University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, November 7, 1996 - 3:15 p.m. Senate Members: T. Dohse, M. Ghidina, G. Henderson, E. Katz, K. Moorhead, B. Larson, P. Laughon, P. McClellan, I. Rossell, B. Sabo, H. Stern, R. Tynes, A. Wengrow, K. Whatley, A. White-Carter, J. Pitts Visitors: C. Alderman, C. Alonso, G. Bates, B. Bunn, T. Hagans, C. Perez-Hurtado, P. Reed, B. Sensabaugh, A. Shope, A.R. Roper Wilson I. Call to Order Dr. Larson welcomed senators and guests and called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.. Approval of Minutes The minutes of October 10, 1996 were presented for approval. The minutes were approved following editorial changes (Sabo/Katz). Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Four student members (Cristina Alonso, Gretchen Bates, Todd Hagans, Aletha Roper Wilson) of the National Leadership Honorary Omicron Delta Kappa were recognized and tapped Dr. James Pitts and Mr. Arnold Wengrow for membership for their outstanding contributions to the field of higher education. II. Administrative Report Chancellor Reed and VCAA Pitts gave the Administrative Report. "UNCA's Points of Excellence" Members of the Foundation Board received a summary of UNCA's "points of excellence" to assist them in their mission of "making friends for the university." University Relations prepared the handout. Information Needs The University is investigating ways of improving our ability to access and use information. We are paying special attention to resources available here and in the community. Learning Disabilities Policy The Learning Disability Policy passed last spring is being distributed for inclusion in the Faculty Handbook. Academic Calendar The only change in the Academic Calendar (SD0196F) affects when semester breaks occur. Breaks will be scheduled at the end of the first term in each semester. The first term ends on October 10 and fall break will be October 13-14. In spring 1997, the break will occur between the two terms. Summer School UNCA recently submitted a competitive summer school grant proposal to General Administration. The University plans to increase the compensation for regular faculty teaching summer school by $100 per credit hour. The compensation will be greater if we are fortunate enough to receive the grant from General Administration. Assessment Workshop Several colleagues are participating in an Assessment Workshop today offered by WCU and several local colleges. Questions/Comments In response to Dr. Henderson's question on summer school enrollment, Dr. Pitts stated that he would leave operational details such as reasonable enrollment to Caroline Miller. The University will be looking for courses that can enroll a good number of students so we can provide a select number of smaller courses in the major. Dr. Whatley received an email from Mr. Arthur Foley today stating that UNCA's summer school budget had been cut for next year because we failed to meet our projected summer school enrollment. Dr. Whatley will forward the message to Dr. Pitts. III. Executive Committee Report Dr. Larson gave the Executive Committee report. The Executive Committee will be attending the Planning Retreat for the Board of Trustees next week. IV. Student Government Report Mr. Brandon Bunn reported for the Student Government Association. Blood Drive Mr. Bunn recognized Ms. Claudia P. Perez-Hurtado who was responsible for the successful Blood Drive. This was the largest blood donation in UNCA's history, nearly doubling the goal of 80 pints. A round of applause followed. Creed The SGA Senate discussed the creed last night and nearly everyone present preferred the original creed and considered the new creed to be too wordy. The SGA is ready to meet with the FWDC. PAWS A new SGA project will make it possible for Greek organizations and other groups on campus to advertise and show school spirit by purchasing large paw prints for $75. The paws will be painted on the roadway around the loop. The paws will be painted blue with white advertising inside the paw. The work will be performed by the Maintenance Department with approved Department of Transportation paint. The $75 will be used for maintenance and care. The advertising will be at the discretion of each group but there is an Aesthetics Committee on campus. Contact Mr. Bunn or SGA President Sergio Mariaca for more information. V. Academic Policies Report Dr. Pam Laughon reported for the Academic Policies Committee. Second Reading: The following document was considered for Second Reading: APC 3: Special Topics in Engineering Course (Laughon/Sabo) The addition of a Special Topics option will increase the flexibility of the program to offer courses in addition to the established group. This would allow the department to take advantage of unique live teaching opportunities or distance learning situations. APC 3 passed unanimously and became Senate Document 0496F. Ms. Cheryl Alderman works with the engineering students and reported that the top civil engineering student last year at N.C. State was a 2+2 student. Students offer high praise for UNCA's program. First Reading: The following documents were briefly described and distributed for First Reading: APC 4: Department of Education Curriculum Changes APC 5: Catalog Changes in Economics APC 6: Catalog Changes in the Department of Literature and Language APC 7: Catalog Changes for the Department of Mathematics APC 8: Catalog Changes in Environmental Science VI. Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report Dr. Kathy Whatley gave the Institutional Development Committee/University Planning Council Report. Department of Philosophy Self-Study Dr. Whatley referred to the recommendations from UPC/IDC following consideration of the Department of Philosophy Self-Study. The Senate briefly discussed internal recommendations and the department's concern for the equitable assignment of hours of faculty load for teaching Humanities courses. Board of Trustees Planning Retreat The UPC is hosting a Planning Retreat for the Board of Trustees next Thursday. The following groups have been invited to the retreat: The Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, The Board of Trustees, the Vice Chancellor's group, the Academic Affairs group, and the Board of the UNCA Foundation. The UPC hopes to discuss issues the University needs to address in the next four or five years. This is the first planning retreat of the UPC and the BOT and may become a yearly event. VII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Ms. Anita White-Carter gave the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report. Senate Statement on Post Tenure Review Dr. Larson reminded Senators that their task was to develop by November 22, a list describing what the principle features of a meaningful system of Post Tenure Review of faculty performance should include. This will then be integrated into materials that Dr. Browning has developed and transmitted to General Administration. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the placement of paragraphs and definitions of "summative" and "formative". The Senate concurred that reviews should take place every five years. Dr. Larson thanked Ms. White-Carter, Dr. Ghidina, Dr. Rossell, Dr. Moseley and Dr. Browning for their work. Second Reading: The following document was considered for Second Reading: FWDC 2: Council on Teacher Education Committee structure change (White-Carter/Wengrow) This document makes changes in the Council on Teacher Education. FWDC 2 passed unanimously and became Senate Document 0596F. University Research Council Replacement The Faculty Senate elected Elma Johnson to replace Pat Snoyer on the University Research Council. Ms. Snoyer has an off -campus assignment during spring 1997. Other committee members include: G. Nallan, E. Katz, G. Kormanik, and B. Yearout. Hearings Committee Replacement Ms. Snoyer will also be replaced on the Hearings Committee. There was a tie between Jeff Rackham and Henry Stern on the election last spring. The election ballots to determine who will serve on the Hearings Committee will be distributed tomorrow. VIII. Old Business There was no Old Business. IX. New Business There was no New Business. X. Adjournment Dr. Larson adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Anita White-Carter