Administrative Council
March 29, 2006
President’s Conference Room
Members Present:
Richard Barns David Huddleston James Stewart
S.K. Ballal Glen Johnson Sandra Terneus
Robert Bell Mancil Johnson Tom Timmerman
Rachel Burks
Marc Burnett (sub-M. Ochsenbein) Jeffery Marquis
Melanie Earles Linda Maxwell
Shelia Green Sherrie Parker
Gary Gunter Randy Raper
Paula Hinton Rita Reese
Members Absent:
Mohamed Abdelrahman Susan Elkins Vince Neary
Pedro Arce Craft Hayes Mike Nivens
Nicole Bostic Peter Li Sue Pogue
Janice Branson Jack Matson Dean Richey
Clay
Kurt Eisen Charlene Mullins
Others Present:
Gary Anderson
Lachelle Norris
Barry Stein
Summary of Proceedings:
Approved agenda.
Approved minutes of February 22, 2006, as distributed.
Approved the proposed changes to Textbook Adoption Policy.
Approved Annual Reports for committees reporting to the Administrative Council.
Approved Dr. Paula Hinton as chairman of Administrative Council for 2006-2007.
Received SACS accreditation review update.
Proceedings:
Motion to approve the agenda of March 29, 2006, as distributed was made by Professor Johnson and seconded by Professor Lee. Motion APPROVED.
A motion to approve the minutes of February 22, 2006, was made by Professor Lee and seconded by Mr. Barns. Motion APPROVED.
Professor Johnson moved to approve the proposed changes to the Textbook Adoption Policy. Professor Lee seconded. President Bell expressed concern of the adverse financial impact the proposed policy change could have on students as well as the Athletics Department. Dr. Hinton stated the intent of the change was to streamline the order process and not require a two-year usage of a textbook. The question was called a motion PASSED by vote of 16 for and 6 against.
Professor Lee moved to approve the Annual Reports for committees reporting to the Administrative Council as submitted. Dr. Earles seconded. It was noted that the Commission on the Status of Blacks have not met quorum at their meetings. Motion APPROVED.
Dr. Ballal moved to appoint Dr. Hinton as chairman of the Administrative Council for 2006-2007 by acclamation. Motion APPROVED.
Drs. Bell and Stein reported on the SACS accreditation review process currently underway. The SACS team will be visiting campus April 11-13 to complete the on-site review. Dr. Bell stressed that SACS is TTU’s most important mission this year. Dr. Stein expressed appreciation to those who attended the review sessions to prepare for the SACS visit. Teachers are encouraged to discuss the QEP with their students. Everyone is encouraged to visit the QEP website.
Motion to adjourn by Dr. Ballal and seconded by Professor Johnson. The meeting ADJOURNED at 4 p.m.
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Terri Watson, Recorder
Documents on file with minutes:
Textbook Adoption Policy
Annual Reports
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