Minutes of the University Senate Meeting
September 2, 2004

1.

The September meeting of the University Senate was held at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2004 in Room 7, Gamble Hall. Walter Tschacher presided.

2.

The following members of the Senate were present:

Alfonso, Peter
Anderson, Christopher
Benoit, Joseph
Berne, Jane
Bjerke, Elizabeth
Blackburn, Royce
Boyd, Robert
Braden, Chris
Brown, Richard
Cooper, Chris
Crawford, Richard
Dearden, Bruce
DeMers, Judy
Dever, Adam
Drewes, Mary
Elbert, Danielle
Elbert, Dennis
Elsinga, Lillian
Erickson, Daniel
Flower, Ann
Gallager, Robert
Goodwin, Janice
Grant, Emmanuel
Grijalva, Jim
Haskins, Robert
Heitkamp, Thomasine
Helgeson, Diane
Hikins, James
Hume, Wendelin
Jeno, Sue
Jones, Arthur
Kenville, Kimberly
Knittel, David
Krogh, Nancy
LaDuke, John
Lane, Jason
LeBel, Paul
Lee, Randy
Lovelace, Kent
Melland, Helen
Miller, Charles
Mochoruk, James
Moen, Janet
Muggli, Darrin
Munski, Doug
Murphy, Eric
Myrick, Matt
Nelson, Susan
Neuerburg, Linda
Nies, Gerry
Nutz, Amber
Patton, Greg
Petros, Tom
Picklo, Matthew
Poochigian, Donald
Potvin, Martha
Rakow, Lana
Rankin, Libby
Reese, Ty
Rex, Janet
Rice, Daniel
Robertson, Charles
Ross, Vicki
Sambor, Christina
Schuetzle, Jordan
Schwartz, Rhonda
Shaeffer, James
Skramstad, Allan
Smart, Kathy
Smith, Bruce
Stanlake, Lowell
Stolt, Wilbur
Thureen, Faythe
Watson, John
Williams, Jim

3.

The following members of the Senate were absent:

Chen, Tar-Pin
Doze, Van
El-Dweek, Daniel
Foltz, Kenneth
Kalbfleisch, Pamela
Kupchella, Charles
LaPointe, Jennifer
McBride, Rosanne
Nowacki, Michael
Pierce, David
Remfert, Matt
White, Daniel
Wilson, H. David
Yurkovich, Eleanor

4.

The Chair called for announcements.

A. Fivizzani announced the new Senate committee appointments made by the Committee on Committees over the summer. The appointments are: Conflict of Interest, Garl Rieke; Scholarly Activities, Sandra Short, Cliff Staples, and Brad Myers; Compensation, Bruce Dearden; Honorary Degrees, Fred Remer; Legislative Affairs, Tom Petros; Library, Mark Askelson and Larry Peterson; Faculty Instructional Development, Manish Rami; Continuing Education, Ruth Paur; and Honors, Jack Weinstein.

Mr. Fivizzani also announced the following vacancies on Senate committees that need to be appointed. They are: Legislative Affairs (one member) and Curriculum Committee (one member from Nursing).

5.

The Chair asked for corrections or additions to the May 6, 2004 minutes. The minutes were approved as distributed.

6.

The Chair opened the question period at 4:12 p.m.

Mr. Poochigian remarked that the trade section in the bookstore has a very small amount of books regarding philosophy and religion, especially compared to other bookstores. He asked the bookstore staff about this and they indicated that the number of books would increase. He asked what the policy is regarding the selection of books for the trade section. Mr. Gallager stated that he could not answer, but said one cannot compare this bookstore to any other Barnes and Noble because they are run differently. He said he would get an answer from the bookstore administrators.

Mr. Murphy asked about fund numbers for grants and new monies because there has been a lag. He asked what could be done to streamline this process. Mr. Gallager said he did not know, but would confer with the Vice President for Research for an answer.

Mr. Myrick asked who is welcome to attend the upcoming employee recognition events. Mr. Nies responded that the events are for all state employees, so all faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Mr. Williams asked what the procedure is for a senator who has a time conflict due to a class at the same time as the Senate meeting. There was discussion, and this topic could be referred to the Senate Executive Committee, or possibly be individually solved on a case-by-case basis.

The question period closed at 4:25 p.m.

7.

Mr. Fivizzani, chair of the Committee on Committees, presented the Committee's nominations for Chair of the Senate: Richard Crawford and Jim Grijalva. The Chair called for nominations from the floor; there were none. The Senate voted and Mr. Grijalva was elected Senate Chair.

8.

During the counting of the ballots, Mr. Bridewell was recognized by the Chair and presented a Senate orientation. He presented the information about the Senate website located at: www.und.edu/dept/registrar/senate. He introduced the purpose of the Senate and the roles of the Senators. Mr. Bridewell explained that the Senate has been delegated authority from the University Council, and that the next meeting of the University Council is October 13, 2004. Mr. Bridewell talked about the delegation of Senate duties to committees. He reviewed some of the standing rules of the Senate, and discussed appropriate motions and discussions at Senate meetings.

9.

Mr. Fivizzani presented the Committee on Committee's nominations for Vice Chair/Chair Elect of the Senate: Wendelin Hume and Sue Jeno. The Chair called for nominations from the floor; there were none. The Senate voted and Ms. Jeno was elected Senate Vice Chair/Chair Elect.

10.

Mr. Fivizzani presented the Committee on Committee's nominations for a two-year term on the Senate Executive Committee: Judy DeMers and Jan Moen. The Chair called for nominations from the floor; there were none. The Senate voted and Ms. Moen was elected to the Senate Executive Committee.

11.

Mr. Fivizzani presented the Committee on Committee's nominations for two representatives on the Committee on Committees: Ray Diez, Daniel Erickson, Susan Nelson and Tom Steen. The Chair called for nominations from the floor; there were none. The Senate voted and Mr. Erickson and Ms. Nelson were elected to the Senate Committee on Committees.

12.

Mr. Fivizzani presented the Committee on Committee's nomination for the student representative on the Senate Executive Committee: Jordan Schuetzle. Mr. Lee moved to direct the secretary to post a unanimous ballot. The motion was approved unanimously.

13.

Ms. Krogh moved to accept the list of candidates for degrees for Summer, 2004. The motion was approved unanimously.

14.

Mr. Tschacher introduced a motion from the Senate Intellectual Property Committee to amend the membership, terms, and selection of the committee. The motion was approved by a vote of 69 for, with 1 abstention.

15.

Ms. Potvin moved that Senate members who are elected to the Senate Executive Committee for two-year terms who are no longer members of the Senate be given courtesy non-voting appointments to the Senate for this year. The Senate discussed, and the motion was approved with a vote of 43 for, 24 against and 4 abstentions.

16.

Ms. Potvin introduced two new ex-officio members: Bruce Dearden, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences; and Paul LeBel, Dean, School of Law.

17.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

Nancy Krogh
Secretary to the Senate