Minutes of the Secretary of the Faculty
for February 4, 2003

Call To Order - The meeting was called to order at 2:05 PM by Prof John Buenker, Vice Chair. Present in addition were J. Kinchen, D. Kummings , G. Mayer, and G. Wood ,and Secretary of the Faculty Walter Feldt. Also present for the first item below were Prof Susan Haller, Chair of the Course and Curriculum Committee, Prof Laura Gellott, Chair of the Academic Policies Committee and Lisa Johnson, Assistant Registrar

Business - Teacher Education Catalog Issues

The Committee discussed a draft memorandum prepared by Dean Donald Cress and directed to Prof Rose Moore, Chair of the Teacher Education Department (TEDU). Present for the discussion were Profs Laura Gellott and Susan Haller, chairs, respectively, of the Academic Policies Committee and the Course and Curriculum Committee.

In his memo, the Dean mentioned several instances where catalog changes were sent to the Registrar's Office which had implications for other departments or created new policy. In the former case, consultation would be appropriate, he stated, and, in the latter case, he felt that faculty committee action was needed. The Committee agreed with Dean Cress and the proper routing of the detailed list was agreed to, with some changes. Should proper consultations and committee actions be forthcoming, within time deadlines, the new materials will be placed in the 2003-05 UWP catalog.

Resolution on the Committee on the Transformation of the Education of Educators (CTEE)

At last week's meeting, the following motion was laid upon the table...

Resolved, That the Faculty Senate recommends that the work of the Committee on the Transformation of Education of Educators be suspended until a larger discussion concerning the issues involved was conducted among the Teacher Education faculty, the administration and the CTEE.

It was agreed to resume discussion of the matter. A lengthy discussion ensued, with the Committee agreeing to attempt to form a
consensus, which is customary at UC meetings, rather than to have a series of parliamentary votes. Eventually, this motion was agreed to...

Resolved, That the University Committee urges the CTEE and the faculty of the Teacher Education Department to work closely with each other and to share their concerns and perspectives with each other before the CTEE issues its final recommendations.

While not all members were totally pleased with this suggestion, it was the most constructive consensus that could be formed. Thus, there will be no motion offered at the Senate meeting. The University Committee report will include mention of this discussion and action.

University Planning Council (UPC) Subcommittee on the Budget

Provost Rebecca Martin had asked the Committee if it would like to meet with her concerning the workings of the UPC Subcommittee on the Budget. It was agreed to schedule such a meeting. This meeting was subsequently scheduled for February 25 at 2 PM.

University Committee Election

Prof Feldt advised the Committee that it was time to formulate the nominations for the University Committee election. The terms of Profs Mayer and Buenker expire in August 2003 and Prof James' seat will become vacant since she is on leave next year.

The matter was deferred with a request that Prof Feldt investigate the procedures to be followed.

Information Resources Committee Vacancy

The Committee filled a vacancy of the Information Resources Committee via an appointment.

Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
Walter T. Feldt
Secretary of the Faculty