Faculty Association Minutes

September, 5th 2006

 

  1. Called to order by President Kelley at approximately 11am
  2. Minutes of last meeting approved (Johnson/Bruce)
  3. Treasurer’s Report: $346.24 in account.
  4. Committee reports: None
  5. New Business
    1. NCATE Teacher accreditation in 2008
    2. North Central university accreditation in 2007. Dr. Huguenin is starting committees to oversee process and wants to involve faculty.  Dr. Brown to write report, Chairs to oversee compilation of minutes.
    3. COPLAC has admitted USAO to membership
    4. New Officers

                                                    i.     Treasurer/President Elect: Ken Bohanon (Casey/Johnson)

                                                  ii.     Secretary: Lee Hester (Bruce/Casey)

    1. Dues for the year: $10 (Ferguson/Osborn)
    2. Academic Integrity Policy: Draft created by Dr. Long in consultation with Dr. Huguenin.  Draft presented to faculty association for comments.
    3. Turnitin.com beginning to be used by faculty.
  1. Old Business: None
  2. Announcements
    1. New Faculty

                                                    i.     Bellemain – Language

                                                  ii.     Thomason – Political Science

                                                iii.     MacDonald – Math

                                                iv.     Bussey – Writing Center

                                                  v.     Guzik – Economics

                                                vi.     McMahon – English

                                              vii.     Brickman – Education

                                            viii.     Simons – Drama

    1. Jared Diamond related course IDS4882 “Rise and Collapse of Western Civilization” students solicited.
    2. Play: Man Who Came to Dinner
    3. Building a Legacy Oct. 26th
    4. Art Show in Gallery for 3 students
    5. Davis-Waldorf Series 06-07

                                                    i.     Golden Dragon Acrobats Sept. 6th

                                                  ii.     Emanuel Borok violinist Oct. 24th

                                                iii.     Jeffrey Snider baritone Jan. 23rd

                                                iv.     Bach to the Future Feb 27th

    1. Communications Club selling hot dogs at home games
    2. OKC Museum of Art has Egyptian exhibit
    3. Italian Trip, contact Knapp for information
    4. Alps Trip, contact Dr. Brown for information
  1. Adjourned 11:45 am (Lamar/Ferguson)