The Missouri Southern Faculty Senate voted 23-2 today to create an ad hoc committee for the purpose of determining the proper procedure for taking a vote of no confidence in University President Bruce Speck. “For a long time, I have been hearing concerns about the managerial style of the University president, Dr. Bruce Speck,” said Roger Chelf, president of the Faculty Senate. “There is a growing dissatisfaction with President Speck.” The discussion and vote came after University administrators were excused from the meeting. The vote was conducted by ballot and was anonymous.Chelf said he would like the committee to represent the University as much as possible, but should consist primarily of long-term faculty. “We would like no one who’s not tenured to serve on this committee,” Chelf said. Once the committee was approved, the Senate drafted a letter to the MSSU Board of Governors informing that body of the committee’s formation and purpose.”It is a new area for us,” Chelf said. “We are charting new territory and we want to make sure we do it correctly.” Chelf said he will mail the letters to the Board members from an off-campus site tomorrow.The following is the full text of the letter:Date: August 31, 209To: MSSU Board of GovernorsFrom: MSSU Faculty Senate

CC: Dr. Bruce Speck, President Dr. Brad Kleindl, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Terri Agee, Senior Vice President

Subject: Formation of a committee to investigate a vote of no confidence in President Speck

This is to inform you that the Faculty Senate has formed an ad hoc committee for the purpose of determining the proper procedure for taking a vote of no confidence in President Speck by the teaching faculty of MSSU. The committee is also charged with collecting the evidence that demonstrates a vote of no confidence is both necessary and deserved. We expect that this committee will have completed its task by the next Faculty Senate meeting, which is scheduled for October 5, 2009. At that time, we will convey our evidence to you, and if and when a vote is taken, we will inform you of the results.