Faculty Senate Minutes
Date: 11/16/2011
Location: Cleveland Hall 142
Time: 12:15 – 1:15
Members Present: Tonique Dennis, Donna Shannon, Robert Newton, Elizabeth Bryan, Shannon Farr, Penny Edwards, Franklin Smith, Cherlyn Brown, Marla Roberson, Amoena Norcross, Marshall Franks
Members Absent: Alberta Reed, John Price, Rhonda Harris, Mandy Orzechowski
Guests: Rick Clark, Tom Wallace
Presided: Donna Shannon
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Cheryln Brown, seconded by Ameona Norcross
1. Issue discussed and major points of discussion: Cameras in Classrooms
Rick explained that the only reasons that a camera would be put in a classroom is to monitor equipment and problem areas, this has to be approved by the Dean. These cameras will be monitored by the people in that specific area. The cameras are universal and can store video for up to 30 days; however audio is turned off due to storage limitations.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
The Senate decided that no action needed to be taken however Donna is going to follow up to verify that there is a formal internal approval process to request cameras in specific areas.
2. Issue discussed and major points of discussion: Attendance Policy
The updated Attendance Policy has been sent to Dr. Buckhiester, due to Title 4 issues and continued discussion with Dr. Buckhiester the Senate decided to put this on hold for now.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
This is has currently been put on hold. It was suggested that we get a representative from Financial Aid to come speak to up about the effects of the Attendance Policy on financial Aid. Donna will schedule a meeting with Dr. Buckhiester for further discussion concerning the proposal.
3. Issue discussed and major points of discussion: College Divisions & Faculty Representation
The Senate found that there were not any discrepancies with committee structure or other organizations ie. SCTEA
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
Donna will report the findings concerning this question to Dr. Buckhiester.
4. Issue discussed and major points of discussion: Outlook Calendar
Discussed possible reasons for the lack of use of Outlook Calendar:
1. Faculty do not know how to use it
2. Do not want to use it
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
Suggest that more training be offered during the Fall and Spring. Donna will contact HR for additional training sessions.
5. Issue discussed and major points of discussion: Helpdesk Work Study Students
Discussed whether work study students have too much access to sensitive information at helpdesk. Most people do not feel comfortable with work study students at the helpdesk; this is a conflict of interest. Donna recommended that the student workers identify themselves when answering the phone.
Action to be taken as a result of discussion, person(s) responsible, and timeline:
We should get Lee Tenant to come speak to the Senate to explain the role of the student workers at the helpdesk, this can also be the time where the Senate expresses concerns.
Announcements/Concerns:
Next meeting date, time, and location:
January 25, 2012
Fulp 400
12:20PM
Name of recorder: Tonique Dennis
