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CALL TO ORDER |
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President Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:47 PM.
There was not a quorum present. Legislative items approved during the summer in the absence of a quorum are subject to review in the fall, if requested. |
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II. |
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES |
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The minutes of the June, 2005 meeting were approved as published on the web. |
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III. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Shawn Brayton, Academic Affairs, Banner: within the next few weeks, you will see two new tabs: Faculty and Advising providing access to self-service for Faculty and Advising functions. Faculty self-service functions are currently available under the employee service tabs. Any underlined items may be “clicked” for further information. |
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| Shari Shuman reported that Lance Taylor has been promoted to Assistant Vice-President; Kathy Hughes is being promoted to Director of Networking and User Support. A new department, Administrative Applications, will be added in 2006. |
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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Academic Programs Committee - Lisa Jamba |
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Lisa Jamba reported next meeting will be on September 1, 2005. No new chair has been selected yet. Please refer to information item #2 for information about changes in APC process and forms. Lisa will be glad to receive any feedback. Two items on the legislative agenda. |
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Academic Standards Committee - John Cummings |
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No report. |
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Adjunct Affairs Committee - Catherine Hough |
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Kathy Robinson for Cathy Hough: No report. |
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Budget Advisory Committee - Joyce Jones |
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Judy Solano reported that the committee has not met since last the last Faculty Association meeting. |
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Campus Technology Committee - Katharine Brown |
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Katharine Brown reported that Diane Tanner has accepted position of chair of the Campus Technology committee. Please check technology classroom website for linked information re: individual classrooms. |
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Faculty Affairs Committee - Ellie Sheirer |
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Ellie Sheirer reported no chair has yet been selected. One item on the agenda. The committee will meet next Thursday at 12:45 p.m. |
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Faculty Enhancement Committee - Russell Mays |
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Russell Mays reported the committee does not meet during the summer. OFE is functioning during summer, will take questions and offer support to faculty. |
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Nominations and Elections Committee - Barbara Olinzock |
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Judy Solano reported for Barbara Olinzock: no business at this time. |
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Promotion and Tenure Committee - Kathaleen Bloom |
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No report (committee function completed) |
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Research Committee - David Lambert |
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No report. |
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Strategic Planning Committee - Doreen Radjenovic |
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No report. |
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Support Services Committee - Rama Rao |
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Rama Rao reported committee will meet 7/12/05 12:15pm. Will meet with administration and finance re: Banner payroll problems. |
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Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro |
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No report |
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SPECIAL REPORTS |
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President - John Delaney |
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No report. |
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Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen |
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Janet Owen reported Governance bill was signed. Statutes will be redrafted this summer. These statutes will be presented in the 06 session. Governor Bush vetoed excess hours and residency bills. These issues are being re-examined by OPAGA. An interim study on Academic Freedom is being done. BOG meeting July 20, 21 at FIU. Medical Education sub committee will meet at that time to discuss UCF FIU Medical School proposals.
Thanked Shawn Brayton, Lisa Jamba, David Jaffee and Deb Kaye for their hard work. |
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United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich |
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Vickie Stanton reported that administration is reviewing salary proposals. Dr. Campbell added: even though impasse has been declared, both parties are continuing to negotiate |
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QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES |
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Mary Borg: What is impasse?
Joanne Campell replied, and explained the function of the Special Master.
Campbell: The processes will not be quick.
Borg: Any possibility that salaries could be decided without going to special master?
Campbell: Negotiations continue.
Judy Solano remarked that FSU is also at impasse; faculty there marched on the administration building to show their concern.
Lisa Jamba asked: Is there no time limit on the negotiations? Is there a specific date when it has to go to the third party?
Campbell: The process has started, but negotiations will continue until the scheduled meeting.
Elie Shreirer: Can an e-mail be sent when ISQs have been received by data processing, to confirm receipt?
Answer: there is a website where the status of ISQs can be checked. |
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VII. |
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS |
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There is no quorum |
| Item #1 - FA-04-50: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
| CCB: Moved by Lisa Jamba; item passed without discussion |
| Item #2 - FA-04-51: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
| CCEC APCs: Moved by Lisa Jamba; item passed without discussion |
| Item #3 - FA-04-52: Submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee |
Faculty/Staff Scholarship Proposal; Moved by Schreirer; item passed without discussion. |
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VIII. |
INFORMATION ITEMS |
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| Item #1 |
APC 2 (Minor) approved by Academic Affairs |
| Item #2 |
New Online APC Forms & Resources Website |
| Item #3 |
Faculty Association 2005-2006 schedule |
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IX. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 1:12 PM.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary |
