Report from Executive Committee Meeting
27 JANUARY, 2000
1. Meeting of 27 JANUARY, 2000
Attending: Drs. Hanks, Williamson, Lawton, Sherman, Jarem, Swain, Delugach, Bliss, Richards
1.1. DISCUSSION –Information
The Committee discussed the work on the University Committees and the results of the Governance Committees work in that area. The Committee also discussed the hopeful attitude in the Budget situation and the work of the Legislature. Dr. Franz reported on the hearing at which he testified.
1.2. Committee Items and Chair Reports
1.2.1. Student Faculty Development (Jim Swain)
No Report
1.2.2. Finance and Resources (John Jarem)
Dr. Jarem reported the Committee met and discussed the distance education issue. The consensus of the Committee was that faculty should have ownership of courses depending on the contribution of the University. There was some discussion of how much release time should be given for teaching distance education courses. Dr. Jarem is drafting a resolution for the Committee to review.
1.2.3. Governance and Operations (Tommy Williams)
No Report
1.2.4. Personnel (Dan Sherman)
Dr. Sherman reported the Committee met and discussed the statewide faculty database. He is drafting recommendations to bring to the Senate later.
1.2.4. Curriculum (Phil Richards)
Dr. Richards reported the Committee met and discussed Psychology 201 and using it as a general education requirement. The Committee also discussed Music 106 and changing the title and modifying the description.
1.2.5. Scholastic Affairs (Jim Bliss)
Dr. Bliss reported the Committee has met via email and dealt with the three bills that are on the table today and the list of issues for consideration regarding the A, B, C, D, NC Grading Option. This will be distributed to the Senate.
Dr. Bliss brought Senate Bill 280: Standardization of NC Grade Option to the table for consideration at first reading. After some discussion it was determined this bill was not needed because the Curriculum Committee considers this when course changes come through.
Dr. Bliss brought Senate Bill 281: Course Repeat Limit for NC Grade Option to the table for consideration at first reading. After some discussion, two friendly amendments were suggested and the bill passed at first reading and will be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Senate Meeting.
Dr. Bliss brought Senate Bill 282: Establishment of Faculty-Initiated Student Withdrawal to the table for consideration at first reading. Dr. Bliss introduced the bill and gave some background for it. There was some discussion regarding listing criteria. After a friendly amendment the bill passed at first reading and will be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Senate Meeting.
2.1. BUSINESS -- AGENDA
Dr. Hanks brought a Sense of the Senate Resolution: Program Viability Review to the Table for consideration by the Executive Committee. The Sense of the Senate Resolution was passed and will be on the agenda for the upcoming Senate Meeting.
The Committee set the agenda for the February 3, 2000, Faculty Senate Meeting.