Faculty Senate Meeting February 17 2011 Agenda I
Faculty Senate Meeting February 17, 2011
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of January 20, 2011 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
Agenda I. II. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary Approval of January 20, 2011 meeting http: //facultysenate. mst. edu/documents/fsminutes/2011/FS. Minutes. 01. 20. 11. pdf III. IV. V. VII. Campus Reports and Responses Reports of Standing and Special Committees Old Business New Business and Announcements Adjourn
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of January 20, 2011 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. B. C. D. E. F. President’s Report Administrative Report Staff Council Report Student Council of Graduate Students K. M. Isaac J. Carney K. Wray J. Singleton M. Schwartz V. Gandikota
President’s Report February 17, 2011 Faculty Senate Meeting February 17, 2011
President’s Report February 17, 2011 IFC Academic Integrity changes were voted on, and it passed. Next step is unclear, since Columbia Council hasn’t endorsed it. Retirement Benefit committee is continuing to meet. MAFS Michael Davis attended the meeting. There was some interaction with the legislators at the Capital
President’s Report February 17, 2011 Policy and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure • Some departments on campus do not have a sufficient number of tenured full professors to form the committee • Even including similar disciplines • Alternative arrangements are needed • At the request of the Rolla campus, IFC discussed the issue • There was a suggestion to look for tenured full professors in the same discipline on the other campuses to serve as the first option • This may not be a good arrangement because of “cultural” differences • IFC agreed on a compromise to let the department form the committee with the following options: professor emeriti Tenured full professors from similar departments Tenured full professors from other UM campuses • Next step is ratification by senates/councils • Because of time sensitivity, full vetting was not possible • Senate needs to approve adoption http: //facultysenate. mst. edu/documents/presidentreports/2011/320. 035 Policy. Procedures. Promotion. Tenure
President’s Report February 17, 2011 Grievance Procedures Background • Previous procedures were too “lawyerish” and adversarial • Took too much time (sometimes upto 2 years) • Panels did not have expertise to conduct the proceedings • Pilot programs were tried at Rolla, Columbia and KC for 2 years • IFC received input from campus panels and oversight committees in order to formulate new policies • IFC discussed issues such as having an administrator on the panel, problems with frivolous complaints, release time for panel members, and others. • The new policies are in the spirit of conflict resolution, and do not resemble legal proceedings. (Grievant will have that option after the panel makes its recommendation) • Senate needs to approve adoption http: //facultysenate. mst. edu/documents/presidentreports/2011/Grievance. Procedures. 02. 17. 11. pdf
Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. B. C. D. E. F. President’s Report Administrative Report Staff Council Report Student Council of Graduate Students K. M. Isaac J. Carney K. Wray J. Singleton M. Schwartz V. Gandikota
Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report B. Administrative Report C. Administrative Report D. Staff Council Report E. Student Council F. Council of Graduate Students K. M. Isaac J. Carney R. Schwartz for K. Wray J. Singleton M. Schwartz V. Gandikota
Office of Undergraduate Studies • FAST - New pilot program Freshman Academic Success Tracking – Faculty and staff members serve as coaches. – Total of 80 freshmen were placed on academic probation after the fall 2010 semester. – Coaches meet with probationary students approximately every other week to help the student with goal setting. – Also track academic performance to help students regain good academic standing after the semester. – Coaches do not replace academic advisors, but work alongside advisors to coach students to success.
Office of Undergraduate Studies • CERTI Co-Sponsoring Teaching and Learning Technology Conference – Dr. Eric Mazur, the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University, will be the keynote speaker. – 10: 30 a. m. Thursday, March 10. – To register for the free conference, go to http: //edtech. mst. edu. • Top Instructor Issues: Handling Classroom Disruptions – CERTI will sponsor a Faculty Active Learning Community in March entitled “Handling Classroom Disruptions”. – Noon Wednesday, March 16, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A, Havener Center. – RSVP to certi@mst. edu to reserve your seat.
Office of Undergraduate Studies • SDELC – Richard Dalton is completing classes to become an OSHA-approved light industry and construction safety instructor. – Richard plans to offer both 10 - and 30 -hour OSHA training classes for S&T students. Details will follow when available. • S&T will host FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship – Freshman Academic Success Tracking (FIRST) – February 26, the first of a three-year commitment to host the high school robotics competition. – SDELC staff, in partnership with Enrollment Management is taking the lead in coordinating volunteers and campus-wide support for the event. – Top-performing teams will represent Missouri in the FIRST World event held in St. Louis in April.
Office of Graduate Studies • Graduate Learning Outcomes were approved by the Graduate Faculty at the Dec. 6 th, 2010 meeting. • Launched the Spring 2011 Webinar series for prospective and admitted students. • Spring 2011 Grad Chat series has begun. • Chancellor’s Fellows Research Poster Presentation will be held February 28 from 11 AM – 1 PM.
Office of Academic Affairs • Curriculum − Response to ABET draft statement addressing concerns and weaknesses for five engineering programs submitted January 14. • Faculty Activities – Third Year Review information forwarded to faculty members and their chairs on January 31.
Office of Sponsored Programs • FY 11 activities through the end of January and a year-over-year comparison are as follows: – Proposals awarded in total dollars: $30 M (down 15. 5%) – Number of proposals awarded and amendments: 189 (down 4. 6%) – Proposals submitted in total dollars: $77. 2 M (down 20. 7%) – Number of proposals submitted: 306 (up 4. 1%) – Research expenditures: $29. 8 M (up 7. 6%) – F&A recovered: $4. 4 M (up 2. 7%) – Number of active awards: 620 (up 1. 3%)
Global Learning • Video Classroom at the St. Louis Engineering Education Center – Fully operational & classes are being broadcast in high definition from St. Louis to Rolla. – 22 courses in 6 departments delivered to Rolla campus this spring. – Facility enhances S&T’s ability to use St. Louis based adjuncts to deliver courses that help relieve the teaching load of faculty on the Rolla campus. • Spring Distance Enrollment – Students enrolled in distance classes during the Spring 2011 semester show an increase of 100 students over the Spring 2010 semester. – Total enrollment stands at 702 students at the end of the third week.
International Affairs • Delegation from Beijing Institute of Technology - Hosted a delegation from Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), one of China’s premier engineering and research universities, from January 18 through January 20. The January 18 -20 visit was to further define the recruitment and application process for BIT students who wish to transfer at Missouri S&T.
International Affairs • Intensive English Program and Cultural Programs • Enrolled 37 full-time, and 23 part-time students from Brazil, China, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey. • Intensive English Program Seminar • Learning the importance of community service with our guest, Ms. Malinda Love, Program Administrator in Student Life. • Local FBI agents Pat Cunningham and Mike Maruschak visited with students on January 19. • Judge Mary Sheffield Wray, of the 25 th Circuit Court, engaged the students on January 26 th. • Our guests provide great cultural and community information to help our international students adjust to life in Rolla.
International Affairs • Special Events sponsored by International Recognized Student Organizations • Chinese New Year, February 5 • International Student Day, March 6 • Holi, March 16 (sponsored by India Association). • Saudi Night, April 10, (Saudi Student Association) • Africa Gala Night, April 17 (African Student Association)
Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. B. C. D. E. F. President’s Report Administrative Report Staff Council Report Student Council of Graduate Students K. M. Isaac J. Carney K. Wray J. Singleton M. Schwartz V. Gandikota
Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. B. C. D. E. President’s Report Administrative Report Staff Council Report Student Council No Report F. Council of Graduate Students K. M. Isaac J. Carney K. Wray J. Singleton M. Schwartz V. Gandikota
Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. B. C. D. E. F. President’s Report Administrative Report Staff Council Report Student Council of Graduate Students No Report K. M. Isaac J. Carney K. Wray J. Singleton M. Schwartz V. Gandikota
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
RP&A Lance Haynes is now serving on the strategic planning committee. Since he has become a a department chair, he needs to be replaced as a faculty representative. RP&A nominated Dan Oerther to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
Personnel. Committee. Rpt. NTT. Promotion. Draft. 02. 17. 11. pdf
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
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SPRING SEMESTER 2012 International Student Orientation Open Registration Ends Spring semester opens 8: 00 a. m. Classwork begins 8: 00 a. m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Holiday Open House Mid-Semester Spring Recess begins 8: 00 a. m. Spring Recess ends 8: 00 a. m. Spring Break begins 8: 00 a. m. Spring Break ends 8: 00 a. m. Open House Last Class Day Final Examinations begin 8: 00 a. m. Final Examinations end 6: 00 p. m. Spring Semester closes 6: 00 p. m. May Commencement – Graduate Ceremony May Commencement - Undergraduate Ceremony January 3, Tuesday January 8, Sunday January 9, Monday January 16, Monday February 20, Monday March 3, Saturday March 15, Thursday March 19, Monday March 25, Sunday April 2, Monday April 6, Friday April 27, Friday April 30, Monday May 4, Friday May 5, Saturday
FALL SEMESTER 2012 International Student Orientation Freshman Orientation Begins Transfer Student Orientation Open Registration Ends Fall semester opens 8: 00 a. m. Classwork begins 8: 00 a. m. Labor Day Holiday Mid-Semester Thanksgiving vacation begins 8: 00 a. m. Thanksgiving vacation ends 8: 00 a. m. Last Class Day Final Examinations begin 8: 00 a. m. Final Examinations end 6: 00 p. m. Fall Semester closes 6: 00 p. m. December Commencement August 7, Tuesday August 12, Sunday August 16, Thursday August 19, Sunday August 20, Monday September 3, Monday October 13, Saturday November 18, Sunday November 25, Monday December 7, Friday December 10, Monday December 14, Friday December 15, Saturday
SPRING SEMESTER 2013 International Student Orientation Open Registration Ends Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Holiday Spring semester opens 8: 00 a. m. Classwork begins 8: 00 a. m. Spring Recess begins 8: 00 a. m. Mid-Semester Spring Recess ends 8: 00 a. m. Spring Break begins 8: 00 a. m. Spring Break ends 8: 00 a. m. Last Class Day Final Examinations begin 8: 00 a. m. Final Examinations end 6: 00 p. m. Spring Semester closes 6: 00 p. m. May Commencement – Graduate Ceremony May Commencement - Undergraduate Ceremony January 14, Monday January 20, Sunday January 21, Monday January 22, Tuesday March 14, Thursday March 16, Saturday March 17, Monday March 24, Sunday April 1, Monday May 10, Friday May 13, Monday May 17, Friday May 18, Saturday
SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 Open Registration Ends Summer session opens 8: 00 a. m. Classwork begins 8: 00 a. m. Independence Day Holiday (observed) Final Examinations begin 8: 00 a. m. Final Examinations end 12: 30 p. m. Summer Sessions closes 12: 30 p. m. June 2, Sunday June 3, Monday July 4, Thursday July 25, Thursday July 26, Friday CLASS SESSIONS (EXCLUDING FINAL EXAMINATIONS) M TU W TH Fall Semester 14 15 15 15 F 15 S 14 Spring Semester 14 15 15 14 14 14 Summer Semester 8 8 8 7
Columbia Rolla 2010 -2011 Kansa City 2010 -2011 St. Louis 2010 -2011 Classwork begins () August 23 Labor Day September 6 Thanksgiving Holiday begins () November 21 November 22 November 21 Thanksgiving Holiday ends () November 29 Last Class Day December 8 December 10 December 11 Final examinations begin () December 10 December 13 Final examinations end (close of day) December 17 December 18 Commencement December 17/18 December 17/Varies December 18 Classwork begins () January 18 January 10 January 18 Martin Luther King Holiday January 17 Spring break begins () March 27 March 28 March 27 Spring break ends () April 4 Last Class Day May 4 April 29 May 7 Final examinations begin () May 6 May 2 May 9 Final examinations end close of day May 13 May 6 May 14 Commencement May 13/14/15 May 5/6/7/26 May 6/7 May 14/15 Classwork begins () June 6 May 16 Independence Day July 4 Last class day Juy 29 July 27 August 6
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn
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