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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING January 24, 2003 9:00 a.m. Building 113, Room 106
Present: Officers: Jan Anderson (President), Suzanne Morales (President-elect), Rhonda Mize Sullivan (Treasurer), Delores Williams (Secretary) Faculty: 52 Guest: Caroline Dakin
Call to OrderPresident Jan Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
Approval of Minutes Gordon Bacon moved that we accept the minutes as printed on the web-site. John Henderson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Rhonda Mize Sullivan submitted the following report: Beginning Balance $2,974.42 Income T-Shirt Revenues $ 72.00 Dues 160.00 Total Income $ 232.00 Expenses Printing $ 6.25 Supplies 4.00
Total Expenses $ 10.25 Balance This Meeting $3,196.17
President Anderson welcomed everyone back and then introduced today’s speakers.
GuestsBen Wickersham, Deputy Chancellor Educational Program and Support Services and Laurelyn Carlisle, Dean, Instructional Services presented an overview of the SACS accreditation process. A special thank you was extended to the faculty members already involved as members of the Accreditation Compliance Committee.
Standing and Special Committee Reports:
Piper Professor: No report.
Faculty Affairs: Student Evaluations of Faculty - Suzanne Morales stated that the results of the fall student evaluations of faculty are pending. Ms. Morales suggested that tabling the issue continue until Dr. Julie Thomas provides faculty results. Tabled.
Adjunct Faculty Benefits - With 4910 adjunct faculty members world-wide, longevity benefit would have a budgetary impact. Willard Raiffeisen and Rhonda Sullivan will analyze the number of instructors who have taught over 20, 25, and 30 classes to see which is the most reasonable. Then they will draft a proposal for Employee Benefits.
Registration – Currently faculty participate in registration for 5 days every 4 years. Suggested changes considered were one semester every two years. By consensus, no change in the current process will be pursued.
Nominating Committee: Commencing their work for candidates for the 2003-2004 terms.
By-Laws: Dawn Green submitted copies of the suggested By-Law changes (Attached). These include clarifying duties of officers; identifying committee chairs in the September meeting; identifying the Executive Committee and their composition and duties; and the posting of election results. Since 30 days notice is needed, these changes will be voted upon at the next meeting, February 28.
Professional Development: The Committee is seeking feedback from Department Chairs as well as faculty for improvements and changes to the PD plan. Faculty were encouraged to continue to report their PD activities and forward them to Caroline Dakin, Coordinator, Employee Training.
Old Business: Distance Learning Workshop: The workshop will be held on Feb. 7 from 9 – 11 a.m. A sign-up sheet was provided in order to reserve an appropriate room for the group.
Meeting Speaker: RoseAnn Hayes, Director, Pension Plan continues to investigate the impact of QPP/SPP on Social Security payments. However, it is a very individual issue and Ms. Hayes is requesting that individuals that have experience with it to contact her. It was also noted that the TCCTA Convention includes a session on this topic. Pending additional information, Ms. Hayes will not be able to speak in February; therefore, the speaker for the next meeting will be Jim O’Brien, Director of Facilities Management, addressing campus changes and the building plans for the next ten years.
Peer Appreciation Banquet: Suzanne Morales distributed a handout for the 11th Annual Peer Appreciation Banquet scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2003, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. The site was changed per the request of Chef Chester. The handout includes the menu selections and a reservation form. (Attached). Tickets are $15.00 and orders must be received by Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. Nominations are due Feb.24 as the awards selection committee will be meeting after the Feb. 28 meeting.
Graduation Speaker: After President Anderson called for recommendations for graduation speakers at the December meeting, two recommendations were submitted. One was a faculty member who was not available. The other was non-faculty. Traditionally, the graduation speaker alternates between faculty and non-faculty. This year is a faculty year so the officers selected Dr. Edward Wagner. He graciously accepted.
New Business:
The TCCTA Convention is February 20-22 in Austin, Texas. Faculty were encouraged to attend and reminded to make their reservations early. President Anderson announced that she, as Faculty Senate President, has been placed on the Datatel Team and will report on the committee’s activities at every meeting. She requested that anyone with information or input, please contact her.
Announcements/Kudos:
Celinda Hallbauer announced that guest artists, John (Professor of Voice at Baylor University) and Kim Van Cura will perform on February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Melissa Richardson announced that the written work deadline for By-Ways has been extended and the visual arts submissions are due on Jan. 31.
Rhonda Sullivan became the proud mother of a son on Dec. 10.
Gordon Bacon announced that the Childcare Professions Workshop had 200 participants. These individuals, who earn approximately $6/hour, raised enough funds to provide six $200 scholarships in Early Childhood Professions for this semester.
Anna Holston announced that the English Department received their charter for Sigma Kappa Delta. The CTC Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, the National Honor Society for two-year colleges, offers opportunities for students to be recognized for their scholarship in English classes. This organization will provide information on scholarships and other educational benefits for deserving students.
New adjunct faculty were introduced: Brenda Cornell, Communications and Nancy Mendoza, LVN.
The next meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on February 28, 2003 in Building 113, Room 106.
A massage, donated by Jane Sievers for Skyline Massage, was won by Diane Rose. Jane Sievers was the winner of the Olive Garden tickets.
Adjournment:
The president adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
Jan Anderson Delores Williams President Secretary |
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