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CALL TO ORDER |
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Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m. |
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES |
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The minutes of the February meeting were approved as published on the web.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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- Solano for Allaire: Deadline for nominations for Caring Award has been extended to Monday, March 6.
- Solano: Candidates for Faculty Association President and Vice President Positions were introduced to the assembly.
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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Academic Programs Committee – Janet Bosnick |
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Janet Bosnick reported APC committee met this am. They are continuing to investigate the possibility of automating the entire APC process. APC2 and APC3 forms are being simplified. There are three items on the legislative agenda.
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Academic Standards Committee – John Cummings |
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John Cummings reported that committee met 2/13. They are continuing to review the structure and process of the Academic Appeals committee. Connie Corker has reviewed the 1 st draft; the 2 nd working draft will be reviewed 3/13. |
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Adjunct Affairs Committee – Lee Richardson |
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Lee Richardson reported that the committee met 2/15. Nancy Levine and Chris Gabbard attended the Dean’s meeting, addressing the issue of feedback re: teaching for the adjuncts. Resources for adjuncts were also discussed. The next meeting will be held 3/15/06. |
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Budget Advisory Committee – Jeffrey Harrison |
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Paul Mason reported for Jeffrey Harrison. The committee met this Wednesday. They will be making a budget survey available electronically. It should be activated before the end of the semester. Two information items speaking to UNF’s legislative agenda for 2006 have been included in today’s packet. |
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Campus Technology Committee – Diane Tanner |
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Diane Tanner reported the committee met 2/20; they are continuing the discussion on faculty login changes; quick links (on Faculty and Staff web page) have been activated; the committee felt that requiring a computer literacy assessment should be an individual college decision. Other items discussed included: time outs on MyWings; the committee is also investigating making student photos available with class lists. The UTC established the GOT (Gang of Three) sub-committee in Dec. 2005. The GOT (Kathy Hughes, Dianne Tanner, Deb Miller) is charged with evaluating new technologies for faculty use. The CTC will meet again on 3/27/06. |
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Faculty Affairs Committee – Patrick Plumlee |
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Kathy Cohen reported for Patrick Plumlee. The committee did not meet in January, met 2/8. Two nominations for honorary degrees were approved unanimously and passed on to Mr. Delaney; The College of Health nominated Dr. Edith Perez (a world-renowned breast cancer researcher); and COEH nominated Dr. Colville N. Young, (Governor General of Belize ). The consensual amorous sexual relationship policy was also reviewed; the committee recommended the omission of the word “consensual” from title and text; in power relationships, such as faculty-student, no relationship can be consensual. The committee will meet on 3/8/06. |
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Faculty Enhancement Committee – JoAnn Nolin |
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JoAnn Nolin reported that the committee met on 2/28; they are continuing to discuss plans for the fall semester OFE calendar. New members are asked to join the committee at the April meeting. Applications still open for BUILD course (3 days between semesters) are being accepted. Electronic tools will be provided to participants. The OFE is hosting the Florida Faculty Development Consortium on 3/9/06. The next meeting is 3/28/06.
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Nominations and Elections Committee – Cynthia Jordan |
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Cynthia Jordan thanked the committee for its hard work, with special thanks to Diane Tanner.
The floor was opened for additional nominees:
Faculty Association Committees
APC Committee: |
Ognjen Milatovic (COAS) |
Academic Standards: |
No additional nominees. |
Adjunct Affairs: |
No additional nominees. |
Budget Advisory: |
No additional nominees. |
Campus Technology: |
Rama Rao (COAS) |
Faculty Affairs: |
No additional nominees. |
Faculty Enhancement: |
Marnie Jones (COAS) |
Research Committee: |
Elizabeth Furdelll (At large)
Pali Sen (At large) |
Strategic Planning: |
Ellie Scheirer (At large) |
Support Services: |
No additional nominees. |
University Committees
University Appeals: |
Michele DeDeo (At large) |
University Technology Committee: |
No additional nominees. |
Advisory Board for Student Media: |
No additional nominees. |
Constitutional Jurisdiction: |
Warren Hodge (At large) |
Equal Opportunity: |
No additional nominees. |
Gen Ed: |
Dennis Gay (COAS) |
Honors Council: |
No additional nominees. |
Sick Leave Pool: |
No additional nominees. |
Intercollegiate Athletic Committee: |
Steve Shapiro (At large)
Paul Harwood (At large) |
Parking Violations: |
Mary Borg (At large) |
SGA Budget and Allocation: |
No additional nominees. |
Student Conduct Board: |
No additional nominees. |
Motion made and seconded that nominations be closed; nominations closed.
Cynthia Jordan reported that the election of Faculty Association Officers will follow this meeting, and will continue this afternoon and tomorrow in the Faculty Commons. See information item #1 for details. There are two information items in the packet.
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Promotion and Tenure Committee – Cynthia Scott |
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Cynthia Scott reported that the committee has completed its work for 2005-2006. Committee recommendations were as follows:
Applications for tenure only (3); all were recommended favorably by the committee and the Provost
Applications for promotion to Assistant Professor only (1); applicant recommended favorably by the committee and the Provost.
Applications for promotion to Associate Professor with tenure (13); 10 candidates were recommended for promotion with tenure; 3 were not. Provost No on 1, yes to remaining 12.
Applications for promotion to Full Professor (11); Seven candidates were recommended for promotion. Provost voted no on 3. |
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Research Committee – Mina Baliamoune |
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No report. |
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Strategic Planning Committee –Yemisi Bolumole |
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No report. |
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Support Services Committee – Rama Rao |
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Rama Rao reported the committee met 2/23. The bookstore requests that faculty send summer book adoptions ASAP. The committee will meet again on 3/30. |
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Executive Committee - Steve Shapiro |
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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 3/14/06 at 12:15 PM. |
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V. |
SPECIAL REPORTS |
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President - John Delaney |
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The BOT will meet on March 15 to consider the UFF contract that was ratified yesterday. Pending BOT approval, the 3/31/06 paycheck should include both the retroactive pay and the new pay rate.
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Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen |
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This year’s legislative session starts Tuesday; 49 constitutional amendments and 2500 bills have been proposed; this year’s budget is the largest ever for Florida.
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United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich |
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The contract has been ratified. The votes 262 of 271 voted yes for ratification, 254 of 271 voted yes for extension. The next Coffee with Delaney is scheduled for March 15, 11-1, in the Faculty Commons. We are going to be electing UFF officers, if you join by this Friday; you may participate in the election, or be nominated for office. |
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Provost Search Committee - Dale Clifford
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Clifford reports that the list has been shortened to 9 candidates. The discussion on who will be brought to campus for interviews is occurring now; a decision will be made shortly. The committee anticipates completing its work by the end of April, 2006.
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QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES |
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Anonymous to President/Provost: Why are meals provided at the Provost Search committee, but not for departmental search committees?
Delaney: I will have to look in to that.
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Dedeo to Clifford: When will the on campus interviews (Provost) be conducted? Clifford: All of on campus interviews will be scheduled before the end of Spring semester. Anticipate interviews at the end of March, beginning of April. |
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LEGISLATIVE ITEMS |
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Item #1 -FA 06-03: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
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College of Arts and Sciences |
Moved by Academic Programs Committee, no discussion, item approved.
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Item #2 -FA 06-04: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
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College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction |
Moved by Academic Programs Committee, no discussion, item approved. |
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Item #3 -FA 06-05: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
College of Human Education and Human Services |
Moved by Academic Programs Committee, no discussion, item approved. |
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VIII. |
INFORMATION ITEMS |
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| Item #1: Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee |
| Election of Faculty Association Officers |
| Item #2: Submitted by the Nominations & Elections Committee |
| Faculty Association Standing Committees and University Committees |
| Item #3: Submitted by the FA President |
| Women's History Month Events For Faculty |
| Item #4: Submitted by the FA President |
| Information From the UNF Board of Trustees |
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IX. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary |
