Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting
August 24, 2006
3:30 p.m.
208 Samford Hall
Attended by: David Cicci, Ann Beth Presley, Kathryn Flynn, John Heilman, Roger Garrison, Gary Martin
David Cicci called the meeting to order. It was noted that Dr. Richardson will probably be out of town and unavailable to speak at the Senate meeting on Sept. 5. John Heilman will provide comments at the Senate meeting if Dr. Richardson is out of town.
The Committee discussed the reasons for canceling the Special Called Meeting of the University Faculty to discuss Post Tenure Review. Postponement will allow the Executive Committee to develop recommendations for due process. The topic of post tenure review will be the focus of a meeting no later than October of this year.
It was noted that the Board meeting will take place next week and John Heilman will provide an update on the meeting at the Sept. 5 Senate meeting. He will also provide information on the new policy for insurance associated with international travel.
John Heilman noted that he and Don Large are visiting all units on campus to see the work that is being done in each area. He said that this has been a great experience and that there will be a follow-up visit in the future.
The minutes of the July 13 and August 10 Steering Committee meetings were approved without change.
Agenda for the Sept. 5 Senate meeting
There will be comments from either Dr. Richardson or John Heilman (depending on Dr. Richardson’s availability).
Don Large will present an overview of the new Banner system.
There will be a presentation from Rich McGlynn and Bernard Hill on what administrators, faculty and staff need to know about complying with NCAA policies.
Rich Penaskovic will be asked if he has contacted Mr. McCrary about speaking at the meeting or providing a written update on the Presidential search.
Miscellaneous Items
It was agreed that the Steering Committee meetings would remain on Thursday.
It was noted that the faculty needed to provide input on the three VP candidates.