Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	2004-2005

Minutes of Meeting
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
12:15 PM @ Building 11/1327


The meeting was called to order at 12:20 PM, by Judy Solano
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Members Present:	Katherine Robinson, Russell Mays, Judith Solano, Barbara Olinzock, Kathleen Cohen, Kathaleen Bloom, Lisa Jamba, David Lambert, John Cummings, Rama Rao, Russ Turney, Joyce Jones

Approval of Minutes:

The minutes of the February meeting were approved as posted on the website.

New Business

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Lisa Jamba

Lisa Jamba reported 4 items for agenda:
Arts and Sciences (some resubmits) (04-39)
College of Ed: (04-40)
College of Health (04-41)
COEHS (04-42): Joyce Jones asked questions re: program proposal process,
Lisa reviewed. Clarified: the degree will be a BS in sport management. No other questions or discussion.

Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings

Thanked committee for support for DPT. John Cumming reported committee's item from the last meeting. 2/18; discussed drop-add (Karen Reedy, Kim Luther) reviewed current policy. Unanimous committee current policy is both clear and explicit, and does not recommend any changes. Deans and Directors should be reminded to acquaint faculty and staff with the policy. Judy Solano will write reminder letter. Next meeting will be the week after spring break: plagiarism policy (student education and use of technology to detect.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Catherine Hough

Cathy Hough reported that the committee met this AM, but no quorum was present. Will try an online meeting for April. Dr. Giordano was not aware of last year's committee recommendations. He will review them.

Budget Advisory Committee - Joyce Jones

Will meet 3/16/2005; Ricky Arjune will address issue of the gap between FTE funding and FTE level, as well as the variability within the SUS. For example, we would require 18 million to reach funding level of UWF (nearest SUS institution). The salary equity study has run into procedural difficulties (lack of response), and has been tabled for the time-being.

Campus Technology Committee - Cathy Cavanaugh

Cathy Cavanaugh reported for Katharine Brown: the committee met with Cato Burke to discuss difficulties with classroom technology. Template with user info will be in place prior to the end of the term. Next meeting 4/14/2005.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Kathy Cohen

Kathy announced that Robert Drummond (former faculty member of COEHS) passed away 3/14/05).
One agenda item: Revision of existing Academic Misconduct Policy in faculty handbook. Kathy reviewed the item. David Lambert asked if the new role of Assoc Provost/Dean Graduate studies should be integrated into this policy. Judy replied that the process as outlined is that if the integrity issue involves extramural funding, the Assoc Provost/Dean of Graduate Studies will be informed. The policy will be changed to reflect the correct title of the Assoc Provost/Dean of Graduate Studies where appropriate. Rama Rao asked questions about the initiation of the process. Kathy and Judy emphasized that the process can be initiated either at the chair level (which goes to the committee,), or by a direct referral to the committee. The oral history project is also being discussed in the Faculty Affairs committee. The memo from Chancellor re: academic learning compacts was discussed- Academic Compacts need to be implemented by the fall semester (2005). The committee decided that the Gen Ed faculty should be responsible for communication and critical thinking skills. Implicit in the compact: every student is capable of achieving learning outcomes. The major effect on Arts and Sciences, as most professional schools have accreditation bodies or outcome exams already in place. The BOG wants contract with students-if you finish a program, with us-you will be able to... Outcomes are to be discipline specific, and include communication and critical thinking.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Russell Mays

Russell Mays reported committee met yesterday. Finalized needs assessment will be forwarded to Cindy Chin. The assessment covers teaching, research, service, and technology. It will be available as both a paper survey and web survey. This will be an information item in the next agenda. Next committee meeting 4/18/2005.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock

Process is almost complete. Elections will be held 4/7. 4/8/2005. Still need one nominee from COAS for Honors Council. Nominations were closed March 10. Updated version of the ballot has been posted on the Faculty Association Hot Line. The committee will count ballots April 8. After elections, the committee will explore the feasibility of online elections, possibly through Blackboard.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom

No report. Committee work is complete. There was a general discussion about how the election of P and T committee and the Sabbatical Selection committee will occur. Judy Solano replied that the Union has not yet supplied details as to how these elections will be conducted.

Research Committee - David Lambert

David Lambert reported that the Research Committee will participate in interviews of Assoc Provost/Dean of Graduate Studies/Sponsored Research candidates. Next meeting will be held 4/12/2005. Judy Solano suggested that the research committee serve as a research policy committee in the future.

Strategic Planning Committee - Doreen Radjenovic

No report.

Support Services Committee - Rama Rao

Met 3/1 with Vince Smith who updated the committee re: parking, food, and other auxiliary support services. The parking fee is going up next year. There will be an effort to keep the garages and campus clean and trash free. Parking citations in 2004 doubled over 2003. Bookstore asks that textbook orders be sent to bookstore at the earliest possible date. Next meeting: 4/5/2005 space utilization/space availability will be discussed.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

The Executive Committee will meet 4/19/2005 @ 12:15 p.m.

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Association President - Judy Solano

Judy Solano reiterated that every question received anonymously for presentation at the Faculty Association meeting is answered. Sometimes the language is "cleaned up" as a matter of civility.

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Adjournment & Next Meeting

The next Faculty Association meeting will be held April 7, 2005 at 12:15 in Building 9, Room 1421.

The next Executive Committee meeting will be held April 19, 2005 at 12:15 PM in 11/1327.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:11 PM.

Respectfully Submitted:
Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary

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