Faculty Senate Meeting

Minutes

April 13, 2006

Senators Present:

LeeDon Martin, Connie Nichols, Stan Stallings, James Jordon, Theresa Evans, Jeff Schwende, Robbie Rogers, Sandie Graves, Jane Hellinghausen, Kathryn Keen, Brandon Tate

Senators Absent:

Bill Neff

Meeting was called to order at 1:58

Guest:

Debbie Mapes visited with Senate to discuss some retirement issues. She advised that OC can hire a TRS retiree on a half – time basis. It is expected that this year’s special session will produce some important changes for retirees. All faculty and staff should pay close attention to these issues and communicate with one’s legislator.

Ballots counted, resulting in the following:

Senate President: James Jordan

Vice President: Geoffrey Schwende

Secretary: Jane Hellinghausen

At-large: Sandy Graves

At-large: Robbie Rogers

The newly elected Senators are:

Emergency Medical Services                    Michael Samp

Physical Therapy

Radiologic Technology

Respiratory Care

English/Foreign Language                        Claudia Philpot

Art                                                           Tammy Patni

Mass Communication

Music

Speech

Reading

Business Administration                            Melissa Elliot

Management

Safety & Health

Computer Science/CIS

President’s report:

LeeDon advised that Dr. Gipson is reviewing the report on salaries compiled by Senator Jordan; the increase in student tuition and fees will go toward faculty raises; there will be a $15.00 web fee on web/VCT courses beginning in the fall; and Dr. Gipson would like for a committee to study the issue of OC faculty and staff taking courses at reduced fees.

Committee Reports:

1. Student Recognition – Senator Graves announced date of May 4. Faculty is encouraged to attend.

2. Evaluation – Senator Jordan announced that the committee will meet once more this semester.

3. Tenure – President Martin advised that 2 applicants are being processed and one has withdrawn.

4. Faculty Recognition – Theresa Evans reported that nominations are being reviewed.

5. Faculty Retirement - Kathryn Keen announced that Carla and Frank Wells would be honored at the same time on May 1st, from 2:25 to 3:30 in the Community Room.

Old Business:

1. Senator Rogers reported that her constituents were not satisfied with the previous explanation for the 17 week fall semester. Senators again discussed its necessity in meeting the 45 hour class time required by state law.

2. Senator Nichols provided a list of IT problems reported by her constituents. Senators suggested she take them first to David Carson.

New Business:

None

Meeting Adjourned: 2:55 pm

Submitted by:

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Jane Hellinghausen