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1. CALL TO
ORDER: The second meeting of the
Chair William Buxton
at
SENATORS AND MEMBERS PRESENT:� B. Buxton, K. Lawrence, J. Duncan, J. Shedd,
I. Jubran, D. West, N. Helsper, H. Botwinick, D. Miller, J. Reese, J. Governali, J. Hendrick,
O. White, A. Dahlman, D. Harrington, T. Vigars, T. Slack, S. Snell, M. Dwyer, M. Rainsford,
C. Hahl
SENATORS AND MEMBERS ABSENT: J. .Walkuski, J. Rayle, B. Langhans, D. Videto,
M. Ware, R. Franco, W. Shaut, R.
Kendrick, J. Walkuski, M. Connell
GUESTS: H. Wilson, G. Clark, J. Mosher
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes from
University
III. SENATE ACTIONS
The nominations from the Committee on Committees were
approved (Passed) {SEE Appendix 1]
IV. CHAIR�S REPORT:
Chair Buxton
reported on an issue that came out of the Steering Committee involving a charge
to the Educational Policy Committee for clarification to see if a policy exists
for the overlap of the same courses in majors or minors; if a policy does
exist, what is the policy; and, if the policy does not exist, what
recommendation(s) does the Educational Policy Committee make to clarify the
overlap of courses in majors and minors?�
H. Botwinick asked for clarification if the
charge was to clarify policy or formulate a new policy.� B. Buxton responded that if no policy exists
than a recommendation is desired from EPC on formulating a new policy. J. Shedd asked if someone was going to investigate if there is
pre-existing SUNY policy. Chair Buxton responded that that the EPC could look
into it. D. West pointed out problematic economic factors since, in formulating
a new policy, this might necessitate the need for more faculty teaching
courses.�
The second item of
business was the charge to the Faculty Affairs Committee regarding review of
the College Handbook for areas of
vagueness, ambiguity or contradictions that might impact personnel processes or
decisions for college faculty.� He
explained that a useful starting point will be the review conducted by the
Faculty Affairs Committee in 2006-2007 that was not acted on by the
The Chair also
reported that D. Margine and O. Wright have been
added to the ad hoc committee to make a recommendation for an alternative time
for the
Regarding the Review
of Governance Committee recommendations, Buxton indicated that because the
proposals from any committee do not carry forward from one academic year to the
next, there will need to be a new proposal to part of the proposals to the
floor of the Senate.� He indicated that
the process has already begun with the proposal listed under new business
regarding the Ad Hoc Committee to review and make recommendations on the
creation of the Professional Affairs Committee.�
Chair Buxton stated that the Steering Committee has solicited input from
the campus and welcomes any additional proposals that come from the
recommendations that are still posted on the
Finally the Chair
stressed the importance of faculty governance and having all seats filled, not
just on the
V. VICE CHAIR�S REPORT:
K. Lawrence � No report.
VI. SECRETARY�S REPORT:
J. Shedd - No report.
VIII. �PRESIDENT�S REPORT:
The President gave a brief report which included severe budget ramifications.� President Bitterbaum also followed up on an item from the last Senate meeting reporting that Steve Dangler has been included in making campus crosswalks safer and signs have been posted at Corey and in front of Moffett in this effort.
D. Miller indicated he felt the campus needed to redouble its efforts involving energy conservation and asked that the lights be turned off in the room, which they were, in support of that measure.
B. Buxton asked if a campus wide committee could be formed to make budget recommendations. President Bitterbaum indicated that he has been in contact with each of the Vice Presidents in their areas in such an effort and will be reporting back in the future.
IX. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Educational Policy Committee � R. Kendrick (absent) � Chair Buxton reported that the committee has informed him they will be meeting soon.
Student Affairs Committee � M. Connell, Chair � No report (absent)
Faculty Affairs Committee � J. Walkuski (absent) � Chair Buxton reported in the absence of�
Chair Walkuski that he has been busy working to get his committee together and they will be meeting soon.
College Research Committee � No report.
General Education Committee � D. Miller, Chair � Miller reported that his committee would be meeting on Tuesday. He indicated that although he has had difficulty finding an agreeable meeting time he is working on unique strategies.� Miller further indicated that the General Education Committee should be up and running shortly and, in the meantime, he has sent everyone on the committee relevant documents for review.
Committee on Committees � B. Buxton gave the report for the Committee on Committees.
The nominations from the committee were approved {SEE APPENDIX 1}
X. AREA SENATOR�S REPORTS:
There were no Area Senator reports.
XI. SUNY SENATOR�S REPORT � M. Ware (absent).
XII. STUDENT SENATOR�S REPORTS:
C. Hahl gave a brief report.
XIII. OLD BUSINESS:
There was no Old Business.
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
The proposal to create an Ad Hoc Committee to study and make recommendations regarding creation of the Professional Affairs Committee as an additional Standing Policy Committee of the Senate was distributed and introduced.� A. Dahlman reinforced to the Senate that the Ad Hoc Committee would not constitute the Professional Affairs Committee but would be set up in order to determine the make up and duties of this proposed standing committee for professionals.
J. Hendrick asked if the proposed representation for professionals is proportional to the professional representation in the different areas across campus. T. Vigars responded that it was their attempt to assure that the numbers are closely proportional.
D. West asked if the Professional Affairs Committee proposal is adopted would the committee become part of the Steering Committee.� B. Buxton responded that at this point in time it would not, although he stated that this possibility could be included as part of the recommendations.
Respectfully Submitted:
Recording Secretary
The following reports are appended to the minutes in the order they are submitted:
(1) Committee on Committees report submitted by J. Barry, Chair.
(2)
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Item # 1
The following committee appointments are being recommended, and
confirmation by the
School of Arts & Sciences:
Fine Arts & Humanities
Math/Science
Social/Behavioral
Sciences
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Student
Affairs Committee - appointed, 2-year term � Tim Davis
Professional
Staff:
Item #2
Item #3
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APPENDIX 2
����������������������������������� �Submitted by A. Dahlman, T. Vigars
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Based on the survey conducted by and the recommendation of
the Review of Governance Committee, the Professional Senators strongly
recommend that the
We therefore move that an ad hoc Senate committee be set up in order to determine the make-up and duties of this proposed standing committee for professionals.� All members of this ad hoc committee should be professionals, and membership should be elected from the following areas:
Chair elected at large from the professionals
1 rep from Institutional Advancement which
includes Alumni Affairs, Publications and Electronic Media, Public Relations,
Financial Operations, The
1 rep from Finance and Management, which includes Finance, Facilities Management, and Human Resources.
2 reps from� Student Affairs which includes Corey Union and Conferences, Academic Support and Achievement Program, Educational Opportunity Program, Residential Services, Recreational Sports, the Student Development Center, Judicial Affairs, University Police, and Multicultural Affairs.
2 reps from Academic Affairs which includes the School of Education (Center for Educational Exchange & Field Placement), School of Arts and Sciences (Art and Art History, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Performing Arts, and Physics.) School of Professional Studies (SUNY Youth Sports Coaching Institute and Kinesiology), Research and Sponsored Programs, Athletics, Clark Center for International Education, Faculty Development Center, Graduate Studies, Institutional research and Assessment, Intercultural and Gender Studies, International Programs, and Outdoor and Environmental Education.
1 rep from Information Resources , which includes Academic Computing,� Administrative Computing, Classroom Media Services, Memorial Library, and the Center for the Advancement of Technology in Education.
1 rep from Enrollment Management, which includes the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Advisement, and Advisement and Transition.
Pending Senate approval of the ad hoc committee�s recommendations, this proposal would then be placed in a referendum to change the Senate�s committee structure and bylaws.
http://www.cortland.edu/senate/minutes/0809min2.html