Report from Executive Committee Meeting

4 DECEMBER, 2003

1.      Meeting of 4 DECEMBER, 2003

Attending:   Lawson, Williamson, Wren, Karr, Pakhomov, Wilkerson, Reeves, Hillman, Radonovich, Franz

Absent:   Gaede

1.1.      Faculty Senate President’s Report –Information

Dr. Hillman reported he attended the ACUFP Meeting.  A proposal for more authority for ACHE was distributed.  Dr. Franz explained the origin of this proposal.  Dr. Hillman has it on hold for now.

1.2.      Reports from Administration

Dr. Franz distributed information that is going into paychecks tomorrow.  The Health Insurance was increased and was due to come out of the last two paychecks this year.  Dr. Franz was able to find a way to cover the increase one time without taking it out of the last two paychecks which means there are no medical deductions in the last two paychecks this year which is the same as in years past.

Dr. Franz explained they would still like to do something about salary increases but are not able to at this time.

Dr. Franz discussed some interesting information regarding State appropriations over the past ten years and the current and near future situation with the State General Fund and the Educational Trust Fund.

Dr. Franz reported we are progressing with plans for the Shelby Building.  We are waiting for final Federal Funding.  The building will likely be located near the current Alumni House.

Dr. Franz reported we have an anonymous donor that has donated about $1M to build Fraternity and Sorority Houses on the East side of campus.

Dr. Radonovich reported he will be sending a memo regarding a change in Academic Affairs.  The Institutional Research Area is now under the Administrative Oversight of Scott Verzyl.  Dean Raines will be working on SACS and will be the SACS liaison.  Debbie Stowers was promoted to Associate Director of IR but they do not and have not had a Director.

Dr. Radonovich reported he will send the Performance Indicators developed for all three campuses to the Committee electronically.  The details, such as definitions and putting the numbers and information in are being worked out.  We will be setting some goals and objectives for our institution but these are parameters common to all three campuses that will be reported for all three campuses.

1.3.      Committee Items and Chair Reports

 

1.3.1.   Undergraduate Curriculum (Rhonda Gaede)

No Report.

 

1.3.2.   Personnel (Brent Wren)

Dr. Wren reported they Committee has not made as much progress as they would have liked but they will be coming forth with a resolution to add the sexual orientation clause to the nondiscrimination policy.

 

1.3.3.   Governance and Operations (Joan Williamson)

Dr. Williamson reported the Committee has reviewed the University Standing Committees and made a matrix.  Dr. Kulick sent a memo to Dr. Franz and Dr. Radonovich requesting information.  Dr. Williamson will meet with Dr. Franz and Dr. Radonovich to discuss this matter.

 

1.3.4.   Faculty and Student Development (Melinda Lawson)

Ms. Lawson reported the Committee continues to work on Academic Misconduct and will have a bill on the subject the first of next year.

 

1.3.5.   Finance and Resources (Andrew Pakhomov)

Dr. Pakhomov reported automatic doors are being installed in the North Entrance to Morton Hall as a result of Dr. Bryson’s study of the handicapped access situation. 

He reported the Committee has discussed the Intellectual Property Issue with Mr. Gathings and have decided it is better to resolve each individual issue on an individual basis as opposed to having a blanket policy that will not cover all issues. 

Dr. Pakhomov distributed information regarding the poll on the parking issue.  The results of the poll indicate there would be most favoritism for equalized parking.  The Executive Committee moved motion by Dr. Reeves, seconded by Dr. Wilkerson that the parking fees be equalized at $25.00 with the second decal equalized at $10.  This does not change in any respect the rules for those who have UAH tags.  The Executive Committee unanimously supports this recommendation.

 

1.3.6.   Undergraduate Scholastic Affairs (Andreé Reeves)

Dr. Reeves reported the Committee reviewed five readmissions and twenty two bankruptcy cases.  The five were readmitted with stipulations on some.  The Committee had problems with some of the bankruptcy cases.  One problem was with the form.  There is an advisor recommendation but no place for the why.  One individual had gone to Athens and gotten their GPA up and wanted to bankrupt their time at UAH to be able to get into an Honor Society.  The Committee wanted to obtain clarification by looking at the original bill and discussions of whether this policy was intended to assist UAH students.  These are issues the Senate may want to look at.  Dr. Reeves asked Peggy to look at the original policy and the discussions to determine the original intent of the policy.

 

1.4       Agenda

The agenda for the upcoming Faculty Senate Meeting was set.