THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, December, 8, 1994 Senate Members: S. Browning, P. Caulfield, C. Goedsche, D. Howard, C. James, N. Kauffman, B. Larson, P. Laughon, P. McDonald, M. L. Manns, P. Snoyer, K. Whatley, B. Yearout, A. White-Carter, L. Wilson Excused: B. Miller Visitors: T. Cochran, B. Daniels, A. Hantz, S. Johnson, E. Katz, D. Lisnerski, G. Nallan, P. Reed, B. Sensabaugh I. Call to Order Dr. Browning welcomed senators and guests and called the meeting to order at 3:21 pm. Dr. Miller had a professional commitment and was unable to attend the meeting. Approval of Minutes The minutes of November 10, 1994 were approved as distributed (Larson/McDonald). II. Administrative Report Chancellor Reed gave the Administrative Report. Board of Trustees Meeting Chancellor Reed invited faculty to the Board of Trustees meetings scheduled for January 18-19th. New Legislators Tour Campus A group of new legislators toured the University today. The orientation included discussion of UNCA's mission, programs offered, facilities, and the Center for Creative Retirement. The group has been invited back in January with a larger delegation to discuss University needs and priorities. Discussion with City Council Administrators met with the Asheville City Council and discussed the possibility of placing a sidewalk along W. T. Weaver Boulevard. Faculty Disability Document Chancellor Reed approved a draft of the Faculty Disability document written by the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee. Contrary to some perceptions, UNCA does not have a major gender issue concerning faculty leave. Chancellor Reed explained data on all fourteen cases of leave taken since 1987. The data is difficult to compare; leaves ranged from full-time, short in duration, reduced loads, and in one instance, no classes missed. Female faculty members were involved in eleven of the fourteen leaves. Nine were full compensation and two were reduced compensation. In five cases, instruction was covered by adjuncts; four cases were a combination of adjuncts and colleagues covering classes. In one case an extra class was taught in advance and banked against use later. In one case no classes were missed. Male faculty members were involved in three leaves. All three cases were fully compensated. In one case one-half of the compensation was provided by state disability. Adjuncts and colleagues covered instruction in one case, colleagues alone covered it in another, and in a third case it is not known how instruction was covered. Of the fourteen leaves taken, the two who had reduced pay were both women. However, Dr. Reed stated that the numbers are too small to show any definite trends. III. Executive Committee Report Dr. Shirley Browning gave the Executive Committee Report. Dr. Browning stated that the Executive Committee continues to meet and tries to keep the agenda rolling in the various committees. University Teaching Council Request Dr. Ed Katz, chair of the University Teaching Council, reported that efforts have been made to make the award selection process more objective. Nominees must now submit materials as part of the assessment and selection process of the awards. Currently there are thirteen nominees, and some UTC members are among them. In an effort to avoid any potential bias and conflict of interest, Dr. Katz requested the Faculty Senate empower the FWDC to nominate another selection committee composed of the five divisions that currently compose the UTC: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts (drama, art and music), and the Professional Programs (management, education, and health & fitness); in addition to the representative of the VCAA's office and a representative from FWDC. The FWDC would bring nominations for the new selection committee to the January 26th Faculty Senate meeting for confirmation, and the new committee would meet with the UPC on January 27. The UTC would continue to administer and process nomination materials and would also instruct the new committee in the award process and the model for assessment and selection of the awardees. The FWDC would then administer the selection process. Dr. Katz stated that the virtue of the proposal is that the composition of the selection committee parallels that of the UTC and thus ensures a distribution throughout all divisions of the University. The nomination deadline is February 1st, and UNCA needs to have a finalist for the Board of Governor's award by March 1st. Dr. Katz also asked the Senate to authorize the FWDC to make a last minute replacement in the case of a late nomination. After discussion the Senate approved Dr. Katz's request. The FWDC chair will submit a list of nominees or a process of generating nominees to resolve the potential conflict of interest. After the new group is formed, the FWDC could make a last minute replacement if necessary. IV. Student Government Report Ms. Beth Daniels reported for the Student Government Association. Mr. Gerard Moses will give the State of Campus Address on January 25, 1995. The Senate has been working on Homecoming scheduled for February. This year's elections will be held in February to allow more training and transition time. Ms. Daniels read an SGA resolution on open parking which would grant unrestricted parking for a two week trial period. The resolution would allow anyone with a valid sticker to park in any parking space on campus except handicapped areas and the chancellor's parking space. Ms. Daniels believed the trail period would prompt discussion on parking. Dr. Browning stated that UNCA is in the early stages of considering rewriting the Master Plan of which parking will be an issue. V. Academic Policies Report Dr. Bob Yearout reported for the Academic Policies Committee. Award of "Departmental Distinction" Dr. Yearout stated that the Chair of the Faculty Senate passed to the Chair of the APC a charge issued by the faculty at the May 1994 Faculty Meeting to examine the issue of granting departmental distinction. Dr. Yearout distributed APC's response to the Chair of the Faculty Senate. The APC recommends: that 1) "departmental distinction" not be awarded to any non-degree programs such as certification or minors; and that 2) that if recognition for exceptional education students is desired, the Department of Education should develop a proposal for APC fully describing that recognition and the procedures for awarding the honor. Such a proposal should be fully justified, documented and supported with award criteria, and coordinated with the chairs of all affected departments. Dr. Browning opened the floor for comments. During a brief discussion Dr. Yearout stated that last May the distinction list happened to include education and the faculty voted to delete education. The issue became whether UNCA should or should not grant distinction to non-degree granting departments. Dr. Howard moved to consider the document for First Reading. Dr. Yearout seconded the motion, which the Senate passed. The document became APC #10: Award for Departmental Distinction and will be considered for Second Reading at the January 26th Senate meeting. Ms. Snoyer asked the Senate to notify individuals in charge of minor programs of this action. Dr. Laughon contacted a number of people for feedback and stated they are aware of this issue. Copies of the document will be forwarded to departmental chairs/program directors for their information. First Reading The following documents were distributed for first reading: APC #4: Minor in Sports Medicine APC #5: Expansion in Health and Fitness APC #9: Changes in the Industrial and Engineering Management Curriculum APC #10: Awarding Departmental Distinction Second Reading: The following documents were considered for Second Reading: APC #1: Catalog Changes in Mass Communication (Yearout/Larson). APC #1 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0394F. APC #2: Change in Management Degree Curriculum (Yearout/Kauffman) A change was accepted as a friendly amendment. On the last page of section A, under senior seminar, third line from the bottom, "as" was changed to "be". A lengthy discussion ensued over a proposed amendment concerning catalog vs. databank course deletions. APC #2 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0494F. The Senate charged the APC and the Registrar to develop a procedure that would allow courses to be deleted from the catalog and accommodate the overlap of previous catalog year courses to continue to be scheduled without undue paper complications and student stress. APC #3: Minor in Multimedia Arts and Sciences (Yearout/Larson). APC #3 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0594F. VI. Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report Dr. Kathy Whatley gave the Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report. Master Plan Three companies have been selected to give presentations on the campus Master Plan on December 19-20. The chancellor's office is appointing a committee to evaluate the presentations. A member of the UPC will be on the committee, as well as Dr. Browning. Literature and Language Self Study The Literature and Language Self Study has been presented to the UPC. The UPC will make recommendations after discussion concludes in January. Recommendations on the Minority Affairs Commission Report Recommendations on the Minority Affairs Commission Report are on the spring semester agenda. Budget Primer Committee The Budget Primer Committee, convened by the chancellor's office, will hold its first meeting on December 16th. The committee plans to complete the first draft of the budget primer by the end of spring semester. The committee is composed of: Mr. Blowers (Chair), Dr. Whatley, Dr. Browning, and Dr. Cochran. Anyone with questions, comments, or suggestions should contact a committee member. VII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Mary Lynn Manns gave the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee report. Faculty Disability document The first reading of the Faculty Disability document will be distributed in January. Second Reading FWDC #2: How to Create a Standing Committee (Manns/Yearout). In response to Dr. Kauffman's suggestion, Ms. Manns stated that the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for committees. The FWDC only serves in an advisory capacity and is not a continuing committee. Dr. Wilson thanked the FWDC for producing a nice, straightforward procedure. FWDC #2 passed unanimously and became Senate Document #0694F. VIII. Old Business Dr. Wilson distributed copies of SD0294F: Professional Responsibilities of UNCA Faculty (FWDC #1) passed at the November Senate meeting. Upon review Dr. Wilson found a minor problem in the last paragraph, second sentence. SD0294F lists "academic advising" under service responsibilities, rather than teaching responsibilities, which is in contrast to the document followed by the Tenure Committee. Dr. Wilson believed both documents should be consistent and the modification could be considered a friendly amendment. Dr. Howard made a motion to have Dr. Caulfield reword the document and bring it back to the Senate under Old Business in January. Dr. Whatley seconded the motion, which the Senate passed. IX. New Business Dr. Kauffman announced the Literary Council's free book giveaway being held this weekend. The event will take place in Pack Library: Friday 6:00-9:00 pm and Saturday 10:00-6:00 pm and Sunday 2:00-6:00 pm. X. Adjournment Dr. Browning wished everyone a happy Christmas and New Year and adjourned the meeting at 4:35 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Mary Lynn Manns