Call to Order: At 12:30 P.M., C.E.O. Jimmy Woods called the September 13, 2001 meeting of the NGCSU Faculty Senate to order.

• Members in Attendance: Dlynn Armstrong, Kaye Biddy, Carl Cavalli, Noel Campbell, Barry Friedman, Robert Fuller, Donna Gessell, President Nathaniel Hansford, Rufus Larkin, Brian Mann, Vicki McCard, Bonnie Morris, Wayne Morris, Judy O'Neal, Bud Reiselt, Bill Shaw, Kathy Sisk, Ann Sumners, C.E.O. Jimmy Woods, John Yeoman.
• Members Excused: Jack Broman, V.P.A.A. Phil Buckhiester, Daria Cronic, Susan Gannaway, Ann Stucke, Carl Weinberg.
• Members Absent: Loretta DeLargy, Harriette Richard, Dan Thompson, Mary Ann Westerfield, Sherrie Williams.
• Guests: Dr. Linda Roberts-Betsch

• C.E.O. Woods submitted the minutes of the August 23, 2001 meeting for approval and called for any additions or corrections. There being none, Robert Fuller moved to accept the minutes. Bonnie Morris seconded. The minutes were approved as submitted.

• President Nathaniel Hansford began the report by announcing that the pre-closing procedures for the privatized dorm have been postponed because of Tuesday’s apparent terrorist attack.
• He went on to say that Tuesday, at 11:00, campus executives had to determine whether or not to keep the university open. The VP’s met and determined that indeed they should because they could see no imminent danger, and because they saw the value in maintaining a degree of normalcy for the campus community. They decided that because there are so many residential students, discussion and counseling should be available either in classes or beyond. He also mentioned that Dr. Martin (Mac) went into dorms to talk to students during the day. Atlanta area schools, however, were closed.
• Dr. Hansford then addressed the presentation made at the B.O.R. meeting on the budget for the 250k/750k matching funds initiative. He reported that the idea was presented well at the meeting, and that in fact the B.O.R. adopted the budget. Dr. Linda Roberts-Betsch asked for a clarification on whether or not both tracks had been approved, and Dr. Hansford replied that they had.
• Noting the manifold opportunities for the future, he then reported that the contract to purchase land behind the campus is no longer for the purchase of 115 acres but for 222 acres, and that the Foundation will buy the land at the full contract price. Closing is scheduled to take place tomorrow (9/14).
• Finally, Dr. Hansford confessed his sentiment that the parking situation is no longer funny, because the lot is still not completed. The delay now amounts to 6 weeks, and he has asked for a meeting with the contractor. He also indicated that once the dirt is compacted, the lot would be quickly completed except for the concrete footings. This means that portions of the lot should be done and available for use soon (even before the footings are done).

• C.E.O. Jimmy Woods emphasized the need to elect a new senator, as the deadline was coming up fast (5 P.M. 9/14). He offered a farewell to Senator Kathy Sisk, who, will soon take over as the Interim Dean of Arts and Letters, thus necessitating the election. He then said that because he will soon become acting Department Head of Math and Computer Science, the Senate may want to reconsider whether his position as C.E.O. is in best interest of the Body. He said he would speak either publicly or privately about the matter.

• In introduction to the proposal (cf. Senate records), Dr. Roberts-Betsch explained that Tom Fox prompted it after preparations for a S.A.C.S. visit. She then concisely explained the change in Article VII (Committees, p. 5). It amounts to amending the description of the duties of the Academic Activities Committee from: "The committee shall be responsible for the approval and bi-annual review of all academic programs’ course offerings, the appropriate hours of credit, and the catalog description" to: "The committee shall be responsible for the approval of all new academic course offerings, the appropriate hours of credit, and the catalog description." Noting that the Committee does not review such items bi-annually, the Senate by-laws should not indicate that they do.
• Barry Friedman moved for approval of the proposal, and Bonnie Morris seconded. C.E.O. Jimmy Woods reminded the assembled that bylaws changes can only be presented at this meeting and can not be approved until the next and that such a motion should be made at a later meeting. Senators Friedman and Morris withdrew their motions.
• Donna Gessell asked whether there would be a review of existing programs, and Dr. Roberts-Betsch replied that yes, there would be an ongoing review of all programs.

• C.E.O. Jimmy Woods then called for any announcements. There being none, the meeting was adjourned at 12:44 p.m. amid smiles of approval and comments regarding the record for Senate meeting brevity.