The University of North Carolina at Asheville Faculty Senate Minutes March 22, 1984 The Faculty Senate met at 3:00 PM in Library 1 on Thursday, March 22, 1984, with Dr. Jeff Rackham presiding. Members Present: Dr. Betts, Dr. Comer, Dr. L. Dorr, Dr. Farzanegan, Dr. Gillum, Dr. Greenawalt, Dr. Howard, Dr. Rackham, Dr. Ruiz, Dr. Shoaf, Dr. Squibb, Dr. Stern, Dr. Walker, Mr. Wengrow and Dr. Williams. Members Absent: Dr. Friedenberg (alternate), and Dr. Grams (excused). Visitors: Mrs. Cadle, Dr. Coyne, and Dr. Cochran. Dr. Rackham called the meeting to order. The Faculty Senate minutes of February 23, 1984, were approved after the following correction was made. Under Roman Numeral II, Item B should read: "Comer stated the Planning Committee has approved that the athletic department change from NAIA to NCAA standing." The Chairman reported that Chancellor Highsmith is at home improving. The book, "The Discovers," by Daniel Boorstin was sent to the Chancellor by the Faculty Senate, and the Senate has received a thank you letter from the Chancellor. Dr. Highsmith will be back on campus officially the first week of April. I. Executive Committee A. Comer moved and Wengrow seconded that Executive Committee Resolution #1, Resolution of the Faculty Senate in Appreciation of Chancellor William E. Highsmith, be approved. The motion was unanimously approved. Rackham will read this resolution at the April meeting honoring Chancellor Highsmith. B. Betts moved and Comer seconded that Executive Committee Document #1, The Distinguished Visiting Scholar Committee, be approved. The faculty will be responsible for selecting recipients of the fund. Wengrow suggested and it was agreed to strike the word "annual" in the first stentence as funds might not suffice at first for an annual award. Betts moved and Comer seconded to amend the 2nd paragraph of the document to read: "The DVS Committee shall be composed of the Chair of the Faculty Welfare Committee, three full-professors elected by the Senate from the faculty, one each from the three academic divisions, one additional faculty member elected by the Senate from the faculty-at-large, and one faculty member appointed Page 2 by the Chancellor." Also, to amend the 3rd paragraph, sentences 1-3, to read: "The Chairman of the Faculty Welfare Committee will serve a one year term. All others shall serve two year terms except in the first year when one-half the membership will serve three year terms as determined by the drawing of lots. The DVS Committee shall elect its chair from among those members chosen by the faculty." The amendments and document as amended were approved. C. Mr. Wengrow reported on the progress of the Allene and William E. Highsmith Distinguished Visiting Scholar Fund. At present, there have been 167 contributors, of whom 115 of these were from the UNCA faculty, staff, and the student government. Fifty-two contributors were from outside the UNCA campus. It was noted that 80 percent of the anticipated goal has already been reached. There was discussion on the need to augment the fund to make it sufficient for the task assigned it. It was suggested that the IDC contact the Planning Council at the first of next year in order to help in raising additional money. Betts moved and Squibb seconded that the Planning Council be directed to examine University fund-raising and the priorities used. The motion was approved. Wengrow expressed on behalf of the group organizing the Allene and William E. Highsmith Visiting Scholar Fund its thanks and gratitude to the faculty and staff for their excellent response. II. Faculty Welfare Committee A. Dr. Greenawalt stated that it was decided not to submit a resolution based on the health insurance questionnaire because a majority of those responding seemed satisfied with the program. B. Greenawalt stated a questionnaire would be sent to all the faculty regarding committee services, and urged return of the form to permit the FWC to prepare recommendations on committee service. C. Dr. Greenawalt did not move the adoption of FWC Resolution #1, Retirement Planning, to allow time for further discussion with Dr. Shirley Browning. D. Greenawalt stated two ballots have been distributed to the faculty which should expect additional ballots at weekly intervals. E. Rackham and Greenawalt received word from the two regular delegates of the Faculty Assembly that neither would be able to attend the last meeting of the academic year; they have requested that UNCA have a full delegation present. As the alternate member, Page 3 Greenawalt will attend. Dr. Greenawalt moved and Williams seconded that the April 5-6 meeting of the Faculty Assembly be attended by either the new delegate or alternate elected in March, 1984, and if they are unavailable to attend, by a temporary delegate appointed for one meeting by the Executive Committee. The motion was approved unanimously. III. Institutional Development Committee A. Dr. Comer stated that the Report from IDC regarding the Recommendation on Faculty Development was distributed to the Faculty Senate for their information. This report has been forwarded to the Vice Chancellor. Dorr stated that a meeting between he and the Planning Council has taken place with more to follow. Dorr noted that in the report nothing was specifically mentioned about improvement of teaching but felt even though this was a real loss, improvement of teaching could indirectly be obtained. Stern stated that the report was directed at improving teaching because many of the recommendations were important to good teaching. IV. Academic Policies Committee A. Dr. Betts reported that APC would have at least one more meeting before the final Faculty Senate meeting. B. Betts brought before the Faculty Senate a memo received from the Math Department. The memo proposed that credit for the developmental studies courses be eliminated. After discussion, it was decided that APC would return the memo back to the Math Department for it to gather new evidence and ideas on this issue. V. New Business A. Dr.Rackham stated the next Senate meeting would be April 26 and the organizational meeting of the new Senate would be May 3. B. Rackham reported on the Search Committee progress. He stated that the Senate will meet as a body to interview each candidate for Chancellor. Faculty Chairmen will also meet at a different time with each candidate. Rackham requested that Chairmen who were Senate members sit with the Senate. This would enable the Chairmen's group to be smaller and thus allow more interaction with the candidates. The Search Committee has read credentials of all finalists and extensive contacts with various individuals have been made to discuss the candidates. A personal interview (averaging 6 hours) was held by the Search Committee with each finalist. Twenty hours spread over 2 days at the UNCA Page 4 campus wil be designated for the candidates in order for them to talk to various faculty, staff, students, and community leaders. The candidates will also go to the Chapel Hill campus to meet with President Friday and his staff. Each candidate will spend 30-35 hours meeting approximately 75 people, excluding the reception for all faculty and administrators. The Search Committee feels there is a balanced opportunity for various individuals to be involved in the selection process. Rackham pointed out that all finalists have solid liberal arts credentials, solid scholarly credentials, a successful background in working with liberal arts institutions, and demonstrated skills in working with community and/or state legislature fund-raising. A reception will be held for each candidate where the candidate will have an opportunity to speak 15-20 minutes on his or her views on the liberal arts, followed by a one hour reception for informal discussion. Rackham stressed the need to complete the interview process free from media attention. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM. Submitted, Paula Wells, Secretary Approved: Dr. Bruce Greenawalt Secretary, Faculty Senate