1. Meeting of 7 March, 2002

Attending: Drs. Miller, Schnell, Williamson, Waring, Fork, Smith, Hillman, Redmon, Radonovich, Boyd

Absent: Drs. Landrum, Williams, and Franz

1.1. Faculty Senate President’s Report –Information

Dr. Miller reported the Constitutional Reform Meeting held on Monday evening in the Chan Auditorium was a successful meeting. The reported the attendance was good and the speakers were very interesting. He reported he learned a great deal. Dr. Williamson will follow up and ask about having the presentation put on a web site.

Dr. Miller reported he invited Ray Pinner to today’s meeting but did not receive a response.

1.2. Reports from Administration

Dr. Radonovich reported he has had a request from Charles Nash regarding our response and comments about the Strategic Initiative. Dr. Radonovich reported he has not sent anything forward even though Dr. Landrum sent comments and responses to him. He stated he did not want to forward anything without instructions from the faculty to do so. Dr. Radonovich asked if the Faculty Senate wants him to forward the response to Dr. Nash? The Executive Committee asked Dr. Radonovich to send the response to Dr. Nash and copy Dr. Miller. The Senate Executive Committee will devote time at the next meeting to discuss this and make further response. Dr. Fork indicated he has a test course that he is collaborating with a UAB faculty that he would be willing to have used as a test course in this plan.

Dr. Radonovich reported that as a result of the Council of Deans meeting this morning the FAR report period for faculty is still March 31. We will compress the time the Chairs and Dean and Provost have but will not change the time period for the Faculty.

There was some discussion regarding Academic Year appointments, Calendar Year Appointments, and Administrators and potential problems with effective dates other than the Academic Year.

Dr. Radonovich was asked about the Calendar Issue. He reported the 2003 Calendar has been put on hold to re-examine it and see what can be done.

1.3. Committee Items and Chair Reports

1.3.1. Student Faculty Development (Melinda Redmon)

Ms. Redmon reported there is a draft letter regarding the Honor Code and they are still gathering information regarding academic misconduct. There was inquiry made whether there is a way to put material on a faculty member’s web page without it being downloadable. The Committee will check on this issue also.

1.3.2. Finance and Resources (Richard Fork)

Dr. Fork reported the Committee is still seeking to address the information regarding the Centers. He stated there should be a way to address the issue of openness in communication and the sensitivity. It was agreed Dr. Fork and Dr. Miller will draft a letter to Dr. Franz and Mr. Pinner requesting information. It will be signed by Dr. Miller and Dr. Fork. Dr. Fork will bring it to the next meeting. The issue of not being allowed at specific meetings will be addressed off line and reach a solution.

1.3.3. Governance and Operations (Tommy Williams)

No Report.

1.3.4. Personnel (Lynn Boyd)

No Report

1.3.5. Curriculum (Brian Landrum).

Dr. Landrum was not present but submitted a written summary to Dr. Miller and to Peggy for the Record.

1.3.6. Undergraduate Scholastic Affairs (James Smith)

Dr. Smith reported he talked with Dr. Johnson about the draft forms and should have them for the next Executive Committee Meeting in order for the Committee to look at them and discuss them.

2.1. BUSINESS – AGENDA

Dr. Williamson announced April 5 as the probable date for the next Alliance Meeting. She also stated we need to find a home for the Alliance and asked the Committee to think about that and wording for the legislation to place it.

The agenda for the next Faculty Senate Meeting was set.