Thursday
March 5, 1998
SS 115, 2:00 p.m.

PRESENT:  Julie Arbuckle, Karen Dewey, Dave Eisler, Carl Grunander, Judy Elsley, Kathleen Lukken, Judith Mitchell - Vice Chair, Diane Pugmire, Jerald Storey, President Thompson, Candadai Seshachari - Chair, John Sohl, Kay Brown - Secretary

MINUTES

Judith Mitchell:  Moved to accept the minutes of February 26, 1998.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The minutes were approved.

PPM 4-19

PPM 4-19 states . . . A student=s overall GPA will be calculated based only on courses taken at Weber State University and will be the GPA that appears on the transcript for that student. This policy will go into affect beginning Fall 1998.

SALARY COMMITTEE

Salary, Benefits, Budget and Fiscal Planning Committee C Cordell Perkes, Chair. The salary recommendations for the academic year 1998-99 were reviewed with the Executive Committee. The recommendations address the following: Salary Distributions, Revised Equity Model, Salary Inequities of Full Professors, Beginning Salaries, Disciplines without Comparable CUPA Data, ALeakage@ of Salary Monies, Supplemental Pay, and Medigap Benefits.

MINORITY REPORT

Bob Belka, a member of the Salary, Benefits, Budget and Fiscal Planning Committee presented a minority report with recommendations to reject the current Faculty Equity Model, adopt the transitional equity model put into practice by the University of Eastern Washington, appoint an ad hoc committee composed of supporters of salary schedules with the task of investigating schedules in use by public employees of state and federal government as well as schedules in use by systems of higher education in individual institutions.

There are two options available to the Executive Committee: (1) Send the Salary Committee Recommendations as prepared by Cordell Perkes, (2) Send both reports, the Salary Committee Recommendations as prepared by Cordell Perkes and the Minority Report prepared by Bob Belka, at which point Dr. Seshachari, as Chair, would ask if the Faculty Senate is prepared to receive the Minority Report. If they say no, then we do not consider the minority report. It is not debatable. It does not, however, take away the right of Bob Belka to introduce a substitute motion.

MOTION

Jerald Storey:  Moved to send only the Majority Report of the Salary Committee prepared by Cordell Perkes to the members of the Faculty Senate for the March 12 meeting.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously

PPM REVISIONS - 3-16, 3-42, 3-50

Discussion of revisions to PPM=s 3-16, 3-42, and 3-50. The Executive Committee made recommendations: PPM 3-16 - Reexamine Summer semester as a twelve week teaching commitment. PPM 3-42 - Suggestion to remove undergraduate in A 6.

MOTION

Judith Mitchell:  Moved to send back to the Salary Committee PPM=s 3-16 and 3-42 for further discussion. PPM 3-50 will not come before the Faculty Senate until 3-16 and 3-42 have been reexamined by the Salary Committee. Second: Jerald Storey
Outcome: The motion passed.

MOTION

Judith Mitchell:  Moved to send forward the names of Candadai Seshachari, Cordell Perkes, and Cliff Nowell for the approval of the Faculty Senate as the salary negotiation team.
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Introduction to Computing 2110 - Dolly Samson and Shane Schvaneveldt representing.

MOTION

Jerald Storey: Moved to wait on course 2110 Introduction to Computing until the other computer courses are discussed from the College of Applied Science & Technology.
Second: Diane Pugmire
Outcome: The motion passed.

Business Statistics I 2600, Business Statistics II 2610, and Introduction to Business Research 3500 - Shane Schvaneveldt representing.

MOTION

Judith Mitchell: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposals for Business Statistics I 2600, Business Statistics II 2610, and Introduction to Business Research 3500.
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed.

Business Calculus 2400 - Shane Schvaneveldt representing. The committee discussed whether or not this course used scientific inquiry.

MOTION

Julie Arbuckle: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Business Calculus 2400.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The motion passed.

Research Methods in Criminal Justice 4980 - Morris Sterrett, Mike Norman, Robert Wadman representing. Discussion of this course in meeting scientific inquiry. Quantitative literacy and the Psychology 3600 statistics course are prerequisites.

MOTION

Carl Grunander: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Research Methods in Criminal Justice 4980.
Second John Sohl
The motion passed.

APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Introduction to Software Development Tools 1021, Software Development Using Pascal and Delphi 1022, Selected Programming Language 1023, Introduction to UNIX and C 1130, Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures Using C++ 1220, Computer Architecture and Assembly Language 2650, Object Oriented Analysis and Design 2750, Object Oriented Programming Using C++ and Data Structures 3200, Internet Multimedia Services and Applications 3230, and the computer course from the College of Business, Introduction to Computing 2110 - Ron Peterson, Ken Walker, Rick Dove and Dolly Samson representing.

Discussion on scientific inquiry. Teaching computing is not just syntax. Scientific concepts plus fundamental concepts form a new system. The system is tested to see if the constructs have been met. Computer language is not the major factor in the course, and it is not just a skills course. Models and mathematical formulas are used to describe a system. Data input and program analysis of the model represent a law that describes that system.

MOTION

Carl Grunander: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposals for Introduction to Software Development Tools 1021, Software Development Using Pascal and Delphi 1022, Selected Programming Language 1023, Introduction to UNIX and C 1130, Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures Using C++ 1220, Computer Architecture and Assembly Language 2650, Object Oriented Analysis and Design 2750, Object Oriented Programming Using C++ and Data Structures 3200, Internet Multimedia Services and Applications 3230, and the computer course from the College of Business, Introduction to Computing 2110. Second:  Judy Elsley
Outcome: The motion passed.

APPLIED SCIENCE& TECHNOLOGY

NEW COURSES:  Directed Studies in Construction Management Technology 3830/4830, Individual Projects and Research in Construction Management Technology 3880/4880, Short Courses, etc. in Construction Management Technology 4920, Internship in Construction Management Technology 3890/4890 - Scott Amos and Rick Dove representing. Discussion of upper division course numbers and why the courses were proposed for bachelor of science credit when the Construction Management Technology Program is a 2-year degree.

The department wanted these courses available to students who are in the B.I.S. Program. The three logical legs for the B.I.S. degree are Design Graphics (2-year program), Business, and Construction Management (2-year program). Ron Peterson felt this was a valuable addition to the curriculum because you are getting graduates at the A.A.S. level and they have a need for courses at the higher level. He felt this is a valid mechanism for providing courses at a higher level.

MOTION

Jerald Storey:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the new course proposals for Directed Studies in Construction Management Technology 3830/4830, Individual Projects and Research in Construction Management Technology 3880/4880, Short Courses, etc. in Construction Management Technology 4920, Internship in Construction Management Technology 3890/4890.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The motion failed.

SEND BACK:  Directed Studies in Construction Management Technology 3830/4830, Individual Projects and Research in Construction Management Technology 3880/4880, Short Courses, etc. in Construction Management Technology 4920, Internship in Construction Management Technology 3890/4890 - These courses go back to the Curriculum Committee.

Electrical and Mechanical Systems 2250, Construction Surveying 2340 - Scott Amos and Rick Dove representing.

MOTION

Carl Grunander:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposals for Electrical and Mechanical Systems 2250, Construction Surveying 2340.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The motion failed.

SEND BACK:  Electrical and Mechanical Systems 2250, Construction Surveying 2340 - These courses go back to the Curriculum Committee.

MOTION

Judith Mitchell:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Concrete Technology 2330.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The motion passed.

MOTION

John Sohl:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposals for Statics 2100, Strength of Materials 2300, Thermodynamics 3600, Fluid Mechanics 4400, Heat Transfer 4600, Statics and Strength of Materials 2300.
Second:  Judith Mitchell
Outcome:  The motion passed.

MOTION

John Sohl:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Advanced Circuit Analysis and Lab 3010/3010L.
Second: Diane Pugmire
Outcome:  The motion passed.

MOTION

Carl Grunander: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Digital Circuits and Lab 1030/1030L.
Second:  Karen Dewey
Outcome:  The motion failed.

SEND BACK: Digital Circuits and Lab 1030/1030L - This course was sent back to the Curriculum Committee.

Diagnosis and Tune-up 2220 - Rick DeMoss representing.

MOTION

Julie Arbuckle: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Diagnosis and Tune-up 2220.
Second:  Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion failed.

SEND BACK: Diagnosis and Tune-up 2220 - This course was sent back to the Curriculum Committee.

Specialized Electricity and Electronics 1320 - Rick DeMoss representing.

MOTION

Judith Mitchell: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Specialized Electricity and Electronics 1320. Second: Carl Grunander
Outcome:  The motion passed.

Advanced Diagnosis 4220 - Rick DeMoss representing

MOTION

John Sohl: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Advanced Diagnosis 4220.
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed.

Traffic Technology and Voice Network Design 4710 - Al Talbot representing.

MOTION

Judith Mitchell: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Traffic Technology and Voice Network Design 4710.
Second: John Sohl
Outcome: The motion passed.

Senior Project 4990 - Al Talbot representing. The committee discussed the course number and the regulation of individual student research projects.

MOTION

Carl Grunander: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Senior Project 4990.
Second: Judy Elsley
Outcome: The motion failed.

SEND BACK: Senior Project 4990 - This course was sent back to the Curriculum Committee.

Quality Assurance and Improvement 2410 - 60% of the course is statistical inquiry. The course also deals with process control and testing a system.

MOTION

Carl Grunander: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Quality Assurance and Improvement 2410. Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome:  The motion passed.

MOTION

Carl Grunander: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Material Selection and Heat Treat 3310/3310L.
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed

MOTION

Julie Arbuckle:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Design of Experiments 4300.
Second: Judy Elsley
Outcome: The motion passed.

MOTION

John Sohl: Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposal for Manufacturing Simulation 4600.
Second:Carl Grunander
Outcome: The motion passed.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3200, Nursing Research 3020, Advanced Clinical Laboratory Practices 3302, Advanced Clinical Chemistry 3314.

MOTION

Julie Arbuckle:  Moved to place on the Faculty Senate agenda the bachelor of science course proposals for Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3200, Nursing Research 3020, Advanced Clinical Laboratory Practices 3302, Advanced Clinical Chemistry 3314.
Second:  Judith Mitchell
Outcome: The motion passed.

W-9 FORMS

The Purchasing Department is requesting that departments obtain the information on vendor numbers for W-9 forms. To be discussed at a later meeting.

NEXT MEETING

The Executive Committee will meet the first, second and third Thursdays in April.

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.