MINUTES
UAF FACULTY SENATE MEETING #108
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002
109 Butrovich Building

I	The meeting was called to order by President Swazo at 1:30 p.m.

	A.	ROLL CALL 
	
	Members Present:		Members Absent:
	Barnhardt, C.			Curda, L.
	Bond, S.   				Davis, M.
	Bristow, W.   			Metz, P.
	Bruder, J.    			Roth, M.
	Bueler, E.    			Schatz, M.
	Bult, A.    				Whiteledge, T.
	Chukwu, G.  			
	Eicken, H.     			
	Gladden, J.
	Holton, G.      			OTHERS PRESENT:
	Illingworth, R. 			Charles, G.
	Kramer, D.   			Gregory, G.
	Leguard, J.  			Johnson, C.
	Lin, C.   				Layral, S.
	Lincoln, T.    			Lind, M.
	Mason, J.     			Mulder, C. 
	McBeath, J. 			Reichardt, P.
	McLean-Nelson, D.   		Schamel, D.
	McRoy, P.
	Murray, M.
	Pinney, P.				
	Swazo, N. 				
	Weber, J.				
	Zilberkant, E.			

	NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT:	NON-VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT:
	Miller, D. - President, ASUAF   	Graduate Student, GSO
	McCrea, S.  - President, UAFSC	Collins, J.  - Dean, SOM
	Leipzig, J. - Dean, CLA (Eric Heyne) 
	Tremarello, A - University Registrar

	B.	The minutes to Meeting #107 (March 4, 2002) were approved as distributed via e-mail.  

	C.	The agenda was approved as distributed via e-mail.

II	Status of Chancellor's Office Actions
	A.	Motions approved: 
	B.	Motions pending:  
		1.	Motion to approve the M.A. degree 
			program in Applied Linguistics.

III	Comments from Chancellor, Marshall Lind - 

Chancellor Lind spoke about the UA Foundation Board of Trustees meeting in Juneau last week.  Members took advantage of the opportunity to lobby the legislature.  There was a lot of mixed signals coming from the legislature.  The Senate has chosen a funding figure which would be a reduction in the operating budget.  The House budget is for flat funding.  This would essentially be a reduction of $ 2.3 million less than what we have this year.  It is less because $4.6 million comes from different sources.  The Board of Trustees will try to get $10 million (may be closer to $6) but doesn't indicate the source.  There are challenges ahead.  Chancellor Lind encourages everyone to let the state Senate know how important the funding is for the University.  Funding from the state is about 33% of the total revenue.  The rest comes from tuition, grants, etc.  

The UA Foundation has a lot of endowed scholarships.  They will be looking at some reductions in the scholarships because of decline in the stock market.  The impact will be for Fall 2003.  A lot of students depend on the endowed scholarships.  

Chancellor Lind mentioned two visits in the past few weeks.  The UA Trade School was held in Juneau and highlighted departments from the three campuses.  The presentations were well received.  Last week the three Chancellors spoke to the Joint State Chamber and Juneau Chamber of Commerce.  Discussion centered around joint programs and other cooperative ventures.  The message was to keep the momentum going forward for the university.  

Chancellor Lind indicated that Mark Neumayr will hold an interim position as the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services for six months.  The Dean of Student Services, Carla Kirts, will retire in August and return to Virginia. There may possibly be a reorganization of Student Affairs and an interim dean while they conduct a national search.  

For the Athletic Director position, the committee is looking at the 33 applications.  They will reducing the pool to 15-16, then be prepared to bring candidates to campus by the end of April.  

Two searches for a Dean of Enrollment Management have not been productive.  They will be looking at restructuring the position and advertising it internally.  

Chancellor Lind spoke with Peter McRoy about Faculty Affairs concerns on the Master Plan.  

Peter McRoy asked how the 33% state funding compares with the other campuses.  Chancellor Lind indicated that overall UA is approximately 35%.

	Comments from Provost, Paul Reichardt -

Provost Reichardt provided some follow up on the current dean searches.  He expects results from the SALRM dean search shortly.  The search for a director of IAB is a failed search.  There will be a national search for the position of University Registrar.  

The University of Alaska System has asked a team of experienced educational and administrative leaders to study the System's approach to academic decision-making.  The review team will examine the structure and processes now in place, analyze their advantages and disadvantages and suggest alternatives that may better serve the System, the universities and the state.  They are interested in hearing about the collaboration between MAU's. One question is, how is SAC doing?  The second question is, how are we doing within the system in coordination and collaboration?  Other areas of discussion will include distance education, etc.  The team will visit UAF on Tuesday, April 9.  

Legislature - encourage you and friends to contact legislators.  The legislature reports silence on the UA budget.  

For the past two years the undergraduate research and competition has been supported by the Provost and Vice Provost for Research.  Williams Petroleum has agreed to invest $40,000.  George Happ has also put in $40,000.  More funds will come from Ted DeLaca.  

MA in Applied Linguistics.  Hajo Eicken asked if the questions revolved around resources.  It may be tied into the lack of full funding for FY02 and FY03.  The Provost is looking for answers from CLA.  

Provost Reichardt spoke about the proposals under consideration concerning registration status.  Currently we have a category for  undeclared students and associate degree students.  The associate degree category has both AA students and those who want to be a BA student but lack the admission qualifications for the BA.  There are two proposals considered.  One is to change the name of undeclared to general studies.  The second option is to create a pre-major status for those who don't qualify as BA students.  The student would have the choice of entering as an AA student or with a pre-major status.  This gives the department the opportunity to give assistance to the students.  Ann Tremarello indicated that currently each school/college has a non-major status that is reserved for those who meet the admissions qualifications, but do not have a specific major in mind.  Ron Illingworth indicated that Curricular Affairs has begun initial discussion on the issue.  

Jenifer McBeath expressed her support of the idea to change the titles of admission status. 

IV	Governance Reports

	A.	ASUAF - D. Miller

ASUAF has been busy.  One of the items they have been discussing is the requirement for an advisor signature.  They support a required signature for the freshmen year and those in poor standing.  They would like to eliminate the need for an advisor's signature for all other students.  A resolution will be forwarded to the Faculty Senate at the next meeting.  

ASUAF hosted a rally for full funding for the university.  They cooked up 400 hamburgers and 100 hot dogs.  A couple of students put together a large Alaska flag which was available for signatures.  There was opportunity to fill out Public Opinion Messages (POM's) to send down to the legislature.  The rally received good publicity and made the local news.  

Other activities coming up are the ASUAF fair about student government opportunities and a TVC fair with displays about their programs and courses.  An open forum on discrimination will be held later in the month.  

The student senate will have a discussion with Carla Kirts, ASUAF and GSO.  They will be looking at a new structure to get the graduate students more involved.  

On April 27th there will be a march and rally to end sexual assault.  We hope to have a student team representing the students from UAF.  We want to show the UAF and community that students will not tolerate sexual assaults on campus.   

A big item coming up for ASUAF is the budget for student government.  
Derek Miller has been re-elected as ASUAF President.  

	B.	Staff Council - S. McCrea

Scott McCrea indicated that Staff Council is trying to wrap up some issues before the end of the year.  One item is a statewide effort to finalize the plan for the community service outreach program.  This would add another staff benefit category to allow employees to be involved in community service volunteer projects.  An ad hoc committee will meet with President Hamilton at the end of the month.  

Another committee within Staff Council is an ad hoc committee on staff training to see what kinds of training there are for new employees.  The idea is to make some recommendations to Human Resources that can go toward the creation of a staff handbook.   

Staff Council, with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will sponsor an open forum on discrimination and campus climate.  We will continue dialogue on this issue.  

They are in the planning stages for the 2nd annual UAF day at the Southside Community Center.  This is an outreach effort to take UAF to the community.  If your department wishes to participate, please contact him.  

Nominations for the Chancellor's recognition award deadline is April 19.  Information can be found on the governance web site.  Staff Alliance will be meeting next week in Juneau.  Scott McCrea will be making the rounds of the legislature.  

Eric Heyne indicated that some of the liability issues for the community service benefit are also being discussed in connection with service learning.   There may be some benefit to coordinate the discussions.  

	C.	President's Comments - N. Swazo

The next Faculty Senate meeting will be held in the Wood Center Carol Brown Ballroom on May 6.  

Hild Peters, Sheri Layral and Norm Swazo have been working on changes to the UAF policies and regulations for the evaluation of faculty.  The Administrative Committee will have that for review prior to it being on the next Senate agenda.  

Norm Swazo presented a certificate of appreciation plaque to Ann Tremarello in recognition of her contributions to the Faculty Senate over the past 20 years.  

Norm Swazo indicated that on April 9 there will be a meeting of the administrative committee with the statewide academic review team. 

V	Public Comments/Questions

George Charles, member of the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Alaska Native Education (CACNE), spoke about the proposal from CACNE on the Master Plan.  CACNE is especially concerned about the open space between the Natural Science Facility and the Museum.  They want to support the open space and add the component of erecting culturally relevant symbols representing Alaska's First Nations.  Each Native group could determine the form of that representation.  This university has the opportunity to make a collaborative plan for more visibility of the Native cultures.  Clara Johnson, chair of CACNE, also spoke about the CACNE recommendation.  CACNE is made up of members of the university and the Fairbanks community.  They try to do positive things to contribute to the university community.  Last spring they hosted the Gathering of Wisdom Keepers.  Next fall there will be a week long celebration of the opening of the Brooks Building.  CACNE has been very interested in the Master Plan.  The idea for the open space has caught their imagination and the culturally relevant symbols would be a nice addition to the campus.  

VI	New Business

	A.	Motion to amend the Certificate Program requirements, submitted by Curricular Affairs 

Ron Illingworth indicated that during the accreditation review it was noted that the catalog had no reference to the requirements for the related instruction in communication, computation, and human relations for certificate programs.  Their recommendation was that addition be made to the catalog to incorporate that information.  This motion changes the description in the catalog under the requirements for Certificate Programs.  It cleans up some wording and adds a section relating to the requirement to include communication, computation, and human relations.  There was a friendly amendment to add cumulative in front of the grade point average requirement.  The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the Certificate Program requirements (page 27 of the 2001-02 UAF catalog) as follows:

[[   ]]   =  Deletion
CAPS    = Addition

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Certificate programs vary in length; however, you can usually complete them in one year.

Requirements

[[To enroll in a certificate program, and]]  Before receiving a certificate, you must formally be admitted.  [[To earn a certificate,]] You may enroll in any course for which you are eligible.  To earn a certificate, you must earn at least 30 credits, including transfer credit.  Fifteen semester hours must be residence credits.  You must have a CUMULATIVE grade point average of at least 2.0 [[in all work, as well as in your major]].   PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR WHICH CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED MUST CONTAIN A RECOGNIZABLE BODY OF INSTRUCTION IN THE PROGRAM-RELATED AREAS OF 1) COMMUNICATION, 2) COMPUTATION, AND 3) HUMAN RELATIONS.  ADDITIONAL TOPICS WHICH MAY BE COVERED AS APPROPRIATE INCLUDE SAFETY, INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.  INSTRUCTION IN THE RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS MAY BE EITHER EMBEDDED WITHIN THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM OR TAUGHT IN BLOCKS OF SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION.  EACH APPROACH, HOWEVER, WILL HAVE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED CONTENT THAT IS PERTINENT TO THE GENERAL PROGRAM OF STUDY.

Only degree requirements in effect within five academic years prior to your graduation date for a certificate may be used.  You are considered enrolled in your degree program when you complete the appropriate degree student registration procedure.  If you do not enroll for a semester or more, or if you enroll through the non-degree process, you are not considered enrolled as a degree student during that time.  IF YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM IS DELIVERED COLLABORATIVELY WITHIN THE UA SYSTEM THEN THE CREDITS YOU EARN FROM EACH UA INSTITUTION WILL BE COUNTED TOWARD FULFILLMENT OF THE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND FULFILLMENT OF THE MINIMUM INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.

	EFFECTIVE:   	Fall 2002

	RATIONALE:   	The accreditation self-study and the 
		subsequent accreditation visit identified that UAF has no 
		stated certificate requirements in the catalogue for 
		related instruction nor any statement of a standard for 
		the inclusion of related instruction in certificate programs 
		to guide the design of curricula.  Consequently, it has not 
		been widely recognized that there is such a requirement.  
		This motion corrects that deficiency.

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	B.	Motion to amend the Master's Degree residency requirement, submitted by Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee 

Hajo Eicken indicated that this motion strikes the requirement of being in residence for the master's degree.  This would effectively remove the requirement that master degree student would have to be present on campus in residence for nine semester credits.  This requirement is not present for the Ph.D.  There is at least one master's degree program at UAF (e.g., the criminal justice program) that does not require such a residency requirement as a result of the courses being distance delivered.  With the addition of more on-line courses and degree programs delivered on the web, this part of the policy is obsolete.  Individual programs can still require additional residency requirements for their degrees.  

Godwin Chukwu questioned the need to address deficiency credits.  He proposed a friendly amendment.  It was not accepted.  A formal amendment failed for a lack of a second.  Ann Tremarello indicated that this advancement to candidacy was further along the student's program and deficiencies would be better addressed elsewhere.   The committee will review deficiency credits under another area of degree requirements.  

Jenifer McBeath raised the concern that students could receive a degree without ever being on campus especially those who transfer to UAF.  Hajo Eicken stated that there is currently one degree that is delivered on the web and does not require a full semester on campus.  Carol Gold stated that this change addresses new kinds of delivery systems.  Jenifer McBeath asked how important is it to have students on campus.  The philosophical question of requiring students to be on campus falls to the program level.  This change allows individual programs to make the decision on the need for students to be on campus.  Peter McRoy also noted that in effect this moves the responsibility of residency from the university level to the department or program level.  The motion passed with no objection.

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the Master's Degree residency requirement (page 41 of the 2001-02 UAF catalog) as follows:

[[    ]]   =  Deletion
CAPS    =  Addition

Master's Degree

You may apply for advancement to candidacy for a specific master's degree if you are in good standing and have satisfied the following requirements:

	1.	satisfactorily completed at least 9 semester credits 
		of graduate study [[in residence]] at the University of 
		Alaska Fairbanks (i.e., study after admission to a 
		specific degree program)
	2.	received approval of a provisional thesis or project topic
	3.	received approval of the finalized Graduate Study Plan, 
		including specific coursework to be completed and any 
		other requirements

	EFFECTIVE:   	Fall 2002

	RATIONALE:  	This motion brings the residency requirement 
		into compliance with the offering of UAF web-based 
		degrees and supports UAF's statewide mission of 
		Graduate Education.  

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	C.	Motion to amend the New Program Request Form to require the completion of a Resource Commitment Form, submitted by Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee and the Curricular Affairs Committee

Hajo Eicken indicated that this motion has been discussed over a long period of time.  It addresses a problem that the committee has faced this year.  This motion requires the completion of a resource form to be signed by the dean and would include information on resources necessary for a new program to be viable and successful.  Hajo Eicken noted that more than half of the recent proposals for new degrees have not addressed resource needs and it has resulted in many proposals being sent back for more detail.  The M.A. in Applied Linguistics is a good example of the need for this form.  Ron Illingworth indicated that this motion and the following motion have been discussed and approved by the Curricular Affairs Committee as well.  

Tamara Lincoln spoke about the need to add research resources and Library resources to the listing.  Jenifer McBeath asked that we look at this form to be expanded to be required of all existing programs.  Norm Swazo noted that the policy in place for academic program review is designed to address resource needs for existing programs.  The motion passed with no objection.

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the New Degree Program Request (Format 3) in the Academic Course and Degree Procedures Manual to require the completion of a Resource Commitment Form, to be signed by the program proponents and the respective Dean. 

	EFFECTIVE:    	Fall 2002

	RATIONALE:  	The introduction of the Resource Commitment 
		Form encourages new-degree program proponents to 
		adequately consider the issue of existing and future 
		resources required for the program as well as providing 
		a record of the current and additional amount of support 
		committed to the program in order to ensure its viability.

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	D.	Motion to amend the New Course Request and the Change Course Request forms to include a question on the impact of proposed action, submitted by Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee and Curricular Affairs Committee

Hajo Eicken indicated that based on the experience over the past few years the committee noticed that about one-third of the requests for new courses or course changes made no comment on the impact of the proposed action on other courses, programs, and departments.  Ron Illingworth said that his committee also supported this motion as there is a distinct need for this question.  This would be an additional question added to the forms.  The motion passed without objection.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the New Course Request (Format 1) and the Change Course Request (Format 2) in the Academic Course and Degree Procedures Manual to include a question on the impact of proposed action as follows:

Please specify positive and negative impacts on other courses, programs and departments resulting from the proposed action.

	EFFECTIVE:   	Fall 2002

	RATIONALE:  	This motion is aimed to improve the current 
		forms, requiring a more focused and constructive 
		response on a question that in the past often has not 
		been considered by proponents.

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	E.	Motion to amend the Mathematics Literacy component of the Core Curriculum, submitted by Core Review 

Doug Schamel indicated that Math 107X and Math 161 are very similar,  however, students are not allowed to receive credit for both.  Over the past several years students have been allowed to use Math 161 in lieu of Math 107.   The Mathematics Department have now approved this course as fulfilling the Core math requirement.  A friendly amendment was proposed to pair Math 107/Math 161 in the motion.  The statement at the end was changed to reflect the equivalent nature of the courses.  The motion passed with no objection.  

MOTION: 
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to accept Math 161 as a Mathematics Literacy component of the Core Curriculum and that it be included in the list of math courses that will satisfy the Core Math requirement.   

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2002

	RATIONALE:   	The Math department has recommended that 
		Math 161 be included in the list of math classes that will 
		satisfy the core math requirement.

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[[  ]]  = 	Deletions
CAPS = 	Additions

Baccalaureate Core

Courses used to meet core requirements may not be used to meet any other requirements for a degree. 

Requirements       							Credits

Mathematics (3 credits) ………………........………….	3
MATH 107X-Functions of Calculus/MATH 161X-ALGEBRA FOR 
   BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 
OR MATH 131X-Concepts and Contemporary Applications of 
  Mathematics      								3

   OR MATH 200X, 201X, 202X, 262X, 272X or any math 
   course having one of these as a prerequisite

* MATH 161 is [[not]] an equivalent course to MATH 107X.

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	F.	Motion to endorse the Core Review Committee's recommendation for a university's Writing-Across-the Curriculum Program and curriculum specialist, submitted by Core Review 

Doug Schamel indicated that the Core Review Committee is reviewing the courses that have been approved as a "W" or ""O" designated course.  A review of course syllabi indicate there is confusion on the part of the faculty identifying to their students what makes the course a "W" or "O" course and what is required.  Due to the large turnover in faculty teaching these courses, many faculty are not familiar with what is required.  It would be very helpful to have a faculty member who is able to provide workshops on what it means to have a writing intensive courses and to help those faculty who are new to the process to make sure we insure the intent of the core and the quality of these courses.   The English Department has submitted a memo in support of this program.  

Abel Bult stated that scientific writing is quite different from other writing and he would like to see some input from the science faculty.  Doug Schamel stated that there is a process involved with writing.  Part of that process is that:  1) there would be a writing sample early on to see the students current skill level; 2) the professor would be able to assess whether the student needs extra assistance; 3) the student submits drafts which are reviewed by the professor; and 4) there is a one-on-one conversation with the student.  This would be true regardless of the field.  

Eric Heyne, acting as a representative as Dean of CLA, expressed concern about the payment of such a program.  This would tax the College.  Doug Schamel said the committee talked about the cost and felt that they could work with the administration to find a way to fund the program.  Housing the program in the English Department will provide leadership for the program.  After more discussion Norm Swazo suggested a friendly amendment adding a statement recommending that the Provost Council explore implementation of the proposal.  The motion as amended passed with no objection.

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to endorse the Core Review Committee's recommendation for a university's Writing-Across-the Curriculum Program and curriculum specialist and recommends that the Provost Council explore implementation of this proposal.  

       EFFECTIVE:    	FY 2003

       RATIONALE:   	There has been a very high turnover of faculty 
		teaching Writing Intensive courses, especially in the 
		aftermath of the RIP program.  Examination of course 
		syllabi this spring indicated that about half the "W" courses 
		did not meet the minimum expectations for "W" – at least 
		not on paper.  Transitioning between instructors (passing 
		of the baton) in these courses apparently has not gone 
		smoothly.  The Core Review Committee believes quite 
		strongly that students and instructors should not be 
		punished for this oversight.  Instead, UAF needs to nurture 
		faculty who are new to "W" requirements.  The best way 
		to do this is through faculty development.  The 
		establishment of this position would help mitigate the 
		problem we have identified.

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	WRITING-ACROSS -THE-CURRICULUM PROGRAM PROPOSAL

The Core Curriculum Review Committee recognizes the importance of the university's Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program and the need for students to work on their writing in all disciplines and at all grade levels.  Thus, to improve the effectiveness of this program, the Core Review Committee proposes that a faculty member from the English Department specifically be designated as the Writing-Across-the-Curriculum specialist.  This individual will receive a course-load reduction for coordinating the Writing Intensive courses (W), promoting Writing-Across-the-Curriculum on a university-wide basis, and providing workshops to faculty teaching these courses.  

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	G.	Resolution to ratify the election of Pete Pinney as President-Elect by acclamation, submitted by Administrative Committee 

The resolution passed unanimously.  

RESOLUTION
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate ratifies the election of 
Pete Pinney as President-Elect of the UAF Faculty Senate for 2002-
2003 by acclamation.  

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VII	Discussion Items   
	A.	Center for Faculty Development 

Debi McLean-Nelson indicated that this draft motion was in response to the faculty professional development needs assessment performed by Dan Wheeler.   The committee will be working on a draft budget and asked that a formal motion be delayed until that is completed.  Carol Gold wished to convey support from statewide for any kind of faculty development that is linked with evaluation.  Ron Illingworth proposed that the same statement be added as above.  

DRAFT MOTION FOR DISCUSSION

The UAF Faculty Senate moves to endorse a fully-funded Center for Faculty Development.  Funds would be provided for a full-time director, a budget for faculty travel and external speakers, release time for several associates, a part-time staff member, and a room would be allocated to permanently house the Center.

       EFFECTIVE:    	FY 2003

       RATIONALE:    	The Faculty Development, Assessment, and 
		Improvement Committee reviewed the Report on Faculty 
		Development Needs submitted by Dan Wheeler.  A 
		primary recommendation of the report is a fully 
		developed Faculty Development Center.  Designed 
		in the same spirit as the University of Alaska 
		Anchorage CAFE model, a Center for Faculty 
		Development would provide a program for continued 
		growth and creativity to meet the needs of a 
		diversified faculty.

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	B.	The proposal of CACNE on the Master Plan.  

Ron Illingworth indicated his support of a resolution supporting the CACNE proposal.  Peter McRoy said he did not support use of that particular piece of open land.  Gary Holton spoke with George Charles and Clara Johnson and what they are looking at is the need to provide recognition of the importance of Native cultures on campus.  He will work with the committee to draft a motion.  

VIII	Members' Comments/Questions 

Hajo Eicken asked for comments about a possible move of the Graduate School offices from it's current location on the 3rd floor of Signers' to the 2nd floor of the Bunnell Building.  

Norm Swazo gave a status report on the evaluations of administrators that are currently underway.  

IX	Committee Reports 

	A.	Curricular Affairs - R. Illingworth

A report was attached to the agenda. 

	B.	Faculty Affairs - P. McRoy

A report was attached to the agenda.  They hope to have a motion on classified research for the May meeting.  The committee is also discussing ways the Senate conducts business and how to involve the senate members in more discussion.  A final item is the Parking Advisory Committee.  

	C.	Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee – H. Eicken

A report was attached to the agenda. 

	D.	Core Review - D. Schamel

Doug Schmael spoke about the role of the Core Review Committee and the expectations of the faculty in teaching the "O" and "W" courses.  The committee is working on motions that will provide information on what should be included in syllabi for courses with a "W" or "O" designator.  

	E.	Curriculum Review - P. Pinney

No report was available.

	F.	Developmental Studies - J. Weber

A report was attached to the agenda. 

	G.	Faculty Appeals & Oversight - J. Moessner

A report was attached to the agenda. 

	H.	Faculty Development, Assessment & Improvement – 
D. McLean-Nelson

A report was attached to the agenda. 

X	Adjournment

	The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

	Tapes of this Faculty Senate meeting are in the Governance 
	Office, 312 Signers' Hall if anyone wishes to listen to the 
	complete tapes. 

	Submitted by Sheri Layral, Faculty Senate Secretary.