UFS Meeting Minutes 1999-2000

May 20, 1999

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at 4:10 P.M., and a quorum was established.

II. The agenda of the May 20, 1999, meeting was approved. Houston Polson moved, the motion was seconded and was approved.

III. The minutes of the April 15, 1999, meeting were approved. Dan Moore moved and Vivian Mason seconded the motion.

IV. There wasn’t any unfinished business.

V. New Business (a)(A-G)The EPCC Requested UFA Approval of Curricular Changes of Items A - G. John Kelley moved that one vote would encompass the EPCC’s proposed curricular changes A - G. Nick Meriwether seconded that motion and the motion carried. (a)(H) B.A. in Sociology, Item H Jim Miller, chair of Social Science Department, presented the proposed bachelor of arts degree in Sociology. This degree requires the student to complete 65 credit hours. John Kelley moved, Nick Meriwether and the motion carried. (a)(I) Minor in Philosophy, Item I Nick Meriwether presented the proposed minor in Philosophy. The minor degree requires the student to complete 24 credit hours. John Kelley moved, Vivian Mason seconded the motion and the motion carried. (a)(J) Revision in Curricular and Academic Approval Process, Item J John Kelley presented the proposed revision regarding the curricular and academic approval process. John Kelly moved, Nick Meriwether seconded, and the motion carried. Ginny Hamilton made a friendly amendment that the General Education Council (GEC) should be changed to the General Advisory Education Council (GEAC). John Kelley, EPCC chair, agreed and will make similar wording changes in other pertinent sections of the document. A second friendly amendment was made and withdrawn. This amendment suggested the addition of the words "department chair sign off." A third friendly amendment was made regarding the proposed revision of the curricular/academic policy approval process, section 1(A) Minor course changes. (The changed information is underlined.) A fourth friendly amendment was made that would describe, in a gender neutral manner, the review of the dean. The third and fourth friendly amendments are both incorporated in the following: "After a department’s faculty have voted to approve a course change proposal, the department chair will place copies of the proposal in the offices of the deans and the registrar and then conduct a 5 working day campus-wide e-mail open hearing. Subsequently, the department chair will submit the proposal and his or her advisory recommendation and the resultant e-mail responses to his or her appropriate dean. After his or her review, the dean will forward the proposal to the EPCC chair for announcement at UFA’s next meeting...." A motion was made regarding acceptance of the original document that incorporated the three friendly amendments. The motion was seconded and it carried. b. Vivian Mason presented information regarding the proposed revision of the UFS Constitution. Gary Gemmer voiced a concern about Article 1, Section 1.3 of the proposed UFS Constitution revision. He said that, in addition to policies, the UFS may want to recommend to the Board of Trustees items that are characterized as procedures. Also, he added that not all curriculum and instructional matters proceed to the Board. In response to Gary’s concerns, President Chapman proposed a friendly amendment to Section 1.3 of the proposed UFS Constitution revision. "As with all bodies and groups at the University, the authority of the UFS is advisory; the UFS recommends to the University President policies that the President may recommend to the Board of Trustees. The UFS shall serve as the official voice of the faculty on all matters." A vote was taken to decide if the group wanted to vote regarding the revised UFS Constitution. The group voted in favor of voting about the revised UFS Constitution. There were two abstentions. However, as the revised UFS Constitution was amended to include President Chapman’s friendly amendment, the amended copy must be available for seven working days before a vote can be taken to accept or reject the revised UFS Constitution. As the revised copy will be available at 8:00 A.M. on May 21, 1999, voting will begin on June 2, 1999. Ballots will be placed in the offices of the department chairpersons.

VI. Ongoing Business a. Committee reports were provided by Nick Meriwether, Committee on Committees; John Kelley, EPCC; Chris O’Connor, Fiscal Affairs; Patric Leedom, Facilities; Nancy Bryson, Athletic/Intramurals. b. Executive Board Reports Executive Faculty Council The Ohio Faculty Council (OFC)has been discussing whether the OFC should publish a statement in favor of benefits of domestic partners. A motion was passed indicating that the UFA members want Ginny Hamilton to conduct an open e-mail hearing to discuss faculty feelings regarding the benefits of domestic partners. c. President Scott recognized UFA members who received full professorships, associate professorships and continuing contracts.

VII. The meeting was adjourned at or around 5:30 P.M. On Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 4:00 P.M., a special meeting is scheduled to discuss the centralization of computer labs.

June 3, 1999

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at 4:02 P.M., and a quorum was not established.

II. A motion to approve the agenda of the June 3, 1999, meeting was moved, seconded, and approved. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the May 20,1999, UFA meeting. The motion was seconded and approved.

III. Announcements and Correspondence A. Timeline of Constitution/Revised Constitution Dan Moore distributed a proposed motion regarding the timeline of the Constitution/Revised Constitution. He cited to Section 8.1 that stated the following: "Initial elections for the academic year 1999/2000 will be conducted by the UFA Committee on Committees." He proposed that this section overruled all conflicting statements in the Constitution and stated that whatever schedule the Committee on Committees sets would be acceptable. Dan also stated that the elections would probably be held at the beginning of the fall quarter of 1999. Dan’s motion was seconded. Bob Forrey questioned whether the Constitution would be invalidated if the election were not completed by June15. The statement was made that when the bargaining agreement was negotiated, regarding a deadline not met, there was a gentleman’s agreement that the unmet deadline would not be penalized. As a quorum did not exist, the body could not vote regarding Dan’s motion. Bill Penn suggested suspending the rules for the purpose of this election only. As a quorum was not established, the group decided not to suspend the rules and did not vote about the elections. B. Ohio Faculty Council The Ohio Faculty Council (OFC) is comprised of two representatives from each of the two medical schools and thirteen state universities. 1. Domestic Partner Benefits The OFC cannot address this until September of 1999. In September, the OFC will draft a document and Ginny Hamilton will bring a copy of that document to SSU’s governing body during the fall quarter of 1999. The OFC wants to know whether SSU’s faculty governing body, as a whole, supports or rejects the concept of employers providing benefits for domestic partners. She encouraged individuals to continue the e-mail discussion about the domestic partners topic. Ginny stated that SSU’s sister institutions have concerns about domestic partner benefits and have asked SSU’s faculty to endorse this policy. Ginny and approximately four other institutional representatives requested time to return to their respective faculties to learn whether the groups want to endorse or reject the domestic partner benefits. 2. House Bill 344 Currently the Ohio Congress is discussing whether the state legislature may set faculty salaries. If this bill would become law, the state legislature would not have the authority to set faculty salaries of the faculty of SSU and the state medical schools. As the interests of the SSU faculty are represented by a bargaining unit, House Bill 344 is inapplicable. IV. Centralization of Computer Labs Greg Dandio, Jamie Madden and Steve Midkiff attended the meeting to discuss the computer lab issue. Many UFA members did not receive Greg’s document that addressed the computer lab centralization issue. Greg stated that those documents would be made available to UFA members during the next day or two. Greg stated the three main points addressed by the document were: (1) lab support; (2) lab expansion; and (3) academic commitment to computer technology. The goal is to improve computer utilization across campus. Greg invited discussion. Steve Midkiff schedules the use of the labs. Rather than adding more computer labs, additional classes may be scheduled during hours when classes are not scheduled. Carl Hilgarth stated that, due to departmental financial concerns, his department will be unable to contribute any lab fees toward Greg’s lab recommendations. Carl suggested leasing equipment. He questioned the manner in which this computer centralization will be funded. Bill Penn stated that he never envisioned the situations that have occurred. He understood that the deans were to control the funds regarding computers. Jean Houser questioned the high computer maintenance needs when the computer lab utilization rate was low. Greg stated that, even though a computer is not utilized, the computer software becomes outdated and needs to be upgraded. Barb Kunkle voiced a concern that the English/Composition lab would be absorbed into the general lab. She moved for the creation of a task force to review the lab utilization efforts that would allow the computer resources to be utilized to the fullest extent. The task force could participate in the necessary planning, and discern the source of funding for matters directly related to the centralization of the computer labs on campus. Rob Maudlin seconded the motion. As a quorum was not present, the body did not vote on the motion. Kathryn Palguta also voiced a concern about the utilization of computer labs, the benefits and objectives of Dandio’s proposed plan, and the manner in which decisions were made. Carl Hilgarth suggested that a consultant should be hired to address the computer lab centralization issue and a neutral third party, without a vested interest, should supervise the process. Greg Dandio stated that the University Technology Advisory Committee (UTAC) contributed input regarding computer labs. However, Greg said that UTAC did not have any input regarding the centralization of computer labs issue. There are approximately twenty-four people on UTAC and approximately half of that number are faculty. Every department on campus has a representative on this committee. Greg stated that the UTAC members and members of the campus community received a copy of his document at the same time. Greg said that attendance at the UTAC meetings was poor. Bob Forrey opposed the centralization concept. He said that the concept that centralization leads to efficiency is a myth, and the English faculty would be distanced from the centralization. Bill Hanlon stated that the computer labs did not have Internet access. Greg Dandio stated that this plan needs to be a coordinated effort and the benefits of the plan will not be realized in the first year of the plan. Greg stated that the computer utilization rate is under fifty percent. The computers are depreciating and a solution is needed to improve utilization. The UFA proposed a resolution to ask President Chapman to create a task force regarding this matter. Tess Midkiff stated that she serves as the co-chair of UTAC. She said the purpose of the committee was to handle any issue regarding technology on campus. She said that UTAC was a campus-wide committee and could only advise regarding technology matters. Barb Kunkle sits on UTAC. She said that UTAC has considered proposals for fees and suggested that the UFA use a subcommittee of UTAC to address the centralization of computer labs issue. Kathryn Palguta made a motion to regarding the UTAC subcommittee to investigate this matter. The body did not vote on the motion. Carl Hilgarth wanted the subcommittee to report back to the UFA at or about November 1999. Gary Gemmer asked the name of the body to whom UTAC reports. Tess Midkiff said that UTAC reports to the vice-president of Business Affairs. If there would be a change in governance, UTAC would report to the new university senate. In the event that the UFS did not exist, UTAC would report to the PAC. As a quorum did not exist, Sharon Scott asked for a sense of the feeling of the individuals present about the creation of a subcommittee of UTAC to address the centralization of the computer labs issue and to report back to the UFA. A majority of the individuals present indicated that they supported this action. Sharon Scott thanked Greg Dandio, Jamie Madden, and Steve Midkiff for coming to the meeting and discussing this topic.

V. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M.

September 23, 1999

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:02 P.M.

II. Dan Moore moved to approve the agenda, Jerry Ruby seconded the motion, and the motion passed.

III. Sharon Scott stated that the UFA was creating a web page. In approximately two weeks, individuals should be able to access information about the UFA Constitution, by-laws, officers, committees, and meeting minutes on the web page. IV. A motion was made, seconded, and passed that the UFA meeting minutes of the June 3, 1999, meeting be accepted.

V. Communications and Correspondence
A. President Chapman appointed Julie Basham to be the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). The FAR is a member ex officio of the Athletics and Intramural Committee. Previously, the position was held by John Valentine. The NAIA Bylaws, Control of Athletics Program, Section (B), is as follows: The institution’s chief executive officer is encouraged to appoint a faculty athletics committee to act in an advisory capacity. The NAIA Bylaws, Faculty Athletics Representative, (FAR) Section (C)(a), is as follows: A faculty athletics representative shall be appointed by the chief executive officer of the institution to represent the institution in the development of sound educational policies for athletics. Http://www.naia.org./handbook/bylaw1.htm. Pursuant to the NAIA bylaws, President Chapman had the authority to appoint a faculty member to this position. But President Chapman said that he would be glad to solicit recommendations for the FAR from the UFA in the future.

B. Ohio Faculty Council, OFC Executive Committee Member, Ginny Hamilton Domestic Partners - Ginny has just begun to meet with the OFC regarding this topic. Nothing new to report.

C. Upcoming North Central Focus Visit - Gary Gemmer The focus visit will examine S.S.U.’s governance, assessment, and institutional planning. Members of the committee are: Houston Polson, Connie Salyers Stoner, Jim Flavin, Marsha Tackett, and Janet Gallaher.

D. Strategic Planning Committee - Margaret Christensen Margaret encouraged individuals to read the e-mail that solicited input and feedback to assist the Strategic Planning Committee in its planning and strategy.

E. Affirmative Action Committee - Karen Crummie Karen stated that as chair of the Affirmative Action Committee, she would send an e-mail to solicit input and feedback from the S.S.U. community regarding S.S.U.’s hiring practices.

VI. Committee Reports

A. Committee on Committees - Nick Meriwether Members of Faculty Affairs Committee are as follows: Steve Rader, Mary Dillard, Linda Nickel, Gayle Massie, and George Trampe. Nick noted outstanding committee vacancies and solicited nominations for the Student Affairs Committee and the University Technology Advisory Committee (UTAC). He stated that the current committee rosters are listed on the e-mail.

B. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley John announced that the new curriculum proposal forms may be obtained from the academic faculty secretaries. He stated that the new process is quicker than the old process. John also stated that he has e-mailed an announcement requesting nominations for the distinguished teacher award.

C. Facilities Planning Commission - Patric Leedom Nothing new to report.

D. Faculty Affairs Committee - George Trampe The committee will meet next Tuesday.

E. Faculty Development Committee Nothing to report.

F. Fiscal Affairs Committee Has not met this year.

G. Student Affairs Committee Has not met this year.

H. Athletics and Intramural Committee — John Valentine Has not met this year. Faculty may obtain athletic rosters on the e-mail. Faculty concerns regarding student athlete class attendance and sporting events are encouraged to contact Jim Arnzen, athletic director.

I. Nick Meriwether asked committee chairs to contact him. Sharon Scott wants to attend various committee meetings and solicited invitations from committees.

VII. Unfinished Business A. Governance Issue/Ratification UFS Constitution Nick Meriwether gave an overview of the governance issue. During the spring quarter, the UFA members did not approve of the amendments to the January constitutional document. The January document(dated Nov. 98) was approved by the UFA, but contained typos, inconsistencies, and grammatical errors. Nick asked the UFA whether the membership wanted to ask President Chapman to present the January document to S.S.U.’s Board of Trustees. Sharon Scott said that President Chapman had voiced concerns about the document. Ed Miner moved to send the January document to the members of the committee who wrote the original UFS Constitution. The members of that committee are: Patric Leedom, Dan Moore, Ed Miner, and Ginny Hamilton. Ed moved that the aforementioned individuals would look at the January document, assess it, and correct typos, inconsistencies, and grammatical errors. In addition, Ed’s motion also mentioned three matters that needed to be addressed and are as follows: (1) the faculty at large number should be six, (2) the UFA vice president serves as the chair of the Committee on Committees, and (3) the "simple majority" language should be replaced with "two-thirds." This committee would forward the corrected copy to the UFA Executive Committee, the UFA Executive Committee would receive and review the corrected document, and forward the corrected document to President Chapman. Bob Forrey made a friendly amendment to Ed Miner’s motion and requested that a member of the English department meet with the committee to assist in making the necessary corrections. Discussion followed. Robbie Burke asked if the UFA needed to approve the corrections such as typos, inconsistencies, etc. Sharon Scott said no approval was necessary because the corrections were not substantive. Following a discussion, Ed Miner revised his motion to ask a member of the English Department to assist with grammatical changes. Nick Meriwether questioned whether grammatical changes required a two-thirds passage by the faculty. Ed Miner’s revised motion was seconded and passed. B. Centralization of Computer Labs Greg Dandio said that the UTAC Committee was scheduled to meet on Oct. 1, 1999. Sharon Scott said that at the June 3, 1999, meeting, a quorum did not exist. She asked if someone would like to make a motion to charge the UTAC Committee to look at the centralization issue. No motion was made.

VIII. New Business A. President Scott announced the UFA meeting calendar through June of 2000. B. Hagop Pambookian asked Sharon Scott to welcome the new faculty and staff members. The new members present introduced themselves and were as follows: Dave Finlow, Engineering; Elyse Saperstein, Arts and Humanities; Steve Bitticker, Physical Therapy; Barb Trube, Teacher’s Ed.; Steve Bennett, Natural Science; Eugene Burns, Biology; and Chip Poirot, Economics. President Chapman invited everyone to a reception for new faculty and staff on September 24.

IX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:40 P.M.

October 28, 1999

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:05 P.M..

II. Dan Moore moved to approve the agenda. David Todt moved that the EPCC’s business concerning the associate degree in early childhood be added to the new business of the October 28, 1999, agenda. John Kelley seconded Todt’s motion. The agenda was approved.

III. Dan Moore moved that the UFA minutes of the September 23, 1999 meeting be approved. Ed Miner seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

IV. Announcements/Correspondence

A. Sharon Scott announced that Hagop Pambookian’s outstanding contributions to the field of psychology were formally acknowledged by the American Psychological Association that recognized Hagop as an APA Fellow.

B. Phil Moore, representing the Food Services Committee, requested input regarding the cafeteria menus. The committee needs to learn what food is desired and what may be deleted from the menu.

C. Barb Duncan stated the deadlines for the nominations and elections of the SEA officers.

D. Sharon Scott announced that November 30, 1999, is the deadline for the Distinguished Teacher Award.

E. Jeff Bauer, chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, stated the committee is continuing to work on the institutional plan. The committee has invited four groups to discuss perceptions of SSU. The committee plans to have a draft of the institutional plan prepared by early December. Jeff encouraged individuals to send suggestions by e-mail and to the committee’s website at strategic planning@Shawnee.edu.

V. Unfinished Business

A. Faculty Senate Constitution Status Sharon Scott gave an overview of the status of the UFS constitution. She said that the Ad Hoc Constitution Committee revised the UFS constitution and forwarded it to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee forwarded the revised UFS constitution to President Chapman and President Chapman returned the revised constitution and his comments, in a letter, to the Executive Committee. Ed Miner moved that Sharon Scott, President Chapman and Ed Miner meet to discuss the rewording of the portions of the revised constitution addressed in President Chapman’s letter. President Chapman had three areas of uncertainty: (1)UFS Constitution Section 1.4.6 : All University personnel are expected to cooperate with the UFS Committees on all matters of official business; (2) UFS Constitution Section 1.2: The UFS is SSU’s governance structure; (3) UFS By-Laws Section 7.2: The by-laws relate to the UFS standing committees. President Chapman said he could not demand that all University personnel be expected to cooperate with the UFS committees, but that he would do what he could to make sure the administration supports the UFS committees as best they can. He thought the other two areas could be resolved with discussion and a letter of clarification. (Please see President Chapman’s attached memo dated October 26, 1999.) Sharon Scott summarized a portion of President Chapman’s letter and stated that the UFA could proceed in one of three ways: (1) the UFA could send a letter clarifying the meaning of the phrase "faculty’s governance structure " and the other two concerns raised by President Chapman; (2) the UFA could send the revised constitution to the board of trustees regardless of President Chapman’s wishes, or (3) the UFA could pass a constitutional amendment to clarify the meanings of the three points raised. Sharon also commented that it was difficult to massage a document without changing the substance of the document. Jerry Ruby urged the group to send a letter clarifying the three areas of discrepancy. Ed Miner wanted the UFA to decide how to proceed. Ginny Hamilton stated that if the UFS constitution as currently written was passed, any amendment goes to the UFA Executive Committee and to the UFA for a vote. The UFA ceases to exist if the constitution is not amended by 2001; there is no provision in the UFS constitution for constitutional amendments. Ed Miner was concerned that if changes were not written down, new CEO’s would not abide by the written letter. Discussion ensued. Gail Massie made a motion to amend Section 1.2 of the UFS constitution related to the governance structure. Following discussion and no second of the motion, Gail’s motion was tabled. Another motion was made to allow Ed Miner was to continue the work of the Ad Hoc Committee, include Sharon Scott, seek input from President Chapman to work out compromise language regarding section 1.2 any another pertinent constitutional sections, and the UFA would have seven days’ notice of the revised document (before the Nov. 18, 1999 meeting) and a UFS vote of two-thirds would be necessary. Further discussion stated that the UFA Sharon Scott said that any additional changes to the UFS constitution would be substantive in nature. Gerry Gemmer made a friendly amendment that the changes come through the Ad Hoc Committee and individuals would not be named. The motion carried. There were four abstentions. Patric Leedom questioned whether substantive changes could be made and would a vote of two-thirds be necessary. Both of those questions were answered in the affirmative. Bob Forrey stated that the student government association had approached the administration regarding the release of teacher evaluations to the student government association. The student government association wants to publish the students’ written evaluations of the faculty. Bob said the students stated that OSU and Bowling Green were allowing this practice. President Chapman said that these evaluations are a matter of public record, but that the administration was investigating this further.

VI. New Business A. David Todt - Teacher Ed. The Teacher Education Department proposed an associate degree in early childhood and brought the proposal to the UFA for approval. This proposed associate degree connects with the Headstart Program, the new children at the Learning Center and with the bachelor’s degree licensure.

VII. Ongoing Business/Standing Committee Reports A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley An open e-mail hearing regarding the associate degree in early childhood was conducted and the EPCC unanimously approved the early childhood degree program. John moved that the associate degree in early childhood by approved and Patric Leedom seconded the motion. The motion passed and there was on abstention. John stated that there were fifteen changes in the course prerequisites. Unless one faculty member calls for a vote, such course changes require only an announcement at the UFA meeting. The report was accepted and changes as indicated. B. Facilities Planning Commission - Patric Leedom Patric said that last spring a new master plan was created and it will last for the next six years. There is a plan for the privatization of the residence hall builders. Some brickwork needs to be replaced. Before the end of the academic year, the overlook plaza should be built. The Kricker renovation is back on track. C. Faculty Affairs Committee - Gail Massie The committee is in the process of updating the faculty handbook. Gail asked that individuals forward suggestions to the committee. D. Fiscal Affairs Committee The committee has met twice, once with the UFA Fiscal Affairs Committee and once with the university-wide Fiscal Affairs Committee. The committee is looking at the budget. President Chapman will come to their next meeting. E. Faculty Development Committee No report. F. Student Affairs Committee - Marsha Walker The committee is revising the draft of the student advising handbook. G. Athletics and Intramural Committee - John Valentine This committee has always been a university-wide committee and the UFA will also have an Athletic and Intramural Committee. The managers submitted a proposal of more than $249,000.00 in athletic scholarships. This year, as funds permit, sixty-seven scholarships are being funded. H. Committee on Committees - John Valentine The Executive Committee met with President Chapman and gave him a list of people serving on the standing committees. The Executive Committee asked President Chapman to place these people on the university-wide committees. The UFA cannot force faculty members to serve on the university-wide committees. John queried whether the UFA wanted to give the Committee on Committees the mandate to appoint the faculty members to serve on the university-wide committees. I. OFC - Ginny Hamilton The Board of Regents and the Chancellor asked for faculty input regarding changes or suggestions to be made to the goals and vision of the Board of Regents and the Chancellor. Faculty members are to forward suggestions, questions and concerns to Ginny.

VIII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:05 P.M.

November 18, 1999

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:04 P.M.

II. A motion was made to amend the November 18, 1999, agenda to add the approval of the agenda. The motion passed.

III. A motion was made to accept the hard copy of the October 28, 1999, minutes. The motion passed. John Kelley said that he appreciated the comprehensive nature of the secretary’s minutes.

IV Old Business A. Sharon Scott reported regarding the UFS Constitution. A copy of the Ad Hoc Constitution Committee’s latest revision was distributed by e-mail on November 10, 1999, and hard copies were placed in the offices of the deans. Sharon and Ad Hoc Constitution Committee members met with President Chapman regarding the final of the UFS Constitution. Sharon opened the floor for discussion. Ed Miner moved that the UFA vote in January 2000 to accept the constitution of the UFS revised. Ed wanted the UFA members to review the revised constitution December. As the November 10, 1999, revision of the constitution of the UFS had been made available seven days before the (November 18) UFA meeting and a petition (with at least 10% of the UFA voting membership [12 votes]) that contained 20 signatures of the UFA membership was submitted to accept the latest revision of the UFS Constitution, Ed’s motion was timely. Further, Ed said that the Ad Hoc Constitution Committee’s work was concluded. Nick Meriwether seconded the motion and the motion passed. Carl Priode asked whether a quorum existed. Sharon Scott confirmed the existence of the quorum. Sharon Scott distributed an amended page 10 of the revised constitution of the UFS regarding Article X, Section 10.2.1: Implementation. (Attached please find a copy of the amended Article X that was distributed at the November 18, 1999, meeting.) Sharon stated John Kelley’s observation that if the UFA is formally dissolved and the UFS form of government is implemented, sections 9.1 through 9.4 shall be amended and sections 10.3 and 10.4 shall be deleted. Sections 9.1 through 9.4 shall be amended and sections 10.3 and 10.4 shall be deleted because: 1. sections 9.1. through 9.4 are amended to reflect the implementation of the UFS form of government and the deletion of the UFA form of government; 2. sections 10.3 and 10.4 would be inapplicable as they apply to a UFA form of government that would not be utilized if the University Faculty Senate form of government were adopted. John Kelley made a friendly amendment to incorporate the language modification reflected in the amended Article X handout to be a part of the revised UFS Constitution that was dated November 10, 1999. The UFA members voted in favor of Ed Miner’s motion and John Kelley’s friendly amendment. Therefore, the UFA members agreed to vote on the November 10, 1999, revision of the UFS Constitution that incorporates the language modification found in the Article X handout. The Article X handout, page 10, should be inserted in the November 10, 1999, revision of the UFS Constitution and the former page 10 should be discarded.

V. Ongoing Business/Standing Committee Reports A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley 1. Minor Course Changes - John announced the minor course changes and were as follows: a. Journalism 105 - Ends cross-listing as Speech 105; b. MUSI 370, 371, 372, 373 and 374 - The addition of the following sentence in the course descriptions: "Recital performance and recital attendance required." 2. MUSI 105 Ear Training and Sight Singing - New course The goal is to lay a solid foundation and to incorporate this course into a proposed music minor that will become effective in the winter quarter. John Kelley moved that this new course be approved, Nick Meriwether seconded and the motion passed. B. Athletics and Intramural Committee - John Valentine President Chapman is in the process of selecting a new committee chair. C. Faculty Development Committee - No report D. Student Affairs Committee - Marsha Walker Marsha said that the committee welcomes any suggestions re student advising handbook. E. Committee on Committees - Nick Meriwether Nick met with Terry Hapney regarding the composition of university-wide committees that have been created by President Chapman. Nick will send an e-mail detailing the membership of the university-wide committees and wants UFA members to raise issues within the body of the UFA. It was stated that President Chapman reserves the right to appoint the chairpersons of the university-wide committees. Generally, President Chapman will include the rosters of UFA committee members and place UFA committee members on the corresponding university-wide committee. However, President Chapman may make a few changes regarding the UFA committee membership and the corresponding university-wide committee membership. Faculty members serving in an ex officio capacity on a UFA committee may become voting members on the corresponding university-wide committee. There are a few exceptions to the ex officio member of a non-university-wide committee becoming a voting member of a university-wide committee. For example, the vice president of Business Affairs, who also serves in an ex officio capacity on the Fiscal Affairs Committee, would not vote on decisions voted upon by the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Bill Penn asked the manner in which the UFS fits into SSU’s organizational scheme. Sharon Scott stated that the chart in the back of the faculty directory explains the position of the UFS in SSU’s organizational scheme. Also, Sharon stated that the UFS makes recommendations to President Chapman. Bill requested that SSU’s organizational chart be prepared to reflect the manner in which the university-wide committees and the UFS fit into the overall organizational chart of SSU. Nick asked UFA members who know they are serving on a university-wide committee that does not have a corresponding UFS committee to contact President Chapman and confirm their willingness to continue to serve on the university-wide committee. F. Faculty Affairs Committee - Linda Nickel Linda said that the committee continues to gather information that will be used to modify the faculty handbook. G. Facilities Planning Committee - Patric Leedom 1. There are plans to add two fountains on campus. 2. A donor is being sought who will donate money to build a campus clock tower. 3. Last week construction began on the overlook that will emanate from the overhead walkway that connects the Allied Health and Business buildings. 4. There are plans to construct a building to be located south of the Allied Health and Business buildings. 5. The soccer field has been completed. 6. Dan Young is negotiating with the Portsmouth representatives regarding the placement of a traffic light on Third Street, adjacent to the Verne Riffe Fine Arts Center. The Portsmouth representatives are reluctant to place a traffic light at this location. 7. It is estimated that the construction of the home of SSU’s president will be completed by July 1, 2001. John Kelley asked whether the monies used to finance SSU’s presidential home was derived from the state of Ohio capital budget or internal funds. Robert Forrey said that capital funds were used. 8. Pursuant to the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission’s requirements, SSU must secure an inspector. 9. Parking Violations - Parking violations are address by campus security. Nick Meriwether questioned whether the parking policy had been approved by the UFA. Gary Gemmer questioned whether the parking policy had been distributed. Nick said that a parking policy brochure had been distributed and had been placed on the secretaries’ desks and in the campus mailboxes. Patric said the parking policy was the product of a university-wide committee. H. Fiscal Affairs Committee - Christopher O’Connor Chris said the UFA Fiscal Affairs Committee met as a university-wide committee with President Chapman. The university-wide committee was enlarged because its membership now includes the members of the UFA corresponding committee. Chris said that President Chapman envisions the university-wide committee as a part of the budgetary process. Rather than individual cost centers, the university budget will be set by the administration and the strategic plan. The university-wide committee was scheduled to meet later in the month to receive the current budget status.

VI. New Business A. Parking Violations - Bill Hanlon pointed out that tickets have been issued for individuals who park in the overflow area. The parking lot is crowded and individuals park in the overflow area because they are unable to find a parking space elsewhere. When the parking gate is up all day and anyone can enter and park in the lot, it is extremely difficult to find a parking place. Sharon Scott asked Patric Leedom, UFA Facilities Planning Committee representative, to present the UFA faculty parking enforcement concerns to the Facilities Planning Committee. Barb Duncan moved that the Facilities Planning Committee and the Parking Appeals Committee to examine the enforcement of parking procedures to determine the location of proper parking spaces and the identity of individuals who are the proper parties to utilize proper parking spaces. The motion was seconded and passed. B. Ohio Faculty Council - Sharon Scott 1. Benefits for Domestic Partners - Sharon attended the last meeting of the OFC. The issue regarding benefits for domestic partners was discussed. Sharon learned that the sickness benefits given to domestic partners has proven not to be an expensive item. In January 2000, a vote will be taken to determine if the UFA supports benefits for domestic partners. Therefore, Sharon requested that SSU faculty members express their acceptance or rejection of domestic partner benefits to Sharon or Ginny Hamilton. Ed Miner questioned whether the domestic partner benefit issue is addressed under the SEA, wages and funding. Sharon stated the vote of SSU’s faculty regarding this issue would be in the form of a recommendation only. 2. Chancellor Chu’s Vision and Mission Statement - Chancellor Chu’s statement is based upon the Baldridge financial method that is an economic model. Sharon will send an updated version to all. Dr. Field said that the Baldridge method lays out criteria and methods for documenting institutional excellence, and these methods are in use by a number of institutions across the country. Sharon asked that comments regarding Chancellor Chu’s statement should be directed to her. VII. Announcements A. Distinguished Faculty Award - John Kelley Nomination forms are in the deans’ offices. The winner will be announced in March or April. It is intended that the distinguished faculty member will be acknowledged during commencement. B. UFA Thanksgiving Dinner Donation - Sharon Scott The UFA donated $100.00 toward SSU’s Thanksgiving dinner. C. UFA Work Student - Sharon Scott Becky Clark has been secured as a work student to assist the UFA officers. Becky is scheduled to work twenty hours a week and is compensated by administrative funds.

VIII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at or around 5:55 P.M.

January 20, 2000

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:05 P.M.

II. Dan Moore moved for the approval of the January 20, 2000 agenda; Margaret Christensen seconded the motion and it passed.

III. A motion was made to accept the hard copy of the November 18, 1999, minutes. The motion passed.

IV. Old Business

A. Passage of UFS Revised Constitution - Nick Meriwether Nick stated that the revision passed. There were 86 votes in favor of passage of UFS Revised Constitution and 8 votes opposed to passage of same. Sharon Scott said that the revision of the UFS Constitution, as approved by UFA membership, was given to President Chapman and President Chapman, as he approved of document, would present it to SSU’s Board of Trustees (BOT). As soon as Sharon learned of the passing vote, she called President Chapman and informed him of the result. Donna Stafford requested that a final copy of the revised UFS Constitution be made available by e-mail. Also, Patric Leedom suggested that the revised UFS Constitution should include on the front page and header of every page in document the date creation, November 1999, and the date of approval, January 20, 2000.

B. North Central Visit Update - Jeff Bauer and Provost Field Jeff stated the Strategic Planning Committee was appointed during the 1999 quarter. Small focus groups were conducted during September, October and November of 1999. Members of the faculty, student body, staff and community were invited to discover perceptions about SSU. In December, notes were compiled and a draft of the strategic plan has been created. This draft is available on SSU’s web page Jeff requested feedback from the UFA membership regarding the draft. Three open forum sessions were scheduled for Feb. 8, 9 and 10. It is likely that the committee will modify the draft due to reactions to draft. Provost Field stated the draft was intentionally incomplete. After reactions from the hearings and committee discussions, the committee will focus on themes and goals. The committee wants to avoid creating a rigid plan without consulting with the people who will be a part of the details. Therefore, the themes, goals, opportunities and general approach must be developed before specific projects are identified. The document President Chapman will eventually present to SSU’s BOT will not be a finished document, but a document that addresses principles without specific details. During the last North Central visit, the strategic plan was a major issue of concern. At that time, SSU had a strategic plan, but there were people who told North Central they did not feel they were a part of the plan. The strategic plan is useful to enable SSU to focus its energy and move forward. The committee should be responsive to its constituents. The strategic plan will provide direction regarding the allocation of SSU’s resources. The committee has made an effort to create a reasonable plan with systems currently in place.

C. Ohio Faculty Council - Ginny Hamilton was unable to attend meeting.

V. Ongoing Business/Standing Committee Reports

A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley Please look to the January 20, 2000, agenda regarding course changes. All requested changes were passed.

B. Athletics and Intramural Committee - John Valentine No report.

C. Faculty Development Committee - Scott Oliver The committee was scheduled to meet January 27, 2000. A new list of members is needed.

D. Student Affairs Committee - Marsha Walker The committee conducted its first meeting of the 2000 winter quarter during last week. The committee is scheduled to meet every other week regarding the student advising handbook

. E. Committee on Committees - Nick Meriwether The committee met during the Christmas break.
1. UIS Director Search Committee - Nick Meriwether This committee was created to search for a new director of UIS. A faculty member was appointed to this committee, however, the UFA did not have an opportunity to submit the name of a faculty member. In the past, the UFA made recommendations of faculty members to the administration and the administration appointed a faculty member from the group of UFA recommendations. It appeared that the vice president of Business Affairs appointed this faculty member and the UFA was not afforded the opportunity to recommend. Members of the UFA Executive Committee met with President Chapman regarding this situation. President Chapman agreed to place two additional individuals, recommended by the UFA, on the UIS Director Search Committee, Ted Kosan and Kate Jansak. Further, members of the UFA Executive Committee and President Chapman have established an ongoing practice regarding administrative appointments of faculty members who are to serve on university-wide committees. In the future, before members of the administration appoint a faculty member to serve on a university-wide committee, the members of the administration will receive recommendations of the faculty governance body and appoint a faculty member from the group of the recommendations of the faculty governance body. Bill Hanlon asked Kate Jansak about the progress of the UIS Director Search Committee. Kate stated the committee was close to the creation of a short list and when the campus visits are concrete, the applicants’ resumes would be available. Kate said the committee was considering requiring each candidate to give a presentation of the candidate’s vision of campus computing and was considering inviting the entire campus to the presentation.
2. Academic Appeals Committee - Nick Meriwether Two faculty members were assigned to serve on the Academic Appeals Committee. This committee was created by the former provost, William Nevious. Dr. Field added two faculty members to the committee. Gary Gemmer queried whether the committee’s charge violated the SEA contract. It looked as though a student could appeal regarding a grade or a departmental policy to the Academic Appeals Committee. The EPCC, UFA Executive Committee and Gary Gemmer are working in conjunction with Dr. Field to draft the committee’s charge. Nick made a motion that if the EPCC approves the language of the charge of the Academic Appeals Committee, the final draft comes to the UFA and the UFA would have an opportunity to approve or deny the charge. If the UFA would approve the charge, the charge would be forwarded to Dr. Field for his decision. If he approved the charge, it would become the charge of the Academic Appeals Committee. Patric Leedom seconded the motion and the motion passed.
3. Distinguished Lecture Series - Nick Meriwether As the Distinguished Lecture Series Committee members’ terms are expiring, Nick proposed that the Committee-On-Committees oversee the replacement of committee members. John Kelley said there was a resolution passed by the pre- ECC and John wanted to pass this resolution on February 3, 2000. The EPCC is the parent committee of the Distinguished Lecture Series. John said it was likely that the EPCC would pass the resolution. F. Faculty Affairs Committee - Gayle Massie Gayle said the committee is working on the handbook and will need to meet with Dr. Field. The format is being examined and may be put on-line. G. Facilities Planning Committee - Patric Leedom Patric distributed a three page interim report. Parking - There are 209 (red tag) parking spaces and approximately 300 faculty and 100 adjuncts. Only authorized vehicles are permitted to park in (red tag) parking spaces. Since April 1990, students are not authorized to have keys to (red tag) parking spaces. However, if student is also a full-time employee/staff member, student key is authorized. Pat was going to find out whether student who is a part-time employee/staff member is authorized to possess a key. H. Fiscal Affairs Committee - Gene Beckett This committee is going to invite President Chapman and Roger Murphy to speak about the budget plan. There will not be any university-wide budget hearings, but the academic side of the university will have budget hearings. Department chairs will have the packet and criteria used to evaluate the expansion item request(s).

VI. New Business

A. Budget Hearings - Provost Field In the past, the process of the expansion of program faculty was not clear. Petitions for positions already approved and open are not necessary. These positions are viewed as maintenance and not expansion. The chair and one faculty member would make presentation.

B. Special Grant - Provost Field Approximately $50,000 was secured in a special grant from the Ohio Learning Network and will be used to fund the web workshop. This workshop is offered to train faculty and will be taught by Kate Jansak.

C. Title Three - Provost Field The purpose of the Title Three grant is to gain money (1.5 million dollars) used to retain "at risk" students. On behalf of SSU, Cathy Mullins will submit a proposal.

VII. Announcements

VIII. Webpage - Sharon Scott The UFA is in the process of setting up a webpage.

IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at or around 5:10 P.M.

February 17, 2000

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:05 P.M.

II. The February 17, 2000, agenda was approved.

III. The UFA meeting minutes of the January 20, 2000, meeting were approved.

IV. Old Business

A. Proposed Timeline - Sharon Scott As a quorum was nonexistent, it was decided that the Committee on Committees would decide when election of the four UFS officers and the twenty-one senators would occur. Due to the end of the year festivities, Sharon offered two timelines. The UFS officers and senators could be elected in March and take office in April or the UFS officers and senators could be elected in April and take office in May. The UFA officers and UFA Executive Board will remain and oversee the activities of the UFS officers and senators until October 2001. During October 2001, the UFA officers and Executive Committee will review the activities of the UFS.

B. Staggered Terms - Sharon Scott UFS Constitution, Article VIII, Section 8.3, Term of Membership was distributed and is attached hereto. To create staggered terms, part of the UFS officers and senators elected for the 2000- 2001 year will serve a one-year term.* The UFS officers and senators who will be elected for the 2000-2001 year and will serve a one-year term are listed below. 1. UFS officers: UFS president and UFS treasurer
2. Faculty-at-Large Arts and Sciences - 2 senators Professional Studies - 1 senator
3. College of Professional Studies Representatives Business - 1 senator Engineering Tech - 1 senator Health Sciences - 1 senator
4. College of Arts and Sciences Representatives Arts and Humanities - 1 senator Math - 1 senator Teacher Education - 1 senator Natural Sciences - 1 senator * At the completion of the one-year period, new individuals will be elected to fill these positions and the newly elected individuals will serve a term of two years. The UFS officers and senators who are elected for 2000-2001 and who will serve a term of two years are listed below.
1. UFS officers: UFS vice president and UFS secretary
2. Faculty at Large Arts and Sciences - 1 senator Professional Studies - 1 senator University at Large Representative
3. College of Professional Studies Representatives Business - 1 senator Engineering Tech - 1 senator Health Sciences - 1 senator
4. College of Arts and Sciences Representatives Social Science - 1 senator C. Ohio Faculty Council - Ginny Hamilton Ginny stated the draft document re domestic partners will be available soon.

D. Student Evaluations of Faculty - Gary Gemmer Gary stated the SEA contract permits a review process to modify the student evaluation forms. An ad hoc committee consisting of two faculty, two administrators and two students will be formed.

V. Ongoing Business/Committee Reports

A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley The draft of the charge of the Academic Appeals Committee was approved.

B. Athletics and Intramural Committee - No report

C. Faculty Development Committee - The committee has been meeting.

D. Student Affairs - Gene Burns The committee has been meeting regularly and hopes to place the faculty advising handbook on-line sometime soon.

E. Committee on Committees - Nick Meriwether Nick will ask Jim Day to serve on the committee regarding quality control. The UFA Executive Committee wrote a letter to President Chapman about student access to evaluations of faculty by students. As the charge of the Academic Appeals Committee has been approved by the UFA, Nick will forward charge to Dr. Field for his approval. After Dr. Field approves charge, Nick will use the e-mail to receive nominations for Academic Appeals Committee membership. The ADA Committee will have an opening and Nick w ill receive nominations by e- mail. The UFA was not contacted to suggest a faculty member to serve on the UIS search Committee. President Chapman stated that not every search committee will require faculty members.

F. Facilities Planning Committee - Patric Leedom Patric asked Steve Donohue whether students who are hired part-time to work in various campus offices qualify as part-time staff. If they are part-time staff, they are eligible to be issued a key. Steve Donohue stated that the term is not defined in any official document. Patric will ask Steve to seek a definition. UTAC Recommendation - Ginny Hamilton Ginny stated UTAC voted to implement the I button and not the use of keys. The I button is a plastic card with a magnetic strip.

G. Fiscal Affairs Committee - Chris O’Connor Nothing new to report.

VII. New Business

A. Affirmative Action Committee - Karen Crummie The committee is meeting regularly and is examining SSU’s hiring guidelines. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

B. Strategic Planning Committee - Jeff Bauer Jeff Bauer has submitted a rough draft of the strategic plan.

VIII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at or around 5:12 P.M.

March 9, 2000

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:09 P.M.

II. The March 9, 2000 agenda was approved.

III. A friendly amendment was made to approve the UFA meeting minutes from the January 20, 2000 and February 17, 2000 meetings. The meeting minutes were approved.

IV. Old Business

A. UFS Implementation Plan - Nick Meriwether Nick distributed a handout that listed the positions of UFS officers and senators for which nominations are sought. He also distributed another sheet that listed the UFA Executive Committee positions for which nominations are sought. Nick distributed a third sheet calendaring the elections of UFA and UFS positions. Nick suggested that the UFS honor President Chapman’s request to maintain the current faculty appointments for university-wide, standing committees, subcommittees and ad hoc committees for one year to facilitate the transition from UFA to UFS governance. The current Committee on Committees will conduct the UFS elections. It was recommended that election ballots used by the College of Arts and Sciences be separate from the election ballots used by the College of Professional Studies. Nick encouraged individuals to apply for the UFS positions. Sharon Scott encouraged individuals to use the e-mail when communicating nominations for any of the aforementioned positions. John Kelley asked if it were appropriate for an individual to serve concurrently as an officer of the UFA Executive Committee and the UFS. Nick stated that it was not unconstitutional and could be done. John stated it may be difficult to get people to serve if one person cannot serve in both capacities.

B. OFC - Ginny Hamilton was unable to be present.

C. North Central - Strategic Plan - Jeff Bauer After the open meetings were conducted, the Strategic Planning Committee created a new draft that incorporated the comments received from the open meetings. The new draft was delivered to President Chapman. It was Jeff’s understanding that in the event that President Chapman would approve the draft, the draft would be brought to the UFA to seek the UFA’s endorsement.

V. Ongoing Business/Committee Reports

A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley John announced proposed changes regarding additions and deletions of courses. These proposals were passed. John’s second set of proposals dealt with the GEP and the deletion of various courses. The second set of proposals passed. John’s third set of proposals dealt with special topics in interdisciplinary studies and this set of proposals also passed. John’s fourth proposal addressed the transfer module and the policy for future revisions. It was also noted that pursuant to the UFS Constitution, the chair of the EPCC also serves as the UFS vice president.

B. Athletic and Intramural Committee - John Valentine The committee has not met; President Chapman has not appointed a new chair. This committee is a university-wide committee and is not a UFA committee. However, pursuant to the UFS Constitution, the Athletic and Intramural Committee is a standing committee.

C. Faculty Affairs Committee - George Trampe George is the new chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee. The committee is continuing to work on the faculty handbook.

D. Faculty Development Committee - Julia Coll The committee has not met. The Faculty Development Committee will be a UFS committee.

E. Facilities Planning Committee - Larry Estepp Larry stated the I button is different from the card. Individuals are eligible to receive a card or I button to park in the faculty parking lot when their name is found on a list that will be updated every quarter. The access card or I button can be deactivated or reactivated each quarter as necessary.

F. Fiscal Affairs Committee - Chris O’Connor The committee has not met. The committee is in the process of scheduling a meeting with Roger Murphy. The vice presidents have just submitted budget requests to President Chapman.

G. Student Affairs Committee - Marsha Walker Nothing new to report.

H. Committee on Committees - Nick Meriwether The committee is coordinating the elections of the UFA and UFS memberships.

VI. New Business

A. UIS Director Interviewing Process - Sharon Scott Roger Murphy is the chair of UTAC and Tess Midkiff is a member of the UIS Director Search Committee. Three candidates have visited campus and the committee will make its recommendation next week. UTAC’s recommendation re technology matters at SSU is not available yet. Sharon would like the UFA to have an opportunity to view the recommendation.

VII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at or about 4:50 P.M.

April 13, 2000

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:06 P.M.

II. A quorum was not present at this meeting.

III. Old Business

A. UFS Implementation - Nick Meriwether Nick stated that ballots for the election of the 2000-2001 UFA Executive Committee members were located in the departmental secretaries’ offices. The 2000-2001 UFA Executive Committee will serve as a committee that will oversee the actions of the UFS. May 1 - May 7, 2000, will be the week of this election.

B. OFC - Ginny Hamilton No report was given. IV. Ongoing Business/Committee Reports A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley As a quorum was not present, John requested that the April EPCC proposals be addressed at the May 2000 UFA meeting. The EPCC is responsible to choose the recipients of the teaching awards and will make an announcement at the May meeting regarding same. B. Athletics and Intramural Committee - No report

C. Faculty Development Committee - No report

D. Facilities Planning Committee - Patric Leedom Changes were made re parking recommendations and those changes will be posted by e-mail and will be on the agenda of the May UFA meeting.

E. Fiscal Affairs Committee - No report

F. Student Affairs Committee - Marsha Walker The committee is working on the third revision of the advising handbook.

G. Committee on Committees - No report

V. New Business

A. Strategic Plan - It is available on the e-mail. A show of hands was used to discern the endorsement of the strategic plan by the UFA body. All but one member attending the UFA meeting endorsed the strategic plan.

B. North Central Accreditation - Provost Field Last weekend, the North Central Accrediting Committee attended a conference in Chicago. The conference focused on assessment and university governance. There is one year in which the university community will prepare for the visit. President Chapman will present the strategic plan to the Board of Trustees tomorrow. President Chapman or Provost Field will report to the Board that the faculty response to the strategic plan was enthusiastic. In the event that the Board would accept the strategic plan, another phase would begin. This phase would request the plans generated by various departments regarding the assessments they can perform.

VI. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned.

May 18, 2000

I. The UFA president, Sharon Scott, called the meeting to order at or around 4:10 P.M.

II. The agenda of the meeting was approved and the minutes of the April 13 meeting were approved.

III. Old Business - None

IV. Ongoing Business/Committee Reports

A. Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) - John Kelley Many minor and major course changes were proposed and passed. Please see the attachment. UFS - During the 2000 - 2001 academic year, John will serve as president of the UFS. John asked the senators to prioritize the committees on which they would like to serve. All committees need senators and non-senators may also serve on committees. No UFS meetings were scheduled during the summer of 2000.

B. Athletics and Intramural Committee - Jerry Ruby requested agenda items for the next meeting of this committee.

C. Faculty Affairs Committee - Revising faculty handbook.

D. Faculty Development Committee - No report

E. Facilities Planning Committee - Patric Leedom The Facilities Planning Committee serves as an advisory committee to President Chapman. This committee would like to play a stronger role and would desire to have a voice in the prioritizing of the needs of the university community and in the process regarding capital funding of campus facilities. Please see attachment to read the UFA Facilities Committee recommendations on parking and the minutes of the May 17, 2000, university-wide Facilities Committee meeting. F. Fiscal Affairs Committee - Chris O’Connor

G. Student Affairs Committee - Marsha Walker Tentatively, the student advising handbook will be ready by fall quarter 2000.

F. Fiscal Affairs Committee -

V. New Business

A. Administrative Evaluations - Ginny Hamilton

VI. The recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award is Patric Leedom.

VII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M.

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