MINUTES
UAF FACULTY SENATE MEETING #111
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2002
Wood Center Carol Brown Ballroom

I	The meeting was called to order by President Chukwu at 1:15 p.m.

	A.	ROLL CALL 
	
	Members Present:		Members Absent:
	Barnhardt, C.			Barnes, D.
	Berman, G.   			Bueler, E.
	Box, M.   				Goering, G.
	Bruder, J.    			McCarthy, P.
	Bult-Ito, A.  			Odess, D.
	Chukwu, G.  			Patil, S.
	Curda, L.      			Simmons, B.
	Dinstel, R.   			Whiteledge, T.
	Duffy, L. 				Zhang, S.
	Gladden, J.  			
	Gradinger, R. 			
	Hannigan, M. 			OTHERS PRESENT:
	Holton, G.      			DeLaca, T.
	Illingworth, R. 			Hamilton, M. 
	Leguard, J.  			Hannon, R.
	Luick, B.   				Kopacz, E. 
	Ma, Z.    				Layer, P. 
	McBeath, J.  			Layral, S.
	McRoy, P.				Martin, W.
	Morrison, J. 			Morrow, P. 
	Newberry, R. 			Reichardt, P.
	Pinney, P.				Thomas, D. 
	Schneider, W. 			Thomas, K. 
	Weber, J.				
	Zilberkant, E.			

	NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT:	NON-VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT:
	Miller, D. - President, ASUAF   	Graduate Student, GSO
	Ledlow, L. (R. O'Neill)   - UAFSC	
	D. Woodall - Dean, CSEM  		B. Joseph  - Dean, CRA
	R. Slominski, University Registrar

	B.	The minutes to Meeting #110 (September 23, 2002) were approved as distributed via e-mail.  

	C.	The agenda was approved as distributed via e-mail with the addition of VI. New Business, Item F - Resolution on KUAC's gubernatorial debate as introduced by Abel Bult-Ito and seconded by Bret Luick.  

II	Status of Chancellor's Office Actions
	A.	Motions pending:  none

III	A.	Comments from Provost, Paul Reichardt -

Provost Reichardt indicated that this has been the season of reports and data gathering.  There have been an incredible number of reports put together in the last month or so.  This has culminated in a Financial Review.   This year that review broaden to include a review of academic projections. 

The second item is Provost Reichardt is beginning to appoint a search committee for a Vice-Provost for Graduate and Instructional Affairs.   The will be a position that in part replaces the Dean of the Graduate School and adds some other responsibilities to that position.  There are two dean searches that are getting started:  CLA and SFOS.  Those will be national searches.  The fourth search committee is for director of Summer Session.  That will be within Alaska recruitment.  

Provost Reichardt's advise on the GO Bond package is to vote!  What is in the bond package is essential for UAF.  There is a section in the financial review where each MAU is supposed to give their vision for FY09.  UAF chose to organize that vision around facilities.  We are at a stage of development where some of these facilities are absolutely critic to us moving forward as an institution.  

The Chancellor is out of town at a meeting of Chancellors.  

Peter McRoy asked for more information about the Vice-Provost position.  Reichardt indicated that the position of the Dean of the Graduate School was created in 1993.  Originally it was a half-time position.  Through time the salary line was moved up to a full-time executive position.  Under Dean Kan he has charged only about seven months.  His teaching and research grants have covered the other five months.  So, the funding is there for a full-time position.  Kan's experience is that is not needed for oversight of the graduate program.  Reichardt has found there are other things that need attention.  This includes outcomes assessment and program review.  He looked at the need to have a central academic administration.  We would be better off with a full-time administrator taking over some of those other responsibilities while retaining for the Graduate School.  It is not his intention to diminish the graduate school.  This range of responsibilities balances with Vice-Provost of Research.  

	B.	Guest Speaker - Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations - 

Wendy Redman was not available to give a presentation.  Brochures on the General Obligation Bonds were available.  

	C.	Guest Speaker - Mark Hamilton, UA President - 

Godwin Chukwu indicated that President Hamilton was invited to give a presentation on the proposed tuition increase.

President Hamilton presented his case for the increased tuition.  Tuition at the University of Alaska system has increased at the rate of inflation for the past six years.  Last year we had the smallest increase in the nation.  The national average was approximately 10.5 percent.  President Hamilton indicated that it is about time for a substantial increase.  It has taken us a while to increase the value of the education at the University of Alaska.  We were down a third of our faculty and staff.  In the past three years we have made enormous changes including the hiring of 220 faculty and 500 staff, and outside funding has increased.  The education is simply more valued.  We are producing a better product.  Our numbers compared with others in the lower 48 in lots of ways.  We are the cheapest state university in the nation.  In terms of the community college, we are a university that embraces the additional responsibility of the community college role in the state.  Our offerings far exceed that of a traditional community college.  Most community colleges are supported by both communities and the state.  This greatly reduces the cost to the student.  The average increase in wages earned is 17%.  Most universities look at tuition in terms of student aid.  We have increased our financial aid $5.6 million over the past three years.  Tuition and fees have only increased $5.3 million in the past three years.  We have not matched the amount of student aid.  Scholarships are up 28%, available scholarship dollars have increased 72%.  UAF has eliminated all fees under $40 associated with courses; this has led to a decrease in the number of course sections with fees 11%.   On the federal level there has been the establishment of the Hope Scholarship.  It gives tax credits to working students.  We have provided value for our tuition.  Tuition is about 30% lower in the spectrum of universities.  Tuition is an important part in our long-term fiscal survival.  

Peter McRoy asked how much was the increase in tuition.  For a student taking a 3 credit hour class, it would mean an additional $24 dollars.  President Hamilton would like an increase for the next two years.  Peter McRoy asked about feedback from the students.  President Hamilton indicated that he has spent about three hours with the student leaders across the state.  Students understand the need for the increase.  Full-time degree-seeking students taking 30 credit hours over two semesters will pay an additional $270.  The entire 10% increase in tuition is worth about $8 million.  

Ron Illingworth indicated that rural students he has heard from are not in favor of the tuition raise per se.  The new faculty are not in CRA.  Most of their new faculty are term or grant funded.  There is not increase in the number of faculty teaching.  Another area of concern is the access for part-time students to scholarships.  There are not many and the dollar value has not increased.  Agency funding for part-time students has been decreasing.  If you look at what the students have access to it's only a small portion of what the university offers unless they leave their community.  

President Hamilton indicated that CRA has enjoyed a 32% increase in authorized budget; UAF has had 24%.  Faculty and staff hired under grants add value.  It's not the same value, but it does add value to education.  He will suggest to the Board that directors of community campuses have the authority to waive 5% of their tuition dollars. Too often he is told that we currently have dividends that provide funds that can be used for education. A needs based scholarship is essential.

Larry Duffy asked about a contingency plan for tuition raise.  President Hamilton does not have any contingency plan because he doesn't want to be in a bargaining role.  Our sustainment level is at an unbelievable amount.  The reality of it is, national we are not doing our job.  Our tuition covers about 41% of instruction.  Nationally it is approximately 70%.  

IV	Public Comments/Questions - none

V	Governance Reports

	A.	President-Elect's Comments - P. Pinney

Pete Pinney reported on the Ad Hoc Committee on Classified Research.  Last week the committee had a conversation with Kelley Knickerbocker and Malcolm Parks from the University of Washington.  They have conducted classified research on their campus.  They have been working with issues of how to have an open campus with classified research policy in place.  The ad hoc committee will meet on Tuesday, October 29th in the IARC building to work on draft policy language.  They hope to create a "white paper" on the discussion issues and report back to the Faculty Affairs Committee.    

	B.	President's Comments - G. Chukwu

Godwin Chukwu stated that the Governance Coordinating Committee met on October 8th and approved the AY 2003-2004 calendar.  One issue that arose was All Campus Day.  What actually does it mean and what do students do on that day.  He has written a letter to Derek Miller, student body president, asking him to define the activities of the day.  We need to look at the need for such a day.  

There was a Provost Council meeting where they discussed the Senator of the Year Award.  The Deans are willing to help support the remuneration of the award.  They requested involvement in the process.  That motion is before the Senate today.  

The Faculty Alliance held a meeting on October 11th followed by a retreat with the President.  They had a presentation on the tuition raise.  Godwin Chukwu spoke about the action of the President regarding a review of the bylaws of the UAS Faculty Senate By-laws and Constitution.   A proposal by SAC to develop procedures for a University distinguished professor has been sent to a subcommittee. 

Salary compression and equity will be discussed with collective bargaining negiotitons.  

The new chair of the Faculty Alliance is Janet Dye from UAS.  She will take over the chair in January from Brandon Kelly who has accepted a position as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at UAS.  Next year the chair will be from UAF.  

Godwin Chukwu has recommended Ron Illingworth to be a member of the Academic Advising Committee, to be appointed by the Chancellor.  Abel Bult-Ito has been appointed as Budget Liaison between the Senate and the Provost Council.    

The Provost will be up for review this year.  Godwin Chukwu met with the Chancellor and the committee will soon be appointed.  

A list of volunteers for the Academic Program Review has been compiled and sent to the Provost.  They are waiting for Hild Peters to return before forming committees.  Larry Duffy asked how the committees would be formed.  Paul Reichardt indicated that each committee would have one member from the unit or program being reviewed, one person external to UAF, and three UAF faculty not from the unit.  More volunteers are needed.  This is good practice for those coming up for review next year.  

	C.	Staff Council - L. Ledlow

Rory O'Neill, president-elect of Staff Council, summarized Larry Ledlow's October report to the Staff Council.  

The Governance Coordinating Committee met on October 8th.  Larry Ledlow described the new Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity and Tolerance formed by Staff Council and suggested developing activities involving members from all three constituencies.  The Ad Hoc Committee met on October 10th and elected Maya Salganek as chair. 

The Reduction in Force policy in development at the GI has undergone several administrative reviews.  This stems from the renewal contract with NASA of the SAR facility and possible reduction in force.  They are working with Carolyn Chapman on a policy for dealing with the reduction in workforce.  

Staff Council is looking at health care cost.  A positive outcome has been the establishment of a working committee, which include staff to look at costs.  

There are employee recognitions.  Carolyn Chapman presented a UAF employee recognition policy.  It is MAU specific.  It has been approved by Chancellor Lind and sits on President Hamilton's desk.  It elaborated on informal and formal recognition including bonuses. 

Larry Duffy asked if Staff Council has discussed the GO Bonds and the proposed tuition increase.  Rory O'Neill indicated that they have been discussed at Staff Alliance and will be taken up at the next Staff Council meeting.  

	D.	ASUAF - D. Miller

Godwin Chukwu announced that Derek Miller has been appointed as Student Regent.  

Derek Miller indicated that ASUAF has been very busy this year.  They started the year with a retreat at Circle Hot Spring where we set the agenda for the rest of the year.  It was goal setting for the group.  They have a full Senate right now.  Elections will be held December 3-4.  

Items they are taking up include the function of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO).  Brodie Anderson is working as liaison with the GSO.  They will be looking at incorporating them into ASUAF.  

The student Senate formed an ad hoc student representation committee.  The committee will help reach some of the goals they have for ASUAF which includes trying to get student membership on all the committees and boards which need student input.  That includes Staff Council and Faculty Senate.  The committee will come out with a full report at the beginning of next semester.  

Next semester ASUAF is planning an annual summit.  The idea behind the summit is that it will be one day where we designate a day for student government and organization to come together and discuss student issues.  

Derek Miller was pleased to say that this is the first year that TVC students have not complained about the student activity fee.  ASUAF now has a student liaison at TVC.  They are making headway at including TVC students.  

Another big thing is they will be trying is on-line elections for the student government elections in November.  

Derek Miller received a memo from Godwin Chukwu concerning All Campus Day.  He summarized a memo on All campus day from Sarah Comstock from last year, which he will forward to the Governance Coordinating Committee.  It basically states that All Campus Day has been in existence since 1958.   Activities included clean-up day, mud ball game, and university hall review.  These activities continued through the mid-1980s with the addition of the faculty/staff breakfast and the watermelon feast.  In 1985 the mud ball game became the mud volleyball, the watermelon feast became the watermelon drop, and the name was changed to Spring Melt Down.  With the exception of the university hall review is no longer done, most of the original activities remain relatively the same.  Over the years Student Activities office has programmed events to coincide with Melt Down/All Campus Day.  These include the outdoor movie and the annual barbecue held at the Cutler Apt.  Finally, tradition of All Campus Day is long standing.  It is a high energy, fun filled event each year that is looked forward to by the entire campus community.   Our students deserve an opportunity to celebrate a successful academic year and the advent of the spring season.  Godwin Chukwu indicated that he was looking at the need to have both a study day and All Campus Day at the end of the semester.  

Linda Curda asked about the tuition increase and whether the President has discussed the tuition increase.  Derek Miller indicated that the President made a presentation to the Coalition.  The Coalition conducted a survey of student with over 1,000 responses.  Seventy-four percent responded no to the increase.  Linda Curda indicated that many of the rural students are not able to take advantage of scholarships and that a tuition increase is a critical issue to the rural students.  

Joy Morrison asked about ASUAF's effort to get out the vote.  Derek Miller indicated that 90% of the student are registered to vote.  Last week a local candidate forum was held on campus.  The Sun Star will have a 24-page insert on the candidates.  

VI	New Business

	A.	Motion to amend the AA degree requirements, submitted by Curricular Affairs  

Ron Illingworth introduced the motion and indicated that last year the baccalaureate math requirements were modified to add Math 161.  It was forgotten that the A.A. degree needed to have similar requirements.  There was no additional discussion.  The motion passed unanimously.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree to include Math 161 as a course that will satisfy the Mathematics or Natural Science requirement as follows:

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003

	RATIONALE:   	The Math department has recommended that 
		Math 161 be included in the list of math classes that will 
		satisfy the Core math requirement.  This motion will bring 
		the AA degree into line with the Core requirements.  

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[[  ]] = deletion   
CAPS = addition

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree represents the completion of broad-based college study.  This degree may serve as a starting point for a career or a stepping stone to a baccalaureate program.  A student may earn only one A.A. degree.  

Requirements 							Credits

All credits for the A.A. degree must be at the 100 level or above, and 20 credits must be at the 200 level or above, and be distributed as follows:

Communications:  (9 credits)

ENGL 111X --Introduction to Academic Writing     		3 
ENGL 211X --Academic Writing about Literature 
  or ENGL 212-- Business, Grant and Report Writing
  or ENGL 213X--Academic Writing about the Social 
	and Natural Sciences      					3 
COMM 131X --Fundamentals of Oral Communication:  
	Group Context  
  or COMM 141X --Fundamental of Oral Communication:  
	Public Context      						 3 

Mathematics or Natural Science:  (10 Credits)
MATH 107X-Functions of Calculus 
  OR MATH 131X-Concepts and Contemporary Applications 
	of Mathematics  
  OR MATH 161X-ALGEBRA FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 	3
    (OR Math 200X, 201X, 202X, 272X, or any math 
	course having one of these as a prerequisite)     
One natural science course, with lab, selected from 
	the baccalaureate core   					4 
Mathematics (computer science, mathematics or statistics 
	course at the 100-level or above) or natural science   	3 

Humanities and Social Science: (18 Credits)
ANTH 100X/SOC 100X --Individual, Society and Culture	3 
ECON 100X/PS 100X --Political Economy    			3 
HIST 100X --Modern World History    				3 
ART/MUS/THR 200X -- Aesthetic Appreciation: 
	Interrelationship of Art, Drama and Music 
  or HUM 201X --Unity in the Arts      				3 
ENGL/FL 200X --World Literature      				3 
Humanities or social science elective    				3 
	Two semester-length courses in a single Alaska 
	Native Language or other non-English language or 
	three semester-length courses (9 credits) in American 
	Sign Language taken at the university level may 
	substitute for two of the courses above.  

Library and Information Skills:  (0-1 credit)
Successful completion of library skills competency test,
 or LS 100X, or LS 101X     						0-1 

Successful completion of the library skills competency 
test satisfies this requirement of the core curriculum, 
but does not carry degree credit.  
(It is strongly recommended that this requirement be 
completed before enrolling in the 200-level English course 
requirement or that it be completed concurrently with 
enrollment in the 200-level English core requirement.)

General Electives:  (22-23 credits)
   Any combination of courses   (Students planning to go 
   on to the baccalaureate degree are advised to select 
   courses meeting remaining core requirements, and 
   courses designated within majors and minors.)		22-23

Electives to Total							 60 

*English 212 doesn't fulfill the second half of the written 
communication requirement for the baccalaureate degree.

[[**MATH 161 --Algebra for Business and Economics, is not an equivalent course for MATH 107X.  ]]

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	B.	Motion to amend the Guidelines for the Evaluation Process of Administrators, submitted by Faculty Appeals & Oversight 

Paul Layer indicated that this motion was to clarify the wording of who appoints the chair of the administrator reviews.  Dean Woodall asked about the change to the Dean of the Graduate School and the need to change the name next year.  Larry Duffy asked about review of other administrators.  The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: 
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the Guidelines for the Evaluation Process for Administrators as follows:  

	EFFECTIVE:  	Immediately

	RATIONALE:  	This will clarify who appoints the chair of 
		the review committee.

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GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATORS

1. 	Within the first three weeks of the Fall Semester the 
	Supervisor of the Administrator to be reviewed will appoint 
	an Ad Hoc Administrator Review Committee consisting of 
	five members, at least three of whom must be faculty.  (It 
	is recommended that staff be included on the ad hoc 
	committee as appropriate.)  The chair of the committee 
	shall be appointed from the Faculty Senate BY THE 
	SUPERVISOR OF THE ADMINISTRATOR TO BE EVALUATED. 
	One of the three faculty shall be appointed from the Faculty 
	Appeals & Oversight Committee.

	In the case of evaluation of the Dean of the Graduate School, 
	the Provost will appoint an Ad Hoc Committee consisting 
	of two faculty drawn from the UAF Faculty Senate's 
	Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee, one Dean/
	Director, one member of the Faculty Appeals and 
	Oversight Committee, and a student representative 
	from the Graduate Student Organization.  

	The Ad Hoc Committee will solicit input from all relevant 
	constituencies on- and off-campus, including faculty, staff, 
	and students.  This may be accomplished through various 
	instruments, e.g., a standard questionnaire completed 
	anonymously and returned to the Committee Chair.

2. 	The Administrator to be evaluated will prepare a narrative 
	self-evaluation of activities performed during the three-year 
	period (academic years) prior to the year of evaluation or since 
	the last evaluation.  This narrative should include reflections 
	about how adequately s/he has fulfilled responsibilities of 
	leadership consistent with his/her own performance 
	expectations and those of faculty, staff, and students in 
	the unit.  Major or otherwise significant accomplishments 
	should be highlighted.  Any issues raised in the last evaluation 
	should be referenced with a view to what progress has been 
	made on those items.  Finally, the self-evaluation should 
	identify a limited set of reasonable goals for the unit over 
	the next three years, with some discussion about specific 
	strategies that may be undertaken through his/her 
	administrative leadership. 

3.  	The Ad Hoc Committee will interview a select sample of faculty, 
	staff, students and others as relevant for further evaluative 
	comments about the Administrator's performance.

4.  	The Ad Hoc Committee will interview the Administrator either 
	in person or by conference call.   The interview shall proceed 
	on the basis of a set of questions which reference the 
	Administrator's self-evaluation, the results of returned 
	questionnaires, and the interviews of faculty, staff, and 
	students.

5. 	The Ad Hoc Committee will prepare an evaluative summary, 
	and submit its report to the Provost (in the case of evaluation 
	of Deans) or to the Chancellor (in the case of evaluation of 
	the Provost or any other administrator who reports directly 
	to the Chancellor).  The Ad Hoc Committee shall work as 
	expeditiously as possible in completing its report and submit 
	it to the Provost or Chancellor as the case may be by March 
	15 of the Spring Semester.  

	(a) 	At a date to be set by the Provost, the Provost or 
		administrator's supervisor shall meet in joint conference 
		with the Ad Hoc Committee and the Faculty Appeals & 
		Oversight Committee for final review, recommendations, 
		and disposition of the Administrator’s evaluation.  The 
		supervisor of the administrator will thereafter provide 
		his/her formal evaluation taking into account the Ad Hoc 
		Committee's report. 

	(b) 	At a date to be set by the Chancellor, the Provost and 
		the Chancellor shall meet to discuss the Ad Hoc 
		Committee’s evaluation of the Provost.  During this 
		meeting the Chancellor and Provost shall identify 
		performance priorities for the next review period.  The 
		Chancellor shall meet in joint conference with the Ad Hoc 
		Committee and the UAF Faculty Senate’s Faculty Appeals 
		& Oversight Committee to summarize his evaluation.  

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	C.	Motion to approve the establishment of a Senator of the Year Award, submitted by Administrative Committee 

Pete Pinney introduced the motion and spoke about the process and award amount.  Eduard Zilberkant spoke in favor of the award but against the monetary reward; he felt that it was university service.  Rainer Newberry spoke against the motion.  Linda Curda indicated that many senate members have stepped up to give additional work and they deserve this additional recognition.  Bill Schneider spoke in favor of the award but felt that the monetary compensation becomes difficult.  Jenifer McBeath indicated that this is part of our service.  Some put more time and effort into this body.  More time does not always indicate effort.  And while she agreed with the recognition award, she does not feel that a monetary amount is necessary.  Paul Reichardt indicated that the Provost Council members agreed to collectively make donations to support the recognition of faculty excellence through paying for the newspaper ad on the newly promoted and tenured faculty and financial responsibility for recognition of shared governance to include both faculty and staff.  Larry Duffy said that if we value something we should support it with a monetary award.  Linda Curda proposed an amendment to delete the last statement.  The amendment passed with 1 nay.  The motion as amended passed with 2 nay.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the establishment of an Outstanding Senator of the Year Award (OSYA) as outlined in the attached. 

	EFFECTIVE:  	Immediately

	RATIONALE:  	The Outstanding Senator(s) of the year award is an award to be given by the UAF Faculty Senate for truly outstanding contribution of service for academic quality at the University.  The recipient should be a serving member of the UAF Faculty Senate or a serving member of a permanent or standing committee of the Faculty Senate who has made a major contribution to the faculty's and student's welfare, to the faculty's ability to carry out its duties more effectively, to the general betterment of the University outside the teaching and research function, or has shown wise and courageous leadership (and responsibility) on behalf of the faculty and University

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		OUTSTANDING SENATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD (OSYA)

PURPOSE: 

The Outstanding Senator(s) of the year award is an award to be given by the UAF Faculty Senate for truly outstanding contribution of service for academic quality at the University.  The contribution to be recognized would be far beyond that normally made by an individual in the normal performance of his or her job.  

CRITERIA:  

The recipient should be a serving member of the UAF Faculty Senate or a serving member of a permanent or standing committee of the Faculty Senate who has made a major contribution to the faculty's and student's welfare, to the faculty's ability to carry out its duties more effectively, to the general betterment of the University outside the teaching and research function, or has shown wise and courageous leadership (and responsibility) in behalf of the faculty and University.  This should be an award for service, not teaching or research, above and beyond that normally expected from an individual.  

NON-ELIGIBILITY:  

The President and President-Elect of the Faculty Senate are not eligible to receive this award in their positions during their years of service.  

PROCEDURES:  

Any eligible Faculty Senate member may nominate a candidate for the OSYA.  The letter of nomination should include a brief list of the Senator's accomplishments and a cover letter that makes the case for the nominee.  The nomination should be submitted to the Faculty Senate President by March 1.  

The Screening Committee will consist of five members.  One member will be appointed from the Provost Council by the Provost.  The Faculty Senate will select four (4) members one of whom will be the President-Elect, and three others, none of whom is a nominee, in the March meeting of the Senate.  This committee will meet prior to the April meeting of the Senate to screen all applicants and select one or two candidates that are recommended to the Senate President.  

In the April Faculty Senate meeting, the committee shall move the appropriate resolution(s).  After appropriate discussion, the full Senate shall vote by secret ballot on the motions.  A simple majority vote of those attending will be necessary for the Senate to confirm an OSYA.  The votes will be counted by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and the award is announced by the President of the Senate.  

The award is to be presented by the President of the Senate and the form of the award shall be a framed, hand-lettered certificate that contains the resolution passed by the Senate and the signatures of the Faculty Senate President and President-Elect[[, and a cash award]].

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	D.	Resolution on the Bookstore, submitted by Faculty Affairs

Joan Leguard spoke about the problems with textbooks ordered for fall semester.  This motion supports the actions that the Bookstore will put into place so problems will not happen again.  The resolution passed with no objection. 

RESOLUTION:
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INASMUCH as a pattern of mishap has emerged over time with respect to the supply of textbooks to students by the university bookstore, and

WHEREAS, the letter from the interim manager reproduced below, and hereby read into the minutes of the senate, shows a due appreciation of the importance of the supply of the correct books to students so that classes can get off to a good start each term, and

WHEREAS, the four measures listed in the letter seem well calculated to remedy the problem, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate commends the measures listed and wishes the manager and her staff all success in their implementation.

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October 1, 2002

Dear Dr. Box,

I would like to thank both you and Dr. Leguard for taking the time to share with me your concerns, and the concerns of other faculty members, regarding the bookstore’s textbook adoption policies.  I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about this matter, and also your offer to pass along to other faculty members this summary of our discussion. 

The most important message I would like to convey is an assurance to you and all of the other faculty members that it is not bookstore policy to substitute a textbook of our choosing for the textbook that the instructor has selected.   We realize that the textbook is a valuable learning tool, and that we have neither the knowledge to select that tool for the instructor, or the right to disrupt the planned learning process by making an unauthorized textbook substitution.  Unfortunately, it appears that several textbook orders for the fall semester were filled with books that were different either in edition or format from the books that were ordered, without prior knowledge of the instructor.  This is inexcusable and should never happen.  Because of this lapse in communication on our part, the bookstore has developed the following procedure to deal with requested textbooks that are no longer available:

*	If a textbook is not available as ordered, no matter what the reason (old edition, out of stock, now bundled with something else, etc….) the textbook department will attempt to contact the instructor immediately by phone to discuss the textbook options available.
*	If the instructor can’t be reached by phone, the textbook department will e-mail both the instructor, and the department administrative assistant. (If an instructor is off contract, or otherwise unavailable via the contact points listed in the UAF directory, it would be helpful to us if an alternate method of contact is listed on the textbook adoption form.)  
*	If the textbook department doesn’t hear back from the instructor or the administrative assistant by the time the order needs to be placed for timely arrival, the textbook coordinator will use his best judgment and order the edition the publisher deems a substitute for the edition the instructor has selected, but is no longer available. We will not substitute titles (only new editions for old editions, bundle packed for textbook only, etc.) and we will only substitute editions if we are advised the edition ordered is no longer available.  The textbook department will then send a notification/explanation letter to the department.  
*	As a resource, approximately one month prior to the start of the semester, the bookstore will send a report to each department listing all of the books on order for that department.  Books ordered for individual classes can also be viewed on the bookstore’s website: www.uaf.edu/bookstore via the “textbook lists” link.  The bookstore’s website also features a textbook adoption link where faculty members can both adopt books online, and research the textbook adoption history of all UAF courses for the last three years. 

We hope that these measures will prevent the type of problems that occurred this fall.  If you or other faculty members have any questions or comments regarding bookstore procedure, please don’t hesitate to contact me at extension 5275, or the Textbook Coordinator, Steve Tate, at extension 5778.
 
Thanks again for being kind enough to call these problems to my attention. 

Most Sincerely,

Becky Phillips
Interim Manager
UAF Bookstore
fybook@uaf.edu
474-5275  

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	E.	Resolution of Support, submitted by Administrative Committee

Larry Duffy spoke about the proposed tuition increase and the benefits associated with the increased funds.  We have a good product, a value added product.  In order to keep that momentum and to maintain the quality faculty that we have, it's time for the faculty to step forward and say that we want to provide that and the only way maintain the infrastructure at UAF is for the students to become partners with the state.  Rainer Newberry proposed an amendment to strike the first clause.  He felt that it was opinion and did not fit with the tone of the resolution.  The amendment passed with 4 nays.  An amendment was proposed to change the last whereas to clarify the cost per credit at the various levels.  The amendment passed unanimously.  Peter McRoy stated about the increased number of faculty was due to the initiative process.  Larry Duffy spoke about the benefits of these new faculty members to all students.  Ron Illingworth spoke against the resolution stating that the additional services and faculty are not equally available to rural students.  Larry Duffy responded that discretion money through the use of tuition waivers is available to rural campuses.  Jenifer McBeath stated that 1) the bottom line is should we have a tuition increase or not, and 2) is the language.   The tuition is justifiable, but the language equates the effectiveness and quality of education to the numbers of faculty and staff increases.  This is not necessarily true.  She proposed an amendment to reflect the quality instead of the numbers.  It was stated that the first amendment deleted the statement about quality.  The amendment failed by a vote of 7 yes and 10 nays.  The resolution passed with a vote of 15 yes, and 6 nays.  

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT

[[Whereas, the University of Alaska has increased both the quality and value of its academic and student support programs, and]]

WHEREAS, 
•	from 1998-2002, UA increased the number of faculty [[by over 200]] and staff [[by over 500]] and, 
•	UA introduced a suite of online student services including registration, financial aid, and fee payment, and

WHEREAS, 
•	Total scholarship dollars awarded at UA have increased by 80%, from $5.5 million in academic year 1997-1998 to $10 million in academic year 2000-2001, while tuition has increased by 12% since 1997, and
•	From 1999-2001, the number of course sections with associated fees decreased by 11.3%, and

WHEREAS, UA instructional costs (direct instruction, academic and student support) per FTE student have increased significantly from 1997-2002, and

WHEREAS, new operating costs are associated with improved services such as
•	The operating cost of the new UAA library,
•	The operating costs of the TVC Courthouse, the UAA University Center and
•	The University’s commitment to the Nursing education, and

WHEREAS, UA tuition over the last five years has increased at a fraction compared to other universities and UA students pay a smaller share of their educational costs than other universities, and 

WHEREAS, the increase amounts to [[only $24 for a 3-credit course]], RESPECTIVELY, $8 FOR IN-STATE LOWER DIVISION CREDIT, $9 FOR IN-STATE UPPER-DIVISION CREDIT, AND $18 FOR IN-STATE GRADUATE LEVEL CREDIT, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate supports a 10% tuition increase to maintain the quality and value of a UA education.

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	F.	Resolution on KUAC debates

Abel Bult-Ito introduced the resolution that was seconded by Bret Luick.  The preamble and whereas explain why they feel a resolution is necessary.  Abel Bult-Ito felt that the gubernatorial debate that took place on October 22nd, organized by KUAC, and supported by the University of Alaska was restricted, selective, and closed and flew in the face of the UAF mission to be inclusive, diverse, and open.  

Rainer Newberry spoke against the resolution and felt it was pointless.  Joy Morrison spoke in favor of the resolution and indicated that this would give general guidelines for future reference.  Larry Duffy spoke about the needs to have a more general resolution.  Bill Schneider had questions of Robert Hannon about the considerations for the changes to the venue for the debate.  Robert Hannon spoke about the logistics that related to the change of date.  Mark Box read a memo against the proposed resolution.  Bret Luick spoke about his involvement in a statewide venue.  He supports a wide variety of public forums.  Larry Duffy feels that the faculty should support a resolution that covers a broader arena.   There was some discussion about referring the resolution to committee.  It was decided that would not accomplish anything.  

The resolution failed by a vote of 8 yes and 12 nays.  

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The Faculty Senate, upon recommendation of Faculty Senators Bret Luick and Abel Bult-Ito, moves to adopt the following resolution:

PREAMBLE

The gubernatorial debate organized for 17 October 2002 between Alaska Lieutenant Governor Fran Ulmer and US Senator Frank Murkowski was cancelled and rescheduled for 22 October 2002.  This should have given KUAC a unique opportunity to address concerns about the format of the debate as expressed by several UAF faculty members before and during the 23 September 2002 Faculty Senate meeting.  Although Robert P. Hannon, KUAC FM News Producer, indicated prior to and during this meeting that he was willing to make several concessions to accommodate some of the faculty members' concerns, none of those were evident in the 22 October 2002 debate.  Therefore, the above named Faculty Senators hereby request consideration of the resolution stated below to indicate disapproval of the formats of the gubernatorial debate that were planned for 17 October 2002 and actually took place on 22 October 2002.  The resolution outlines the reasons for this disapproval.

RESOLUTION FAILED:
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WHEREAS, The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a publicly funded institution; and

WHEREAS, UAF's mission states that UAF "as the nation's northernmost Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and international research center, advances and disseminates knowledge through creative teaching, research, and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the North and their diverse peoples"; and

WHEREAS, National Public Radio (NPR)'s founding charter states that NPR's role is to "serve groups whose voices would otherwise go unheard"; and

WHEREAS, The public radio station KUAC uses UAF facilities and receives support from UAF; and

WHEREAS, A gubernatorial debate on campus should have been an opportunity for the UAF community to engage themselves in the democratic process through an open and public forum; and

WHEREAS, The Salisbury Theater is UAF property and a gubernatorial debate was planned by KUAC on 17 October 2002 in the Salisbury Theater; and

WHEREAS, This gubernatorial debate was restricted to only the Democratic and Republican Party candidates; and

WHEREAS, The majority of questions asked of the candidates during the debate would have been screened by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and KUAC, and only handpicked audience participants would have been allowed to be present in person during this debate; and

WHEREAS, During the 22 October 2002 rescheduled gubernatorial debate, organized by KUAC in their studio in a UAF facility and sponsored by the University of Alaska, only the Democratic and Republican Party candidates were present and invited, and no audience was present; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate does not endorse gubernatorial debates that follow these formats; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate strongly encourages KUAC to hold future gubernatorial debates on UAF property in an open and public forum without undue restrictions on recognized gubernatorial candidates or audience participants.

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VII	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.  

	C.	Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee – M. Murray

A report was attached to the agenda.  

	D.	Core Review - D. Schamel

A report was attached to the agenda.  

	E.	Curriculum Review - G. Holton

The committee will hold it's first meeting in November--no report is available at this time.  

	F.	Developmental Studies - J. Weber

A report was attached to the agenda.  

	G.	Faculty Appeals & Oversight - Paul Layer

A report was attached to the agenda.  

	H.	Faculty Development, Assessment & Improvement – Abel Bult-Ito

A report was attached to the agenda.  

	I.	Ad Hoc Committee on Unit Criteria - G. Holton 

A report was attached to the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2003.  

IX	Members' Comments/Questions

Ron Illingworth indicated that while he strongly supports shared governance at UAF and the concept of representative faculty governance, he is concerned about the vote on the resolution in support of the 10% tuition increase.  The divide on rural/urban lines seems to reflect a return to and disregard of the rural needs by an urban majority. 

Larry Duffy indicated that the idea of the tuition waiver for the UAF/CRA rural campuses was discussed as part of the consideration.   

President Godwin Chukwu will conduct the December 9th meeting from Nome.  

Pete Pinney indicated that the next Senate News would cover issue of registration.

Peter McRoy indicated that the issue of KUAC would be discussed further in committee along with the broader issues brought up today.  

X	Adjournment

	The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 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.