The University Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will meet on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center.

Agenda:

I.        Opening of the 41st  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 May 11, 2004 University Senate minutes (enclosed)
Approval of August 24, 2004 University Faculty and University Academic Staff meeting minutes (distributed under separate cover)
Approval of August 25, 2004 University Faculty meeting minutes (distributed under separate cover)

III.     University Senate Elections – Chair Harrison

Senator responsibilities, the role of University Senate Committees, and discussion of possible topics for each committee to address in the 41st Session will be interspersed with elections to the University Senate Committees

A.    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members of the Executive Committee:

Donald Mash, Chancellor                                                   Steven Tallant, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor

Susan Harrison, Senate Chair (Computer Science)         Andrea Gapko, Senate Vice-Chair (Educational Support)

Jean Wilcox, Academic Staff Rep. (Career Services)      Robert Hooper (Geology)

Robert Erffmeyer (Management & Marketing)               Todd Stephens (Special Education)

Karen Welch (English)                                                        Rose Jadack (Adult Health Nursing)

 

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

FOUR Vacancies for University Faculty (2-year term): One from College of Arts and Sciences, and three from Any Area

NOMINEES:

        A&S – Steven Majstorovic (Political Science)               A&S – Scott Robertson (Art & Design) 

        ANY – Gloria Fennell (Social Work)                         ANY – Robert Hollon (Curriculum & Instruction)  ANY – Roger Selin (Accounting & Finance)

       

        TWO Vacancies for University Academic Staff (2-year term): Can be from Any Area

 

        NOMINEES:

        Paul Butrymowicz (University Centers/Programs) Mitchell Freymiller (Biology)

        Connie Russell (Records and Registration)                     Linda Spaeth (Educational Support Services)

       

IV.   Chancellor’s Remarks – Chancellor Mash

 

(Continuation of  III. University Senate Elections)

 

B.    ELECTION OF FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT TO UW-SYSTEM

 

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

NOMINEES:

        Meg Dwyer (Accounting and Finance)                           Bobby Pitts (Art & Design)

Todd Stephens (Special Education)                                 Michael Wick (Computer Science)

 

C.       ELECTION OF ACADEMIC STAFF REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT TO UW-SYSTEM

 

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

NOMINEES:

        Mitchell Freymiller (Biology)

 

D.    ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members:

Susan Mc Intyre (Curriculum & Instruction)                  Steven Tallant, Interim Provost/Vice Chancellor

Lois Taft (Nursing Systems)                                              Ronadin Carey (Elected by and from Library)

Karen Welch (English)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

SIX Vacancies for University Faculty (two for 1-year term; one for 2-year term; three for 3-year term): One must be from College of Business; five can be from Any Area

NOMINEES:

        BUS – Meg Dwyer (Accounting & Finance)                  BUS – Bruce Lo (Management Information Systems)

ANY – Jack Bushnell (English)                                 ANY – Alan Gallaher (Communication Disorders)

                ANY – Robert Hollon (Curriculum & Instruction)  ANY – Bobby Pitts (Art & Design)

ANY – Kent Syverson (Geology)                                    

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

(Continuation of III. University Senate Elections)

 

E.       NOMINATING COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members: none                       

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

THREE Vacancies for University Faculty (1-year term)

 

NOMINEES:

        Jeff Erger (Sociology)                                                          Selika Ducksworth-Lawton (History)

Carter Smith (Foreign Languages)                                    Michael Wick (Computer Science)

       

TWO Vacancies for University Academic Staff (1-year term)

 

NOMINEES:

Laurie St. Aubin-Whelihan (Continuing Education)      Paula Stuettgen (Univ. Centers/Programs)

Jean Wilcox (Career Services)

                       

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

 

VI.   Report of the Academic Staff Representative – Senator Wilcox

 

(Continuation of III. University Senate Elections)

 

F.     FACULTY PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ELECTION

Continuing members:                                                                  Chancellor Appointee: Andrew Phillips

Elected Senators:                                                                 Elected by Faculty at-large:

Warren Gallagher (Chemistry)                                           Kathy Finder (TLTDC)

Michael Wick (Computer Science)                                    Scott Lester (Management & Marketing)

                                                                                                Larry Solberg (Communication Disorders)
                                                                                                Jo Ingle (Mathematics)

                                                                                               


Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

TWO Vacancies for University Faculty (one for 1-year term; one for 3-year term): One must be from College of Education and Human Sciences; one must be from College of Nursing and Health Sciences

NOMINEES:

EHS – Larry Solberg (Communication Disorders)          EHS – Jill Prushiek (Foundations of Education)

NHS – Nola Schmitt (Family Health Nursing)                   

               

  1. ACADEMIC STAFF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members:                                                                  Chancellor Appointee: Janice Morse

        Elected Senators:                                                                 Elected by Academic Staff at-large:

                Jean Wilcox (APAS – Career Services)                            Jill Smith (IAS – Geography & Anthropology)

                Jesse Dixon (APAS – Multicultural Affairs)                   Donna Raleigh (APAS – TLTDC)

                Mitchell Freymiller (IAS – Biology)                          Mary Ellen Alea (IAS – English)

                                                                                                                Joey Bohl (APAS – Admissions)

 

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

TWO Vacancies for Academic Staff (3-year term); must be Administrative and Professional Academic Staff

NOMINEES:

APAS – Rebecca Matter (Advising, Testing)                APAS – Earl Shoemaker (Educational Support) APAS – Linda Spaeth (Educational Support)                                            APAS - Steve Zantow (Financial Aid)

 

  1. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ELECTION

       

Continuing members:                                                                  Provost Designee: Robert Bolles

       Elected Senators:                                                                  Vice Chan for Business Designee: Andrew Soll

   Michael Wick (Computer Science)                                 Elected by Faculty at-large:

Paula Stuettgen (Univ. Centers/Programs)                      Bobby Pitts (Art & Design)

                                                                                                Bernard Duyfhuizen (A&S)

                                                                                                Elected by Academic Staff at-large:

Also, UW-System reps on Compensation                           Kathleen Sahlhoff (Financial Aid)

  and Fringe Benefits (non-voting):                                       Jodi Thesing-Ritter (Student Development & Diversity)

        Andrea Gapko (Educational Support Services)

        Michael Wick (Computer Science)

        Ed Young (Economics)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

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

NOMINEES:

Meg Dwyer (Accounting and Finance)                           Alan Gallaher (Communication Disorders)     

               

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

NOMINEES:

                Judy Blackstone (Counseling Services)                           Jennifer Lee (Housing and Residence Life)                    

I.         BUDGET COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members:                                                                  Chancellor Appointees:

Alan Gallaher (Communication Disorders)                              Kay Magadance

Leslie Foster (Library)                                                                 William Harms

Jesse Dixon (Multicultural Affairs)                                           Robert Bolles

Linda Spaeth (Educational Support)                                 Deans Representative: V. Thomas Dock

Alex Smith (Mathematics)                                                  Susan Harrison, Senate Chair (Computer Science)

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

FOUR Vacancies for University Faculty (one for 1-year term, three for 3-year term): One must come from each of the four colleges

NOMINEES:

        BUS – Bruce Lo (Management Information Systems)   BUS – Roger Selin (Accounting and Finance)

NHS – Rose Jadack (Adult Health Nursing)                   NHS – Jennifer Johs-Artisensi (Public Health Professions)

EDU – Gloria Fennel (Social Work)                           EDU – Larry Solberg (Communication Disorders) 

A&S – David Lonzarich (Biology)

       

        ONE Vacancy for University Academic Staff (3-year term)

 

        NOMINEES:

Karl Markgraf (International Education)                          Rebecca Matter (Advising, Testing, Orientation)

Steve Zantow (Financial Aid)                           

 

J.        PHYSICAL PLANT PLANNING COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members:                                                                  Chancellor Appointee: Andrew Soll

Warren Gallagher (Chemistry)                                           Art & Design Dept. Rep:

Don Bredle (Kinesiology)                                                   Biology Dept. Rep: Susan Krueger 

Connie Russell (Records and Registration)                     Geog. & Anthro. Dept. Rep: Garry Running

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

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

NOMINEES:

        Jack Bushnell (English)                                                       Randy Dickerson (Music & Theatre Arts)

Fred Kolb (Economics)                      

 

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

NOMINEES:

        Marcia Bollinger (Nursing)                                         Paula Stuettgen (University Centers/Programs)    

        Rebecca Wurzer (Children’s Center)

 

K.      TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE ELECTION

 

Continuing members:

        Leslie Foster (Library)                                                 Meg Dwyer (Accounting and Finance)

        Marcia Bollinger (Nursing)                        

                       

Report of the University Senate Nominating Committee – Senator Russell

THREE Vacancies for University Faculty (one for 2-year term, two for 3-year term): Can be from any area

       

NOMINEES:

        Michael Dorsher (Communication & Journalism)           Selika Ducksworth-Lawton (History)                               Robert Hollon (Curriculum and Instruction)                      Harry Jol (Geography and Anthropology)             

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

 

NOMINEES:

        Bruce Dybvik (TLTDC)                                                       Sue Moore (Records and Registration)                           

 

VII.   Miscellaneous Business

 

VIII.   Announcements

 

IX.    Adjournment

 

 

ALL SENATE COMMITTEES WILL MEET AT 4:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSES OF ELECTING A CHAIR AND SETTING A STANDARD MEETING TIME.