Faculty Association Minutes Jan 2006

CALL TO ORDER

Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:17 p.m.

II.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the November and December meetings were approved as published on the web.

III.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Solano: Reviewed process for nominating candidates for faculty awards (see back of packet). Solano also reviewed information re: nominations for officers of the Association. Those elected will take office at the 1 st meeting of Fall 2006. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the February Faculty Association meeting. Descriptions of the positions can be found in today’s packet and in the Bylaws.

IV.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Programs Committee – Janet Bosnick

Janet Bosnick reported that the committee met this a.m. The committee is exploring the possibility of submitting APC forms via Blackboard [applause]. The next meeting is scheduled for 2/2/2005.

Academic Standards Committee – John Cummings

John Cummings reported the last meeting was December 7; the committee reviewed items returned from the December Executive Committee meeting. Two items will be submitted to the Executive Committee on 1/23/2006.

Adjunct Affairs Committee –Lee Richardson

No report.

Budget Advisory Committee –Jeffrey Harrison/Paul Mason

Paul Mason reported the committee met yesterday; the language for an information item re: budget was reviewed. The committee discussed the new budgeted positions for next year (enrollment growth). Information items are being prepared for the Faculty Association. Next meeting will be February 1, 2006.

Campus Technology Committee – Diane Tanner

Diane Tanner reported that she would forward the date and time of the next committee meeting. There will be IT town hall meetings during January.

Faculty Affairs Committee – Patrick Plumlee

Ellie Scheirer reported that the committee met 12/8/2005; they discussed concern re: timing of submission of materials for outstanding undergraduate teaching awards. The next meeting is scheduled for 1/18/2006.

Faculty Enhancement Committee – JoAnn Nolin

No report.

Nominations and Elections Committee – Cynthia Jordan

Cynthia Jordan announced the winners of provost selection committee (see packet for details). Jordan also encouraged the assembly to submit nominations for the Faculty Association officers. The next meeting is scheduled for 1/19/2006.

Promotion and Tenure Committee – Cindy Scott

Cynthia Scott reported that the committee has met twice; once to receive the charge from Dr. Workman and the 2 nd to begin deliberations. Another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

Research Committee – Mina Baliamoune

No report.

Strategic Planning Committee –Yemisi Bolumole

No report.

Support Services Committee – Rama Rao

Rama Rao reported that the committee will meet 1/26/2006.

Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro

Steve Shapiro reported that the committee met to establish the agenda for today’s Faculty Association meeting; the committee's next meeting is scheduled for 1/17/2006, at 12:15 PM.

SPECIAL REPORTS

President - John Delaney

Negotiations: We have come to an agreement, but negotiations are scheduled to begin for next year. Editing of the agreement should be done by the end of today. Hopefully, the ratification process will occur next week. (Solano emphasized that UFF is responsible for managing the ratification election.) After ratification, the agreement has to be presented to the Board of Trustees (next meeting 1/26/2006). If necessary, a telephone meeting can be convened earlier. Retroactive raises will probably be issued mid February.
Legislative activity: Last year’s PECO was the largest ever (20 million); next year 30 million (81/2-9% of entire SUS PECO) is anticipated. Will allow us to purchase Tech Park land; funds will flow unrestricted to Foundation. We anticipate a good legislative year.

Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen

Unable to be present.

United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich

Vickie Stanton reported and affirmed Mr. Delaney’s report. There should be a final agreement by end of day. The agreement will be made available via the web. Process for ratification not fully established yet. Retroactive raises will be given in one lump sum check, there may be tax implications.

VI.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

1.	Solano: Since the raises will go into effect, summer salaries will also be impacted. As Department Chair, when will impact on department be known, because summer schedules are due? Campbell: Increases have already been included in summer budgets. Increase the salaries of your summer faculty by the average increase by rank.
2.	Klostermeyer:Will spreadsheets be available to faculty prior to ratification? When available to Deans and Chairs, will they also be available to faculty? Campbell: They are a public record, yes; they should be available to faculty.
3.	Clifford:As chair of the Provost Search Committee, would the Association like a regular update on the search process? Solano: Yes. Clifford: Our first meeting will be tomorrow. The entire process will be completed during the spring term. There is a website— the URL (www.unf.edu/unfinfo/president/provost_search.html). Applications are posted on the website. We have 60 applicants at this point. The position is open until filled. Screening is to begin 1/13/2006. Encourage qualified colleagues to apply right away.
4.	Katharine Brown to Shari Shuman: There are rodents between bookstore and building 15 (come through missing board on fence). Shuman will look into issue.

VII.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Item #1- FA 05-34: Submitted by the Faculty Enhancement Committee

Faculty Association Bylaws Amendment: Second Reading. Increase size of Research Committee.

Moved. No discussion. Approved.

VIII.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Item #1: Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee

Faculty Elected to the Search Committee for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

IX.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:38 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

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Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary