The meeting was called to order by the President Steve Shapiro at 12:20 p.m.

The minutes of the March meeting were approved as distributed on the web.

President Steve Shapiro reminded the faculty that textbook orders for the summer term were due on March 15; if you have not already done so, please place your orders. There will be a picnic tomorrow at noon followed by a faculty softball game coached by Steve and possibly the President.

Pat Nelson has transferred to another department. Our thanks for her devoted service to the Association. Steve presented her with a plaque. Pat Nelson thanked everyone and remarked that it had been a pleasure working with us. She especially recognized working with three presidents, Judy Solano, Chris Rasche, and Steve Shapiro. Steve introduced the new executive secretary, Cindy Chin.

Election for Distinguished Professor is today. Steve introduced the two candidates, Pritchy Smith from the College of Education and Human Services and Chudley Werch from the College of Health.

Sharon DeHaven's committee has one agenda item from the College of Health. The next meeting is April 11. She reminded everyone that the new APC forms have been distributed to deans and APC reps; please use the new forms, which are easier and clearer.

Paul Mason reminded everyone that his committee has an Information item regarding 2000-2001 budget priority recommendations in today's packet.

The President has asked to delay discussion on the recommendations until after the spring commencement. He also requested that the committee change its timetable next year so that the recommendations can be addressed before the legislative session begins.

Judy Solano stated that the committee has one agenda item regarding revised usage rules for the Faculty Association meeting rooms. The next meeting is April 13.

Terry Bowen reported that some of the committee members and Steve Shapiro went to Tallahassee last week for Jacksonville day.

Dan Whitehead continued the report. The group attended a reception and dinner, and the next day met the Duval Delegation. While there, the President was able to garner additional money for the science and engineering building.

Steve added that Janet Owen is very well regarded in Tallahassee, and she does an effective job for UNF.

Peggy Emmelhainz announced that there are elections today for Distinguished Professor and Association Committees.

Bill Slaughter reported that he does not know yet what the President has done with the recommendations, but he can report on the committee's and Provost Kline's actions. There were five candidates for tenure. The committee recommended three of them, and Provost Kline concurred with the committee's recommendation. There were four candidates for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. The committee recommended two, and Provost Kline supported that recommendation. There were three candidates for promotion to the rank of Full Professor. The committee recommended one, Provost Kline recommended all three.

Provost Kline has indicated that he would like to meet with the committee at some point in the not too distant future to review the year.

President Anne Hopkins is in Tallahassee discussing the proposed legislation on SUS governance.

Sheila Mangum (Library) commented that retirement compensation is calculated on the highest three years, not the last three.

Pam Zeiser (Political Science/Public Administration) remarked that the TV's are being removed when Davis projectors are installed, but the new projectors cannot handle closed captioning.

Ellie Scheirer (COEHS) inquired about the notice in the Campus Police newsletter that more parking for dorms will be available in existing parking garage space, and she is concerned about space.

Bob Fagin said that the west side of the garage is for handicapped on the first floor and that some of those spaces have been re-classified for general parking. Everyone who parks on the first floor pays first floor rate.

Jay Huebner (Natural Sciences) asked if the rules regarding OPS pay and retirement could be changed?

Joann Campbell said that those rules are made by the state Division of Retirement and are not a local matter. OPS do not feed money into the retirement trust fund.

Minor Chamblin (Psychology) thanked the Budget Advisory Committee for its work. He asked if the data can be made more available, and if specific comparisons can be made to other SUS institutions?

Mary Borg (Economics) announced that the first annual undergraduate research conference will be on Friday, April 14, from noon to 4:30, in the College of Business auditorium.

Gary Harmon had a question for himself. How is the picnic coming along? 60 to 70 faculty have responded that they will attend. David Kline and Steve Shapiro are the coaches for the softball teams. The picnic, sponsored by Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, and UFF, will be behind Harmon stadium at the women's soccer field.

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Item #1 FA 00-11: Academic Programs Committee -- College of Health program changes moved by Sharon DeHaven. No discussion. Item passed.

Item #2 FA 00-12: Academic Standards Committee -- Proposed Revised Policy for Late Withdrawals at UNF moved by Pali Sen.

Dale Clifford made a friendly amendment to remove the "I" provision, since it was a different matter from late withdrawal. Accepted.

Dr. Kline said the item removes the option of the A W," which had been previously passed by the Association.

Judy Solano added that faculty did not want to be the only approval/disapproval signature and wanted additional approval by the dean/chair, and this item changes that.

Earl Traynham asked if someone from the Academic Standards Committee could speak about this item.

Pali says this proposal does not affect the previous form.

Steve Shapiro commented that the form referred to was not approved by the Association.

Kim Luther (Records & Registration) said its design happened before she came on. Bill Slaughter reminded the audience that this is a late withdrawal policy, and the faculty member should have good evidence for a grade.

Al Tilley moved to amend the item, to add W, WP, or WF. Discussion on amendment. Amendment passes.

Earl Traynham said he is against removing the chair and the dean from the late withdrawal process because he thinks that the faculty member would be put under a lot of pressure with no support.

Comment from Amy Allen (COH) that the faculty member is more familiar with the case, not deans or chairs, thus better prepared to handle the matter.

Bill Slaughter said the faculty member has the prerogative to give grades.

Lewis Radonovich questions the purpose of a withdrawal deadline if this item passes.

Len Lipkin supports Earl Traynham's rationale; this item complicates the withdrawal process, and he also agrees with Lewis Radonovitch.

Steve Shapiro stepped away as the meeting chair to remark that he agrees with the current policy.

Dennis Gay said there should be a process for complete withdrawal.

Chris Rasche spoke against the item. Question was called, passed. Item failed.

Item #3 FA 00-13: Academic Standards Committee -- Eligibility Policy for Academically Suspended Students to Represent the University as a Member of a University Sponsored Activity moved by Pali Sen. No discussion. Item passed.

Item #4 FA 00-14: Academic Standards Committee -- Proposed Dean's List Notification Policy moved by Pali Sen. No discussion. Item passed.

Item #5 FA 00-15: Faculty Affairs Committee - - Revised Rules for Faculty Association Meeting Rooms moved by Judy Solano. No discussion. Item passed.

The meeting adjourned at 1:18p.m.

Respectfully submitted

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Kathleen Cohen

Minutes taken by Kathleen Cohen in the absence of Association Secretary Elizabeth Furdell