Thursday, 15 January 2015

MA211K

2 PM

AGENDA SETTING MEETING

 

All the items to be discussed at this meeting are available on the Faculty Senate Webpage http://www.weber.edu/facultysenate/default.html  click on 20 November 2014 meeting for the links.

 

1.    Approval of the minutes from 20 November 14 meeting.

 

2.    University Curriculum Committee - Sally Cantwell, Chair

EDUCATION

Health and Human Performance

Athletic Training Program- Jenn Ostrowski

Syllabi included

Program Proposal Change - Athletic Training, BS

Course Proposal Change - AT1500  Introduction to Athletic Training, Change in Credit hours

Course Proposal Change - AT4500 Clinical Application of Athletic Training, Change in Credit hours

Course Proposal Change - AT4501 Clinical Application of Athletic Training 4, Change in Credit hours

New Course Proposal - AT4750 Evidence-Based Evaluation & Treatment of the Sacroiliac Joint and Spine

Athletic Therapy Program - Valerie Herzog

Program Proposal Change - Athletic Therapy BS

New Course Proposal - AT4150 Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Therapy Majors with Syllabus

New Course Proposal - AT4250 Rehabilitation for Athletic Therapy Majors with Syllabus

New Course Proposal - AT4650 Management for AThletic Therapy Majors with Syllabus

 

Special Education - David Byrd

Program Proposal Change - Special Education BS

New Course Proposal - EDUC3545 Elementary English Arts: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports   Syllabus

New Course Proposal - EDUC3565 Elementary English Language Arts: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports    Syllabus

New Course Proposal - EDUC3575 Elementary Mathematics: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports    Syllabus

New Course Proposal - EDUC4545 Individualized Behavioral Strategies using Applied Behavior Analysis     Syllabus

New Course Proposal - EDUC4565 Secondary English Language Arts: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports     Syllabus

New Course Proposal - EDUC4575 Secondary Mathematics: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports     Syllabus

New Course Proposal - EDUC4582 Special Education Level III Practicum    Syllabus

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Women & Gender Studies and Political Science - Stephanie Wolfe

New Course Proposal POLS2500 and  WGS2500 Human Rights in the World    Course Proposal    Syllabus

New General Education for Social Sciences POLS2500 and WGS2500     Gen Ed Proposal Social Sciences

New General Education for Diversity POLS2500 and WGS2500      Gen Ed Proposal Diversity

 

ARTS & HUMANITIES

Communication - Ryan Cheek

New Course Proposal - COMM1270 Analysis of Argument     Syllabus     Support letters

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Sciences - Kraig Chugg

Program Change Proposal - AS in Health Sciences

Course Proposal Deletion - HTHS1115 Biomedical Principles for Certificate of Completion for Paramedics

 

Nursing - Sally Cantwell

Program Change Proposal - Associate of Science in Nursing

Course Proposal Change - NRSG2400 Patient Centered Nursing Care 2, Deletion from Program.

 

SCIENCE

Microbiology - Karen Nakaoka

Program Change Proposal - Microbiology Major

 

3.   APAFT Committee Recommendations to Charges 4, 5, and 6 -  Stephen Francis, Chair 

        APAFT 2014-15 Charges:

      4.   PPM 8-26 Advance Notice of Termination or Reduction in Status 

Review and revise PPM8-26 to address situations in which a faculty member receives a conditional termination.  Does "advance notice" as written in the policy cover cases in which the notice includes a condition, e.g. "unless there is substantial improvement in your Service to the University as detailed in your recent mid-tenure review, your appointment will be discontinued twelve months from the date of this notice."  If necessary, investigate the legal interpretations of this policy with University Counsel.  

      5.  PPM 3.25 Faculty Sabbatical Leave

 Review PPM 3-25  Faculty Sabbatical Leave, add a section regarding a faculty resigning their position after sabbatical (not returning to university).

 

      6.  PPM 1-17  Selection and Evaluation of Academic Dean’s (Note:  APAFT Committee recommends that no changes are needed to this policy)

Review PPM1-17 – Selection and Evaluation of Academic Dean’s.  Review and clarify the language in Section V- Evaluation of Academic Deans ; Specifically -- paragraph D Interpretation of the Dean’s Evaluation Survey –.  Faculty want to know the information collected from the survey in the form of a summary report.

 

4.   General Education Improvement and Assessment Committee – Leigh Shaw, Chair

 

            Mission Statement for the General Education program at Weber State University –

            “The purpose of Weber State University’s General Education Program is to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills that transcend, and enhance their academic program of study.”

 

5.   Cloud Storage & Application Policy – Vern Morgan, IT Policy & Planning Administrator

 

 

6.    Environmental Issues Committee -

 

Discussion of Chair Replacement - Alice Mulder was appointed Director of SPARC (Sustainability Center).

 

EIC Committee member substitution Spring 15 – Matt Gnagey for Greg Parkhurst who is on FMLA Spring 2015 semester.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE 2014-15

 

Three Year Term                                 Two Year Term                                    One Year Term

Will Speigle, COAST                         Carla Trentleman, S&BS                    Jan Hamer, A&H

Greg Parkhurst, B&E                          John Mull, S                                        Shaun Hansen, B&E

Cass Morgan, ED                               Chris Hauser, LIB                               Alice Mulder, S&BS           

Janice Thomas, HP                             Natalie Williams, ED                           Mary Beth Willard, S&BS

Chair: Alice Mulder; Liaison: Shane Schvaneveldt; Administration: Madonne Miner; Ex Officio’s: Kevin Hansen, Hal Crimmel (Sabbatical Spr 15)

7.   Ombuds Position Announcement

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 2014-15

FACULTY OMBUDS

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee is in the process of identifying an experienced full professor interested in serving as the Faculty Ombuds. This is a new position created for the purpose of providing informal assistance to WSU faculty in addressing University-related complaints, conflicts or problems involving or affecting them. The goal of the WSU Faculty Ombuds is to help faculty solve problems early, informally, and at the lowest levels to minimize the need to pursue formal grievance procedures. The Ombuds uses conflict resolution methods such as mediation, facilitation, conciliation and shuttle diplomacy to help resolve issues.

The position is for a 3-year term.  The appointment is  to begin Fall 2015 through the Summer of 2018.

Quarter time release will be given.  Following the first year, the position will be reviewed to determine what compensation (released time, money,  summer stipend, etc.) is warranted by the position.

At the end of each year, the Ombuds will provide a summary report to the Faculty Senate Executive Committee describing the work s/he has done throughout the year.

The successful candidate should be a full professor with at least 10 years of service at Weber State with knowledge of university departments, administration, policies and procedures. The ideal candidate should also possess strong communication skills including listening and conflict resolution methods such as mediation, facilitation, conciliation and shuttle diplomacy. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to be impartial to help resolve issues and be able to keep all information confidential. Training may be provided as needed.

Applicants should email or send a brief vita (not to exceed 3 pages focusing on Ombuds related experiences) and letter outlining your interest and experiences to Brenda Stockberger, 210J Miller Administration Building, MC 1033 or bstockberger@weber.edu by February 1, 2015.   Review of applicants will begin immediately.

 

8.   Other Items

GEIAC update on PPM 6-22  Student Code Rewrite and other information - Eric Amsel

 

Next Meeting:    Faculty Senate,  22 January 2015 at 3:00 pm WB206-207

 

Click here for 15 January 2015 Minutes