Rye nominated Senator Wang for temporary Parliamentarian until such time as the qualification issue is resolved. Motion carried unanimously.
Budget & Academic Support:
Chair Rye reported that since committee minutes were approved and submitted President Brown responded to her inquiry about requested budgetary data per FSBASC 17-18-4. He directed VP Appleton to supply the requested data and she hopes it will be available for review in the next committee meeting. Approved BASC minutes included discussion of intent to file a freedom of information request if requested data was not received by February 4, signed by Chair Rye and other BASC tenured faculty. She reported hopefully that action will no longer be necessary.
Members went over KSU's submitted budget for state funding and compared it to action items FSBASC 16-17-01 and 02. They specify a 2.4 % annual increase in Instructional spending over the five year strategic plan, which would put KSU at 30% for Instruction by FY22. In contrast KSU is now down to17.5% for Instruction. The submitted executive budget states "requested" 21% and "recommended" 19% of the total budget for Instruction in FY19 and "requested" 22% and "recommended" 20% for FY20. These are discouraging figures.
Regent McFayden said one board packet he received had included a statement of mandate (by some entity) to provide a minimum percentage for Instruction in the budget. He will try to find that document.
Other Business and Announcements:
Senator Vedder commended President Hampton for the voter registration drive and hopes it continues. Hampton said they registered 50 people. However, she contended students say they are not interested in politics and that there is “no point” in voting. Vedder suggested we need educational plans and Hampton said she will be glad to come into classes for discussions.
A health fair, “Blazing Off the Pounds – Building Toward Healthy Living and Wellness”, is planned in partnership with Dr. Tope and in collaboration with CAFSSS, Health and Physical Education and local vendors. Thursday Feb 27th, 11-1:00. Healthcare providers may be present.
Dr. Freeman announced the next SACS workshop by Dr. Silvers tomorrow, Tuesday. She will walk us through creating rubrics and map in Campus Labs and will come to departments on request.
A Senator brought up issues in his unit with not being able to print. Other Senators said when they are over-budget for printing they just have to continue to print.
Dr. Freeman said SACS requires a minimum of 45 contact hours each semester per class. Secretary Rye inquired if that referenced credit or contact hours. The response was that lab hours count 1/2 hour per contact hour.
Senate adjourned at 4:35 pm.
Minutes Submitted by: Reba Rye, Faculty Senate Secretary