MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
September/17/2007

I. Roll Call: UFS President Ken Warfield opened Academic Year 2007-08 at 4:10 and asked for the Roll Call. Sharon Scott, UFS Secretary called the roll: (attachment 1)
Ken Warfield Larry Miller Sharon Scott Clifford Poirot ABS
Chris Kacir Steve Doster Ginny Hamilton Ed Krehres ABS
Janice Johnson Patric Leedom Isabel Graziani Kathryn Locke ABS Dan Moore Janna Gallaher Brenda Renfro Debra Scurlock ABS Jean Houser Jon Bedick Barbara Conn
Michael Powell (Shannon Lawson, Interim) Rhoni-Maxwell Rader

Ex-Officio: David Todt Elinda Boyles ABS
Jonica Burke Stephen Midkiff Tim Scheurer ABS
Robert Mauldin Jim Kadel Barbara Bradbury ABS Rita Morris ABS

II. Approval of Agenda: Ken asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Janna Gallaher motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Isabel Graziani. The Agenda was approved (attachment 2).

III. Approval of Minutes: Ken asked for approval of June 7, 07 UFS meeting Minutes. Dan Moore made a motion, seconded by Steve Doster to approve the minutes. Two minor corrections were made; one a spelling typo and the other section VIII. Old Business; the last sentence…”Information will be distributed as soon as possible.” Should read…”The evaluations will be distributed as soon as possible.” The Minutes were approved as corrected.

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report, submitted a written report and, clarified one question. The Fiscal Year 2008 budget and current balance is $3, 528.00. Carry forward balance from 2006-07 is $13, 812.00 (attachment 4).

V. Announcements from the Senate President: Ken Warman
A. Welcomed and introduced new Senators and Officers
B. Clarified that Michael Powell, UFS Senator for E and H is on leave and Shannon Lawson was voted by the department to be Interim for Fall Semester. Ken submitted a letter from Darren Harris-Fain, Department Chair (attachment 5).
C. Announced the Annual UFS Presidents Report is nearing completion and will be sent out to the membership soon.
D. Stated Dr. Morris will be announcing an Interim Provost due to the retirement of Provost Dr. Michael Field after Fall Semester 2007.
E. Reported a new direction of the State of Ohio Education System. A Ten Year Plan is currently being formulated with realignment of the Chancellor and Board of Regents roles.
F. Invited all faculty to meet with Chancellor Fingerhut who will visit Shawnee State University this week on Wed. and Thurs. Sept. 19 and 20. University President Dr. Morris anticipates the Chancellor to elaborate on the future of higher education.
G. Conveyed Dr. Morris intends to modify the scope of the Assessment Committee to be a University Wide Committee. Lively discussion ensued related to the impact and goals and objectives of this modification.

VI. Provost Report: Dr. Michael Field, SSU Provost distributed statistics
A. Compiled through the Office of the Provost 15th Day Enrollment Report (preliminary) Fall Semester 2007 (attachment 6) and available through the Registrar’s office and prepared by Jonica Burke Faculty Statistics (attachment 7).It was noted a decline in enrollment in both new and continuing students, with a subsequent loss of FTE’s. Discussion ensued related to the significance of the statistics in light of a state educational economy to “demonstrate institutional financial efficiency” with a one percent (1%) AY 07-08 and three percent (3%) AY 08-09. Dr. Field advised all to carefully consider any requests for money. He further noted the “saved money” does stay at SSU for our use and amounts to approximately $330,000 (1%) and over one million dollars in the second year (3%).
B. 20/20: Dr. David Todt, Associate Provost and Director of Planning discussed the 20/20 3 Futures Teams project. Strategic Planning has officially been halted, related to the new direction in higher education. However, Dave stated Dr. Morris evaluated the situation and the Academic Affairs Futures Team will continue their work and prepare their report. The Masters in Education is an element that will probably go forward and Dr. Morris wants the team to continue working on this.

VII. Semester Conversion: Barb Conn, Semester Conversion Director reported the transition/conversion activities are in a review and monitor mode and that she and Jonica Burke have counseled approximately 20 students with problems related to their matriculation. They counseled many others through their advisors. Discussion ensued following questions brought up by Jon Bedick about tallying the number of credits/hours and rounding. Mrs. Conn, the Registrar, and Provost responded it is important to keep in mind the number of credits/hours earned at the end of the course of study and not focus on individual courses.

VIII. Committee Reports:
A. EPCC: Chris Kacir, Chair brought forth two minor changes:
• CHEM 1101 numbering change to CHEM 0099
• PSYCH 4185, a prerequisite change.
Ginnie Hamilton moved we act on the two together, seconded by Isabel Graziani, the motion passed.
Discussion then centered on the budgetary impact of offering CHEM 0099, a precollege chemistry course. No adverse impact is anticipated and considering our Open Admissions status, and from a historical perspective, where the primary goal is to help Health Sciences students, it is believed this course is appropriate.
Vote via a show of hands 2 opposed and 14 in favor, the two minor changes were approved.

B. Committee on Committees: Ken Warfield, Chair will be soliciting faculty to fill some committee vacancies via e-mail. Watch for these opportunities to serve and volunteer or encourage others to serve.

C. Faculty Affairs and Development: No report

D. Fiscal Affairs: No report

E. Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader, Chair: No report

F. Facilities: Patrick Leedom, Chair
• Submitted a verbal report and list of Talking Points from Jim Settle, Vice President for Student Affairs (attachment 8): Plans, made for the renovation of the University Center, when no students resided on campus, have been revised to meet needs of the 619 students currently residing on campus. The cost of construction is $14,500,000, coming from student fees. Real or virtual ground breaking will be Jan. 08.
• Reports the need for a Stop Sign at 3rd and Waller. Further evaluation is ongoing.
• Described “efficiencies effort” on campus: Heat, clustering room use in a few buildings during winter evening hours, Key-less entry and stable temperatures in computer rooms.

G. Athletic and Intramural: Brenda Renfroe, Chair, reports the NAIA, in an up coming meeting, will discuss the idea of eliminating district tournaments and having only regional games, beginning Fall 08.

IX. Old Business
Administrative Evaluation Review Committee: Steve Doster, Chair reported the Ad Hoc Committee completed their review and made all correction and incorporated suggestions to the final document which will be available online very soon.

X. New Business
Assessment Committee: Rob Mauldin reported President Morris desires the Assessment Committee be a university wide committee in scope of practice, assessing financial matter, parking issues and academic concerns. Currently the scope is related to the assessment of student learning outcomes. Krista and Ken Warfield are co-chairs of the Assessment Committee and David Todt is a member. Discussion on the formation of the committee (Provost Field acknowledged the committee was in action when he arrived in 1999) and is currently a sub-committee of the EPCC and is viewed as faculty driven.

XII. Adjournment at 5:15 PM after motion by Skip Miller and 2nd by Barb Conn.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Musser Scott, UFS Secretary

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
October/15/2007

I. Roll Call: UFS President Ken Warfield opened the meeting at 4:12 pm and asked for the Roll Call. Sharon Scott, UFS Secretary called the roll: (attachment 1)
Ken Warfield Larry Miller Sharon Scott Clifford Poirot ABS
Ginny Hamilton Ed Krehres Dan Moore Steve Doster ABS
Patric Leedom Isabel Graziani Jean Houser Kathryn Locke ABS Janna Gallaher Brenda Renfro Rhoni-Maxwell Rader Debra Scurlock ABS Jon Bedick Barbara Conn Shannon Lawson Chris Kacir ABS
Janice Johnson ABS

Ex-Officio: David Todt Elinda Boyles ABS
Jim Kadel Tim Scheurer ABS
Michael Field Barbara Bradbury ABS
Robert Mauldin Rita Morris ABS
Stephen Midkiff Jonica Burke, ABS
Robert Mauldin ABS

II. Approval of Agenda: Ken asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. There was a motion to approve the agenda, it was seconded and the Agenda was approved (attachment 2).

III. Approval of Minutes: Ken asked for approval of Sept. 17, 07 UFS meeting Minutes. Dan Moore made a motion, seconded by Patric Leedom to approve the minutes. Three corrections to the minutes were made: Dr. Fields’ name was omitted from the roll call, he was present and typo was made, Brenda Renfroe asks that “including football and basketball” be added at the end of the statement under G. Athletic and Intramural. The Minutes were approved as corrected (attachment 3).

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report and submitted a written report. The current balance is $3,428.00. Carry forward balance from 2006-07 is $13, 812.00 (attachment 4).

V. Announcements from the Senate President: Ken Warfield
A. Announced the Annual UFS Presidents Report is nearing completion and will be sent out to the membership later this week.
B. Has filled all vacancies on UFS committees.
C. Has a copy to share of the Ohio Faculty Council report from Dr. Fingerhut.
D. Announced 10/22/07 for the Assessment Committee first meeting. Dr. Morris has asked Ken and Krista Maxson to develop plans for the expansion in scope of the committee. The current activities will continue, adding a University Wide Assessment dimension.
E. Stated Dr. Morris is currently putting together a Search Committee for the Provost position. Julie Basham was appointed chair with Ken Warfield the only current member. More appointees are expected.
F. Has been placed on the Technical Review Committee, whose work will be completed by June 2008.

VI. Provost Report: Dr. Michael Field, SSU Provost had no report. Dr. David Todt, Associate Provost and Director of Planning discussed Ohio’s First STEM Scholarship (Science, Technology, Education and Math) valued at some 2 1/2 million dollars. This matching fund Appalachian wide scholarship serves the SSU region and is anticipated to increase numbers of students in the STEM studies. SSU’s proposal will be submitted Nov. 7.

VII. Semester Conversion: Barb Conn, Semester Conversion Director reported the transition/conversion activities are calm. She and Jonica Burke have seen all appeals settled satisfactorily. She will attend the upcoming Faculty Advisory Committee.

VIII. Committee Reports:
A. EPCC: In Chris Kacir’s absence Shannon Lawson brought forth two changes:
• ENG 4410 Chaucer and Literature of the Middle Ages can be used towards the British Literature requirements in the English Mayor.
• OTAT 6691 and 6692 are clinical courses where Pass/Fail is the standard grading format, this was not clearly articulated or correctly written.
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B. Committee on Committees: Ken Warfield, Chair reports faculty have volunteered to fill all committee vacancies.

C. Faculty Affairs and Development: No report

D. Fiscal Affairs: No report

E. Student Affairs: Rhoni Maxwell-Rader, Chair reports these issues under discussion
A. Jason Litteral, new faculty member, brought forth a concern as to how well new faculty is trained to do advising especially with the transition to semesters and conversion from quarters.
B. Forgiveness Policy
C. Instructor Evaluation
a. Compare and Contrast with Instructor of other Universities
b. Use with Promotion Folders/Steve Doster not answered, a SEA contractual issue.

D. Facilities: Patrick Leedom, Chair
a. Reports Teacher Education will receive from the Ohio Department of Development new “Age Bands” in 2008.
b. Has learned traffic coming into the university from the west is generally “too fast” and various signs i.e. No Speeding, DANGER and speed bumps are being discussed to control the problem.
c. Heard from C. Daehler that parking is a problem for the VFCFA.

E. Athletic and Intramural: No report

IX. Old Business
Administrative Evaluation Review Committee: In the absence of Steve Doster, Chair, Ken and Robert Mendris, committee member, fielded a few questions from Jon Bedick et al on the security of administering an evaluation online, the ease of this procedure and the likelihood of increased or decreased participation by faculty.

X. New Business
Shannon Lawson, member Faculty Leaning Community reports the handbook for Faculty Advising needs updating. Barb Conn, member of Student Affairs Committee stated their committee does this task and will take it under advisement. The Faculty Leaning Community offered their help.

XII. Adjournment at 4:48 PM after motion and 2nd.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Musser Scott, UFS Secretary


Attachment 1
Attendance UFS Meeting Academic Year 2007-2008

Senate Member 2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/21 2/18 3/17 4/21 5/19
Barbara Conn P P
Brenda Renfro P P
Chris Kacir P A
Clifford Poirot A A
Dan Moore P P
Debra Scurlock A A
Ed Krehres A P
Ginny Hamilton P P
Isabel Graziani P P
Janice Johnson P A
Janna Gallaher P P
Jean Houser P P
Jon Bedick P P
Kathryn Locke A A
Ken Warfield P P
Larry Miller P P
Patric Leedom P P
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader P P
Shannon Lawson P P
Sharon Scott P P
Steve Doster P A

Senate Ex Officio
2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/21 2/18 3/17 4/21 5/19
Barbara Bradbury A A
David Todt P P
Elinda Boyles A A
Jim Kadel P P
Jonica Burke, P A
Michael Field P P
Rita Morris A A
Robert Mauldin P P
Robert Mauldin P A
Stephen Midkiff P P
Tim Scheurer A A

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
November/19/2007

I. Roll Call: UFS President Ken Warfield opened the meeting at 4:08 pm and asked for the Roll Call. Sharon Scott, UFS Secretary called the roll: (attachment 1)
Ken Warfield Larry Miller Sharon Scott Janice Johnson ABS
Ginny Hamilton Ed Kehres ABS Dan Moore Janna Gallaher ABS
Patric Leedom Isabel Graziani Jean Houser Kathryn Locke ABS Debra Scurlock Jon Bedick Barbara Conn Brenda Renfro ABS Steve Doster Shannon Lawson Clifford Poirot Chris Kacir ABS
Jean Houser ABS
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader ABS

Ex-Officio: David Todt Elinda Boyles ABS
Jim Kadel Robert Mauldin ABS
Michael Field Barbara Bradbury ABS
Jonica Burke Rita Morris ABS
Tim Scheurer Stephen Midkiff ABS

II. Approval of Agenda: Ken asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Ginny Hamilton made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Patric Leedom, the Agenda was approved (attachment 2).

III. Approval of Minutes: Ken asked for approval of Oct. 15, 07 UFS Meeting Minutes. Dan Moore made the motion, seconded by Ginny Hamilton to approve the Minutes. Patric asked for two typo corrections (Leaning to Learning) under New Business. Steve Doster requested a syntax correction under Old Business. The Minutes were approved as corrected (attachment 3).

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report and submitted a written report. The current balance is $3,234.00. Carry forward balance is $11, 154.00 (attachment 4). Isabel Graziani motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by John Bedick. Treasurer’s Report approved and filed.

V. Announcements from the Senate President: Ken Warfield
A. Announced the University-Wide Assessment Committee is in place and a meeting occurred to discuss roles and organization. Sub-committees will focus on tasks.
B. The Provost Search Committee met and announcements are out seeking applicants.
C. OBR TAG Review Committee met multiple times. Directions for the process are being hashed out as the OBR rejected most of the TAGS submitted on the first round. The overall goal is “All TAGS be approved for the entire state for all schools by 6/30/08.” Cliff Poirot offered an experiential suggestion.

VI. Provost Report: Dr. Michael Field, SSU Provost had no report.
Dr. David Todt, Associate Provost and Director of Planning:
A. Letters of intent were submitted for both the SSU STEM Academy Summer Residential Program for High School Students and Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program.
B. Distributed copies of Message from Dr. Eric D. Fingerhut (attachment 5), from the online Master Plan Forum and advised members to access past and future messages from Chancellor Fingerhut at http://www.universitysystem.ohio.gov/master-plan/. Dave also encouraged offering input and comments at the site.

VII. Semester Conversion: Barb Conn, Semester Conversion Director reported the transition/conversion activities are, on the surface, stable but she and Jonica Burke have been working on several issues i.e. student audits appear “strange-looking”(Jon Bedick’s words), and Transfer Credits (TC) or placement test results are not flowing smoothly from quarters to semesters. Jonica reported this is occurring mostly in “math”. Dr. Field reported this problem is not a conversion problem but a policy issue.

VIII. Committee Reports:
A. EPCC: Chris Kacir, Chair brought forth a motion for eight items, Chip motioned we treat all eight as one, unless there was a need to discuss any one item. Patric seconded the motion. The membership approved the motion. There being no discussion on any one item, Patric seconded Chris’s motion of recommendation for all eight items and the membership passed the motion.
1. ETGG 1801 change co requisites
2. Add Math 1200 to GEP
3. Proposal for new minor in criminology
a. New course SOCI 2207
b. New course PSYC 3144
4. Name change of concentration to Health Care Administration
5. Change course credit for SSSM 4190; SSSM 4290; SSPE 4090; SSES 4985
6. Change course title of SSSM 3300
7. Change accounting course in sport management concentration
8. Change EPCC forms & Procedures to require initiator to include any committee changes on both electronic and hard copies before being sent to UFS

B. Committee on Committees: Ken Warfield, Chair reports all committee are full.

C. Faculty Affairs and Development: No report

D. Fiscal Affairs: No report

E. Student Affairs: Barbara Conn reported in Rhoni Maxwell-Rader, Chair absence. these issues are under discussion
A. Data is being gathered on the Forgiveness Policy.
B. Advising of students

F. Facilities: Patrick Leedom, Chair submitted a written report (attachment 5), and stated safety is the primary concern related to traffic around the campus. These problems and solutions were reported:
1. Problem-Foot traffic has increased due to the opening of the bridge and the increased use of the parking lot on the east side of Gay Street. Solution- A painted crosswalk will be established across Third St on the east side of the intersection of Gay St.
2. Problem- Drivers, traveling south on Third St have difficulty seeing to enter traffic onto Waller Street. Solution- The curb will be painted yellow an additional 30 feet on the northeast side of Third St. to prevent parking.
3. Problem- Traffic moves fast from the parking lots, under/near the bridge and along the entrance/exits west of the University. Pedestrians also use this path and express fear and danger crossing with this volume and speed of vehicles. Solution- Two speed bumps and a crosswalk patterns will be placed in this area, one on the east side of the tennis courts and the other at he corner of the Dental Clinic back door.
4. The remodeling plans on the University Center have been submitted for review, building is to begin early Dec. 2007
5. To ensure heat, light and housing for the 600 residential students on campus should there be another ice storm when temporary housing would be needed an Emergency Generator is being installed in the Gym, work begins this month, Nov. 2007.
6. Concrete firms are being contacted to submit bid to replace broken and uneven area between the Plaza and the Administration Bldg.

G. Athletic and Intramural: No report

IX. Old Business
Administrative Evaluation Review Committee: Steve Doster, Chair
1. Reported the UIS identified our online Administrative Evaluation Survey as “spam”. This slowed the process but evaluations are in and being tallied.
2. Announced the Faculty Evaluation can be included in the individuals Promotion Folder.

X. New Business
Larry Miller ask about the Annual Teaching Award, which has not been done the last two years. Ken advised Larry to contact Ginny Hamilton the new chair of the Faculty Affairs & Development Committee. (EPCC no longer provides input on this; it has been passed to the Faculty Affairs & Development Committee)


XII. Adjournment at 4:47 PM after motion and 2nd.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Musser Scott, UFS Secretary

Attendance UFS Meeting Academic Year 2007-2008

Senate Member 2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/21 2/18 3/17 4/21 5/19
Barbara Conn P P P
Brenda Renfro P P Abs
Chris Kacir P Abs P
Clifford Poirot Abs Abs P
Dan Moore P P P
Debra Scurlock Abs Abs P
Ed Kehres Abs P Abs
Ginny Hamilton P P P
Isabel Graziani P P P
Janice Johnson P Abs Abs
Janna Gallaher P P Abs
Jean Houser P P Abs
Jon Bedick P P P
Kathryn Locke Abs Abs Abs
Ken Warfield P P P
Larry Miller P P P
Patric Leedom P P P
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader P P Abs
Shannon Lawson P P P
Sharon Scott P P P
Steve Doster P Abs P

Senate Ex Officio
2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/21 2/18 3/17 4/21 5/19
Barbara Bradbury Abs Abs Abs
David Todt P P P
Elinda Boyles Abs Abs Abs
Jim Kadel P P P
Jonica Burke, P Abs P
Michael Field P P P
Rita Morris Abs Abs Abs
Robert Mauldin P Abs Abs
Stephen Midkiff P P Abs
Tim Scheurer Abs Abs P

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
December/17/2007

I. Roll Call: UFS President Ken Warfield opened the meeting at 4:08 pm and asked for the Roll Call. Sharon Scott, UFS Secretary called the roll: (attachment 1)
Ken Warfield Larry Miller Sharon Scott Debra Scurlock ABS
Ginny Hamilton Dan Moore Jean Houser Shannon Lawson ABS
Patric Leedom Janna Gallaher Janice Johnson Kathryn Locke ABS
Jon Bedick Barbara Conn Brenda Renfro Ed Kehres ABS
Steve Doster Clifford Poirot Chris Kacir Isabel Graziani ABS
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader ABS
Ex-Officio:
David Todt Michael Field Tim Scheurer Elinda Boyles ABS
Jim Kadel Robert Mauldin Stephen Midkiff Barbara Bradbury ABS
Jonica Burke Rita Morris ABS


II. Approval of Agenda: Ken asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Janna Gallaher made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Ginny Hamilton. Steve Doster asked to modify order of committee reports. The Agenda was approved as modified.

III. Approval of Minutes: Ken asked for approval of Nov. 19, 07 UFS Meeting Minutes. Dan Moore made the motion, seconded by Janna Gallaher to approve the Minutes. The Minutes were approved

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report and submitted a written report. The current balance is $3,528.00. Carry forward balance is $10, 154.00 for a total of $13,315. Ginny Hamilton motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Janice Johnson. Treasurer’s Report approved and filed.

V. Announcements from the Senate President: Ken Warfield
A. Announced the University-Wide Assessment Committee is in place and Dr. Morris met with committee providing guidance.
B. The Provost Search Committee has received 26 resumes and a short list will be available in mid June.
C. OBR TAG Review Committee is making progress and will finish by 6/30/08. SSU is in “good shape” in all aspects listed.


VI. Provost Report: Dr. Michael Field, SSU Provost:
A. Reported there is a new set of rules (also described as “protocol shifting”) guiding selection of textbooks and two courses (one each in Biology and Psychology) were turned down by the OBR. There was considerable discussion on this as a negative trend but the impetus is “from a textbook cost/affordability to the student perspective”.
B. Apprised the membership of his future schedule: Sabbatical until July, teach a couple of courses each semester and retire end of 2009.
Dr. David Todt, Associate Provost and Director of Planning
A. Reported State-Wide Strategic Planning continues and members can keep apprised via online website at http://www.universitysystem.ohio.gov/master-plan/. SSU will restart strategic planning in January 2008.
B. Degree Programs in progress of development:
1. Assoc. Eng. Tech., currently at BOR website
2. Masters Ed. Discussion phase
3. Bachelor Allied Health

VII. Semester Conversion: Barb Conn, Semester Conversion Director reported she and Jonica Burke have been very busy working with individuals and programs, issues were taking several weeks to resolve. A plan has been developed for Spring Semester related to accessing data quicker from Advisors, the Learning Center and the Registrar’s office.

VIII. Committee Reports:
A. Committee on Committees: Ken Warfield, Chair, no report.

B. Faculty Affairs and Development: Ginny Hamilton stated the paper work for the Distinguished Teacher Award is together and Tim Scheurer has a copy in his files.

C. Fiscal Affairs: No report

D. Student Affairs: No report

E. Facilities: Patrick Leedom, Chair submitted a written report (attachment 5), and stated Dr. Morris was guest speaker at their last meeting.
1. Current issues of pedestrian and vehicular movement and safety brought forward were forwarded to the City of Portsmouth. A Traffic Study, focusing upon both Mill St. and Third St. and the impact of traffic patterns of the new multi-purpose field, was requested.
2. Dr. Morris discussed the goal of the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, an initiative created to lessen the impact of global warming. SSU has been invited to participate in this initiative but Dr. Morris requests the UWFC examine this commitment and provide feedback to her first. A meeting of the UWFC is scheduled for Jan. 08. SSU is attentive to current “energy efficient mandates”-Ohio House Bill 251.
3. Butch Kotcamp discussed renovation plans for the University Center. There will be a food court, meeting rooms, and an office for Student Government. Ground breaking is Jan. 11, 2008.
4. Renovation of the gym floor will occur in the summer.
5. The transformer near the Book Store will be moved.

F. Athletic and Intramural: Brenda Renfro, Chair reported the committee met Tues. Dec. 11. Topics were:
1. Jim Arnzen and Randy Warman will be looking at club sports and their budgets
2. Three tiers of sports for the teams offering scholarships at SSU and how it affects their budgets. (attachment 6)

G. EPCC: Chris Kacir, Chair brought forth a motion for four items. Steve Doster motioned Items 3 and 4 be handled together. Larry Miller seconded the motion.
The membership approved the motion and the items were approved unanimously.
1) Expand required hours in Literature as Social Perspective category in the major & add 3 courses to the category in the English Generalist Major.
3) Remove pre/co-requisites of ARTS 1101 & 2511
4) Revise pre/co-requisites for Photography 2 & Photography 2 Studio
Item 2) Add Honors Contract to the Honors Program experienced a great amount of discussion. Larry Miller seconded the motion of Chris and the item passed.


IX. Adjournment
At 5:04 PM Ken reported he had to leave for another meeting and called for the Vice-President to assume duties. Subsequently, due to many Senators leaving the meeting a call for a quorum was made and in quick succession Chip made a motion for Adjournment. Steve seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Musser Scott,
UFS Secretary



Attendance UFS Meeting Academic Year 2007-2008
(attachment 1)
Senate Member 2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/21 2/18 3/17 4/21 5/19
Barbara Conn P P P P
Brenda Renfro P P Abs P
Chris Kacir P Abs P P
Clifford Poirot Abs Abs P P
Dan Moore P P P P
Debra Scurlock Abs Abs P Abs
Ed Kehres Abs P Abs Abs
Ginny Hamilton P P P P
Isabel Graziani P P P Abs
Janice Johnson P Abs Abs P
Janna Gallaher P P Abs P
Jean Houser P P Abs P
Jon Bedick P P P P
Kathryn Locke Abs Abs Abs Abs
Ken Warfield P P P P
Larry Miller P P P P
Patric Leedom P P P P
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader P P Abs Abs
Shannon Lawson P P P Abs
Sharon Scott P P P P
Steve Doster P Abs P P




Senate Ex Officio
2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/21 2/18 3/17 4/21 5/19
Barbara Bradbury Abs Abs Abs Abs
David Todt P P P P
Elinda Boyles Abs Abs Abs Abs
Jim Kadel P P P P
Jonica Burke, P Abs P P
Michael Field P P P P
Rita Morris Abs Abs Abs Abs
Robert Mauldin P Abs Abs P
Stephen Midkiff P P Abs P
Tim Scheurer Abs Abs P P

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
January/28/2008

I. Roll Call: UFS President Ken Warfield opened the meeting at 4:08 pm and asked for the Roll Call. Sharon Scott, UFS Secretary called the roll: (attachment 1)
Ken Warfield Larry Miller Sharon Scott Clifford Poirot ABS Janice Johnson Ginny Hamilton Ed Kehres Isabel Graziani ABS
Dan Moore Janna Gallaher Patric Leedom
Jean Houser Kathryn Locke Debra Scurlock
Jon Bedick Barbara Conn Brenda Renfro
Steve Doster Shannon Lawson Chris Kacir
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader

Ex-Officio: David Todt Jim Kadel Elinda Boyles ABS
Rita Morris Robert Mauldin Barbara Bradbury ABS Tim Scheurer Stephen Midkiff Jonica Burke ABS Darrell Ruddman Jeff Bauer


II. Approval of Agenda: Ken asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Patric Leedom made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Dan Moore, the Agenda was approved (attachment 2).

III. Approval of Minutes: Ken asked for approval of Dec. 17, 07 UFS Meeting Minutes. Dan Moore made the motion, seconded by Shannon Lawson to approve the Minutes. Patric asked for two typo corrections (Patrick to Patric and inclusion of 23 in Jan. 23, 08) under Facilities. The Minutes were approved as corrected (attachment 3).

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore, UFS Treasurer, gave the financial report and submitted a written report. The current year balance is $3,082.00. Carry forward balance is $10, 154.00. Ginny Hamilton motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Janice Johnson. Treasurer’s Report approved and filed (attachment 4).

V. Announcements from the University President: Dr. Rita Rice Morris distributed a one page paper entitled “The Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA)”, and apprised the membership of the new meaning of “voluntary” as “participation in this program will be required of all 4 year USO institutions.” SSU will thus be required to develop a College Portrait in three significant areas: Student and Family Information, Student Experiences and Perceptions and Student Learning Outcomes. Completion date is 3/31/08 with results to Chancellor Fingerhut. The initiate is to “provide consistent, comparable, and transparent information on the undergraduate student experience to key high education stakeholders, including prospective students and their families, public policy-makers, legislators, and campus faculty and staff. An important goal of the VSA is to improve public understanding of how public colleges and universities operate, and to affirm the significance of the many diverse missions of U. S. Higher Education.” Funding for state colleges and universities is expected to be closely tired to the quality of this self-portrait. The SSU Strategic Planning process will not resume until Fall 2008 (attachment 5).

Announcements from the Senate President: Ken
A. The Provost Search Committee now has a “short list” and telephone interviews will begin tomorrow (Jan. 29) and occur over 7-10 days.
B. Acknowledged a Thank You note from President Rita for the support UFS gave for the Campus-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner.
C. The Honors Program issue, approved by UFS at the Dec. meeting, has attracted some concerns. The SEA and the university have reached a MOU stating the program will be “pilot contract” this Spring Semester. Should compensation be involved, pay will be retroactive.

VI. Provost Report: Dr. David Todt, Interim Provost reported two applications were submitted to the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. He expects to learn about funding in one month.

VII. Semester Conversion: Barb Conn, Semester Conversion Director
A. Reported the University-Wide Conversion Committee continues to discussion issues and their work in ongoing.
B. One issue brought forth by Rob Mauldin is the Mid-Term Grade Policy. Consideration as to Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory as a “grade” (“what does it mean?”) and, privacy issues as relates to discussing “tax-dependent” students grades with parents. Additionally there is a consideration to faculty advisors workload with mandatory counseling with student and/or parents. Since freshman level students experience the greatest attrition the policy may/could only apply to freshmen. The work is ongoing and Patric offered to work with Barb to get something in writing.

VIII. Committee Reports:
A. EPCC: Chris Kacir, Chair brought forth a motion for one item not addressed from the Agenda of the Dec. UFS meeting, Expand required hours in Literature as Social Perspective Category in major & add 3 courses to the category in the English Generalist Major. Debra Scurlock seconded the motion and Rob Mauldin started a discussion. The discussion was long and many spoke of positive and negative aspects, Dan Moore made the motion to table the motion until next meeting, with a second from Jon Bedick. A count was made of the votes and the item was tabled with one opposed.

B. Committee on Committees: No report

C. Faculty Affairs and Development: Ginny Hamilton said the paperwork was in and we would be hearing soon about the Distinguished Teacher Award process.

D. Fiscal Affairs: No report

E. Student Affairs: No report

F. Facilities: Patrick Leedom, Chair submitted a written report (attachment 6) and
1. Explained the Climate Committee Carbon Foot Print Initiative Dr. Morris signed Jan. 23, 08. The initiative’s goal is partly to decrease carbon emission and trend global warming. The process of planning and implementation must begin within 2 months of signing (attachment 7). Patric also include a frequently Asked Questions document about the initiative (attachment 8).
2. Described the most hazardous vehicular situation as when people exit the Massie Hall Parking Lot and their view is blocked to rapidly moving traffic. Solutions are being explored.
3. Announced the Gym renovation in entering Phase 2. Phase 1 was completing a new electrical system.
4. Reminded us groundbreaking for the new University Center was Jan. 11, 2008.
5. Announced engineering firms will be interviewed shortly for the multi-purpose athletic field.
6. Provided the web information to the newly installed automatic communication system to alert students and employees of emergencies. Begin at My SSU, log in and provide requested personal information.


G. Athletic and Intramural: No report

IX. There being no other business Debra Scurlock called for Adjournment. All agreed.

Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Musser Scott, UFS Secretary



Attendance UFS Meeting Academic Year 2007-2008
Attachment 1
Senate Member 2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/28 2/18 3/24 4/21
Barbara Conn P P P P P
Brenda Renfro P P Abs P P
Chris Kacir P Abs P P P
Clifford Poirot Abs Abs P P Abs
Dan Moore P P P P P
Debra Scurlock Abs Abs P Abs P
Ed Kehres Abs P Abs Abs P
Ginny Hamilton P P P P P
Isabel Graziani P P P Abs Abs
Janice Johnson P Abs Abs P P
Janna Gallaher P P Abs P P
Jean Houser P P Abs P P
Jon Bedick P P P P P
Kathryn Locke Abs Abs Abs Abs P
Ken Warfield P P P P P
Larry Miller P P P P P
Patric Leedom P P P P P
Rhoni-Maxwell Rader P P Abs Abs P
Shannon Lawson P P P P P
Sharon Scott P P P P P
Steve Doster P Abs P P P

Senate Ex Officio
2007-08 9/17 10/15 11/19 12/17 1/28 2/18 3/24 4/21
Barbara Bradbury Abs Abs Abs Abs Abs
David Todt P P P P P
Elinda Boyles Abs Abs Abs Abs Abs
Jim Kadel P P P P P
Jonica Burke, P Abs P P Abs
Michael Field P P P P Abs
Rita Morris Abs Abs Abs Abs P
Robert Mauldin P Abs Abs P P
Stephen Midkiff P P Abs P P
Tim Scheurer Abs Abs P P P

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
February/18/2008

Roll Call:
Present…Ken Warfield; Chris Kacir; Dan Moore; Ed Kehres; Kathryn Locke; Clifford Poirot; Shannon Lawson; Rhoni Maxwell-Rader; Jon Bedick; Patric Leedom; Janice Johnson; Janna Gallaher; Larry Miller; Debra Scurlock
Absent…Steve Doster; Barbara Conn; Ginny Hamilton; Isabel Graziani; Jean Houser; Brenda Renfroe
EX-Officio…Present…Dave Todt; Jeff Bauer; Jonica Burke; Tim Scheurer; Jim Kadel; Robert Mauldin

Approval of Agenda…Motion by Dan Moore; Second by Patric Leedom; motion passed
Approval of Minutes…Not available due to illness will be available for next meeting
Approval of Treasurer’s Report…Motion by Chip Poirot; Second by Janna Gallaher;
motion passed
UFS President Report…Ken Warfield reported the following: 1) The Provost search is in process with two candidates being invited to campus. 2) UFS administrative reviews are on going. 3) The Honors Program will be handled as course credit by arrangement and the SEA agrees, no MOU is required. 4) Reminder …SSU President Morris’s State of the University will be February 28th.

Provost Report…Dave Todt reported the SSU Alert System had been activated twice recently and had worked well both times. Dave also talked about the Ohio Education Master Plan which will be released soon and the Governor’s inclusion of High School Seniors to College Sophomores in his State of the State Address.

EPCC…Chris Kacir
After much discussion Dan Moore called for a vote on the English Proposal carried forward from the last meeting. Shannon Lawson…motion to approve; second Jon Bedick
Motion passed by a vote of 7 Yes; 3 No; 3 abstain.
All of the following motions from Chris Kacir passed!
1) change preq. for four ETEV courses…second by Janice Johnson
2) increase hours & add preq. to coaching courses…second by Rhoni Maxwell-Rader
3) add preq. to SSSM 3100…second by Chip Poirot
4) add marketing concentration to BSBA degree…second by Kathryn Locke
5) preliminary degree proposals for five Master’s of ED degrees…second Debra Scurlock

CoC…Ken Warfield announced UFS nominations will be started in March & Elections will be in April

Adjournment…motion by Chip Poirot; second by Dan Moore motion passed

Submitted by Ken Warfield (Sharon Scott not available)

MINUTES
University Faculty Senate
April/21/2008

Call to Order and Attendance
Ken Warfield presided over the meeting. Chip Poirot took notes for Sharon Scott who was absent. Chip Poirot called role.
Members Present
Ken Warfield (Pres. FS), Ginny Hamilton (M), Dan Moore (T), Jean Houser (B), Jon Bedick (NS), Larry Miller (E), Patric Leedom (Ed), Kathryn Locke (CAS), Barbara Conn (CPS), Janice Johnson (Bus), Chris Kacir (VP), Clifford Poirot (CAS), Janna Gallagher (E), Isabel Graziani (FPA), Steve Doster (BA), Shannon Lawson (Hum), Dave Todt (Provost), Jim Kadel (Dean, CPS), Tim Scheurer (Dean-CAS)

Members Absent: Rita Rice Morris (Pres. Univ.), Rhoni-Maxwell Rader (Soc. Sci.), Sharon Scott (T), Brenda Renfroe (HS)

Also attending
Jonica Burke (registrar), Darrell Rudman (Assoc Prov), Jeff Bauer (Assoc Prov), Robert Mauldin (GEAC chair).

Agenda Approved Unanimously: Moved-Ginny Hamilton; Second-Patrick Leedom
Minutes Approved Unanimously: Moved-Janna Gallaher; Second-Ginny Hamilton
Treasurer’s Report: Dan Moore-budget in good shape
Senate President Announcements: Ken Warfield provided UFS election results;
Shared President’s Evaluation Results (see attached): Motion to accept as final result approved unanimously.

Provost’s Report: AQUIP Systems Portfolios in process, Release of Strategic Plan, Announcement of Chancellor’s visit to campus to discuss Strategic Plan. Also discussion of budget problems and concerns.
Committee Reports
EPCC: All EPCC items approved unanimously
FAD: Ginny Hamilton-Proposals coming forward
Fiscal Affairs: No Report
Student Affairs: No Report
Facilities: Patrick Leedom-Report and general discussion on facilities projects underway on campus. Jon Bedick asked why projectors get fried. Dave Todt-projectors are old. Some comments on possibility of success of surge in Iraq. Chris Kacir asked who is responsible for surge protection.
New Business: Concerns were raised that a student art exhibit had been censored-discussion of need to formulate policy to protect student expression in the arts.
Dave Todt thanked Ken Warfield for his service as Faculty Senate President-Faculty Senate unanimously concurred with a warm round of applause.
Meeting Adjourned.