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October 27, 1999

Present: David T. Gies, Patricia H. Werhane, Sharon W. Utz, Kathryn A. Neeley, Rebecca D. Kneedler, Houston G. Wood, III, Marva A. Barnett, John D. Lyons, Robert M. Grainger, William R. Johnson, Peter W. Low, John T. Casteen, III

David T. Gies, Chair of the Faculty Senate, called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Gies updated the Council on admissions issues and expressed his thanks for their support.

Robert M. Grainger, Chair of the Committee on Research and Scholarship, reported of the work of that Committee:

· A message has been sent out to faculty and administrators, urging their patronage of the Garden Room. In addition, a similar message will be sent to students, Mr. Grainger reported. Attendance is up somewhat, but still not as strong as it should be.

· Mr. Grainger reported that this year's Harrison Awards announcements have gone out. Posters have been printed and distributed to various locations, e-mail messages have been sent to deans, vice presidents, department heads, and student groups. In addition, an ad will appear in the Cavalier Daily on Thursday, October 27, and a second ad will be in the November 11 edition of the Cavalier Daily, Mr. Grainger reported.

· Mr. Grainger said the Speakers Bureau is off to a good start, with meetings continuing, working out the final details of how the Bureau will operate. In additon to lectures being offered to community groups throughout the Commonwealth, the Council members discussed the possibility of the Bureau opening lectures to the K-12 constituency. In general, most were in favor of this concept, and suggestions where made on how to manage the Bureau so that potential speakers are not overburdened. Everyone agreed that since this is a new program, perhaps faculty lectures should be offered to K-12 on a trial basis, with the program being evaluated periodically and changes made if necessary. Mr. Gies, Mr. Grainger, and others involved in the Speakers Bureau will meet regarding this issue, and Mr. Gies will report to the Executive Council.

· Mr. Grainger reported that the Forum for Contemporary Thought is on a positive course, and the Committee will continue to work on this initiative.

William R. Johnson, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, reported on the work of the Committee.

· Three subcommittees have been appointed to address issues: George Cohen will chair the subcommittee that will distribute the Teaching Initiative Awards; Daphne Spain will chair the subcommittee that will evaluate the long-term value of the Teaching Initiative program, and that subcommittee will prepare a report to be sent to the Provost; and Robert Davis will chair the subcommittee that will continue the faculty/student interaction initiative, Mr. Johnson reported.

Mr. Gies reported briefly on the ongoing work of the Faculty Senate's Faculty Grievance Committee.

The Executive Council discussed the agenda for the next Faculty Senate meeting, which will be on Friday, December 17, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., in the Dome Room of the Rotunda. The Senate will continue to address Research and Scholarship, and how they enhance teaching in the various disciplines at the University. Mr. Gies will compose two questions that will be distributed to the members of the Senate in advance of the December 17 meeting. These questions will be sent to the Executive Council for review before they are distributed to the entire Senate, Mr. Gies said.

Mr. Gies report on new business, which included the "remodeling" of the Senate's web page, Lawn residence selection process, and a proposal made by a fourth-year

student. The Council members feel that the student proposal should be referred to the College. Marva Barnett also said the student could contact the Teaching Resource Center.

John T. Casteen, President of the University of Virginia, addressed the group. He reported planning initiatives for the University over the next five years. Mr. Casteen discussed two planning documents, (1) Assumptions and Options, University of Virginia, 2000-2005 and (2) President's Priorities, which are undergoing some edits. Mr. Casteen will get the two revised documents e-mailed to the Executive Council for their review and input. Council members should e-mail Mr. Casteen or Laurie Kelsh with any suggested changes they have. The involvement and input of the entire Faculty in the discussion of the documents will be needed in the future, Mr. Casteen said.

The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Submitted by Sharon W. Utz, Secretary of the Faculty Senate