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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING March 30, 2001 9:00 a.m. Building 113, Room 106
Present: Officers: Phyllis Sisson (President), Yolanda Thomas (Secretary). Faculty: 22 members present. Guest: 2 A quorum being present, the President called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. Guest Speakers: Dean Mikles spoke about the new registration schedule. The schedule will be sent out next week. An additional memorandum will be sent out closer to the fall registration date. He also announced that the visiting team for our reaffirmation for accreditation will arrive on campus in 2004. Several faculty members have been appointed to serve on steering committees for this purpose. This will provide these faculty members opportunity to learn more about CTC. In addition, groundbreaking for the planetarium is scheduled for April 9, 2001. The building will be located at the old tennis courts. It will house distance learning classrooms as well as office space. The Business & Legal Services Departments will move into the building. This technology building will provide adequate space for classrooms and faculty offices. In fact, we will have too much space for the first time since 1967.
Minutes of the February 2001 meeting were approved with an amendment. Line 8 should read “was approximately 2.2% with the step.” The treasurer’s report for March 2001 was approved as submitted: Beginning Balance: 1,270.22 Deposits Peer Appr Banquet 750.00 Dues 45.00 + 795.00
Expenses CTC Printing 13.50 Peer Appr Banquet 994.31 - 1,007.81
Ending Balance 1,057.41
Standing Committee Reports: Faculty Affairs: No report Piper Professor: Gary Turner announced that the voter boxes have been up for approximately one month. The students cast more than 200 votes for their favorite teacher. The committee will utilize their input in making their nomination. Professional Development: Lisa McQueen announced that the topic for the Fall Inservice program is “Faculty”. They plan to have two speakers. One will be from within the institution. The other will be selected from without. The tentative days for the sessions are Wednesday and Thursday mornings prior to the start of the fall semester. They will also invite the lab technicians who interact with students to attend the inservice program. She will request the Dean Mikles approves two $50 honorariums for our speakers. Jan Anderson, Strategic Planning, has spoken with Dr. Anderson about getting the professional development plan for a web page. Dr. Anderson made a couple of informal suggestions for the committee to consider. In addition, there will be more collaboration with the Faculty Affairs on this project. Nominating Committee: Peg Lyons stated that we would elect new officers in April. A list of the nominees has been mailed. All nominations must be submitted no later than April 10, 2001. The committee members include Stan Dyer, David Yielding, and Peg Lyons. Ad Hoc Membership: No report Ad Hoc Pay: The committee will meet on April 9, 2001 to finalize. Old Business: Herb Maglietta presented a charter for the establishment of the CTC Faculty Senate Self-Paced Vo-Tech Endowed Scholarship. There were three options listed as selection criteria. A) Academic performance shall be the first consideration for selecting a recipient of this scholarship. B) Financial need shall be the first consideration for selecting a recipient of this scholarship. C) The Director of the CTC Foundation shall authorize cash payment of unused semester award balances directly to the recipient(s) maintaining eligibility after the CTC refund period. Don Donaldson voiced concern about Option A given the nature of the Vo-Tech program. Letter grades are not given; however, the courses are pass or fail. Shirley Robinson moved that we accept Option B. Don Donaldson seconded. The Senate approved Options B and C for the Vo-Tech Scholarship. Lisa McQueen discussed the policy to honor deceased faculty members. She has discussed the policy with Dean Mikles. He thought it an excellent idea. If the policy is approved, then Jim O’Brien’s budget will be affected. He recommended that the Faculty Senate senior members along with himself go to the Chancellor for approval. He also suggested that the years of the member’s service at CTC be listed on the stones. He stated that Jim O’Brien would probably be responsible for the landscaping costs while the Senate would pay for the engraving. Lisa McQueen also recommended that we incorporate the stones with the Emeritus Awards. A motion was made and approved to go forth with the policy. Announcements: Delores Williams announced the March of Dimes Walk America scheduled for April 28, 2001. The walk will be held in Killeen at 8:00am. It is open to both faculty and students. For more information, please contact Delores or Phyllis Sisson. Delores Williams also announced that the Nursing Department has completed the self-study for the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission. Mr. Gary Turner expressed his appreciation for our support during his TCCTA campaign. President Sisson thanked Al Waite for his role in the Peer Appreciation Banquet. She announced the award winners. Delores Williams won the Community Involvement Award. The Professional Development Award went to Jim Sisson. Jane Sievers received the Adjunct Faculty Award, while Mikki Simpson was presented the Teacher of the Year Award. President Sisson also announced that she discussed the letters of intent of rehiring with Dean Mikles. The Chancellor sent a memo stating that Human Resources has adopted a new policy. Letters will be sent out to indicate non-renewal of contract by April 30 of each year. In addition, President Sisson announced that Mikki Simpson and Dora Thrash have been awarded the Exchange Club Outstanding Teacher Award in Copperas Cove. Gordon Bacon will have Open House on April 6, 2001, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Child Care Program and the Week of the Young Child. A motion for adjournment was made and seconded. There being no opposition, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29 a.m.
Dr. Phyllis Sisson Yolanda Thomas President Secretary |
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