MINUTES
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY SENATE
Volume 16 September 2006 Number 1
1. Call to Order: Patsy Bourgeois
The September 25, 2006 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in Ropp Center, Room 105, by President Patsy Bourgeois.
2. Roll Call: Rose Butler
Senators absent from the meeting: Jon Pratt, Jan Fuller, Andrei Paun, Chester Wilson, Ron Cathey, David Smith and Jennifer Byrd.
3. Adoption of Agenda
A motion was made to allow the Chair to reorder the agenda. Motion was accepted. A motion to accept the revised agenda was seconded and approved.
4. Adoption of Minutes
A motion was made to accept the May 14, 2006 minutes. The motion was seconded and approved.
5. Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report. The motion was seconded and approved. The Senate members thanked Gene Johnson for his work in reorganizing and clarifying the Treasurer’s report.
6. Announcements
A. Introductions – Senate members introduced themselves.
B. Purpose and Attendance – Patsy Bourgeois read the purpose of the Senate and reminded the group of attendance guidelines.
C. Faculty Advisory Council – Patsy Bourgeois entertained a motion to allow Patsy Bourgeois and Aziz Saber to be the Faculty Advisory Council members for the Senate. Motion was made and accepted.
D. University Grievance Committee – Joe Pullis, Chair of the University Grievance Committee, has submitted a request that the Senate approve allowing present University Grievance Committee members, Dr. Lawrence Leonard and Dr. Saul Zalesch, to remain on this committee. Motion made to accept with no further action needed.
E. Administrative and Planning Council – Meeting was held on September 25. Items discussed were:
Document Retention – All should adhere to policies as documents will be audited.
Professorship – On September 26, Joe Savoie will be at Tech to announce the new professorships.
Social Security numbers – Members are reminded that Social Security numbers are not to be used on Tech documents.
Direct deposit – All employees will be encouraged to use direct deposit.
Enrollment – Enrollment is down slightly.
Carroll and Wossman High Schools have teamed up with the College of Education. A handout was given out. These two schools are in need of tutors for at-risk students. Please contact College of Education if interested.
7. Unfinished Business
Ropp Center Policy – Reggie Hanchey discussed the Ropp Center policy regarding who may dine at the facility. A question and answer period followed.
Telephone System improvements – No report. Patsy Bourgeois will continue to work on getting information. A discussion followed.
8. Voluntary Remarks - none
9. Correspondence
Dianne Douglas sent a thank you card to the Senate for her award.
Adjourned at 4:56
Rose Butler, Recording Secretary
Louisiana Tech University
University Faculty Senate
Estimated Receipts, Budgeted Disbursements, and Estimated Fund Balance
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007
Beginning Balance (actual) $ 80,617
Receipts (estimated):
University Pool $1,000
AG Edwards 1,000 2,000
Total Available 82,617
Disbursements (budget):
Payroll 2,500
Award 2,000
Travel 1,000
Refreshments 600
Trophies 200
Supplies 100 6,400
Ending Balance $ 76,217
Louisiana Tech University
University Faculty Senate
Treasurer’s Report
For the Year Ended June 30, 2006
Current Current Prior
Year Year Year
Budget Actual Actual
Beginning Balance $ 83,486 $ 83,486 $ 87,879
Receipts:
University Pool 1,000 2,039 1,151
AG Edwards 1,000 1,145 474
Total 2,000 3,184 1,625
Total Available 85,486 86,670 89,504
Disbursements:
Payroll 2,500 2,401 2,458
Award 2,000 2,000 2,000
Travel 1,000 699 790
Refreshments 600 647 517
Trophies 200 248 168
Supplies 100 58 85
Total Disbursements 6,400 6,053 6,018
Ending Balance $ 79,086 $ 80,617 $ 83,486
