TSTC at Waco/Marshall Faculty Senate Executive Board Meettng

September 6, 1996

The Waco-Marshall Faculty Senate Executive Board met in the IDEAS center on Friday, September 6, 1996. President Lease called the meeting to order at approximately 10:15. Among those present were the following board members:
 President--Barbara Lease
President-Elect--Mike Huneke
Parliamentarian--Jerry Hutyra
Secretary--Brenda Cornell
Treasurer--Sid Lenoir
Scholarship Chair--Dave Day
Academics Chair--Fred Khozein
Personnel Chair--Mike Combs
Committee on Committees Chair--George Lof fert

Ombudsman--Jim Lillie

After the August 16 minutes were approved with minor corrections, the group addressed the following issues and/or concerns:

OLD BUSINESS(FAST EVOLVING INTO NEW BUSINESS):

Jerry pointed out that most of the items from the general meeting were covered well, but Barbara noted that there were still a few matters to be resolved:

1. How we will re-write the issue of faculty senatorial representation A sideline to this issue is the fact that a member of the Staff Senate will soon begin attending our meetings as a representative.

2. How we, the Executive Board, should function in the next few months In the next few days, weeks, and months, much will be happening on our campus. It will be vital for the faculty of TSTC-Waco to present itself as the "top of the line11 in terms of credentials, professional behavior, and involvement in the life of the college. The work of the Salary Committee is vital because it stresses advancement and equity issues among the faculty. In addition to the committee's present members, Dave Day and Mike Combs, as well as Barbara Lease, will be attending the meetings occasionally.

Last week, President Lease met for 4 hours with Dean Moore, who is working on plans for re-organizing instruction.

Barbara would like to see similar changes in this group. The Personnel Committee and Committee on Committee chairs, for example, should average about 5 or 6 new members (at least for a while). She would also like to see the President's Council stop appointing faculty to committees without consenting the Executive Board. We must also be sure that the nominees are notified in advance.

3. Compulsory Remediation: Barbara pointed out the statistical chart in the Agency Strategic Plan, which shows the remediation success rates from 1989-1994. Because these rates have sharply declined (for reasons voiced by several board members), the Senate Education Committee is weighing the decision of whether or not to allow TSTC to continue remedial efforts together with MCC. If drastic change is mandated, Executive Board action will become necessary.

4. Pending Visit by the Legislative Education Committee: This visit is scheduled for September 19.

5. Environmental Safety and Health Expo September 17-19 According to Dave Day, all technologies will set up booths with games, prizes, crafts, and eats. The price is $25. for students and free for faculty and staff. This event is being sponsored by the student faction of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

6. Safety on campus: Because of recent and past tragic accidents on campus, Marven Mack will be invited to attend the Executive Board meeting to talk to members about routine safety procedures such as CPR.

6. Faculty Attitude and Pride: Barbara voiced Dr. Williams' concern with regard to what he perceived as the faculty's attitude and morale (especially lack of formality at graduation receptions). She urged us all to begin to influence and reinforce positive, professional attitudes in order to be good examples for the students. Dress and grooming are initial methods in this regard. Dave Day suggested asking Dr. Williams to authorize the purchase of embroidered polo shirts for the faculty. Although no formal motion was made, the group seemed receptive to the idea.

7. Special TSTC Events Forthcoming: The Christmas in October celebration, planned for October 20, is the President's party for faculty, staff, and their families. For Thanksgiving, on November 28, is the annual dinner for students and their families. Employee volunteers are always needed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:45 a. m.

Return to Minutes