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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
August 20, 2003 2:45 p.m. Nursing/Science Building, Room 1075
Present: Officers: Suzanne Morales (President), Marie Smith (Treasurer); Dana L. Watson (Secretary), Doug Edwards (Webmaster), Members: 56, Visitors: 9 Not Present: Officers: Jim Sisson (President-Elect)
Call to Order/Welcome President Suzanne Morales called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Everyone was welcomed and new faculty members were introduced.
Approval of Minutes President Morales accepted the minutes of the April 25, 2003 meeting as printed on the Faculty Senate website as there were no corrections/additions.
Treasurer’s Report Marie Smith submitted the following report:
Beginning Balance $2,745.51 Income Dues 9.00 Total Income 9.00 Expenses Printing 20.88 Professor Emeritus reception 161.42 Faculty Senate meeting 6.00 Golf Tournament Membership 100.00 Total Expenses 288.30
Balance This Meeting $2,466.21
Speaker President Morales shared her vision of “Commitment and Collegiality” as her focus for the coming academic year.
Standing Committees President Morales requested that all committees meet after the adjournment today to select a chairperson. The committees and their participants were recognized.
Piper Professor: Nothing to report as yet.
Professional Development: Christina Michura was recognized not only as member of this committee but also as the contact person for TCCTA (Texas Community College Teachers Association).
The committee will focus on simplifying the professional development plan this pilot year. Christina hoped that everyone enjoyed the preservice and requested feedback on the form provided. The form may be sent to any of the committee members.
Faculty Affairs: Nothing to report as yet.
Nominating Committee: Nothing to report as yet.
Old Business The Faculty Senate website is up and is updated with meeting agendas, minutes, Starlink calendar, etc. Send any information for posting to the site to Doug Edwards, the Faculty Senate Webmaster, via email.
New Business Membership forms are requested and will be used to update membership lists.
All should have received the memo from the CTC Police Department regarding after-hours access to campus facilities. The police will require you to present your faculty CTC ID card if you access the facilities during these after-hours times. This ID card should be the new CTC ID with your picture and a barcode on the front. The cards are available in the student center.
Jan Anderson spoke about the QEP Noel Levitz customized survey questions. Faculty is requested to send one or more questions to Julie Thomas. Jan shared a few of the questions that had been received as examples of the topics that might be addressed.
The Peer Appreciation Banquet has been scheduled for Friday, March 5th at the Killeen Convention Center. More details will be provided at a future meeting.
President Morales called for suggestions for speakers for future Faculty Senate meetings. Those suggestions may be made to any executive committee member. The Recruitment and Retention department will be speaking at the September meeting to share what they do and how they do it. Come with any questions you may have for this department.
Other
The start date and graduation date for the spring semester have been altered and this information will be reflected on the website.
A question was asked about the professional development stipend component in light of the plan being designated as a pilot for this year. President Morales answered that the pilot status of the plan negates the initiation of the stipend component at this time.
Kudos To Dr. Henderson for taking the reins of the Communications Department and for Anna Holston for coordinating a smooth transition, as noted by Melissa Richardson.
To Dr. Engelkirk for his published microbiology textbook and the associated products, as noted by Dr. Hidy.
Announcements Christine Michura requested all instructors to be watching for students displaying theatrical, debating, or argumentative characteristics as possible recruits for the Speech Team. Mentioning the Speech Team would be appreciated if you spy a possible candidate.
Dr. Frith is also recruiting students from all disciplines for the SIFE team. There will be members of the SIFE team requesting a few minutes of time for a recruitment talk to various classes.
James Salter is gearing up for the fall theater production. Check the Calendar of Events website for the schedule of the production, for the Madrigal dinner, and for upcoming art shows.
Adjournment President Morales adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. there being no other business.
Suzanne Morales Dana L. Watson President Secretary |
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