FACULTY SENATE MEETING MINUTES - February 12, 1987 Attending: C. Bennett, S. Browning, A. Combs, A. Comer, A. Coyne, M. Gillum, G. Henderson, G. Kormanik, B. Larson, M. Moseley, J. Rackham, R. Reinoso, P. Sweeney, T. Uldricks, K. Whatley Visitors: M. Cleek, D. Lisnerski Excused: P. Nickless, P. Downes, L. Nelms The February 12 meeting of the Faculty Senate was called to order at 4:00 pm in RL1 by chairman Anthony Coyne. The minutes of the December, 1986 meeting were approved, with the addition of two members to the list of those attending: G. Henderson and K. Whatley. Dr. Jeff Rackham reported first on the activities of the Executive Commission on Minority Affairs. The Commission is focusing on the areas of minority student and parent orientation, the establishment of a peer mentor system, and the development of a 20th Century Black Experience class for freshman minority students. The purpose of these activities is to inspire and bond minority students, as well as to identify those students with academic problems. Dr. Rackham reported next that the administration is involved with Strategic Resource Planning through 1995. They are attempting to match resources, such as space and secretarial/faculty services, to the Guiding Concepts of the University. A task force made up of selected department chairmen will be assisting Tom Cochran in allocating these resources appropriately. Dr. Alf Canon, Director of University Relations, gave an administrative report on his department. He described the functions of the offices of alumni relations, community service programs, fund raising and development, public information, graphics and publications, the Owen Conference Center, and UNCA Foundation investments. He presented a summary of Fund activities, showing that there had been dramatic increases in both the number of donors and dollars contributed in the last three years. Dr. Canon concluded with a list of objectives for funding, and the statement that proposals for specific purposes meet with best results when soliciting funds. The first item of business was the election of an alternate to full Senate membership for the remainder of the term of Tim Hollingsworth. Dr. Combs questioned the terms of Dr. Hollingsworth's election, whether it was at large or divisional. His concern was for the distribution of representation, and he Page 2 suggested that the election be tabled until this could be determined. However, considering the small number of meetings remaining, Dr. Combs withdrew the suggestion and the vote commenced. Dr. Alan Comer received the majority count on the second vote, and became the new Senate member. Dr. Coyne stated that we had approval on the documents presented at the December meeting, with the exception of the Revision of Academic Probation, Suspension and Dismissal Policies. The Chancellor is still considering the document. Mr. Sweeney reported for the Academic Policies committee and proposed the following documents: APC Document #12 - Clarification of Catalog Reference to hours required in a major - passed unanimously. - became Senate Document #14. APC Document #13 - Department of Economics Catalog Revisions - passed unanimously. - became Senate Document #15. APC Document #14 - Department of Management Catalog Revisions - passed unanimously. - became Senate Document #16. Mr. Sweeney announced that we will be going to a two-year catalog, and asked for assistance in developing it. Dr. Rackham stated that we might not be making that change, but might, at the advice of an admissions consultant, stay with a less expensive one year edition, with other monies going into publicity publications. Dr. Browning reported for the Institutional Development Committee. The Committee has received a proposal from the Health Promotions program for an academic minor. If it is appropriate for the University, it will be forwarded to Academic Programs. The Planning Council met to consider changes in the enrollment budgets. Eighteen items are on a priority list, requiring some $391,000. Also, the Council is reviewing requests for a fourth thrust area. The Council would like to make a recommendation to the Chancellor within two weeks. Dr. Kormanik reported for the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee. He announced that $25,000 have been received from Wachovia that can go toward faculty development. A full campus election for Faculty Assembly representatives is upcoming. The deadline for nominations for the Leon Feldman Fund has been extended until the end of February to allow the faculty more time for nominations. Page 3 The proposal to establish off-campus scholarly assignments came under discussion. It was developed by the chairman's advisory group, the Chancellor and Dr. Rackham. Dr. Kormanik described the proposal, the purpose of which is to assist faculty in academic development by providing for a period of research and study off-campus. A number of questions were raised by Dr. Combs, Dr. Browning, Dr. Bennett and others, concerning points within the proposal. Dr. Browning commented at length on each section, and moved that the proposal be referred back to the committee for rewording, including cross references to policies of the University. The consensus of the Senate also showed support for the proposal, but agreed that revisions were necessary. Discussion concluded with a vote on the motion that the proposal be referred back to the committee, to be returned to the Senate for its response. The motion passed unanimously. There was no further old business, and no new business. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm. Minutes submitted by B. McClure G. Kormanik