The University Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center.

Agenda:

I.        Opening of the 39th Session of University Senate, University of WI - Eau Claire conducted using Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 2000 Edition, 10th Edition and using the following Order of Business: Approval of Minutes; Chancellor's Remarks; Chair and Faculty Representative's Report; Academic Staff Representative's Report; Unfinished Business and General Orders; Reports of Committees; Special Reports; Special Orders; Miscellaneous Business of the Body; Announcements; Program; Adjournment

II.      Approval of April 23, 2002 University Senate minutes
Approval of April 30, 2002 University Senate minutes
Approval of August 20, 2002 University Faculty and University Academic Staff Meeting minutes

III.     Chancellor’s Remarks – Donald Mash

IV.   Report of the University Senate Chair and Faculty Representative – Susan Harrison

V.     Report of the Academic Staff Representative – Jean Wilcox

VI.   SHARED GOVERNANCE at UWEC

A Governance Workshop will be conducted during the meeting. Speakers and topics are listed throughout the agenda. After each short five-minute presentation, two to three minutes will be available for some questions and answers. At the end of the meeting, additional time will be provided for discussion of concerns and different perspectives.

Importance of Shared Governance at UWEC – Donald Mash, Chancellor

Shared Governance: Working with Students – Sarah Schuh, Student Senate President

 

VII.  ELECTIONS TO FILL UNIVERSITY-WIDE VACANCIES

 

Election for Faculty Complaint and Grievance Committee

Continuing members:                                              

Nicholas Smiar (Social Work)                                Ingolf Vogeler (Geography & Anthropology)

Marc Goulet (Mathematics)                                    Susan Haugen (Accounting & Finance)

Gene Hood (Art)

                                                                       

Report from the University Faculty Nominating Committee

ONE Vacancy for tenured faculty (1-year term)

 

NOMINEES:

            David Lewis (Chemistry)                         Robert Anderson (Mathematics)

            Thomas Wineinger (Mathematics)                 Li-Ying Bao (Art)

 

Election for University Senate Faculty Personnel Committee at-large member from School of Nursing

Continuing members:                                               Chancellor Appointee: Steve Tallant

Elected Senators:                                                 Elected by Faculty at-large:

A&S – Tim Lane, Music & Theatre Arts                   ANY – Kathleen Finder, TLTDC

EDU – Maureen Mack, C&I                                    BUS – Scott Lester, Management & Marketing

                                                                           HSS – Larry Solberg, Communication Disorders

                                                                          

Report from the University Faculty Nominating Committee

ONE Vacancy for University Faculty from School of Nursing (1-year term)

 

NOMINEES:

            Debra Jansen (Adult Health Nursing)        Barbara Davis (Family Health Nursing)                      

           

VIII. UNIVERSITY SENATE

Responsibilities of Senators, Procedures & Structure of the University Senate – Susan Harrison, Senate Chair

 

IX.    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Executive Committee – Susan Harrison, Committee Chair

 

      Election for University Senate Executive Committee

Continuing members of the Executive Committee:

Donald Mash                                                     Ronald Satz

Susan Harrison, Senate Chair (Comp Science)     Andrea Gapko, Senate Vice-Chair (Acad/Car Svs)

Robert Hooper (Geology)                                    Jean Wilcox, Academic Staff Rep. (Acad/Car Svs)

Ken De Meuse (Management & Marketing)          Todd Stephens (Special Education)

Rose Jadack (Adult Health Nursing)                     Cleo Powers (Library)

Jodi Thesing-Ritter (Housing & Residence Life)

 

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Cecilia Wendler, Committee Chair

FOUR Vacancies for University Faculty (2-year term): Two from College of Arts and Sciences, one from School of Human Sciences and Services; and one from any area.

NOMINEES:

      A&S – Alex Smith (Mathematics)                  A&S – Andrew Phillips (Computer Science)

      HSS – Don Bredle (Kinesiology & Athletics)   HSS – Nick Smiar (Social Work)

ANY – Barbara Mac Briar (Family Health Nursing)

           

      ONE Vacancy for University Academic Staff (2-year term): Can be from any area

 

      NOMINEES:

      Connie Russell (Records & Registration)        Kathie Schneider (Counseling Services)

 

X.      ACADEMIC STAFF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Academic Staff Personnel Committee – Jean Wilcox, Academic Staff Representative

Election for Academic Staff Personnel Committee

Continuing members:                                               Chancellor Appointee: Janice Morse

Elected Senators:                                              Elected by Academic Staff at-large:

Marcia Bollinger (School of Nursing)                    Lori Snyder (Geology)

Linda Spaeth (Academic/Career Services)            Mary Alea (English)

                                                                        Rita Webb (Academic/Career Services)

                                                                        Max Von Klein (Financial Aid)

                                                                     Academic Staff Representative:

                                                                        Jean Wilcox (Academic/Career Services)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

TWO Vacancies for Academic Staff (3-year term); One must be from Instructional Academic Staff (IAS) and one must be from Administrative and Professional Academic Staff (APAS)

NOMINEES:

      IAS – Mitchell Freymiller (Biology)                 APAS – Debra King (Continuing Education)

                                                                        APAS  – Jesse Dixon (Acad/Career Services)

 

XI.    FACULTY PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Faculty Personnel Committee – Allen Keniston, Immediate Past Chair of Faculty Personnel Committee

Election for Faculty Personnel Committee

Continuing members:                                               Chancellor Appointee: Steve Tallant

Elected Senators:                                              Elected by Faculty at-large:

Tim Lane (Music & Theatre Arts)                         Kathy Finder (TLTDC)

Maureen Mack (Curriculum & Instruction)             Scott Lester (Management & Marketing)

                                                                        Larry Solberg (Communication Disorders)

                                                                       

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

Two Vacancies for University Faculty (3-year term): Can be from any area

NOMINEES:

Barbara Mac Briar (Family Health Nursing)           Michael Wick (Computer Science)

           

XII.   ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Academic Policies Committee – Barbara Lozar, Immediate Past Chair of Academic Policies Committee and Former Senate Chair

 

Election for Academic Policies Committee

Continuing members:

Barbara Lozar (Psychology)                                Ronald Satz

Cecilia Wendler (Nursing Systems)                     Faculty elected from and by Library

Roger Tlusty (Foundations of Education)              Roger Selin (Accounting & Finance)

Bobby Pitts (Art)                                                Kent Syverson (Geology)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

THREE Vacancies for University Faculty (3-year term): One must be from School of Human Sciences and Services; two can be from any area

NOMINEES:

      HSS – Don Bredle (Kinesiology & Athletics)   HSS – Richard Ryberg (Social Work)

A&S – Mitchell Freymiller (Biology)               A&S – Andrew Phillips (Computer Science)

A&S – Karen Welch (English)          

 

XIII. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Compensation Committee – Michael Wick, Immediate Past Chair of the Compensation Committee

Election for Compensation Committee

Continuing members:                                               Provost Designee: Robert Bolles

       Elected Senators:                                             Vice Chan for Business Designee: Andrew Soll

    Jodi Thesing-Ritter (Housing)                           Elected by Faculty at-large:

John Melrose (Management Info Systems)           Bobby Pitts (Art)

Gene Leisz (TLTDC)                                           Bernard Duyfhuizen (A&S)

                                                                        Elected by Academic Staff at-large:

Also, UW-System reps on                                     Jim Knutson-Kolodzne (Psychology)

  Compensation and Fringe Benefits:                      Ingrid Ulstad (Accounting & Finance)

      Andrea Gapko (Academic/Career Services)

      Michael Wick (Computer Science)

      Ed Young (Economics)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

ONE Vacancy for University Faculty (3-year term): Can be from any area

NOMINEES:

      Barbara Mac Briar (Family Health Nursing)     Tim Ho (Biology)

Michael Wick (Computer Science)

 

XIV. BUDGET COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Budget Committee – Linda Carpenter, Immediate Past Chair of the Budget Committee

 

Election for Budget Committee

Continuing members:                                               Chancellor Appointees:

Roger Tlusty (Foundations of Education)                       Kay Magadance

Roger Selin (Accounting & Finance)                             William Harms

Cleo Powers (Library)                                                  Robert Bolles

Linda Carpenter (Communication Disorders)            Deans Representative: V. Thomas Dock

Rick Mickelson (TLTDC)                                        Susan Harrison, Senate Chair (Computer Science)

Nola Schmitt (Family Health Nursing)

Steve Zantow (Financial Aid)

Joel Duncan (Housing)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

TWO Vacancies for University Faculty (3-year term): Must be from College of Arts & Sciences

NOMINEES:

      Alex Smith (Mathematics)                            Andrew Phillips (Computer Science)

 

XV. PHYSICAL PLANT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Physical Plant Planning Committee – Paula Stuettgen, Immediate Past Chair of Physical Plant Planning Committee

 

Election for Physical Plant Planning Committee

Continuing members:                                               Chancellor Appointee: Andrew Soll

Dick Boyum (Counseling Svs.)                               Art Department Rep: Thomas Wagener

Marc Goulet (Mathematics)                                    Biology Dept. Rep: Dan Conklin 

Paula Stuettgen (University Programs)                    Geography Dept. Rep: Garry Running

Joel Duncan (Housing)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

ONE Vacancy for University Faculty (3-year term): Can be from any area

NOMINEES:

      Don Bredle (Kinesiology & Athletics)             Alex Smith (Mathematics)

 

XVI. TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Technology Committee – Kate Lang, Immediate Past Chair of Technology Committee

Election for Senate Technology Committee

Continuing members:

            Marc Goulet (Mathematics)                           Larry Honl (Business Communications)

            Kate Lang (History)                                      Richard Ryberg (Social Work)

            Rick Mickelson (TLTDC)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

ONE Vacancy for University Faculty (3-year term): Can be from any area

     

NOMINEES:

      George Stecher (Physics & Astronomy)        

 

ONE Vacancy for University Academic Staff (3-year term): Can be from any area

 

NOMINEES:

      Marcia Bollinger (School of Nursing)              Joey Bohl (Admissions)

      Kathie Schneider (Counseling Services)         Connie Russell (Records & Registration)

 

XVII. NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Role in Governance of the Nominating Committee – Cecilia Wendler, Immediate Past Chair of Senate Nominating Committee

Election for Senate Nominating Committee

Continuing members: none              

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Wendler

THREE Vacancies for University Faculty, 1-year term

 

NOMINEES:

      Karen Welch (English)                                        Meg Dwyer (Accounting & Finance)

      Dann Perkins (Communication & Journalism) Dale Taylor (Allied Health)

 

TWO Vacancies for University Academic Staff, 1-year term.

 

NOMINEES:

Jesse Dixon (Academic/Career Services)       Vicki Reed (University Recreation)

Betty Hanson (Academic/Career Services)

 

ONE Vacancy, University Faculty or University Academic Staff, Any area, 1-year term.

 

XVIII. Miscellaneous Business

 

A.      First Reading - Motion from Academic Policies Committee
 GE Category for new prefixes DNCE and PA (enclosed)

 

B.      Discussion of future issues for Senate to explore

 

XIX. Announcements

 

XX.  Adjournment