Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Faculty Senate

October 13, 2006

 

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m.

 

Members Present: Stephanie Puleo, Kathy Lowe, Sherry Ford, Elizabeth Thrower, Eric Vaccarella, Jill Wicknick, Lanny McMinn, Houston Byrd, Stacey Ayotte, Michelle Duran-McLure, Sally Bennett Bell, Jackie Newby, Harry Hamilton, Michael Patton

 

Approval of Previous Meeting's meetings: Senator Thrower moved to approve; Senator Ayotte seconded. Passed.

 

President's Report:

  • Pres. Puleo met with Dr. Seelbach. He noted that Faculty Senate can make recommendations that then go to Board of Trustees for approval.
  • Congrats to Michelle Duran-McClure for her fine performance in the Life-Raft Debate.
  • Congrats to Houston Byrd for selection as University Scholar.

 

Reports from Senators:

  • Faculty Governance Committee continuing efforts. Meets Tuesday, Oct. 17th at 1:30 p.m. in the library. Please send any input to Senator Lowe. A consensus from the senate may help committee move forward. Exploring these ideas:
    • What defines academic responsibilities for Faculty?
    • Look for "blindspots," as per Dr. Williams-
      • Senator Lowe passed out list of committees for faculty involvement.
      • IITC committee needs faculty representation.
      • Academic Council-more faculty representation needed?
      • How can we provide all faculty opportunities to serve?

 

Old Business:

  • Senator Wicknick reported on status of Pre-Tunure Research Leave. President Puleo recommended that we look at both Tenured Sabbatical and Pre-Tenure Sabbatical to streamline proposal.
  • Senator Duran-McClure noted problems with adjunct pay-special problem in cases where adjunct teaches more than two courses/semester.
  • Bookstore requested a meeting with Senate Bookstore Committee. Senators Ayotte and Thrower volunteered to serve on committee. Former senator/committee member Charlotte Daughhetee will also continue to serve on this committee.
  • Senator Ayotte concerned with loss of quarter time faculty who taught one course per semester in her department. Also concerned with need for new faculty line in those programs that only have one faculty member (e.g. French, Philosophy). Senator Lowe mentioned the importance of this issue to SACS and Pres. Puleo added Institutional Planning/Five-Year Plan.

 

New Business:

  • Pres. Puleo noted that Faculty Senate makes final recommendation for CASE professor. Please remind your Chairs and Deans that their recommendations are needed.
  • Patton brought up issue of clarifying assignments of faculty in departments and colleges.
  • Senator Hamilton reminded senate about Campaign for Montevallo.

 

Senator Duran-McClure moved that the meeting be adjourned. Senator Hamilton seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Adjourned at 2:57 p.m.