Faculty Association Minutes Dec 2005

CALL TO ORDER

Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:18 p.m.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the October meeting were approved as posted.
The minutes of the November meeting were deferred to the January meeting.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.		Mark Workman announced a search and several appointments. The search is for a Dean of our Graduate School; the Deans have been charged to set an election process for faculty members to serve on the search committee. Pam Chally has agreed to serve part time in Academic Affairs, as an assistant to Dr. Workman. Dr. Chally will assume some of Bill Wilson’s duties ( Wilson has retired). New hires: Dr. Shirley Hallblade is the new Director of the Library. She comes from Occidental College, and was formerly with Stanford and Vanderbilt. Hallblade will join us early March. Dr. Imeh Ebong will join us Feb 1 st, 2006, as the Associate Vice President for Research.
2.		Athletic—There will be a faculty recognition night on January 19. Free admission to the game and refreshments will be included.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee – Janet Bosnick

Janet Bosnick reported the committee met Nov 3 and Nov 10. 140 APC forms were reviewed. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan 12. Faculty who submit APC 3s are reminded to please check programs of studies. There are four items on the legislative agenda.

Academic Standards Committee – John Cummings

John Cummings reported the committee submitted five items at the last Executive Committee meeting. Two items are on today’s legislative agenda.

Adjunct Affairs Committee –Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson reported the committee met on 11/18/2005 with Mark Workman; the discussion included how a faculty fellow could be used to resolve issues with adjuncts, other solutions were explored as well. Next meeting January 18, 2006.

Budget Advisory Committee –Jeffrey Harrison

No report.

Campus Technology Committee – Diane Tanner

Diane Tanner reported the committee met November 21, 2005. There is one information item on today’s agenda. Students will have a new login beginning January 1, 2006; on December 18, new components will be added to Blackboard; A final list of links for the faculty resource web page has been forwarded to Dan Dundon. Next meeting: December 12, 2005.

Faculty Affairs Committee – Patrick Plumlee

Patrick Plumlee reported the committee met 11/10/05. The committee recommended minor changes to the proposed university ethics code and forwarded them to Tom Serwatka. Comments from the university community re: the ethics code are welcomed. Anonymity and confidentiality with respect to administrator evaluations was discussed. How can we achieve anonymity? A letter to Tom Serwatrtka requested he work with ITS to assure anonymity. A brief discussion re: quality of publications used in classroom ensued. The committee noted the choice of publications for use in the classroom is part of academic freedom. The committee will meet 12/8/2005.

Faculty Enhancement Committee – JoAnn Nolin

Mina Baliamoune-Lutz reported for JoAnn Nolin. The committee met 11/29/2005. The OFE draft schedule for spring 2006 was reviewed; the committee continued to discuss distance learning. Members have been asked to contact members in the colleges for potential program offerings. Next meeting: 1/24/2006.

Nominations and Elections Committee – Barbara Olinzock

Cynthia Jordan distributed ballots for the provost selection committee. The floor was opened for nominees; Deborah Murphy added to ballot; there were no other nominations. All who are voting are reminded to select NINE candidates (no more). Next meeting 12/2/2005.

Promotion and Tenure Committee – Cindy Scott

Judy Solano reported for Cindy Scott. The committee will meet Friday, Dec 2, 2005, to receive charge from the Provost.

Research Committee – Mina Baliamoune-Lutz

Mina Baliamoune reported the committee met on Nov 4, 2005; they discussed and finalized rankings of research proposals Twenty proposals were funded by Academic Affairs. This may be the highest number ever funded.

Strategic Planning Committee –Yemisi Bolumole

Barbara Olinzock reported for Yemisi Bolumole. No formal report, the committee is awaiting feedback from the leadership retreat. The next meeting has not been scheduled.

Support Services Committee – Rama Rao

Rama Rao reported the committee met 11/22/2005; they have one information item on today’s agenda. The next semester schedule has not yet been developed. Committee minutes are posted on the web.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Steve Shapiro reported the committee met to establish the agenda for today’s Faculty Association meeting; the committee's next meeting is scheduled 12/6/06 at 11:45 am to set the January agenda.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

Mr. Delaney was unable to be present.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

Janet Owen is out of town at conference.

United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich

Cheryl Frohlich reported she has submitted the salary spreadsheet to Leonard Carson (UA representative). Final approval appears “very close.” Meeting to finalize anticipated soon. UFF asked for MOU re: salaries prior to contract ratification; UA declined. Contract ratification can’t occur before editorial work and printing are done; ratification is anticipated in January 2006. Henry Thomas has agreed to serve as the political liaison for UFF---a UFF historian, grass roots coordinator and nominations and election coordinators are still needed.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

1.	Shapiro: Dr. Allaire, what is the Rob Report? Allaire: The Rob Report is a high end lifestyle magazine. Shapiro: How much did it cost to run an ad in the Rob Report? Allaire: No cost, not an ad; it was an item designed to promote naming opportunities.
2.	Rama: Two links in campus update are not working. Dan Dundon will follow up.
3.	Dale Clifford: Why is it impossible to enter the library when it rains without getting wet? Shari Shuman: I don’t know (planned before I came). Bruce Guttnecht: As a member of advisory committee, we asked question during planning, but received no answer. Judy Rodriguez: Can something be done now? Shari: Not sure, will follow up.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Item# 1 - FA 05-28:Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

College of Arts and Sciences

New Courses, Course Changes, & Programs of Study
(60 items) for Biology, Communications, Criminology & Criminal Justice, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology, and World Languages.
Item moved; typos identified; no further discussion; item approved.

Item# 2 - FA 05-29:Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

College of Computing, Engineering and Construction

New Courses, Course Changes, & Programs of Study
(48 items) for Computer & Information Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Item moved; no discussion; item approved.

Item# 3 - FA 05-30:Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

College of Education and Human Services

New Courses, Course Changes, & Programs of Study
(11 items) for Counseling & Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and Special Education.
Item moved; no discussion; item approved.

Item# 4 - FA 05-31:Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

College of Health

New Courses, Course Changes, & Programs of Study
(6 items) for Public Health.
Item moved; no discussion; item approved.

Item# 5 - FA 05-32: Submitted by the Academic Standards Committee

More Options of Assigning a Failing F Grade: Item moved by Academic Standards; no discussion; item approved. Clarification re; FP and F0, Kim Luther addressed.

Item# 6 - FA 05-33:Submitted by the Academic Standards Committee

Three Majors Approval: Dale Clifford raised a question about “appropriate Dean.” Which Dean? Which College? Friendly amendment: change “appropriate dean” to “all appropriate Deans.” Item passed.

Item# 7 - FA 05-34:Submitted by the Faculty Enhancement Committee

Two Positions from COAS –First reading of minor change to Association Bylaws—will come up in Jan.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Item #1 - Submitted by the Campus Technology Committee
Student Login Changes
Item #2 - Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee
Special Election of Search Committee for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Item #3 - Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee
Result of Election for the Sabbatical Selection Committee
Item #4 - Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee
Result of Election for the Nominations and Elections Committee
Item #5 - Submitted by the Budget Advisory Committee
Payroll and Benefits

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

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Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary