AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #1, 2014-15)
April 24, 2014 Immediately following final meeting of 2013-14
LB 125
Agenda
I. Roll Call II. Announcements
A. 2014-15 University Senate and Senate Agenda Committee Membership List (Enclosure #1) III. New Business
A. Elections (Biographical Information, Enclosure #2) 1. Senate Officers Slate: Chairperson: Amy Harden Vice Chairperson: Chin-Sook Pak Secretary: Lisa Pellerin
Nominations will also be taken from the floor.
2. Committees
University Senate Agenda Committee – ONE position
1. Jennifer Jones-Hall (Student Life) 2. Laura O’Hara (Communication Studies)
Nominations will also be taken from the floor. University Senate Agenda April 24, 2014 Enclosure #1 1. University Senate 2014-15 (70 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: President of the University Vice Chairperson: Ex officio: Terry King Secretary: Ex officio: Michael Hanley Parliamentarian: Ex officio: Tiffany Peters Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Ex officio: Kevin Thurman
Academic Dean: Michael Maggiotto
Faculty (by Department within Colleges): Amy Harden 2016 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST Department Tarek Mahfouz 2015 Technology CAST Department Benjamin Collins 2015 Military Science CAST Department Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST Department James Johnson 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST Department Sport & Exercise Science
Michele Chiuini 2016 Architecture CAP Department Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP Department Nihal Perera 2016 Urban Planning CAP Department
Li Sun 2015 Accounting COB Department Erik Nesson 2016 Economics COB Department John Fitzgerald 2015 Finance and Insurance COB Department Thawatchai Jitpaiboon 2016 Information Systems and COB Department Operations Management Joseph Chapman 2015 Marketing and Management COB Department
Ron Kovac 2016 Center for Information and CCIM Department Communication Sciences Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM Department Michael Hanley 2016 Journalism CCIM Department Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM Department
Andy Beane 2016 School of Art CFA Department Elizabeth Crawford 2015 School of Music CFA Department Karen Kessler 2016 Theatre and Dance CFA Department
Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH Department (Ron Hicks – Fall, 2014) Gary Dodson 2014 Biology CSH Department Scott Pattison 2015 Chemistry CSH Department Paul Buis 2016 Computer Science CSH Department Bryan Byers 2015 Criminal Justice and CSH Department (Jerome McKean – Fall, 2014) Criminology Joyce Huff 2016 English CSH Department Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH Department Scott Rice-Snow 2016 Geological Sciences CSH Department Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH Department Irene Livshits 2016 Mathematical Sciences CSH Department Chin-Sook Pak 2015 Modern Languages and Classics CSH Department Joshua Gruver 2016 Natural Resources and CSH Department Environmental Management Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religious Studies CSH Department
University Senate Membership (cont.)
Ranjith Wijesinghe 2016 Physics and Astronomy CSH Department Becci Brey 2015 Physiology and Health Science CSH Department Darren Wheeler 2016 Political Science CSH Department Johnathan Forbey 2015 Psychological Science CSH Department Ann Brown 2016 Social Work CSH Department Lisa Pellerin 2015 Sociology CSH Department Barry Wagner 2016 Speech Pathology and CSH Department Audiology
Stefania Aegisdottir 2015 Counseling Psychology and TC Department Guidance Services Lynn Lehman 2016 Educational Leadership TC Department Jocelyn Bolin 2015 Educational Psychology TC Department Theresa Richardson 2014 Educational Studies TC Department Kathleen Kreamelmeyer 2015 Elementary Education TC Department Kourtland Koch 2016 Special Education TC Department Brad Canada 2015 Burris Laboratory School Department
Contract Faculty: Jennifer Christman 2016 Criminal Justice and Criminology Full-Time Contract Faculty Shon Byrum 2015 Burris Laboratory School Full-Time Contract Faculty
Professional Personnel: Mark Holtzman 2016 Academic Advising Area Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs Area Scott McFadden 2016 University Libraries Area Chris Munchel 2015 Admissions Area Julie Stroh 2016 Alumni Programs Area Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life Area
President, Student Government Association: Nicholas Wilkey President, Student Senate: President Pro Tempore Student Senate: Undergraduate Students (6):
Graduate Student (1):
University Senate Agenda April 24, 2014 Enclosure #2
BIOGAPHICAL INFORMATION
UNIVERSITY SENATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Amy J Harden, PhD Department of Family and Consumer Sciences College of Applied Sciences and Technology
EDUCATION Ph.D. 1992 The Ohio State University Major: Textiles and Clothing Minor: Marketing M.S. 1985 Bowling Green State University Major: Clothing and Textiles B.S. 1981 Bowling Green State University Major: Home Economics Education Minor(s): Family Life Education
Employed at Ball State 1996
Selected awards and positions: Ball State University Outstanding Faculty Service Award 2011 Assistant & Associate Department Chair 1998 – 2010 Provost Administrative Internship 2009 (Spring) Director of Fashion Programs 1997 – 2009
University level service experience: Academic Freedom and Ethics Committee -- Secretary 2000 - 2001 Data Management Working Group task force 2010 (summer) Events Programming and Scheduling Committee 1999 – 2002 Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee 2011-present o Ex-officio – rep from Salary and Benefits Committee Governance and Elections Committee 2010 – present Higher Learning Commission Review/university Accreditation Self Study 2011 – 2013 Criterion 2 – Integrity task force (team leader on part B -- how the institute presents itself to the public in regard to programs, requirements, costs) Institution Effectiveness Committee 2006 – 2012 o Chair -- 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 o Secretary -- 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 Library Committee 2005 – 2008 Professional Affairs Council (elected as FCS representative) 2000 – 2001 Student and Campus Life Council 1999 – 2002 Undergraduate Education Committee (elected as college representative) 2008 – present o Chair -- Spring 2009 and 2009-2010 o Secretary -- Fall 2008 and 2013-2014 United Way Steering Committee 2013 – 2014 University Core Curriculum Subcommittee (UEC representative) 2010 - 2011 University Core Curriculum Task Force 2013 (summer) Develop assessment rubrics (written communication & critical thinking) University Salary and Benefits Committee 2011 – 2013 o Chair -- 2011- 2012 Co-chair 2012 - 2013 University Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee 2013 - present o Chair -- 2013-present University Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee 2013 - present o Ex-officio rep from Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee University Senate (elected as FCS representative) 2010 – present o Secretary -- 2011- present Faculty Council -- Acting Secretary -- Fall 2012 Agenda Committee University Senate Salary Study task Force 2011 (spring) – 2012
Vice Chairperson
Chin-Sook Pak, Associate Professor of Spanish, Department of Modern Languages and Classics I received my Ph.D. in Romance Linguistics from the University of Michigan and have worked at BSU since 1998. I have taught numerous immersive learning courses, and I take a particular interest in promoting civic learning and making education more accessible to underrespresented minority students. Some of my service work at the University include:
Graduate Education Committee University Diversity Committee Department and College P&T Committee CSH Diversity Task Force Faculty Mentor Program (for students with disability) Civic Engagement Advisory Board Enhanced Student Learning Initiative Program Study abroad-related service work
Secretary
Lisa Pellerin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Women’s and Gender Studies.
Member of the Ball State University faculty since 2001.
Current and previous experience on department and university committees: Vice Chair and Chair of Governance and Elections Committee At-large member of Senate Agenda Committee (currently) Secretary of Governance and Elections Committee (currently) Served as member of CSH curriculum committee Chair of the CSH Task Force on the Status of Women (currently) Undergraduate Director for Sociology
University Senate Agenda Committee
VOTE FOR ONE
Jennifer Jones-Hall, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Student Life.
I have been at Ball State for 3 years, however I have been in Higher Education in a Professional position for over 30 years. I currently serve as the direct advisor to Student Government Association. I am serving on the following University Committees: Campus Master Plan, Research Committee, Professional Salary and Benefits Committee, Campus Community Coalition, Ex-Officio of the Student Activities Committee, the President’s Engagement Committee, Activity Fee Committee, Secretary of University Council, member of University Senate, Alcohol Assessment Committee .
Laura O’Hara, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies.
Relevant University Committee Service 1. Senate (subcommittees: Salary & Benefits; Academic Freedom & Ethics), 2013-2015. 2. Immersive Learning Task Force (member), 2008-2013 3. Graduate Faculty Fellow, 2009-2014. 4. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (various officer positions), 2003-2014 5. University Core-curriculum Task Force II (CCIM representative), 2004-2006. 6. University Core Curriculum Re-visioning Task-force (CCIM representative), 2002-2004. 7. Professional Affairs Council (chaired various sub-committees), 1999-2005.
Relevant College Committee Service 1. Various Interest Groups (health communication promotion, international programming, special events), (Member, chaired various ad-hoc committees), 2008-2014. 2. CCIM Promotion & Tenure Committee (secretary), 2011-2012; 2006-2007). 3. Dean’s Search Committee, 2004-2005. 4. CCIM Multicultural Day (event-planning committee), 1997-2003.
Relevant Department Committee Service 1. Curriculum & Planning Committee, 1997-1998; 2006-2011. (Member, Secretary, Interim Chair). 2. Promotion & Tenure Committee (Member 1998-2014; Chair 2006/2007; 2010/11). 3. Various Search Committees (Chair, member) 2006; 2009. 4. Various Departmental Committees (Library Resources, Social Functions: 2000; 2004; 2006; 2009; 2010).
AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #2, 2014-15)
August 28, 2014 4:00 p.m. LB (Letterman Building, Room 125
Approval of senate minutes of April 24, 2014
I. Announcements A. Reaffirmation of Standing Rules (Enclosure #1) B. In an effort conserve paper, and approved by the University Senate on 9/4/08, the Undersecretary will poll the membership regarding receiving electronic agenda materials ONLY. Hard copies of agenda materials will continue to be produced only once. Please take responsibility for bringing all appropriate materials with you to each meeting. C. Schedule of Meetings in University Governance System (Enclosure #2) D. Next Scheduled Meetings Senate Agenda Committee – Monday, September 15, 2014 (LB 104). Please forward agenda items to the senate office no later than noon on the Thursday before the Monday meeting. University Senate – Thursday, September 25, 2014, Letterman Building (LB), Room 125 E. Results of Constitutional Amendments (Enclosure #3) F. Revisions to University Promotion and Tenure Document (Enclosure #4) G. Revisions to Technology Users Policy (Enclosure #5) H. Approval of Senate Actions Approved, does not require Board of Trustees Approval, approved by President 1. Transfer of Credit – Graduate School 2. Incomplete Grades Policy 3. Revisions to Academic Course Load (Graduate Program) 4. Admission Procedure for Applicants from non-Regionally Accredited Institutions (Graduate Program) 5. Policy on N/R Grades 6. Approved Catalog Copy for Degrees 7. Cosmetic revisions to Section IV. of Handbook (Academic Policies and Procedures) 8. Removal of John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship from Handbook
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9. Non-substantive revisions to University Promotion and Tenure Document (approved by Interim President King) 10. Non-substantive revisions to Policy on Technology (approved by Interim President King)
Approved by Board of Trustees 1. Whistleblower Policy (5/2/14) 2. Revisions to Student Code to include Federally mandated information regarding Sexual misconduct/harassment (7/18/14)
I. Program Information – Academic Posting 2012-13, Volume XLIV-8, 9 (Enclosure #6) II. Introduction of President Ferguson III. Overview of Senate System – Chin-Sook Pak, Vice Chairperson, University Senate IV. Recognition of Deaths Stanley Byers Dimitri Sotiropoulos Associate Professor Emeritus of Industry and Technology Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages Retired 1996 Retired 1988 12 years of service 25 years of service Philip VanEvery Winifred Wagoner Associate Professor Emeritus of Special Education Professor Emeritus of Accounting Retired 1995 Retired 1987 25 years of service 24 years of service V. Council/Committee/Student Senate Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Chin-Sook Pak, Vice Chairperson B. Faculty Council – Michael Hanley, Chairperson C. University Council – Jennifer Jones-Hall, Secretary D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson E. Student Senate – Carli Hendershot, President, Student Senate IV. Report by Chairperson of Senate – Amy Harden (Enclosure #7 - Issues in the Senate System) V. Questions Directed to the President VI. Question and Answer Period VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business A. Membership of Councils/Committees in University Governance system (Enclosure #8) Key to list: Yellow highlight = no faculty member completed a preference poll for councils to appoint. Dean of College will be contacted to appoint a member of their college. Red = college has yet to hold their elections IX. Other Items A. Printing Policy X. Adjournment /mt
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MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE 2014-15 UNIVERSITY SENATE Thursday, April 24, 2014
Members Present: 57 Members Absent: 8
1. The meeting was called to order by the chairperson of the University Senate, Dave Pearson, at 5:01p.m. Roll Call was taken by initialing the roster located at the entrance to LB 125. Members Present: S. Aegisdottir, E. Agnew, A. Beane, J. Bolin, B. Brey, B. Byers, A. Brown, P. Buis, B. Byers, B. Canada, D. Caristi, J. Chapman, J. Christman, C. Corbin, E. Crawford, G. Dodson, J. Fitzgerald, J. Gora, M. Hanley, A. Harden, C. Hendershot, M. Hill, M. Holtzman, J. Huff, J. Jemiolo, J. Jones-Hall, L. Julian, K. Kessler, T. King, K. Koch, R. Kovac, K. Kreamelmeyer, L. Lehman, T. Mahfouz, S. McFadden, E. Nesson, L. O’Hara, C. Pak, S. Pattison, L. Pellerin, T. Peters, S. Rice-Snow, D. Singh, L. Sun, C. Thomas, K. Thurman, D. Wheeler, R. Wijesinghe, N. Wilkey, S. Zhuk
Substitutes: Rod Davis for T. Jitpaiboon, Michael Tagler for J. Forbey, Juan Carlos Ramirez for J. Gruver, David Pearson for J. Johnson, Ralph Bremigan for I. Livshits, Alisa Stewart for C. Munchel, Claudia Updike for B. Wagner
Members Absent: S. Byrum, M. Chiuini, B. Collins, K. Kreamelmeyer, M. Maggiotto, N. Perera, T. Richardson, J. Stroh
2. Dave Pearson, chairperson of the 2013-14 senate, yielded the floor to Michael Hanley, Chair of the Faculty Council, who presided over the meeting for the purpose of conducting elections.
3. New Business A. Elections – Senate Officers A list of nominees for the election of Senate officers and Agenda Committee was presented. (University Senate Agenda, 4/24/14, Enclosure #1)
Members received biographical sketch information for each nominee on today’s ballot. The floor was opened for other nominations. There were no nominations and a motion was made and seconded (Pearson/Hanley) to close nominations.
The motion carried. A motion was made and seconded (Pearson/Thurman) to approve the slate by acclamation. The motion carried. The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary were elected by acclamation. The following were elected by acclamation: Chair: Amy Harden Vice Chair: Chin-Sook Pak Secretary: Lisa Pellerin
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University Senate Minutes April 24, 2014 Page Two
B. Elections – Committees University Senate Agenda Committee – ONE position
1. Jennifer Jones-Hall (Student Life) 2. Laura O’Hara (Communication Studies)
Nominations will also be taken from the floor. There were no nominations and a motion was made and seconded to close nominations.
The motion carried. Laura O’Hara was elected by paper ballot to serve on the University Senate Agenda Committee for a two year term, ending in 2016.
4. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Pellerin, Secretary
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University Senate Agenda August 28, 2014 Enclosure #1
STANDING RULES FOR CONDUCTING SENATE BUSINESS
1. A member of the faculty, professional personnel, or a student who is not a senator may initiate an agenda item by having a senator sponsor that item or by presenting the item to the Agenda Committee.
2. Senators may submit new agenda items in writing to the Agenda Committee.
3. The Senate will be called to order on the hour with sessions limited to one hour and twenty minutes.
4. Roll will be taken by the members initialing a roster.
5. Senators will be seated in a designated section of the room. Special areas of the chamber will be reserved for the seating of visitors.
6. The distribution of the minutes by mail will substitute for the reading of the minutes.
7. Announcements must be limited to Senate business and must be cleared through the Chair.
8. Scheduled meetings will include, following committee reports, a question-and-answer period not to exceed ten minutes in length, during which senators may request information from other persons present on matters of concern to the University community as a whole. The Chair shall rule out of order questions that are personal, departmental, or collegiate in scope or that do not pertain to University affairs.
9. The first time they speak at a meeting, senators will stand and identify themselves when addressing the Chair or the Senate.
10. Senators may, as a prerogative, address the Senate from the lectern.
11. Senate committees and councils must send minutes, reports, and recommendations to the Agenda Committee.
12. Committee reports should be brief (no longer than five minutes), official statements of the conclusions formally adopted within the reporting body.
13. Proposals must be framed as resolutions or as motions. A lengthy resolution or motion should be submitted in writing prior to the call to order of the meeting.
14. All motions will be put on the floor for debate by a Senator first stating their name followed by a second with a Senator stating their name.
15. When a motion appears on the Senate agenda, the chair of the sponsoring committee, or a representative, or the person sponsoring the motion must be present in the Senate to present the motion.
16. The Senate may move to return a motion to committee, amend, or refer to another committee for matters of clarification. This will require an immediate second, a debate and a simple majority vote of the body of the Senate. A majority vote will send the item back to the appropriate committee for further work or clarification. If the motion fails, debate will continue on the original motion followed by a vote of the body.
17. Voting will be by voice vote unless there is a request for a division of the house or for a written ballot.
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18. Voting procedures shall be “of the members present and voting” as defined in Robert’s Rules of Order. In this process, “yes” and “no” votes are counted, while abstentions are not counted in the total. Unless defined differently by the standing rules of the Senate or Robert’s Rules of Order, motions pass by a simple majority of the votes cast. Voting by proxy is disallowed in this process.
19. The Chairperson will appoint a parliamentarian for the Senate. The appointee may be a member of the Senate or from outside the body. An appointee from the body of the Senate will retain all privileges of a Senator, while an appointee from outside the body will have no voice or voting rights. It will be the responsibility of the parliamentarian to keep the Senate acting within the Standing Rules of the Senate and to interpret other issues by using Robert’s Rules of Order.
20. Any items remaining on the Agenda in the last meeting of the Spring will automatically be carried over to the Fall Agenda.
21. The Senate Agenda Committee will be empowered to act for the Senate during the summer on emergency items, pending acceptance by the Senate in the fall.
22. Timetables proposed by the Senate Agenda Committee will be subject to subsequent acceptance by the University Senate at their next meeting.
23. The Senate, the Agenda Committee and the Governance and Elections Committee may conduct official business electronically. This includes, but is not limited to, e-mail, electronic postings, websites, voting and meetings. However, the membership of the aforementioned groups must first develop policies and procedures for electronic voting and meetings within each group.
8/29/13
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University Senate Agenda August 28, 2014 Enclosure #2 University Governance Schedule of Meetings 2014-15
August, 2014 January, 2015 18 Senate Agenda Committee 8 University Council 28 University Senate Governance and Elections 12 Senate Agenda Committee September 15 Campus Council 4 Faculty Council 22 University Senate Governance and Elections 29 Faculty Council 11 University Council 15 Senate Agenda Committee February 18 Campus Council 5 Governance and Elections 25 University Senate University Council 12 Campus Council October 16 Senate Agenda Committee 2 Faculty Council 26 University Senate Governance and Elections 9 University Council March 13 Senate Agenda Committee 12 Governance and Elections 16 Campus Council Faculty Council 23 University Senate 16 Senate Agenda Committee 30 Faculty Council 19 University Council 26 Governance and Elections ** November University Senate 6 University Council Governance and Elections April 10 Senate Agenda Committee 2 Campus Council 13 Campus Council * 9 Governance and Elections ** 20 University Senate Faculty Council 13 Senate Agenda Committee December 16 University Council 4 Faculty Council 23 University Senate
ALL SENATE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS – THURSDAYS, 4:00 P.M. University Senate, Faculty Council, University Council: Letterman Building (LB), Room 125 Campus Council: Student Center (SC), Room 303 Senate Agenda Committee: Mondays, 2:00p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Room 104 Governance and Elections Committee: Thursdays, 8:10 a.m., Bracken Library (BL), Rm. 301
* Alternate Meeting Location: Letterman Building (LB), Room 104 ** Meeting will take place, if necessary, in BL 301 6/9/14
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Governance and Elections Committee 10/24/13, 10/31/13 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 11/4/13 August 28, 2014 University Senate 11/14/13 (First Reading) Enclosure #3 University Senate 1/16/14 (Second Reading) Departments and Areas 5/2/14
UNIVERSITY SENATE AMENDMENT – VOTING RESULTS – May 2, 2014 PROPOSED REVISION TO THE CONSTITUTION Amendment #1 - Term Limits Exceptions
Administration Yes No Abstain Total President 32 0 5 37 Academic Affairs 53 1 2 56 Business Affairs 0 Information Technology 59 2 11 72 Student Affairs 53 0 1 54 University Advancement 0 Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications 20 0 1 21 Subtotal Administration 217 3 20 240
Applied Sciences and Technology Yes No Abstain Total Family and Consumer Sciences 18 0 0 18 Military Science 0 School of Nursing 32 0 0 32 SPESES 20 0 0 20 Technology 0 Subtotal Applied Sciences and Technology 70 0 0 70
Architecture and Planning Yes No Abstain Total Architecture 0 Landscape Architecture 13 0 0 13 Urban Planning 8 0 0 8 Subtotal Architecture and Planning 21 0 0 21
Miller College of Business Yes No Abstain Total Accounting 0 Economics 0 Finance and Insurance 6 0 7 13 Information Systems and Operations Management 13 0 0 13 Marketing and Management 0 Subtotal Miller College of Business 19 0 7 26
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College of Communication, Information, and Media Yes No Abstain Total Communication Studies 13 0 0 13 Center for Information and Communication Sciences 7 0 0 7 Journalism 0 Telecommunications 23 0 0 23 Subtotal College of Comm., Information, and Media 43 0 0 43
College of Fine Arts Yes No Abstain Total School of Art 0 Music 0 Theatre & Dance 31 0 0 31 Subtotal College of Fine Arts 31 0 0 31
College of Sciences and Humanities Yes No Abstain Total Anthropology 7 0 1 8 Biology 0 Chemistry 20 0 1 21 Computer Science 8 0 7 15 Criminal Justice and Criminology 0 English 17 0 0 17 Geography 0 Geological Sciences 7 0 0 7 History 0 Mathematical Sciences 34 0 0 34 Modern Languages and Classics 19 0 1 20 Natural Resources and Environmental Management 6 0 0 6 Philosophy and Religious Studies 7 0 0 7 Physics and Astronomy 13 0 0 13 Physiology and Health Science 0 Political Science 6 1 8 15 Psychological Sciences 16 1 4 21 Social Work 0 Sociology 7 0 1 8 Speech Pathology and Audiology 15 0 0 15 Subtotal College of Sciences and Humanities 182 2 23 207
Teachers College Yes No Abstain Total Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services 9 0 0 9
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Educational Leadership 7 0 0 7 Educational Psychology 15 1 2 18 Educational Studies 15 2 0 17 Elementary Education 18 0 0 18 Special Education 14 0 0 14 Burris Laboratory School 0 Subtotal Teachers College 78 3 2 83
Yes No Abstain Total TOTALS 661 8 52 721
Total "Yes" votes 661 Total "No" votes 8 Total Present and Voting 669 x 2/3 2/3 of Total Present and Voting 446
Amendment PASSED
UNIVERSITY SENATE AMENDMENT – VOTING RESULTS – May 2, 2014 PROPOSED REVISION TO THE CONSTITUTION Amendment #2 - Student Elections to University Senate
Administration Yes No Abstain Total President 32 1 0 33 Academic Affairs 54 0 2 56 Business Affairs 0 Information Technology 63 0 9 72 Student Affairs 53 0 1 54 University Advancement 0 Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications 20 0 1 21 Subtotal Administration 222 1 13 236
Applied Sciences and Technology Yes No Abstain Total Family and Consumer Sciences 18 0 0 18 Military Science 0 School of Nursing 32 0 0 32 SPESES 20 0 0 20 Technology 0
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Subtotal Applied Sciences and Technology 70 0 0 70
Architecture and Planning Yes No Abstain Total Architecture 0 Landscape Architecture 13 0 0 13 Urban Planning 8 0 0 8 Subtotal Architecture and Planning 21 0 0 21
Miller College of Business Yes No Abstain Total Accounting 0 Economics 0 Finance and Insurance 6 0 7 13 Information Systems and Operations Management 13 0 0 13 Marketing and Management 0 Subtotal Miller College of Business 19 0 7 26
College of Communication, Information, and Media Communication Studies 13 0 0 13 Center for Information and Communication Sciences 6 1 0 7 Journalism 0 Telecommunications 23 0 0 23 Subtotal College of Comm, Information, and Media 42 1 0 43
College of Fine Arts Yes No Abstain Total School of Art 0 Music 0 Theatre & Dance 31 0 0 31 Subtotal College of Fine Arts 31 0 0 31
College of Sciences and Humanities Yes No Abstain Total Anthropology 8 0 0 8 Biology 0 Chemistry 19 1 1 21 Computer Science 9 0 6 15 Criminal Justice and Criminology 0 English 17 0 0 17 Geography 0 Geological Sciences 7 0 0 7 History 0 Mathematical Sciences 34 0 0 34 Modern Languages and Classics 20 0 0 20
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Natural Resources and Environmental Management 6 0 0 6 Philosophy and Religious Studies 7 0 0 7 Physics and Astronomy 13 0 0 13 Physiology and Health Science 0 Political Science 5 1 9 15 Psychological Sciences 18 0 3 21 Social Work 0 Sociology 7 0 1 8 Speech Pathology and Audiology 15 0 0 15 Subtotal College of Sciences and Humanities 185 2 20 207
Teachers College Yes No Abstain Total Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services 9 0 0 9 Educational Leadership 7 0 0 7 Educational Psychology 15 0 3 18 Educational Studies 18 0 0 18 Elementary Education 18 0 0 18 Special Education 14 0 0 14 Burris Laboratory School 0 Subtotal Teachers College 81 0 3 84
TOTALS 671 4 43 718
Total "Yes" votes 671 Total "No" votes 4 Total Present and Voting 675 x 2/3 2/3 of Total Present and Voting 450
Amendment PASSED
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Senate Agenda Committee 6/16/14 University Senate Agenda August 28, 2014 Enclosure #4 Proposed Revisions to University Promotion and Tenure Document 1. Section VII Right of Reconsideration, number 1.2 Remove “must” and replace with “may.” Reasoning: This correction will be in alignment with the definition of reconsideration in Section II Definitions (3.) of the U P&T document. A candidate is not required to ask for reconsideration before proceeding further in the promotion and tenure process.
2. Section VII Right of Reconsideration, addition of number 1.4 This new section will provide a candidate with the procedures to request reconsideration of the Provost’s adverse recommendation. Reasoning: In a couple of places within the U P&T document, it is stated that a candidate may request reconsideration whenever the first negative decision occurs—department, college, or provost. The document provides procedures for department and college reconsideration, but not provost. This addition provides those procedures.
VII Right of 1. Reconsideration Reconsideration33 1.1 Reconsideration is the act whereby a candidate may request that an initial adverse decision by a departmental or collegiate committee be reexamined. Reconsideration can take place before an appeal. Reconsideration provides an opportunity for a candidate to clarify content of material. 1.2 If the initial adverse recommendation has been made by the Department Promotion and Tenure Committee, then the candidate must may ask for a reconsideration of that recommendation by the Department Committee before he or she may proceed further. 1.21 The candidate must ask, in writing, for the reconsideration within ten (10) calendar days following the date of the faculty member's receipt of the written recommendation adversely affecting him or her. For example, if a Department Promotion and Tenure Committee advises a faculty member in writing that it is recommending against awarding tenure to such member, the period to request reconsideration would run from the date of receipt of that communication, rather than from the date on which the Board of Trustees subsequently announces the names of faculty members who have been awarded tenure. Any request for reconsideration not filed within this time limit will be denied automatically, unless the academic dean determines that good cause has existed for the delay. 1.22 The written request for reconsideration shall be filed in the office of the department chairperson. 1.23 After receiving a request for reconsideration, the Department Committee must meet to reconsider its initial adverse recommendation. The Department Committee must meet with the candidate if he or she so requests. The candidate may provide an oral presentation of the request for promotion or tenure. No additional materials may be introduced or added to the documents or the process. 1.24 After meeting to reconsider the candidate’s materials, the committee shall vote to overturn or affirm the previous decision. This vote supercedes the previous vote. 1.25 The candidate’s materials for promotion and/or tenure shall be held in the departmental office and shall not be forwarded to the College Promotion and Tenure Committee until the requests for reconsideration has been completed.
1.3 If the initial adverse recommendation has been made by the College Committee or Dean, then he or she may ask for reconsideration at the collegiate level. 1.31 The candidate must ask, in writing, for the reconsideration within ten (10) calendar days following the date of the faculty member's receipt of the written recommendation adversely affecting him or her. For example, if a College Dean or College Promotion and Tenure Committee advises a faculty member in writing that it is recommending against awarding tenure to such member, the period to request reconsideration would run from the date of receipt of that communication,
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rather than from the date on which the Board of Trustees subsequently announces the names of faculty members who have been awarded tenure. Any request for reconsideration not filed within this time limit will be denied automatically, unless the academic dean determines that good cause has existed for the delay. 1.32 The written request for reconsideration shall be filed in the office of the college dean. 1.33 After receiving a request for reconsideration, the Collegiate Committee must meet to reconsider its initial adverse recommendation or in cases when only the college dean reviews the candidate, the Dean must reconsider the initial adverse recommendation. The Collegiate Committee or Dean must meet with the candidate if he or she so requests. The candidate may provide an oral presentation of the request for promotion or tenure. No additional materials may be introduced or added to the documents or the process. 1.34 After meeting to reconsider the candidate’s materials, in cases where the committee made the initial adverse decision, the committee shall vote to overturn or affirm the previous decision. This vote supercedes the previous vote. 1.35 In colleges where the Dean makes the decision, the Dean will inform the candidate of his or her decision following reconsideration. 1.36 The candidate’s materials for promotion and/or tenure shall be held in the collegiate office and shall not be forwarded to the University promotion and Tenure Committee until all requests for reconsideration have been exhausted.
1.4 If the initial adverse recommendation has been made by the Provost, then the candidate may ask for reconsideration by the Provost. 1.41 The candidate must ask, in writing, for the reconsideration within ten (10) calendar days following the date of the faculty member’s receipt of the written recommendation adversely affecting him or her. For example, the Provost advises a faculty member in writing that he or she is recommending against awarding tenure to such member, the period to request reconsideration would run from the date of receipt of the communication, rather than from the date on which the Board of Trustees subsequently announces the names of faculty members who have been awarded tenure. Any request for reconsideration not filed within this time limit will be denied automatically, unless the Provost determines that good cause has existed for the delay. 1.42 The written request for reconsideration shall be filed in the office of the Provost. 1.43 After receiving a request for reconsideration, the Provost must reconsider his or her initial adverse recommendation. The Provost must meet with the candidate if he or she requests. The candidate may provide an oral presentation of the request for promotion or tenure. No additional materials may be introduced or added to the documents or the process. 1.44 After reconsidering the candidate’s materials, the Provost shall overturn or affirm the previous decision. This decision supercedes the previous decision. 1.45 The Provost will inform the candidate of his or her decision following reconsideration. 1.46 The candidate’s materials for promotion and/or tenure shall be held in the Provost’s Office and shall not be forwarded to the university President until all requests for reconsideration have been exhausted.
3. Section VIII Right of Appeal, number 2.8, page 88 Clarification of the Appeal file. Add Department Chair. Delete: when it reconsidered its initial adverse recommendation
Reasoning: This should be the materials provided by the department committee or department chair if it is the chair who made the adverse decision. Since reconsideration does not have to occur, the statement about reconsideration should be removed.
4. Section VIII Right of Appeal, number 2.20, page 90 (for the attached document) Add: and/or Dean. Delete: when it reconsidered its initial adverse recommendation; (c) the responses and any other materials submitted by the College Committee when it considered the appeal.
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Correct reading: The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs designee is responsible for preparing an appeal file that shall consist of (a) the formal request for hearing and any other materials submitted by the appellant; (b) the responses and any other materials submitted by the Department Committee and/or Dean. The appeal file shall be forwarded to the chairperson of the hearing panel who shall make certain that it is made available to all parties to the hearing.
Reasoning: Provide the Provost with the ability to assign a designee. This should be the materials provided by the department committee or department chair if it is the chair who made the adverse decision. Since reconsideration does not have to occur, the statement about reconsideration should be removed. Further clarification about what was included in the appeal file was needed.
5. Section VIII Right of Appeal, number 2.201, page 90 Add: designee
Correct reading: The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs designee shall assist the chairperson of the hearing panel in arranging the hearing at the University level.
Reasoning: This clarifies the person responsible for this action and reflects the practice for several years.
VIII Right of 1. Appeals from Adverse Decisions Appeal 1.1 Regular full-time faculty and regular professional personnel may appeal promotion and tenure decisions which adversely affect such individuals in accordance with provisions set forth in this Part VIII. Appeal refers to actions taken by the appellant when the outcome of the department, college or Provost reconsideration is the same as the original recommendation. An appeal may be filed without following the reconsideration process. Appeals examine the process not the content.
2. Bases for Request for Appeal 2.1 If the appellant is not satisfied with the decision of the Department Committee, then he or she may appeal to the College Promotion and Tenure Committee. The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days following the appellant's receipt of the Department Committee's decision and must be filed in the office of the academic dean. Any request that is not filed within this time limit will be denied automatically unless the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs determines that good cause has existed for the delay. 2.2 There are three permissible reasons to request appeal: 2.21 Allegation of violation of approved departmental, collegiate, and/or University policies, including those set forth in the Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook; 2.22 Allegation of unfair treatment on the part of the decision makers; 2.23 Allegation of discriminatory treatment on the part of the decision makers. 2.3 When an appellant alleges violation of approved departmental, collegiate, and/or University policies, including those set forth in the Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook, then he or she must cite the specific policies which a committee or administrator failed to follow. When filing a request for appeal, the appellant must also provide a summary of the way(s) in which the policies were violated and how such violation(s) adversely affected the appellant. 2.4 When an appellant alleges unfair treatment on the part of the decision makers, then he or she must cite the specific treatment engaged in by a committee or administrator. When filing a request for appeal, the appellant must also provide a summary of the reasons why the decision in question was clearly not merited by the evidence available to the decision makers and must also attach to the summary specific and detailed evidence in support of the reasons listed in the summary. Unfair treatment is defined as decisions which are arbitrary or capricious or which are clearly not supported by the evidence. 2.5 When an appellant alleges discriminatory treatment on the part of the decision makers, then he or she must cite the specific treatment engaged in by a committee or administrator. When filing a request for appeal, the appellant must also provide a summary of the constitutionally or statutorily prohibited reasons upon which he or she believes the decision was based and a detailed summary of the evidence which supports the appellant's allegation. Discriminatory treatment is defined as
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decisions based upon constitutionally or statutorily prohibited reasons, including unlawful discrimination. 2.6 When a request for appeal is filed which alleges discriminatory treatment on the part of the decision makers, the University's Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, or his or her designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the committee or hearing panel at each level of appeal. All appeals alleging discriminatory treatment in promotion and tenure decisions shall be pursued under the procedures set forth in this document rather than under the Ball State University "Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Complaint Investigation Procedure and Appeal Process." 2.7 In all cases, the appellant has the burden of proving his or her allegations. 2.8 The academic dean is responsible for preparing an appeal file that will consist of (a) the formal request for hearing and any other materials submitted by the appellant; (b) the response and any other materials submitted by the Department Committee or Department Chair when it reconsidered its initial adverse recommendation. The appeal file will be forwarded to the chairperson of the hearing panel who will make certain that it is made available to all parties to the hearing. 2.81 The academic dean will assist the chairperson of the hearing panel in arranging the hearing at the collegiate level. 2.9 A formal hearing will take place. 2.91 Timing. The College Committee must hold the hearing within thirty (30) calendar days of its receipt of the request for hearing. Days outside the regular academic year will not be counted in the thirty day computation. The chairperson of the College Committee may, with good cause, extend the thirty day deadline. 2.92 Membership of the hearing panel. The College Promotion and Tenure Committee may serve as the hearing panel, or it may establish a separate hearing panel. The hearing panel shall consist of not fewer than five (5) faculty members, at least two (2) of whom must also be members of the Promotion and Tenure Committee establishing the panel. The chairperson of the College Promotion and Tenure Committee, or his or her designee, will serve as chairperson of the hearing panel. 2.921 If the appellant is a minority, at least one (1) member of the hearing panel shall be a minority. Also, at least one (1) member of the hearing panel shall be of the same gender as the appellant. If the College Promotion and Tenure Committee serves as the hearing panel, the Committee may (to meet the requirements of this paragraph) be required to add to the Committee faculty member(s) from within the college who shall participate fully in the appeal hearing. If the addition of faculty member(s) is required, the faculty member(s) selected must be approved by the dean. This paragraph shall not apply (a) if the college has no minority faculty members or faculty members of the required gender who are eligible to serve on the hearing panel, or (b) if all of the eligible minority faculty members or faculty members of the required gender either decline to serve or are disqualified from serving on the hearing panel due to their unavailability, conflict of interest, personal bias or other good and sufficient reason as determined by the College Promotion and Tenure Committee chairperson. For the purposes of this paragraph, “minority" refers to an individual who is a member of a minority classification recognized by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 2.922 When an appeal is filed which alleges that a decision was the result of illegal discrimination, two (2) of the members of the hearing panel shall be appointed from among the full-time faculty and professional personnel serving on the Complaint Appeals Board of the Ball State University "Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Appeal Procedures." The appellant shall choose one (1) of such panelists and the responding party shall choose the other such panelist. If either the appellant or the responding party fails to make a selection, the University's Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action shall make that party's selection. The University's Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, or his or her designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the hearing panel. 2.923 No one may serve to hear an appeal who has a demonstrated conflict of
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interest such as previous involvement with the case, assignment to the same academic department or administrative area as any of the principals in the case, business involvement, or relationship to any of the principals. Decisions regarding such conflicts shall be made by the committee chairperson. 2.10 Parties. Parties participating in the hearing are (a) the appellant; and (b) the department chairperson and the Department Promotion and Tenure Committee chairperson, who together shall serve as the responding party (unless the chairperson of the College Promotion and Tenure Committee appoints a different individual or individuals to serve as the responding party). 2.11 Notice of hearing. The parties shall be given at least ten (10) days notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing, unless they waive that notice in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued by the chairperson of the hearing panel whenever he or she may deem appropriate, or upon the request of either party for good cause shown. 2.12 Materials used in hearing. The parties must furnish the chairperson of the hearing panel with the following materials at least five (5) working days prior to the date of the hearings: 2.121 Copies of all documents upon which they intend to rely but which are not already a part of the appeal file; 2.122 A list of any witnesses whom they plan to call. Copies of these materials must be distributed to all participants by the chairperson of the hearing panel at least three (3) working days prior to the date of the hearing. Additional materials and/or witnesses may not be utilized by either party at a hearing without the consent of the hearing panel. 2.13 Attendants at hearing. In addition to the hearing panel and the previously specified parties, the following persons may attend a hearing. 2.131 A full-time regular Ball State faculty or professional personnel member to serve as faculty colleague for the appellant. 2.132 Representative of the academic dean's office. 2.133 Other University-affiliated persons whose attendance is requested or approved by the chairperson of the hearing panel. 2.134 Any person designated by the chairperson of the hearing panel to record and to prepare a summary of the evidence presented at the hearing. 2.135 Witnesses called by either party. Such witnesses shall be present only while they are testifying. 2.136 A recording secretary designated by the appellant, if he or she desires. This person must be a full-time Ball State faculty, professional personnel, or staff member. Failure, without good cause, of the appellant or the responding party to appear and proceed at the hearing may force the hearing panel to hear and respond to the appeal in the absence of the appellant or the responding party. 2.14 Quorum and challenges. A majority of the members of a hearing panel shall constitute a quorum. Either party may challenge a panel member on the grounds of personal bias. The decision whether to disqualify a challenged member shall be made by a majority vote of the remaining members, conducted by written ballot. If this vote results in a tie, the decision shall be made by the chairperson of the hearing panel. 2.15 Conduct of hearings. Hearings shall be conducted with a view toward providing the hearing panel with a complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the decision which is being appealed. The chairperson of the hearing panel shall preside at the hearing and shall make all procedural rulings. These rulings may be reversed by a majority vote of the panel members present, including the chairperson. 2.16 Witnesses. Each party is responsible for ensuring the presence of his or her witnesses at a hearing. Written statements in lieu of the personal testimony of a witness shall not be permitted unless a majority of the panel members determines that a witness is unavailable to testify. All witnesses who testify may be questioned concerning any matter relevant to the hearing by any member of the hearing panel. 2.17 Hearing records. The hearing panel must arrange for minutes of the hearing to be taken. These minutes shall include a general summary of the major points made by the parties and participants at the hearing, any motions made or votes taken by the hearing panel. Copies of approved minutes shall be made available upon request to
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the appellant and/or respondent within twenty (20) calendar days of the conclusion of the hearing. Further use of these minutes by either party is restricted to appeals at higher levels of the procedures outlined here or in external legal proceedings. Recordings or tapes of a hearing shall not be permitted. 2.18 Decision by the hearing panel. After the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing panel shall meet to consider the evidence presented at the hearing, or evidence already presented in the hearing file. At this time, the hearing panel may request an interview with the academic dean, or the academic dean may request an interview with the hearing panel. The hearing panel must determine whether the appeal should be upheld or denied, and it must set forth in writing a brief summary of the reasons for its decision. Copies of that decision are to be addressed to the academic dean and must be provided to all participants in the appeal within twenty (20) calendar days of the conclusion of the hearing. 2.181 The decision of the hearing panel shall be deemed to be the decision of the College Promotion and Tenure Committee, without further action on the part of the committee. 2.1811 When a hearing panel votes to uphold an appeal, then it must specify a remedy for the situation or specify a recommended course of action to the appropriate parties (for example, a rehearing of a case by a previous committee or administrator or of an appellant). If the responding party does not agree with this recommendation, that party may appeal to the University Promotion and Tenure Committee. 2.1812 When a hearing panel votes to deny an appeal, then the appellant has the right to appeal this decision to the University Promotion and Tenure Committee. 2.19 If an appellant or respondent wishes to appeal the decision of a collegiate hearing panel, either may request a hearing before the University Promotion and Tenure Committee. The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days following receipt by the appealing party of the collegiate hearing panel's decision and must be filed in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. See "Bases for Request for Appeal" VIII, 2., for information on the bases of appeal and what should be included in the request for a hearing. Any request not filed within this time limit shall be denied automatically unless the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs determines that good cause has existed for the delay. 2.20 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs designee is responsible for preparing an appeal file that shall consist of (a) the formal request for hearing and any other materials submitted by the appellant; (b) the responses and any other materials submitted by the Department Committee and/or Dean when it reconsidered its initial adverse recommendation. (c) the responses and any other materials submitted by the College Committee when it considered the appeal. The appeal file shall be forwarded to the chairperson of the hearing panel who shall make certain that it is made available to all parties to the hearing. 3.71 The Provost and V 2.201 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs designee shall assist the chairperson of the hearing panel in arranging the hearing at the University level. 2.21 A formal hearing will take place. 2.211 Timing. The University Promotion and Tenure Committee must hold the hearing within thirty (30) calendar days of its receipt of the request for hearing. Days outside the regular academic year shall not be counted in the thirty day computation. The chairperson of the University Committee may, with good cause, extend the thirty day deadline. 2.212 Membership of the hearing panel. The University Promotion and Tenure Committee may serve as the hearing panel, or it may establish a separate hearing panel. The hearing panel shall consist of not fewer than five (5) faculty members, at least two (2) of whom must also be members of the Promotion and Tenure Committee establishing the panel. The chairperson of the University Promotion and Tenure Committee, or his or her designee, shall serve as chairperson of the hearing panel.
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2.2121 When an appeal is filed which alleges that a decision was the result of illegal discrimination, two (2) of the members of the hearing panel shall be appointed from among the full-time faculty and professional personnel then serving on the Complaint Appeals Board of the Ball State University "Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Appeal Procedures." The appellant shall choose one (1) of such panelists and the responding party shall choose the other such panelist. If either the appellant or the responding party fails to make a selection, the University's Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, shall make that party's selection. The University's Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, or his or her designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the hearing panel. 2.2122 No one may serve to hear an appeal who has a demonstrated conflict of interest such as previous involvement with the case, assignment to the same academic department or administrative area as any of the principals in the case, business involvement, or relationship to any of the principals. Decisions regarding such conflicts shall be made by the committee chairperson. 2.2123 If the appellant is a minority, at least one (1) member of the hearing panel shall be a minority. Also, at least one (1) member of the hearing panel shall be of the same gender as the appellant. If the University Promotion and Tenure Committee serves as the hearing panel, the Committee may (to meet the requirements of this paragraph) be required to add to the Committee faculty member(s) who shall participate fully in the appeal hearing. If the addition of faculty member(s) is required, the faculty member(s) selected must be approved by the University Promotion and Tenure Committee chairperson. For the purposes of this paragraph, "minority" refers to an individual who is a member of a minority classification recognized by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Proposed Revision 1 – 3.14.2013 Proposed Revision – 3.20.2013 Proposed Revision – 3.22.2013 Proposed Revision – 4.25.14
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Senate Agenda Committee 6/16/14 University Senate Agenda August 28, 2014 Enclosure #5
Revisions to Policy on Privileges and Responsibilities of Technology Users Page 278: Privileges and Responsibilities of Technology Users paragraph – “…document published on the University web site (www.bsu.edu/web/ucs/policy).” Replace link with “…document published on the University web site (http://www.bsu.edu/security/itpolicy/)”
PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TECHNOLOGY USERS91
Members of the University community must conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards related to use of technology. This policy applies to all forms of current and future technology capable of originating, storing, receiving or sending alphanumeric data and photographic or other images. Faculty may limit the use of technology in their classrooms and laboratories. In addition to maintaining a high level of ethical behavior, each member of the University community agrees to abide by particular policies published elsewhere in this document, including the “Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities” and the "Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities" document published on the University web site www.bsu.edu/web/ucs/policy (http:///ww.bsu.edu/security/itpolicy/). These policies are periodically reviewed and updated by the Campus Council, Faculty Council, University Council and the University Senate.
(Page 278, Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook)
Page 336: Section 5.2.3 – Computer Misuse “See also Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities Policy, Appendix E.” Replace ‘Appendix E’ with “See also Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities Policy, http://www.bsu.edu/security/itpolicy/”
5.2.3 Computer Misuse - Any behavior violating policies governing the use of the University’s computer system and related equipment/technology. See also Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities Policy, Appendix E. http://www.bsu.edu/security/itpolicy/.
Page 368: Remove entire section of APPENDIX E - Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities
APPENDIX E - Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities
The Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities are maintained by the Office of Information Security Services. While this Appendix is maintained for student convenience, students should check www.bsu.edu/security/itpolicy for a copy of the most current policy.
1. INTRODUCTION Information technology plays a crucial role in the delivery of Ball State University’s educational mission. In making use of these shared resources, members of the university community have a responsibility to help create an intellectual environment in which students, faculty and staff may feel free to create and collaborate with colleagues both on and off campus without fear that the products of these efforts will be violated by misrepresentation, tampering, illegal access, destruction, or theft. This policy outlines the ethical and acceptable use of information systems and resources at Ball State University as well as the duties and responsibilities incumbent upon everyone who makes use of these resources.
2. SCOPE This policy applies to all students and employees, as well as all others who make use of Ball State University information technology resources and services. Violations of this policy are unethical and possibly unlawful and may result in sanctions as discussed below.
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3. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES The university takes all reasonable steps to ensure that information technology resources are free from errors, viruses, and malicious activity by conducting regular security scanning of production systems and engaging in proactive security monitoring. However, due to the fact that information technology infrastructure is composed of a wide variety of systems including personal computers not under the control of the university, Ball State University does not guarantee that the safety or reliability of services or access are free from all dangers.
Ball State University will make reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of the storage contents and to safeguard the contents from loss, but cannot be held liable for the inadvertent or unavoidable loss or disclosure of the contents, or for disclosure resulting from the unlawful acts of others. Because of these limitations, services and access are provided on an “as is” basis and to the extent permissible by law, the university hereby excludes all implied warranties and guarantees of availability or quality of services, including without limitation any expectation as to skill and care or timeliness of performance.
4. CENSORSHIP Freedom of expression and preservation of an open environment within which to pursue scholarly inquiry and to share information is central to the academic mission of Ball State University. While freedom of expression will generally be protected, users of institutional systems must also respect the legal and ethical boundaries of such usage.
Ball State University reserves the right to limit or restrict the use of its information technology resources based on institutional priorities and financial considerations. Content found to be inconsistent with institutional purposes is subject to immediate suspension or removal by the administrator of the relevant system or their designee. Conduct and related content does not meet the institutional purposes of the university when it is found to be:
a. In possible violation of federal, state, or local laws. b. May violate the copyright or other intellectual property rights of others. c. Harassing or threatening, or otherwise disruptive to the learning or working environment. d. In violation of other university policies, procedures, or contractual obligations. e. Inappropriate for the stated purpose of the system, service, or environment. f. A security risk affecting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of services. g. Otherwise inconsistent with the mission of the university.
Anyone who becomes aware of conduct or content on university systems which may be in violation of the above requirements should report the incident as described in the Reporting Suspected Security Breach Or Policy Violation section below.
Users whose information is removed will be notified of the removal as soon as is feasible. Users who wish to appeal such removal may do so through an appeal board made up of the governing body appropriate to the system and status of the user. If no appeal board exists the appeal may be made to the Director of University Computing Services.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY In general, and subject to applicable law, the university reserves the right to access files, documents, and other information residing on university-owned or controlled equipment and services. All such infrastructure is subject to the policies of Ball State University, and the university may exercise its ability under certain circumstances to access, restrict, monitor and regulate these systems. Policy for such monitoring and access is described below:
a. Administrative Monitoring and Inspection Although the university retains ownership and rights as described above, monitoring and administrative inspection of electronic systems will be strictly controlled. Any such monitoring will be governed by applicable U.S. and Indiana laws and by university policies. Monitoring of information systems communications may only be conducted when there is evidence or reasonable belief that there is risk of activity inconsonant with institutional purposes as defined above. Each such incident of monitoring and inspections of information systems or communications will be approved in advance by the Director of University Computing Services, the Information Security Officer, or their designee having the written pre-approval of the Vice President of Information Technology to engage in such monitoring and inspections. The Information Security Officer will establish detailed written technical procedures for such monitoring and will ensure ongoing adherence to such procedures. Records of all monitoring activity will be maintained by the Information Security Officer and shared with the Director of University Computing Services and the Vice President of Information Technology. When monitoring reveals evidence of a violation of the law or university policy, the results of such monitoring will be reported to appropriate university administrators and may be shared with external entities including law enforcement agencies.
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b. Non-Intrusive Monitoring All users of university systems should be aware that non-intrusive monitoring of campus network traffic and security scanning of information systems occurs routinely, to assure adequate confidentiality, availability, and integrity of university systems and to identify and resolve problems. When problem traffic patterns suggest that information security, integrity, or performance has been compromised, Information Security staff will investigate and protective restrictions, including the commencement of intrusive monitoring as described above, may be applied until the condition has been rectified.
c. University Employees University employees are provided with the use of university resources for work-related purposes. Accordingly, employees may be directed to produce certain work files or to make the information in a computer account accessible to a supervisor or other employee. In the event that business-related files stored on an employee's account or workstation become inaccessible because of absence, death, or severance of employment from the university, the supervisor of the department may request access to such business-related files be granted to an alternate employee.
d. Public Records Under Indiana law (Indiana Code 5-14-3) any official university documents in the files of employees of the State of Indiana may be found to be a public document, and hence subject to inspection through the public records act.
e. Other Administrative Access Under certain circumstances, the Director of University Computing Services or the Information Security Officer, in consultation with the Vice President of Information Technology may authorize access to certain information by third parties. For example, personal e-mail or other communications may be released to the relatives of a deceased student or employee. In such circumstances, the Information Security Officer will direct the technical information access procedures and will document each such incident in writing to the Director of University Computing Services and the Vice President of Information Technology.
If any user has evidence of the fact that his or her privacy or other rights have been infringed upon by another user, the affected party may ask for monitoring or inspection through the appropriate university office or legal authority as detailed above. Individuals involved in conducting such monitoring must retain records of these directives for a period of not less than five (5) years.
6. PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL USAGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Ball State University information technology resources exist to support the university's mission of education, research, and public service. These facilities and resources are provided in large part by funding from taxpayers of Indiana for the academic use of our students, faculty and staff. We all must be responsible stewards of these resources. Generally the use of university information technology resources is limited to institutional purposes such academic research, study, instruction, discharge of employee duties in conjunction with official business of the university, and other purposes related to university sanctioned activities. Personal and commercial usage is governed by the following policies:
a. Permitted Personal Usage Incidental personal usage of Ball State University information technology resources by students and employees of the university is acceptable, provided the usage adheres to all applicable university policies and does not result in additional costs to the university. Note that licensing of some software and information systems is restricted to educational use only and hence may not be used for even incidental personal purposes unless permitted within the terms of the relevant license agreement.
b. Permitted Commercial Usage The use of Ball State University information technology systems for academically related but commercial purposes is permitted only with approval of the Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs. Researchers who require substantial computer resources as part of grants and consulting contracts may be required to reimburse BSU for a portion of the resource costs.
c. Personal and Commercial Uses Not Permitted Technology resources, including Internet access through the university network, may not be utilized in ways which may be inconsistent with the university's tax-exempt status or legal obligations, such as using university systems for hosting or advertising commercial services for private financial gain, political campaigning, or services to outside organizations not recognized by the university as being entitled to make use of university resources. Personal usage of a nature disruptive to the
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learning or working environment, such as subjecting other members of the university community to pornographic content unrelated to an academic purpose is also prohibited. Under no circumstances may incidental personal or commercial usage involve violations of the law, interfere with the fulfillment of an employee's university responsibilities, or adversely impact or conflict with activities supporting the mission of the university.
7. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES Thousands of students, faculty and staff share information technology resources at Ball State University. Irresponsible usage by even a small number of users has the potential to seriously disrupt the work of others within the community. All users are expected to exercise due diligence in the care of their own information, and to be civil and respectful of other users of these systems and technology resources. The following responsibilities are incumbent upon all users of Ball State University Information Technology resources:
a. General Requirements
i. Liability for Personal and Harassing Communications Individual users are responsible for their own words and actions. Other than official publications, the university is not expected to be aware of, and is not responsible for, material that individuals may post, send, or publish. Harassing communications are prohibited and include repeated contacts with a person who has requested to be left alone absent some legitimate institutional purpose for such communication. Harassment may also involve malicious public disclosure of private facts, threats, defamation, and vulgar or repulsive content posted about an individual or group.
ii. Responsibility to Read E-Mail from the University Certain official communications from the university are delivered to students and employees through their assigned e-mail address. Each person has a responsibility to maintain and regularly check their e-mail account, whether hosted at Ball State University or elsewhere, and to ensure their account is capable of receiving these official communications so that important email messages sent by the University are not missed.
iii. Reporting Suspected Security Breach Or Policy Violation Anyone who discovers or suspects an information security breach involving confidential information of the university has a duty to report the breach to the Office of Information Security Services by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 765-285-1549. Reporting must not be delayed in order to collect more information or to make a determination if a breach has actually occurred.
b. Responsibility to Protect Confidential Information And Access
i. Ability To Access Does Not Grant An Unlimited Right Legitimate use of resources does not extend to whatever one is capable of doing with them. Although information security controls may permit access, a person may not access confidential information unless they have some legitimate reason for doing so. For example, employees with access to confidential student records have no right to access them absent an approved legitimate business purpose.
ii. Sharing Of Passwords Is Prohibited User accounts are generally assigned to individuals and may not be shared with any other person. No university employee or student may ask for a password assigned to another person. Where there is a legitimate need for access, proxy rights or similar methods may be used which do not require the sharing of individually assigned passwords.
iii. Disclosure Of Confidential Information to Third Parties Unauthorized access or disclosure of confidential information or information otherwise protected by the university is prohibited by Indiana and federal law. Questions regarding appropriate access or disclosure of information should be directed to the area of the university having administrative responsibility for it, typically Business Affairs, Student Affairs, or Marketing & Enrollment Management as appropriate.
ix. Access Revocation Upon Change of Position Or Severance Of Employment Employees have a duty to renounce access to confidential information upon severance from the university or a change in position in which such access has not previously been approved. Supervisors of employees having such access must ensure that access rights have been revoked upon such severance or change in position or status.
c. Responsibility to Refrain From Doing Harm
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i. Minimum Standards for Connected Systems Students, employees, and guests of the university who connect computer systems to the university network have a duty to ensure that these systems are free from malicious software including viruses, spyware, root kits and other programs which may attempt to flood or attack other university system. Computers or devices which do not meet minimum standards may be isolated and disconnected without notice.
ii. Subversion Of Security Attempted bypass or subversion of security restrictions is prohibited. Unauthorized attempts to access files, passwords, or other confidential information of others, and unauthorized vulnerability scanning of systems other than those owned by the user is prohibited without prior approval of the Information Security Officer.
iii. Misrepresentation Of Identity Using information systems to initiate or continue communications using the name or identity of another person without the explicit authorization of the person whose identity is being impersonated is prohibited.
8. POLICY REGARDING DEPLOYMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS Policies and standards regarding information security and deployment of information systems are contained within the Production Information Systems Integration and Supportability Standards Procedures, and Practices which can be found at http://www.bsu.edu/informationtechnology/itgovernance/. These policies apply to all production information systems at Ball State University.
9. SUSPENSION OF SERVICES AND OTHER SANCTIONS Access to university information technology resources is a privilege. Violations of the above policies and standards may result in penalties ranging from a reprimand and temporary loss of access, to referral to the appropriate university office for imposition of further evaluation and possible sanctions including the possibility of expulsion from the university and dismissal from a position. Student conduct utilizing information technology resources or facilities which may violate the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities will be referred to the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards for possible disciplinary action. Certain violations of this policy may also be prohibited under Indiana or federal law, and are therefore subject to possible criminal prosecution.
(Page 368, Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook)
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University Senate Agenda August 28, 2014 Enclosure #6
Academic Posting 2013-14 Volume XLV-13 New and Revised Programs
Academic Programs Bachelor’s Degrees Second Bachelor’s Degrees Concurrent Bachelor’s Degrees University Core Curriculum Foundations Interdepartmental Programs Certifications: 151 Final Cut Pro, Level 1 (1-3) 152 Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio, Level 1 (1-3) 153 Color Correction in Final Cut Studio, Level 1 (1-3) 154 Motion, Level 1 (1-3) 155 DVD Studio Pro, Level 1 (1-3) 160 Photoshop (1-3) 161 Dreamweaver (1-3) 162 Flash (1-3) 163 After Effects (1-3) 164 Illustrator (1-3) 251 Final Cut Pro, Level 2 (1-3) Independent Study in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (1-3) Internship in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (1-6) College of Applied Sciences and Technology Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Major in Pre-Dietetics/Dietetics School of Nursing Master of Science (MS) in Nursing Post-Master’s Certificate Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner for the Adult Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate Nurse Educator Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Nursing Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Evidence-Based Clinical Practice College of Sciences and Humanities Interdepartmental Programs (NEW) Certificate in Humanities and Entrepreneurship (NEW) Certificate in Social Sciences Entrepreneurship
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University Senate Agenda August 28, 2014 Enclosure #7 ISSUES IN THE SENATE SYSTEM, 2014-15
Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% FACULTY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits, to 11/19/12 Business Affairs 3/19/13 Revision of Current Family Leave Policy Salary&Benefits, to 9/17/12 Business Affairs 3/19/13 Anti-Nepotism Policy AF&E 11/4/13 Special Assigned Leave Policy Special Leave 11/4/13 Chronic Unsatisfactory Performance UP&T, to Faculty 2/3/14 Policy S&B, to Judicial Policy on Consensual Sexual Academic Freedom 6/16/14 Relationships & Ethics Statement on Diversity & Inclusion Council(s) 6/16/14 Policy on Grades and Attendance Council(s) 6/16/14 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits to 11/19/12 Business Affairs 3/19/13 Online Evaluations Online&Distance Education Statement on Diversity & Inclusion Council(s) 6/16/14 Policy on Grades and Attendance Council(s) 6/16/14 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% CAMPUS COUNCIL Cardinal Cash Statement on Diversity & Inclusion Council(s) 6/16/14 Policy on Grades and Attendance Council(s) 6/16/14 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% AGENDA COMMITTEE Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS Membership of Professional Education From Faculty 1/26/12 Committee Council to PEC 2/2/12
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 1. University Senate 2014-15 (70 Members)
Chairperson: Amy Harden Voting Ex officio: Paul Ferguson Vice Chairperson: Chin-Sook Pak Voting Ex officio: Terry King Secretary: Lisa Pellerin Voting Ex officio: Michael Hanley Parliamentarian: Voting Ex officio: Chair, UC Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Voting Ex officio: Kevin Thurman
Voting Academic Dean: Michael Maggiotto
Faculty (by Department within Colleges): Amy Harden 2016 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST Department Tarek Mahfouz 2015 Technology CAST Department Benjamin Collins 2015 Military Science CAST Department Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST Department James Johnson 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST Department Sport & Exercise Science
Michele Chiuini 2016 Architecture CAP Department Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP Department Nihal Perera 2016 Urban Planning CAP Department
Li Sun 2015 Accounting COB Department Erik Nesson 2016 Economics COB Department John Fitzgerald 2015 Finance and Insurance COB Department Thawatchai Jitpaiboon 2016 Information Systems and COB Department Operations Management Joseph Chapman 2015 Marketing and Management COB Department
Ron Kovac 2016 Center for Information and CCIM Department Communication Sciences Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM Department Michael Hanley 2016 Journalism CCIM Department Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM Department
Andy Beane 2016 School of Art CFA Department Elizabeth Crawford 2015 School of Music CFA Department Karen Kessler 2016 Theatre and Dance CFA Department
Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH Department (Ron Hicks – Fall, 2014) 2016 Biology CSH Department Scott Pattison 2015 Chemistry CSH Department Paul Buis 2016 Computer Science CSH Department Bryan Byers 2015 Criminal Justice and CSH Department (Jerome McKean – Fall, 2014) Criminology Joyce Huff 2016 English CSH Department Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH Department Scott Rice-Snow 2016 Geological Sciences CSH Department Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH Department Irene Livshits 2016 Mathematical Sciences CSH Department Chin-Sook Pak 2015 Modern Languages and Classics CSH Department Joshua Gruver 2016 Natural Resources and CSH Department Environmental Management Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religious Studies CSH Department
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: University Senate Membership (cont.)
Ranjith Wijesinghe 2016 Physics and Astronomy CSH Department Becci Brey 2015 Physiology and Health Science CSH Department Darren Wheeler 2016 Political Science CSH Department Johnathan Forbey 2015 Psychological Science CSH Department Ann Brown 2016 Social Work CSH Department Lisa Pellerin 2015 Sociology CSH Department Barry Wagner 2016 Speech Pathology and CSH Department Audiology
Stefania Aegisdottir 2015 Counseling Psychology and TC Department Guidance Services Lynn Lehman 2016 Educational Leadership TC Department Jocelyn Bolin 2015 Educational Psychology TC Department Bo Chang 2016 Educational Studies TC Department Kathleen Kreamelmeyer 2015 Elementary Education TC Department Kourtland Koch 2016 Special Education TC Department Brad Canada 2015 Burris Laboratory School Department
Contract Faculty: Jennifer Christman 2016 Criminal Justice and Criminology Full-Time Contract Faculty Shon Byrum 2015 Burris Laboratory School Full-Time Contract Faculty
Professional Personnel: Mark Holtzman 2016 Academic Advising Area Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs Area Scott McFadden 2016 University Libraries Area Chris Munchel 2015 Admissions Area Julie Stroh 2016 Alumni Programs Area Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life Area
President, Student Government Association: Nicholas Wilkey President, Student Senate: President Pro Tempore Student Senate: Undergraduate Students (6):
Graduate Student (1): Divakar Dev Singh
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
1.1 Agenda Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Amy Harden Voting Ex officio: Terry King Vice Chairperson: Chin-Sook Pak Secretary: Lisa Pellerin Parliamentarian: Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting)
Laura O’Hara 2016 Communication Studies CSH Senate Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religions Studies CSH Senate Darren Wheeler 2015 Political Science CSH Senate
Chairperson, Faculty Council: Michael Hanley Chairperson, University Council: Chairperson, Campus Council: Kevin Thurman
President Pro Tempore, Student Senate: Bryan Kubel
1.2 Governance and Elections Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Chin-Sook Pak Voting Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Voting Ex officio: Nicholas Wilkey Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Parliamentarian:
Academic Dean: John Jacobson
Tarek Mahfouz 2016 Technology Consumer Sciences CAST FC Erik Nesson 2015 Economics COB FC Mike Hanley 2015 Journalism CCIM FC Kip Shawger 2015 Theatre & Dance CFA FC Nihal Perera 2016 Urban Planning CAP FC Lynn Lehman 2015 Educational Leadership TC FC Lisa Pellerin 2015 Sociology CSH FC Leisa Julian 2015 Business/Auxiliary Services UC Michael Gillilan 2016 Student Rights and UC Community Standards Jack Hesser 2015 CC
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 2. Campus Council (20 Members)
Chairperson: Kevin Thurman Ex officio: Tom Taylor Vice Chairperson: Jack Hesser Ex officio: VP, Business Affairs Secretary: Amy Cipolla Ex officio: Hudson Akin Executive Secretary: Melanie Turner (non-voting) Ex officio: Phil Repp Ex officio: Kay Bales Ex officio: Chair, UC Ex officio: Michael Hanley Ex officio: Jim Mills
Angie Day 2016 Communication Studies CCIM FC Wendy Saver 2015 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Julia Dotson 2015 Office of the Registrar UC Michael Gillilan 2016 Student Rights and Community Standards UC
Student Government Association Students (7):
Residence Hall Association Representatives (2):
2.1 Events Programming and Scheduling Committee (18 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: David (Kip) Shawger Secretary: Ex officio: Julie Stroh Ex officio: Robert Myers Ex officio: Dan Byrnes Ex officio: Kristi Chambers Ex officio: Scott Truex
Rachel Kraus 2015 Sociology CSH FC Roger McConnell 2016 School of Music CFA FC Larry Markle 2015 Disabled Student Development CC Mark Parkison 2015 Academic Advising UC Scott Carrico 2016 Student Center Programs UC
Students (2):
Campus Council Representative: (2016)
Community Representatives (4): Van Smith, Charles Routh, Nancy Millard, Kermit and Mary Ellen Hays
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
2.2 Public Safety Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Director of Public Safety Secretary: Ex officio: Hank Gerhart Ex officio: Ex officio: Allison Wynbissinger
Peggy Rice 2016 English CSH CC Joseph Chapman 2015 Marketing & Management COB FC Jerome McKean 2016 Criminal Justice/Criminology CSH FC Jeff Shoup 2016 Housing & Residence Life UC Katie Slabaugh 2015 Student Affairs UC
Campus Council Representative (1): Sue Weller (2015)
Students (2): (G)
2.21 Parking Subcommittee (10 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Alan Hargrave Secretary: Ex officio: Ex officio:
Campus Council Representatives (2): Angie Day (14), (15) Faculty Council Representatives (2): Chin Sook Pak (15), Karen Kessler (16) University Council Representatives (2): Charles Haynes (15), Derek Berger (16)
Students (2):
Community Representatives appointed by the President (2):
2.21 University Traffic Appeals Subcommittee (10 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Nancy Wray Secretary: (Non-voting)
Campus Council Representatives (2): Kevin Thurman (15), Aric Hopper (15) (BOTH ARE STUDENTS) Faculty Council Representatives (2): Darren Wheeler (15), Bo Chang (16) University Council Representatives (2): Matt Kovach (15), Katie Bohnert (16)
Staff/Service Personnel Representatives (2): (Service), Marta Stephens (Staff) Students (2):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 2.3 Student Activities Committee (12 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Jennifer Jones-Hall Secretary: Ex officio: Nick Wilkey Ex officio: Dan Byrnes
James Helton 2016 School of Music CFA CC Natalie Phillips 2016 School of Art CFA FC Stacey Schetzsle 2015 Marketing and Management COB FC Dan Waechter 2015 Journalism CCIM UC Robin Rufatto 2016 Mathematical Sciences CSH UC
Campus Council Representative (1): (15)
Students (3):
2.4 Student Center Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Bruce Morgan Secretary: Ex officio: Ex officio: Robert Myers
2015 CC Scott Truex 2016 Urban Planning CAP FC Travis Peters 2015 Student Center FC Tracy Hendricks 2015 Alumni Programs UC Courtney Jarrett 2016 Disabled Student Development UC
Campus Council Representative (1): (14) Students (4 appointed by SGA): Student (1 appointed by UPB):
2.5 Student Financial Assistance Committee (9 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: John McPherson Secretary:
Jacquelyn Buckrop 2016 Office of the Provost CC James Johnson 2015 SPESES CAST FC Marie Kelly-Worden 2016 Physiology and Health Sciences CAST FC Katharine Leigh 2015 University Libraries UC Mitch Isaacs 2016 Student Affairs UC
Campus Council Representative (1): (2016) Students (2):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 2.6 Student Rights, Ethics and Standards Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Alyssa France Secretary: Ex officio: Michael Gillilan Ex officio: Mark Parkison Ex officio: Tom Taylor
Jason Dunham 2015 Chemistry CSH CC Richard Petts 2016 Sociology CSH FC Gwen White 2015 Accounting COB FC Larry Markle 2015 Disability Services UC Bart Upah 2016 Housing/Residence Life UC
Campus Council Representative (1): Julia Dotson (15)
Students (2):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
3. Faculty Council (54 Members)
Chairperson: Michael Hanley Ex officio: Terry King Vice Chairperson: Darren Wheeler Ex officio: Chair, UC Secretary: Andy Beane Ex officio: Kevin Thurman Parliamentarian: Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting)
Academic Dean: Michael Maggiotto
Faculty (by Department within Colleges): Amy Harden 2016 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST Department Tarek Mahfouz 2015 Technology CAST Department Benjamin Collins 2015 Military Science CAST Department Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST Department James Johnson 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST Department Sport & Exercise Science
Michele Chiuini 2016 Architecture CAP Department Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP Department Nihal Perera 2016 Urban Planning CAP Department
Li Sun 2015 Accounting COB Department Erik Nesson 2016 Economics COB Department John Fitzgerald 2015 Finance and Insurance COB Department Thawatchai Jitpaiboon 2016 Information Systems and COB Department Operations Management Joseph Chapman 2015 Marketing and Management COB Department
Ron Kovac 2016 Center for Information and CCIM Department Communication Sciences Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM Department Michael Hanley 2016 Journalism CCIM Department Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM Department
Andy Beane 2016 School of Art CFA Department Elizabeth Crawford 2015 School of Music CFA Department Karen Kessler 2016 Theatre and Dance CFA Department
Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH Department (Ron Hicks – Fall, 2014) 2016 Biology CSH Department Scott Pattison 2015 Chemistry CSH Department Paul Buis 2016 Computer Science CSH Department Bryan Byers 2015 Criminal Justice and CSH Department (Jerome McKean – Fall, 2014) Criminology Joyce Huff 2016 English CSH Department Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH Department Scott Rice-Snow 2016 Geological Sciences CSH Department Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH Department Irene Livshits 2016 Mathematical Sciences CSH Department Chin-Sook Pak 2015 Modern Languages and Classics CSH Department Joshua Gruver 2016 Natural Resources and CSH Department Environmental Management
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: Faculty Council Membership (cont.)
Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religious Studies CSH Department Ranjith Wijesinghe 2016 Physics and Astronomy CSH Department Becci Brey 2015 Physiology and Health Science CSH Department Darren Wheeler 2016 Political Science CSH Department Johnathan Forbey 2015 Psychological Science CSH Department Ann Brown 2016 Social Work CSH Department Lisa Pellerin 2015 Sociology CSH Department Barry Wagner 2016 Speech Pathology and CSH Department Audiology
Stefania Aegisdottir 2015 Counseling Psychology and TC Department Guidance Services Lynn Lehman 2016 Educational Leadership TC Department Jocelyn Bolin 2015 Educational Psychology TC Department Bo Chang 2016 Educational Studies TC Department Kathleen Kreamelmeyer 2015 Elementary Education TC Department Kourtland Koch 2016 Special Education TC Department Brad Canada 2015 Burris Laboratory School Department
Contract Faculty: Jennifer Christman 2016 Criminal Justice and Criminology Full-Time Contract Faculty Shon Byrum 2015 Burris Laboratory School Full-Time Contract Faculty
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
3.1 Academic Freedom and Ethics Committee (10 Members) Chairperson: Ex officio: Mitchell Whaley Secretary:
Nihal Perera 2015 Urban Planning CAP FC 2015 CFA FC Ione DeOllos 2015 Sociology CSH FC Diana Saiki 2015 Family & Consumer Sciences CAST FC Thawatchai Jitaiboon 2016 Information Systems & Information Management COB FC 2016 TC FC Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs UC Gary Pavlechko 2016 Teaching/Assessment/Scholarship UC
Faculty Council Representative: Laura O’Hara (CCIM), (15)
3.2 Academic Technology Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Terry King Secretary: Ex officio: Phil Repp
Joe Blalock 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP FC Russ Wahlers 2016 Marketing and Management COB FC Karen Kessler 2016 Theatre & Dance CFA FC Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH FC Laura Clarke 2016 Special Education TC FC Stefan Kaur 2015 Emerging Technologies UC Sarah Aldridge 2016 iLearn UC Steve Fulton 2015 New Media & Alumni Svcs. UC
Faculty Council Representative: Michael Hanley (CCIM) (2015) Student (1): Aric Hopper
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
3.3 Contract Faculty Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Jacquelyn Buckrop Secretary:
Jason Dunham 2015 Chemistry CSH FC Tonya Skalon 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST College Sport, and Exercise Science Susan Lankford 2015 Architecture CAP College Marc Pendel 2016 Marketing & Management COB College Sheryl Swingley 2015 Journalism CCIM College 2016 CFA College Robin Rufatto 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH College Shon Byrum 2016 Burris Laboratory School TC College
Faculty Council Representative: Jennifer Christman (2016)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1):
3.4 Creative Arts Committee (10 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Michael O’Hara Secretary: Ex officio: Justin Miller
2015 CAP FC Jinhee Nam 2016 Family & Consumer Sciences CAST FC Frank Gray 2016 Communication Studies CCIM FC Sviatoslav Dmitriev 2016 History CSH FC Nancy Melser 2015 Elementary Education TC FC 2013 COB FC
Faculty Council Representative: Andy Beane (CFA) (2015) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
3.5 Creative Teaching Committee (9 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Gary Pavlechko Secretary:
Faculty Council Representatives: Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST FC Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP FC Li Sun 2016 Accounting COB FC Ronald Kovac 2015 Ctr. for Info&Comm.Sciences CCIM FC Joyce Huff 2015 English CSH FC Jocelyn Bolin 2016 Educational Psychology TC FC
Faculty Council Representative: Karen Kessler (CFA) (2016)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1):
3.6 Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee (9+ Members)
Chairperson: Paul Buis (2014-15) Ex officio: Rajib Sanyal (Provost’s Designee) Secretary: Laura O’Hara Ex officio: Ex officio: Chair, PPS&B Ex officio: F&BA Rep.
Nihal Perera 2016 Urban Planning CAP FC 2015 CAST FC Joseph Chapman 2016 Marketing & Management COB FC Elizabeth Crawford 2016 School of Music CFA FC Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM FC Paul Buis 2015 Computer Science CSH FC Kourtland Koch 2015 Special Education TC FC
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
3.7 Graduate Education Committee (27 Members)
Chairperson: Deborah Mix Ex officio: Staci Davis Vice Chairperson: Linda Pohly Ex officio: Robert Morris Secretary: Marilynn Quick Ex officio: Carolyn Kapinus Executive Secretary: Sharon Hahn (Non-voting)
Graduate Faculty Representatives (by College): Lindsey Blom 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST College Sport, and Exercise Science Walter Grondzik 2015 Architecture CAP College Marcus Wolfe 2016 Marketing & Management COB College Mark Masse’ 2015 Journalism CCIM College 2016 CFA College Jeffrey Fry 2015 Philosophy & Religious Studies CSH College Jennifer Grouling 2015 English CSH College Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH College Petra Zimmermann 2015 Geography CSH College Linda Martin 2016 Educational Psychology TC College David McIntosh 2016 Elementary Education TC College
Faculty Council Representatives (2): Andy Beane (2016), Dom Caristi (2015) Faculty Council Representatives recommended by Dean of Graduate School (3): Marilynn Quick (2016), Deborah Mix (2016), Linda Pohly (2015)
Graduate Students (7): Kelsey E. Shapiro (CAST) Lara E. Olinger, (CAP) Ted (Haochen) Du (COB) Sara Nahrwold (CCIM), Jaclyn M. Wappel, (CFA), Michael T. Cooper (CSH), (TC)
3.8 Library Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Arthur Hafner Secretary:
2014 CAST FC Nicole Cardassilaris 2015 School of Art CFA FC 2014 CAP FC Robin Blom 2016 Journalism CCIM FC Nicholas Poppe 2016 Modern Languages and Classics CSH FC Michelle Glowacki-Dudka 2015 Educational Studies TC FC Michael Twigg 2015 University Libraries UC C. Jeremy Barney 2016 Journalism UC
Faculty Council Representative: (COB) (2015) Member of Undergraduate Education Committee (1): Member of Graduate Education Committee (1): Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1): Jennifer Schilling
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 3.9 Professional Education Committee (21 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Jayne Beilke Secretary: Ex officio: Sharon Bowman Ex officio: John Merbler Ex officio: Sharon Paulson Ex officio: John Jacobson Ex officio: James Stroud
Shireen DeSouza 2015 Biology CSH College Sarah Drake Brown 2016 History CSH College Tom McConnell 2015 Biology CSH College Brian Hayes 2015 Journalism CCIM College Richard Seymour 2016 Technology CAST College Edward Lazaros 2015 Technology CAST College 2016 CFA College Karen Ford 2016 Special Education TC College Cathy Siebert 2016 Educational Studies TC College Allen Truell 2015 Info.Systems/Op.Mgmt. COB College
K-12 Public Education Representatives (3): Graduate Student selected by PEC (1): Undergraduate Student selected by PEC (1):
3.10 Special Leave Committee (8 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Roger Lavery Secretary:
Christopher Luchs 2016 Accounting COB College Joseph Blalock 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College Maria Williams-Hawkins 2015 Telecommunications CCIM College 2016 CFA College Cindy Thomas 2016 School of Nursing CAST College Patrick Collier 2015 English CSH College W. Holmes Finch 2016 Educational Psychology TC College
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
3.11 Teaching Evaluation Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Gary Pavlechko Secretary: Ex officio: Yasemin Tunc Ex officio: James A. Jones
Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM FC James Johnson 2015 SPESES CAST FC 2016 CAP FC Shaheen Borna 2015 Marketing/Management COB FC C. Drew Vidal 2016 School of Art CFA FC Jason Dunham 2015 Chemistry CSH FC Amy Ward O’Malley 2016 Registration/Academic Progress UC Brent Cole 2015 School of Art CFA UC
Faculty Council Representative: Lynn Lehman (TC) (2016) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1): Online Distance Education Committee representative (1):
3.12 Undergraduate Education Committee (18 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Ex officio: Laura Helms Recording Secretary: Evelyn Goss (Non-voting) Ex officio: Carma Shawger
Jeff Green 2016 Economics COB College Bill Moser 2016 Marketing & Management COB College Ron Underwood 2015 Architecture CAP College Jody Rosenblatt 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College Michael Karls 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH College Jackie Sydnor 2016 Elementary Education TC College Linda Taylor 2016 Elementary Education TC College Kevin Harrelson 2015 Philosophy & Religious Studies CSH College 2016 CFA College 2016 CFA College Mary Rose 2016 Technology CAST College Liz Wanless 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST College Sport, and Exercise Science Dan Waechter 2015 Communication Studies CCIM College Michael Spillman 2015 Telecommunications CCIM College
Faculty Council Representative (1): Scott Pattison (2015)
Undergraduate Students (3): Jack Hesser
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 3.13 University Core Curriculum Subcommittee (8 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Ex officio: Recording Secretary: Rebecca Amato (non-voting)
Eric Hedin 2015 Physics & Astronomy CSH College David Hua 2016 Technology CAST College Phil Bremen 2016 Telecommunication CCIM College Les Smith 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College Serena Salloum 2015 Educational Leadership TC College Tyler Smith 2015 Theatre and Dance CFA College Howard Hammer 2015 Finance COB College
Faculty Council Representative: Scott Rice-Snow (2015) UEC Representative (1): Undergraduate Student (1):
3.14 University Grade Appeals Committee (14 Members)
Robert Habich 2015 English CSH College James Jones 2015 Technology CAST College Shaheen Borna 2015 Marketing and Management COB College Peggy Fisher 2015 Communication Studies CCIM College 2016 CFA College James Stroud 2015 Educational Psychology TC College Meg Calkins 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College
Students (Appointed by College) (CFA), Jose Martinez (TC), Dan Tracy (CAST), Jesse Blanton (COB), Christine Baker (CSH), Zach Huffman (CCIM), Bryan Beerman (CAP)
3.15 University Promotion and Tenure Committee (8 Members)
Chairperson: Advisor: Marilyn Buck Secretary:
Shaheen Borna 2016 Marketing and Management COB College Kay Hodson-Carlton 2016 School of Nursing CAST College James Stroud 2017 Educational Studies TC College Klaus Neumann 2015 Geological Sciences CSH College Ron Kovac 2015 Ctr. for Info&Comm.Sciences CCIM College 2016 CFA College Meg Calkins 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 4.0 University Council (38 members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Kay Bales Vice Chairperson: Derek Berger Ex officio: Hudson Akin Secretary: Jennifer Jones-Hall Ex officio: VP, Business Affairs Executive Secretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Ex officio: Phil Repp Ex officio: Tom Taylor Ex officio: Robert Kvam Ex officio: Michael Hanley Ex officio: Kevin Thurman
Professional Areas- Mark Holtzman 2016 Academic Advising Senate Cindi Marini 2016 Academic Advising Area 2016 Area Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs Senate James Lowe 2015 Facilities Planning Area Marie Williams 2015 University Human Resource Services Area Scott McFadden 2016 University Libraries Senate Fawn Gary 2016 Unified Technology Support Area Katie Bohnert 2016 University Libraries Area Chris Munchel 2015 Admissions Senate Nancy Cronk 2015 Registrar Area Charles Haynes 2015 Admissions Area Julie Stroh 2016 Alumni Programs Senate Derek Berger 2016 University Development Area 2016 Area Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life Senate Matt Kovach 2015 Housing/Residence Life Area Mike Gillilan 2015 Student Rights/Community Standards Area
Faculty (by College):
2014 CAST FC 2009 CAP FC 2014 COB FC 2013 CCIM FC 2016 CFA FC Robin Rufatto 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH FC Linda Taylor 2016 Elementary Education TC FC
Students (5):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 4.1 Admissions and Credits Committee (19 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Laura Helms Secretary: Ex officio: Nancy Cronk Ex officio: Chris Munchel Ex officio: Director of Academic Advising
Faculty Council Representatives (7) 2014 Accounting COB FC Daniel Waechter 2015 Journalism CCIM FC Kourtland Koch 2016 Special Education TC FC Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH FC Ron Rarick 2016 School of Art CFA FC Renmei Xu 2016 Technology CAST FC 2015 CAP FC
University Council Representatives (5) Mitch Isaacs 2016 Student Affairs UC Gloria Pavlik 2015 Student Affairs UC Jacquelyn Buckrop 2016 Academic Affairs UC Gary Ritz 2015 University College UC Mark Holtzman 2016 Academic Advising UC
University Council Representative: Cindi Marini (2016) Undergraduate Student (1) Graduate Student (1):
4.2 Athletics Committee (21 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Paul Ferguson Secretary: Ex officio: Bill Scholl Ex officio: Pat Quinn Ex officio: Dan Byrnes Ex officio: Julie Stroh Ex officio: Megan Walters
Lawrence Judge 2016 SPESES CAST FC Howard Hammer 2015 Finance & Insurance COB FC Kevin Gerrity 2015 Music CFA FC Darren Wheeler 2016 Political Science CSH FC Thalia Mulvihill 2015 Educational Studies TC FC Chris Taylor 2016 Telecommunications CCIM FC 2016 CAP FC Travis Peters 2015 Student Center UC
University Council Representative (1): Jennifer Jones-Hall (2016) Students (5): NCAA/MAC Representative: Charlene Alexander
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY: 4.3 Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: VP, Business Affairs Secretary: Ex officio: Terry King Ex officio: Chair, FS&B Ex officio: Chair, PP S&B
Andrea Stuffel 2015 Purchasing Services UC Sue Weller 2016 Facilities Planning and Mgmt. UC Jill Coleman 2016 Geography CSH FC Scott Pattison 2015 Chemistry CSH FC
Faculty Council Representative: Erik Nesson (2015)
University Council Representative (1): Nancy Cronk (2016)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1):
4.4 Institutional Effectiveness Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Ex officio: William Knight, Jr.
Karen Ford 2016 Educational Studies TC FC 2014 CAP FC 2015 COB FC Frank Gray 2015 Communication Studies CCIM FC James Jones 2016 Technology CAST FC Ann Blakey 2016 Biology CSH FC Gary Ritz 2015 Learning Center UC Michael Twigg 2015 University Libraries UC
University Council faculty representative: (CFA) (2014) University Council professional personnel representative: Julie Stroh (2016) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
4.5 International Programs Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Imara Dawson Secretary: Ex officio: John Jensen Ex officio: Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco
Ann Wieseke 2016 School of Nursing CAST FC Scott Truex 2016 Urban Planning CAP FC Rathin Rathinasamy 2015 Finance and Insurance COB FC Dom Caristi 2016 Telecommunications CCIM FC Linda Pohly 2015 School of Music CFA FC Kazumi Matsumoto 2016 Modern Languages and Classics CSH FC Melinda Schoenfeldt 2015 Elementary Education TC FC Jackie Buckrop 2015 Office of the Provost UC
University Council Representative: (1): Matt Kovach (2016) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1):
4.6 Judicial Committee (12 Members)
Chairperson: Chair, Senate Secretary:
Brian Pickerill 2016 Academic Affairs Area Kevin Kenyon 2015 Business Affairs Area Kirk Vanooteghem 2016 University Libraries Area Curt Westfall 2015 Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications Area 2016 University Advancement Area Alan Hargrave 2015 Student Affairs/HRL Area Alan Yen 2016 Family & Consumer Sciences CAST College Andrea Swartz 2015 Architecture CAP College Ron Groeber 2016 Finance/Insurance COB College Phil Bremen 2015 Telecommunications CCIM College Karin Hendricks 2015 Theatre & Dance CFA College Gary Dodson 2015 Biology CSH College James Stroud 2016 Special Education TC College
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
4.7 Master Planning and Facilities Committee (13 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco Secretary: Ex officio: Randy Howard Ex officio: Bob Morris Ex officio: Larry Markle Ex officio: John Vann
Amy Gregg 2016 Natural Resources & CSH FC Environmental Management Joe Blalock 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP FC Richard Leigh 2016 University Libraries UC Al Rent 2015 Enrollment, Marketing and UC Communications
Faculty Council Representative: Josh Gruver (2015) University Council Representative: Jim Lowe (2016) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1):
4.8 Online Distance Education Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Jennifer Bott Secretary: Ex officio: Arthur Hafner
Clark Dickin 2016 SPESES CAST FC Allen Truell 2016 Information Systems and COB FC Operations Management Roger McConnell 2016 Music CFA FC Susan Tancock 2016 Elementary Education TC FC Jerome McKean 2015 Criminal Justice/Criminology CSH FC Suzy Smith 2015 Telecommunications CCIM FC Michael Burayidi 2015 Urban Planning CAP FC Carma Shawger 2015 Academic Advising UC Mark Holtzman 2016 Academic Advising UC
University Council Representative (1): Katie Bohnert (2015)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
4.9 Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee
(10 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Randy Howard Secretary: Ex officio: Chair, F&BA Ex officio: Chair, FS&B
2016 UC 2016 UC Mark Holtzman 2016 Academic Advising UC Chris Munchel 2016 Admissions UC Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life UC Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs UC Marie Williams 2015 University Human Resource Services UC
4.10 Publications and Intellectual Properties Committee (13 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Justin Miller Secretary: Ex officio: John Straw Ex officio: Stephanie Sisco Ex officio: Alan Gordon
Joyce Huff 2015 English CSH FC Laura Clarke 2015 Special Education TC FC Sergei Zhuk 2016 History CSH FC Mitch Isaacs 2016 Student Affairs UC Richard Leigh 2015 University Libraries UC
University Council Representative (1): Fawn Gary (2016)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1):
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NAME TERM DEPARTMENT COLLEGE SELECTED BY:
4.11 Research Committee (15+ Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Justin Miller Secretary: Ex officio: Carolyn Kapinus Ex officio: Chair, PIPC
Nihal Perera 2015 Urban Planning CAP FC Henry Wang 2016 School of Physical Education, CAST FC Sport, and Exercise Science Rui Chen 2016 Information Systems/ COB FC Operations Management Ashley Donnelly 2015 Telecommunications CCIM FC Carolyn Hitchens 2016 Elementary Education TC FC Tyler Smith 2016 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Jim Nyce 2016 Anthropology UC Brenda Yates-Habich 2015 University Libraries UC
Faculty Council Representative: Sergi Zhuk (2015) University Council Representative: Scott McFadden (2016) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1):
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AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #3, 2013-14)
October 24, 2013 4:00 p.m. BB (Burkhardt Building), 109
PLEASE NOTE ROOM FOR FALL, 2013
Approval of senate minutes of August 29, 2013
I. Announcements A. Next Scheduled Meetings University Senate – Thursday, October 24, 2013, 4:00 p.m., Burkhardt Bldg. (BB), Rm. 109 Senate Agenda Committee – Monday, November 4, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB) 104 B. Notice of Change in Office/Department Name 1. Current Name: Internal Auditing Proposed Name: Internal Audit and Advisory Services C. Senate/Council/Committee membership (Enclosure #1) D. Program Information – Academic Posting 2013-14, Volume XLV-2 (Enclosure #2) E. University Core Curriculum Subcommittee (Enclosure #3) F. SR-16-12/13 (Enclosure #4) II. Recognition of Deaths – Frances (Lem) Anderson, Linda Arndt, Walter Baker, Mildred (Mim) Ballou, David C. Caucci, John F. Clause, Scott Hinkley, John Huffer, Victor B. Lawhead, Rolf Legbandt, Kenneth Poucher, T.K. Puttaswamy, Charles Sappenfield, Darrell Wible (Enclosure #5)
III. Committee Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson E. Student Government Association – Jack Hesser, President Pro Tempore IV. Report by Chairperson of Senate – David Pearson (Enclosure #6 - Issues in the Senate System) V. Questions Directed to the President
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VI. Question and Answer Period VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business A. Guest Student Policy (Enclosure #7) B. Probationary Admission to Master’s Degree Program (Enclosure #8) IX. Other Items X. Adjournment /mt
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MINUTES OF THE SECOND MEETING OF THE 2013-14 UNIVERSITY SENATE Thursday, August 29, 2013 Members Present: 51 Members Absent: 12
1. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by the Chairperson of the University Senate, David Pearson. Roll Call was taken by initialing the roster located at the entrance to BB 109. Members Present: S. Aegisdottir, E. Agnew, C. Anagnos, A. Beane, R. Bellaver, J. Bolin, R. Bremigan, B. Brey, B. Byers, S. Byrum, B. Canada, C. Corbin, E. Crawford, R. Davis, G. Dodson, J. Fitzgerald, J. Forbey, A. France, M. Gillilan, J. Gora, D. Grosnick, J. Hammons, M. Hanley, A. Harden, M. Holtzman, J. Huff, J. Jemiolo, J. Jones-Hall, L. Julian, T. King, K. Kreamelmeyer, L. Lehman, L. O’Hara, C. Pak, S. Pattison, D. Pearson, L. Pellerin, N. Perera, T. Richardson, D. Shawger, G. Slater, J. Strauss, L. Sun, C. Thomas, K. Thurman, C. Updike, S. Zhuk
Substitutes: Ashley Donnelly for D. Caristi, Michelle Johnson for T. Hendricks, Susan Johnson for M. Maggiotto, Giang Tran for M. Randolph
Members Absent: S. Bhattacharjee, P. Buis, R. Butler, J. Chapman, M. Chiuini, J. Gruver, K. Koch, C. Munchel, S. Rice-Snow, L. Stevens, C. Stone, D. Wheeler
2. A motion was made and seconded (Shawger/France) to approve the standing rules of the Senate A friendly amendment was accepted to include professional personnel on Item #1 of the Standing Rules. A question was asked to define #17, “Division of the House.” This means using ballots, an additional method of voting instead of the customary “yea/nay” procedure.
The motion carried. 3. A motion was made and seconded (France/Richardson) to approve the minutes of April 25, 2013, with various revisions to those in attendance. A revised copy will be filed in the Senate Office. The motion to approved the revised minutes carried. 4. Announcements A. The conservation of paper statement (Item I. B.) was reviewed. B. Terry King, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, announced the absorption of the Fisher Institute of Wellness and Gerontology (FIWG) into the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science (SPESES). The institute has two graduate programs and one minor. The FIWG faculty members and faculty members of SPESES voted to align as part of SPESES; programs will stay the same.
C. Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Preparation/Discussion Marilyn Buck, co-chair of the Steering Committee for the HLC visit, was in attendance at today’s meeting to provide an update on the preparations. Ball State has been accredited since 1925 and this visit is to affirm our continued accreditation to assure federal funding for the institution and our students. There are several compliance hoops to maneuver, such as the credit hour policy, attendance policy, testing and how we verify the identity of the individuals participating in online courses. The renewal process will change to every four years instead of ten after this visit; however it won’t be as detailed as the ten year process.
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There are four key words the steering committee would like all of the university community to remember, in case they are stopped by members of the accrediting team: Students (first and foremost), Quality (of their education), Application (immersive learning, experiential learning and practicums), and Change (changing the lives of our students).
Questions regarding the HLC accreditation visit concerned the following: Burris faculty and if they are tied into the HLC visit? In this particular review, it is the higher education section the HLC is particularly interested in reviewing. Syllabi for independent study? The syllabus for independent studies is usually generated by a student’s proposal.
An outline or actual agreement is necessary. Reviewers have been told to look for things out of the ordinary. They will also look at face-to-face classrooms less than online and independent study. The student’s proposal could be attached. If it is taking the place of another course, the learning outcomes have to be the same as the face-to-face class.
D. Ralph Bremigan, Vice Chair of the Senate and chair of the Governance and Elections Committee gave a brief overview of the senate system.
E. Announcement items E. (Next Scheduled Meetings), F. (Schedule of Meetings in the University Governance System, Enclosure #2) G. (Notice of change in office/department name), I. (Program Information, Enclosure #3), and J. (Results of Constitutional Amendments, Enclosure #4) were reviewed.
5. Item II. (Recognition of Deaths) will be delayed until the next meeting of the Senate.
6. Council/Committee/Student Senate Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson. Ralph reported the committee met this morning and elected Lisa Pellerin secretary of the committee. They are also in the beginning stages of review requested revisions to the membership and responsibilities of committees in the governance system. Dean John Jacobson reported he is optimistic the Professional Education Committee will have suggested revisions by the end of this academic year. B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson. The Faculty Council will meet on Thursday, September 5. C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson. The University Council will meet on Thursday September 12. D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson. The Campus Council will meet on Thursday, September 19. E. Student Senate – Alyssa France, President Pro tempore, Student Government Association. The SGA meets every Wednesday and will be filling student positions on University Senate committees as soon as possible. Seven pieces of legislation were reviewed by the Senate Agenda Committee and forwarded to other committees.
7. David Pearson, Chairperson of the University Senate, reviewed the GANTT Chart (Enclosure #5) with the membership of the Senate.
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He has received several emails regarding promotion and tenure. He reminded the membership that the departments and colleges are functioning under the promotion and tenure policy already in place. The department committees should be working on their new promotion and tenure documents. Associate Provost Marilyn Buck has offered and will be sharing a “cheat sheet” for everyone to follow regarding the new guidelines. There are four items that must be changed but do not go into effect until academic year 2014-15. The deadline for college approval of department documents must be completed by November 19.
8. President’s Remarks The President’s remarks included: Please RSVP and make plans to attend the reception for the University Senate at Bracken House on Tuesday, October 1. The President will also be having lunch with the leadership of the University Senate on September 7. There were many individuals involved in the process of writing the self-study report for the Higher Learning Commission and thanked them for their hard work. She will be conducting college forums in January, as she did the past year. If there are issues, please communicate them to the Dean of your college. She will also provide a follow-up report on the legislative budget information provided last January. The Immersive Learning Awards Ceremony will again be held in January 2014. The deadline for submission for awards is Thursday, October 3. She would like to have a good attendance at this ceremony and invites all faculty to attend. She provided the following data concerning students: 69.9% Academic Honors Diploma 3.42 GPA on average Increase in graduation rate: 2012-13 is 40%. In 2011-12 was 36.3%. This increase in four-year graduation rates helps greatly with our state funding. In reviewing freshman classes: in 2007, only 25% had taken an online class. In 2009, 65% of them had taken an online class.
There were no questions from the members of the senate. 9. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 10. New Business There was no new business. 11. Other Items A. The chair has spoken with Information Technology and there will be an app in September that will push an email to students informing them of academic holds. B. There will be a new link to our academic system that will allow students to construct an eight-semester course plan by populating what classes are mandatory and room for electives to be inserted. C. Academic Planning Task Force The Provost reported they are actively engaged in an academic master plan process. This plan will set the course for the next 10-15 years. They are developing a method to obtain information from stakeholders. Some of the questions will involve having the right mix of academic programs and their organization, as well
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as what we can do to meet the demands of the State of Indiana for the next five to fifteen years. Since the last master plan, there was no College of Architecture, Fine Arts, or Communication, Information and Media. All are signature programs today and we must help them grow. What does the university need to look like in the next several years? Dave Pearson and Kip Shawger are both representatives on the steering committee and they will be asking members of the senate to help make decisions in moving things forward. D. A senate member had a question regarding the letter sent by Key Benefits concerning members not having credible coverage with regard to the prescription program. A question was also asked how this affects retirees. There has been an email from Vice President Howard of upcoming dates for benefits forums. It was suggested this would be a good opportunity to seek clarification or to contact the Payroll and Employee Benefits Office directly.
12. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:05p.m.
September 26, 2013
David Pearson, Chairperson Amy Harden, Secretary
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University Senate Agenda October 24, 2013 Enclosure #1 1. University Senate 2013-14 (70 Members)
Chairperson: David Pearson Ex officio: Jo Ann Gora Vice Chairperson: Ralph Bremigan Ex officio: Terry King Secretary: Amy Harden Ex officio: Kip Shawger Parliamentarian: Ex officio: Michael Gillilan Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Ex officio: Kevin Thurman
Academic Dean: Michael Maggiotto
Faculty (by Department within Colleges): Amy Harden 2014 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST Department Tarek Mahfouz 2015 Technology CAST Department Raymond Butler 2015 Military Science CAST Department Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST Department David Pearson 2014 School of Physical Education, CAST Department Sport & Exercise Science
Michele Chiuini 2014 Architecture CAP Department Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP Department Nihal Perera 2014 Urban Planning CAP Department
Li Sun 2015 Accounting COB Department Courtenay Stone 2014 Economics COB Department John Fitzgerald 2015 Finance and Insurance COB Department Rod Davis 2014 Information Systems and COB Department Operations Management Joseph Chapman 2015 Marketing and Management COB Department
Richard Bellaver 2014 Center for Information and CCIM Department Communication Sciences Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM Department Michael Hanley 2014 Journalism CCIM Department Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM Department
Andy Beane 2014 School of Art CFA Department Elizabeth Crawford 2015 School of Music CFA Department David (“Kip”) Shawger, Jr. 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA Department
Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH Department Gary Dodson 2014 Biology CSH Department Scott Pattison 2015 Chemistry CSH Department Paul Buis 2014 Computer Science CSH Department Bryan Byers 2015 Criminal Justice and CSH Department Criminology Joyce Huff 2014 English CSH Department Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH Department
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University Senate Membership (cont.)
Scott Rice-Snow 2014 Geological Sciences CSH Department Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH Department Ralph Bremigan 2014 Mathematical Sciences CSH Department Chin-Sook Pak 2015 Modern Languages and Classics CSH Department Joshua Gruver 2014 Natural Resources and CSH Department Environmental Management Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religious Studies CSH Department David Grosnick 2014 Physics and Astronomy CSH Department Becci Brey 2015 Physiology and Health Science CSH Department Darren Wheeler 2014 Political Science CSH Department Johnathan Forbey 2015 Psychological Science CSH Department Greta Slater 2014 Social Work CSH Department Lisa Pellerin 2015 Sociology CSH Department Claudia Updike 2014 Speech Pathology and CSH Department Audiology
Stefania Aegisdottir 2015 Counseling Psychology and TC Department Guidance Services Lynn Lehman 2014 Educational Leadership TC Department Jocelyn Bolin 2015 Educational Psychology TC Department Theresa Richardson 2014 Educational Studies TC Department Kathleen Kreamelmeyer 2015 Elementary Education TC Department Kourtland Koch 2014 Special Education TC Department Susan Wilczynski (Fall, 2014) Brad Canada 2015 Burris Laboratory School Department
Contract Faculty: John Strauss 2014 Journalism Full-Time Contract Faculty Shon Byrum 2015 Burris Laboratory School Full-Time Contract Faculty
Professional Personnel: Mark Holtzman 2014 Academic Advising Area Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs Area James Hammons 2014 University Libraries Area Chris Munchel 2015 Admissions Area Tracy Hendricks 2014 Alumni Programs Area Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life Area
President, Student Government Association: Chloe Anagnos President, Student Senate: Alyssa France President Pro Tempore Student Senate: Jack Hesser Undergraduate Students (6): Carrie-Ann Staggs, Logan Stevens, Landon Slone
Graduate Student (1): Divakar Dev Singh
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1.1 Agenda Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: David Pearson Ex officio: Terry King Vice Chairperson: Ralph Bremigan Secretary: Amy Harden Parliamentarian: Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting)
Lisa Pellerin 2014 Sociology CSH Senate Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religions Studies CSH Senate Jennifer Jones-Hall (Fall, 2013) Darren Wheeler 2015 Political Science CSH Senate
Chairperson, Faculty Council: Kip Shawger Chairperson, University Council: Michael Gillilan Chairperson, Campus Council: Kevin Thurman
President Pro Tempore, Student Senate: Jack Hesser
1.2 Governance and Elections Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ralph Bremigan Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Lisa Pellerin Ex officio: Chloe Anagnos Undersecretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Parliamentarian:
Academic Dean: John Jacobson
Amy Harden 2014 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST FC Cliff Stone 2015 Economics COB FC Mike Hanley 2015 Journalism CCIM FC Kip Shawger 2015 Theatre & Dance CFA FC Nihal Perera 2014 Urban Planning CAP FC Lynn Lehman 2015 Educational Leadership TC FC Lisa Pellerin 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH FC Leisa Julian 2015 Business/Auxiliary Services UC Matt Kovach 2014 Housing and Residence Life UC Kevin Thurman 2014 CC
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2. Campus Council (20 Members)
Chairperson: Kevin Thurman Ex officio: Tom Taylor Vice Chairperson: Chad Griewank Ex officio: Randy Howard Secretary: Ex officio: Hudson Akin Executive Secretary: Melanie Turner (non-voting) Ex officio: Phil Repp Ex officio: Kay Bales Ex officio: Mike Gillilan Ex officio: Kip Shawger Ex officio: Jim Mills
Angie Day 2014 Communication Studies CCIM FC Wendy Saver 2015 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Julia Dotson 2015 Office of the Registrar UC Sue Weller 2014 Facilities Planning and Management UC
Student Government Association Students (7): Chad Griewank, Aric Hopper
Residence Hall Association Representatives (2):
2.1 Events Programming and Scheduling Committee (18 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: David (Kip) Shawger Secretary: Ex officio: Julie Stroh Ex officio: Robert Myers Ex officio: Dan Byrnes Ex officio: Asst. Mgr., Emens Ex officio: Scott Truex
2015 FC Roger McConnell 2014 School of Music CFA FC Larry Markle 2015 Disabled Student Development CC Mark Parkison 2015 Academic Advising UC Amy Ward 2014 Office of the Registrar UC
Students (2): Brittany Weaver , Ralphy Thomas
Campus Council Representative: Wendy Saver (2014)
Community Representatives (4): Van Smith, Charles Routh, Nancy Millard, Kermit and Mary Ellen Hays
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2.2 Public Safety Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Dan Waechter Ex officio: Gene Burton Secretary: Katie Slabaugh Ex officio: Kate Murray Ex officio: Sue Weller Ex officio: Allison Wynbissinger
Peggy Rice 2014 English CSH CC Joseph Chapman 2015 Marketing & Management COB FC Dan Waechter 2014 Journalism CCIM FC Jeff Shoup 2014 Housing & Residence Life UC Katie Slabaugh 2015 Student Affairs UC
Campus Council Representative (1): Sue Weller (2015)
Students (2): Tamarah Dixon (G)
2.21 Parking Subcommittee (10 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Alan Hargrave Secretary: Ex officio: Gene Burton Ex officio:
Campus Council Representatives (2): Angie Day (14), Chad Griewank (15) Faculty Council Representatives (2): Chin Sook Pak (15), Bryan Byers (14) University Council Representatives (2): Sarah Jenkins (15), James Hammons (14)
Students (2): Ethan Stearns, Aric Hopper
Community Representatives appointed by the President (2):
2.21 University Traffic Appeals Subcommittee (10 Members)
Chairperson: Kevin Thurman Ex officio: Nancy Wray Secretary: Derek Berger (Non-voting)
Campus Council Representatives (2): Kevin Thurman (15), Aric Hopper (15) Faculty Council Representatives (2): Darren Wheeler (15), Andy Beane (14) University Council Representatives (2): Tiffany Peters (15), Derek Berger (14)
Staff/Service Personnel Representatives (2): (Service), Marta Stephens (Staff)
Students (2): Daqavise Winston, Brittney Wright
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2.3 Student Activities Committee (12 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Jennifer Jones-Hall Secretary: Ex officio: Chloe Anagnos Ex officio: Dan Byrnes
James Helton 2014 School of Music CFA CC Natalie Phillips 2014 School of Art CFA FC Stacey Schetzsle 2015 Marketing and Management COB FC Dan Waechter 2015 Journalism CCIM UC Robin Rufatto 2014 Mathematical Sciences CSH UC
Campus Council Representative (1): Chad Griewank (14)
Students (3): Ralphy Thomas, Alyssa France, Crystal Drake
2.4 Student Center Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Bruce Morgan Secretary: Ex officio: Ex officio: Robert Myers
2015 CC Scott Truex 2014 Urban Planning CAP FC 2015 FC Tracy Hendricks 2015 Alumni Programs UC Courtney Jarrett 2014 Disabled Student Development UC
Campus Council Representative (1): (14)
Students (4 appointed by SGA): Dustin Meeks, Allison Kiser, Brittany McMurray, Brittney Wright
Student (1 appointed by UPB): Walter Enzmann
2.5 Student Financial Assistance Committee (9 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: John McPherson Secretary:
Jacquelyn Buckrop 2014 Office of the Provost CC James Johnson 2015 SPESES CAST FC Marie Kelly-Worden 2014 Physiology and Health Sciences CAST FC Katharine Leigh 2015 University Libraries UC Gloria Pavlik 2014 Student Affairs UC
Campus Council Representative (1): Wendy Saver (2014) Students (2): Carrie-Ann Staggs
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2.6 Student Rights, Ethics and Standards Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Alyssa France Secretary: Ex officio: Michael Gillilan Ex officio: Mark Parkison Ex officio: Tom Taylor
Jason Dunham 2013 Chemistry CSH CC Richard Petts 2014 Sociology CSH FC Gwen White 2015 Accounting COB FC Larry Markle 2015 Disability Services UC Brenda Yates Habich 2014 University Libraries UC
Campus Council Representative (1): Julia Dotson (15)
Students (2): Aaron Dicker, Jason Pickell
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3. Faculty Council (54 Members)
Chairperson: Kip Shawger Ex officio: Terry King Vice Chairperson: Michael Hanley Ex officio: Michael Gillilan Secretary: Darren Wheeler Ex officio: Kevin Thurman Executive Secretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Parliamentarian:
Faculty (by Department within Colleges): Amy Harden 2014 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST Department Tarek Mahfouz 2015 Technology CAST Department Raymond Butler 2015 Military Science CAST Department Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST Department David Pearson 2014 School of Physical Education, CAST Department Sport & Exercise Science
Michele Chiuini 2014 Architecture CAP Department Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP Department Nihal Perera 2014 Urban Planning CAP Department
Li Sun 2015 Accounting COB Department Courtenay Stone 2014 Economics COB Department John Fitzgerald 2015 Finance and Insurance COB Department Rod Davis 2014 Information Systems and COB Department Operations Management Joseph Chapman 2013 Marketing and Management COB Department
Richard Bellaver 2014 Center for Information and CCIM Department Communication Sciences Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM Department Michael Hanley 2014 Journalism CCIM Department Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM Department
Andy Beane 2014 School of Art CFA Department Elizabeth Crawford 2015 School of Music CFA Department David (“Kip”) Shawger, Jr. 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA Department
Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH Department Gary Dodson 2014 Biology CSH Department Scott Pattison 2015 Chemistry CSH Department Paul Buis 2014 Computer Science CSH Department Bryan Byers 2015 Criminal Justice and CSH Department Criminology Joyce Huff 2014 English CSH Department Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH Department Scott Rice-Snow 2014 Geological Sciences CSH Department Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH Department Ralph Bremigan 2014 Mathematical Sciences CSH Department Chin-Sook Pak 2015 Modern Languages and Classics CSH Department Joshua Gruver 2014 Natural Resources and CSH Department Environmental Management
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Faculty Council (cont.)
Elizabeth Agnew 2015 Philosophy and Religious Studies CSH Department David Grosnick 2014 Physics and Astronomy CSH Department Becci Brey 2015 Physiology and Health Science CSH Department Darren Wheeler 2014 Political Science CSH Department Johnathan Forbey 2015 Psychological Science CSH Department Greta Slater 2014 Social Work CSH Department Lisa Pellerin 2015 Sociology CSH Department Claudia Updike 2014 Speech Pathology and CSH Department Audiology
Stefania Aegisdottir 2015 Counseling Psychology and TC Department Guidance Services Lynn Lehman 2014 Educational Leadership TC Department Jocelyn Holden 2015 Educational Psychology TC Department Theresa Richardson 2014 Educational Studies TC Department Kathleen Kreamelmeyer 2015 Elementary Education TC Department Kourtland Koch 2014 Special Education TC Department Susan Wilczynski (Fall, 2013) Brad Canada 2015 Burris Laboratory School Department
Contract Faculty: John Strauss 2014 Journalism Full-Time Contract Faculty Shon Byrum 2015 Burris Laboratory School Full-Time Contract Faculty
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3.1 Academic Freedom and Ethics Committee (10 Members) Chairperson: Gary Pavlechko Ex officio: Mitchell Whaley Secretary:
2015 CAP FC 2014 COB FC Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM FC Jennifer Blackmer 2015 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Ione DeOllos 2015 Sociology CSH FC 2015 TC FC Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs UC Gary Pavlechko 2014 Teaching/Assessment/Scholarship UC
Faculty Council Representative: (CAST), (2015)
3.2 Contract Faculty Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Sheryl Swingley Ex officio: Jacquelyn Buckrop Secretary: Shon Byrum
Jason Dunham 2015 Chemistry CSH FC Robin Box 2014 Family & Consumer Sciences CAST College Susan Lankford 2015 Architecture CAP College Marc Pendel 2014 Marketing & Management COB College Sheryl Swingley 2015 Journalism CCIM College Vladimir Stadnik 2014 Theatre & Dance CFA College Robin Rufatto 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH College Shon Byrum 2014 Burris Laboratory School TC College
Faculty Council Representative: John Strauss (2014)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1): Lorna Timmerman
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3.3 Creative Arts Committee (10 Members)
Chairperson: Frank Gray Ex officio: Michael O’Hara Secretary: Nancy Melser Ex officio: Justin Miller
2015 CAP FC 2014 CAST FC Frank Gray 2014 Communication Studies CCIM FC Matt Mullins 2014 English CSH FC Nancy Melser 2015 Elementary Education TC FC 2013 COB FC
Faculty Council Representative: Andy Beane (CFA) (2015) Undergraduate Student (1): Chris Moore Graduate Student (1): Nathan Neely
3.4 Creative Teaching Committee (9 Members)
Chairperson: Cynthia Thomas Ex officio: Sadatoshi Tomizawa Secretary: Carla Corbin
Faculty Council Representatives: Cynthia Thomas 2015 School of Nursing CAST FC Carla Corbin 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP FC Li Sun 2014 Accounting COB FC Richard Bellaver 2015 Ctr. for Info&Comm.Sciences CCIM FC Joyce Huff 2015 English CSH FC Theresa Richardson 2014 Educational Studies TC FC
Faculty Council Representative: Elizabeth Crawford (CFA) (2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1): Jayme Skillman
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3.5 Graduate Education Committee (27 Members)
Chairperson: Deborah Mix Ex officio: Staci Davis Vice Chairperson: Christopher Airress Ex officio: Robert Morris Secretary: Linda Pohly Ex officio: Carolyn Kapinus Executive Secretary: Sharon Hahn (Non-voting)
Graduate Faculty Representatives (by College): Lindsey Blom 2014 School of Physical Education, CAST College Sport, and Exercise Science Walter Grondzik 2015 Architecture CAP College John Horowitz 2014 Economics COB College Mark Masse’ 2015 Journalism CCIM College Scott Routenberg 2014 School of Music CFA College Jeffrey Fry 2015 Philosophy & Religious Studies CSH College Jennifer Grouling 2015 English CSH College Sergei Zhuk 2015 History CSH College Petra Zimmermann 2015 Geography CSH College Kathryn Fletcher 2014 Educational Psychology TC College Elena Polush (Fall, ’14) Patricia Clark 2014 Elementary Education TC College
Faculty Council Representatives (2): Nihal Perera (2014), Dom Caristi (Andy Beane, Fall, 2014) (2015) Faculty Council Representatives recommended by Dean of Graduate School (3): Christopher Airress (2014), Deborah Mix (2014), Linda Pohly (2015)
Graduate Students (7): Alisha M. Sink (CAST), Nicole Rebeck (CAP), Ted (Haochen) Du (COB), Caleb J. Green (CCIM), Brian D. Bosley (CFA), Jennifer J. Curry (CSH), Ryan A. Hess (TC)
3.6 Academic Technology Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Laura Clarke Ex officio: Terry King Secretary: Sarah Aldridge Ex officio: Phil Repp
Joe Blalock 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP FC Russ Wahlers 2014 Marketing and Management COB FC Michael Hanley 2015 Journalism CCIM FC Karen Kessler 2014 Theatre & Dance CFA FC Mark Hill 2015 Anthropology CSH FC Laura Clarke 2014 Special Education TC FC Barb Wills 2015 iLearn UC Sarah Aldridge 2014 iLearn UC Steve Fulton 2015 New Media & Alumni Svcs. UC
Faculty Council Representative: (CAST) (2014) Student (1): Aric Hopper
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3.7 Library Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Nicholas Poppe Ex officio: Arthur Hafner Secretary: Jeremy Barney
2014 CAST FC Nicole Cardassilaris 2015 School of Art CFA FC 2014 CAP FC Robin Blom 2014 Journalism CCIM FC Nicholas Poppe 2014 Modern Languages and Classics CSH FC Michelle Glowacki-Dudka 2015 Educational Studies TC FC Michael Twigg 2015 University Libraries UC C. Jeremy Barney 2014 Journalism UC
Faculty Council Representative: (COB) (2015) Member of Undergraduate Education Committee (1): Jeff Green Member of Graduate Education Committee (1): Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1): Jennifer Schilling
3.8 Professional Education Committee (21 Members)
Chairperson: Allen Truell Ex officio: Jayne Beilke Secretary: Sharon Paulson Ex officio: Debbie Rodgers Ex officio: John Merbler Ex officio: Sharon Paulson Ex officio: John Jacobson Ex officio: Tom Schroeder
Shireen DeSouza 2015 Biology CSH College Joel Bryan 2014 Physics & Astronomy CSH College Tom McConnell 2015 Biology CSH College Brian Hayes 2015 Journalism CCIM College Amber Phillips 2014 School of Physical Education, CAST College Sport, and Exercise Science Edward Lazaros 2015 Technology CAST College Kevin Gerrity 2014 School of Music CFA College Nina Yssel 2014 Special Education TC College Cathy Siebert 2014 Educational Studies TC College Allen Truell 2015 Info.Systems/Op.Mgmt. COB College
K-12 Public Education Representatives (3): Graduate Student selected by PEC (1): Undergraduate Student selected by PEC (1):
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3.9 Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee (9+ Members) Chairperson: Ex officio: Rajib Sanyal (Provost’s Designee) Secretary: Ex officio: Randy Howard Ex officio: Chair, PP S&B Committee Ex officio: Member, F&BA Committee
Nihal Perera 2014 Urban Planning CAP FC Amy Harden 2015 Family and Consumer Sciences CAST FC Joseph Chapman 2014 Marketing & Management COB FC Kip Shawger 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Laura O’Hara 2015 Communication Studies CCIM FC Paul Buis 2015 Computer Science CSH FC Theresa Richardson 2015 Educational Studies TC FC
3.10 Special Leave Committee (8 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Robert Kvam Secretary: Gilbert Park
Srini Sundaram 2014 Finance & Insurance COB College Joseph Blalock 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College Maria Williams-Hawkins 2015 Telecommunications CCIM College Beth Turcotte 2014 Theatre & Dance CFA College Cindy Thomas 2014 School of Nursing CAST College Patrick Collier 2015 English CSH College Gilbert Park 2014 Educational Studies TC College
3.11 Teaching Evaluation Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Nicole Cardassilaris Ex officio: Gary Pavlechko Secretary: Lynn Lehman Ex officio: Yasemin Tunc Ex officio: James A. Jones
Dom Caristi 2015 Telecommunications CCIM FC James Johnson 2015 SPESES CAST FC Karen Keddy 2014 Architecture CAP FC Shaheen Borna 2015 Marketing/Management COB FC Nicole Cardassilaris 2014 School of Art CFA FC Jason Dunham 2015 Chemistry CSH FC Michelle O’Malley 2014 Journalism CCIM UC Brent Cole 2015 School of Art CFA UC
Faculty Council Representative: Lynn Lehman (TC)_(2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Carrie-Ann Staggs Graduate Student (1): Denise Frazier Online Distance Education Committee representative (1):
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3.12 Undergraduate Education Committee (18 Members)
Chairperson: Michael Spillman Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Amy Harden Ex officio: Laura Helms Recording Secretary: Evelyn Goss (Non-voting) Ex officio: Carma Shawger
Jeff Green 2014 Economics COB College Bill Moser 2014 Marketing & Management COB College Ron Underwood 2015 Architecture CAP College Jody Rosenblatt 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College Michael Karls 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH College Linda Taylor 2014 Elementary Education TC College Laura Clarke 2014 Special Education TC College Kevin Harrelson 2015 Philosophy & Religious Studies CSH College Heidi Jensen 2014 School of Art CFA College Jennifer Blackmer 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA College Paul Nagelkirk 2014 School of Physical Education CAST College Sport, and Exercise Science Amy Harden 2014 Family & Consumer Science CAST College Beth Messner 2015 Communication Studies CCIM College Michael Spillman 2015 Telecommunications CCIM College
Faculty Council Representative (1): Scott Pattison (2015)
Undergraduate Students (3): Jack Hesser
3.121 University Core Curriculum Subcommittee (8 Members)
Chairperson: Howard Hammer Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Tyler Smith Ex officio: Recording Secretary: Rebecca Amato (non-voting)
Eric Hedin 2015 Physics & Astronomy CSH College David Hua 2014 Technology CAST College Glen Stamp 2014 Communication Studies CCIM College Les Smith 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College Serena Salloum 2015 Educational Leadership TC College Tyler Smith 2015 Theatre and Dance CFA College Howard Hammer 2015 Finance COB College
Faculty Council Representative: Scott Rice-Snow (2015) UEC Representative (1): Undergraduate Student (1):
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3.13 University Grade Appeals Committee (14 Members)
Rob Sammelson 2014 Chemistry CSH College Jo Carol Chezem 2014 Family & Consumer Sciences CAST College Shaheen Borna 2014 Marketing and Management COB College Peggy Fisher 2014 Communication Studies CCIM College Wendy Saver 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA College Kendall Bronk 2014 Educational Psychology TC College Meg Calkins 2014 Landscape Architecture CAP College
Students (Appointed by College) Tally Gale (CFA), Frances Janovitz (fall)(TC), Erin Williams (CAST), Jesse Blanton (COB), AJ Wardle (CSH), Danielle Kelly (CCIM), Daniel Potash (CAP)
3.14 University Promotion and Tenure Committee (8 Members)
Chairperson: Keith Kothman Advisor: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Klaus Neumann
Shaheen Borna 2016 Marketing and Management COB College Kay Hodson-Carlton 2016 School of Nursing CAST College Roger Wessel 2014 Educational Studies TC College Klaus Neumann 2015 Geological Sciences CSH College Ron Kovac 2015 Ctr. for Info&Comm.Sciences CCIM College Keith Kothman 2014 Music CFA College Meg Calkins 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP College
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4.0 University Council (38 members)
Chairperson: Michael Gillilan Ex officio: Kay Bales Vice Chairperson: Derek Berger Ex officio: Hudson Akin Secretary: Tiffany Peters Ex officio: Randy Howard Executive Secretary: Melanie Turner (Non-voting) Ex officio: Phil Repp Ex officio: Tom Taylor Ex officio: James Ruebel Ex officio: Kip Shawger Ex officio: Kevin Thurman
Professional Areas- Mark Holtzman 2014 Academic Advising Senate Cindi Marini 2014 Academic Advising Area Tiffany Peters 2014 University College Area Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs Senate James Lowe 2015 Facilities Planning Area Marie Williams 2015 University Human Resource Services Area James Hammons 2014 University Libraries Senate Marchal Hudson 2014 Unified Technology Support Area Katie Bohnert 2014 University Libraries Area Chris Munchel 2015 Admissions Senate Julia Dotson (Fall, 2013) 2015 Office of the Registrar Area Charles Haynes 2015 Admissions Area Tracy Hendricks 2014 Alumni Programs Senate Derek Berger 2014 University Development Area Sarah Jenkins 2014 University Development Area Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life Senate Matt Kovach 2015 Housing/Residence Life Area Mike Gillilan 2015 Student Rights/Community Standards Area
Faculty (by College):
Deanna Pucciarelli 2014 Family & Consumer CAST FC Sciences 2009 CAP FC 2014 COB FC 2013 CCIM FC Jennifer Blackmer 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Robin Rufatto 2015 Mathematical Sciences CSH FC Linda Taylor 2014 Elementary Education TC FC
Students (5): James Wells
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4.1 Institutional Effectiveness Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Marilyn Buck Secretary: Ex officio: William Knight, Jr.
Linda Taylor 2014 Elementary Education TC UC 2014 CAP UC Courtenay Stone 2015 Economics COB UC Frank Gray 2015 Communication Studies CCIM UC Shannon Powers 2014 Physical Fitness/Wellness CAST UC Ann Blakey 2014 Biology CSH UC Gary Ritz 2015 Learning Center UC Michael Twigg 2015 University Libraries UC
University Council faculty representative: Jennifer Blackmer (CFA) (2014) University Council professional personnel representative: (2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1): Renae Bomar
4.2 Admissions and Credits Committee (19 Members)
Chairperson: Lory King Ex officio: Laura Helms Secretary: Gloria Pavlik Ex officio: Nancy Cronk Ex officio: Chris Munchel Ex officio: Director of Academic Advising
Faculty Council Representatives (7) John Ledbetter 2014 Accounting COB FC Daniel Waechter 2015 Journalism CCIM FC Kourtland Koch 2014 Special Education TC FC Jerzy Jemiolo 2015 Geography CSH FC Heather Platt 2014 Music CFA FC Renmei Xu 2014 Technology CAST FC 2015 CAP FC
University Council Representatives (5) Lory King 2014 Academic Advising UC Gloria Pavlik 2015 Student Affairs UC Clifton Snorten 2014 Student Affairs UC Gary Ritz 2015 University College UC Mark Holtzman 2014 Academic Advising UC
University Council Representative: Cindi Marini (2014) Undergraduate Student (1) Graduate Student (1): Aaron Dicker
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4.3 Athletics Committee (21 Members)
Chairperson: Thalia Mulvihill Ex officio: Jo Ann Gora Secretary: Ex officio: Bill Scholl Ex officio: Pat Quinn Ex officio: Dan Byrnes Ex officio: Julie Stroh Ex officio: Pamela Riegle
Lawrence Judge 2014 P.E.,Sport/Exercise Science CAST FC Howard Hammer 2015 Finance & Insurance COB FC Kevin Gerrity 2015 Music CFA FC Richard Petts 2014 Sociology CSH FC Thalia Mulvihill 2015 Educational Studies TC FC Chris Taylor 2014 Telecommunications CCIM FC Scott Truex 2014 Urban Planning CAP FC Travis Peters 2015 Student Center UC
University Council Representative (1): Tracy Hendricks (2014)
Students (5): Kevin Mullaney ([email protected]), Chris Moore ([email protected])
NCAA/MAC Representative: Charlene Alexander
4.4 Online Distance Education Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Jennifer Bott Secretary: Ex officio: Arthur Hafner
Clark Dickin 2014 SPESES CAST FC Allen Truell 2014 Information Systems and COB FC Operations Management Roger McConnell 2014 Music CFA FC Susan Tancock 2014 Elementary Education TC FC Jerome McKean 2015 Criminal Justice/Criminology CSH FC Suzi Smith 2015 Telecommunications CCIM FC Michael Burayidi 2015 Urban Planning CAP FC Carma Shawger 2013 Academic Advising UC Mark Holtzman 2014 Academic Advising UC
University Council Representative (1): Katie Bohnert (2015)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1): Jose Martinez
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4.5 Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee (11 Members)
Chairperson: Sue Weller Ex officio: Randy Howard Secretary: Sarah Jenkins Ex officio: Terry King Ex officio: Chair, Salary & Benefits Comm.
Barb Wills 2015 iLearn UC Sue Weller 2014 Facilities Planning and Mgmt. UC Eric Kelly 2014 Urban Planning CAP FC 2015 FC
Faculty Council Representative: David Grosnick (2015) University Council Representative (1): Sarah Jenkins (2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Brittany McMurray Graduate Student (1): Jeffrey Pitts, II
4.6 Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee
(10 Members)
Chairperson: Ex officio: Randy Howard Secretary: Ex officio: Chair, FS&B Committee Ex officio: Member, F&BA Committee
Cindi Marini 2014 Academic Advising UC James Hammons 2014 University Libraries UC Charles Haynes 2014 Admissions UC Chris Munchel 2014 Admissions UC Jennifer Jones-Hall 2015 Student Life UC Leisa Julian 2015 Business Affairs UC Marie Williams 2015 University Human Resource Services UC
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4.7 International Programs Committee (14 Members)
Chairperson: Melinda Schoenfeldt Ex officio: Imara Dawson Secretary: Scott Truex Ex officio: John Jensen Ex officio: Tom Taylor
2014 CAST FC Scott Truex 2014 Urban Planning CAP FC Rathin Rathinasamy 2015 Finance and Insurance COB FC Dom Caristi 2014 Telecommunications CCIM FC Linda Pohly 2015 School of Music CFA FC Kazumi Matsumoto 2014 Modern Languages and Classics CSH FC Melinda Schoenfeldt 2015 Elementary Education TC FC Jackie Buckrop 2015 Office of the Provost UC
University Council Representative: (1): Matt Kovach (2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Richu Aby Graduate Student (1): Christopher W. Braden
4.8 Judicial Committee (12 Members)
Chairperson: Chair, Senate Secretary:
Brian Pickerill 2014 Academic Affairs Area Kevin Kenyon 2015 Business Affairs Area 2014 Area Curt Westfall 2015 Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications Area Brad Edmondson 2014 University Advancement Area Alan Hargrave 2015 Student Affairs/HRL Area Carol Friesen 2014 Family & Consumer Sciences CAST College Andrea Swartz 2015 Architecture CAP College Ron Groeber 2014 Finance/Insurance COB College Phil Bremen 2015 Telecommunications CCIM College Karin Hendricks 2015 Theatre & Dance CFA College Gary Dodson 2015 Biology CSH College Nina Yssel 2014 Special Education TC College
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4.9 Master Planning and Facilities Committee (13 Members)
Chairperson: Al Rent Ex officio: Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco Secretary: Jim Lowe Ex officio: Randy Howard Ex officio: Bob Morris Ex officio: Larry Markle Ex officio: John Vann
2014 FC Joe Blalock 2015 Landscape Architecture CAP FC Alan Hargrave 2012 Housing/Residence Life UC Al Rent 2015 Enrollment, Marketing and UC Communications
Faculty Council Representative: Josh Gruver (2015) University Council Representative: Jim Lowe (2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Giang Tran Graduate Student (1): Tyson Whitcomb
4.10 Publications and Intellectual Properties Committee (13 Members)
Chairperson: Laura Clarke Ex officio: Justin Miller Secretary: Joyce Huff Ex officio: John Straw Ex officio: Sarah Lee Ex officio: Alan Gordon
Joyce Huff 2015 English CSH FC Laura Clarke 2015 Special Education TC FC Sergei Zhuk 2014 History CSH FC Mitch Isaacs 2014 Student Affairs UC 2015 UC
University Council Representative (1): Marchal Hudson (2014)
Undergraduate Student (1):
Graduate Student (1): Cemal Ozemek
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4.11 Research Committee (15+ Members)
Chairperson: Henry Wang Ex officio: Justin Miller Secretary: Tyler Smith Ex officio: Carolyn Kapinus Ex officio: Chair, PIPC
Nihal Perera 2015 Urban Planning CAP FC Henry Wang 2014 School of Physical Education, CAST FC Sport, and Exercise Science Jensen Zhao 2014 Information Systems/ COB FC Rui Chen (2013-14) Operations Management Ashley Donnelly 2015 Telecommunications CCIM FC Laura Clarke 2014 Special Education TC FC Tyler Smith 2014 Theatre and Dance CFA FC Jennifer Jones-Hall 2014 Student Affairs UC Brenda Yates-Habich 2015 University Libraries UC
Faculty Council Representative: Sergi Zhuk (2015) University Council Representative: Deanna Pucciarelli (2014) Undergraduate Student (1): Graduate Student (1): Karen Hum
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University Senate Agenda October 24, 2013 Enclosure #2
Program Information – Academic Posting 2012-13, Volume XLV-2 Revised Programs College of Applied Sciences and Technology School of Nursing Minimum Requirements for admission Major in Nursing, 47-50 hours Miller College of Business Requirements for Admission to College Department of Economics Certificate in Health Economics, Policy, and Administration, 12 hours College of Sciences and Humanities Interdepartmental Programs (Science) Teaching Major in Physical Science, 56-74 hours Department of Biology Major in Biology, 62-71 hours Major in Premedical Preparation, 50-54 hours Master of Science in Biology, 30 hours Department of Geography Major in Geography, 51-71 hours Department of Mathematical Sciences Minor in Foundations of Business for Actuarial Science and Mathematics Majors, 22 hours Department of Psychological Science Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, 48 hours Master of Arts in Cognitive and Social Processes, 42 hours Department of Sociology Master of Arts in Sociology, 33 hours
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Undergraduate Education Committee 4/22/13 University Senate Agenda Governance and Elections Committee 8/29/13 October 24, 2013 Faculty Council 10/3/13 Enclosure #3 Senate Agenda Committee 10/14/13
12.3 University Core Curriculum Subcommittee 12.31 Membership – The membership of the University Core Curriculum Subcommittee shall consist of the following: 12.311 Voting 12.3111 Seven faculty one elected by and from each college, for staggered two year terms; 12.3112 One additional faculty appointed by and from the Undergraduate Education Committee, for a one year term; 12.3112 Seven faculty one elected by and from each college, for staggered two year terms; 12.3113 One additional faculty appointed by and from the Faculty Council, for a one year term; 12.3114 One undergraduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for a one year term. 12.312 Non-voting 12.3121 The Associate Provost and Dean of University College, ex officio, or a designee; 12.3122 The Director of Academic Advising, ex officio or a designee.
Rationale: The idea is that one person is not the college representative and also the Faculty Council representative and the UEC liaison.
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12.3 University Core Curriculum Subcommittee 12.31 Membership – The membership of the University Core Curriculum Subcommittee shall consist of the following: 12.311 Voting 12.3111 Seven faculty one elected by and from each college, for staggered two year terms; 12.3112 One additional faculty appointed by and from the Undergraduate Education Committee, for a one year term; 12.3113 One additional faculty appointed by and from the Faculty Council, for a one year term; 12.3114 One undergraduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for a one year term. 12.312 Non-voting 12.3121 The Associate Provost and Dean of University College, ex officio, or a designee; 12.3122 The Director of Academic Advising, ex officio or a designee.
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Senate Agenda Committee 8/19/13 University Senate Agenda October 24, 2013 Enclosure #4
Response from SPESE regarding SR-16-12/13 (GANTT Chart)
10/2/13
Melanie,
The leadership group in SPESES reviewed the student resolution. It is inconsistent with the student learning outcomes and objectives associated with the PFW Program. Therefore, we do not support the resolution. We recommend, however, that the SWRC programming staff be approached with this request. Thanks. Tom
Thomas G. Weidner, PhD, ATC, FNATA Professor and Chair School of Physical Education, Sport, & Exercise Science, HP 360F Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 Phone: 765-285-5039 Fax: 765-285-5610 SPESES Website: www.bsu.edu/physicaleducation/
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University Senate Agenda October 24, 2013 Enclosure #5
In Memoriam
The members of University Senate recognize with the regret and offer their sincerest condolences to the family and colleagues of:
CURRENT EMPLOYEES
Scott Hinkley Instructor of Mathematics Burris Laboratory School Years of Service: 2008 - Present
John Huffer Coordinator of Photo Services 29 Years of Service
By his talent, he made us look good. By his presence, he made us better.
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RETIRED EMPLOYEES
Francis Anderson (Lem) Rolf Legbandt Professor Emeritus of Music Performance Professor Emeritus of Music Performance Retired 1982 Retired 1992 35 Years of Service 32 Years of Service
Linda Arndt Kenneth Poucher Professor Emerita of Art Professor Emeritus, Industry and Technology Retired 2006 Retired 1985 33 Years of Service 30 Years of Service
Mildred (Mim) Ballou T. K. Puttaswamy Professor Emerita, Elementary Education Professor Emeritus, Mathematical Sciences Retired 1988 Retired, 1994 28 Years of Service 27 Years of Service
David J. Caucci Charles M. Sappenfield Technology Emeritus and Associate Professor Professor Emeritus of Architecture Emeritus, Dean Emeritus of the College of Architecture and Continuing Education in Teleplex/Administration Planning Retired 2012 Retired 1994 38 Years of Service 27 ½ Years of Service
John F. Clouse Darrell Wible Physician Emeritus Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications Retired 1996 Retired 1991 26 ½ Years of Service 25 Years of Service
Victor B. Lawhead Dean Emeritus, Undergraduate Programs and Professor Emeritus, Higher Education and Curriculum Retired 1984 34 Years of Service
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University Senate Agenda October 24, 2013 Enclosure #6 Issues in the Senate System 2013-14 Issues Committee Start End 10 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % FACULTY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits 11/19/12 Business Affairs Revision of Current Family Leave Policy Salary&Benefits 9/17/12
Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Telecommuting From Sen.Agenda 11/19/12 to S&B, to Business Affairs Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% CAMPUS COUNCIL Cardinal Cash Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% AGENDA COMMITTEE Faculty Load/Salary Adjustments Faculty/Univ. 8/20/12 Councils Revision of current Family Leave Policy Salary & Benefits 9/17/12 Self Defense as Wellness Class Sent to Chair of 8/19/13 10/2/13 Option SR-16-12/13 SPESES Bus Stop Shelters SR-17-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Waterless Urinals SR-18-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Water Bottle Refilling Stations MP&F 8/19/13 SR-19-12/13 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS Membership of Professional Education From Faculty 1/26/12 Committee Council to PEC 2/2/12 Student Elections to USenate 8/23/13 Committee Membership and 8/23/13 Responsibilities (submitted by various committees Review of Constitution in Handbook 9/26/13
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Graduate Education Committee 4/16/13 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 9/16/13 October 24, 2013 Faculty Council 10/3/13 Enclosure #7 Senate Agenda Committee 10/14/13
Guest Student Clearance Transfer of Credit Status
Clearance to enroll in graduate courses may be granted to students who request to be considered a guest student are intending to transfer courses back to their home institution. Guest Transfer of credit students are not taking graduate courses toward any graduate degree or licensure program at Ball State University and are not considered to be admitted to the Graduate School.
Classifications There are two classifications as a nondegree guest student: 1. Special Status Clearance is granted to students who hold a baccalaureate degree who wish only to enroll in certain workshop courses for graduate credit. Students are required to supply the Graduate School with an official transcript showing conferral of the baccalaureate degree (a transcript showing a master’s degree can substitute for an undergraduate degree). Students must complete the “Application Form for Guest Student Status” and indicate they wish to be considered for Special Status.
2. Transient Status Clearance is granted to students who hold a baccalaureate degree and are actively pursuing a graduate degree program at another regionally accredited college or university and who wish to earn credits for transfer to that institution. Students must complete the “Application Form for Guest Student Status” and indicate they wish to be considered for Transient Status. Transfer of cCredit students normally will not be required to submit official transcripts (see next paragraph). However, students must request the dean of their graduate school to complete the Ball State University “Transfer of Credit Form” indicating they are in good academic standing (i.e., not under academic probation, suspension, and/or expelled).
If the student has been offered admission to a graduate school at another institution but has not taken any graduate courses at the time transfer for credit status is requested, then the applicant must apply for regular nondegree status and meet all of the requirements for “Admission as a Nondegree Student” found in the Graduate Catalog.
Approval for enrollment as a guest transfer of credit student is generally given for one academic semester (two summer sessions count as one semester). To be considered for an additional semester, students must reapply as a guest transfer of credit student. No application fee is required for clearance as a guest transfer of credit student.
Students who subsequently wish to be considered for admission to any graduate degree or licensure program at Ball State University must complete the regular admission procedure (including the appropriate application fee) and meet all requirements for their requested program. No more than 9 hours earned as a transfer of credit student may be applied to any advanced degree program if a person is admitted as a regular graduate student.
Rationale for Eliminating Guest Student Admission: Under the current policy, guest students do not have to meet a minimum GPA requirement. The guest student policy was created to allow students to enroll in workshops. Most graduate schools do not have a guest student policy. Students who are not planning to pursue degrees but who would like to take workshops or courses for professional development can so as non-degree applicants. Requiring such students to be admitted as non- degree students ensures that all graduate students meet minimum GPA criteria.
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Transfer of Credit Status (Clean Copy)
Clearance to enroll in graduate courses may be granted to students who are intending to transfer courses back to their home institution. Transfer of credit students are not taking graduate courses toward any graduate degree or licensure program at Ball State University and are not considered to be admitted to the Graduate School.
Clearance is granted to students who hold a baccalaureate degree and are actively pursuing a graduate degree program at another regionally accredited college or university and who wish to earn credits for transfer to that institution. Transfer of credit students normally will not be required to submit official transcripts (see next paragraph). However, students must request the dean of their graduate school to complete the Ball State University “Transfer of Credit Form” indicating they are in good academic standing (i.e., not under academic probation, suspension, and/or expelled).
If the student has been offered admission to a graduate school at another institution but has not taken any graduate courses at the time transfer for credit status is requested, then the applicant must apply for regular nondegree status and meet all of the requirements for “Admission as a Nondegree Student” found in the Graduate Catalog.
Approval for enrollment as a transfer of credit student is generally given for one academic semester. To be considered for an additional semester, students must reapply as a transfer of credit student. No application fee is required for clearance as a transfer of credit student.
Students who subsequently wish to be considered for admission to any graduate degree or licensure program at Ball State University must complete the regular admission procedure (including the appropriate application fee) and meet all requirements for their requested program. No more than 9 hours earned as a transfer of credit student may be applied to any advanced degree program if a person is admitted as a regular graduate student.
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Graduate Education Committee 4/16/13 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 9/16/13 October 24, 2013 Faculty Council 10/3/13 Enclosure #8 Senate Agenda Committee 10/14/13
Probationary Admission to Master’s Degree Program
Ball State Admission Standards (page 10 of Graduate Catalog)
Admission standards are established for each master’s degree program at Ball State University by the responsible academic unit. Students must, however meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission to graduate study toward a master’s degree:
1. Hold an earned bachelor’s degree from a college or university that is accredited by its regional accrediting association.
2. Satisfy one of the following: a. An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (all undergraduate course work, including work completed prior to the baccalaureate degree, is used to calculate the GPA). b. a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of the baccalaureate.
3. Students who do not meet the conditions listed above may be eligible for probationary admission, provided that they have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and have attained a score on a nationally normed admissions exam that is satisfactory to the admitting academic program and the graduate dean. Students admitted on a probationary status must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in 9 semester hours of graduate work approved in advance by the chairperson of the major department and the graduate dean. Upon the successful completion of these requirements, a student admitted under probationary status will be eligible to assume regular graduate student status.
c. A minimum of 3.0 GPA in 9 semester hours of graduate work approved by the chairperson of the major department, approved in advance by the graduate dean, as well as, obtain a score on a standardized admission test with national norms and have a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (all undergraduate coursework, including work completed prior to the baccalaureate degree, is used to calculate the GPA). Both the test and the score must be acceptable to the academic unit in which the student intends to major. Official scores from the standardized test must be on file in the Graduate School prior to enrollment in the student’s first graduate course. Such students will be considered degree-seeking students with probationary admission status.
4. Meet departmental or program admission requirements.
Rationale for Changing the Probationary Admission Policy: The revised policy sets a minimum GPA of 2.5 for probationary admission. Raising the minimum GPA is consistent with the university’s goal of strengthening the academic profile of the graduate student body.
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Probationary Admission to Master’s Degree Program (Clean Copy)
Ball State Admission Standards (page 10 of Graduate Catalog)
Admission standards are established for each master’s degree program at Ball State University by the responsible academic unit. Students must, however meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission to graduate study toward a master’s degree:
1. Hold an earned bachelor’s degree from a college or university that is accredited by its regional accrediting association.
2. Satisfy one of the following: a. An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (all undergraduate course work, including work completed prior to the baccalaureate degree, is used to calculate the GPA). b. a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of the baccalaureate.
3. Students who do not meet the conditions listed above may be eligible for probationary admission, provided that they have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and have attained a score on a nationally normed admissions exam that is satisfactory to the admitting academic program and the graduate dean. Students admitted on a probationary status must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in 9 semester hours of graduate work approved in advance by the chairperson of the major department and the graduate dean. Upon the successful completion of these requirements, a student admitted under probationary status will be eligible to assume regular graduate student status.
4. Meet departmental or program admission requirements.
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AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #4, 2013-14)
November 14, 2013 4:00 p.m. BB (Burkhardt Building), 109
PLEASE NOTE ROOM FOR FALL, 2013
Approval of senate minutes of October 24, 2013
I. Announcements A. Next Scheduled Meetings Senate Agenda Committee – Monday, January 6, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Rm. 104 University Senate – Thursday, January 16, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Room 125 PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE FOR SPRING SEMESTER B. Program Information – Academic Posting 2012-13, Volume XLV-3 Revised Programs Academic Programs Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) College of Sciences and Humanities Department of English Master of Arts in English (Creative Writing) C. Student Activities Committee Revision (Enclosure #1) II. Recognition of Deaths – David Feldman, E. Jocelyn Mackey (Enclosure #2) III. Committee Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson E. Student Government Association – Alyssa France, Vice President V. Report by Chairperson of Senate – David Pearson (Enclosure #3 - Issues in the Senate System) V. Questions Directed to the President VI. Question and Answer Period VII. Unfinished Business
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VIII. New Business A. Credit Hour Policy (Enclosure #4) B. Constitutional Amendments – First Reading (Enclosure #5) C. HJR6 (Enclosure #6) IX. Other Items X. Adjournment /mt
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MINUTES OF THE THIRD MEETING OF THE 2013-14 UNIVERSITY SENATE Thursday, October 24, 2013
Members Present: 57 Members Absent: 7
1. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by the Chairperson of the University Senate, David Pearson. Roll Call was taken by initialing the roster located at the entrance to BB 109. Members Present: S. Aegisdottir, E. Agnew, C. Anagnos, R. Bellaver, J. Bolin, R. Bremigan, B. Brey, P. Buis, B. Byers, S. Byrum, B. Canada, D. Caristi, C. Corbin, E. Crawford, R. Davis, G. Dodson, J. Fitzgerald, J. Forbey, A. France, M. Gillilan, D. Grosnick, J. Gruver, J. Hammons, M. Hanley, A. Harden, T. Hendricks, M. Holtzman, J. Huff, J. Jemiolo, L. Julian, K. Kreamelmeyer, L. Lehman, M. Maggiotto, L. O’Hara, C. Pak, S. Pattison, D. Pearson, L. Pellerin, N. Perera, S. Rice-Snow, T. Richardson, D. Shawger, D. Singh, L. Slone, C. Stone, L. Sun, K. Thurman, D. Wheeler, S. Zhuk
Substitutes: Jennifer Erickson for M. Hill, Jennifer Pierce for J. Jones-Hall, Marilyn Buck for T. King, Brian Meekin for C. Munchel, Darrion Colbert for K. Pierce, Shannon Staton for G. Slater, Constance McIntosh for C. Thomas, Barry Wagner for C. Updike
Members Absent: A. Beane, J. Chapman, M. Chiuini, J. Gora, T. Mahfouz, L. Stevens, J. Strauss
2. A motion was made and seconded (France/Shawger) to approve the University Senate minutes of August 29, 2013. The motion carried. 3. Announcements A. Mind Mixer Laurie Mullen, Associate Dean, Teachers College and Acting Associate Provost, presented information from the Academic Planning Steering Committee. Some of the questions discussed by this committee include what academics will look like in twenty years. She invited and encouraged the campus community to log on to academicplan.bsu.edu, to review the five questions and add their thoughts and opinions.
B. Update on Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation visit Marilyn Buck, Associate Provost and Dean of University College, and co-chair of the (HLC) Steering Committee, updated the members on the accreditation visit. Their preliminary report will be coming in two to three weeks. It will be a draft report of their initial thoughts. We will have the opportunity to clarify or correct this report. There were a few of things that came out of the visit: 1) there is a good buy-in for assessment from the faculty, 2) in looking for federal compliance, the Office of Financial Aid stated that faculty think they don’t have to keep track of attendance for their students, and 3) they suggested adding another point to the Credit Hour Policy. This is making its way through the Senate system. She thanked all who participated and felt the visit went very well.
The chair of the senate thanked Marilyn and co-chair Michael Maggiotto, for their leadership through this continuing accreditation visit. He also encouraged other faculty members to participate in being a peer reviewer for the HLC.
C. Item C. (Next scheduled meetings), D., (Notice of Change in Office/Department Name), E., (Senate/Council/Committee membership-Enclosure #1), F. (Program Information-Enclosure #2), G. (Revision of University Core Curriculum Subcommittee-Enclosure #3), and H. (Resolution of SR-16-12/13-Enclosure #4) were reviewed by the members of the Senate.
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4. The Senate had a moment of silence to recognize the deaths of Frances (Lem) Anderson, Linda Arndt, Walter Baker, Mildred (Mim) Ballou, David C. Caucci, John F. Clause, Scott Hinkley, John Huffer, Victor B. Lawhead, Rolf Legbandt, Kenneth Poucher, T.K. Puttaswamy, Charles Sappenfield, and Darrel Wible (University Senate Agenda, 10/24/13, Enclosure #5)
5. Council/Committee/Student Senate Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson. Ralph reported the committee has met twice since the last senate meeting. They approved an amendment to the constitution as well as a large number of editorial revisions. They will be presented to the appropriate council prior to coming to the senate in one group.
B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson. Kip reported the Faculty Council met on October 3 and approved three items on their agenda. Yasemin Tunc, Assistant Vice President for Academic Technology Solutions, was present to discuss E-texts.
C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson. Michael reported the University Council has met twice since the last Senate meeting and are working on presentations from various offices on campus. Chris Munchel reported on the recruitment and admissions process, and Jim Lowe will be reporting on facilities in November.
D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson. Kevin reported the Campus Council has met twice since the last Senate meeting, including last week. They approved a senate resolution regarding ponding of water between Bracken Library, Pruis Hall, and Emens Auditorium.
E. Student Senate – Alyssa France, Vice President, Student Government Association (SGA). Alyssa reported the SGA is working on legislation and fulfilling resolutions on the slate’s platform. The student government is sponsoring a state-wide student government and leadership development conference.
7. David Pearson, Chairperson of the University Senate, reviewed the GANTT Chart (Enclosure #6) with the membership of the Senate.
8. President’s Remarks The President and the Provost were at a Board of Trustees retreat and unable to attend today’s meeting. There were no remarks.
9. Question and Answer Period There were no questions. 10. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 11. New Business A. Guest Student Policy (University Senate Agenda, 10/24/13, Enclosure #7) A motion was made and seconded (Shawger/Thurman) to place on the floor for discussion. Deborah Mix, Chair of the Graduate Education Committee, was present at today’s meeting to review the suggested revisions to the document.
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The vote to approve the revisions to the Guest Student Policy carried.
B. Probationary Admission to Master’s Degree Program (University Senate Agenda, 10/24/13, Enclosure #8) A motion was made and seconded (Thurman/France) to place on the floor for discussion. Deborah Mix also spoke to this revision as it was approved by the Graduate Education Committee. The members were reminded that departments may still have higher standards than what is written in the document.
The vote to approve the revisions to the Probationary Admission to Master’s Degree Programs carried.
12. Other Items There were no other items.
13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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David Pearson, Chairperson Amy Harden, Secretary
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Governance and Elections Committee 8/29/13 University Senate Agenda Campus Council 10/17/13 November 14, 2013 Governance and Elections Committee 10/24/13 Enclosure #1
3. Student Activities Committee 22 3.1 Membership – The membership of the Student Activities Committee shall consist of the following: Voting 3.111 Two members appointed by the Campus Council, of whom at least one appointee must be a member of that Council, for staggered two year terms; 3.112 Two faculty appointed by the Faculty Council for staggered two-year terms; 3.113 Two members appointed by the University Council for staggered two year terms; 3.114 Three students appointed by the Student Government Association for one year terms. 3.12 Non-Voting 3.121 The Director of Student Organizations and Activities The Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Student Life, ex officio, or a designee; 3.122 President of Student Government Association, ex officio, or a designee; 3.123 The Director of Recreation Services, ex officio, or a designee.
Rationale: Title no longer exists.
3.2 Responsibilities – The Student Activities Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 3.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed membership by majority vote for a one year term; 3.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Campus Council within a timely manner; 3.23 To receive and consider proposals dealing with student activities policies from the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Life; 3.24 To initiate and recommend policies in matters related to student activities and organizations; 3.25 To advise those who administer student activities programs and residence hall programming; 3.26 To grant recognition to student organizations, subject to review by the President of the University or a representative; 3.27 To evaluate publications, policies, and procedures related to student organizations and to make recommendations, when appropriate.
Rationale: Proposals are also received from the Office of Student Life, who directly works with all student organizations on campus.
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University Senate Agenda November 14, 2013 Enclosure #2
In Memoriam
The members of University Senate recognize with the regret and offer their sincerest condolences to the family and colleagues of:
David Feldman Professor Emeritus of Special Education Retired, 2005 22 Years of Service
E. Jocelyn Mackey Professor Emerita of Music History & Musicology Retired 25 Years of Service
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University Senate Agenda November 14, 2013 Enclosure #3 Issues in the Senate System 2013-14
Issues Committee Start End 10 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % FACULTY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits 11/19/12 Business Affairs Revision of Current Family Leave Policy Salary&Benefits 9/17/12
Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Telecommuting From Sen.Agenda 11/19/12 to S&B, to Business Affairs Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% CAMPUS COUNCIL Cardinal Cash Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% AGENDA COMMITTEE Faculty Load/Salary Adjustments Faculty/Univ. 8/20/12 Councils Revision of current Family Leave Policy Salary & Benefits 9/17/12 Bus Stop Shelters SR-17-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Waterless Urinals SR-18-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Water Bottle Refilling Stations MP&F 8/19/13 SR-19-12/13 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS Membership of Professional Education From Faculty 1/26/12 Committee Council to PEC 2/2/12 Student Elections to USenate 8/23/13 Committee Membership and 8/23/13 Responsibilities (submitted by various committees Review of Constitution in Handbook 9/26/13
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Senate Agenda Committee 10/14/13 Senate Agenda Committee Faculty Council 10/31/13 November 4, 2013 Senate Agenda Committee 11/4/13 Enclosure #4
Recommended Change to Credit Hour Policy Recommendation is for an addition – a number 9 – as listed below. The addition is underlined. This suggestion is coming from the HLC review team.
ASSIGNMENT OF CREDIT HOURS
1. Departments and units shall assign a number of credit hours to each class that reflects the amount of time required for a typical student to successfully complete the class. Departments and units shall assign one hour of credit to a class for each 2,250 minutes of student attendance and out-of-class work. 2. Face-to-face undergraduate classes: Departments and units typically assign one hour of credit for each 750 minutes of face-to-face undergraduate instructional time, with an additional 1,500 minutes of out-of-class work required for successful completion. (750 minutes of instructional time reflects 50 minutes of class weekly over a 15-week semester.) 3. Other undergraduate delivery modes and formats: Classes other than face-to-face undergraduate classes (for example, online classes, workshops, classes offered in non-standard venues, study abroad, and blended classes) will often divide the minimum time requirement between instructional time and out-of-class work in a different manner. However, departments and units shall determine that total course time required for a typical student is at least 2,250 minutes for each credit hour to be granted. 4. Graduate classes: Graduate classes present students with material and assignments of additional rigor, and accordingly require greater time commitments for successful completion. As a general rule, departments and units shall determine that total course time required for a typical student is at least 3,000 minutes for each graduate credit hour to be granted. The Graduate School may enact additional policies to assure that the number of graduate credit hours assigned to a course is appropriate. 5. Minimum time guidelines: The number of credit hours assigned to a condensed-format course should reflect the period of time required to complete the expected minutes of activity. Thus, a three-hour course should normally be offered over a minimum of two weeks when the students in that course are taking no other courses. Similarly, a six-hour (nine-hour) course should normally be offered over a minimum of four (six) weeks. 6. Procedure for new or revised courses: A proposal for a new course, or to revise an existing course, must document that the number of credit hours assigned is consistent with the requirements of the preceding paragraphs. 7. Procedure for continuing courses: Each college will develop procedures for its College Curriculum Committee (or other body) to review the appropriateness of the number of credit hours assigned to continuing courses on a rotating basis, with each continuing course reviewed at least once every five years. 8. Primary responsibility for maintaining the appropriate number of hours for a course shall rest with the academic department or unit involved. 9. Credit-bearing experiential learning experiences such as internships, clinicals, practica, etc. are also governed by the above policies.
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Governance and Elections Committee 10/24/13, 10/31/13 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 11/4/13 November 14, 2013 Enclosure #5
Constitutional Amendments – First Reading
Amendment #1 (Approved by Governance and Elections Committee 10/31/13)
IV. University Senate Councils and Committees
1. The Senate shall maintain three University Senate Councils – the Campus Council, the Faculty Council, and the University Council – to assist the University Senate in forming educational policies. The three University Senate Councils shall maintain the following standing committees: 1.1 Campus Council: Events Programming and Scheduling, Public Safety, Student Activities, Student Center, Student Financial Assistance, Student Rights, Ethics and Standards, University Traffic Appeals Subcommittee, Parking Subcommittee; 1.2 Faculty Council: Academic Freedom and Ethics, Contract Faculty, Creative Arts, Creative Teaching, Graduate Education, Academic Technology, Library, Professional Education, Faculty Salary and Benefits, Special Leave, Teaching Evaluation, Undergraduate Education, University Grade Appeals, University Promotion and Tenure; 1.3 University Council: Institutional Effectiveness, Admissions and Credits, Athletics, Online Distance Education, Financial and Budgetary Affairs, Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits, Rinker Center for International Programs, Judicial, Master Planning and Facilities, Publications and Intellectual Properties, and Research.
2. The establishment of new University Senate Councils and Council Standing Committees shall be recommended to the Senate by the Governance and Elections Committee.
3. Members of councils or standing committees/subcommittees in the Senate system, with the exception of students, may serve three complete and consecutive two-year terms. An exception is the University Promotion and Tenure Committee, whose members may serve two complete and consecutive three-year terms. , except for such alternative maximum term length as otherwise may be specified below under the University Senate Councils and Committees Structure.
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University Promotion and Tenure Committee
14.1 Membership – the membership of the University Promotion and Tenure Committee shall consist of the following: 14.11 Voting 14.111 Seven tenured faculty, one representing each college, elected by the tenured and tenure track faculty for staggered three year terms, and may serve two complete and consecutive three year terms; 14.112 Should a college representative be unable to complete the term of election, the college will vote to elect a new representative, or the college alternate to the committee will serve the remainder of the term.
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Amendment #2
Student Elections to University Senate
Current:
3. All elections of faculty and professional personnel representatives to the University Senate will be conducted by the units which they represent under the Governance and Elections Committee. Student representatives will be appointed by the Student Government Association. Appointments shall be made and elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall.
Proposed Revision:
Sentence 1: All elections of faculty and professional personnel representatives to the University Senate will be conducted by the units which they represent under the Governance and Elections Committee. Sentence 2: Student representatives will be appointed by the Student Government Association. Student representatives to the University Senate will be elected by the student body at-large, and the elections will be conducted by the Student Government Association. Sentence 3: Appointments shall be made and elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall. Elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall.
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All elections of faculty and professional personnel representatives to the University Senate will be conducted by the units which they represent under the Governance and Elections Committee. Student representatives to the University Senate will be elected by the student body at-large, and the elections will be conducted by the Student Government Association. Elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall.
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Faculty Council 10/31/13 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 11/4/13 November 14, 2013 Enclosure #6
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Statement read by Provost King Faculty Council Meeting October 31, 2013
The university administration feels strongly that Ball State must continue to be a welcoming and inclusive institution for all faculty members, students and staff. We must maintain an environment where students can reach their full potential in their academic pursuits, where faculty members can realize the goal of being excellent teachers and scholars, and where everyone is respected and valued. In addition, by maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment we are better able to attract talented faculty members through searches at the national level, and we are better positioned to keep the best and brightest on our campus.
For these reasons and others we think it is important to fully consider the impact of House Joint Resolution 6 on the university and we are seeking input from university governance on this important issue. Note that the Ball State Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and same sex domestic partners of BSU employees are eligible for employee spouse benefits.
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AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #5, 2013-14)
January 16, 2014 4:00 p.m. Letterman Building (LB), Room 125
PLEASE NOTE ROOM FOR SPRING, 2014
Approval of senate minutes of November 14, 2013
I. Announcements A. Presidential Search Update - R. Wayne Estopinal, AIA Trustee and Committee Chair Ball State University Board of Trustees B. Next Scheduled Meetings Senate Agenda Committee – Monday, February 3, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Rm. 104 University Senate – Thursday, February 13, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Room 125 PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE FOR SPRING SEMESTER C. Program Information – Academic Posting 2012-13, Volume XLV-4 Revised Programs College of Sciences and Humanities Department of Anthropology Major in Anthropology Department of Physiology and Health Science Major in Respiratory Therapy Minor in Community Health Education Specialist Department of Psychological Science Major in Psychological Science Teachers College Department of Special Education Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis C. Editorial Revisions to Constitution (Enclosure #1) II. Recognition of Deaths David Frances Foley Paul A. Magro Associate Professor Emeritus of Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition Criminal Justice and Criminology Retired 2006 Ball State University Service, 2008-2013 36 years of Service
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III. Committee Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson E. Student Government Association – Alyssa France, Vice President IV. Report by Chairperson of Senate – David Pearson (Enclosure #2 - Issues in the Senate System) V. Questions Directed to the President VI. Question and Answer Period VII. Unfinished Business A. Constitutional Amendments (Enclosure #3) Tabled from 11/14/13 meeting VIII. New Business A. Constitutional Amendments (Enclosure #4) IX. Other Items X. Adjournment /mt
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MINUTES OF THE FOURTH MEETING OF THE 2013-14 UNIVERSITY SENATE Thursday, November 14, 2013 Members Present: 61 Members Absent: 7
1. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by the Chairperson of the University Senate, David Pearson. Roll Call was taken by initialing the roster located at the entrance to BB 109. Members Present: E. Agnew, C. Anagnos, J. Bolin, R. Bremigan, B. Brey, P. Buis, B. Byers, S. Byrum, B. Canada, D. Caristi, J. Chapman, M. Chiuini, C. Corbin, E. Crawford, R. Davis, G. Dodson, J. Fitzgerald, J. Forbey, A. France, M. Gillilan, J. Gora, D. Grosnick, J. Gruver, J. Hammons, M. Hanley, A. Harden, T. Hendricks, J. Hesser, M. Hill, J. Huff, J. Jemiolo, J. Jones-Hall, L. Julian, T. King, K. Kreamelmeyer, L. Lehman, M. Maggiotto, T. Mahfouz, L. O’Hara, C. Pak, D. Pearson, N. Perera, S. Rice-Snow, T. Richardson, D. Shawger, D. Singh, G. Slater, L. Slone, C. Staggs, L. Stevens, C. Stone, L. Sullivan, L. Sun, C. Thomas, K. Thurman, D. Wheeler, S. Zhuk
Substitutes: Ron Kovac for R. Bellaver, Melinda Messineo for L. Pellerin, Sheryl Swingley for J. Strauss, Ruth Jones for S. Wilczynski
Members Absent: S. Aegisdottir, A. Beane, R. Butler, M. Holtzman, C. Munchel, S. Pattison, C. Updike
2. A motion was made and seconded (Anagnos/Thurman) to approve the University Senate minutes of October 24, 2013. The motion carried. 3. Announcements A. Next Scheduled Meetings Senate Agenda Committee – Monday, January 6, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Rm. 104 University Senate – Thursday, January 16, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Room 125
Items I. B. (Program Information), and C. Student Activities Committee (Enclosure #1) were reviewed by the senate.
4. The Senate had a moment of silence to recognize the deaths of David Feldman and E. Jocelyn Mackey (University Senate Agenda, 11/14/13, Enclosure #2)
5. Council/Committee/Student Senate Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson. Ralph reported the committee will meet next week to review the amendments and revisions to the handbook. There are two revisions submitted as first readings for today’s meeting. B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson. Kip reported the Faculty Council met on October 31. They had guests Laura Helms, Associate Dean of University College, and Steve Reed, Coordinator of Enterprise Systems, who discussed the new space assignment software, R25.
C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson. Michael reported the University Council met on 11/7 and had John Fallon, Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Community Engagement, attend the meeting to talk about the Building Better Communities Initiatives. The council conducted a vote against HJR6 with the results being 14 in favor of opposition and one abstention.
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D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson. Kevin reported the Campus Council has not met since the last senate meeting. They will meet again in February, 2014.
E. Student Senate – Alyssa France, Vice President, Student Government Association (SGA). Alyssa reported the SGA is working fulfilling the platform obligations of the executive committee. They are also sponsoring a state- wide student government and leadership development conference which has been taking up a considerable amount of time. They are proud of sponsoring this first-time ever conference on campus. The student senate also voted and passed opposition to HJR6.
7. David Pearson, Chairperson of the University Senate, reviewed the GANTT Chart (University Senate Agenda, 11/14/13, Enclosure #3) with the membership of the Senate.
8. President’s Remarks The President had no report but asked if there were any questions. - A question was asked as to whether there is fear of ObamaCare affecting our health benefits. The president reported she will know more next week. It was shared with the Board of Trustees at their last meeting. She believes there will be an increased cost to the university; however, no individual will be impacted.
9. Question and Answer Period There were no questions. 10. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 11. New Business A. Credit Hour Policy (University Senate Agenda, 11/14/13, Enclosure #4) A motion was made and seconded (Shawger/France) to place on the floor for discussion. Marilyn Buck, Associate Provost and Dean of University College, was present at today’s meeting to answer questions. This revision was suggested by the accreditation team of the Higher Learning Commission.
The vote to approve the revision of the Credit Hour Policy, carried.
B. Constitutional Amendments (University Senate Agenda, 11/14/13, Enclosure #5) A motion was made and seconded (Hesser/Thurman) to place on the floor for discussion. Since this is the first reading and no discussion takes place, a motion was made and seconded (Fitzgerald/Jones- Hall) to table until the next meeting.
The motion to table the constitutional amendments carried.
C. HJR6 A motion was made and seconded (Shawger/Gillilan) to place on the floor for discussion. The following motion was read by faculty council chair, Kip Shawger:
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“It is moved that Senate request the university administration make the following statement:
In light of the ongoing debates around House Joint Resolution 6, Ball State University reaffirms our commitment to diversity and tolerance. We believe that providing a welcoming and supportive environment is not only morally right but also economically sound. To attract the best and brightest students and the most talented faculty and staff, we need to recognize the diverse needs of the university community. On behalf of its faculty, staff, and students, Ball State opposes adoption of House Joint Resolution 6 and supports the goals of the Freedom Indiana organization."
Discussion ensued. A senate member inquired about the Freedom Indiana organization. Kip Shawger responded that the goal of this organization is supporting the rights of all citizens of Indiana. Opposition to this bill passed the faculty council (Y33-N6), and university council (Y14-N0-A1). The Student Senate Resolution (05-13/14) was authored by two and sponsored by 329, with more sponsors names coming in daily.
It is not clear how the same sex partner benefits offered on campus will play out if this bill is passed. A motion was made and seconded (Fitzgerald/Thurman) to have vote by paper ballot. Clarification was made regarding yes or no. A yes vote means you are opposing the legislation. A no vote means you are in favor of the bill.
The results of the paper ballot: Yay 51 Nay 9 Abstention 1 The motion and vote to opposed HJR6 carried. The results of this vote will be forwarded to university administration indicating opposition to HJR6.
12. Other Items There were no other items.
13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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David Pearson, Chairperson Amy Harden, Secretary
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University Senate Agenda January 16, 2014 Enclosure #1
Revisions deemed Editorial by Governance and Elections Committee
Teaching Evaluation Committee 11.1 Membership – The membership of the Teaching Evaluation Committee shall consist of the following: 11.11 Voting 11.111 Seven faculty members, one representing each college appointed by the Faculty Council, one of whom must be a member of Faculty Council, for staggered two year terms; 11.112 Two members appointed by the University Council for staggered two year terms; 11.113 One undergraduate student and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association for one year terms; 1.1114 One member appointed by and from the Online Distance Education Committee for a one year term. 11.12 Non-Voting 11.121 The Executive Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, ex officio, or a designee; 11.122 The Director of Unified Technology Support, ex officio, or a designee; 11.123 The Assistant Director of Research and Design, ex officio, or a designee. Creative Arts Committee
3.1 Membership – The membership of the Creative Arts Committee shall consist of the following: 3.11 Voting 3.111 Seven faculty members appointed by the Faculty Council, one of whom must be a member of Faculty Council, one representing each college, for staggered two year terms: 3.112 One undergraduate student and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for one year terms. 3.12 Non-Voting 3.121 The Dean of the College of Fine Arts, ex officio, or a designee; 3.122 The Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs, ex officio, or a designee.
3.2 Responsibilities – The Creative Arts Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 3.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its elected voting faculty membership by majority vote of the committee, for one year terms; 3.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 3.21 3.23 To encourage, strengthen, and foster the creative arts at the University at all levels. 3.22 3.24 To solicit and evaluate proposals for Creative Arts Grants and to recommend to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, and the Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs those proposals which merit funding by the University. 3.23 3.25 To initiate and recommend policies and procedures for Creative Arts Grants at the University; 3.24 3.26 To conduct continuous evaluation of the Creative Arts Program.
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Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee 5.1 Membership – The membership of the Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee shall consist of the following: 5.11 Voting 5.111 Three professional personnel, appointed by the University Council, for staggered two year terms; 5.112 Three faculty members, appointed by the Faculty Council, one of whom must be from the Faculty Council, for staggered two year terms; 5.113 One undergraduate and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for one year terms. 5.12 Non-Voting 5.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee; 5.122 The Vice President for Business Affairs, ex officio, or a designee; 5.123 The Chairperson of the Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee, ex officio, or a designee; 5.124 The Chairperson of the Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee, ex officio, or a designee.
Contract Faculty Committee 2.1 Membership – The membership of the Contract Faculty Committee shall consist of the following: 2.11 Voting 2.111 Two faculty members appointed by the Faculty Council, one of whom must be a member of Faculty Council, for staggered two year terms; 2.112 One full-time contract faculty member elected by and from the Contract Faculty of each college, for staggered two year terms;
Colleges may elect tenure-line faculty members if no willing contract faculty member is available; only full-time contract faculty and those who hold half-time or more contracts for more than one year will elect their own representatives to Contract Faculty Committee; 2.113 One undergraduate and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for one year terms. 2.12 Non-Voting 2.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee. 2.2 Responsibilities – The Contract Faculty Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 2.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from the appointed voting membership by majority vote for a one year term; 2.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 2.23 To initiate and recommend procedures for implementing University policies affecting full-time contract faculty; 2.24 To review existing policies and procedures affecting contract faculty and to recommend changes in those policies and procedures when appropriate.
Parking Subcommittee 2.31 Membership – The membership of the Parking Subcommittee shall consist of the following: 2.311 Voting 2.3111 Two student representatives appointed by the Student Government Association for a one year term; 2.3112 Two members of the Campus Council, appointed for staggered two year terms; 2.3113 Two faculty members of the Faculty Council, appointed for staggered two year terms; 2.3114 Two members of the University Council, appointed for staggered two
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year terms; 2.3115 Two members from the community or region to be appointed by the President of the University, for staggered two year terms; 2.312 Non-voting 2.3121 The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Housing/Residence Life, ex officio, or a designee; 2.3122 The Director of Public Safety, ex officio, or a designee; 2.3123 The University Police Parking Enforcement Coordinator, ex officio, or a designee.
University Traffic Appeals Subcommittee 2.41 Membership – The membership of the University Traffic Appeals Subcommittee shall consist of the following: 2.411Voting 2.4111 Two student representatives appointed by the Student Government Association, for a one year term; 2.4112 Two members of the Campus Council, appointed for staggered two year terms; 2.4113 Two faculty members of the Faculty Council, appointed for staggered to year terms; 2.4114 Two members of the University Council, appointed for staggered two year terms; 2.4115 Two members appointed by the President of the University to represent staff and service personnel, for staggered two year terms. 2.412 Non-voting 2.4121 The Director of Public Safety, ex officio, or a designee.
Special Leave Committee 10.1 Responsibilities – The Special Leave Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 10.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 10.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 10.23 To initiate, monitor, evaluate, and recommend policies and procedures concerning leaves of absence. 10.24 To solicit applications for special assigned leaves with pay, to evaluate and rank the applications according to established criteria, and to report its findings according to established policies. 10.25 To act in an advisory capacity to those who administer other leaves of absence programs.
Undergraduate Education Committee 12.2 Responsibilities – The Undergraduate Education Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 12.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 12.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 12.23 The officers and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee, shall constitute an Executive Committee to prepare an agenda for each meeting and to expedite committee business; 12.24 To discuss, plan, and explore the future educational direction of the University, in cooperation with other councils and committees; 12.25 To review and approve new curricula and undergraduate educational programs, to recommend revision of existing curricula and programs when desirable, and to approve program delivery methods;
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12.26 To serve as a sounding board to the subcommittees when advice and counsel are sought by the subcommittees; 12.27 To evaluate undergraduate educational programs; 12.28 To initiate and receive proposals from the colleges or other sources, and recommend policies and procedures relevant to degree requirements, academic schedules and calendars, grading and credit practices, and academic standards and related matters; 12.29 To initiate, receive proposals from the colleges or other sources, and recommend policies and procedures on matters concerning the establishment of qualifications for regular faculty and professional personnel and the establishment of standards for determining faculty loads; 12.30 To review its own organization, procedures, and functions and to make recommendations to the Governance and Elections Committee on these matters.
University Core Curriculum Subcommittee 12.31 Membership – The membership of the University Core Curriculum Subcommittee shall consist of the following: 12.311 Voting 12.3111 Seven faculty one elected by and from each college, for staggered two year terms; 12.3112 One additional faculty appointed by and from the Undergraduate Education Committee, for a one year term; 12.3112 Seven faculty one elected by and from each college, for staggered two year terms; 12.3113 One additional faculty appointed by and from the Faculty Council, for a one year term; 12.3114 One undergraduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for a one year term. 12.312 Non-voting 12.3121 The Associate Provost and Dean of University College, ex officio, or a designee; 12.3122 The Director of Academic Advising, ex officio or a designee.
Rationale: The idea is that one person is not the college representative and also the Faculty Council representative and the UEC liaison.
12.32 Responsibilities – The University Core Curriculum Subcommittee is responsible for the following: 12.321 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 12.322 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Undergraduate Education Committee and the Chair of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 12.323 To develop and evaluate the University core curriculum program; 12.324 To recommend changes in the University core curriculum program to the Undergraduate Education Committee, when appropriate.
University Promotion and Tenure Committee 14.2 Responsibilities – The University Promotion and Tenure Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 14.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 14.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 14.23 To review existing University promotion and tenure policies and procedures and to recommend changes to the Faculty Council, when appropriate; 14.24 To review and approve departmental, collegiate, and area promotion and tenure policies to ensure both adherence to University Policies and efficient and
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equitable operation; 14.25 To review compliance with promotion and tenure policy implementation and make appropriate recommendations and/or judgments in the case of infraction; 14.26 To hear appeals and make recommendations and/or decisions that are consistent with University policies describing the right of a faculty member or a department to appeal an adverse promotion or tenure recommendation; 14.27 To maintain minutes of all committee actions and file in the office of the advisory, non-voting member; to summarize those actions in regular reports to the Faculty Council; 14.28 The elected members of the committee shall serve as non-voting liaison members of the promotion and tenure committees of their respective colleges or areas. 14.3 No one may serve to hear an appeal who has a demonstrated conflict of interest such as previous involvement with the case, assigned to the same academic department or administrative area as any of the principals in the case, business involvement, or relationship to any of the principals. Decisions regarding such conflicts shall be made by the committee chairperson.
Judicial Committee 7.2 Responsibilities – The Judicial Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 7.21 To elect a Chairperson and Secretary from its appointed voting membership by majority vote for one year terms; 7.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the University Council within a timely manner; 7.23 To develop and review guidelines and policies for handling misconduct of faculty and professional personnel; 7.24 To serve as a panel from which five members may be designated by the Chairperson of the University Senate to constitute a hearing subcommittee for each specific case referred to the committee. No member of the committee shall serve on a hearing subcommittee if he or she has had previous involvement with the case, is a member of the department in which the individual involved is employed, or is related by blood or marriage to any of the principals; 7.25 To receive any allegations of misconduct. These allegations must be submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the University Council and must contain specific documentation supporting each of the allegations; 7.26 To review cases or situations involving a faculty member or a professional personnel member; 7.27 To recommend, after review of each case brought to the Committee, one of the following: 7.271 An action consistent with the Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook concerning disciplinary action or termination; 7.272 Referral to the Academic Freedom and Ethics Committee of the Faculty Council. 7.28 To submit confidential Committee findings, in writing, to the involved parties and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee 11.1 Membership – The membership of the Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee shall consist of the following: 11.11 Voting 11.111 Seven members selected appointed by and from the membership of the University Council for staggered two year terms; 11.12 Non-Voting 11.121 The Vice President for Business Affairs, ex officio, or a designee. 11.122 The chairperson of the Faculty Council Salary and Benefits Committee;. 11.123 One member appointed by and from the University Council’s Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee, for a one year term.
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11.2 Responsibilities – The Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 11.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting membership by majority vote of the committee, for one year terms; 11.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the University Council within a timely manner; 11.23 To monitor and evaluate salary and benefit programs of professional personnel, including those concerning emeriti, and recommend appropriate changes and improvements. 11.24 To initiate reviews and assessments of market conditions periodically and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments regarding incremental money distributed to professional personnel for market purposes; 11.25 To review the administration of salary programs of professional personnel annually, working with the President or the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, to assure compliance with established policies; 11.26 To review for approval all criteria and processes regarding professional personnel salaries for all units. 11.27 To act in an advisory capacity to those who administer professional personnel salary and benefit programs for the University and to represent the interests of professional personnel in discussions with such persons. 11.28 To meet jointly with the Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee on all matters dealing with university benefits that apply to both faculty and professional personnel. 11.281 The chairpersons of the Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee and the Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee shall share chair duties whenever joint meetings are called and the secretaries from each respective committee shall alternate in taking minutes during joint sessions. Acting secretaries shall see to it that minutes are forwarded to both the Faculty and Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committees for their review. . 11.282 All voting members of the respective salary and benefits committees from each council shall be eligible to vote at joint meetings.
Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee 9. Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee34 9.1 Membership – The membership of the Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee shall consist of the following: 9.11 Voting 9.111 Seven faculty members selected appointed by and from the membership of the Faculty Council, one representing each college, for staggered two year terms; 9.12 Non-Voting 9.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee. 9.122 The Vice President for Business Affairs, ex officio, or a designee. 9.123 The chairperson of the Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee; 9.124 One member appointed by and from the University Council’s Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee, for a one year term.
9.2 Responsibilities – The Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 9.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its elected voting faculty membership by majority vote of the committee, for one year terms; 9.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 9.23 To monitor and evaluate faculty salary and benefit programs, including those
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concerning emeriti, and recommend appropriate changes and improvements. 9.24 To initiate reviews and assessments of market conditions periodically and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments regarding incremental money distributed to faculty for market purposes; 9.25 To review the administration of faculty salary programs annually, working with the President or the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, to assure compliance with established policies; 9.26 To review for approval all criteria and processes regarding faculty salaries for all units. 9.27 To act in an advisory capacity to those who administer faculty salary and benefit programs for the University and to represent the interests of the faculty in discussions with such persons. 9.28 To meet jointly with the Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee on all matters dealing with university benefits that apply to both faculty and professional personnel. 9.281 The chairs of both the Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee and the Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committee shall share chair duties whenever joint meetings are called and the secretaries from each respective committee shall alternate in taking minutes during joint sessions. Acting secretaries shall see to it that minutes are forwarded to both the Faculty and Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits Committees for their review. 9.282 All voting members of the respective salary and benefits committees from each council shall be eligible to vote at joint meetings.
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4. Creative Teaching Committee 29 4.1 Membership – The membership of the Creative Teaching Committee shall consist of the following: 4.11 Voting 4.111 Seven members, one representing each college, selected appointed by and from the membership of the Faculty Council, for staggered two year terms; 4.112 One undergraduate student and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for one year terms. 4.12 Non-Voting 4.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee.
4.2 Responsibilities – The Creative Teaching Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 4.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 4.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 4.23 To encourage, strengthen, and foster creative teaching at the University at all levels. 4.24 To solicit and evaluate all proposals for Creative Teaching Grants, and to recommend to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs those proposals which merit funding by the University. 4.25 To initiate and recommend policies and procedures for Creative Teaching Grants at the University. 4.26 To conduct evaluation of the Creative Teaching Grants program.
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Research Committee 10.2 Responsibilities - The Research Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 10.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its elected voting membership by majority vote of the committee, for one year terms; 10.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 10.21 10.23 To encourage, strengthen, and foster research at the University at all levels; 10.22 10.24 To solicit and evaluate proposals for research grants and awards, and to recommend to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, and the Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs those proposals which merit funding by the University; 10.23 10.25 To initiate, recommend, and evaluate policies and procedures for research and research funding at the University; 10.24 10.26 To act in an advisory capacity to those who administer the various institutional research programs.
Rationale: 1) The chairperson and secretary are to be elected from its voting membership. Ex officio members are non-voting members of the committee. 2) 10.22 was accidentally left out of the responsibilities of this committee.
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University Senate Agenda January 16, 2014 Enclosure #2 Issues in the Senate System 2013-14
Issues Committee Start End 10 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % FACULTY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits 11/19/12 Business Affairs Revision of Current Family Leave Policy Salary&Benefits 9/17/12
Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Telecommuting From Sen.Agenda 11/19/12 to S&B, to Business Affairs Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% CAMPUS COUNCIL Cardinal Cash Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% AGENDA COMMITTEE Faculty Load/Salary Adjustments Faculty/Univ. 8/20/12 Councils Revision of current Family Leave Policy Salary & Benefits 9/17/12 Bus Stop Shelters SR-17-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Waterless Urinals SR-18-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Water Bottle Refilling Stations MP&F 8/19/13 SR-19-12/13 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS Membership of Professional Education From Faculty 1/26/12 Committee Council to PEC 2/2/12 Student Elections to USenate 8/23/13 Committee Membership and 8/23/13 Responsibilities (submitted by various committees Review of Constitution in Handbook 9/26/13
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Governance and Elections Committee 10/24/13, 10/31/13 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 11/4/13 January 16, 2014 Enclosure #3
Constitutional Amendments – Second Reading
Amendment #1 (Approved by Governance and Elections Committee 10/31/13)
IV. University Senate Councils and Committees
1. The Senate shall maintain three University Senate Councils – the Campus Council, the Faculty Council, and the University Council – to assist the University Senate in forming educational policies. The three University Senate Councils shall maintain the following standing committees: 1.1 Campus Council: Events Programming and Scheduling, Public Safety, Student Activities, Student Center, Student Financial Assistance, Student Rights, Ethics and Standards, University Traffic Appeals Subcommittee, Parking Subcommittee; 1.2 Faculty Council: Academic Freedom and Ethics, Contract Faculty, Creative Arts, Creative Teaching, Graduate Education, Academic Technology, Library, Professional Education, Faculty Salary and Benefits, Special Leave, Teaching Evaluation, Undergraduate Education, University Grade Appeals, University Promotion and Tenure; 1.3 University Council: Institutional Effectiveness, Admissions and Credits, Athletics, Online Distance Education, Financial and Budgetary Affairs, Professional Personnel Salary and Benefits, Rinker Center for International Programs, Judicial, Master Planning and Facilities, Publications and Intellectual Properties, and Research.
2. The establishment of new University Senate Councils and Council Standing Committees shall be recommended to the Senate by the Governance and Elections Committee.
3. Members of councils or standing committees/subcommittees in the Senate system, with the exception of students, may serve three complete and consecutive two-year terms. An exception is the University Promotion and Tenure Committee, whose members may serve two complete and consecutive three-year terms. , except for such alternative maximum term length as otherwise may be specified below under the University Senate Councils and Committees Structure.
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University Promotion and Tenure Committee
14.1 Membership – the membership of the University Promotion and Tenure Committee shall consist of the following: 14.11 Voting 14.111 Seven tenured faculty, one representing each college, elected by the tenured and tenure track faculty for staggered three year terms, and may serve two complete and consecutive three year terms; 14.112 Should a college representative be unable to complete the term of election, the college will vote to elect a new representative, or the college alternate to the committee will serve the remainder of the term.
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Amendment #2
Student Elections to University Senate
Current:
3. All elections of faculty and professional personnel representatives to the University Senate will be conducted by the units which they represent under the Governance and Elections Committee. Student representatives will be appointed by the Student Government Association. Appointments shall be made and elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall.
Proposed Revision:
Sentence 1: All elections of faculty and professional personnel representatives to the University Senate will be conducted by the units which they represent under the Governance and Elections Committee. Sentence 2: Student representatives will be appointed by the Student Government Association. Student representatives to the University Senate will be elected by the student body at-large, and the elections will be conducted by the Student Government Association. Sentence 3: Appointments shall be made and elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall. Elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall.
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All elections of faculty and professional personnel representatives to the University Senate will be conducted by the units which they represent under the Governance and Elections Committee. Student representatives to the University Senate will be elected by the student body at-large, and the elections will be conducted by the Student Government Association. Elections shall be held by 15 March3 each year for Senators to be seated in the fall.
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University Senate Agenda January 16, 2014 Enclosure #4
Constitutional Amendments – First Reading
AMENDMENT #1 Online Distance Education Committee – Move from University Council to Faculty Council Purview
Rationale: Online is a vehicle for curricular and instructional delivery of courses and degrees and so should therefore be addressed by faculty council.
AMENDMENT #2 Graduate Education Committee 5. Graduate Education Committee30 5.1 Membership – The membership of the Graduate Education Committee shall consist of the following: 5.11 Voting 5.111 Two members appointed by and from the Faculty Council who are members of the Graduate Faculty, for staggered two year terms; 5.112 Eleven members of the Graduate Faculty elected by and from the regular Graduate Faculty, with the number of representatives from each college based on the ratio of that college’s membership in the total Graduate Faculty, for staggered two year terms: 5.113 Three members of the Graduate Faculty appointed by the Faculty Council upon recommendation by the Dean of the Graduate School for staggered two year terms: 5.114 Seven graduate students appointed by the Campus Council Student Government Association, from each college offering graduate programs, for one year terms. 5.12 Non-Voting 5.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee; 5.122 The Dean of the Graduate School, ex officio, or a designee; 5.123 The Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, ex officio, or a designee.
5.2 Responsibilities – The Graduate Education Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 5.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms: 5.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chair of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 5.23 The officers and the Dean of the Graduate School, ex officio, or a designee, shall constitute an Executive Committee to prepare an agenda for each meeting and to expedite committee business. 5.24 To initiate and recommend policies and procedures for the administration of the graduate programs on matters relating to admissions, retention, curricular requirements, residence, research papers and theses, advanced standing, examinations, class sizes, and other duties necessary for the successful operation of the graduate programs; 5.25 To recommend the addition, deletion, or modification of graduate curricula and programs; 5.26 To evaluate and approve all interdisciplinary graduate courses and programs; 5.27 To evaluate graduate programs and to make recommendations, when appropriate; 5.28 To confer with other councils and committees when problems of mutual concern arise; 5.29 To initiate and recommend policies and procedures on matters concerning the establishment of qualifications for doctoral fellows, graduate assistants, and the proposed recipients of honorary degrees; 5.30 To evaluate and approve Graduate Faculty Policies.
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AMENDMENT #3 Online Distance Education Committee
4. Online Distance Education Committee 43 4.1 Membership – The membership of the Online Distance Education Committee shall consist of the following: 4.11 Voting 4.111 Seven faculty members, one representing each college, at least one of whom must be a member of the Faculty Council, appointed by the Faculty Council, for staggered two year terms; 4.112 Three professional personnel, from appropriate representative areas, appointed by the University Council, for staggered two year terms; 4.113 One undergraduate and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for one year terms. 4.12 Non-Voting 4.121 The Associate Provost for Learning Initiatives, Division of Distance and Online Education, ex officio, or a designee; 4.122 The Dean of University Libraries, ex officio, or a designee. 4.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee.
4.2 Responsibilities – The Online Distance Education Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 4.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote, for one year terms; 4.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the University Faculty Council within a timely manner; 4.23 Help to inform and advise for online distance education initiatives at Ball State that support the overall mission and strategic plan of the University; 4.24 To consider and develop recommend policies and procedures for the administration of extended, education programs of the University; regarding support of faculty, staff and student activities that would be aided by faculty development and administrative services as they relate to online, distance and blended education; 4.25 To receive and consider Make recommendations for improving revisions and improvements in services and support for online and distance education; programs of the University; 4.25 To evaluate online distance education at the University and to make recommendations, when appropriate. 4.26 Provide feedback on all policies, procedures and practices relating to teaching and learning online, via distance and through blended instruction.
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4. Online Distance Education Committee 43 4.1 Membership – The membership of the Online Distance Education Committee shall consist of the following: 4.11 Voting 4.112 Seven faculty members, one representing each college, at least one of whom must be a member of the Faculty Council, appointed by the Faculty Council, for staggered two year terms; 4.113 Three professional personnel from appropriate representative areas, appointed by the University Council, for staggered two year terms; 4.114 One undergraduate and one graduate student appointed by the Student Government Association, for one year terms. 4.12 Non-Voting 4.121 The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ex officio, or a designee;
4.2 Responsibilities – The Online Distance Education Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities:
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4.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its voting faculty membership by majority vote, for one year terms; 4.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 4.23 Help to inform and advise for online distance education initiatives at Ball State that support the overall mission and strategic plan of the University; 4.24 To consider and recommend policies regarding support of faculty, staff and student activities that would be aided by faculty development and administrative services as they relate to online, distance and blended education; 4.25 Make recommendations for improving services and support for online and distance education; 4.26 Provide feedback on all policies, procedures and practices relating to teaching and learning online, via distance and through blended instruction.
AMENDMENT #4 Academic Technology Committee
6.2 Responsibilities: 6.21 To elect a chairperson and a secretary, who must be an elected member of Faculty Council, and a Secretary from its appointed voting faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 6.22 To forward minutes to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 6.223 Help to inform and advise a strategic vision and plan for academic technology at Ball State that supports the overall strategic mission of the University; 6.224 Consider and recommend policies regarding support of faculty, staff and student activities that would be aided by Academic Technology Solutions; 6.225 Make recommendations for improving all technology services; 6.226 Provide feedback on all technology resources and alternatives and make recommendations to the Office of Information Technology.
AMENDMENT #5 Library Committee 7.2 Responsibilities – The Library Committee is responsible for the following initiatives and activities: 7.21 To elect a Chairperson and a Secretary from its voting appointed faculty membership by majority vote for one year terms; 7.22 To forward minutes of each committee meeting to the Chairperson of the Faculty Council within a timely manner; 7.23 To initiate and recommend policies and procedures for the operation of the University Libraries; 7.24 To receive and consider recommendations for improving library procedures and Practices; 7.25 To evaluate University Libraries services, particularly through departmental library representatives, and to make recommendations, when appropriate.
Rationale: Small committee who does not always have a large number of faculty as members. Since the library affects and is used by all constituencies on campus, this change seems reasonable.
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AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #7, 2013-14)
March 20, 2014 4:00 p.m. Letterman Building (LB), Room 125
Approval of senate minutes of February 13, 2014
I. Announcements A. Next Scheduled Meetings Senate Agenda Committee – Monday, April 14, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Rm. 104 University Senate – Thursday, April 24, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Letterman Building (LB), Room 125 THIS IS THE LAST MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR THERE WILL BE TWO MEETINGS: 4:00PM WILL BE THE LAST MEETING OF 2013-14, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE FIRST MEETING OF 2014-15. The only agenda item for the 2014-15 meeting will be the elections of the executive committee.
B. Program Information – Academic Posting 2013-14, Volume XLV-9 Revised Programs University Core Curriculum Writing Proficiency Program College of Applied Sciences and Technology Department of Technology Major in Computer Technology Minor in Business Administration Minor in Digital Publishing College of Communication, Information, and Media Department of Communication Studies Master of Arts in Communication Studies College of Science and Humanities Department of Anthropology Admission Requirements Master of Arts in Anthropology Department of English Master of Arts in English (Literature) Department of History Master of Arts in History
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C. Responses to items on GANTT Chart (Enclosure #1) II. Recognition of Deaths Mary Lou Kendall Cheatham Theresa Greenwood Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita Assistant Professor Emerita of Primary Education Retired, 1994 Burris Laboratory School 23 ½ years of service Retired, 2002 24 years of service III. Committee Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson E. Student Government Association – Chloe Anagnos, President IV. Report by Chairperson of Senate – David Pearson (Enclosure #2 - Issues in the Senate System) V. Questions Directed to the President VI. Question and Answer Period VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business A. Whistleblower Protection Policy (Enclosure #3) B. Proposal to revise deadline for turning in grades (Enclosure #4) IX. Other Items X. Adjournment /mt
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MINUTES OF THE SIXTH MEETING OF THE 2013-14 UNIVERSITY SENATE Thursday, February 13, 2014 Members Present: 55 Members Absent: 12
1. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by the Chairperson of the University Senate, David Pearson. Roll Call was taken by initialing the roster located at the entrance to LB 125. Members Present: S. Aegisdottir, E. Agnew, C. Anagnos, A. Beane, R. Bellaver, J. Bolin, R. Bremigan, B. Brey, P. Buis, B. Byers, S. Byrum, D. Caristi, J. Chapman, M. Chiuini, E. Crawford, R. Davis, G. Dodson, J. Forbey, M. Gillilan, D. Grosnick, J. Gruver, A. Harden, C. Hendershot, T. Hendricks, J. Hesser, M. Hill, M. Holtzman, J. Huff, J. Jemiolo, L. Julian, T. King, K. Kreamelmeyer, T. Mahfouz, E. Nesson, L. O’Hara, S. Pattison, D. Pearson, L. Pellerin, S. Rice-Snow, T. Richardson, D. Shawger, D. Singh, G. Slater, L. Sullivan, L. Sun, C. Thomas, K. Thurman, D. Wheeler, S. Zhuk
Substitutes: Lisa Jarrell for J. Hammons, Robin Blom for M. Hanley, Kari Murphy for J. Jones-Hall, Susan Johnson for M. Maggiotto, Brian Meekin for C. Munchel, Lathrop Johnson for C. Pak
Members Absent: R. Butler, B. Canada, C. Corbin, J. Fitzgerald, J. Gora, K. Koch, L. Lehman, N. Perera, L. Slone, L. Stevens, J. Strauss, C. Updike
2. A motion was made and seconded (Thurman/Hesser) to approve the University Senate minutes of November 14, 2013. The motion carried. 3. Announcements Items A. (Next Scheduled Meetings), B. (Program Information), and C. (Minimum Grade Requirements-Enclosure #1) were reviewed by the members of the Senate.
4. The Senate had a moment of silence to recognize the deaths of Dorothy Johnson Burkhardt, Margaret Hosey, Thomas R. Mertens, and Earl Yestingsmeier.
5. Council/Committee/Student Senate Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, chair of the committee, was ill today and the chair of the senate read the following report:
1. University Senate and Senate Agenda Committee elections are on April 24, the last meeting of the University Senate. Anyone who would like to nominate someone or themselves should forward name(s) to Ralph or Melanie Turner by March 26. After that date, the committee will work to recruit nominees.
2. The preference poll will be sent soon through the communications center. Please encourage faculty in your department and professional personnel in your area to participate.
3. The Professional Education Committee (PEC) is working hard to substantially revise its membership and responsibilities. This will be a constitutional amendment. It is reasonable to believe the proposal will be ready for review by the Governance and Elections Committee as well as the Faculty Council this spring.
4. The committee is working with the International Programs Committee on revisions to its membership.
B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson. Kip reported the Faculty Council met on January 23 and approved the incomplete grade policy on today’s agenda. They will meet again on February 20.
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C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson. Michael reported the University Council met on January 30. There was significant discussion regarding the Online Distance Education Committee. The University Council has written a statement in opposition to having the committee move to the Faculty Council. Another action item includes a letter to the Board of Trustees regarding the lack of professional personnel on the Presidential Search Committee.
D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson. Kevin reported the Campus Council met and approved revisions to the Student Code. They continued their discussion on Cardinal Cash in the residence halls.
E. Student Senate – Chloe Anagnos, President, Student Government Association (SGA). Chloe reported SGA is in the middle of nominations convention for the next two weeks. Carli Hendershot is working on implementing Cardinal Cash in residence halls. They are working on getting the blue recycling bags to students in the residence halls. Regarding Blackboard testing labs – they are proposing to continue to provide walk-in testing labs instead of appointments. Finally, they are proposing mid-term evaluations for all classes instead of just a few of them.
6. David Pearson, Chairperson of the University Senate, reviewed the GANTT Chart (University Senate Agenda, 2/20/14, Enclosure #2) with the membership of the Senate.
The GANTT Chart will be revised to add progress on the issue of Telecommuting and Family Leave. The issue of post-tenure review has been added. The University Promotion and Tenure Committee was sent the request to review a policy sent to them. There is a policy at Indiana University and Purdue is getting ready to pass one, as well. Two other universities in the state have policies in place regarding this issue. A review of every other year is not what is proposed. It does not mean a faculty member has to go through tenure all over again. This policy will look at chronic non-performance. It is understood that every department has established satisfactory or meritorious performance with regard to their faculty. There may be some faculty, however, that stay in a chronic state of underperformance.
The chair reported the issue is still ongoing regarding pursuing the opening of more parking spaces next to the Central Chilling Plant because of the elimination of several parking spaces in the restricted lot (R11), next to the Cooper Science Building and construction of the new planetarium.
7. Questions Directed to the President The President was not in attendance at today’s meeting; however, Provost King reported on the following: a. The Academic Planning Committee has been active for over a year. The plan is to have a framework or plan to bring back to the university community sometime in March. There have been interesting discussions regarding the academic plan regarding health sciences and allied professions being possibly located in a new college. The discussion included Bryan Mills, President and CEO of Community Health Network, David Johnson the President and CEO of Biocrossroads, and John Lechleiter, President and CEO of Eli Lilly Corporation spoke with us and all are very complimentary of our graduates. b. Last Monday (February 10), Jeff Selingo, the author of “College (Un)bound: The Future of Higher Education,” spoke in Pruis Hall. It was an excellent discussion on what colleges will look like in the future. c. Next Monday (February 17), Rich DeMillo will speak in Pruis Hall about the use of technology in higher education. DeMillo is a distinguished professor of computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, director of the Center for 21st Century Universities, a Lumina Foundation fellow, and chief scientist at the Qatar Computing Research Institute.
8. Question and Answer Period There were no questions.
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9. Unfinished Business A. Constitutional Amendments (University Senate Agenda, 2/20/14, Enclosure #3) Tabled from 1/16/14 meeting The chair of University Senate informed the members that amendments require sixty days to hear back from the departments/areas concerning the amendments. There will not enough time to have these amendments approved in time to include in the 2014-15 Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook. Further, there was a very solid argument at the last Agenda Committee meeting that not enough communication had taken place between the Online Distance Education Committee and the University Council concerning Amendment #1 and Amendment #3.
Amendment #1 Move Online Distance Education Committee from University Council to Faculty Council
A motion as made and seconded (Shawger/Thurman) to table until further communication and discussion can take place.
The motion carried.
Amendment #2 Revisions to Graduate Education Committee membership/responsibilities
A motion was made and seconded to approve this amendment.
The motion carried.
Amendment #3 Revision to Online Distance Education Committee membership/responsibilities
A motion was made and seconded (Gillilan/Shawger) to table until further communication and discussion can take place.
The motion carried.
Amendment #4 Revision to responsibilities of Academic Technology Committee
A motion was made and seconded to approve this revision.
The motion carried.
Amendment #5 Revision to responsibilities of Library Committee
Discussion: Jeff Green, a member of the Library Committee, was in attendance at today’s meeting. The Library Committee is in favor of this revision.
A motion was made and seconded to approve this revision.
The motion carried.
10. New Business A. Revision of Incomplete Grades Policy (University Senate Agenda, 2/20/14, Enclosure #4)
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A motion was made and seconded (Shawger/Thurman) to place on the floor for discussion. Nancy Cronk and Deborah Mix were in attendance at today’s meeting to answer questions from the members. Nancy indicated there was good discussion at the Faculty Council meeting and the fear that faculty could not ask for extensions was resolved. Reminders are also sent once a month to inform students that their incomplete grade is still on the table and needs to be completed.
The department chair and dean must also give approval. Provost King asked Academic Systems to devise a form for all to use.
The motion to approve the revision of the Incomplete Grades Policy carried.
11. Other Items There were no other items.
12. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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David Pearson, Chairperson Amy Harden, Secretary
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Master Planning and Facilities Committee University Senate Agenda March 20, 2014 Enclosure #1
Response to the following Student Senate Resolutions:
SR-17-12/13 Bus Stop Shelters
The shuttle bus operation runs on a continuous cycle: Every 5 to 10 minutes Monday through Thursday 7:15 am to 11:00 pm. Every 5 to 10 minutes on Fridays 7:15 am to 8:00 pm. Every 10 to 15 minutes on Sundays 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Therefore the wait time at any bus stop is limited to 5 to 10 minutes. In addition students with a smartphone can download the app Transloc. http://cms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/facilities/transportation/transloc The application provides the rider with real time shuttle bus locations. Therefore riders can wait in doors until the shuttle approaches.
We currently have bus shelters located at the north and south ends of the McKinley corridor loop, Baseball Stadium, Alumni Commuter lot, and several around the Scheidler Apartments.
Shelters are located at remote locations on campus that are not within close proximity to the comfort of a campus building.
SR-18-12/13 Waterless Urinals
All new construction and major renovations are designed to meet LEED silver certification. The LEED criteria requires the installation of low flow flush valves for all urinals and water closets (toilets), showers and faucets.
Where applicable waterless urinals have been and are considered. All types of water reduction technology are considered when replacing older fixtures when replacement is required.
SR-19-12/13 Water Bottle Refilling Stations Water bottle refilling stations have recently become a standard feature in new construction and renovation projects. Currently Business Affairs is identifying high pedestrian volume locations in every major building for the placement of a water bottle refilling drinking fountain.
In addition as drinking fountains within any existing facility warrants replacement we have begun to install where warranted new units with the water bottle refilling stations.
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University Senate Agenda March 20, 2014 Enclosure #2 Issues in the Senate System 2013-14 Issues Committee Start End 10 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % FACULTY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits 11/19/12 Business Affairs Revision of Current Family Leave Policy Salary&Benefits 9/17/12
Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Telecommuting From Sen.Agenda 11/19/12 to S&B, to Business Affairs Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% CAMPUS COUNCIL Cardinal Cash Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% AGENDA COMMITTEE Faculty Load/Salary Adjustments Faculty/Univ. 8/20/12 Councils Revision of current Family Leave Policy Salary & Benefits 9/17/12 Bus Stop Shelters SR-17-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Waterless Urinals SR-18-12/13 MP&F 8/19/13 Water Bottle Refilling Stations MP&F 8/19/13 SR-19-12/13 Nepotism Policy AF&E 11/4/13 Special Assigned Leave Policy Special Leave 11/4/13 Chronic Low Performance Review UP&T 2/3/14 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS Membership of Professional Education From Faculty 1/26/12 Committee Council to PEC 2/2/12
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University Senate Agenda March 20, 2014 Enclosure #3
Ball State University Whistleblower Protection Policy
All employees of Ball State University and other members of the University community are expected to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations as well as University policies, and they are also expected to report to the University any violations of such laws, regulations or policies and other University-related misconduct they witness or have good reason to believe occurred.
The University has existing policies and procedures for disclosing certain types of violations and misconduct. They include, for example, the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy, the Sexual Harassment and Anti- harassment Policies, the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment, and the Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research. These policies should be used to report any suspected violations and misconduct covered by the policies. Other suspected violations and misconduct should be reported to the University office responsible for the policy area or, alternatively, to the Office of University Compliance. Any individual making such a report must have a good faith belief that a violation or misconduct may have occurred. An employee who the University determines has knowingly filed a false report or furnished false information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Retaliation will not be tolerated against anyone who (i) in good faith reports a suspected violation of a federal or state law or regulation, University policy or other University-related misconduct, or (ii) provides testimony or other evidence or otherwise assists in the University’s investigation of such a report. Any individual who has been threatened with or subjected to an adverse employment or academic action based on his or her good faith report of such an alleged violation or misconduct, or on his or her participation in the investigation of such a report, may file a complaint of retaliation with the Office of University Compliance. An employee who the University determines has engaged in retaliation against an individual based on the individual’s good faith report of such an alleged violation or misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
This policy supplements the existing Indiana statute, Indiana Code §21-39-3, which protects University employees against retaliation for making a good faith report of a violation of a federal or state law or regulation or the misuse of public resources.
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University Senate Agenda March 20, 2014 Enclosure #4 POLICY FOR SUBMITTING GRADES TO REGISTRAR
David and Kip,
Here is a proposed policy on the faculty deadline for final grades each term. The rationale for this policy rests with the fact that the current practice is to have grades due by 11:59AM on the Monday following the end of each term which falls on a Friday. To me, this seems like insufficient time to complete this work. It would seem that the current practice discourages essay final examinations and term papers due at the end of the term (the Friday) because there wouldn’t be ample time to grade such work. The proposed policy also gives faculty more breathing room at the close of a term to deliberate with themselves on final grades. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Bryan
Bryan D. Byers, Ph.D. Professor University Senator Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology North Quad 288
Proposed Policy on the Due Date for Grades to the Registrar
Faculty members are responsible for submitting grades to the Office of the Registrar by 11:59pm on the Wednesday following the close of each semester. This will afford faculty members three working days after the close of each semester to grade student work and submit final grades. Near the close of each session of the University, faculty members will be notified from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress of the time when grades for the current session are due. After grades have been submitted electronically , in person, to the office of the chairperson of the department, they will be processed through the Office of Registration and Academic Progress and will be made available for student viewing on the web, and used at once for determining the student's eligibility to attend the next semester or term, to continue in sequential courses, to be recommended for graduation and often recommended for teaching certificate, for transcript of record to be sent elsewhere, and for other purposes. A grade of "NR" will be recorded automatically by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress for any grade not properly reported. Notification of an "NR" grade is sent by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to the department and to the instructor. If an "NR" grade is not removed by the fifth week of the following (Academic Year) term, the Office of Registration and Academic Progress will automatically change the grade to an F if it is a graded course or NC if it is a credit/no-credit course. The minimum of time has been allowed for all grade processing, and staff often work throughout the night. Should any one faculty member fail to report all relevant grades by the hour they are due, the resulting situation is one of widespread inconvenience. Therefore, it is essential that the faculty submit all grades in the period in which they are due. It is essential that the grades be recorded on the Final Grade Reporting Form or through the web in the proper format. Failure to submit the Final Grade Reporting Form to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress by the specified due date will result in the instructor submitting grades on the Change of Grade Form for each student to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress. Specific and detailed instructions will come directly from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to all departmental secretaries/administrative coordinators.
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Proposed Policy on the Due Date for Grades to the Registrar
Faculty members are responsible for submitting grades to the Office of the Registrar by 11:59pm on the Wednesday following the close of each semester. This will afford faculty members three working days after the close of each semester to grade student work and submit final grades. After grades have been submitted electronically, they will be processed through the Office of Registration and Academic Progress and will be made available for student viewing on the web, and used at once for determining the student's eligibility to attend the next semester or term, to continue in sequential courses, to be recommended for graduation and often recommended for teaching certificate, for transcript of record to be sent elsewhere, and for other purposes. A grade of "NR" will be recorded automatically by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress for any grade not properly reported. Notification of an "NR" grade is sent by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to the department and to the instructor. If an "NR" grade is not removed by the fifth week of the following (Academic Year) term, the Office of Registration and Academic Progress will automatically change the grade to an F if it is a graded course or NC if it is a credit/no-credit course. The minimum of time has been allowed for all grade processing, and staff often work throughout the night. Should any one faculty member fail to report all relevant grades by the hour they are due, the resulting situation is one of widespread inconvenience. Therefore, it is essential that the faculty submit all grades in the period in which they are due. It is essential that the grades be recorded on the Final Grade Reporting Form or through the web in the proper format. Failure to submit the Final Grade Reporting Form to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress by the specified due date will result in the instructor submitting grades on the Change of Grade Form for each student to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress. Specific and detailed instructions will come directly from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to all departmental secretaries/administrative coordinators.
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AGENDA FOR UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
(Meeting #8, 2013-14)
April 24, 2014 4:00 p.m. Letterman Building (LB), Room 125
Approval of senate minutes of March 20, 2014
I. Announcements A. Program Information – Academic Posting 2013-14, Volume XLV-10, 11, 12 (Enclosure #1) B. Honorary Degrees (Enclosure #2) C. Reorganization of Department of Marketing and Management (Enclosure #3)
II. Recognition of Deaths William Bock Flora McLaughlin Kearney Professor Professor Emerita of English Department of Physiology and Health Science Retired, 1981 49 Years of Service 20 Years of Service
J. Dean Twining Professor Emeritus of Special Education Retired, 1988 25 plus years of service
III. Committee Reports A. Governance and Elections Committee – Ralph Bremigan, Chairperson B. Faculty Council – Kip Shawger, Chairperson C. University Council – Michael Gillilan, Chairperson D. Campus Council – Kevin Thurman, Chairperson E. Student Government Association – Chloe Anagnos, President F. Faculty Representative to NCAA/MAC – Charlene Alexander (Enclosure #4) IV. Report by Chairperson of Senate – David Pearson (Enclosure #5 - Issues in the Senate System) V. Questions Directed to the President
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VI. Question and Answer Period VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business A. Revisions to Academic Course Load – Graduate Program (Enclosure #6) B. Addition to Graduate Catalog (Enclosure #7) C. Revisions to Student Code (Enclosure #8) D. Policy on N/R Grades (Enclosure #9) E. Approved Catalog Copy for Degrees (Enclosure #10) F. Cosmetic/Procedural Revisions to Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook (Enclosure #11) G. John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship (Enclosure #12) IX. Other Items X. Adjournment /mt
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University Senate Agenda April 24, 2014 Enclosure #1
Academic Posting, Volume XLV-10, 11, 12 New and Revised Programs College of Applied Sciences and Technology School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science Exercise Science Major in Physical Education Master of Arts or Master of Science in Exercise Science Minor in Aquatics Minor in Scuba Department of Technology Teaching Major in Technology and Engineering Education College of Communication, Information, and Media Department of Journalism Baccalaureate Degrees Major in Advertising Major in Journalism Major in Public Relations College of Fine Arts Department of Theatre and Dance Major in Dance College of Sciences and Humanities Department of Computer Science Master of Science in Computer Science Department of Mathematical Sciences Master of Arts in Mathematics Education Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Major in Natural Resources and Environmental Management Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Management Master of Science in natural Resources and Environmental Management Department of Sociology Master of Arts in Sociology
Academic Posting, Volume XLV-11 New and Revised Programs College of Applied Sciences and Technology Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Major in Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences: Property Management (FCPM) Graduate Internship in Residential Property Management School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science Minor in Coaching (New) Bachelor of Athletic Training Exercise Science Major in Physical Education Master of Arts in Applied Gerontology Master of Arts in Wellness Management Master of Science in Wellness Management Department of Technology Minor in Industrial Leadership Director of Career and Technical Education
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Miller College of Business Major in International Business Department of Economics Major in Economics, Liberal Arts Concentration Department of Marketing and Management Major in Entrepreneurial Management College of Communication, Information, and Media Department of Communication Studies Major in Communication Studies Minor in Campaign Communication Department of Journalism Certificate in Journalistic Visual Presentation Master of Arts Department of Telecommunications Major in Telecommunications College of Sciences and Humanities Interdepartmental Programs Science (NEW) Minor in General Science Teaching Major in Life Science Senior High, Junior High/Middle School Education Program Department of Mathematical Sciences Certificate in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College (NEW and pending ICHE approval) Teaching Major in Mathematics Senior High, Junior High/Middle School Education Program Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Teacher Leadership Certificate in Middle School Mathematics Education Teachers College Department of Educational Psychology Master of Arts in Educational Psychology Department of Special Education Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs: Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs: Hearing Impaired/Deaf Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs: Mild Interventions (All-Grade) Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs: Intense Interventions
Academic Posting, Volume XLV-12 New and Revised Programs GENERAL Minimum Grade Requirements College of Applied Sciences and Technology School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science Certificate in Aquatics: Instruction (NEW and PENDING ICHE APPROVAL) Certificate in Aquatics: Operations (NEW and PENDING ICHE APPROVAL) Certificate in Aquatics: Scuba Leadership (NEW and PENDING ICHE APPROVAL) Health and Physical Education Teacher Education - Decision Point Requirements Teaching Major in Health and Physical Education (All-Grade) All Grade Education Program Master of Science in Exercise Science Miller College of Business Major in Business Administration
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Department of Marketing and Management Major in Marketing College of Communication, Information, and Media Department of Journalism Certificate in Emerging Media Journalism Department of Telecommunications Certificate in Emerging Media Journalism College of Fine Arts Department of Theatre and Dance Major in Theatre, BA/BS College of Sciences and Humanities Department of Modern Languages and Classics Major in Chinese (NEW and PENDING ICHE APPROVAL) Department of Physiology and Health Science Health and Physical Education Teacher Education – Decision Point Requirements Teaching Major in Health and Physical Education (All-Grade) All-Grade Education Program Teachers College Department of Educational Psychology Minor in Gifted and Talented Education License in Gifted and Talented Education Department of Elementary Education Teaching Major in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) Teaching Major in Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
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Senate Agenda Committee April 14, 2014 Enclosure #2
NOTIFICATION OF ACTION BY THE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Date of Board Meeting March 19, 2014 Item No. 4b
Distributed to: Provost King Dr. Pearson Ms. Turner Ms. Arrington
Subject: Approval: Honorary Degrees
Provost King recommended, with the endorsement of the Graduate Education Executive Committee, the awarding of an honorary doctorate to the Honorable Luke Messer, Congressman from Indiana at the May 2014 commencement.
LUKE MESSER Nominee for the Honorary Doctor of Laws
Provost King, with the endorsement of the Graduate Education Executive Committee, recommended the awarding of an honorary doctor of laws degree in recognition of his terms of service in the Indiana House and his many achievements in a short time as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
A native Hoosier, Mr. Messer is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wabash College and a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School. Messer served as the executive director of the Indiana Republican Party from 2001 to 2005. He was appointed to serve in the Indiana House of Representatives in 2003, after the death of State Representative W. Roland Stine. Messer represented Indiana's 57th District from 2003 to 2007. During the 2005-2006 legislative session, Messer served as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Messer is an accomplished education reformer: authoring nationally recognized high school drop-out reform legislation in the Indiana Statehouse and serving in the private sector as the President and CEO of the Hoosiers for Economic Growth Network & School Choice Indiana.
In 2012, Messer was elected to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Indiana’s 6th District, a 19 county region of east-central and southeastern Indiana comprised predominantly of manufacturing and agricultural communities, but also including Muncie and the Ball State University Community. He was elected President of the Freshman Class by his peers, and he serves on the House Committees on Budget, Foreign Affairs, and Education & the Workforce. Some of his most recently sponsored bills include:
H.R. 4000: Scholarships for Kids Act H.R. 3358: Fairness for Individuals Using Exchange Websites Act of 2013 H.R. 2577: Small Business Job Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1949: Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act
Our students, their families and guests, and the Ball State Community would appreciate having a member of Congress who represents many of them in Washington, DC, participate in our graduation day ceremonies. This honorary degree will be a fitting tribute to Messer’s dedicated public service.
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Notification of Action March 19, 2014 Item No. 4b, page 2
Provost King, with the endorsement of the Graduate Education Executive Committee, recommended the awarding of an honorary doctorate to lawyer, acclaimed businessman, and philanthropist Thomas M. Lofton at the May 2014 commencement.
THOMAS M. LOFTON Nominee for the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Provost King, with the endorsement of the Graduate Education Executive Committee, recommends the awarding of an honorary doctor of humane letters to acclaimed lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist Thomas Lofton. Lofton was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1954 and began his career as a law clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice Sherman Minton. From 1955 to 1958, he served as a first lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General Corps in the U.S. Army. At the same time, he became a partner in the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels where his initial specialization was in corporate and antitrust law. Throughout the 1960s, Lofton was an active member of the American Bar Association, serving as a member of its Consent Decree Subcommittee and then as chairman of the Civil Practice and Procedure Committee of the Antitrust Law Section.
In the 1970s, Lofton shifted his areas of expertise to include taxation and administration so that he could work with charitable organizations. He spent the next two decades distinguishing himself as an expert in this field, working with, among others, the Lilly Endowment, the Indiana University Foundation, the Christian Theological Seminary, Earlham College, the Kiwanis International Foundation, Conner Prairie, and the governing boards of many collegiate fraternities and sororities.
Lofton retired as managing partner in the Baker & Daniels law firm to accept the position of vice chairman of Lilly Endowment in 1991, and became chairman in 1993, guiding the policies and programs of one of the largest philanthropic institutions in the world. Through its grant-making, the Lilly Endowment has helped Indiana's private and public colleges focus on student recruitment and retention. As chairman, Lofton led a decade-long effort that resulted in the creation of community foundations in every county in Indiana. He also helped create a national role for the Lilly Endowment, evidenced by grants to the United Negro College Fund and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for the purpose of increasing minority participation in higher education.
The awarding of this honorary degree is a fitting tribute to Lofton’s dedication to educational and community development efforts around our state.
The following action was recommended:
THAT APPROVAL BE GRANTED TO AWARD AN HONORARY DOCTOR OF LAWS TO CONGRESSMAN LUKE MESSER AND TO AWARD AN HONORARY DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS TO MR. THOMAS LOFTON AT THE MAY 2014 COMMENCEMENT.
On motion by Mr. Hancock, seconded by Mr. Momper, the recommendation was approved.
FROM; Anita Kelsey Recording Secretary Board of Trustees
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University Senate Agenda April 24, 2014 Enclosure #3
TO: Dave Pearson, Senate Chairperson Members of Senate Agenda Committee Members of Governance and Elections FR: Provost Terry King RE: Reorganization of Department of Marketing and Management CC: Melanie Turner, Undersecretary DATE: April 3, 2014
Per the procedures outlined in the Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook, I write to inform you that beginning July 1, 2014 the Department of Marketing and Management will divide into two academic units: The Department of Marketing and the Department of Management.
Dean Sanyal informs me that handbook procedures regarding the Policy on for the Reorganization of Academic Units were followed by the unit and college.
HR-127 Notice of Change in Department/Unit Name is being completed. I will ask be asking for Board of Trustees approval at their next meeting.
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University Senate Agenda April 24, 2014 Enclosure #4
April 14, 2014
To: University Senate Athletics Committee Provost King President Gora
From: Charlene M. Alexander, Faculty Athletics Representative
RE: Report of the Faculty Athletics Representative to the University Senate
Please accept the following report of activities important to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the NCAA, and our Athletic Department.
FAR
I was nominated by the MAC to participate in the 2014 Division 1 FAR Institute from May 15-17 in Indianapolis. The institute is designed to provide information and tools to improve my ability to fulfill the role as FAR on campus, in the MAC, and within the NCAA. During the institute I will develop an action plan to become a more effective FAR both locally and nationally.
NCAA Topics:
NCAA Division 1 governance redesign discussion continues. A conference structure is proposed that offers authority for five conferences (i.e., ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 NS SEC) to adopt rule changes on specified topics and permits all conferences to participate in a “shared” legislative process on other matters. Authority to act on matters affecting the interests of student-athletes, along with the transition of policy and voting authority to a “Council” that includes representatives from all conferences and stewardship by athletics directors, are identified as key elements of possible change. A regional office of the National Labor Relations Board declared scholarship football players at Northwestern University to be employees eligible for collective bargaining. This rule may have many implications on college athletics. The NCAA Sport Science Institute, in conjunction with the UNC Greensboro Institute to Promote Athlete Health & Wellness, has initiated a pilot program to provide DI institutions with myPlaybook, an evidenced-based web-based alcohol and other drug education program. The initiative provides a quality educational curriculum to impact a student-athlete’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol and other drug use. myPlaybook will be offered to the MAC member institutions at no cost for this pilot program conducted during the 2014-15 academic year; the program itself costs $1,725 for an academic year regularly.
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MAC Topics:
The MAC has established a Student-Athlete Mental Health Task Force in response to recent suicides across the country. The task force is currently gathering questions for an institutional questionnaire to establish a base for each school and will discuss various options, best practices, and make recommendations to each institution. The MAC and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) jointly announced that the 2015 football season will be the final year for UMass as a football-only member of the MAC.
Ball State Topics:
Early this fall I designed and collected data on student athletes’ use of Athletic Support Services and Study Table. The results were used to increase support services offered and improve study table options. University College is currently in the process of searching for an Executive Director of Student Athlete Support Services and an Academic Advising Coordinator for Student Athlete Support Services. The University Athletics Committee held 7 meetings this year (3 in the Fall and 4 in the Spring). Minutes from those meetings have been placed on file with the University Senate. The committee has been working to ensure a full roster of Faculty Representatives from each college, athletics department, students and student athletes, and professional staff. Reports are received from the Athletic Director, the Gender Equity and Diversity Subcommittee and the FAR. The committee continues to work on revising the Faculty and Professional Handbook language to better reflect the work of the committee and update the committee composition.
Ball State Athletics Team Highlights (2013-14)
Baseball - Ball State is 22-10 overall and 7-1 in the MAC. The Cardinals went 4-1 last week, including a three-game sweep over Eastern Michigan in MAC action. - Head coach Rich Maloney earned his 300th win as the Cardinals’ head coach with a 15-2 victory over IPFW on March 15. Maloney now has 652 career wins, with 311 of those coming as Ball State’s head coach. He needs 13 wins to become the winningest coach in school history. - The Cardinals are 8-0 at home this season, which is the program’s best start at home since starting the 2002 campaign with an 11-0 mark. - Ball State’s 9-3 start overall in 2014 was the best for the Cardinals since beginning the 1981 campaign with a 9-3 mark. - The team was picked to finish first in the MAC West Division in the league’s preseason poll, which is selected by the MAC’s 12 head coaches.
Men’s Basketball - The Cardinals completed their first season under the direction of head coach James Whitford. - Point guard Zavier Turner was named the MAC Freshman of the Year, while senior center Majok Majok was named to the All-MAC Third Team for a second straight year. - Majok led the MAC in rebounding at 10.0 per game and added 11.2 points per game to finish the season averaging a double-double. - Seniors Jesse Berry and Chris Bond each surpassed 1,000 career points during the season, giving the Cardinals two 1,000-point scorers on the same team for the first time since 2001-02. - Berry became the program’s all-time 3-point leader, finishing his career with 224 made 3-pointers.
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Women’s Basketball - The team ended the season with an 18-17 overall mark and a 9-9 MAC ledger. - After a thrilling run to the 2014 MAC Tournament championship game, Ball State was extended an at-large invitation to play in the 64-team Women’s National Invitation Tournament. - It is only the second time in program history the Cardinals have gone to back-to-back WNITs. The last time it happened was 2001-02 and 2002-03. - Ball State became postseason eligible by winning seven of its final eight games en route to advancing to the MAC Tournament championship game for the first time since winning it all in 2009. - Sophomore guard Nathalie Fontaine was named to the All-MAC Second Team, while senior guard Brandy Woody received All-MAC Honorable Mention recognition.
Football - The team ended the 2013 season with a 10-3 overall record and made its second straight bowl appearance with a trip to the GoDaddy Bowl. It is just the second time in the program’s 90-year history the Cardinals have played in back-to-back bowl games. - Ball State reached 10 victories for the third time in program history. The Cardinals were 10-1 in 1978 and 12- 2 in 2008. - Ball State finished 7-1 in the MAC, marking the fifth time since joining the league in 1975 the Cardinals have tallied at least seven conference wins. - According to footballscoop.com, Ball State is the only Football Bowl Subdivision school in the country to have improved its season win totals every year from 2010 to 2013. - Dating back two seasons, the Cardinals have won 16 of their past 18 regular season games and 12 of their past 13 MAC contests.
Gymnastics - Ball State’s sophomore Denasiha Christian won the MAC Floor Exercise Championship, while the Cardinals finished fifth at the league meet. - Christian tallied a 9.925 on the floor to outdistance the 9.900 mark of Taylor Bolender of Central Michigan. The 9.925 mark tied for the sixth best floor score in Ball State history. Christian became Ball State's first individual MAC Champion since Nicole Allen won the floor and the vault at the 2011 league championship meet. - Behind the strength of first-place finishes from sophomore Erin Patchey on the floor and the vault and a first- place performance from sophomore Angela Durkac on the bars, Ball State’s gymnastics team defeated Iowa from the Big Ten Conference early in the season.
Men’s Golf - Coming off its NCAA Nationals appearance last spring, the Cardinals have played a challenging schedule this year. Ball State has already competed in tournaments with 11 of the top 15 teams in the country. - The Cardinals won the Mid-American Match Play for the second time in the three-year history of the event, defeating Eastern Michigan in the championship match. - Senior Tyler Merkel, a three-time All-MAC player, is on pace to conclude his career with one of the top three scoring averages in program history. - Junior McCormick Clouser leads this year’s team in that category. - The team will compete in the MAC Championships at the beginning of May.
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Women’s Golf - The team owns three top-5 finishes this year, including a pair of runner-up results at Illinois State’s Redbird Invitational and The Preview, which was played on the same course where Ball State will host the MAC Championships in late April. - Junior Jenna Hague, who has won two tournaments individually this season, has matched the MAC record for career wins by a women’s golfer with six. - Hague, who finished in the top 10 in eight straight events to start the season, has been nationally ranked all year. - The Cardinals broke the program record for best 54-hole score with a total of 888 at the Hoosier Fall Invitational. Hague set a school record 18-hole score with a 66 in the second round of the event.
Field Hockey - The team ended the 2013 season with a 6-12 record that included back-to-back wins over UC Davis and Vermont. Those wins helped the Cardinals sweep the MAC Weekly honors with junior Bianca Velez earning MAC Offensive Player of the Week and sophomore Shelby Henley receiving the MAC Defensive Player of the Week nod. - Freshman Lexi Kavanaugh was named MAC Rookie of the Year after leading the team in goals. It was the first time since 1987 that Ball State had a MAC Rookie of the Year. - Redshirt sophomore Bianca Velez earned a spot on the All-MAC Second Team after leading the squad in defensive saves for the season.
Soccer - The team finished 11-7-4 overall, improving its winning percentage for the fourth season in a row. The 11 wins were the most for the team since 2007. - The Cardinals reached the championship game of the MAC Tournament for the first time in program history, falling just short of an NCAA bid in a 1-0 loss to Western Michigan. - The team ranked among the top 50 in the country in both goals against average and save percentage, while goalkeeper Layne Schramm ranked 20th nationally in individual save percentage (.847). - Sophomore midfielder Madison Oyer was named to the All-MAC Second Team, while defender Leah Mattingly was named to the MAC All-Freshman Team.
Men’s Swimming - The team had a 1-6 regular season mark in dual meets and finished sixth at the MAC Championships. - Senior diver Jake Brehmer became the first Ball State male diver to qualify for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships since the 2006-07 season.
Women’s Swimming - The team finished eighth at the MAC Championships after compiling a 3-6 dual record during the regular season. - Senior Bridgette Ruehl defended both her 100 and 200 breaststroke MAC titles, and the 400 medley relay defended its MAC title. - The 200 free relay broke a 17-year-old school record at the MAC Championships. - The Cardinals brought home six individual medals and two relay medals from the 2013 MAC Championships.
Men’s Tennis - Ball State earned the right to host the 2014 MAC Tournament after being crowned the 2013 MAC regular season champions with a 5-0 league record last year.
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- Junior Patrick Elliott and senior Austin Smith have each been named the MAC Singles Player of the Week this season, while the Cardinals have twice had a duo named Doubles Team of the Week. - Bill Richards is in his 42nd year as the head men’s tennis coach at Ball State.
Women’s Tennis - The Cardinals recently swept Akron and Buffalo on the road for the first time since 2004. - The team’s 3-1 MAC start marks the best conference start for the program since 2004. - Sophomore Courtney Earnest and junior Courtney Wild have each been named MAC Singles Player of the Week this season, while freshman Toni Ormond and Sophomore Kristel Sanders were selected once as the Doubles Team of the Week. - Max Norris is in his first season as the head women’s tennis coach at Ball State.
Men’s Volleyball - Sophomore Marcin Niemczewski was recognized earlier this season as the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I-II Men’s National Player of the Week – a feat that had not been accomplished by a Cardinal since the 2010 season. - The team has been ranked for 10 straight weeks so far this season. - Ball State finished the 2013 campaign ranked first in the nation in blocks per set and digs per set, while senior Matt Leske finished the 2013 campaign with the best blocks per set average in the country.
Women’s Volleyball - The 2013 MAC West Division Co-Champions, the Cardinals finished the season with a 24-8 overall record, including a 12-4 mark in MAC action. - The Ball State women’s volleyball team led the MAC with five student-athletes earning All-MAC honors: senior Mindy Marx, juniors Hayley Benson and Alex Fuelling were named to First Team All-MAC, while seniors Catie Fredrich and Jacqui Seidel earn Second Team All-MAC recognition. - Benson, a business major with a 3.871 grade-point average entering the 2013 fall semester, was named to the Academic All-MAC squad. - Ball State finished the 2013 season with the top-ranked defense in the MAC, limiting opponents to a .161 attack percentage. In addition, the Cardinals boasted the second-best offense in the league, hitting for a .242 rate of success. - Ball State also finished the 2013 campaign ranked seventh nationally with a 14.84 kills-per-set average, while its 16.76 digs-per-set average was 31st among the 328 ranked teams.
Cross Country - The Ball State Cross Country team placed 12th at the 2013 MAC Championships, with a combined team score of 350 points. - The Cardinals placed 28th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, with five of its six runners posting career-best efforts. - Junior twin sisters Courtney and Caitlynn Edon were named to the 2013 Academic All-MAC team after both competed in all seven meets during the 2013 campaign.
Track & Field - The Ball State Track & Field team had 13 individuals qualify for the 2014 MAC Indoor Championships, and finished the event 12th with 1.5 points. - Junior Haley Austin led the Cardinals at the indoor league meet, with a seventh-place showing in the high jump.
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- The Cardinals enter the Ball State Invitational (April 11) with 15 student-athletes in qualifying position for the MAC Outdoor Championships. - Junior Christina Crawford posted an automatic qualifying mark for the league championships in the long jump at the outdoor season-opening USF Bulls Invitational
Softball - The Ball State Softball team enters the second weekend of April with a 20-13 overall record, including a 3-0 win over No. 3 Arizona State and a thrilling 6-5 victory at Purdue. - The Cardinals continue to dominate the league’s weekly awards, picking up at least one honor in five of its eight weeks of play this season, including sweeping the honors twice (Feb. 10 & March 3). - Ball State softball senior outfielder Jennifer Gilbert became the first player in program history to be drafted in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league when she was selected by the Akron Racers with the 10th overall pick March 31. - Senior Jennifer Gilbert enters the weekend of April 11-13 as the NCAA Division I active career leader in RBI (228), runs scored (197), doubles (57) and home runs (69).
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Ball State Athletics Conference Weekly Awards (2013-14)
BASEBALL GOLF Cont. MAC West Division Player of the Week MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week (GOLF) Sean Godfrey (April 7) Tyler Merkel (Feb. 19) MAC West Division Pitcher of the Week WOMEN’S GOLF Zach Plesac (Feb. 18) MAC Golfer of the Week Zach Plesac (March 24) Jenna Hague (Sept. 12) Jenna Hague (Oct. 10) MEN’S BASKETBALL Jenna Hague (Oct. 24) MAC West Division Player of the Week Jenna Hague (Feb. 21) Majok Majok (Jan. 6) Jenna Hague (March 13) WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week MAC West Division Player of the Week Jenna Hague (Sept. 18) Brandy Woody (Dec. 30) Jenna Hague (Oct. 16)
FIELD HOCKEY GYMNASTICS MAC Offensive Player of the Week MAC Gymnast of the Week Bianca Velez (Oct. 6) Sarah Ebeyer (Jan. 8) MAC Defensive Player of the Week Shelby Henley (Oct. 6) MAC Specialist of the Week Brooke Evans (Jan. 8) FOOTBALL Jessica Leko (March 4) MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week Keith Wenning (Sept. 7) SOCCER Willie Snead (Oct. 12) MAC Offensive Player of the Week Jordan Williams (Oct. 26) Michelle Blok (Aug. 26) MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week MAC Defensive Player of the Week Nathan Ollie (Sept. 7) Brooke Dennis (Sept. 9) Kenneth Lee (Sept. 28) Victoria Jacobs (Sept. 30) Jonathan Newsome (Oct. 5) SOFTBALL Jonathan Newsome (Nov. 6) MAC West Division Player of the Week Jonathan Newsome (Nov. 29) Taylor Rager (Feb. 10) Jenny Gilbert (Feb. 24) MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week Jenny Gilbert (March 3) Kyle Schmidt (Oct. 12) MAC West Division Pitcher of the Week MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Kelsey Schifferdecker (Feb. 10) Keith Wenning (Aug. 29) Kelsey Schifferdecker (Feb. 17) Keith Wenning (Oct. 12) Nicole Steinbach (March 3) Nicole Steinbach (March 24) MEN’S GOLF MAC Golfer of the Week Keegan McKinney (Oct. 17) Tyler Merkel (Feb. 14) Tyler Ostrom (March 27)
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MEN’S TENNIS MAC Singles Player of the Week Patrick Elliott (March 3) Austin Smith (March 10)
MAC Doubles Team of the Week Patrick Elliott and Ray Leonard (Feb. 10) Patrick Elliott and Andrew Stutz (March 3)
WOMEN’S TENNIS MAC Singles Player of the Week Courtney Earnest (Jan. 24) Courtney Wild (Jan. 29)
MAC Doubles Team of the Week Toni Ormond and Kristel Sanders (Feb. 19)
MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Drew Tharp (Jan. 15) Drew Tharp (Jan. 23)
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL MIVA Defensive Player of the Week David Ryan Vander Meer (Feb. 4) Matt Leske (Feb. 18) David Ryan Vander Meer (March 25) Matt Leske (April 1)
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week Mindy Marx (Sept. 23) Hayley Benson (Nov. 5) Jacqui Seidel (Nov. 18)
MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week Catie Fredrich (Sept. 16) Hayley Benson (Sept. 23) Catie Fredrich (Sept. 30) Catie Fredrich (Nov. 4)
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University Senate Agenda April 24, 2014 Enclosure #5
Issues in the Senate System, 2013-14
Issues Committee Start End 10 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % FACULTY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits, to 11/19/12 Business Affairs 3/19/13 Revision of Current Family Leave Policy Salary&Benefits, to 9/17/12 Business Affairs 3/19/13 Faculty Load/Salary Adjustments Faculty/Univ. 8/20/12 Councils Nepotism Policy AF&E 11/4/13 Special Assigned Leave Policy Special Leave 11/4/13 Chronic Low Performance Review UP&T 2/3/14 Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Telecommuting Salary&Benefits to 11/19/12 Business Affairs 3/19/13 Faculty Load/Salary Adjustments Faculty/Univ. 8/20/12 Councils to S&B Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% CAMPUS COUNCIL Cardinal Cash Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% AGENDA COMMITTEE Issues Committee Start End 10% 20% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS Membership of Professional Education From Faculty 1/26/12 Committee Council to PEC 2/2/12
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Graduate Education Committee 2/28/14 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14 April 24, 2014 Enclosure #6
Graduate Academic Course Load
Proposed Revision:
Graduate Academic Course Load Graduate students (including graduate assistants) may register for a maximum of 15 hours in a fall or spring semester, 6 hours in a five-week summer term, and 12 hours for the combined summer term. Individual academic programs may set lower maximum enrollments for their graduate students.
Graduate assistants and doctoral assistants may register for a maximum of 12 hours in a semester and 3 hours in a five-week summer term. The minimum course load for an assistant is 6 hours of graduate credit in a semester or combined summer terms and 3 hours in a five-week summer term.
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Graduate Academic Course Load Graduate students (including graduate assistants) may register for a maximum of 15 hours in a fall or spring semester, and 12 hours for the summer. Individual academic programs may set lower maximum enrollments for their graduate students.
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Graduate Education Committee 3/18/14 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14 April 24, 2014 Enclosure #7
Addition to Graduate Catalog
Admission Procedure for Applicants from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions
Applicants who have a degree from an institution that is not recognized by its regional accrediting association but who otherwise meet all Graduate School and department requirements for regular admission may request probationary admission. A recommendation for probationary admission from the graduate program director must be accompanied by a rationale and a probationary course plan of 9 hours for approval by the department chair, college dean and graduate dean. Once admitted on probation, the applicant must earn a 3.0 after completing the probationary course plan and be recommended for regular admission by the academic department.
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Campus Council 4/10/14 University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14 April 24, 2014 Enclosure #8
Ball State University
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Proposed Changes for 2014-2015
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BALL STATE CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2014-2015
INTRODUCTION
The vision of Ball State University is, in part, to be “a learner-centered and socially responsible academic community.” Therefore,1 Ball State University expects and requires all of its students and their guests to cooperate in developing and maintaining high standards of scholarship and conduct. Upon entrance into the University, students are not only presented with many rights, privileges, and opportunities, they are also faced with attendant responsibilities. In order for students to live and learn in harmony with others in the University community, they must assume responsibility for their actions and respect the rights and beliefs of others. A broad statement of those expectations is expressed in Ball State’s Beneficence Pledge which is found below (approved and published separately as well):
The Beneficence Pledge
Members of the Ball State University Community… pledge to maintain high standards of scholarship and excellence to work with students, faculty, and staff to strengthen teaching and learning on campus. pledge to practice academic honesty to model and uphold academic integrity, to honor my peers and earn the trust and respect from all members of the community. pledge to act in a socially responsible way to treat each person in the Ball State community with civility, courtesy, compassion, and dignity; to respect the property and environment of the campus. pledge to value the intrinsic worth of every member of the community to respect and learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions.
The University community is not a sanctuary from the law and all students of the University are subject to local, state and federal laws. In addition, each individual is obligated to protect the University as a forum for the free expression of ideas.
The Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities outlines behaviors expected of students at Ball State University and methods used to judge student behavior fairly according to these standards. The standards of conduct apply to students while on the campus or off campus, when attending University-sponsored events, or when such conduct involves the security or integrity of the University community.
The resolution of complaints for violation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Code) may vary according to the location of the alleged violation, the complexity of the circumstances of the complaint, or the relative seriousness of the complaint. Offices and departments will routinely consult to determine the most appropriate venue for adjudication. Regardless of where a complaint is resolved, the one purpose of this Code is, in part, 2to provide an educational framework for students so that they may make responsible choices regarding their behavior in this academic community.
1 While accurate, the quote is no longer a part of the Ball State vision statement. 2 “the purpose” and “in part” are conflicting concepts
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I. Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
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1.6 Additional Rights and Responsibilities
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1.6.9 Right to Funeral and Bereavement 3
a. Students will be excused from class for funeral leave in the event of the death of a member of the student’s immediate family or household, including: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson and stepdaughter. The number of excused absences allowed is determined by the distance of funeral services from Muncie, Indiana, as follows:
Three work days - Within 150 miles radius of Muncie Four work days - Between 150-300 miles radius of Muncie Five work days - Beyond 300 miles radius of Muncie Seven work days - Outside of North America
If the student is unable to attend the funeral services, the student will be allowed three work school days for bereavement.
b. In the event of the death of a student’s stepmother-in-law, stepfather-in-law, brother-in- law, sister-in- law, uncle, aunt, nephew, and niece, students will be allowed one work day.
c. A student may contact the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards to request that an informational notice (without verification) be sent to the student’s instructor(s). The student will provide documentation to each instructor. Given proper documentation, the instructor will excuse the student from class and provide the opportunity to earn equivalent credit for assignments missed. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome, he or she may appeal as outlined in the Ball State University’s Procedure for Student Bereavement Appeals (See Appendix M).
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V. CODE OF CONDUCT
5.1.6 Stalking—Intentional repetitious or continuous actions that would cause a reasonable person to feel frightened, harassed, annoyed, threatened, or alarmed or that cause the person who is the object subject
3 This section has been incorporated in the proposed revision to Appendix M, now titled Student Leaves for Funerals, Bereavement, and Jury Duty.
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or target4 of the stalking to feel frightened, harassed, annoyed,5 threatened, or alarmed. Such actions could be either implicit or explicit threats against a specific person; an acquaintance, friend, family member, or pet of that person; or that person’s property.
5.2 Offenses Related To The Operation Of The University
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6.5.4 University Review Board The University Review Board hears disciplinary cases referred to it by the Director of Student Rights and Community Standards or designee. It is composed of students, twenty (20) members; ten (10) shall be students and ten (10) shall be University faculty members, and/or professional staff members. 6 a. Student Membership. The student membership will include the Vice President of the Student Government Association, five (5) members of the Judicial Court of Student Government Association and four (4) additional students appointed by the Student Government Association President. The Judicial Court members shall be typically are elected by students in the spring, assume their committee responsibilities on the first day of fall semester and shall hold office for one calendar year. Other appointed students also typically assume responsibility at the start of the fall semester and serve for one calendar year. The dates of elections, appointments, and assumption of responsibilities may vary per agreement with the Student Government Association.7 A student member may serve an unlimited number of terms. If insufficient student members have been appointed by the Student Government Association when a hearing is required, the Director has the discretion to utilize non-appointed students in order to provide a timely process. b. Faculty and Professional Staff Membership. The faculty and professional staff members shall be selected by the University Senate’s Governance Committee to assume their committee responsibility on the first day of fall semester and serve for one calendar year. A faculty or professional staff member may serve an unlimited number of terms. If insufficient faculty or professional staff members have been appointed by the appropriate governance committee when a hearing is required, the Director has the discretion to utilize non-appointed employees in order to provide a timely process. c. Quorum. To conduct a hearing for a student disciplinary case, a Hearing Board composed of a minimum of four (4) members of the University Review Board, of whom at least two (2) must be students and two (2) must be faculty and/or professional staff, will be designated by the Director of Student Rights and Community Standards or his/her designee. A hearing may proceed with a minimum of 3 members present. d. Hearing Board Chairperson. The hearing shall be chaired by one member of the Hearing Board designated in advance by the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards. The chairperson shall be a voting member of the Board. The Director of Student Rights and Community Standards or his/her designee will be present at all hearings as a non-voting consultant to the Hearing Board. e. Hearings During Summer Session and Breaks. To insure the functioning of the Hearing Board during Summer Session and at other times when regular classes are not in session, the Director of Student
4 “subject or target” better choice for describing human being 5 Removed to avoid potential first amendment concerns 6 The number of students, faculty members and professional staff members can vary at times as persons find themselves unable to serve for a variety of reasons including illness, changed work commitments, etc. The “shall” requires a specific number that is impossible to maintain in practice. The total number of URB members is muc less important than the required representation on any specific hearing panel—see 6.5.4c. Quorum below. 7 Language changed to allow flexibility in appointments and start dates. The reality has been that student elections and appointments have typically occurred not only at the beginning of the fall but throughout the fall. The current discussion with SGA is to begin service, after a comprehensive training, in January to proceed through December of the same year.
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Rights and Community Standards or his/her designee may convene a University Review Board hearing with a minimum of three persons chosen from the pool of the University Review Board membership who are available. Should a minimum of three be unavailable from the University Review Board pool, the Director may select additional faculty, staff or student members to participate in the hearing process.
6.5.66.5.5 Procedures for Disciplinary Hearings. Procedures for disciplinary cases of the Hearing Board shall be as follows: a. Written Notice of Hearing. The accused student(s) shall be notified by the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards in writing of the date, time, and place of the hearing at least three (3) school days before the hearing. This notice shall also include a statement of the allegations of policy violations, information about the hearing process, and the range of sanctions available. In cases where there are multiple accused students, the Director of the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards has the discretion to convene one hearing or separate hearings for the accused students. b. Absence of the Accused Student. The accused student may choose not to attend the hearing and may instead submit a written presentation of his/her case. The hearing may proceed in the absence of the accused. By such absence, the accused forfeits his/her right to question witnesses. c. Witnesses. The accused student, the complainant and the Director of Student Rights and Community Standards or his/her designee may invite persons who have information relevant to the accusation to present testimony at the hearing; however, the chairperson of the Hearing Board may limit the number of witnesses to avoid repetition and cumulative testimony. The Board may also limit the number of character witnesses, whose testimony may be considered only for determining sanctions. The names of witnesses and written disclosure of the main points of their testimony must be provided to the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing. Each party shall be responsible for insuring the presence of his/her witnesses at the hearing or delivery of a written or recorded statement in lieu of personal testimony. Witnesses invited by either party shall be present only while they are testifying. Character witnesses may not provide testimony directly to the Board but may provide written statements to be disclosed only if a student is found responsible. Character witness statements will be considered for sanctioning purposes only.8 d. Student Assistance. The accused student and the complainant may be accompanied and assisted at the hearing by an advisor of their choice. The student must provide the name of his/her advisor to the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards at least one business day before the hearing. At no time may the advisor participate directly in the hearing proceedings. He/she may only consult with the student. e. Disqualification, Challenges. Any Hearing Board member may disqualify himself/herself if he or she has a conflict of interest with the case, with the accused student, with the complainant, or when the Board member believes a personal bias makes it impossible to render a fair decision. The accused student or complainant may challenge a Hearing Board member on the grounds of conflict of interest or personal bias. The decision whether to disqualify a challenged member shall be made by a majority vote of the remaining members present. If a challenge is upheld, the chairperson may, at his/her discretion, either appoint another person to fill the vacancy or direct that the vacancy not be filled. In the latter case, a quorum shall thereafter consist of the remaining members of the Hearing Board. f. Conduct of the Hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner and without reference to rules applicable to a court of law concerning the examination of witnesses and admissibility of evidence, but with a view toward providing the Hearing Board with a complete understanding of the facts
8 Character witnesses by definition do not provide value to the process of fact-finding for the purpose of determining responsibility. This clarification to how and when character witness statements may be considered responds to the need for reducing often lengthy time commitments for Board members but recognizes the possible value of “character statements” for determining appropriate sanctions in a case.
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involved. The chairperson may limit questioning deemed to be irrelevant, immaterial, and unduly repetitious. The hearing and the deliberations of the Hearing Board shall be private. Decisions of the Hearing Board shall be made by majority vote. g. Record of the Hearing. There shall be a single verbatim record, such as an audio recording, of all University Review Board hearings (not including deliberations). Deliberations shall not be recorded. No other recording shall be made. The accused student may review the recording in the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards upon request. The recording shall be the property of Ball State University and shall be maintained by the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards until the conclusion of all appeal proceedings, until the appellate term has surpassed, or as required by law. Preliminary meetings, witness and other interviews, or administrative hearings may be recorded. h. Continuances: The Hearing Board, by majority vote, may continue the hearing to a later time. i. Additional Rules: Procedural rules not inconsistent with this process may be established by the Hearing Board from time to time to fulfill its functions in an orderly manner.
6.5.76.5.6 The Decision The decision of the Hearing Board shall be submitted as a recommendation to the Director of Student Rights and Community Standards who may do one of the following: a. Accept the recommendation and direct that the sanctions be implemented. b. Lessen or otherwise modify the sanctions imposed by the Hearing Board. c. Refer the case back to the Hearing Board for further consideration of sanctions.
6.5.86.5.7 Appeal Process a. Students may appeal the result (finding and sanctions) of an Administrative Hearing decision to the next level administrator. b. Decisions by the Hearing Board (including accepted sanctioning recommendations) may be appealed to the Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students or his/her designee. c. In both levels of cases, the student has three (3) business days from receipt of the original decision in which to submit an appeal in writing. d. Except as required to explain the basis of new information, an appeal shall be limited to a review of the verbatim record of the University Review Board hearing and supporting documents. e. A student may appeal based on the following reasons: 1) A substantial procedural error that unreasonably impaired the student or the hearing body. 2) An unduly harsh sanction (appeal by the accused student) or an insufficient sanction (appeal by the complainant). 3) New information of a substantive nature sufficient to alter a decision, because such information and/or facts were not known to the person appealing at the time of the original hearing. 4) Information of substantial bias on the part of the disciplinary body hearing the case f. An appeal may be resolved in one of the following ways: 1) The original decision may be upheld. 2) Modified sanctions, either greater or lesser, may be imposed. 3) The case may be remanded to the Hearing Board reconstituted with new members to allow reconsideration of the original determination and/or sanctions. g. The appellate decision shall be final and not subject to any further appeal.
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APPENDIX A - Alcohol Policy When students choose to consume alcoholic beverages, Ball State University encourages responsible practices and behavior in accordance with campus policies, the laws of the State of Indiana, and the City of Muncie. On and off campus violations of University policy and local and state laws related to alcohol will result in disciplinary action.
A. General Guidelines 1. University Sponsored Events - Illegal purchase, service, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages at any University-sponsored event on or off campus is prohibited. Upholding applicable local, state, and federal laws in connection with this policy is the joint responsibility of the persons in attendance at the activity, the sponsoring organization, and the management of the establishment in which the activity is held. 2. Illegal purchase, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages by any student under 21 years of age is prohibited wherever it may occur. 3. Providing alcoholic beverages at any time to an individual who is under 21 years of age is strictly prohibited. 4. Adverse behavior as a result of alcohol consumption, including disruption, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication shall be a violation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Code). 5. The sale of alcoholic beverages by any person, group, or organization without a license is strictly prohibited. 6. Students, groups, or organizations found responsible for providing alcohol to minors and selling or distributing alcohol in violation of state law shall be in violation of the Code. 7. Students hosting parties where (a) minors are allowed to consume alcohol, (b) alcohol is provided to minors, (c) provided in excess to others, or (d) otherwise distributed in violation of the law are subject to sanctions outlined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University. Groups and organizations are subject to sanctions up to and including suspension of recognition or withdrawal of recognition.
B. On Campus: With respect to the service, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Ball State University campus, state statutes and city ordinances will be enforced in addition to the following regulations: 1. Residents who are of legal age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages and who reside in University- operated employee apartments or University Apartment units may possess and consume such alcoholic beverages in the privacy of their residences. 2. Consumption and possession of alcohol may be permitted on some residence hall floors where all residents are of legal age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Such use of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted in the public lounges, study lounges, recreation areas, dining rooms, or any area other than the student rooms.
C. Parental Notice: The University will notify parents/guardians of students under 21 years of age when a student is found responsible for (1) a violation of the drug policy, (2) a second violation of the alcohol policy, and (3) on the first violation of the alcohol policy when one or more of the following occurs:
the student demonstrates a reckless disregard for his or her personal safety or the safety of others; medical attention to any person, including the student, is required as a result of the student's alcohol- related behavior; there is property damage; the student operates a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol;
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the incident involves another serious violation; the student's alcohol-related behavior negatively impacts the learning environment.
D. Good Neighbor Exception - Students are always encouraged to call for emergency assistance as needed, even at the risk of disciplinary action for one’s own conduct. When another person is in need of critical care or when a situation otherwise warrants emergency response, call 911 immediately. The Good Neighbor Exception provides students the opportunity for University disciplinary action to be waived if he/she risked revealing one’s own violation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities in order to seek medical or other emergency assistance to another person in distress. The decision to provide the exception shall be the judgment of the designated hearing officer. NOTE: The exception does not apply to any criminal charges that might be incurred as a result of an offense.9
9 This addition is already present in the Code as section 6.1.3. The proposed repetition here is meant to (a) increase the visibility of the statement and (b) reflect that the likelihood of invoking of this exception is greatest in circumstances involving alcohol policy violations and/or high-risk alcohol use.
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APPENDIX M – Student Leaves for Funerals, and Bereavement, Rights and Appeals Jury Duty10
Right to Funeral and Bereavement Leave From Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Section 1.6.9
Funeral and Bereavement Leave 1. Students will be excused from class for funeral leave in the event of the death of a member of the student’s immediate family or household, including: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson and stepdaughter. 11The number of excused absences allowed is determined by the distance of funeral services from Muncie, Indiana, as follows:
Three school work12 days - Within 150 miles radius of Muncie Four school work days - Between 150-300 miles radius of Muncie Five school work days - Beyond 300 miles radius of Muncie Seven school work days - Outside of North America
If the student is unable to attend the funeral services, the student will be allowed three school work days for bereavement.
2. In the event of the death of a student’s stepmother-in-law, stepfather-in-law, brother-in- law, sister-in- law, uncle, aunt, nephew, and niece, students will be allowed one school work day. b. Jury Duty Leave
1. Ball State supports the responsibilities of citizens and encourages students to engage in the Muncie and home communities. One expectation of citizenship is jury duty. 2. Ball State University advises students summoned for jury duty to contact the court as soon as possible and to request a deferral if jury duty will interfere with classes. Many jurisdictions allow college students to defer service to a later date, or may even exempt college students from serving on juries. 3. Absences will be excused for students who are summoned to report for jury duty or to serve as a witness in court during class time. Official documentation of jury service dates or a copy of the subpoena to be a witness must be submitted to instructors in order for absences to be excused. Students are expected to make up academic work. c. Absence Notification A student may contact the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards to request that an informational notice (without verification) be sent to the student’s instructor(s). The student will provide documentation to each instructor. Given proper documentation, the instructor will excuse the student from class and provide the opportunity to earn equivalent credit for assignments missed. If the student is not
10 This revised policy adds jury duty and incorporates former section 1.6.9 which has been eliminated. 11 Senate Agenda Committee returned this policy back to Campus Council to review this list to ensure that it is appropriate for students, having noted the original policy was based on the same policy for employees. Campus council removed relationship designations, leaving intact the distance criteria. Campus Council also requested that the Student Rights, Ethics, and Standards committee (during the upcoming 2014-2015 academic year) discuss and propose as appropriate language that addresses students’ other significant relationships outside of family and household. 12 “work days” is left over when this policy was drafted based on employee policy. “School days” are more appropriate for students.
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Procedures for Appeals Regarding Student Funeral, and Bereavement Leave, or Jury Duty Appeals Leaves
A. To initiate a Funeral and Bereavement Appeal an appeal regarding a leave, the student must request a review of funeral and bereavement the dispute by contacting (in person, by phone, or by letter) the faculty member, or in his or her absence the department chairperson. Students are strongly encouraged to request the review as soon as the funeral and bereavement conflict becomes apparent, but must request the review no later than ten (10) school days after the start of the next academic (fall, spring, or summer) semester following the semester or summer session in which the funeral and bereavement conflict occurred. The faculty member, or in his or her absence the department chairperson, must respond to the student’s request within ten (10) school days after receipt of the request.
B. If the matter cannot be resolved with the faculty member, the student must inform the department chairperson of the disagreement with the faculty member and present the student’s side of the dispute. The department chairperson will then attempt to resolve the dispute by consulting all affected parties.
C. If the department chairperson cannot resolve the dispute to the student’s satisfaction, the student may continue with the appeals process by contacting the Dean of the College in which the department resides. The Dean will then attempt to resolve the dispute by consulting all affected parties. If the Dean of the College cannot resolve the dispute to the student’s satisfaction, the student may appeal to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will consult all affected parties. The decision of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is final.
D. In the case that the faculty member involved in the appeal is the administrator next in the line of the appeal process, then the appeal will move directly to the next level.
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Senate Agenda Committee 3/3/14 University Senate Agenda Faculty Council 3/27/14 April 24, 2014 University Council 4/3/14 Enclosure #9 Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14
Policy on Grades (NR Grades)
Proposed Revisions
I Responsibility It is the responsibility of the instructor: of the 1. To grade students in accordance with the following grading Instructor system. 1.1 The record of student performance in courses of undergraduate level in Ball State University is indicated by the following system of letters: A, B, C, D, and F. 1.2 "A" represents work of excellent quality and is recorded for students who do outstanding work. 1.3 "B" represents work of good quality and is recorded for those who do work which is clearly above the average. 1.4 "C" represents work of average quality and is recorded for students who do average work. 1.5 "D" represents work which is below average, but above failure. 1.6 "F" represents work that is not of an acceptable quality. It is recorded (1) when a student fails a course and (2) when a student drops withdraws a course after the twenty-third day of a semester or the seventh day of classes in a summer session unless, in the judgment of the instructor, the reasons for dropping withdrawing from the course are such that the student should have a "W." Students who discontinue attending a class for which they are registered will receive an "F" unless they officially (by appropriate signatures) withdraw from the course.
A plus or minus may be appended to the above scale, with the exception of "A+," "F+," and "F-." A plus or minus indicator after the grade indicates quality earned slightly above or below the grading scale.
2. To keep a record of grades for a minimum of one calendar year.
3. To inform the class, very early in the course, the basis on which grades are to be determined.
4. To have information available to a student concerning academic progress throughout the course, insofar as possible.
5. To provide a student with the opportunity to examine and discuss all of the student's work which has been evaluated by the instructor-- tests, papers, reports, special projects, etc.
6. To submit final grades by the published grade submission deadline. The minimum of time has been allowed for all grade processing and staff often work throughout the night. Should any one faculty member fail to report all relevant grades by the hour they are due, the resulting situation is one of widespread inconvenience. Therefore, It is essential that the faculty submit all grades in the period in which they are due and It is essential that the grades be recorded on the Final Grade Reporting Form or through the web in the proper format. Failure to submit the Final Grade Reporting Form grades to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress by the specified due date will result in the Instructor submitting grades on the Change of Grade Form Supplemental Grade Report form for each student. to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress. Specific and detailed instructions will come directly from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to all departmental secretaries/administrative coordinators
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I Responsibility It is the responsibility of the instructor: of the 1. To grade students in accordance with the following grading Instructor system. 1.1 The record of student performance in courses of undergraduate level in Ball State University is indicated by the following system of letters: A, B, C, D, and F. 1.2 "A" represents work of excellent quality and is recorded for students who do outstanding work.
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1.3 "B" represents work of good quality and is recorded for those who do work which is clearly above the average. 1.4 "C" represents work of average quality and is recorded for students who do average work. 1.5 "D" represents work which is below average, but above failure. 1.6 "F" represents work that is not of an acceptable quality. It is recorded (1) when a student fails a course and (2) when a student drops a course after the twenty-third day of a semester or the seventh day of classes in a summer session unless, in the judgment of the instructor, the reasons for dropping the course are such that the student should have a "W." Students who discontinue attending a class for which they are registered will receive an "F" unless they officially (by appropriate signatures) withdraw from the course.
A plus or minus may be appended to the above scale, with the exception of "A+," "F+," and "F-." A plus or minus indicator after the grade indicates quality earned slightly above or below the grading scale.
2. To keep a record of grades for a minimum of one calendar year.
3. To inform the class, very early in the course, the basis on which grades are to be determined.
4. To have information available to a student concerning academic progress throughout the course, insofar as possible.
5. To provide a student with the opportunity to examine and discuss all of the student's work which has been evaluated by the instructor-- tests, papers, reports, special projects, etc.
6. To submit final grades by the published grade submission deadline. It is essential the faculty submit all grades in the period in which they are due and in the proper format. Failure to submit grades to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress by the specified due date will result in the Instructor submitting grades on the Supplemental Grade Report form for each student. Specific and detailed instructions will come directly from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to all departmental secretaries/administrative coordinators.
III. Grades
1. Near the close of each session of the University, faculty members will be notified from by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress of the time deadline when grades for the current session are due. After grades have been submitted, in person, to the office of the chairperson of the department, they will be processed through the Office of Registration and Academic Progress and will be made available for student viewing on the web, and used at once for determining the student’s eligibility to attend the next semester or term, to continue in sequential courses, to be recommended for graduation and often recommended for teaching certificate, for transcript of record to be sent elsewhere, and for other purposes.
A grade of “NR” will be recorded by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress for any grade not properly reported. Notifications of an “NR” grade is are sent by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to the department and to the instructor, department chair, and college dean immediately following the grade submission deadline and in two week intervals. If an “NR” grade is not removed by the fifth week of the following (Academic Year) term, the Office of Registration and Academic Progress will automatically change the grade to an F if it is a graded course or NC if it is a credit/no credit course. Instructors will have 30 days after the grade submission deadline to submit a Supplemental Grade Report form. In the event the instructor from whom students receive an NR grade is no longer employed by Ball State University, cannot be contacted, is incapable of performance due to medical conditions, or fails to submit a Supplemental Grade Report form by this 30 day deadline, the determination of the student’s final grade(s) will reside with the department chairperson and will be reported within five days. If there is no grade resolution by the department chair or college dean by this five day deadline, the provost shall be notified for grade resolution. The minimum of time has been allowed for all grade processing and staff often work throughout the night. Should any one faculty member fail to report all relevant grades by the hour they are due, the resulting situation is one of widespread inconvenience. Therefore, it is essential that the faulty submit all grades in the period in which they are due. It is essential that the grades be recorded on the Final Grade Reporting Form or through the web in the proper format. Failure to submit the Final Grade Reporting Form grades to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress by the specified due date will result in the Instructor submitting grades on the Change of Grade Form Supplemental Grade Report form for each student to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress. Specific and detailed
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instructions will come directly from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to all departmental secretaries/administrative coordinators.
Clean Copy 1. Near the close of each session of the University, faculty members will be notified by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress of the deadline when grades for the current session are due. After grades have been submitted, they will be processed through the Office of Registration and Academic Progress and will be made available for student viewing on the web, and used at once for determining the student’s eligibility to attend the next semester or term, to continue in sequential courses, to be recommended for graduation and often recommended for teaching certificate, for transcript of record to be sent elsewhere, and for other purposes. A grade of “NR” will be recorded by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress for any grade not properly reported. Notifications of an “NR” grade are sent by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress to the instructor, department chair, and college dean immediately following the grade submission deadline and in two week intervals. Instructors will have 30 days after the grade submission deadline to submit a Supplemental Grade Report form. In the event the instructor from whom students receive an NR grade is no longer employed by Ball State University, cannot be contacted, is incapable of performance due to medical conditions, or fails to submit a Supplemental Grade Report form by this 30 day deadline, the determination of the student’s final grade(s) will reside with the department chairperson and will be reported within five days. If there is no grade resolution by the department chair or college dean by this five day deadline, the provost shall be notified for grade resolution.
Pages 307-308, Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook
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Undergraduate Education Committee University Senate Agenda Senate Agenda Committee 3/3/14 April 24, 2014 Faculty Council 3/27/14 Enclosure #10 University Council 4/3/14 Campus Council 4/10/14 Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14
Approved Catalog copy for Degrees
Bachelor's Degrees Ball State University offers the following baccalaureate degrees: bachelor of arts, bachelor of athletic training, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of general studies, bachelor of landscape architecture, bachelor of music, bachelor of science, bachelor of social work, and bachelor of urban planning and development.
The bachelor of landscape architecture is a five year degree and requires a total of 151 hours. The bachelor of arts, bachelor of athletic training, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of general studies, bachelor of music, bachelor of social work, bachelor of science, and bachelor of urban planning and development degrees are four year degrees (eight semesters) and require a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete.
For the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and bachelor of music degrees, some majors require more than 120 semester hours, and may require more than four years to complete. See individual departments for descriptions for specific majors.
The requirements for these degrees follow.
Second Bachelor's Degree Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree may earn a second one from Ball State. They must meet all of the requirements for the second degree, including at least 30 residence credits after completing the first degree.
If the first bachelor’s degree is from another accredited college or university, students must meet all requirements for the second degree, including the Ball State University Core Curriculum and 30 residence credits.
The Bachelor of General Studies Degree is not available to any student who has earned any other bachelor’s degree.
Concurrent Bachelor’s Degrees
Concurrent bachelor’s degrees are two degrees earned simultaneously with majors that lead to distinctly different degrees. Students may receive concurrent degrees only if earning two majors under the same degree is not possible. A minimum of 150 credit hours must be earned for concurrent degrees. Students must meet the following academic standards to pursue two degrees concurrently:
Have completed at least one graded semester at Ball State University. Have earned at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Be in good academic standing according to university policy.
The Bachelor of General Studies Degree cannot be earned concurrently with any other bachelor’s degree.
Students must submit an application to the Director of Academic Advising for approval to pursue concurrent degrees.
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Concurrent Bachelor’s Degree Application
To be submitted to the Director of Academic Advising in NQ 339.
Name: ______Student ID: ______
BSU email: ______
Declared Bachelor’s Degree: ______Major: ______
Minor(s): ______
Proposed Concurrent Bachelor’s Degree: ______Major: ______
Only students who meet the following academic standards will be eligible to pursue two degrees concurrently: Have completed at least one graded semester at Ball State University. Have earned at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Be in good academic standing according to university policy.
Students may receive concurrent degrees only if earning two majors under the same degree is not possible.
You may not pursue two like degrees simultaneously (e.g. two BA degrees or two BFA degrees)
You must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours.
You must graduate with both degrees simultaneously.
You must submit a separate graduation application for each degree you are pursuing.
You must meet and maintain all academic requirements for each major.
The Bachelor of General Studies Degree cannot be earned concurrently with any other bachelor’s degree.
Date Approved: ______
Director of Academic Advising: ______
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Admissions and Credits Committee 3/17/14 University Senate Agenda University Council 4/3/14 April 24, 2014 Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14 Enclosure #11
Revision #1 Recommended cosmetic/procedural change to Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook Academic Year 2013-14 Section IV: Academic Policies and Procedures Proposed Revision:
1. Currently enrolled students of the academic year are expected to register in the semester preceding the semester for which they are registering and beginning at specified, preregistration assigned registration periods for the summer term. Registration periods are queued by population groups and are the first opportunity for student enrollment. Students are issued a time ticket for registration and that is their earliest opportunity to register for classes. The Semester Schedule of Classes carries instructions regarding registration and, in the Calendar, shows the dates of the various steps in the registration procedure. Students should log into the student information system and review their registration status as well as their time ticket to register for classes. All students are encouraged to become familiar with their academic plan of study, contact their advisor with questions, and resolve any barriers to enrollment activity before their time ticket opens. Details on how to register for classes as well as important dates and deadlines are published on the Registration and Academic Progress website. This preregistration program makes it possible to start classes promptly. Students should register soon after their time ticket opens to stay on track for degree or certification progress, maintain financial aid eligibility, avoid late fees, and take advantage of their position in the overall assignment of registration time tickets. Once a time tickets opens, registration activity continues until the close of change-of-course. Delays in using an open registration time ticket will impact course seat availability and academic progress.
2. Some Individuals who were not enrolled in the preceding semester or term register immediately preceding the beginning of classes, and there are always some a few who have special permission to register in the late registration period (see the Catalog) after the beginning of classes. Individuals who were not enrolled in the preceding term (stop out) are issued a registration time ticket following admission or readmission to the university. Students with other reasons for academic stop out (ex: total institutional withdrawal) will be issued a registration time ticket for the planned return term if, upon stop out, the student is specific with an anticipated semester for enrollment. Careful and timely planning of course registration is important to continue academic progress and plan course seat availability. The penalties for late registration keep the number of latecomers low.
Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook, Page 299
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1. Currently enrolled students are expected to register in the semester preceding the semester for which they are registering and beginning at specified, assigned registration periods for the term. Registration periods are queued by population groups and are the first opportunity for student enrollment. Students are issued a time ticket for registration and that is their earliest opportunity to register for classes. Students should log into the student information system and review their registration status as well as their time ticket to register for classes. All students are encouraged to become familiar with their academic plan of study, contact their advisor with questions, and resolve any barriers to enrollment activity before their time ticket opens. Details on how to register for classes as well as important dates and deadlines are published on the Registration and Academic
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Progress website. Students should register soon after their time ticket opens to stay on track for degree or certification progress, maintain financial aid eligibility, avoid late fees, and take advantage of their position in the overall assignment of registration time tickets. Once a time tickets opens, registration activity continues until the close of change-of-course. Delays in using an open registration time ticket will impact course seat availability and academic progress.
2. Individuals who were not enrolled in the preceding term (stop out) are issued a registration time ticket following admission or readmission to the university. Students with other reasons for academic stop out (ex: total institutional withdrawal) will be issued a registration time ticket for the planned return term if, upon stop out, the student is specific with an anticipated semester for enrollment. Careful and timely planning of course registration is important to continue academic progress and plan course seat availability.
Revision #2 Recommended cosmetic/procedural change to Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook Academic Year 2013-14 Section IV: Academic Policies and Procedures Proposed Revision:
1. Students are encouraged to modify their schedules prior to the start of the semester or term. Students are permitted some changes of course (See the Calendar and Catalog statement) at the beginning of the semesters and terms. Students may change their schedules through the first five days of a semester and the first three days of a summer term. Schedule changes may be processed by web at www.bsu.edu/studentservices, or in person, at the Office of Registration and Academic Progress. Delays in using an open registration time ticket will impact course seat availability and academic progress.
2. Students are encouraged to make necessary changes to their schedules prior to the start of the semester or term. Unless the student has a barrier to registration activity, the student may change their schedule through the appropriate change-of-course period which is published on the Registrar website, www.bsu.edu/registrar. Schedule changes may be processed by web or in person at the Office of Registration and Academic Progress.
3. In addition, the chairperson of an academic department may transfer students from one section of a class to another section of the same class. Such transfers are presented to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress on the Transfer of Students form. (Available on the web under BSU@Work-Formfinder, Registrar.)
4. After the change-of-course period and the late registration period have ended, official class lists are made and issued by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress through the office of the chairperson of the department to instructors of classes. Lists should be checked by the instructor against student attendance for completeness and accuracy. It is returned, signed in ink, to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress, where it is verified against enrollment information. After the change-of-course time frame, it It is IMPORTANT that no student be permitted to remain in class whose name is not on the class list. Failure to maintain accurate attendance records will impact student financial aid and progress toward degree. Students who are not on the list should be sent to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress.
5. Shortly before the close of the semester or term, the final class list is sent by the office of Registration and Academic Progress to department chairpersons for distribution to the instructors. On the class list the entries are made in pencil for an optical scanner. The signature of the instructor in ink at the bottom of each form is required. Once
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grades have been marked, the class lists are returned to the office of the department chairperson by the deadline printed at the bottom of the form. Specific and detailed announcements will come directly from the Office of Registration and Academic Progress.
Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook, Page 299
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1. Delays in using an open registration time ticket will impact course seat availability and academic progress. 2. Students are encouraged to make necessary changes to their schedules prior to the start of the semester or term. Unless the student has a barrier to registration activity, the student may change their schedules through the appropriate change-of-course period which is published on the Registrar website, www.bsu.edu/registrar. Schedule changes may be processed by web or in person at the Office of Registration and Academic Progress.
3. In addition, the chairperson of an academic department may transfer students from one section of a class to another section of the same class. Such transfers are presented to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress on the Transfer of Students form.
4. After the change-of-course time frame, it is IMPORTANT that no student be permitted to remain in class whose name is not on the class list. Failure to maintain accurate attendance records will impact student financial aid and progress toward degree. Students who are not on the list should be sent to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress.
Revision #3 Recommended cosmetic/procedural change to Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook Academic Year 2013-14 Section IV: Academic Policies and Procedures Proposed Revision:
1. The student who enrolls for graduate credit will have the designation of “G” on the class list. “C-NC” is used to indicate that a student is registered under the Credit-No-Credit status. Faculty have options to view a class roster. Options include Banner SSB, Blackboard, and Argos reporting. Depending on which option is used to view student enrollment, the faculty member can select a summary class list or a detail class list that may contain student level, class, credit hours, and types of credit (graduate, undergraduate, credit/no credit, audit). Students who desire to take courses without expectation of credit to apply on a degree (auditors) sign a waiver for the respective course or courses. No credit will be earned, and the transcript entry will be recorded with a grade of AU.
2. Should a student desire to change from audit to credit, graduate to undergraduate, or vice versa, the student must apply to the curricular advisors for such change during the change-of-course period. If approval is given, the instructor will be notified. This change can be made only during the official change-of-course period at the beginning of the semester or term.
Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook, Page 300
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1. Faculty have options to view a class roster. Options include Banner SSB, Blackboard, and Argos reporting. Pending on which option is used to view student enrollment, the faculty member can select a summary class list or a detail class list that may contain student level, class, credit hours, and types of credit (graduate, undergraduate, credit/no credit, audit). Students who desire to take courses without expectation of credit to apply on a degree (auditors) sign a waiver for the respective course or courses. No credit will be earned, and the transcript entry will be recorded with a grade of AU.
2. Should a student desire to change from audit to credit, graduate to undergraduate, or vice versa, the student must apply to the curricular advisors for such change during the change-of-course period. If approval is given, the instructor will be notified. This change can be made only during the official change-of-course period at the beginning of the semester or term.
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Senate Agenda Committee 4/14/14 (Pending Approval by Faculty Council) University Senate Agenda Faculty Council 4/17/14 April 24, 2014 Enclosure #12
TO: Senate Agenda FR: Provost Terry King RE: John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship DATE: April 3, 2014
As the university continues to grow in reputation and scope, so too does the opportunity to bring renowned guests to campus to share their respective expertise and experience. With this comes the need to be able to acknowledge the status of the individual and to be able to be flexible in when, how long, and how many visit and work on our campus. Consequently, I am recommending that the use of the title John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship be more flexible to meet the needs of academic and other university units.
Additionally: 1) The existing parameters have proved restrictive to colleges and prevented them from even requesting use of the title and funds if an opportunity presented itself in a year that was not of their rotation. 2) There is no formal fund agreement which outlines the conditions presented below. 3) Salary requirements are covered under Distinguished Professorships 1.364
I recommend the following be removed from the FPPH.
1.37 The John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship 1.371 The John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship is awarded each academic year on a rotating basis to each of the colleges within the University. A college may choose to recommend one distinguished professor for the entire academic year, or two distinguished professors on the basis of one each semester. Each college should set forth its own selection process with as much faculty participation as possible. Recommendations for the John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship award should be submitted by the Dean of the designated college to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President will forward the recommendations to the President. It is assumed that the John R. Emens Distinguished Professorship implies a broadly defined teaching and research responsibility appropriately encompassing various faculty and student seminars, a number of public lectures, as well as conferences and discussions with interested faculty members and students. The salary of a distinguished professor is to be no more than 50% above the salary of the highest paid regular faculty member. Funds and/or accumulation of income from funds donated for the establishment and maintenance of a distinguished professorship shall normally pay at least one –third of the salary of the appointee to that position.
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