University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, December 16, 1993 Senate Members: S. Browning, F. Davenport, M. Gillum, C. Goedsche, G. Henderson, C. James, M. L. Manns, B. Miller, D. Mullen, P. Nickless, A. Wengrow, B. Yearout, L. Wilson Excused: P. Caulfield, P. McDonald Absent: P. Snoyer Visitors: M. Acker, K. Brantley, T. Brown, A. Combs, L. Dohse, J. Efland, L. Friedenberg, A. Hantz, M. Himelein, G. Kormanik, B. Larson, P. Laughon, C. McClary, B. Modlin, G. Nallan, T. Seitz, A. Weber I.A. Call to Order Dr. Browning, Faculty Senate Chair, welcomed faculty and guests to the meeting and called the meeting to order at 3:20 pm. Dr. Browning revised the agenda to accommodate Ms. Acker and Ms. Modlin. B. Thank you from Dr. Henderson Dr. Browning circulated a note from Dr. Henderson, thanking the Faculty Senate for their concern since the recent passing of her father. II. Report on the Chancellor's Search Total applications and nominations for the chancellor's position are in excess of 206. Approximately 56 are still in the nomination category. Background checks on candidates will begin in January. The search committee will probably hold site visits later in the search process. III. Landscape Master Plan Ms. Melissa Acker, UNCA's Building and Grounds Supervisor, presented the landscape master plan. The master plan was undertaken to facilitate a unified aesthetically appealing campus design which would symbolize UNCA's pursuit and appreciation of knowledge and beauty. Ms. Acker distributed an outline of UNCA's general landscape and maintenance guidelines. The development of UNCA's landscape began in April 1991 with the Greenfest planting of native trees and shrubs around Carmichael Hall. A partial list of completed projects follow: planting native red bud trees along University Heights at Mills Hall and sugar maples, dogwood, and crab apple trees on the main quadrangle; the development of a quiet courtyard and an entry walkway at Phillips Hall; planting hemlock and numerous native species of oak and hickory on the hillside outside the Humanities Lecture Hall; landscaping around Karpen Hall to create spaces that encourage gathering and conversation; a garden filled with flowering azaleas and rhododendron developed adjacent to Karpen Hall; colorful perennial and annual flower gardens developed in numerous areas of campus. Last fall and spring over 200 evergreen and deciduous trees were transplanted from the UNCA Grounds Department's nursery into various parking areas on campus. A landscape water fountain was constructed in a courtyard area outside Robinson Hall, and a native garden of plants is underway adjacent to the Weizenblatt Health Center. In total, over 500 trees and countless flowering perennials and shrubs have been planted on the UNCA campus in the past three years. Future landscape projects include developing a landscape sequence for the main entrance at Weaver Blvd next spring. New signs will be constructed on either side of the entrance road and landscaped with maple and dogwood trees, rhododendron and flowers. Oak trees will be planted along the roadway. The main entrance will have a rock formation waterfall on the hillside outside Carmichael Hall as well as an irrigation pond in the area along Weaver Blvd. Plantings along University Heights and new landscaping at the rear entrance at Owen Hall will begin next spring. Future projects also include rock walls and brick pavers in front of Lipinsky Hall, possibly a rock terrace and a new entry garden at Belk Theatre, and landscape renovation and removal of overgrown shrubs around several buildings. Upon completion of Ramsey Library, the front terrace will be landscaped to create another gathering space with benches, brick pavers and trees. Ms. Acker received a round of applause. Senators commented on the excellent job she has done in improving the campus. In response to questions, Ms. Acker reported that, with the exception of the area around Karpen Hall, all landscaping had been paid by grants and donations. State funds were used to landscape the area around Karpen Hall. Ms. Modlin stated that St. Joseph's Hospital is funding the garden beside Weizenblatt Health Center in large part due to Ms. Acker's ability to visualize, draw, and articulate garden designs. IV. University Relations Annual Report Ms. Beverly Modlin, Vice Chancellor for University Relations, gave the annual University Relations report. Ms. Modlin stated that the UNCA Today and the ad in the Sunday paper give UNCA exposure and inform the community of upcoming lectures, cultural events, sports events, registration dates, and college for seniors events. These items make it easy for people to access the University. The Executive Committee of the Foundation Board and the External Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees decided to postpone the Capital Campaign until the new chancellor is named and has settled into the community. However, the NEH Challenge Grant can not wait to be a part of a Capitol Campaign; $750K has to be raised and paid in by July 1996. UNCA met the first-year installment last July by raising $100K in pledges and NEH released its first $100K. Between now and July 31st another $275K must be raised; to date $128K has been raised, leaving a balance of $150K. It is important to maintain momentum during the interim period. The public is waiting to see who the chancellor is going to be and what direction the university will take. To help reassure the public, Dr. Wilson will give a series of media visits. UNCA's 25th year celebration of being within the UNC system is next year. Steve Holt with the Chamber of Commerce will work with the university to ensure that the entire community is involved in celebrating this event. The Board of Trustees would like UNCA to have greater visibility and has asked University Relations to include the Hendersonville community in University events. Ms. Modlin stated that it would be tremendously helpful if faculty would repeat lectures or campus events in Hendersonville. As of June 30, 1993, the Foundation had assets of $3.6M. Many of these assets are restricted. The following sums from the Foundation Endowment and the Non-Endowed Funds support the university: Scholarships from the endowed funds $27K; Professorships $10K; Departmental Use $17K; Unrestricted Purposes $71K (this includes Faculty Development, Undergraduate Research, the New Horizons Fund, Global Studies, Honors, Board of Visitors, and Teaching Fellows). There were over $313K in expenditures from the Foundation to support the University last year. The Summit Fund was established this year in response to a community request. This Fund combines some fundraising groups and offers a one-time opportunity to give to the University. Faculty will receive a request to participate in the Summit Fund in a letter signed by the Arnold Wengrow, Mel Blowers, and Joyce Dorr, faculty members who serve on the Foundation. Ms. Modlin distributed a pamphlet focusing on major gift-giving and explained several ways to make a gift to the University. Ms. Modlin applauded Mr. Don Jones' success in this area. Ms. Modlin explained comparative private gift support to UNCA from July 1, 1992 through November 30, 1993. Foundation giving received a 73% increase this year compared to last year at this time; a large part of this increase is due to NEH pledge payments. Last year Foundation giving increased 39% over the previous year. Ms. Modlin stated that Mr. Tom Hunnicutt is doing a very good job of coordinating fundraising with the University Relations Office. Mr. Hunnicutt is responsible for developing and implementing athletic fundraising. Athletic gifts flow through Ms. Modlin's office and are posted on the Alumni Development system. Mr. Hunnicutt has raised approximately $60-70K this year for scholarships that are earmarked for athletics and operating money for the General Athletic Fund. According to Mr. Hunnicutt's budget he needs to raise approximately $200K this year. Approximately 124 volunteers participated in the Phonathon held November 7-18, 1993. The Phonathon received 787 confirmed pledges totalling nearly $39K. There was a 78% collection rate last year. V. Administrative Report Dr. Larry Wilson gave the Administration Report. Enrollment UNCA has gone from a deficit application pool for next year to one that is now running ahead in Transfer students and Freshman for next fall. Dr. Wilson stated that applications from across North Carolina and out-of-state continue to increase with the exception of western North Carolina. This is a significant problem. Applications for Fall 1994 admission across the state follow: Eastern North Carolina increased 46%; Piedmont area increased 15%; Out-of-State increased 31%; Western North Carolina decreased 13%. Acceptances are running slightly behind last year at this time while SAT scores have increased slightly and rank-in-class has remained constant. These numbers indicate that next year's class size and quality will be similar to this year's class. For Spring 1994, the number of entering students is constant with a slight increase in Transfer students. Dr. Wilson is concerned that the enrollment situation might translate into budget complications. Highland Hospital The State Property Office is conducting an assessment and evaluation of the Highland Hospital property but it will not be available until January. Although this date has been moved up from March, it may still be too late to meet the competition. National Medical Enterprises is about to receive a written offer from a private group. This group may have money before state funds would be available. Positions in the VCAA Office Six faculty members have expressed interest in one of the temporary positions in the VCAA office. Dr. Wilson plans to meet with each of the individuals. VI. Executive Committee Report Dr. Shirley Browning reported for the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has met and discussed the current policy in the Faculty Handbook dealing with the awarding of emeritus status. The process in the Faculty Handbook is not working very well nor does it remain consistent from year to year. Out of 22 living retirees from UNCA, four have been awarded emeritus status. The Executive Committee has discussed issues concerning athletics which will be addressed at future Senate meetings. VII. Student Government Report There was no Student Government Report. Dr. Browning stated that the SGA has not appointed a faculty conciliator after reminders that it is in the student's best interest to have one. Dr. Wilson and Dr. Browning will mentioned this to the SGA again. VIII. Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report Dr. Gwen Henderson gave the Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report. Drama Department Self Study The UPC found that the Department of Drama is not only conscious of the mission of the institution but of the Department's role in meeting the mission as well as goals inherent to the liberal arts Drama constituent. The Department has carefully critiqued its many strengths and few weaknesses and has taken appropriate steps to alleviate the weaknesses. - First Reading IDC #3: African American Studies Program Proposal The proposal to plan this minor was approved, contingent upon inclusion of the following: a) adequate provision for evaluation; b) clear and appropriate delineation of Advisory Council composition, mode of selection and duties; c) post-initiation second and third year anticipated budgets; and d) clear positing of probable resource implications, particularly as that relates to faculty positions. It is understood that should Faculty Senate approve this proposal to plan, the APC will carefully scrutinize and act upon certain curricular matters with which some UPC members had concern. - Second Reading Dr. Henderson moved approval of the following IDC documents: IDC #1: Amendment to General Education Guidelines - Mass Communication Dr. Henderson moved approval of the document and Dr. Nickless seconded the motion. Dr. Henderson stated that a positive vote was accorded the Department of Mass Communication with respect to request to plan a course for inclusion among the institution's General Education offerings. This vote was rendered with a) the usual expectation that APC would deal with curricular questions and, b) the recommendation that the appropriate body would resole the question of whether Mass Communication could operate under the auspices of Social Science for General Education but continue to vote in the Humanities Division. After a brief discussion IDC #1 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0493F. IDC #2: Clarification of University Planning Council (Revision of SD1385F and SD3581F) Dr. Henderson moved approval of IDC #2 and Mr. Wengrow seconded the motion. Dr. Henderson stated that the document should read "clarification" rather than "changes," inas much as it is intended to clearly delineate the intent of Senate Document 3578F, officially "enthroned" in January, 1986. IDC #2 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0593F. IX. Academic Policies Report Dr. Bob Yearout reported for the Academic Policies Committee. - First Reading The following documents were distributed for First Reading: APC #14: Catalog Changes in Atmospheric Sciences APC #15: Catalog Changes in Arts and Ideas APC #16: Catalog Changes in Art - Second Reading Dr. Yearout moved approval of the following documents: APC #5: Catalog Changes in Mathematics (Yearout/Davenport). APC #5: passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0693F. APC # 8: Curriculum Revisions in Psychology (Yearout/Davenport). A friendly editorial amendment was made to the document. Throughout the document all courses listed as Psychology 232 and 217 were upgraded to 332 and 317. Students who have previously taken 217 may not take 317. The document had the approval of the Chair of the Education Department and Doris Harmon. After a brief discussion APC #8 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0793F. APC # 9: Psychology Social Science General Education Proposal (Yearout/Davenport). APC #9 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0893F. APC #10: Psychology Competency Proposal (Yearout/Davenport). APC #10 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0993F. APC #11: Catalog Changes in Biology (Yearout/Davenport). APC #11 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1093F. APC #12: Catalog Changes in Atmospheric Sciences (Yearout/Davenport). APC #12 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1193F. APC #13: Mass Communication Social Science General Education Proposal (Yearout/Henderson). After a brief discussion APC #13 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1293F. X. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Mary Lynn Manns gave the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee report. - First Reading Ms. Manns distributed the following documents for First Reading: FWDC #2: UNCA Medical Authorization Form FWDC #3: Student Enrollment Agreement Ms. Manns stated that these documents were for faculty who take students on field trips. Dr. McClary drafted these two documents in response to a Senate request last year. The documents were a result of concern over liability during student field trips. The Senate discussed various ways of obtaining parental signatures for students under age eighteen, how other universities handled this situation, how often signatures were necessary, and student confidentiality. - Second Reading Ms. Manns moved approval of FWDC #1: UNCA Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Conflict of Interest. Dr. Henderson seconded the motion. FWDC #1 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #1393F. XI. Old Business There was no Old Business. XII. New Business Athletic Events During Exam Week Dr. Mullen expressed concern over scheduling of athletic events during exam week after repeated requests to place greater importance on academics. Dr. Browning stated that this will be on the agenda of Dr. Wilson, the Executive Committee and APC, as well as the Athletic Director's agenda. Dr. Mullen stated that the Senate discussed scheduling athletic events with the Athletic Director a year ago and it is very important that their schedule meet the faculty priorities. Rotating Exam Schedule In response to Dr. Henderson's request, the FWDC will look into the possibility of rotating exam schedules. Dr. Mullen stated that there was also a conflict with courses that met only once a week from 3:05-5:35. The current exam schedule created overlapping in these instances. XIII. Adjournment Dr. Browning wished everyone a happy holiday and adjourned the meeting at 5:05 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely and Mary Lynn Manns