Academic Senate: Synopsis: 2001 - 2002

During the 2001-2002 academic year, the Academic Senate passed the following action items:

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September 18, 2001
Accreditation

Dr. Connelly reported that the self study report had been completed, and a copy is in the library on reserve.
Athletic Program

Mr. Tony DiSpigno reported on the contributions of athletes to the campus community. He presented a general summary of the Athletic program and the contributions of athletes to the university community. Mr. DiSpigno handed out a summary of the financial contributions to the general budget that is made by the Athletic Program.

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October 23, 2001

Butine Guidelines

Dr. Favero presented a motion to adopt the revised guidelines for Butine funds.   The purposes for revision are to have clear award fund guidelines, clarify purpose for summer stipends and to help faculty know why they did or did not receive an award.  The proposal was passed, amended again and passes again unanimously.

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November 20, 2001

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Dr. Kennedy made the following statements:

Department of nursing proposed a Nursing Educator tracking the bachelor of science degree program.

Proposal for a post master’s certificate in Nursing Education for students with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Masters degree in another area. Proposal passed

Proposal for undergraduate curriculum change in nursing dept.  Proposal to drop chemistry and add biology for nursing majors to keep up with national and state trends.  Proposal passed.

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January 15, 2002

Core Evaluation Proposal<o:p></o:p>

Dr. Mark Kennedy presented a recommendation from his committee to approve the Core evaluation proposal.  It will be implemented fall 2002.  Existing Courses are still undergoing changes.  Proposal was passed.

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February 19, 2002

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Dr. Kennedy presented the curriculum proposal from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Education</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> for a new program in English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement.  The program will start in fall 2002 and will include minor changes in existing coursework and resources.  Proposal passed unanimously.

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March 19, 2002

Amendment for Termination for Cause of Faculty Proposal<o:p></o:p>

Dr. Agnes Tenney proposed Amendment for Termination for Cause of Faculty.  Presented a current copy of the policy and revisions made by the committee.  The committee attempted to make the policy clear, add informal procedures, and add a yearly report to be made to the senate on the frequency of the “Termination for Cause” policy.  Questions and discussion followed on the role of the senate in revising the Articles of Administration, informal procedures, and preference of Board of Regents not to act as appellant function.  Proposal was asked to be accepted or rejected.  The following was passed unanimously: “Whereas the Academic Senate having no jurisdiction in the revision of the Articles of Administration, and, whereas the Senate was asked by the Academic Vice President to review the current process for Termination for Cause of Faculty with Tenure or Faculty Under Temporary Appointment Before the End of Contract Period assigned that task to the Committee on Faculty Welfare, we receive this report containing the simplification of procedures and submit it in sprit to the Academic Vice President for consideration.”

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Dr. Mark Kennedy proposed Changes in the Engineering Programs.  See Academic Website for copy of proposal.  Proposal will be effective in fall 2002.  Proposal passed unanimously.

<o:p> </o:p>Dr. Mark Kennedy proposed Changes in Computer Science Program in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Engineering</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.  Discussion included elimination of CST 107 as requirement.  Proposal will be effective fall 2002.  Proposal passed with three nay votes.

CAS Proposal<o:p></o:p>

Dr. Mark Kennedy proposed Changes in Degree Requirements for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Arts</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> and Sciences.  Discussion centered on communication skills and need for assessment in area of communication.  Proposal will be effective for the 2002-2003 school year.  Proposal passed unanimously. 

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April 16, 2002

<o:p> </o:p>Roy Heynderickx presented the Preliminary Recap of Revenue and Expenditures for the 2002 – 2003budget. He compared the proposed changes to the previous year’s budget. He stated that overall there would be a 7.8% tuition increase with a substantial amount of that money returned to students in the form of financial aid. He reported that the university faces increasing fixed cost expenditures particularly in utility costs. he stated that faculty would receive a .5% increase in their retirement benefits and a 2.5% increase in salary. Copies of the budget are available in the library.

Election of Officers to the Executive Board were proposed. The slate passed with a unanimous vote. New Executive Board members are:

Chair:  Thom Faller

Secretary:  Anita Lee Wynne

Committee on Rank and Tenure:  Dakshina Murty

Committee on Curriculum and Academic Regulations:  Mark Kennedy

Committee on Teaching and Scholarship:  Larry Larsen

Committee on Faculty Welfare:  Agnes Tenny

Committee on Committees:  Steve Royce

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Nominations were made for committee members to the Committee on Committees, the committee members were then elected by 40% of eligible voters. The 2002 – 2003 members are:

Dr. David Sherrer

Dr. Martin Monto

Dr. Joyce Osland

Dr. Elaine Shapiro