VOL. XXXI, NO. 1

Minutes of the Academic Council Meeting

September 20, 2001

XXXI,1. The meeting was called to order at 1:30 P.M. by President Don Myers. Roll call was taken, and absentees noted were: James Stone; V.A. Samaranayake; Paul Worsey; Patrick Giunta; Kristine Swenson; Phillip Whitefield; Kelvin Erickson; S.N. Balakrishnan; Marshall Porterfield; Richard Brow; and Mark Mullin.

There was a motion by Professor Hal Nystrom to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2001 meeting. Following a second by Professor Lenn Koederitz, motion carried.

After a few brief comments from the outgoing president, Don Myers, there was a motion to move the Rules, Procedure, and Agenda report forward for the election of Academic Council officers. There was a second and motion carried.

.2 REPORTS OF STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

B. RULES, PROCEDURE, AND AGENDA-Professor Don Myers, as the new chair of this committee, presented the slate of officers as follows: President-Ralph Wilkerson; President Elect-Lenn Koederitz; Secretary-Todd Hubing; and Parliamentarian-Michael Hilgers.

1. After hearing no more nominations, Professor Myers moved to approve the slate. Professor Hal Nystrom seconded and motion carried.

.1 REPORTS AND RESPONSES

A. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

  1. After saying he had enjoyed his year as President of Academic Council and thanking the Chancellor for his cooperation, Professor Myers turned the meeting over to the incoming president, Ralph Wilkerson.
  2. Professor Wilkerson said the September IFC meeting had not been held yet, and asked Professor Myers to give a report from the IFC Retreat.
    1. Professor Myers explained the makeup of IFC-three representatives from each of the UM campuses.
    2. Professor Myers said the retreat is held each summer to discuss common interests for IFC agenda items for the coming year. He also said Academic Council will discuss many of the same issues.
  3. President Wilkerson recognized and welcomed Representative Bob May and Senator Sarah Steelman.

B. CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

  1. Dr. Thomas commented on some of the things that had been accomplished together this past year.
  2. The Chancellor gave a slide presentation on enrollment figures (See attached).

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - There were no questions from the floor.

.2 REPORTS OF STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

A. CURRICULA-This report was presented by Professor Thomas Schuman.

  1. An addition to the agenda was distributed on CC1 5100 Information Science and Technology 051, Algorithms and Programming.
  2. Professor Schuman moved to approve the CC1’s that were distributed with the agenda. There was a second, and motion carried.
  3. Professor Schuman then moved to approve the Addendum (CC1 5100). There was a second, and motion carried.

.3 OLD BUSINESS - No old business was presented.

.4 NEW BUSINESS

A. STAFF COUNCIL

  1. Ms. Barbara Robertson mentioned the upcoming fund raiser for the victims of the September 11 disaster. This will be held on October 11, and will be called Red, White and Blue Day.
  2. Ms. Robertson said UM President Pacheco is starting ISC. This will be the staff counterpart to IFC, meeting quarterly.

B. STUDENT COUNCIL - Mr. R.J. Agee said the Student Survey is ready to go on the web, as soon as CIS can put it on.

C. GRADUATE STUDENT’S COUNCIL - Ms. Carmen Doudna said this group will sponsor an event on September 27 on procedures and methods for obtaining jobs.

  1. Ms. Doudna asked that all departments encourage more graduate students to attend these meetings.

Professor Don Myers moved to adjourn. After a second was made, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Todd Hubing
Secretary

*Minutes of the Academic Council are considered official documentation and notification of actions approved.