Faculty Senate Steering Committee

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Attendance:

Robert Aiken (Pres.), Karen Turner (Vice-Pres.), Paul LaFollette (Secretary),

Jane Evans (Past-Pres.), Bonnie Averbach (FSBM), David Baron (Medicine),

Ann Barr (CHP), Z. Joan Delalic (ENGR), Terry Dolan (TYL) Judith Goode (CLA),

Pauline Hurley-Kurtz (Ambler), Luke Kahlich (BCMD), Diane Maleson (Law),

Bernie Newman (SSA), Ira Shapiro (STHM), Joan Shapiro (EDU),

Roberta Sloan (SCT), Cheryl Mack (Coord.)

1. Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 1:10 PM

2. President's Report:

Aiken stated that President Hart's reception for the FSSC was a great success. We had an opportunity to discuss informally some issues including the Medical School, Temple in relationship to its neighborhood, and the impending Academic Planning process.

With respect to academic planning, President Hart is in the process of naming the steering committee. Aiken shared with her the various concerns voiced here last week about the process.  She appreciated hearing our thoughts and reassured him that the consultants will be used to provide process, not content.

 

There was some discussion about balance and diversity on the list of names we have provided.  Baron asked if we should consider looking at veterans and the disabled along with other issues of diversity. J. Shapiro suggested that it is difficult to "frame" diversity.

 

Our guest next week will be Eli Goldblatt who will discuss the Committee on Community-Based Learning and Collaboration.

 

Aiken has been asked to get CATA to provide a list of three names from which one will be picked to serve on the search committee for a new dean of the Law School.

 

There was some discussion about whether this was in keeping with tradition. The consensus was that it is consistent with our past practice.

 

Aiken gave out a list of changes proposed by the Council of Deans and accepted by President Hart with respect to graduation. The major changes involved moving the date of graduation earlier, limiting the graduates of the professional schools to attending their local ceremonies, and the creation of a committee to give advice about honorary and "unearned" degrees.

 

3. Vice-President's Report:

Turner reported that Melissa Gilbert is interested in a second term on the Committee on the Status of Women. The FSSC approved her request.

 

EPPC still needs two members.

 

There was discussion about the fact that it may henceforth take substantially longer (weeks to months) to set up online ballots. This may make it impossible to vote on EPPC and the possible motion on membership using the online method.

  

4. Old Business:

Goode reported that she and CLA has not yet come to consensus about the possible motion on extending membership to NTT's.

New Business:

Aiken will send a letter to Dr. Hart expressing the appreciation of all of the FSSC for her reception and her commitment to faculty involvement in governance.

 

5. Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 2:32 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Paul S. LaFollette, Jr.

Secretary