All-University Faculty Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2005
- Approval of the minutes of October 20, 2004
The minutes were so approved
- Report by John Cuppoletti Chair of the University Faculty Senate
Chair Cuppoletti thanked all the members of the Cabinet for the good work they had done throughout the previous year, especially mentioning Les Vuylsteke who recently resigned from the Senate.
- Report of the Provosts Anthony Perzigian Sr. VP and Provost for Baccalaureate and Graduate Education and Jane Henney Sr. VP and Provost for Health Affairs
The provosts gave updates on the achievements and progress towards the UC/21 goals for their respective jurisdictions.
- Nancy Zimpher President of the University of Cincinnati
Dr. Zimpher welcomed everyone and thanked the Provosts for their presentations. As has become the tradition, the Provosts report at the Spring All-University Faculty meeting and Dr. Zimpher presents at the Fall All-University Faculty meeting.
5. Chair Cuppoletti welcomed Andrew Burke and Dominic Berardi, the newly elected student members from the Student Senate, sworn in last Friday. There were no AAUP Board members present at the meeting.
- Standing Committee Reports
There were no standing committee reports
7. Chair Cuppoletti expressed sincere condolences over the recent death of long standing faculty member Dr. David Sterling.
- Presentation of candidates for Spring Elections- Pat Mezinskis.
Senator Mezinskis called for nominations from the floor: following the 10 nominations from the floor, the motion to close the ballot was passed. Senator Mezinskis announced that voting would occur electronically at the end of May. Also, those nominated from the floor would have an opportunity to submit a submission statement electronically.
See attached ballot for complete details of the 2005 All-University Faculty Election Positions.
- Unfinished business
There was no unfinished business
- New business
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 2.15pm. 
Presentation of Faculty Awards
Chair Cuppoletti announced with pleasure the All-University Faculty Awards Ceremony, announcing that this year the Faculty Senate had added two awards for service to the University. Chair Cuppoletti thanked all of those who had served on the awards committees overseeing the nomination process and making the difficult decisions about whom to honor. Chair Cuppoletti also acknowledged Faculty Senate secretary Thyra Jackson for all her work and help in arranging the celebration.
The Rieveschl Award for Excellence in Scholarly or Creative Works was awarded to Barbara Ramusack. Dr. Ramusack was introduced by Dr. Tom Sakmyster, Professor of History, in the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.
The Rieveschl Award for Distinguished Scientific Research was awarded to Jeffrey A. Whitsett. Dr. Whitsett was introduced by Dr. Thomas Boat, Chairman of Pediatrics and Director of the Children’s Hospital Research Foundation.
The George Barbour Award for Promoting Good Faculty-Student Relations was awarded to Howard B. Tolley Jr. Dr. Tolley was introduced by Tom Moore, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Political Science at the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.
The first Mrs. A.B. (Dolly) Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching was awarded to Bruce F. Giffin. Dr. Giffin was introduced by Wan Lim, Adjunct Associate Professor of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy in the College of Medicine
The second Mrs. A.B. (Dolly) Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching was awarded to Michael Romanos. Dr. Romanos was introduced by David Edelman, Director of the School of Planning in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.
The first Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the University was awarded to Carl A. Huether. Dr. Huether was introduced by Karen Gould, Dean of the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences.
The second Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the University was awarded to Evelyn F. Brod. Professor Brod was introduced by Sally Moffitt, Associate Librarian, University Libraries.
Everyone was then invited to attend a reception hosted by the President in honor of the awardees.
Minutes submitted by Angela E. Myatt,
Secretary to the Faculty Senate
Attachment
Revised 5/12/05
2005
BALLOT FOR ALL-UNIVERSITY FACULTY ELECTIONS
CHAIRPERSON ELECT
1 vacancy (1-2-1)
The Chairperson-Elect serves for the year immediately preceding his/her term of office as Chairperson. The Chairperson serves two years, followed by one year as Past-Chairperson. The Chairperson of the university faculty shall be the presiding officer at meetings of the faculty senate (Article 1, Section 8)*
Marla Hall, Associate Professor, Psychology (CAS)
Ann Welsh, Professor, Management (COB)
SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY
1 vacancy (2-year term)
The secretary shall keep minutes of the meetings of the university faculty, shall attend meetings of the faculty senate and keep minutes of such meetings, and prepare such reports and communications as authorized and directed by the faculty senate (Article 1, Section 9)*
Rosemary Franklin, Associate Sr. Librarian (Univ. Library-Train., Ed. Svcs.)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTATIVES
2 vacancies (2-year term)
Charge: represent University Faculty at the Board of Trustees meetings
Retiring Members
Lynn Davis, Mathematics, (RWC) 2003-2005
Randal Morris, Cell Biology (Medicine) 2003-2005
Eligible for a second term: Lynn Davis, Randal Morris
Lynn Davis, Professor, Mathematics (RWC)
Bob Faaborg, Associate Professor, Philosophy (A&S)
Rajan Kamath, Associate Professor, Management (COB)
Raj Manglik, Professor, MINE, (Engineering)
Charles Sidman, Professor, Molecular Genetics (COM)
AT-LARGE SENATORS
4 vacancies (2-year term)
1 vacancy (1-year for an unexpired term)
Charge: represent University Faculty and attend two all-university meetings (October and May) and attend Faculty Senate meetings (second Thursday of the month, 3:30-5pm)
Retiring Members
Michelle Conda, Keyboard (CCM) 2003-2005
Carl Huether, Biology, (A&S) 2003-2005
Andrea Kornbluh, History (RWC) 2003-2005
Dan Langmeyer Psychology (A&S) 2003-2005
Les Vuylsteke, Univ. Libraries, Ref./Res. Svcs. 2004-2006
Eligible for a second term: Michelle Conda, Andrea Kornbluh
Remaining At-Large Senators
Marla Hall, Humanities, Media, Cult. Studies (CAS) 2004-2006
Jan Neal, Nursing (RWC) 2004-2006
Jorge Prada, Psychiatry (Medicine) 2004-2006
2-year term
Peter Bartlett, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ind. Design, (Division of Prof. Practice)
Terry BeCraft, Assistant Professor (Division of Professional Practice)
Michelle Conda, Associate Professor, Keyboard Division, (CCM)
Milind Jog, Associate Professor, MINE, (Engineering)
Andrea Kornbluh, Professor, History (RWC)
Angela Myatt, Associate Sr. Librarian, (Health Sciences Library)
Cliffton Price, Field Service Instructor, Humanities (CAS)
1-yr. term
Ken Martin, Associate Professor, Curric. and Instruction (CECH)
UNIVERSITY FACULTY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
7 vacancies (2-year terms)
Charge: The UFGC hears grievances under Article 8 and part of Article 9 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Membership requires objectivity and active involvement in retreat meetings and some all-day hearings throughout the year.
Retiring members:
Jan Fritz, Planning (DAAP)
Judy Laver, Nursing (College of Nursing)
Kurt Neuwirth, Communication (A&S)
Raymund Pun, Molecular and Cell. Phys. (COM)
Charles Sidman, Molecular Genetics (COM)
Howard Tolley, Political Science (A&S)
Barbara Wenner, Language Arts (CAS)
Eligible for a second term: Jan Fritz, Judy Laver, Kurt Neuwirth, Charles Sidman, Howard Tolley, Barbara Wenner
Remaining Members:
Harriet Bebout, Teacher Ed. (CECH)
Diann Bridenbaugh, Anesthesia (COM)
Asad Dalia, Rehab. Sci. (CAHS)
Mary Beth Genter, Env. Health (COM)
Stephena Harmony, Library (RWC)
Helen Meyer, Curr. Instr. (CECH) At-Large, untenured
Frank Wray, Biology (RWC), At-Large, tenured
Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health Professions
Joy Dienger, Assistant Professor, Nursing (College of Nursing)
Two-Year Colleges (Clermont, Raymond Walters)
Pat Frese, Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene (RWC)
West Campus Professional Colleges (OCAS, CBA, CCM, DAAP, Education, Engineering, Law, or Social Work)
Jan Fritz, Professor, Planning (DAAP)
College of Medicine, tenured
Tariq Siddiqi, Professor, OB/GYN (COM)
Charles Sidman, Professor, Molecular Genetics (COM)
College of Medicine, untenured
Kathy Goss, Assistant Professor, Surgery (COM)
Jorge Prada, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry (COM)
At-Large, tenured
Sharon Bressert-Purtee, Manager Tech Svcs (AIT&L-Catlg & Collect Svcs.)
Amy Pettigrew, Associate Professor, Nursing (College of Nursing)
At-Large, untenured
Cliffton Price, Field Service Instructor, Humanities (CAS)
Bill Walters, Adjunct Assistant Professor, (Division of Prof. Practice-CAS)
NOTE: THE ALL-UNIVERSITY FACULTY ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD
ELECTRONICALLY MAY 24-27, 2005.
*3361:50-3-02 University Faculty by-laws
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