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University Assembly Minutes

(minutes to be considered for approval at the University Assembly meeting on November 14, 2000)

UNIVERSITY ASSEMBLY
UM-ST. LOUIS
MINUTES

September 12, 2000

4 p.m. 222 J. C. Penney

The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. by the Chairperson of the University Assembly, Dr. Lawrence Barton, who proceeded with the first item of business by introducing Dr. Raymond Balbes, Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Memorial Resolution Honoring Dr. Edward Andalafte

Following preliminary remarks about the untimely passing of Dr. Edward Andalafte, and the information that a tribute to Dr. Andalafte is being planned for November 16 in the Century Room of the Millennium Center (details to follow), Dr. Balbes offered a Memorial Resolution for the Assembly's consideration:

WHEREAS, Ed Andalafte made extensive contributions to Mathematics by his research and by his service to the profession at the local and national level;

WHEREAS, Ed Andalafte devoted a great part of his time to helping students and to developing unique and lasting bonds between students, faculty, and alumni;

WHEREAS, Ed Andalafte was a pillar of the Department, having established high standards for research and teaching that will remain as a tribute to his efforts;

WHEREAS, Ed Andalafte served with distinction for many years on the UM-St. Louis Senate and on many of its committees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University Assembly of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, on behalf of the students, faculty, and the staff of UM-St. Louis and on behalf of the citizens of the State of Missouri, does hereby adopt this Resolution in sincere appreciation of the dedicated and devoted service of Edward Andalafte.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary cause this Resolution to be entered into the minutes of this meeting.

The Memorial Resolution was approved by voice vote of the Assembly.

Report from the Chairperson -- Dr. Lawrence Barton

The Chairperson welcomed members to the first meeting of the University Assembly and announced that Susan English, the Senate's very efficient Assistant, has resigned from the University to take a much more attractive position. Replacing Sue will be Joan Arban, who served in this capacity for 15 years, until 1998. The Chair indicated that he was delighted that Joan agreed to take the assignment and asked those assembled to join him in welcoming her. She was given a hearty round of applause.

Assembly members were brought up to date on activities completed or under way by the Faculty Senate and University Assembly Office. The Chair reported that he has contacted all committees and that all have either selected or are about to select their chairperson. (Note: The committee membership roster reflecting newly-designated chairpersons has been posted on the Web.) He is awaiting action by the student members of the Assembly, who must fill student vacancies on certain committees by election. Commenting on the need for patience as the Assembly works through inevitable glitches in the new governance procedures, the Chair said he expects that the Committee on Bylaws and Rules will be quite busy this year.

The Chair reported his concern with the situation of the students and noted that there was no report from the Student Government Association on the meeting's agenda. In an effort to become familiar with what has transpired, he has spoken to Joshua Stegeman, a member of the Student Senate Association; Josh Renaud, Editor of the Current; Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs G. Gary Grace; and Rick Blanton, Director Emeritus of Student Activities. In addition, the Chair was called by Rick Eccher, a member of the Student Court. From these conversations, the Chair understands that a provisional Student Government was appointed after the spring Student Government Association elections were canceled, and that the election of an SGA President is planned for September 26 and 27.

Furthermore, the Committee which drafted the new governance document did not address the issue of how the students were to organize. It was deemed the responsibility of students to organize themselves and to hold elections for Assembly membership and for committee slots. The Chair said he is anxious for the new structure to work successfully for the students. He offered to meet with them to try to attain that goal.

Calling this year a new beginning, the Chair expressed hope that students, faculty, staff, and administration can work together better than in the past two or three years. Attributing much of the problem to poor communication and procedures that have not given faculty members reasons to respect the process, the Chair rated this as his most urgent priority and pledged to try to improve the climate and collegiality on the campus. He reported that he has attended meetings of the Cabinet and has met and will meet regularly with the Chancellor, who has pledged to be a partner in the effort to bring all campus constituencies together. He will also meet regularly with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Chair invited input from Assembly members and asked that he be kept informed when problems arise.

In closing, the Chair reported that he and Ms. Arban are scheduled to tour the new Student Center to select an appropriate location for future meetings. Information on this will be forthcoming.

Report from the Chancellor -- Chancellor Blanche Touhill

The Chancellor expressed pleasure at presenting the first-ever Chancellor's Report to the University Assembly and congratulated members for taking part in the new governance structure of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Chancellor Touhill reported that preliminary on-campus enrollment for Fall 2000 is 12,188 -- an increase of 119 students, or 1 percent over last fall. These students are generating 112,647 credit hours, an increase of about 1 percent over last fall. This is in line with the credit hour production needed to meet our budget obligations for this fiscal year; however, the Chancellor said we still have to find the resources to pay for a marketing plan.

Senators were reminded that last spring the campus completed work on a strategic plan that is consistent with the goals and objectives that were outlined earlier in a System-wide Strategic Plan approved by the Curators. Chancellor Touhill said she soon will meet with the Strategic Plan Task Force to review revisions suggested by faculty and academic officers. She will also be working with the Task Force to establish benchmarks. Assembly members were reminded that the System-wide Strategic Plan included a five-year financial or resource plan that, in essence, mandated that each campus reallocate funds to increase faculty and staff salaries. It was projected that UM-St. Louis would need to reallocate about $4.2 million to meet System goals. A total of $1.6 million was reallocated at the beginning of this fiscal year, and we will need to reallocate approximately $1.2 million in rate dollars next fiscal year. The remaining years call for much smaller reallocation amounts. Chancellor Touhill said she soon will be meeting with the Budget and Planning Committee to begin discussions on the rate dollars that need to be reallocated next year.

While we are in the process of reallocation, we are also in the process of distributing new Mission Enhancement money. More than $1.8 million in new rate dollars has been assigned to Education, the Honors College, Communication, Computer Science, MIS, Social Work, Nursing, and to the Graduate School for student support.

The continuing concern and public debate over the cost of higher education has prompted President Pacheco to appoint a System-wide Student Fee Task Force. System Vice President James Cofer is chairing this effort, the Chancellor reported. The Task Force is charged with examining all aspects of the student fee structure and creating policy recommendations that could be submitted to the Curators in November, 2001. UM-St. Louis is represented on the Task Force by vice chancellors Krueger, Grace, and Durand, who may be contacted with questions or suggestions.

In closing, the Chancellor reminded Assembly members of the forthcoming State of the University Address and Founders Dinner.

Report from the Budget and Planning Committee -- Chancellor Blanche Touhill

Chancellor Touhill reported that the Committee met over the summer and discussed enrollment management. Vice chancellors Grace and Krueger reviewed the enrollments during the 1999-2000 academic year and the projections for the 2000-2001 year. The overall credit hour goal was the same for both years.

Meetings of the new Budget and Planning Committee are being scheduled at this time.

In response to the Chancellor's offer to take questions from the floor, Dr. Timothy McBride asked if the $1.2 million reallocation has been updated since last year. The Chancellor said that she does not have an update on the figure at this time.

Turning to other business, Mr. Joshua Stegeman introduced the student members of the Assembly who were present and indicated that students are trying to get themselves organized, as they did last year. Three students on the Assembly were members of last year's Senate. They will assist the group in acquainting itself with the whole University Assembly idea. Mr. Stegeman reported that the group has met once and is using its listserv to discuss ideas. He assured everyone that student seats on committees will be filled.

Completing the business at hand, the Assembly adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Pierce Secretary, University Assembly

(minutes written by Joan M. Arban, Senate Assistant)