University Senate
MINUTES: ORGANIZATIONAL Meeting of the
Villanova University Senate for Academic Year 2010-2011 in Bartley Hall, Room
2010 on Friday, April 30, 2010
PRESENT: Dr. Joseph Dellapenna, Parliamentarian
Dr. Chiji Akoma; Mr. Andrew Benenati; Mr. Robert J. Capone ‘62; Dr. Sohail Chaudhry; Dr. Q. Chung; Dr. John Doody; Dr. Sarvesh Kulkarni; Dr. Adele Lindenmeyr; Ms. Meghan Mogan; Ms. Amy Patel; Mr. Harshil Patel; Mrs. Mary C. Quilter; Mr. Gregory Sleasman; Fr. John P. Stack, OSA; Dr. Robert Styer; Dr. Barbara Wall; Ms. Lindsey Waters; Dr. Joyce Willens; Mrs. Selma Koury Wunderlich (representing the Alumni Association President)
Ms. Helen Heron Recording Secretary.
ABSENT: Dr. Lillian (Boots) Cassel; (Notified
In
Advance Unable to Attend);
Mr. James Danko (NIA); Fr. Kail C. Ellis, OSA (NIA); Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick
(NIA); Mr. Steven Fugale (NIA); Dr. Gary Gabrielle (NIA); Dr. Beth Hassel (NIA);
Dr. Gerald M. Long (NIA); Mr. John Marrah; Mr. Vincent Nicastro (NIA); Dr.
Victoria McWilliams (NIA); Mr. Kenneth Valosky (NIA); Dr. Thomas Way (NIA)
AGENDA:
Invocation - Senator Bridget Halligan
I. TRADITIONAL TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
Senator Bridget Halligan, SGA President
II. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT SENATORS
III. ELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011
IV. INTRODUCTION OF NEW FACULTY MEMBERS
V. ELECTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011
VI. ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011
A. TWO ADMINISTRATORS
B. TWO FACULTY MEMBERS
C. TWO STUDENT MEMBERS
D. TWO STAFF MEMBERS
VII. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2010
VIII. LISTING OF APPROVED MEETING DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR
2010-2011 in BARTLEY HALL 2010
IX. SHALL US 7879-2-4 AGAIN BE ADOPTED AS AN OPERATING RULE FOR THE COMING YEAR?
"THAT new Agenda items may not be introduced in the Senate after 5:00 P.M.; no Senate debate will take place beyond 5:30 P.M. These rules may be overturned by a majority of those present and voting."
I. TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
The Temporary Chairperson for today's meeting, Senator Bridget Halligan,
2010-2011
Student Body President of Villanova University called the meeting to order.
She presented an Invocation for the new Academic Year.
INVOCATION
As we gather here today let us take a moment to collect our thoughts, to calm our souls, and to reflect on our purpose.
Let us pray. God, we thank you for the opportunity to gather here and ask you to bless all who are assembled here today. We pray that you help us set direction of this Senate in a successful, productive, and blessed manner. May the Holy Spirit guide us to have the courage to voice our opinions with reason and respect. We ask you to bless our students who are graduating while they take their next steps, and all students as we break for summer vacation. In the spirit of St. Thomas of Villanova, Amen
II. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT SENATORS
ARTS
Ms. Diepiriye Anga ’11
Mr. Michael Morris ’12
Mr. Bryan Kerns ’11VSB
Mr. Andrew Benenati ’12
Mr. John Marrah ’12
Mr. Harshil Patel ’11ENGINEERING
Mr. Gregory Sleasman ’11NURSING
Ms. Lindsey Waters ‘11
SCIENCES
Ms. Amy Patel ’12LAW SCHOOL
Ms. Leighann Reilly ’12GRADUATE
Mr. Damien A. Germino ’11PART-TIME STUDIES
Ms. Susan Leighton ’13
III. ELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011
Senator Halligan requested nominations from the floor for the office of 2010-2011 Senate Chairperson. Senator Stack nominated: SENATOR ROBERT STYER
Seconded by Senator Akoma
There being no further nominations, Senator Halligan declared nominations closed. Senator Styer was elected as 2010-2011 Chairperson by unanimous vote. Senator Styer took the Chairperson's seat with the congratulations of the Temporary Chairperson and applause of the University Senate.
IV. ELECTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011
Nominations for an EXECUTIVE SECRETARY were opened. Senator Halligan nominated: SENATOR BRYAN KERNS
Seconded by Senator Waters
There being no further nominations, Chairperson Styer and Senator Wunderlich declared nominations closed. Senator Kerns was elected by unanimous vote. Congratulations were offered to the 2010-11 Executive Secretary of the Senate.
V. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
A. Administrative Members - The following names were put into nomination by Senator Doody and Senator Wall:
SENATOR JOHN STACK, OSASeconded by Senator Akoma
SENATOR BARBARA WALL
Seconded by Senator Doody
There being no further nominations, the nominations for administrative members of the Executive Committee were closed by Senators Lindenmeyr and Patel. The vote was unanimous. The Chair thanked these members for their willingness to serve.
B. Faculty Members - Senator Styer nominated: SENATOR Q. B. CHUNG
Seconded by Senator AkomaSenator Quilter nominated: SENATOR SOHAIL CHAUDHRY
Seconded by Senator Akoma
There being no further nominations, the nominations for faculty members of the Executive Committee were closed by Senators Dellapenna and Willens. The vote was unanimous. The Chair thanked these members for their willingness to serve.
C. Student Members – Senator Benenati nominated: SENATOR BRIDGET HALLIGAN
Seconded by Senator PatelSenator Halligan nominated: SENATOR ANDREW BENENATI
Seconded by Senator Patel
There being no further nominations, the nominations for student members of the Executive Committee were closed by Senator Halligan and Senator Patel. The vote was unanimous. The Chair congratulated the elected student members.
D. Staff Members – Senator Stack nominated: SENATOR MEGHAN MOGAN
Seconded by Senator QuilterSenator Chaudhry nominated: SENATOR MARY QUILTER
Seconded by Senator Capone
There being no further nominations, the nominations for staff members of the Executive Committee were closed by Senator Mogan and Senator Kerns. The vote was unanimous. The Chair congratulated the elected staff members.
VI. The MINUTES of the April 16, 2010 meeting were moved for approval by Senator Chaudhry and Senator Wunderlich. The minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
VII. APPROVAL OF MEETINGS DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011
Dates for Senate Meetings for Academic Year 2010-2011
Friday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
Friday, FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Friday, OCTOBER 22, 2010 (Budget)
Friday, DECEMBER 3, 2010
Friday, MARCH 11, 2011 (President’s Annual Address)
Friday, APRIL 15, 2011
The meetings will be scheduled for 3:30 P.M. in
Room 2010 of Bartley Hall for next Academic year.
VIII. The Operating Rule, US 7879-2-4 was considered by the Villanova University Senate for the coming Academic Year 2010-11
"That new Agenda items may not be introduced in the Senate after 5:00 P.M.; no Senate debate will take place beyond 5:30 P.M. These rules may be overturned by a majority of those present and voting."
The rule could still be overturned by a majority of those present and voting. There being no objections, the operating rule was adopted for the next academic year by unanimous vote.
Senator Capone asked why there was no vote for the Alumni member. Senator Styer explained that they are ex-officio as stated in the Constitution, Article VIII, Section I.
There being no further business before the body, a motion was made To Adjourn by Senator Wall, seconded by Senator Benenati. Adjournment took place at 12:28 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryan Kerns
Executive Secretary
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SENATE
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