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LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE

Volume 22 September 24, 2012 Number 1

1. Call to Order:

The September 24, 2012 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Ropp Center, Room 105, by Vice President Heath Tims.

2. Roll Call: Sandi Richardson

Senators absent from the meeting and without excuse or proxy: Kate Perot and Nazir Atassi.

3. Adoption of Agenda:

A motion to accept the agenda was made by Jeff Yule and seconded by Julie Holmes; the agenda was approved without change.

4. Adoption of Minutes: May 2012

A motion to accept the May 2012 minutes was made by Selwyn Ellis and seconded by Saul Zalesh; the minutes were approved without change.

5. Guest:

6. Adoption of Proposed University Senate Budget: Latoya Pierce

7. New Business/Announcements:

Introduction of new Senate members and recognition of Executive Committee members
University Senate atmosphere
- It is hoped that the University Senate increase their action to have a greater impact toward real change for the University
Purpose and Attendance
Robert's Rules of Order by Kim Barlow, Parliamentarian
Report on Faculty Advisory Council Meeting tabled until October 2012
Report on Administrative and Planning Council Meeting tabled until October 2012
Faculty Advisory Council representative is Larry Jarrell and alternate is Heath Tims
Presidential search committee representative is Heath Tims (Mr. Wayne Parker, Chair).
Popular opinion supported having guest speaker every other month or when pressing changes warrant.
- See list of suggestions of speakers and topics
Brainstorm Session for topics & issues to address in the 2012-2013 year
- See list of suggestions for Committee action
Standing and Temporary Committee assignments given
- See committee listings

9. Voluntary Remarks:

None

10. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Saul Zalesch and seconded by Jean Gourd. The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

Sandi Richardson, Recording Secretary