Campus Assembly

Minutes

June 1, 2004

1.   Meeting called to Order

              a.   Chair Nancy Knowles announced that another quorum study shows a little over 70 members in attendance.   The Executive Committee recommends amending the constitution to allow 60 members, roughly 25 percent of the members, to constitute a quorum.   This should go forward next fall.

              b.   The minutes of the May 4, 2004 assembly were approved as posted to the Assembly website.

2.   President's Update

              a.   President Fatemi remarked that the educational environment in Oregon is not doing well in producing college graduates.   Eastern Oregon is producing only slightly over half of the state average.   Obviously, access to higher education in Eastern Oregon needs to be improved.

              b.   President Fatemi remarked on the EOU compensation package, noting that we are definitely in need of change.    Our compensation package is lower than the other institutions in Oregon, as well as the nation.   Statistics can be found at http://www2.eou.edu/pres/

              c.   Reorganization - There are some weaknesses in the current system.   There should be a discussion regarding reorganization.   Business programs will need to be expanded.   There may be a need to change the names of schools to colleges.

3.            Action Items

              a.   Emeritus Status - The Executive Committee wishes to make changes to the way that Emeritus Status is handled:

              i)   The handbook only addresses teaching faculty, not administrative faculty.                

ii)   When the Executive Committee awards Emeritus awards, it is a rather uninformed process, which the Committee is uncomfortable with.  

               iii)   The issue of Rank needs to be discussed.

              iv)   The Executive Committee is now awarded in the fall.   The Committee would like the process to begin in the school year, with selections to be announced at graduation.

              A Motion was made to approve the first issue.   A discussion was held regarding the issues.   A Motion was made to table the issue until next year, Motion passed.

              b.   EOU Educational Philosophies -    Rob Davis presented the Educational Philosophies.   A discussion was held regarding changing the wording/order of the document.   (See Current Topics page)  

              c.   Assessment - Jeff Dense stressed the importance of assessments, and asked for investment from the entire faculty.  

              d.   EPCC -    Motion to approve Consent Agenda as written.   Motion passed.   (See Current Topics page)

              i)   Grade Recalculations - Elizabeth Boretz presented the new grade recalculation policy.   Motion to Approve.   Motion passed.

              ii)   Change in Minor - The School of Education proposes a change in the minor to English as a Second or   Other Language.   Motion to approve, Motion passed.

              iii)   School of Education proposed BA408 cross list with SSCI407.   Motion to approve.   Motion passed.

4.   Discussion Items

              a.   SPC Committee Amendment -   A discussion was held regarding students on these committees.   A Motion was made to table the issue until the first meeting in the fall.   The Motion passed.

5.   Assembly continued - Due to time constraints, a Motion was made to continue Assembly until Tuesday, June 8, 2004.   Motion passed.

Special Campus Assembly

Minutes

June 8, 2004

1.   Meeting called to Order

2.   Voting Items

              a.   Executive Committee: .   Nominations from floor:   Chair - none, Vice-Chair - none, Secretary - none, Parliamentarian - none, Arts & Science faculty - none, School of Education and Business - none, Administrative Faculty - none, Classified Staff nomination to be announced next fall.   Ballots to members for vote.

              b.   Assembly Personnel Committee :   Nominations from floor - none.   Dan Mielke is elected to the position.

              c.   Assembly Grievance Committee :   Nominations from floor - none.   Marilyn Ewing is elected to the position.

              d.   Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee :   Nominations from floor -   Marie Balaban.   Ballots to members for vote.

              e.   Diversity Committee :   Nominations from floor - none.   Jessica Plattner is elected to the position.

              f.   President's Council :   Nominations from floor - Jeff Johnson, Rob Davis, Regina Braker, Lorna Williamson, Doug Briney, Dan Mielke.   Ballots given to the members to vote.   There was a Motion made to count the ballots.   Motion passed.  

              g.   Appointment of Standing Committee Members :   Nancy Knowles announced the members who were elected to standing committees.   Motion to approve appointees.   Motion passed.   (See Committees page)

3.   Five Minute Access

              a.   University Writing Requirement - Nancy Knowles said she had a great response for the request for syllabi.   There will be more information coming in the fall regarding the requirements.

              b.   New General Education Requirements - Jim Tooke presented a draft that the IFS has prepared regarding the new general education requirements.   A discussion took place.   It was stressed that this was only a draft, and any suggestions would be welcome.

4.   Election results

              The ballots were counted, and Rob Davis was elected to the President's Council faculty position.

5.   Five Minute Access

              a.   Rob Cashell gave an update on Jim Fenwick's condition.   A donor sample was not a match, but Casey Fenwick, Jim's son will be a donor.  

6.   For the Good of the Order -   Jill Gibian thanked Nancy Knowles for the excellent job she has done as Assembly Chair.

7.   Meeting adjourned .