requested change is to have finals for evening classes start at 6:30.

The Records Department stated it values randomness because it is fair.  Negotiations with the Records Office are continuing. 

University Council of Faculty Senate Presidents

Revisit viability standards.  ACHE’s role in defining mission statements and report cards was presented.  Issues concerning assessment were discussed.  We do a lot of assessment in comparison to what others are doing.  3 universities in Alabama are models for participatory governance.

Higher Education Day
It was difficult to hear.  University of Montevallo was well represented.

COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEE AND SPECIAL PROJECT REPORTS

Academic Policies
No report.

Faculty Morale

A request for a Faculty Community Room will be presented to David Aiken, Chair of the Space Utilization Committee, with a mission statement, goals, objectives, and cost.

Other faculty senate presidents were impressed with the response rate of our survey.  It was decided to administer the survey annually. 

Budget
Two handouts were distributed with explanations.

Salary Administration Policy

The 70/30 distribution policy has not been implemented for several years.  The written documentation is difficult to understand.  Recommendations include reinstating the university salary review committee, rewriting the policy related to faculty evaluations and using language that is understandable.

Technology
No report.

Bookstore Policies/Procedures
Waiting for the Advisory Committee to look at the recommendations.

Commencement/Convocation Policies
See Meeting with Dr. Seelbach under President’s Report.

Faculty and University Policies
No report.

LIAISONS

OSP
Mid-March meeting, What PR can do for you?  It was noted that at the last meeting President McChesney said that he did not want any fees imposed on faculty and staff at the new Recreation facility.

SGA
No report.

Montevallo Chamber of Commerce
No report.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.