College of Education and Human Development
Senate Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2011
Present Members: Anne Douglass (Chair), Bob McCulley (Secretary), Chris Denning,
Steve Reuys, John Saltmarsh, Mary Lu Love, Boaz Levy, Judy Gill,
, and Jessica Davis (student) , Rachel Gates,
Absent Members: Laura Bozeman (Vice Chair), May Kyi Han (student), Patricia
Kreuger-Henney, Lucia Mayerson-Davids, Jennifer Dorsen, Vicky
Anderson and Molly Tshopp
Ex-Officio:
Interim Dean, Felicia Wilczenski, Gonzalo Bacigalupe CPC Chair
I. Executive Committee Update
Welcome and Introductions
 Anne opened the meeting with a request for folks to review and print their
own copies of agenda and meeting minutes sent electronically in advance to
reduce the wasted duplicates.
Review of September Minutes
 A review of the minutes were approved with a few minor changes include with
the error in the college name CEHD and that guests are to be referred as ex
officio members.
Dean Search Committee
 Anne updated the Senate on her representation and engagement on the
Deans Search Committee. She reported that the group suggested a specific
reference to the urban mission and Boston Public Schools as a priority in the
job description. Anne further reported that Associate Provost Eunny Hyun is
the Chair of the search committee. Anne made a specific request to Eunny
that all candidates be scheduled to meet with the Senate. Anne
communicated that the she would like the Senate to establish a significant
role in the review and selection criteria. A request was made by Anne to have
each invited candidate scheduled within a day and a half in February. The
Senate would send out a “save a date” notice when available. The practicality
of the Senate role as a body was discussed and alternate ways of engaging
folks was discussed.
 It was proposed and accepted that the November meeting would include a
review of the posting and draft interview questions. In addition Glenn Gabbard
would be asked to facilitate a discussion that would serve to support the Dean
search committee through the identification of priorities of the Senate.
 Gonzalo Bacigalupe CPC Chair, also recommended that further
representation would be achieved through a simplified electronic survey to the
College Faculty and staff. It was decided to proceed with both avenues.
 Anne communicated clear direction of the Provost to identify an exceptional
candidate with that embodies an imaginative leader with transformative skills
and a proven track record without the assistance of an outside firm.
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Strategic Change Initiative
 Anne reviewed the 3 priorities of the Strategic Change Initiative:
i. Improve the quality of life, collegiality and mentoring of Jr faculty
ii. Improve College infrastructure, including the structure of Deans Office
iii. Develop a Senate Budget and Long-range Planning Committee
 Most of the discussion revolved around ways that the Senate might further
support the budget process. To do this there is a need for training and
understanding of the budget process. Steve Reuys and Bob McCulley
discussed the value of the presentation that Denise McNair did the previous
year at the request of Felicia and Dean Colbeck. Further discussion was
entered into in establishing a Budget Committee with senate representation.
 Other points were made regarding the need to know more about
Departmental budgets, the question of equity and the need for more
discretionary resources for the Dean and Departments as well as programs.
 A budget committee may be needed to explore the future role of the Senate in
this direction.
II. Dean’s Report
 Interim Dean Wilczenski discussed the Tenure and Promotion Guideline with
increased attention to Collegiality, service in the Department, evidence of
mentoring.
 The issues relating to the red book not sufficiently addressing mentoring was
raised as a concern and that the red book needed to be updated and worked
on further. That the AFR and Promotion and Tenure need to be more closely
aligned to support a smooth process.
 There are 6 faculty searches continuing: Early Childhood, Special Education,
Counseling, and 3 faculty in Leadership in Education.
 The Chairs gave updates and folks requested that each chair send the
position announcements for internal communication and assistance in
dissemination.
 The annual report is now available on the website.
 The professional development opportunities continue
 Reminder that the mandatory training on the topic of Sexual Harassment will
be included in the December, All-College meeting.
III. Faculty Council Report
None.
IV. AAC Report
None.
V. New Business
John Saltmarsh and others shared the issues around Sharon Lamb’s proposal to
Senate about not having enough full professors for tenure and promotion. A
motion was made to change the bylaws allowing voting rights of those without full
professor rank and passed.
Next Meeting November 10th Deans Conference room 1:30- 3:00
Respectfully submitted, Robert McCulley, Secretary
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