Thursday October 13

Thursday
October 13, 2011
MA 211K
2:00 p.m.

AGENDA SETTING

1. Approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2011 meeting

2. Faculty/Staff Email System – Bret Ellis

3. Research, Scholarship & Professional Growth – Marjukka Ollilainen
Spring 2011 Funding Report

4. Admissions, Standards & Student Affairs – Kathy Herndon, Chair
PPM 4-1 Graduation Standards

5. Curriculum – Erika Daines, Chair

Gen Ed Core Renewal

History - American Civilization - HIST AI 1700

Economics - Economic History of the United States -ECON AI 1740

Political Science - American National Government - POLS AI 1100

Telecommunications & Business Education - Introduction to Word Processing - TBE TA 1701, Introduction to Microcomputers, Email, Operating Systems, and Electronic Presentations - TBE TA 1702, Introduction to Spreadsheets - TBE TA 1703, Introduction to Microcomputer Applications - TBE TA 1700, Word Processing Competency Exam - TBE TA 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504

Library Science - Information Navigator - LIBS TD 1704, Information Resources in Business Disciplines - LIBS/BSAD 2704, Information Resources in the Social Sciences - LIBS TD 2804, Information Resources in the Health Professions - LIBS TD 2904

English - Introduction to College Writing - ENG EN 1010 and EN 2010 Appendix - Syllabi, Assignments, Assessment

Mathematics - Contemporary Mathematics - MATH QL 1030, Introduction to Statistics - MATH 1040, College Algebra - MATH QL 1050, Pre-Calculus - MATH QL 1080, Other courses which have MATH QL 1050 or MATH QL 1080 as a prerequisite.

Curriculum

Honors - New course proposal for Exploring Key Concepts in the Life Sciences - HNRS 2040

Honors - Gen Ed Life Science course proposal for Exploring Key Concepts in the Life Sciences - HNRS 2040

Sales & Service Technology - New course proposal for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales - SST 3403

Nursing - New course proposals in the Associate of Science program - Pharmacology for Nurses 1 - NRSG 2100, Nursing Foundations - NRSG 2200, Nursing Foundations Clinical - NRSG 2250, Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 - NRSG 2300, Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 1 - NRSG 2350, Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 - NRSG 2400, Patient Centered Nursing Care 3 - NRSG 2500, Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 3 - NRSG 2550, Pharmacology for Nurses 2 - NRSG 3100, Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 - NRSG 3200, Entrance into Nursing Professional Practice - NRSG 3300, Entrance into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship - NRSG 3350

Nursing - Course deletions in the Associate of Science program - Foundations of Nursing Practice - NRSG 1030, Foundations of Nursing Clinical - NRSG 1031, Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family - NRSG 1040, Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family Clinical - NRSG 1041, Nursing Care of Adults and Children 1 - NRSG 1045, Nursing Care of Adults and Children 1 Clinical - NRSG 1046, Treatment Modalities 1 - NRSG 1050, Treatment Modalities 2 - NRSG 2050, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan - NRSG 2060, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan Clinical - NRSG 2061, Nursing Care of Adults and Children 2 - NRSG 2070, Nursing Care of Adults and Children 2 - NRSG 2071, Patient Care Management - NRSG 2080, Patient Care Management Clinical - NRSG 2081

Nursing - New course proposals in the Bachelor of Science program - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 - NRSG 4100, Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice - NRSG 4200, Healthcare Policy and Decision Making - NRSG 4300, Nursing Management and Leadership NRSG 4500, Population Health in Nursing - NRSG 4400, Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare - NRSG 4600

Nursing - Course number changes - Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span - NRSG 4050, Threats and Crises: Nursing Response - NRSG 4070, Nursing: High Risk Adult - NRSG 4080, Nursing: High Risk Family - NRSG 4090

Nursing - Course deletions in the Bachelor of Science program - Nursing History and Theory - NRSG 3010, Nursing Research - NRSG 3020, Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span - NRSG 3030, Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span Laboratory - NRSG 3031, Gerontological Nursing - NRSG 3035, Nursing Concepts in Acute Illness - NRSG 3040, Decision Making in Nursing Practice - NRSG 3045, Nursing: High Rick Family - NRSG 3050, Nursing High Risk Family Laboratory - NRSG 3051, Nursing: High Rick Adult - NRSG 3060, Nursing: High Risk Adult Laboratory - NRSG 3061, Threats and Crises: Nursing Response - NRSG 3070, Threats and Crises: Nursing Response Laboratory - NRSG 3071, Nursing: Community Health - NRSG DV4020, Nursing: Community Health Laboratory - NRSG DV 4021, Power, Policy and Politics in Nursing - NRSG 4030, Nursing: Leadership and Management - NRSG 4040, Nursing: Leadership and Management Laboratory - NRSG 4041, Oncology Nursing Laboratory - NRSG 4061, Guided Research - NRSG 4800, Senior Seminar: Integration of Professional Concepts - NRSG 4900

Nursing - Program changes to Associate of Science -RN Completion, Associate of Applied Science RN Completion, Bachelor of Science

Nursing - Deletion of Institution Certificate - PN Nursing Program

6. University Ranking Tenure Evaluation Committee Chair
Executive Committee Recommendation

7. Other Items

MINUTES

PRESENT
Julie Buck, Patti Cost, Shelly Costley, Colleen Garside, Ed Hahn, Stephen Hill, Colin Inglefield, Ann Millner, Michelle More, Brian Rague, Michael Vaughan, Kay Brown, Secretary

GUESTS
Erika Daines, Bret Ellis, Kathy Herndon, Marjukka Ollilainen

MINUTES
Michelle More: Moved to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2011 Executive Committee meeting.
Second: Stephen Hill
Outcome: The minutes were approved.

EMAIL SYSTEM
Faculty/Staff Email System – Bret Ellis and Nicole DeFriez

Last Spring the IT Divisions was contacted and asked to evaluate the current faculty/staff email system. It was determined that there was interest in replacing the current email system. A survey has been sent to faculty and staff asking what email features they would like included in an email system. The surveys are due by November, an RFP will be sent out in December and by June they hope to have a new email system in place.

This will go to the Faculty Senate as an information item.

RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE – Marjukka Ollilainen
Spring semester 2011, the committee published two calls for proposals. The first call (deadline February 18) included proposals for the Hemingway Collaborative and Faculty Excellence Awards. The second call for applications (deadline March 11) included the following award categories: RSPG (research and instructional improvement grants) and Hemingway Faculty Vitality and New Faculty Awards as well as the Adjunct Faculty Vitality Award (available for the third year).

Hemingway Excellence and Hemingway Collaborative Awards by College:

A&H (6) $24,112
Ed (1) $18,940
SBS (1) $10,438
COAST (3) $9,514
Science (3) $7,972
B&E (1) $2,086

Total (15) $73,062

RSPG: Awarded $14,886 out of a possible $15,000 (remaining balance $114)
Hemingway Vitality: Awarded $10,657 out of a possible $10,693 (balance $36)
Hemingway New Faculty: Awarded $5,000 (out of a possible $5,000)
Hemingway Adjunct Vitality: Awarded $2,250 out of $3,852 (balance $1,602)
OUR: $138 (no requests for OUR funding in this round)

Awards by College

Science (7) $10,043
COAST (4) $7,864
Education (4) $5,514
SBS (4) $4,421
B&E (2) $2,861
A&H (3) $2,090

Total awarded (24) $32,793

After the Spring 2011 funding cycle, the committee reports $1,890 in remaining funds in the categories of RSPG ($114), Hemingway Faculty Vitality ($36) and Adjunct Vitality ($1602), as well as OUR ($138). The Hemingway new Faculty category was spent out. These balances will be carried over to the Fall 2011 funding cycle in their respective categories.

The complete report can be found online, agenda item 5 at: http://faculty.weber.edu/senate/Minutes%2011-12/FS20Oct11.htm

MOTION
Shelly Costley: Moved to forward to the Faculty Senate the RSPG report for spring funding.
Second: Patti Cost
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

ADMISSIONS, STANDARDS, & STUDENT AFFAIRS – Kathy Herndon, Chair

They are proposing revisions to PPM 4-1 regarding duel majors and second degrees. The document can be found online at under item 4 of the agenda:

http://faculty.weber.edu/senate/Minutes%2011-12/EC13Oct11.htm

E. Requirements for Double Majors (two or more majors within one degree)

1. Students may pursue two different baccalaureate majors simultaneously by declaring a major in each academic department. A student may be allowed to pursue a double major within a single academic department ~~(i.e.~~ e.g., Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) ~~Performing Arts)~~ at the discretion of the department. One diploma listing both majors will be awarded per degree.

2. One diploma (B.S. or B.A.) listing both majors will be awarded. The student must choose to fulfill the general requirements for either a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree, and the requirements for both majors must be satisfied accordingly.

2~~. 3.~~ If either or both of the two declared majors require a minor program of study, that requirement is waived, unless the number of additional hours required for the second major is less than 15 semester credit hours. If a student later decides to complete only one of the two major programs, any minor requirements are reinstated.4. The requirements for both majors must be completed when the student files for graduation. If a student decides to graduate with a single major and to continue work towards the second major at a later time, the policy and regulations concerning a Second Baccalaureate Degree (PPM 4.1.IV.) will then apply.

3. 4. The requirements for both majors must be completed when the student files for graduation. If a student decides to graduate with a single major and to continue work towards the second major at a later time, the policy and regulations concerning a Second Baccalaureate Degree (PPM 4.1.IV. III G) will then apply.

F. Requirements for Double Degrees (two or more degrees at the same level)

1. Students may pursue different baccalaureate degrees simultaneously by declaring a major in each academic department. A student may be allowed to pursue a double degree within a single academic department (e.g. Communications, _______second dept) at the discretion of the department.

2. Students will be awarded one diploma per degree. Students must complete all requirement for each degree (ref PPM 4-2 B and C).

3. The requirements for both degrees must be completed when the student files for graduation. If a student decides to graduate with a single degree and to continue work towards the second degree at a later time, the policy and regulations concerning a Second Baccalaureate Degree (PPM 4-1, III. G) will apply.

G. Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree

1. The first baccalaureate degree must have been previously conferred by an accredited or otherwise recognized college or university. The first and second baccalaureate degree may not be awarded during the same semester or term.

Discussion

Language for double degrees and double majors should be clarified.
A definition of terms would be helpful.
Can a student receive a B.A. and a B.S. at the same time?
If a student received a B.S. degree and comes back for a second degree which is a B.A., do they need to fulfill the language requirement plus the 30 hours?
Should the same designation (B.A. or B.S.) be required for the second degree?

Section "G" needs further revision.

Students choose the primary degree when they fulfill the requirements for two majors.

MOTION Julie Buck: Moved to send back PPM 4-1 to the ASSA Committee for further revisions.
Second: Michelle More
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

CURRICULUM – Erika Daines, Chair

Gen Ed Core Renewal

History - American Civilization - HIST AI 1700

Economics - Economic History of the United States -ECON AI 1740

Political Science - American National Government - POLS AI 1100

Library Science - Information Navigator - LIBS TD 1704, Information Resources in Business Disciplines - LIBS/BSAD 2704, Information Resources in the Social Sciences - LIBS TD 2804 Information Resources in the Health Professions - LIBS TD 2904

English - Introduction to College Writing - ENG EN 1010 and EN 2010

Discussion

No major concerns.
The Philosophy QL course, Deductive Logic was sent to the Gen Ed Committee.

MOTION
Shelly Costley: Moved to send to the Faculty Senate the above Gen Ed Core Renewal courses.
Second: Patti Cost
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Should they be published?
Included in the syllabus?
The Learning Outcomes need to be available to students.
Oversight?
The Curriculum Committee will make a recommendation.

Honors - New course proposal for Exploring Key Concepts in the Life Sciences - HNRS 2040

Honors - Gen Ed Life Science course proposal for Exploring Key Concepts in the Life Sciences - HNRS 2040

Sales & Service Technology - New course proposal for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales - SST 3403

Nursing - New course proposals in the Associate of Science program - Pharmacology for Nurses 1 - NRSG 2100, Nursing Foundations - NRSG 2200, Nursing Foundations Clinical - NRSG 2250,Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 - NRSG 2300, Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 1 - NRSG 2350, Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 - NRSG 2400, Patient Centered Nursing Care 3 - NRSG 2500, Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 3 - NRSG 2550, Pharmacology for Nurses 2 - NRSG 3100, Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 - NRSG 3200, Entrance into Nursing Professional Practice - NRSG 3300, Entrance into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship - NRSG 3350

Nursing - Program changes to Associate of Science, RN Completion - Associate of Science, RN Completion - Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science

Nursing - Deletion of Institution Certificate - PN Nursing Program

The Provost wants to make sure the Nursing Department wanted to delete the PN Certificate.

MOTION
Michelle More: Moved to forward to the Faculty Senate the above curriculum.
Second: Ed Hahn
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

UNIVERSITY RANKING TENURE EVALUATION COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee will recommend to the Faculty Senate the Chair for the University Ranking Tenure Evaluation Committee.

MOTION
Michelle More: Moved to forward the name of Diane Kawamura to Chair the University Ranking Tenure Evaluation Committee.
Second: Patti Cost
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.