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MUSC Faculty Senate meeting minutes The faculty senate’s meeting minutes for July are approved and posted on the senate’s Web site at http://www.musc.edu/facsen. New Business Committee Updates New Faculty Welcome—Peggy Schachte reported on the “New Faculty Welcome” sponsored by the senate and the Office of the Provost. The Welcome was held Aug. 8 in the Storm Eye Institute. Schachte distributed an evaluation form that will be put online. Everyone who attended will be asked to complete the form. The next New Faculty Welcome is scheduled for February. Governance Committee—Senate Elections. Kelly Ragucci, Pharm.D., reported that nominations for senators will begin Aug. 23. Following nominations, the election of senators will take place during the first part of September. Constitution and Bylaws The senate approved the proposed constitution and bylaws. These documents will now be voted upon by the entire faculty. Voting will take place electronically. Foundation for Research Development Bob Pozner, interim executive director and director of technology transfer for MUSC Foundation for Research Development, shared his background relevant to technology transfer, as well as his goals for the foundation.  Desmond Associates, Parking Consultants Mary Mauldin, Ed.D., senate representative on the parking committee, reported that Desmond Associates were currently on campus conducting a needs assessment as part of the process in developing a long-range plan for parking. Senators were asked to contact Melinda Anderson, director of parking management, with suggestions/ideas/questions for the consultants. Chair’s Report and Discussion of Issues Faculty Convocation—Senators were reminded of Faculty Convocation on Aug. 23. VA/MUSC Collaboration—Schachte reported that the VA is interested in exploring a potential partnership with MUSC to create a new collaborative model. Office of Research Development Grantsmanship Workshops—The Grantsmanship workshops are scheduled for Aug. 9, Aug. 10, Oct. 19, and  Dec. 6 from 2 to 5 pm, and Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.  Issues Requiring Senate Response Mandatory Pre-employment Drug Screening— Senators were asked to review this document prior to attending the meeting.  There were no questions about the document as written. (Note:  This policy has been approved and the procedures for this policy are being determined. Once procedures are determined, the senate will review the policy). Proposed Changes in Pay Cycles, Mandatory Automatic Deposit—Senators discussed possible impacts with no significant problems identified. No further discussion required. Misconduct in Scientific Research—Document discussed and senate voted to approve. Additional Discussion Report of Faculty Evaluations of Deans and Department Chairs—A discussion was held regarding the use and reporting of faculty evaluations of deans and department chairs. A suggestion was made for the executive committee to study the issues and open discussions with the Office of the Provost related to identified needs.   The next senate meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m., Sept. 13, in Gazes Auditorium. The agenda will be posted on the Faculty Senate’s Web site prior to the meeting. Senators present Basic Science: Lucille London (executive committee), Bob Ogilvie, Daynna Wolff Clinical Sciences: Susan Ackerman, Hilary Bernstein, Michael Frye, Paul Gold (executive committee), Rochelle Hanson, George Johnson, Dan Smith, Swapan Ray (alternate). Excused: Walter Limehouse (alternate), Aljoeson Walker Dental Medicine: Rick Albenesius (executive committee). Excused:  Michelle Ravenel Health Professions: Libby Dismuke (executive committee), Anne Kilpatrick, Lloyd Taylor Library Science and Informatics: Laura Cousineau, Jett McCann, Mary Mauldin (executive committee), Peggy Schachte (executive committee), Geoff Freeman (alternate), Tom Smith (alternate) Nursing: Barbara Edlund, Teresa Kelechi, Marilyn King (executive committee). Excused: Elaine Amella, Sharon Bond Pharmacy: Sandra Garner, Kelly Ragucci (executive committee). Excused: Kathy Chessman (executive committee) Submitted by Mary Mauldin, secretary to the faculty senate Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 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.