FACULTY SENATE
MINUTES - UNAPPROVED
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The meeting
was called to order by the President at 7:45 AM in Gazes Auditorium.
MEMBERSHIP
ROSTER:
College
of Medicine,
Basic
Sciences: |
Present: |
Hiroko Hama |
| |
Absent: |
Debra Callahan, Kimberly Colins, Kathy Laber-Laird,
Janice Lage |
College
of Medicine,
Clinical
Sciences: |
Present: |
Hilary Bernstein, Paul Gold, Joe
John, George Johnson, Walter Limehouse (Exec. Committee), John
Osguthorpe, Sakamuri Reddy, Mitch Weinstein, Rita Young. |
| |
Absent: |
Prabhakar Baliga,
Courtney Brady, Christine Carr, Dorothea Jenkins,
Boyd Gillespie, Alberto Santos, Arthur Smith, Dan Smith,
Aljoeson Walker |
| |
Excused: |
Susan Ackerman, Swapan Ray, Kenneth Vanek |
| College
of Dental Medicine: |
Present: |
Rick Albenesius (Exec. Committee),
Michele Ravenel |
| |
Absent: |
Ted McGill (Exec. Committee) |
| College
of Health Professions: |
Present: |
Reamer Bushardt , Anne Kilpatrick
(Exec. Committee), Bryan Walker |
| |
Absent: |
Libby Dismuke (Alt.), Chip Taylor |
| Library
Science and Informatics: |
Present: |
Mary Mauldin (Exec.
Committee), Jett McCann, Geoff
Freeman (Alt) (Exec. Committee) |
| |
Excused: |
Peggy Schachte (Exec. Committee)
|
| |
Absent: |
Laura Cousineau, Tom Smith (Alt.) |
| College
of Nursing: |
Present: |
Elaine Amella, Barbara Edlund, Teresa
Kelechi (Exec. Committee), Marilyn King, Sharon Bond (Alt.), Nancy
Duffy (Alt.) |
| College
of Pharmacy: |
Present: |
Patrick Mauldin,
Jean Nappi (Exec. Committee), Kelly Ragucci, Andrea Wessell |
| |
Absent: |
Kathy Chessman (Exec. Committee) |
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
Minutes of the November 8, 2005, and the December 13,
2005, meetings were approved. The approved minutes are posted on the
Senate's Web site.
MEETING PROCEEDINGS
I. OLD BUSINESS
Committee Updates
Governance Committee – Dr. Walter Limehouse, chair, reported
that the committee is currently reviewing the “working” version
of the Faculty handbook and compiling suggestions from the past year.
Committee members will be given assignments for to incorporate suggestions
and revisions.
Institutional Advancement – Dr. Teresa Kelechi, chair, reported
that the committee is compiling a list of all university committees
and determining those that have Senate representatives.
Communication and Education – Mr. Geoff Freeman, co-chair,
reported that a Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for February
21st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dr. Ray Greenberg will provide a “State
of the University” address. Mr. Freeman asked Senators to forward
to him items that they would like Dr. Greenberg to discuss. If Senators
have suggestions for speakers for other Town Hall meetings, Mr. Freeman
would appreciate their recommendations. Mr. Freeman also reported
that the orientation for new faculty members is scheduled for February
6 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm.
Smoking Policy Proposal Update – Dr. Rick Albenesius, President,
asked Senator to review and vote upon this proposed policy. Dr.
Anne Kilpatrick asked for Senate endorsement of this proposed policy
with
the understanding that this is a move towards a smoke-free campus
except in designated areas. The Senate voted to endorse the proposed
policy.
II. NEW BUSINESS
Record and Data Retention Policy – Mr. Mike Wheeler
from the Office of Compliance, reported that recommendations from
the Senate’s December meeting were incorporated into the proposed
policy. Upon review and discussion, the Senate voted to approve the
policy.
New Repeating Agenda Items – Dr. Albenesius asked that two
items be added to each month’s agenda: Reports from Search
Committees and Upcoming Guest Speakers. This month, Senators from
the College of Health Professions reported that Dr. John Raymond
had asked for input regarding the search for the Dean and Interim
Dean of the College of Health Professions. Faculty from the College
of Health Professions also reported that the Physician Assistant
Program was sponsoring a videoconference with the Director of SimMan
Technology at the University of New England. The videoconference
was scheduled for noon on Friday, January 13, 2006.
Report from Deans’ Council - Dr. Rick Albenesius
- Update on
Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for accreditation by the Southern
Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) – The QEP
report was presented by Dr. David Ward at the Deans’ Council
meeting in December. The report provides several options for the
focus of MUSC’s QEP. This report is under review.
- Update on
the South Carolina College of Pharmacy – Dr. DiPiro
reported that the first classes for the South Carolina College
of Pharmacy are scheduled for Fall 2006.
- Interprofessional Day – Interprofessional
Day is scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2006. This effort
is being sponsored by the
Associate Provost for Education and Student Life. Participation
is mandatory for all first year students.
- Director of Student Diversity – Search is currently being
conducted for this position.
- Senate Bylaws and Constitution – These
two documents were voted upon by Faculty and are now scheduled for
review by the Deans’ Council
during their January 2006 meeting.
Recognition of Dr. Paul Gold –Dr. Paul Gold has provided outstanding
service to the Senate for a number of years. Since he will be leaving
the university, Dr. Anne Kilpatrick proposed the following resolution
to recognize him for outstanding service to the Senate:
“
In recognition of Dr. Paul Gold, we the Faculty Senate, express appreciation
for his extraordinary service to the Senate and the Medical University
of South Carolina.”
The Senate further expressed their appreciation
with a standing ovation for Dr. Gold. Dr. Gold will also receive
a plaque for his significant
contributions.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting
was adjourned at 8:20 AM
Next
meeting: 7:45 AM, Tuesday, Feburary 14, 2006. Room 125, Gazes Auditorium.
Respectfully
Submitted by:
Mary Mauldin,
Secretary to the Faculty Senate |
