Louisiana Tech University Senate Agenda

Monday, September 21,  2009

4:00 - 5:00 pm, Ropp Center

1. Call to Order - Ron Cathey
   
2. Roll Call - Sandi Richardson
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes - May 11, 2009
5. Treasurer's Report'
6. Announcements
   
   • Introductions
   • Sheila Trammel, Director of Human Resources - Employer contributions to Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) participant accounts
     
   • Purpose and Attendance
   • Importance of Communication
   • Agenda items submitted to representative on University Senate Executive Meeting in writing.
     
   • Faculty Advisory Council - Jeff Hankins attended August meeting
   • Administrative and Planning Council - Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Ron Cathey
   • Articulation and Transfer of Credit (Louisiana Act No. 356, SB No. 285)
     • Public Postsecondary Education:Provides for a comprehensive system of articulation and transfer of credit between and among public secondary and post secondary educational institutions -- General Education Committee: Jeffrey Hankins will represent the University Senate.
       
   • University Grievance Committee - positions open
     
7. Approval of University Senate Budget 2009-2010
8. Election of Faculty Advisory Council representative and alternate
9. Unfinished Business
   
   • Follow-up on Distance Learning
     
10. Voluntary Remarks
11. Correspondence
12. Adjournment