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Faculty Senate reports include future facilities plan Report from the Faculty Senate chair, Anne Osborne Kilpatrick.  The Faculty Senate reviewed and approved the minutes of the May and June meetings. The following reports were presented at the Faculty Senate meeting: Dr. Rosalie Crouch, left, is presented with a plaque by  Dr. Anne Osborne Kilpatrick during the Faculty Senate meeting, July 9. The plaque is in appreciation of her support of faculty and the Senate during her term as provost and vice president for academic affairs. She stepped down from that role on July 1, and returned to her research agenda.  Standing Committee Reports Faculty Affairs Committee—Subbi Mathur, chair  Tenure: The committee met twice in June, and presented a number of revisions to the handbook’s policy on tenure. It was suggested that a faculty forum on tenure might be appropriate, as there are going to be significant discussions about the recommendations. Motion: Establish a proper mechanism for mentoring junior faculty toward promotion and tenure should be added to other criteria in the chair evaluation form. Governance Committee—Francine Margolius, chair Faculty Handbook: The Faculty Handbook will be mailed to the Board of Trustees members July 8. Next steps will be that at the August meeting the Board of Trustees will discuss and vote to adopt the revisions, which incorporate all approved policies, and clean up text and continuity. Then the Senate can continue to work on areas that need further revision and clarification. Senators expressed their appreciation to Margolius, Adrian Reuben and Walker Coleman of the President’s Office for endless hours and effort in getting this document revised. Elections: The annual faculty senate election has been completed, and new senators assume office in September. However, they are invited to attend Senate meetings as guests until then. The College of Health Professions will need a special election because of resignations of Janice Hundley, Rich Hernandez and Gail Pashek.  Appreciation was expressed all those leaving, and to Hernandez for leading the university’s effort to develop a new annual faculty contract. Academic Affairs Committee—Paul Gold, co-chair, reporting Compensation: The committee is awaiting data on compensation, which has been requested from the Office of the Provost and is collaborating with the Gender Equity Committee  Eberhard Voit reported that the Ad hoc committee on indirect costs has scheduled a meeting with David Welch or Contracts and Grants Accounting to explore regulations regarding indirect costs.  University Affairs Committee—Mary Mauldin, chair The committee has been learning more about the technology requirements of and support for faculty. Additionally, they recommended an orientation retreat for new senators, and will participate in scheduling that for the fall.  Sexual harassment policy Senators approved revisions to sexual harassment policy. Connie Best summarized the proposed revisions, which were based on experience with implementing the policy, and identifying needs for clarifying portions of the policy. The policy and changes are available on the faculty senate Web page.  Presentation by Hal Currey on the status of future facilities planning for the university: A review of the activities involved in planning for the future of the hospital was presented by Currey and Chris Malanuk. A copy of the slides is also on the Web page. Also, a forum is being scheduled in the near future. Chair’s Report The chair also reported that concerns have been expressed regarding the policies on conflict of interest and outside activities, and that discussions are under way to resolve those concerns. These policies were approved at an earlier meeting of the Faculty Senate. The next meeting will be  Aug. 6. Senators present  Basic Sciences: Philippe Arnaud, Janice Lage, Lucille London, Joan Olson, Sally Self, and Eberhard Voit, Clinical Sciences: Narenda Banik, Connie Best, Gary Gilkeson, Paul Gold, Barry Hainer, Subbi P. Mathur (secretary), Terry O’Brien, Renan Uflacker, Dean Schuyler, Benjamin Saunders, and Thomas Steele  Dental Medicine: Peter Kobes, Carlos Salinas Health Professions: Anne Kilpatrick (chair), Gail Pashek and Andrea White Library Science and Informatics: Mary P. Mauldin (council member), Joann Sullivan Nursing: Tara Hulsey, Francine Margolius Pharmacy: John Bosso and Katherine Chessman     Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.