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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING April 25, 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: 55 Guest: 8
Call to Order President Jan Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
Welcome President Anderson welcomed guests Norman Williams, Gloria Lyons, Dora Thrash, and Donnie Yeilding.
Approval of Minutes Bob Chaney moved that we accept the minutes of the March 28, 2003 meeting as printed on the web-site. Ken Word seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Rhonda Mize Sullivan submitted the following report with corrections as noted:
Beginning Balance $2,943.61** Income $ 0 Total Income 0 Expenses Peer Appreciation Awards $ 182.00 Supplies 4.60 Printing 2.50 Returned Check Fee 9.00 Total Expenses $ 198.10 Balance This Meeting $2,745.51
**Last month’s balance was incorrectly totaled. One deposit of $330 was counted twice for a total of $3273.61 as the monthly balance. The amount stated at the top of this record is the corrected balance. Speakers
President Anderson introduced Johnelle Welsh, Dean of Student Services, who addressed DATATEL and the time line for implementation (see attached handout). Dean Welsh noted that each course would be assigned a different number each semester to avoid duplication and errors. She also stated that this is a user-friendly system. Questions followed and additional questions should be submitted to Jan Anderson, Core Team Member, Faculty Senate Representative.
President Anderson then introduced Chancellor James R. Anderson who announced that the Center for Excellence for Phi Theta Kappa sent a letter recognizing Ken Word for 25 years of service. Dr. Anderson then presented Dr. Word a clock for his tenure with Phi Theta Kappa. After graciously accepting his award, Dr. Word announced that the Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony would be May 1 in the Starlight Conference Room in the Planetarium.
Dr. Anderson then addressed the Senate:
Standing Committees:
Nominating Committee: Jerrie Cleaver, Chair, introduced the Nominating Committee members David Coleman, Peg Jennings, Lovie Dunn, and Phyllis Sisson. Ballots for 2003-2004 officers were then distributed.
Piper Professor: No report.
Faculty Affairs: Suzanne Morales reported that the Summer 2003 Academic Calendar states classes begin on June 9 and late registration continues through June 12. Flyers will be included to note the minimum number of absences for a summer class. She also requested that faculty e-mail Faculty Affairs regarding the length of time for late registration for Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 per Dean Welsh’s request. (Absences must be consistent with the student handbook.)
Dawn Green stated that the published date for Graduation differed by one week in published documents; therefore, some students missed the deadline and will not graduate.
The Strategic Planning Committee met with 13 members present. They constructed a list of priority recommendations for the topic of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and forwarded them to the SACS Leadership Team. Eight of these recommendations were for professional development; two for a needs assessment; one for distance education; and one for student learning. The Leadership Team will be meeting next Wednesday.
Ms. Morales then thanked the members of the Faculty Affairs Committee for a wonderful year.
Professional Development: Melissa Richardson stated that members had 12 minutes before voting ends on the Professional Development Plan changes. She also announced that the Fall Pre-Service would be held the mornings of August 20 & 21.
Old Business:
Vote on By-Laws: President Anderson then presented the suggested changes to the By-Laws as posted on the web-site.
Article IV Officers:
Article V Amendments
II. Elections H.
New Business:
Elections: With all By-Law changes accepted, the name of Janice Anderson was deleted from the ballot under Faculty Affairs Committee since she will automatically have a seat on that committee as past President. Voting for committee members proceeded.
Presentation of Professor Emeritus Titles: Dean Don Mikles presented Professor Emeritus titles to Donnie Yielding, Norman Williams, Gloria Lyons, and Dora Thrash. Each recipient addressed the group after receiving their award.
CTC Foundation Golf Tournament: President Anderson announced that the CTC Foundation is in need of sponsors for the Golf Tournament. Willard Raiffeisen moved that we sponsor a Silver Hole for $100. John Frith seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Announcements:
Kristin Latour, who will be moving to Illinois, was recognized for her years of service to CTC.
President Anderson then expressed thanks to the Committees and the Executive Board for their service and presented each Chair with a rose.
The new literary work, By-Ways, will be available next week. The presentation of the readings will be held on May 1st.
Congratulations to John Frith and the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) for their achievements this year as well as their donations and scholarships. SIFE continues to sell candy to finance their trip.
The Lyons’ family recognized Gloria by presenting her with a corsage. Gloria then shared a few words.
The Automotive Shop will have Ricky Rudd’s car, #21, on display on May 6.
Sigma Kappa Delta will have their first induction at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the Planetarium.
The Nursing Department will hold a reception in honor of Nurses’ Week on May 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Nursing Science Building Atrium. The City of Killeen Mayor Maureen Jouett will present the Nurses’ Week proclamation at 5:00 p.m. There will be door prizes and refreshments.
The 8th Annual Youth Empowerment Conference is being held on campus today. Approximately 175 students from Communities in Schools are in attendance.
Election Results: Jerri Cleaver, Nominating Committee Chair, announced the results of today’s election as follows:
President-elect Jim Sisson Secretary Dana Watson Treasurer Marie Smith Piper Professor 2002-2004 Jerrie Cleaver Piper Professor 2003-2005 Tanya Gibson, Phyllis Sisson Professional Development 1 – Yr Linda Hurst, Peg Jennings Professional Development 2 –Yrs Gordon Bacon, Yolanda Davis, Les Ledger Faculty Affairs John Frith, Anna Holston, Delores Williams Nominating Committee Bob Chaney, David Coleman, Lovie Dunn, Tanya Gibson, Mikki Simpson
The $25.00 Red Lobster Gift Certificate was won by Cathy Cooper-Smart.
Adjournment:
President Anderson stated she enjoyed the year and had a great Board and great committees. The membership was good, and had become a solid body. She wished everyone a Happy Graduation and a good summer. She then adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m. A reception honoring the Professor Emeritus recipients followed in the foyer.
Jan Anderson Delores Williams President Secretary |
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