The meeting was called to order by the Secretary, Dr. Kathy Chessman (in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair) at 7:50 AM on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in Room 100 Admin/Library Building. A quorum was present.  Mary Mauldin, Executive Committee Member, served as Secretary for the meeting.

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
          College of Medicine, Basic Sciences
          Present: Philippe Arnaud, Lucille London, Eberhard Voit (Exec Committee)
          Absent: Debra J. Hazen-Martin, Sally Self (excused)

College of Medicine, Clinical Sciences
Present: Susan Ackerman, Connie Best, Paul Gold, George M. Johnson, Dean Schuyler, Aljoeson Walker
Absent: DeAnna Cheek, Arthur J. Crumbley, Gary Gilkeson, Mark Green, Barry Hainer, Dana King, Shailendra B. Patel, P.R. Rajagopalan (Alt), Alberto B. Santos (Alt), Benjamin Saunders, Thomas Steele, Renan Uflacker, Michael Zile (Exec Committee)

College of Dental Medicine
Present: Peter Kobes, Stephen Malley, Carlos Salinas (Exec Committee)
Absent: Richard Albenesius (excused)

College of Health Professions
Present: Jennifer Horner,  Jack K. Thomas
Absent: Libby Dismuke (Alt), Anne Kilpatrick (Exec Committee) (excused), Andrea White (excused)

Library Sciences and Informatics
Present: Geoffrey Freeman, Mary Mauldin (Exec Committee), Nancy McKeehan, Joann Sullivan
Absent: Starr Hazard (Alternate)

College of Nursing
Present: Tara Hulsey (Exec Committee), John M. Welton (Alt) 
Absent: Julia Ball (excused), Elaine Amella (excused), Elizabeth Erkel 

College of Pharmacy
Present: Kathy Chessman (Exec Committee member), Joli Fermo, Marc Lapointe
Absent: John Bosso (Alt), Kristi Lenz

MEETING PROCEEDINGS

I.  Governance Committee - Faculty Senate Election - Joli Fermo
The Faculty Senate election will begin in August.  Lists of faculty members have been sent to all of the Deans to verify those faculty members eligible for nomination.  In order to minimize confusion, faculty should get immediate feedback as to whether or not they are using the appropriate MNA for registering their vote electronically.

II.  End-of-Year Financial Reports  - Lisa Montgomery, Patrick Wamsley, Mark Hills
Financial reports for the last three years with emphasis on the 2002-03 end-of-year statements were presented to the Senate by Lisa Montgomery (Medical Center), Patrick Wamsley (MUSC) and Mark Hills (UMA).  The reports focused on the impact of the supplements from DHHS, reductions in the appropriations from the State of South Carolina, and increases in Federal grants and contracts.  All three units finished in the black this year; however, cash on hand figures are not where they need to be.  The Medical Center continues to look for more efficient ways to do business as it continues with its plans for a new hospital.  The University continues to search for ways to offset the continued drop in State funding including a midyear tuition increase planned for January 2004.  The UMA hopes that this year's successes continue to allow them to give more money back to the other entities.

II.  University Affairs Committee - Mary Mauldin
Mary reminded the Senate that a retreat is planned for Tuesday, September 16 from 4 to 8 PM.  All newly elected Senators and current Senators (outgoing or continuing) are invited to attend the retreat.  Jacque Jones from MUSC Human Resources will lead the Senate through development of a vision and mission statement as well as identification of priorities for the 2003-2004 session.  All current and prospective Senators should save the date for this very important meeting.

V.  Chair's Report - Kathy Chessman

• The Gender Equity Committee's report was accepted by the Provost and will go before Deans' Council on August 18, 2003.  Tara Hulsey and her Committee received a letter of commendation from Dr. Raymond for their efforts.  The Senate warmly thanked Dr. Hulsey.
• The Faculty Contracts and Tenure Discussion Team will convene during the week of August 25.  The Team will consist of representatives from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and Administration.  The Team will review issues related to faculty contracts and tenure. 
• Two new Board of Trustees members have been appointed:  Mr. Bill Hewitt and Dr. Paula Orr. 
• Midyear budget cuts and tuition increases are expected.  Budget cuts of 2% to 12% are expected.  The average tuition increase was 10% across all colleges.
• A Code of Conduct Policy for the University is being developed through the office of the Associate Provost for Educational Programs.  It is being reviewed by the Faculty Senate's legal counsel. 
• The Human Resources Sexual Harassment Policy will come to the Faculty Senate for review.
• The Annual Faculty Convocation is scheduled for August 26 at 4 PM in the Wellness Center.  Dr. Andy Sorenson, President of the University of South Carolina, is the featured speaker.  Faculty colleagues will be honored.  The Senate members were encouraged to attend.

Next meeting: 7:45 AM, Tuesday, September 2, 2003, Admin/Library Building Room 107 
Respectfully Submitted by: 
Kathy Chessman, Secretary to the Faculty Senate 
Notes taken by Mary Mauldin