FACULTY SENATE
FULL MINUTES OF MARCH 21,
2006
The seventh
regular meeting of the 2005-2006
Agenda Item
I. Call to Order
Catherine Rigsby
(Geology), Chair of the Faculty, called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
Agenda Item
II. Approval of Minutes
The minutes
of February
21, 2006, were approved as presented.
Agenda Item
III. Special Order of the Day
A. Roll Call
Senators
absent were: Professors Hodge (Education), Kim (Art), Chandler (Nutrition and
Hospitality Management), Yalcin (Philosophy), and Funaro (Theatre and Dance).
Alternates
present were: Professors Wolfe (Anthropology), Coghill (Health Sciences
Library), Weismiller for Schenarts (Medicine), and Bunch for Eastman (Social
Work).
B. Announcements
1. The Chancellor has approved the
following resolutions from the February 21, 2006, Faculty Senate meeting:
06-06 Curriculum matters contained in the
University Curriculum Committee minutes of the January
26, 2006, Committee meeting.
06-07 Move
all teaching and research award material submission deadlines to November 1 of
each year.
06-08 Revised ECU
Faculty Manual, Part
XII. Personnel Action Dossier.
06-09
New ECU
Faculty Manual, Part
XIII. Promotion and Tenure Timeline.
2. By now you may have noticed that the
Division of Student Life has placed large purple boxes, supplied with
newspapers, in front of several academic buildings. These newspapers (The NY
Times, USA Today, News and Observer, and The Daily Reflector) are free to ECU
students to help encourage critical thinking and civic engagement.
Faculty interested in incorporating these papers/resources (e.g., in-class
paper drops, prepared case studies, case study contests, much more) into their
curriculum for the next academic year are encouraged to contact Al Smith,
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Development at 328-9304 or smitha@mail.ecu.edu.
Faculty who incorporate a newspaper(s) into their course in some way and cite
the newspaper on their syllabus will receive a complimentary daily newspaper(s)
for that semester. The Division’s goal is to support the academic mission
of the university by providing curricular and co-curricular resource(s) to
faculty to support their curriculum goals. Please see the web links of
the USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/educate/homesplash.htm?POE=FOOTER
and The NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/college/faculty/
(see right side of page for Faculty Resources) to view
resources/applications.
3. Academic Committee Chairs are reminded that Committee
Annual Reports
are due in the Faculty Senate office by Monday, May 1, 2006.
4. Faculty
members are reminded that April 1 Chancellor Ballard will call for candidates
for the prestigious 2006/2007 Oliver Max Gardner award. A copy of
the University’s nomination procedures is available at:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/fsonline/customcf/committee/aa/maxgardneraward.doc
5. A preliminary call for nominations for
the Board of Governors Award for
Excellence in Teaching, Board of
Governors Distinguished Professor for Teaching Award, Alumni Award for
Outstanding Teaching, and University Award for Outstanding Teaching
will be distributed soon to all academic unit heads. Nomination materials will be due
September 1 and portfolios due November 1. Information on the
different award nominating procedures are available at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/fsonline/aa/academicawards.cfm.
6. There will be a Faculty Officers’
Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Mendenhall Student Center Great
Room. All faculty are invited to attend
and discuss issues of importance with the various faculty officer candidates.
7. The
annual Teaching Awards Ceremony
will not take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Instead the award winners will be recognized
at Spring commencement and Fall Faculty Convocation. Chancellor Ballard will
announce the winners in early April.
8. There is no longer a curriculum submission
deadline for inclusion in the official ECU catalog. Please direct any questions to
members of the University Curriculum Committee at cuc@mail.ecu.edu. Faculty
are reminded that the official ECU catalog is the on-line catalog and
available online at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/aa/SrchCatalog.cfm.
9. The
Chancellor will host a Faculty Senate
reception in the Chancellor’s residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2006,
from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Formal
invitations will be forthcoming to all Faculty Senators, Alternates, past
Chairs of the Faculty, and their guests.
C. Chancellor's
Report
Chancellor
Ballard thanked the faculty for the best two days when President Eskine Bowles
was here. One of the best discussions
about our Distance Education program took place. Quality of the program is good and
discussions were held on how it could be made better. It is the quality of the faculty, which leads
to this success and this quality should be transferred to other
institutions. Eskine Bowles said it was
the best day of his Presidency. He
thanked the faculty for this. The
downside to this is he wants us to double or more our activity. He understands that DE provides important
access to our students. He came with
high expectations and these were exceeded.
The
Chancellor noted the $491,000 Johnson and Johnson grant to enhance our metabolic
center. He again mentioned the quality
of the faculty and how this truly makes ECU stand out in our status in the
system. He expressed optimism with the
idea of the 16 campuses being able to establish a common set of
priorities. President Bowles wants this
and is also optimistic that this can happen.
Chancellor
Ballard addressed funding inequities across the 16 campuses. Why do some get twice the funding? We are not doing well on this list. We rank 13th out of 16
campuses. The campus with the second
most complicated mission is at the bottom and this should be corrected. President Bowles is aware of this and will
work to change it. This inequity forces
a raise in tuition, which places a greater burden on the poorer students of
which we have a higher number. It is a
regressive system. We must work hard
with the Board of Governors to correct this.
Finally, he asked that we keep up the work on shared governance in our
continued discussions today.
Sprague
(Physics) asked for an update on the strategic planning process. The Chancellor replied even though the
process can get like molasses, it has not stopped. After the Legislative session, a delay was
necessary. The Executive Committee is
working on six strategic directions that the Board will agree to. We had to slow down the campus-wide efforts
until the Committee finishes this work; this slows done progress on the unit
level. However, he strongly encouraged
the units to continue their efforts. The
process is ongoing.
Wilson
(Sociology) addressed the prior ethical problems with sophomore survey –
thanked the Chancellor and Michael Poteat.
He was glad that the prior rules of the survey, in which a student could
not register for classes if they did not fill out the survey, had been changed
and he was thankful for this change.
Taggart (Music) thanked the Chancellor for supporting free expression
and academic freedom. There were no other questions for the Chancellor.
D. Catherine Rigsby, Chair of the Faculty
Chair
Rigsby recognized and congratulated the Scholar Teacher Award winners. She reminded those faculty who had
volunteered to write a report on a ‘Day in the Life of a Faculty Member” for
President Erskine Bowles that she would be contactoing them for that report
very soon.
She thanked
the faculty for level and tone of debate at the last meeting and for
Chancellor’s remarks during last month’s meeting as well. She asked that we continue that level of
debate in our discussions today and recognized the Faculty Governance Committee
for all their hard work.
E. Spring 2005 Graduation Roster
Willson
(Medicine) moved the approval of the Spring 2006 Graduation Roster, including
honors program graduates, subject to the completion of degree
requirements. The graduation roster was
approved as presented. RESOLUTION #06-10
F. Question Period
Faculty
are encouraged to participate in the Question Period of the
Winstead
(Academic Library Services) stated that the parking behind Mendenhall during
spring break was a problem. A number of
student cars were towed and almost some disabled faculty cars. She asked that the parking restrictions be
relaxed during spring break (when classes are not in session and the ECU
transit buses are not running) and asked where to the towing fees go. The Provost answered that we have a number of
issues to discuss here and have an ongoing request for data. He will take on the responsibility of this
with Kevin Seitz. He said her
suggestions were good ones and he did not know where the towing fees went but
would look into the whole issue. There were no other questions.
Agenda Item
IV. Unfinished Business
Prior to
discussion of the items from last month’s meeting, Tovey (English) moved to
suspend the discussion on unfinished business at 4:00 p.m. in order to consider
other committee reports before returning to unfinished business. The motion was approved.
Faculty
Governance Committee
Puri Martinez
(Foreign Languages and Literatures), Chair of the Committee, began the
important discussion of the day with a number of quotes she considered
pertinent to the debate. They are as follows:
Professor Martinez
stated that much research went into the changes of the documentation discussed
today. Language from the following
faculty manuals was taken: University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina University, Boston University,
University of Texas, Austin, and the University System of Maryland. Professor Martinez then presented first the
proposed revisions to the ECU Faculty
Manual, Appendix C. Personnel Policies and Procedures for the Faculty,
Section I.D. Specific Criteria for Appointment.
Sprague (Physics)
moved to strike the word ‘tenured” in SectionI.D.4. Emeritus status. Tovey (English) confirmed that the University
currently uses emeritus status title for fixed term faculty members. The motion
was approved.
Horst (Music) asked
for clarification on how a fixed term faculty member can earn promotions and
academic advancement. Martinez (Foreign
Languages and Literatures) stated that we are looking at academic advancement. That is why we created the different
titles. Much data was collected on
this. The Provost stated that there is a
connection between the task force and what happens here today. Chairperson Rigsby stated that this is a
step-by-step process. We establish the
titles here, then the requirements come next.
Brown (Psychology)
asked if the Senate should be considering this appendix prior to receiving a
report from the established Fixed Term Task Force. Martinez (Foreign Languages and Literatures). Yes, we should. This will set the ground work and establish
roles and responsibilities of fixed term and tenure track
Sprague (Physics)
stated that these titles already exist in the UNC Code. Martinez (Foreign Languages and Literatures)
noted that the descriptions do exist and a great deal of research went into
presenting these titles to the Senate.
The description may vary across
the UNC system but they do exist in the Faculty Manuals they looked at.
Culbertson (Allied
Health Sciences) asked if this criteria would apply to new positions or those
currently at ECU. Martinez noted that
she would suggest to the Fixed Term Task Force that a grandfather clause be
included to address this concern.
Horst (Music) stated
that she supported the work of the Faculty Governance Committee but stressed
the need for more tenure-track positions, not fixed term positions. Martinez
stated that she chose a specific quote because of this issue. Fixed term faculty will not be prevented from
doing research but will not be rated based on that. We need to decide the number of fixed term
faculty in the future. Leadership states
that this is the game. We must respect
fixed term faculty by according them clear guidelines of responsibility. The ideal is all tenure track but this is not
possible. Chair Rigsby stated that we must have fixed term but too many may
weaken the structure of our University. Martinez stated that most of our peer
institutions are dealing with this issue and she has given the research done on
this to the task force.
Brown
(Psychology) asked how the committee defined “visiting” in reference to the
“visiting” titles found in Section I.D.3.d. Martinez acknowledged the concern
in connection with his question. Some
visiting professors are here for 10 or 20 years. However, the title is necessary. We need to research our staffing
situations. The intention of the
document is to be very specific. Chair
Rigsby reminded the body that the UNC code specifically defines “visiting”
faculty” and that the proposed wording is consistent with that definition.
Rose
(Nursing) asked if we know if faculty within the UNC system are satisfied with
these titles. Martinez does not know but
in her research other institutions where they do not have these descriptions
are moving towards descriptions like these.
We picked our peers accordingly.
Are they happy, she does not know, but each campus is trying to deal
with this issue. Chapel Hill appears to
be okay.
Willson
(Medicine) stated that many fixed term faculty members in the School of Medicine
are responsible for clinical service and give time for faculty research. They do not weaken. He noted that the body should be cautious
when categorizing fixed term faculty members as taking away tenure track
positions. He cautioned that the medical
school works differently.
Gilliland
(Medicine) stated that there are significant differences between Academic
Affairs and Health Sciences. She stated
that it is not surprising that we may need different approaches in the medical
areas. We have different
responsibilities and we need to meet and make those differences known. Clinical work does not allow for research but
does allow them to teach. Nursing needs
this and other areas need these distinctions in titles.
Tovey
(English) asked, in reference to Section I.D.3.b., when research might be
“internally funded”.
Martinez
stated that this is not usually funded internally and Vice Chancellor Megaeen
agreed with this statement.
Given
(Foreign Languages and Literatures) moved to insert “or has equivalent
professional experience” after “terminal degree” in the descriptions of
Teaching Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor, and Clinical
Assistant Professor in Section I.D.3.
Martinez stated that Bob Morrison has brought this issue forward. She is not saying not to do this, however,
some Universities use other titles but all of them required a terminal
degree. She feels this give those
affected more job security.
Glascoff
(Health and Human Performance) asked for a clarification in that could someone
be a full Teaching, Research, or Clinical Professor without a terminal
degree. Given responded yes.
Taggart
(Music) also stated that accreditation associations also look at terminal
degrees or equivalent experiences. This
is so in music but maybe not in other areas.
Justiniano stated that SACS may not be happy with this motion.
Estes
(Health and Human Promotion) spoke against the motion stating that
“professional equivalent” could cause problems and leaves an open gray area for
interpretation. Brown (Education) spoke against the motion stating that SACS
requires minimum requirements.
Following
discussion, the motion to insert “or has equivalent professional experience”
after “terminal degree” in Section I.D.3 failed.
Niswander
(Business) moved to add “variable” to the second bulleted sentence in Section
III. Evaluation so that the sentence would read “state the percentage of
variable salary increment available to the unit to be recommended by the unit
administrator for the faculty being evaluated”.
The motion passed.
Brown
(Psychology) in Section I.D.3. Visiting Instructor; Visiting Assistant
Professor; Visiting Associate Professor; Visiting Professor moved to add “an
individual for more than 3 years” so that the sentence would read: “Use of the
visiting title for an individual for more than 3 years is a misuse of this
title.” Wang (Geography) asked what is
the consequences of more than 3 years, why not five and wanted clarification. Gilliland (Medicine) spoke against the
motion. Why be pinned down to three
years when you already have some who are here 20 years. Kirkland (English) asked if there would be a
“grandfather clause” for this section too
Martinez stated that the task force would need to consider if a
grandfather clause would be beneficial to the faculty member.
Estes
(Health and Human Performance) spoke in favor of the motion in hopes it would
urge faculty to evaluate the person more equitably. Following discussion, the
motion to add text to Section I.D.3. was approved as presented.
Taggart
(Music) asked if the Fixed Term Task Force planned to work on the evaluation
aspect of fixed term faculty members.
Provost Smith stated that yes the task force is working on it and wait
for that. Martinez agreed with the
Provost. Gilliland (Medicine) stated
that her department is also working on this.
Vice
Chancellor Mageean asked for a clarification on “research instructor” as noted
in the text. Justiano (Physics), member
of the Faculty Governance Committee stated that research technician is the
current title for these positions. Chair Rigsby noted that the use of the title
provides a mechanism for hiring research faculty members to run and teach
students to use specific labs/equipment.
Provost
Smith asked if the first footnote of the document still applied. Chair Rigsby stated yes, since Appendix D
relates to fixed term appointments. Glascoff (Health and Human Performance)
moved to add “other” to have the footnote read: “For other policies and
procedures dealing with persons on fixed term appointment, ECU Faculty Manual
Appendix D.”
McMillen
(Medicine) offered a substitute motion to delete the footnote all
together. The motion failed. Abrahamson (Technology and Computer Science)
asked if “see” could be added after “appointment”. There was no objection. Glascoff offered a substitute motion to
include “faculty appointments” to have the footnote read: “For other policies
and procedures dealing with faculty appointments see ECU Faculty Manual, Appendix D.” The motion was approved.
Horst
(Music) questioned section 4, Professional Advancement, and asked whether fixed
term promotion would be available.
Martinez stated yes, but that the specific mechanisms for such promotion
would have to wait until after the task force report.
Following
discussion, Kirkland (English) moved approval of the revisions to Appendix
C. There was no objection and Appendix
C. of the ECU Faculty Manual was approved as revised. RESOLUTION
#06-11
Agenda
Item V. Report of Committees
A. University Curriculum Committee
Cheryl
Estes (Health and Human Performance), Secretary of the Committee, presented the
curriculum matters contained in the February 9, 2006,
and February
23, 2006, University Curriculum Committee minutes. There was no discussion
and the curriculum matters were approved as presented. RESOLUTION #06-12
B. Calendar
Committee
Mary
Farwell (Biology), Vice Chair of the Committee, first presented the proposed
2007-2008 University Calendar. Given (Foreign Languages and Literatures)
asked if there were any State holidays that the University calendar did not
recognize. Farwell noted that there are
no classes on Memorial Day, however the University is open and employees are
required to work. Following a brief
discussion, the 2007-2008
University Calendar was approved as presented. RESOLUTION #06-13
Professor
Farwell then presented a proposed policy for making up missed class days. There was no discussion, and the proposed
policy was approved as presented. RESOLUTION
#06-14
C. Educational
Policies and Planning Committee
Dale Knickerbocker (Foreign Languages and Literatures)
presented for information only the committee’s approval of three requests: 1)
Request from the Department of Construction Management of a Notification to
Establish a Masters degree in Construction Management (MCM), 2) Request from
the Department of Health Education of a Notification of Intent to Plan a Master
of Science in Athletic Training, and 3) Request from the Department of
Technology Systems of a Notification of Intent to Plan a Master of Science in
Information and Computer Technology.
There were no questions concerning this report.
D. Faculty Governance Committee
Puri
Martinez (Foreign Languages and Literatures), Chair of the Committee presented
the proposed revisions to the ECU Faculty
Manual, Part VII. Section
II. Patent Procedures. Following a brief discussion, the proposed new text
for patent procedures was approved as presented. RESOLUTION #06-15
E. Unit Code Screening Committee
Christine
Zoller (Art and Design), a member of the Committee, presented the revised College
of Business Unit Code of Operation and revised School of Art and
Design Unit Code of Operation. There was no discussion and the revised unit
codes were approved as presented. RESOLUTION #06-16
Following
the completion of Report of Committees, the Faculty Senate continued
consideration of Unfinished Business.
Agenda Item
IV. Unfinished Business
Faculty
Governance Committee
Puri Martinez (Foreign
Languages and Literatures), Chair of the Committee, presented the proposed
revisions to the ECU Faculty Manual,
Appendix D. Tenure and Promotion Policies and Procedures. She stated that what stated out as a one-page
document has grown through the years. It
has been 12 years since it was last reviewed.
Many issues have come up and they have tried to solve them. Let us continue with the discussion.
Taggart
(Music) moved to restrict discussion of Appendix D to the proposed revisions
only. The motion was approved.
Chairperson
Rigsby suggested that the document be reviewed section by section with a final
vote to approve the entire document, as amended, at the end of all
discussion. This was agreed to and the
Chairperson facilitated the discussion by addressing each section open to
debate.
Given
(Foreign Languages and Literatures) asked if Section II.B.2. would apply to
multiple term contracts. Martinez
responded yes this is required of all faculty.
McMillen
(Medicine) asked about section 2 B: can
they be promoted early (line 290)?
Martinez stated yes. Justinanio
stated an early promotion would not necessarily change the original contract
terms.
Culbertson
(Allied Health Sciences) asked if portfolios sent up annually as noted in
Section II.C. Martinez stated the key is
the contract renewal. The terms of the
contract apply although all faculty are evaluated yearly.
Brown
(Psychology) asked if some faculty members receive leave over the summer when
not actually being paid. Anderson
(Education) stated that those circumstances are covered if faculty ask for
it. Vice Chancellor Mageean asked what
is covered by “personal” circumstances; stating that is a lab was not up and
running would this be characterized as “personal” circumstances. Anderson responded that a faculty member with
the personnel committee and unit administrator would decide on these type of
issues on a one-on-one basis and that this document was written to address
those concerns.
Given
(Foreign Languages and Literatures) asked what is the origin of the 15 weeks
and should it be reduced to 12. Rigsby
explained that the15 weeks from the new Serious Illness and Disability
Policy. Provost Smith stated that his
office has been honoring this new leave policy.
Brown
(Psychology) asked who determined administrative duties and was there not a
University definition for “administrative duties”. Martinez responded that
permanently tenured faculty make that decisions and, no, there currently is no
University-approved definition for “administrative duties”. Chair Rigsby agreed with Martinez’s
statement, stating that some unit codes specifiy administrate duties, but there
is no universitywide definition of those duties..
Wilson
(Sociology) asked if “related faculty” include those dating and not
married. Martinez and Rigsby responded
that a definition for “related faculty” does not belong in this document , is
included elsewhere in the faculty manual, and any changes to that definition
must be handled in the part of the Faculty Manual where related persons is
defined.
McMillen
(Medicine) asked in reference to Section IV.A. who becomes chair when there are
no tenured faculty in the unit. Martinez
stated that you must then go outside the unit.
Gilliland
moved to approve the document up to this point.
Parlimentarian Anderson stated
that we did not agree to do that but agreed to approve the whole document when
the discussions were completed.
Winstead
(Academic Library Services) moved to have Section IV.A.1.c.10 to read: “The
personnel committee may elect a search committee as prescribed by the unit’s
code to fulfill the responsibilities of soliciting and screening applicants and
recommending to the unit’s Personnel Committee candidates for initial
appointments. Search committees should consist of a majority of voting
faculty.”
Wilson
(Sociology) noted that this amendment would allow for fixed term faculty to be
involved if unit codes allow it.
Glascoff (Nursing) spoke against the motion saying that it would create
conflict. Winstead stated that they have
many non-voting members in her area.
Martinez stated that we should maintain the wording. It is essential that in selecting search
committees that we say candidates from any unit allowing for multi-area search
committees. Keep the wording the
same. Wilson stated this is okay if the
unit code allows for members from other areas.
Given
(Foreign Languages and Literatures) noted that most unit codes did not include
multidisciplinary involvement and offered a substitute motion to Section IV.A.1.c.10.
to read: “The personnel committee may elect a search committee of voting
faculty to fulfill the responsibilities of soliciting and screening applicants
and recommending to the unit’s Personnel Committee candidates for initial
appointments. Membership in the search committee shall be open to any person
(with the exception of the unit administrator) whose assistance, in the opinion
of a majority of the Personnel Committee, is required for the search committee
to fulfill its responsibilities.” Robinson
(Math) spoke against the motion and noted that the substitute motion left the
membership vague and too open.
Glascoff
(Health and Human Performance) spoke against the motion stating that any change
to fixed term faculty serving on search committees should be deferred until the
Fixed Term Task Force presents a report.
We would have a full opportunity to make changes at the time. We can do it with good sense then. The Provost stated that there should be a
draft by April.
Kirkland
(English) spoke against the motion stating a concern with looking for a full
professor and having a search committee composed of everyone but full
professors.
Winstead
(Academic Library Services) stated that the original motion would allow over
100 SPA employees in Joyner Library to serve on search committees. Brown (Psychology) asked for clarification
from Winstead about allowing non-voting faculty on search committees. Martinez stated that a University guideline
in selecting search committee is needed.
Chairperson Rigsby mentioned that the Best Practices Document states
that anyone who would reasonably have input in a hiring decision woule also
have access to the vita of that person, whether or not they are on the search
committee.
Robinson
(Mathematics) spoke against the motion and stated that the composition of a
search committee is a delicate thing.
Rose (Nursing) speaks for the amendment, which allows for more openness
in selecting informed members. Martinez
states that if the position is clinical, clinical people should be on the
committee. There are a great deal of
situations were the composition of the committee needs to be decided. We do not want to be too restrictive nor do
we want to be too open. Blanket open is
not an appropriate solution to the problem.
Rose (Nursing) stated that if we do not agree on this subject what is
the mechanism for going forward?
Chair
Rigsby noted a recent change in the availability of vitas. University Attorney Wetherington clarified
the University’s position on who was allowed to view a prospective person’s
vitae. Rose (Nursing) stated that her unit had many fixed term faculty members
and that they should be involved when addressing certain faculty position
vacancies. Martinez (Foreign Languages and Literatures) noted that until we
have a fuller picture of the fixed term faculty situation it was hard to write
a policy to address all concerns.
Glascoff
(Health and Human Performance) asked if a formal process could be drafted in
unit codes to allow for advisory committees to include fixed term faculty
and/or SPA employees. Given (Foreign
Languages and Literatures) noted that his motion would allow for those in the
unit to decide who, among the faculty, have the specific expertise to serve on
the search committee. Coghill (Health Sciences Library) called the question.
The vote to call the question was approved.
The
substitute motion to Section IV.A.1.c.10. to read: “The personnel committee may
elect a search committee of voting faculty to fulfill the responsibilities of
soliciting and screening applicants and recommending to the unit’s Personnel
Committee candidates for initial appointments. Membership in the search
committee shall be open to any person (with the exception of the unit
administrator) whose assistance, in the opinion of a majority of the Personnel
Committee, is required for the search committee to fulfill its
responsibilities.” failed.
Gilliland
(Medicine) moved for adjournment.
The meeting
adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Please
note:
The
meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, will begin with discussion on the
original proposed amendment (proposed by Professor Winstead) as follows:
“ Section IV.A.1.c.10 to
read: “The personnel committee may elect a search committee as prescribed by
the unit’s code to fulfill the responsibilities of soliciting and screening
applicants and recommending to the unit’s Personnel Committee candidates for
initial appointments. Search committees should consist of a majority of voting
faculty.”
Respectfully
submitted,
Christine
Zoller Lori Lee
Secretary
of the Faculty Administrative Officer
School of
Art and Design
FACULTY
SENATE RESOLUTIONS APPROVED AT THE MARCH 21, 2006, MEETING
06-10 Spring 2006 Graduation Roster, including honors program graduates,
subject to the completion of degree requirements.
Disposition:
Chancellor, Board of Trustees
06-11 Revised ECU
Faculty Manual, Appendix
C. Personnel Policies and Procedures for the Faculty of ECU
Disposition:
Chancellor, Board of Trustees
06-12 Curriculum matters contained in the February 9, 2006,
and February
23, 2006, University Curriculum Committee minutes.
Disposition: Chancellor
06-13 2007-2008
University Calendar.
Disposition:
Chancellor
06-14 Policy for making up missed class
days as follows:
Partial missed days should not be made up. Entire missed
days should be made up (in keeping with the 750 minutes per credit hour
requirement set by the UNC General Administration)
Designated make-up days for Fall Semester
Make-up days should be used in the following order:
Reading Days at the end of the semester; Tuesday of Fall
Break; Monday of Fall Break; Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Designated make-up days for Spring Semester
Make-up days should be used in the following order:
Reading Days at the end of the semester; Good Friday.
If additional make-up days are needed, the Executive Council in conjunction
with the Calendar Committee will decide how to make them up.
Suggestions on how to make up missed time
By meeting at the usual class time on the designated make-up
days (avoid giving tests on these days) or by some activity relevant to the
class (outside the usual class time, but not necessarily on the designated
make-up days, as decided by the instructor following whatever procedures have
been adopted by the unit).
Disposition:
Chancellor
06-15 Revised ECU Faculty Manual, Part VII. Section
II. Patent Procedures.
Disposition:
Chancellor, Board of Trustees
06-16 Revised College
of Business Unit Code of Operation and revised School of Art and
Design Unit Code of Operation
Disposition:
Chancellor