The TSTC Waco-Marshall Faculty Senate Executive Board convened for its regular meeting in the Kultgen Automotive Center on September 18, 1997. President Mike Huneke called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10. The following Executive Board members were in attendance: President--Mike Huneke
Secretary--Brenda Cornell
Personnel Chair--Donna Wishon
Scholarship Chair--Bob Gentry
Committee on Committees--Sandy Kleypas
After the minutes were discussed as read, the following items were discussed (some were continued from the week before):

Reception for Dean Franks
Mike talked with Homer Jones about the possibility of having the reception at the Food Service and Culinary Arts Technology facility. Homer agreed with the plan and that it should take place on Friday, but not during the lunch hour. It is not a good idea to serve a meal--guests might get up and leave. We should make it a "meet the Dean" affair, approximately one and one half hours, with trays of light edibles--"pick-up foods" such as cookies and canapes. The tenative date for the reception is Friday, October 3, 1997. Mike will call Dean Franks, see Homer Jones to confirm the arrangements, and call Brenda (who will ask Print Shop to print invitations, as well as new Faculty Senate letterhead, to be charged to the Faculty Senate).

Treasurer's Duties
Mike also agreed to contact Bob White, WLT, our newly elected treasurer. If Bob White does not wish to serve, Mike has tentative plans to ask either Sid Lenoir or John Hendry to serve as Treasurer.

Scholarship Committee
Bob Gentry reported that after a visit with Dave Day, former Scholarship Committee Chair, he (Bob) felt encouraged to assume the duties of his office, and the committee's focus would be the local area. Mike stated that there is money in the budget for the scholarship letters.

Late Reporting of ORP Funds to Financial Agencies
This matter is a concern because of the possible interest that may be lost. When Barbara Lease made contact with Systems regarding this matter, Systems personnel said that the funds had been sent consistently within three days, and it is not their fault the money is not reported promptly.

Evaluation Meeting
On September 18, 1997, at 3:00p.m., representatives from the President's Council, the Staff Senate, and others met to devise a new evaluation instrument. Their goal is to create one instrument that is suitable as a rating scale for all TSTC employees.

Student Judicial Review Board
Sandy reported that 4 of those nominated last week by the Executive Board have been accepted.

Volunteers needed for Alternative Connections (Mandatory In-Service)
Concerned faculty are needed for the Parking Committee, the Excessive Absence Committee, and for the Committee for Student Processes.

Fines and Tickets
This practice is still not equitable because it seems to focus entirely upon infractions committed by faculty and often ignores those incurred by students.


There being no further business, the motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed at approximately 11:30 a. m.

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