Report from Executive Committee Meeting
17 FEBRUARY, 2000
1. Meeting of 17 FEBRUARY, 2000
Attending: Drs. Williamson, Lawton, Sherman, Swain, Bliss, Richards, Williams, Brookman
1.1. DISCUSSION –Information
The Committee discussed the work on the University Committees and reports were given on those that have met.
The Campus Planning Committee met and information was given to the members of the Planning Committee on the building projects.
The Commencement Committee met. Peggy distributed a chart that explains a change in the Faculty Processional. There was some discussion regarding the Commencement dates being tentatively set for Mother’s Day for the next five years.
There was a report on the progress of the Registrar Search/Screening Committee.
The Information Services Users Advisory Committee met and are drafting a Computer Users Manual.
Some discussion ensued and concerns were expressed regarding the Education Technology and Distance Education Committee and the fact it has not met yet and there are many policies that need to be developed as more and more faculty delve into this area.
There was some discussion and concern expressed regarding the new reporting grade options that are on the reporting form for the mid semester progress reports.
1.2. Committee Items and Chair Reports
1.2.1. Student Faculty Development (Jim Swain)
No Report
1.2.2. Finance and Resources (John Jarem)
The Committee has communicated by email to finalize the recommendations on the Distance Learning issue.
1.2.3. Governance and Operations (Tommy Williams)
No Report
1.2.4. Personnel (Dan Sherman)
Dr. Sherman reported the Committee finalized the recommendations on the Faculty Database. Dr. Sherman distributed the list of recommendations and discussed them. Dr. Sherman put the document forward as a Sense of the Senate Resolution and the Executive Committee accepted it and placed it on the agenda for the next Faculty Senate Meeting.
1.2.4. Curriculum (Phil Richards)
No Report
1.2.5. Scholastic Affairs (Jim Bliss)
Senate Bills 281 and 282 will be on the agenda at third reading.
2.1. BUSINESS -- AGENDA
The Committee set the agenda for the February 24, 2000, Faculty Senate Meeting.