MIN030310 — Faculty Senate

University of Louisville

Faculty Senate Meeting

March 3, 2010

The regular meeting of the Faculty Senate was held on March 3, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium, Belknap Campus, Melissa Laning presiding.

Senators Registering Attendance

A&S – Annette Allen, Elizabeth Bradley, Jasmine Farrier, Elizabeth Grossi, Dennis Hall, Martin Klotz, Mary Makris, Cynthia Negrey, Joseph Steffen, Elaine Wise, Tamara Yohannes CoB – Robert Barker, Carrie Donald, Bruce Kemelgor, Robert Myers DENTISTRY – Ricardo Caicedo, Robert Staat EDUCATION – Thaddeus Dumas, Diane Kyle, Kathleen Rudasil KENT – Sharon Bowland, Ruth Huber LAW – Susan Duncan, David Ensign, Enid Trucios-Haynes LIBRARIES – Gail Gilbert, Melissa Laning MEDICINE – Forest Arnold, Lawrence Hunt, Brad Keller, Nobuyuki Kuwabara, Steven Myers MUSIC – Daniel Weeks NURSING – Diane Chlebowy, Peggy El-Mallakh PART-TIME – Brian Barnes, Judy Heitzman, Karen McKinney, Susan Peacock PUBLIC HEALTH – Ray Austin SPEED – Nageshwar Bhaskar, Roger Bradshaw, Hollace Cox

Also Attending -

Ex Officio: James Ramsey, Shirley Willihnganz, Diane Nichols, Virginia Brown, Michael Rolf

Others: Beth Boehm, Coach Charlie Strong, VPHR Sam Connelly

Press: Brandy Warren (Inside U of L)

Senators Not Registering Attendance -

DENTISTRY - Donald DeMuth, Dave Willis EDUCATION – Anita Moorman KENT – Seana Golder LIBRARIES – Margo Smith MEDICINE – David Cunningham, Douglas Dean, Richard Downs, Pamela Feldhoff, Saeed Jortani, Steven Nakajima, John Nyland, Jeannie Roberts, Wayne Zundel MUSIC – Greg Byrne, Seow-Chin Ong NURSING – Ermalynn Kiehl PART-TIME – John Baumann, Dana Seay PUBLIC HEALTH – Ruth Carrico SPEED – James Graham

ACTION: Consideration of the Minutes

The minutes of the February 3, 2010 meeting were approved as amended .

The agenda was amended to allow for the newly-hired Vice President of Human Resources, Sam Connelly, to be introduced and speak to the Senate. In Mr. Connelly’s brief statement, he mentioned that he had worked closely with the faculty senates at the University of North Carolina and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He looks forward to his new position and working with members of UofL’s faculty, as well.

REPORT: Student Government Association – Michael Rolf

Mr. Rolf reported that the student government elections are now underway. He said that the Student 2020 Plan coincides with the full University Plan and will create an institutional memory for the student government.

INFORMATION ITEM: Introduction of Football Coach – Laning

Chair Laning introduced Mr. Charlie Strong, the new Head Football Coach. Coach Strong said that he has been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and passion for the University. He is encouraging the football players to increase their grade points and to deserve every grade they earn. Throughout the training facility he has posted the core values he wants to instill in his players. They are: honesty; treat women with respect; no drugs; no guns; and, no stealing. He will conduct a freshman academic orientation this summer for new players so they will be academically ready when the semester begins. He is very pleased with the coaching staff he has assembled and looks forward to spring practice. The spring game will be played April 16^th.

REPORT: Staff Senate – Virginia Brown

This report was available online.

REPORT: University President – Dr. James Ramsey

The President began his report with a Frankfort update in a Power Point presentation. He reported that the Governor’s budget is currently in the House budget committee and will go to the full House next Wednesday, and then on to the senate. He believes most of the budget decisions will be made in the last ten days of the session. House Bill 160 (the transfer bill) is out of the House and sitting in the Senate. The senate has said it will support the Provosts’ version which also has COSFL’s support. The main focus now is on the budget. Dr. Ramsey reported that the Medicaid costs in Kentucky are out of control. The Passport program - a Medicaid managed care program for Jefferson and 15 other Kentucky counties – works to lower backend healthcare costs by keeping subscribers healthy on the frontend. The program is working very well but there is some controversy in the legislature because UofL has a financial role in the program. There is an effort to have Passport mentor other Passport-like programs throughout the state but to not to have them become affiliated with UofL or Passport. The President made the following announcements: UofL conducted energy audits for two local companies and each has seen savings in their energy costs; on March 15^th, the architect for the ShelbyHurst Camus will be announced; and, UofL made the National Community Service Awards Honor Roll with Distinction for four programs – Audiology, Empower (art/photography), College Prep Scholars Program, and Developing Parental Support in the College of Education. President Ramsey concluded his report by saying his focus will be on the legislative session and the capital campaign. He will be travelling and meeting with donors and attending fundraising dinners. The campaign will officially kick off in the fall.

REPORT: University Provost – Dr. Shirley Willihnganz

Provost Willihnganz began her report with an update on administrative searches. Airport interviews are being conducted for the dean position at the College of Education and Human Development. The search committee for the dean of the University Libraries will be charged on Friday. The job description for the Ombuds position has been completed. The five year review of Speed School Dean Wilhelm has concluded and his contract has been renewed. Vice President for Finance, Mike Curtin’s review is nearly complete. Dean Mordean Taylor-Archer’s title has been changed to Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs. A discussion on promotion and tenure was held. The Provost addressed recent crime reports by saying that extra officers have been hired for The Province and guards will be at both entrance gates. UofL announces campus crime reports in its efforts to increase student safety. This sometimes comes at the price of over-reporting. A brief discussion was held on the smoking policy and recycling and litter issues.

Committee Reports

Academic Programs Committee (APC)- This report was available online.

Committee on Committees and Credentials (CCC)- This report was available online.

Libraries Committee (FSCOL)- This report was available online.

Part-time Faculty Committee (PTFC)- This report was available online.

Planning & Budget Committee (P&B)- This report was available online.

Redbook & Bylaws Committee (RB)- This report was available online.

Executive Committee (XC)- This report was available online.

Other Reports

Academic Technology Committee (ATC) – No report

Bookstore Advisory Committee – No report

Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) – This report was available online.

Coalition of Staff & Faculty Leadership (COSFL) – No report

Dining Services Committee – No report

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – This report was available online.

Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) - This report was available online.

Human Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) – This report was available online.