Senate's vision statement, agenda on Web siteThe faculty senate’s March meeting minutes were approved and posted on the senate’s Web site at http://www.musc.edu/facsen.Committee Reports
Governance Committee—Tara Hulsey, committee chair, was excused from this meeting. Kathy Chessman reported that the committee is currently working on two issues: (1) Faculty Handbook—Various sections of the handbook have been distributed to committee members for review to ensure consistency and clarity. (2) Election Process—The committee is exploring the possibility of tying the electronic election system into the MyProvost database to ensure access by faculty. Committee on Communication and Education—Rick Albenesius, committee chair, reported that the committee sponsored a faculty town hall meeting on March 25. Chip Hood, legal counsel for the Foundation for Research Development, spoke on copyright issues related to national trends and distance education. The session was videotaped by Television Services. Geoff Freeman will notify the senate when the videotape will be available for checkout. The committee is working on plans for the next quarterly meeting and also exploring the feasibility of a comprehensive calendar for university events. Committee on Institutional Advancement—The committee is working on plans for the orientation for new senators. Committee on Faculty and Institutional Relationships—Paul Gold, committee chair, asked senators to contact committee members with policy issues that may impact faculty in the near future. One suggestion is to collect and compare information on promotion and tenure guidelines used in each college across the university. The information could be compared with the external environment, looking specifically at matches and mismatches, to provide research documentation to support suggested changes. Presentations
This relatively new center provides a number of support services for faculty across the university. For example, the center will work collaboratively with faculty to develop an economic analysis for grant applications. The center also maintains a data library with statisticians available to retrieve requested information, and provides a seminar series on topics relevant to health economics and policy. The center also hosts research luncheons. These luncheons provide faculty with an opportunity to discuss ideas for grant proposals and to receive feedback designed to strengthen the grant application. The center’s Web site, http://www.musc.edu/cheps, contains additional information about the center as well as upcoming events. PeopleAdmin—Dana Tumbelston from Human Resources provided information on PeopleAdmin, an online recruitment tool. This program is now available to accept faculty applications. In addition to the application, the system can accept CVs and provides immediate access for search committees and others charged with hiring of faculty. Chair’s Report—Kathy Chessman
Site Executive—Use of this content management system is being encouraged to give a consistent look and feel to MUSC Web sites. Dave Bennett, the director of this effort, has been invited to give a presentation during the May faculty senate meeting. Search Committees—Search committees for the dean of the College of Dental Medicine and the dean of the College of Pharmacy (proposed merger between MUSC and USC) have been formed. Proposed Merger of MUSC and USC Colleges of Pharmacy—A consultant group is visiting both campuses, and a report is anticipated. The next senate meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m. on May 4 in Gazes Auditorium. The agenda will be posted on the faculty senate’s Web site prior to the meeting. Senators present
Clinical Sciences: Paul Gold (executive committee), Rochelle Hanson, George M. Johnson, John Osguthorpe, Andrew Gelasco, Walter Limehouse, Swapan Ray (alternate), Kenneth Vanek (alternate). Excused: Susan Ackerman, Chris Frueh, Michael Frye, Lucinda Halstead, Dana King, Aljoeson Walker Dental Medicine: Rick Albenesius (executive committee), Peter Kobes, Michele Ravenel, Carlos Salinas Health Professions: Libby Dismuke (executive committee), Jennifer Horner, Anne Kilpatrick, Jack Thomas Library Science & Informatics: Geoff Freeman (executive committee), Mary Mauldin (executive committee), Nancy McKeehan, Peggy Schachte Tom Smith (alternate) Nursing: Julia Ball, Elizabeth Erkel, Teresa Kelechi (alternate). Excused: Elaine Amella, Tara Hulsey Pharmacy: Kathy Chessman (executive committee), Kelly Ragucci (alternate). Excused: Sandra Garner. Submitted by Mary Mauldin, Secretary to the
Faculty Senate
Friday, April 30, 2004
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