Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

February 26, 2002

SC 206 c

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

Attendance: Ron Hammond, Mike Shively, Karen Dodwell, Dr. Stoddard, Christa Albrecht-Crane, Genan Anderson, David Fearnley, Lynn Baadsgaard, John Balden, Brian Barthel, Paul Bean, Brian Birch, Cris Boggess, Lona Broadhead, Denza Bruss, Mike Bunds, Karin Davidson, Bryan Eldredge, Diana Fallis, Phil Gordon, Eldon Greenhalgh, Gamini Gunawardena, Diane Hartman, Kirk Love, Larry Holt, Cameron John, Masoud Kazemzadeh, Don Hendon, Eric Linfield, Dennis Lisonbee, Deb Marrott, Rick McDonald, Steve McKay, Anita Musto, Tom Paskett, Connie Reynolds, Hugh Rode, Joe Strange, Doris Trujillo, Rene Van Buren, Stacy Waddoups, Darren Wiberg, James Toone, Reza Senati

Absent: Carole Sullivan, Robert Loveridge, Terry Hill, Lowell Glenn, Curtis Fillmore, Mark Bracken, Janet Bennion, Damon Bahr, Luis Arzola

Excused: President Romesburg

Guests: Lisa Lambert, Karl Worthington

Call to order: Ron called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

Presentation of Minutes from February 12, 2002: Minutes were presented and no changes suggested.

Report from Dr. Stoddard: Dr. Stoddard said that President Romesburg was at the Council of Presidents and would talk to the senate at a later time regarding budget issues. She indicated that there will be several proposals given to the Board of Regents regarding B.S. degrees and warned that it is a tough process to get them through because of all the budget implications. It looks as though this will be the first year without enrollment growth money, and Dr. Stoddard said that although there won=t be a cap on enrollment, there will essentially be one because some sections won=t be offered since there is no money to fund them. She said that we can only offer classes that we have money to cover. Dr. Stoddard also let the senators know that UVSC is looking at a large tuition increase.

Information Items:

ASUVSC - James Toone gave the senate the Wolverine Achievement Award nomination form and encouraged senators to let their departments and students know they can nominate faculty, staff and students for this award. The deadline for nominations is March 12, 2002 at noon. He also told the senators that there is a new award, AEnduring Freedom Memorial Award@ in recognition of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. ASUVSC is trying to sponsor a 70 foot flag as a memorial by the ticket office. He also announced the following speakers and dates:

March 6, 2002 in the Regan Theater at noon - Henry Holden AAttitude is the Disability@

March 21, 2002 in the Regan Theater at noon - Sandy Sauls - Ballot Re-count Judge from Florida

Ann Shively lecture - Ron Hammond told the senators that Ann Shively will be speaking again at 2:00 p.m. in the Regan Theater on March 1, 2002. This will be a lecture regarding the counseling she gave at WTC Ground Zero.

Merit Committee structural changes - Renee Van Buren and Deb Marrott asked for volunteers to staff an ad hoc committee to look at suggested changes to some of the forms for the Merit Committee. The following senators volunteered: Eldon Greenhalgh, Dennis Lisonbee, Denza Bruss, Donald Hendon, Mike Shively, and a senator from Humanities. Eldon Greenhalgh said that only 50% of the faculty have turned in their merit/bonus applications. He asked the senators to be sure to check with their department chairs to make sure they have turned them into the committee. The deadline is Friday, March 1, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.

Standing Committee study update - Mike Shively let the senate know that he is still meeting with committees, but two items have come up repeatedly: 1) Committees should be reorganized with at least one representative per school on each committee. 2) The Political Action Committee should be a standing committee instead of an ad hoc committee and should continue to voice concerns to the legislature. Mike told the senators that his committee will be finishing up within the next few weeks.

Dental Benefits - John Balden said bids for dental benefits have been received and will be reviewed soon.

Introduction of Tenure Policy C-5.5 - Karin Davidson gave senators a handout and asked them to carefully go over it and present it to their departments. President Romesburg asked that the redline and strikeouts be added to the old document. To actually see these changes in color the senators can access the policy at www.uvsc.edu/hr/policyuc/c-5_5.html. Karin went over some specific changes and the rationale behind them. She called attention to the following: 4-9 Teaching, Scholarship & Service will be the main components. Page 18, # 4: faculty hired after the effective date of this policy must inform the Vice President for Academic Affairs in writing within one academic year if they elect to be covered by this policy. Page 18, C, #1: probation time may be changed to six years instead of seven. Page 19, #6: this is new and gives more flexibility. Page 19, #7: strikeout Atime of hire.@ Page 20, E, #1 C: some faculty have never applied for tenure; everyone must go through the tenure process. Page 22, C: could mean that evaluation would be the end of the third year. The department will determine when the mid-term evaluation is held. Ron let the senators know that this policy doesn=t necessarily have to be passed this year. Mike Shively has indicated that it can be addressed in senate meetings next year as well. The Tenure Committee is willing to receive suggested changes that anyone may have.

Mike Shively is going to ask Sam Rushforth for the changes that the Dean=s Council has to this document. Karen Dodwell will get it to the senators via email.

Special Recognition of Joe Strange - Dr. Stoddard gave Joe a plaque to thank him for all of the hard work and enthusiasm he brings to the Curriculum Committee. Since September 2001, this committee has beta tested Computerized Curriculum System (CCS), processed 982 curricular actions including: 46 baccalaureate program actions (4 new BFA=s, 15 new minors, 30 new emphases, and 321 new courses), and adjusted 424 existing courses, 106 existing programs, and 2 existing certifications.

Committee Chair reports:

Curriculum Committee - Joe Strange said the committee is beginning a new planning cycle and would like departments to submit any new degrees or major changes to his committee by late March.

Adjournment of meeting: a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Voting was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.