UNF Faculty Association Minutes of Meeting October 7, 1999

I.		Call to Order
		President Steve Shapiro called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.

II.		Approval of Minutes - SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
		The minutes of the September meeting were approved as published on the Faculty Association web site.

III.		Announcements
		Chris Rasche updated the Faculty Association on the new Faculty Center. The grand opening is set for Monday, November 1 at noon. You will be receiving information on the center. Already open is the Division of Sponsored Research and the Computer Instruction Research and Training. A CIRT 24-hour access will open November 1. Office of Faculty Enhancement will open January 2000 when David Jaffee, the new director arrives; he will be here for the grand opening. A Faculty Commons, for which you will need a key, will open November 1. Procedures for an Intellikey request form will be distributed; requests will be submitted to Connie Corker in Academic Affairs. Those who already have keys will get them reconfigured automatically; new keys will be given to those who need them. Keys may be picked up at the grand opening event. Steve Shapiro announced that book orders are due by October 15 to bookstore. He also announced that the official catalog has errors in the calendar. Vicki Stanton, library, asked that faculty request new journal subscriptions and prioritize those UNF already receives. Call extension 2550 to contact her with comments and suggestions. Mary Borg,, Scholar Program, reminded faculty about the Tuition Exchange Program and urged faculty to access its web-page, *www.tuitionexchange.com, for more information. Jason Mauro*, English and Foreign Languages, invited faculty to Movies on the House.

IV.		Standing Committee Reports

		Academic Programs Committee - Sharon DeHaven
		Donna Mohr reported for Sharon that the committee met on September 28; it will meet again October 12, 26, and November 9 to meet new catalogue deadlines for curricular changes. Please submit all paperwork to the committee by October 20.
		Academic Standards Committee - Pali Sen
		Kathleen Cohen reported for Pali that the committee has been discussing Latin honors issues. Look on the Faculty Association website for the next meeting date.
		Academic Technology and Support Services Committee - Bruce Kavan
		Geraldine Collins reported for Bruce. The committee met September 27 to discuss several things: 1) requiring computers for all UNF students; 2) alternative web-based bookstores (incidentally, the UNF bookstore has a web page for us to consult and students can order textbooks on-line); 3) our distance learning teaching policy is on the committee agenda and is being investigated; and 4) the timeliness in removal of an incomplete on student records. The committee is likewise looking at the process of updating student records. The next meeting is November 1.
		Adjunct Affairs Committee - Bob Roggio
		Nick Wilson reported for Bob. The Committee wants faculty input.
		Budget Advisory Committee - Paul Mason
		The committee met a week ago to receive data on the budget and will publish this information in the next Faculty Association packet. The next committee meeting is October 20 at noon.
		Faculty Affairs Committee - Judy Solano
		The committee has received two nominations for honorary degrees: J. Brooks Brown and Abdou Diouf, the President of Senegal. The committee recommended both positively to the Provost. The committee met with Joann Campbell for options for what to do with redistribution of TIP/PEP money when the initial recipients of TIP and PEP money leave the university. The committee will be working to devise a process for the distribution of equity monies; such monies will be available in the spring. The committee has a some items on today's agenda and will meet again on October 15 at noon. Steve Shapiro reminded faculty that the Faculty Association approves individuals who recevie honorary degrees and has delegated this authority to the Faculty Affairs Committee.
		Faculty Enhancement Committee - Verna Urbanski
		The committee met September 9 to set its priorities. It will draft a mission statement for the new Faculty Center and will plan for a newsletter. The next meeting is October 14.
		Govermental Relations - Terry Bowen
		Pam Zeiser reported for Terry. The committee will be meeting in the next week or so.
		Nominations and Elections Committee - Diane Tanner
		There are vacancies on the committee. Check the web-site if you are interested.
		Promotion and Tenure Committee - Bill Slaughter
		No report.
		Research Committee - Cindy Nyquist-Battie
		The Committee met with Sponsored Research to discuss measuring UNF research productivity and infrastructure needs. It meets again October 15 at noon.
		Strategic Planning Committee - Donna Mohr
		Donna reported on the September 20 meeting to review issues of planning in the university, the UNF mission, and the campus master plan. President Hopkins has also formed a planning committee, so the Faculty Association committee will forward its findings to the presidential group. Pertinent documents are posted on the Faculty Association web page. Please peruse them and give Donna's committee input by e-mail to Donna or talk to committee members by October 18. Its next meeting is October 25. Steve added that Donna is on the presidential committee, as is Steve in an ex-officio capacity.
		Executive Committee - Kathleen Cohen
		Kathy reported that the Executive Committee, which plans the monthly Faculty Association agenda, will meet October 19. Chairpersons of all standing committees should be there or send a delegate.

V.		Other University Committee Reports

		Graduate Council - Tom Serwatka
		Tom announced that the council met September 28 to discuss graduate faculty status and to examine current graduate programs. October 19 is the next council meeting.
		Safety Advisory Council - Ted Stumm
		Ted reported that the committee's next meeting is October 18; its members are still looking for a vice-chair. Steve reminded the faculty that someone is needed to be vice-chair who will be willing to become chair next year. Let Steve know if you are interested.

VI.		Special Reports

		President - Anne Hopkins
		Dr. Hopkins thanked faculty for coming to the inaugural events. She announced that both honorary degrees recommended by Faculty Affairs will be awarded, maybe in December for Mr. Brown, and at another time for the President of Senegal. She noted that the mission review and budget-planning cycle are underway. The University Council is meeting and reviewing draft papers on these processes. She envisions creating a holistic perspective on what UNF should be and an open process for anyone who is interested. She took questions on her inaugural address. Nick Wilson asked if her statement on doctoral programs was at odds with Chancellor Herbert's definition of the institution. What sorts of programs did you have in mind? President Hopkins speculated that three to six new PhD programs plus what we have now might be apropos. Programs with an applied or public dimension seem most apt to her, not in arts and sciences, but in computer science or counseling. She urged faculty to think broadly in crafting such programs and thinks that interdisciplinary rather than traditional arrangements would be best for UNF. Jim Crooks asked if UNF would be extending its inner city schools outreach program, Pathways to Success? President Hopkins replied that many people are contributing to this effort, but there are dilemmas. UNF is making a big commitment to Pathways, but how much larger a program can we manage? Size may defeat the critical purpose of creating a nurturing environment for particular students. Four Pathways students have graduated this year; 8 will next year. UNF may begin a capital campaign to attract merit students as its next special effort.
		Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen
		No report.
		United Faculty of Florida - Gary Harmon
		No report.

VIII.		Question and Answer Period
		Jeffrey Will reported a problem with muddy field between the new garage and classroom buildings. The problem will be passed on to Robert Fagin.

VII.		Legislative Items
		Item 1 FA 99-31: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee. Judy Solano moved acceptance of the item, Award of Posthumous Baccalaureate Degree, with a friendly amendment to strike the last three words: "and final transcripts." The motion passed. Item 2 FA 99-32: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee. Judy Solano moved acceptance of the item, Proposed Usage Rules for the Faculty Commons. Dale Clifford moved an amendment and it was seconded to replace the lengthy list with just two rules: Common courtesy prevails and faculty needs come first. Anybody else needs permission to use the facility. The motion to amend failed on a hand count and the original motion passed. Item 3 FA 99-33: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee. Judy Solano moved acceptance of the item, Proposed Usage Rules for the Cirt 24-hour Access Area. The motion passed.

IX.		Adjournment
		The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ Elizabeth Lane Furdell, Secretary