MINUTES OF THE GENERAL FACULTY MEETING

MAY 8, 2007

I.  Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 3:30pm by Vice President Peer Moore-Jansen

II.  Selection of a Secretary and Parliamentarian:
            Nan Myers was elected Secretary and Larry Spurgeon, Parliamentarian.

III.  Approval of the Minutes:  The Minutes of the May 9, 2006, General Faculty meeting were accepted as presented.

IV.  Moment of Silence for Deceased members of the WSU Faculty.

V.  State of the Senate -- Brigitte Roussel, President
        President Roussel reported on several topics that had been discussed in the Faculty Senate including College Tenure & Promotion and PIR Guidelines, Defined "Refereed", worked on the Chronic Low Performance proposed policy and Grievance Pool training.  She mentioned that the 2007 - 08 Senate would need to work on the proposed X/F policy, the proposed +/- grade system, continue revisions for the Grievance Policy, creating a Tuition Assistance fund for Faculty and Dependents, and review the Election process.

VI.  State of the University --  President Donald Beggs
        President Beggs congratulated the Faculty Awards winners.  He then commented on the Higher Learning Commission study and said that because of the work done he expected full accreditation and this reflected the working together of faculty in the classroom and in governance. He noted that the WIN project is competed.  The "We R WSU Campaign" is ending with results of 19 funded faculty positions and 60+ additional scholarships so it has been a success.  Regarding buildings, he said the first phase of Engineering and Woodman are completed.  He ended by stating that he takes great pride in the work the faculty is doing, there are more student in the classrooms because the faculty and he encouraged continued cooperation between the Faculty Senate and the Provost.

VII.  State of Academic Affairs  --  Gary L. Miller, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Research
        Provost Miller also congratulated the Faculty Award winners.  He said he enjoyed this year working with President Roussel, that she was a strong advocate for the faculty.  He sees WSU as an Urban Serving Research Institution and wants to enhance resources for research without diminishing other areas.  He wants to enhance the diversity on campus as  been suggested by the HLC.  He is going to work with VP Kopita to expand enrollment and recruitment of students.  He encouraged continued work between the College of Education and USD 259.  He mentioned two goals, 1. the have more interaction between the deans and faculty, more dialogue and 2. study ways to measure student learning.   He thanked the faculty for the opportunity to speak and answered questions regarding Library Resolutions for additional funding and delay in naming a new General Education Coordinator.

VIII.  Old Business --- none

IX.    New Business
            A.  Proposed Policy on Chronic Low Performance -- http://webs.wichita.edu/senate/CLPproposal4-9-07clean.html
                    Don Bryum moved (Denise Celestin 2nd) acceptance of the propose policy.  The Faculty accepted it with a unanimously.

X.  As May Arise  --  none

The meeting was adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Nan Myers
Secretary