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MUSC faculty senate meeting minutes for June The senate’s unapproved meeting minutes for June are posted on the senate’s Web site at http://www.musc.edu/facsen. Old Business Committee Updates Governance Committee—Walter Limehouse, M.D.,  chair, reported that revisions are being considered for the faculty handbook. These proposed revisions are on the senate Web site for comment. Additional items for changes to the handbook will be sent to senators for comment, including clarification about promotion and tenure policies, and a change to the constitution regarding process for filling senate vacancies. Limehouse also led a discussion about whether or not faculty with a modified rank should participate in senate elections and serve as senators. A decision was made to circulate a proposal to all senators and determine in July if a proposal will be sent to all faculty for comment, followed by a possible vote on this issue during senate elections in August/September. Faculty and Institutional Relationships—Swapan Ray, Ph.D., chair, reported that senators received the latest edits to the document “Standards of Conduct for Treatment of Trainees (students, residents, and fellows).” This document was also reviewed by the senate’s attorney and is currently under review by the university’s legal counsel. Institutional Advancement—Teresa Kelechi, Ph.D., reported that the committee finalized a list of university committees. The purpose of this list is to determine which committees have senate representation and which may benefit from senate representation. Communication and Education—Geoff Freeman, co-chair, reported that the committee will meet within the next two weeks. The Welcome for New Faculty is scheduled for Aug. 7. Updates Deans’ Council and President’s Council—Rick Albenesius, DMD, reported that there is a new policy on Lab Medicine and Protection that will circulate through the departments. He also reported that the Office of the President moved to Colcock Hall. Tenure Workshop—Anne Kilpatrick, DPA, reported that more than 60 faculty members attended the May tenure workshop. A suggestion was made for the faculty senate to hold a workshop on an annual basis, perhaps in partnership with the Office of the Provost. —Submitted by Mary Mauldin, Secretary to the Faculty Senate Senators present Basic Science: Hiroko Hama Clinical Sciences: George Johnson, Walter Limehouse (executive committee), Swapan Ray (executive committee), John Osguthorpe, Aljoeson Walker, Rita Young. Excused: Susan Ackerman, Doe Jenkins, Sakamuri Reddy, Ken Vanek Dental Medicine: Rick Albenesius (executive committee), Ted McGill (executive committee) Health Professions: Anne Kilpatrick (executive committee), Dave Morrisette Library Science and Informatics: Laura Cousineau, Mary Mauldin (executive committee), Jett McCann, Geoff Freeman (alternate) (executive committee). Excused: Peggy Schachte (executive committee) Nursing: Elaine Amella, Teresa Kelechi (executive committee), Marilyn King, Sharon Bond (alternate). Excused: Barb Edlund, Nancy Duffy (alternate) Pharmacy: Kathy Chessman (executive committee), Jean Nappi (executive committee), Kelly Ragucci, Andrea Wessell     Friday, July 14, 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 Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.