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CALL TO ORDER |
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Judy Solano called the meeting to order at 12:17 p.m. |
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES |
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The minutes of the March meeting have been delayed due to technical issues. They will be posted on the website this week, and approved at the next Faculty Association meeting.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mark Workman, United Way Campaign Chair, encouraged faculty participation in United Way. Forty percent of the goal (45,000) has been achieved to date. You may give online at https://donor.united-e-way.org. |
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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Academic Programs Committee – Janet Bosnick |
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Janet Bosnick reported the committee met this morning and reviewed APC forms. The committee continues to work with IT to design a solution to automate the APC process. Janet has been re-elected chair for next year.
There are three items on the legislative agenda |
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Academic Standards Committee – John Cummings |
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John Cummings reported the committee met 3/13/06, and continued to review and discuss the University Academic Appeals Committee Bylaws, the process for appealing an academic decision, and the procedure for petitioning University policies and regulations. The next meeting is schedule for 4/17/06. Kim Luther will be present. The committee is hopeful that new draft will be completed at next meeting. Solano reminded committee to make sure any proposed policy does not contradict/conflict with UFF contract |
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Adjunct Affairs Committee – Lee Richardson |
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Lee Richardson reported the committee 3/15/06. They are working on an excellence in teaching recognition award for adjuncts. The next meeting is scheduled for 4/19/06. |
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Budget Advisory Committee – Jeffrey Harrison |
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Paul Mason reported that faculty survey is available on the web. To date, 101 people have filled out the survey, which has been available less than 20 hours. Next meeting has not yet been scheduled. |
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Campus Technology Committee – Diane Tanner |
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Diane Tanner reported the committee met 3/27/06; a discussion continues as to how to best disseminate technical information to the faculty. Tanner corrected errors that were communicated in the Spinnaker. The committee is scheduled to meet on 4/17/06. The committee has one item on the legislative agenda.
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Faculty Affairs Committee – Patrick Plumlee |
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Kathy Cohen reported for Patrick Plumlee. The committee met 3/8/06; Promotion and Tenure questions will be deferred until next fall. Teaching awards will be discussed at the 4/12/06 meeting. |
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Faculty Enhancement Committee – JoAnn Nolin |
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JoAnn Nolin reported the committee met on 3/28/06. Applications are due tomorrow for the BUILD program (sponsored by OFE). The new Faculty Fellow position was also discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for 4/25/06 and newly elected committee members are invited.
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Nominations and Elections Committee – Cynthia Jordan |
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Cynthia Jordan announced elections today for Faculty Association and University committees and distinguished professor. Names on ballot are only for contested positions. The committee met 3/3/06; votes for Faculty Association Officers were counted at that time. The next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. All new committee members (contested or not) will receive a letter shortly re: appointment to committee. If you don’t hear by end of May contact Cindy Chin or Judy Solano.
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Promotion and Tenure Committee – Cynthia Scott |
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No report; committee work is complete for this year |
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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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No report. |
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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 4/18/06 at 12:15 PM in the Faculty Association conference room.
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SPECIAL REPORTS |
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President - John Delaney |
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Mr. Delaney was unable to attend.
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Legislative Liaison Report - Janet Owen |
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Ms. Owen was unable to attend.
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United Faculty of Florida - Cheryl Frohlich |
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Shira Schwam-Baird reported for Cheryl Frohlich. The Union is offering contract review sessions next Tuesday, 4/11/06 (10:30a-12:30p; 1p-3p) in the Faculty Commons. Frohlich and Schwam-Baird are available for any faculty questions.
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Intercollegiate Athletic Committee—Chip Klostermeyer |
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Klostermeyer reported that the overall GPA of our athletes is 3.12, highest in Atlantic Sun Conference. Full report is attached. Policy re: communication between the Athletic Department and faculty has been formalized. Coaches are not to be in direct communication with faculty; contact Wes Maas with any questions. Rasche pointed out that some communication between coaches and faculty might be necessary. Klostermeyer replied that, to be consistent, all communication should be brokered through Wes Maas.
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Provost Search Committee - Dale Clifford
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Provost Search: Candidates will be on campus for interviews the next two Mondays and Tuesdays. Faculty are encouraged to participate in this important process. |
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QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES |
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LEGISLATIVE ITEMS |
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Item #1 -FA 06-06: Submitted by the Executive Committee |
Department of Management, Marketing & Logistics Restructuring Proposal
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Moved. Rasche: Has this change been budgeted for? Steagall: Yes. Item approved
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Item #2 -FA 06-07: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
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College of Arts and Sciences |
New Course, Course Changes, & Programs Of Study ( 4 items)
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| Moved, no discussion. Item approved |
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Item #3 -FA 06-08: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee |
Brooks College of Health |
Courses changes (4 items)
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Moved, no discussion. Item approved. |
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Item #4 -FA 06-09: Submitted by the Campus Technology Committee |
Class Lists with Student Photos
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Moved. Rasche: Proposed friendly amendment to delete last sentence. Accepted by Tanner. No further discussion. Item approved.
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VIII. |
INFORMATION ITEMS |
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| Item #1: Submitted by Acting Provost Mark Workman |
| Promotion and Tenure Report to the Faculty Association |
| Item #2: Submitted by the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee |
| Spring 2006 Intercollegiate Athletic Committee Report |
| Item #3: Vitae Summaries of Finalists for the 2006 Distinguished Professor Award |
a. Dr. Christopher T. Leone (COAS - Psychology)
b. Dr. Theophilus C. Prousis (COAS - History)
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Item #4: Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee |
| Faculty Association Standing and University Committee Elections |
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IX. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM. |
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Respectfully submitted,
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Katherine M. Robinson, Secretary |
