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September 6, 2011

Present:

Paul S. LaFollette (Pres.), Joan Shapiro (V. Pres.), Karen Turner (Past President), Nora Alter (SCT), Adam Davey (CHPSW), Joan Delalic (Engr.), Michael Jackson (STHM), Michael Jacobs (Phar), Tricia S. Jones (Educ.), Charles Jungreis (Med.), Deborah Howe (SED), Stephanie Knopp (Tyler), Jim Korsh (CST), Laurie MacPhail (Dent.), Mark C. Rahdert (Law), Joseph Schwartz (CLA), Jeffrey Solow (BCMD), David Waldstreicher (Fac. Herald), Cheryl Mack (Coord.)

Call to Order:

President LaFollette called the meeting to order at around 1:05PM. I can not be more precise because I was not yet the secretary.

Approval of the Minutes:

The May 3, 2011 Meeting Minutes were approved.

As this was the beginning of the school year, New and Old members of the FSSC were introduced/reintroduced to each other.

Vice President’s Report:

The faculty senate needs a permanent secretary (I agree).
Many faculty committees need members.

Please encourage your colleagues.
The first priority is “elected committees” (those committees into which members are elected rather than appointed).

Internal service to Temple by the faculty

A lively discussion ensued about the merits and lack of recognition that administrative service on committees and similar activities receives as a supporting credential for promotion and tenure considerations.
Internal service seems to have been deemphasized as a criterion for promotion/tenure.
Future consideration and discussion by the FSSC on this point with the Provost is planned.

President’s Report:

The president of the FSSC reemphasized the need for a permanent secretary (I agree again).
Business items in a recent series of emails to the president:

Professor Angel raised several questions. A response from the FSSC is forthcoming. The draft in the FSSC email trail with minor modifications will be distributed.
Provost Englert reorganization plan and “white paper”.

Some urgency appears to be present.
The FSSC has had a series of meetings over the summer with the provost.
A response by the FSSC to these discussions will be sent to the Provost as soon as possible so that he is prepared to begin discussions at the Representative Senate Meeting scheduled for next Monday, September 12, 2011.

Budget Committee

Met several times over the summer.
Deliberations are ongoing.

FSSC Goals for FY12: (current academic year)

A discussion of the guests to be invited to FSSC meetings this year was undertaken, and many excellent suggestions were made. Some will be more entertaining than others.
Parking at both the main campus and the health sciences campus will be provided to faculty members who require travel to both campuses and have a contract at either. Vicki McGarvey in the University President’s office can help.
Budget cuts and finances – the FSSC wishes to consider the implications and consequences and to offer constructive solutions.
TU web site – extremely important for many reasons. The FSSC has considered that some of the plans shared with the faculty last year may not have been competed, and they should be.

Banner computerized scheduling
Course selections

Complete the Collegial Bylaws project

A revision of the bylaws was begun last year.
A template and principles were established last year.
Each school/college has been tasked with completing their specific bylaws based on the framework.
The FSSC wishes to assemble the completed works.
To this end, the FSSC will arrange to meet with the Chairs of all the Collegial Assemblies in an attempt to assist and encourage action. A motion was passed to this effect.
The FSSC will present the template and principles documents to the full senate anticipating distribution and discussion with the collegial chairs.

Summer course finances – discussions begun last year but issues remain.

The President will prepare a report summarizing the FSSC activities in FY11 (last academic year). This will be distributed at the next full senate meeting and in the Faculty Herald.

The Provost has been engaged with the FSSC and will be invited back soon this fall.

The “Dean’s Retreat” last year was lauded and will be scheduled again for the spring of this academic year.

Adjourment:

Meeting was adjourned at 2:47PM (early, for once!)

Begrudgingly submitted,

Chip Jungreis (Did I mention we need a secretary?)

OFFICERS BY LAWS FACULTY HANDBOOK MEETING SCHEDULE MINUTES COMMITTEES FACULTY HERALD ELECTIONS SENATE HOME TEMPLE HOME		Faculty Senate Steering Committee Minutes September 6, 2011 Present: Paul S. LaFollette (Pres.), Joan Shapiro (V. Pres.), Karen Turner (Past President), Nora Alter (SCT), Adam Davey (CHPSW), Joan Delalic (Engr.), Michael Jackson (STHM), Michael Jacobs (Phar), Tricia S. Jones (Educ.), Charles Jungreis (Med.), Deborah Howe (SED), Stephanie Knopp (Tyler), Jim Korsh (CST), Laurie MacPhail (Dent.), Mark C. Rahdert (Law), Joseph Schwartz (CLA), Jeffrey Solow (BCMD), David Waldstreicher (Fac. Herald), Cheryl Mack (Coord.) Call to Order: President LaFollette called the meeting to order at around 1:05PM. I can not be more precise because I was not yet the secretary. Approval of the Minutes: The May 3, 2011 Meeting Minutes were approved. As this was the beginning of the school year, New and Old members of the FSSC were introduced/reintroduced to each other. Vice President’s Report: The faculty senate needs a permanent secretary (I agree). Many faculty committees need members. Please encourage your colleagues. The first priority is “elected committees” (those committees into which members are elected rather than appointed). Internal service to Temple by the faculty A lively discussion ensued about the merits and lack of recognition that administrative service on committees and similar activities receives as a supporting credential for promotion and tenure considerations. Internal service seems to have been deemphasized as a criterion for promotion/tenure. Future consideration and discussion by the FSSC on this point with the Provost is planned. President’s Report: The president of the FSSC reemphasized the need for a permanent secretary (I agree again). Business items in a recent series of emails to the president: Professor Angel raised several questions. A response from the FSSC is forthcoming. The draft in the FSSC email trail with minor modifications will be distributed. Provost Englert reorganization plan and “white paper”. Some urgency appears to be present. The FSSC has had a series of meetings over the summer with the provost. A response by the FSSC to these discussions will be sent to the Provost as soon as possible so that he is prepared to begin discussions at the Representative Senate Meeting scheduled for next Monday, September 12, 2011. Budget Committee Met several times over the summer. Deliberations are ongoing. FSSC Goals for FY12: (current academic year) A discussion of the guests to be invited to FSSC meetings this year was undertaken, and many excellent suggestions were made. Some will be more entertaining than others. Parking at both the main campus and the health sciences campus will be provided to faculty members who require travel to both campuses and have a contract at either. Vicki McGarvey in the University President’s office can help. Budget cuts and finances – the FSSC wishes to consider the implications and consequences and to offer constructive solutions. TU web site – extremely important for many reasons. The FSSC has considered that some of the plans shared with the faculty last year may not have been competed, and they should be. Banner computerized scheduling Course selections Complete the Collegial Bylaws project A revision of the bylaws was begun last year. A template and principles were established last year. Each school/college has been tasked with completing their specific bylaws based on the framework. The FSSC wishes to assemble the completed works. To this end, the FSSC will arrange to meet with the Chairs of all the Collegial Assemblies in an attempt to assist and encourage action. A motion was passed to this effect. The FSSC will present the template and principles documents to the full senate anticipating distribution and discussion with the collegial chairs. Summer course finances – discussions begun last year but issues remain. The President will prepare a report summarizing the FSSC activities in FY11 (last academic year). This will be distributed at the next full senate meeting and in the Faculty Herald. The Provost has been engaged with the FSSC and will be invited back soon this fall. The “Dean’s Retreat” last year was lauded and will be scheduled again for the spring of this academic year. Adjourment: Meeting was adjourned at 2:47PM (early, for once!) Begrudgingly submitted, Chip Jungreis (Did I mention we need a secretary?)

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