University senate minutes
University Senate Minutes-April 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order.
IN ATTENDANCE
John Abbruzzese, Robert Ackerman, Abdalla Aldras, Mary Beth Allen, Pat Ashcroft, Margaret Ball, Gary Braman, Sharmaine Cady, Kevin Casebolt, Paul Creamer, Richard Hennessy, Robert Dillman, Marie Donaghy, Greg Dwyer, Darlene Farris-LaBar, Brenda Friday, Melissa Geiger, Paul Graham, Sheila Handy, Peter Hawkes, T. Storm Heter, Jan Hoffman, Christine Hofmeister, Shawn Hu, Kayla Jennings, Jonathan Keiter, Audra Kern, Mark Kilker, Pamela Kramer-Ertle, Danielle LaGuerre, Richard Madigan, James Maroney, Robert McKenzie, Joseph Miele, Shawn Munford, Marfo Ofori-Atta, John Paolini, Lanae Patton, Eileen Porte, Michael Quick, Dylan Rauschenberger, John Ross, Gerard Rozea, Gina Scala, Pat Smeaton, Michael Southwell, Rich Staneski, Mark Stewart, Doreen Tobin, Jack Truschel, Nancy VanArsdale, Emily Ward, Marilyn Wells, Alla Wilson, Cheryl Wytrwal, and Jennifer Young.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved and seconded minutes approved.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Dillman reported that posthumous degree policy is approved and is now implemented. He announced Budget Hearings will be on April 20th 9 am in the University Center Reception Room and all are invited.
An ESU student is recovering at home from bacterial meningitis and he is expected to make a full recovery. We found that the text system of emergency notification worked well.
He reported that Dr. Faith Waters will be Marshall at Graduation Commencement. Dr. Zuma will be the speaker. Undergraduate ceremonies will be May 2, 2009 at 9 am. College of Business Management and College of Health Sciences and at 2 pm the same day the College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education will have their graduation.
Vice President Rich Staneski reported that the governor needs to act on the budget.
He continued that only “critical needs” will be funded in addition to the current budget. It seems we will have a larger group of “out of state” students and that additional revenue will help the university to hold the line and avoid dire measures.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved and seconded-approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Student Affairs Committee
Student Threat Assessment Team (SMART) was presented as a “first step.” Mr. Warren Anderson reviewed the information brochure that outlines the process. Dr. Tobin and Brenda Friday both seconded the motion. Motion approved the “SMART” was endorsed.
Instructional Resources/Tech
Mr. Bob D’Aversa reported that the committee endorses the plan to install security cameras in the campus parking lots. The cameras will be paid for with existing budget funds. He then presented the tech fee projects approved for 2009 (see attached). These items were reported to the Senate for information and comment.
Mr. D’Aversa continued that the wireless campus system is continuing to expand and improve. Also, a new phone system will be in place for 2010.
Diversity Committee
Joanne Stryker reported on the University Diversity Assessment from 2003 to 2008. This report used the diversity score card approach to review diversity progress and results.
Research Committee
Dr. Wells reported that as of April 1st eight applications were reviewed for the President Research Fund. Three awards will be made at $25,000 each. Student research and graduate research funds have also received record numbers of applications.
Academic Affairs Committee
Dr. Keiter reported on the winter intercession. Dr. Keiter reported that the decision would need to be made within the next few weeks since a key programmer is retiring. Grades can only be entered in “spring.” On-line courses would be the easiest to offer. No financial aid is available for winter sessions. A recommendation that a winter session be offered in 2009-2010 with on-line or field experience. Dr. Nancy VanArsdale moved and it was seconded that the winter session be offered in 2009-2010. Twenty-three approved and seventeen opposed this motion. Motion was passed and will be sent as arecommendation to President.
Admissions Update
1296 freshman deposits
66%-39% out of state
290 Transfer deposits
We are ready to close the freshman class.
Senate President John thanked Senators for their service this year. These various issues will need to be addressed as unfinished business. Each non-student senate terms are for two years, so each will continue into next year.
Meeting adjourned.
NEXT MEETING – TBA
Respectfully submitted,
Michael L. Southwell
Senate Vice-President
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