Revised

Minutes of the University Senate Meeting

November 5, 2009

1.

The November meeting of the University Senate was held at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Room 7, Gamble Hall. Wendelin Hume presided.

2.

The following members of the Senate were present:

Anderson, Suzanne

Bakke, Matthew

Barkhouse, Wayne

Bass, Gail

Bates, Sandi

Benoit, Joseph

Berry, Colleen

Bonner, Melissa

Borgerson, Matthew

Bowman, Frank

Brekke, Alice

Bridewell, John

Broedel, Hans

Christie, Isham

Dewar, Graeme

Drewes, Mary

El-Rewini, Hesham

Fershee, Josh

Fincke, Adam

Flower, Ann

Goodwin, Janice

Graham, Cody

Grandstrand, Tyrone

Hartman, Joseph

Haskins, James

Houdek, Sherryl

Hume, Wendelin

Jeno, Sue

Kelley, Robert

Khavanin, Mohammad

Kitzes, Adam

Knight, Barbara

LeBel, Paul

Lee, Ethan

Lei, Saobo

Liepold, Loren

Little, Michael

Marasinghe, Kanishka

Munski, Doug

Murphy, Eric

Pelton, Brady

Pohlman, Shelley

Rahn, Joshua

Rakow, Lana

Rice, Daniel

Schwartz, Rhonda

Seddoh, Samuel

Smart, Kathy

Smith, Wesley

Stofferahn, Curt

Stolt, Wilbur

Tyree, Elizabeth

Ullrich, Gary

Werner, John

West, Jordan

Widmer, Donovan

Worley, Deborah

3.

The following members of the Senate were absent:

Anderson, Ernest Anderson, Julie

Bibel, George

Blackburn, Royce

Boyd, Robert

Crawford, Sean

Elbert, Dennis

Elsinga, Lillian

Erickson, Daniel

Ferraro, Richard

Graziano, Rocky

Guy, Mark

Heitkamp, Thomasine

Higgins, James

Iiams, Michele

Johnson, Phyllis

Kenney, Lynda

Kenville, Kimberly

Lawrence, David

Light, Steven

McBride, Rosanne

O’Keefe, Tim

Perkins, Dexter

Petros, Thomas

Poochigian, Donald

Potvin, Martha

Rand, Kathryn

Riedy, Joshua

Smith, Bruce

Tienter, Dan

Wang, Enru

Wynne, Joshua

4.

The following announcements were made:

1. Ms. Hume called attention to a proposed resolution and requested that it be added to the business agenda. Hearing no objection, it was added to the agenda by consensus.
2. Mr. Munski introduced a guest, Professor V. Nandakumar from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. Mr. Munski thanked the administration for supporting the signing of a MOU between the UND and University of Peradeniya departments of Geography. Professor Nandakumar expressed thanks for the agreement to Dr. Munski, the Department of Geography, and the American people.
3. President Kelley shared information on the nickname issue and the uncertainty that still exists. There was a letter sent to the SBHE by Mr. Murphy, the Standing Rock Chair, and the SBHE is in the process of interpreting the letter. President Kelley stated that, in conversation with Mr. Richie the SBHE chair, Mr. Richie indicated that UND is in limbo. President Kelley reported that negotiations are ongoing and we need to wait for resolution. Apart from this issue, he said, the University is doing very, very well.
4. Ms. Hume introduced the Higher One card issue. Mr. Grandstrand requested to speak and reminded the senators what the student issues were with Higher One. Mr. West described concerns about Higher One fees. Ms. Brekke updated the Senate on the Higher One decision and implementation. Based on Senate action last year, a task force was established by the President regarding the Higher One selection and implementation. Ms. Brekke reported on that task force, its investigation, and results. A report was developed as a concluding document which included a problem statement, a summary of the task force process, and recommendations. Ms. Brekke stated that there have been follow-up meetings in regard to the recommendations and that there is an ongoing dialog and there is more work to be done. Discussion ensued.

5.

Ms. Hume asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of the October 1, 2009 meeting. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as distributed.

6.

The question period was opened at 4:55 p.m.

1. Mr. Murphy expressed concerns about fan behavior at hockey games. He asked what the institution plans to do and whether REA and fan behavior are issues for NCAA sportsmanship. Ms. Jeno, as NCAA representative, did not have an answer but indicated that fan behavior is a concern for the institution. President Kelley indicated that he and the Athletic Director share the concerns and have had discussions. They are looking at strategies to deal with the issue, including discussion with Student Senate, a strategy session, and other ways.
2. Permission was requested for a non-senator to speak. It was moved and seconded to grant permission for C. J. Sitter to speak. Mr. Sitter expressed concerns regarding Higher One.

The question period closed at 5:10 p.m.

7.

The annual reports of the Senate Faculty Instructional Development Committee, the Senate Honors Committee, the Senate University Assessment Committee, and the Senate Essential Studies Committee were presented. Mr. Murphy moved to accept all the reports in totality. Mr. Munski seconded and the motion passed.

8.

The Curriculum Committee report was presented. Approval was moved by Mr. Pelton and seconded by Mr. Little to approve the report. The motion was approved unanimously.

9.

The Faculty Salary Administration Policy was presented by Mr. LeBel. He explained that such a policy is required by State Board policy. He described the policy presented as the practice being followed with a definition change and the addition on effort reporting compliance in III.D. Discussion ensued and questions were answered. Approval was moved by Mr. Munski and seconded by Mr. Stofferahn. The motion was approved with a vote of 48 for and 2 abstentions.

10.

A resolution regarding the UND nickname and logo was presented by Mr. Stofferahn on behalf of several colleagues. Mr. Stofferahn moved approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. LeBel. Several senators spoke regarding the resolution, those speaking in favor of the resolution and those speaking against the resolution. Mr. Haskins made a motion and Ms. Smart seconded to allow Jon Jackson to speak. Mr. Jackson spoke in support of the resolution. It was moved by Mr. Fincke and seconded by Mr. Graham to allow non-senator C.J. Sitter to speak regarding the resolution.

11.

Mr. Murphy moved to extend the meeting by 15 minutes. Ms. Goodwin seconded and the motion was approved.

12.

Mr. Kitzes shared a document from the National Indian Education Association resolution regarding elimination of race-based Indian logos, mascots and names from educational institutions throughout the country. Following the discussion, a vote was taken on Mr. Stofferahn’s motion to approve the nickname/logo resolution and the motion passed with 41 for, 7 against, and 2 abstentions.

13.

Mr. Munski moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stofferahn seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Suzanne Anderson

Secretary to the Senate