Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	2004-2005

Minutes of Meeting
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
12:15 PM @ Building 11/1327

The meeting was called to order at 12:23 PM by Steve Shapiro.

Members Present:

Steve Shapiro, Katherine Robinson, Judith Solano, Kathleen Cohen
Jennifer Kane, John Cummings, Russ Turney, Katharine Brown
Elinor Scherier, Barbara Olinzock, Kathaleen Bloom, Rama Rao

Approval of Minutes:

The minutes of the October 19, 2004 meeting were approved as posted on the website.

New Business

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Lisa Jamba-Joyner

Jennifer Kane presented 6 agenda items. Agenda items were approved for inclusion in Faculty Association Agenda. Jennifer Kane stated that the APC committee will discuss FA04-23 [returned to committee from November Faculty Association meeting] at their next meeting, and will be prepared to discuss it at the December Faculty Association meeting.

Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings

John Cumming reported the committee will meet 11/22/03. The Academic Integrity Code and Appeals Process will be reviewed and discussed. Karen Stone and Bill Wilson will attend that meeting.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Russ Turney

Russ Turney reported that the committee was continuing to discuss the Faculty Fellow assigned to work with adjuncts. Judy Solano clarified the current status of the Faculty Fellow. The committee will continue to work to implement this program.

Budget Advisory Committee - Joyce Jones

No report. One information item was submitted (Comparison of UNF Student FTEs and Appropriated Funding 1984-1985; 2003-2004.)

Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown

Katharine Brown reported that the committee met with Tony Turrin concerning the self-service portal of MyWings. Eventually, all administrative applications, personnel activities, and budget approvals will be conducted through the portal. HR portion will be implemented 12/18/2004. All new hires will be entered into the system starting in January.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Elinor Scheirer

Elinor Scheirer reported that Faculty Affairs Committee revisited the Student Assessment of Quality Instruction, [FA 04-25, returned from November Faculty Association Committee], committee will continue discussion and re-present to Executive Committee.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Russell Mays

No Report

Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock

One agenda item, provision for tie votes two levels: Faculty Association Officers, [follow-up election]; and for committee members [coin toss]. Editorial changes were recommended, Barbara will submit corrected version to Cindy Chin for inclusion on agenda.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom

No report. The committee will meet 12/03/04 at 8:30 a.m. to receive their charge from the Provost; the committee will meet on Fridays in January to discuss dossiers [will be received 12/26/04]. The committee will make recommendations to Provost 2/10/05.

Research Committee - David Lambert

No report.

Strategic Planning Committee - Doreen Radjenovic

No report.

Support Services Committee - Rama Rao

Committee met on 11/2; detailed minutes are posted on the web. Bookstore manager was a guest at the last meeting, less than 50% of the book orders for the spring semester had been received at that point. Karen Reedy (Center for Academic Excellence) will meet with the committee at the next meeting; Others (representatives from the Center for Professional Development and Training; Environmental Health and Safety; Facilities Planning; Library; Office of Faculty Enhancement and Sponsored Research) will be invited to the committee as well.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Steve Shapiro reported that Aaron Sheehan-Dean, Pamela Zeiser, Barbara Tuck, Cynthia Jordan, Harry Rothschild, Dale Clifford, David Jaffee, Jason Mauro and Gordon Rakita submitted a resolution to the Faculty Association asking the UNF administration to respect and enforce the anti-discrimination. Background of the resolution was reviewed by Judy Solano. The process of approval was reviewed. A general discussion concerning the resolution followed. The resolution will be included on the next Faculty Association Agenda.

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Association President - Judy Solano

No report

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Adjournment & Next Meeting

The next Faculty Association meeting will be held December 2, 2004 at 12:15 in Building 9, Room 1421.

The next Executive Committee meeting will be held December 7, 2004 at 12:15 PM in 11/1327.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted:

Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary

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