LMS Planning & Outreach

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to thank the faculty members who have participated in Pratt'sLearning Management System (LMS) through its use, participation in workshopsand luncheon and by offering suggestions on new functionality andenhancements. I write to you to ask for your help by participating in therevised survey that we have made available via the link below. We havecorrected the problem which kept many faculty members from being able to usethis instrument when initially published and I apologize for that error.Additionally, we have modified the questions based on user feedback. Thesurvey should take 5 minutes or less to complete and will help us to tailorthe LMS to the needs of community. We will share this data with you as soonas it is compiled. Please respond by May 18th so that the information maybe used to develop summer and fall initiatives. As always, your partnershipand cooperation are greatly appreciated.

Regards,

--Joe

Survey link: Your default credentials are your username & 7-digit id #

Joseph M. Hemway
V.P. of Information Technology & CIO
Pratt Institute
718.399.4293 (v)
718.399.4294 (f)

Senate Resolutions Spring 2007

SENATE RESOLUTIONS SPRING 2007


APRIL 24, 2007
The following three Resolutions related to the Provost's Report on the Master Academic Plan (MAP) were adopted by the Academic Senate:

01. Senate Resolution Seeking Extension of Time to Respond to the Provost's Report to the Senate on the MAP

02. Senate Resolution to Support Two of the Provost's Recommendations For Spring Imprementation

03. Senate Resolution on the Master Academic Plan Blog

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APRIL 20, 2007:
Senate Resolution on Pratt Faculty

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MARCH 6, 2007
Senate Resolution on the Master Academic Plan

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JANUARY 23, 2007
The Academic Senate discussed and resolved matters related to Senate representation of FT faculty in the School of Architecture

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NOTE: Where applicable, the status is indicated at the bottom of each Senate Resolution

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ACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2007

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jenny Lee, President
Tony White, Library, Vice-president
Sean Sullivan, PT A&D, Secretary

SENATORS
Don Ariev , G Chair A&D
Jon Beller, FT SLAS
Meri Bourgard, PT A&D
Caleb Crawford, UG Chair Arch
Rose Fabricant, FT A&D
Anatole Dolgoff, PT SLAS
Mary Edwards, PT A&D
Dimitri Hazzikostas, FT A&D
Mark Karlen, FT A&D
Nicholas Koutsomitis, PT ARCH
Mark O'Grady, UG Chair, A&D
Alessandra Ponte, FT ARCH
Marc Schaut, PT, ARCH
Carole Sirovich, Chair, SLAS/SILS/LIB
Gerson Sparer, FT SLAS
Sarah VanOuwerkerk, FT A&D
David Walczyk, FT SILS
Douglas Wirls, FT A&D
Laura Wolf-Powers, G Chair, ARCH
Ayse Yonder, FT, ARCH

ALTERNATES
Sameetah Agha, Chair SLAS/SILS/LIB
Evan Douglis, UG Chair, ARCH
Hank Linhart, UG Chair A&D
Deborah Meehan, FT A&D

Newly Elected Senate Executive Officers

Dear Pratt Community,

The Academic Senate is pleased to announce the election of officers for the next three year term begining July 1, 2007. The officers, elected at the Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 are:

President: Jenny Lee
Vice-president: Sean Sullivan
Secretary: Kumru Toktamis
Treasurer: Patrick Webb

These officers constitute the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate. Their three-year term runs until June 30, 2010.

The Senate thanks its faculty and chair constituents for their support and looks forward to continuing the represention of their interests. Please feel free to contact your senate representatives, the executive committee or log on to the Senate website

The Senate looks forward to further collaboration with the Administration and Board of Trustees in furtherance of the primacy of learning and teaching at Pratt.

We wish you all a rewarding conclusion to the semester and academic year.

Sincerely,

Jenny Lee

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Note: Senate Bylaws provide for secret ballot election of officers by Senators. Ballot counting and verification were conducted by Brittany Barber, Assistant to the Senate and faculty guests, Kye Carbone and John Lobell, whose assistance is gratefully acknowledged.
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ACADEMIC SENATE 2007-2010

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jenny Lee, President
Sean Sullivan, Vice-president, PT A&D
Kumru Toktamis, Secretary, PT SLAS
Patrick Webb, Treasurer, PT A&D

SENATORS
Sameetah Agha, Chair SLAS
Don Ariev , G Chair A&D
Jon Beller, FT SLAS
Caleb Crawford, UG Chair ARCH
Theoharris David, FT ARCH
Lisabeth During, SLAS FT
Mary Edwards, PT A&D
Cheryl Gross, PT A&D
Jeffrey Hogrefe, PT ARCH
Ellen Loughran, PT SILS
Mark O'Grady, UG Chair A&D
Charles Parker, FT A&D
William Sayler, FT A&D
Marc Schaut, PT, ARCH
Kim Sloane, PT A&D
Sarah VanOuwerkerk, FT A&D
David Walczyk, FT SILS
Douglas Wirls, FT A&D
Laura Wolf-Powers, G Chair ARCH

ALTERNATES
Damon Chaky, FT SLAS
Anita Cooney, G Chair A&D
Evan Douglis, UG Chair ARCH
Stephen Klein, FT LIB
Deborah Meehan, FT A&D
Adele Rossetti-Morosini, PT SLAS
Carole Sirovich, Chair SLAS
Robin Starbuck, PT A&D

Summer & Fall Textbook Orders

To: All Pratt Faculty
From: The Prattstore
Date: April 2, 2007

Re: Summer and Fall textbook orders

The Prattstore is requesting that all Summer I & II and Fall 2007 orders be submitted no later than April 30, 2007. I have provided below a link for an electronic text adoption form. Please use this for the most efficient method for placing your requests. This form will require all pertinent information needed in order for the store to order the correct title(s). In addition, this method of ordering allows us to send an immediate email response that we have received your order.

Once you have completed this form, select "SUBMIT" and your order will be sent to the store. If the above method can not be used, you can send a copy of your order to the store. We will need to know the author, title ISBN # and publisher. Also include the course # and section as well as the enrollment. To ensure that we have received it, please call us a week later to confirm that we have your order. You can also come to the store and fill out a form here in the store manager's office.

Do not hesitate to call us with questions, but note that we can not accept orders by phone.

The earlier you order the more time we have to look for used books which are less expensive than new publisher copies. Also, your students will be looking to sell their books at the end of this semester. If you are using a book that students are selling, they can get up to 50% of the current new textbook price. This can substantially reduce the cost of buying textbooks.

Please submit your orders early.


The Prattstore
550 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-789-1105 (P)
718-789-1109 (F)