Thursday
January 19, 2012
MA 211K
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA SETTING
1. Approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2012 meeting.
2. Admissions, Standards & Student Affairs -- Kathy
Herndon, Chair
PPM 6-2 Admissions -
International Applicants
3. Research, Scholarship & Professional Growth Committee – Azenett Garza
Fall Funding Report
4. General Education Improvement & Assessment
Committee -- Rick Ford, Chair
Humanities & Creative Arts
Mission Statement & Learning Outcomes (PULLED)
5. Gen Ed Course Discontinuance
6. Curriculum – Erika Daines
PPM 4-9a Course
Syllabus, and PPM 9-5 - Faculty Responsibility to Students
Proposed New Language
Gen Ed Course Review Cycle - Change from a five-year cycle to a seven-year cycle
Name change for School of Accountancy to School of Accounting & Taxation
Gen Ed Renewal - Computer and Information Literacy
Business Administration/IS&T -
Business Computer
Skills - IST 2010
Curriculum
Physics - Course proposals for Principles of Observational Astronomy - ASTR/PHYS 2040 (Syllabus), Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics - ASTR/PHYS 3160 (Syllabus, Galaxies and Cosmology - ASTR/PHYS 3170 (Syllabus), Nuclear and Particle Physics - PHYS 3710 (Syllabus), Advanced Quantum Mechanics - PHYS 4620 (Syllabus), The Physics of Materials - PHYS 3200 changing to 4200 (Syllabus 4200) (Syllabus Old 3200), Advanced Physics Laboratory - PHYS 3640 changing to 4400 (Syllabus 4400) (Syllabus Old 3640), Materials Characterization Laboratory - PHYS 4410 (Syllabus). Program changes for Physics Major (B.S.), Applied Physics Major (B.S.)
Mathematics - Course proposal for Foundations of Algebra - MATH 2110 changing to 3110 (Syllabus)
Automotive Service Technology - Institutional Certificate in Automotive Service Technology Chrysler CAP Program
Telecommunications & Business Education - Summary of changes, Department name change; New course for Network Server Administration NTM 3310, Course changes for Advanced Transport Media - TBE 3720, Cyber Policy and Ethics - TBE 3730; Course Deletions for Introduction to Telecommunications - TBE 2500, Fiber Optics in Telecommunications - TBE 3710
Telecommunications & Business Education - Program Changes for Network Management Technology AAS Degree (old Telecommunications Administration), Business/Multimedia Technologies Minor or BIS Emphasis, Network Management Technology Minor (old Telecommunications Administration), Network Management Technology BS Degree - (old Telecommunications Administration BS Degree), Network Technology Institutional Certificate (old Telecommunications Administration Institutional Certificate).
Nursing - Graduate Certificate in Nurse Administration, Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education
Design Graphics Engineering Technology - New course proposal for
BIM
& The Green Built Environment - DGET 3000; Course changes for
Computer Aided Drafting - DGET 1250,
Basic Residential Architectural Drafting - DGET 1350, Advanced Architectural Drafting - DGET 2000; Course deletions for
Basic
Drafting - DGET 1050,
Blueprint Reading - DGET 1150,
3D Computer Aided
Drafting - DGET 1260,
Fundamentals of Architectural Drafting Using CAD - DGET 1360,
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - DGET 2450,
Design
Fundamentals Using 3D CAD - DGET 2460; Program changes
and name change for
Design Graphics Engineering Technology
Psychology - Psychology of Language - PSY 3450
Visual Art - Foundations of Video Art - ART 2650, Advanced Time-Based Media/Video Art - ART 3500, Practicum: WSU Arts Bridge Service-Learning - ART 3525; Program changes for Art Education Emphasis BFA, Art Education Composite BA/BS
Performing Arts - Program change for Music Minor
Engineering Technology - Course deletions for Personal Computer Fundamentals - CEET 1105, Engineering Seminar - CEET 2000, Engineering Seminar - CEET 4000, Program changes for Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology BS Degree.
7. Other Items
MINUTES
PRESENT
Julie Buck, Patti Cost, Shelly Costley, Colleen Garside, Ed Hahn, Stephen Hill, Colin
Inglefield, Ann Millner, Michelle Paustenbaugh, Brian Rague,
Mike Vaughan, Kay Brown, Secretary
GUESTS
Erika Daines, Barry Gomberg, Mark
Simpson
MINUTES
Colin
Inglefield: Moved to approve the
minutes from the January 12, 2012
meeting.
Second: Ed Hahn
Outcome: The
minutes were approved.
Admissions, Standards & Student Affairs – Kathy Herndon, Chair
Proposed new language for PPM 6-2 Admissions - International Applicants
4. International applicants must submit the application information required of new freshmen or transfer students (as applicable), and must also submit evidence of:
a. English Proficiency: Provide
evidence of English proficiency
as described in the
University catalogue. International applicants who
are admitted but with insufficient English
proficiency must first take the LEAP Placement Test
and then complete the appropriate ESL courses
according to their test results. such as
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with
minimum scores of 500 (written), 173 (computer
based), or 61 (internet based) or the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum
score of 4.8. English proficiency can also be
completed by successful completion of the equivalent
of Weber State's English ENGL 1010 - Intro to
College Writing course from an accredited U.S.
college or university with a grade of 2.0 or better.
International applicants who are admitted but unable
to present evidence of English proficiency must take
the LEAP Placement test first and complete the
appropriate ESL courses according to their test
results.
Specific language regarding test scores will appear in the catalog.
MOTION
Shelly Costley: Moved to forward to the Faculty
Senate the proposed changes stated above
for PPM 6-2 Admissions - International
Applicants.
Second: Julie Buck
Outcome: The motion
passed unanimously.
Research, Scholarship & Professional Growth Committee – Azenett Garza, Chair
Fall Funding Report
The RSPG Committee received 21 proposals in the areas of Research, Instructional Improvement, and Hemingway Faculty Vitality.
After careful deliberation, the committee awarded—either partially or in full—18 of the 21 applications, and allocated a total of $25,482. The average amount of funding per proposal was $1,415. Unfortunately, several strong proposals were left without funding.
RSPG Research/Instructional Improvement (All funds spent)
Hemingway Faculty Vitality
After the Fall 2011 funding decisions, the RSPG committee reports a remaining total of $1,980 (Hemingway Vitality). This money will carry over to the Spring 2012 funding cycle within the same category.The complete RSPG Fall Funding Report can be found online at http://faculty.weber.edu/senate/Minutes%2011-12/FS26Jan12.htm Agenda item 3.
MOTION
Julie Buck: Moved to forward to
the Faculty Senate the Fall Funding Report
from the Research, Scholarship &
Professional Growth Committee.
Second: Ed Hahn
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.
GEN ED Humanities & Creative Arts Mission Statement
This item was pulled from the agenda. It will come back to the Executive Committee in February.
GEN ED REVIEW
Gen Ed Review Cycle
Following changes to University Curriculum Committee PPM are proposed.
SECTION 1 – CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Outline for procedures involving both Gen Ed and Curriculum Committees
5 to 7 years change:
2. Courses will be granted General Education status in a specific core, breadth, or DV area for a period of 7 years, or until major modifications of the Weber State University General Education requirements warrant an earlier review. Any course seeking General Education status, whether new or renewing, must undergo review to insure that it appropriately addresses the current learning outcomes for the intended core, breadth, or DV area.
3. Existing Gen Ed courses will be reviewed for possible renewal of their Gen Ed status during the Fall Semester of their final or seventh year of approval. A similar procedure and the same curriculum forms will be used to generate, review, and approve course proposals for renewing courses.
MOTION
Brian Rague: Moved to forward
to the Faculty Senate the above proposed
change to the Gen Ed review cycle.
Second: Patti Cost
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
GEN ED DISCONTINUANCE
6. Departments sponsoring a course placed on Gen Ed probation may modify the course, and/or collect more assessment data, and resubmit the course the following Fall Semester. If the modified course is approved it will be granted Gen Ed status for the next 6 years, or until its core, breadth, or DV designation is next reviewed. Should a course on probation fail to be approved during the probationary year, that course may not be resubmitted until the next scheduled review for its core, breadth, or DV designation . Unless approved for renewal during the probationary year, the course cannot be applied toward a student’s Gen Ed credit total starting on the academic year immediately following probation, regardless of the catalog year assigned to the student on admission as described in the University PPM 4-2, Section II-A. Students who previously completed the course during those academic years in which the course had Gen Ed designation will retain the Gen Ed credits associated with the course.
MOTION
Michelle Paustenbaugh:
Moved to forward to the Faculty
Senate the above proposed change
for Gen Ed course
discontinuance.
Second: Ed Hahn
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
Academic Resources & Computing Committee
Marek Matyjasic will be replaced on the committee with Mahmud Akelbek.
MOTION
Shelly Costley: Moved to
forward to the Faculty Senate the above
membership change for the Academic
Resources & Computing Committee.
Second: Stephen Hill
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
Curriculum Committee – Erika Daines, Chair
Diversity Requirement Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation to postpone review of all diversity courses, and place a moratorium on diversity course proposals.
MOTION
Colin Inglefield: Moved to
forward to the Faculty Senate a
recommendation to postpone review of
all diversity courses, and place a
moratorium of diversity course
proposals.
Second: Julie Buck
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
COURSE SYLLABI PPM 4-9a - and PPM 9-5 Faculty Responsibilities to Students
I. References
1-18 V
Responsibilities of the Chai
3-54 C Selling Materials to Students
4-19 A Retention of Student Records
4-21 A Final Exams
6-22 III 7 h, I Student Rights |
8-11 IV E Evaluation of Faculty
9-5 B 5 Faculty Responsibilities to Students
II. POLICY
A. Faculty members shall prepare a syllabus for each course they teach, distribute it to students enrolled in the course during the first week of class but no later than the end of the second week, place it on file with the department chair, and retain it for at least a year.
B. The syllabus must contain the following information.
1. The general content of the course.
2. Course requirements (exams, assignments, quizzes) and their due dates, if available.
3. Instructor office hours or other means of availability for students.
4. The procedures and criteria for academic evaluation in the course.
5. Student learning outcomes.
PPM 9-5 Faculty Responsibilities to Students
5. At the beginning of each course, faculty members, by means of the syllabi, will inform students of the general content, what is required and of the criteria with which performance will be evaluated. The general content of the course and the criteria for evaluating student performance will relate clearly to the legitimate academic purpose of the course. The faculty member shall hold all students responsible for meeting the requirements (See PPM 4-9a).
MOTION
Michelle Paustenbaugh: Moved to forward to the
Faculty Senate the proposed changes to
PPM 4-9a and PPM 9-5 as stated above.
Second: Patti Cost
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
Gen Ed Renewal - Computer and Information Literacy
Business Administration/IS&T - Business Computer Skills - IST 2010
MOTION
Patti Cost: Moved to forward
to the Faculty Senate the Gen Ed renewal
for Business Computer Skills - IST 2010.
Second: Shelly Costley
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
CURRICULUM
Physics - Course proposals for
Principles of Observational Astronomy - ASTR/PHYS 2040,
Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics - ASTR/PHYS 3160,
Galaxies and Cosmology - ASTR/PHYS 3170, Nuclear and
Particle Physics - PHYS 3710, Advanced Quantum Mechanics -
PHYS 4620, The Physics of Materials - PHYS 4200 Advanced
Physics Laboratory - PHYS 4400, Materials Characterization
Laboratory - PHYS 4410. Program changes for Physics Major
(B.S.), Applied Physics Major (B.S.)
Mathematics - Course proposal for Foundations of Algebra - MATH 2110 (changing to 3110)
Automotive Service Technology - Institutional Certificate in Automotive Service Technology Chrysler CAP Program
Telecommunications & Business Education - New course for Network Server Administration NTM 3310, Course changes for Advanced Transport Media - TBE 3720, Cyber Policy and Ethics - TBE 3730; Course Deletions for Introduction to Telecommunications - TBE 2500, Fiber Optics in Telecommunications - TBE 3710
Telecommunications & Business Education - Program Changes for Network Management Technology AAS Degree (old Telecommunications Administration AAS Degree), Business/Multimedia Technologies Minor or BIS Emphasis, Network Management Technology Minor (old Telecommunications Administration Minor), Network Management Technology BS Degree (old Telecommunications Administration BS Degree)
Telecommunications & Business Education Telecommunications Administration BS Degree), Network Technology Institutional Certificate (old Telecommunications Administration Institutional Certificate).
Nursing - Graduate Certificate in Nurse Administration, Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education
Design Graphics Engineering Technology - New course
proposal for BIM & The Green Built Environment - DGET 3000;
Course changes for Computer Aided Drafting - DGET 1250,
Basic Residential Architectural Drafting - DGET 1350,
Advanced Architectural Drafting - DGET 2000; Course
deletions for Basic Drafting - DGET 1050, Blueprint Reading
- DGET 1150, 3D Computer Aided Drafting - DGET 1260,
Fundamentals of Architectural Drafting Using CAD - DGET
1360, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - DGET 2450,
Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD - DGET 2460; Program
changes and name change for Design Graphics
Engineering Technology
Psychology - Psychology of Language - PSY 3450
Visual Art - Foundations of Video Art - ART 2650, Advanced Time-Based Media/Video Art - ART 3500, Practicum: WSU ArtsBridge Service-Learning - ART 3525; Program changes for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Art Education Emphasis, and BA/BS Art Education Composite
Performing Arts - Program change for Music Minor
Engineering Technology - Program changes for Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology BS Degree
Business Administration/IS&T - Gen Ed renewal for Business Computer Skills - IST 2010
Visual Art - Course proposal for Practicum: WSU Arts Bridge Service-Learning - ART 3525; Program changes for Art Education Emphasis BFA, Art Education Composite BA/BS
MOTION
Michelle Paustenbaugh: Moved to forward the
above curriculum to the Faculty Senate.
Second: Ed Hahn
Outcome: The motion passed
unanimously.
LETTER FROM FACULTY
Faculty and Staff received a letter from Mike Slabaugh and Spence Seager regarding hiring practices at
Weber State. Barry Gomberg, Director of Equal
Opportunity/Affirmation Action joined the Executive
Committee to discuss the concerns outlined in the letter.
Hiring policies at the university were discussed.
Items coming to Executive Committee
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.