CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

October 18, 2002    9:00 a.m.    Building 113, Room 106

Present: Officers:  Jan Anderson (President), Rhonda Mize Sullivan (Treasurer), Delores Williams (Secretary).  Faculty: 53 present.

Call to Order

President Jan Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. 

Approval of Minutes

Rick Carney moved that we accept the September minutes as printed on the web-site.  John Frith seconded the motion.  It passed.

Treasurer’s Report

Rhonda Mize Sullivan submitted the following report:

           Balance Last Meeting                                                                 $2,917.54      

                       Income

                                  T-Shirt Revenues                               $ 90.00

                                  Dues                                                 125.00           

                                             Total Income                                              $   215.00   

                       Expenses

                                  Printing                                             $ 12.75

                                  Supplies (reimbursed for April)                4.05          

                                             Total Expenses                                          $    16.80

           Balance This Meeting                                                                 $3,115.74

Hearing no objections, the report was approved as presented.

Guests

President Anderson recognized our guests, Laurelyn Carlisle, Dean, Instructional Services; Dr. James R. Anderson, Chancellor; and Suzzette Chapman, Director, Distance Education and Education Technology.  She then introduced the program by stating that today’s presentation will be followed by a half-day workshop on Dec. 6 to discuss issues. 

President Anderson introduced Dr. Anderson who presented a brief history of distance education and eArmyU and CTC’s involvement in the program. He concluded with a review of the financial status of the college.  Suzzette Chapman then discussed eArmyU.  She stated there are 21 academic institutions in eArmyU and CTC has 44% of the enrollment.  She did acknowledge the large number of students does place a burden on the testing centers due to their limited space.  Informational handouts as well as Ms. Chapman’s response to the “Summary of Brainstorming Sessions Online Issues” were made available to faculty.

After the presentations, several questions arose from the faculty and President Anderson requested that issues and responses to today’s comments be addressed at the December workshop or through ctcmentor.eboard.com (PW: faculty)or send them to her via e-mail. 

President Anderson then announced that Dr. Noel Smith, Telecommunications Department Chair passed away on Oct. 15.  The funeral service was held yesterday.  The Faculty Senate did send a card.  Individuals may contribute to a memorial fund.  Melissa Richardson moved to send flowers in the name of the Faculty Senate.  However, President Anderson noted that we did not send flower to James Young and that Gary Turner was TCCTA President, and TCCTA sent flowers.  The motion was not seconded and died on the floor.   

Standing and Special Committee Reports:

Piper Professor:  No report.

Faculty Affairs:  Tabled until November due to the absence of Suzanne Morales, Chair.   

Professional Development:  Meeting next week per Melissa Richardson. 

Nominating Committee:  Jerri Cleaver stated they will organize in January.

By-Laws:  No report.

Old Business:

T-shirts: Lisa McQueen reported we have 4 navy blue and several red shirts left.  They are $15.00 each. 

Peer Appreciation Banquet:  Tabled until November.

CTC Holiday Party: Tabled until November.

New Business:

Benefits:  Pink pieces of paper were made available for the submission of questions to be presented to the Benefits Panel which will be held at next month’s meeting.  Members were encouraged to submit written questions or e-mail President Anderson.

Web Domain Registration Renewal:  Doug Edwards informed the faculty that the registration renewal is due in Dec. and the amount should not exceed $100.00.  Lisa McQueen moved to pay the renewal fee if it didn’t exceed $100.00.  John Henderson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Announcements/Kudos:

Alison Esparza commended President Anderson for her ability “to conduct the meeting as impartially as you do.”

Melissa Richardson requested artists and writers for “Byways” and that faculty place the notices on bulletin boards in their areas. 

Rhonda Sullivan requested that left-over Halloween candy be donated in support of the soldiers who will be at the National Training Center and JRTC.  Call her and she will come and pick it up. 

John Frith stated that the Students in Free Enterprise in conjunction with Radio Shack are collecting old cellular phones (no bag phones) that will be donated to the battered women’s shelters. 

President Anderson stated she appreciated the faculty comments at today’s meeting and requested e-mail comments so we can decide how to approach the issues.

Marie Smith won the door prize, a $25.00 Red Lobster Gift Certificate.

Adjournment:

The president adjourned the meeting at 10:13 a.m.

Jan Anderson                                                                              Delores Williams

President                                                                                    Secretary

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