Finance—Chair Schell presented a resolution that proposals for off-campus capital projects include a cost effectiveness analysis; the purpose being the best use of limited resources. A friendly amendment was accepted for this analysis to be done on all capital project proposals. The resolution was adopted 30 for with 1 abstention and will be forwarded to the administration.

Board of Regents—Regent Rudolph informed the senate that the Board would meet on December 10 at 1:30 p.m. Reorganization is not on the agenda.

Academic Policies—Chair Morgan reported that the committee met on November 10 and discussed topics for faculty development seminars. Some to be suggested include workshops on Internet courses, technical expertise, computer-aided multimedia, and campus implications of COLT.

The committee will also look at ways to provide feedback to the senate from ITAC and implications of the virtual university.

Governmental Affairs—Chair Wattier reported that COSFL met on November 6. The budget recommendations from CPE were presented. The president is working on increasing our share of the appropriation and the administration is negotiating program bands. The CPE has also asked for action agendas from each of the universities.

Handbook & Personnel—Vice President Elwell reported that the committee met on November 16 with Dr. Brockway to determine handbook revision procedures. The provost’s office will develop an approval form to be signed by each of the governance bodies. All future changes to the handbook will go through this process and go before the board. The Faculty Handbook will be on line soon and an updated printed version is being planned.

The committee continues to monitor collegiate guidelines for tenure, merit, and promotion. The provost’s office will encourage deans to have policies in good order and distributed to faculty before reorganization.

Rules, Elections, & Bylaws—Vice President Elwell and Vice Chair Powell presented the results of the evaluation of the president’s leadership. The committee noted an 85% response rate and sees the evaluation as a valid and reliable gauge of faculty perception. Information will be posted to the senate’s web site following this meeting.

The executive committee generated some observations and recommendations included as appendixes to these minutes. The committee noted positive initiatives and hopes that these will be continued to expand communication efforts. Copies were delivered to Dr. Alexander and mailed to each board member.

Insurance & Benefits—The committee will meet on December 9.

Undergraduate Studies—Peggy Schrock, Chair, presented a clarification and simplification of the probation policy as proposed by the admissions office to take affect next fall.

The provost’s office has also proposed three new cooperative education courses; IDC 288, 388, and 488. These courses have been debated in the committee and will be brought to the floor of the Academic Council on December 9. They would allow credit for valid work experiences not related to any specific program.

Graduate Studies—Chair Muscio reported that the reorganization plan has not been presented or discussed by the Academic Council.

Library & Academic Support—Senator Schell noted that the committee has met twice this year. It met recently to review new on line search engines and databases. He and Janet Brewer encouraged faculty to check them out.

Executive—President Call noted that the senate has not received any further updates to the post tenure review policy. He serves on the campus committee looking at a lap top campus. The committee met on November 18 and will conduct a survey of students of computer usage and ownership. Senator Schell also noted that a meeting scheduled for yesterday was cancelled due to lack of a quorum.

President Call expressed appreciation for Dr. Brockway’s attendance and input at executive committee meetings. He briefly noted additional meetings of the President’s Cabinet and added that the President’s Newsletters highlight activities of the cabinet very well.

President Call noted that he and Senator Crofton would present information on nine-month faculty contracts to the board on Friday.

Senator Beasley asked if there was any sentiment by the executive committee to react further to the results of the president's evaluation. President Call added that this does not preclude further action at a later date. Senator Foreman announced that this was Senator Barrett's last meeting as he is retiring. Senator Barrett, psychology, noted that if this data had been presented to a

board of directors in the private sector, the CEO would be gone the next day. And, if that didn't happen, even the board of directors would soon be gone. He would like to see the executive committee take a hard stance in regard to this data further noting that it clearly reflects that this faculty has no confidence in the president. Senator Schell reflected that the committee

felt that the information speaks for itself and adequately reflects faculty opinion at this time. He added that the committee has discussed consequences if there is no response by the president or board to this data. Senator Barrett expressed strong disappointment that the senate is

not taking further action at this time. Senator Schell agreed that the data reflects no confidence in this president but reiterated that the faculty has spoken through this evaluation. If there is no response by the board at the next board meeting, then further discussions can take place in

the senate. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.