University of North Carolina at Asheville
                        FACULTY SENATE MEETING
                        Minutes, April 16, 1992
  
  
  Senate 
  Members:   A. Coyne, F. Davenport, L. Dorr, M. Gillum, 
             B. Greenawalt, A. Hantz, G. Henderson, D. Lisnerski, 
             D. Mullen, S. Obergfell, P. Nickless, 
             J. Rackham, B. Sabo, D. Van Engelen, L. Wilson

  Excused:   C. McClary  

  Visitors:  T. Cochran, B. Farzanegan, D. Harmon, P. Snoyer, 
             G. Yates, B. Yearout 

          
   I.  Call to Order
       The 1991-92 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, April 16, 1992, in
Karpen Hall - room 005.  Alan Hantz, Chair, called the meeting to
order at 3:30 pm.  

  II.  Executive Committee Report
       Dr. Hantz gave the Executive Committee Report.
       Senate Documents
       The VCAA has approved Senate document #1092S discussed at the
last Senate meeting.      
       Senate Reorganization Meeting
       The Senate reorganization meeting will convene on Thursday, May
7, 1992, at 3:30 pm in KH-005.  Dr. Hantz acknowledged the
contributions of outgoing Senators Greenawalt, McClary, Obergfell, and
Sabo.  Dr. Hantz was also recognized for his contributions to the
Senate.
       New MAHEC Facility
       A new MAHEC facility located on Weaver Blvd. will be complete
in November.  Next Fall, Dr. William Bruce will bring a MAHEC
representative to the Senate for a brief report regarding future
cooperative ventures between MAHEC and the University.    
       Day Care
       Negotiations with Highland Hospital are continuing regarding
the rental price of the facility for a day care establishment.  The
paperwork has been submitted to form the non-profit corporation. 
Interviews are being held for individuals and groups who might run the
facility.  Proposals have been submitted by the Buncombe County Child
Development, the "Y", the Jewish Community Center, the Marriott
Corporation, and two individuals.  Dr. Iovacchini is working on this
endeavor.     

 III.  SGA Report
       No report.  

  IV.  Administrative Report
       No report.

   V.  Academic Policies Committee Report
       Dr. Bill Sabo reported for the Academic Policies Committee.
       - Second Reading
       APC #24:  Minor in International Studies.  Discussion followed
concerning whether the program minor might eventually have core
courses in the area.  Editorial changes were made to alter the word
"department" to "academic" and to correct a history course date.  
APC #24 passed with a vote of 9 to 2 with two abstentions and became
Senate Document #2592S.  
  
  VI.  Institutional Development Committee Report
       Dr. Don Lisnerski gave the Institutional Development Committee
report.
       Self Study
       The IDC has completed the Self Study of the Political Science
department.  The wording of the recommendations will be reviewed at
the meeting tomorrow.  In general terms the UPC recommends:
       1)  the administration help the Political Science department
find a "sense of place" where faculty, staff, and students can have a
common space they can share;
       2)  the direction of the department needs to be clarified;
       3)  restate that UNCA's primary mission is teaching. 
       Next Meeting
       At tomorrow's meeting the UPC will look at the Graduate Council
Guidelines and the budget requests for non-restricted funds for next
year.  Approximately $90K will be available for non-restricted funds
and requests amount to nearly $1,300,000.  
       
 VII.  Faculty Welfare and Development Committee
       Dr. Bruce Greenawalt gave the Faculty Welfare and Development
Committee report.
       Liability Insurance
       Dr. Greenawalt received a document from Cheryl McClary
describing a summary of her work on liability insurance.  Dr. McClary
requested that the FWDC hold the report as she was unable to attend
today's meeting.  The document will be forwarded to the new FWDC.
       Senate Elections
       The following people were elected to the 1992-1995 Senate in 
recent voting:
       Charlotte Goedsche
       Bill Miller
       Robert Yearout

       The following faculty were elected at large:  
       Pat Snoyer 
       Keith Ray

       Alternates chosen were:  Dan Millspaugh
                                Mary Lynn Manns
                                Gary Nallan


       Grievance Committee
       Gwen Henderson has been elected to the Grievance Committee.  A
run-off election is underway to break two tie votes.   

       Committee Elections
       Committee elections were held with the following results:

       Graduate Council (MLA)
       Randy Booker
       Paul McDonald
       (It was the Sense of the Senate that a female member should be
appointed by the VCAA.)

       Minority Affairs
       Cathy Mitchell

       Distinguished Scholars and Honorary Degrees Committee
       Gwen Henderson
       James Perry

       University Research Council
       Pamela Laughon - two year term
       Paul Sweeney   - two year term
       George Yates   - one year term (replaces Dr. Reinecke for 
                                       92-93 term)

       University Teaching Council
       Keith Bramlett
       Gary Nallan
       Cat Nilan

       University Relations Advisory Committee
       Mel Blowers
       Gary Miller
       Arnold Wengrow

       UNCA Foundation Board
       Mel Blowers


VIII.  Old Business
       No Old Business.

  IX.  New Business 
       No New Business.
  
   X.  Adjournment
       Dr. Hantz adjourned the meeting at 4:30 pm.  The Executive
Committee remained for a brief meeting.  

Respectfully submitted by:  Sandra Gravely 
                            Bruce Greenawalt