WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

II. Approval of the Minutes:

The minutes of the September 29, 2003, meeting were approved as written.

Located at - http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/Sept03SenMin.html

Discussion about level of detail in minutes of Sept 29. Amend the minutes per Rudy’s notes.

Motion: Propose that the Faculty Senate minutes be in a format that does not attempt to paraphrase or provide a verbatim of comments/discussion, but capture key action thoughts and decisions. Seconded and Approved.

Two cassette tapes will be generated, one for Registrar Office use and one for general use, available through the Office of the Faculty Senate President.

III. Report of the President – Dr. Goldenberg

o President Goldenberg not present as he is preparing for the Annual Awards Ceremony for National Conference for Community and Justice Dr. Goldenberg will receive an individual award and WSU will receive an Organizational Award for the work of various units campus wide that help communities address critical issues.

IV. Provost: Dr. Hopkins

o The university is waiting to hear about the approval of the Wright Center for Innovation Proposal on Advanced Data Management. This proposal was presented before the National Academy of Sciences in Washington D.C.

o Cameos of Caring in College of Nursing and Health was a success. CONH put together a wonderful program that provided recognition to fourteen nurses in our community and generated scholarship monies.

o University Technology Plan of 1998-2003 currently underway, first by colleges and units updating their plans by March 1, 2004. Faculty Computer Initiative- The provost is currently working with the University Technology Committee reviewing guidelines of how the initiative has been funded in the past. Plans include conducting an inventory of faculty computers and an analysis of funding by the spring. Updating.

o Strategic Planning Committee has been reconstituted, focusing upon implementation. Three issues for SPC: Monitor progress, facilitate communication, and enhance collaboration. A web address is being developed to keep everyone updated on the progress. November 10, 2003 is the next quarterly meeting.

V. Report of the Senate Executive Committee: Jack Dustin

· Appointed two members to University Diversity Advisory Committee (UDAC); Brenda Ellis and Tony Ortiz.

· Senator Jane Scott has been replaced by Kathleen Wolner.

· The EC will consider preparing a response to the request from the Provost for Strategic Plan indicators.

· Drop date discussion - Student Petitions Committee has been asked to review items raised during our last discussion of a new drop date and will report back to Senate.

· Executive Committee Survey approved and will be distributed.

· Senate Meeting Schedule for 2004-05 was discussed based on Approved Standard Timeblock Model. Decision to be made before 2004-05 Senate elections.

· The EC Reviewed Building and Grounds Survey.

· Reviewed bookstore issues based on issues by Student Affairs Committee.

· There is a need to nominate faculty to Portal Advisory Committee (PAC), subcommittee of University Technology Committee and University Systems Replacement Committee. Senate President Dustin will ask Scott Rife for a list of PAC members to ensure adequate representation of faculty.

Guest: Vladimir Katovic, Chair, Parking Services & Traffic Appeals Committee

Discussed five current topics being discussed to improve services, per handout.

CAC gated lot 12 was created to enable CAC faculty to come/go throughout the day, including graduate/teaching assistantships who come/go on behalf of the faculty. Student Government Association felt that no student groups should have special use of these lots. Questions were raised about access to accommodate on-campus visitors, music students who have large and valuable instruments, and parking priorities for graduate assistants.

VI. Standing Committee Reports and Attendance (Attachment A)

A. Faculty Budget Priority Committee: Jack Dustin.

Dr. Filipic provided information to the committee regarding the origin and use of resources. Future meetings will include review of the Delaware Study.

B. Non-Bargaining Unit Faculty Affairs Committee: Carol Endres

C. Undergraduate Curriculum & Academic Policy Committee: Tom Sav

D. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Shelley Jagow

E. Information Technology Committee: Vince Yen

F. Student Affairs Committee: Margaret Clark Graham

G. Student Petitions Committee: KT Mechlin

VII. Council Reports

Graduate Council – Jay Thomas, see Minutes of October 13, 2003

Senate question regarding process for course approvals at the graduate level. Vice President Thomas responded about the “thirty day window” for colleges to question the courses, and that Department Chairs bear the responsibility for monitoring the process. The point was made that the thirty-day day review may not always reach the affected programs. Senate commented that an equivalent UCAPC process might be warranted to insure faculty involvement. Dr. Thomas agreed to review the procedures to insure that policies are working correctly.

VIII. Old Business:

A. Call for Nominations for Professor-at-Large for University Promotion and Tenure Committee (Attachment B). *Nominations will be taken today and at the November 17 Faculty Senate meeting, with the vote taken November 17. Please confirm that your nominee is willing to serve prior to the vote. Faculty members nominated today: Professor Margaret Clark Graham who has agreed to serve; Dr. Hans Sprohge who has agreed to serve; Professor Tim Wood has been nominated and will inform the Senate before the election process begins if he is able to serve.

IX. New Business

A. University General Education Committee (UGEC) Nominations (Attachment C)– Jack Dustin. Senate voted to suspend rules and move to Old Business. One CONH faculty remains to be appointed. Moved to accept these appointments for UGEC, slate approved.

B. CECS Program Change: Computing and Information Technology Minor – Tom Sav.