November 10, 2006

 

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m.

Members Present: Stephanie Puleo, Kathy Lowe, Elizabeth Thrower, Eric Vaccarella, Jill Wicknick, Lanny McMinn, Houston Byrd, Stacey Ayotte, Michelle Duran-McLure, Harry Hamilton, Kristen Gilbert

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

President's Report:

• President Puleo went to the Board of Trustees meeting and presented the Faculty Senate report. The Board is interested in our concerns and wants to maintain an open communication with Faculty Senate.
• President Puleo mentioned that the Board of Trustees will have a retreat with President Williams in January, which will begin the University's "brain storming sessions" requested by President Williams. It is important for the Senate to present President Williams with a draft of the Senate's role within the University before this retreat.

 

Old Business:

• Senator Wicknick reported on the status of Pre-Tenure Research Leave. Senator Thrower moved to present the Pre-Tenure Research Leave to President Williams. Senator Ayotte seconded the motion. The motion passed.
• A report on the Senate's Role within the University was presented by the subcommittee. A rough draft of the role was passed amongst the Senate and was discussed. The sub-committee will finalize a draft, which will be presented to President Williams on November 29, 2006
• Senator Hamilton gave an update on the Budget Committee. A formal report will be given at a later meeting.

 

New Business:

• President Puleo reported that only one name has been submitted for the CASE professor. A description of the qualifications was read. Please remind your Chairs and Deans that their recommendations are needed.

 

Senator Thrower moved that the meeting be adjourned. Senator Duran-McClure seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Adjourned at 2:47 p.m.