Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	January 6, 2005

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING
Minutes of Meeting
December 2, 2004

CALL TO ORDER

Vice President Steve Shapiro called the meeting to order at 12:17 PM.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the November meeting were approved as published on the web.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

No announcements.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Kristine Webb

Kris Webb reported that the committee has six items on today's agenda. The committee meets on January 6, 2005 to develop sample learning objectives with examples and non-examples. The information will be posted on the committee's website.

Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings

John Cummings reported that the committee met on November 22, and guests at the meeting were Karen Stone and Bill Wilson. The committee reviewed the academic integrity code and appeals process. The committee will review examples from other institutions.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Russ Turney

No report.

Budget Advisory Committee - Andres Gallo

Andres Gallo reported that the committee has one information item in today's packet, and the committee is conducting a survey of other institutions in US for comparison.

Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown

Kathy Brown reported that Tony Turrin was a guest at the committee's last meeting. The committee viewed the faculty sections of the new My Wings Banner portal. The committee meets next on December 7.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Elinor Scheirer

Ellie Scheirer reported that the committee met on November 9 to discuss the material returned from the last Faculty Association meeting related to ISQs and the policy in the handbook on scholarly misconduct. The committee received a recommendation from David Courtwright about instituting a debriefing of retiring faculty to maintain institutional memory. The committee next meets on December 9.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Russell Mays

Russ Mays reported that the committee met on November 15 and 29 about the summer teaching grants, which were reviewed and returned for consideration. The committee has developed a menu of faculty development opportunities for spring.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock

Barbara Olinzock reported that the committee has an information item in today's agenda, and an action item proposing two changes to the bylaws.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom

Kathy Bloom reported that the committee will meet on December 3 to receive its charge. The committee will review dossiers over the holidays.

Research Committee - David Lambert

David Lambert reported that the committee met on November 13 to review summer scholarship grant applications. The committee ranked the applications and forwarded recommendations to Academic Affairs.

Strategic Planning Committee - Ajayi Adewale

Ajayi Adewale reported that the committee met to review the campus master plan documents and the strategic plan.

Support Services Committee - Rama Rao

No report.

Executive Committee - Kathleen Cohen

Kathy Cohen reported that the committee's next meeting is scheduled for December 7, at 12:15 PM.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

John Delaney discussed two items:
1.	The campus master plan is about six months from finalization. Planners have met with groups across campus, and faculty are urged to track the progress of the plan. Some of the critical decisions include the location of the new social sciences building in lot 7, the location for the student union in the northwest area inside the loop near the boathouse, and the location of future housing. There are 2300 students now in campus housing with some triples. The university will need more housing to be built in phases along the eastern ridge. The master plans are updated every 5-10 years. We need to know now how large the university will grow.
2.	Cheryl Frohlich joined the discussion of the current status of the union negotiations. Delaney said that faculty raise money has been set aside, and is immune to hurricane-related callbacks. The state has billions from reserve for relief, and FEMA has funds coming along with insurance payments. There may be economic risk if tourism drops. Delaney has recommended to the UNF Board of Trustees that the faculty raise be retroactive. Local bargaining gives opportunities for a tailored contract. Agreement enhances relations among parties. Some universities in the state are declaring impasse, and two have reached agreements.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

No report.

United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich

Cheryl Frohlich said its not uncommon for a first contact to take up to two years, and there is good will on both sides. UNF is breaking a bargaining tradition of having a win-lose mindset. The latest three articles to reach tentative agreement are summer assignments, bylaws, and assignment resolution. This progress shows the improved relations between the sides. Cheryl thanked each person on the bargaining teams. Updates are being sent via email and the web site. Access to information has been expanded. Salaries will be posted on UFF website along with information on summer rotation, selection of faculty, and bylaws. This will be the first time in the state that they can be grieveable and not unilaterally altered or suspended, and faculty have meaningful input. Discrimination issues have arisen, and bargaining will work them out.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

No questions.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

ITEM # 1- FA 04-23 HONORS -

New Courses (3 items)
Kris Webb moved the item. The item passed.

ITEM # 2- FA 04-26 COAS -

New Courses, Course Changes, & Program Of Study Changes (47 items)

Kris Webb moved the item. Bill Wilson asked about the courses on the Atlantic Slave Trade offered at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Kris Webb said the syllabi differentiate the standards of the courses. Dale Clifford said the differences in level are not included in the short catalog description, but are present in the expectations of the courses. The item passed.

ITEM # 3- FA 04-27 CCB -

New Courses (3 items)
Kris Webb moved the item. The item passed.

ITEM # 4- FA 04-28 CCEC -

New Courses, Course Changes, & Program Of Study Changes (41 items)

Kris Webb moved the item. Ajayi Adewale said that the description of the 04/05-100 course should say "reason for SOME of the changes." The item passed as presented.

ITEM # 5- FA 04-29 COEHS -

Program of Study Change (1 item)
Kris Webb moved the item. The item passed.

ITEM # 6- FA 04-30 COH -

New Courses, Course Changes, & Program Of Study Changes (10 items)

Kris Webb moved the item. The item passed.

ITEM # 7- FA 04-31 :Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee

First Reading: Provisions for Tie Votes
Barbara Olinzock moved the item for first reading. Dale Clifford asked about the wording referring to the next meeting.

ITEM # 8- FA 04-32 A Group of Faculty

Resolution: Anti-Discrimination Policies
Aaron Sheehan-Dean presented an amended version of the resolution written in response to recent events on the issue. Robert Vergenz spoke in favor of enforcing policies, but had a concern that we may be drawing conclusions about events that have led to feelings among students. Is it the place of this body to assume? The substitute resolution passed.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

ITEM # 1 - Nominations and Elections Committee Election Result

ITEM # 2 - APC 2 (Minor) Approved By Academic Affairs

ITEM # 3 - Comparison of UNF Student FTEs and Appropriated Funding

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:46 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

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Catherine Cavanaugh for Kathy Robinson, Secretary

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