April 21, 2006

 

Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm.

 

Members Present:  Stacey Ayotte, Sally Bennett Bell, Houston Byrd, Jason Cooper, Charlotte Daughhetee, Sherry Ford, Kristen Gilbert, Kathy Lowe, Michael Patton, Stephanie Puleo, Cindy Tidwell, Elizabeth Thrower, Eric Vaccarella, Samantha Webb, Jill Wicknick

 

President’s Report:  Michael Patton reported on the following items:

• An email was sent out to recruit faculty members for committee assignments
• There is interest in developing majors residence halls.  Next year’s senate should follow up with Residence Life on this issue.
• The pre-tenure sabbatical proposal would be strengthened if the senate can cite other institutions where this policy has already been implemented.
• A resolution for President McChesney will be prepared and presented during the next Trustee’s meeting.
• Michael Patton thanked senators for all of their hard work this year.

 

Old Business:

• Jason Cooper has finalized the survey and it will go out next week.

 

New Business:

• Library faculty members have the same responsibilities as other faculty but do not get off during spring break.  The senate will look into this issue next year.
• The faculty senate will plan a reception for the new president.
• Jill Wicknick reported that a recycling dumpster sponsored by the Environmental Club will be placed behind the physical plant.
• Jill Wicknick agreed to continue serving as the Ombudsperson for the 2006-2007 academic year.
• The senate presented Michael Patton with a gift in appreciation for his leadership and service as Faculty Senate President.

 

Election of Officers:

• President:  Elizabeth Thrower nominated Stephanie Puleo for President and Sherry Ford nominated Houston Byrd for President.  Stephanie Puleo was elected as President.
• Secretary:  Sherry Ford agreed to serve as Secretary and was elected through acclamation of the senate.
• Alternate Secretary:  Houston Byrd agreed to serve as Alternate Secretary and was elected through acclamation of the senate.

 

Elizabeth Thrower moved that the senate suspend the meeting and reconvene at Eclipse for the Faculty Senate end of the year party.  Sherry Ford seconded and the motion passed unanimously.