Faculty Senate

 

West Virginia Northern Community College

 

Minutes: 3 September 2004

 

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Present:, S. Beck, R. Berry,  D. Board, T. Craig, C. Dale, J. Daley, T. Danford, M. Davis, F. DeCaria, K. Freeman,  D. Goeddel, M. Goldstein, M. Grubor, D. Hans, C. Harbert, K. Herrington, S. Hooff, S. Huggins, L. Ingram, C. Kefauver, J. Keyser, A. Kuca, R. Lucki (presiding),  M. Marlin, D. Poffenberger, T. Ramsey, J. Remias, C. Riter, C. Rogerson, , S. Rychlicki, C. Teaff, J. VanFossan, A. Vavra, M. Watson, G. Winland

 

Excused:  C. Cornforth, C. Eastham, D. Folger, R. Malek,  N. Krupinski, H. Papeika, D. Roth, P. Sharma, L. Shelek, C. Stokes,

 

Absent:  K. Atkins, D. Bartley, F. Binkley, B. Gast, D. Jones, M. O’Brian, R. Pusz, V. Slider, J. Tully

 

The meeting was convened at 2:00 pm in the Culinary Arts Dining Room.  Don Poffenberger introduced Mr. Prescott Wintersheen, whom presented a professional development activity on Dragon Naturally Speaking, a voice activated computer system.

 

·        Minutes: The minutes from the August 2004 Faculty Senate meeting were approved as posted on the web page. (K. Herrington/C. Dale)

 

·        Committees

o       Committee assignments have been established.  There were some presidential appointed positions that have been announced. The updated list will be distributed by R. Lucki via e-mail. 

o       We are still in need of members for the FERC and Promotion Committee.  If interested forward your name to R. Lucki.

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ACF

M. Davis distributed the 2005 HEPC agenda for faculty to review.

BOG

T. Danford reported that the August meeting was largely routine business and centered around the College Square Project.

 

 

·        New Business

o       First Week Advising

T. Vavra is currently analyzing the effectiveness of faculty advising efforts during the first week.  Faculty were encouraged to send their final data to Tony by Friday.

o       Sabbatical Leave Policy

T. Danford met with Dr. Hunter concerning the Sabbatical Leave Policy.  The most recent senate approved version was discussed.  After revisions were made to reflect the current organizational structure, faculty received the policy via e-mail.

·        Full year sabbatical with half pay is a win/win situation.  The half pay allows adjuncts to be paid to cover the faculty load, and the college receives the benefit of the faculty member’s professional development when they return.

Senate endorses this version of the Sabbatical Leave Policy and recommends forwarding to Dr. Hunter.  (Herrington/Goeddel)

·        M. Goldstein recommends sending T. Danford’s financial analysis as an attachment. 

o       Ad Hoc Liberal Arts Task Force

A committee has been appointed to develop, market, and recruit for the A.A. program.  Committee members have been notified.

·        T. Danford questioned the need for an A.S. committee

o       S. Rychlicki responded that the memo she received suggested that this will be forthcoming.

o       Faculty Concerns/Requests

·        K. Herrington has compiled a list of faculty concerns/requests that were discussed during the first week meetings.  After further discussion, senate agreed to send the list to Mike Koon, Rita Yeager, and Steve Woodburn.

·        M. Watson voiced a concern over the memo sent to faculty regarding AW entry prior to September 2nd.  Faculty did not receive the memo in a timely manner and were unable to respond by the appropriate date.

o                   Proxima/Laptops

C. Kefauver and other faculty reported having a difficult time obtaining the equipment for classroom use.  Discussions with administration indicated that more equipment will be ordered.

o                   Fall Conference

M. Goldstein announced the West Virginia Community College Association and the West Virginia Association for Developmental Education is planning a joint conference on November 3-5.  Further details will be sent as available.

 

·        Old Business

o       Department Reorganization

Subcommittee is working on this structure.  A list of duties is being developed, as well as salary guidelines.

·                    T. Danford discussed the stipend issue with Dr. Hunter and reported that the amount will be contingent on the duties to be performed.

·                    D. Goeddel requests that any other faculty that may be interested in serving in one of the new positions to be active in the development phase.  Need an A.A. faculty member to serve on the subcommittee.

·                    D. Goeddel to convene a meeting of this group.

 

Announcements

o       Send PDP’s for 2004-2005 to Rita Yeager.

o       Send office hours to Rita Yeager.

 

Adjournment:  With no further business, the faculty senate meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.  (Hooff/Herrington).  The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Friday October 1, 2004.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lisa A. Ingram, secretary