FULL-TIME FACULTY SENATE
MINUTES of February 27, 2009
HBC 407 1:00 p.m.
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President Dan Dydek called the meeting to order.
Agenda
Professor Don Becker moved that the agenda be modified to remove Professor Mariano Diaz-Miranda’s update from the ad hoc Committee on TOPS (Orientation) and that the agenda then be passed. Motion passed.
Minutes
Professor Devorah Feldman moved that the minutes be accepted. Motion passed.
President’s Report
At the Senate officers’ meeting with President Kinslow and members of his administration, future revenues and budgets for ACC were discussed. The Senate officers sought clarification about a possible salary freeze for all employees for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as the possibility that the administration would not advance faculty to the next step on the salary scale.
ACAC passed the revisions to AR 3.02.003 on department chair elections.
The Professional Development Committee discussed proposed changes to the carry over policy.
AR 1.06.006 Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process
Professor Ann Palmer moved to accept the Policies & Procedures Committee’s “Proposals for emphasizing academic honesty and integrity.” Motion passed with one abstention.
Professor Ann Palmer moved to table consideration of changes to AR 1.06.006 so that the Senate can more thoroughly peruse it. Motion passed.
Apportionment of Faculty Senate Seats for FY10
Professor Norma Mercado, Chair/Audits & Elections Committee, was unable to attend. President Dan Dydek moved to accept reapportionment of senators based on new data. Motion passed.
Student Government Association Dialogue with the Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate discussed several matters with Student Government Association President Brad Burnett and other student government officers, including textbook costs, scholastic dishonesty, a bill of rights for students, and the efficacy of student complaints to deans about professors. The Student Government Association invited the faculty to its student government meetings.
Salary & Benefits Committee Recommendations
Professor John Cise explained the current deficiencies in salaries for faculty with masters degrees. President Dan Dydek moved to accept the tactics of the Salary & Benefits Committee and its recommendations for the salary data comparison process, including the method for gathering market data. Motion passed.
The Senate discussed recommended changes to Board Policy F-10 on employee compensation. President Dan Dydek moved to accept the recommended changes to Board Policy F-10. Professor Jon Luckstead and Professor Don Becker proposed adding language to the recommended changes so that annual compensation adjustments reflect cost of living changes in Central Texas. This modification to the proposed changes was accepted. The motion passed.
ad hoc Committee on Ombudsman
Professor Domingo Alba presented two draft resolutions in support of an ombudsman. Maxine Garcia moved to table the consideration of the resolutions for further refinement. Motion passed.
Other Business
Karry Evans moved that the Senate appropriate $500 for a John Cise Appreciation Day and event on April 17. Motion passed.
The Administrative Services Council has posted draft AR 6.01.003 Employment of Individuals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Policy & Procedures Committee will consider the changes.
Adjournment
The motion was made and passed to adjourn.
Senators Present:
Domingo Alba, Ron Bass, Don Becker, Steven Bradley, Frank Cronin, Mariano Diaz-Miranda, Dan Dydek, Karry Evans, Devorah Feldman, Paige Fletcher, Maxine Garcia, Alicia Garza, Jon Luckstead, Tracie Nobles, Sylvia Owens, Ann Palmer, Al Purcell, Stacy Stover, Deb Ziegler.
Visitors:
Patti Singleton, Joshua Bacak, Juston Braden, Brad Burnett, Yassiel Caballero, and Louise Ho.
Submitted by Jon Luckstead, Secretary, Full-time Faculty Senate |
