Faculty Senate
MINUTES
December 16, 1999

MEMBERS - Listed Alphabetically
Scott Amos
Eric Amsel
Richard Beatch
Mark Biddle
Sharen Brady
Delroy Brinkerhoff
Michael Cena
Mike Chertudi - Student
Bruce Christensen
Bill Clapp
Erika Daines - Tom Mathews representing
Betty Damask-Bembenek
Tom Day
Karen Dewey
Rick Dove
Anand Dyal-Chand - Admin
Dave Eisler - Admin.
Ron Galli - Admin.
Jim Gaskill
Dawn Gatherum
David Greene - Admin. - Jim Bird representing
Frank Guliuzza - Parliamentarian
Bruce Handley - Steve Russell representing
Mark Henderson
Warren Hill
Joan Hubbard
Ken Johnson
Paul Joines
Brenda Kowalewski - Rosemary Conover representing
Thom Kuehls
Jeff Livingston
Kathleen Lukken - Admin.
Jim Macdonald
Dwayne Meadows
Judith Mitchell - Vice Chair
Randy Parker
June Phillips - Admin. - Tony Spanos representing
Margaret Pilcher - Student
Valory Quick
Richard Sadler - Admin.
Dan Schroeder
Randy Scott
Candadai Seshachari - Chair
Gene Sessions - Lee Sather representing
Sally Shigley
John Sillito
John Sohl
Mohammad Sondossi - Excused
Timothy Steele
Adam Suttlemyer - Student
Alden Talbot
President Paul Thompson - Admin.
Jennifer Turley
Michael Vaughan - Admin
Wangari Wa Nyatetu-Waigwa - Craig Bergeson representing
Lydia Wingate
Kay Brown, Secretary

 

1.    ROLL CALL

Sharen Brady will replace Debra Huber on the Faculty Senate.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: Moved to approve the minutes for the November 18, 1999 meeting.
Made: Richard Beatch
Second: Paul Joines
Outcome: The minutes were approved.

3. CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW, APPORTIONMENT AND ORGANIZATION B Jeff Eaton Chair, reporting on fractional representation issues and faculty apportionment for 2000-2001. In the past fractional representation has been based on what is referred to as AHamilton=s Method.@ This method (as applied to our situation) would be defined as follows:

1. The number of faculty in a college (CF) represents a percentage of the total number of eligible faculty (TF), or CF )TF. This result is then multiplied by the number of seats to be apportioned (S) and yields a fractional number (X).

X = S(CF ) TF)

In our case this translates to X = ( # faculty in each college ) total # of faculty) multiplied by 39 (the fixed number of faculty seats).

2. Round each colleges' fraction X down to a whole number and award at least that many seats with each college having at least one seat.

3. If there are seats left over, and there will be unless all X=s are equal to whole numbers, then allocate those seats one at a time to the colleges ordered by the size of the fractional part above a whole number, beginning with the college with the largest fractional part.

Fractional ranking of colleges from highest fraction to lowest and resulting faculty representation:

College

Fraction of Total Faculty

Base Number of Seats

Additional Seat by rounding up

Total Number of Seats

Number of Seats Last Year

Library

0.8318

1

0

1

1

Education

3.7891

3

1

4

4

Health Prof.

5.7299

5

1

6

6

A & H

8.6872

8

1

9

8

AS&T

4.5284

4

0

4

5

B & E

3.4194

3

0

3

3

Soc. & BS

6.0071

6

0

6

6

Science

6.0071

6

0

6

6

Totals

38.9999

36

3

39

39

 

The numbers in bold in the fifth and sixth columns indicate how the inequalities of the Hamilton=s Method tend to even out over time. In the 1998-1999 assessment of faculty apportionment, the College of Applied Science and Technology was awarded an additional seat with a fraction of 4.5392 and the College of Arts and Humanities was denied an additional seat with a fraction of 8.5226. This year, A&H gained 2 faculty members (a 2% increase) while the number of faculty in AS&T remained the same. This changed the fractions such that this year A&H (8.6872) is awarded an additional seat and AS&T (4.5284) loses its additional seat. As such, small changes in the number of faculty will constantly move the ranking of colleges (in terms of their fractional representation) so that over time different colleges are awarded an additional seat.

Motion: Moved to accept the apportionment for 2000-2001 recommended by the Constitutional Review, Apportionment and Organization Committee using Hamilton=s Method.
Made: John Sohl
Second: Judith Mitchell
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

4. CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION B Jim Wilson, Chair
    Course and Program Proposals

Geography - Diversity course proposals for Geography of Latin America - Geogr 3540, Geography of Russia and the Former USSR - Geogr 3620, and Geography of Asia - Geogr 3640.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposals from Geography for Geography of Latin America - Geogr 3540, Geography of Russia and the Former USSR - Geogr 3620, and Geography of Asia - Geogr 3640.
Made: Dan Schroeder
Second: Richard Sadler
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Criminal Justice - Diversity course proposal for Prisons - Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas - CJ 3360.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposal from Criminal Justice for Prisons - Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas - CJ 3360.
Made: Richard Beatch
Second: Dan Schroeder
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Psychology - New course proposal and the diversity course proposal for Psychology of Diversity - Psych 3100.

Motion: Moved to accept the new course proposal and the diversity course proposal for Psychology of Diversity - Psych 3100.
Made: Judith Mitchell
Second: Richard Beatch
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Anthropology - Diversity course proposal for Archaeology of Early Civilizations - Anthro 3200.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposal for Archaeology of Early Civilizations - Anthro 3200.
Made: Richard Beatch
Second: Lydia Wingate
Outcome: The motion passed with 1 opposed.

Child and Family Studies - Course proposal for Basic Mediation Training - Chfam 4520, and a program proposal for Family Studies Major (5AJ).

Motion: Moved to accept the course proposal for Basic Mediation Training - Chfam 4520, and a program proposal for Family Studies Major (5AJ).
Made: Mike Cena
Second: Valory Quick
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Chemistry - B.S. course proposal for Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry - Chem (PS) 1050, a General Education Course Proposal for Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry - Chem (PS) 1050, course proposals for Instrumental Analysis - Chem 3050, Applied Analysis - Chem 3060, and program proposals for Chemistry Option II, Chemistry Minor, Chemistry BIS, Chemistry Option I Major, Chemistry Option II Major, Chemistry Teaching Major, Chemistry Departmental Honors, Chemistry Minor & BIS Emphasis, Chemical Technician AAS, and Chemical Technician, and Certificate of Proficiency (Institutional Certificate).

Motion: Moved to approve from Chemistry the B.S. course proposal for Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry - Chem (PS) 1050, a General Education Course Proposal for Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry - Chem (PS) 1050, course proposals for Instrumental Analysis - Chem 3050, Applied Analysis - Chem 3060, and program proposals for Chemistry Option II, Chemistry Minor, Chemistry BIS, Chemistry Option I Major, Chemistry Option II Major, Chemistry Teaching Major, Chemistry Departmental Honors, Chemistry Minor & BIS Emphasis, Chemical Technician AAS, and Chemical Technician, and Certificate of Proficiency (Institutional Certificate).
Made: Dan Schroeder
Second: Judith Mitchell
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Manufacturing Engineering - Changes to existing courses for CNC in Manufacturing - MFET 2440 to Computer

Numerical Control - MFET 2440, and Applications in CAD/CAM I - MFET 3470; program changes for Manufacturing Engineering Tech AAS Degree, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS Degree; course proposals for

Principles of Supervision - SST 3563 to MFET 3560, Concept in Computer Aided Manufacturingg - MFET 3710, Concept in Computer Aided Manufacturing Lab - MFET 3710 L; and a course deletion for Applications in CAD/Cam II MFET 4310.

Motion: Moved to accept from Manufacturing Engineering changes to existing courses for CNC in Manufacturing - MFET 2440 to Computer Numerical Control - MFET 2440, and Applications in CAD/CAM I - MFET 3470; program changes for Manufacturing Engineering Tech AAS Degree, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS Degree; course proposals for Principles of Supervision - SST 3563 to MFET 3560, Concept in Computer Aided Manufacturing - MFET 3710, Concept in Computer Aided Manufacturing Lab - MFET 3710 L; and a course deletion for Applications in CAD/Cam II MFET 4310.
Made: Alden Talbot
Second: Warren Hill
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Construction Management - Program change for the Construction Management Technology BS Degree.

Motion: Moved to approve the program change from Construction Management for the Construction Management Technology BS Degree.
Made: Scott Amos
Second: Lydia Wingate
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Program change for the Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Degree.

Motion: Moved to accept the program change from Mechanical Engineering Technology for the Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Degree.
Made: Judith Mitchell
Second: Alden Talbot

Telecommunications - Program changes for Office Technologies AAS Degree (Computer Literacy), and Telecommunications AAS Degree (Computer Literacy).

Computer and Engineering Technology - Program changes for Computer Engineering Technology and Electronics AAS Degree (Computer Literacy), and Engineering Tech AAS Degree (Computer Literacy).

Sales and Service Technology - Program changes for Sales and Merchandising, Interior Design Technology, Automotive Service Technology - ATEP, BTEP, ASEP, CAP, T-TEN, Heavy Duty Truck AAS Degrees (Computer Literacy).

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology - Program changes for Applied Technology, Construction Management Technology, Design Graphic Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Degrees (Computer Literacy).

Computer Science - Program change for Associate of Applied Science (Computer Literacy).

Motion: Moved to approve the changes for the AAS degrees to require Computer Literacy. Telecommunications - Program changes for Office Technologies AAS Degree (Computer Literacy), and Telecommunications AAS Degree (Computer Literacy). Computer and Engineering Technology - Program changes for Computer Engineering Technology and Electronics AAS Degree (Computer Literacy), and Engineering Tech AAS Degree (Computer Literacy). Sales and Service Technology - Program changes for Sales and Merchandising, Interior Design Technology, Automotive Service Technology - ATEP, BTEP, ASEP, CAP, T-TEN, Heavy Duty Truck AAS Degrees (Computer Literacy). Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology - Program changes for Applied Technology, Construction Management Technology, Design Graphic Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Degrees (Computer Literacy). Computer Science - Program change for Associate of Applied Science (Computer Literacy).
Made: Alden Talbot
Second: Richard Beatch
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Math - New course proposal for Discrete Math Applied to Computing - Math 1140.

Motion: Moved to accept the new course proposal from Math for Discrete Math Applied to Computing - Math 1140.
Made: Judith Mitchell
Second: Warren Hill
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Computer Science - Program changes for Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science; course deletions for Introduction to Operating Systems - CS 1010, Introduction to Office Products - CS 1011, Introduction to Database - CS 1012, Intro to World Wide Web and the Internet - CS 1013, and Introduction to Software Development Tools - CS 1021; course changes for Introduction to Operating Systems - CS 1020, Intro to Networking - CS 2710 to Local Area Networks - CS 3705; and a course proposal for Advanced Visual Basic Application - CS 4790.

Motion: Moved to accept from Computer Science program changes for Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science; course deletions for Introduction to Operating Systems - CS 1010, Introduction to Office Products - CS 1011, Introduction to Database - CS 1012, Intro to World Wide Web and the Internet - CS 1013, and Introduction to Software Development Tools - CS 1021; course changes for Introduction to Operating Systems - CS 1020, Intro to Networking - CS 2710 to Local Area Networks - CS 3705; and a course proposal for Advanced Visual Basic Application - CS 4790.
Made: Alden Talbot
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Radiologic Sciences - Program proposal for Radiology Practitioner Assistant Emphasis (2FM); program change for Radiography;course proposals for IV Therapy in Medical Imagining - Radtec 2271, Seminar - Radtec 2992, and Problem Patient Management 4363/5463 to Radtec 5463.

Motion: Moved to accept from Radiologic Sciences the program proposal for Radiology Practitioner Assistant Emphasis (2FM); program change for Radiography; course proposals for IV Therapy in Medical Imagining - Radtec 2271, Seminar - Radtec 2992, and Problem Patient Management 4363/5463 to Radtec 5463.
Made: Karen Dewey
Second: Lydia Wingate
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Health Promotion and Human Performance - Diversity course proposal for Multicultural Health and Nutrition - Nutri 3420.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposal from Health Promotion and Human Performance for Multicultural Health and Nutrition - Nutri 3420.
Made: Mike Cena
Second: John Sillito
Outcome: The motion passed with 2 opposed.

Microbiology/Botany - Course proposals for Virology - Micro 4553, and Cell Culture - Micro 4252 (Cross listed with Botany, Cell Culture - Bot 4252); program change for Microbiology Major/Minor.

Motion: Moved to accept from Microbiology/Botany the course proposals for Virology - Micro 4553, and Cell Culture - Micro 4252 (Cross listed with Botany, Cell Culture - Bot 4252); program change for Microbiology Major/Minor.
Made: Dawn Gatherum
Second: Lydia Wingate
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Physics - Course proposal for Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phsx 2300.

Motion: Moved to accept the course proposal from Physics for Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phsx 2300.
Made: John Sohl
Second: Dan Schroeder
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Education - Diversity course proposal for Foundations in Multicultural/Bilingual Education - Educ 3200.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposal from Education for Foundations in Multicultural/Bilingual Education - Educ 3200.
Made: Richard Beatch
Second: Mike Cena
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Education - Program proposals for Bilingual Endorsement, ESL Endorsement, and ESL Minor; course proposals from Education for Planning Curriculum and Instruction in Multiethnic Settings - Educ 4250, Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners - Educ 4270; course proposals from English for Phonology and Syntax for ESL Teachers - Engl 4420, ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theories, Methods, and Practices - Engl 4450; and a course proposal from Child and Family Studies for Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families - Chfam 4640.

Motion: Moved to approve the program proposals from Education for Bilingual Endorsement, ESL Endorsement, and ESL Minor; course proposals from Education for Planning Curriculum and Instruction in Multiethnic Settings - Educ 4250, Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners - Educ 4270; course proposals from English for Phonology and Syntax for ESL Teachers - Engl 4420, ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theories, Methods, and Practices - Engl 4450; and a course proposal from Child and Family Studies for Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families - Chfam 4640.
Made: Mike Cena
Second: Judith Mitchell
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

English - Diversity course proposals for Perspectives on Women's Literature - Engl HU 2710, Multicultural and Ethnic Literature in America - Engl 3550, and Literature of Cultures and Places - Engl 3730.

Motion: Moved to approve the diversity course proposals from English for Perspectives on Women's Literature - Engl HU 2710, Multicultural and Ethnic Literature in America - Engl 3550, and Literature of Cultures and Places - Engl 3730.
Made: Judith Mitchell
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Visual Arts - Course proposals for Art Major Visual Arts Orientation - Art 1040, Art Methods & Resources for Secondary Teachers - Art 3510, The View Camera - Art 3550, and Photographing the West - Art 4250; program proposals for Art Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Art Major: Two Dimensional Emphasis, Art Major: Three Dimensional Emphasis, Art Major: Photography Emphasis, Art Major: General Emphasis, Art Major: Visual Communication/Illustration Emphasis, Art Major: Visual Communication/Design Emphasis, and Art Major: Art Teaching Composite.

Motion: Moved to accept from Visual Arts course proposals for Art Major Visual Arts Orientation - Art 1040, Art Methods & Resources for Secondary Teachers - Art 3510, The View Camera - Art 3550, and Photographing the West - Art 4250; program proposals for Art Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Art Major: Two Dimensional Emphasis, Art Major: Three Dimensional Emphasis, Art Major: Photography Emphasis, Art Major: General Emphasis, Art Major: Visual Communication/Illustration Emphasis, Art Major: Visual Communication/Design Emphasis, and Art Major: Art Teaching Composite.
Made: Paul Joines
Second: Judith Mitchell
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Performing Arts, Music - Course proposals for Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors - Music 2540, and Form and Analysis - Music 2840; and program proposals for Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education, and all Music Majors.

Motion: Moved to accept from Performing Arts, Music course proposals for Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors - Music 2540, and Form and Analysis - Music 2840; and program proposals for Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education, and all Music Majors.
Made: Paul Joines
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Dance - Diversity course proposal for Introduction to Dance - Dance CA 1010.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposal from Dance for Introduction to Dance - Dance CA 1010.
Made: Paul Joines
Second: Richard Beatch
Outcome: The motion passed with 1 opposed and 1 abstention.

Communication - Diversity course proposal for Intercultural Communication - Comm 3080.

Motion: Moved to accept the diversity course proposal from Communication for Intercultural Communication - Comm 3080.
Made: Richard Beatch
Second: Karen Dewey
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Business Administration - Course proposal for E-Commerce - BusAdm 4401.

Motion: Moved to approve the course proposal from Business Administration for E-Commerce - BusAdm 4401.
Made: Judith Mitchell
Second: Jim Macdonald
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

5. CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Linda Gowans will replace Chloe Merrill on the Curriculum and General Education Committee for Spring Semester 2000.

Motion: Moved to replace Chloe Merrill with Linda Gowans on the Curriculum and General Education Committee for Spring Semester 2000.
Made: Thom Kuehls
Second: Judith Mitchell
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously

6. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Jeff Morris requested support from the Faculty Senate and suggested that all faculty include the following statement on their course syllabus:

 "Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.@

Since students have been known to misread or overlook material on a syllabus, it is a good idea for instructors to make the same announcement during the initial class session. The instructor might also suggest that any students who have already arranged for accommodations should make an appointment to discuss these arrangements.

The reason for the statement in the syllabus is to give students notice that if they are in need of an accommodation, it is their obligation to register with the Services for Students with Disabilities and that faculty do not have to give an accommodation after the fact.

Several members of the Faculty Senate were concerned that a legal statement had been published in a booklet that was being distributed to students, and that this statement was forming a legal interface between student rights and responsibilities and faculty responsibilities. The Faculty Senate discussed the need for a PPM policy. This information will be sent to the Admissions, Standards, and Student Affairs Committee for a PPM proposal. The committee will then bring the proposed PPM policy to the Faculty Senate for approval.

Motion: Moved to have the Admissions, Standards and Student Affairs Committee take up the issue of codifying the statement on p. 4 of The Disabled Student & Weber State University booklet and bringing it back to the Faculty Senate.
Made: John Sohl
Second: John Sillito
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

7. REPORT ON UTAH COUNCIL OF FACULTY LEADERS B Judith Mitchell

Faculty Senate leaders from the state institutions met to discuss faculty salaries. Public education has been quite successful with their rallies on the steps of the capitol when the legislature is in session. There was some discussion of whether or not this approach would work for higher education. February 16, 2000 has been set aside for support groups to meet on the steps of the capitol. The Executive Committee suggested that we not organize as a university. They felt faculty should not dismiss classes to attend this event. If individuals would like to support the action planned for February 16, they can do so as individuals.

8. GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT B Judith Mitchell

Much was learned about the mechanics of running the portfolio project last year. A diverse set of faculty on the coding teams reached a consensus regarding the criteria for judging student numerical and writing skill, and they were able to reliably code student artifacts for such skills. An expanded project is planned for this year. The teams have been expanded, the sampling procedure has been increased, and the window of time during which faculty will be asked to forward selected students= artifacts have been increased.

ADJOURN 

The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.