Ombudsman Reilly reported that promotion and salary increase information should be sent to faculty approved for promotion.
He said President Brown voiced that the Tenure process at is somewhat confused. He went on to say this should be a three letter process: 1.) Inform in detail what has happened and 2.) Promotion decision, both coming from the President's office. The third should be sent from Human Resources stating the salary increase. Figures discussed during Encampment were 5% to Assistant and Associate and 10% to full Professor.
He reported there 473 staff members and 142 faculty. Of Faculty data shows 43 minority professors of which 19 are African American.
He reported EXCOM would be meeting with the President tomorrow and any concerns should be sent to committees and Senators. He does not see any more Tenure hang-ups.
A non-Senator pointed out that with a potential 5% increase for promotion and \%5 for cost-of-living would still not raise salaries up to CUPA standards. She is glad to see the Equity Study is in process and hopes it proceeds.
Secretary Rye reported she had been in communication with General Counsel Lang about the Intellectual Property Rights statement in the Confidentiality Agreement faculty were asked to sign, without specifics. Ms. Lang said she would be glad to accept her signed agreement, with an initial and exclusion of that clause. Rye was to report to faculty that anyone else so concerned could come to her office, review what they have already turned in and alter with her initials regarding the Intellectual Property Rights.
University Elections, due by April 15th, were discussed.
Deputy Provost Sipes reported she is working on updating the Committee Book and there will be a need for selection of other committee members. Vice-President Smith pointed out that Action item changing voting methods to allow electronic went up to President and was approved.
President Hampton reported Regent McFayden is being treated for a car accident injuries and could not be present today.
Adjourned 5:10pm