Faculty Association Meeting Minutes May 11th, 2006

CALL TO ORDER

Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:49 p.m. Rules re: Faculty Association legislative activity during the summer were reviewed.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of March were approved as posted on the Web. April’s minutes were deferred until the next meeting.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.		Dr. Mark Workman was introduced as the new Provost.
2.		Dr. David Fenner was introduced as the Dean of the Graduate School.
3.		Justin Damiano, new President of the Student Association was introduced to the assembly.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Janet Bosnick

Janet Bosnick reported the committee met 5/4/2006. They approved APC forms, clarified the process concerning assigning lab fees. The workflow project for automating of the APC system is moving forward.

Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings

Diane Tanner reported there has been no meeting since the last Faculty Association meeting. The committee continues to work on the Appeals process. The committee will schedule a meeting for June.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Lee Richardson

No report.

Budget Advisory Committee - Jeffrey Harrison

Jeff Harrison reported there were 172 responses to budget questionnaire. Faculty identified the following items as “important” - improve distribution of classrooms to college; quality of classroom technology; increased part time faculty and staff. The committee will participated in formulating a plan for the allocation of internal research monies. They will meet later this month.

Campus Technology Committee - Diane Tanner

Katharine Brown described the function/responsibilities of the Campus Technology Committee. Dianne Tanner, new chair, commented that minutes for CT are posted on the web-site. In the minutes, faculty will find a summary of what OFE and UTC are doing, and discussion re: Banner issues. Information items in today’s packet: 2 re: Banner, and 1 describing quick links to documents re: specific classroom technology information. Next meeting: 9/12/05 CCOB; 10 am Room 2004.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Patrick Plumlee

Patrick Plumlee. Reported the committee met 4/12/06 and discussed concerns re: outstanding undergraduate teaching awards. There is one legislative item on the agenda. Asked Judy Solano to work with Jace Hargis to develop a workshop on preparing an application for the teaching awards. Next meeting: 5/17/06; new members are welcomed.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - JoAnn Nolin

JoAnn Nolin reported the committee met 4/25/06; new members attended, but no co-chair has been selected. The committee is developing goals for next year.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Cynthia Jordan

Cynthia Jordan reported the results of the committee elections are posted on Faculty Association web site; Rob Frank will become chair in December.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Cynthia Scott

No report; committee work is complete for this year.

Research Committee - Mina Baliamoune

Solano has discussed with Dr. Ebong a proposal re: the composition and charge of the committee.

Strategic Planning Committee - Yemisi Bolumole

No report.

Support Services Committee - Rama Rao

The committee met 3/30/06, and 04/27/06. Physical facilities was present, the control of rats, bats, and geese was discussed. Dr. Ebong attended the April meeting. Rama Rao will continue as chair.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Solano reported the committee met to establish the agenda for today’s Faculty Association meeting; the committee's next meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2006, at 12:45 p.m. in the Faculty Association conference room.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

Mr. Delaney was unable to attend.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

Ms. Owen distributed legislative briefing report (Click here to view). Reviewed major points with the assembly.

United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich

Cheryl Frohlich is in process of reviewing the final contract. UFF is available to advise departments on what they need to do under the terms of the new contract.

Solano thanked Dale Clifford and members of Provost Search Committee.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Ellie Scheirer : Mark Workman and Cheryl Frohlich—“When will hardcopies of the contract be available to faculty?” Frohlich: proofing should be complete in a week. Corker: another week or two to print. Solano: will be definitely available by beginning of fall semester.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Agenda Item # 1 -FA 06-10: Submitted by the Executive Committee

Faculty Association Bylaws Amendment:
First Reading: To remove references to the Promotion & Tenure Committee

Agenda Item # 2 -FA 06-11: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

COAS – (Communications) New Course (1 item)
Moved, no discussion, APPROVED.
Agenda Item # 3 -FA 06-12: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee
Increasing the number of Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Moved, no discussion, APPROVED.
Agenda Item # 4 -FA 06-13: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee
New Award: Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
Moved, no discussion, APPROVED.
Agenda Item # 5 -FA 06-14: Submitted by the Faculty Association President 2006-2007 Faculty Association Budget Proposal
Moved, no discussion, APPROVED.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Information Item #1:Submitted by Nominations and Elections Committee
Standing and University Committee 2006-07 Election Results
Information Item #2:Submitted by Nominations and Elections Committee
Faculty Awards University Selection Committee Members
Information Item #3: Faculty Association 2006-07 Schedule
Information Item #4: Academic Programs Committee 2006-07 Schedule
Information Item #5: University Matriculation Calendar for Fall 06 to Summer 07

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2006 @ 12:45 p.m. in 9/1421.

Respectfully submitted,

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Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary