Minutes of April Faculty Assembly

 

  1. Meeting called to order by Dr. Regina Stephens, Chair of the faculty assembly. Minutes of March meeting and special meeting on March 30thth approved by unanimous consent.
  2. Faculty committee reports presented to the assembly for discussion and approval. No discussion. Motion to accept reports by Paul Koch and 2nd by Rachael Serianz. Reports approved by unanimous consent.
  3. Replacements for two vacancies on faculty committees who were unable to serve/complete designated terms Dr. Michael Putoff agreed to replace Barb Muenster on the Center of Teaching Advisory Board. Motion by Bea Jacobson and 2nd by Judy Kaiser. Approved by unanimous consent. Motion by Warter Kurth and Brian Miclot to approve Bill Lynn as replacement for vacancy on the Faculty Finance Committee. Approved by unanimous consent.
  4. Discussion on wording in the Faculty Handbook on catholicity, Church teachings, and academic freedom. Fr. Bud Grant seemed to sum up the discussion the best when he stated (paraphrasing) “Catholic faculty have the most to worry about as they should know and understand the consequences of violations of Catholic teachings, doctrines, and morals. Whereas, non-catholic faculty likely have the most freedom to say whatever they want, as non-Catholics are going to hell anyway.” After much discussion, Brenda DuBois moved to delete “classroom and public circumstances” and insert “acting as an institutional representative. 2nd by Ken Grenier. Motion passed. Fr. Joe DeFranciso moved to delete :teaching authority” and insert “doctrines and morals.” Motion 2nd  by Fr. Bud Grant. Motion passed. These changes made to 3.4.6.4 require a second reading in the September 06 faculty assembly.
  5. Sexual harassment policy update. Information requested by SAU-HR representatives. Report tabled as individuals requested for this meeting did not attend.
  6. Nancy Hayes provided update on efforts to review and revise the SAU policy and process on plagiarism.
  7. Motion by Rachael Serianz to officially thank Regina Stephens for her service as Chair of the Faculty Assembly and seconded by Bill Parsons.
  8. Chair Stephens announced the results for 07-08 faculty chair elect. Mara Adams was elected. SHE WON!
  9. Motion to adjourn by Jim Van Speybroeck and 2nd by Bill Parsons. Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Dr. William W. Parsons, Secretary

Faculty Assembly