The sixth regularly scheduled meeting of the AY 2017-18 Faculty Senate was called to order at 3:12 pm on Monday, November 13, 2017, Hathaway Hall 123. The agenda was approved with no amendments and minutes of the October 31, 2017 Faculty Senate meeting were approved with no amendments.
Senate President Report:
President Hampton reminded Senators of the importance of attendance and participation in all meetings, both committee and full Senate, and necessity of submitting minutes and agendas before deadlines. Chairs should turn in signed action items to her immediately after Senate approval. In preparation for SACS our records need to be in order.
She attended President Brown's Cabinet meeting on November 8. The Associate VP for Finance and Comptroller, Duane Wright, was introduced. The new Associate VP for Facilities Management, Wayne Goodwin was introduced. He said he was aware of facilities issues across campus and is working to address them. Russelle Keese is the new Director of Financial Aid.
December graduation plans were discussed. There will be a Thanks For Giving luncheon on December 16, 11:30-1:30. Season basketball tickets will be available for $75 and there was mention of VIP seating.
Antonio Boyle has been assigned to the Office of Financial Aid.
Student official absences must be approved through Student Affairs, with required documentation.
Claude Huddleston is a new Dean of Students. He said he is interested in a host family program.
Senate BASC Chair Rye asked if the problem of understaffing for housekeeping and facilities was mentioned and pointed out some buildings are not being cleaned. We are down to about nine housekeepers and it's impossible for them to attend to all buildings. President Hampton said it was not discussed because it was not on the agenda but that Mr. Goodwin is aware.
A Senator agreed this is a significant issue and suggested Senate should take it up in committee. Chair Rye said she will put it on the BASC agenda.
Curriculum Committee:
Chair Andries was not present at the committee meeting and there was not a quorum at the CC meeting. Chair Andries reported.
Subsequently, CC voted on and passed electronically:
FSCC 17-18-08: New class, MASC/Biology BIO321, Virology. An upper level elective for biology major and health-related disciplines. Emphasis on animal viruses.
Senate approved unanimously by voice vote.
Academic Policy Committee:
Chair Gebremedhin brought forth: