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MUSC faculty senate meeting minutes The faculty senate’s meeting minutes for November and December are posted at http://www.musc.edu/facsen. Old Business Committee Updates Governance Committee—Walter Limehouse, M.D., chair, reported that the committee is currently reviewing the working version of the faculty handbook and compiling suggestions from the past year. Committee members will be given assignments for to incorporate suggestions and revisions. Institutional Advancement—Teresa Kelechi, Ph.D, R.N., chair, reported that the committee is compiling a list of all university committees and determining those that have Senate representatives. Communication and Education—Geoff Freeman, co-chair, reported that a Town Hall meeting was scheduled for Feb. 21 from 4 - 6 p.m. Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., will provide a State of the University address. Freeman asked senators to forward to him items that they would like Greenberg to discuss. If senators have suggestions for speakers for other Town Hall meetings, Freeman would appreciate their recommendations. Freeman also reported that the orientation for new faculty members is scheduled for Feb. 6 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Smoking Policy Proposal Update—Rick Albenesius, DDS, president, asked senators to review and vote upon this proposed policy. Anne Kilpatrick, DPA, asked for senate endorsement of this proposed policy with the understanding that this is a move towards a smoke-free campus except in designated areas. The senate voted to endorse the proposed policy. New Business Record and Data Retention Policy—Mike Wheeler from the Office of Compliance, reported that recommendations from the senate’s December meeting were incorporated into the proposed policy. Upon review and discussion, the senate voted to approve the policy. New Repeating Agenda Items —Albenesius asked that two items be added to each month’s agenda: Reports from Search Committees and Upcoming Guest Speakers. This month, senators from the College of Health Professions reported that John Raymond, M.D., asked for input regarding the search for the dean and interim dean of the College of Health Professions. Faculty from the College of Health Professions also reported that the Physician Assistant Program was sponsoring a videoconference with the director of SimMan Technology at the University of New England. The videoconference was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 13. Report from Deans’ Council—Albenesius Update on Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for accreditation by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS)—The QEP report was presented by Dr. David Ward at the deans’ council meeting in December. The report provides several options for the focus of MUSC’s QEP. This report is under review. Update on the South Carolina College of Pharmacy—Joseph DiPiro, Pharm.D., reported that the first classes for the South Carolina College of Pharmacy are scheduled for fall 2006. Interprofessional Day—Interprofessional Day is scheduled for Jan. 20. This effort is sponsored by the associate provost for education and student  life. Participation is mandatory for all first year students. Director of Student Diversity—Search is currently under way for this position. Senate Bylaws and Constitution—These two documents were voted upon by faculty and are now scheduled for review by the deans’ council during their January meeting. Recognition of Paul Gold, Ph.D.—Gold  provided outstanding service to the senate for a number of years. Since he will be leaving the university, Kilpatrick proposed the following resolution to recognize him for outstanding service to the senate:  “In recognition of Dr. Paul Gold, we the Faculty Senate, express appreciation for his extraordinary service to the Senate and the Medical University of South Carolina.” The senate further expressed their appreciation with a standing ovation for Gold. Gold will also receive a plaque for his significant contributions. The next senate meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 14,  in Gazes Auditorium. The agenda will be posted on the faculty senate’s Web site prior to the meeting. Senators present Basic Science: Hiroko Hama Clinical Sciences: Hilary Bernstein, Paul Gold, Joe John, George Johnson, Walter Limehouse (executive committee), John Osguthorpe, Sakamuri Reddy, Mitch Weinstein, Rita Young. Excused: Susan Ackerman, Kenneth Vanek.  Rick Albenesius (executive committee), Michele Ravenel Dental Medicine: Rick Albenesius (executive committee), Michele Ravenel Health Professions: Reamer Bushardt, Anne Kilpatrick (executive committee), Bryan Walker  Library Science and Informatics: Mary Mauldin (executive committee), Jett McCann, (executive committee), Geoff Freeman (alternate) (executive committee). Excused: Peggy Schachte Nursing: Elaine Amella, Barbara Edlund, Teresa Kelechi (executive committee), Marilyn King, Sharon Bond (alternate), Nancy Duffy (alternate) Pharmacy: Patrick Mauldin, Jean Nappi (executive committee), Kelly Ragucci, Andrea Wessell   Submitted by Mary Mauldin, Secretary to the Faculty Senate     Friday, Feb. 3, 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.