ࡱ> BDA#` dbjbj 4$d  724 4 4 4 4    7777777$8h;&7  &74 4 ;7:4 4 772@64 ( e .4"7Q707&4;|;D@6;@6 Zi @ 4    &7&7n   7$   Senate Committee on Student Affairs Minutes September 18, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Beisel at 3:35 p.m. The following committee members were present: Azad Ismail Ali,Terry Appolonia, Ray Beisel, Frank (Pete) Brooks, Yong S. Colen, James Collins (student), Kate Cook (student), Reena Dube, Linda Hall, Heather Powers, Sue Rieg, Terry Rittenberger, Heide Witthoeft. The following committee members were excused: , Tracey Cekada, Beatrice Fennimore, Rhonda Luckey The following committee members were absent: Dennis Hulings, Germaine McArdle (graduate student), Lisa Haffely (student), Vanessa Varacalli (student). The following guests were in attendance: Michael Carnovale, Intercollegiate Athletics and Betsy Sarneso, Center for Student Life Elections were conducted and Dr. Ray Beisel was re-elected chairperson and Dr. Sue Rieg was re-elected Secretary. Old Business The minutes of the April 3, 2007 minutes were approved with one correction. Ms. Donna Griffith, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, shared the STAMATS report as it related to our Graduate Program. Our current graduate student enrollment is 2,294 (16.3% of the total ɫӰ enrollment); our university was recognized as having one of the best graduate recruitment programs; challenges included staffing and marketing. Recommendations and initiatives were shared. Dr. Beisel reported that there has not yet been an SGA organization formed at the Punxsutawney campus nor was there a student organization fair. Mr. Mike Carnovale attended our meeting to listen to conversation about the lack of extracurricular options at the Punxsutawney campus. He thought intramurals could possibly be started at minimal cost and explained that on main campus the program is basically student run. He plans to visit the Punxsutawney campus in the near future. Chairs Report Dr. Beisel asked the committee members be prepared to reflect on our accomplishments from last year at the next meeting. New Business Mr. Terry Appolonia and Ms. Betsy Sarneso shared longitudinal data regarding average grade point averages of ɫӰs fraternity and sorority organizations. They also shared a 1987 New Member Retention study by Dr. Steve Ender. The current guidelines are that the organizations must have a 2.0 GPA in order to recruit and students averages must be checked prior to receiving a bid to pledge. Mr. Pete Brooks asked what students are told about the use of cellular phones and dress for class. The committee discussed that most faculty address cell phone use in their syllabi. The question was posed if administration will support professors if they penalize students for using cell phones during class and if there should be a suggested dress for class. Senate Committee on Student Affairs September 16, 2007 Minutes Page 2 Dr. Yong Colen wanted to know why admission standards have been lowered for incoming students. The committee will discuss this at future meetings. Vice Presidents Report Dr. Rhonda Luckey sent her regrets for her absence and Mr. Appolonia reported the following: Current enrollment at ɫӰ is 14,018 students. We have an increase in students of color; however, because we had a high proportion of graduating students in December, May, and August our continuing student population was lower than previous years. ɫӰ Day is being initiated by undergraduate students. Programs and services from various departments will be represented. The change in the Homecoming Parade route is to make it more campus and community-based. The Oak Grove will be the gathering point. This year will be a pilot for the new route. Student Government Report Mr. Craig Faish reported that membership in SGA has doubled and the first meeting will be in two weeks. Ms. Kate Cook reported that the GSA has all of the Senate seats filled at this time. 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