AGENDA SETTING MEETING

PRESENT 
Shannon Butler, Dave Ferro, Bruce Handley, Ron Holt, Wade Kotter, Jack Mayhew, Gene Sessions, Jim Wilson – Kay Brown Secretary

EXCUSED 
Tamara Chase, Ann Millner, Mike Vaughan

MINUTES 
Gene Sessions: Moved to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2007 meeting.
Second: Jack Mayhew
Outcome: The minutes were approved.

ASSA 
Molly Smith, Chair of the Admission, Standards, and Student Affairs Committee, discussed polling the faculty on options available that would allow them more time to turn in their final grades.

Gene Sessions suggested that we check with the University of Utah on their grade due date. It was also suggested that we check with Utah State University (they are also on the Banner system) and the time frame for their faculty to turn in grades. The Executive Committee wants to verify dates with John Allred to see when the Financial Aid Office needs the grade report in order to make financial aid checks available to students. Eric Swedin has been looking into this also. It was suggested that he work with Molly Smith and the ASSA Committee.

PPM 4-2.1.B.5 CATALOG 
The Executive Committee discussed a memo from Bruce Bowen, ". . . there is some confusion among the faculty/students regarding how to split catalogs so students can use PHIL 2200 to satisfy QL. A few students I’ve spoken with did not realize that using the 2006-07 catalog to take advantage of PHIL 2200 also meant satisfying all general education requirements in the 06-07 catalog."

PPM 4-2.1.B.5.a. states: "When a student completes the general education requirements and applies for and is approved for completion status, this portion of the degree requirement will be considered fulfilled regardless of future changes to general education, program of study changes, or expiration of the catalog under which they completed the general education requirement."

A questions was raised about whether or not a student graduating under a catalog that is 3, 4, or 5 years old for their major could choose the current catalog for their gen ed requirements. At first glance that seems logical. Bruce Bowen is asking if we want to make the policy official. Will this work? Will it create more problems than it will solve? If it will work, what language needs to be added to the current policy? If gen ed , S.I., and Diversity are revised, there would be a big impact if the current policy is changed. Do we want to create a system where students are picking and choosing different pieces from different catalogs?

MOTION 
Wade Kotter: Moved to forward to the ASSA Committee as a charge to look at PPM 4-2.1.B.5. and make a recommendation with regard to the above discussion.
Second: Shannon Butler
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

SENATE MEMBERSHIP 
The memo outlining the carryover Senate membership was reviewed. Bruce Handley would liketo see the current Executive Committee members continue as he felt this is an extremely effective and strong committee. Wade Kotter will be on sabbatical in the fall, but if elected to serve again on the Executive Committee, he will need to be replaced for fall semester.

FOOD SERVICE 
Bill Fruth, Director of the Shepherd Union Building, needs two faculty members to sit on the Food Service Advisory Committee. This committee reviews the contract for food service on campus. Ryan Pace from Business was suggested, and it was recommended that Jack Loughton be contacted for a suggestion from the HPHP area. After being contacted, Jack Loughton expressed a desire to serve on the committee, and Ryan Pace accepted the assignment.

Curriculum Committee - We need to replace Steve Russell for Spring semester. Bruce Handley will talk with Shane Schvaneveldt and see if he is willing to fill the assignment. Warren Hill suggested that Kirk Hagen replace Rock Spencer. Kay Brown will contact Kirk Hagen.

MOTION 
Gene Sessions: Moved to forward to the Faculty Senate Shane Schvaneveldt to replace Steve Russell for spring semester, and Kirk Hagen to replace Rock Spencer on the Curriculum Committee.
Second: Shannon Butler
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

CURRICULUM 
Laine Berghout, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, reporting.

Curriculum Proposals
College of Science - Botany Teaching Major, Biology Composite

Teaching Minor, Chemistry Teaching Minor, Chemistry Teaching Major, Earth Science Teaching Major (B.S. or B.A.), Earth Science Teaching Minor, Physics Teaching Minor, Physics Teaching Major, Physical Science Composite Teaching Major, and course proposal for Foundations of Science Education 3570 Btny/Chem/Geo/Micro/Phys/Zool

Physics - Course proposal for Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phys 2300

Telecommunications & Business Education - Program proposal for Business Education Major: Composite Teaching Emphasis

Computer Science - Course proposal for Bachelor’s Degree Assessment - CS 4899

Automotive Technology - Course change for Cooperative Practicum - ATTC 4880

Sales & Service Technology, Interior Design - Program proposals for Interior Design Technology, Interior Design/Technical Sales B.S. and B.A. degrees. Course proposals for Design Process/Space Planning - IDT 2035, Architectural Detailing - IDT 2040, Codes & Specifications - IDT 2050, Lighting - IDT 3000, Professional Practice - IDT 3025, Residential Design - IDT 3045, Senior Program Development - IDT 4025.

Physics - Course proposal for Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phys 2300 was pulled from the above list.

MOTION 
Gene Sessions: Moved to forward to the Faculty Senate the above listed curriculum proposals excluding Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phys 2300.
Second: Jack Mayhew
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Physics - Course proposal for Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phys 2300. A question was raised as to whether or not this was a new course. It is not a new course, but a change to a current course.

MOTION 
Wade Kotter: Moved to forward to the Faculty Senate from Physics Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phys 2300.
Second: Dave Ferro
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

TLA 
Fran Butler, Chair of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee, would like to meet with the Executive Committee to discuss the Last Lecture, the Faculty Forum, and the Adjunct Faculty Retreat. This item will be placed on the February 1, 2007 agenda.

STUDENT SENATE RESOLUTION 
Aaron Cleveland, Business Senator, would like to work with the Faculty Senate for support of a Student Senate resolution for faculty to announcement student activities that will take place each week. This item will be referred to Molly Smith to be reviewed and discussed by the Admission, Standards and Student Affairs Committee, and then forward a recommendation to the Executive Committee.

ADJOURN 
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.