NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Minutes of Faculty Council Meeting
Friday, April 4, 2003
Members in attendance: Kenny Paris, Alicia Casas-Celaya, Julie Sawyer, Mayrene Bentley, Dan
Glasgow, Linda West, Jackie Schumaker, Diana Mashburn, Rick Matzen, Gary Wickham, Lallie
Scott
Substitute delegates: Debbie Stansell for Grant Alexander
Other faculty in attendance: John Yeutter, JoAnn Starkweather
A. Committees and Standing Reports
1. Minutes of March 7, 2003 meeting
The minutes were approved with one correction. Under C. New Business, the sentence
"The council decided to ask Kenny Paris to following up..." was corrected to read "The
council decided to ask Kenny Paris to follow up..." Motion: Matzen, Second: Stansell
2. Treasurer's Report
Secretary-Treasurer Julie Sawyer stated that the balance as of 3/10/03 was $5,685.54.
During the month of February, $837.25 was paid for travel for Paul Westbrook as part of
his Circle of Excellence Award from last year, and $51.50 was paid for wages.
3. Welfare Committee Report
Vice President Alicia Casas stated there was nothing new to report from the Welfare
Committee.
B. Old Business
1. Nominations Committee Report
President Kenny Paris stated that he had talked to several individuals about running for
Faculty Council offices, but as yet there are no candidates. He said he would send an
email to faculty soliciting volunteers and/or nominations for all three offices. The dates
for the election will be Wednesday and Thursday, April 30 and May 1, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
2. Faculty Awards Committee
Paris told the council that the committee is reviewing the materials submitted by nominees
for the Circle of Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday,
April 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the NET Tower Room.
3. Workshop on Portfolio Development
Paris reported that he and Dr. Pate will offer a workshop on developing a professional file
for tenure and promotion. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, from 3:30 to
5:00 p.m. in NET 614.
4. Undergraduate Research Day
Julie Sawyer reported that 10 posters and four oral presentations have been selected for
Undergraduate Research Day and the winners have been notified. Sawyer thanked the
council for the donation of $1,500 for the event. She asked faculty to encourage students
to attend.
C. New Business
1. Faculty Due Process Policy
Kenny Paris stated that he had drafted an initial faculty due process policy based on the
template of key attributes from the regents mandate. He is in the process of meeting with
President Williams and Vice President Pate concerning the policy to be adopted at NSU.
2. AAHE Conference Report (J. Sawyer)
The report was tabled until the May meeting.
3. Maintenance of Student Records
Paris discussed a memo he received concerning the maintenance of student records.
Issues considered where when exams become the property of students, how long student
records should be kept, the use of questions from test banks, and documentation of grades
when Blackboard is utilized. The council requested that Paris talk to Dr. Pate about a
workshop on this topic.
D. Other Business
Paris informed the council that he has asked Dr. Allen McKiel, the new Director of
Libraries, to address the council next month.
Gary Wickham submitted a resolution which read as follows:
"Be It Hereby Resolved That The
Faculty Association of Northeastern State University
Does Applaud
The Outstanding Contributions Made By
Mr. Larry Gipson and Mr. Randy Gipson
And The Young Men and Women Of Their Respective Men's National And Women's League Championship
Basketball Teams During The 2002-2003 Academic Year. The Athletes On Both Teams Were Disciplined,
Poised And Sportsmanlike And Represented Northeastern State University Well. This Demonstrates A High
Caliber of Student-Athlete And An Outstanding Coaching Effort!"
The resolution was signed by all members in attendance.
E. Adjournment
The next meeting of the Faculty Council will be held on Friday, May 2, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. in the
NET Tower Room.
Submitted by Julie Sawyer, Secretary-Treasurer
