Minutes for the Meeting of the Faculty Assembly

November 21, 2002

 

  1. L. Brown called the meeting to order at 2:04pm.  L. Brown apologized for the confusion regarding Robert’s Rules and explained that according to the Faculty Assembly Constitution special meetings may be called by the Chairperson.  Because some members were not able to attend this meeting due to the time change, however, the proposal from the IRB and the presentation by the Committee to Revise the Handbook will be on the agenda for the scheduled February 13th Faculty Assembly meeting at 3pm.
  2. C. Winston presented the IRB proposal.  Changes proposed in the election and appointment of Board members has been made to “…allow for the development of the necessary expertise, and expedite the processing of the proposals filed with the Institutional Review Board.”   R. Serianz moved to consider the IRB proposal.  G. Bailey seconded. Discussion concerning clarification and need ensued. 
  3. W. Hixon proposed an amendment to consider the original IRB proposal as two separate proposals.  The first would address the appointment of a chair, and the second would address the other appointed positions of the board.  R. Serianz gave permission to amend.  B. Peters seconded W. Hixon’s proposed amendment.  P. Kuch called for the question.  B. Leonhardt seconded.  L. Brown asked for a show of hands.  Motion was denied. 
  4. After more discussion, Rev. G. McDaniel proposed an amendment to consider making the IRB a University Committee as opposed to a Standing Faculty Committee.  R. Serianz gave permission to amend.  D. Bozik seconded Rev. G. McDaniel’s proposed amendment.  A call for the question was made and seconded.  L. Brown asked for a show of hands.  Motion was denied. 
  5. J. Van Speybroeck called for the question on the original proposal by the IRB.  G. Bailey seconded.  Bailey reread the proposal.  L. Brown asked for a show of hands.  Motion was approved.  
  6. L. Brown reminded those present that the IRB proposal will be on the agenda for the February 13th meeting and the Faculty Assembly will be asked to vote on it again.  C. Winston stated that he would send out an updated and formal copy of the proposal to all faculty via email prior to the February 13th meeting.
  7. R. Richards presented a PowerPoint presentation on behalf of the Committee to Revise the Handbook concerning faculty governance committees.  A copy of the presentation has been emailed to all faculty.  This presentation will be given again at the February Faculty Assembly meeting.  The last time the handbook was looked at was 1988.  After much discussion on possible changes to faculty committees, those present agreed that the committee should continue forward with its work on revising the handbook.  At this time the Committee has only met twice and is in the beginning phase of suggesting changes. They will keep the faculty informed of their meeting times and progress.
  8. Rev. B. Grant ended the meeting with a prayer asking that as the Faculty Assembly goes through this process of change at SAU, may the task bring them together.  It was moved by D. Bozik to adjourn the meeting and seconded by S. Cassidy.  Meeting adjourned at 3:49pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Tracy J. Schuster