THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE FACULTY SENATE September 23, 1981 The Faculty Senate met on Wednesday, September 23, 1981 at 3:00 pm in Library I with Dr. John G. Stevens, Chairman, presiding. Members present: Dr. Browning, Dr. Comer, Dr. Grams, Dr. Greenawalt, Dr. Lang, Dr. McCoy, Dr. Otti, Dr. Rackham, Dr. Rainey, Dr. Remington, Dr. Schultz, Dr. Squibb, Dr. Stevens, Dr. Stoughton, Dr. Walker, Dr. Wilson, and Jo Cadle, ex officio. Visitors: Dr. Cochran, Dr. Coyne, Dr. Howard, Mr. Hyde, Dr. B. Hoyer, Dr. D. Hoyer, and Ms. Metcalf. The minutes of the June 3, 1981 meeting were approved as published. Reports from Senate Committees Executive Committee - John Stevens A. EC Document #2 (Revised 9/23/81) - Proposed Procedure for Development of New Degree Programs, and Tracks Within Programs Dr. Browning moved that EC Document #2 be approved as revised. Dr. McCoy seconded. Added to the proposed procedure is that new program tracks will first be reviewed by the Institutional Development Committee and their recommendations will be forwarded to the Academic Policies Committee. This addition was accepted by concensus. The document was approved by a unanimous vote. B. Budget The increased FTE budget for the 1981-1982 Instructional (101) account was given as follows: Educational Supplies $ 2,500.00 Office Supplies 2,000.00 Travel 13,000.00 Communications 3,000.00 Equipment 5,000.00 Temporary Wages 2,774.00 Dr. Stevens mentioned that the increase included 4.8 new faculty positions. He also briefly explained the process that takes place for establishing the FTE budget. 1. December-January. Notice to the Vice Chancellors from Bill Pott requesting their proposed budget increases for the academic year. Page 2 2. March-April. Budget discussions among Vice Chancellors. 3. June-July. Budget work sheet is received from Chapel Hill identifying proposed amounts in the activity/purpose classification, i.e., Regular Term Instructional Budget (101), Summer Term (102), Library (151), Computer Center/LRC (152), Institutional Support (170), etc. 4. UNCA's more detailed breakdown is sent to Chapel Hill in July. 5. At the end of July, Chapel Hill sends the Allocation of Change Budget Funds which identifies how money will be allocated. The only way to change an already established budget is to have Mr. Pott's office request a change from Raleigh. The first year of the biennium such a requested change would be temporary. If the same request is made the second year of the biennium, it becomes part of the permanent budget. C. Comments on Communication of Senate Business. To encourage free conversation, Dr. Stevens stated that it is not necessary to be addressed by him for permission to speak. However, he will restrict an excessive or repetitive conversation. Visitors were asked to raise their hand for recognition. He also asked Bruce Greenawalt to act as parliamentarian. Minutes from the Executive Committee, the Faculty Welfare Committee and the Instructional Development Committee will be distributed to the Senate only. APC documents, minutes from the Academic Policies Committee and the Faculty Senate minutes will be distributed to the whole faculty. Academic Policies Committee - Shirley Browning A. APC Document #2 - Physics Curriculum. Approved unanimously with little discussion. B. APC Document #3 - Psychology Curriculum Revision. Approved unanimously with little discussion. C. APC Document #4 - Economics Curriculum Revision. Approved unanimously with little discussion. D. APC Document #5 - was presented. Dr. Browning moved that this document be adopted and Dr. Grams seconded. In the discussion that followed, it was expressed that serious thought should be given prior to endorsing new programs - especially when additional funds are needed. Funding new programs will spread our already inadequate resources thinner. Should we risk pouring money into a new program, such as Communications, if the job market is dismal and the new program is to be supported from funds taken from existing programs already suffering from lack of funds? It was expressed that the job market in Western North Carolina for Page 3 Journalism and Communications does not warrant such a program. It was stated that new programs are being endorsed with too little thought being given to the effect it will have on existing programs and other aspects of UNCA's operation. In support of new programs, it was stated that they were very necessary to increase our FTE, thereby, increasing our budget. We must attract more students by offering more solid academic programs in the Liberal Arts. In planning the Communications program, a broad range of people was consulted to assist in establishing a solid academic program. The market alone is not what creates a Liberal Arts program. It was mentioned that there already exist a demand for a program in Communications. The time has come when we must depend less and less on state funding to support new and existing programs. We are going to have to literally beat the bushes for grants, donations, monies from private concerns, etc. Substantial contributions have already been made to the Communications Program. Funding, if necessary, should not come from existing programs but from increased FTE budgets. It was suggested that one way to plan for the development of new programs is to concentrate on one new program a year, or perhaps one such program every two years. A vote was taken on the motion to approve the APC Document #5. The motion carried with one member opposing. E. APC Document #6 - Communication Curriculum Revision. Approved unanimously with little discussion. Report from the Institutional Development Committee - Phyllis Otti A. IDC Document #1 - Research Council. After a brief general discussion, this document was approved unanimously. B. Consent Degree Dr. Otti made a report to the Senate after having had two meetings with Chancellor Highsmith and discussions with the Institutional Development Committee on the implications of the Consent Degree. UNCA at the present has 4.8% minorities and the institution must make every effort possible to raise this number to 7.2% by 1986. The Institutional Development made two suggestions: (1) A special core of advisors for the developmental studies program, and (2) that the Developmental Studies budget be thoroughly examined to be assured that the program is properly funded. Page 4 Report from the Faculty Welfare Committee - Wayne Lang A. Faculty Travel A report was distributed noting increases for the 1981-1982 academic year. 1. Recruitment searches (10 x $800) $ 8,000 2. Travel related to instruction 3,000 3. Telephones for faculty who did not have one. Advertising for positions 3,000 4. Faculty development 12,000 B. Recruitment of New Faculty Members It was requested that a special subcommittee be included on the agenda for meeting with candidates. C. Faculty Pay Raises A report of information from Chancellor Highsmith was distributed listing a number of options: a. A raise starting October 1 (3/4 year raise) b. A raise starting January 1 (1/2 year raise) c. A lump sum payment (not added to your base) d. No raise e. The loss of the 5% merit appropriated last summer. f. None of the above. There is talk of the State paying a percentage of the employee's contribution to retirement. If they should pay 2/3 of the 6%, i.e., 4% (tax already paid) it would be the equivalent of approximately 7% pay increase. Actually, at this point, it is not known what will happen. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 1981 at 3:00 pm in Library 1. The meeting adjourned at 5:15. Approved - Wayne Lang Mary Jane Winfrey Faculty Senate Secretary Secretary