Procedural issues were discussed, including the requirement for a three day interval between the motion and vote by Senate to call for a vote of the full faculty and the beginning of the voting process. The question was also raised of the protocol to announce the agenda three days prior to a meeting. Issues with electronic voting and confidentiality were discussed. They will have a new Action Item for the next Senate meeting. One of the FY2014/15 Actions (PCC 14-15-01) that was missing in Hume Hall will need to go up again. This designates specific Midterm grades, as opposed to F or D. Secretary Rye will check if the VPAA now has that copy. Other Business: Secretary Rye asked for Senator's opinions on the nature and format of minutes. According to Robert's Rules of Order, only actions should be recorded and no attempt should be made to summarize discussion. Senators were of differing opinions and no determination was reached. President Smith raised the question of how much money was budgeted for the consulting firms brought in. The desirability of hiring external professionals for short-term contracts was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm Minutes Submitted by: Reba Rye, Faculty Senate Secretary

Minutes Submitted by: Reba Rye, Faculty Senate Secretary