University of Minnesota, Morris
Campus Assembly Minutes
October 25, 2004
The
Campus Assembly met on Monday, October 25 at 4:30 p.m. in the Science
Auditorium.
I.
Introduction
to Campus Assembly.
Roland
Guyotte gave a brief introduction/orientation on Campus Assembly and read the
powers of assembly from the UMM Constitution:
Powers: The assembly, as the policy-making and
legislative body, exercises general legislative authority and responsibility in
all educational matters concerning the Morris Campus delegated to it by the
University Senate and the Board of Regents.
Membership:
The assembly membership
includes faculty, academic, civil service and bargaining unit staff and
students.
The UMM
Constitution can be found in its entirety at <http://www.morris.umn.edu/committees/assembly/const.shtml>.
Tim
Lindberg, MCSA President, gave some introductory comments. He introduced the other MCSA
officers: Kristen Strissel, Vice
President of Academic Affairs; Nick Peterson, Vice President of Student Services;
and Johanna Farmer, Vice President for Finance and Operations.
II.
Chancellor's
Remarks.
In lieu
of chancellor remarks, Sandy Olson-Loy gave a brief overview of the Graduate
Exit Survey that she presented at the Board of Regents meeting in October.
III.
Minutes
from April 19, 2004 assembly were approved as presented with one minor
revision. Minutes from April 30,
2004 assembly were approved as presented.
IV.
Election
Gretchen Murphy replaces David Wuolu on the Consultative Committee.
V.
Committee
replacements.
Sarah Mattson replaces Pat Gannon on Campus
Resources and Planning Committee
Leslie Meek replaces Pareena Lawrence on Scholastic
Committee
Julie Pelletier appointed chair of Student Services
Committee
Bert Ahern appointed chair of Faculty Development
Committee
Bonnie Tipcke appointed chair of Functions &
Awards Committee
Mike Vandenberg replaces Christine Dent on
Functions & Awards Committee
Chris Cole replaces Roger Wareham on International
Programs Committee
Rebecca Gercken-Hawkins replaces LeAnn Dean on
Minority Experience Committee
Dennis Stewart appointed chair of Teacher Education
Committee
Joe Alia replaces Peter Whelan on Teacher Education
Committee
VI.
Curriculum
Committee. The following
Fall 2004 curricular changes were approved.
Division of Education
1 new course
ArtH Art of Italian Renaissance 1300-1520
English
4 new courses
Engl 4018 American Postmodern Lit
Engl 4021 British Literature of the Fin de Siecle
Engl 3010 Practicum in Writing Tutoring
Engl 4019 Re-Writing Shakespeare for Film and Stage
1 new course
Hum 3051 Russian Literature
Music
1 new course
Mus 1046 Class Voice
Spanish
1 new course
Span 3505 Sex, Love and Marriage in the Golden Age
Spanish Literature
5 revised courses
Th 2111 Creative Drama with Children
Th 3101 World Theater: History and Literature I
Th 3102 World Theater: History and Literature II
Th 3201 Advanced Acting
Th 3202 Advanced Directing
Fall 2004 catalog changes were approved as presented.
Biology catalog revisions, 1 new course
Chemistry catalog revisions, 2 new courses
Computer Science catalog revisions, 1 new course
Geology catalog revisions, 2 course revisions
Mathematics catalog revisions, 4 course revisions
Physics catalog revisions, 1 course revision
Statistics catalog revisions, 2 new courses
Anthropology catalog revisions, 1 new course, 10 course
revisions
Economics catalog revisions, 1 new course, 12 course
revisions
History - catalog revisions, 4 new courses, 76 course
revisions
Management catalog revisions, 2 new courses, 13 course
revisions
Political Science catalog revisions, 1 course revision
Psychology catalog revisions, 9 course revisions
Sociology catalog revisions, 1 new course, 12 course
revisions
Geography catalog revisions
VII.
Request
to change name of Minority Experience Committee to Multi-Ethnic Experience
Committee.
Sarah
Buchanan reported that the members of the Minority Experience Committee support
the name change implemented by the Multi-Ethnic Student Program and believe
that the MECıs name should also use language appropriate to the goals,
concepts, and context of the change in the year 2004. Isaiah Brokenleg asked if it was the intention to
leave out GLBT students and students with disabilities and questioned the
priorities of the committee.
Buchanan said the committee never intended to leave anyone out. Roland Guyotte referred to the
By-laws that read, ³The Minority Experience Committee is responsible for
promoting campus-wide understanding of racial and ethnic minorities and for
enhancing their educational opportunities. It considers and makes recommendations regarding curriculum,
educational programs, and extracurricular activities where these touch upon the
interests of racial or ethnic minorities.
It consults, advises, and cooperates with existing committees that have
jurisdiction in these areas to develop and recommend policies.² Sandy Olson-Loy said she believes the
committee is trying to let go of the minority definition by using an inclusive
multi-cultural name and asked the committee to look at the overall charge.
VIII.
Senators
Reports.
Nate
Hilfiker reported that due to Senate restructuring UMM will be losing a student
position.
The
Senate is adding additional representation from across the entire University
but the net outcome is that UMM will lose some members. Roland Guyotte added that Nate spoke
eloquently against the restructuring proposal.
IX.
Old
Business.
None
X.
New
Business.
An
assembly member asked how name changes are dealt with. Sandy Olson-Loy said that changes are
usually made in consultation with the Campus Resources and Planning
Committee. Sam Schuman added that
any revised proposal should eventually be submitted to the Executive Committee.
Adjourned
at 5:15 p.m.