WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

GENERAL FACULTY MEETING MINUTES

FALL QUARTER

Tuesday, November 19, 2002

I. Call to Order:

The Fall Quarter General Faculty Meeting was called to order at 3:30 pm by Faculty President-Elect Jack Dustin (Senate President Sayer was out of town at a professional conference).

II. Approval of the Minutes:

The minutes of the Spring Quarter General Faculty Meeting of May 14, 2002, (Attachment J to agenda) were approved as written.

III. Faculty Senate Report with Discussion:

· Dr. Greg Bernhardt is leading Provost search.

· Dr. Robert Sweeney is leading the Strategic Planning Process for the university.

· Budget Committee has met to discuss adjunct situation and overall WSU revenues and expenditures. Interesting fact provided by Dr. Filipic in the meeting: In 1980 the net state appropriations per dollar of gross tuition was 2.14 in 2002; that ratio is now 1.04 showing a significant decrease in state support for higher education.

· University Registrar has been working to develop the Fall 2003 schedule with new priorities for classrooms, early quarter start/end, and new timeblocks including 8:30 start time.

IV. Senior Vice President Moore Report with Discussion:

· Noteworthy that there was a 4.1% Fall 2002 enrollment increase for WSU vs. average at other four-year institutions across the state of 1.8%.

· Health and Wellness Center discussions are underway, funded by student fees perhaps as an addition to the Student Union; student government has consistently supported this concept.

· Board of Trustees has approved the concept for an additional 1000 beds for WSU, with considerations whether a private developer or WSU should fund/own.

· Renovation of science and research labs is being reviewed; $500,000 has been appropriated to conduct a study of the issue.

V. Old Business:

None

VI. New Business (approved by Faculty Senate at prior meetings; in the absence of a quorum they stand as approved):

A. Certificate in Nursing Education – Joe Coleman (Attachment A)

B. BS in Nursing: NUR 214 (2 hours) content divided and moved to two other courses. NUR 212 increased from 3 to 4 hours. NUR 214 no longer required as of Fall 2002. NUR 307 increased from 3 to 4 hours.

C. GEIC - David Orenstein (Attachment B)

D. Proposed GE Policy for Continuing Students - David Orenstein (Attachment C)

E. Proposed GE Policy for Transfer Students Completion of GE - David Orenstein
(Attachment D)

F. WAC Program Changes To Accommodate New GE Fall 2003 – Tom Sav (Attachment E)

G. Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management – Joe Coleman (Attachment F)

H. BS in Computer Science – add Bioinformatics Option – Tom Sav (Attachment G)

I. Integrated Language Arts – change entrance requirements – Tom Sav (Attachment H)

J. BS in Education: Athletic Training Major – Tom Sav (Attachment I)

VII. Announcements:

A. Next General Faculty Meeting is Tuesday, February 18, 2003, 3:30 p.m., E163 Student Union

B. Barbara Denison encouraged WSU community to attend December 7, 2002 Commencement, and asked for any nominations for honorary degrees for future Commencements. Details regarding the nomination process are as follows:

The awarding of an honorary degree is a way that Wright State University expresses its highest ideals and acknowledges exceptional accomplishments. Persons chosen for an honorary degree must have made outstanding contributions to humanity. Special consideration is given to those who have also made contributions to Wright State. In addition, the recipient must exemplify the goals and philosophy of Wright State University. Trustees, faculty, staff and alumni must have two years of disassociation with the University before they will qualify.

A request to present a nomination should be sent to the committee prior to a full nomination. The request may be submitted by faculty, staff, students, trustees or alumni and should be submitted by January 6, 2003 for both commencements. The request should consist of a brief letter outlining the contributions of the potential nominee and remain as confidential as possible. The potential nominee should not be notified of the request nor should external support be solicited. The committee will consider the request and determine if a nomination should receive further review. Complete nominations will then be due by March 1, 2003. For further information, contact Barbara Denison, Chair of the Commencement Committee.

VIII. Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm.