Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	October 2, 2003

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES
September 4, 2003

I.	CALL TO ORDER
	President Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:17 PM.
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II.	APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
	The minutes of the July 3meeting were approved as published on the web.
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III.	ANNOUNCEMENTS
	Mark Workman said that a memorial for Terry Bowen is scheduled for September 25 at 1:30 PM in the Robinson Theater. Judy Solano announced that Terry Bowen's name has been added to the plaque of Faculty Association presidents located in Academic Affairs, and an appreciation plaque has been made to be presented to his family. Judy Solano said that today the UNF Foundation board initiative grants information and applications were announced and the deadline for application is September 24. Pierre Allaire said the capital campaign, Access to Excellence, concluded on June 30, and since 1997 $338 million was received. There were1300 donors who each contributed over $1000. In 1997, 350 scholarships were awarded, and 550 were awarded in 2003. There were 6 endowed faculty and chair positions in 1997, and there are now 27. The post campaign period extends over the next three years. Mary Borg said that UNF First Fridays begin tomorrow with a presentation by David Courtwright at 3 PM in 15/1303.
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IV.	STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
	Academic Programs Committee - Len Roberson
	Len Roberson said the committee has six items on the agenda today, and the next meeting is October 2.
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	Academic Standards Committee - Chip Klostermeyer
	Chip Klostermeyer said the committee meets on September 23 at noon.
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	Adjunct Affairs Committee - Ted Stumm
	Ted Stumm said the committee has completed the survey of part time faculty and the results will be released. The committee's new chair is Barbara Tuck, who said the committee will meet on the second Wednesday of each month.
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	Budget Advisory Committee -Rama Rao
	No report.
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	Campus Technology Committee -Katharine Brown
	Kathy Brown welcomed new faculty and asked faculty to contact college committee representatives with technology concerns. The committee has begun the year separately from the support services portion of the old committee. The committee meets on the first Thursday of each month.
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	Faculty Affairs Committee - Bill Wilson
	Bill Wilson said the committee held an electronic election for the new chair, who is Ellie Scheirer. The committee's first meeting is September 11.
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	Faculty Enhancement Committee - Reza Vaghefi
	Reza Vaghefi said the committee meets September 5 to set the agenda for the year.
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	Nominations and Elections Committee - Diane Tanner
	Diane Tanner said the committee has two information items on the agenda today. The committee is accepting nominees for membership on the search committee for provost and vice president for academic affairs. Today is the election for new Faculty Association vice president. Diane requested nominations from floor. There were none. The exisiting ballot was accepted.
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	Promotion and Tenure Committee - Elizabeth Furdell
	Betty Furdell reported that the committee's work begins in December.
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	Research Committee - Cheryl Van Deusen
	Cheryl Van Deusen said the committee meets September 9 to elect the new chair. The deadline for the summer scholarship and teaching grants is October 3.
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	Strategic Planning Committee - Steven Williamson
	Steven Williamson said the committee has no report.
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	Support Services Committee-Robert Schupp
	Bob Schupp said the committee works on issues related to food service, the bookstore, and others. The committee meets September 30, and will begin work on the problems with parking decals.
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	Executive Committee - Judy Solano
	Judy Solano reported that the committee's next meeting is scheduled for September 16, at 12:15 PM.
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V.	SPECIAL REPORTS
	President - John Delaney
	John Delaney thanked everyone for the welcome he has received to the university.
	1.	The library construction project has received an additional $3 million from reserves. Building projects need to be done right up front, even if it means delaying others. Projects need a budget cushion built in.

	2.	The research and development authority technology park on university property east of Kernan Road has been asked to cease trying to sell property until taking stock. ADT and AOL may not characterize the types of collaborative relationships UNF wants. We are landlocked, and land will be center of population in Jacksonville, and making the land very valuable in future. The recommendation is to wait for an exceptional opportunity before selling the land.

	3.	Building 11 is a very high priority. The design will begin with current funds and construction will begin next October. The recommendation is to build on a new Building 11 on a new site, then demolish the old building.

	4.	Other university needs include the student union and the stadium. Bond revenue may be an effective way to get ahead of the curve and spread payments out over time.

	5.	The provost search kicks off in October.
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	Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen
	Interim Legislative Committee Weeks in preparation for the 2004 legislative session begin the last week of September. A special session may happen in October, and it may include requests for increased funding for education. A big priority for Chambers of Commerce statewide for the 2004 session is reforming the state constitutional amendment process. There is growing support among legislators to attempt to repeal or revise the class size amendment. Budget priorities for the 11 universities in the upcoming session include: maintain the base level of state funding, adequately funding enrollment growth, reducing the major gifts backlog for state matching funds, and providing appropriate funding for construction. The UNF Board of Trustees will approve priorities at the September 18 meeting New tuition proposals are on the way, including block fees, differential tuition by program, and tuition incentives for night/weekend courses. State Board of Education wants to move $2.5 million for baccalaureate programs at community colleges to the Florida Board of Governor's request. The Board of Governors meets September 24 with a PECO priority list. The 32-member Advisory Council on Educational Facilities is working on evaluating the facilities planning budgeting process for K-20, reviewing sources to meet funding requirements, and reviewing alternatives to minimize construction. Janet is also following the K-20 Accountability Workgroup feasibility study of proposed university funding contracts.
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	United Faculty of Florida - Bruce Fortado
	Bruce Fortado said the union is debating centralization. The union may need to devolve to local control. The union is experiencing personnel changes this year. Bruce and Cheryl Frohlich met with President Delaney and are hopeful about the union's relationship with administration. The new contract is being negotiated.
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VI.	QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
	Anonymous questions were submitted to Judy Solano for John Delaney:
	1.	Since Fall 2001, what is the breakdown by ethnicity, race, and national origin, within each college, of faculty promoted from associate to full professor; of faculty denied promotion from associate to full professor, and of faculty who initiated the process for promotion from associate to full professor but withdrew before the process was completed? What steps are being taken in each college to promote professional advancement of faculty with respect to ethnicity, race and national origin, with specific reference to promotions and administrative appointments? John Delaney said he would locate data and respond later.

	2.	What are the qualifications for director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs? Delaney said the director must have a Master's degree and experience in the area, or a Bachelor's degree with more experience. How does the administration ensure the independence of the office from the administration's own interests? Delaney said fair resolution of complaints is the goal. How independent is the office from administration? Delaney said the office reports through Human Resources to the Provost, and does not get interference. Complaints can go to civil court. How many complaints have been filed during the current director's term, and how many were decided in favor of the complainant? Delaney said that one to two dozen complaints have been resolved, and 80-90 % were not resolved in favor of the complainant. There have been few lawsuits.

	3.	Does the president think it is appropriate for administrators to use campus police to harass faculty who challenge them and speak out against them? Delaney said that is not appropriate.

	4.	What would be a reasonable time for faculty to expect to get information requested from administration under the sunshine law? Delaney said a written response within a month is reasonable. Time may be needed depending on the information requested.

	5.	What is the appropriateness of appointing chairs without degrees in the field of the department they supervise? Delaney said he hopes that would not happen, but on occasion it happens by necessity.

	6.	On the selection of the director of the new ethics center, is it ethical for the provost to express interest in the position, and for the dean to appoint his boss to that position? Do you endorse this blatant cronyism? Delaney said that he feels Mark Workman and David Kline would not act unethically.
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VII.	LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
	Item # 1-FA 03-32: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
	College of Arts and Sciences 1 APC 3 form Len Roberson moved the item. Pat Plumlee said the description mentions the suitability of the course for general education, and wants to know whether the course is or is not a general education course, and whether a course description should include such a suggestion. Oscar Paterson said the sentence is there because of plans to propose inclusion of the course in general education, and he would allow the line to be removed from the description. Len Roberson said the line is only in the APC form, and not in the catalog description. The item passed
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	Item # 2--FA 03-33: Submitted by Academic Programs Committee
	Coggin College of Business 3 APC 3 forms, 2 APC 2 forms Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.
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	Item # 3--FA 03-34: Submitted by Academic Programs Committee
	College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction 4 APC 1 forms, 1 APC 3 form Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.
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	Item # 4--FA 03-35: Submitted by Academic Programs Committee
	College of Health 2 APC 3 forms Len Roberson moved the item. The item passed.
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	Item # 5--FA 03-36: Submitted by Academic Programs Committee
	College of Arts and Sciences New degree request Len Roberson moved the item. David Schwam-Baird asked how could we decide on a new program without detail on the program. Len said each college representative on the committee has reviewed the program. Chris Rasche said there is no information on resources and faculty needed for new programs in the agenda. Len said the specific APC forms for courses come through Faculty Association after the degree program is approved. Chris asked whether we are approving a proposal to request a new program from the board of trustees. Judy recommended that future degree requests include more information and resources needed. Dale Clifford suggested that the full degree proposal be placed on the web. Kathy Robinson said the Academic Programs Committee does not respond to the resource question, so information is not included in the agenda. Len said the committee met with David Kline to decide what to include. Bob Vergenz asked for an oral statement from the committee on resource requirements. Len said he does not have that information. David Fenner said the department is hiring a faculty member who will work with the new program. The item passed.
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	Item # 6--FA 03-37: Submitted by Academic Programs Committee
	College of Health New degree request Len Roberson moved the item. Pam Chally said the program has been in place since 1995, and needs no new resources. The program is currently a track and will become a separate degree. The item passed.
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VIII.	INFORMATION ITEMS
	Item # 1 Election for Vice President of Faculty Association Item # 2 Election of Search Committee for Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Item # 3 Faculty Association 2003-2004 Schedule Item # 4 Academic Programs Committee 2003-2004 Schedule Item # 5 UNF Matriculation Calendar for Fall 2003 to Summer 2004 Item # 6 UNF Academic Calendar Information from Fall 2003 through Summer 2006
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IX.	ADJOURNMENT
	The meeting adjourned at 1:12 PM.
Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Catherine Cavanaugh, Secretary

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