ABOUT

 Minutes – April 25, 2016 

1. Call to Order – 

The April 25, 2016 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Ropp Center, Room 105, by President Patrick O’Neal. 

2. Roll Call – Kim Barlow 

A quorum was met. 

3. Guest Speaker – Dr. Pamela Morgan 

o Quality Matters Presentation 

o Requested feedback from VP McConathy 

4. Approval of Minutes 

o March – will be available for Poll Vote this week 

5. President’s Remarks 

o State and University Budget, TOPS 

o Update on New Senate Budget: Fall 2016 – Annual renewal 

o Update on New Staff Awards – voting by electronic ballot 

o Update on New Professorships Rules 

o AROS Survey 

6. Business 

o Old Business 

 F. Jay Taylor Undergraduate Teaching Award 

o New Business 

 Commencement Requirements 

 Policy 2107 – Faculty Calendar Responsibilities – last effective date 5/1996. 

 Policy 2218 – Faculty and Staff Meetings – last effective date 1/15/2002. 

 Policy 2219 – Commencement – last effective date 1/15/2002. 

 Election of Officers 

 Policy 1302 – Constitution for the University Senate of Louisiana Tech University 

o Other Business 

 President Guice visits in May 

9. Voluntary Remarks – 

Motion and second by Andy Cline / Shaurav Alam – To hold officer elections by ballot during the final Senate meeting in May. Approved by unanimous vote. 

10. Adjournment 

The meeting adjourned at 5:10 pm.