Minutes - 5/4/2000
Call to order:
President Mikkelsen called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
Senators present:
Aschermann, Bargar, Brandt, Brooks, Fowler, Greiert, Hamzaee, Leonard, McLear,
Mikkelsen, Nelson, Reidy, Roberts
Senators absent:
Cronk, Wagner, Wallner
Ex-officio:
Janet Murphy, president of Missouri Western State College
James Roever, vice president for academic affairs, Missouri Western State College
Guests present:
Kathyrne Mueller, administrative associate to the vice president for academic affairs
Rick Gilmore, Timothy Holian
Senators-elect Mike Cadden, Bob Klostermeyer, Evan Noynaert, Kelly Williams
Meeting agenda:
The proposed agenda for today's meeting was approved with the exception that reports
from the scholarship committee and evaluation of faculty committee will be received
before the approval of minutes from April 20, and that the agenda will also include a
discussion of a recommendation from the fringe benefits committee report of April 20.
Report from the faculty senate scholarship committee:
President Mikkelsen read the report of the faculty senate scholarship committee as
submitted by committee chairperson Mary Jo Gay (see Attachment A). The senate
received this report.
Report from the faculty senate evaluation of faculty committee:
Timothy Holian, chairperson of the faculty senate evaluation of faculty committee,
presented and led in a discussion of the committee's annual report (see Attachment B),
drawing special attention to Section III. Statement of Recommendations and to Appendix
1: Summary of Faculty Evaluation Survey. Discussion included questions, comments,
suggestions concerning various possibilities of expanding or modifying the evaluation
form and/or procedures. The senate received this report.
Minutes of the previous meeting:
The minutes of the April 20 meeting were approved with the following two corrections:
(1) Committee Assignments 2000 – 2001 were corrected to identify Academic
Regulations and Standards committee member Brenda Blessing as a re-appointed
member rather than as a new member, and Grievance Committee members Joanne Katz,
Don Lillie, and Nanette Wolford as continuing members rather than as new members
with terms expiring on January 1, 2001 (see Attachment C for the list as corrected); (2)
include pages 2 and 4 of the memorandum from Stephen J. Briggs to Earl Milton
concerning the fringe benefits committee information request which was inadvertently
omitted from the April 20 minutes (see Attachment D for the entire five-page
memorandum) (Leonard/Roberts).
Report from the college president:
MWSC President Murphy reported that she had a meeting yesterday with faculty salary
committee members Kathleen Andrews and Todd Eckdahl (chair), which senate president
Mikkelsen also attended, in which she reported that college admissions is down by 4
percent and that she needs to wait for more information before dealing with salary and
budget issues. She indicated that "the tuition structure must be rethought," since there is
only a 2 percent likely budget increase from the state this year. She noted that estimates
are that tuition increases in Missouri colleges and universities this year will average 5.1
percent. She then commented on the status of the presidential search, noting that the
Board of Regents was not yet successful in finding the appropriate candidate, and that the
Board wants time to re-group for this task, hoping to meet again before graduation
ceremonies. The result will probably be a "brand new search".
Report from the vice president for academic affairs:
James Roever, vice president for academic affairs, submitted a copy of a memorandum
addressed to senate president Mikkelsen concerning the faculty salary study, in which he
presented a written response to the specific motion of April 6, 2000 which requested this
study (see Attachment E). His principal proposal is that a "study of faculty salaries be
conducted by a committee consisting of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
(chairperson), the members of the Faculty Salary Committee, the Chairperson of the
Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee, the Dean of Professional Studies, and the
Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences." He further reported that his recommendations for
faculty promotions will go out May 5. Finally, he commented on the North Central
accreditation process, indicating that the college had chosen the "fast track" procedure for
implementation/completion, and that we do not yet know the timetable for the final
report.
Report from the ad hoc committee on outside employment:
Rick Gilmore, chairperson of the ad hoc committee on outside employment, reported that
the committee, consisting of Kathyrne Mueller, four faculty members (Robert
Klostermeyer, Pat McMurray, Keith Stutterheim, Phil Wann) and himself, has had two
meetings in which many issues were discussed. The committee's plan is to work through
the issues this summer and to report to the senate at the beginning of the fall semester.
Report from the faculty senate executive committee:
President Mikkelsen reported that he gave a report to the Board of Regents on
Wednesday, May 3, which included the information and comments obtained from faculty
concerning the presidential candidates and search process, noting that the Board
welcomed the input from faculty. He further reported that the bill which would allow
faculty representation on state college governing boards is still alive but its future is
uncertain, in that it is bound with other issues. Finally, he reported on his meeting
yesterday with President Murphy and members of the faculty salary committee,
indicating that there will be a 2 percent increase in state funding for the coming fiscal
year. He further noted that "shrinkage" funds (salary savings from retirements) amount
to about $200,000.
President Mikkelsen then gave a summary of senate accomplishments for the past year
and unfinished business needing addressing in the coming year. Accomplishments noted
were (1) resolution of unresolved general studies issues from the previous year; (2)
successful general faculty meeting concerning the statewide General Education Steering
Committee's (GESC) proposal to revamp statewide general education policies; (3) the
"cleaning up" of the faculty senate professional leave committee's reporting procedures;
(4) addressing of a wide range of salary concerns and issues; (5) significant input to the
presidential search process; and (6) progress in becoming a more deliberative body in
dealing with important issues. Among considerations and tasks for the coming year were
(1) unresolved general studies issues, including showing that we are in compliance with
the new G.E.S.C. guidelines; (2) evaluation of student computer literacy requirements
and assessments; (3) proposed general studies syllabi issues; (4) procedures for reporting
protocol for general studies committee; (5) outside employment issues being examined
by the ad hoc committee; (6) matters pertaining to academic regulations and standards;
and (7) further discussion of evaluation of faculty issues and procedures.
Comments and suggestion followed Mikkelsen's summary, including a suggestion from
Senator Hamzaee that the senate distribute a questionnaire to all faculty members
requesting a review and evaluation of the senate, a statement from Senator Greiert
commending the high quality of this year's senate committee reports, and a
complimentary statement from Dr. Roever commending the senate for acting in a
deliberative manner in general studies and in salary issues.
President Mikkelsen encouraged all senators to submit agenda items for the coming year.
He then submitted several agenda items and goals for the coming year, including (1)
address general studies issues; (2) complete work on salary proposals; (3) complete
presidential search; (4) gain more knowledge of college budget and budget issues; and (5)
implement North Central accreditation recommendations, such as an analysis of space
utilization as part of the development of a new college master plan.
Mikkelsen then distributed commemorative senate plaques for retiring and resigning
senators, with expressions of thanks for their services. Those receiving plaques were
Keith Brandt, Evelyn Brooks, James Reidy III, Jessica Leonard, Tony Wallner and
Sharon Wagner.
Old business:
MOTION (5/4/00-01): To request that the administration increase the number of
"Reserved" lots for the faculty and staff (Hamzaee/Greiert).
Following discussion, Senator Nelson called the question; discussion was ended by
unanimous vote. The motion then failed with 3 yes, 7 no, and 2 abstentions.
MOTION (5/4/00-02): To amend Article V, Section 2 of the "Constitution of the
Association of the Missouri Western State College Instructional Faculty", which
currently reads as follows:
"The Faculty Senate shall be composed of the number of Senate members equivalent to eight (8) percent
(rounded off to the nearest integer) of the voting Instructional Faculty of each division, with the provision
that each division will have at least three Senate members. For the purpose of determining the exact
number of Senate members from each division who will serve during the following academic year, the size
of the Instructional Faculty in each division will be calculated as of spring semester of the election year.
The President of the College and the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be ex-officio (nonvoting)
members of the Faculty Senate."
so that the clause: "with the provision that each division will have at least three Senate
members" be replaced with the clause: "with the provision that additional members will
be added from the lesser represented division so that each division will have at least forty
(40) percent of the total Senate membership."
If adopted, Article V, Section 2, as amended, would read as follows:
"The Faculty Senate shall be composed of the number of Senate members equivalent to eight (8) percent
(rounded off to the nearest integer) of the voting Instructional Faculty of each division with the provision
that additional members will be added from the lesser represented division so that each division will have at
least forty (40) percent of the total Senate membership. For the purpose of determining the exact number of
Senate members from each division who will serve during the following academic year, the size of the
Instructional Faculty in each division will be calculated as of spring semester of the election year. The
President of the College and the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be ex-officio (nonvoting)
members of the Faculty Senate."
Following discussion, Senator Brooks moved to amend the motion (seconded by Fowler)
so that the first sentence of the amended Article V, Section 2, would read as follows:
"The Faculty Senate shall be composed of sixteen senate members, with eight from each
of the two academic divisions," and the second sentence commencing with "For the
purpose of determining ..." would be eliminated. After much discussion, Senator Greiert
called the question; discussion was ended by unanimous vote. Senator Greiert called for
a roll call vote. The motion to amend was then defeated with 4 yes votes (Senators
Fowler, Reidy, Brooks, and Leonard), 6 no votes (Senators McLear, Roberts,
Aschermann, Bargar, Greiert, and Nelson), and 2 abstentions (Senators Brandt and
Hamzaee). Senator Reidy then called the question on the original motion ; discussion
was ended by unanimous vote. Senator Greiert called for a roll call vote. The original
motion was then approved with 9 yes votes (Senators Fowler, Brooks, Brandt, Hamzaee,
Aschermann, Bargar, Greiert, Leonard, and Nelson), 2 no votes (Senators McLear and
Roberts), and one abstention (Senator Reidy).
MOTION (5/04/00-03): To recommend an across-the-board increase of 5 % in faculty salaries for the academic year 2000-2001 (Wallner/Bargar).
Senator McLear called the question; discussion was ended by unanimous vote. The
motion was then approved by voice vote, with one abstention.
MOTION (5/04/00-04): To recommend that all faculty salary adjustments for promotion
be indexed by the annual across-the-board faculty salary increases (Wallner/Leonard).
Senator Reidy called the question; discussion was ended by unanimous vote. The motion
was then approved unanimously.
MOTION (5/04/00-05): To recommend that the rate of pay per credit hour for part
time/overload be increased from $600 to $700 for academic year 2000-2001
(Wallner/Brooks).
Senator Reidy called the question; discussion was ended by unanimous vote. The motion
was then approved by voice vote, with two abstentions.
MOTION (5/04/00-06): To recommend that the annual chairperson stipends be increased
from $2000 to $3000, beginning academic year 2000-2001 (Wallner/Brooks).
Senator Brooks called the question; discussion was ended by unanimous vote. The
motion was then approved unanimously.
MOTION (5/04/00-07): To recommend that each faculty member at MWSC receive an
amount of life insurance that is the equivalent of her/his contractual salary
(Bargar/Brooks).
Following discussion, Senator Greiert moved (seconded by McLear) to table the motion.
The motion to table was then approved by unanimous vote.
MOTION (5/04/00-08): To recommend that, in order to advocate fair and equal
treatment of all MWSC employees, regardless of race, gender, religion, marital status, or
anything else protected by federal law, single employees receive equitable benefits,
including the assignment of MOSERs benefits to individuals other than one's spouse
(Wallner/Brooks).
Senator Greiert called the question; discussion was ended by unanimous vote. The
motion then passed with 8 yes and 1 no.
MOTION (5/04/00-09): To recommend that the Fringe Benefits Committee and Salary
Committee be required to meet twice a semester in order to work together on a Five-Year
Plan rather than work independently all year long and that this requirement be added as
duty (c) to p. 261 of the MWSC Policy Guide (Wallner/Brooks).
Senator Leonard moved (seconded by Greiert) to amend the motion so that the first part
of the sentence reads "To recommend that the Fringe Benefits committee and Salary
Committee be required to meet together twice a semester in order to work in concert on a
Five-Year Plan ...." Senator Greiert called the question; discussion was ended by
unanimous vote. The amendment was then approved by voice vote. Senator Reidy then
called the question on the motion as amended; discussion was ended by unanimous vote.
The motion as amended then passed unanimously.
Discussion Of Recommendation From Fringe Benefits Committee:
At the request of Senator Greiert, the Senate discussed the following recommendation
concerning the self-imposed charge number 8 from the fringe benefits committee report
of April 20, 2000:
Recommendation: We recommend that "July 1992" be changed to "date of
employment."
After discussion concerning this recommendation centered around the question of legality
and liability of possible criminal charges as outlined in the memorandum from Stephen J.
Briggs to Earl Milton of April 17, 2000, concentrated especially on specific response
number 4 on page 5 (see Attachment D) concerning the lack of previous sick leave
records retained by the college related to the issue of accumulated sick leave, the Senate
agreed by unanimous vote to take no further action on this recommendation at this time.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. (Brooks/McLear)
Respectfully submitted,
G. Barry Nelson, secretary
Attachment A: Scholarship Committee Report (available by request)
Attachment B: Evaluation of Faculty Committee Report (available by request)
Attachment C: 2000-2001 Committee Assignments Corrected List (included below)
Attachment D: Stephen J. Briggs Memorandum to Earl Milton (available by request)
Attachment E: Dr. Roever's Memorandum to Mikkelsen Regarding Faculty Salary Study
(available by request)
Faculty Senate
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2000 - 2001
May 4, 2000
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PROMOTION/TENURE COMMITTEE
Continuing Members:
Larry Andrews CJ/LS PS beginning 2nd year*
Sharon Gray Music LAS beginning 3rd year**
Bonnie Gregory Nursing PS beginning 3rd year**
Ken Lee CS/M/P LAS beginning 2nd year*
Shiva Nandan B/E PS beginning 2nd year*
Randye Williams HPER PS beginning 2nd year*
New Members:
Jessica Leonard CS/TH LAS beginning 1st year
Jon Euchner G/SW/S LAS beginning 1st year
Liaison:
John Tapia CS/TH PS
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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Continuing Members:
Carolyn Brose Nursing PS beginning 2nd year*
Richard Cluff Psych LAS beginning 2nd year*
Shauna Hiley Chemistry LAS beginning 2nd year*
Darrell Johnson CS/M/P LAS beginning 3rd year**
Ali Kamali G/SW/S LAS beginning 2nd year*
Gerry Walker Nursing PS beginning 3rd year**
Diane Watson Education PS beginning 2nd year*
Ken Yager ET PS beginning 2nd year*
New Members:
Robert Nulph CS/TH LAS beginning 1st year
Mitchell Haney H/P/G LAS beginning 1st year
Timothy Holian EFLJ LAS beginning 1st year
Douglas McKnight Education PS beginning 1st year
Frederica Nix CJ/LS PS beginning 1st year
Liaisons:
Mike Cadden EFLJ LAS
Kelly Williams HPER PS
Ex-Officio Member: Vice President for Academic Affairs
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EVALUATION OF FACULTY
Re-appointed Member:
Cynthia Schmidt Education PS beginning 2nd year*
New Members:
Geri Norman HPER PS
Kevin Muente Art LAS
Patricia Scott G/SW/S LAS
Ann Thorne EFLJ LAS
Liaison:
Ian Roberts EFLJ LAS
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SALARY COMMITTEE
Re-appointed Members:
Todd Eckdahl Biology LAS beginning 3rd year**
Kathleen Andrews Nursing PS beginning 2nd year*
New Members:
Mohammad Najafi ET PS
Jinchang Wang B/E PS
Brian Cronk Psych LAS
Liaison:
Reza Hamzaee B/E PS
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FRINGE BENEFITS
New Members:
Jane Frick EFLJ LAS
David Steiniche G/SW/S LAS
Kelly Henry Psych LAS
Susan Gille Nursing PS
Dale Krueger B/E PS
Liaison:
Evan Noynaert CS/M/P LAS
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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Re-appointed Members:
Elizabeth Sawin EFLJ LAS beginning 2nd year*
Brenda Blessing HPER PS beginning 2nd year*
New Members:
Joachim Kibirige G/SW/S LAS
Kenneth Dagel H/P/G LAS
Leroy Maxwell CJ/LS PS
Liaison:
Pat McLear H/P/G LAS
Ex-Officio Members:
Registrar
Director of Center for Academic Support,
One counselor.
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PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
New Members:
Keith Brandt CS/M/P LAS
Steven Lorimor Chemistry LAS
Jon Kepler H/P/G LAS
Sharon Wagner B/E PS
Deborah Bogle Education PS
Liaison:
Jerry Aschermann Education PS
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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Continuing Members:
Denise Smith B/E PS beginning 3rd year**
Benjamin Caldwell Chemistry LAS beginning 2nd year*
Martha Ellison G/SW/S LAS beginning 2nd year*
Monica Nanden G/SW/S LAS beginning 2nd year*
New Member:
Evelyn Brooks Nursing PS beginning 1st year
Liaison:
Sally Radmacher Psychology LAS
Ex-Officio Member: Director of Financial Aid
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GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Continuing Members:
Larry Andrews CJ PS term ends 1/1/2001
Bob Bergland E/FL/J LAS term ends 1/1/2002
Kevin Burger CS/M/P LAS term ends 1/1/2002 note 1
R. J. Dick B/E PS term ends 1/1/2002
Robin Findlay CS/T/H LAS term ends 1/1/2002
Karen Fulton E/FL/J LAS term ends 1/1/2002
Joanne Katz CJ/LS PS term ends 1/1/2001
Don Lillie CS/T/H LAS term ends 1/1/2001
Evan Noynaert CS/M/P LAS term ends 1/1/2002 note 2
Sally Radmacher Psychology LAS term ends 1/1/2002 note 2
Nader Vargha B/E PS term ends 1/1/2002
Nannette Wolford HPER PS term ends 1/1/2001
Note 1 -- needs immediate replacement due to his leaving MWSC
Note 2 -- begin term on faculty senate fall, 2000; replacements needed?
New Members:
Teddi Deka Psych LAS term 1/1/2001 - 1/1/2003
Mary Jo Gay Nursing PS term 1/1/2001 - 1/1/2003
Solon Haynes Education PS term 1/1/2001 - 1/1/2003
Timothy Miller CS/M/P LAS term 1/1/2001 - 1/1/2003
Liaison:
Lou Fowler B/E PS
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Secretary's Note: These are the assignments as of the May 4 senate meeting. We are
aware that some adjustments will be necessary at the beginning of the fall semester
(replacing Keith Brandt, for example).
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