Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	December 2, 2004

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING
Minutes of Meeting
November 4, 2004

CALL TO ORDER

President Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:16 PM.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the 10/7/2004 meeting were approved as published on the web.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

No Announcements

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Jennifer Kane for Lisa Jamba-Joyner

Jennifer Kane reported committee met this morning, will meet again November 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Two items are on the agenda today.

Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings

John Cummings reported committee met October 18, 2004. Chip Klostermeyer, Chair of the Intercollegiate Athletics Committee met with Academic Standards Committee. The committee endorsed making any student in good standing at the university eligible to participate in athletics. The committee intends to review the academic integrity code and appeals process.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Russ Turney

No report.

Budget Advisory Committee - Joyce Jones

Joyce Jones reported committee will meet 11/9 at 10:00; they are working on equity study, selecting graduate programs within like institutions; A ten year analysis of inflation adjusted funding related to student FTE is being prepared and will be posted on the web.

Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown

Katharine Brown reported the committee met 11/09/2004. Tony Turrin from Information Services reviewed the My Wings portal for faculty and staff. Committee minutes are posted on the web.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Elinor Scheirer

Ellie Sheirer reported Oct 12 meeting did not have a quorum. The committee will try to meet Tuesday 11/09/2004, at noon in the Faculty Association meeting area. Members are encouraged to attend. The committee has two items on today's agenda.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Joann Nolin for Russell Mays

Joane Nolin reported for Russell Mays. The committee met on 10/19/2004; they continued discussion on effective communication of OFE activities; and a faculty needs assessment. This committee will review the Summer teaching grants. Volunteer reviewers are requested.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock

Barbara Olinzock reported today is election day for the Nominations and Elections committee. Positions available: CCOAS; COBA; CCEC; COH; At Large. Additional nominations requested from the floor: At large: Cynthia Jorden (library). No other nominations. Motion to close nominations, approved. Elections will be conducted after this meeting; in the faculty commons room until 4:00; and tomorrow (11/5/2004) from 9a-1p.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom

No report.

Research Committee - David Lambert

David Lambert reported the committee met 10/25/04. Forty-one applications for summer research grants were distributed among committee members (increase of 8 from last year). Nov 17 is the deadline for reviewers to return comments to committee members. Next meeting 11/23 1 p.m. in the OFE conference room. Recommendations for summer grant awards will be discussed.

Strategic Planning Committee - Doreen Radjenovic

Doreen Radjenovic reported that the committee met 10/13/2004. Richard Crosby presented master planning process to the committee. The committee will review the current strategic plan.
The next meeting is December 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. Judy Solano reminded the association that open meetings will be conducted to discuss the revised master plan.

Support Services Committee - Rama Rao

Rama Rao reported committee met 11/2/2004; and will meet again 11/30/2004. The committee would like to remind faculty to send in faculty textbook orders for spring. Deadline was 10/15/04. Judy Solano pointed out that the deadline for bookstore orders PRECEDES the deadline for class schedules. The committee will negotiate more appropriate deadlines with the bookstore.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Met 10/19/04 to set agenda for today's faculty association meeting. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2004 at 12:15 pm in FAMA.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

Mr. Delaney unable to attend today's meeting; no report.

Legislative Liaison Report - George Perkins for Janet Owen

Janet Owen was unable to be present. George Perkins reported that BOG made recommendations on tuition and fee policies: ceiling for resident undergraduate students; surcharge for excess hours; and a model block tuition policy. The BOT would be given the authority to set tuition for all but undergrads who are state residents. The new recommendation for an excess hours surcharge is that a 25% surcharge will be charged to students who exceed 110% of the credits required in their programs. Credits from community colleges that are recognized in the program of study are included in the 110%. The surcharge does not apply to students with remaining Bright Future eligibility. There are a few exceptions, for students obtaining certification in a teacher shortage area; for student enrolled in below capacity programs, as well as students in specifically identified programs. The program will begin to be phased in Summer, 2006. Block tuition was also discussed. Details of all of the above are posted in the October 21, 2004 meeting minutes at www. Fldoe.org/bog
The directions from the BOG about implementing Academic Learning Compacts (contracts with students delineating specific outcomes to be achieved by graduation) continue to evolve.
The BOG also reviewed the PICO budget (budget for facilities). PICO revenues are way down. The total available funds for the next three years are roughly equal to last year's PICO funds. Judy Solano reminded the Association that Bldg 11 construction has been fully funded.

United Faculty of Florida - Shira Schwam-Baird for Cheryl Frohlich

Shira Schwam-Baird reported bargaining sessions have been held 2x per week for last month; pace is encouraging. Tentative agreement on appointments article; visiting appointments; multi-year appointments for non-tenure earning faculty; close to agreement on summer appointments (awaiting appendix H). Summer rotation policy will be determined in each department. Fallback policy will be included in contract. The two parties are also close to agreement on Tenure article. By-laws affecting terms and conditions of employment are being proposed by the bargaining team, laying out the process for department development of bylaws. The goal: Those bylaws are grievable. UFF is awaiting response from UA team on the evaluation proposal. The Union is open for questions and concerns.

Intercollegiate Athletic Committee - Chip Klostermeyer

Chip will report to Faculty Association every semester on ATHLETICS. The function(s) of the IAC are to: monitor compliance with NCAA; counsel president; review athletic dept budget; review cases of academic integrity abuse. The average GPA for UNF athletes was 3.04 for women, 2.88 for men. There were 35 athletic scholarships for men and 38 for women (Title IX equity). Revenues were 3.54 million; expenses: 3.65 million (Expenses include scholarships and salaries.) Losses are covered from the athletic foundation account; not E and G monies. The move to Division One 1 is anticipated in 5 years. Projected revenues: 5.6 million; projected expenses; 5.4 million (no E and G expenditures projected) The IAC rationale for supporting movement to Division I was reviewed, and admission criteria were discussed.

Library Advisory Committee - David Courtwright

David reported on that library construction is proceeding ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion in September 2005. In May 2005, the current library staff and holdings will be moved into the new construction to allow for renovation of the existing library. Seminar rooms will be available for scheduling January 2006. The new facility will have wireless Internet capability. David Courtwright also reported that the ability to conduct one search using multiple databases will be in place by the end of this semester. He also commented that the library budget continues to be of concern, the prices for journals are rising approximately 7-10 % annually, with no accompanying increase in budget. The search for a new library director has not yet been completed. Seven of the current library staff are in the DROP program, which will significantly impact library staffing.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Steve Shapiro noted that there was a MOU on salaries posted on the web. He asked the Union "Where are we on this agreement?"
Shira Scham-Baird replied that UFF and UA are close to agreement; they are just trying to work out HOW the monies will be distributed.

Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean asked if the Faculty Association had taken any position on the recent events concerning the delay of funding for PRIDE events caused by the President of the SGA's failure to sign requisitions, based on his personal religious beliefs. Sheehan-Dean reminded the body that sexual orientation is a protected class under the SGA constitution. Judy Solano replied that no formal response had taken place. Sheehan Dean asked what the process for expressing the Faculty Association support for non-discrimination would be.
Solano outlined three options: A statement could be drafted and submitted to the Executive Committee for inclusion in the Faculty Association Agenda; a request could be made of the Executive Committee to appoint a sub-group (probably Faculty Affairs Committee) to draft a resolution, and, of course, individual faculty members could express concern to the involved parties. Solano stated that submitting a statement to the Executive Committee would probably be the fastest method. Sheehan-Dean stated that he would draft such a resolution for submission to the Executive Committee.

Harry Rothschild asked what would happen after the review of the Executive Committee.
Solano replied that the resolution would be voted upon by the Faculty Association.
Bill Caldwell also asked if the matter had been discussed in any SGA committees with faculty representation.
No one reported any such discussion.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

ITEM # 1- FA 04-22: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

COAS -

New Courses, Course Changes, & Program of Study Changes (9 items)

Moved by Jennifer Kane. Dale Clifford noted that International Studies is NOT a part of the History department. No other questions. Motion carried.

ITEM # 2- FA 04-23: Resubmitted by the Academic Programs Committee

HONORS -

New Courses (3 items) --

Moved by Jennifer Kane. Andrew Buchwalter asked how the proposed colloquia differed from existing colloquia (is it a leveling issue.). Ellie Scheirer moved that consideration of this item be postponed until December, when question can be answered. Motion carried. Item will be discussed at next Faculty Association meeting.

ITEM # 3- FA 04-24: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee

Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards

The item was moved by Ellie Sheirer. No discussion. Item was passed.

ITEM # 4- FA 04-25: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee

5.2 (2) Student Assessment of Instruction
Item moved by Ellie Scheirer. Ellie Scheirer spoke to item. Dale Clifford asked: If UFF is arguing to re-assert its right as sole bargaining agent for conditions of terms of employment. Should this [student assessment of instruction] be discussed in this venue? Judy Solano responded. FAC ASSOC discusses and debates to recommend - we can continue to discuss and debate issues of concern to faculty. Recommendations can go to union. Ellie Scheirer: This item changes the language of SUSSAI [no longer used] to a more generic term. Chip Klostermeyer asked if anything in this document changes the exemption of tenured faculty from every semester assessment. Ellie Scheirer: does not change current policy. Shira Schwam-Baird: in terms of contract, student assessments of instruction are in the tenure article, we have no plan to change anything in the way student assessments are administered. Bill Wilson: Should student assessment of instruction term be changed to ISQ? Judy Solano responded that the language in this document is designed to include ISQ or any future designation of student assessment of instruction. A question was asked re: Public records release - Bill Wilson responded we can only release 8 questions of old SUSSAI according to the Florida Administrative Code. Ken Wilburn moved: send back to committee: Seconded. The question was asked: "Do we have a quorum?" Presence of a quorum confirmed by count. Motion to send back approved.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

ITEM # 1 - Submitted by the Nominations & Elections Committee

Election of the Nominations and Elections Committee
Elections will be conducted after this meeting until 4:00; and tomorrow (11/5/2004) from 9a-1p.in the faculty commons room.

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:26 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________
Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary

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