Faculty Association Committee Minutes

Faculty Association	April 7, 2005

FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING
Minutes of Meeting
March 3, 2005

CALL TO ORDER

President Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:18 PM. There was a moment of silence out of respect for Representative Tillie Fowler and her family.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the 2/05/2005 meeting were approved as published on the web.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

No announcements.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee - Lisa Jamba-Joyner

Lisa Jamba reported the committee met this AM. The next meeting is scheduled for 4/7/2005; three items are on today's agenda.

Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings

John Cummings reported committee met on 2/18/05; Kim Luther and Karen Reedy discussed drop-add policies and procedures; the committee reviewed the policy and will recommend to the Executive Committee that the current policy is explicit as stated and should be enforced. Katharine Brown has asked the committee to address plagiarism. Kathy Hassal from the Writing Center will join us to present some conceptual solutions for an institution wide approach to this problem.

Adjunct Affairs Committee - Lee Richardson for Cathy Hough

Lee Richardson reported that the committee met last week with Gerry Giordano. A copy of last year's Adjunct Affairs Committee recommendations were shared with him. Next meeting is scheduled for 3/15/2005.

Budget Advisory Committee - Paul Mason

Paul Mason reported that there is an information item in today's packet (Comparative SUS data). Next meeting will be in April.

Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown

Katharine Brown reported one item on agenda. Next meeting: 3/9/2005 at 10 AM.

Faculty Affairs Committee - Elinor Scheirer

Kathy Cohen reported for Ellie Sheirer: revisions complete on Academic Misconduct Policy, will pass it through the University's general counsel, and hope to have it placed on the April Faculty Association agenda. Approved honorary degree for Dave Brubeck. (The degree was awarded at his concert last month). Academic compacts will be discussed at the March 10, 2005 meeting.

Faculty Enhancement Committee - Russell Mays

Russell Mays reported open-ended faculty needs assessment survey is being developed. Faculty are encouraged to submit nominations for the Faculty Fellow Program; faculty should also consider participating in the BUILD program, designed to enhance faculty teaching/learning skills. Next meeting will be 3/14/2005.

Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock

Judy Solano yielded the floor to Barbara Olinzock. Most positions have nominees; additional nominations were solicited from the floor. Nominations can be received until 3/10. No additional nominations were received from the floor for the Academic Programs, Academic Standards, Adjunct Affairs, Budget Advisory, Campus Technology, Faculty Affairs, Faculty Enhancement, Research Committee, Strategic Planning, Support Services committees. Nominations received from the floor for University Committees were as follows: Judy Rodriguez Food Service Advisory; Aaron Sheehan-Dean and John Maraldo for the General Education Council; No nominations received from the floor for Book Store Advisory; Budget Allocation; Student Conduct Board; Equal Opportunity and Diversity; University Appeals Committee; No nominations were received from the floor for the Parking Advisory, Parking Appeals; University Technology Committee; Space committee, Intercollegiate Advisory Committee, Sick Leave Pool Committee. Corrections to ballot: Betty Nies is from English, not from the library. Michelle DeDeo switched from at large to COAS; Corrections will be made. Elections 4/7-4/8/2005 following meeting and continuing at faculty commons. Floor returned to Judy Solano.

Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom

Kathaleen Bloom reported that the committee has completed its work for 2004-2005. Committee recommendations were as follows:
	Applications for tenure only: (1); recommended favorably by the committee.
	Applications for promotion to Associate Professor only (2); both applicants recommended favorably by the committee.
	Applications for promotion to Associate Professor with tenure: (12); 11 candidates were recommended for promotion with tenure; one was not.
	Applications for promotion to Full Professor: (3); All three candidates were recommended for promotion.
	The committee forwarded 17 affirmative and 1 negative recommendation to the Provost. The Provost concurred with the Committee's recommendations.

Research Committee - David Lambert

No report

Strategic Planning Committee - Doreen Radjenovic

No report

Support Services Committee - Rama Rao

Rama Rao reported: The committee met on March 1st. Vince Smythe, Director of Auxiliary Services was our guest. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5th.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Steve Shapiro reported that the committee's next meeting is scheduled for
March 15, 2004, at 12:15 PM. Thanked IT for Spam Blocker software. Those present applauded.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

Mr. Delaney reported topic in last faculty coffee. The topic of Civility/Lack thereof came up during one of the recent coffees. We, as a University Community, may need to consider dialog on the tone of communication between and among members of the university community.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

Janet Owen reported that the 2005 Legislative Session begins next Tuesday, March 8th. Much of the State University System's lobbying efforts will be to move enrollment growth funding from the Governor's recommendation of $20 million toward the Board of Governor's request for $78 million. With regard to new construction projects, UNF is going in to the session with strong recommendations to fund: the balance needed to complete the Health Professions Facility; planning money for the new education building; and increased funding for infrastructure needs. UNF seeks additional PECO appropriations for the purchase of the Tech Park and for classroom expansion and renovations, which would include a "one stop shop" for student services. Ms. Owen also discussed the state university system governance bill that has been filed in the House and its implications. This bill attempts to divide the constitutional duties and responsibilities of the Florida Board of Governors and the Legislature. She also discussed a bill that seeks to provide an "academic bill of rights."

United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich

Cheryl Frohlich reported last Tentative Agreements have been posted on web. Latest: Academic Freedom. During bargaining next Monday (3/7/2005), hopefully we reach agreement on the article on promotions at that time. Salary step program for instructors will be discussed as a separate item. Coffee with Delaney going well; 3/16/2005 is the next scheduled date. Elections for union members Monday and Tuesday.

Special Report by Shari Shuman re: Payroll issues:

Be aware that not only has a new payroll system been implemented; but a new payroll office has assumed functions previously performed by the state, and the state has privatized health insurance management to Convergys. All these changes are bound to create some difficulties. Ms. Shuman explained and updated many of the problems with the Banner implementation.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

1.		To Shari Shuman: Michelle DeDeo: Tax-deferred and medical accounts seem to have been corrected, but the pay stub online is not detailed enough to use for things like mortgage applications. Shuman: This type of stub will be available shortly.
......2.	..	Cheryl Frohlich: Raised issues with health insurance, including lapses in coverage. Shari Shuman: many of the problems were related to the Convergys changeover, and have been resolved. Contact Shari directly with any continuing problems related to health insurance. These issues will be resolved.
3.		Katharine Brown: How can we confirm receipt of funds that have been withheld have been posted appropriately? Shari Shuman: we have contacted each vendor, and they have assured us that the funds are being posted to the appropriate accounts.
4.		To Mr. Delaney: (Anonymous): My understanding is the Jacksonville Economic Development Council (JEDC) created the Research and Development Authority (RDA) to preside over the sale and development of land that was set aside for the proposed research park. From the beginning the University has provided staff support to the RDA by having one of our employees serve as Executive Director. You have indicated you do not believe it is in the best interest of the University to sell off any more of the land. This being the case, what is the status of the RDA? Does it continue to function and do we continue to provide staff support? If so, what is the purpose? Wouldn't we be better served by redeploying the staff support we are providing to the RDA? Mr. Delaney: The RDA is responsible for the disposition of the land in the tech park. They are still in operation, they were created by a combination of statute and ordinance. They are currently involved in a lawsuit re: a discrepancy in a land sale. When land purchase is complete by the state, RDA will probably be dissolved. They still have a lot of work to do.
5.		To Janet Owen: Steve Shapiro: Does the PECO list include Tech Park? Janet Owen: Yes, under land acquisition.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Item # 1- FA 04-35 : Submitted by the Campus Technology Committee
FA Bylaws Amendment 2nd Reading: Article VI - Committees Section 4.

Item moved. No discussion. Item passed.

Item # 2- FA 04-36: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
COAS - New Courses, Program of Study (10 items)

Item moved. No discussion. Item passed.

Item # 3- FA 04-37: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
COEHS - Program of Study (1 item)

At the request of the Department, the Item is withdrawn by APC

Item # 4- FA 04-38: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
COH - New Degree Program Request: Proposal To Transition from MPT to DPT (Doctor Of Physical Therapy).

Item moved. Item reviewed by John Cummings. No discussion. Item passed.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Item # 1 -

APC 2 (Minor) Approved By Academic Affairs

Item # 2 -

Faculty Association Standing and University Committees

Item # 3 -

BAC Report FTE Funding 10 Years Comparison of SUS Institutions

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:07 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________
Katherine M. Robinson,
Secretary, Faculty Association

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