MINUTES
UAF FACULTY SENATE MEETING #112
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002
Wood Center Carol Brown Ballroom

I	The meeting was called to order by President Chukwu at 1:05 p.m.

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

NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT:	NON-VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT:
Slominski, R. - University Registrar
						Miller, D. - President, ASUAF
						Holmes, J. - GSO
						Ledlow, L.   - President, UAFSC	
						Joseph, B.  - Dean, CRA
						Woodall, D. - Dean, CSEM

	B.	The minutes to Meeting #111 (October 28, 2002) were not available for approved.  

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

II	Status of Chancellor's Office Actions
	A.	Motions Approved:  
		1.	Motion to amend the AA degree requirements.
		2.	Motion to amend the Guidelines for the 
			Evaluation Process of Administrators.
		3.	Motion to approve the establishment of a 
			Senator of the Year Award.
	B.	Motions Pending:  none

III	Resolution of Recognition of the UAF Men's Basketball Team, submitted by Administrative Committee

The following resolution of recognition was approved unanimously and a formal presentation was made to the UAF Men's Basketball Coach Al Sokaitis.  Jake Poole, Acting Director for Athletics, was also in attendance for the presentation.  

RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION

WHEREAS, The UAF men's basketball team made history as the first NCAA Division II team to win an eight-team Division I tournament in the history of college basketball, and

WHEREAS, Several UAF players were formally recognized for their exceptional performances, and

WHEREAS, The UAF men's basketball staff and players exhibited their dedication to teamwork and sportsmanlike conduct, and

WHEREAS, Throughout the tournament the entire team and staff were outstanding representatives of UAF, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate wishes to recognize the outstanding achievement of the UAF Men's Basketball Team.

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IV	Remarks by Provost P. Reichardt

Provost Reichardt spoke about the Board of Regents' meeting held last week.  The Regents approved the MA in Applied Linguistics.  

The administration has been working on a strategic plan for the UA system.  A copy is available in the Governance Office.  The Senate should keep an eye on what is going on.  For the most part the administration in drafting this is trying to build on existing documents.  They are paying attention to UAF 2005, the academic development plan, the master plan, and similar plans and documents from the other MAU's.  The major issues for debate and resolution will revolve around a couple things.  One issue came from the revised mission statement from UAA submitted and that did not pass.  Questions about the mission statement had to do with a statement about diversity, breath of interest, and special recognition of the University's relationship to and responsibility for education delivered to Alaska Natives.  The Board agreeing that it needs to set a framework for all the MAU's to deal with that issue.  The second issue is the future with respect to granting of Ph.D.'s within the system.  SAC was charged with writing up a paper on what it takes to deliver a Ph.D. in an area, what are the implications for a Ph.D. granting institution.  

Another document related is a report on the University of Alaska that has been produced by Commonwealth North.  It is an enterprise centered in Anchorage that is concerned about the future of the state.  They have spent the last six months studying the university and have produced a report.  

Elections and appointments--The elections are certain, but you need to be aware of some dynamics.  A number of Regents left Fairbanks early Friday afternoon.  Elections for Board officers were taken late Friday afternoon and some of the Regents may be unhappy.  By the time the Regents meet again it is unsure how many there will be.  They decided to postpone their scheduled January retreat because of the uncertainty of who will be there.  The law says that within five days of the start of the next session, the governor needs to validate the latest appointments to the Board.  In addition, Joe Thomas and Chancy Croft terms have expired.  

Part of the FY04 state budget process will be a report from the three MAU's on what has been done in the way of true budget reallocation.  Reallocation base budgets will be part of the considerations for the future budgets.  

Peter McRoy asked about the strategic plan.  Larry Duffy indicated that Jim Johnson has been presented a preliminary draft to the Systemwide Governance Council.  

V	A. 	Faculty Concerns of rural campuses

John Bruder, Dillingham--his main concern is a lack of faculty, especially to deliver the B.A. in Elementary Education degree.  They don't have enough science faculty to deliver the required courses.  Godwin Chukwu asked how enrollments impact the situation.  John Bruder indicated that it's not so much enrollments, as it is to get teachers in the villages.  

Paul Reichardt indicated that SAC recently tasked Jason Oler in statewide to work on distance delivered programs to do an inventory of the courses that are scheduled to be delivered in terms of the B.L.A. from UAS and the B.A., Elementary from UAF.  At this point--at least on paper--we have a distance delivery version of every course in each of those two programs, with the possible exception of enough upper division electives in the B.L.A.  We now need to look at a three or four year cycle of courses.  We need to look at the two degrees and see if there are any holes in the delivery and figure out whom will be responsible for that delivery.  

Mike Hannigan, Nome--An associated issue link with the shortage of faculty is a cross-regional bridge and preference for getting into courses.  There are some courses that have urban students registering.  Science is an example of the limited space.  There needs to some effort during the early registration period to allow a rural preference getting into those courses.  Often the urban bases have a variety of options available to them.  The rural students do not have other options.  John Bruder indicated that problem use to be monitored by CDE.  

B.J. Wolter, Nome--He agreed with Mike Hannigan and indicated there is physical limitations of being able to offer lab courses at a distance.  We can only have a limited number of sites and quite often non-rural students take up those sites.  Paul Reichardt indicated that he would take this issue to SAC.  It will not be easy because of all the different start dates.  

Ron Illingworth--he did a check on the registration for spring semester and during the first few days about 4/5 of the students that had signed up were from Southeast.  Suggestions on restricting enrollment to a certain time may be solutions for problem.  Another area of concern is that our students are restricted to a semester-based course.  We're finding that in some disciplines the time frame is too compressed to complete the course successfully.  

Paul Reichardt mentioned that one of the distance education proposals that SAC is looking at is a two year funding for a position at TVC to direct and deliver an associate degree online.  Ron Illingworth stated that many students/communities do not have internet access.  Jane Weber indicated that online delivery of math courses presents problems.  

B.J. Wolter commented that he tried to teach a geoscience course entirely online and in his experience, it is not possible to teach a lab science course entirely online.  You just do not have the ability to communicate the information to the student online.  

	B.	Public Comments/Questions - 

Mary Matthews, Director of Student Support Services (SSSP)--This is a new federal program on campus.  It is one of the TRIO programs; the other two are Upward Bound and Upward Bound, Math/Science.  It is an academic support program for at risk college students.  There is criteria to be eligible for the program--low-income students, first generation college students, and students with disabilities.  They are setting up tutoring, small study groups and extra advising.  They can accommodate 160 student.  They currently have about 100 students and they need referrals of students into the program.  This program is available on the main campus and TVC.   A second program is a collaboration between the SSS and the Advising Center--The Learning Resource Center.  Flyers list all the tutoring services on campus.  This semester there were study groups and next semester there will be supplemental instruction for BIOL 106, CHEM 105, DEVM 105, MATH 107, and some History.  The program is in its second year of a four-year grant.  Jane Weber indicated that the 1-800 math tutoring help is available.  If faculty make referrals they will make the determination if they are eligible for the program.  If they don't they will refer them to other areas.  

VI	Governance Reports

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

The Ad Hoc Committee on Classified Research is still working to develop a policy language draft.  There will be a policy, suggested procedures including faculty oversight, and a white paper on how they came to the policy language draft, a review of other institutions and their policies, and the issues that pertain to our relationship with various constituencies within the University of Alaska.   Pete Pinney hopes to have this to Faculty Affairs by their January meeting.  

Pete Pinney indicated there was a flyer on the table about the UA Academy February 4-5, 2003.  Faculty are invited to make proposals and send them to Josh Horst.  The deadline is December 13th.  

The next Faculty Senate newsletter will come out in January.  We will be collecting information about the rural campuses.  Any distribution problems should be sent to Sheri Layral.  

	B.	President's Comments - G. Chukwu

Godwin Chukwu also spoke about the call for papers for the UA Academy 2003.  

He mentioned about his attendance at the Core Review Committee and encouraged them to look at the process for adding new Core courses.  

	C.	Staff Council - L. Ledlow

Larry Ledlow was not available to give a report.

	D.	ASUAF - D. Miller / GSO - J. Holmes

Derek Miller was not available to give a report.  Jeff Holmes was not available to give a report from the Graduate Student Organization.

	E. 	Eva Kopacz, Faculty Liaison

Eva Kopacz indicated that an email was distributed about the status of the search for a Vice President for Human Resources.   There are flyers available, please take them and share with other faculty.  There are four finalists.  They will interview December 13, 16, 17, and 18.  Time has been scheduled to meet with governance groups from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on each of those days.  There is a public presentation scheduled for 2:30-3:30.  All faculty and staff can meet with the candidates at that time and it will including audio and video access.  The search committee would like feedback by the morning of the 19th.  

Peter McRoy asked why the search was on such a fast track.  Eva Kopacz indicated that the current acting director has retired and there are a number of key issues that need to be addressed.  

VII	New Business

	A.	Motion to amend the GCC Procedures, submitted by Administrative Committee 

Godwin Chukwu introduced the motion.  This adds a committee to the GCC Procedures and must be approved by the various governance bodies.  The motion passed unanimously.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the UAF Governance Coordinating Committee (GCC) Procedures for the purposes establishing a new standing committee for Diversity and Tolerance.  The GCC Procedures shall be amended as indicated below.

         EFFECTIVE:  Immediately

         RATIONALE:  The promotion of diversity and tolerance at UAF 
		transcends any single group of constituents, and the 
		activity extends beyond a limited timeframe.  The GCC 
		has determined the need to address topics of 
		discrimination, freedom of speech, and a multi-cultural 
		campus environment can be served best by leveraging 
		support from all UAF governance bodies.

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Additions = CAPS

	GOVERNANCE COORDINATING COMMITTEE PROCEDURES

ARTICLE V	Committees

Sect. 1	The standing committees of the UAF Governance 
		Coordinating Committee shall include:  

	Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
	Rural Affairs Committee
	Health Issues
	DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE

Sect. 2
	A.  Standing committees shall have at least one 
		representative from each of the governance 
		constituencies, exception will be made when agreed 
		upon by all constituencies.
	B.	Terms of all committee members will be one year
		for students and two years for faculty and staff.
	C.	Committee chairs will be elected from and by the 
		respective committees.
	D.	Committee chairs shall forward committee 
		business to the UAF Governance Coordinating 
		Committee for disposition, except when limited by 
		University of Alaska regulations.  
	E.	Policy items from the standing committees must
		be forwarded to the individual governance bodies
		for action.
	F.	In addition to the committees' specific charges, 
		the primary responsibility of the committees are 
		formulation and oversight of university-wide 
		policies under the purview of each committee.  
	G.	Committees will meet as needed during the academic
		year to fulfill their duties.
	H.	The chairs of the standing committees will report
		recommendations at the [[monthly]] UAF Governance
		Coordinating Committee meetings.  

Sect. 3	Standing Committees Charges

	A.	Intercollegiate Athletics Committee

		The charge of the Intercollegiate Athletic 
		Committee shall be to:

		1.	exercise oversight of the direction of the 
			Intercollegiate Athletics Program.  
		2.	investigate compliance with NCAA and 
			conference regulations.
		3.	participate in the evaluation of 
			intercollegiate programs

	B.	 Rural Affairs

		The charge of the Rural Affairs committee shall be to:

		1.	oversee the general welfare of the UAF 
			community not residing on the Fairbanks 
			campus. 
		2.	monitor all activities affecting compliance 
			with the Rural College mission statement of 
			the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

	C.	Health Issues Committee

		The charge of the Health Issues committee shall be to:

		1.	address health issues which affect the work 
			environment.
		2.	coordinate efforts with the Health Center, 
			Fire Department, Risk Management, and Public 
			Safety to find solutions to health issues.

	D.	DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE COMMITTEE

		THE CHARGE OF THE DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE 
		COMMITTEE SHALL BE TO:

		1.	ADDRESS ISSUES REGARDING THE PROMOTION 
			OF DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE OF THE UAF 
			CAMPUS AND AFFILIATED RURAL SITES. 
			
		2.	RECOMMEND POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND 
			ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE NON-DISCRIMINATION, 
			HARASSMENT PREVENTION, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, 
			AND MULTI-CULTURAL AWARENESS.

		3.	COORDINATE EFFORTS WITH THE OFFICE OF 
			MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS, THE ASSISTANT TO 
			THE CHANCELLOR FOR CAMPUS DIVERSITY AND 
			COMPLIANCE, UAF HUMAN RESOURCES, AS WELL 
			AS OTHER OFFICES OR GROUPS NEEDED TO 
			ACCOMPLISH THE COMMITTEE'S MISSION.  

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	B.	Motion to amend Section 3 (Article V: Committees, Permanent) of the Bylaws, submitted by Developmental Studies 

Jane Weber introduced the motion.  This is a housekeeping motion to formally add the SSSP representative to the committee.  The motion passed unanimously.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend Section 3 (Article V: Committees, Permanent) of the Bylaws pertaining to the Developmental Studies Committee membership.

CAPS - Addition
[[ ]]   - Deletion

PERMANENT

	2. 	The Developmental Studies Committee will include 
		one representative from each of the following 
		units:  Northwest Campus; Chukchi Campus; 
		Kuskokwim Campus; Bristol Bay Campus; Interior-
		Aleutians Campus; College of Science, Engineering 
		and Mathematics:  Science Department (Biology, 
		Chemistry, Geology, or Physics), and Mathematics 
		Department; the College of Liberal Arts:  English 
		Department, and Cross Cultural Communications 
		Department; the College of Rural Alaska 
		Developmental Studies Division; Rural Student 
		Services; Advising Center; STUDENT SUPPORT 
		SERVICES PROGRAM; and two representatives 
		from the Tanana Valley Campus.  

		The Developmental Studies Committee shall 
		consider policies concerning developmental 
		education:  programs, courses, instructional 
		development, evaluation, and assessment.  This 
		committee will function as a curriculum council 
		review committee for all developmental studies 
		courses.  Discipline based developmental courses 
		will be reviewed by the appropriate college 
		curriculum council before submission to this 
		committee for review and coordination.

	EFFECTIVE:  	Immediately

	RATIONALE:  	SSSP is a component area 
		and should be included as a member.  

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	C.	Motion to delete the B.A. in Human Services, submitted by Curricular Affairs 

Ron Illingworth indicated that the B.A. in Human Services has been on the books but has not had any students in the program since 1987.  The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to delete the B.A. in Human Service (HMSV).  

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003 or 
		Upon Board of Regents' Approval

	RATIONALE: 	See full program proposal #23 on file in the 
		Governance Office, 312 Signers’ Hall.

		Students no longer accepted into the program 
		after 1987, last graduate was in 1994; all but 
		two advising courses have been dropped.

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Executive Summary
B.A., Human Service

The program was initiated in 1986 as an option for those interested in working in the human services.  Insofar as human services program is not constrained by accreditation standards, it was seen at the time as a viable option for rural students who had limited course offerings.  The social work program is constrained only in maintaining educational standards by its accreditors.  The social work program has been successfully delivering its curriculum to rural sites since 1987.  It was difficult to explain to students and others the differences between the two programs.  There was neither need nor resources to deliver two programs to train social service providers.  Therefore it was decided in 1987 that students would no longer be accepted in the Human Services Program.  The last graduation from the Human Services program was in 1994.  

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	D.	Motion to approve a B.S. in Computer Engineering, submitted by Curricular Affairs 

Ron Illingworth introduced the motion.  The program will be housed in CSEM.  Larry Duffy indicated that this is a growth area in Engineering.  Paul Reichardt indicated that this would probably be held up in SAC due to UAA putting forth a similar proposal.  SAC has already commission for this year a systemwide study of engineering both in respect to access to instructional programs and organization and breadth of engineering research.  SAC will not be acting on any proposals in engineering until the external review is complete.  Larry Duffy indicated it was important for the Senate to approve this proposal so that UAF has a proposal on the table.  Dan Odess asked how this proposal interfaces with the computer science program and existing engineering programs.  Ron Illingworth indicated that the proposal uses existing courses from both computer science and electrical engineering.  Rich Collins from Electrical and Computer Engineering indicated there was a lot of discussion on the impact on current programs.  It was acknowledge that this was a viable new program area.  As part of the process the committee analyzed the performance of computer science and electrical engineering students currently taking courses to see how they would deal with the material.  They did not find any differences.  Brett Simmons asked about the number of possible students and jobs.  Rich Collins stated that in their discussion with industry they do see a need.   The motion passed with 1 nay.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve a B.S. in Computer Engineering degree program.  

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003 or 
		Upon Board of Regents' Approval

	RATIONALE: 	See full program proposal #119 and 120 
		on file in the Governance Office, 312 Signers’ Hall.

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Executive Summary
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Computer engineering is a relatively new discipline that merges the fields of electrical engineering and computer science.  The discipline of computer engineering (CompE) educates engineers in the theory, design, technology and application of computing devices.  This discipline draws on hardware (electrical engineering) and software (computer science) concepts to design and implement computer hardware and software systems to solve problems.  The understanding of both software and hardware allows the computer engineer to view the design and development of hardware and software as two intimately linked parts of one activity.  A computer engineer might be involved in fundamental research, hardware design and fabrication, software system design, or systems integration.  Applications of computer engineering can be found in communication systems, the entertainment industry, mobile robot systems, motor vehicle systems, instrumentation, manufacturing processes, intelligent electronics, and many others.  

The graduates of the computer engineering program will fill technological needs in Alaskan industry that are increasing, and that are currently filled by immigrants to the state.  The computer engineering program will retain Alaskan students in state.  The program will provide a high tech foundation for supporting state government, existing state industry, and high tech or computer start up companies, fostering economic growth.

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	E.	Motion to approve a Minor in Environmental Politics submitted by Curricular Affairs 

Ron Illingworth introduced the motion.  The proposal uses existing courses to provide a focused minor.  The motion was approved unanimously.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve a minor in Environmental Politics. 

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003 or 
		Upon Board of Regents' Approval

	RATIONALE: 	See full program proposal #22 on 
		file in the Governance Office, 312 Signers’ Hall.

		Uses existing courses to provide a focused minor 
		requiring 15 credits--requires PS 101, recommends 
		PS 100X as part of the Core, and 12 credits of 400 
		level courses.

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Executive Summary
Minor in Environmental Politics

Students taking this minor will explore the local, national and international contexts within which key political decisions about the environment are made.  Courses examine philosophical and theoretical perspectives on the environment; the ways in which different countries address issues of resource development and environmental regulation; international environmental laws, treaties and institutions; the relationship between environmental protection and national security; the relationship between politics and environmental science; and the interplay of environmental concerns and the international political economy.  

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	F.	Motion to amend the Local Advanced Placement Credit for Foreign Language, submitted by Curricular Affairs 

Ron Illingworth indicated this motion amends the language that is currently in the catalog and clarifies the process for obtaining advanced credit for foreign languages.  Dan Odess asked about exempting students.  Ron Illingworth indicated that the university gives credit for local advanced placement in three areas:  English, Math, and Foreign Languages.  Students have the opportunity to receive credit for the preceding course(s).  Abel Bult-Ito asked for clarification on how students can take courses at the 400-level without this prior credit.  Larry Duffy indicated that we do give credit for prior learning.  Bill Schneider asked about Native Languages.  This was not addressed.  Larry Duffy asked that the motion be referred back to the committee to review the policy in general and how it fits into the total credits.  Bill Schneider indicated there is confusion about not having to take the prior course and getting credit for the prior course because you qualify for the higher course.  The motion was referred back to committee.  

MOTION REFERRED BACK TO COMMITTEE:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the Local Advance Placement Credit for Foreign Languages (p. 15, 2002-2003 catalog) as follows:  

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CAPS = Addition

Foreign Language

After completing A FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE TAUGHT AT UAF (102-431) [[the course in which you were placed (above 101)]] and earning a "B" grade or higher, you may ask to receive [["bonus]] credit for the two [[immediately]] preceding [[prerequisite]] courses[[, if any]].  However, credit cannot be awarded for such courses if university credit has already been granted for them (for example, through College Board Advanced Placement national tests or credit transfer from another college).   [[Bonus]] Credit will not be awarded IF THE COURSE TAKEN IS A CONVERSATION COURSE, [[for]] special topics course[[s]], individual study course[[s]], [[literature or culture courses]] OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH.  YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE CREDIT FORM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER IN WHICH YOU COMPLETED YOUR COURSE.

	EFFECTIVE:  	Immediately

	RATIONALE:  	Foreign Language's request to grant credits 
		for prior courses for students who begin at the 400-level 
		(rather than the 300-level, as is the current procedure) 
		is to allow for the increasing number of native speakers, 
		especially in Spanish.  These students do not need to take 
		200- and 300- level language review classes, and should 
		be able to start in the 400-level literature and culture 
		courses.  But since the 200- and 300- level courses are 
		required for the major, native speakers of the language 
		currently have to enroll for those courses.

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

Ron Illingworth indicated that this motion adds courses to the related instruction areas.  The motion passed unanimously.  

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree as follows:

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003

	RATIONALE:  	This amendment adds courses to the Related 
		Instructional areas of Computation and Human Relations.  
		Additionally, it brings requirements from various 
		portions of the catalog together that affect the AAS 
		Degree.

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CAPS = Addition

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded in specific occupational fields with emphasis on entering the job market.  This degree, usually seen as a terminal degree, can serve as the basis for additional education.  For specific major requirements, refer to the degrees and programs section of this catalog.

Note: students planning to go on to a baccalaureate degree need to work closely with their advisors and are encouraged to select courses meeting core requirements and courses designated within majors and minors.  Only those courses with an "X" designator count towards the baccalaureate core

Requirements	Credits
All credits for the A.A.S. degree must be at the 100-level or above and be distributed as follows:

Related Instruction
Communication (9 credits)		9
(Written Communication)		6
ENGL 111X – Introduction to Academic Writing		3
AND
CIOS 260 -- Business Communications (3)
Or
ENGL 211X – Academic Writing about Literature (3)
or
ENGL 212 – Business, Grant, and Report Writing (3)
or
ENGL 213X – Academic Writing about the Social and Natural Sciences (3)		3
(Oral Communication)		3
COMM 131X -- Fundamentals  of Oral Comm:  Group Context (3)
OR 
COMM 141X -- Fundamentals of Oral Comm:  Public Context (3) 	3

Computation (3 credits)	3
Any course at the 100 level or above in mathematical sciences (math, computer science, statistics) (3)
or ABUS 155 -- Business Math (3)
or CIOS 116 -- Business Math Using Calculators (3)
or HLTH 116 -- Mathematics In Health Care (3)
or TTCH 131 -- Maintenance Mathematics (3)
OR DEVM 105 – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3)
OR ECE 117 – MATH SKILLS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3)
OR HSV 117 – MATH SKILLS FOR HUMAN SERVICES (3)
Or other program approved discipline-based computation course [[or courses]] OR DISCIPLINE-BASED COURSES WITH EMBEDDED COMPUTATION CONTENT TO TOTAL	3

HUMAN RELATIONS (3 credits)	3
ANTH 100x/Soc 100x – Individual, Society And Culture (3)
Or ABUS 154 – Human Relations (3)
Or ANL 287 – Teaching Methods For Alaska Native Languages (3)
Or ECE 245 – Child Development (3)
Or HSV 120 – Cultural Diversity In Human Services (3)
Or  RHS 115 – Issues Of Personal Development (2)
And RHS 110 – Cross-Cultural Bridging Skills [[2]](1)
OR ED/PSY 245 – CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3)
OR HLTH 106 – HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN HEALTH CARE (3)
OR
OTHER PROGRAM APPROVED DISCIPLINE-BASED HUMAN RELATIONS COURSES OR DISCIPLINE-BASED COURSES WITH EMBEDDED HUMAN RELATIONS CONTENT TO TOTAL	3[[-4]]

Major specialty	at least 30

Electives to total			60

[[Note:  Students planning to go on to the baccalaureate degree need to work closely with their advisors and are encouraged to select courses meeting core requirements and courses designated with majors and minors.]]

*ENGL 212 does not fulfill the second half of the written communication requirement for the baccalaureate degree.  

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	H.	Motion to amend the Certificate program requirements, submitted by Curricular Affairs 

Ron Illingworth stated that during the accreditation process it was noted that the certificate requirements did not address related instruction.  Some certificate programs did not meet the requirements for related instruction.  As a result it may increase the number of credits required for some programs.  This clarifies specifically what the courses are and then allows for meeting that requirement in many different ways.  In most cases it does not mean a change in the number of credits for the certificate.  The motion passed unanimously. 

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the requirements for the Certificate Programs as follows.

	EFFECTIVE:   	Fall 2003

	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.  Additionally, it 
		brings requirements from various portions of the catalog 
		together that affect the Certificate Programs.

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[[  ]] = Deletion
CAPS = addition

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Certificate programs vary in length; however, you can usually complete them in one year.  CERTIFICATES ARE AWARDED IN SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL FIELDS WITH EMPHASIS ON ENTERING THE JOB MARKET.  THESE CERTIFICATES CAN SERVE AS THE BASIS FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND ARE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE.  FOR SPECIFIC MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, REFER TO THE DEGREES AND PROGRAMS SECTION OF THIS CATALOG.

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.

YOU MAY ENROLL IN ANY COURSE FOR WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.  TO EARN A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST FORMALLY BE ADMITTED AND 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.

NOTE:  STUDENTS PLANNING TO GO ON TO A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE NEED TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THEIR ADVISORS AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELECT COURSES MEETING CORE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES DESIGNATED WITHIN MAJORS AND MINORS.  ONLY THOSE COURSES WITH AN "X" DESIGNATOR COUNT TOWARDS THE BACCALAUREATE CORE

REQUIREMENTS	CREDITS
[[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 grade point average of 2.0 in all work, as well as in your major.]]

[[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.]]

RELATED INSTRUCTION
COMMUNICATION		2-3
ENGL 111X – INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC WRITING (3)
OR
CIOS 160 – BUSINESS ENGLISH (3)
OR
CIOS 260 -- BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3)
OR
ENGL 211X – ACADEMIC WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE (3)
OR
ENGL 212 – BUSINESS, GRANT, AND REPORT WRITING (3)
OR
ENGL 213X – ACADEMIC WRITING ABOUT THE SOCIAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES (3)
OR
COMM 131X -- FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMM:  GROUP CONTEXT (3)
OR
COMM 141X -- FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMM:  PUBLIC CONTEXT (3)
OR
DEVS 104 – UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS (1-3)
OR
DEVS 105 – INTENSIVE READING DEVELOPMENT (3)
OR
OTHER PROGRAM APPROVED DISCIPLINE-BASED COMMUNICATION COURSE OR DISCIPLINE-BASED COURSES WITH EMBEDDED COMMUNICATION CONTENT TO TOTAL	2-3

COMPUTATION	2-3
ANY COURSE AT THE 100 LEVEL OR ABOVE IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (MATH, COMPUTER SCIENCE, STATISTICS) (3)
OR ABUS 155 -- BUSINESS MATH (3)
OR CIOS 116 -- BUSINESS MATH USING CALCULATORS (3)
OR DEVM 105 – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3)
OR ECE 117 – MATH SKILLS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3)
OR HLTH 116 -- MATHEMATICS IN HEALTH CARE (3)
OR HSV 117 – MATH SKILLS FOR HUMAN SERVICES (3)
OR TTCH 131 -- MAINTENANCE MATHEMATICS (3)
OR
OTHER PROGRAM APPROVED DISCIPLINE-BASED COMPUTATION COURSE OR DISCIPLINE-BASED COURSES WITH EMBEDDED COMPUTATION CONTENT TO TOTAL	2-3

HUMAN RELATIONS	2-3
ANTH 100X/SOC 100X – INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY AND CULTURE 
OR
ABUS 154 – HUMAN RELATIONS (3)
OR
ANL 287 – TEACHING METHODS FOR ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES (3)
OR
ECE 245 – CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3)
OR
ED/PSY 245 – CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3)
OR
HLTH 106 – HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN HEALTH CARE (3)
OR
HSV 120 – CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN HUMAN SERVICES (3)
OR
RHS 115 – ISSUES OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (2)
AND RHS 110 – CROSS-CULTURAL BRIDGING SKILLS (1)
OR
OTHER PROGRAM APPROVED DISCIPLINE-BASED HUMAN RELATIONS COURSE OR DISCIPLINE-BASED COURSES WITH EMBEDDED HUMAN RELATIONS CONTENT TO TOTAL.	2-3

MAJOR SPECIALTY	AT LEAST 21

ELECTIVES TO TOTAL			30

*ENGL 212 DOES NOT FULFILL THE SECOND HALF OF THE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE.  

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	I.	Motion to delete the M.A.T., Secondary,  submitted by Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee 

Rolf Gradinger indicated that there are new opportunities for the students wishing a master's level degrees.  This degree is no longer offered.  The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to delete the M.A.T., Secondary.

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003 or 
		Upon Board of Regents' Approval

	RATIONALE: 	Admission was suspended in 2000; new 
		option in the M.Ed. has replaced this degree.  See full 
		program proposal #28 on file in the Governance Office, 
		312 Signers’ Hall.

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Executive Summary
M.A.T., Secondary

In 1998, in conjunction with the development of new post-baccalaureate teacher education programs for elementary and secondary teachers, the School of Education developed a secondary program that allowed post-baccalaureate teacher education students to earn an MAT degree in conjunction with the coursework and internship required for a teacher education license.  After three years, with ongoing review and reflection of the advantages and disadvantages of the MAT option (including the solicitation of a great deal of feedback from mentor teachers and administrators), the School of Education suspended admission to its MAT programs in 2000.  

In place of the MAT, the School of Education designed an option for post-baccalaureate teacher education students to pursue the more respected and more rigorous M.Ed.  This option allows post-baccalaureate students to use 15 of the required 30 credits from their licensure program to satisfy one-half of the 30 credits required for a M.Ed. degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

This new option has been in place for two years and the response from students, university faculty, and school district personnel has been very positive.  In contrast to the MAT degree, the M.Ed. provides the option for students who complete our post-baccalaureate teacher education programs to continue their graduate work with us, and it provides the opportunity for the School of Education to provide professional development and support for beginning teachers.  The M.Ed. can also be used as a foundation for a Ph.D. because of its requirement for research and the completion of a research project or a thesis.  

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	J.	Motion to delete the M.A.T., Secondary Licensed Teachers submitted by Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee 

Rolf Gradinger indicated this was almost identical to the previous motion.  The degree program is no longer offered and has been replaced by a new degree option.  The motion was approved unanimously.

MOTION:
======

The UAF Faculty Senate moves to delete the M.A.T., Secondary Licensed Teachers.

	EFFECTIVE:  	Fall 2003 or 
		Upon Board of Regents' Approval

	RATIONALE: 	New option in the M.Ed. has replaced the need 
		for this degree; no students currently in program.
		See full program proposal #29 on file in the Governance 
		Office, 312 Signers’ Hall.

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Executive Summary
M.A.T., Secondary Licensed Teachers

In 1999, in conjunction with the development of new post-baccalaureate teacher education programs for elementary and secondary teachers, the School of Education developed:  (1) a secondary MAT degree for teachers who held either BA/BS degrees and (2) B.Ed. degrees, and additionally were licensed K-12 teachers, to pursue a MAT degree to enhance their content knowledge and receive current educational philosophy and pedagogy courses.  After four years, with ongoing review and reflection of the advantages and disadvantages of the MAT option, during which only one student applied for either option and then choose to complete a different degree, the School of Education made a decision to delete both options of this degree.  

In place of the MAT, the School of Education offers the option to pursue the more respected and more rigorous M.Ed.

The M.Ed. provides the opportunity for the School of Education to provide professional development and support for teachers.  The M.Ed. can also be used as a foundation for a Ph.D. because of its requirements for research and for the completion of a research project or a thesis.  

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	K.	Motion of support for revisions to the Regents' policy & draft regulations for the selection of Distinguished University Professor, submitted by Administrative Committee 

Pete Pinney introduced the motion.  Larry Duffy spoke about the existing policy and the need to write corresponding regulations.  This is a way of honoring our distinguished professors.  After adoption of the regulation, each MAU would need to formulate their own process.  Peter McRoy said this means a new category of faculty and it doesn't say anything about funding.  He felt that it needs more faculty review and spoke against the motion.  Abel Bult-Ito spoke in favor of the motion but asked about the elimination of the three different categories.  Jane Weber asked about the need for a rank about the current ones.  The motion failed by a vote of 7 yes, and 13 nays.  Paul Reichardt indicated that there is a current policy still in effect, however, there is currently no regulation. 

MOTION FAILED:
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to recommend that the proposed Revised Regents' Policy and draft Regulations 04.04.040.A.1.e(1) - "Distinguished and University Professors" as submitted by the Faculty Alliance be accepted.

        EFFECTIVE:      Immediately

        RATIONALE:       The Faculty Senate discussed the revised draft 
		of the Regents' Policy and proposed Regulations for the 
		selection of Distinguished University Professor, 
		forwarded to the Faculty Senate for review, and moves 
		to support the draft, with its recommendation that it 
		be accepted by the Faculty Alliance.

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REVISED REGENTS POLICY 04.04.040.A.1.e.(1)

Distinguished [[and]] University Professors. [[Tenured a]] Appointment as Distinguished [[Teaching Professor, Distinguished Research Professor, Distinguished Service Professor or]] University Professor may be given by action of the Board of Regents on recommendation of the faculty and concurrence of the Chancellor and the President.  THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES ARE SET FORTH IN UNIVERSITY REGULATION.

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PROPOSED REGULATION 04.04.040.A.1.e. (1)

DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR*

The title "distinguished professor" is bestowed on members of the faculty who have distinguished themselves as exemplary teachers, scholars, and public servants, and who are individuals having extraordinary international importance and recognition.  The designation of "distinguished professor" is established by the Policies of the Board of Regents.  The title "Distinguished University Professor" is a lifetime award/honor, meaning that the award lasts as long as the professor is employed at the University of Alaska.

University-wide Criteria

The title "Distinguished Professor" is extended to recognize the outstanding contributions of University of Alaska faculty members to their academic disciplines.  Candidates recommended for a distinguished professorship must demonstrate accomplishments in exemplary teaching and/or distinguished scholarship or creative work.

The very nature of the title "distinguished" implies that there will be a limited number of faculty holding this title.  It is intended to signify a select group of faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields as attested to by national or international recognition and/or their significant public service achievements.  Candidates for the honor of being selected as Distinguished University Professor should have attained the rank of tenured full professor.

Procedures

1. 	Each campus will develop its own internal procedures for 
	nominating distinguished professorships, consistent with Regents 
	policy.  Such nominations must be reviewed by the dean of the 
	appropriate school or college, and must be screened by a 
	committee of senior faculty peers who will advise the chancellor 
	on the merits of each proposal.  Each MAU may develop its own 
	minimum criteria for nominations.

2. 	Following campus review and approval by the chancellor, 
	recommendations and supporting documentation will be 
	submitted to the President's Office. The following materials 
	will accompany each recommendation:

	A.	Evidence concerning the distinguished accomplishments 
		of the individual’s tripartite or bipartite responsibilities, 
		including letters from faculty peers both within and 
		outside the institution who are qualified to judge the 
		accomplishments of the individual;

	B.	Evidence concerning the national and, where appropriate, 
		international recognition of the candidate including 
		national and international honors and awards, and 
		significant original contributions to his/her discipline; and

	C.	Evidence concerning the public service achievements of 
		the candidate as appropriate to the discipline at interest.

3.	A systemwide committee of the Alliance shall review all the 
	proposals FOR PROPER PROCESS AND COMPLIANCE WITH 
	MAU CRITERIA.  THE ALLIANCE and shall forward their 
	recommendations on to the President.

4.	Recommendations approved by both the Alliance and the 
	President will be transmitted to the Board of Regents for 
	action, accompanied by appropriate documentation.  If the 
	President does not approve a campus recommendation, he 
	will transmit his reasons to the Alliance and the campus 
	chancellor.  

5.	This is a single type of appointment and the number should be 
	capped by the MAU and the president.  Since this is selective, 
	the number should not NORMALLY exceed five percent of the 
	faculty.

6.	This award includes, at a minimum, a plaque and special 
	cords to be worn with their graduation regalia, as well 
	as all the rights, honors and privileges thereto.

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	M.	Resolution on the Dean of the Graduate School position, submitted by Faculty Affairs 

Peter McRoy spoke about the concerns of the committee in replacing the Dean of the Graduate School with a Vice Provost position.  Discussion about this raised a lot of issues.  One concern was losing status as a developing graduate school if it was moved under the Provost Office.  He felt that people see a Dean as a different position than a Vice Provost, with different responsibilities and functions.   Pete Pinney indicated that in a discussion with the Dean Kan they asked him a number of questions.   The following handout highlighted his remarks.  

Topics to be discussed by Joe Kan include:

•  Should the Dean of the Graduate School position be full-time?  

    80% time should be adequate for the size of the Graduate School.

•  Outcomes assessment implementation task alone is not enough to justify for the title of a Vice Provost.

    20% time should be adequate to implement the outcomes assessment plan

•  A suitable position title has been suggested

   (a) Dean of the Graduate School and Director of Outcomes Assessment
Or
   (b) Dean of the Graduate School (with outcomes assessment responsibility written into the job description).

•  Should the search be national or internal to UAF?

National Search is preferred if we want to find a suitable person with administrative experience from a Research-I University to advance UAF from the current Research-II university status to the Research-I university status in the foreseeable future. 

Brett Simmons indicated that he drafted the resolution and he was not able to find out why we needed to change from our current structure of a Graduate Dean to a Vice Provost.  He felt that to move from a Research I University to a Research II University we need someone full time.  Dan Odess remarked that the responsibilities of adding outcomes assessment to the Graduate Dean seemed to be make the position a split focus.  Larry Duffy spoke about the faculty and resources under this position.  He felt the current system does not work and we need to do something different.   Brett Simmons said we need to do the right thing.  Peter McRoy spoke about the shift in the Graduate School at the University of Washington.  The resolution passed by a vote of 11 yes, and 7 nays.

RESOLUTION:
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WHEREAS, In order to support the UAF strategic plan, the UAF academic development plan, and UAF’s aspirations as the nation’s northernmost Land, Sea, and Space Grant institution, the university needs a strong graduate school headed by a full-time dean, and 

WHEREAS, the Faculty Senate believes that it would be a serious mistake to replace the existing Dean of the Graduate School position with a new Vice Provost for Graduate and Instructional Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School position, and

WHEREAS, A full-time Dean of the Graduate School with responsibilities dedicated to graduate education and research, who is the product of an aggressive external search, will best serve graduate education and research at UAF, now 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Faculty Senate proposes the following:

1.	The proposed plan to eliminate the existing full-time Dean of the Graduate School position should be abandoned. 
2.	The proposed plan to create a new Vice Provost for Graduate and Instructional Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School position should be abandoned.
3.	The University should implement an immediate external search for a full-time Dean of the Graduate School in order to fill the existing position.

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VIII	Discussion Items   

	A.	Ad Hoc Committee on Review of UAF's Academic Development Plan

Godwin Chukwu indicated that the UAF Academic Plan was implemented two years ago and is now up for review.  He is soliciting five members for an ad hoc committee.  Pete Pinney, Doug Schamel, and Larry Duffy have volunteered as members.  If anyone is interested in serving they should contact the Governance Office.  

	B.	Recommendations on Senator of the Year Recognition 

Godwin Chukwu asked for recommendation on how to spend the money the Provost Council has provided for the Senator of the Year recognition.  Jane Weber recommended a plaque and reception.  Peter McRoy suggested that the award recipient receive their choice of a selection from the University Press.  

IX	Committee Reports 

	A.	Curricular Affairs - R. Illingworth

A report was attached to the agenda.  A Certificate & A.A.S. in Para-Professional Educator will come forward to the Senate at the next meeting.  Two other items of discussion include contact/credit hours requirements for internships/practicums and for online courses.  

	B.	Faculty Affairs - P. McRoy

The following report covering two meetings was distributed as a handout.  Godwin Chukwu questioned the statement about the budget liaison.  Abel Bult-Ito clarified that he meets with the Provost to gather information that can then be presented to the Senate.  

FACULTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
PUBLIC MEETING
Monday, 11 Nov 2002

Committee Members Present:
Abel Bult-Ito, CSEM (Co-chair), Bret Luick, CRA, Jennifer McBeath, SALARM, Peter McRoy, SFOS (Chair), Dan Odess, CLA, Bret Simmons, SOM

Old Business:
1.	Spouse Appointment Policy
A draft policy is in progress; no further development at this time.

2.	Proposed Vice Provost for Graduate and Instructional Affairs
The Committee discussed many aspects of this proposal from the Provost.  We generally agreed that the position of Dean of the Graduate School is an important position and should not be eliminated.  Bret Simmons will draft a motion to this effect for review by the Committee and subsequent submission to the Administrative Committee.

3.  	Parking 
Shirish Patil is the chair of the new Parking Subcommittee of the Master Planning Committee (PS/MPC) and he sent a sort report of the first meeting of the PS/MPC to Faculty Affairs for information.  The PS/MPC will replace all older parking committees and functions; in addition a new appeals committee has been created.  A consulting firm is being sought to study parking on campus.  It is not clear if the new committee will treat many of the issues expressed by faculty and staff consequently this remains an important item for Faculty Affairs.

4.	UAF Budget liaison 
Abel Bult-Ito, budget liaison for the Faculty Senate, now meets regularly with the Provost to discuss questions pertaining to the budget.  He will report directly to the Senate Administration Committee and to Faculty Affairs.  A discussion of issues concerning the budget ensued and these will be forwarded to the Provost for comment.

5.	Regulation of Research Misconduct 
Drs. Swazo and Duffy drafted a policy last year that remains in the hands of the university attorneys.  No date is projected for forwarding to Faculty Affairs.

6.	Classified Research 
The Ad Hoc Committee on Classified Research is trying to have a draft of a policy concerning classified and proprietary research ready for the Senate this semester. 

New Business: 

1.	Do we need a policy on public events?
The motion concerning the KUAC gubernatorial debate that failed on the floor of the last Senate meeting prompted considerable discussion from UAF senators.  The debate raised questions on appropriate UAF policies and procedures for such public meetings held on campus.  The discussion in Faculty Affairs concerned the need to develop such a policy.  In committee discussion it was also noted that UAF provides space for no charge to some organizations that are known to have ‘socially incorrect’ policies.  Is it appropriate to use state resources to support these organizations?  The examination of such UAF policies, if any, will be on the FA agenda for next semester.

2.	Distinguished professor 
The Faculty Senate Office sent an item to the Committee concerning a proposed draft regulation for a Distinguished Professor status from the Faculty Alliance.  Currently there is no such status at UAF nor are there any guideline or procedures for such an appointment.  McRoy will seek further details for the next meeting.

3.	Next meeting: 05 Dec 02, 3 PM in Runcorn Room

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FACULTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday, 05 Dec 2002

Committee Members Present:
Abel Bult-Ito, CSEM (Co-chair), Joan Leguard, CLA, Peter McRoy, SFOS (Chair), Dan Odess, CLA, Shirish Patil, SME, Roger Smith, GI

Old Business:

1.	Parking 
	Shirish Patil distributed reports of he Circulation and Parking Subcommittee.  The new committee will revisit many of the issues raised by a report on the Master Plan from Faculty Affairs last semester (Spring 02).  The major priority for the committee is to develop a long term plan for parking and vehicle movement but short term issues also fall within their portfolio.  A new consulting firm will be hired to study parking lot locations and vehicle and pedestrian movements.
	Faculty Affairs members expressed concerns that only one faculty member (of 11) sits on the committee and that there are no representatives from the West Ridge units on the committee.  This was generally considered unacceptable.  The Faculty Senate must step in to insure that faculty interests are adequately represented on this important body.  A resolution will be drafted.  In addition committee members thought it important that the issues raised by parking and circulation continue to be addressed, i.e. there is not a final solution.  Faculty Affairs, through Dr. Patil, urges that his subcommittee not lose sight of the needs of all faculty and staff most of whom have no desire and/or feel unsafe with long walks to remote parking areas as proposed it the original draft Master Plan.  Faculty Affairs also expressed concerns over the new parking appeals committee.  Is it adequate to deal with the problems created by an often over zealous police force and parking regulations that change abruptly without notice?

2.	Motion on Vice Provost for Graduate and Instructional Affairs
	Bret Simmons, on behalf of Faculty Affairs, drafted a motion concerning the proposed revision of the position of Dean of the Graduate School.  Concerns expressed in committee included the tendency toward inflation of administrative positions and, more importantly, the overall role of the Graduate School at UAF.  Committee members expressed opinions that the Graduate School if it is to develop should be headed by a dean sought through a national search.  Discussion is needed to decide the future of the Graduate School.  A motion concerning the proposed change is on the agenda of the next Senate meeting for action.

3.	UAF Budget Liaison
Abel Bult-Ito reported on the response of the Provost to the following budget-related questions:
	1.   Questions were raised about the breakdown of funds within a College or School, especially related to funds allocated to the departments/programs for instructional/academic purposes and those allocated to run the Administration.  For all UAF's Colleges and Schools, the committee would very much appreciate receiving a breakdown in funds showing the allocation of funds to departments/programs and those allocated to run the administrative structure of these Colleges and Schools.
	2.  Other issues were brought up related to the F&A tax on grants that do not bring in indirect costs.  The committee would appreciate answers to the following questions:
	a)  What is the rationale for the F&A tax?
	b)  Does the F&A tax affect direct costs of the grant?
	c)  How many grants, in terms of percentage to total number of grants received and total amount of grant $$ received, are affected by this F&A tax?
	d)  What is the annual $$ amount generated by this F&A tax?
	e)  How are funds generated by this F&A tax allocated?

	Dr, Bult-Ito gave a short synopsis of the Provost’s response to these questions which was largely a passing of the, er.., buck to other administrators for more information.  Faculty Affairs sees the line of inquiry as crucial to involving the Senate in budget matters and strongly supports Dr, Bult-Ito in his effort. 

4.	Spouse Appointment Policy 
	A draft policy will be available for review early next semester. (Bult-Ito/Luick)

5.	Regulation of Research misconduct 
	Still on hold. (McRoy)

6.	Classified Research 
	A draft policy concerning classified and proprietary research will be sent to Faculty Affairs for review early next semester. (McRoy) 

7.	Policy on public events
	This issue will be an agenda item for next semester.  A more generalized policy is envisions but more research on existing policies and procedures is needed. (Odess/McRoy)

8.	Distinguished Professor (McRoy)
	The agenda for the next Senate meeting includes a motion from the Faculty alliance on the regulations to establish a Distinguished Professor classification in the UA system. This proposal raises many issues and has had no internal discussion at UAF.  Is this to be a new category of faculty, a tool for recruiting top people, a self-appreciation title or what?  What about funding such positions?  Does every school/ unit get one?  We can but look forward to the discussion on the Senate floor. 

Submitted by Peter McRoy, chair, Faculty Affairs.

	C.	Graduate Academic & Advisory Committee – M. Murray

Rolf Gradinger indicated that the committee has met several times to approve course/degree proposal requests.  One issue being discussed is stacked courses.  The committee will meet on Friday.  A subcommittee on the Joint Ph.D. proposal will meet on Friday as well.    No written report was available.  

	D.	Core Review - D. Schamel

The following report was distributed as a handout.  

Report of activities of the Core Review Committee
Submitted by Douglas Schamel, School of Education; 6 December 2002

The Core Review Committee met on October 30, November 13, and November 20.  

We considered two proposals to add courses to the "Perspectives on the Human Condition".  PETE 100X was proposed as an alternative to ANTH/SOC 100X.  After lengthy discussion and testimony from several departments, PETE withdrew its request and promised to work on the proposal.  CHEM 300X was proposed as an alternative Ethics course.  Testimony from the current course instructor, and faculty from several departments, persuaded the committee that this proposal also needed more work. 

It was clear to the committee that a new procedure for approval of Core courses should be written and implemented.  This procedure should include a checklist for approvals, impacts, and assessments.  This will be on the agenda of the committee in a future meeting. 

The committee examined 16 petitions during this reporting period; 9 were approved and 7 were not approved.  All requests that were disapproved involved students attempting to use UAF courses as substitutes for the Core.  It is noteworthy, perhaps, that all these requests would have been approved if these students had been transfer students.  The committee members are struggling with this inequity.

The committee is also discussing potential changes to the rules of the Core, such that courses used to fulfill Core requirements could also be used to meet major or minor requirements in the B.S. degree program.  Stay tuned.

We have worked closely with deans, directors, and department heads to add appropriate prerequisites for "O" and "W" courses to the 2003-04 UAF catalog.  We appreciate the cooperation received.

Committee Chair Schamel and committee member Brown met with directors of the rural campuses at UAF on December 5.  We listened to their concerns regarding implementation of Core courses, and have been invited to join them again in the future for an audioconference.  It was great to begin a conversation on how the Fairbanks campus can provide assistance to the branch campuses, and how the branch campuses are providing a conduit for rural students to come to, and succeed at, the Fairbanks campus.

	E.	Curriculum Review - G. Holton

A report was attached to the agenda. 

	F.	Developmental Studies - J. Weber

A report was attached to the agenda. 

	G.	Faculty Appeals & Oversight - P. Layer

A report was attached to the agenda. 

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

A report was attached to the agenda.   The following minutes were distributed as a handout.  

Minutes of Faculty Development, Assessment, and Improvement Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 3 December 2002 / 9am
Office of Faculty Development, 222 Bunnell

Committee Members present:  Abel Bult-Ito (Chair), Paul McCarthy, Joy Morrison, E. Thomas Robinson, Channon Price, Ann Wilson

Committee Members absent:  Brian Barnes, Gerald Berman, George Charles, Linda Curda, Lee Haugen, Roger Norris-Tull, Shunpu Zhang

Guests present:  Norm Swazo and Hild Peters

1.  Norm Swazo, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, informed the committee on the Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE) grant.  Norm is the team leader of this three-year project.  "The 'Liberal Education and Global Citizenship: the Arts of Democracy,' is a curriculum and faculty development project designed to prepare future college graduates to become more informed, socially responsible and engaged citizens of the nation and the world.  The project will assist participating institutions as they provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their increasingly interconnected but unequal world" (UAF News Release, 11 April 2002, provided to the committee by Norm).  This grant is sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education.

Norm expressed that one of his goals is to move this project beyond the College of Liberal Arts and get more campus-wide participation.  Norm also provided the committee with a progress report, which is printed below.  The FDAIC would like to congratulate Norm and the other core team members (George Charles, Mary Erhlander, Karen Erickson, David Koester, and John Leipzig) on obtaining this highly prestigious grant, which will allow for exciting "global" developments on our campus.

UAF FIPSE TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS (to date, October 2002)

1. Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development

2. Anthropology Department

* A new course, entitled Globalization and Culture, is being developed for curricular review in the spring cycle 2003 and first offering during fall 2004.

3. College of Liberal Arts

* A draft proposal for a Certificate in Global Studies has been circulated to all CLA Departments and to other colleges and schools for faculty review and comment.  A second request for review and comment has been issued.
* The FIPSE team is exploring three main ideas for a spring semester 2003 faculty development program (N.B.  The Provost's Associate for Faculty Development has encumbered $4000 towards our faculty development planning, i.e., Provost's matching funds, to a total of available funds of $8,000):
	- a public lecture by a high profile public service figure on a topic of current international events; this includes FIPSE team application for additional institutional "special projects funds" ($3000-$5000) from the Office of the President in support of related costs
	- a faculty development workshop by a political theorist on issues of critical citizenship and multiculturalism related to liberal education
	- a public panel discussion on the theme of indigenous rights and tribal sovereignty, with reference to Alaska Native interests
	- a global studies reading room is in the planning, e.g., with access to newspapers from around the world, to be housed in Rasmuson Library and Wood Center

4. History Department

* HIST 320 Modern Scandinavian History is scheduled to be taught during spring semester 2003, revised in format to cover the development of parliamentary democracy in the Scandinavian states, aspects of social democracy and the welfare state, and Scandinavian values of cooperation and neutrality in the global arena.

5. Northern Studies Program

* The program has developed a new course, NORS/PS 193 Citizenship, Leadership, and Choice.  The course is being offered fall semester 2002.

6. Political Science Department

* In response to the circulated proposal for a Certificate in Global Studies the department has contributed a proposal recommending a minor in Global Studies.
* The department has revised an existing course, PS 202 on Democracy and Global Society, currently being reviewed by the CLA Academic Council.  The course is scheduled for first offering in its revised format during AY2003-2004.

7. Philosophy & Humanities Department

* The department was successful in obtaining a $35.6K grant to fund a visiting scholar in philosophy.  This faculty member is from the Institute of Philosophy, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, People's Republic of China.  This fall semester he is teaching PHIL F471 Contemporary Philosophical Problems on the theme of "Asian Values and Human Rights" and delivering public lectures at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Anchorage, and University of Alaska Southeast (Juneau).
* The department has been approached by the Board of Directors of the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations to hold its 2004 annual meeting at UAF on the theme of globalization.  The department has accepted this request, having received the requisite institutional commitment from the Office of the Provost ($2000, plus use of classrooms for plenary and concurrent sessions).
* The department has scheduled a new course, PHIL F472 International Ethics, for offering during spring semester 2003.

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2.  We continued discussion of IAS teaching evaluations.  Hild Peters, Assistant to the Provost, joined us for these discussions.  Hild gave us some additional background on the use of IAS evaluations, which included (most of these items can be found on the Provost's web site):
	- University of Washington IAS forms were approved by the Faculty Senate about 15 years ago, including information on how they should be used, which items can be public information, and use of yellow sheets.
	- IAS evaluations are mainly used for Promotion and Tenure reviews.
	- Some problems associated with IAS evaluations are for example:  in team-taught courses only one instructor gets formal credit and evaluations, no evaluations need to be administered for classes with an enrollment below 5 students (this resulted this academic year in one Promotion/Tenure file not containing any IAS forms), and no evaluations for independent study classes.

Other discussion items included:
	- How to make the yellow sheet comments available without the possibility of identifying the students (yellow sheets are currently only available to the instructor).
	- Concerns about turn around times of IAS forms that sometimes are quite long.
	- Timing of administering the IAS forms and doing informal evaluations during the semester.
	- Hild pointed out that a pilot is currently underway (justice courses) to test online IAS forms for online courses and when this goes well to expand this pilot project to include for example rural campus courses.
	- Channon Price pointed out that the FDAIC looked at the IAS forms several years ago and came to the conclusion that the University of Washington forms in comparisons to other institutions came out close to the top.  If we change this evaluation tool we would sacrifice 15 years of statistics and the University of Washington research base on teaching evaluations.  Channon also agreed with Jordan Titus' point that teaching evaluations are definitely a two-way street.  That is, we need to inform the students about the specific meanings of the individual items (they are already briefed on the general usage and importance of the IAS evaluations), and just as importantly, survey the students to learn how they interpret and thus respond to the individual items.  Without both efforts, there will still be too much comparison of "apples and oranges".

The committee agreed not to appoint a sub-committee but to continue discussion of this issue in the committee and invite Jordan Titus again to attend the next meeting.

3.  Report by the Sub-Committee on the Faculty Mentoring Program.
Joy indicated that she received comments from the other committee members, Paul McCarthy and George Charles, and is waiting for comments from Roger Norris-Tull.  Once Rogers comments are received, the committee will meet and formulate a proposal to the FDAIC.

4.  Policy for funding faculty travel.
Joy asked the committee to help draft guidelines for awarding of faculty development travel funds.  This is timely, because this year's funds for travel are very small compared to last year and Joy receives many requests for travel funding.  Note: Joy indicated that some of these requests are less than courteous.  Colleagues, please be civil and try to understand that travel funds are limited!

5.  Faculty Development at UAF Annual Report.
Joy gave us a copy of a letter from Provost Paul Reichardt, dated 11 November 2002, related to the Annual Report.  The committee will include this letter in discussions of the Annual Report at the next meeting.

6.  Report by the Ad Hoc Committee on Unit Criteria.
Abel Bult-Ito gave a short report on the issues discussed by this committee.  These include how to define a unit and which units should be allowed to submit their own unit criteria.  The general consensus appears to be (and supported by the Provost) that departments should be allowed to submit their own unit criteria even if they are smaller than a unit peer review committee.  The Ad Hoc committee decided to hold off on suggesting major revisions of the policies/regulations related to unit criteria until more information has been gathered.  The committee has received unit criteria from the Journalism Department, School of Management, and School of Mineral Engineering.  These are at initial stages of review.

7.  The next meeting of the FDAIC is scheduled for 9:00 am on Tuesday 14 January 2003.  The committee will meet again in the Office of Faculty Development conference room, 222 Bunnell.  The tentative agenda for this meeting is:
	- Continued discussion of IAS teaching evaluations.  Jordan Titus will be invited to participate in the discussions (15 min).
	- Report by the Sub-Committee on the Faculty Mentoring Program (15 min).
	- Faculty Development at UAF Annual Report (15 min).
	- Other business (15 min).

8.  Meeting was adjourned at 10:05am.

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

A report was attached to the agenda.   Larry Duffy asked if there was any timeframe to submit unit criteria.  Godwin Chukwu stated there was no timeframe.  

X	Members' Comments/Questions

Peter McRoy indicated that KUAC had a report this morning concerning the Commonweath North report.  

Ron Illingworth gave an update on the ACCFT negotiations.  They are at a point where they need to bring in a mediator.  Their new buttons indicated the unions make it work.  He also indicated that whatever they come up with in their negotiations United Academics may face in their next contract renewal.  

Paul Reichardt invited faculty to stay after the meeting and discuss the VP position.  

Eva Kopacz stress the importance of being involved in discussions and decisions especially in regards to participation in the current Vice President for Human Resources position search.  

XI	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.