FACULTY SENATE MINUTES -
APPROVED
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
The meeting was called to order by the
Vice Chair at 7:45 AM in Room 125 Gazes. A quorum was present.
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER:
College of
Medicine,
Basic Sciences: |
Present: |
Janice Lage
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Absent: |
Luiclle London (Exec. Committee), Robert Ogivie,
Maurizio Del Poeta (Alt.) |
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Excused: |
Kathy Laber-Laird, Daynna Wolff, Robert Woolson
(Alt.) |
College of
Medicine,
Clinical Sciences: |
Present: |
Susan Ackerman, Dorothea Eicher, Michael Frye,
Paul Gold (Exec. Committee), Rochelle Hanson, Joseph John,
George Johnson, Arch Mainous, John Osguthorpe, Al Santos, Dan
Smith, Aljoeson Walker, Walter Limehouse (Alt.), Swapan Ray
(Alt.)
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Absent: |
Prabhakar Baliga, Hilary Bernstein,
Courtney Brady, Chris Frueh, Lucinda Halstead, Andrew Gelasco (Alt.),
Avad Jaffa (Alt.), Steve Vermillion (Alt.) |
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Excused: |
Kenneth Vaneck (Alt.)
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| College of
Dental Medicine: |
Present: |
Rick Albenesius (Exec. Committee), Luis Leite,
Michele Ravenel, Harmeet Walia (Exec. Committee)
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| College of
Health Professions: |
Present: |
Libby Dismuke (Exec. Committee)
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Absent: |
Anthony Shackleford, Lloyd Taylor, Blair Holliday
(Alt.) |
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Excused: |
Anne Kilpatrick |
| Library Science
and Informatics: |
Present: |
Laura Cousineau, , Mary Mauldin (Exec. Committee),
Peggy Schachte (Exec. Committee), Geoff Freeman (Alt), Tom Smith
(Alt.)
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Excused: |
Jett McCann |
| College of
Nursing: |
Present: |
Barbara Edlund, Teresa Kelechi, Sharon Bond (Alt.)
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Excused: |
Elaine Amella, Marilyn King (Exec. Committee)
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| College
of Pharmacy: |
Present: |
Don Wiest (Alt.)
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Absent: |
Sandra Garner, Patrick Mauldin |
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Excused: |
Kathy Chessman (Exec. Committee),
Kelly Ragucci (Exec. Committee) |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the November 2, 2004, meeting
were approved with changes. The amended minutes are posted on the
Senate's Web site.
MEETING PROCEEDINGS
I. OLD BUSINESS
Update on response to issues raised in national and local
debates
Dr. Rick Albenesius, Vice Chair, reported that the Senate’s response
to issues raised in national and local debates was sent to the
following newspapers: “The Catalyst”, “The Post and Courier”, “The
Greenville News”, “The Sun Times” (Myrtle Beach), and “The
State”.
Update on Drug-free Workplace Policy and Code of Conduct
Policy
These policies were previously reviewed and responses written
by the Senate. The policies have not been approved by the administration
and were recently brought before the Deans’ Council. The Faculty
Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate will review the Senate’s
previous work on these policies, make changes if needed, and bring
before Senate for approval. Dr. Paul Gold provided a history of the
proposed Drug-free Workplace Policy. Dr. Gold conducted an analysis
of this policy and provided a written summary during the August
2003 meeting of the Faculty Senate. Dr. Gold's analysis addressed
statements in the policy that could be challenged. Senators are
urged to read the current proposed policy posted on the Faculty
Senate's Web site (http://www.musc.edu/facsen/work/work.html)
Update on revisions to the Senate’s Constitution and By-Laws
The revised Constitution and By-Laws should go before the Board
of Trustees for approval in Spring 2005.
II. NEW BUSINESS
Chair's Report
Parking
Dr. Albenesius provided an update on changes in parking due to
construction taking place in various locations on campus. In
addition, students will soon be able to complete parking registration
online.
Two Senate representatives serve on the Parking Committee. Dr.
Albenesius asked for two volunteers to serve on this committee.
College of Pharmacy Merger
Dr. Albenesius reported that a new dean should be named this week
for the planned MUSC/USC merger of the Colleges of Pharmacy.
Several committees have been formed composed of faculty
from MUSC and USC. These committees will develop plans for a
shared curriculum, an academic calendar, and the application process.
Wireless Campus
Dr. Albenesius reported that the renovations to the Administration/Library
include support for wireless computing. Senators were urged
to review news and announcements regarding wireless technology
at MUSC at the following Web site: http://www.musc.edu/ccit/nst/wireless.shtml
Meeting Dates
The regularly scheduled meeting dates for the Faculty Senate will
be moved from the first to the second Tuesday of each month.
The meetings will continue to be held in Gazes
Auditorium (except for January and April, when the meetings
will be held in CSB 419 and BSB 435 respectively).
The Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate will meet the first
Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00 AM.
Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Orientation
Peggy Schachte, reported that this committee, formed in November,
held its first meeting and is working closely with administration
to support efforts for faculty orientation.
Ms. Schachte provided a written summary of the first meeting,
including action steps. Senators provided suggestions
to encourage attendance at an orientation session. The Ad
Hoc Committee will continue to work on action steps and
to follow-up on suggestions from the Senate.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Update on Senate sponsored Research Workshop
Plans are continuing to progress for the Research Workshop. An
Ad Hoc Committee is being formed and will be composed not only
of Senators, but a cross-section of faculty who are interested
in mentoring and research.
Senate Committees
Senators were asked to join a subcomittee. Subcommittees
were given time prior to adjournment to meet with the chair of each
subcommittee to plan work and meetings.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 AM
Next meeting: 7:45 AM, Tuesday, January 11, 2005. CSB 419
Respectfully Submitted by:
Mary Mauldin, Secretary to the Faculty Senate
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