Faculty Association Committee Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 PM. by Dr. Steve Shapiro

Members Present:	David Lambert; Judy Solano; Katharine Brown; Janet Bosnick; Betty Adams; Jack Cummings; Lee Richardson; Jeff Harrison; Diane Tanner; Ellie Scheirer; Pat Plumlee; Joann Nolin; Cynthia Jordan; Mina Baliamoune-Lutz;Yemisi Bolumole; Rama Rao; Steve Shapiro; Kathy Robinson; Kathy Cohen; Joyce Jones

Guests:	Marianne Jaffee; Karen Stone, Mauricio Gonzales; Jane Owen, Pierre Allaire; Mark Workman; Joanne Campbell; Shari Shuman; Robert Smallwood; George Perkins

Staff:	Cindy Chin; Jay Weatherstone; Alan Pietras


Introductory Remarks
Judy Solano introduced all guests, including Mark Workman, Acting Provost, who made a few comments. Solano reviewed the purposes and functions of committees. Cindy Chin reviewed the new Faculty Association web page.
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Approval of Minutes
Minutes of August 16 meeting approved as posted on the web.
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I.	STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
	Academic Programs Committee - Bettie Adams
	Bettie Adams presented Item #1- FA 05-22 , the proposal for the College of Health, School of Nursing Anesthesia program. Cohen commented that the library does not currently have any nurse anesthesia holdings. Robinson commented that those materials are available at Borland. Item will be placed on October agenda.
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	Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings
	John Cummings reported that the committee has met, will continue to address plagiarism, academic integrity and the appeals process. The committee has also been charged to review the possibility of creating additional categories for grades of “F.” The Committee has been asked to review the bylaws of the Appeals Committee. The committee will meet tomorrow at noon, 39/2027.
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	Adjunct Affairs Committee - Lee Richardson
	Lee Richardson reported that the committee met last week, the meeting was well attended. Judy asked committee to follow up re: the assignment of an individual in Academic Affairs to be responsible for adjunct faculty issues.
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	Budget Advisory Committee - Jeff Harrison
	Jeff Harrison reported the committee met in August and on Sept 14; The university budget officer will address the committee. Judy Solano asked the committee to examine its charge, and the continued necessity/viability of the committee.
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	Campus Technology Committee - Diane Tanner
	Diane Tanner: Minutes of meeting can be found on web. The ability to email via My Wings is now functional, as is the ability to create distribution lists; a process for obtaining more space in Outlook and on the I-drive has been established. Lance Taylor and Cathy Hughes presented re: the Florida Lambda Rail. The committee is looking at a Blog tool, looking for consistency; will meet with Dan Dundon; re new web page.
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	Faculty Affairs Committee - Ellie Sheirer
	Ellie Scheirer reported the committee met Sept 8; a chair was appointed. The committee approved the conferral of an honorary degree on Bishop Desmond Tutu. The degree will be awarded at a special ceremony during Tutu’s next visit. Next meeting: October .Confidentiality vs. Anonymity in the evaluation process and the university ethics code (not faculty specific) will be discussed.
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	Faculty Enhancement Committee - JoAnn Nolin
	JoAnn Nolin reported that the committee met 8/30. The committee will consider adding 2 nd COAS rep. due to COAS size. Will meet September 27 th; will examine structure for reviewing summer teaching grants.
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	Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock
	Barbara Olinzock reported that P & T election will be conducted at the October Faculty Association meeting. At least one person has been nominated for each P and T slot. Nominations will continue to be accepted until the election. At the November Faculty Association meeting, the election for the Nominations and Elections committee will be conducted. Nominees for Library, COEHS and an at large position are still needed. Due to a personnel change, a representative from the COH is needed for the Research Committee.
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	Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom
	No report; no business at this time:
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	Research Committee - Mina Baliamoune-Lutz
	Mina Baliamoune-Lutz reported; the committee met yesterday; a new chair, vice-chair and secretary were elected, next meeting: October 14.
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	Strategic Planning Committee - Yemisi Bolumole
	Yemisi Bolumole reported. Committee will examine what is the charge and function of the committee? Does it need to exist? Next meeting 9/30.
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	Support Services Committee - Rama Rao
	Rama Rao reported that the committee met 9/8/2005. Vince Smith (Aux Services) was the guest. Minutes have been posted on the web-site. A Starbucks will be located in the library atrium; New Osprey ID cards are issued with new logo. Students are being charged $7.00 every year for ID cards. New library parking lot is open. Will continue to meet with Banner representatives.
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	Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro
	Shapiro reminded those present to check your pay stubs, given ongoing Banner Problems. Please encourage colleagues to run for P and T. committee.
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II.	Association President - Judy Solano
	No further announcements. Solano encouraged committee involvement.
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III.	Adjournment & Next Meeting
	The next Faculty Association Meeting will be held Thursday, October 6, @12:15p.m. in 9/1421 The next Executive Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, October 18 @ 12:1 5 pm in 11/1327. The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m


Respectfully submitted, Katherine M. Robinson