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April 11, 2005 Campus Planning Committee Annual Report
The Campus Planning Committee was asked by Senate to meet and discuss with the new Provost [Dr. Stan Aeschleman] his understanding of the Senate resolution [regarding the role of the faculty in campus planning. A resolution asking the Office of Academic Affairs to actively involve faculty in campus planning was passed April 10, 2003.
The committee met with Vice Chancellor Aeschleman on March 21, 2005. Discussion focused on the faculty role in planning, the responsibilities and duties of a project “shepherd” and the newly appointed Space Manager. In addition, the concerns of faculty in History and Political Science/ Criminal justice relative to space allocation in soon to be renovated Belk Library were presented and discussed. The need for full scale communications between Business Affairs, Academic Affairs and the faculty was emphasized by the committee. The Vice Chancellor appeared to share in the concerns raised by the committee on behalf of the Senate. It appears that the Vice Chancellor will work to insure there is adequate communication between the faculty and Business Affairs. Since meeting with the Provost, some funds have been found to assist in the renovations of Belk Library.
Earlier discussions between Campus Planning Committee Chair Tom Jamison and previous Chairperson Margaret Yaukey, resulted in the conclusion that the Campus Planning Committee should develop and present a “mechanism” for enhancing communications between the Town of Boone and the University. Since this meeting, a committee has been formed [without knowledge of the Campus Planning] which appears to be an effort to “bridge the gap”. It is imperative that the Campus Planning Committee investigate the purpose and goals of this new entity as it relates to the general faculty welfare.
In response to faculty concerns relative to the Library closing for 4 to 6 weeks for moving [early May to mid-June], the committee arranged for Mary Reiche, University Librarian, to address the Senate in February. At the February meeting, she reported that the staff planned to make the move as convenient as possible. She went on to inform the Senate that ABC Express would be operative as well as technical services at the Student Union.
The CPC plan to meet with Jane Helm, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs r this spring may be delayed until fall, ’06. The purpose of this meeting will focus on communications and getting a full understanding of how she views the role of the CPC on the campus and the committee’s expectation that Business Affairs will work with the faculty in a manner that is pro-active and reflects meaningful cooperation.
Chris Curtain [Art Department] appointed to complete Kathy Simon’s term on committee.
Submitted April 11, 2005, Thomas Jamison, Chair.
Report of the Campus Planning Committee January 10, 2005
1. SHEPHERDS
Continue work on developing a better process than the shepherding system. We
have some in-put from folks that have acted as shepherds and need to start
drafting a process to bring to Jane Helm, who is aware of our efforts along
these lines, for in-put before it comes to Senate as a resolution. It was
my inclination to keep Jane in the loop. The committee may not choose to do
so.
2. UNIVERSITY AND TOWN JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Looking at University - Town relations with respect to planning,
development and construction is really just an expansion of the above listed
agenda item. The River Street Median proposal and the way the town is
reacting to University's planning policy and procedures, or lack thereof,
points us back to the responsibility of Business Affairs to initiate and
maintain communication before, during and after projects are undertaken.
We need a resolution that would address the need for formal two-way
communication concerning university and town planning and development
projects. We can no longer act independently from one another when
proceeding with physical changes to our shared environment. Tom and Idiscussed an idea for a committee composed of more than one town rep.
Example: John Spear, Director of Planning and Development for the Town of
Boone and a D.O.T. Person, Jane (ex officio), faculty, staff, student and
all presided over by Stan. Meetings could be held as open forums on
occasion, could be open to the press. These things need to be worked out in
committee. The force of the idea is the necessity to cope with the reality
of our community's growth, and to expect the university and the town to come
to the table and lucidly deal with the fact that the land is reaching
carrying capacity.
3. ADA COMPLIANCE
4. OFF CAMPUS FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD (OCFAB) ISSUES.
a. We need to question the use of these death trap vans. Many
universities have discontinued their use and replaced them with smaller
safer vehicles. We need to do the same. Though this may seem like a motor
pool issue, it directly affects the way we perceive this to be an off campus
facility.
b. Need to continue pushing for the creation of research opportunities.
Please consider the idea put forward last semester - "faculty may stay at
the Loft at no charge in order to pursue professional development, or
scholarly and creative activity providing they have the written support from
their chair". The money to underwrite this would have to come from some
place like the ....uh......FOUNDATION!
c. We call it a remote campus, well... Let's hold some classes. Let's
encourage some faculty to go up for a week, or two or three. They could be
single credit classes that last a week. Let's formalize that course listing
for the DC/NYC Experience offered by Art. This has been done in the past.
d. Need answers to the questions raised by Mark Malloy concerning
university liability, student safety and faculty being left holding the bag
if some parent decides to sue.
Report of the Campus Planning Committee December 6, 2004
Margaret Yaukey, chair; Tom Jamison, Allan Scherlen, and Steve Smith
The CPC Committee has not met since last Senate meeting.
Jane Helm provided Margaret Yaukey (CPC chair) the following information concerning the construction of medians on Rivers Street being proposed by the University. (The questions asked of Ms. Helm came out of the last Senate meeting discussion concerning these proposed changes to Rivers Street.) The medians are intended to provide safety for pedestrian traffic. DOT has not yet approved the proposal. They have given the University permission to put in place temporary signs marking the current pedestrian cross walk connecting Kerr Scott to the Tennis Courts. Originally the University had requested an additional set of lights on Rivers Street in order to provide additional safety for pedestrian traffic. This was rejected by DOT. The University then requested the construction of medians.
There is no university committee making the proposal that medians be constructed. This proposal was not developed in the university Traffic and Parking Committee or Traffic and Parking Department. It has come from "the people who are on the front lines" observing this potential hazard, such as Barry Sauls and Jane Helm. When asked if the Traffic and Parking Committee had met to discuss this proposal, Ms Helm said that she was unaware of any such meeting.
Report of the Campus Planning Committee November 8, 2004
Margaret Yaukey, chair; Tom Jamison, Allan Scherlen, and Steve Smith
The Committee met October 18th.
We have been looking at the effectiveness of the shepherding structure which was developed in response to FS03-04/10-03 Resolution on Cooperation in Campus Planning, passed by the Senate Oct. 13, 2003. We are soliciting evaluations of the shepherd process from individuals who have acted as shepherds. We are also contacting faculty and staff that have been involved in construction and renovation projects on campus for their input concerning the effectiveness of communications with Business Affairs. The CPC is working toward a proposal that would provide for greater and more productive faculty/staff involvement in campus planning, construction and renovation. Once we have generated a first draft of this process, we will request a CPC meeting with Jane Helm.Report of the Campus Planning Committee October 11,2004
Margaret Yaukey, chair; Tom Jamison, Allan Scherlen, and Steve Smith
The Campus Planning Committee offers the following Resolution:
Whereas, Staff Council has been concerned that some university employees do not have appropriate on-campus access to computers and time to use them,
*Be it Resolved that the Faculty Senate strongly supports the position of the Staff Council that every employee at Appalachian State University must have guaranteed access to computers and thus to email and internet in order to at the minimum be able to learn about university issues, participate in university affairs, (be advised of university closings, restrictions of services, campus announcements), communicate with others, and keep abreast of university policies pertaining to their jobs.
Rationale:
It is essential that the we recognize the importance of appropriate on-campus computer access for all members of the campus community in order that each of us may have equal opportunity to fully participate in the campus community. Currently, there are members of the staff that do not have ready computer access. This motion is intended to provide support to the efforts of the Staff Council and others to ensure appropriate on-campus computer access for all staff.
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