Minutes of the University Committee
for April 9, 2002

The Committee met at 2:05 in D135 MOLN. Members present were Susan Haller, Peggy James, James Kinchen, Don Kummings, and Greg Mayer. Walter Feldt was excused. Also present was Larry Duetsch.

The Committee continued its discussion of language that would clarify UWPF 1.11 Secretary of the Faculty, especially regarding the responsibilities the position entails. Agreement was reached that UWPF 1.11 (3) should include language that enables faculty members to more easily determine that the Secretary of the Faculty stands ready to assist them. A specific proposal will be included in the April 23 Faculty Senate agenda.

Professor James reported on a discussion that took place at the University Planning Council concerning the creation of a subcommittee of the Council that would examine budget matters. The Committee first noted that review of budget matters by a Council subcommittee would not supplant more formal faculty consultation on budget matters. With that understanding, the
Committee agreed that such a subcommittee is needed and a slate of faculty nominees was identified.

On behalf of the Faculty, the Committee approved the May and August graduates that will (eventually) be certified by the Registrar.

The Committee reviewed items that are expected to be taken up at the April 23 meeting of the Faculty Senate.

Finally, the Committee discussed the process that was followed by Chancellor Keating before he sought authorization from the Board of Regents for a charter school in Racine.

The meeting adjourned at 3:25.