MINUTES
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE
Volume 15 October 2005 Number 2
1. Call to Order: Mel Corley
The October 31, 2005 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: Jon Pratt, Paul Murray, Jan Fuller, Rebecca Smith, Charles Cicciarella, Amy Vessel, Bill Deese, Galen Turner, and Mark Shoemaker
3. Adoption of Agenda
A motion was made to add a report from the Faculty Advisory Council. Motion was passed and addition to the agenda was approved. A motion was then made to accept the agenda. The motion was seconded and approved.
4. Adoption of Minutes
A motion was made to accept the September 26, 2005 minutes. The motion was seconded and approved.
5. Announcements
United Way – Ryan Richard explained the donation process on campus. Tech is hoping for a 35% participation. Patti Nelson, from United Way, informed Senate of the United Way goals. 84 cents out of every dollar will remain in Lincoln Parish.
Administrative and Planning Council Report – Mel Corley reported that there had been two meetings since the last Senate meeting.
There will be a 5% cut to Tech’s budget. Mid-year raises will probably not happen.
The Student Technology fees will be used to subsidize library costs. $250,000 was approved by the Student Technology board for the library costs.
Energy costs are going up. As a result the energy surcharge fee will increase to cover the rising energy costs.
Improved BOSS availability – Hours that BOSS is available has been increased
Faculty Advisory Council Report – Patsy Bourgeois addressed the Senate about information she had learned at the last meeting. She reported that another 10% cut in the budget is possible. A hike in tuition may occur also. At this meeting, Bob Kerry was the keynote speaker. He addressed the educational needs of the state and financial problems as a result of the hurricanes. He suggested that those going to Washington go as a group and ask for financial help.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Gene Johnson
Gene Johnson submitted a three-year analysis of the budget and discussed it. He submitted a proposed budget for 05-06 (attached). A motion was made to accept this budget. Motion was accepted.
7. Unfinished Business
A. Award Eligibility and Procedures Committee – This committee will take a comprehensive look at the awards eligibility and procedures in the Senate’s constitution. The committee will report in January 2006. The committee consists of Patsy Bourgeois (Chair), Bonnie Gerald, Pauline Leonard, Boris Teske, Aziz Saber, Steele Moegle
B. Telephone System Improvements
Vice President Drewett’s report has been submitted to President Reneau who has committed to act on the report when financial conditions permit.
8. New Business
Impact on hiring/spending/travel freeze on faculty – Mel Corley asked Dr. Reneau about what the impact will be on faculty, especially those going for tenure. Dr. Reneau responded that he and the governing boards are sensitive to continuing faculty professional development and retention issues. He feels that the matter is getting sufficient attention at the present time and that any resolution from the University Senate is not necessary nor would it be helpful at this time.
9. Voluntary Remarks
Trey Gibson thanked those who helped with the recent Debate Team funding questions.
Adjourned at 4:45
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
