1) Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Dennis Rome, Chair, at 3:35 P.M.  Also attending were members Chris Evans, Stu Hansen, Peggy James, and Greg Mayer.   Frances Kavenik was excused.  Evelyn Zepp was present as Secretary of the Faculty.  Steve McLaughlin was a guest. 

2) Minutes:

The Minutes of the Meeting of December 4, 2007 were approved 5-0-0.  The Minutes of the Meeting of February  12, 2008 were approved 5-0-0. 

Members voted 5-0-0 to suspend the agenda in order to accommodate Mr. McLaughlin.

6) Miscellaneous Business

                   a) Mr. McLaughlin had requested time to speak to the U.C. after the agenda was published.

He reported on meetings he has had with María del Carmen-Martínez, faculty representative appointed to the committee discussing student behavior and the drafting of a policy and procedures for addressing it.  They would like to form a subcommittee consisting of additional faculty to draft this policy and procedures.  Members suggested that they bring names to the U.C. after consulting with those persons suggested.

Mr. McLaughlin left the meeting at 3:55 P.M. and the agenda was resumed. 

3) Announcements

Prof. Rome reported on his meeting with Chancellor Keating this morning.  The budget picture is bleaker than the Chancellor thought when he reported at the last Senate meeting.  Parkside will likely face a $500,000 give-back. He anticipates a freeze on hiring and travel.  There will be no raises.

The Chancellor also welcomed the idea of the U.C. preparing a report for the in-coming Chancellor.

Prof. Rome also reported that there was a misunderstanding upstairs about the possibility of Prof. Allen continuing as General Education Director for this Spring.  They will approach her soon.

The Faculty Reps are opposed to the 1 + 3 articulation program, but it appears to be a done deal.  We need a plan and an alternative, with more control over Gen. Ed.

We do not want to bring in Juniors who are set up for failure, because they lack necessary skills. 

4) Unfinished Business:

a) Administrator evaluations

Prof. James will continue working on the report and the administrators will be invited one by one to meet with the U.C. on the results.  After this, the results will be taken to the Senate.

b) Chapter Seven review committee/U.C. report for incoming Chancellor

The Chair suggested postponing the work of this committee so that the U.C. could direct its energies toward preparing a report for the incoming Chancellor.  Members felt that both could be carried out.

c) Shared Governance Principles and Guidelines document

A motion to endorse this document for adoption by the Faculty Representatives as passed 5-0-0.

d) Chancellor Search and Screen Committee

Prof. Evans reported that the “community” meetings on the position description had taken place and that changes will be made and submitted to System.  The Committee was to meet again Thursday morning.

                   e) UW Madison Connection Program—incoming Freshmen

Members could see no drawbacks to the program, but reiterated their desire to see the document describing the Program.

                   f) CAP charge (PARs)

Prof. Mayer, who was unable to attend the last meeting, had asked that this item be taken up again.  The members decided that it was inappropriate to invite an individual who had made a comment in the Senate to meet with the U.C., and that debate on the item should properly take place in the Senate.

                   g) Disability accomodations

     Prof. Mayer expressed concern over a particular accommodation which had taken place in one of his classes.  Members felt that individuals with concerns should talk to Renee Kirby. 

5) New Business:

                   a) Recommendation of faculty to serve on CS Search and Screen: replacement for Karen Larson, system administrator.

Members approved the submission of the following names: Stu Hansen, George Perdikaris, and Will Zheng. 

                   b) Project Lead the Way—middle and high school program (count as science units required for university admission)

TABLED until the next meeting by a vote of 5-0-0.

                   c) Two U.C. members to serve on the Faculty Distinguished Service Award selection committee

TABLED until the next meeting by a vote of 5-0-0. 

6) Miscellaneous Business

                   b) The ballot for the Spring 08 U.C. election was approved with changes, by a vote of 5-0-0.   The ballot will go out tomorrow, February 20th. 

7) Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 P.M. 

Submitted by Evelyn Zepp, Secretary of the Faculty