APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE MINUTES

September 13, 2004 (Amended)

At 3:20 p.m. on September 13, 2004, Chair Moore convened the Faculty Senate meeting

in the University Conference Room (224 I. G. Greer Hall).

 

I. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Chair Moore welcomed visitors and asked they introduce themselves.

     (See voting sheet for visitors' names.)

 

B. Chair Moore stated that this year we will limit paper as much as possible, using e-mail and the Faculty Senate Web Site which is working well enough to check meeting schedules and updates.

 

C. Chancellor's Advisory Committee meets in the Chancellor's Board Room on fourth floor.

Monday 10/18/04 2-4

Monday 11/15/04 2-4

Any Senator interested in attending, please e-mail Chair Moore as soon as possible.

 

D. Vice Chair Rick McGarry is planning a proposal to change Faculty Senate elections to the Fall so teaching schedules can be arranged for Senate business.

 

E.  The next Faculty Senate Meeting will be October 11, 2004.

 

F. Chair Moore asked each attendee to introduce themselves.  He introduced the new Faculty Senate Office Secretary, Patricia Quinn.

 

G. Chair Moore explained that Harry Williams, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity will give an Off-Campus Housing Report at the October meeting.

 

II. VISITORS

Alan Hauser (Appalachian's faculty representative to the NCAA, and Professor in Philosophy & Religion) addressed the topic of Graduation rates of ASU Student Athletes with Jay Sutton, Assistant to the Coordinator of the Learning Assistance Program, assisting. The ASU goal is to have athletes graduation statistics match the general student body rate. Senator Weitz, asked if athletes receive special academic support? The reply was that any student can receive academic support from the Program for Academic Advisement.  Athletes do have a study hall program and do get priority registration. Athletes’ support needs are housed under Enrollment Services. Senator Yaukey asked if financial aid is separate for athletes? The reply was that it is separate as Athletic Financial Aid, but some athletes are receiving regular Financial Aid apart from athletics.

 

III. MINUTES

A. Senator McGarry moved and Senator Kaenzig seconded to approve the March 15, 2004 minutes as written.

VOTE-1 Motion to approve the March 15, 2004 minutes.

YES  19     NO  0       ABSTAIN  3

The motion passed.

 

B. Senator Kaenzig moved and Senator Smith seconded to approve the April 19, 2004 minutes as written.

VOTE-2 Motion to approve the April 19, 2004 minutes.

YES  18    NO  0       ABSTAIN  4

The motion passed.

 

C. Senator Ramsey moved and Senator McGarry seconded to approve the April 19, 2004, (#two) minutes as written.

VOTE-3 Motion to approve the April 19, 2004 minutes.

YES  21    NO  0      ABSTAIN  1

The motion passed.

 

Available online at: <http://www.facsen.appstate.edu/Minutes.html>

 

IV. NOMINATIONS

A. Faculty Senate

Nominations were made by the Faculty Senate Chair to approve the following nominees to fill vacant seats on the Faculty Senate with:

Mark Malloy (Technology)-replaces Staub fall sem. and McGarry spring sem.

Allan Scherlen (Library)-Replaces Amy Weiss

Mark C. Strazicich (Economics)--replaces Terry Keasler

 

Senator Ehnenn moved and Senator Marking seconded to accept these nominations.                

VOTE-4 Motion to approve the above nominations to fill vacant Faculty Senate seats.             

YES  22    NO   0    ABSTAIN  1

The motion passed.

 

B. Faculty Assembly

Chair Moore recommended Paul Gates to represent Faculty Senate at Faculty Assembly.

Chair Moore explained that the ASU Faculty Senate Chair is supposed to lead the Faculty Assembly representatives, but Moore explained he wished to concentrate his efforts at Appalachian and asked Paul Gates to volunteer to attend in his place. Kristen St. John (Geology) has resigned from her seat. Alternate Andy Koch (PS/CJ) will fill her seat. Senator Marland inquired if it was required that the replacement be a member of Faculty Senate, and Moore noted that Faculty Assembly delegates are elected by the faculty and do not have to be on the Faculty Senate.

 

Senator Marking moved and Senator Yaukey seconded this motion.

VOTE-5 Motion to approve Paul Gates as alternate to Faculty Assembly.

YES  23     NO  0      ABSTAIN  0

The motion passed.

 

V. PROVOST'S REPORT

Chair Moore turned the meeting over to Stan Aeschleman, Interim Provost who stated that he believes this year is a good opportunity for the Senate and the Provost office to work together to become not just a “very good” university but a “great” university. He encourages dialog.  He recognizes that there are two dozen or more resolutions and motions that have not been acted on by his office, but hopes to work on these this Fall.

Questions:

Senator Simon asked about Dean’s Searches. He responded that he had spoken with Arts and Sciences Council and asked the Chairs to submit names.

 

Senator Weitz asked about the role of the outside consultant.  What kind of input will the Faculty Senate have and what kind of feedback? He answered that this was the Chancellor's initiative, but he is confident that there will be discussion before any action is taken.

 

Senator Yaukey asked if the Space Study is progressing? Aeschleman stated that Chairs will be using the system originated in Technology and Fine Arts to store information on space usage. This information will be sent to an outside source to run the data. Aeschleman suspects a shortage of office space but an adequate amount of class space. A concern is finding office space for the proposed 30-35 newly created Faculty positions. Senator Yaukey cautioned that class space is used heavily outside of class. Senator Smith cautioned that lab space is used 24 hours a day.

 

Senator Weitz asked about Curriculum Planning. He said the first step is to establish a task force to study general education.

 

Senator Simon asked if two rumors she had heard are true. 1-Under Provost Aeschleman will post tenure standards become more strict? He stated this was not his mandate and it is under review from the office of the President and there is a first draft. 2- Is there consideration to have another layer in promotion for tenure?  He stated that the Council of Chairs and Faculty Senate are studying college-level Tenure and Promotion committees. Chair Moore stated that this is on the Academic Policies Committee agenda.

 

Senator Malloy asked about the possibility for a foreign language requirement to be added to ASU's core curriculum. Senator Weitz added that the Faculty Senate has passed on a resolution for the core curriculum but has not received feedback.  Aeschleman stated that this is not a mandate, but Chancellor Peacock is interested and also the campus is now more interested in International Programs.

 

Senator Pier asked how the one-time tuition increase money will be spent in this academic year. Aeschleman replied that there is thought about some part-time Faculty going to full-time and to purchase big ticket items. The money will not be going to salary increases this year.  There is not yet a confirmed budget, but there probably will be another reduction to cover.

 

VI. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chair Moore apologized for misspelling Margaret Yaukey's name on the agenda.

He pointed out the available refreshment check list to the Faculty Senate members. Senators were instructed to write their preferences for food items to be ordered from Food Services for monthly meetings.

He introduced latecomers.

 

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS

The only committee report was from Senator Weitz, Chair of Committee on Committees who submitted names for filling University Committees. She encouraged volunteers to fill vacancies left on the committees.

 

Academic Integrity Board

Heather Hulbert (2004-2007)

Karen Main (2004-2007)

 

Academic Policies and Procedures Committee

John Beebe (2004-2007)

John Boyd (2004-2007)

Jeff Butts (2004-2007)

Eleanor Cook (2004-2007)

Martha McCaughey (Faculty Senate Representative - 2004-2005)

 

Admissions Committee

Rene Horst (2004-2007)

Chuck Pier (2004-2006)

Dennis Grady (2004-2006)

Carl Tyrie (2004-2007)

 

Awards Committee

Robin Byerly, Business (2004-2007)

Margaret Gessler Werts, Education (2004-2007)

Ken Johnson, Library (2004-2007)

Jim Anderson, Music (2004-2007)

Priscilla Porterfield, Music (2004 - 2007)

Mike Kernodle, F&AA (2004-2007)

Need one from Business (2004-2005)

Need one from FA&A (2004-2007)

 

Core Curriculum Committee

Jay Fenwick, A&S  (2004-2007)

Pete Reichle, A&S (2004-2007)

Joan Woodworth, A&S (2004-2006)

Susan Lower Bogardus, F&AA (2004-2007)

Gayle Marie Weitz, F&AA (2004-2006)

Charles Pier, Business(2004-2007)

John Abbott, Library(2004-2007)

 

Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee

Eli Bentor (2004-2007)

Steve Hageman (2004-2006)

Patricia Hearron (2004-2007)

Ken Lurie (2004-2006)

 

Faculty/Staff Benefits Committee

Doug Waring  (2004-2005)

Need  one person (2004-2006)

 

Library Services Committee

Eli Bentor (2004-2007)

Bradley Nash Jr. (2004-2007)

Susan Roggencamp (2004-2007)

 

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Committee

Karen Main (2004-2007)

Hugh Hindman (2004-2007)

Kitty Rominger (2004-2006)

Doug Waring (Faculty Senate Representative 2004-2005)

 

Registration and Calendar Committee

Patrick Rardin (2004-2007)

Monica Lambert  (2004-2007)

 

Teaching Enhancement Committee

Cindy McGaha (2004-2007)

 

Traffic Policy Committee

Kathy Simon (2004-2006)

Jean DeHart (2004-2007)

Mary Ruth McRae (2004-2007)

Robert Yoblinski  (2004-2006)

 

VOTE-6 Accept the report from Committee on Committees as amended.

YES  24    NO  0     ABSTAIN  0

The motion passed.

 

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Senate Committee meetings. All Faculty Senate Committees met to discuss action items for the upcoming academic year and scheduling time to meet.

 

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

Senator Rardin spoke of an email received by the Faculty of Philosophy and Religion concerning compliance with the textbook rental policy. Policy states that every course has a main rental text and that every section is to use that text. Action was suggested to find a copy of the official policy and to identify the proper party to interpret the policy. Chair Moore asked the Welfare of Students Committee to investigate and report on present policies and practices pertaining to the textbook rental system.

 

VIV. ADJOURN THE MEETING

Senator Rardin moved and Senator Lintott seconded to adjourn the September 13, 2004 meeting.

VOTE 7- Adjourn the September13, 2004 meeting.

YES  21     NO   0    ABSTAIN  0

The motion passed.

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Cramer

Faculty Senate Secretary

 

 

 

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY PRESENT AND VOTING SHEET

September 13, 2004

                                                                                  Voting symbols:     Y = yes             N = no               A = abstain

SENATORS

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CRAMER, BETH

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

EHNENN, JILL

A

A

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

 

FELKEL, BRIAN

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

HARRIS.  TIM

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

HUELSMAN,  TIM

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

JAMISON,  TOM

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

JONES,  BILL

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

KAENZIG,  REBECCA

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

LAMBERT,  MONICA

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

LINTOTT,  SHEILA

A

A

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

LMALLOY,  MARK

Y

Y

Y

 

A

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

MARLAND, ERIC

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

MARKING,  MARTHA

Y

A

A

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

MCCAUGHEY,  MARTHA

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

MCGARRY,  RICK

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

MOORE, MICHAEL

(CHAIR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLSON, GEORGE

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

 

PIER,  CHUCK

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

RAMSEY,  COLIN

A

A

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

RARDIN, PATRICK

 

 

 

 

 

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

SCHERLEN,  ALLAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIMON, KATHLEEN

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

 

SMITH,  STEVE

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

STRAZICICH,  MARK

 

 

 

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

STAUB,  SUSAN

(SPRING SEM.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARING, DOUG

(EXCUSED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEITZ,  GAYLE

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

YAUKEY, MARGARET

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOTE-1 Motion to approve the March 15, 2004 minutes.

VOTE-2 Motion to approve the April 19, 2004 minutes.

VOTE-3 Motion to approve the April 19, 2004 minutes.

VOTE-4 Motion to approve the above nominations to fill vacant Faculty Senate seats.

VOTE-5 Motion to approve Paul Gates as alternate to Faculty Assembly.

VOTE-6 Accept the report from Committee on Committees as amended.

VOTE 7- Adjourn the September13, 2004 meeting.

 

VISITORS: Alan Hauser, Philosophy & Religion; Jay Sutton, Learning Assistance Program; Dr. Bill Ward, Academic Affairs; Dr. Peter Petschauer, Hubbard Center; Tim Burwell, Academic Affairs; Harry Williams, Academic Affairs; and Dave Haney, Council of Chairs.