MINUTES
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE
Volume 16 January 2007 Number 5
1. Call to Order: Patsy Bourgeois
The January 22, 2007 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at
4:02 p.m. in Ropp Center, Room 105, by President Patsy Bourgeois.
2. Roll Call: Rose Butler
Senators absent from the meeting: David Mills, Jan Fuller, Bill Deese, Tabbetha Dobbins, Chester Wilson, Galen Turner, David Smith, Kate Perot and Aziz Saber.
3. Adoption of Agenda
A motion was made to accept the agenda. The motion was seconded and approved.
4. Presentations: David Cargill and Deborah Simmons
A short presentation was given concerning Blackboard. A slide presentation was also shown. Explanation of what the Computer Center does in regards to Blackboard and what CITDL does in regard to Blackboard was given to Senate members. CITDL supplies user support. Computing Center supplies technical support.
Training sessions will soon be offered by CITDL. The Blackboard site will be revamped to show help links and tutorials. A Blackboard advisory group has been created, but has not met yet. Two Senate members will be included in the group, as well as a representative from all Colleges and the Library.
Roy Waters discussed Blackboard problems. A question and answer period followed.
5. Adoption of Minutes
A motion was made to accept the December 11, 2006 minutes. The motion was seconded and approved.
6. Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report. The motion was seconded and approved.
6. Announcements
A. Faculty Advisory Council – Patsy Bourgeois will attend the meeting in Natchitoches this week. She will inquire as to which universities are using Blackboard.
B. Administrative and Planning Council – Patsy Bourgeois attended the meeting and reported that faculty will soon have their own phone lines with voice mail.
C. Student Athletic Advisory Board – No report
7. Unfinished Business
Telephone System Improvements – Update given.
Parking Focus Group – no report
300-400 level courses – Dr. Rea informed Patsy Bourgeois that the Deans had met and decided that only the 400 level courses would need a signature in order for the student to take a 400 level class. However, nothing has been received in writing to confirm this decision.
CITDL – Debra Blackman read an article concerning Blackboard from a peer review magazine. She then offered a resolution concerning Blackboard. The floor was opened to discussion about the resolution. After discussion ended, it was decided that Ron Cathey will talk to Bob Vento to see what plans they have for Blackboard. He will report at next meeting, and all were asked to contact Debra Blackman regarding the resolution.
8. Voluntary Remarks
Patsy Bourgeois reminded the Senate that awards nominations are coming up. She asked members to begin thinking of which faculty members they wish to nominate for the awards.
Jennifer Byrd informed Senate that a new Miss Tech has been selected. Miss Tech is available for bookings.
Adjourned at 5:08
Rose Butler, Recording Secretary
Louisiana Tech University
University Faculty Senate
Receipts, Disbursements, and Fund Balance
July 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Beginning Balance $ 80,617
Receipts
University Pool 1022
AG Edwards 0 1022
Total Available 81639
Disbursements:
Payroll 834
Award 2,000
Travel 0
Refreshments 336
Trophies 0
Supplies 46 3216
Ending Balance $ 78,423
Louisiana Tech University
University Faculty Senate
Estimated Receipts, Budgeted Disbursements, and Estimated Fund Balance
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006
Beginning Balance (actual) $ 83,486
Receipts (estimated):
University Pool $1,000
AG Edwards 1,000 2,000
Total Available 85,486
Disbursements (budget):
Payroll 2,500
Award 2,000
Travel 1,000
Refreshments 600
Trophies 200
Supplies 100 6,400
Ending Balance $ 79,086
