Peter Racheotes called the meeting to order at 1 pm.
Minutes from the December 9, 1999 meeting were approved as written.
The following agenda items were discussed:

1. University Writing Center
          Motion (Mohundro) 2nd (D. Davis) To endorse the university writing center. Passed

2. University Grants This item was not discussed.

3. Faculty Senate Procedures
           Racheotes indicated that the Constitution of the Faculty Senate of Texas A&M University is more clearly defined with specific duties listed. Motion (Mohundro) 2nd (Winn) Inasmuch as Rule 12.04.99.H1 materially differs from the faculty approved constitution of the Faculty Senate of March 1999, and inasmuch as it differs materially in scope and content from the constitution of the Faculty Senate of Texas A&M College Station, we postpone any action on the senate constitution until such time as the Faculty Senate brings forth a proposed constitution that is aligned with the scope, tenor, and content of the constitution of the Faculty Senate of Texas A&M College Station of April 1997. Passed Winn, Martin, and Nutter will develop a revision of the constitution.

4. Executive Committee to Meet With Dr. Hensley
           Motion (Winn) 2nd (Hastings) In order to represent the concerns of the faculty directly to the president it is moved that the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate meet on a monthly basis with Dr. Hensley. Passed

5. Academic Calendar
           Harbin presented a proposed schedule for the fall of 2000 and spring of 2001.  Motion (Gandy) 2nd (??) To endorse the proposed schedule as presented by the calendar committee. Passed

6. Faculty Raises
           Discussion concerning faculty evaluations, merit pay, and cost of living increases.
           Motion (Wagy) 2nd (D. Davis) All salary increases be distributed on the basis of dollar amounts instead of percentages. Passed Motion (Winn) 2nd (Mohundro)  (Dr. Winn is composing this)
           Passed
           Motion (Abbot) 2nd (Hastings) Due to the current chaotic state of the evaluation and merit system, take all money available for raises and distribute it equally among all faculty.
           Passed

7. New Business
           No new business was discussed


Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm.
Minutes prepared by Barry Nutter