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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING August 22, 2002 1:00p.m. Building 113, Room 106
Present: Officers: Jan Anderson (President), Suzanne Morales (President-elect), Rhonda Mize Sullivan (Treasurer), Delores Williams (Secretary). Faculty: 71 present.
Call to Order President Jan Anderson called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
Approval of Minutes The approval of the April 12 minutes as posted on the web site was tabled until the next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report Rhonda Mize Sullivan reported that the audit was completed satisfactorily. She reported that the records are currently with the audit committee. However, she reported:
Beginning Balance $1,920.53 Income Currently Accepting Dues Expenses None Balance This Meeting $1,920.53
President’s MessagePresident Anderson focused on collaboration, communication, and community in her speech, “President’s Vision for 2002-2003” which outlined ways in which we can accomplish all three this year.
Standing Committees: The president requested that all committees meet prior to the September meeting and select a chair. Piper Professor: (1 year): Rick Carney and David Yielding (2 year): Herb Maglietta, Dennis Ford, and Ken Word Professional Development: (1 year) Melissa Richardson, Gordon Bacon (2 years): Christina Michura and Lisa McQueen Rhonda Riggin (moved) and Ernie Patterson (resigned) Faculty Affairs: Herb Maglietta, Jim Sisson, and Noel Smith Nominating Committee: David Coleman, Peg Jennings, Phyllis Sisson, Lovie Dunn, and Jerrie Cleaver By-Laws: The officers met this summer and after a review of the Constitution and By-Laws discovered that specific duties are delegated to specific officers or committees but they are not designated as such in the documents. President Anderson requested volunteers to serve on a committee to review and update the By-Laws. Jane Seivers and Dawn Green volunteered.
Old Business: T-shirts: No report. (Lisa McQueen was not present.) However, additional T-shirts are on sale for $15.00 each. Membership Form: Delores Williams stated that office extension number and e-mail address lines have been added to the form. Peer Appreciation Banquet: Suzanne Morales reported the banquet will be in the Fine Arts Building or the Killeen Convention Center on Friday, March 7, 2003 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. “An Evening with Frank Sinatra” is one suggested theme. Holiday Party: “America from Sea to Shining Sea” is the theme for the Holiday Party to be held at the Killeen Convention Center on December 13. Food stations will be placed along Route 66. President Anderson asked the Faculty Senate to participate in one of the stations. Food stations volunteers were Gordon Carmichael and Christina Michura.
Announcements: Melissa Richardson requested volunteers to serve on the Professional Development Committee. Faculty Affairs Committee will meet after this meeting. The membership had a moment of silence in honor of deceased members James Young and Gary Turner. Because Gary was a past president of Faculty Senate and the current President of TCCTA, David Yeilding said a few words about Gary and his contributions. The Professional Development Committee was praised for their work in planning and presenting the Pre-Service. John Frith stated that the Students in Free Enterprise 8 member team won $1500 in the Regional Championship but were unsuccessful in the Kansas City competition. He stated that they have donated $13,900 to the Foundation. Gordon Bacon announced that the Early Childhood Professions has received their third endowed scholarship. Christina Michura requested faculty to encourage students to apply for the Speech Team. Dr. Shirley Robertson announced that the Associate Degree Nursing Program received 8 years of accreditation from the National League for Nursing. John Frith and Gene Sliverblatt announced that the Paralegal Club received ABA approval. Sandy Whistler stated that the Science Department is seeking an anatomy instructor. A verbal “Thank You” was expressed to all who served in Fall Registration. The “Thank You” card to the Faculty Senate from Judy Turner was read. Alison Esparza moved that Jan Anderson be reimbursed for the flower. John Frith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Dawn Green challenged each full time faculty to recruit and encourage one adjunct faculty member to join this year.
Everyone who had paid 2002-2003 dues was eligible for a $25.00 Olive Garden Gift Certificate. Jeanette Jost won the drawing.
Adjournment: The president adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Jan Anderson Delores Williams President Secretary
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