1. Meeting of 15 February, 2001

Attending: Drs. Boyd, Waring, Hays, Delugach, Neff, Williams, Lawton

1.1. Faculty Senate President’s Report –Information

Dr. Williamson was at the Board of Trustees Meeting. Dr. Waring presided over the meeting.

1.2. Reports from Administration

Dr. Radonovich and Dr. Franz were attending the Board of Trustees Meeting.

1.3. Committee Items and Chair Reports

1.2.1. Student Faculty Development (Jim Smith)

Dr. Smith was not present.

1.2.2. Finance and Resources (Peggy Hays)

No Report.

1.2.3. Governance and Operations (Tommy Williams)

Dr. Williams reported the Committee worked on revisions to the Faculty Handbook wit regard to the new Reporting Period for Academic Affairs. Dr. Williams presented Senate Bill 288: Revisions to The Faulty Handbook Section 7.8.1. The bill passed at first reading and will be on the agenda for the Faculty Senate Meeting February 22, 2001.

1.2.4. Personnel (Lynn Boyd)

Dr. Waring presented the final draft of Senate Bill 287: Revised Faculty Activity Report Form/Self Evaluation. Dr. Williamson had formed a subcommittee of the Personnel Committee to bring together concerns from the Senate Executive Committee, the Personnel Committee, and the Council of Deans and Directors to produce a suitable document for presentation at first reading. Dr. Waring presented the Senate Bill and covered all changes and took further corrections and changes. The Bill passed at first reading with the minor friendly modifications.

1.2.4. Curriculum (David Neff)

Dr. Neff gave no report here but will submit a written report to Peggy later.

1.2.5. Undergraduate Scholastic Affairs (Stephen Waring)

No Report.

2.1. BUSINESS -- AGENDA

The Committee set the agenda for the upcoming Faculty Senate Meeting February 22, 2001.