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University Assembly

UM-ST. LOUIS MINUTES
April 24, 2001
3:15 p.m.
Student Government Chamber, Millennium Student Center

The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. by University Assembly Chairperson Lawrence Barton.

Minutes

Minutes from the previous meeting (held February 13, 2001) were approved as submitted.

Report from the Chairperson – Dr. Lawrence Barton

The Chair informed Assembly members that at the March 13 meeting of the Faculty Senate, he presented statistics on the funding of public institutions of higher education in Missouri.  The data

and a cover statement was sent  to the Post-Dispatch, and a copy was included with the minutes of the Senate meeting.  Receiving no response from the newspaper, the Chair initiated a conversation with

Ms. Christine Bertelson, Editor of the Editorial Page.  At her suggestion, the materials were re-sent on April 19.  At the same time, the Chair reported, copies of the materials were forwarded to President Pacheco and to Curator Connie Silverstein.  Chair Barton remarked that it was unfortunate he was unable to engage the President in a discussion of the data at the last IFC meeting.  He did learn, however, that there is some disagreement on the figures.  The Chair defended his data, which was

taken from CBHE and UM websites.  Funds for Extension and for the System were subtracted.  The Chair said he would share his numbers with the Alumni Association and with students. 

Chair Barton reported that there will be a 3-person group of legislators visiting institutions of higher education in Missouri to examine issues of underfunding.  The study was commissioned as a result of data which suggest that Missouri Southern College and Missouri Western College are underfunded. 

The Chair noted that the data for UM-St. Louis are worse than theirs--much worse if our

comprehensive collection of graduate and professional programs are taken into consideration.  Chancellor Touhill invited the Chair to suggest names of faculty who might be among those selected

to meet with the group.  In turn, the Chair invited recommendations from members of the Assembly.

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Chair Barton called the Board of Curators’ meeting uneventful, except for the issue of parental notification.  Curators Stevenson, James, and Combs voted against the new policy.  There were long

reports about the financial plight of the Medical Schools/University Hospitals and a report from the auditor. 

The increasing numbers of vacancies among administrative positions and rumors that others may be considering leaving were noted by the Chair.  The ship, he said, is not sinking, only listing a little.  Those who have made a commitment to the institution must work to right it and to steam ahead.  There are, he commented, serious problems but also several good signs. 

The Strategic Plan is still under discussion.  Assembly members were invited to review it and send their reactions to Dr. Donald Driemeier, Deputy to the Chancellor.

The Board of Curators will hold its May meeting in St. Louis.  The Steering Committee discussed how best to present the strengths of our faculty at the traditional breakfast, which is hosted by the Senate Chair. 

Chancellor Touhill requested that the Senate comment on the findings of the Student Fee Task Force.  The Chair said he is unaware of the status of the report, but he knows that Vice Chancellor James Krueger, a member of the Task Force, attended a meeting of the Admissions and Scholarship

Committee on April 19.  The Committee will react to the findings of the Task Force.  Chair Barton presumed that they can be given the authority to act on behalf of the Senate and Assembly. 

The Chair invited questions from the floor.  There were none. 

Report from the Chancellor – Chancellor Blanche Touhill

The Chancellor made a PowerPoint presentation on workforce development. 

Report from the Student Government Association – Mr. Ryan Connor

Recapping the year for Student Government, Mr. Connor reported that SGA elections were held on April 24-25, that a constitution was passed and approved by Vice Chancellor Grace and by the Chancellor, and that the students held a parking forum.  The Student Court, he said, does not control traffic violations.  Students will need to ensure that the Court is a working entity.  It is waiting until next year to be put in place.  Mr. Connor said the SGA will be planning ahead over the summer. 

Report from the Athletics Director – Ms. Patricia Dolan

(see attached)

Report from the Budget and Planning Committee – Chancellor Blanche Touhill

(see attached)

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Report from the Committee on Computing and Instructional Technology – Dr. Fred Willman

(see attached)

Without dissent, the Assembly approved changes to the Acceptable Use Policy as reflected on the document attached.

Completing the business at hand, the University Assembly adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Lois Pierce

                                                                                    University Assembly Secretary

(minutes written by Ms. Joan M. Arban, Assembly Assistant)