Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	December 4, 2003

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2003

CALL TO ORDER

President Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:16 PM.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting were approved as published on the web.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Matt Corrigan announced that the Florida Center for Public Policy polling equipment is available to others on campus who want to do polling, and assistance is available to do polling in classes. There will be a mock convention in Duval County in the spring for secondary and college students. For more information contact Matt at mcorriga@unf.edu.

Anita Vorreyer-Hedges of Student Life announced that the Betty Soldwedel Center is hosting a reception today in the Faculty Commons.

Judy Solano gave an announcement sent by Michael Murillo of the UNF Office of Veteran Affairs about a city effort to support troops this month. Collection areas at city hall, campus advising offices, and the library have been set up for books, toiletries, and other items.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Len Roberson

Len Roberson reported that the committee has one item on the agenda. The committee will review 145 APC forms this month. The committee met today, and meets again November 13.

Academic Standards Committee - Chip Klostermeyer

Chip Klostermeyer reported that the committee meets November 25, and is currently concerned with ambiguities in the application of the policy on academic misconduct.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Barbara Tuck

Barbara Tuck reported that the committee will meet November 12, and will have the survey report ready next month.

Budget Advisory Committee - Joyce Jones

Joyce Jones reported that the committee met October 28. Joann Campbell summarized the university budget including callbacks. Next month the committee will hear an overall university budget overview.

Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown

Kathy Brown reported that the committee met October 2. Jace Hargis encouraged Blackboard users to attend transition training to prepare for the spring implementation of Blackboard 6. The committee meets today at 4 PM with Bill Wilson about the campus educational technology plan.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Elinor Scheirer

Ellie Scheirer reported that the committee met on October 9 about the pilot of the online ISQ The committee has concerns about the response rate. The committee meets November 13.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Reza Vaghefi

Reza Vaghefi reported that the committee met to review the applications for summer faculty grants, and submitted recommendations to Academic Affairs. Seven proposals will be funded.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas took nominations from the floor for positions on the Nominations and Elections Committee. Lee Richardson was nominated from the library, Russell Mays was nominated from the College of Education and Human Services, and Barbara Olinzock was nominated from the College of Health for the at-large position. All nominees were elected by acclamation. The committee has two information items on the agenda today.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Elizabeth Furdell

No report.

Research Committee - David Lambert

No report.

Strategic Planning Committee - Steven Williamson

Steven Williamson reported that the committee meets November 10 to discuss recommendations on the university mission statement, and performance measures for the university.

Support Services Committee-Robert Schupp

Robert Schupp reported that the committee meets December 12 to address the prices of books.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Steve Shapiro reported that the committee's next meeting is scheduled for November 18, at 12:15 PM.
The UNF Constitutional Convention is convening to update the 1993 constitution, and there have been no major changes at this point. The convention may conclude November 7, 2003.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

The university is not ready to apply for NCAA Division 1 status before the December 1 deadline. Information has been collected. If UNF moved to Division 1, it would be in the Atlantic Sun Conference with Stetson and Jacksonville University. The current athletic budget is being looked at to determine whether Division 1 activity could be supported at current funding levels with no funds removed from academic budgets. President Delaney is inclined to recommend that the university move to Division 1 if it would be competitive.

President Delaney congratulated Janet Owen on her work with the state legislature. The legislature decided to match university gifts based on a percentage formula rather than chronologically. Thirty million dollars was allocated to help the backlog, and UNF will receive a percentage.

Last week the Stein family donated $500,000 to UNF, half of which will be matched. November 13 another gift will be announced, and another near the end of year.

President Delaney stated that he has yet to meet UNF graduates who don't compliment the university.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

Janet Owen said the Florida Board of Governors has met twice since her last report, and is mapping a master plan for itself, and approving strategic plans for the universities. The K-20 Accountability group includes advocates on the part of higher education who say the universities may not fully fit the K-20 system.
Janet will send executive summaries of reports for posting on the Faculty Association website.
Funds were added to the PECO budget. The Board of Governors recognizes the priority of replacing UNF's social science building. UNF received a large share of funding relative to other universities.
Issues for next legislative session include:

	The Board of Governors sees problems with the 18 credit rule for high school graduation.
	A technology fee to supplant tuition increases could help fund the student union.
	Use of Suncom should be optional, to allow use of lower cost telecommunications systems.
	Police want trespass statutes.
	Universities want freedom to name buildings after donors.
	Because the class size amendment is likely to siphon funds from higher education, universities need ability to bond, thereby benefiting from local revenue sources.

United Faculty of Florida - Bruce Fortado

Bruce Fortado said UFF had union representation elected at FSU with a large percentage of votes. The local union negotiators at UNF met October 31. The administration has given a portion of its proposals, and next week the union will give its positions. On the issue of whether our contract will resemble other universities' in terms of salary, Bruce said proposals are different right now. We will have more local differentiated contracts.

President's Report - Judy Solano

Judy Solano said the UNF Board of Trustees met in workshop to learn about state initiatives, and to talk about what UNF should be known for and its mission. Faculty need to participate in discussions. Steven Williamson and Larry Daniel attended the meetings. The Strategic Planning Committee has been asked to provide feedback on the university's mission and future directions. The President's office has assured Judy that faculty will be involved in the process of drafting and reviewing the mission.
The Board meets November 18 via conference call, followed by a half day workshop on November 20 regarding the future direction of UNF.
February 20, in the morning, is when the President's inauguration will take place.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Bill Slaughter addressed a question to Kathy Brown or Lance Taylor about the problems with dialup network access. It takes a long time to get through and then the signal may be dropped after connecting. Thirty of the 90 modems were removed. FIRN accounts were removed. Students are experiencing problems accessing online course materials. What are the plans to help with student and faculty access to the network?
Kathy Brown said she has discussed the issue with Kathy Hughes. A traffic study is being done to decide whether lines need to be reinstated. Lance Taylor has acknowledged the need, and UTC is considering the issue. Problems should be reported to computing services.
Judy Solano said that 20-30 students in the residence halls are dialing in rather than using direct network connections, and Information Technology Services is addressing the students.
Bill Slaughter said the connections should be added.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

1. FA 03-38: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

College of Health. 13 APC 2 forms and 2 APC 3 forms.
Len Roberson moved the item.
The item passed

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Election of Nominations and Elections Committee - Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee

2. Result of Election for Search Committee for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee

3. APC 2 Minor Approved by Academic Affairs - Submitted by the College of Arts and Sciences

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

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Catherine Cavanaugh, Secretary

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