MINUTES
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE
Volume 15 February 2006 Number 6
1. Call to Order: Mel Corley
The February 20, 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: Paul Murray, Jan Fuller, Sumeet Dua, Tony Forest, Andrei Paun, Bill Deese, Aziz Saber, Chester Wilson, Galen Turner, Barry Morales, James Webb, Susan Roach 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 amend the minutes as follows: If approved by Senate members at next month’s meeting, these proposed changes will be taken to Dr. Reneau for approval as required by the Constitution.
A motion was made to accept the amended January 30, 2006 minutes. The motion was seconded and approved.
5. Announcements
Faculty Advisory Council – Patsy Bourgeois had no report. The next meeting will be February 23, 2006.
Administrative and Planning Council Report – Mel Corley had no report. The next meeting is February 21, 2006.
F. Jay Taylor Undergraduate nominations – Mel Corley asked that Senate members bring nominations to March meeting. Those nominated should be asked if they are willing to participate in the process.
University Senate Chair and Virgil Orr Junior Faculty nominations – Nominations will be in March and will be voted on in May.
Administration Response to 300-400 level course registrations – Mel Corley met with Dr. Rea and discussed the Senate members' concerns regarding the problems arising from the change in policy. After CAD’s meeting, the policy was changed so that only 400 level classes would require signatures for freshman or sophomores taking a 400 level class.
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 – No report.
Faculty/Staff Benefits Study Committee: Bonnie Gerald, Chair; Andrew Higgins, Jason Pigg, Ron Cathey and Kevin Merritt are members. No report at this time. A report in April is planned.
8. New Business
Modification of faculty awards eligibility – Patsy Bourgeois
The proposed change is: Nominations and the selection of a single nominee for each college and the library are made on the basis of a vote of the entire faculty of each college and the library respectively.
Senate members voted unanimously for this change. No other changes were made.
9. Voluntary Remarks
Amy Vessell thanked everyone who participated in the Heart Walk.
Dave Anderson asked if there is a policy on how classes are made for Summer School.
Question asked as to the policy regarding the 8-week drop deadline. Mel Corley will check on this and report back.
New members Kate Perot and Jennifer Byrd introduced themselves.
Adjourned at 4:35.
Rose Butler, Recording Secretary
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
