February 15, 2016
Faculty Senate Meeting
Minutes
February 15, 2016
3:15pm
Rudder 601
http://facultysenate.tamu.edu
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:25 PM.
Guest Speaker
Speaker Comments
A moment of silence was held for Dr. Josie Coverdale, a professor of Animal Science, who was killed over the weekend in a tragic accident. The Faculty Senate members expressed condolences to her family for their loss.
Former Senator Arthur Hobbs was recognized for his many years of contributions to the Faculty Senate, and was presented with a resolution of appreciation from the Senate.
Approval of January 25, 2016 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
GRADUATE COUNCIL – GC REPORT
January 7, 20156
New Course Request
AERO 645 Failure Mechanics of Engineering Materials
AGEC 616 Climate Change Considered
BUSH 602 Writing for the Medal of Excellence
EEBL 630 Big Bend National Park Natural History Survey
EHRD 619 Conflict Management and Dialogue
MSEN 645 Failure Mechanics of Engineering Materials
NUTR 679 Lipoproteins in Health and Disease
POSC 679 Lipoproteins in Health and Disease
Attachment B
FS.33.272
AGEC 616 pulled for discussion; motion passed as revised
Change Course Request
EDTC 642 Designing for Mobile Learning
Attachment C
FS.33.273
Motion passed
Curriculum Change Request
College of Geosciences
Department of Geology and Geophysics
BA in Geology and MS in Oceanography
Catalog program requirements adjustments
Attachment D
FS.33.274
Motion passed
Curriculum Change Request
College of Geosciences
Department of Geology and Geophysics
BS in Geology and MS in Oceanography
Catalog program requirements adjustments
Attachment E
FS.33.275
Motion passed
Curriculum Change Request
College of Geosciences
Department of Geology and Geophysics
BS in Meteorology and MS in Oceanography
Catalog program requirements adjustments
Attachment F
FS.33.276
Motion passed
Curriculum Change Request
College of Geosciences
Department of Oceanography
BS in Environmental Geosciences and MS in Oceanography
Catalog program requirements adjustments
Attachment G
FS.33.277
Motion passed
**ADDENDUM**
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Special Consideration Item
Dwight Look College of Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
BS in Materials Science and Engineering
Request for a new degree program
Attachment H
FS.33.278
Motion passed
__________________________________End of Consent Agenda____________________________________
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SEBAC Report
Senator Daugherity presented a SEBAC report. A new identity theft monitoring service will be offered to University employees. Lifelock basic currently provided does not monitor SSN of dependents, but the new program will. Vision coverage will change to $150 frame coverage every year. MetLife was grandfathered into ORP for existing clients.
Informational Review Items
College of Medicine
Change in Courses
MEID 700 Becoming a Physician II
MEID 701 Hematology and Oncology
MEID 705 Seminar Day
MFCM 709 O.C. Cooper Preceptorship
Attachment I
FS.33.279
Motion passed
Unfinished Business
Old Business
New Business
Academic Affairs Resolution Regarding Safety Issues at Tailgate Parties
Attachment J
Motion tabled
For Review/Discussion (to be voted upon at next meeting)
Proposed Revisions to Student Rule 3.11516
Attachment K
Motion discussed; to be voted on in March
Proposed Revisions to Student Rule 7.11516
Attachment L
Motion discussed; to be voted on in March
Proposed Revisions to Student Rule 10.11516
Attachment M
Motion discussed; to be voted on in March
Proposed Revisions to Student Rule 14.11516
Attachment N
Motion discussed; to be voted on in March
Proposed Revisions to Student Rule 24.11516
Attachment O
Motion discussed; to be voted on in March
Proposed Revisions to Student Rule 47.11516
Attachment P
Motion discussed; to be voted on in March
For Review/Discussion
Core Curriculum Committee ICD Review
Attachment Q
Motion discussed
Information Only
Committee of the Whole
Emergency Resolution on Racial Incident
FS.33.280
Motion Passed
Resolution Honoring Arthur Hobbs
FS.33.281
Motion Passed
Speaker elect Bierman reminded Senators to RSVP for the Joint meeting with the UT Faculty Council. The theme will be Diversity and Inclusion, and the event will be held at the Clayton Williams Jr. Alumni Center on March 7. Regent Mahomes will be the luncheon speaker.
Senator Heim observed that the new purchasing system, BAM, was painful to use. There are long processing times, confusion on the codes, and is very unclear. He asked that this should be investigated. Senator Daugherity pointed out that this was a System decision and that our administration is encouraging purchases under $10, 000 at the University be made on procards, rather than through BAM.
Senator Carlson congratulated the Senate for addressing important issues on campus.
Speaker Strawser formed a committee on unsponsored research, to be differentiated from CPI.
Old Business (continued)
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 PM.