After extensive discussion, and a 5 minute extension, a motion was made and seconded to table BASC 17-18-01 Revised 100217 until after a meeting President Brown offered with his Counsel and the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate and Budget & Academic Support Committee, to be scheduled expeditiously. The vote to table was 8 Aye, 1 Abstain, 1 Nay. There was a quorum of 14 Senators present. (4 did not vote)
In summation, President Brown spoke against the action item. He said the decision has been made, and is irrevocable, to return to the multiple dean model. He said Interim Deans will be named soon and a search for permanent candidates will go forward as policy prescribes with faculty representation on the Search Committee. He also said he will not respond to BASC's request for budget information until such time as he can consult with the Chair of the Board of Regents. He indicated that the Board of Regents "does not want to see" line item budgets and they do not expect Senate to review such as well. However, he suggested that EXCOM and BASC meet with him and his Counsel to discuss this in more detail, and present rationale and use for such data.
Chair Rye said that while BASC understands the decision to return to the multiple dean model has already been made by the administration, members see it to be their responsibility to make such recommendations of opinion to the Senate for consideration, specific to duties/responsibilities outlined in the Faculty Handbook and KSU Committee Book, and the committee would be remiss if they did not do so.
CC Chair Andries expressed concern that the Action Item, as written, is too complex and needs to be divided into different issues and requests.
Chair Rye asked for comments from the BASC members present but none spoke.
As recorded above, a motion was made and seconded to table Action Item FSBASC Revised 100217 until after the proposed meeting of President Brown and his Counsel with EXCOM and BASC. Motion passed with 8 aye votes, 1 abstain, and 1 nay.
Dr. Caroline Gibson will be performing with Mr. John Martin on November 5, 4:00 pm, Church of the Ascension, 311 Washington St, Frankfort.
Senate adjourned at 4:58 pm.
Minutes Submitted by: Reba Rye, Faculty Senate Secretary