University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, March 5, 1992 Senate Members: A. Coyne, F. Davenport, L. Dorr, M. Gillum, B. Greenawalt, A. Hantz, G. Henderson, D. Lisnerski, C. McClary, S. Obergfell, J. Rackham, B. Sabo D. Van Engelen, L. Wilson Excused: D. Mullen, P. Nickless Visitors: T. Cochran, M. Fox (SGA), L. Friedenberg, D. Harmon, D. Kay, P. Laughon, G. Nallan, K. Ray, B. Yearout I. Call to Order The 1991-92 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, March 5, 1992, in Karpen Hall - room 005. Alan Hantz, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:32 pm. II. Minutes Dr. Hantz presented the February 13, 1992, minutes for approval. The last sentence under financial priorities was altered to read "...to support a bond issue for capital projects". Under committee structures, the words "... and other individuals" were added for clarification. The minutes were approved unanimously as amended (Lisnerski\Sabo). III. Administrative Report Dr. Larry Wilson, VCAA, gave the Administrative Report. Withholding Tax In response to previous discussions, Dr. Wilson reported that the State has a policy which specifically prohibits changing the number of exemptions on summer school salaries as a means of reducing withholding tax. Employees can change the number of exemptions, but the changes will apply for the entire year. Sexual Harassment Policy An ad hoc task force formed last Fall to consider UNCA's sexual harassment policy has developed a number of recommendations. One recommendation made to Chancellor Schuman would establish informal procedures which set up and identify 3-4 people as sexual harassment advisors. These individuals would serve as advisors on clarifying situations to students or employees who think they may have a case involving sexual harassment, as well as to advise them on procedures and, in some cases, talk with the accused harasser. This is still in the formative stage. Questions or reservations may be addressed to any of the following committee members: Andy Brantley (affirmative action officer), Yav Iovacchini, Larry Wilson, Pamela Nickless, Ileana Grams, or Lydia Bell (student). Enrollment Enrollment figures have remained constant as reported at the last two or three Senate meetings. Compared to last year at this time, Freshman applications for Fall 1992 have decreased 8% while the number of students who have been accepted has increased 3%. Average SAT scores of accepted students is 1,060 compared to 1,037, and 73% of accepted students are in the top-fifth of their graduating class compared to 69% last year. Transfer applications continue to be down about 10% although the quality of accepted students is somewhat better. The average GPA of transfer students is approximately 2.7. Grade Points In February the Senate unanimously passed a motion on the Sense of the Senate which would calculate the grades of students being considered for honors to the second decimal point. Dr. Wilson stated that this change is now in place. Memorandum One In response to Dr. Hantz's request at the last Senate meeting, Dr. Wilson reported that he had been unable to locate Memorandum One concerning the average faculty salary ranges across the state. President Spangler instructed chancellors to make this document available to faculty last summer when the UNCA administration was in transition. Dr. Wilson will request a copy of the memorandum when he is in Chapel Hill next week. Board of Governors Dr. Wilson stated that he believed the Board of Governors would receive a recommendation for UNCA to be classified as a Liberal Arts University tomorrow. National Endowment for the Humanities UNCA has submitted a proposal to the National Endowment for the Humanities for a challenge grant for the distinguished teaching professorship. The $250K grant request includes the promise of a 3:1 match by UNCA. IV. Executive Committee Report Dr. Hantz gave the Executive Committee Report. First Reading Dr. Hantz distributed Executive Committee Document #1: Proposed Revisions to the UNCA Committee Structure for first reading. Copies of the document will be sent to department chairs and program directors requesting input into this document. Senate Meetings The next two Senate meetings will be held on April 9th and April 16th, at 3:30 pm in Karpen Hall - 005. V. SGA Report Upon invitation by the Executive Committee, Michelle Fox reported for the SGA. Smoking Policy Michelle Fox distributed copies of the SGA's proposed smoking policy and asked the Senate to bring suggestions or corrections to the next Senate meeting. Dr. Van Engelen stated that smoking should not be permitted in the hallway by the labs in Rhodes Hall. Mandatory Freshman Housing The SGA is considering a resolution on mandatory freshman housing which would change the commuter/resident ratio on campus and would coincide with the opening of the new dormitory. The SGA tabled the resolution for further discussion at the next SGA meeting. Ms. Fox related various amendments and concerns about the resolution and requested input from the Senate. Suggestions were made to eliminate the possibility of imposing a hugh financial burden on students, to meet with the financial aid officer, to establish an age limit, and to consider linking this resolution with one which would eliminate parking for freshman. Dr. Wilson stated that he felt strongly that traditional freshman should reside either in the dorm or at home. Parking would not pose a problem as two large parking lots will be available. VI. Academic Policies Committee Report Dr. Bill Sabo reported for the Academic Policies Committee. - Second Reading Dr. Sabo moved approval of the following documents: APC #10: Changes in Management. This document adds two courses and makes adjustments on course numbers, requirements for a certificate in health care administration, and in the internship program. Dr. Davenport seconded the motion. APC #10 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1192S. APC #11: Changes in Health & Fitness. This document was previously returned for revision and makes a substantial change in the current general education requirements. This allows students to satisfy the health and fitness requirement with one 3 hour course which integrates the activity and the classroom into a more coherent program. This also removes Psychology 110 as meeting the health and fitness requirement. The motion was seconded by Dr. Coyne. APC #11 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1292S. APC #12: Changes in Chemistry Program Description. The Senate passed the first two parts of this document last Fall. This document makes some adjustment in the education requirements for students seeking teacher certification in chemistry and clarifies the catalog description. Dr. Dorr seconded the motion. APC #12 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1392S. APC #13: Changes in Middle School Certification. This document changes the name of the program to Certification Program for Middle School and makes adjustments and clarification in required courses in middle school and in secondary school certification. The motion was seconded by Dr. Lisnerski. APC #13 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1492S. APC #14: Changes in Mass Communication. This document clarifies the procedure for declaring a major and constitutes a modification in prerequisites. Dr. Davenport seconded the motion. APC #14 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1592S. APC #15: Changes in Early Examination Policy. This document is a major change in the current policy. The proficiency examination is retained but there are exemptions, such as requirement of competency. A provision allows departments to review their catalog and determine what is acceptable. Dr. Dorr seconded the motion. APC #15 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1692S. APC #16: Research Course in Psychology. The psychology department has modified Psychology 420 and has renamed it Research Practicum. The grading scale has also changed to S/U. The motion was seconded by Dr. Gillum. APC #16 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1792S. APC #17: Changes in Mathematics. The document makes adjustments in course descriptions, modifies prerequisites, and creates a new catalog description for Math 155. Dr. Lisnerski seconded the motion. APC #17 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1892S. APC #18: Creation of Library Research. This document was presented to the Senate and returned to APC two months ago. It makes Library Research a co-requisite of Lang 102 and students must fulfill this requirement before they can declare a major. In a friendly amendment the word "complete" was replaced with "satisfy" in several places throughout the document. Discussion followed concerning S/U grading and how transfer students who receive VA financial aid might be effected by the requirements. In order to accommodate veterans and athletes who may encounter financial aid problems with these changes, the registrar's office will allow these students to fill out an "intended major" form and they can declare in their fifth semester (their first semester at UNCA). The Senate agreed that it was imperative to alert the athletic program to these facts so the student could take Lang 102 during the summer if necessary to fulfill the requirement. Dr. Henderson stated that all students and faculty need to be apprised of these changes. Dr. Wilson stated that a reminder will be printed on the registration form to alert advisors and students of this requirement. The motion was seconded by Dr. Dorr. APC #18 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1992S. APC #19: Prefix for Asheville Area Educational Consortium This document came from the registrar's office who was having difficulty implementing an agreement the university has with areas schools. This document creates a title for such classes for which students receive credit. The program was discussed extensively and a number of questions were raised about the program and how credits were counted. The APC approved the document for the convenience of the registrar, but asked that the UPC look into the nature of the agreement and the cost and benefits to UNCA. Dr. Davenport seconded the motion. APC #19 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2092S. - First Reading Dr. Sabo distributed the following documents for first reading: APC #20: Changes in Sociology 240 APC #21: Addition of ARTS 310 Lab Courses APC #22: Addition of Engineering 201 APC #23: General Education Credit for Science 200 (Summer, 1992) Dr. Henderson moved to suspend the Comer "second reading" rule of APC #20: Changes in Sociology 240. Dr. Van Engelen seconded the motion. Dr. Henderson explained that APC #20 was a clarification and that it would be helpful if this document could go into the catalog along with the related science certification which had passed. Dr. Rackham asked for a few minutes to read the document. Dr. Gillum stated that this was a change in the catalog description and not a course change. The vote to suspend the Comer rule passed unanimously. Dr. Sabo moved approval of APC #20: Changes in Sociology 240. Dr. Henderson seconded the motion. APC #20 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2192S. VII. Institutional Development Committee Report Dr. Don Lisnerski gave the Institutional Development Committee report. Minor in International Studies The IDC reviewed the Minor in International Studies proposal and drafted a response which will be voted on tomorrow. Self-Study The Self-Study schedule of departments is being revised through 1996-97. Agenda The Summer School program will be discussed at tomorrow's meeting. IDC will also begin reviewing the Consortium agreement that Dr. Sabo mentioned in APC #19. Summer School Pay Dr. Davenport stated that the Physics Department received a letter asking if anyone in the department was interested in teaching a course this summer at UNC-Wilmington. The summer session was May 24 - June 24 and it appears to be one course and a lab. The letter indicated that the salary was approximately $4,500. Mr. Cochran stated that UNC-W had a larger summer budget than UNCA. Dr. Henderson asked why IDC was studying the Minor in International Studies. Dr. Hantz stated that the establishment of new programs goes through IDC and the curriculum to the program goes through APC. VIII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Dr. Bruce Greenawalt gave the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee report. Elections FWDC is in the season of elections. Dr. Greenawalt asked the Executive Committee to remain after the Senate adjourned to discuss the ballots. Reserved Meeting Time Dropped The FWDC has dropped the issue of trying to have a reserved time for meetings on the university calendar. The Vice Chancellor currently reserves Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for meetings; next semester this will change to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Committee Survey A memo has gone out asking faculty to respond to what five committees they would like to serve on and to return it to Dr. Greenawalt. This material is looked at carefully by FWDC and is later used by the Vice Chancellor in the summer for appointment of committees. FWDC also needs information for nominations in the 8 - 10 committee elections which take place in April in the Senate. Retirement Seminar Linda Franklin is putting together two retirement seminars for employees who have either worked at UNCA for 20 years or more, or are over 50 years old. Another seminar will probably come to campus for employees in their 40's who need to make investment decisions. A lawyer will be present to discuss wills, as well as representatives from TIAA CREF, the state retirement system and others. Please contact Dr. Greenawalt if you feel strongly about a time schedule. IX. Old Business There was no Old Business. X. New Business There was no New Business. XI. Adjournment Dr. Hantz adjourned the meeting at 4:35 pm. Members of the Executive Committee remained for a short meeting. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Bruce Greenawalt