University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, May 4, 1995 - 3:15 pm Senate Members: S. Browning, P. Caulfield, C. Goedsche, D. Howard, C. James, N. Kauffman, B. Larson, P. Laughon, P. McDonald, M. L. Manns, B. Miller, P. Snoyer, K. Whatley, A. White-Carter, L. Wilson, B. Yearout Visitors: F. Davenport, T. Dohse, G. Henderson, E. Iovacchini, S. Johnson, E. Katz, D. Lisnerski, K. Moorhead, G. Nallan, P. Reed, B. Sensabaugh, R. Tynes, A. Wengrow I. Call to Order Dr. Browning called the meeting to order at 3:19 pm. II. Administrative Report Dr. Larry Wilson, VCAA, gave the Administrative Report. Low-Productivity Programs General Administration has raised questions regarding low- productivity programs at various universities within the system. Nine programs at UNCA were identified as low-productivity programs by a numerical search through the number of declared majors and the number of graduates. The institutions have been asked to terminate, merge, or give a rationale as to why the university should keep the programs. Dr. Wilson will submit a justification to retain the programs; eight programs are central to UNCA's mission and one is an important community service. Enrollment At the end of registration ten days ago, UNCA had a four- percent increase in the number of students pre-registering for Fall 1995 compared to a year ago (approximately 63 FTE students). Of those students eligible to continue, 84% pre-registered. New student numbers are also encouraging. Applications for Freshman have increased 17%; applications for Transfer students have decreased 10%. Compared to last year at this time, deposits for new students have increased 9%. Increases in retention should make UNCA at or above 2620 FTE. Dr. Wilson will announce promotions approved by the Board of Trustees at the 4:15 pm Faculty Meeting. III. Student Government Association Report There was no Student Government Report. Dr. Wilson attended an SGA meeting in response to questions about how the tenure process works at UNCA and how students might be involved in the tenure process. Dr. Wilson outlined the process from position authorization through tenure and promotion, suggesting that there are opportunities for student involvement in course evaluations and in reviewing candidates for hire during class lectures. However, there is not an opportunity for students to be on the Tenure Committee. IV. Executive Committee Report Dr. Shirley Browning gave the Executive Committee Report. The Executive Committee is working on responses to minority student concerns expressed at the last Senate meeting. V. Academic Policies Report Dr. Bob Yearout reported for the Academic Policies Committee. Second Reading: The following document was considered for Second Reading: APC #27: Minimum UNCA Hours for a Minor (Yearout/Larson). APC #27 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2595S. VI. Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report Dr. Kathy Whatley gave the Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report. Budget Primer Committee A preliminary Budget Primer has been written; the completed Budget Primer may become available as early as next fall. Environmental Studies Self-Study The Environmental Studies Self-Study is underway. Dr. Whatley anticipates receiving the consultant's report in a couple of weeks. National Conference on Undergraduate Research Dr. Whatley reminded faculty that UNCA will host the National Conference on Undergraduate Research for two days in April 1996. Classes will be cancelled and students are encouraged to participate in this event. Faculty interested in volunteering for the conference should contact co-Chairs Pam Laughon and Merritt Moseley. VII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Mary Lynn Manns gave the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee report. Elections The following faculty were recently elected to the Grievance Committee: Professor - Larry Dorr Associate Professor - Bill Sabo A run-off election will be held in the Assistant Professor category between Melissa Himelein and Nancy Kauffman. Committee Assignments The Senate approved the following committee appointments: University Research Council: G. Kormanik, E. Katz, B. Yearout Distinguished Scholars and Honorary Degrees Committee: J. Perry, J. Rackham University Relations Advisory Committee: A. Reed, J. Stevens, J. Dorr UNCA Foundation Board: A. Reed Minority Affairs: K. Apraku Graduate Council (MLA): R. Booker, C. Mitchell University Teaching Council: M. Sidelnick, K. Krumpe Second Reading: The following document was considered for Second Reading: FWDC #5: Definition of Faculty Conciliator (Manns/Yearout) FWDC #5 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #2695S. VIII. Old Business There was no Old Business. IX. New Business Dr. Browning stated that the Management Department has requested by a unanimous department vote that their name be changed (effective with the coming academic year) to the Department of Management and Accountancy. This is an administrative decision which did not require Senate action. X. Adjournment Dr. Browning thanked out-going Senators for their work this year and asked that they remain for the Joint Meeting of the 1994-95 and 1995-96 Senates to discuss recommendations to the Chancellor regarding the VCAA position. The two Senates will convene immediately after this meeting is adjourned. Dr. Browning adjourned the meeting at 3:35 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Mary Lynn Manns University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, May 4, 1995 - 3:35 pm Joint Meeting of 1994-95 and 1995-96 Faculty Senates Senate Members: S. Browning, P. Caulfield, C. Goedsche, T. Dohse, G. Henderson, D. Howard, C. James, N. Kauffman, B. Larson, P. Laughon, P. McDonald, M. L. Manns, B. Miller, K. Moorhead, P. Snoyer, R. Tynes, B. Yearout, A. Wengrow, K. Whatley, A. White-Carter, L. Wilson Visitors: F. Davenport, E. Iovacchini, S. Johnson, E. Katz, D. Lisnerski, G. Nallan, P. Reed, B. Sensabaugh I. Call to Order Dr. Browning called the joint meeting of the 1994-95 and 1995-96 Faculty Senates to order at 3:35 pm. II. Comments from Chancellor Reed Dr. Reed plans to announce the interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs next week. The interim will not serve on the VCAA search committee nor be a candidate for the position. Dr. Reed stated that she valued the Senate's comments and suggestions. III. Discussion and Recommendations Dr. Browning stated that the joint meeting of the Senates was to make recommendations to Chancellor Reed. The group discussed previous searches, the question of untenured faculty serving on the committee, the academic divisions within the university, and the need to have gender and minority representation. After discussion the Senate made the following recommendations regarding the structure, composition, and Chair to serve on the VCAA search committee: The Senates voted to recommend a three-way division split (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences). The composition of the three divisions follow: Humanities: classics, history, foreign language, literature/language, philosophy, art, music, drama; Social Sciences: economics, education, psychology, sociology, management, political science, health & fitness, library, mass communication; Natural Sciences: biology, chemistry, atmospheric science, environmental studies, math, physics, computer science. By unanimous vote, the following faculty were suggested to be considered for membership on the VCAA search committee: Humanities: D. James, H. Stern, R. Dunning, D. Millspaugh, C. Ho, S. Obergfell, A. Wengrow, P. McDonald; Natural Science: D. Van Engelen, B. Miller, G. Kormanik, R. Booker, C. Bennett, M. L. Manns, I. Rossell; Social Sciences: P. Nickless, T. Brown, D. Lisnerski, G. Henderson, A. Weber, M. Blowers, S. Browning, C. Reed, L. Nelms. The Senates recommended that five faculty plus the Chair of the search committee be selected from the above group. After further discussion Chancellor Reed asked Senators to e-mail (PREED) one recommendation for Chair of the search committee by May 5, 1995. Recommendations are not limited to the names listed above. IV. Adjournment Dr. Browning announced that the 1995-96 Senate would reconvene in the Humanities Lecture Hall immediately following the faculty meeting and adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Mary Lynn Manns