disproportionately high even considering economy of scale, and this is data that legislators are looking at.
Board meeting:
President Hampton reminded committee members and Senators to consider what we want her to present the KSU Board of Regents at the Thursday quarterly meeting.
Other:
University Ombudsman Reilly reported dossiers of candidates for Tenure and Promotion were at the beginning of the previous week in Academic Affairs and are now with President Brown for his review.
His understanding is that letters will be sent to candidates that breaks down assessment and reasons for either approval or denial. He reported Provost Thomas was out and in the hospital for two weeks with the flu.
He said President Thomas questioned the policy of tenured faculty signing annual contracts. He also emphasized that policy is not always followed. A Senator pointed out that under the Sias administration policy was followed and the Burse administration set in place the impression that policy does not have to be adhered to.
Time was extended for 10 minutes with two nay votes.
Reilly pointed out that there has been rapid turnover in administration that has contributed to confusion regarding policy. He said the goal is to have dates everyone can depend on for the Tenure and Promotion process.
Secretary Rye suggested that annual workshops/training for both faculty and administrators is called for in policy and adherence to that practice would help.
Vice-President Peter Smith inquired of the distinguished professor. Deputy Provost Sipes suggested that the planned monthly meetings between senate leadership and Provost Thomas would be a good place to bring this up. She has been talking with Thomas about getting it on the 5 year calendar plan.
A Senator asked about software to reserve rooms and facilities across campus. Ombudsman Reilly will relay that suggestion to administration.
A non-Senator inquired of announcements for deadlines of annual convocation awards ceremony. Deputy Sipes said that is usually forthcoming the first part of April.].
Announcements:
As part of the March 28th Career Expo students will be offered professional headshots and faculty should spread the word to students.
Blazing off the Pounds will be tomorrow, February 27th, 11-1 p.m.
Senate adjourned at 4:50 pm.
Minutes Submitted by: Reba Rye, Faculty Senate Secretary