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FS02-03/09-01 - Resolution Regarding
2002-2003 $150 Tuition Increase
Because faculty salaries at Appalachian are low by comparison with our peer
institutions, and
Given that the Student Government Association supported a campus-based tuition increase in order to enhance faculty salaries with the goal of attracting and retaining the highest caliber of faculty, and
Given that the administration has repeatedly assured the faculty that the tuition increase money would be used only to enhance faculty salaries,
Be it resolved that the Faculty Senate requests the Chancellor to continue to work towards his previous commitment to use the $150 tuition increase scheduled for the 2002-2003 academic year for the purpose of enhancing faculty salaries and for student financial assistance, and for those purposes only, as he reaffirmed to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 10, 2001.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Agenda Committee |
passed |
approved |
FS0203/09-02 - Resolution
Regarding Academic Freedom-
Be it resolved that the faculty of Appalachian State University reaffirms the
commitment of this community of scholars to academic freedom and the fair exchange
of ideas, as well as our commitment to examining different cultures and conflicting
values, with the confidence that thoughtful study and intellectual inquiry
are fundamental to this University and the goals of the faculty.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Agenda Committee |
passed |
approved |
Motion from the floor regarding support of staff-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Introduced by Agenda Committed from the Floor |
passed |
tabled and sent to Agenda Committee for rewording for October 14, 2003 |
FS02-03/10-01- Resolution regarding UNC-G staff salary increases-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Welfare& Morale Committee |
no action |
sent back to committee for further study |
FS02-03/10-02– Resolution
of Support for Appalachian Staff Salary Increases (as amended)-
Be it resolved that the Faculty supports the activity of Appalachian Administration
to review job classifications with the intent to raise job classifications
where appropriate.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Agenda Committee |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/11-01 – Resolution
Regarding Search Committee Deadlines-
Be it resolved that Search Committees at Appalachian may be permitted to use
a more open-ended deadline when advertising for positions
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/11-02 - Motion
Regarding Directory of Equity Office-
That there be a national search for Director of the Equity Office this year,
filling the position on July 1, 2003.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
pending |
FS02-03/11-03 – Motion Regarding
an Ad-hoc Committee on Workload –
The Faculty Senate Chair form an ad hoc committee comprised of deans and chairs
and faculty (and approved by the Faculty Senate) to continue the progress in
regard to workload, whose charge is to come up with an academic plan.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
see first motion from the floor, April 14, 2003 |
FS02-03/11-04 – Minimum Sanction
for Sexual Offense–
Be it resolved that Faculty Senate recommends increasing the minimum sanction
for anyone convicted of a sexual offense (article 4.01 g of Code of Student
Conduct) from suspension for two regular semesters to suspension for eight
regular semesters.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Welfare of Students Committee |
passed |
The resolution was directed to Committee on Student Conduct for consideration The Committee on Student Conduct took the following actions: 1. A new provision of the Code of Student Conduct was added as follows: 4.01g. Sex offenses, forcible or non-forcible - defined as any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and /or against that person's will; or not forcibly against that person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Non-forcible sex offenses are acts of unlawful non-forcible sexual intercourse; a determination that an individual has committed this Code violation shall be dependetn on pursuit of charges of similar criminal offense in a court of law. The minimum penalty for this violation, after conviction in a criminal court, is 8 semesters of suspension from the University. The Committee on Student Conduct believed that is was unreasonable to place a judicial board in the position of determining if a felony rape had or had not taken place until such time as this matter had been considerd by a crimnal court. 2. A new statement on sexual misconduct was added as follows: 4.02t. Sexual misconduct - non-consensual, intentional physical conduct of a sexual nature, such as unelcome physical contact with a person's genitals, buttocks, or breasts. Lack of consent may be inferred from the use of force, threat, physical intimidation, or advantage gained by the victim's mental or physical incapacity or impairment of which the perpetrator was aware of should have been aware. The range of penalties for violation of this section of the Code of Studnet Conduct is probation through expulsion. These changes have been approved by the Acting Chancellor and will go into effect at the beginning of fall semester 2003. |
FS02-03/11-05 Student Health
Services Provide Rape Kits-
Be it resolved that Faculty Senate recommends that Student Health Services
provide rape kits for students free of charge and trained staff for their administration.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Welfare of Students Committee |
passed |
directed to Committee on Student Conduct for consideration |
FS02-03/11-06 Motion Regarding
University Committee Recommendations-
The Committee on Committees recommends appointment of the following faculty
members to the committees listed below:
Academic Policies and Procedures Committee
Ron Marden (ACCT) to a three-year term representing the College of Business
Faculty Assembly
Ken Muir (SOC/SW) to a one-year term as an alternate delegate
Faculty Grievance Hearing Committee
Joan Woodworth (PSYCH) to a one-year appointment
as an alternate to the committee
Teaching Enhancement Committee
Jane Morgan (COM) as a one-year replacement for Roxanne Knudsen (COM) representing
the College of Fine and Applied Arts
University Research Council
Mark Vogel (ENG) to a one-year term to replace Derek Paulsen (PSCJ)
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Committee on Committees |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/11-07- Motion regarding awards committee-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Committee on Committees |
no action |
sent back to committee for further study |
FS02-03/12-01 - Motion Regarding
Handbook Changes-
Recommend that all part-time faculty be hired with the title "Lecturer," even
if they might teach full time for one semester a year.
Recommend that only part-time faculty teaching at least eighteen (18) credit
hours in an academic year have governance rights as defined in ARTICLE II Section
2 of the faculty Constitution.
Recommend that no part-time faculty have voting or governance rights in any
personnel activity, including voting for members of or serving on Personnel
Committees/Search Committees or the Faculty Grievance or Due Process committees
or voting for chair retention.
Recommend adoption of the amendments as described below to the Faculty Constitution
and to the Faculty Handbook
Recommend adoption of the changes specified below in the section "Miscellaneous
changes to the Faculty Handbook."
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Faculty Handbook Committee |
failed |
xxxxxx |
FS02-03/12-02 – Motion Regarding
Student Fees for Athletic Facilities as Amended-
The Faculty Senate believes that given the current economic conditions in the
state and on campus, raising student fees for athletic facilities should not
be given priority at this time.
Further, the Faculty Senate suggests that the Appalachian State University
Foundation seek donations for the construction of athletic facilities and that
projects be undertaken only when sufficient private funding is raised for their
completion.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Budget Committee |
passed |
not approved |
FS02-03/01-01- Regarding Review of Administrators
as Amended-
Administrators in the Office of Academic Affairs including the Provost, Associate
and Assistant Vice-Chancellors be reviewed by faculty, beginning in September
of administrators third year and every three years thereafter.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
Approved by the Chancellor with the provision that the Faculty Senate and the Provost work together to develop a suitable instrument. The evaluation is to be administered by Dr. Bobby Sharp with the results of the Provost's review being given to the Chancellor and the reviews of the administrators in the Provost's office being given to the Provost. |
FS02-03/01-02- Motion regarding Annual Report form (as written)-Departments create one form for faculty to fill out annually which would reflect merit criteria, promotional and tenure guidelines, and current annual report information.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committtee |
failed |
xxxxxx |
FS02-03/01-03 – Motion Regarding
Advisory Boards have Written Bylaws (as amended)-
All external departmental advisory boards have written bylaws and that these
bylaws be included on the department web page.
All college or school advisory boards have written bylaws and that these bylaws
be posted on the college or school web page.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
At the November 17, 2004 meeting with the Deans, the Deans were asked and agreed to comply with both of these motions by the end of the 2004-05 academic year.
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FS02-03/01-04 – Motion Regarding
Departments Post Policies & Procedures On-line
All departments have written policies and procedures, and they be posted on-line
with the office of Academic Affairs for all faculty to access at any time.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
no action |
returned to a larger committee for further study |
FS02-03/01-05- Appalachian House – D.C.
Off-Campus Housing Facility Resolution as Amended-
Be it resolved that the Faculty Senate strongly urges the administration to
exercise all efforts to continue to maintain an ASU facility on Capitol Hill
in Washington, D.C.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Welfare & Morale Committee |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/02-01- Any campus event for
which admission is charged will include a $1 parking fee-
All such revenues will be earmarked for providing additional parking spaces,
improvements and enforcement, as well as reducing the fees paid by faculty,
staff and students.
Rationale: If those who teach, learn and work must pay to park, those who use
the facilities for sports events, concerts, etc. can help with the cost of
parking. Given that we do not receive any funds from the state for parking
facilities, we must generate funds on campus to provide for parking. Also,
because we no longer have the ability to use funds generated from fines/tickets
to cover the cost of parking facilities, the fees for faculty, staff and students
have increased substantially.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Budget Committee |
passed |
not approved |
Motion from Senator Moore to
return FS02-03/02-02 – All departments are to have written
policies & procedures-
(All departments are to have
written policies & procedures. These are to include the department’s
criteria for promotion and tenure, disciplinary procedures, procedures
for appeal, the structure of the DPC, the committee structure of
the department’s budget, and any other information that a department
might see fit to include. These are to be posted on-line with The
Office of Academic Affairs for all faculty to access) to
the Academic Policy & Procedures Committee.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
returned to committee for further study |
FS02-03/02-03 – Defending
University Employee benefits against any Legislative attempts
to make additional cuts
The Faculty Senate of Appalachian State University asks the campus Administration
and The Office of the President of the University of North Carolina to defend
University employee benefits against any Legislative attempts to make additional
cuts.
Further, the Senate asks that administrators make every effort to enhance benefits
to attract and retain those faculty and staff who directly determine the quality
of the university system-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/02-04 - The Faculty Senate calls on the University Administration to remove from the University's web pages all privately operated web sites-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
failed |
xxxxxx |
FS02-03/02-05 - The DPC shall consist of the department’s tenured faculty-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
passed |
pending |
FS02-03/03-01- Departmental written
policies and procedures (as amended) -
All departments are to have written policies and procedures. These are to include;
department's criteria for promotion and tenure, the structure of the DPC, the
departmental committees' structure and bylaws and other information the department
might see fit to include. These policies and procedures are to be posted on
the department's homepage.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Academic Policy Committee |
passed |
Dr. Durham approved this resolution in a memo to Dr. Gates dated May 23, 2003 (see attached). I have reminded the deans that I expect compliance no later than May 1, 2005. At that time, Academic Affairs will conduct an audit of departmental homepages. |
Senator Rardin's motion from the floor
on course repeats and late drops (as amended & revised)-
Whereas the Faculty Senate believes that the current policy on course repeats
and late drops is too liberal, the Faculty Senate requests AP&P to re-visit
the current policy on course repeats and late drops.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
passed |
Dr. Tim Burwell has formed a committee to evaluate the current course repeat and late drops policy, and a report will be submitted to the Senate before the end of the 2004-05 academic year. |
FS02-03/03-02- Motion Regarding the
Charge of the Teaching Enhancement Committee (as written)-
The charge of the Teaching Enhancement Committee shall be as follows:
"a. Members of the Committee: 14 - 11 faculty (3 from A&S, 2 from Bus,
2 from ED, 2 from FAA, 1 from MUS and 1 from LIB), 2 undergraduate students (chosen
by SGA) and 1 graduate student (chose by GSAS). The Coordinator of the Faculty
and Academic Development program of the Hubbard Center will be an ex-officio
(voting) member of the Committee. The faculty will be elected by the faculty
in the unit that they represent. Faculty terms will be three years. b. Report
to: the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. c. Areas
of responsibility: 1.) to work both in cooperation with the Hubbard Center and
on its own to consider issues and make recommendations regarding the enhancement,
evaluation, and recognition of teaching at Appalachian; and 2.) to share among
the faculty ways that teaching is being improved both at Appalachian and elsewhere."
The official charges to the Awards Committee and the Teaching Enhancement Committee
have a significant area of overlap which has resulted in confusion regarding
which faculty committee has responsibility for selection of nominees for the
Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching and other teaching awards.
The current charge to the Awards Committee is:
"Members on Committee: 17 - 13 faculty (3 from A&S, 2 from Bus, 2 from
FAA, 2 from Ed, 2 from Music, 2 from Lib), 2 staff, and 2 students (one undergraduate
and one graduate). Faculty composition can be any faculty, including adjunct
and part-time. In the event a member of the Committee wishes to seek an award,
an alternate from his/her area will be recommended to the Faculty Senate by the
Committee on Committees to serve for the duration of the awards process. b. Report
to: The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Areas of
Responsibility: Selecting and facilitating university and external awards including
but not limited to: ASU teaching awards, Board of Governors Awards, O. Max Gardner
Award."
The current charge to the Teaching Enhancement Committee is:
"a. Members of the Committee: 14 - 11 faculty (3 from A&S, 2 from Bus,
2 from ED, 2 from FAA, 1 from MUS and 1 from LIB), 2 undergraduate students (chosen
by SGA) and 1 graduate student (chose by GSAS). The Coordinator of the Faculty
and Academic Development program of the Hubbard Center will be an ex-officio
(voting) member of the Committee. The faculty will be elected by the faculty
in the unit that they represent. Faculty terms will be three years. b. Report
to: the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. c. Areas
of responsibility: 1) to work both in cooperation with the Hubbard Center and
on its own to consider issues and make recommendations regarding the enhancement,
evaluation, and recognition of teaching at Appalachian; 2) to share among the
faculty ways that teaching is being improved both at Appalachian and elsewhere;
3) to serve as the selections committee consistent with the guidelines submitted
by the Board of Governors for the Board of Governors' Award for Excellence in
Teaching."
This overlap in responsibility was discussed with the chairs of the two committees,
and they agreed to resolve the overlap by changing the charge to the Teaching
Enhancement Committee to eliminate the responsibility for selection of the
nominee for the Board of Governors' Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Committee on Committees |
passed |
approved |
Motion from the floor to table Ad-hoc
Committee on Deans Evaluations Report & Motions until the
April 14th, 2003 Faculty Senate meeting with minutes from April
2001 and May 2002 available for Senators:
1. Final Report from the Ad-hoc Committee on Deans
Evaluations
2. FS02-03/03-03- Recommend the Council of Chairs develop process addressing
relationship with the Deans
3. FS02-03/03-04- Recommend demographic information
4. FS02-03/03-05- Recommend quantitative, advocacy & narrative questions
for evaluation of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
5. Summary of the process as approved by the Faculty Senate in Spring 2002
6. FS02-03/03-06-Recommend quantitative, advocacy & narrative questions
for evaluation of the Deans Fall 2003
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
passed |
tabled the motion until April 14th, 2003 meeting |
FS02-03/03-07 Faculty Senate recommends that Appalachian Parking and Traffic Office integrate Graduate Assistant parking into faculty and staff parking spaces beginning Fall semester 2003-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Welfare of Students Committee |
failed |
xxxxxx |
Motion from the floor presented by
Senator Muir - The Faculty Senate calls on the University Administration
to ban smoking within a distance of 25' from all entrances & exits
of university buildings-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
passed |
pending |
FS02-03/04-01- Recommend the Council
of Chairs develop a separate process which specifically addresses
their relationship with the Deans-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Ad-hoc Committee on Deans Evaluations |
passed |
The response from the Acting Chancellor noted discussion concerning the intent of resolution and that the "resolution seeks a clarification regarding the reporting lines for the Council." |
FS02-03/04-02- Recommend the following
demographic information:
A. Department (depends upon college or dean)
B. Faculty status (Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor,
Instructor, Adjunct, Part-time Lecturer, Other)
C. Gender (male, female)
D. Years at Appalachian (0-5,6-12, 13-20, 21 or more)
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Ad-hoc Committee on Deans Evaluations |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/04-03- Recommend quantitative,
advocacy & narrative questions be used for faculty evaluation
of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research (as amended)-
QUANTITATIVE QUESTIONS:
1.) Administration:
a. The Dean's office functions effectively and efficiently.
b. The Dean effectively works with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and
the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
c. The Dean effectively administers graduate education programs.
d. The Dean effectively oversees the production of graduate school/research
publications.
e. The Dean effectively oversees administrative aspects of the proposal preparation
and submission process.
2.) The Dean makes fair decisions in appointing and re-appointing Graduate
Faculty.
3.) Resources:
a. The Dean effectively administers financial support for graduate students.
b. The Dean effectively and fairly allocates the overhead from the grants.
4.) Leadership:
a. The Dean effectively communicates policies and procedures, and the rationale
for decisions.
b. Within the university mission, the Dean has a vision for the Graduate School
and for faculty research.
c. The Dean is accessible and open to interaction with the faculty.
d. The Dean takes a leadership role in the recruitment and retention of graduate
students.
e. I trust the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
5.) Advocacy:
a. The Dean effectively advocates for research/creative activity at ASU.
b. The Dean effectively assists faculty in finding appropriate funding for
research/creative activity.
c. The Dean is an advocate for equal opportunity.
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:
6.) Comment on your Dean's strengths.
7.) Comment on your Dean's weaknesses.
8.) Provide suggestions for improvement.
9.) Other comments.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Ad-hoc Committee on Deans Evaluations |
passed |
Approved subject to the following modifications: 1. In item 1.) b. the words "works with" are to be replaced with the words "oversees the functions of". 2. In item 5.) b. the word "assists" is to be replaced with the words "oversees the assistance to faculty". |
FS02-03/04-04-Recommend quantitative,
advocacy & narrative questions be used in faculty evaluation
of the Deans Fall 2003 (as amended)-
I. Questions for the Deans of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Fine
and Applied Arts, and the School of Music:
QUANTITATIVE QUESTIONS: (answers can be: "don't know" OR ranging
from "strongly agree to strongly disagree")
1.) The Dean's office functions effectively and efficiently.
2.) The Dean makes fair decisions in regard to hiring, reappointment, promotion,
and tenure.
3.) Allocation or resources, space, and workload:
a. The Dean allocates resources fairly among departments.
b. The Dean allocates space fairly among departments.
c. The Dean works to improve facilities of the college.
d. The Dean allocates workload fairly among departments.
4.) Leadership qualities:
a. The Dean effectively articulates a vision for the college that is in accord
with the university mission.
b. The Dean effectively communicates policies and procedures, and the rationale
for decisions.
c. The Dean supports faculty self-established professional goals that are in
accord with the university mission.
d. The Dean is accessible and effectively interact with the faculty.
e. I trust my Dean.
5.) Advocacy:
a. The Dean is an effective advocate for teaching.
b. The Dean is an effective advocate for scholarship/creative activity.
c. The Dean is an effective advocate for service.
d. The Dean is an effective advocate for needed space.
e. The Dean is an effective advocate for equal opportunity.
f. The Dean is an effective fundraiser.
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:
6.) Comment on your Dean's strengths
7.) Comment on your Dean's weaknesses.
8.) Provide suggestions for improvement.
9.) Other comments.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Ad-hoc Committee on Deans Evaluations |
passed |
approved |
FS02-03/04-05-The Faculty Senate requests that the Provost direct department chairs to share department operating budget information with their respective faculty. Faculty must have the opportunity to understand the plans for and the actual use of department operating funds-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
Budget Committee |
passed |
Copies of the motion were sent to deans, requesting that they discuss this matter with their respective chairs and develop means by which faculty may be provided information about their respective department budgets. |
Motion from the floor in support of
the workload document-
The Faculty Senate reaffirms its support of the workload document and requests
that the Administration implement provisions of the workload document as soon
as feasible.
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
passed |
The response from Acting Chancellor, Dr. Harvey Durham was, "...The incoming Acting Provost for next year will begin deliberations with chairs, deans and other appropriate persons and groups to determine how we might best accomplish a reasonable workload for faculty. We will continue to experience budget problems next year, and perhaps for a few years to come we may not be able to regain the level of budgeting we had a couple of years ago. However, we will attempt to position ourselves relative to establishing plans for our future so that when our funds are fully restored, we will be ready to move forward." |
Motion from the floor requesting Jane
Helm to come to the May 5, 2003 Senate Meeting with a tentative
proposal and recommendation for the proposed parking plans-
Faculty Senate Committee: |
Action Taken by Senate: |
Status: |
From the Floor |
passed |
On May 5, 2003, Dr. Helm addressed and discussed parking plans, proposals and related issues with senators. |
