NORTHEASTERN
STATE UNIVERSITY
Minutes
of Faculty Council Meeting
Friday,
September 7, 2001
Members in attendance: Kenny Paris, Alicia Casas, Julie Sawyer, Mimi
Bentley, Bruce Kotowich, Grant Alexander, Kin Thompson, Vanessa Hardbarger,
Dan Glasgow, Charles Veith, Jackie Schumacker, Carol Choate, Rick Matzen,
Michelle Bither, Gary Wickham, John Milbauer, Lallie Scott.
Other faculty in attendance: John Yeutter, Shae Donham, Louis White.
A. Committees and Standing Reports
1. Minutes of May 4, 2001 meeting
The minutes of the May 4, 2001 meeting were approved with no amendments.
Motion: Milbauer, Second: Alexander
2. Treasurer's Report
Secretary-Treasurer Julie Sawyer reported a total account balance of
$8,088.88. This includes the $4,815.00 allotment for this year, and carry-over
from last year of $3,273.88 ($3,637.65 less a 10% administration fee of
$363.77). President Kenny Paris stated that the $1,000 award to James Alexander
for his Faculty Presentation at Freshman Convocation had not yet been deducted
from the balance.
3. Appointment/Assignment of Faculty Welfare Committee
As Vice President of the Faculty Council, Alicia Casas will serve as
Chair of the Faculty Welfare Committee. Casas will be requesting nominations
for committee members in the near future.
B. Old Business
C. New Business
1. Karen Johnson - Redmen Rally
Karen Johnson, High School and College Relations, addressed the council
concerning the Redmen Rally, a recruitment event scheduled for Saturday,
September 9, 2001. Johnson stated that invitations had been sent to almost
15,000 prospective students. Departments are invited to participate in
the Academic Fair to be held in the UC Ballroom during the afternoon. Tables
for the Academic Fair may be reserved by contacting Karen Johnson.
2. Eddie Griffin, Athletic Director - Sales Tax Proposal
Eddie Griffin, Athletic Director, addressed the council concerning the
proposed one-half cent sales tax to raise funds for renovations at Gable
Field. The estimated total cost of the project is $2 million. Griffin said
that the tax would terminate upon reaching the $2 million goal or at the
end of 24 months. Griffin answered questions about reactions from the community,
and advantages of the renovations were discussed. Griffin asked the council's
assistance in disseminating information about the project.
3. Introduction of Officers/Delegates and Committee Conflicts
Faculty Council officers and delegates were introduced. It was reported
that Roger West and Hank Vanveen will be the delegates from the College
of Optometry to serve on the Grievance Committee.
4. Election of Another Faculty Member for the Faculty Development Committee
President Paris announced that Lallie Scott would serve as the new Chair
of the Faculty Development Committee. Vanessa Hardbarger was elected to
serve on the committee. Motion: Wickham, Second: Kotovich.
5. Expenditures
The council approved payment of $131.50 spent on flyers for Freshman
Convocation. Motion: Matzen, Second: Veith. Paris announced that Katie
Harrison is the new student worker for Faculty Council.
6. Noel-Levitz Workshop
Kenny Paris stated that Juliette Mattila will be returning to NSU to
conduct another Noel-Levitz Advisement Workshop on October 26 and 27. Friday's
session will be conducted on the Tahlequah campus and will be a follow-up
session for attendees of last year's program. Input on content for the
Friday session was solicited. Saturday's session will be held in Muskogee
for new faculty and those unable to attend the workshop last year.
7. AAHE Conference - Selection of a Faculty Representative to Attend
Julie Sawyer was elected as the Faculty Represenative to attend the
AAHE Conference to be held January 24-27, 2002, in Phoenix, AZ. Motion:
Scott, Second: Veith.
8. President's Report on AAHE Summer Institute/Faculty Council On-line
Survey
President Paris reported that he attended the AAHE Summer Institute
and discussed issues related to Faculty Council. He has adapted an on-line
survey concerning faculty perception of the Faculty Council, and plans
to have a final draft of the survey available for the next Faculty Council
meeting.
9. John Gardner's Visit to Campus
John Gardner, author of "The First Experience," will visit the NSU campus
on September 27, 2001. Gardner will meet with administrators, faculty and
staff in separate sessions throughout the day to discuss retention and
graduation rate issues.
10. Insurance Premium Increases
Concern was expressed about insurance premium increases taking effect
mid-year when employees are not allowed to make changes to their benefit
packages. John Yeutter stated that the insurance program will soon be converted
to a calendar year basis so that mid-year changes should no longer be an
issue. The council decided to revisit the issue at the next meeting.
11. Office Hours
Postponed until the next meeting.
12. Appointment of Temporary Chair for the Grievance Committee
Chris Owen was appointed as Temporary Chair of the Grievance Committee
by President Kenny Paris.
13. Faculty Awards Committee
Postponed until the next meeting.
D. Other Business
E. Adjournment
The next meeting of the Faculty Council will be held on Friday, October
5, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at a location to be announced later.
Motion to adjourn: Milbauer, Second: Wickham
Questions or Comments?
Please e-mail the council
president
or the secretary/treasurer.
