MINUTES

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE

Volume 12 September 2002 Number 1

1. Call to Order: Norman Pumphrey

The September 23, 2002 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in Prescott Memorial Library, Room 334, by President Norman Pumphrey.

2. Roll Call: Rose Butler

Senators absent from the meeting were Jeff Walczyk, Tony Grice, Hisham Hegab, Frank Ji, Tianhong Cui, Don Braswell and Alexis Wreden.

3. Adoption of Agenda: Norman Pumphrey

A motion was made to accept the agenda. The motion was accepted and approved.

4. Adoption of the May 13, 2002 minutes.

A motion to accept the minutes was made. The motion was accepted, and the minutes were approved.

5. Announcements: Norman Pumphrey

Dr. Pumphrey spoke to Chief Quinnelly. The GTM parking lot was monitored the first part of the Fall Quarter to ensure that only faculty/staff parked in the blue zones. The monitoring has ceased but the problem of students parking in this area has been reduced.

Dr. Pumphrey met with the SGA president. He reported that he will strive to maintain good communications with the SGA throughout the 02-03 year.

Ropp Center is expected to be opened in Spring 2003. The Senate will meet in Ropp Center when it becomes available.

Dr. Pumphrey announced that he will have a meeting of each college/division senators to listen to concerns.

6. Treasurer’s report – Susan Elkins

A report of the status of the budget was made. A motion was made to accept the report. The motion was accepted and approved.

7. Old Business

a. University Teacher Evaluation Form Revision –Alan Goldspiel

The committee met through June and compiled a comprehensive report by looking at other evaluation forms used by other universities. A budget has been figured for this plus a new form has been selected which is comparable to other universities. The committee has a member from each college. The budget and newly revised form is now in Dr. Rea’s office.

8. New Business

a. Administrative and Planning Council Update – Norman Pumphrey

Dr. Reneau reported at this meeting that enrollment was up with the largest freshman class and largest graduate class in the history of Louisiana Tech.

Noel Levitz Report – Dr. Reneau said at the meeting that this report stated that the campus need signs posted to direct visitors to buildings and to put visible names of buildings needing them. The report also stated that Louisiana Tech has better collegiality than many educational institutions.

b. Post-tenure Review- Dr. Pumphrey will ask Dr. Rea for more information concerning this issue. He will also ask for University Senate representation as the Senate needs to be involved.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm.

Rose Butler, Recording Secretary