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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING April 20, 2001 9:00 a.m. Building 113, Room 106
Present: Officers: Phyllis Sisson (President), Al Waite (President-Elect), Tanya Gibson (Treasurer), Yolanda Thomas (Secretary). Faculty: 35 members present. Guest: 1 A quorum being present, the President called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Guest Speakers: Bill Perkison spoke about the Planetarium. The Atrium will provide a display area. The building will be an auxiliary facility. It will be sold to the community and admission will be charged for various activities.
Minutes of the March 2001 meeting were approved.
The treasurer’s report for March 2001 was approved as submitted: Beginning Balance: 1057.41 Deposits Peer Appr Banquet 15.00 Dues 10.00 25.00
Expenses CTC Printing 43.00 43.00
Ending Balance 1039.41 Standing Committee Reports: Faculty Affairs: The committee will wait for clarity on how to handle student evaluation forms. The Professional Development Committee may handle these evaluations. The adjunct parking issue has been resolved with the reservation of space specifically for adjunct faculty throughout the campus.
Piper Professor: No report
Professional Development: Lisa McQueen announced that the committee is working to get a data base created. They need to consider punitive measures for those who do not comply with the Professional Development requirements. They will require additional time for the assessment. They need expertise in SACS and statistics to get funding. They are still coordinating the Fall Inservice program.
Nominating Committee: The results of the election are as follows: President-Elect: Jan Anderson Secretary: Delores Williams Treasurer: Rhonda Mize Sullivan Piper Professor-2 year term: Dennis Ford, Herb Maglietta, Ken Word Piper Professor-1 year term: Jim Sisson, Cynthia White Professional Development –2year term: Gordon Bacon, Melissa Richardson, Rhonda Riggin Nominating Committee: Bob Chaney, Tanya Gibson, Anna Holston, Shirley Robertson, Ella Teague Faculty Affairs: Willard Raiffeisen, Lisa McQueen, Mikki Simpson
Ad Hoc Membership: No report Ad Hoc Pay: The committee will be extended over the summer to continue their work.
Old Business: Lisa McQueen announced that the Milestone Walkway has two phases. Dr. Phyllis Sisson, Al Waite, and Lisa met with Dean Mikles regarding the project. The four of them will meet with the Chancellor on May 8, 2001 to discuss the matter further. Lisa expressed that Dean Mikles is excited about this beautification project. Doug Edwards reported that our web site is doing well, however; he needs more information to post on the site. Herb Maglietta and President Sisson stated that they would give him the Ethics Statement and amended Constitution on disc.
New Business Donnie
Yielding suggested that we create a flyer that details the accomplishments of
the Faculty Senate. Herb Maglietta,
Gordon Carmichael, Gary Turner, and David Coleman volunteered to help Donnie
with this flyer. It will be
presented at the Inservice. Announcements: Dr. Sisson stated that the information sent out about registration is incorrect. We are required to be at registration for the week prior to the start of classes. The memorandum stated that we were to report for two weeks of registration. Dean Mikles is aware of the mistake and will send out amendments.
The literary journal, “Byways” has been published and is available in the library.
Bill Cole, Director of Hospitality, has received the Lamp of Knowledge Award for Outstanding Educator by the American Hotel and Motel Association. The Hospitality Department was also recognized for providing a 100% online Hospitality program. CTC is the only institution to provide such a program in the United States.
John Frith announced that the SIFE has donated approximately $12000 to the CTC Foundation. They have been the Regional champions for five consecutive years.
There will be a Music Showcase Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 7:30 pm. The three finalists for the Endowed Music Scholarship will be featured. The winner will be chosen at this time.
Jan Anderson will draft a letter thanking the Student Government for planning the Memorial service for the 2 international students.
Gordon Bacon announced that the Child Development Department used the old gymnasium to host workshops. The profits will be donated to the Endowed Scholarship fund.
Delores Williams announced the March of Dimes Walk America scheduled for April 28, 2001. The walk will begin at 8:00am. at the Killeen Amphitheatre.
A motion for adjournment was made and seconded. There being no opposition, the meeting was adjourned at 10:18 a.m.
Dr. Phyllis Sisson Yolanda Thomas President Secretary |
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