Faculty Senate

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Minutes of the meetings September 26 and October 20, 2003

September 26: Quorum established with 27 present.

Minutes of May 2^nd meeting approved with amendment.

Old Business:

Moved by Dr. Joan Brumm and seconded by Dr. Tom Jordan:  that the Faculty Senate Constitution be amended to compromise with suggestions from President Hensley.  Motion carried.

Moved by Dr. Tom Wagy and seconded by Glenda Ballard:  that all Executive Committee officers keep their positions for one more year.  Motion carried.

New Business:

Moved by Dr. Judy Sander and seconded by Dr. Godpower Okereke:  that tenured faculty be permitted to retain tenured status after moving from full-time to part-time appointments.  Motion to table carried.  Moved by Dr. Dennis Kern.

Moved by Dr. Joan Brumm and seconded by Dr. Charles McDonald:  that faculty not be permitted to pursue tenure on less than full-time appointment.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Report:

Dr. Chris McAllister reported on his research conducted with support of the Faculty Research Enhancement Grant.

Announcements:

            Call for proposals for Faculty Senate Research Enhancement Grants, 2003-04.

Adjourned.

October 20, 2003:  Quorum established with 30 present.

Moved by Prof. Denise Neill and seconded by Dr. Charles McDonald:  to amend the Faculty Senate Constitution as recommended by Dr. Joan Brumm.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourned.