Academic Senate: Minutes 4/21/2009

I.   Call to order and announcements: meeting came to order at 4:06 PM

II.  Roll call-- Present: Brian Adams, Robin Anderson, Genevieve Brassard, Allison Able, Colton Coughlin, Carol Dempsey, Todd Easton, Aziz Inan, Laura McLary, Caroline Mann, Elise Moentmann, Susan Decker, Diane Vines, Hans Nordstrom, Anissa Rogers, Ward, Jackie Waggoner Shannon Mayer, Laurette Frederking, Fr. Stephen Rowen, Br. Donald Stabrowski, CSC, Karen Ward, Mark Ghyselinck, Larry Larsen, Jacquie VanHoomissen. Absent: Rev. E. William Beauchamp, CSC, Kathleen McManus, OP

III.Invocation offered by Fr. Stephen Rowan

IV.Approval of minutes from 03/17/09 meeting

V.  Standing Committee Reports:

      i. Executive Committee: Dr. Aziz Inan

           -The Faculty has passed the changes to the Constitution and By-Laws: 123 yes; 2 no.

      ii. Committee on Committees: Dr. Todd Easton. No report.

      iii. Committee on Rank & Tenure: Dr. Jill Hoddick

           -The committee has finished its work for the semester; the committee is now working on the revision of the guidelines.

      iv. Committee on Teaching & Scholarship: Dr. Susan Decker

           -The committee is finalizing the faculty development day.

      v. Committee on Faculty Welfare: Dr. Anissa Rogers

           -The committee is still working on the faculty leave policy.

       vi. Committee on Curriculum & Academic Regulations: Ms. Caroline Mann. No proposals have been received; the committee has not met.

VI. Presidential Advisory Committees: 

       i. Committee on Student Media: Mark Ghyselinck. The Committee did not meet this month.

       ii. Committee on Athletics: Dr. Elise Moentmann

           -The Committee met to finalize four recommendations to be sent to the President.

       iii. Committee on Health and Safety: Dr. Hans Nordstrom

           -The smoking policy distance is 50 feet but the policy is being reviewed and designated areas are being discussed.

           -ASUP is considering a resolution about skateboarding.

           -Campus construction continues.

       iv. Committee on Information Technology:                                

           -The sub-committees have completed their work and reports. The reports will be posted on the information technology website.

       v. Committee on Sustainability: Dr. Lauretta Frederking. The committee will meet on Friday to conclude its work.

VII. Other Reports: 

        i. Fr. William Beauchamp: No report.

        ii. Dean’s Meeting (Brother Donald):

           -The Deans have had 3 meetings. Guests included Jim Ravelli concerning the faculty survey on technology Bill Reed concerning Founder’s Day and Commencement, and Fr. Rowan; concerning retention. Fr. Rowan presented his initial draft on retention.

           -The Deans are now considering the recipient of the deans’ award for this year.

        iii. ASUP

           -ASUP had an awards ceremony and the following received awards: Senator: Paige Van Bruggen; Advisor: Jillian Marchi, CPB; Club: International Club; Faculty Member: Karen Eifler; Diversity Leader: Bethany Sills; Student Leader: Allison Able; Staff Member: Fay Beeler, Physical Plant

           -The unveiling of the preliminary picture of what the mascot will look like will be unveiled at graduation rehearsal; the school-wide unveiling will occur at the first soccer game in the fall; so far ASUP has raised about $6,200.00.

           -New espresso machine has been purchased.

           -Re-surfacing of the basketball court will be taking place.

           -New vice-president is: Alyssa Schmidt-Carr; new secretary is: Samantha Riofta

VIII. New Business:

       1. Election of New Senate Officers

                 President                                                    Larry Larsen

                 Committee on Committees                          Elise Moentemann

                 Secretary                                                    Laura McLary

                 Curriculum on Academic Regulations           Brian Adams

                 Rank and Tenure                                         Jill Hoddick

                 Faculty Welfare                                           Anissa Rogers

                 Teaching and Scholarship                             Nick McRee

      2. Election of Faculty to Committee on Committees

                     Genevieve Brassard

                     Jeff Kerssen-Griep

                     Diane Sotak

                     Jackie Van Hoomissen

IX. Announcements:

Senate members thanked Dr. Aziz Inan for serving as Chair of the Senate for 2008-2009.

X. Adjournment: 5:00 PM

Note: All members of the University community are welcome to attend any meeting of the Academic Senate. The meetings begin promptly at 4:00 pm.