THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE Faculty Senate Minutes November 8, 1984 The Faculty Senate met at 3:30 pm in the Private Dining Room of the Highsmith University Center on Thursday, November 8, 1984, with Dr. Alan Comer presiding. Members Present: Dr. Bennett, Dr. Betts, Dr. Combs, Dr. Comer, Dr. Coyne, Dr. Dorr, Dr. Downes, Dr. Farzanegan, Dr. Grams, Dr. Greenawalt, Dr. Hollingsworth, Dr. Rackham, Dr. Ruiz, Dr. Seitz (alternate), Dr. Shoaf, Dr. Stern (alternate), Mr. Wengrow, and Dr. Williams Members Absent: none Visitors: Drs. Browning, Bruce, Cochran, Kormanik, Myers, Ready, Walker, Wilson, and Mr. Wilsman Dr. Comer called the meeting to order. The Chairman asked if there were any revisions to the Faculty Senate minutes of the October 11 meeting. Dr. Ruiz asked that on page 2 under IDC's report that it read "programs of tracks" rather than "programs of tracks." There being no further revisions or corrections, the minutes of October 11 were approved as amended. Announcements: Dr. Comer announced that the next General Education hearing will discuss foreign language and fine arts. Additional hearings are scheduled for Saturday, December 1, at 10:00 am, and Saturday, December 8, at 10:00 am in the Owen Conference Center. A memo will be sent out listing the topics. Dr. Comer announced that the Chancellor responded to the Senate's request to rename RL-1. This has been referred to the External Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. It will discuss adopting a policy on naming buildings, etc. The Chancellor approved the additions to the sociology program to include the gerontology courses that were suggested. On the Industrial and Engineering Management program, the Chancellor asked for further modification stating that 138 hours seems high. The Executive Committee met with the Chancellor to explain the reasons for the high number of requirements. Comer indicated that the Chancellor would approve this program upon resubmission in light of these comments. Dr. Comer received a notice from the Student Government Association indicating that Linda Nelms has been chosen as the Faculty Conciliator for this year. Page 2 Dr. Comer called on Dr. Walker to make some comments on the honorary degree proposal. Dr. Walker indicated that the Chancellor expressed interest in beginning to grant honorary degrees, possibly beginning next spring. The Chancellor asked Dr. Walker to present a proposal after reviewing the issue with as many faculty as possible. Dr. Walker asked that suggestions regarding how the selection process for honorary degrees might best be done be forwarded to him. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE Dr. Coyne reported to the Senate that the APC had nothing to present at this meeting but that a large number of documents are coming in so be prepared for a lengthy APC report at the next Senate meeting. B. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Dr. Ruiz reported that there are two proposals that would initiate planning for graduate degree programs. Although the Planning Council saw no problems with these two proposals because they are at the planning stage, it thought it would be best for the Senate first to vote on whether we should now move in the direction of graduate programs. Dr. Ruiz made a motion to discuss initiating planning for graduate programs, and Dr. Rackham seconded the motion. Dr. Dorr pointed out that with a move to graduate programs the Board of Governors would consider this a change of mission. Dr. Williams pointed out that in 1980 the University presented to the Board of Governors a long-range plan for the next five years and that the Board of Governors directed that UNCA be given comprehensive status which would permit the addition of graduate programs. Dr. Downes questioned whether the move to graduate programs would dilute the impact UNCA has as an undergraduate institution. Lengthy discussion followed addressing such issues as reduced faculty teaching loads to teach graduate courses, the role of the UNCA Graduate Center, library use, classroom size, research faculty, serving local needs, etc. Dr. Coyne then proposed a substitute motion to the one on the floor stating that "the UNCA Faculty Senate favors the idea of graduate work at UNCA and requests the Planning Council to present to the Faculty Senate by January 1986 a comprehensive model graduate program at UNCA." Dr. Rackham seconded the substitute motion. Dr. Greenawalt called the question to accept the substitute motion made by Dr. Coyne. The motion passed unanimously. Dr. Rackham then called the question on the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. Page 3 The Senate then proceeded to discuss the two master's proposals. Dr. Williams presented elements of the master's program in international management. Questions were raised regarding why this program is unique, why the program should be established at this time, why a graduate program in international management should be established when there is no undergraduate program, etc. Dr. Williams pointed out that no school in North Carolina offers such a program and that there are few in the country. Dr. Farzanegan expressed a desire to strengthen the current undergraduate programs rather than develop new master's programs. Dr. Betts moved that the UPC establish a time table and procedure for evaluating graduate programs proposed for planning. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Dr. Comer made a motion to table this document until the next Senate meeting. Dr. Bennett seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Dr. Ruiz moved to plan for a master's program in liberal arts. Also due to the lateness, Dr. Shoaf moved to table this motion until the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Due to the late hour, Dr. Comer suggested adjournment at 5:30 pm and indicated that an additional Senate meeting will be held to continue discussion on these items and those not covered at today's meeting. Approved, Submitted, Bruce Greenawalt Teresa Lovelace Faculty Senate Secretary Secretary