THE MINUTES OF THE
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE MEETING
HELD
ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010, AT 4:00 P.M.
IN ROOM
BE5 OF THE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nancy Lankton, Deepak Subedi, Maurice Lockridge (Assistant Chair), Shane
Tomblin, Jonathan Cox, Mark Zanter, Susan Jackson, Larry Stickler, Brian Morgan,
Karen Mitchell, Aley El-Shazly, Derrick Kolling, Wendy Trzyna, Burnis Morris,
Sandra Prunty (Recording Secretary), Muhammad Amjad, Tricia Leonard, Gary
McIlvain, Pat Conlon, Wael Zatar, Chuck Bailey, Tracy Christofero, Janet Dozier,
Mindy Backus, James Sottile, Laura Wyant, Keith Beard, Camilla Brammer (Chair),
Marty Laubach, Donna Sullivan, Barbara Tarter, Genevieve Meyers, Nicholas
Kelling, Jose′ Morillo, Paige Muellerleile, Kathleen Bledsoe, Jennifer Sias,
Charles Clements, Pier Paulo Claudio, Piyali Dasgupta, Raj Khanna, John
Wilkinson, Zach Tankersley, Maria Serrat, Jung Han Kim, Elsa Mangiarua, Frankie
Puckett, Nalini Santanam, Eldon Larsen, Sandra Stroebel, Bizu Wubie, Andrew
Burck, and Lori Ellison.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Liz Murray, Ralph Oberste-Vorth, Robin O’Keefe, Kelly Harlow, John Biros, Daniel
Holbrook, Elaine Hardman, Rudy Wang, Rita Gandhy, Doug Miles, Terrence
Patterson, John Jasko, and Vincent Sollars.
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Clayton Brooks present.
GUESTS:
Frances Hensley, Gayle Ormiston, Michael Prewitt, Chuck Hossler, Bill
Rosenberger, Chong Kim, Rudy Pauley, Jamil Chaudri, Michael McGuffey, Girmay
Berhie, Maiyon Park, Philippe Georgel, Robert Bookwalter, Chuck Somerville,
Donna Spindel, Jan Fox, Monica Brooks, Mary Todd, Don Van Horn, Stephen Kopp,
Matt Turner, and Corley Dennison.
Declaring that there
was a quorum, Faculty Senate Chair, Dr. Camilla Brammer called the meeting to
order at approximately 4:00 p.m.
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the
October 28, 2010 meeting were approved as written.
2.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dr. Camilla Brammer
A.
Announced a reminder that Senators should sit around the table, others should
sit at the chairs provided and cell phones should be set to “silent” mode. To
ensure an accurate recording of the meeting, Senators should use the microphones
when speaking and are to state their name and department. Also, remember to sign
in as attendance is taken and a senator may be removed after three absences in
an academic year.
B.
Announced the November meeting schedules: ACF – scheduled to meet November 19,
2010 in Charleston, WV; HEPC – the next meeting is scheduled for December 3,
2010; and the MUBOG – the next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2010.
C.
The next meeting of the Executive Committee is scheduled for Monday, November
29, 2010 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the John Spotts Room of the Memorial Student
Center.
D.
The next meeting of the Faculty Senate is scheduled for Thursday, December 9,
2010 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Room BE5 of the Memorial Student Center.
E.
Solicited a Liaison for the University Functions Committee.
MARTY LAUBACH VOLUNTEERED.
F.
Announced that the University has teamed with the Marine Corps for the Toys for
Tots drive to run through December 9, 2010. All toys need to be new, unwrapped,
and not over $30 in value. Donation barrels have been placed in numerous
locations around campus. Contact Kelly Sweetman, Director of Military & Veterans
Affairs for more information.
G.
Informed the Faculty Senate that in December 2010 the ENOD: Pay Stub feature in
myMU will no longer be available. To access their pay stud, faculty will need to
register at the website of the WV State Auditor’s Office,
https://www.wvsao.gov/vista/login.asp. Click the “State Employees” link and
then click the “Enroll Today” link to create a VISTA Sign-in. The University
Communications office is planning on distributing a campus-wide notice about
this change.
H.
Introduced Dr. Jan Fox, Senior Vice President for Information Technology/CIO who
distributed a handout, “Illegal Downloading & Digital Millennial Copyright Act
(DMCA) (on file in the Faculty Senate office) and requested that Senators
discuss this information with their constituents. The Information Technology
office is planning on distributing the handout campus-wide.
I.
Discussed with the Faculty Senate President Kopp’s email and Patrick Murphy’s
response to Dr. Kopp’s email. The messages pertain to the resolution,
SR-10-11-11 SCWC, which is about the Recreation Center fee.
J.
Discussed with the Faculty Senate item 4c, on the recommendation, SR-10-11-02
LAC, “standardizing HEPC academic program approvals across the system”.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED TO EXCULDE
ITEM 4C FROM THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE ACF “ACHIEVING THE FUTURE” DOCUMENT.
K.
Introduced Dr. Clayton Brooks as the Parliamentarian for this meeting and
requested that he briefly discuss the procedure for Executive Session.
L.
Wished everyone a relaxing fall break and a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
MOVED, SECONDED, AND
APPROVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO MOVE THE CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION,
SR-10-11-07 UFC, TO THE END OF THE AGENDA
3.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SR-10-11-05R BAPC: Recommends the
following changes to the 2010-11 Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog,
pages 75 and 76 in the sections titled, “VI. Academic Appeals Board”, “VII.
Hearing Panel” and “VIII. Hearing Procedures”.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-10-11-08 CC: Recommends approval
of the listed COURSE ADDITIONS in
the following colleges and/or schools: COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS and the
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-10-11-09 CC: Recommends approval
of the listed COURSE CHANGES in the
following colleges and/or school: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES, COLLEGE
OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, and the
LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS and the COUSE
DELETION in the COLLEGE OF SCIENCE.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
SR-10-11-10 CC: Recommends approval
of the listed REQUEST FOR UNDERGRADUATE
ADDITION, DELETION, OR CHANGE OF A – MAJOR OR PROGRAM, MINOR, and AREA OF
EMPHASIS in the following colleges and/or school: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &
HUMAN SERVICES and the COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
4.
STANDING COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Each liaison reported to-date on their respective committee. There was no report for the Legislative Affairs or University Functions Committees.
5.
REPORT OF THE
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT:
Dr. Stephen Kopp
·
In an effort to bring the Campus Conversations to the departmental level he has
recently met with the History Department and he invites departments to contact
him to schedule a meeting.
·
The refinancing of the 2001A bonds has been finalized and will realize a $1.7
million return from the proceeds through the next two years. In order to
refinance the bonds the university had to receive bond rating reviews from two
institutions. Moody’s gave an A1
stable rating and Fitch gave an A+ rating; both ratings are very good,
especially during these economic times.
·
His office is assessing the post Governor Manchin political landscape and the
shifts in positions happening now. They are waiting to see if a special election
for governor is going to occur. Due to the recent census there will be a
redistricting of political districts this legislative session.
·
He recently met with the Physical Facilities & Planning Committee to discuss
their concerns. As a result, a member of the committee will be included on any
university facilities planning committee meeting to discuss construction of new
buildings.
·
He stated that an RFP to contract with an international student recruiting firm
will be released in the near future. It is hoped that an increased enrollment of
international students will offset the forecasted decline of in-state student
enrollment.
·
The governor’s recommended FY 2011 budget is available at
www.budget.wv.gov. It is projected that
fiscal years 2012 – 2015 will experience increasing deficits and it is not known
how these will impact funding for higher education.
·
The Winter Commencement ceremony is scheduled for December 5, 2010.
·
A family holiday party will be scheduled in December and he hopes that all will
attend.
·
He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
6.
REPORT OF THE
PROVOST:
Dr. Gayle Ormiston
·
The University’s compact update has been sent to the HEPC where it has been
studied by the review committee whose response is to recommend approval. The
committee made favorable comments on the areas of technology utilization in
courses and administration, the assessment plan, career services, new student
advising, study abroad, STEM disciplines, and has stated that the student
success plan be used as a model for the state.
·
November 20, 2010 was Green/White Day and there was a packed house of potential
students.
·
The General Education Council held a retreat last weekend with discussion items
including a broader assessment of requirements and the e-portfolio system. The
2010-11 academic year is being used as a trial for the e-portfolio system, with
assessment being scheduled for 2011 and the timeline to refine the system set
for 2012. An assessment of the Gen Ed program will be needed as re-accreditation
review will occur in the near future. The next retreat is scheduled for the
first week of February.
7.
ACF REPORT:
Dr. Chuck Bailey
8.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO
THE SENATE:
(5 minutes per person)
A. Professor Genevieve Meyers (World AIDS Day, December 1, 2010)
9.
AGENDA REQUESTS FOR
FUTURE MEETINGS:
There were none.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND
APPROVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PER WEST VIRGINIA STATE CODE 6-9A-4
MOVED, SECONDED, AND
APPROVED TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
CONFIDENTIAL
SR-10-11-07 UFC: Recommends that the
following nominees be considered for commencement speaker and be added to the
perpetual list. The committee recognizes that, if more appropriate, the
university president has the option to choose another candidate.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND APPROVED.
THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED AT 5:05 P.M.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Dr. Sandra Prunty,
Recording Secretary
Faculty Senate