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Minutes of the Meeting of Tuesday, January 12, 1999

Minutes of the Meeting of Tuesday, January 12, 1999, 2:00 p.m., Octavia II

PRESENT:

    Michelle Andrews
    Pat Bailey
    Bill Cahill
    Catherine Comiskey
    Charlotte Harris
    Dave Huffman
    Debbie LaMarca
    Michele Ray
    Robert Reed
    Sarah Smith
    Jay Sonier
    Arthur Stern
    Germayne Turner

ABSENT:

    Jay Calamia
    Kathy Gros
    Bob Gross

PROXIES:

    Angela Anthony for Bob Gross
    Mickie Hawkshead for Kathy Gros

I. Arthur Stern called the meeting to order at 2:03 P.M.

II. Approval and/or correction of Minutes of the December 8, 1998 meeting MOTION was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1998 meeting. MOTION passed.

III. OLD BUSINESS

    A. Ongoing Institutional Objective #5: Staff Responsibility - At the last UPT meeting, it was announced that the report turned in by Mr. Stern and Charlotte Harris was the only one received by Dr. Voigt. Mr. Stern was asked to prepare a report to Fr. Knoth prioritizing the recommendations that were made. Mr. Stern distributed copies of the recommendations and asked the members to make suggestions, changes, etc. and to make a priority list and forward to him before next meeting. The list will be discussed at the February meeting and a priority list sent to Fr. Knoth by the end of the month. Dr. Voigt also asked Mr. Stern and Ms. Harris to sit on the Salary Issues committee.

    B. Guest Update - At the February meeting, Joseph Mansfield and Anne Banos will speak on the Capital Campaign and Craig Bogar will comment on the President's White Paper on Athletics. In March, Fr. Knoth and Ray Garofalo will be the guests.

    C. Web Page/e-mail transmission of minutes - Mr. Stern mentioned the new web page created for the Administrative Senate with meeting dates, times and room information. The minutes can be downloaded and printed. Vernon Gregson suggested a meeting of both Senates perhaps twice a year. This possibility will be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Stern has booked Octavia II for Senate meetings for the academic year 1999-2000. However, no room was available in the Danna Center for the July 13, 1999 meeting, so Mr. Stern reserved the Greenville Hall Parlour. It is possible that one of the meeting rooms in the new Library may be available as they begin taking reservations for the rooms.

    D. Affirmative Action Committee Update - Mr. Stern spoke with Doreen Simonsen, one of the original members of the committee. He was informed that the committee was set up as an advisory group. They have not met for about a year and a half.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

    A. Committee Reports:

      1. UPT - Previously discussed.
      2. Parking - Meetings will resume later in January.
      3. Fringe Benefits - Next meeting scheduled in February.
      4. Jesuit & Catholic Identity - No meetings since last report.
      5. Rec. Sports & Athletics - Will meet soon on response to Fr. Knoth's White Paper.

    B. Michelle Andrews reminded everyone that the Whelan Children's Center will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on Saturday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If any department has ideas or input to contribute, please contact her or Kim Hebert, the Director.

V. OPEN FORUM

On the subject of the web page, Ms. Harris asked the purpose of publishing the minutes on the web. The reason is to get information to those in the community who are interested. Discussion on this item will be continued at the next meeting.

VI. TOUR OF MONROE LIBRARY

VII. The meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m. for a tour of the Monroe Library, led by Dean Mary Lee Sweat. Bill Cahill and Bret Jacobs provided Information Technology input and updates along the tour.