University Senate Minutes 29 Nov 2010
Recorder:
Dean Baker
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Present: Susan Allen, Kirk Armstrong, Stephen Auerbach, Dean Baker, Andrei Barkovskii, Ryan Brown, Sara Buck Doude, Bevan Burgamy, Jan Hoffman-Clark, Lee Digiovanni, Jennifer Flory, Sandra Gangstead, Lee Gillis, Tanya Goette, Jennifer Graham, Diane Gregg, Liz Havey, Donna Ingram, Sandra Jordan, Lucy Kachmarik, Evan Karonovvich, Judith Malachowski, Jan Maraziti, Ken McGill, Shaina McGill, Macon McGinley, Fadhili Mshana, Zach Mullins, Lyndall Muschell, Amy Pinney, William Risch, Barbara Roquemore, Mike Rose, Chris Skelton, John Swinton, Craig Turner, Charles Ubah, Deborah Vess, Edward Whatley, Catherine Whelan, Mike Whitfield, Howard Woodard, Christine, Zuger.
Absent: Beauty Bragg, Dianne Chamblee, Rebecca McMullen
Regrets: Myron Alberto Avila, Karynne Kleine, Dorothy Leland, Sunita Manian, William Risch
Guests: Matthew Rogers, Martha Colvin, Diane Kirkwood, Chesley Mercado,
Agreements:
- Ken McGill, Presiding Officer of the 2010-2011 University Senate, called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
- Approve Nov 29th Agenda: Approved
- Approve Oct 25th minutes: Approved as corrected
Committee reports were given in the following order:
- Executive Committee of the University Senate (ECUS) Ken McGill reported for ECUS.
- Core Updates-Provost Jordan provided an update on the BOR approval of the core curriculum. ENGL 1102 shall be required under core area A-1.
- University Senate Website Report-Matt Rogers demonstrated the new look of the University Senate website. The new look of the University Senate website will be active late January.
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.EC.002.R
Recognition of the Work Done by Faculty Advocates to Create the University System of Georgia Faculty Council
Motion Text: It is resolved that Dr. Craig Turner and Dr. Elizabeth Combier be formally recognized by this University Senate for their persistent and successful efforts on the behalf of all faculty in the University System of Georgia to create the University System of Georgia Faculty Council.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.EC.002.R
Recognition of the Work Done by Faculty Advocates to Create the University System of Georgia Faculty Council
- University System Georgia Faculty Council (USGFC) Jan Clark began the USGFC report with an overview of the purview of the USGFC. The URL and email addresses to send direct feedback for the chancellor ad are:
www.usg.edu/chancellor_search/
- Resources, Planning, and Institutional Policy Committee (RPIPC): Catherine Whelan reported for RPIPC:
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.002.P
Red Flags Rule Policy
Motion Text: To adopt the policy as outlined in the attached document GCSU Red Flags Rule Policy.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.002.P
Red Flags Rule Policy
http://senate.gcsu.edu/prod/motions/support_docs/491/1289592803_GCSU_Red_Flags_Rule_Policy.pdf
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.003.P
Motor Vehicle Use Policy
Motion Text: To adopt the policy as outlined in the attached document “GCSU Motor Vehicle Use Policy.”
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.003.P
Motor Vehicle Use Policy
- Curriculum and Assessment Policy Committee (CAPC): Barbara Roquemore reported for CAPC.
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.004.C
Doctor of Nursing Practice New Degree Proposal
Motion Text: Approve the addition of Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.004.C
Doctor of Nursing Practice New Degree Proposal
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.005.C Master of Arts Majors: Art Therapy New Program Proposal
Motion Text: Approve the Master of Arts Majors: Art Therapy degree program.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.005.C
Master of Arts Majors: Art Therapy New Program Proposal
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.006.C
Masters of Education in Reading Literacy & Language New Program Proposal
Motion Text: Approve the Master of Education in Reading Literacy & Language degree program.
Motion: Move to amend the language (degree title) to reflect what is officially submitted in the Provost office: Senate Action: Approved
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.006.C
Masters of Education in “Reading” Literacy & Language New Program Proposal as amended.
- Student Affairs Policy Committee (SAPC): Macon McGinley reported for SAPC.
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.SAPC.002.P
Judicial Board Amnesty Policy
Motion Text: To recommend that the Judicial Board Amnesty policy as articulated in the supporting document be adopted and that it supersede the previously-approved policy in Motion 0910.SAPC.002.P Student Amnesty Policy.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.SAPC.002.P
Judicial Board Amnesty Policy
- Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC): Craig Turner reported for FAPC. (see attached summary). FAPC has named several workgroups to work on post tenure review, academic year uncompensated summer work, the Deans and department chair review letters that are coming out to students, Faculty Awards, student opinion surveys, and extra compensation pay. The next FAPC meeting is Friday December 3rd.
- Academic Policy Committee (APC): Amy Pinney reported for APC. APC reviewed the results of the plus/minus survey. The survey response was overwhelmingly against plus/minus grading. After much discussion the committee decided that forums discussing the plus/minus grading will be held on January 24th in room A&S 272. A faculty forum will be held at 12:30 and the student forum will be held at 5:00. A suggestion was made that the forums be videoed and placed on the website. Another suggestion was made for a FAQ’s page to be developed for information. APC will begin reviewing the policy regarding emailing student’s grade information, student email systems, and the study abroad policy. The study abroad issues involve faculty pay, faculty visits before study abroad, and historical development for the original policy.
7. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Agreements:
- Ken McGill, Presiding Officer of the 2010-2011 University Senate, called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
- Approve Nov 29th Agenda: Approved
- Approve Oct 25th minutes: Approved as corrected
Committee reports were given in the following order:
- Executive Committee of the University Senate (ECUS) Ken McGill reported for ECUS.
· Core Updates-Provost Jordan provided an update on the BOR approval of the core curriculum. ENGL 1102 shall be required under core area A-1.
· University Senate Website Report-Matt Rogers demonstrated the new look of the University Senate website. The new look of the University Senate website will be active late January.
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.EC.002.R
Recognition of the Work Done by Faculty Advocates to Create the University System of Georgia Faculty Council
Motion Text: It is resolved that Dr. Craig Turner and Dr. Elizabeth Combier be formally recognized by this University Senate for their persistent and successful efforts on the behalf of all faculty in the University System of Georgia to create the University System of Georgia Faculty Council.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.EC.002.R
Recognition of the Work Done by Faculty Advocates to Create the University System of Georgia Faculty Council
· University System Georgia Faculty Council (USGFC) Jan Clark began the USGFC report with an overview of the purview of the USGFC. The URL and email addresses to send direct feedback for the chancellor ad are:
www.usg.edu/chancellor_search/
- Resources, Planning, and Institutional Policy Committee (RPIPC): Catherine Whelan reported for RPIPC:
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.002.P
Red Flags Rule Policy
Motion Text: To adopt the policy as outlined in the attached document GCSU Red Flags Rule Policy.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.002.P
Red Flags Rule Policy
http://senate.gcsu.edu/prod/motions/support_docs/491/1289592803_GCSU_Red_Flags_Rule_Policy.pdf
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.003.P
Motor Vehicle Use Policy
Motion Text: To adopt the policy as outlined in the attached document “GCSU Motor Vehicle Use Policy.”
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.RPIPC.003.P
Motor Vehicle Use Policy
- Curriculum and Assessment Policy Committee (CAPC): Barbara Roquemore reported for CAPC.
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.004.C
Doctor of Nursing Practice New Degree Proposal
Motion Text: Approve the addition of Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.004.C
Doctor of Nursing Practice New Degree Proposal
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.005.C Master of Arts Majors: Art Therapy New Program Proposal
Motion Text: Approve the Master of Arts Majors: Art Therapy degree program.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.005.C
Master of Arts Majors: Art Therapy New Program Proposal
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.006.C
Masters of Education in Reading Literacy & Language New Program Proposal
Motion Text: Approve the Master of Education in Reading Literacy & Language degree program.
Motion: Move to amend the language (degree title) to reflect what is officially submitted in the Provost office: Senate Action: Approved
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.CAPC.006.C
Masters of Education in “Reading” Literacy & Language New Program Proposal as amended.
- Student Affairs Policy Committee (SAPC): Macon McGinley reported for SAPC.
GCSU Senate Motion 1011.SAPC.002.P
Judicial Board Amnesty Policy
Motion Text: To recommend that the Judicial Board Amnesty policy as articulated in the supporting document be adopted and that it supersede the previously-approved policy in Motion 0910.SAPC.002.P Student Amnesty Policy.
Senate Action: Approved GCSU Senate Motion 1011.SAPC.002.P
Judicial Board Amnesty Policy
- Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC): Craig Turner reported for FAPC. (see attached summary). FAPC has named several workgroups to work on post tenure review, academic year uncompensated summer work, the Deans and department chair review letters that are coming out to students, Faculty Awards, student opinion surveys, and extra compensation pay. The next FAPC meeting is Friday December 3rd.
- Academic Policy Committee (APC): Amy Pinney reported for APC. APC reviewed the results of the plus/minus survey. The survey response was overwhelmingly against plus/minus grading. After much discussion the committee decided that forums discussing the plus/minus grading will be held on January 24th in room A&S 272. A faculty forum will be held at 12:30 and the student forum will be held at 5:00. A suggestion was made that the forums be videoed and placed on the website. Another suggestion was made for a FAQ’s page to be developed for information. APC will begin reviewing the policy regarding emailing student’s grade information, student email systems, and the study abroad policy. The study abroad issues involve faculty pay, faculty visits before study abroad, and historical development for the original policy.
7. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
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