ACADEMIC
STAFF COUNCIL
MINUTES
September
25, 2001
Present:
Cantona, Goudie, Graumann, Jacobson, Naber, Petersen,
Reinert, Sweetman, Walls, Weiland,
Wirkus
I.
Chair,
Wirkus called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
II.
New Business
A.
Introductions
were made and a welcome extended to the two new Academic Staff Council members,
recently elected in a Special Fall Election. They are Andrea Goudie (Student
Development & Academic Services) and Timothy Walls (Colleges).
B.
The
meeting schedules were discussed and agreed upon, with the Full Council meeting
on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, at 3 PM, 263 Cartwright,
reserving the 2nd Tuesday for an “as needed” basis. The Executive
Committee will meet the 3rd Tuesday, at 8:15 AM, 217 Graff Main Hall.
C.
Chair
Wirkus introduced his theme for the Academic Staff Council’s academic year,
which is UNITY. He stressed the importance of unification of all
the University’s areas; Staff, Faculty, Students and Classifieds. All need to
work together to help this campus go forward.
D.
Vice-Chair
Naber is heading up the committees and has presented them with their charges.
She informed the Council that the committee Chairs would be attending the
November and December meetings to present their reports.
E.
Dan
Sweetman reported on the current Searches, which include: Campus Planner, Dean
of HPERTE and Associate Dean of the College of Business. He also made mention
that a 2nd volunteer was needed for the College of Business Search
and the committee suggested that someone from Career Services would make a good
candidate. Chair Wirkus will send out an email, calling for a volunteer.
F.
Chair
Wirkus shared his report on the Provost Search. There was some delay due to the
September 11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.
G.
The
Smoking Task Force was discussed. Chancellor Hastad has requested two Academic
Staff members for the committee. The two recommendations were Dr. Gayleen Eilers
and Paige Rhoman. The Council felt it was important to have Physician and a
representative from Residence Life. Barbara will invite them to serve on the
committee, via email with Dan Sweetman as the alternate. Chair Wirkus will then
forward these names to Chancellor Hastad.
V.
Adjournment
Respectfully
submitted,