THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

                                                                   FACULTY SENATE

 

Senate Document Number     0608F

 

Date of Senate Approval      11/13/08

 

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

 

FWDC 4:           Proposal to Eliminate the Adjunct Faculty Committee

                        (SD0500F; Faculty Handbook 10.4.17)

 

 

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Rationale:

Though administrative concern for the welfare of adjunct faculty remains important, the Adjunct Faculty Committee, as conceived, has proven unworkable. 

 

 

Delete 1:           In the Faculty Handbook, under Section 10.4.1.4:

 

                                    alphabetical listing of the Adjunct Faculty Committee

 

 

Delete 2:           In the Faculty Handbook, the entire Section 10.4.17:

 

10.4.17 Adjunct Faculty Committee (SD0500F)

Purpose

1. Works to integrate adjunct faculty and their concerns into the University community.

2. Acts as an advocate for adjunct concerns, ensuring that  adjunct faculty have representation and a voice in university affairs.

Membership

The following individuals serve annual, renewable terms:

        3 adjuncts, chosen by peers at their first Fall meeting.

        1 full-time faculty member, chosen by adjuncts at their first Fall meeting.

        1 FWDC appointee.

        1 appointee from Academic Affairs.

         

Recommendations and reports to:   the VCAA