ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Senator
Siegel thanked Senator Marchant for filling in as Parliamentarian
for today's meeting.
Senator
Siegel expressed her appreciation to Senator Glasser for the refreshments
for today's meeting.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
The March 14, 2005 minutes were approved as written.
REPORT
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Virginia Underwood reported for Senator Glasser
President
Glasser sent her apologies for not being able to attend the meeting.
The
recently approved state budget included restoration of funds, some
new funding for higher education, and approval of some very important
capital projects for EKU‹phase II of the Business and Technology
Center and funding for the Manchester Center. Additionally $5 million
in planning funds was approved for a new science facility.
With
the finalization of the state budget, recommendations for EKU's
2005-06 budget have been submitted to the Board of Regent's Finance
Committee and will be reviewed by the full Board at the April 11
meeting. Some of the recommendations include the following:
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A
$242 per semester increase in tuition for in-state full-time undergraduate
tuition
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An
additional $1 million in funding for institutional need-based
aid
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A
3.5% cost of living salary increase for faculty and staff;
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An
additional $500 per tenure-track faculty member to supplement
existing academic budgets for faculty development needs
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An
additional $350,000 for faculty salary equity adjustments
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An
increase of $750,000 to the University's contingency funds
All
proposed recommendations are contingent on Board approval.
There
will be an approximate 11% increase in the total cost of the University's
self-insured health plan for 2005-06. The low and high PPO options
under Anthem will still be available, with an additional economy
plan introduced as a third level of coverage to provide a more affordable
family option. The University will share with employees in the increased
cost of health insurance, and will also absorb the administrative
costs of the flexible spending accounts for those employees who
choose to participate in this program. The annual benefits fair
scheduled for April 12-15 will provide additional information for
employees.
The
capital campaign is continuing and the development office continues
to expand the donor base through the Phonathon. Since July 1 of
last year, EKU students have contacted 11,558 people and have received
4,469 pledges totaling over $208,000 for the alumni fund for scholarships.
Recent
faculty highlights include the following:
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Dr.
Tim Houghton, Department of English and Theatre, had his fourth
book published entitled "Drop Light: Poems".
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Dr.
Mark Biermann, Department of Physics, co-authored two recently
published papers in Applied Physics Letters
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Dr.
Guenter Schuster, Department of Biological Sciences, co-authored
the recently published book, "The Crayfishes of Kentucky".
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Dr.
Ron Jones, Department of Biological Sciences, was the author of
the recently published book "Plant Life of Kentucky: An Illustrated
Guide".
The EKU Reads Committee has chosen Frank McCourt's Pulitzer prizewinning
"Angela's Ashes" as the 2005 First Year book. Incoming students will
read the book and discuss it in small groups during New Students Days
in August. The author will visit campus on September 13 and immediately
following his review will be a community discussion on the book. Faculty,
staff and students are invited to participate as facilitators in the
community.
Please
note the following upcoming events:
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The
fifteenth annual Honor's Program senior thesis presentation is
scheduled for April 7-10
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The
President's conversation with the campus will be on April 12 at
8:00 a.m. in Brock Auditorium
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The
second annual College of Education Honor's day will be on Tuesday,
April 12 from 4:00 6:00 p.m. at the Student Services Building
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The
fourth undergraduate presentation showcase will be on April 17th
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Alumni
Weekend is scheduled for the last weekend in April and will include
many special events including honoring the class of 1955 at the
Pioneer Recognition Ceremony.
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Two
Spring Commencement ceremonies will be held on May 8. Ricky Skaggs
will be the guest speaker at the morning ceremony and Mark Grayson
will speak in the afternoon.
REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Senator Siegel
Senator
Eakin, Chair of the Budget Committee, presented the preliminary report
on summer teaching salaries.
The
Welfare Committee proposed two motions on merit, which will be presented
later today.
Greg
Engstrom, Chair of the Faculty Club Governors Board, will be speaking
to the Senate in May to discuss how to revitalize the Faculty Club.
Lisa
Crowe reported that 85% of summer textbook adoptions have been submitted
and 52% of fall textbook adoptions have already been received.
Tia
Hill, on behalf of Student Life and the Student Activities Council,
encouraged faculty and administrators to participate in the upcoming
Midnight Breakfast on April 28. Anyone interested in participating
should e-mail studentlife@eku.edu.
The
next Provost and Faculty Senate Roundtable discussion will be on April
12 from 2:00 3:30 p.m. in the Faculty Club. The topic of discussion
has been changed from "Collegial Governance" to the "Budget". The
"Collegial Governance" topic will be addressed at a roundtable discussion
in the fall semester.
The
last coffee chat of the academic year will be on April 21 from 8:00
900 a.m. in the Faculty Club; and the last Meet and Greet will
be on May 2 prior to the last Senate meeting of the year.
Senator
Siegel thanked the Senators for their excellent work on Senate Committees
this year. She urged new senators to consider serving on a Senate
committee next year.
REPORT
FROM FACULTY REGENT: Senator Schlomann
Senator
Schlomann announced that the next Board meeting is scheduled for April
11. Senator Schlomann attended the recent Finance Committee meeting
and reported that the overall atmosphere was different than in the
past few years. While the Committee continues to express concern for
affordability and increased need-based scholarships, there was also
strong concern for overall quality and the need for increased, competitive
faculty salaries.
One
important thing for faculty to note is that the administrative cost
for flexible spending accounts will be assumed by the University,
if approved by the Board.
Another
motion the Board will be considering is a policy to move to a smoke-free
indoor policy over the next two years.
REPORT
FROM COSFL: Senator Smith
The next meeting is scheduled for the 23rd of this month.
REPORT
FROM THE PROVOST: Senator Chapman
This year's salary equity adjustment process is now complete and
funds should be distributed to the 190 individuals affected by April
29. The Welfare Committee is currently reviewing the salary equity
formula used this year to see if adjustments need to be made. By doing
so now, when new monies become available, the adjustments for 2005-06
can be made by July 1, 2005.
The
candidates for the position of Associate Vice President for Research
and Dean of the Graduate School will be visiting campus this week.
Bios of the candidates are available online at http://www.academicaffairs.eku.edu/finalists/gsdean/.
Please try to meet each of the candidates during their scheduled visits
and provide feedback.
Senator Chapman reported on the effectiveness of the lectureship positions
that were created in 2003. A full written report will be submitted
electronically in the near future. Based on his findings, Senator
Chapman moved, seconded by Senator Smith, to eliminate the lectureship
title and move those individuals in lectureship positions to either
visiting or tenure track positions. Senator Siegel ruled the motion
substantive and deferred the vote to the May Senate meeting.
REPORT
FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Lance Melching
The student election debate is scheduled for tonight in the Combs
Building Grise Room at 7:30 p.m. The student election for Richmond's
campus will be on April 12. Please encourage students to vote.
The Student Government Association is sponsoring a forum for students
to ask questions of University administrators on Wednesday, April
6 at 5:00 p.m. in the Ferrell Room in the Combs Building.
O.A.R.
concert tickets are on sale. Tickets are $25 through Ticket master.
Senator
Siegel expressed her appreciation to Lance for his leadership as SGA
President throughout the past year.
STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Budget
Committee.
Senator
Eakin reported that the preliminary report on summer teaching salaries
was submitted to the Executive Committee for their review and feedback.
Rules
Committee. Senator
Johnson reported that the Rules Committee continues to work on revamping
the Council on Academic Affairs. The committee hopes to present a
motion to the Executive Committee later this month. The committee
also continues to work on updating the Faculty Senate Rules.
Rights
& Responsibilities Committee. Senator
Kristofik reported that the committee is still accepting feedback
for the proposed recommendations distributed at the March meeting.
The committee is currently working on rewriting the recommendations
to comply with formal handbook language. When completed the proposal
will be shared with the University attorney, and then brought to the
Senate at a later date.
Committee
on Committees. Senator
Vance reported that the committee received 68 self-nominations for
the nine committees with vacancies. A list should be available to
the Senate Chair within the next week.
Faculty
Welfare Committee. Senator Hubbard reported that the committee
has addressed the salary equity request received from Senator Chapman.
The committee also continues to gather information on the tenure clock
issue and the role of coordinators on campus
Two
motions on merit will be considered later in today's meeting.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Council
on Academic Affairs. Senator Chapman
- Specialist
in Education Ed. Ad And Supervision (pulled by Dr. Chapman
at Jan. 2005 FS meeting) - Reactivate suspended program
- Specialist
in Education: Educational Administration And Supervision. Revise
the GRE requirements
- Marketing
(BBA): Professional Golf Management Option. Adding golf option
- General
Studies (BA) New Program
Senator
Chapman moved approval of items 1 & 2, seconded by Senator Deters.
The Senate were in agreement to approve items 1 and 2 so the motion
carried.
Senator
Chapman moved approval of item three, seconded by Senator Ault. The
Senate were in agreement, and the motion carried.
Senator
Chapman moved to approve item four, the new General Studies degree,
seconded by Senator May. The majority of the Senate were in favor,
and the motion carried.
Orientation
& New Student Days.
Cari Wallace was present to discuss Orientation and New Student Days
and to encourage faculty participation in these events. Also, there
are five GSO Orientation courses available. Anyone interested in teaching
a GSO Orientation course or seeking information on Orientation or
New Student Days, should contact Cari Wallace at cari.wallace@eku.edu.
Dr.
Susan Kroeg, Chair of the Reads Project, distributed a 'EKU Reads
Book Discussion Leader Application' form
to Senators. Anyone interested in participating as a discussion leader
should fill out the form and return to her. Questions should also
be directed to her by e-mail at susan.kroeg@eku.edu
or call 622-2282. The book discussion will be on September 13, 2005.
Motions
on Merit. Senator Hubbard moved approval of motion one (listed
below), seconded by Senator Johnson. The majority of the Senate were
in agreement and the motion carried.
- At
such time when merit money is available, previous non-merit years
should be considered, and each department shall create a committee
to deal with awarding credit for past non-Merit years.
Senator
Hubbard moved approval of
motion two (listed below), seconded by Senator
Johnson. The Senate were in agreement and the motion carried.
- (Motion 1) will be applied in the event that non-merit years occur
in the future.
Suspension
of Rules. Senator Robles moved to suspend the rules to continue
the meeting beyond 5:30 p.m., seconded by Senator Johnson. The Senate
were in agreement and the motion carried.
Senate
Chair Nominees. Senator Siegel was nominated to serve as chair
for 2005-06.
Senate
Committee Nominations. (Please note: additions or deletions can
be made to all committees prior to the vote at the May meeting.)
- Budget
Committee. (2 vacancies) Senator Ciocca and Senator C. Taylor were
nominated
- Rules
Committee. (2 vacancies) Senators, Gossage, Randles, Rainey and
McKenney were nominated.
- Elections
Committee. (1 vacancy) Senator May was nominated.
- Faculty
Welfare Committee. (1 vacancy) Senator Wright was nominated.
- COSFL.
(1 rep and 2 alternates) Senators Ware, P. Black and Robles were
nominated.
FOR
THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
The topic of discussion this week was "Strategies for Making Faculty
Advising of Students More Efficient and Effective".
Due
to time constraints, the discussion was postponed to the May meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Senator
Chapman moved to adjourn at approximately 5:45 p.m.
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