MINUTES
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE
Volume 15 April 2006 Number 8
1. Call to Order: Mel Corley
The April 24, 2006 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Ropp Center, Room 105, by President Mel Corley.
2. Roll Call: Rose Butler
Senators absent from the meeting: Donna Fuller, Paul Murray, Peter Gallagher, David Mills, Charles Cicciarella, Sumeet Dua, Andrei Paun, Robert Bremer, Barry Morales, Ron Cathey, Mark Shoemaker, Kate Perot, Derek Lowe, and Andrew Higgins.
3. Adoption of Agenda
A motion was made to accept the agenda. The motion was seconded and approved.
4. Adoption of Minutes
A motion was made to accept the March 27, 2006 minutes. The motion was seconded and approved.
5. Announcements
Faculty Advisory Council – no report
Administrative and Planning Council Report – Mel Corley
At the meeting on April 18, Dr. Reneau reported encountering a great deal of sympathy for Louisiana as he traveled the country. However, he was made aware of a distrust of Louisiana politics by those he met. Two contributions totaling $650,000 were made to Tech.
Applications for freshmen for 06-07 are up 620 from the 05-06 academic year. 54% of scholarship offers from Tech to students are accepted.
The 5% faculty pay raise is still in next year’s budget. There will probably be no tuition or fee increase. Last year’s cuts have not been put back in the budget.
University Senate Chair and Virgil Orr Junior Faculty awards - Senate members cast their votes. Senators were reminded that elections for Vice President, Treasurer and Parliamentarian will occur at the next Senate meeting.
Clarification of Ropp Center usage policy – Mel Corley reported that there are apparently no clear rules set. He has asked for written rules to present to the Senate in order for the Senate members to comment on the rules. Question was asked if the Senate could have input on the rules. This question will be put on next month’s agenda.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Gene Johnson
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report. The motion was seconded and approved.
7. Unfinished Business
Telephone System Improvements – A study was conducted. At this time no improvements will be made. Improvements will go into next year’s budget planning.
8. New Business
Fringe Benefits – Bonnie Gerald handed out an informational sheet comparing benefits at all the universities in the ULS system. Discussion followed.
F. J. Taylor Award – The award winner was selected by secret ballot from nominations that were made at the March meeting. The award will be presented at spring quarter commencement.
9. Voluntary Remarks
Pauline Leonard informed the Senate that Joycelyn Elders will speak at TAC on May 4 at 6:00pm. Please encourage people to attend.
Steele Moegle – A retirement reception will be held for Dr. Jon Barker and Dr. Sue Holder on May 12 from 2:30-4:30 pm in Adams Parlor.
Amy Vessel asked if Senate meetings are open to public. Discussion followed and according to Constitution the answer is yes.
Adjourned at 4:58
Rose Butler, Recording Secretary
Louisiana Tech University
University 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
