The meeting was called to order at 12:16 PM by Steve Shapiro.

Lisa Jamba-Joyner presented 2 agenda items. Agenda items were approved for inclusion in Faculty Association Agenda, with a correction from Judy Solano regarding faculty and resources needed for computer science courses.

John Cumming reported that the committee was contacted by Kim Luther about adding a WS designation for students who withdraw due to military service. Executive Committee members felt that the university's current policies cover such cases, and the Academic Standards Committee should consider the issue and long with the listing of W grades in the catalog. Kathy Cohen stated that existing policies need to be researched. John Cummings said the committee is also comparing academic integrity and appeals processes from eight other universities.

No report.

Paul Mason reported that the committee requested from George Perkins budget data from the other state universities since 1989. The committee is surveying chairs of departments of economics from Research I universities about salary differentials.

Katharine Brown reported that the committee meets on December 7. From the UTC, it was reported that UNF has joined Florida Lambda Rail, which is expected to be live in March. The Banner payroll test has been done. The Coggin College of Business has received a donation to fund wireless access to the internet in common areas, and the donation will be matched by the university for common area access across campus. The campus network will be down December 18-19.

Elinor Scheirer reported that Faculty Affairs Committee discussed student evaluations and misconduct in scholarship. They were asked to look at the issue of faculty who give final exams before finals week.

Russell Mays reported that the committee has ranked the summer teaching grant applications and forwarded them for funding. The committee also assisted in developing a menu of opportunities through the Office of Faculty Enhancement.

Barbara Olinzock presented one agenda item for the second reading: provisions for tie votes.

Ellie Scheirer reported that the committee met on 12/03/04 at 8:30 a.m. to receive their charge from the Provost, who asked for consensus from the committee.

Doreen Radjenovic reported that the committee met on December 1 to review the new master plan and the strategic plan draft. The committee will consider contributing guidelines on flagship program selection and support, and will study how other universities handle similar programs. Judy Solano suggested that the committee develop position papers on this issue and on other aspects of the strategic plan that affect faculty, such as the role of research at UNF.

Judy Solano asked committee chairs to sent agenda items and changes to her instead of to Cindy Chin who is out for medical reasons.

The next Executive Committee meeting will be held January 18, 2005 at 12:15 PM in 11/1327.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted:

Cathy Cavanaugh for Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary