Minutes of
THE FACULTY SENATE OF
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY-OZARK CAMPUS
The Faculty Senate met Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:00 1.m. in TAS Room 143.
The following members were present: Christy McCullough, Angie Medlock, Theresa
Fontaine, Kendall Hopkins (arrived at 9:30), Gwen Faulkenberry and Bruce Sikes (arrived
at 9:30). No members were absent.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McCullough called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
MINUTES
Angie Medlock asked that the minutes of the April meeting be amended to include the
year. Theresa Fontaine moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with the
year added to the top paragraph. Angie Medlock seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
NEW MEMBERS
ELECTION OF
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Chairman McCullough welcomed new members Kendall Hopkins and Gwen
Faulkenberry to the Faculty Senate Committee. Mr. Sikes explained to the new Faculty
Senate members that the purpose of the Faculty Senate is to help guide academic
instruction. He explained that, when needed, the Faculty Senate would set up Ad Hoc
committees to serve a specific purpose. These committees would report their
recommendations back to the Faculty Senate.
Chairman McCullough stated that the Faculty Senate needed to elect a Vice-chairman
who would then become Chairman of the Faculty Senate during the following year.
Theresa Fontaine explained that the procedure in the past has been to elect the vicechairman from one of the newest members so that they would have a year to be on
the committee, serve as Chairman for one year, and then still be on the Senate the
following year to assist the newest Chairman should they need assistance. The newest
members of the Faculty Senate are Gwen Faulkenberry and Kendall Hopkins. Ms.
Medlock asked both members what other committees they are currently serving on
and Ms. Faulkenberry responded that she is on two committees and mentoring.
Following discussion, Theresa Fontaine moved to elect Kendall Hopkins as ViceChairman for the Faculty Senate. Gwen Faulkenberry seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
Mr. Sikes explained that a representative from the Arkansas Tech Career Center would
be added to the Faculty Senate during the next meeting.
MEETING TIME
Chairman McCullough asked Senate members about possible times for monthly
meetings for the coming year. Ms. Faulkenberry said she had class until 3:20 each day.
Mr. Sikes stated that he has a 3:00 meeting each Monday. Ms. Medlock asked if the
members would be available to meet any mornings. Following discussion, it was
agreed that the next meeting would be Monday, September 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Conference Room by Mr. Harris’ office. Subsequent meeting may have to be scheduled
at different times, but the Senate will look at meeting times each meeting.
CALENDAR
Discussion was held regarding the calendar for the 2012-2013 Faculty Senate meetings.
Following discussion, Theresa Fontaine moved to adopt the following calendar:
October meeting—
November meeting
December meeting
January meeting
February meeting
March meeting
April meeting
Assessment Committee will report
Take nominations for Faculty Excellence awards
Curriculum Committee will report
Update from Angie Medlock on Faculty Rank Committee
Faculty Excellence awards due to committee
Begin reviewing faculty handbook for updates and corrections
Nominations for new Faculty Senate members
Elect new Faculty Senate members
Angie Medlock seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ATCC
MEMBER
Mr. Sikes explained that a member from the ATCC would be added to the Faculty
Senate, as discussed in previous meetings. He asked that Christy McCullough contact
Pat Edmunds and ask that they elect a representative from their department to begin
serving on the Faculty Senate at the September meeting. The representative’s name
should be submitted to Mr. Sikes by September 1.This representative would serve for a
two-year term.
Mr. Sikes also mentioned that the ATCC would need to review how they will do
summative evaluations. He mentioned that they may not want high school students to
do course evaluations, so may want to come up with an alternative method, which
could be adapted for their needs. He suggested they set up an Ad Hoc committee to
review the process and make recommendations on what will work for their instructors.
HANDBOOK
REVISIONS
BY-LAWS CHANGE
Christy McCullough asked if we would need to amend the Constitution and By-laws to
show six divisions rather than five. Mr. Sikes said we would need to make those
changes. Theresa Fontaine said she would make changes as needed to the Constitution
and By-laws and send to the Faculty Senate for their review.
Discussion ensued on what would constitute a quorum and a majority for voting with
the addition of the new member to the Faculty Senate.
Following discussion, Theresa Fontaine moved to change the wording on Article III,
Section 2 of the By-laws so that a quorum (a majority of the members—4) would be
would be necessary to have a meeting, and a majority of the members present would be
required to transact business.
OTHER
BUSINESS
MINUTES
WEBSITE
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Sikes mentioned that a copy of the Faculty Senate minutes is now available on the
website.
Mr. Sikes noted that the Board of Trustees had approved the changes submitted for the
Handbook.
There being no further business, Theresa Fontaine moved that the meeting be
adjourned at 3:40. Angie Medlock seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angie Medlock
Secretary