MINUTES OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE

January 17, 2003

Kennedy Union Ballroom, 3:00 p.m.

Presiding: Dr. Fred Pestello

Senators Present: No attendance was taken.

Guests: Henderson, V., Motley, A.

1. Opening Prayer

The meeting was opened by a prayer read by F. Pestello.

2. Roll Call

No roll call was taken.

3. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of December 6, 2002 were approved as written.

4. Introduction of Senators

All senators introduced themselves and stated what school they represented.

5. Election of Executive committee of the Senate (ECAS)

Remaining senators on the ECAS from the previous year are:

Harry Gerla (Law)

Heidi Gauder (Library)

Paul Morman (Dean)

Fred Pestello (Provost – on-going)

New elected to the ECAS are:

Paul Eloe (Natural Sciences)

John Rapp (Business)

Joe Saliba (Engineering)

Laura Yungblut (Humanities)

Re-elected senators to the ECAS are:

Steve Dandaneau (Social Sciences)

Scott Hall (Education)

The Graduate Student is Michele Partlow.

6. Election of President of the Senate

Joe Saliba was elected President of the Senate.

7. Election of the Vice-President of the Senate

Laura Yungblut was elected Vice-President of the Senate.

8. Election of the Secretary

Heidi Gauder was elected Secretary of the Senate.

9. Discussion of Proposal – Quantitative Reasoning Competency

J. Saliba introduced the Quantitative Reasoning Competency (QRC) proposal. He noted that the APC is trying to schedule at least one open meeting by the February 14, 2003 Academic Senate meeting. P. Eloe, chair of the Math Department, was unable to attend the Academic Senate meeting to discuss this issue. G. Doyle noted opposition to the Quantitative Reasoning Competency proposal. Discussion of the issue, pro and con, will wait until the open meetings.

10. Break into Committees

Each committee met at the conclusion of the Senate meeting to discuss remaining agenda items, elect a chair, and arrange meeting schedules.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted: Heidi Gauder, Secretary of the Academic Senate.

Jane Rogatto, Office of the Provost