ASD 03-136
Approved
ACADEMIC SENATE
MINUTES
Members Present: Allen,
Arkenberg, Bedell, Boyum, Buck, Cox, Fitch, Fromson, Gannon, Gilbert, Gordon,
Guerin, Hagan, Hall, Hewitt, Jones, Junn, Klassen, Kreiner, Meyer,
Members Absent: Byrnes, Emry, Erickson, Gass, Kelly, Michalopoulos,
Parker, Pasternack, Reisman, Tavakolian, and Vargas
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gilbert
called the meeting to order at
Time Certain
Willie Hagan, Vice President for Administration
Subject: Campus
Re-keying, Escalators in MH, Custodial Services
Senator Hagan
updated the Senate on the status of the McCarthy Hall escalators, which were
closed this semester for safety reasons.
To demonstrate why the escalators were shut down, Senator Hagan passed
around a sample of a new escalator wheel and an example of what 60% of the
wheels now look like in the escalators in McCarthy Hall. He explained that there is $93 million in
deferred maintenance on our campus.
Chair Gilbert
announced we had reached our next time certain to recognize Professor of
Biological Science and President Emeritus Jewel Plummer Cobb. Dr. Cobb received a standing ovation. Chair Gilbert expressed his heartiest welcome
on behalf of the Senate and then invited President Gordon to make a few
comments. President Gordon acknowledged the
many achievements accomplished at the campus under Dr. Cobb’s leadership. On
behalf of the faculty, staff, students and alumni of California State
University Fullerton, President Gordon wished for Dr. Cobb that her retirement
years be filled with great health, fun-filled days with family and friends, and
happiness. Dr. Gordon concluded by asking
for a round of special applause to thank Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb, third
president of California State University Fullerton.
Senator Bedell,
on behalf of the Academic Senate moved the following resolution:
ACADEMIC SENATE
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb served this university as President with distinction from
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb served as a role model for students to achieve academic
excellence; and
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb demonstrated her commitment to student access through her support
of such programs as
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb distinguished herself as a supporter of student learning through
her strong support of student/faculty research collaboration through Minority
Scientist Development program; and
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb enjoyed the deep respect and admiration of her fellow CSU
Presidents; and
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb’s tenure as President of California State University,
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb’s national reputation as a scientist, scholar and researcher
served and continues to serve as a role model for all faculty, particularly
women faculty; and
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb worked tirelessly to enhance the university’s support and
reputation in the local community, as well as statewide and nationally; and
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb demonstrated consistent support of strong academic governance
through collegial relations with the campus Academic Senate; and
WHEREAS Jewel
Plummer Cobb’s dedication to academic values is a source of inspiration to all in
the university community; now therefore be it
RESOLVED That
the Academic Senate wish Jewel good luck in moving her memorabilia, tchotchkes
and numerous awards to northern
RESOLVED That
the Academic Senate wish Jewel a long, healthy and joyful retirement shared
with her family and many friends.
It was m/s [
Chair Gilbert declared that the last time certain had
been reached.
Time
Certain
Pamela
Hillman, Vice President for University Advancement
Subject: University Advancement
Ms. Hillman updated the Senate on the progress of
University Advancement since she joined the university ten months ago. She noted that the Executive Committee had
presented her with a list of questions and would highlight some of the facts
she presented. Ms. Hillman stated her main
priorities were to raise more money, increase alumni support and expand the
University Advancement Foundation Board from 8 to 25. With the exception of the annual fund,
University Advancement is one-hundred percent state-supported with a budget of
approximately $3 million per year. In
the past three years, University Advancement has raised $13-1/2 million and the
goal for the next three years is to raise $20 million. She noted that she reinstituted telemarketing
for the Annual Fund and is committed to going into the community to raise more
funds. She noted that University Advancement’s
job is to assist the colleges in knowing what will appeal to donors; priorities
are determined on the academic side.
Chair Gilbert, on behalf of the Senate, thanked Ms.
Hillman for her report.
II.
URGENT BUSINESS
None.
III.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President
Gordon announced that the Board of Trustees had unanimously approved the Master
Plan and the Executive Committee of the State Senate had praised the
participatory process that created the Master Plan.
IV.
CHAIRS REPORT
Chair Gilbert
announced Norman Page had emergency heart surgery and is recovering at home;
flowers were sent by the Senate office.
He also announced that the Joint Ed.D. in Administration and Leadership
with UCI was approved by UC. The Master’s in Public Health also has been
approved by the Chancellor’s office. He
informed members that he had received of nice note of thanks from Mary Watkins,
thanking the Senate with much affection for the reception the Senate gave her
at the last meeting.
V.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was m/s/p [Fromson/Rhoten] to approve the
following Consent Calendar:
A. ASD 03-125
Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
B. ASD 03-127
Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
C. ASD 03-128
Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
D. NOMINEES TO
SEARCH COMMITTEES
Director –
Internships & Service Learning
Nominees: David Falconer (ECS)
Confirmed
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
Due to time
limitations, ASD 03-130, ASD 03-132 and ASD 03-131 were not discussed.
It was m/s/p [Rhoten/Fromson] to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at