The Faculty Senate of Murray State University met in regular session on Tuesday, September 7, 1999, in the Barkley Room of the Curris Center. No absences were recorded. Dr. William Palmer, Department of IET, was proxy for Senator At-large Brewer. Dr. Charles Maxwell will represent the Department of Economics & Finance for the fall 1999 semester. President Call announced Senator Guin’s resignation from the senate and asked for confirmation of his appointment of Dr. Terry Strieter as senator at-large.

President Call introduced officers and went over rules of the senate. The minutes of May 4, 1999, were approved as written.

Post Tenure Review—The executive committee met with Associate Provost Bill Price on July 12 to review the proposed policy. Senators were mailed a copy with the agenda. Several senators served on this committee and made a recommendation to the Provost. Dr. Price attended the senate meeting to explain the proposal and process. After several questions and comments by committee members, the senate voted to support the proposal 30 for/0 against/with 5 abstentions. The proposal will be forwarded to the University Academic Council for review.

Board of Regents—Regent Rudolph reported that the board met on June 18 and twice since. The president’s salary increase was approved. A motion that students be given the opportunity to evaluate faculty every semester and that the results be placed on the web was also approved. He spoke against this motion. The board also discussed policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

At a July 28 board retreat, the President explained the challenge of generating 1/3 of the university budget through tuition as mandated by the CPE and benchmarks effect of formula funding.

The board meets again on September 17.

Academic Policies—No new business.

Finance—No report.

Governmental Affairs—Chair Wattier reported that COSFL met in Frankfort on

May 19. The CEO of the Virtual University was introduced. The CPE has solicited input from COSFL members on a Strategic Action Agenda.

COSFL adopted the proposal supporting optional retirement plans for faculty currently limited to KTRS plans.

Handbook & Personnel—No report.

Rules, Elections, & Bylaws—Vice President Elwell conducted the election of three senators to the executive committee. Drs. Powell, Strieter, and White will represent the senate as a whole on the committee during this academic year.

Insurance & Benefits—Chair Jacobs will distribute the sick leave bank policy that is being presented to the Board of Regents for approval. President Call appointed collegiate representatives to this committee.

Graduate Studies Chair Muscio announced the first meeting for September 9.

Executive—President Call reported that the committee had met twice over the summer; on June 15 to prepare for the Board of Regents’ meeting, and on July 12 to discuss the Post Tenure Review Proposal with Dr. Price.

The senate’s executive officers were invited to present testimony to the Faculty & Staff Affairs Committee of the Board of Regents on June 18. Prepared remarks and reaction to the meeting were distributed to Senators by e-mail after the Board meeting.

A resolution brought to the floor of the senate for discussion pertaining to SACS accreditation was tabled.

A resolution of appreciation to Mr. Joe Green was adopted and included as part of these minutes.

The senate adjourned to committees at 5:40 p.m. Committee chairs elected are: Janice Morgan, Academic Policies; Bill Schell, Finance; Mark Wattier, Governmental Affairs; and Frank Elwell, Handbook & Personnel.