Present: Karen Crooker, Jo-Ann Goodyear, Brian Graziano, Jerry Greenfield, Peggy James, Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Susan Takata

Excused: George Li

Guest: Penny Lyter

Meeting called to order at 3:40 by Leeds-Hurwitz.

Minutes of May 1 were approved with minor revisions. 

PARs

Penny Lyter answered a variety of questions about the PAR from HPEA.

We reviewed the draft of the PAR recommendations circulated, and discussed how to handle HPEA’s request in relation to the other PARs. Leeds-Hurwitz will draft a final copy of our recommendations and circulate them asap for review; final copy is due to the Provost by Friday. 

Report to Senate

The report to Senate for the year’s activities, which had been circulated, was approved with minor revisions, which led to discussion of carryover from this year to next. The following specific suggestions were made: 

• When there is a change of chair (as will happen in fall because Leeds-Hurwitz completes her term this spring), the past chair should meet with the new committee at the first meeting in fall, to ensure continuity.
• As has been the tradition on this committee as many others, it is assumed that the new chair should be chosen from among the continuing members, to ensure familiarity with both the process and the issues this year. 

Philosophy program review

We finalized the draft. Leeds-Hurwitz will circulate to Philosophy, Dean and Provost.

Meeting adjourned at 5:05.

Respectfully submitted,

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz

 
Approved: September 18, 2006