Tri-County Technical College
Date: 9/20/2010
Location: CD 142
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Members Present: Penny Edwards, Amoena Norcross, Marilyn Vickery, Scott Brabham, James Walker, Jennifer Beattie, Marla Roberson, Phil Smith, Keri Catalfomo, Susan Curtis, Donna Shannon, Deborah Brock, Katy Goforth
Members Absent: Matt Woodall, John Woodson, Manuela Vinson
Guests: Lou Ann Martin
Presider: PennyEdwards / Katy Goforth
1. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Penny introduced the topic ‘Faculty understanding of Senate’
Various attendees discussed what the current understanding was regarding the purpose and activities of the Faculty Senate. It was generally agreed that there exists some confusion regarding our purpose and activities.
Upon discussion for ways to improve the level of faculty awareness and understanding, several ideas were suggested:
· Creating a link on one (faculty tab) or more of the ETC tabs.
· Creation and use of an email distribution list for faculty.
· Creation and use of an email ‘drop box’ for faculty feedback and submission
· Creation of an ETC workgroup for publication of documents.
· Presentations at faculty/staff meetings – specifically the November Professional Development meeting.
· Marla, Marilyn, Amoena, Phil, Donna, and Deborah are all available to help during PDD.
· Deborah will contact Sharon C. about timing and availability
· There was discussion of a flier that would inform faculty about what the Senate can and does do for them. Penny agreed to draft a copy for discussion at the next meeting.
2. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Review of Project Management Process Procedure
The new procedure was discussed and the senate voted to provide feedback to Ken Kopera.
1. The information flow under the purpose could be clearer.
2. The word systems under project definition could be clarified.
3. The project amounts under project thresholds could be changed to intermediate or small projects.
4. Please define change control process.
Upon acceptance of suggested changes, the senate voted to accept the policy.
3. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Election of officers
· Penny Edwards was nominated and elected to serve as Vice President
· The secretary position was not filled. Instead, the position will be held by various volunteer faculty on a rotating basis. Marla agreed to serve as secretary during the Oct 11th meeting.
4. Issue discussed and major points of discussion:
Katy opened the floor for comments/ new business.
The following items were brought up for future consideration. Review of the college ‘Ad/Drop’ Procedure, review of the college attendance policy, review of the process for developing and publishing the Exam Schedule.
Announcements/Concerns:
Next meeting date, time, and location: October 11th, 1:30, CD 142
Name of recorder:
Phil Smith
