Faculty Senate Minutes
Date: 8/30/2010
Location: CD 142
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Members Present: Jennifer Beattie, Deborah Brock, Keri Catalfomo, Susan Curtis, Penny Edwards, Amoena Norcross, Marla Roberson, Phil Smith, William Woodall, John Woodson
Members Absent: Scott Brabham, Donna Shannon
Guests: Ken Kopera, Dr. Buckhiester
Presider: Katy Goforth
1. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Dr. Buckhiester recommended changing the current informal policy regarding graduation regalia. The proposed changes were given out in the attached handout.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
After discussion, the proposal was adopted with the following provisions:
1. The policy as approved be drafted as a formal college policy/procedure.
2. Said policy/procedure be printed in the annual college catalog.
3. Additional information be added to the policy/procedure to indicate any financial obligation on the part of the College regarding regalia.
2. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Ken Kopera brought a proposed new policy/procedure entitled “Project Management Process Procedure” before the senate for review.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
After his presentation, K. Goforth recommended tabling the document until our next meeting to give senators time to read and discuss the document with their peers. Recommendation was accepted. Ken promises to send the document in electronic form to Katy.
3. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Katy asked for volunteers to serve with Galen DeHay on the Faculty Loading Group.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
John Woodson & Jennifer Beattie volunteered
4. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Katy asked for senate feedback in establishing our next meeting time.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
After discussion, it was agreed that we would go ahead and designate meeting times for the remainder of the Fall term. Meetings will begin at 1:30 on Mondays on Sept 20th, Oct 11th & Nov 15th.
5. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Katy indicated that all Senators should have received an updated copy of the Senate bylaws and asked for questions.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
After brief discussion to identify any changes from last years Bylaws, the discussion was ended. It was suggested that Katy look into various means of publication of the Bylaws and Minutes electronically for general consumption, and then the meeting adjourned.
6. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
Announcements/Concerns:
ATTACHMENTS:
http://etcdata.tctc.edu/Presidents_Office/Committees/Faculty%20Senate/Minutes%208-30-10/Feasibility-Design%20Phase%20Template%200710%20(Attach.2).docx
http://etcdata.tctc.edu/Presidents_Office/Committees/Faculty%20Senate/Minutes%208-30-10/Phase%20Gate%20(Exhibit%20A).pptx
http://etcdata.tctc.edu/Presidents_Office/Committees/Faculty%20Senate/Minutes%208-30-10/Project%20Charter%20Template%200710%20(Attach.%201).docx
http://etcdata.tctc.edu/Presidents_Office/Committees/Faculty%20Senate/Minutes%208-30-10/Project%20Management%20Process%20PROCEDURE%2007-10.DOC
http://etcdata.tctc.edu/Presidents_Office/Committees/Faculty%20Senate/Minutes%208-30-10/Small%20Project%20Request%20Template%20(Attach.%203).docx
Next meeting date, time, and location:
See item #4
Name of recorder:
Phil Smith
