Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	June 3, 2004

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING
Minutes of Meeting
May 6, 2004

CALL TO ORDER

President Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:46 PM.
There was a quorum present.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

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

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

President Delaney introduced incoming provost Gerry Giordano.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Len Roberson

Len Roberson said the committee has one item on the agenda. The committee will next meet on June 6.

Academic Standards Committee - Chip Klostermeyer

Chip Klostermeyer said Academic Affairs and Student Affairs have indicated to the committee that there are inconsistencies in the way we retain the results of academic misconduct cases. The committee is working on a plan for improving this situation.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Barbara Tuck

Barbara Tuck reported that the committee has one item on the agenda. The committee meets May 12 to select a new chair.

Budget Advisory Committee - Joyce Jones

No report.

Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown

Kathy Brown reported that the 19 campus technology classrooms now have locks on the computer cabinets, and instructors will need to check the website to get the combinations. The committee meets May 12.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Elinor Scheirer

Ellie Scheirer reported that the committee met in April about revising instructions for the administration of student assessments of instruction, and the committee would appreciate suggestions for improving the text in the Faculty Handbook. The committee meets May 13
at 12:45. The committee is working on the outstanding undergraduate teaching award
eligibility criteria.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Faris Malhas

Faris Malhas reported that the committee has met to select new officers.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Judy Solano for Yemisi Bolumole

Judy Solano said the election results are printed in the meeting packet and are posted online.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Judy Solano for Elizabeth Furdell

Judy Solano said the committee has selected Kathy Bloom as its new chair.

Research Committee - Judy Solano for David Lambert

Judy Solano said Jim Collum will be retiring. Since his position as Director of Sponsored Research is significant for faculty, Judy has requested of the Provost’s office that the chair of the Research Committee be appointed to serve on the search committee for the position.

Strategic Planning Committee - Larry Daniel for Steven Williamson

Larry Daniel said the committee is developing a draft report to the university Board of Trustees. Steven Williamson will have a leading role in the BOT planning process.

Support Services Committee - Robert Schupp

No report

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Steve Shapiro reported that the committee’s next meeting is scheduled for May 18,
at 12:45 PM.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

John Delaney said the state legislature treated UNF very well this year. He welcomed the new provost who was visiting campus. Delaney said the Florida Times-Union will soon run a report on UNF’s NCAA status. If the university moves to Division 1, academic standards for athletes must be maintained, E&G money cannot be tapped to support Athletics, and the athletic programs would have to be competitive. Indicators appear positive, but more investigation is needed. Because athletics is now part of Student Affairs, Mauricio Gonzalez is checking the budget implications of the move. Remaining in Division 2 may be as expensive as moving to Division 1.

John Delaney addressed a question asked at the last meeting: Does he want to be the first president not to give a pay increase to faculty? In December, faculty got the state 2% increase, and another increase was proposed by administration to the union, but the union has not agreed and negotiations continue. Negotiation meetings will happen twice each week through the summer. The union and administration need to reach agreement on the number of course releases to allocate to union officers and on salary. The 4.5% package proposed at UNF is the largest in the state. FAU and USF are nearing agreement on their contracts.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

Janet Owen reported that UNF had a record PECO year in the whole history of the university. President Delaney is well respected statewide. UNF was budgeted to receive $2 million for infrastructure, the balance of funding needed for building 11, $2.3 million for the health professions facility that would complete the second floor of the soccer stadium, $4.2 million needed for the student union, and funds for technology park expansion. UNF got the enrollment growth funds that were requested. The state will provide $1000 bonuses for state employees, due December 1. While the universities are not state agencies any longer, university employees will receive the bonuses. Health insurance premiums will increase 10%, but funds have been added for the increases, so net pay should not decrease as a result. Universities can increase the athletic fee $2, and can exceed caps, which will help if the decision is made to change divisions. The bill requiring classroom flags takes effect in August, at local cost. The high school graduation acceleration rule was changed, making it much harder for students to qualify. Because the state has decided that nursing and teaching are critical need areas, Florida now has a new type of nurse and teaching institutes to lower standards. The excess hour policy did not pass, the punishment for non-degree seeking students did not pass, and the community college baccalaureate degree bill did not pass.

United Faculty of Florida - Vicki Stanton for Bruce Fortado

Vicki Stanton announced that the union has elected new officers.

Faculty Athletic Representative – Mary Borg

Mary was out of town, but will present a short report at the next meeting. Judy Solano introduced Chip Klostermeyer as the new chair of the intercollegiate athletic committee. Chip said his charge will be reporting to the Faculty Association, and the committee will be involved with Title 9 compliance. He asked faculty to share their athletic concerns with the committee.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

No questions.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Item # 1- FA 04-12 UNF Faculty Association Recommendation – Assisting Adjunct Faculty. Submitted by the Adjunct Affairs Committee.
Barbara Tuck moved the item for the Committee.
Pat Plumlee said he supports help for adjuncts. He is concerned about the statement regarding access to resources, because that is the responsibility of department chairs. He was unsure how a fellow would coordinate with chairs. Judy Solano said that the fellow would serve as an ombudsman on adjunct issues, and maybe “coordinating” needs to be changed in the item. Pat asked what the fellow would be expected to do, because working with large numbers of adjunct faculty could be a lot of work campus wide. Pat asked whether the work could be done by existing OFE staff. Jace Hargis said that increasing numbers of adjuncts visit OFE. There is one staff member serving more faculty. The fellow would connect adjuncts with ways to meet their needs. Judy Solano said OFE currently has five Faculty Fellows each year, plus an international fellow. One of them would be designated to work on adjunct needs. Pat Plumlee said the fellow would be a different person each year and the quality of the service would vary. Judy Solano said the fellows are quasi-volunteers who receive small stipends and they are not employees. Dale Clifford said the fellow would be an advocate, and the wording of part 3 of the item may need editing. She offered a friendly amendment changing “coordinating” to “advocating for” and said the fellow could “work with the Adjunct Affairs Committee to secure recognition for excellence in teaching . . . .”
Barbara Tuck accepted the friendly amendment.
The item passed.

Item # 2- FA 04-13 2004-2005 Faculty Association Budget
Submitted by the Faculty Association President.
Steve Shapiro moved the item. The item passed.

Item # 3- FA 04-14 College of Education and Human Services APC 3 form (1 item)
Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee.
Len Roberson moved the item for the Committee. The item passed.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Item # 1	Promotion and Tenure Report. Submitted by the Provost David Kline.

Item # 2	Faculty Association and University Committees 2004-2006 Election Results. Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee.

Item # 3	University Selection Committee Members

Item # 4	Purchasing Books from International Markets Submitted by the Faculty Association President.

Item # 5	Faculty Association 2004-2005 Schedule

Item # 6	University Matriculation Calendar for Fall 2004 to Summer 2005

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________
Catherine Cavanaugh, Secretary

counter started 9/18/98