Faculty Senate Meeting March 17, 2011

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - James Martin, Secretary II.Approval of February 17, 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 February 17, 2011 meeting minutes II. 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.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

Update on Retirement Advisory Committee March 17, 2011

Retirement Plan Options Current Defined Benefit Plan (DB) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) Combination Plan – DB: 1.1% * 5-years of Highest Salary * Number of years of service – DC: 2% from UM + 1% Employee Contribution + 100% match up to 3% of pay

Vote Choices We had to select from the following choices: Option 1: DB Option 2: DB, but if board wants to mitigate risk, I support the combo Option 3: I recommend a change to Combo Option 4: I recommend change to DC

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

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

RP&A RP&A discussed revising bylaws to define and formalize the role of the Department Chairs Council (DCC). A document is being drafted in consultation with DCC. President’s Report March 17, 2011

IFC Retirement benefits: Board of Curators action is expected by June Presidential search: A town hall meeting was held in Rolla on Tue., March 15. Curator Russell, Chancellor Carney, Student curator Laura Confer, Vice President Betsy Rodriguez, and the search firm rep were present to guide the discussion and receive input. Many people spoke and several good suggestion were given President’s Report March 17, 2011

IFC Including emeriti on departmental tenure/promotion committees. Document is with president/UM legal with IFC recommendation. Academic appointments/Definition of faculty. Item placed on IFC agenda. Degree revocation. Item is placed on IFC agenda. Domestic partner coverage. Item is back on IFC agenda. Faculty rights and responsibilities/civility/collegiality. Discussion has been initiated.

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

Curriculum −BS IT degree proposal for program in Sri Lanka reviewed and submitted to Campus Curriculum Committee for consideration and recommendation. −Proposal for sustainability minor submitted to Campus Curriculum Committee for review and recommendation. Strategic Planning and Related Activities –Engineering Advisory Board meeting held in St. Louis, March 3 and 4. Board input obtained on a variety of topics related to academic affairs at S&T. Office of Academic Affairs

Distance and Continuing Education (DCE) announces:  2011 Summer Camp registration is now open. Camp schedule and online registration available at:  The following National/International Technical Conferences sponsored by S&T departments are currently scheduled. Watch for additional information. Innovations in Mining Engineering Rolla 2011 Complex Adaptive Systems Chicago 2012 Systems Engineering Research St. Louis 2012 Symposium on Flexible Automation St. Louis 2012 Case Histories in Geotechnical Engr.Chicago 2013 Global Learning

Engineering Education Center (EEC)  EEC is contacting graduating seniors on the Rolla campus to make them aware of S&T graduate degrees available in St. Louis and throughout the US by distance education.  Faculty members are encouraged to talk with their graduating seniors about the benefits of graduate school and to consider distance education with potential employer financing if an on campus graduate degree is not possible.

International Affairs February travel to the Middle East included a visit to Saudi Aramco, which sponsors 31 undergraduate students for study at Missouri S&T. Aramco hosted meetings, a reception, and dinner for the family members of current students. The Aramco-sponsored group cumulatively possesses a GPA greater than 3.5. Missouri S&T Students Sponsored by ARAMCO Spring Semester 2011

International Affairs International Recruitment March recruitment includes attending student fairs and university visits in China and South Korea. China now sends more students to the U.S. than any other country, followed by India and South Korea. Programming/Activities Dealing with Uncertainty: Current Events in Libya – An Educational Session An educational session was hosted by the Office of International Affairs and the Office of Counseling and Disability Support Services which was targeted toward Libyan students. The session was offered in order to provide practical tips to S&T students faced with violence and uncertainty in their home countries. International Education Day at the Capitol More than 350 international and domestic students, from all over Missouri, visited the state Capitol February 16, 2011; 48 students, staff and faculty members from Missouri S&T participated in this event. International students enjoyed this opportunity to learn more about the state government and the department of education. Celebration of Nations September 24 th is the date for the next Celebration of Nations. Volunteers are being sought to help with planning. Contact the Office of International Affairs regarding participation.

March 7, 2011 – Writing Center will award Certificates of recognition to the 5 tutors that are certified as Level II tutors. March 16, 2011 from 1-2 p.m. – “Handling Classroom Disruptions” to reserve your spot March 16, Last date to register for the 7 th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference that will be April 6, Office of Undergraduate Studies

Office of Graduate Studies Organized the first Chancellor’s Fellows Research Poster Presentation on Feb. 28 th, 2011 from which winners have been selected. Organized the “Difficult Dialogues” workshop by the Mizzou theatre group for S&T campus on Feb 28, Receiving good co-operation from the department graduate coordinators and staff to reduce the number of graduate student admission pending files. Prepared a draft report of the Graduate Learning Outcomes and submitted it to the Campus Assessment committee for review in Feb 2011.

Office of Sponsored Programs FY11 activities through the end of February and a year-over-year comparison are as follows: –Proposals awarded in total dollars: $32.8M (down 12.1%) –Number of proposals awarded and amendments: 208 (down 5.1%) –Proposals submitted in total dollars: $85.4M (down 21.8%) –Number of proposals submitted: 356 (up 4.4%) –Research expenditures: $31.9M (up 4.7%) –F&A recovered: $4.9M (up 2.0%) –Number of active awards: 616 (up 0.5%)

Technology Transfer & Economic Development 20 Invention Disclosures YTD (down 3) Patents Issued 3 (down 2) License Options signed –Bioactive Glass Technology licensed –Biological H2 Technology licensed Royalty Income - $154K (down 46%) SBTDC business startups – 5 (down 2) Innovation Park open – 3 tenants

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A.Report from UM Retirement Committee M. Davis B.President’s ReportK.M.Isaac C.Administrative ReportsJ.Carney K.Wray D.Staff Council ReportJ.Singleton E.Student CouncilM.Schwartz F.Council of Graduate StudentsV.Gandikota

Council of Graduate Students Graduate Research Showcase - April 11 th 2011 UMKC has confirmed their participation Graduate Newsletter Graduate Excellence Banquet – April 22 nd 2011 Elections March general meeting –Dr. Kate Drowne Energy Awareness Campaign

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. Curriculum C. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Language presently in the Student Academic Regulations directs students petitioning for grade changes to inform the VC for Student Affairs. D. Robinson points out that SA has no formal role in such appeals, and suggested that the language should either be excised or reworded. RP&A recommended the following revision to SAR Sec VIII Undergraduate Studies –I.3c: “A student may request consultation through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in the event they need clarification on student related policies and procedures”. Remove: “A student shall inform the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs that a grade appeal is in progress.”

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. Curriculum C. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Curricula Committee Report March 17, 2011 l The Curricula Committee report includes: »5 Degree Change (DC) forms DC0377 – Replace FE assessment with Associate Engineering Manager Certification Exam for Engineering Management BS DC0378/0379 – Make Psych 10 required for Bachelor in Psychology with Secondary Education Emphasis degrees DC0380 – Modify humanities elective in Computer Science DC0385 – Course number update for non-thesis MS in Explosive Engineering »20 Course Change (CC) forms »12 Experimental Course (EC) forms (informational only) l The Curricula Committee moves for the approval of the DCs and CCs in the 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. Curriculum C. Public Occasions-no report 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. Curriculum C. 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. Public Occasions V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda Adjourn