Report from Executive Committee Meeting
14 OCTOBER, 1999
Attending: Bliss, Hanks, Delugach, Garstka, Jarem, Lawton, Richards, Swain, Williams
1.1. DISCUSSION –Information
Dr. Hanks reported he attended the Administrative Council Meeting the morning of October 14. One point of interest was a tailored plan similar to Louisiana’s for funding education scholarships, as a result of the failure of the lottery. This would take increase from the Education Trust Fund for the next several years to establish a scholarship fund. This would mean no raises for education for several years.
Another point was a proposal by AEA to bring teacher salaries to the National Average. This presents competition for Education Trust Fund monies. Higher Education would want to propose the same sort of deal.
Dr. Hanks informed the group that Jane Cash has resigned effective Spring Semester and the Senate will need to recruit a new President-Elect and hold a campuswide election prior to the end of this semester.
Dr. Hanks announced Dr. Janet Brookman has agreed to serve as Parliamentarian for this year.
1.2. Committee Items and Chair Reports
1.2.1. Student Faculty Development (Jim Swain)
Dr. Swain reported the Committee met at the Athletic Center. The next meeting will be October 28 at UC with Dr. Fisher. The Committee could not meet with Jim Harris due to some prior commitments on his part so they met with Mike Altman. There was some discussion regarding the description of the facilities and who has been involved in decision making processes. There is some information that has been difficult to obtain, i.e. , who uses the facilities and how often. There was some discussion regarding the Recreation Center as a Benefit and cost details.
1.2.2. Finance and Resources (John Jarem)
No Report
1.2.3. Governance and Operations (Tommy Williams)
Dr. Williams reported the Committee met and received the ballots for Faculty Appeals and counted the votes. A memo was sent out with an announcement of the winners. Dr. Williams established a Subcommittee of Dr. Wilkerson, Hays, and Abushagur to look at a Sense of the Senate Resolution about University Committees and the frequency of meetings. They may also look at possible co-chairs for Committees and a rewrite of the Mission Statements for University Committees.
1.2.4. Personnel (Bill Garstka)
Dr. Garstka reported the Committee met and is looking at the status of the two resolutions related to the Faculty Activity Report and how to deal with this. He met with Dr. McManus and he received some further information and explanation of the status of these two resolutions.
1.2.4. Curriculum (Phil Richards)
Dr. Richards reported the Committee will be meeting on October 28 and he has received three documents with course changes. The Committee will also discuss the viability issue. There was some discussion regarding some departments who may be renumbering or revamping courses for the future.
1.2.5. Scholastic Affairs (Jim Bliss)
Dr. Bliss reported he has been gathering information on the Administrative Withdrawal issue and the A, B, C, NC grading issue. He met with Dr. Franz and Dr. Johnson. It has been suggested by the Council of Deans that this be a department by department decision since the mechanism for doing it is already in place. The Committee will meet tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
1.2.6. Ombudsperson (Bob Lawton)
Dr. Lawton reported some discussions regarding the work on the lake and the streams north of the lake. He has had discussions with Mr. Quick, Dave Brown and the Corps of Engineers.
Dr. Lawton reported he had some discussions with Gerry Moore regarding the HMO discontinuation and other available option. It appears there is a lack of options in North Alabama. Dr. Lawton will discuss the possibility of a United Health Care option with Gerry Moore.
2.1. BUSINESS -- AGENDA
The Executive Committee discussed the dates for the Chancellor’s Address and President Franz and Vice President Quick’s presentation. The Committee chose January 13, 2000 for the Chancellor’s Address and March 16, 2000 for President Franz and Vice President Quick’s presentation.
The Executive Committee discussed a resolution honoring Reva Bailey. It should be ready for the Senate Meeting.
The Executive Committee discussed a revision to the Senate Resolution regarding salaries. Three lines were added to the resolution to include staff salaries in the request. The Staff Senate will present a similar resolution including faculty salaries in their resolution.
The Committee set the agenda for Senate Meeting 412, October 21, 1999.