NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
 NSU FACULTY ASSOCIATION
Faculty Council Agenda for Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The mission of the Northeastern State University Faculty Council is to promote communication and cooperation among the faculty and between the faculty and the administration.

The Faculty Council will meet at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Sc 147, BA-B 225 and SYN 220

[We usually set aside time at the beginning of each meeting to visit with Administrative Officers should they be able to attend. Tom Jackson plans to attend with information.  Tim Foutch plans to attend at ~4p.m.
 Committees and Standing Reports

   1. Minutes of 4/3/09 meeting (available online)

   2. Spending Report
       
B.  Old Business

   1. General Education Task Force - Update (Sanford)
   2. Circle of Excellence Suggestions - Clifford

C.  New Business

  
1. Election/Acclamation - Clifford
   2. Appellate Committee Election Results - Clifford
   3. Tobacco Free Resolution - Giese
   4. Proposed doctorate in educational leadership - ?
   5. Announcements from University Assembly
   6. Bylaws Corrections and Modifications - Clifford (See attached)
        SECTION 4.doc
        Current 4.3 By-law 3.doc
 
D.  Announcements

Adjournment by 5:00 p.m.

Next Meeting, Pending 
 
Pending Issues
 
Inclement Weather Policy Task Force
Enrollment in online classes
Study Days vs. dead week Task Force
Concern about Post Tenure Review process
 
Items for Monitoring
 
Selection of Department Chairs
Office Hour Proposal for Faculty Handbook