The University of North Carolina at Asheville Faculty Senate Meeting October 9, 1986 Present: P. Nickless, P. Sweeney, C. Bennett, Reneiso, M. Gillum, K. Whatley, G. Henderson, G. Korminik, B. Larson, S. Browning, A. Combs, A. Coyne. Excused: P. Downes, T. Hollingsworth, T. Uldricks. Visitors: L. Nelms, M. Moseley, A. Comer, T. Seitz, A. Gravely, Jo Cadle, Iovacchini. I. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 in RL1 of the library by A. Coyne. II. There were a couple of corrections to the September 18, 1986 minutes. III. Administrative Reports A. Dr. Rackham was not able to attend. B. Dr. Iovacchini gave his report. He reviewed what has been and is going on on the campus. He reviewed the Student Affairs Program and what it is composed of. He discussed the student residence halls, food service, and the Honors Program for students in the Governors Villiage. He discussed student activities including various student groups. They are working with CP&L on a leadership group which will have energy somewhere involved in it. His office would like to see more student activity affairs going on on campus. They have changed the food service. It is much better, especially the cafeteria. The snack bar still has some improvement to make. David Johnston has been hired in Placement Services for seniors. Student Health Service - MAHEC is paid to provide a physician to be made available on campus and to have services available after hours and on weekends. 43 students have not complied with turning in their health records of getting their shots. They will not be given grades until they do this. A list of students who have not complied will be sent to the department chairman so they will know who they are. Parking - In total there are 1284 parking spaces available. 335 for resident students 597 for commuters 303 for faculty & staff 21 visitor spaces 12 emergency service 16 handicapped Parking is a problem but everyone should try to park in the proper places. If anyone receives a ticket and has a legitimate excuse they should explain it to the security officers. The main problem is not enough spaces for commuter parking. Parking needs to be placed in the administrative budget request. 25 - 50 more spaces are needed for faculty and staff. About 90% of spaces are available to meet the faculty and staff needs at the present time. There is about 2 spaces for every three resident students. By summer 225 - 240 spaces for parking will be in the process of construction. The future construction of the addition to the library will do away with the parking behind the Humanities building. WCU students do not pay to park. The rape incident was brought up. A concern was expressed that everyone be notified the next time something like this happens. Dr. Iovacchini stated he would be happy to listen to suggestions about student affairs, parking or other matters. IV. Executive Committee Report. 1. They are still searching for someone to edit the faculty handbook in the future. There are no extra incentives for this job. Dr. Browning was unable to work out with Dr. Rackham his availability for this task. 2. Salute to President Spangler. A formal note to him on behalf of the Senate has been drawn up to wish him well. The Senate approved to have this sent to him. V. Academic Policies Committee Report was given by P. Sweeney. 1. They only met two days ago so at this time there is no action that the Senate needs to take. 2. They did approve a course in Sociology titled Sco 354, Population Dynamics: Demography and Epidemiology. They also approved a reorganization of major requirements in the Communications Department. New courses in Hebrew and Introductory Computer Science were approved. There are no options any more for the Foreign Language requirement. Dr. Rackham presented an alternative policy on Academic Eligibility authored by Mrs. Cadle. Dr. Combs brought a proposal to the committee which would eliminate restrictions on required major and cognate courses. 3. The next scheduled APC meeting will be held in Room 37, Highsmith Center, 9:00 AM, November 4, 1986. Any proposals that require action at the Senate November meeting must reach Paul Sweeney by October 28, 1986. VI. Institutional Development Committee Report was given by S. Browning. Changes suggested by the Senate at the 9/18/86 meeting have been made to IDC Doc #1. Changes were made in items 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. Also in #3 everyone would like the word " additionally" inserted. G. Kornanik would like reserch added to the 2nd sentence. S. Browning disagreed. He stated it is the belief of the committee that: "Scholarship" includes the word "research." In #2 mention of the number of hours were removed. A motion was made to accept the word additionally to be inserted in #3 and pass IDC Doc. #1. All were in favor. None opposed. IDC Doc. #1 became Senate Doc. #1. VII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report was given by G. Kormanik. A. Faculty Development. The insurance policy is being further investigated (it was initiated by Bob Farzanegan). B. Parking. The parking document should be reworded before being re-submitted. They decided to try Dr. Iovacchini's proposal (to take their problems to the security officers) before re-submitting the parking document to the Chancellor. S. Browning suggested parking fines be raised. Dr. Iovacchini said the faculty can give out parking tickets themselves if they would like to do so. VIII. Elections. Honorary Degree Committee 1. T. Cooke 4. B. Coleman 2. B. Larson 5. R. C. Reinoso 3. J. Dorr 6. G. Cooper These names will be submitted to the faculty. The faculty will elect four from the list. A motion was made. C. Bennett seconded it. All were in favor. None opposed. IX. Old Business - None. X. New Business - None. XI. Adjournment - at 4:35. Submitted by Susan L. Elliott, Faculty Senate Secretary Approved by A. Coyne and G. Kormanik.