Tuesday, April 5, 2005
Attendance: B. Aiken (CST), B. Averbach (FSB), D. Baron (Med), J. Chen (Eng), M. Chisholm (Coordinator), J. Evans (Pres), J. Joyce (Faculty Herald), D. Maleson (Law), L. Millner (Vice-Pres), I. Shapiro (THM), J. Solow (BCMD), T. Speaker (Pharm), A. Stark (Den) K. Turner (SCT)
1. Call to Order:
Jane Evans called the meeting of the FSST to order at 12:45 P.M.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of March 29, 2005 were tabled until April 12, 2005.
3. President’s Report:
a) Nominations for Secretary: J. Evans called for nominations for Secretary of the Faculty Senate for 2005-2006.
b) Faculty Representative to Board of Trustees Meeting: It was announced that one additional faculty member is being sought to attend the May 10, 2005 meeting.
c) Future FSSC Meetings: J. Evans called for the last meeting to be held on April 26, 2005, and for the working luncheon to be held on May 3, 2005. T. Speaker recommended that a tentative FSSC meeting be scheduled on May 17, 2005 should the Steering Committee need to meet after the Senate Meeting of May 13, 2005.
d) EPPC Committee: This committee is beginning to work on the transfer of credits that may arise as a result of the new General Education Program. Bill Nathan brought up the issue of how changes would take place in the new General Education Program. Karen Turner and Bob Aiken both suggested that a joint meeting be held between the FSSC and the new General Education Committee.
e) Role of the Existing University Research and Study Leaves Committee: J. Evans questioned the role of this committee, which has been making recommenda-tions for study leaves, summer fellowships and grants-in-aid, in light of the new TAUP contract calling for a new committee to deal with study leaves only while leaving intact the former process of awarding summer leaves and grants-in-aid. D. Maleson noted that two committees would need to exist since the new TAUP committee of study leaves would need to representation from the professional schools, but that these schools were eligible for summer fellowships and grants-in-aid. Jane Evans will discuss this issue with I. Schwartz, B. Cutler and R. Tallarida.
f) FSSC Website: J. Evans raised the question as to whether the FSSC Website would be available in time for the spring election, especially to post the statements of candidates. It appears that the website is close to completion, but in case that it is not, then these candidates’ statements would be placed on the new FSSC website.
g) Status of the Program Review: J. Evans asked the members of the FSSC if they wanted to review the status of the Program Review taking place within the University. Following discussion, J Evans stated that she would invite chairpersons whose programs were reviewed to meet with the FSSC on April 19, 2005 and to discuss the following questions:
1) Was the Program Review worthwhile?
2) Were the perceptions of the review team the same as the perceptions of the faculty who teach within the program?
3) Were there any problems with the Program Review?
4) Did the administration provide feedback to the program under review?
5) What suggestions do you have for improving the Program Review process
4. Vice-President’s Report:
a) Faculty Nominations for Elected Committee Membership: L. Millner called for nominations to serve on the following committees that require members’ election:
1) EPPC – 4
2) RPPC - 3
3) Personnel - 1
4) University Honors – 2
5) University Research and Study Leaves – 5
b) Handbook Committee: L. Millner related that this committee should start meeting
c) Nominating Committee: Members of the Nominating Committee (B. Aikens, K. Turner, D. Maleson and L. Millner will meet immediately after the FSSC meeting.
5. Old Business:
No old business was presented for discussion.
6. New Business:
B. Nathan shared an article which he wrote for the Faculty Herald and suggested that there be a University Day scheduled in the fall to examine the current status and future direction of Temple University. Following some discussion, J. Evans suggested that the FSSC continue the discussion at the next meeting.
7. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM
