University Senate Minutes 23 Mar 2012

University Senate Minutes
March 23, 2012 3:30 PM
Location: A&S 2-72

Present: Susan Allen, Kirk Armstrong, Andrei Barkovskii, Beauty Bragg, Ryan Brown, Scott Butler, Jan Clark, Carrie Cook, David de Posada, Diane Gregg, Evan Karanovich, Deborah MacMillan, Mary Magoulick, Judith Malachowski, Jen Maraziti, Ken McGill, Rebecca McMullen, Cara Meade, Leslie Moore, Fadhili Mshana, Lyndall Muschell, Maxwell Pichan, Amy Pinney, Stephen Price, Jason Rich, Holley Roberts, Doreen Sams, Chris Skelton, Susan Steele, John Swinton, Craig Turner, Edward Whatley and Catherine Whelan.

Regrets: Mike Augustine, Dean Baker, Dianne Chamblee, Martha Colvin, Jennifer Flory, Toi Franks, Liz Havey, Sandra Jordan, Josh Kitchens, Greg Mahan, Bryan Marshall, Stas Preczewski, Mike Rose and Mike Whitfield.

Absent: Stephen Auerbach, Carol Bader, and Will Hobbs.

Guests: Cody, Allen (2012-13 SGA President), David Muschell (Parliamentarian), and Elaine Whitaker.

Jan Clark (Presiding Officer) called the meeting to order at 3:32pm. 

Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda as circulated was made, seconded and approved.

Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made, seconded, and approved.

Information Items 

University System of Georgia Faculty Council (USGFC) February 25, 2012 meeting summary report: 
Craig Turner, voting designee for Dr. Catherine Whelan (report attached)

Committee Reports 

Curriculum and Assessment Policy Committee (CAPC): Dr. Ryan Brown Chair

Motion 1112CAPC.011.B: Establish a CAPC Subcommittee to revise the bylaws and establish a permanent CAPC subcommittee was presented to the University Senate on behalf of CAPC by Dr. Ryan Brown for its second reading. This motion had received its first reading at the February meeting of the University Senate. After a brief discussion, a motion to amend (attached as Amendment) was made by Craig Turner and seconded by Ken McGill and approved with no discussion. The original motion as amended was then voted on by the University Senate and was unanimously approved.

Executive Committee (ECUS): Dr. Jan Clark asked Dr. Catherine Whelan to present the motion that came from ECUS. Motion 1112.EC.001.B: Bylaws Amendment - Motions received its first reading at the February 2012 meeting and was presented for its second reading. After a brief discussion, the motion was voted on by the University Senate and unanimously approved.

Subcommittee on Nominations (SCoN) election update: Dr. Ken McGill

Some of the elected faculty senator elections had to be redone, so we are asking for your patience. Once the election results are finalized, a survey will be given to elected faculty senators inviting them to express their committee preferences. All elected faculty senators are invited to consider expressing an interest to serve as Presiding Officer Elect. Serving as Presiding Officer is a rewarding experience.

Academic Policy Committee (APC): Dr. Amy Pinney Chair – No report at this time.

Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC): Dr. Craig Turner Chair (report attached)

Student Affairs Policy Committee (SAPC): Ms. Dianne Chamblee Chair, report provided by Dr. Scott Butler

SAPC has completed the review of the sexual harassment policy. No recommendations for changes at this time.

Ms. Ellen Gant visited SAPC to report on the Student Emergency Fund – available to students experiencing an unexpected crisis.  It is run through the financial aid office.

Student retention has been discussed and possible solutions are still under discussion.

Student Government Association (SGA): Mr. Evan Karanovich SGA President

Mr. Karanovich brought special thanks in advance to the faculty and elected faculty senators for everyone’s efforts towards a timely submission of text book orders to the bookstore. The SGA is also looking forward to taking part in Vision and Quality Enhancement Planning. The 2012-13 SGA President, Cody Allen, was introduced to the University Senate.

Resources, Planning, and Institutional Policy Committee (RPIPC): Dr. Judith Malachowski Chair

RPIPC has been tasked to review the impact of the recent change to the common meeting time. Dr. Sally Humphries is chairing the task force. The task force has representation from RPIPC (Sally Humphries), FAPC (Craig Turner), SAPC (Evan Karanovich), SGA (Cody Allen), Staff Council (Jennifer Graham), and includes as members University Registrar Kay Anderson and Vice President Paul Jones. The task force is charged with the development of a valid and reliable instrument to survey the university community. The survey will not be implemented until fall of 2012 after the revised common meeting time has been in place for a full year.

Provost Report:  Dr. Sandra Jordan Provost, report provided by Dr. Tom Ormond

Dr. Ormond stated that Interim President Stas Preczewski and Provost Sandra Jordan are in India. They are visiting a number of universities in India that have the potential for collaborations. Dr. Ormond announced the new Director of Library: Dr. Josip Mocnik and the new Director of Macon Center: Dr. Kendra Russell. Dr. Robert Blumenthal is chairing the search committee for CETL Director. As you know there is some discussion about the possibility of combining CETL and IDEAS. Search for Center for Engaged Learning Director (Undergraduate Research, Service Learning, etc.) is being chaired by Dr. Rosalie Richards.

Recently five representatives from GC attended a summit in Athens GA on the development of the institutional plan for Complete College Georgia: Goal is 2025 55% of young adults will complete a degree. During the two day summit, many little tidbit ideas were being provided. Dr. Jason Huffman (Strategic Planning), Dr. Suzanne Pittman (Recruitment and Enrollment), Dr. Mike Augustine (Advising), Mr. Ed Hale (Institutional Research) and Dr. Tom Ormond (Associate Provost) were the five representatives in attendance. Articulation agreements, remedial programs, online learning, restructuring delivery were also changes that are being encouraged. What is being prepared is a one-page bullet list of where we are going by April 1 and then a more expanded report by April 15. The institutional plan is due to the USG on 1 July 2012 and the USG plan is due to Governor Deal on 1 September 2012.

General Announcement

Dr. Sandra Gangstead (Dean of the College of Health Sciences) is heading the Vision and Quality Enhancement Planning. You will receive a survey about this soon. This is very important step forward and this report will be provided to the new university president.

Presidential Search: Dr. Ken McGill Chair    No news at this time – but negotiations are in progress.

Announcement from the floor: CIO candidates will be on campus the week after spring break. Please try and attend the open forums for each candidate.

Adjourn There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:19pm.

Minutes recorded by Deborah MacMillan, University Senate Secretary