Attending: Tom Metzger, Chairperson; Jack Daniel; Kerry Holzworth; Jason Palmer; Mike Unangst; Tony Silvestre

1. Minutes

The minutes of the June 15, 1999 minutes were approved.

2. Report of the Chair

Dr. Metzger reported that in response to his request for information that might be useful in our analysis of issues related to part-time faculty status, he received data from Dr. Baranger about the number of courses and course level by faculty status. The data cover 1992-1995. Dr. Baranger said that she is planning to update the data to 1997.

Dr. Metzger distributed a copy of a letter from Dr. Nicoll of CIDDE to Dr. Cohen that suggests that CIDDE is not prepared to respond to all faculty requests. Dr. Metzger requested that the Committee take no action but simply take note.

3. Fall Meeting Times

After some discussion, the Committee agreed to meet on Wednesdays from noon till 1:30 pm. The next meeting will be on September 8, 1999. The tentative meeting room is 624 Thackery. A reminder with a confirmation on the room or a change of room will be sent to all members.

4. Plan for 1999-2000

Dr. Metzger asked for items from Committee members for consideration for the Committeeís goals for the coming academic year. Dr. Silvestre will send out old minutes with goals from the past. The plan for the coming year will be discussed in September.
There was general agreement that the Committee pursue its interest in part-time faculty issues. Dr. Metzger reviewed the Committeeís thinking and action plan for new members. After considerable discussion, the Committee agreed to alter its approach. Rather than proceeding with formal letters to selected Deans and Directors, it was decided that our Chair call selected Deans and others to inquire about their concerns about the issue and requesting any reports that they may have generated. Dr. Daniel suggested that a considerable about of information may have already been developed.


5. Evaluation of Faculty

The Committee discussed its annual request to the Provost for information about faculty evalulations. After some discussion, the Committee agreed to ask the Provost to gather data about what Deanís and Directorís are doing to recognize and reward good teaching and what initiatives have been undertaken to improve teaching. Such an inventory might stimulate additional activity in the area. Dr. Daniel believed that such an approach would be useful. The issue will be reviewed at the September meeting



Respectfully submitted by Tony Silvestre.