MINUTES FIRST MEETING of the Executive Committee of the Villanova University Senate for Academic Year 2007-2008 on Thursday May 10, 2007 in the Tolentine 143, at 12:00 P.M.

PRESENT:  Dr. Susan Mackey-Kallis, Chairperson; Dr. Helen K. Lafferty; Mr. Brian M. Murray; Executive Secretary; Mrs. Mary C. Quilter; Mr. Robert Dormish; John W. Von Euw

ABSENT: Fr. John P. Stack, OSA (excused); Dr. Lowell Gustafson (NIA); Dr. Sohail Chaudry (NIA);

AGENDA:
I WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
II CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2007
III ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
IV APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO OPEN SEATS ON STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE
V DISCUSSION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE‘S FUTURE MEETING DATES AND TIMES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008
VI AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER SENATE MEETING
VII NEW BUSINESS

I.  The Chair, Dr. Susan Mackey-Kallis called the meeting to order at 12:00 P.M. by welcoming all of the new members of the Executive Committee, as well as the former members of the committee, to the first meeting of the 2007-2008 Academic Year.

II. The MINUTES of the April 4, 2007 Executive Committee Meeting were unanimously approved as written.

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

IV. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO OPEN SEATS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008

Appointments of various administrative, faculty, and staff committee members were made in accordance with ARTICLE VIII of the Constitution (p. 11) and ARTICLE XIII of the By-Laws (p. 27) of the Villanova University Senate as follows:
  
ACADEMIC POLICY COMMITTEE
 
Students:
Mr. Brian M. Murray,* ‘08 ARTS - TE 2008
Ms. Kelly Maguire,*‘08 VSB - TE 2008
Ms. Ann "Maggie" McLaughlin,* ‘08 ENGINEERING - TE 2008
Ms. Anna Menard,* 08 NURSING –TE 2008
Mr. Deepak Sharma,* ‘08 - ANY - TE 2008
Mr. Walter Smith-Randolph,* ‘08 ARTS (non-voting member) – TE 2008
  
Graduate Students:            
Ms. Stephanie Ficiak* 08, A&S- Graduate Council President, (ex officio) - TE 2008
Mr./Ms.____________________To Be Determined in the Fall - TE 2008
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ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Three Year Terms

Administrative:
Fr. John Stack*, OSA, Vice President for Student Life, Ext. 9-4550
Re-appointed to a one-year term - TE 2008

Faculty:
Dr. Robert Langran- Political Science
Re-appointed to a three-year term – TE 2010

Students:
Mr. Nicholas Irion * ‘08, VSB - TE 2008
Mr. John M. Paget ‘08, ENGINEERING - TE 2008
Mr. Michael J. Maggitti ‘09, VSB - TE 2008
Mr. Henry M. Vu ‘08, ARTS- Student Lottery Ticket Program-TE 2008

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SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE – Three Year Terms

Administrative: 
Dr. Gerald Long *, Dean of Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Ext. 9-7093
Re-appointed to a three-year term – TE 2010

Faculty:
Dr. Wayne Bremser, Accountancy
Re-appointed to a three-year term - TE 2010

Fr. Richard Jacobs,OSA* Education and Human Services
Re-appointed to a three-year term – TE 2010

Students:
Mr. John W. Von Euw* ‘08, ARTS - TE 2008
Ms. Ann "Maggie" McLaughlin* ‘07 VSB - TE 2008
Mr. Brian M. Murray* ‘07, VSB - TE 2008

Staff:
Mr. John Stofey – Civil and Environmental Engineering
Appointed to a three-year term – TE 2010
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RULES & REVIEW COMMITTEE – Three Year Terms

Administrative:
Dr. John Johannes, Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ext. 9-4521
Appointed to a three-year term – TE 2010

Professor Rose O‘Driscoll – Assistant Dean, Nursing
Re-appointed to a three-year term – TE 2010

Dr. Catherine Hill, Assistant Dean, Arts and Sciences
Re-appointed to a one year term –TE 2008

Faculty:                      
Dr. Robert Styer*, Mathematical Sciences,
Re-appointed to a three-year term -TE 2010

Students:           
Mr. Robert B. Dormish* ‘09, VSB - TE 2008
Mr. Deepak Sharma* ‘08, SCIENCES – TE 2008
Mr. Thomas Nardi ‘08 ARTS, ARTS - TE 2008

Staff:
Recording Secretary of the Senate, Ms. Helen Heron, ex officio

* University Senators
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COMMITTEE ON MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE – Two Year Terms

Administrative:
Mr. Thomas Mogan, Director of Student Development. Ext. 9-4212
Re-appointed to a two-year term – TE 2009
 
Faculty:
Dr. Sally Scholz*, Philosophy
Re-appointed to a two-year term – TE 2009

Dr. Alfonso Ortega, Mechanical Engineering
Appointed to a two-year term – TE 2009

Students:                    
Ms. Kelly Maguire ‘09 VSB - TE 2008
Mr. Anna Menard, ‘09 NURSING – TE 2008
Mr. Thomas Nardi, ‘08 ARTS - TE 2008
Mr. Robert Dormish, ‘08 VSB - TE 2008

Alumni:                     
Ms. Christine Quinsenberry, Assistant to the President for Events
Appointed to a two year term – TE 2009
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STUDENT LIFE/STUDENT GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE – Two Year Terms
 
Faculty:    
Dr. Nasser Chour, Communication
Re-appointment to a two-year term - TE 2009

Students:            
Mr. Brett Caffrey- Interfraternity Council - TE 2008
Mr. Joe Bob Gonzales, Multicultural Student League - TE 2008
Ms. Elizabeth Reidenbach, History, Panhellenic Council - TE 2008
Mr. Mark Reagan, Blue Key Council - TE 2008
Ms. Kristen DiGregorio, Campus Activities Team - TE 2008
Mr. Walter T. Smith-Randolph - TE 2008
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V.  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008

Executive Committee Meetings should take place one and one half (1 ½) weeks before the Senate Meeting to allow the agenda and related materials to be in the hands of the Senators one week before the meeting. The following dates for these meetings were approved:
 
VI.  BRIEF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
1) Consideration of having Ann Diebold as guest speaker at the October meeting

2) Goals and Objectives of the Faculty Congress Chair and Student Government President

3) Update from the Rules and Review Committee regarding the formation of a Committee on Staff

VII. NEW BUSINESS

There being no further New Business, the committee adjourned at 12:55 P.M. The second meeting of the Executive Committee for the Academic Year 2007-2008 will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 in CEER on Room 210.

Respectfully submitted,
Executive Secretary 
Brian M. Murray
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