Faculty Senate Meeting February 17, 2011

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of January 20, 2011 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of January 20, 2011 meeting III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of January 20, 2011 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.President’s Report K.M. Isaac B.Administrative Report J. Carney C.Administrative Report K. Wray D.Staff Council Report J. Singleton E.Student Council M. Schwartz F.Council of Graduate Students V. Gandikota

Faculty Senate Meeting February 17, 2011 President’s Report February 17, 2011

IFC Academic Integrity changes were voted on, and it passed. Next step is unclear, since Columbia Council hasn’t endorsed it. Retirement Benefit committee is continuing to meet. MAFS Michael Davis attended the meeting. There was some interaction with the legislators at the Capital

President’s Report February 17, 2011 Policy and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure Some departments on campus do not have a sufficient number of tenured full professors to form the committee Even including similar disciplines Alternative arrangements are needed At the request of the Rolla campus, IFC discussed the issue There was a suggestion to look for tenured full professors in the same discipline on the other campuses to serve as the first option This may not be a good arrangement because of “cultural” differences IFC agreed on a compromise to let the department form the committee with the following options: professor emeriti Tenured full professors from similar departments Tenured full professors from other UM campuses Next step is ratification by senates/councils Because of time sensitivity, full vetting was not possible Senate needs to approve adoption

President’s Report February 17, 2011 Grievance Procedures Background Previous procedures were too “lawyerish” and adversarial Took too much time (sometimes upto 2 years) Panels did not have expertise to conduct the proceedings Pilot programs were tried at Rolla, Columbia and KC for 2 years IFC received input from campus panels and oversight committees in order to formulate new policies IFC discussed issues such as having an administrator on the panel, problems with frivolous complaints, release time for panel members, and others. The new policies are in the spirit of conflict resolution, and do not resemble legal proceedings. (Grievant will have that option after the panel makes its recommendation) Senate needs to approve adoption

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.President’s Report K.M. Isaac B.Administrative Report J. Carney C.Administrative Report K. Wray D.Staff Council Report J. Singleton E.Student Council M. Schwartz F.Council of Graduate Students V. Gandikota

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.President’s Report K.M. Isaac B.Administrative Report J. Carney C.Administrative Report R. Schwartz for K. Wray D.Staff Council Report J. Singleton E.Student Council M. Schwartz F.Council of Graduate Students V. Gandikota

Office of Undergraduate Studies FAST - New pilot program Freshman Academic Success Tracking –Faculty and staff members serve as coaches. –Total of 80 freshmen were placed on academic probation after the fall 2010 semester. –Coaches meet with probationary students approximately every other week to help the student with goal setting. –Also track academic performance to help students regain good academic standing after the semester. –Coaches do not replace academic advisors, but work alongside advisors to coach students to success.

Office of Undergraduate Studies CERTI Co-Sponsoring Teaching and Learning Technology Conference –Dr. Eric Mazur, the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University, will be the keynote speaker. –10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10. –To register for the free conference, go to Top Instructor Issues: Handling Classroom Disruptions –CERTI will sponsor a Faculty Active Learning Community in March entitled “Handling Classroom Disruptions”. –Noon Wednesday, March 16, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A, Havener Center. –RSVP to to reserve your

Office of Undergraduate Studies SDELC –Richard Dalton is completing classes to become an OSHA-approved light industry and construction safety instructor. –Richard plans to offer both 10- and 30-hour OSHA training classes for S&T students. Details will follow when available. S&T will host FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship –Freshman Academic Success Tracking (FIRST) –February 26, the first of a three-year commitment to host the high school robotics competition. –SDELC staff, in partnership with Enrollment Management is taking the lead in coordinating volunteers and campus-wide support for the event. –Top-performing teams will represent Missouri in the FIRST World event held in St. Louis in April.

Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Learning Outcomes were approved by the Graduate Faculty at the Dec. 6 th, 2010 meeting. Launched the Spring 2011 Webinar series for prospective and admitted students. Spring 2011 Grad Chat series has begun. Chancellor’s Fellows Research Poster Presentation will be held February 28 from 11 AM – 1 PM.

Curriculum −Response to ABET draft statement addressing concerns and weaknesses for five engineering programs submitted January 14. Faculty Activities –Third Year Review information forwarded to faculty members and their chairs on January 31. Office of Academic Affairs

Office of Sponsored Programs FY11 activities through the end of January and a year-over-year comparison are as follows: –Proposals awarded in total dollars: $30M (down 15.5%) –Number of proposals awarded and amendments: 189 (down 4.6%) –Proposals submitted in total dollars: $77.2M (down 20.7%) –Number of proposals submitted: 306 (up 4.1%) –Research expenditures: $29.8M (up 7.6%) –F&A recovered: $4.4M (up 2.7%) –Number of active awards: 620 (up 1.3%)

Global Learning Video Classroom at the St. Louis Engineering Education Center –Fully operational & classes are being broadcast in high definition from St. Louis to Rolla. –22 courses in 6 departments delivered to Rolla campus this spring. –Facility enhances S&T’s ability to use St. Louis based adjuncts to deliver courses that help relieve the teaching load of faculty on the Rolla campus. Spring Distance Enrollment –Students enrolled in distance classes during the Spring 2011 semester show an increase of 100 students over the Spring 2010 semester. –Total enrollment stands at 702 students at the end of the third week.

International Affairs Delegation from Beijing Institute of Technology -Hosted a delegation from Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), one of China’s premier engineering and research universities, from January 18 through January 20. -The January visit was to further define the recruitment and application process for BIT students who wish to transfer at Missouri S&T.

International Affairs Intensive English Program and Cultural Programs Enrolled 37 full-time, and 23 part-time students from Brazil, China, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey. Intensive English Program Seminar Learning the importance of community service with our guest, Ms. Malinda Love, Program Administrator in Student Life. Local FBI agents Pat Cunningham and Mike Maruschak visited with students on January 19. Judge Mary Sheffield Wray, of the 25 th Circuit Court, engaged the students on January 26 th. Our guests provide great cultural and community information to help our international students adjust to life in Rolla.

International Affairs Special Events sponsored by International Recognized Student Organizations Chinese New Year, February 5 International Student Day, March 6 Holi, March 16 (sponsored by India Association). Saudi Night, April 10, (Saudi Student Association) Africa Gala Night, April 17 (African Student Association)

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.President’s Report K.M. Isaac B.Administrative Report J. Carney C.Administrative Report K. Wray D.Staff Council Report J. Singleton E.Student Council M. Schwartz F.Council of Graduate Students V. Gandikota

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.President’s Report K.M. Isaac B.Administrative Report J. Carney C.Administrative Report K. Wray D.Staff Council Report J. Singleton E.Student Council M. Schwartz No Report F.Council of Graduate Students V. Gandikota

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.President’s Report K.M. Isaac B.Administrative Report J. Carney C.Administrative Report K. Wray D.Staff Council Report J. Singleton E.Student Council M. Schwartz F.Council of Graduate Students V. Gandikota No Report

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV.Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Lance Haynes is now serving on the strategic planning committee. Since he has become a a department chair, he needs to be replaced as a faculty representative. RP&A nominated Dan Oerther to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee RP&A

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV.Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

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Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV.Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV.Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

FALL SEMESTER 2011 International Student OrientationAugust 9, Tuesday Freshman Orientation BeginsAugust 14, Sunday Transfer Student OrientationAugust 18, Thursday Open Registration EndsAugust 21, Sunday Fall semester opens 8:00 a.m.August 22, Monday Classwork begins 8:00 a.m.August 22, Monday Labor Day HolidaySeptember 5, Monday Open HouseOctober 1, Saturday HomecomingOctober 7/8, Friday/Saturday Mid-SemesterOctober 15, Saturday Open HouseNovember 12, Saturday Thanksgiving vacation begins 8:00 a.m.November 20, Sunday Thanksgiving vacation ends 8:00 a.m.November 28, Monday Last Class DayDecember 9, Friday Final Examinations begin 8:00 a.m.December 12, Monday Final Examinations end 6:00 p.m.December 16, Friday Fall Semester closes 6:00 p.m.December 16, Friday December CommencementDecember 17, Saturday

International Student OrientationJanuary 3, Tuesday Open Registration EndsJanuary 8, Sunday Spring semester opens 8:00 a.m.January 9, Monday Classwork begins 8:00 a.m.January 9, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition HolidayJanuary 16, Monday Open HouseFebruary 20, Monday Mid-SemesterMarch 3, Saturday Spring Recess begins 8:00 a.m.March 15, Thursday Spring Recess ends 8:00 a.m.March 19, Monday Spring Break begins 8:00 a.m.March 25, Sunday Spring Break ends 8:00 a.m.April 2, Monday Open HouseApril 6, Friday Last Class DayApril 27, Friday Final Examinations begin 8:00 a.m.April 30, Monday Final Examinations end 6:00 p.m.May 4, Friday Spring Semester closes 6:00 p.m.May 4, Friday May Commencement – Graduate CeremonyMay 4, Friday May Commencement - Undergraduate CeremonyMay 5, Saturday SPRING SEMESTER 2012

FALL SEMESTER 2012 International Student Orientation August 7, Tuesday Freshman Orientation Begins August 12, Sunday Transfer Student Orientation August 16, Thursday Open Registration Ends August 19, Sunday Fall semester opens 8:00 a.m. August 20, Monday Classwork begins 8:00 a.m. August 20, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 3, Monday Mid-Semester October 13, Saturday Thanksgiving vacation begins 8:00 a.m.November 18, Sunday Thanksgiving vacation ends 8:00 a.m. November 25, Monday Last Class Day December 7, Friday Final Examinations begin 8:00 a.m.December 10, Monday Final Examinations end 6:00 p.m. December 14, Friday Fall Semester closes 6:00 p.m. December 14, Friday December Commencement December 15, Saturday

International Student Orientation January 14, Monday Open Registration Ends January 20, Sunday Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Holiday January 21, Monday Spring semester opens 8:00 a.m. January 22, Tuesday Classwork begins 8:00 a.m. January 22, Tuesday Spring Recess begins 8:00 a.m. March 14, Thursday Mid-Semester March 16, Saturday Spring Recess ends 8:00 a.m. March 17, Monday Spring Break begins 8:00 a.m. March 24, Sunday Spring Break ends 8:00 a.m. April 1, Monday Last Class Day May 10, Friday Final Examinations begin 8:00 a.m. May 13, Monday Final Examinations end 6:00 p.m. May 17, Friday Spring Semester closes 6:00 p.m. May 17, Friday May Commencement – Graduate Ceremony May 17, Friday May Commencement - Undergraduate Ceremony May 18, Saturday SPRING SEMESTER 2013

Open Registration Ends June 2, Sunday Summer session opens 8:00 a.m. June 3, Monday Classwork begins 8:00 a.m. June 3, Monday Independence Day Holiday (observed) July 4, Thursday Final Examinations begin 8:00 a.m. July 25, Thursday Final Examinations end 12:30 p.m.July 26, Friday Summer Sessions closes 12:30 p.m. July 26, Friday CLASS SESSIONS (EXCLUDING FINAL EXAMINATIONS) MTUWTHFS Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Semester SUMMER SEMESTER 2013

Columbia Kansa City Rolla St. Louis Classwork begins ()August 23 Labor DaySeptember 6 Thanksgiving Holiday begins ()November 21November 22November 21 Thanksgiving Holiday ends ()November 29 Last Class DayDecember 8December 10 December 11 Final examinations begin ()December 10December 13 Final examinations end (close of day)December 17 December 18 CommencementDecember 17/18December 17/VariesDecember 18 Classwork begins ()January 18January 10 January 18 Martin Luther King HolidayJanuary 17 Spring break begins ()March 27March 28March 27 Spring break ends ()April 4 Last Class DayMay 4April 29 May 7 Final examinations begin ()May 6May 2 May 9 Final examinations end close of dayMay 13May 6 May 14 CommencementMay 13/14/15May 5/6/7/26May 6/7May 14/15 Classwork begins ()June 6 May 16 Independence DayJuly 4 Last class dayJuy 29July 29July 27August 6

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV.Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II. Approval of November 18, 2010 meeting minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV.Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. RP&A B. Personnel C. Tenure D. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda Adjourn