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Faculty Senate Meeting April 19, 2012

Faculty Senate Meeting April 19, 2012. Agenda. I . Call to Order and Roll Call - Keith Nisbett, Secretary Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business

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Faculty Senate Meeting April 19, 2012

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  1. Faculty Senate Meeting April 19, 2012

  2. Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - Keith Nisbett, Secretary • Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes • Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

  3. Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - Keith Nisbett, Secretary II. Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes http://facultysenate.mst.edu/media/campussupport/facultysenate/documents/fsminutes/2012/FS.Minutes.03.08.12.pdf • Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

  4. Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - Keith Nisbett, Secretary • Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

  5. Agenda Campus Reports and Responses President’s Report M. Davis Administrative Report K. Wray for C. Schrader Administrative Report K. Wray Staff Council Report S. Jones Student Council S. Acar Council of Graduate Students M. Raza

  6. Faculty Senate Report April 19, 2012 President’s ReportApril 19, 2012

  7. Faculty Senate Report April 19, 2012 • Board of Curators Meeting • Breakfast quite successful • Thank you to Rick Stephenson and Engineers Without Borders for an excellent presentation • Approved Chemical and Biological Engineering building • Budget

  8. Faculty Senate Report April 19, 2012 • Committee Assignments for Next Year • Grievance Panel • Application Process • 2 for GRP • 1 for Oversight • General Faculty • Still need nominees for Public Occasions and Student Scholastic Appeals • Faculty Senate • Received nominations from 12 of 19 academic departments • We will vote on committee assignments in June

  9. Faculty Senate Report April 19, 2012 • Motion Welcoming Chancellor Schrader • WHEREAS, Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader officially assumed the leadership of the Missouri University of Science and Technology on April 2, 2012; and, • WHEREAS, in its role as the legislative and policy-making body of the General Faculty, the Faculty Senate of the Missouri University of Science and Technology works closely with the Chancellor in fulfilling the educational and research missions of the University, and ensuring the general welfare of the campus, the faculty, and its student body; • THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate expresses its full confidence in Chancellor Schrader’s abilities; • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate expresses our total willingness to cooperate with Chancellor Schrader in the achievement of our common goals for the betterment of the Missouri University of Science and Technology; • BE IT EVEN FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate warmly welcomes Chancellor Schrader to Missouri University of Science and Technology and looks forward to developing a continuing productive and amicable relationship.

  10. Faculty Senate Report April 19, 2012 • Motion Thanking Chancellor Wray • WHEREAS, Dr. Warren K. Wray served Missouri University of Science and Technology with great distinction as Interim Chancellorfrom August 2011 to April 2012; • WHEREAS, Chancellor Wray lead the University with great calm during a period of change as searches for Chancellor and President were both happening; • WHEREAS, Chancellor Wray oversaw a difficult budget year; • WHEREAS, Chancellor Wray continued efforts to expand and improve the campus through efforts such as the new Chemical and Biological Engineering building; • WHEREAS, Chancellor Wray showed a willingness to work with the Faculty Senate to improve the Missouri University of Science and Technology; • BE IT RESOLVED that the Missouri University of Science and Technology Faculty Senate expresses its profound appreciation for his leadership and service to the Missouri University of Science and Technology; • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate looks forward to continuing to work with Dr. Wray in his return to his position as Provost.

  11. Faculty Senate Report April 19, 2012 • Other Issues • UM-System will be holding meetings to discuss changes to the Tax Deferred Investment plans

  12. Agenda Campus Reports and Responses President’s Report M. Davis Administrative Report K. Wray for C. Schrader C. Administrative Report K. Wray Staff Council Report S. Jones Student Council S. Acar F. Council of Graduate Students M. Raza

  13. Agenda Campus Reports and Responses President’s Report M. Davis Administrative Report K. Wray for C. Schrader C. Administrative Report K. Wray Staff Council Report S. Jones Student Council S. Acar F. Council of Graduate Students M. Raza

  14. Enrollment Management • With the departure of Will Perkins, the offices of Diversity and Pre-College Programs will be merged with Women’s Leadership Institute. Cecilia Elmore will direct the combined departments and Brad Starbuck will assume the enrollment development responsibilities. • Enrollment Projections for Fall 2012 show a new freshmen and transfer class about the same as last Fall.

  15. Office of Sponsored Programs Congratulations to: Shi Zhang, Greg Hilmas, Bill Fahrenholtz,“High Density Pressurelessly Sintered Zirconium DiBoride/Silicon Carbide Composite Bodies and Method of Producing the Same,” US Patent 8,097,548, January 2012 ShahabMehraeenand Jag Sarangapani, “System and Method for Harvesting Energy from Environmental Vibration,” U.S. Patent 8,129,887, March 2012

  16. Office of Sponsored Programs FY12 activities through the end of February and a year-over-year comparison are as follows: Proposals awarded in total dollars: $14M (down 57.2%) Number of proposals awarded and amendments: 177 (down 15.3%) Proposals submitted in total dollars: $106M (up 23.4%) Number of proposals submitted: 349 (down 2.0%) Research Board proposals submitted in total dollars: $1.8M (up 75.1%) Number of Research Board proposals submitted: 33 (up 50%) Research expenditures: $30M (down 6.1%) F&A recovered: $4.6M (down 6.9%) Number of active awards: 576 (down 6.5%)

  17. Office of International Affairs Sponsored Students: • Missouri S&T currently has 281 sponsored international students up from 267 this date last year. Study Abroad: • A faculty-led study abroad program will be offered June 2012 in Capetown, South Africa. Dr’s Haynes and Gelles will offer courses in Intercultural Communication and Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.

  18. Office of International Affairs Intensive English Program: • 74 students are enrolled in the Intensive English Program, 50 are full-time, 24 part-time. Countries represented include China, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Vietnam. • The Applied Language Institute hosted a special cultural and graduate education promotion luncheon event on March 23, for undergraduate transfer students from 2+2 partner institutions in China. Students attending were from the following schools: China University of Petroleum Beijing, China University of Petroleum-Qingdao, Beijing Institute of Technology, and Northeast Petroleum University of Daqing. International Student Recruitment: • Dr’s Jerry Tien, Ralph Flori and Venkata Allada visited China in March. The S&T delegation met with both current and potential new university partners as well as potential applicants for admission. An Articulation Agreement with Xi’an University of Science and Technology was signed.

  19. Global Learning The role of the Engineering Education Center (EEC) in St. Louis is changing from providing face-to-face instruction for students in the St. Louis metro area to that of providing online instruction serving students throughout the U.S. and various international locations. The following charts clearly demonstrate the ability of departments to supplement their instructional capability by using highly qualified adjuncts from the St. Louis area. Over 20 courses have been delivered in recent semesters. The background of the adjunct faculty ranges from Technical Fellows at Boeing to retired faculty from various institutions, and all have been approved by the departments using their services.

  20. Global Learning Engineering Education Center Courses Offered Fall 2005 – Spring 12

  21. Office of Undergraduate Studies Student Design & Experiential Learning Center • Formation of Miners by Design, a patron’s society to support the SDLEC established in conjunction with University Advancement to help recognize donors to the SDELC and the teams on an annual level. (Can contact Paul Hirtz for more information) • 2nd annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and First Tech Challenge (FIRST FTC) State Championship hosted at S&T. This is a high school level robot state championship that was held on campus co-sponsored by the SDELC and Enrollment Management. The world championship is in St. Louis this year and next before it moves onto another city. Winners of our event move on to the world event. • S&T design teams begin travel in April.

  22. Office of Undergraduate Studies Freshman Engineering Welcomes Ms. Andrea Cabanes as their Sr. Secretary. Andrea replaces Lacy Friestaedter whose husband graduated and they moved to Chattanooga.

  23. Office of Graduate Studies • The technical writing blog is successfully up and running. (justwrite.mst.edu) • Completed 85 thesis and dissertation format checks prior to the April 4th deadline for Spring 2012 graduates.

  24. Agenda Campus Reports and Responses President’s Report M. Davis Administrative Report K. Wray for C. Schrader C. Administrative Report K. Wray Staff Council Report S. Jones Student Council S. Acar F. Council of Graduate Students M. Raza

  25. Agenda Campus Reports and Responses President’s Report M. Davis Administrative Report K. Wray for C. Schrader C. Administrative Report K. Wray Staff Council Report S. Jones Student Council S. Acar F. Council of Graduate Students M. Raza

  26. Student Council SelinAcar – President Kevin Puetz – Vice President of External Affairs

  27. Last Student Council Meeting! • Just had our last Student Council meeting on Tuesday, April 17th. • Passed an E&C request from music for new uniforms. • Passes a few resolutions. • Had officer swear ins! They will officially take over on graduation. • Transitioning with Ryan Beck, who was on campus this weekend, Monday, and Tuesday.

  28. Construction • The student organization offices have all moved, and we are beginning the final stage of construction.

  29. Computers in Havener • They are in now! • They are the Thin Client Pilot Computers • There is also a printer • Because of large student usage, the pilot program was extended, probably until the end of the school year. • Definitely looking at permanent computers.

  30. Student Leaders’ Banquet • Had a great attendance at over 175 people. • Was April 11th

  31. Blood Drive • Last Blood Drive will be April 18th – April 20th. • Hopefully, we’ll end the year strongly.

  32. Campus Climate Assessment • Working very hard to get good student involvement in survey. • Survey results are essential for the campus.

  33. Resolutions • Within the last two months, we have passed the following resolutions: • Welcoming President Wolfe • Welcoming Chancellor Schrader • Endorsing the Camps Climate Assessment • Endorsing Domestic Partner Benefits • Thanking Ms. Margaret Cline • Endorsing Electric Buses at S&T

  34. Honor Code • We are trying to hit the honor code really hard for next year. • Can be found at http://stuco.mst.edu/about/honor-code • Would appreciate all of the help we can get.

  35. Others • Student Interest Survey is done. • Will present next semester. • Working really hard to find a better way for RSO Recognition. There are about 17 organizations mid process, and it’s become a very slow process. • Board of Curators and Geothermal Groundbreaking. • Transitioning with new officers and the Executive Council.

  36. Agenda Campus Reports and Responses President’s Report M. Davis Administrative Report K. Wray for C. Schrader C. Administrative Report K. Wray Staff Council Report S. Jones Student Council S. Acar F. Council of Graduate Students M. Raza

  37. Council of Graduate Students Muhammad Azeem Raza 04/19/2012

  38. Council of Graduate Students 1. Elections for New Executive Board • President: Mohammad Alkazimi • Vice President: UdayGuntupalli • Secretary: Heng Liu • Treasurer: OmkarGhatpande

  39. Council of Graduate Students 2. Graduate Research Showcase • 68 Graduate Students showcased their research • 29 Faculty Judges including 3 post-docs • $3000 prize money to be awarded • 1st Place: $500 • 2nd Place: $400 • 3rd Place: $300

  40. Council of Graduate Students

  41. Council of Graduate Students

  42. Council of Graduate Students 3. Travel Grant Awarded • $2000 as Travel Grant • 10 participants @$200

  43. Council of Graduate Students 4. GradVision (CGS Newsletter/Yearbook) • Annual Graduate Student Newletter is ready to be published • Introduced Memories Section • Interesting Articles

  44. Council of Graduate Students Thank You All!

  45. Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - Keith Nisbett, Secretary • Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes III.Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. Rules, Procedures and Agenda B. Curricula C. Tenure V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

  46. RP&A ReportApril 19, 2012 Officer Elections RP&A nominates the following slate President S. N. Balakrishnan RP&A chair Michael Davis President-elect Mark Fitch Secretary Martin Bohner Parliamentarian Melanie Mormile

  47. RP&A ReportApril 19, 2012 Domestic Partner Benefits (DPB) Dr. Leona Rubin, University of Missouri-Columbia • Has served as an officer of the Faculty Council over a long period • Has served on the Intercampus Faculty Council (IFC) for several years • Is a champion of the University of Missouri faculty on all 4 campuses • Has a wide range of expertise on DPP

  48. RP&A ReportApril 19, 2012 Domestic Partner Benefits (DPB) RP&A motion: Be it resolved that the Faculty Senate of the Missouri University of Science and Technology recommends that domestic partners, both same-sex and opposite-sex, of University of Missouri employees be allowed access in a fiscally responsible manner to all of the same rights, privileges, and benefits to which opposite-sex spouses currently are entitled.

  49. Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - Keith Nisbett, Secretary • Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes III.Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. Rules, Procedures and Agenda B. Curricula C. Tenure V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

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