University of North Carolina at Asheville FACULTY SENATE MEETING Minutes, DECEMBER 14, 1989 Senate Members: A. Comer, B. Greenawalt, A. Hantz, J. Heimbach M. Marshall, C. Mitchell, L. Nelms, S. Patch, C. Prokop, B. Sabo, D. Sulock, B. Wilson, L. Wilson Excused: L. Friedenberg, S. Obergfell, A. Wengrow Visitors: L. Atkinson, M. Boyd, C. Brown (SGA), Chancellor Brown, S. Browning, T. Cochran, J. Garrett, D. Harmon, D. Poupore (SGA), J. Stevens I. Call to Order The 1989-90 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, December 14, 1989, in the Whitman Room of Ramsey Library. Charles Prokop, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:35 pm. II. Minutes Ms. Marshall presented the November 9, 1989, Senate minutes for approval. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as distributed. III. Administrative Report Dr. Larry Wilson (VCAA) gave the Administrative Report. Enrollment Spring 1990 enrollment should be on schedule with 2,450 FTE average for the year. Freshman applications for next semester are down slightly, while transfer applications have increased substantially. New freshman applications for next Fall have increased 8% compared to last year at this time. Dr. Wilson attributed this to a sizeable increase in out-of-state applicants. UNCA is the only school in the system with an increase in applications. This is noteworthy given that new freshman applications have actually decreased from each of state's three geographical regions. Buncombe County senior class enrollment is down 10% this year compared to last year. And this year high school graduates state-wide will decrease 5% compared to last year. Retention for next semester should improve substantially according to pre-registration data. 96% of freshmen pre-registered for spring semester this year as opposed to 79% last year. 8 Special Provisions passed by the General Assembly On December 8th, Dr. Wilson attended a meeting of all UNC-VCAA's. Included in the agenda were "8 Special Provisions" passed by the General Assembly last year. A paragraph summary explaining each of these provisions will be placed in the Faculty Senate reserve file in Ramsey Library. The 8 special provisions include: (1) Student Accounting Study; (2) Regional Cooperation; (3) Community College Transfer of Credits Study; (4) Funding Levels for Institutions; (5) Management Incentives; (6) Nursing; (7) Retention and Graduation Rates; and (8) Remediation. Page 2 Each of these provisions have sparked some kind of review committee because they were General Assembly action. The State Auditor's office was on campus last week probing into information relating to some of these eight areas. Special reports have to be filed with GA concerning several of the provisions. Faculty Workload Studies/Academic Calendar The last faculty workload study dated February, 1979, was distributed for administrative review; it is anticipated that UNCA will be conducting another such study in the future. UNCA has also been asked to submit a report to GA next month which includes a recommendation of a tolerable range of days for academic calendars. Accreditation Dr. Wilson and Dr. Cochran attended the Southern Association's annual meeting on Accreditation in Atlanta earlier this week. Dr. Browning and Mr. Wengrow have agreed to help head this process. Additional information concerning accreditation will be forthcoming. Chancellor Brown's Comments Chancellor Brown reported that yesterday he and Mr. Jack Cecil met informally with Mr. Roddy Jones, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and President Spangler, to gain confirmation that UNCA was not out of sync in moving to become even more rigorous, selective, and large based (in the sense of being more state-wide). Chancellor Brown stated it was a pleasure to report that Mr. Jones and President Spangler felt it was a good avenue for UNCA to pursue. Chancellor Brown stated that the more difficult part of the conversation related to a resolve of the Board of Trustees to take on the issue of Comprehensive II funding versus Comprehensive I funding. Chancellor Brown reported that after a rather forceful conversation, he sensed that the issue would be seriously considered for the first time. The other issue considered dealt with UNCA aspiring to become a state-wide institution. Chancellor Brown stated that in all fairness UNCA could not with credibility now claim to be a state-wide institution; we could, however, let others know of our intention to become a state-wide institution. IV. Faculty Assembly Report Dr. Stevens and Dr. Browning gave the Faculty Assembly report. Professional Development Dr. Stevens stated that at the last Faculty Assembly meeting the Faculty Senate Chairs from across the state attended the Governance Committee meeting. Some of the issues discussed included a drug use by faculty policy, and evaulations for administrators. Discussion also concerned the athletic situation which has resulted in studies and surveys. Dr. Stevens has a report on Professional Development at the 16 campuses which is valuable in terms of viewing some of the creative ways campuses are developing programs with limited resources. There are future plans to have a state-wide faculty development workshop which will give more visibility to this subject. A journal and handbook concerning this subject are also Page 3 available. Planning & Programs Committee Dr. Browning reported from the Planning and Programs Committee regarding the calendar issue and a resolution dealing with accrediting agencies. Dr. Browning stated that state revenues are supposedly 1-2% under projected estimates. Resolutions concerning campus maintenance and repair, library appropriations, and academic tenure regarding local political office and nominal compensation were sent to President Spangler. Copies of Faculty Assembly reports sent to the Senate secretary will be placed in the senate reserve file in Ramsey Library for faculty review. Detailed information regarding Faculty Assembly meetings is also on reserve in Ramsey Library. V. Executive Committee Report Dr. Prokop reported for the Executive Committee. Senate Chairs' Meeting The major points of discussion at the Governance Committee meeting dealt with athletics and differential treatment of athletes/non-athletes, attendance policies, and drug testing; evaluation of administrators and particularly department chairs; and how the merit raises were distributed last year. Dr. Prokop circulated a thank you note to faculty and staff from Joyce Whitman regarding the Les Whitman resolution passed last year. Student Government Report Mr. Chris Brown gave the report. The SGA is interested in forming an ad hoc committee with the Faculty Senate to develop a possible revision of the current smoking policy. The SGA is also considering the possibility of an escort service. VI. Academic Policies Committee Report Dr. Mitchell reported for the Academic Policies Committee in Dr. Friedenberg's absence. Documents for Consideration Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the following documents: APC #3: "Sunset" Policy for Catalog Courses. Ms. Nelms seconded the motion. In a friendly amendment, lines 11-13 were rewritten to read: "Appeals for exemption must include a rationale for retaining each course and will be evaluated by the APC. If the APC does not approve the appeal for exemption, then that appeal will also be considered by the Senate. All appeals must be decided at least one week prior to the catalog deadline date." The motion passed and APC #3 became Senate Document #0489F. APC #4: Administrative Withdrawal As New Grading Category. Dr. Comer seconded the motion. After a lengthy discussion APC #4 passed with a vote of 6-4 with one abstention. APC #4 became Senate Document #0589F. Page 4 APC #5: Policy Change on Re-taking Courses. Dr. Heimbach seconded the motion and made a friendly amendment to insert the word "only" to the last sentence. The word "first" was inserted on line 8. The motion passed with a vote of 7-4. APC #5 became Senate Document #0689F. Documents for Presentation Dr. Mitchell distributed the following APC documents for first reading presentation: APC #6: Catalog Changes in Management APC #7: Catalog Changes in Industrial & Engineering Management APC #8: Catalog Changes in Science Education Programs APC #10: Catalog Changes in Atmospheric Sciences VII. Institutional Development Committee Report Ms. Linda Nelms reported for the Institutional Development Committee. Prior Year's Thrust Expenditures The Humanities Distinctive was reviewed with Dr. Moseley present and the UPC agreed that the expenditures of funds was appropriate. Humanities Minor Dr. Moseley presented the UPC with a document regarding a Humanities Minor which was reviewed strictly as to whether it fit with the mission of the institution, and whether it would require significant additional resources. The UPC found no problem from either of these standpoints and returned the document to Dr. Moseley. This document will be coming before the APC. Quality Growth The UPC has reviewed UNCA's progress toward our quality growth goals, and will reconsider these goals at a future meeting. Document for Presentation Ms. Nelms distributed UPC #1: Security for first reading presentation after making two editorial changes. Non-state Funding The UPC has discussed issues of non-state funding with Chancellor Brown, Ms. Cutter-Modlin, and Mr. Pott present. Discussion centered specifically on: 1) the relationship of faculty to the decision-making process, which is currently undefined, and 2) questions regarding return and the amount of money our funds are earning. VIII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report Ms. Marshall reported for the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee. Documents for Consideration Ms. Marshall moved the following documents for approval: FWDC #2: Faculty Assembly Representative Replacement Policy. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion passed and FWDC #2 became Senate Document #0789F. Page 5 FWDC #3: Policy on Timing of Senate Election of Faculty to Committees. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion passed and FWDC #3 became Senate Document #0889F. Documents for Presentation Ms. Marshall distributed the following FWDC documents for first reading presentation: FWDC #4: Change in Term of Members of the Academic Appeals Board FWDC #5: Accountability of Standing Committees IX. Old Business There was no Old Business. X. New Business There was no New Business. XI. Adjournment Dr. Prokop adjourned the meeting at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely Martha Marshall Page 6