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| Approval of Minutes |
| November, December and January minutes approved as published on the web. |
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| New Business |
Meeting called to order by Steve Shapiro @ 12:16 p.m. |
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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Academic Programs Committee -
Janet Bosnick |
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Bettie Adams reported for Jane Bosnick. The committee met on Feb, 2 nd; 3 agenda items were presented to the Executive Committee. The committee is continuing to pursue automated APC submission and tracking. Funding is being requested to set up system (Work flow system, rather than Blackboard submission). |
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Academic Standards Committee -
Jack Cummings |
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Jack Cummings reported that the committee met yesterday. Connie Corker was a guest. They continue to discuss the Academic Appeals Process and the Bylaws of the Appeals committee. The next meeting is scheduled for 3/13/06.
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Adjunct Affairs Committee -
Lee Richardson |
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Lee Richardson reported that the committee met 1/11/2006. A brief survey re: teaching feedback was conducted. The results of the survey will be presented to the Deans on 2/24/06. Ten adjuncts attended library research workshops. Parking passes for adjuncts and guest speakers continues to be an issue. This concern will be addressed by the university parking committee. |
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Budget Advisory Committee -
Jeff Harrison |
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Jeff Harrison reported the committee met 2/1/06. They are putting together a draft survey to send to faculty. The survey will be computerized; its focus will be “What are the real budget issues that are important to faculty?” This information will be shared with JoAnne Campbell. The next meeting is scheduled for 3/1/06. |
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Campus Technology Committee -
Diane Tanner |
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Diane Tanner reported the committee last met 1/30/06. They met with the Web Advisory Committee; checked on progress of quick links. The committee is also trying to update inventory list for all classrooms (including portables), as well as discussing distance learning policies. Faculty login changes will take place in May. The faculty will use their N number instead of their current user name. Many faculty and staff have expressed concerns re: this change. The login change will be
placed on the UTC agenda; one proposal is that current faculty and staff be “grandfathered,” and permitted to continue to use their current user names. The committee also suggested to Tony Turrin that a telephone support number be placed in MyWings. The committee is also exploring computer literacy assessment. The next meeting is scheduled for 3/28/06. |
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Faculty Affairs Committee -
Patrick Plumlee |
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Kathy Cohen reported for Patrick Plumlee. The committee met 2/8/06. Two requests for honorary degrees were made: Dr. Colville N. Young, Governor General of Belize and Dr. Edith Perez, noted breast cancer researcher. Both nominations were approved. The committee also discussed the proposed consensual and amorous relationship policy. The committee recommends removal of the word consensual. If power is unequal (ie. Teacher, student) a sexual relationship cannot be consensual. The next meeting is scheduled for 3/8/2006. |
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Faculty Enhancement Committee -
JoAnn Nolin |
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JoAnn Nolin reported that the committee met in the FEEDS studio in Building 50. The studio is available to faculty for a nominal charge. The committee reviewed the faculty development calendar for Fall or 2007. They desire to increase participation in sponsored events. They will be conducting a survey—what does enhancement mean? Next meeting: 2/28/06. |
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Nominations and Elections Committee -
Cynthia Jordan |
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Cynthia Jordan reported that the committee met on 2/9/06; a draft ballot was circulated. Henry Thomas and Chip Klostermeyer have been nominated for Faculty Association President; Candice Carter and Kathy Robinson have been nominated for Vice-president. There are no nominees for Faculty Association Secretary. Absentee ballots will be available 2/27/06; the elections will be conducted at the next Faculty Association meeting on 3/2/06. Voting will continue in the commons after Faculty Association and on Friday, 3/3/06. Nominations for committee vacancies will be welcomed at the 3/3/06 Faculty Association meeting. |
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Promotion and Tenure Committee -
Cynthia Scott |
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Cynthia Scott reported that the committee has completed their work; they met with Provost last Friday. All candidates were discussed with Provost.
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Research Committee -
Mina Baliamoune-Lutz |
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No report.
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Strategic Planning Committee -
Yemisi Bolumole |
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No report. |
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Support Services Committee - Rama Rao |
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Rama Rao reported that the committee met 1/26/06. Shawn Brayton attended; they discussed Banner, grades and registration. Concerns were voiced re: faculty access to student information via Banner (some faculty don’t want the information). The committee requested Kathy Cohen to write request for additional funds for database acquisition. A general request for additional funding for databases was circulated. Editorial changes, and the inclusion of a list of databases to be requested were recommended by the Executive Committee, which sent the request back to Support Services for revision.
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Executive Committee -
Steve Shapiro |
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Steve Shapiro presented a proposal for the restructuring of the Marketing, Management and Logistics department. The proposal itself (excluding the letters and exhibits) will be attached to the next Faculty Association agenda. FYI: The spreadsheet for retroactive faculty raises has been signed off on. The committee is asked to encourage colleagues to obtain nominees for Faculty Association committee vacancies. |
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Association President -
Judy Solano |
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Judy Solano presented an information item re: Provost Search. |
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Adjournment & Next Meeting |
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The next Faculty Association Meeting will be held Thursday, 3/2/2006 at 12:15 p.m.
The next Executive Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, 3/14/2006 at 12:15 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine M. Robinson
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