University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, December 10, 1992 Senate Members: F. Davenport, L. Dorr, M. Gillum, C. Goedsche, D. Lisnerski, B. Miller, G. Nallan, K. Ray, D. Van Engelen, B. Yearout, L. Wilson Excused: A. Coyne, G. Henderson, D. Mullen, P. Nickless, P. Snoyer Visitors: T. Cochran, J. Garrett, D. Harmon, J. Heimbach, E. Manning-Tano, M. L. Manns, D. Millspaugh, S. Schuman, J. Stevens I. Call to Order The 1992-93 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, December 10, 1992, in Karpen Hall 005. Dr. Lisnerski called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Dr. Lisnerski presented the October 8, 1992, minutes for approval. The minutes were approved as written. II. Administrative Report Dr. Larry Wilson, VCAA, gave the Administrative Report. Enrollment Comparing current applications to applications last year at this time, the number of new Freshman applications for Fall 1993 has decreased 6% while Transfer applications have increased 1%. Quality measures for both Freshman and Transfers have remained nearly constant. SAT scores of accepted students is 1,061 compared to 1,066 last year. 80.4% of accepted students are in the top-fifth of their class compared to 80.9% last year. Dr. Wilson reported that all of the universities were running behind in applications with the exception of East Carolina. For Spring 1993, UNCA had a 100% increase in applications with varying quality and about the same number of acceptances as last year. UNCA has projected no net enrollment growth for next year. Acceptances for minority students remain about the same as last year with a slight increase in African-American and Asian applications. Calendar Dr. Wilson distributed the 1993-94 Academic Calendar and reported that the orientation schedule is unchanged; classes will begin on Monday, August 23rd. SACS Dr. Wilson announced that UNCA had been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and thanked those involved in the lengthy process. Northeast Missouri State Visitors Dr. Wilson reported that visitors from Northeast Missouri State were interested in incorporating general education changes and how UNCA measures and monitors general education courses. Dr. Wilson thanked those who gave so generously of their time and comments. Northeast Missouri State is one of the leading assessments institutions in the country and they were very impressed with UNCA. Chancellor Schuman's Comments Athletics UNCA has been grappling with how to accommodate a set of dramatically more stringent minimum requirements to stay in Division I of the NCAA. The NCAA requires all Division I schools to have a minimum of 76 athletic scholarships; UNCA currently offers 47 athletic scholarships. Requirements also include a minimum of 14 sports. UNCA will also have to add two varsity sports in order to meet the minimum requirement. Chancellor Schuman estimates this will cost no less than $400K more per year. Two possible funding sources were increased student fees and private philanthropic support. Although it is possible to raise the entire sum by increasing student fees by $100 per semester, as Western Carolina is proposing for next year, Dr. Schuman proposed a graduated program. In the next academic year, student fees would increase $25 per semester ($50/year), and the following year an additional $30 per semester increase ($60/year), producing $110 per student yearly fee increase over the next two and a half years. The graduated program would generate about $275K, leaving at least $125K to be raised by private contributions. Raising funds for the $750K NEH matching gift would also be underway at this time. Dr. Schuman stressed that how this was handled was more important than the outcome. Accordingly, he has talked with students, a group of athletic boosters, the Board of Trustees, and will be talking at great length to the faculty next semester. In response to questions, Dr. Schuman explained that moving to Division II seemed to have all the disadvantages with none of the advantages of Division I. Moving to Division III would not be much cheaper than Division I due to increased travel time. Approximately 160 students play varsity sports. When the NCAA started to require a minimum number of scholarships, two conferences (Patriot & Ivy League) were giving no athletic scholarships and were grandfathered in as acceptable Division I programs, as long as they continued to give no athletic scholarships in any sport to any person of any gender. There are two issues on the ballot for this year's NCAA meeting which propose that schools could opt for a no scholarship program. If the schools stay absolutely pure to no scholarships they could stay in Division I. UNCA will vote to support this proposal. III. Executive Committee Report Dr. Don Lisnerski gave the Executive Committee Report. Faculty Conciliator Dr. Paul McDonald was named Faculty Conciliator by the SGA. Ms. Dot Sulock is the alternate. IV. Student Government Association Report Edwin Manning-Tano reported for the SGA. Announcements The SGA passed a Diversity Bill similar to the one passed by the Senate earlier this year. The canned food drive is still underway. Greenfest went well this year. The SGA opposed removing the tree by the new cafeteria. The SGA helped with registration. No Smoking Policy The SGA is in the early stages of working on a no smoking policy in all campus common areas and asked for feedback from the Senate. The proposed policy did not include individual faculty offices. Dr. Goedsche asked for a show of hands from Senators who supported the policy. The Senate supported the policy by a vote of eight to one. V. Academic Policies Committee Report Dr. Forest Davenport reported for the Academic Policies Committee. - First Reading The following documents were distributed for first reading: APC #1: Catalog Changes in Atmospheric Sciences APC #2: Catalog Changes in Mathematics APC #3: Catalog Changes in Physics APC #4: Catalog Changes in Management APC #5: Catalog Changes in Management General Education Requirements APC is continuing its review of courses satisfying the general education requirements. The APC will conduct the review of courses that currently satisfy the general education requirement in Health and Fitness on Thursday, December 17th, at 1:45 pm in KH- 245. Everyone is invited to attend. VI. Faculty Assembly Report Dr. John Stevens gave the Faculty Assembly Report. UNCA's representatives on the Faculty Assembly are Shirley Browning and John Stevens; the alternate is Gary Miller. All three attended the last Faculty Assembly meeting. The Faculty Assembly makes resolutions and recommendations to President Spangler, is a way to voice faculty concerns and suggestions, and is a good networking system with other institutions. Dr. Stevens continues to be impressed with UNCA's faculty governance system. Resolutions In response to two resolutions passed at the last Faculty Assembly meeting, President Spangler stated that he would request a 6% raise in faculty salaries the first year and a 6% raise the second year. A second resolution urged the General Assembly to abandon the one year experiment of returning 30% of a retiring faculty member's salary to the State. With statistical data based on this fall, President Spangler pointed out that the NC university system has an enrollment in terms of headcount of 150K people and 129K FTE. Also, 25.6% of high school graduates attend the UNC system, compared to 19.8% ten years ago. Reports Faculty members are free to borrow the following reports from Dr. Stevens: 1993-95 Budget Request of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina The draft report of the Long Range Plan for 1992-1997. Dr. Stevens is chair of the Academic Freedom Tenure Committee. The Board of Governor's asked the committee to look at a report of recommendations to improve implementation and board policy concerning political candidacy and office holding. Another report came from the NC Center for Public Policy on how the universities in the UNC system identify and reward excellent teaching. Concerns were raised because we rely so heavily on student evaluations; it is important that there be at least two different kinds of evaluations in the overall program. VII. Institutional Development Committee Report Dr. Larry Dorr gave the Institutional Development Committee Report. Enrollment Budget Priorities The IDC and UPC reviewed the budget priorities for the enrollment budget this year. IDC looked at a document required by GA which asked how the university would hypothetically allocate $300K to enhance the institution. The long revision of the athletic report was also reviewed. Planning Retreat The IDC participated in a planning retreat with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor's group at the Governor's Mansion. The planning process was discussed with Clark Tibbits and the group reviewed the Guiding Concepts developed under Chancellor Brown. Dr. Cochran stated that the group agreed to revisit the Guiding Concepts and update the language into the context of 1993. The concepts of quality enhancement, involvement, and teaching were selected as focal points for the next planning cycle. Paragraphs on these three concepts will be written by Chancellor Schuman, Dr. Iovacchini, and Dr. Wilson, respectively. Group meetings will be held early next semester to determine specific expected results on the three goals and to ensure that we adhere to SACS' concerns regarding assessment process. There was insufficient time to discuss the second part of the agenda concerning UNCA's overall educational goals. VIII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Dr. Debra Van Engelen gave the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee report. Adjunct Usage In response to an item on the SAC report, the FWDC is looking at UNCA's adjunct usage by department for last year. The FWDC is looking at specifics regarding reorganization of some committees, and may be looking at a policy on guidelines for disability, illness leave, and perhaps a parental leave policy. The FWDC spoke with Steve McKnight, the Belk Professor for faculty development at UNCA, about a series of faculty welfare mini-workshops he plans to give during the Spring 1993 semester. Composition of Feldman Committee The Feldman Committee is composed of the following: Paul Sweeney is replacing Ted Uldricks Continuing members: Chuck Bennett and Dot Sulock. New members: Mike McCullough, Keith Ray, and Gary Nallan. - First Reading The following document was distributed for first reading: FWDC #1: Deadlines for Submission of Award Nominations or Proposals. FWDC #1 is controversial and will be discussed at the next Senate meeting. IX. Old Business There was no old business. X. New Business There was no new business. XI. Adjournment Dr. Lisnerski wished everyone a happy holiday and a safe break, and adjourned the meeting at 4:20 pm. The next Senate meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11, 1993. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Debra Van Engelen