September 11, 2003

W. Bateman called the meeting to order in Room 223 of the Student Union Building.

Present: Marilyn Baguinon, Deborah Barlieb, William Bateman, Eric Beaven, Jorie Borden, Emily Button, Dan Cates, James Chaney, Janice Chernekoff, Joan Davis, Miles DeCoster, Pascale Dewey, Dennis Dietrich, Linda Goldberg, Bruce Gottschall, Amadou Guisse, James Hall, Beth Herbine, Roger Hibbs, Paula Holoviak, James Hvidding, Deryl Johnson, Patricia Kelleher, Kevin Kjos, Lisa Ladd-Kidder, David Laubach, Carol Mapes, Robert Martin, John McAndrew, George Paterno, Morris Perinchief, Dennis Rains, Charles Roth, Gail Rothermel, Paul Sable, Neil Shea, Andrew Skitko, Judith Smith, James Sowerwine, David Tavakoli, Raymond Tumbleson, John Vafeas, Edward Vicic, Robert Watrous, Dana Wilcox, Clark Yeager.

Absent: Peggy Devlin, Joseph Lippincott, Ilene Prokup, Representative from Accounting/Finance Department.

Also in Attendance: Philip Breeze, David Haas, Debra Lynch, Edward Simpson.

I.    Announcements

After everyone in attendance introduced themselves, W. Bateman provided updates on the medical conditions of Peg Speirs and Walt Nott. A moment of silence was held in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, for those who have lost their lives fighting for liberty since that time, and for those currently serving in the armed services around the world.

D. Johnson reminded everyone about the Diversity Festival to be held September 28-30 and encouraged everyone to attend the many events.

W. Bateman plugged the Presidential Scholarship Ball to be held on November 8 and encouraged Senate members to get involved.

Posthumous degree for James T. Reedy - W. Bateman announced that subsequent to the May, 2003, Senate meeting, the Senate Executive Committee approved a posthumous degree for James T. Reedy which the Senate Constitution allows under exigent circumstances.

J. Chaney moved, M. Perinchief seconded, to approve the Agenda. The motion passed.

M. DeCoster moved, G. Rothermel seconded, to approve the Minutes of the May 1, 2003 meeting. The motion passed.

A.   Academic Technology Committee

David Haas, chairperson of the Academic Technology Committee, reported on the recent activities of the committee. He further reported that a draft annex to the Academic Technology Plan will be delivered to the Senate in the near future. He also indicated that committee would prefer to make its report to the Senate at the end of the semester rather than the beginning.

B.  General Education Restructuring Team Debra Lynch, chairperson of the General Education Restructuring Team, reported that the committee has met throughout the summer and continues to meet to deliberate the restructuring of general education. She further reported that an expert on general education, Jerry Gaff, will be on campus to meet with the committee and members of the University community on October 7 and 8. Open sessions with faculty are scheduled for October 7 at 3:00 in the Alumni Auditorium and October 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Blue Room. Departments are encouraged to send at least one representative to each of the scheduled sessions.

C.  Strategic Planning and Resources Committee Edward Simpson, chairperson of the Strategic Planning and Resources Committee, reported that the committee will meet in the near future and will be working on developing action plans.

D.   Academic Standards and Policy Committee W. Bateman reported that the committee will be meeting in the near future to develop a plus/minus grading proposal.

A.  Approval of Senate Meeting Dates for 2003-2204 R. Watrous moved, P. Dewey seconded, to approve the list of Senate meeting dates for the 2003-2004 academic year. The motion passed.

M. DeCoster moved, M. Perinchief seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.