University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Academic Staff Committee
MINUTES
August 7, 2003
Business N456, 1:00 p.m.
Present: J. Weitzer, Chair, V. Boswell, J. Dicker, J. Lenichek, J. McKenzie-Flynn, A.
Melchior, T. Moore, J. Padway
I.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Joseph Weitzer, Chair.
II.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
A.
The minutes of the June 19, 2003 meeting were approved as amended.
1.
Item III.B. to read as follows: S. Andrews responded that each of
these would have to be treated on an individual basis but cautioned
that they will also have to maintain an institutional focus.
2.
Item VII. to read as follows: It was moved and seconded that the
person appointed as Mentoring Coordinator, with an overload or
buy out depending on the person’s position at the University, be
appointed to a three year term (pass).
B.
The minutes of the July 10, 2003 meeting were approved as amended.
1.
Item IV.C to read as follows: J. Padway shared that she is on the
Campus Wide Handbook Committee and that she will keep the
committee apprized of progress on the handbook.
2.
Item IV.D to read as follows: Discussion ensued regarding how
the proposal affects the academic staff members involved and how
ASC can best advocate for those individuals.
3.
Item V.B to read as follows: The chair will request information
from the Vice Chancellor’s office and the committee agreed to defer
making any appointments until information is received.
C.
The minutes of the July 24, 2003 meeting were approved as distributed.
III.
Guests: Chancellor Nancy Zimpher discussed the transitioning process
between herself, Provost Wanat and Interim Chancellor Greenstreet. She also
discussed the Milwaukee Idea and Wisconsin’s commitment to higher education
150 years ago. She encouraged the ASC to remind legislators of that
commitment. She also discussed the Milwaukee Idea as an initiative based
magnet for resources. UWM still has to continue to convince UW System
Administration and state legislators of UWM’s full potential. There was also
discussion regarding continuing and future needs for the campus including:
more on-campus student housing; continued collaboration with TechStar, the
Medical College, etc; program priorities. There was also discussion of the
composition of the Search and Screen Committee and possible committee
members who could serve on the committee. The Committee asked for the
Chancellor’s opinion of how administration and governance could work better
together. The Chancellor spoke of a need for Deans to have a broader role in
IV.
decision making regarding promotions and tenure. She also discussed the role
of ASC and the need for more strategic planning and more creative thinking.
She stressed that ASC should focus on one or two priorities and really push for
them. Discussion also included ideas on future expansion of UWM through
various means including satellite campuses and various partnerships. The
committee Chair thanked the Chancellor for her comments and for her service to
UWM.
Old Business
A.
Committee Appointments
1.
Codification: It was moved and seconded to appoint Peter Hansen
to the Codification Committee (pass).
2.
Student Affairs Committees
a.
Bookstore Advisory Committee: It was moved and seconded
to appoint Martha Rasmus to the Bookstore Advisory
Committee (pass).
b.
Children’s Center Review Board: It was moved and
seconded to appoint Lydia Equitz to the Children’s Center
Review Board (pass).
c.
Dining Services Advisory Committee: It was moved and
seconded to appoint Kelly Beisbier to the Dining Services
Advisory Committee (pass).
d.
Financial Aid and Student Employee Advisory Committee:
It was moved and seconded to appoint Channy Rasavong
and Deatra Holloway to the Financial Aid and Student
Employee Advisory Committee (pass).
e.
Non-Academic Misconduct Hearing Committee: It was
moved and seconded to appoint Vicky Johnson to the
Non-Academic Misconduct Hearing Committee (pass).
3.
Transportation Subcommittee: It was moved and seconded to
appoint Linda Kopecky to the Transportation Subcommittee (pass).
4.
Multicultural Affairs Council: It was moved and seconded to
appoint Svetlana Korolev to the Multicultural Affairs Council (pass).
B.
Computer Use Policy: Discussion ensued regarding possible
ramifications of the policy including impact of policy on surveys for
research and possible statements what privacy can be expected by
research participants and under what conditions it could be violated.
Committee also discussed the role of supervisors and concerns regarding
capricious use of the policy by supervisors. It was suggested that the
committee invite Monica Rimai to attend an ASC meeting in September to
discuss concerns of the committee and ask for background regarding the
impetus for development of the policy i.e., a productivity, legal or other
issue.
C.
Chancellor Search Committee–Appointments: Chair shared
communication from K. Lyall requesting that the ASC nominate four
individuals for service on the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee.
She needs the names by August 26, 2003. The committee discussed the
D.
E.
F.
criteria for selecting members and the expectations of the committee
members. The committee agreed to submit the following names to K.
Lyall for service on the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee: Jim
Dicker, Jon Lenichek, Jennifer McKenzie-Flynn, and Janet Padway.
Academic Staff Policies & Procedures–Next Step: Deferred.
Academic Staff Orientation Committee: Deferred.
Development Centralization–Update: Deferred.
V.
New Business
A.
Academic Staff Senate Meeting–Agenda Items: It was agreed to cancel
the August meeting if the Academic Staff Senate. Chair will send an
email report on the activities of the ASC and give a formal update at the
September 9 meeting of the Academic Staff Senate.
B.
Academic Staff General Issues
1.
V. Boswell reported on
2.
V. Boswell reported that changes in health care plans will impact on
retired staff as well. Discussion ensued regarding how to best
contact retired staff regarding the upcoming changes in the health
care plans.
VI.
Team Reports/Committee Reports
A.
AS Reps: None.
B.
Legislative: None.
C.
Milwaukee Idea Trustee Council: None.
D.
Other: None.
VII.
Personnel Matters [Closed Session according to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(f)]: It was
moved and seconded at 4:00 p.m. to move into Closed Session for purposes of
personnel matters pursuant to Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85 (1)(f). At 4:15 p.m., it was
moved and seconded to rise from Closed Session.
VIII.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.