University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, March 8, 1990 Senate Members: A. Comer, L. Friedenberg, B. Greenawalt, A. Hantz, J. Heimbach, M. Marshall, C. Mitchell, L. Nelms, S. Obergfell, S. Patch, C. Prokop, B. Sabo, D. Sulock, A. Wengrow, B. Wilson, L. Wilson Visitors: M. Boyd, C. Brown (SGA), Chancellor Brown, S. Browning, T. Cochran, B. Corbin (SGA), F. Davenport, J. Daugherty, J. Garrett, A. Gravely, D. Harmon, D. Kay, P. Kendrick, M. Keesler, R. Maas, C. McClary, P. McClellan, G. Miller, P. Nickless, J. Stevens, T. Uldricks I. Call to Order The 1989-90 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, March 8, 1990, in the Whitman Room of Ramsey Library. Charles Prokop, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:35 pm. Minutes The February 22, 1990 Senate minutes will be presented at the March 29th Senate meeting. II. Administrative Report Dr. Larry Wilson (VCAA) gave the Administrative Report. Special Faculty Meeting On March 22nd, a special faculty meeting will be held to discuss the question of re-taking courses. This policy was approved by the Senate on 12/14/89, and was reconsidered and reaffirmed on 1/25/90. Since the reconsideration by the Senate, a number of faculty members have expressed concern about the new policy. Budget State revenues have not improved since last quarter; budget allocations for the fourth quarter will be available around the end of March. University Logo Two UNCA logos have been authorized for off-campus publications. Any publication that is intended for an audience beyond UNCA should go through Graphics or Publications to ensure that the approved university logo is used. University Fund Raising Dr. Wilson gave a brief summary of a university fund raising report. At the current time, private gifts have increased by 19% this year compared to last year. Corporate gifts have increased by 48% compared to last year. The phonathon has exceeded the total amount raised last year. The phonathon should have a 66% increase over last year if it continues to yield at the same rate as it did last year at this time. A more detailed report will be circulated in 2-3 weeks. Enrollment The quality of UNCA's accepted group of new Freshman remains about the same as last year, with a mean SAT score of 1,004. 64% Page 2 of these students are in the top 5th percentile in their class, which is an increase of 5% compared to a year ago. Applications continue to run about 7-8% ahead of a year ago. Dr. Wilson believes that UNCA is the only institution in the state that is ahead on applications for next year. Fall Registration Fall registration will take place in one day this year. While there may be some snags and a little longer waiting period, this should reduce the traditionally longer idle time for faculty. Dr. Wilson thanked Joanne Garrett for all she has done to streamline our registration process. Fall Orientation UNCA will conduct a single orientation at the beginning of the semester for new students. Administrative Office Survey Dr. Gravely has completed the analysis of the data on the administrative office survey. III. Faculty Assembly Report Dr. Stevens and Dr. Browning gave the Faculty Assembly Report. Dr. Stevens reported that Chairman Jones, Chairman of the Board of Governors, was a special visitor to the Faculty Assembly meeting. Chairman Jones indicated in his report that the Board of Governors' first priority was faculty salaries, followed by the libraries. Chairman Jones also reported on the impact that the general admission requirements had made on the high schools throughout the state system. The Faculty Development Committee continues to discuss a state-wide conference on faculty development. A major proposal for faculty teaching development has been developed at WCU. Dr. Stevens read the resolve of a resolution originated by the Board of Governors concerning university related private foundations. Dr. Stevens suggested that Dr. Prokop request a copy of the report when it is made public for the Senate records. Dr. Stevens read part of the faculty senate support resolution concerning faculty governance throughout the state. The Assembly asked President Spangler to urge the Chancellors to ensure that Faculty Senate receive clear institutional support and identified the following four items of support: (1) release time for the Chair with reimbursement to the department from which that individual comes; (2) budget to include lines for communication and supplies; (3) secretary support in terms of an SPA position; (4) a separate office accessible by all faculty. At the present time items one and four are not being met at UNCA. A resolution was passed at the Faculty Assembly dealing with benefits to faculty who are hired as adjuncts and as part-time faculty. The specific case concerns the lack of benefits for adjunct faculty that have 12-hour teaching loads. SPA employees who work 3/4 time receive basically full benefits. Dr. Stevens reported on the Governance Committee, which is the only linkage between faculty and the Board of Trustees. Although faculty cannot become members of the Board of Trustees, they are encouraged to serve on committees with the Board of Page 3 Trustees. The only formal linkage with the Board of Trustees and faculty at this point has been by way of invitations to the Senate Chairs or being a Representative of the Faculty Assembly. Dr. Browning reported that most of the resolutions from the prior Assembly were referred back to committee for further discussion. President Spangler indicated that the resolutions to improve library budgets and improve repairs and maintenance were helpful. President Spangler also indicated that the resolution on child care would be discussed with the Chancellors. The Planning and Programs Committee discussed the issue of external accrediting agencies, including both required and voluntary agencies. There were no problems with any of the required agencies. Ray Dawson felt that the AACSB School of Business was a very important voluntary agency and indicated that all business schools in the system were working towards such accreditation. Some of the voluntary agencies were seen as being self-serving and problematic. The issue of campus calendars was discussed. The chief academic officer from each campus will report back to GA regarding this issue. A portion of the legislature would like to find a common way to measure FTE's from K-16, across public school systems, junior colleges, and four year institutions. On 2/9/90 President Spangler made a presentation to the Board of Governors calling for each member of the university system to review its academic mission in light of where the institution sees itself by the year 2000 with regard to any change in its mission, or any reaffirmation about its mission. The review is to be completed by the end of the current calendar year. The classification scheme for the university system is presented by the Carnegie Commission. Carnegie definitions group institutions into categories on the basis of the level of degree offered and the comprehensiveness of their missions. Dr. Browning listed the various categories and stated that the Faculty Senate may be asked to respond to classification material coming from the steering committee on the self-study. Dr. Browning read the resolution passed by the Faculty Assembly regarding Athletic Committees which impacts each campus. The recommendations are as follows: 1. The university's committee on athletics should a. have a voting majority elected by and from the faculty; b. elect the chair from the faculty membership; c. include the NCAA representative among its membership; d. report at least annually to the faculty; e. have a written charge that is included in the Faculty Handbook. 2. The university's committee on athletics should include in its charge oversight responsibility for the maintenance of the principle of sound academic standards in relation to its student athletes. The administration should provide to the committee the necessary information to fulfill this charge. 3. The NCAA representative should report annually to the Faculty Council/Senate on how the university's vote has been cast on each issue brought before the NCAA and why. Page 4 Dr. Browning cited highlights from the annual drug report, "The University of North Carolina Policy on Illegal Drugs", dated January 12th. Dr. Browning reported that the Budget Committee admitted that the January tax receipts really looked pretty good, but the fourth quarter will be tight with no relief. The Budget Committee's priorites included faculty salaries and frozen budget positions. Dr. Mitchell requested that the FWDC vote on a resolution calling for reassigned time for the Chair of the Senate, and to bring the resolution before the Senate. IV. Executive Committee Report Dr. Prokop reported for the Executive Committee. 1929 Senate minutes Dr. Prokop thanked Joanne Garrett for finding historic Faculty Senate minutes in the registrar's office. The minutes, which date back to the Fall semester of 1929, indicate that they had the same problems in 1929 that UNCA faces today, including a parking dilemma. Otherwise, their major issues had to do with academic eligibility and how to handle students who were on probation. Student Government Report Mr. Chris Brown gave the Student Government report. As a result of SGA elections held on March 5th and 6th, John Schoultz and Gigi Leaks will take office on April 11th with the adjournment of the 21st session and the opening of the 22nd session. Bill #84 - Freshman Admission Deposit System passed. A "thank-you" reception will be held Wednesday, March 21st at 4:30 pm to say goodbye to the outgoing officers. The City of Asheville is having a public meeting on March 19th. Meetings will be held at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The SGA feels this is their best opportunity to receive a bus route on campus. Chris Brown read the following two Bills which passed during an emergency meeting: Bill #85: The Budget Crisis Committee Bill #86: Equal Cutback for all UNCA Budgets V. Academic Policies Committee Report Dr. Friedenberg reported for the Academic Policies Committee. Documents for Presentation Dr. Friedenberg distributed the following APC documents for first reading presentation: APC #23: Catalog Changes in Specific Education Programs APC #24: Falsified Application Policy APC #25: Humanites Minor Documents for Consideration Dr. Friedenberg moved approval of the following documents: APC #18: Catalog Changes in Environmental Studies. Dr. Page 5 Mitchell seconded the motion. APC #18 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2490S. APC #19: Catalog Changes in Political Science. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. APC #19 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2590S. APC #20: Catalog Deletions in Health and Fitness. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. APC #20 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2690S. APC #21: Catalog Changes in Health and Fitness. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. APC #21 carried and became Senate Document #2790S. Dr. Friedenberg stated that the APC deleted a course in the drama program for teacher certification students, and asked the senators to make the following addition to APC #23, which was distributed for first reading presentation today. On page 2, at the end of II., the course "HF 137" was added. Dr. Friedenberg moved approval of APC #22: Catalog Changes in Mathematics, and split the document into two sections. APC #22A included items #2 through #8. APC #22B included item #1. There were no objections to splitting the document. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. APC #22A was presented first. Dr. Hantz moved to table APC #22A until the mathematics department self-study was completed and reviewed by the UPC. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mitchell. The motion to table APC #22A carried by a vote of 6 to 5. Ms. Marshall requested that the UPC proceed with the mathematics self-study as quickly as possible. APC #22B was then presented. Dr. Hantz moved to table APC #22B for the same reasons and until the same time as APC #22A. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion to table carried by a vote of 8 to 2. VII. Institutional Development Committee Report Ms. Linda Nelms reported for the Institutional Development Committee. Document for Consideration Ms. Nelms moved approval of IDC #3: Enrollment Services. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. After a lengthy discussion, IDC #3 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2890S. First Reading Presentation Ms. Nelms distributed the following IDC documents for first reading presentation. IDC #4: University Relations IDC #5: Endowment Funds Distinctives The UPC has reviewed three proposals for faculty distinctives, and has voted on a proposal. The IDC will bring the Page 6 proposal before the Senate after they have had an opportunity to discuss any alterations in the plan with the people affected. VIII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Ms. Marshall reported for the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee. Documents for Consideration Ms. Marshall moved approval of the following documents: FWDC #6: Change in Term of Service on the Feldman Committee. Dr. Friedenberg seconded the motion. FWDC #6 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2990S. FWDC #7: Composition of the Graduate Council. Dr. Friedenberg seconded the motion. Dr. Patch made a motion to change the number of representatives from 6 to 3 and the terms of office from 2 to 1. Dr. Hantz seconded the motion. After discussion, Dr. Patch withdrew his amendment, with Dr. Hantz's approval. After further discussion, Dr. Friedenberg moved to amend the document under the Recommendation section. Dr. Hantz and Dr. Prokop also contributed to the wording of the amendment which reads as follows: "The Council, in consultation with the VCAA, should develop a formal list of responsibilities for inclusion in the Faculty Handbook and report the results of their discussion back to the Senate by the first Senate meeting in the Spring of 1991." Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and the amendment passed. FWDC #7 was approved unanimously as amended and became Senate Document #3090S. FWDC #8: Addition of an alumni to serve with the University Teaching Council in selecting the recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award. Dr. Friedenberg seconded the motion. Dr. Mitchell made a friendly amendment to replace the words "...an alumni..." with "...a UNCA graduate...". After discussion, Ms. Marshall made a friendly amendment to change the word "and" to "to". After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Wengrow proposed the following friendly amendment: "... in order to solicit broad alumni participation in the nomination of the recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award. The UNCA graduate shall be a voting member of the University Teaching Council for the selection of the recipient of the award." The friendly amendment was accepted. FWDC #8 carried as amended by a vote of 7 to 5 and became Senate Document #3190S. Tax Deferred Options FWDC is pursuing additional opportunities for tax deferred options. 130 options are available through the State, but due to computer space limitations, the maximum UNCA can offer is 18. Northwestern Mutual is currently being explored as a possible option. Vice Chancellor Foley responded positively to Northwestern, and FWDC checked with "Best Reports" which rates these various programs, and found that Northwestern has an excellent rating. Ms. Marshall stated that a representative from Northwestern will be invited on campus to present their options. Notify members of the FWDC if there are other companies you would like to be represented. Page 7 TIAA The TIAA has been sending out information regarding changes, and the FWDC is looking into the various options available. Please mail any option preferences that TIAA is offering to FWDC. The next meeting will be held on March 20th. IX. Old Business There was no Old Business. X. New Business There was no New Business. XI. Adjournment Dr. Prokop adjourned the meeting at 5:25 PM. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Martha Marshall