| Minutes of the March 1,
2000, faculty senate meeting at 3:15 p.m. in Jonas 110. Members
present: Tim Steckline, Charles Lamb, Barb Chrisman,
Steve Babbitt, Curtis Card, Don Chastain, Randalei Ellis,
Margaret Lewis, Rena Faye Norby, Rob Schurrer. Student:
Scott Biggin
Agenda approved—Rob Schurrer, Don Chastain
Minutes approved as amended—Rob Schurrer, Steve
Babbitt
A discussion was held in regard to moving the student
opinion survey from fall semester to spring semester in
order to ease the impact upon the computer center. There
were several options presented. It was felt that faculty
members should have a say in regard to when the survey
would be given. It was suggested that the time change
might involve using either semester for evaluation with
the understanding that the processing the surveys might
be done in the summer for both. Tim Steckline will pursue
some of these possibilities and get back to the Senate.
Curriculum proposals were presented. Proposals were
approved with the understanding they should be on the
correct forms. Rob Schurrer, Don Chastain
Questions were asked concerning the changes to be made
through the curriculum committee in regard to the college
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algebra requirement for
general education. The proposal is in and it is hoped
that the change will be approved before spring enrollment
for the fall semester which begins next month. Dr.
Nicholas Wallerstein visited the faculty senate to
discuss the grade-change possibility related to having
plus or minus grades. Wallerstein proposed this when he
was a member of the faculty senate and nothing has been
done since that time. After discussion, it was agreed
that Tim Steckline will talk with April Meeker about the
impact on her office. Also, he will ask Tom Lefler about
any impact at Ellsworth.
Scott Biggin reported from the student senate in
regard to GAF funds distribution. The student election on
increase in student fees was approved. The board of
regents will now have to act on this. If approved by the
BOR, the allotments will be changed. Scott reported that
they have a new system where organizations receiving GAF
funds will not have to have all funds placed on the ACE
card for that organization. This will give the
organizations more choices on how the money is to be
used.
Randalei Ellis reported on the work of the assessment
committee. The committee had just completed their review
of departmental assessment plans. These plans are on hold
until a meeting is held with the deans. The committee
feels that more direction is needed on how the plans are
to be done.
Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted.
Barb Chrisman, recording secretary
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