University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, October 11, 1990 Senate Members: A. Comer, A. Coyne, L. Dorr, L. Friedenberg, B. Greenawalt, A. Hantz, J. Heimbach, D. Lisnerski, S. Obergfell, J. Rackham, B. Sabo, D. Sulock, D. Van Engelen, A. Wengrow, B. Wilson, L. Wilson Visitors: S. Browning, T. Cochran, B. Cutter Modlin, K. Frazier (SGA), J. Garrett, M. Johnson (SGA), V. McCoy (BB), J. Schoultz (SGA), J. Stevens, T. Uldricks I. Call to Order The 1990-91 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, October 11, 1990, in the New Classroom Building - Room 005. Lisa Friedenberg, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm. II. Minutes Dr. Friedenberg presented the September 13, 1990 Senate minutes for approval. Dr. Heimbach seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as written. III. Administrative Report University Relations Annual Report Mrs. Beverly Cutter Modlin, Vice Chancellor for University Relations, presented an annual report in accordance with Senate document #3290S. Mrs. Cutter Modlin submitted a written report to the Senate members for their perusal. The report contained information on University Relations Faculty Committees, an organizational chart, the function of the eight divisions within University Relations, and detailed information on the UNCA Foundation. A copy of this report will be placed on reserve in the Senate file in Ramsey Library. Mrs. Cutter Modlin discussed the UNCA Foundation membership and structure, fund raising approaches and administration, special fund raising activities, overall fund raising results, new funds, and investments. Mrs. Cutter Modlin will look into questions regarding TIAA-CREF, whether the rates of return quoted by Wachovia are before or after fees, and if Wachovia has a socially responsible investment policy. Mrs. Cutter Modlin stated that the University Relations' fund raising priorities are set by the Chancellor and Dr. Larry Wilson (VCAA). Mrs. Cutter Modlin also suggested ways in which faculty could help her understaffed office. In response to Dr. Hantz's questions, Mrs. Modlin stated that this year's priorities include covering our commitments to have undergraduate research fully funded, naming the New Classroom Building, completing the honors library, trying to find someone who can help renovate the old portion of the library, and raising more unrestricted money. Dr. Larry Wilson (VCAA) gave the Administrative Report. Budget Dr. Wilson stated that UNCA's budget allocation for this quarter is two percent less than anticipated. One and a half percent of UNCA's budget must continue to be held as negative reserve. President Spangler has graciously donated his salary among the 16 universities; UNCA received a check for $10K. Enrollment Dr. Wilson reported that in comparison to last year at this time, applications for Spring semester have increased slightly and Freshman applications for next Fall have increased by 27%. UNCA is 4% behind on transfers for next Fall compared to last year at this time. SAT scores and rank-in-class in the Freshman application pool have increased remarkably compared to last year at this time; nearly two-thirds of the applicants are in the top-fifth of their class and SAT scores have increased 40 points. Dr. Wilson emphasized that the numbers are small and could change. In response to a question, Dr. Wilson stated that UNCA has initiated a "deposit to hold place" system for applicants who have been accepted. IV. Executive Committee Report Dr. Friedenberg reported for the Executive Committee. Faculty Assembly Report Dr. John Stevens reported that President Spangler spoke on the 4.7% budget cuts in the current year, the loss of 207 faculty positions, and the loss of 233 SPA positions. The three priorities for the 1991-93 budget are 1) salary support for faculty, 2) restoration of budget cuts made by the '89-90 budget shortfall, and 3) fully fund the enrollment increases. Under Capital Improvements, a request will be made to update requests made in the last biennium budget. Ray Dawson reported that 1990-91 enrollment for the UNC system was 120K. Enrollment projections for next year are 123K, then 127K the following year. North Carolina had 67,600 high school graduates last May and expects 62,000 graduates this coming May. General Administration is considering a proposal on academic scholarship which is a move toward academic emphasis rather than need. This will become a major program in the state system if this takes place. The possibility of making budget proposals which emphasize institutional enhancement as opposed to designating a particular area is being discussed. The Professional Development Committee discussed having a state-wide conference. The Faculty Welfare Committee discussed infrastructure concerns at each of the institutions and the effect is it having on faculty morale. This concerns faculty support such as having enough funds for xeroxing and mailing. Dr. Shirley Browning reported that the Planning Committee is looking at the mission statements and the classification of each institution. The assessment plans are in and GA is now forming a report that will go to the legislature. Academic Freedom and Tenure is still looking at the drug policy issue and is asking for specifics concerning distribution of incidents between students, faculty and staff, and how each campus responds to these incidents. There is also a request that each UNC system library contain copies of the Faculty Handbook and tenure documents of each of the constituent institutions. The Governance Committee is inviting all Senate chairs to join them at their December meeting. They also passed a resolution at the Faculty Assembly requesting that President Spangler look into the possibility of faculty and Senate chairs becoming non-voting full participants on the Board of Trustees as opposed to invited guests. Student Government Report Mark Johnson reported that UNCA has bus service on campus which will hopefully help with traffic problems. The SGA will help the Registrar's Office during registration. Open house will be held on October 20th. The SGA held a blood drive recently and surpassed its goal. Future plans include helping with the United Way Fund Drive and a Habitat for Humanity type organization. Kevan Frazier reported on a parking forum held last Tuesday and discussed the students' concern over the lack of parking sites. The Building & Grounds Committee will continue to work on this problem. V. Institutional Development Report Documents for Consideration Dr. Hantz moved approval of the following documents: IDC Document #1: UNCA Mission Statement. Dr. Comer seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning the Asheville Graduate Center, the MLA, and specific wording of the document. The motion passed unanimously and IDC #1 became SD0190F. IDC Document #2: Resolution to request Reclassification. Dr. Betsy Wilson seconded the motion. A discussion followed concerning the Carnegie classifications, the effects of being reclassified, and specific wording of the document. Dr. Coyne made a friendly amendment to change the last line of the text to read, "...to Liberal Arts University I." After further discussion, Dr. Cochran suggested an amendment to have the document read, "...Liberal Arts I." The amendment failed. Discussion returned to the original friendly amendment. A decision was made to present the amendment formally. At this time Dr. Coyne made a motion to have the last line in the text read as follows: "...University II to Liberal Arts University I." Dr. Sabo seconded the amendment. The amendment passed. IDC #2 passed as amended by a vote of 14-1 and became Senate Document #0290F. VI. Academic Policies Committee Report Dr. Coyne gave the Academic Policies Committee Report. Documents for Consideration Dr. Coyne moved approval of the following APC Documents: APC Document #1: Catalog Changes in Environmental Studies. Dr. Sabo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and APC #1 became Senate Document #0390F. APC Document #2: Proposal for creation of course prefix, MCNC. Dr. Sabo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and APC #2 became Senate Document #0490F. Dr. Coyne stated that the APC approved APC documents #3 and #4; these documents were not distributed to the Senate as Senate action was not required. However, for the Senate records, the APC approved APC #3: An In-progress Grade for a course in History 452, and APC #4: Crosslisting of 400-level courses in the MLA program. APC Document #5: IP Grade and Time Limitation for HUM 680 and 690. Dr. Sabo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and APC #5 became Senate Document #0590F. APC Document #6: Request Catalog and Policy Changes for MLA Program. Dr. Sabo seconded the motion. After discussion, Dr. Sabo made an amendment to have the policy review date changed from 1993-94 to 1992-93. Dr. Hantz seconded the amendment. The amendment failed by a vote of 5-7. The motion passed by a vote of 13-1 with 1 abstention and APC #6 became Senate Document #0690F. VII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Dr. Greenawalt reported for the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee. Dr. Greenawalt reported that faculty would receive a Tenure ballot tomorrow for the tenure vacancy. The ballot is due back on Friday, October 19. Document for Consideration Dr. Greenawalt moved approval of FWDC F901: University Relations Faculty Advisory Committee. Dr. Comer seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 14-1 and FWDC F901 became Senate Document #0790F. VIII. Old Business Due to the late hour it was agreed to delay second reading consideration of Dr. Sabo's four resolutions until the November 8, 1990 Senate meeting. IX. New Business There was no New Business. X. Adjournment Dr. Friedenberg adjourned the meeting at 5:50 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Bruce Greenawalt