Faculty Senate Minutes
for April 20, 1999
PSF 31/98-99

The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Professor Fossum, at 3:35 PM in D137 Molinaro Hall. Senators present were Duetsch, Feldt, Fossum, Gellott, Goldsmith, Gregory, Kavenik, Kaufman, Lyter, McKeever, Meyer, Moy, Mullen, J. Olsen, Ostheimer, Piele, Richards, Schmidt, Stathatos, and Wright. Also present were D. Cress and A. Dudycha.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Senate for March 30, 1999, were approved without objection.

REPORT OF THE CHANCELLOR

There was no report of the Chancellor.

REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Professor Kavenik introduced Professor Kaufman to make a report on the activity of the Committee on Health, Safety, and the Physical Environment.

Professor Kaufman noted that this administrative committee was formed in the Spring of 1993 and has met regularly since that time, dealing with issues referred to it by the administration or by faculty/staff members. The Committee has been chaired by a faculty member for the past three years. The Committee has dealt with a variety of issues, including bus service, recycling, new construction, campus safety, hazardous waste management, relocation of Health Services, prairie management, campus signage, and spraying of herbicides/pesticides. The Committee is currently reexamining the campus weapons policy and the clean indoor air policy. Professor Kaufman felt that the Committee would be pleased to report to the Senate periodically on issues that come before it. He encouraged faculty members to refer matters of concern to the Committee.

OLD BUSINESS

GRADE APPEALS PROCEDURE

The Academic Policies Committee recommended the following:

RESOLVED, that the grade appeals procedure be revised, effective immediately, as described in agenda document 2.

Professor Duetsch noted editorial changes to sections 5 and 8 to indicate that "a student member shall be appointed by the Parkside Student Government Association."

Professor McKeever noted that section 8 of the current document has been substantially revised from the earlier version considered by the Senate.

MOTION APPROVED on a voice vote. [See PSF 20/98-99]

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: TIMOTHY FOSSUM

Professor Fossum stepped down and Professor Kavenik assumed the Chair for consideration of this resolution.

Whereas, during the past three years many weighty and often contentious issues have come before the Faculty senate;

And Whereas, Timothy Fossum, in his role as chair of the Faculty Senate, conducted meetings in an evenhanded manner and maintained a sense of humor, even under the most trying circumstances;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for his service in that role.

MOTION APPROVED on a voice vote.

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: SUSAN A. JOHNSON

Whereas, Susan Johnson has served the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for the past 27 years in a variety of capacities directly related to the service of our students;

And Whereas, she has provided outstanding leadership to the Office of the Registrar for the last 19 of those years;

And Whereas, her service has always been performed at the highest level of competence and commitment that has gained her the respect and friendship of the campus community;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for Susan Johnson's exceptional and dedicated service to the campus, and its best wishes for a lengthy, healthy and happy retirement.

MOTION APPROVED on a voice vote.

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: FRANCES KAVENIK

Whereas, during the past year a new chancellor was appointed for this campus, requiring special care and diligence in introducing him to the ways of faculty governance;

And Whereas, Frances Kavenik, in her role as chair of the University Committee, has represented the faculty well throughout this year;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for her service in that role

MOTION APPROVED on a voice vote.

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: SUSAN J. LUKE

Whereas, Susan Luke has served the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for the past 20 years in capacities that have been critical to the delivery of our academic programs;

And Whereas, she has expertly overseen, among other duties, the complex and delicate processes of course approval, scheduling and catalog preparation, with the interests of both students and instructional staff at the forefront;

And Whereas, her competence and grace have earned her great respect and friendship of the campus community;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for Susan Luke's exceptional and dedicated service to the campus, and its best wishes for a lengthy, healthy and happy retirement.

MOTION APPROVED on a voice vote.

ARTS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

The Committee on Academic Planning recommended the following:

RESOLVED, that the Certificate Program in Arts Management be approved, effective immediately, as described in agenda document 3.

Professor Dudycha introduced the resolution, describing it as a well- crafted interdisciplinary program that responds well to the mission of the College/School and the University.

MOTION APPROVED on a voice vote.

The meeting adjourned at 3:50.