President's Report

October 10, 2003

 

TSC Board Meeting

Sept 18 Board was briefed on the Premedical Education and Biomedical Research Programs as well as a grant proposal for a Biomedical Research Facility. .These efforts are under the leadership of  Dr. Eldon Nelson, Dr. Gerson Peltz, and Dr. Luis Colom of the School of Health Sciences. Coffeehouse contract was renewed with UMix  Bookstore vendor selected was Barnes & Noble. Dr. Garcia reviewed the UTB/TSC Partnership Core Values with a discussion of the mission and philosophy statements. This discussion will continue over the year with the Board and the UTB/TSC campus community.

University Council

Oct 3 Dr. Garcia led the group of professional staff and administrators in a discussion of the UTB/TSC mission and philosophy statements. She challenged people to think about our core values and asked how we carry them out in our jobs and lives and how we measure our success. Dr. Martin explained the complexities of tuition deregulation. Only UTPA, UTPB and UTB are not raising tuition for the spring semester. UTB will raise tuition and fees in the future. Discussion centered on various strategies to increase revenues and their possible consequences. Some possibilities included designated tuition, incidental fees, tuition discounts and tuition incentives.

 

Grievance Panel Nominees

Nominees have been selected by the Senators of each college/school.

Must be confirmed by the senate. Are there any objections to these nominees?

Motion to confirm.

 

Academic Standards & Student Records Rep

The Executive Committee recommends Janna Arney, Business Techology to the Committee on Academic Standards & Student Records.

Since this appointment is to a University Standing Committee, Janna Arney must be confirmed by the senate. Motion to confirm.

 

FAC Alternate

Executive Committee appoints Bill Harris as the alternate to the UT System Faculty Advisory Council.

Senate is informed.

 

Texas Council of Faculty Senates Rep

Executive Committee appoints Julie Larson as the representative to the Texas Council of Faculty Senates.

Senate is informed.

 

Letter from Dr. Ragland

 

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