Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	June 5, 2003

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES
May 1, 2003

I.	CALL TO ORDER
	President Terry Bowen called the meeting to order at 12:48 PM. There was a quorum.

II.	APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
	The minutes of the April 3 meeting were approved as published on the web.

III.	ANNOUNCEMENTS
	Kathleen Cohen mentioned the Vice President for Academic Affairs' information item about the library director emeritus. Verna Urbanski said that evaluation forms for evaluating library services are available on the library website, and faculty input is requested.

IV.	STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
	Academic Programs Committee - Len Roberson
	The committee has 4 agenda items today. Len Roberson reported that the committee meets May 7.

	Academic Standards Committee - Sharian Deering
	The committee has 3 agenda items today. Sharian Deering said the committee meets in May.

	Academic Technology and Support Services Committee - Katharine Brown
	Kathy Brown reported that the committee had no quorum at the April meeting, and will meet in May.

	Adjunct Affairs Committee - Ted Stumm
	No report.

	Budget Advisory Committee -Rama Rao
	Rama Rao reported in writing to Terry Bowen that the committee met on April 26, and had discussions about the budget with Academic Affairs. The committee will meet May after the state budget is announced.

	Faculty Affairs Committee - Bill Wilson
	The committee has 1 agenda item today. Bill Wilson reported that the committee meets May 8.

	Faculty Enhancement Committee - Reza Vaghefi
	No report.

	Nominations and Elections Committee - Terrance Pohlen
	Diane Tanner said she informed faculty of vacancies on committees with a handout at today's meeting.

	Promotion and Tenure Committee - Elizabeth Furdell
	No report.

	Research Committee - Cheryl Van Deusen
	No report.

	Strategic Planning Committee - Gary Fane
	No report.

	Executive Committee - Judy Solano
	The committee has 1 agenda item today. Judy Solano reported that the committee's next meeting is scheduled for May 20, at 12:15 PM.

V.	SPECIAL REPORTS
	Interim President - David Kline
	David Kline said a celebration for Andrew Farkas is being planned. The new science and engineering building is spectacular, and is much-needed space. The university capital campaign was celebrated Saturday, and David Kline thanked contributors and said that two months remain in the campaign. He said there has been concern expressed about the social and intellectual environment of the campus, and that the UNF Theater is a welcome addition. He has interest in a lecture series, which now has an endowment and a coordinator. He is also interested in a course in theater. One of his goals this year is to advance the new student union project.

	Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen
	Janet Owen reported to Terry Bowen that a press conference has taken place with the governor and state education leaders about the special session on the budget, which should be decided by the end of July. She indicated that a special session is good for universities, because the senate seems to be protecting university funds.

	United Faculty of Florida - Bruce Fortado
	No report.

VI.	QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
	An anonymous question was addressed to Earle Traynham: 1. What is the reason that Bettie Adams has been dismissed from her position as Director of the Coggin College of Business Student Service Center? 2. Why is the Student Service Center Director's position being replaced with a less experienced individual that is currently on soft money? 3. Is this a ploy to assure that the CCOB's current soft money 'assistant dean' has a permanent position when a new dean is chosen? 4. Will the soft money replacement for the Student Service Center Director position hold a faculty line? If so, is this a tenured line, with what rank, and why is a search not required? Judy Solano said another question was submitted about the new university phone system timeline, features, cost, and decision process that did not include faculty. The question is addressed Richard Crosby. David Kline said three companies bid on the new phone service. A new system is needed to replace outdated equipment. Bell South was the winning bidder. The current amount spent by departments on phones will not rise for the new service. Users will be able to route calls, and will have better service at less costs. Everyone will have a phone line. Hank Camp said the dean's council agenda would cover the details about the new phone service.

VII.	LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
	Item # 1--FA -03-17: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
	College of Arts and Sciences Four APC 1 forms. Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.

	Item # 2--FA 03-18: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
	College of Education and Human Services Three APC 3 forms. Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.

	Item # 3--FA 03-19: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
	College of Health Seven APC 1 forms, two APC 2 forms, six APC 3 forms. Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.

	Item # 4--FA 03-20: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
	College of Health New degree program. Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.

	Item # 5--FA 03-21:Submitted by the Academic Standards Committee
	Course Withdrawal Time Limitation Sharian Deering moved the item. Al Tilley asked for the reasons behind the item and spoke against the motion. There are many circumstances for which students ask to withdraw. Kim Luther said extenuating circumstances are always allowed for, and the motion prevents grade shopping. Scott Hochwald said the language of the measure says no petitions are allowed. Bill Wilson said a petition for late withdrawal is different from a request to waive university policy. Kathy Cohen said the committee was not changing policy, but adding a time limit. Sharian Deering said a legitimate concern is different from a student not doing well in class during the term and wanting to withdraw. Al Tilley moved the item be returned to committee for redrafting. The motion was seconded. Kathy Brown said the wording on most policies is like this, and extra wording related to grade shopping would indicate that other policies do not apply to this condition, and students will interpret policies. This policy should remain as stated. Call for the question. The motion passed. The vote to send the item back to committee failed. Mary Borg asked why the issue is a problem. Kim Luther said there is no time limit now, and withdrawal is abused for many reasons. Mary Borg said students are given a WF or WP grade. Why can they withdraw with no faculty input? Kim Luther said it depends on what the faculty member decides. Students can petition to extend the time limit to withdraw. Do faculty want a deadline? Bill Wilson said many cases involve adjuncts, and the chair must decide. Judy Solano said many levels of approval are needed on petitions, and approval varies by department. Call for question. The motion passed. The item passed.

	Item # 6--FA 03-22: Submitted by the Academic Standards Committee
	Concurrent Enrollment Policy Sharian Deering moved the item. Bill Wilson offered a friendly amendment, striking the phrase in item 1, "only for courses the student is unable to take at UNF," and adding, "on a case-by-case basis." The committee accepted the amendment. The item passed.

	Item # 7--FA 03-23: Submitted by the Academic Standards Committee
	Academic Integrity Sharian Deering moved the item. Kay Tasso said she is not sure that faculty understand the consequences of a punitive F. Students feel it's an F that cannot be removed. How does the transcript differentiate? Kim Luther said the transcript does not distinguish between types of F grades, but there is an internal code for a punitive F, ensuring that is not removed or changed. The grade is assigned according to a procedure. David Kline asked what is a punitive F? Sharian Deering said it is a grade used for punishment, in cases of breach of academic integrity, as opposed to an earned F. David Kline said faculty have wanted to give F's for behavior, and student affairs is looking at the issue. Bill Wilson said a punitive F policy exists, and the proposed change is in withdrawal status. Ron Lukens-Bull said the policy limits faculty choice, Judy Solano said the proposal is policy that is not yet stated in the catalog, and this item updates the catalog. The item passed.

	Item # 8--FA 03-24: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee
	Third-Year Tenure Review for Tenure-Earning Faculty Bill Wilson moved the item. Andy Buchwalter spoke against the item because of the last two lines, specifically that the results will not be used for evaluation and no record will be placed in the candidate's file. The process seems to be a questionable use of time and resources, and can create confusion. He proposed that the item be returned and reworded. Ron Lukens-Bull spoke in favor of the process, which works well in his department, because there is no danger of it opposing the formal tenure review. Ellie Scheirer spoke about the spirit of formative review. Dan Schafer said it is better for all parties to understand each other early in a candidate's career. Len Roberson said the item makes no suggestion about implementing the process, and it needs an amendment about implementation. Bill Wilson accepted the amendment. Lucy Trice said her department has workshops and annual appraisals. This proposal adds to the department's burden. Dan Schafer asked whether the tenure process allows others outside the chair and candidate access to the information. Joann Campbell said the documents are private unless the candidate allows others access. Hank Camp said there is already an annual review between the candidate and the chair, and it isn't until the sixth year when faculty become involved. A third year review allows faculty input midway. Ron Lukens-Bull said that the information he received from his colleagues was information that the chair did not emphasize, and was very useful. Len Roberson asked whether annual tenure appraisals are included in the tenure dossier. David Kline said whether a mid term review should be public is unclear in the proposed policy. Marianne Barnes said candidates could always ask for feedback without a mandate. Ron Lukens-Bull said informal feedback differs from formal review of work and can alleviate anxiety. Call for the question. The motion passed. The item did not pass. Call for a division of the house. The item did not pass.

	Item # 9--FA 03-25: Submitted by the Executive Committee
	Change of Name of the College of Computing Sciences and Engineering Judy Solano moved the item. The item passed.

	Item # 10--FA 03-26: Submitted by the Faculty Association President
	2003-2004 Faculty Association Budget Terry Bowen moved the item. The item passed.

VII.	INFORMATION ITEM
	Item # 1: Submitted by Interim Vice President Hank Camp
	Promotion and tenure report

	Item # 2: Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee
	Faculty Association 2003-2005 Election Results

	Item # 3: Submitted by the Faculty of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library
	Library Director Emeritus

	Item # 4: Submitted by Academic Affairs
	APC 2 minor changes

	Item # 5:
	Faculty Awards University Selection Committees

IX.	ADJOURNMENT
	The meeting adjourned at 1:34 PM. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Catherine Cavanaugh, Secretary

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