Harper College Faculty Senate

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Harper College Faculty Senate

Summary Minutes for March 10, 2005

(Approved March 17, 2005)

Executive Board: Michael Harkins, President; Paul Guymon, Vice President; Jim Edstrom, Secretary; Dan Loprieno, Treasurer; Sue Overland, Grievance Officer; Julie Fleenor, Past President

Actions Taken

• The Senate approved the letter written by the Senate Task Force on Academic Reorganization for presentation to Vice President of Academic Affairs Marge Skold.

I. Call to Order at 12:25 P.M.

II. President’s Report

The meeting moved immediately to “Old Business—Academic Reorganization.”

III. Old Business

Andrew Wilson from the Task Force on Academic Reorganization reported on the letter that the Task Force has composed. The proposed letter was discussed. Paul Guymon moved that the letter be approved as written; Kathi Hock seconded. There was more discussion. The desire was expressed that the letter provide the Senate with an opportunity to influence the process.

The Senate voted to approve the letter. One vote was cast in opposition.

There was discussion of the next step. It was asked that the letter be delivered immediately. It was agreed that the Exec and at least one member of the Task Force meet with Marge Skold to discuss the letter.

IV. Adjournment

Liz Minicz moved to adjourn; Andrew Wilson seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:58 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Edstrom