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Faculty senate to discuss code of conduct policy The faculty senate’s December meeting minutes were approved and posted on the senate’s Web  site at http://www.musc.edu/facsen. Old Business Drug-free Workplace Policy  The faculty and institutional relationships committee is reviewing this policy and will present their feedback at the next meeting. There will probably be a separate policy about diversion of drugs.  Code of Conduct Policy The faculty and institutional relationships committee will be review this policy. This is important since  there is no current policy and the College of Medicine will need one for upcoming accreditation. There was concern about students representation on the review committee for faculty.  Constitution and Bylaws Committee The governance committee will review the constitution on bylaws.  New Business  Committee Reports Governance Committee: Kelly Ragucci (co-chair) reported that the committee will meet with individuals from Information Technology to discuss the use of the Web site for this year's elections. The committee will also review changes to the constitution and bylaws.  The revised constitution and bylaws should go  before the Board of Trustees for approval in spring 2005. Institutional Advancement: Libby Dismuke (chair) reported that the committee is  brainstorming ideas for women’s issues on campus and will review the electronic communications policy as well. With regard to Faculty Development, Paul Gold developed a bibliography of resources for faculty development, which will be posted on the Web site. Geoff Freeman agreed to review the security policy. Faculty and Institutional Relationships Committee: Marilyn King (chair) reported that the committee is busy working on both the drug-free workplace policy and code of conduct policy. Communications Committee: The plan is to have Joseph DiPiro, Pharm.D., and Andrew Sorensen, Ph.D., speak at the next quarterly faculty meeting. Harmeet Walia (chair) expressed concern about the lack of attendance at these meetings. Committee members are encouraged to send any comments/ideas for how to improve attendance to Walia. Geoff Freeman agreed to look into the idea of web streaming. Peggy Schachte discussed what occurs with new faculty orientation and encouraged continued review and brainstorming. The president’s council was receptive to the faculty senate becoming more involved with this process. Strategic Planning: Rick Albenesius reported that the committee met to discuss ideas in order to develop three to five year goals for the senate. More details will be presented at future meetings.  Chair’s Report  Colleges of Pharmacy Merger Kathy Chessman reported the naming of the new dean of the College of Pharmacy, DiPiro. He will begin in May. With regard to the overall merger, several committees were formed, comprised of faculty from both MUSC and USC. These committees will develop plans for a shared curriculum, an academic calendar and the application process. Dean’s Council  Chessman reported that the allocation of university research space will be further discussed at their next meeting. In addition, the council reviewed a new policy for criminal background checks for all incoming students (including graduate students). It should be noted that the background checks are only completed in relation to the state in which the individual currently resides. The dean’s retreat will take place on Jan. 29.  The new dean of the College of Pharmacy will attend. There will be discussion of university finances and how to best utilize resources.  In addition, there will be discussion of various strategic initiatives for the university.  Announcements Clinical Simulation Laboratory Chessman reported on an effort to collaborate with the Palmetto Health and Greenville Hospital Systems in order to utilize this technology.  More details will be discussed at future meetings. Martin Luther King Celebration Chessman reminded faculty about a tribute celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 13. Submitted by Kelly Ragucci, Executive Committee Senators present Basic Sciences: Lucille London (executive committee), Daynna Wolff, Robert Woolson, Maurizio Del Poeta (alternate). Excused: Janice Lage Clinical Sciences: Susan Ackerman, Hilary Bernstein, Dorothy Eicher, Paul Gold (executive committee), Joseph John, George Johnson, John Osguthorpe, Dan Smith, Aljoeson Walker, Walter Limehouse (alternate), Swapan Ray (alternate). Excused: Prabhakar Baliga, Lucinda Halstead, Rochelle Hanson Dental Medicine: Rick Albenesius (executive committee), Harmeet Walia (executive committee) Health Professions: Libby Dismuke (executive committee), Lloyd (Chip) Taylor. Excused: Anne Kilpatrick Library Science & Informatics: Laura Cousineau, Peggy Schachte (executive committee), Geoff Freeman (alternate), Tom Smith (alternate). Excused:  Jett McCann, Mary Mauldin Nursing: Elaine Amella, Barbara Edlund, Teresa Kelechi, Marilyn King (executive committee), Sharon Bond (alternate) Pharmacy: Kathy Chessman, Patrick Mauldin, Kelly Ragucci (executive committee)     Friday, Jan. 28, 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. 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