The University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE February 24, 1983 The Faculty Senate met at 3:30 p.m. in Library 1 with Dr. John Stevens, Chairman, presiding. Members present: Mr. Bernhardt, Dr. Browning, Dr. Comer, Dr. Dorr, Dr. Gillum, Dr. Grams, Dr. Greenawalt, Dr. Howard, Dr. Moseley, Dr. Rainey, Dr. Stevens, Dr. Thurman (alternate), and Dr. Walker. Members absent: Dr. Rackham, Dr. Shoaf, Dr. Stoughton, Mr. Wengrow, Dr. Williams, and Dr. Wilson. Visitors: Dr. Brotak, Mrs. Cadle, Dr. Cochran, Dr. Coyne, Mr. Guilmartin, and Dr. Squibb. I. Dr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. The minutes of January 27, 1983, were approved as distributed. II. Report of the Executive Committee A. Dr. Stevens read a memorandum from Dr. Highsmith in reference to the Leon Feldman Fund. The memorandum stated that the UNCA Foundation has received $25,000 from Mrs. Ruth Feldman, widow of Dr. Leon Feldman, for faculty development. The principal is to be kept in perpetuity and the yield each year is to be divided between two faculty members. After some discussion, it was suggested that the Faculty Welfare Committee propose guidelines for distribution of the Annual Award, and present a proposal to the Senate. B. Dr. Cochran reported that he sent a memorandum dated February 3, 1983, regarding budget restrictions for the remaining year. He stated that the cars are now managed by Raleigh and UNCA is charged for 1,000 miles per month for each car whether they have been used or not. This being the case, state cars are available for use. However, the institution is not in a position to offer per diem. He stated that everything is frozen except temporary wage and office supplies. Page 2 C. Other Business - Dr. Stevens stated that one of the activities the Faculty Assembly has been involved with is the survey of the budget process made at other campuses. The faculty has been encouraged to have an input in the budget process. Dr. Stevens read a letter written by Dr. Highsmith transmitting the Request for Planning a Program in Industrial Engineering. D. Dr. Stevens presented Executive Committee Document #1, calling for appointment of a Summer School coordinator with control of budget, staffing, and scheduling. Dr. Comer moved and it was seconded that this document be approved. After considerable discussion this document passed. III. Dr. Rainey presented the following items from the Academic Policies Committee: A. APC Document #31 - Atmospheric Science Laboratory Courses and APC Document #32 - Atmospheric Science as a Natural Science Requirement. Dr. Rainey moved and Dr. Grams seconded that this document be approved. In a lengthy discussion it was revealed that last fall when the idea of atmospheric science laboratory courses was presented there were objections. Because of the objections the Task Force on General Education met, but did not propose a resolution. In the meantime, original objections to the proposal had been satisfied. Dr. Browning moved and Dr. Comer seconded that APC #31 be amended by adding "could be in effect for all students enrolled." APC #31, as amended, and APC #32, were approved. B. APC Document #33 - Atmospheric Science and Environmental Studies as Part of the Non-Language Option. Dr. Rainey moved and Dr. Howard seconded that APC #33 be approved. Dr. Coyne stated that it is wise to drop "environmental studies" from this document and return that portion to the APC for further review. Dr. Rainey moved to strike out "environmental studies" and return it to the APC, a motion quickly seconded. The motion carried with "environmental studies" being deleted and returned to the APC. IV. Report of Institutional Development Committee. Prior to Dr. Browning's report, Dr. Stevens read a letter from Dr. Williams requesting guidance from the Faculty Senate on Planning Council Documents #3 and #4. A. Discussion on PC Document #3, International Management, and PC Document #4, Hospital and Health Care Administration. Dr. Browning stated that the only reason these documents are being presented is to Page 3 give the Faculty Senate an opportunity to voice its opinion. Dr. Browning stated that the Planning Council felt that neither of the proposals could be approved by the Council. The major concern was whether UNCA wanted to proceed into graduate work. The Planning Council does not feel that the faculty is ready to go into this direction at this time in management. The Council did not think that the Management Department was ready because of under- staffing, while concerns were raised about whether either of these programs had been appropriately justified. Dr. Dorr stated that there are factors that should be considered such as the library, and the department's responsibility to indicate if it has developed the library to where it can support a program with some element of quality. Dr. Dorr requested that the Planning Council take another look at the different faculty in management as there has been some change in the make-up of the personnel. The Planning Council reassumed consideration of the proposal. B. IDC Document #5 - Proposal for Final Exam Schedule. Dr. Browning moved that IDC Document #5 be approved. After some discussion of this document and due to the absence of a full Senate membership, Dr. Browning moved and Dr. Comer seconded that this document be tabled until a special meeting could be held to include only this document on the agenda. The motion carried. V. Dr. Stevens set the special meeting date for March 10 at 3:30 p.m. Noting the lack of a quorum, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Approved Submitted Bruce Greenawalt Nayyir Bayyan Secretary, Faculty Senate Faculty Senate Secretary