University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, February 9, 1989 Senate Members: S. Browning, A. Comer, L. Friedenberg, M. Gillum, A. Hantz, M. Marshall, C. Mitchell, L. Nelms, P. Nickless, S. Patch, C. Prokop, D. Sulock, A. Wengrow, K. Whatley, B. Wilson, L. Wilson Alternates: C. Altimus Visitors: P. Betts, C. Brown, J. Buckner, T. Cochran, L. Dohse, J. Garrett, D. Harmon The February 9th meeting of the Faculty Senate was called to order at 3:35 pm in the Whitman Room of Ramsey Library by Chair Charles Prokop. The January 26 minutes will be presented at the next Senate meeting. Administrative Report Dr. Wilson gave the Administrative Report. UNCA's annual FTE enrollment increased from 2,405 to 2,450 for 1989-90. Under normal budget increases, an increase of 45 students would allow for three additional faculty positions. Dr. Wilson does not anticipate filling these positions as Governor Martin does not support an enrollment budget increase for next year. Last week, the Chancellor, Mr. Pott and Dr. Wilson appeared before the Joint Subcommittee on Education for the legislature, and discussed UNCA's unique mission. The subcommittee requested a copy of the Humanities 214 textbook at the close of the meeting. UNCA averaged 2,407 FTE for the year and exceeded the target FTE by 2 students. Applications for next Fall are 35% ahead of last year's at this time. The average SAT score of accepted students is 1,008 compared to 958 last year. Dr. Wilson expressed concern that UNCA is not recruiting more minority students. 90 Teaching Fellows candidates were on campus last weekend. This compares to 20 last year. 400 students will receive the State $20K Scholarship Awards next month. The recipients will receive $5,000 a year for four year's of study. These students average 1,100 on SAT scores. A demographic breakdown of these candidates reveals that 50% are from the Piedmont, 20% from the coast, and the remainder from WNC. Dr. Wilson commended John White and Leigh McBride for their efforts in recruiting these candidates. In response to Dr. Gillum's question, Dr. Wilson stated he should have more information on possible budget enrollment increases in about two months. UNCA will not increase enrollment if there are no budget increases. Governor Martin is requesting a 4% salary increase delayed until April 1990, and a 2% increase the following year. GA opposes the Governor, and is requesting a 20% salary increase over the next two years, with 12% this year and 8% next year. Page 2 Dr. Betts stated that UNCA has 90 applications for Undergraduate Fellowships and Scholars Awards compared to 60 last year. These students average 1,150 on SAT scores. The interviews will be held on March 4th. The Enrollment Management Task Force is officially underway and will meet Tuesday at 4:00. Members of the Senate Executive Committee are on the mailing list and will receive pertinent information. Dr. Wilson reported that the Faculty Development Thrust is awaiting guidelines from the University Teaching Council. Dr. Prokop stated that he received a memo from Dr. Ready with guidelines that were fairly well developed. A Teaching Council meeting is scheduled for Monday. Dr. Prokop asked Dr. Wilson to clarify the research component of the Development Thrust. Dr. Wilson stated that the University Research Council sent out guidelines last fall with a deadline of February 14. Dr. B. Wilson stated that other plans were being considered for the Intramural Fellowships. Dr. Prokop requested that Dr. L. Wilson will meet with the Research Council and report back to the Senate regarding the relationship between Thrust funds and Intramural Fellowship Funds. Executive Committee Report Dr. Prokop reported for the Executive Committee. Senators should have a report from the ad hoc Committee for review of UNCA Distinctives. This will be on the agenda for discussion at the March 30th meeting. Dr. Prokop asked Dr. Browning to present the UPC's perspective on the Committee's suggestions on March 30th. The UPC is in the process of reviewing Thrust proposals for this year. Changes made would not affect the proposals under consideration at this time. Dr. Mitchell requested that the March 30th presentation of the ad hoc Committee report be considered a first reading of the document if UPC had substantial comments on the report. Dr. Prokop agreed to this suggestion. Academic Policies Committee Report Dr. Friedenberg reported for the Academic Policies Committee. Dr. Friedenberg moved APC #1-B Catalog Copy for Honors Program for approval. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. In a friendly amendment the wording on page 2 under Section II.B. was changed from "or" to "and/or". Dr. Friedenberg proposed an amendment to delete the first sentence on page 3 under Section D. and to rephrase the second sentence to read: "Undergraduate Fellowships and Scholars Awards offer ...". This amendment was seconded by Mr. Wengrow and passed. After a lengthy discussion Dr. Nickless called the question. The amendment was re-read and passed. The amended motion then passed unanimously. APC #1-B became Senate Document #1189. Dr. Freidenberg moved APC #5 - Catalog Changes in Mathematics. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. In a friendly amendment the word "measure" on page 6 under STAT 326 was changed to "measures". Dr. Page 3 Friedenberg called the question and APC #5 passed unanimously. APC #5 became Senate Document #1289. Dr. Friedenberg presented the following documents for first reading: APC # 6: Admission to certification program APC # 7: Admission to major in Accounting APC # 8: Admission to major in Management APC # 9: Admission to major in Industrial and Engineering Management APC #10: Admission to major in Psychology APC #11: Admission to major in Art APC #12: Catalog changes in Education, K-6 APC #13: Catalog changes in Management APC #14: Catalog changes in Accounting APC #15: Catalog changes in Physics Institutional Development Committee Report Dr. Browning reported for the Institutional Development Committee. The UPC is currently reviewing the Thrust proposals. The next meeting will be held on February 24th. UPC plans to resolve the Thrust proposals at this meeting and, if time allows, will discuss Thrust suggestions for the Senate. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Dr. Nickless reported for the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee. The FWDC has been interviewing candidates for various faculty positions on campus. The following document was presented for first reading: FWDC #3: Changes in Composition of the University Planning Council Dr. Nickless gave a brief history of FWDC #3. The document would add a student body representative to the UPC. The representative would be appointed by the Student Government Association Senate in consultation with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and would serve for one year. The FWDC will discuss the Calvert Group for socially responsible mutual funds at their next meeting. Dr. Nickless welcomes input from faculty concerning other groups that should be considered. Old Business Mr. Wengrow addressed the wording of Senate Document #37 (1982-83) concerning final exams and giving major tests the week Page 4 before final exams. After discussion, Dr. Friedenberg agreed that APC should look into this matter. New Business Dr. Betts reported on the current status of the Honors Program. Ms. Marshall announced that the Department of Health and Fitness' semi-annual cholesterol testing would be held February 14th-16th. Also, she wanted faculty to be aware that this is the last year of the grant and the last year of the funding as a special part of the University Health Promotion Program. Many of the benefits employees are currently receiving such as the cholesterol screening test will end unless other resources are made available. Dr. Prokop stated that this issue was being addressed by the Executive Committee. Mr. Wengrow stated that a memo was sent to all employees concerning the search for Bill Pott's replacement as Vice Chancellor of Finance. A job announcement will appear in the February 15th issue of the Chronicle. This is an important search and Mr. Wengrow welcomes ideas, suggestions, nominations, etc. A discussion of the requirements followed. Dr. Prokop adjourned the meeting at 4:50 PM. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra M. Gravely Pamela Nickless Page 5