LCSC | Faculty Senate Minutes 9-18-03

Faculty Senate 2003-04
Minutes 9-18-03

Lewis-Clark State College
Faculty Senate Minutes
September 18, 2003

I. The meeting was called to order at 3:25 PM by Kathie Wilcox, Chair

II. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2003 meeting. The minutes were approved as presented. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2003 meeting. The minutes were approved as presented.

III. Treasury Report

As of August 31, 2003, the balance in the Allocated account was $2600.00. As of 31 August, the balance in the Faculty Association Account $3692.13 Debits to this account were:

· Tenure awards $60.00

· Phone bill $7.50

· Donations $516.00

IV. Chair’s Report

A. Reminder of Legislative Educational Forum

· September 26 at 7:00PM in the TCC.

· State Senator Gary Schroeder will host. The Chair will prepare a statistical handout for the forum. Ideas and addendum should be forwarded to the Chair. The Chair asked that faculty attend to provide faculty input to this forum.

B. Idaho Supreme Court visit – October 2. The Faculty Senate website will post the place and time as soon as it is available. For faculty who plan to require students to attend, the administration needs a head-count since space for seating will be limited. Faculty can contact Janis VanHook in the President’s office if they have students attending.

C. Student Affairs expressed their appreciation for Faculty participation and effort in making Warriororientation a success. Vice President of Student Affairs, Deacon Meier, reported that this was the most successful ever. The Chair asked that Faculty let Andy Hanson know whether they think academic workshops are a valuable component of orientation.

D. ICHEF has an appointment with Governor Kempthorne on Oct 17, 2003. The Chair will share data from the Legislative Forum at this meeting as well as address salary concerns.

E. Student fee hearings will begin on 11/11/03.

F. The LCSC Internet will be down for 2 –3 days while the new Internet provider changes the ISP addresses for the college. These dates will be published as soon as they are available. The down time should occur before midterm grades due. A weekend down time is planned.

G. The Chair expressed IT’s concern about members of the campus community downloading music from the Internet. Users cannot download mp3 files from the net unless they are subscribing to a legitimate service.

V. President/Provost Report:

A. The State Board of Education passed a new policy concerning outreach efforts. This policy should have a minimal effect on LCSC, but the rules and regulations were clarified that restrict colleges and universities to specific regions. LCSC is currently engaged in program audits to ensure compliance with the new policies.

VI. Old Business

A. AAUP Membership: Tabled until next meeting.

B. Faculty Association Benevolence Committee Report: A structure proposal will be presented at the next Faculty Senate meeting.

· Suggestions: The Faculty Association Committee, Professional Staff Organization and Classified Staff Organization could work together.

· Volunteers for committee membership would be appreciated.

· PSO and CSO would appreciate suggestions for non-monetary rewards to staff for outstanding work.

A. Faculty Association Benevolence Committee Report: A structure proposal will be presented at the next Faculty Senate meeting.

· Suggestions: The Faculty Association Committee, Professional Staff Organization and Classified Staff Organization could work together.

· Volunteers for committee membership would be appreciated.

· PSO and CSO would appreciate suggestions for non-monetary rewards to staff for outstanding work.

· Suggested possibilities for non-monetary rewards:

ü A day off

ü Close campus during the Christmas holiday

ü Letters of appreciation.

Lynne Bidwell and Eric Martin volunteered to work with Lori Gaskill on suggestions.

VIII. New Business

A. Standing Committee Reports

1. Administrative Procedures – Ed Miller, Chair, not present: No report

2. Faculty Affairs – Jeff Matthews reporting: The first meeting will be 9/24 at 3:00PM. Among other issues, the committee will be considering the “Forgiveness” policy for student grades and “Employee Report of Supervision”.

3. Budget Liaison – Kathie Wilcox reporting: The committee will meet 9/23 at 3:30PM in Alumni Boardroom.

4. Faculty Development – Susan Odom, Chair, not present. Report read by Kathie Wilcox. The committee has agreed on the division of the $25,000 and has set deadlines date as 10/3/03 for this semester. The Committee agreed on a 60/40 split with 60% available first semester and 40% available second semester. Faculty development grants for this semester will be a maximum of $2000 per faculty member up to 60% of the $25,000. The information will be available on the web.

5. Curriculum – Mike Vernon reporting: The committee will meet Mondays at noon. The first meeting set procedures. The committee plans to develop a description of the procedures for initiating a proposal, which will then be approved by the Division Chair before the committee considers the proposal. Faculty will be able to log on to the website to see current proposals.

6. Student Affairs – Wayne Carroll reporting: The next meeting will be in October. Student Affairs plans to invite Deacon Meier to speak to the committee about issues involving the quality of campus life. Also, the committee will begin to address issues concerning the “forgiveness” policy for student grades.

7. Technology Advisory – Gary Mayton, Chair, not present: no report
Point of information: Jeff Matthews reported that he had attended an LCSC Foundation Board Meeting: Foundation finances are solvent.

IX. Adjournment 4:00

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Coursey, Secretary/Treasurer

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