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MUSC faculty senate meeting minutes The faculty senate’s unapproved meeting minutes for November are posted on the senate’s Web site at http://www.musc.edu/facsen. Old Business Committee Updates Faculty and Institutional Relationships—Swapan Ray, Ph.D., chair, reported that the committee is reviewing the “Student Mistreatment Policy” which is under consideration for adoption by the university. Ray stated that the committee will distribute a final draft of this proposed policy to senators for comment prior to the February senate meeting. A senate vote on this policy will be required for approval prior to consideration at deans’ council. Communication and Education—Peggy Schachte, co-chair, reported that Town Hall Meetings and an orientation for new faculty members are the two major areas of focus for this committee. Senators were also asked to submit ideas for speakers and/or topics for the Town Hall meetings. A “State of the University” meeting with Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., and John Raymond, M.D., will be considered for January or February. Pre-employment Drug Screening Procedure—Rick Albenesius, Ph.D., president of the senate, asked senators for comments on the proposed procedures for the policy on Pre-employment Drug Screening. Since there were no comments, a vote was held and procedures approved. New Business Report of Senate Financial Account—Albenesius reported that as of Nov. 30 the senate has $10,730 in a checking account for attorneys’ fees. Record and Data Retention Policy—Mike Wheeler from the Office of Compliance, presented the Record and Data Retention Policy for review and comment. Several faculty members asked questions related to review of records (including who and for what reason), length of retention of records, ownership of records, and resolution of disputes. Albenesius asked senators to send further comments to Wheeler. Wheeler will incorporate changes based on the discussion and send document to all senators prior to the January meeting. SGA Smoking Policy—Anne Kilpatrick, DPA, vice-president of senate, and Alex Whitley, Student Government Association president, presented a proposal for a smoke-free work place policy.   MUSC is drafting a smoking policy that will designate smoking areas. The policy, as SGA has passed it, will be sent to all senators for review. The goal is to seek approval of this policy from the SGA and senate in order to demonstrate support to the administration. It is hoped that this proposed policy can be presented to the Board of Trustees during its meeting in February. Report from President’s Council—Albenesius provided a report from the December president council. Greenberg asked Lisa Montgomery to determine final locations for smoking huts throughout the campus. MUSC is in good financial standing as of Nov. 30. A tower will be located on the MUSC campus as part of the project to make downtown Charleston “wireless.” Report from Deans’ Council—Kilpatrick provided a report from the November deans’ council. Interprofessional Day is scheduled for Jan. 20. All first year students are required to attend. The Greenville Hospital system is developing a continuing education program and MUSC is exploring possible collaborations. Submitted by Mary Mauldin, Secretary to the Faculty Senate Senators present Basic Science: Debra Callahan and Hiroko Hama Clinical Sciences: Susan Ackerman, Joe John, George Johnson, Walter Limehouse (executive committee), John Osguthorpe, Swapan Ray (executive  committee), Rita Young. Arthur Smith, Kenneth Vanek. Excused: Paul Gold, Sakamuri Reddy, Dan Smith. Dental Medicine: Rick Albenesius (executive committee), Ted McGill (executive committee) Health Professions: Anne Kilpatrick (executive committee), Bryan Walker. Excused: Reamer Bushardt Library Science and Informatics: Laura Cousineau, Mary Mauldin (executive committee), Jett McCann, Peggy Schachte (executive committee), Geoff Freeman (alternate) (executive committee) Nursing: Barbara Edlund, Teresa Kelechi (executive committee), Sharon Bond (alternate). Excused: Elaine Amella, Marilyn King, Nancy Duffy (alternate) Pharmacy: Jean Nappi (executive committee), Andrea Wessell. Excused: Kelly Ragucci     Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 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 catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778, ext. 201.