LCSC | Faculty Senate Minutes 10-2-03

Faculty Senate 2003-04
Minutes 10-2-03

Lewis-Clark State College
Faculty Senate Minutes
October 2, 2003

Present:

Lynne Bidwell – Library, Jason Blazzard – BTS, Scott Brainard – T & I, Wayne Carroll – Education, Arnold Caines – ASLCSC, Anita Darrington – T & I, Okey Goode – Humanities, Marilyn Heckendorn – Nursing & Health Sciences, Illegible – Nursing & Health Sciences, Diane Johnson – Registrar, David McCullough – T & I, Jeff Matthews – Natural Science, Gary Mayton – Education, Eric Martin - Social Science, Susan Odom – Nursing & Health Sciences, Leanne Parker – Education, Robbie Reno – ASLCSC, Clay Robinson – Education, Heather Rogers – Business, Jim Tarter – Humanities, Tom Urquhart – Natural Science, Mike Vernon – Natural Science, Gin Weber – BTS, Kathie Wilcox.

I. The meeting was called to order at 3:25 PM after group photos were taken.

II. Introduction of New Member – Robbie Reno, ASLCSC

III. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2003 meeting. The minutes were corrected and approved as corrected.

IV. Treasury Report – Balance remains at $3692.13.

V. Chair’s Report

· The chair reported on the meeting of Idaho legislators last Friday in the LCSC TCC. The legislative group was headed by Sen. Gary Schroeder, Chair Senate Education Committee. The primary issues discussed related to K-12 education funding and state testing. President Dean Thomas, Faculty Chair Kathie Wilcox, Interim Dean Richard Moore, and Humanities Chair Bernice Harris all spoke to issues of under funding for higher education and inadequate faculty salaries. President of ASLCSC, Justin Coleman, commented on the effect of higher fees on students’ abilities to afford college educations.

· The Chair led a brief discussion about use of the Faculty Senate Web Site and solicited suggestions for policies and procedures. Gary Mayton suggested that if senators develop separate pages for their committees, they provide a link back to the Senate Home Page.

· Senate was reminded that the Idaho Supreme Court and the State Board of Education were meeting on campus this day.

· ICHEF – a meeting has been scheduled with the Governor for Nov. 3 and the ICHEF members have met and decided on a presentation strategy.

VI. Old Business

A. AAUP – The Chair will solicit more information next meeting from Alan Marshall so that senators and other faculty can consider the question of AAUP membership.

B. Faculty Association Benevolence Committee – Jeff Mathews reported the committee has met and work is progressing. The committee will seek to confirm that present policy does not permit faculty to contribute or receive unused sick days to/from staff and administration.

VII. New Business

A. Employee Recognition Committee - Lynne Bidwell reported the committee has met and begun gathering ideas. The annual holiday party titled “Winter Revels” is scheduled for Dec. 12 in the WCC. Lukenbill & Faller have been booked for entertainment. The “casino” theme will be continued.

B. Standing Committee Reports

1. Administrative Procedures – No report.

2. Faculty Affairs – Jeff Mathews reported items under study include a) revising the LCSC Forgiveness Policy in cooperation with Wayne Carroll and Student Affairs Committee, b) study of possible revision of SRI form(s) and administration procedures, and c) implementation of an Administrative Review Process, this anticipated to be completed by Spring Semester. The revision of the SRI form was lauded by several senators. Other senators expressed displeasure with any “punitive” policies to force students to complete SRIs.

3. Budget Liaison – Kathie Wilcox reported the committee met last week and was asked by the President to support a possible fee increase of just under 10% for the coming year. The committee reluctantly agreed. The extent of the actual increase may vary depending upon changing circumstances in Boise.

4. Faculty Development – Susan Odom reported that the committee met last week. The shortfall in anticipated development funds was due to late bill paying in the summer. The committee believes the amount will be returned near to the $25,000 budgeted. The 60/40 split will be retained this year. Faculty Development Grant applications are due Oct. 3. Applications for sabbaticals were due Oct. 1. Five applications were submitted – two for full year and three for half year sabbaticals.

5. Curriculum – Mike Vernon reported no proposals have been received.

6. Student Affairs – Wayne Carroll reported the committee is scheduled to meet Friday, Oct. 17 at 2:00 PM in SPH 300. Vice President “Decon” Meier has received and accepted an invitation to brief the committee on the quality of student life on campus and suggest any ways the Senate might work to support him and his staff. Revision of the LCSC Forgiveness Policy will be discussed in cooperation with Jeff Mathews and the Faculty Affairs Committee. Also on the agenda is consideration of “dangerous” intersections around campus.

7. Technology Advisory – Gary Mayton assured the Senate that just as last year, funds would again be available to upgrade technology for faculty. Gary described some of the seen as well as unseen improvements that have been made since last year. He also noted the official opening today of the new state-of-the-art computer facilities (classroom and “lounge”) in the library funded by an Idaho Technology Incentive Grant to LCSC. Gary invited faculty to schedule a class there to see what has been done and the possibilities for future utilization.

VIII. Adjournment 4:20 PM

Respectfully submitted by Wayne Carroll, substitute secretary.

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