Dear Colleagues, Here's an abbreviated summary of the highlights of yesterday's lengthy Senate meeting.  Full minutes may be captured from the Web.

I.  Provost Parks expressed appreciation for his years of collaborative work with the Senate and especially the officers.

II.  Regarding "the" Commission, faculty are urged to get involved now if at all as the University will only receive one iteration from the President that will drive the process.  In terms of the Commission timeline, on September 18 President Muse will present recommendations for changes in organizational structure.  Proposals for program reduction are due to the President by October 15 and on November 13 the President will present to the Commission recommendations
on priorities and program reduction.

III.  Dr. Gary Swanson, Immediate Past Chair of Senate, reported that faculty luncheons with members of the Board of Trustees will continue to be held this year (approximately 6).  These luncheons provide the opportunity for increased appreciation and understanding of Board
members and University faculty.  Interested faculty should contact Gary Swanson.

IV.  Dr. Mary Boudreaux presented a revised faculty workload form.  I will pass this on to Dale, especially since I think y'all may need to meet as a faculty to assess its effectiveness for librarians.  FYI, the policy statement and form will be voted on at a fall Senate meeting.

V.  Rules committee nominees for 1998-1999 Senate committees were officiated by the Senate. Noteworthy for the library are Marty Olliff for the Faculty Welfare Committee and Paula Sullenger for the Steering Committee (Terms are from September 16, 1998 until September 15, 2001.)

VI.  Resolutions passed in support of the Higher Education Partnership and of the Donald Davis Arboretum and appropriate siting of the Art Museum.

I thank you for the learning opportunities I received as Senator.  The pleasure of serving you was mine.  Tammy
 
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