APPROVED APRIL 25, 2002

PRESENT:

ADSC: Pendley, Schnell

LBAR: Stewart, Bell, Enger, Waring, Heikes, Eaton, Berbrier

ENG: Toutanji, Gaede, Farrington, Fork, Pollock

NUR: Redmon, Stanfield

SCI: Christopher, Boyd, George, Li, Etzkorn, Ravindran, Friedman, Miller, Pakhomov, Hillman.

ABSENT WITH PROXY:

ADSC: Wren, Floyd

LBAR: Williams, Meister

SCI: Baird

ABSENT WITHOUT PROXY:

LBAR: Dillard, Early, Whatley

ENGR: Landrum, Hawk, Smith

LIB: Warren

NUR: Reisenwitz, Herrin, Williamson

SCI: Johnson, Geary

0. President James Miller called the meeting to order at 12:55 p.m.

1. Draft Minutes of Meeting #440 were approved. Motion by David Pollock, seconded by Lloyd Hillman.

2. The Senate Executive Committee Reports were accepted. Motion by Melinda Redmon, seconded by Phillip Farrington.

3. President Franz’s Report:

Dr. Franz reported the Legislature passed the budget and it is now with the Governor. The budget included about 31% of new Trust Fund money for Higher Education. This is better than the 28% the initial budget proposed. Dr. Franz expressed thanks to all who helped.

Dr. Franz reported the administration is working toward increases but he still needs the concurrence of the Board and the Chancellor. There was some discussion regarding increases.

Dr Franz announced the Residence Hall is still moving ahead. The new Hall will have 240 beds.

Shelby Hall is still in the planning stages. Dr. Franz and others are trying to arrange a meeting with Senator Shelby but he has been out of the country.

4. Provost Radonovich’s Report:

Dr. Radonovich announced those faculty receiving tenure and promotion this year.

5. A. Senate Committee Reports:

1. Executive: The reports were distributed with the minutes. They were approved.

2. Faculty and Student Development: Ms. Redmon reported the Committee has a bill that is almost ready.

3. Finance and Resources: Dr. Fork reported the Committee has a dialogue going with Dave Brown and the Committee has a draft letter from Dave Brown regarding handicapped parking and other parking issues. Dr. Fork asked that individuals contact him if they want to see the letter or have comments. Dr. Fork mentioned the status of the parking issued at Tech Hall/Olin B. King Hall. Dr. Franz reported the west parking area and the High Bay area have been purchased by the Foundation for UAH. The parking area will be paved and new lighting installed.

Dr. Fork reported the Committee is addressing information regarding contract and grant funding. If anyone has an interest in this issue or is interested in Chairing the Finance and Resources Committee they should contact Dr. Fork.

4. Governance and Operations: No Report.

5. Personnel: Dr. Boyd reported the Committee has a copy of the Fifth Year Evaluation Form for Deans and they are reviewing it and will meet after this Senate meeting to discuss it.

6. Undergraduate Curriculum: No Report

7. Undergraduate Scholastic Affairs: Dr. Miller mentioned there is a new form for Readmission Requests.

B. University Committees: No Report.

C. Officer Reports:

Parliamentarian: No Report.

Ombudsperson: No Report.

President-Elect: No Report.

President: Dr. Miller announced the upcoming elections for Faculty Senate Officers. He announced the next meeting is a combined meeting of the 2001/02 and 2002/03 Faculty Senates. He announced the ACUFP Meeting here next Friday and Saturday. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee is invited and should see Dr. Miller for information. Dr. Miller thanked the Faculty Senate for a good year and for making his job a pleasant one.

Past President: No Report.

6. President Miller adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.