Oakland University Senate
6th Meeting
February 18, 1971
MINUTES
PRESENT: Messrs. Akers, Arnold, Barthel, Briod, Burke, Bugler, Cherno, Dahlmann, Davis, DeMent, Dovaras, Gerulaitis, Haskell, Hetenyi, Heubel, Hildum, P.J. Johnson, Kleckner, Light, Mascitelli, Matthews, McKay, Obear, O'Dowd, Seeber, Stern, Stoutenburg, Susskind, Torch, Torgoff, Witt.
ABSENT : Messrs. J.R. Appleton, Beardman, Burdick, Coon, Cramer, Gibson, Iodice, Phil Johnson, Kent, Righter, Rue, Simmons, Swanson, Tipler.
President O'Dowd opened the general session at 3:25 p.m.
President O'Dowd informed the members of the Senate that the University has been required to provide another $18,641 as its part in balancing the State budget. This recent action has reduced Oakland University's total budget by $90,179 for this fiscal year.
The President reported that the Governor's 1971-72 budget had approximately $800,000 new money for Oakland University and a quota of 285 new students. He cautioned the members that the Governor's budget recommendation could very likely be reduced, so no one should take the budget figure as final. President O'Dowd reported that the fire damage to his office and the smoke damage to the administrative area would cost between $15,000 and $20,000. The university's coverage with Insurance Company of North America is a $500 deductible policy.
President O'Dowd called the meeting to order at 3:50 p.m.
Mr. Gerulaitis moved the approval of the January 14 Senate Minutes. Seconded by Mr. Stern. Approved.
OLD BUSINESS
* Mr. Hildum reintroduced his January 14 motion regarding the College Level Examination Program, previously seconded by Mr. Hetenyi. Adopted.
"COMPETENCY IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS TESTED IN THE COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE, IS ACCEPTABLE IN FULFILLMENT OF OAKLAND UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS."
Mr. Hildum reintroduced his motion of January 14 regarding the authorization to grant credit for physical education courses, previously seconded by Mr. Davis.
Mr. Stern's amendment to the motion made on January 14, previously seconded by Mr. Tipler, was then discussed. It was agreed by Mr. Stern to change his amendment by adding the words "activity skills" in the sentence before the word "courses" instead of just the word "skills." Mr. Tipler, who seconded the original amendment, was absent from this meeting, but it was assumed he would agree to the change. The amendment was then adopted.
* TO ADD THE WORDS "ACTIVITY SKILLS" IN THE SECOND SENTENCE BEFORE THE WORD "COURSES."
Mr. Susskind moved a substitute motion that "the Physical Education Department be authorized to grant credit as a part of a physical education minor."
Seconded by Mr. Burke. Not adopted.
Mr. DeMent moved that action on the original motion with the amendment be postponed and that the Senate request a detailed cost proposal for the program.
Seconded by Mr. Burke. Not adopted. (Vote - 14 yes; 15 no).
* Mr. McKay moved to amend the motion by deleting the second sentence.
Seconded by Mr. Torch. Adopted.
The original motion as amended was adopted.
"THAT THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT CREDIT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES."
Mr. Hildum reintroduced his motion of January 14 regarding the granting of authorization to the School of Education to establish a teaching minor in physical education, previously seconded by Mr. Stern.
Mr. Burke moved to amend the motion by deleting the second sentence.
Seconded by Mr. Stern.
After a lengthy discussion, the Chair ruled to defer further debate on this motion to the next session of the Senate and to move to the first item of new business.
NEW BUSINESS
* Mr. DeMent moved
"THAT THE MOTION BELOW BE MADE ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL VOTE AT THIS MEETING."
Seconded by Mr. Cherno. Adopted.
* Mr. Davis moved the recommendation from the Steering Committee
"THAT THE UNIVERSITY SENATE RECOMMEND TO PRESIDENT O'DOWD THAT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY CONGRESS BE ACCEPTED AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL WHEN AND IF THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE STUDENT BODY."
(1) ARTICLE III, SECTION I, SHALL BE CHANGED TO: THE UNIVERSITY CONGRESS SHALL:
(a) HAVE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECOMMENDING, ESTABLISHING WHERE APPROPRIATE, AND INTERPRETING UNIVERSITY POLICY IN AREAS OF STUDENT LIFE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ACTING AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND ACT UPON ALL CONGRESS LEGISLATION.
(b) SHARE WITH THE UNIVERSITY SENATE THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE UNIVERSITY POLICY IN AREAS WHICH INVOLVE BOTH ACADEMIC AND STUDENT LIFE CONCERNS.
(c) ADVISE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY ON ALL MATTERS HE WISHES TO BRING BEFORE IT.
(d) HAVE THE RIGHT TO INITIATE PROPOSALS ON ALL MATTERS RELEVANT TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY.
(e) HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE FORMAL NOTICE OF ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE UNIVERSITY OR ANY REPRESENTATIVE THEREOF, AND, BY RESOLUTION, TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF SUCH ACTION.
(2) ARTICLE III, SECTION 8, SHALL BE ENTIRELY DELETED.
Seconded by Mr. Stern.
Mr. Light asked for clarification of the phrase "...establishing where appropriate, and interpreting university policy...." Mr. Davis replied that this is intended to authorize the Congress to accept responsibility for the implementation of certain policies if the President or other appropriate administrative officer chooses to delegate such responsibility directly to the Congress. It permits, but does not require, such delegation of power to the Congress. The motion was then adopted.
The Senate meeting was recessed by President O'Dowd at 5:45 with the understanding that the Senate would reconvene on February 25, to complete the agenda.
Submitted by
H.N. Stoutenburg
Secretary
University Senate
* Motions and amendments adopted at this meeting.