Academic Senate Actions
Fall Session 2006
and
Spring Session 2007
Senate Motion #46 (2005-2006 – heldover to fall session 2006)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
Senate Motion # __46__ (2005–06)(heldover until fall 2006)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
May 1, 2006
Date of Second Reading:
August 28, 2006 – Approved
Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the
Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studies
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of
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a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of an
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Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studies.
Rationale:
The Certificate will provide critically needed educational and cultural diversity that will enrich the
undergraduate experience for students. A certificate in Arabic Studies provides students with skills that will
enable and qualify them to communicate effectively in Arabic in the four areas of language acquisition:
speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)
Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee (if you wish to read this online, raise the zoon view to 150% percent)
Shared Governance at
Arizona State University
Guidelines for Shared Governance at Arizona State University
The Universities shall have colleges, schools and departments and give courses of study and academic degrees as the Board (of
Regents) approves. Subject to the responsibilities and powers of the Board and the University Presidents, the faculty members of
the Universities, through their elected faculty representatives, shall share responsibility for academic and educational activities
and matter related to faculty personnel. The faculty member of each University, through their elected faculty representatives,
shall participate in the governance of their respective Universities and shall actively participate in the development of University
policy. – Arizona Revised Statute §15-1601
Purpose
This document identifies the principles and mechanisms through which the faculty and administration of
Arizona State University seek and henceforth shall seek to effect their commitment to the university’s mission.This memorandum
supersedes all previous memoranda and agreements and does not assume powers not granted to Arizona State University faculty or
administration by the State of Arizona or the Arizona Board of Regents.
Principles
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Basis of Shared Governance
Shared governance establishes the ethos and the structures that enable divergent ideas to be placed on the table, debated for
their merits, shaped for the larger good of the university community, and put to use in a timely manner. Shared governance is the
keystone that sustains and advances a university’s mission, effectiveness, and reputation.
While the primary responsibility for academic administration falls to individual faculty members who have been moved into
administrative positions for having demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, the faculty-of-the whole bear significant responsibility
for policies and actions dealing with curriculum, promotion and tenure, budget, community outreach, service to academic and community
entities, research, and organization. This is so not simply because faculty and academic professionals are the university’s intellectual
core, but also because the university’s direct connection with students, alumni, the immediate community, and the academic community
must travel directly through them, their actions, and their works.
ndeed, faculty and academic professionals generate significant research, create and sustain the academic stature of the
university, broaden the horizons and citizenship of students and society, and establish and extend future fruitful alumni relationships.
Because of these important contributions by the faculty and academic professionals, a commitment to shared governance is essential to
the advancement of the university’s mission. At a minimum, shared governance leads to better decision-making, stronger collegiality,
and the construction and maintenance of relationships of trust and mutual accord; it sets for all to see an extensive example of
democratic governance, warrantees that decisions are based on a vast array of cutting-edge knowledge and information, and ensures
that policies and actions are based on long-term values rather than short-term goals.
Form and Variance
Collaboration by Design
When administrators solicit the counsel of other administrators (who very often also hold faculty positions and therefore are members of the
faculty) or individual faculty for their expertise or perceived trustworthiness, they are indeed involving “faculty” in their decision making. However, shared
governance requires collaboration between elected faculty representatives and the university’s administration. More specifically, Arizona State University’s
various faculty senates, the University Academic Council, and their respective committees are the official bodies with which the administration must be
expected routinely to consult.
Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)
Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee (if you wish to read this online, raise the zoon view to 150% percent)
Deliberate and Careful Collaboration
The vast majority of instances of shared governance carry the burden of careful collaboration wherein appropriate faculty
bodies and administration have reached general agreement. General agreement means that appropriate elected faculty representatives
and administrators, through a spirit of mutual respect, have weighed matters and options and have reached consensus.
The President or designee(s) can and sometimes will announce a final decision that is not the outcome of general
agreement; however, such instances would be exceptions. In such cases, the President or the President’s designee will
provide the elected faculty leaders with an explanation for why actions were taken.
Proposed Faculty-Governance Structure for ASU and Its Campuses
Campus Senates
Each campus will maintain its own faculty senate. To achieve this goal the following need to occur:
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ASU at the West campus will retain the current version of its senate.
ASU at the Tempe campus will revise its senate, which currently includes academic personnel from the Polytechnic campus, so
that it includes only Tempe campus personnel.
ASU at the Polytechnic campus established a senate in March 2006.
ASU at the Downtown Phoenix campus, which currently has no mechanism for faculty governance, will establish a senate as soon
as feasible. In the meantime, the faculty may deem it practical to operate with an academic assembly.
Each ASU campus that may emerge in the future will also establish an academic senate as soon as feasible. Each campus senate
will focus on governance matters that are specific to that campus.
Senate Committees
Campus Committees
Although each campus senate may wish to establish additional committees, the following committees should exist on each
ASU campus:
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Personnel: Considers and forms policy and provides advice on matters related to faculty employment, including hiring, salary, and
all other personnel matters as deemed appropriate by the Senate membership.
Curriculum: Considers and forms policy and provides advice on all matters concerning additions, deletions, or modifications to the
curriculum.
Committee on Committees: Nominates faculty and academic professionals for service on campus committees.
Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)
Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee
University Academic Council
Functions of the University Academic Council
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Facilitate articulation among all the campus senates;
Meet regularly with the President—or the President’s designee—to represent the interests of each senate and the faculty;
Advise the President on issues related to faculty governance;
Help harmonize and synchronize university-wide curricular issues;
Appoint and oversee university-wide governance committees;
The senate presidents serve as members of the President’s University Council.
Members of the UAC and three members of university administration, as appointed by the President of the University shall
be responsible
for monitoring and reporting on the status of shared governance processes.
Composition of the University Academic Council
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University Academic Council (UAC) will consist of the following representatives from each campus senate:
President
President-Elect
Immediate Past-President
Initial Formation
At the inaugural meeting of the UAC, a lottery will determine the permanent rotation pattern for UAC Chairs. That
is, the lottery will determine the campus from which the chair will come in the first year, the second year, and the third
year. Because ASU at the downtown campus does not yet have a faculty governance structure, one of its officers will serve
as chair in the fourth year. From the initial year forward, rotation of UAS Chairs will sustain this pattern.
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Three committees serve the university-wide community and report directly to the University Academic Council:
Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee: Considers alleged infringements of academic freedom or tenure of faculty
members and report all findings to the campus senate, the campus provost, the university provost, and the university
president.
Faculty Grievance Committee: Considers alleged grievances other than those handled by the committee on Academic
Freedom and Tenure.
Strategic Planning and Budget Committee: Considers and forms policy and offers advice on all matters related to campus
planning and budget allocations. The SPBC will consist of one half faculty and one half administration.
Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)
Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee
Structure and Processes for Shared Governance
University-wide committees will consist of faculty, administrators, and members of other sectors of the University
community, as appropriate. Faculty and administration shall make every effort to accommodate one another’s needs, to
achieve balance between faculty and administration perspectives, and to achieve fair representation of gender, race, and
ethnicity in committee composition.
Faculty shall advise in selection and review of academic unit chairs and directors, deans, vice provosts, and
academic vice presidents, although selection of administrators is ultimately an administrative decision. Search and hiring
committees and meetings will involve both faculty and university administration input and collaboration.
Professionalizing Faculty Governance
Mechanisms
Campus and University administrators should give careful and due consideration to senate leaders who are serving the
university and campus communities in highly valuable roles. In recognition of the responsibilities of the campus senate
officers, who will also have responsibilities in the University Academic Council, we propose the following mechanisms for
professionalizing their work:
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Reassigned Time:
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Each campus senate president will be relieved of their teaching responsibilities for the academic year, with this time
reassigned to governance responsibilities.
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When possible, each campus president-elect will be reassigned from one-fourth to one-half of their teaching
responsibilities for the academic year.
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Evaluation of Senate leadership shall be conducted by that person’s respective Senate Executive Committee, and the
results of that evaluation shall be conveyed to the University President.
 All such evaluations shall be subject to the same rules of confidentiality as are applied to unit-level
evaluations.
 A copy of the Committee’s recommendation shall be provided within five business days to the person being
evaluated prior to that evaluation being forwarded to the University President.
 Stipends: Each campus senate president will earn one month’s summer stipend (one-ninth of the faculty
member’s academic-year salary).
Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)
Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee
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Support and Space: To facilitate the work of the campus senates and the University Academic Council, the following support structures
should be provided by the campus provosts:
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Adequate, designated support staff for each campus senate;
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Designated office space for the support staff and campus senate president, including office computers for the staff and the senate
president;
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Designated meeting space for each campus senate;
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Designated physical and cyber storage space for senate and UAC archives and ongoing actions and activities;
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An independent operating budget for each campus senate;
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An independent operating budget for the University Academic Council—to be provided by the Executive Vice President and Provost
of the University;
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Funding for each campus senate president to travel to conferences;
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A laptop computer for the campus senate president-elect, who will continue to use the computer as president and past-president.
This laptop computer is in addition to the computer in the campus senate president’s office.
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Teleconferencing software for the UAC members.
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Campus Memoranda of Understanding: To ensure continuity, each campus provost and the campus senate leadership will develop a
written agreement detailing the support noted above. Such agreements will typically span three to five years.
Drafted by:
Richard Morris, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President, ASU at the West campus
Susan Mattson, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President, ASU at the Tempe campus
Paul Patterson, Academic Assembly President, ASU at the Polytechnic campus
Duane Roen, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President-Elect, ASU at the Tempe campus
John Brock, Academic Assembly and Senate President-Elect, ASU at the Polytechnic campus
Ernest Hirata, Academic Assembly Past-President, ASU at the Polytechnic campus
Milton Glick, Executive Vice President and Provost of the University
Marjorie Zatz, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel
Senate Resolution #1 (2006-07)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
Fall 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Resolution ___#1
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Resolution Introduced by
2006–07)
Executive Committee (Duane Roen)
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
August 28, 2006
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Date of Second Reading:
September 25, 2006 - APPROVED
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Title of Resolution:
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Proposed Resolution from Executive Committee:
Sensitive Course Content
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The Tempe campus Academic Senate endorses the following practice:
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"If the instructor believes it is necessary, a syllabus should communicate to students
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that some course content may be considered sensitive."
Senate Resolution #2 (2006-07)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
Fall 2006 SESSION
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Senate Resolution_#2
Second Reading
(2006–07)
Resolution Introduced by:
Executive Committee (Duane Roen)
August 28, 2006
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Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
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Date of Second Reading:
September 25, 2006 - APPROVED
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Title of Resolution:
Proposed Resolution from Executive Committee:
CAPC Procedures
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1. For the sake of efficiency, the Tempe campus Academic Senate will consider a CAPC agenda
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2. item, rather than a CAPC recommendation, as a first reading of a curriculum proposal.
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3. Subsequently, the second reading will consist of CAPC's recommendation on that curriculum
proposal.
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Senate Motion #3 (2006-07)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
Fall 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion # 3
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Summer Electronic Meeting, July, 2006
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
August 28, 2006
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Date of Second Reading:
September 25, 2006 - APPROVED
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Title of Motion:
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Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the
Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Honors Business Modeling and Analysis
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of
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an Undergraduate Certificate in Honors Business Modeling and Analysis
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Rationale:
The Certificate in Honors Business Modeling and Analysis is designed to enhance skills acquired in the student’s major, and add to
the student’s understanding of the complexity of business strategy in the global community. The certificate will provide students
with general skills in problem solving and data analysis that employers often complain are lacking in undergraduate education.
Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007)
Personnel Committee S.M. #4 (2006-2007) (Second Reading) - APPROVED
Proposal for the University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review Committee
Draft - 11/06/06
Ad hoc committee: Deg Farrelly, Judy Grace; Lise Hawkos, Kurt Murphy, Barbara Trapido-Lurie, Victoria Trotta and
Ellen Welty, Marjorie Zatz
I. Charge of the ad hoc committee
ASU’s Academic Policies and Procedures Manual mandates creation of a University Promotion and Continuing
Appointment Review Committee (UPCARC). ACD 507-07, p. 34, describes the committee as follows:
The University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review Committee will conduct a review and will consider
the reviews from prior levels.
Individuals appointed to this committee will serve as voting members on all cases from all the university
campuses for the duration of their
appointment. The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University, upon recommendation by
deans/university administrators, will appoint members for staggered three-year terms of appointment. The
committee shall consist of an odd number of members, including at least one member from each of the
university campuses.
University Vice Provost Marjorie Zatz charged the Ad hoc Committee to define the role and charge of UPCARC and
develop a plan for its implementation, dealing with composition of the committee, selection of committee
members, and evolution of the committee over time.
The committee’s proposal follows.
Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued
II. Charge of the University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Committee
UPCARC will review and evaluate files of all promotion and continuing appointment cases, as described in the
following section, to make summative recommendations in each case to the university provost and university
president, guided by the unit promotion and continuing appointment criteria and college bylaws. [1] The
committee’s written recommendations will include a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the case,
outcome of a vote and, when necessary, a minority opinion.
III. Cases to be reviewed by UPCARC
1. UPCARC will review continuing appointment cases for all probationary academic professionals.
2. UPCARC will review promotion cases for academic professionals with continuing, probationary,
multiple-year and year-to-year appointments.
IV. Principles of committee composition
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The committee will include at least one member from each campus employing academic professionals on
continuing or multiple-year appointments. For the 2006-2007 year, these campuses are
The committee’s proposal follows.
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Polytechnic
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Downtown
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Members of the committee will be at associate rank or higher.
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Members of the committee will have continuing appointment or multiple-year contracts.
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The committee will have a diverse membership reflective of the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of Academic
Professionals and of the four types of Academic Professional positions:
●Information and Materials Management - Library
●Information and Materials Management – Non-Library
●Pedagogy
●Research
Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued
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There will be no more than two members from any department or administrative unit of the University.
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The committee will have 9 members, serving 3-year staggered terms, so that each year 3 members will leave
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committee and 3 will be added.
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In the first year, three UPCARC members will be appointed for 1-year terms, three for 2-year terms, and three
for 3-year
terms. This will establish staggered appointments for future years.
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Selection of committee members:
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Selection will be assisted by an UPCARC Nomination Committee. For 2006-2007, this group will consist of the
members of CAPS (Committee on Academic Professional Status, representing the Tempe, Polytechnic and
Downtown campuses), and a representative from ASU West, elected by academic professionals at that campus.
When CAPS is restructured to represent all campuses, CAPS will serve as the UPCARC Nomination Committee.
To accommodate small numbers of academic professionals at some of the campuses, individuals serving on the
Nomination Committee may be considered for UPCARC membership.
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The UPCARC Nomination Committee will call for eligible individuals to indicate their willingness
to serve on the committee, and the Office of the University Provost will consult with Deans to develop
a list of potential committee members.
The University Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and the UPCARC Nomination Committee will
create a list of candidates for the committee, following the principles of committee composition
listed in IV above. For the first year this pool of candidates will be 22-25 names, with a minimum of
two names from each campus. In subsequent years the pool should exceed twice the number
needed for replacing staggered appointments, and include sufficient names to maintain the principles
of committee composition.
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Either the UPCARC Nomination Committee or the University Vice Provost may delete those candidates
who are clearly unacceptable.
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The UPCARC Nomination Committee will meet with the University Provost and University Vice Provost
to determine a final list of 9 committee members.
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The University Provost will issue letters to those selected to serve on the committee and will publish
a list of committee members.
Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued
VI. Review procedures and decision-making practices
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All members of the committee will familiarize themselves thoroughly with each candidate’s file
and with the appropriate unit criteria for promotion and continuing appointment.
2. For each candidate the committee will identify lead and secondary presenters. The lead presenter is
responsible for conducting discussion of the case. The secondary presenter is responsible for
supplementing the work of the lead presenter, as needed.
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3. The committee will operate under a two-thirds quorum rule.
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4. In accordance with ACD 507, no individual shall participate in more than one level of review.
Thus an UPCARC committee member who has participated in a lower level of a candidate’s review
will recuse him/herself from discussion, deliberation and votes for that candidate in the university
committee.
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6. All matters pertaining to candidates, files, committee discussion, or any other matter pertaining
to the work and process of this committee are to be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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7. During the review process, one set of candidate files will be maintained on a secure web site,
or with strictest confidentiality at each campus, to be returned to the “home” personnel office
at conclusion of review.
5. Except as noted above, all committee members will participate in all deliberations, but only
committee members with continuing status will vote on continuing status decisions.
All members will vote on promotion decisions.
Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) from the Personnel Committee - continued
VII. Suggested timeline for selection of UPCARC members
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a. By November 1, 2006: The UPCARC Nomination Committee puts out a call for eligible individuals to
indicate their willingness to serve on the committee and the University Vice Provost consults with
Deans.
b. By November 22, 2006: The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost finalize the pool of
candidates.
c. By December 15, 2006: The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost select names to
recommend for the committee, and forward this list to the University Provost for approval.
Following approval, letters are sent to selected individuals inviting them to serve on the
committee of 9. Once the list of members is finalized, it is published on the University Provost's
web page.
For subsequent years:
a. By February 1: The UPCARC Nomination Committee puts out a call for eligible individuals to
indicate their willingness to serve on the committee and the University Vice Provost for
Personnel consults with Deans.
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b. By March 15: The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost finalize the pool of candidates.
C. By April 15: The Nomination Committee and the University Vice Provost select names to recommend
as replacements on the committee and forward this list to the University Provost for approval.
Following approval, letters are sent to selected individuals inviting them to serve on the committee.
Once the list of members is finalized, it is published on the University Provost's web page.
Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued
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VIII. Re-evaluation of the plan
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All the above policies, and any other relevant policies and procedures, will be re-evaluated in one year,
and every 3 years thereafter.
[1] The files of all promotion and continuing appointment cases move through levels of review from the unit
and/or college to UPCARC, as described in ACD 507-07.
Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) (Second Reading) APPROVED November 13, 2006
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December 2005 DRAFT
Dugan, Schildgen, Beggs, Dehghanpisheh
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ACD 000: Promotion of Lecturers
Purpose
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To describe policy and process for promotion of Lecturers.
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Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University
Faculty Senate
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Applicability
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Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Principal Lecturers
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Lecturers may be promoted by the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University to a higher rank following a
review of their qualifications and recommendations from the unit and college.
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Policy
Promotion from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer
A Senior Lecturer normally holds a doctorate degree (or appropriate terminal degree) and has a minimum of five years
of college-level teaching experience or equivalent qualifications and experience. Requests for promotion to senior
lecturer should occur at the time of the annual evaluation and are due in the Office of the Executive Vice President and
Provost of the University by October 1. If the promotion is awarded, it will become effective at the beginning of the
next academic year after the promotion is approved. Materials to be sent forward to the Executive Vice President and
Provost of the University’s Office for promotion review should include:
Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) APPROVED November 13, 2006
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The request for academic personnel action form provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President and
University Provost, along with any additional forms used by the academic unit.
Table of Contents
Evaluation(s) by personnel committee(s)
Transmittal letters of the chair/director and dean
Summary of job responsibilities and teaching effectiveness, including both student and peer evaluations
A self-assessment—goal statement (up to four pages in length)
A current curriculum vita
A current copy of the unit’s/department’s approved criteria for promotion to Principal Lecturer and college
approved promotion review process
Supporting evidence of outstanding teaching, service, and professional development
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Promotion from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer
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A Principal Lecturer normally holds a doctorate degree (or appropriate terminal degree) and has a minimum of seven
years of college-level teaching experience or equivalent qualifications and experience. Requests for promotion to
Principal Lecturer should occur at the time of the annual review and are due in the Office of the Executive Vice
President and Provost of the University by October 1. If the promotion is awarded, it will become effective at the
beginning of the next academic year after the promotion is approved. Materials to be sent forward for promotion
review should include:
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The request for academic personnel action form provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President
and University Provost, along with any additional forms used by the academic unit.
Table of Contents
Evaluation(s) by personnel committee(s)
Transmittal letters of the chair/director and dean
Summary of job responsibilities and teaching effectiveness, including both student and peer evaluations
A self-assessment—goal statement (up to four pages in length)
A current curriculum vita
A current copy of the unit’s/department’s approved criteria for promotion to Principal Lecturer and college
approved promotion review process
Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) APPROVED November 13, 2006
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Promotion to Principal Lecturer requires an overall record of continuous excellence and the promise of
continued excellence. The candidate must have achieved excellence in teaching and other instructional
activities. Supporting evidence may include leadership and exceptional professional development since
promotion or appointment to Senior Lecturer.
Individuals promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer or from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer may
receive an appropriate salary adjustment at the time the appointment at the new rank begins, if funds
are available.
Senate Motion #6 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
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Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006
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Motion Introduced by:
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Senate Motion #
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November 13, 2006 - APPROVED
Request from the College of Public Programs for the
Establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Latino Cultural
Competency in Social Work
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of
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a Graduate Certificate in Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work
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Rationale:
This Certificate is intended to enhance the social professional’s capacity for providing culturally and linguistically
grounded social work practice with Latino clients and their families.
The School of Social Work has a long tradition of preparing culturally competent social work professionals that have a
comprehensive understanding and respect for the unique social, political, and cultural diversity of the Southwest.
The Certificate would be a first in the state of Arizona.
Senate Motion #7 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion #
7
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006
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Date of Second Reading:
November 13, 2006 - APPROVED
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Science, Department of
English, for the Name Change of a Degree Program from MTESL to MTESOL
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1.
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
2.
3.
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of English
for the name change of a degree program from MTESL to MTESOL.
Rationale:
The current degree is MTESL; the acronym TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second
Language. The proposed new name is MTESOL, where TESOL stands for Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages.
Senate Motion #8 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
Fall 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

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Senate Motion #
8
(2006-2007)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006
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
Date of Second Reading:

Title of Motion:

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
November 13, 2006 - APPROVED
Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the
Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Sciences

1.
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2.
of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of

3.
An Undergraduate Certificate in Information Sciences

Rationale:


This Certificate will be available to students in most disciplines and will provide them with an understanding of the capabilities and technologies of
Information Science and how those technologies can be applied to domain specific problems in their field of study.
The certificate is needed to provide the depth of interdisciplinary content not possible as a minor or concentration in an existing program.
Senate Motion #9 (2006-2007)
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
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading


Senate Motion #
9
(2006-2007)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006


Date of Second Reading:
November 13, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,School of Geographical
Sciences, for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – Master of
Advanced Study in Geographic Education (MAS-GE)






1.
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2.
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

3. Geographical Sciences for the implementation of a new graduate degree program Master of Advanced Study in

4. Geographic Education (MAS-GE)



Rationale:
The MAS-GE degree will meet the needs of teachers who must become “highly qualified” to teach geography under the
federal No Child Left Behind Act. Students accepted into this program will learn new research in K-12 geography
pedagogy, integration of geography across the K-12 curriculum, the latest knowledge in cultural, physical, and regional
geography, as well as new geographical techniques that can be used in their classroom.
Tempe Senate Motion #10 (2006-2007) (First & Second Reading)
Fall Session
Introduced: October 23, 2006 – ACCEPTED Polytechnic Resolution #06-07-01

ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTIONS

2006-07

Resolution #06-07-1

Resolution Introduced by:
President John Brock

Date of First Reading:
September 29, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
NA: Passed under suspension of Senate rules by unanimous voice vote

Title of Resolution:
Polytechnic Academic Senator’s Withdrawal

Text of Resolution:
The ASU Polytechnic Senators have determined that they will withdraw from the
ASU Tempe Academic Senate with the formation of the ASU Polytechnic
Academic Senate.
Enables the action to fully establish local academic governance at the ASU
Polytechnic campus.
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
Rationale:
Signature______________________________________________
John Brock, Polytechnic Senate President
Signature______________________________________________
Robert Grondin, Polytechnic Senate Secretary
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
Date____________________
Date____________________
Academic Senate at the Polytechnic campus
7001 E. Williams Field Road, Bldg #10, Mesa, AZ 85212
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(480) 727-1249
Fax: (480) 727-1801
Senate Motion #11 (2006-2007)
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

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading




Senate Motion #
11
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006


Date of Second Reading:
November 13, 2006 – APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts, and the
Fulton School of Engineering for the implementation of a New
Graduate Degree Program – Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences
(Ph.D. in MAS)

1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic

2
Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts

3
and the Fulton School of Engineering for the implementation of a new graduate

4
degree program Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences (Ph.D. in MAS)



Rationale:



The proposed degree will be an integral part of the network of research and education activities on digital media development at
ASU, and provide a pathway for the training of transdiciplinary media experts. The proposed Ph.D. will also provide arts students at
ASU the opportunity for high-end specialization in media development, which will tremendously enrich their employment
opportunities.
Senate Motion #12 (2006-1007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
Senate Motion #

Motion Introduced by:

12
(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006


Date of Second Reading:
November 14, 2006

Title of Motion:
Request from the Fulton School of Engineering and the
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the transfer and renaming
of graduate degree programs, and the disestablishment of a Graduate Degree





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

1
2
3
4
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of a proposal submitted by the Fulton School of Engineering and the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the transfer and renaming of graduate degree programs
and the disestablishment of a graduate degree







Rationale:
The proposal to establish a new School of Materials administered jointly by the Fulton School of Engineering and the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was approved last year by ABOR as
part of an effort to consolidate all of the degree offerings of ASU in the area of Materials Science and Engineering under
this new school. The following actions are part of this consolidation process:
-
Transfer “Master of Science (M.S. in Materials Engineering” degree from the
Dept. of Chemical Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering to
the School of Materials
Senate Motion #12 (2006-1007) - continued


- Rename “Master of Science in Materials Engineering” degree as “Master of Science in Materials
Science and Engineering

- Transfer “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Engineering” degree
from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
to the School of Materials

- Rename “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Engineering” degree
as “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Science and Engineering












- Transfer “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Engineering of Materials”
offered by the Committee on the Science and Engineering of Materials (S.E.M.)
under the Division of Graduate Studies to the School of Materials
- Rename “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Engineering of Materials”
Degree as “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering”
- Effective Summer 2007, disestablish the Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials
Science degree offered by the Committee on the Science and Engineering of Materials
(S.E.M.) under the Division of Graduate Studies. Current students in this degree program
will be moved to the renamed Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
program in the School of Materials
Senate Motion #13 (2006-1007)
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

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # __13
(2006-07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
October 23, 2006


Date of Second Reading:
November 14, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the
Disestablishment of a Department and the Establishment of a School





1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate

2
approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the
3
4
disestablishment of a department – the Department of Languages & Literatures and



the establishment of a school – the School of International Letters and Cultures




Rationale:
The existing Department of Languages and Literatures will be disestablished and reorganized as the School of
International Letters and Cultures.
The School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) will be formed largely from the existing Department of
Languages and Literatures (DLL) at ASU, but it will also engage with faculty from a variety of other departments,
schools, and centers to create transdisciplinary graduate and undergraduate programs.
Senate Motion #14 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion #

Motion Introduced by:

14
(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Design for the name change
of a Degree– BSD Housing and Urban Development to BSD
Housing and Community Development




1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the name change of a degree

3
from BSD Housing and Urban Development to BSD Housing and Community Development



Rationale:
The importance of the new name for the program resides in the need to properly reflect the full focus and educational
direction of the program of study while clearly differentiating the program from the federal government agency with
the same name (HUD). In addition, the new program name will line with the recently created Master of Real Estate
Development program and the emerging University wide initiatives in real estate and sustainability.
Senate Motion #15 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion #

Motion Introduced by:

15
(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:






1
2
3
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
for a Degree name change – from B.A. Chicana/o Studies to
B.A. Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a degree name change
from a B.A. Chicana/o Studies to B.A. Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies


Rationale:
The present scope and complexity of globalization worldwide are historically much more intense than in the past. This
is also the case regarding the intensified and complex movement of populations, commerce, economy, natural
resources, and ideologies and their expressions between Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S.

Trans and interdisciplinary approaches are required to embrace the transborder complexities of transnational
phenomena.

Senate Motion #16 (2006-2007)
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

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # __16
Motion Introduced by:

(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 – APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a Degree name
change – B.S. Biology to B.S. Biological Sciences



1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

3
for a degree name change from a B.S. Biology to a B.S. Biological Sciences



Rationale:
The degree name change is more than cosmetic, as it truly captures the breadth of offerings in a more comprehensive
way than the simple term “Biology.” The proposal is to offer a suite of innovative concentrations under the umbrella of
Biological Sciences, in addition to the generic B.S. in Biological Sciences, and the name change is needed to convey
this approach.
Senate Motion #17 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # __17

Motion Introduced by:

(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006

Title of Motion:
t
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
o disestablish an existing major – B.S. Conservation Biology

1




2
3
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablish
an existing major – B.S. Conservation Biology



Rationale:
The B.S. in Conservation Biology will be replaced by a B.S. Biological Sciences Concentration in Conservation Biology
and Ecological Sustainability. The new structural organization of concentrations under the B.S. in Biological Sciences
makes inherent sense, and these changes have become apparent as SOLS has matured.
Senate Motion #18 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion #__18

Motion Introduced by:

(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
to disestablish an existing major – B.S. Plant Biology



1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablish

3
an existing major – B.S. Plant Biology



Rationale:
The B.S. in Plant Biology will be replaced by a B.S. Biological Sciences Concentration in Conservation Biology and
Ecological Sustainability. The new structural organization of concentrations under the B.S. in Biological Sciences
makes inherent sense, and these changes have become apparent as SOLS has matured.
Senate Motion #19 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # __19

Motion Introduced by:

(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
for the Implementation of a New Degree – Ph.D. in Gender Studies



1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for the implementation

3
of a new degree – Ph.D. in Gender Studies



Rationale:
The justification for the program rests on the intellectual growth and maturation of Gender Studies as an
interdisciplinary field concerned with the creation and dissemination of new knowledge about gender. The purpose of
Arizona State University’s proposed Ph.D. in Gender Studies is to provide Arizona with a research-based graduate
program with a focus on the study of gender.
Senate Motion #20 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion #___20

Motion Introduced by:

(2006–07)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Gender Studies



1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment

3
of a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies


Rationale:
This certificate is designed to complement the current graduate curriculum at ASU and is structured to allow students
to draw upon a combination of new core courses in women and gender studies and course work from across the
campus.
Senate Motion #21 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
Second Reading
Senate Motion

Motion Introduced by:

#21__ _(2006-07)
Curriculum and. Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
For First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 - Approved

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Public Programs for degree name
Change – B.S. Recreation to B.S. Parks and Recreation
Management



November 13, 2006

1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for a degree name change

3
B.S. Recreation to B.S. Parks and Recreation Management.

Rationale:



The current degree, B.S. Recreation, was approved by ABOR in 1955, and now is in need of
Renaming/rebranding to better reflect the national trends, the nature of the parks and recreation
Profession and employment opportunities for students in this degree program.
Senate Motion #22 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
FALL 2006 SESSION
First and Second Reading

Senate Motion # __22


(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Mary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
December 4, 2006

Date of Second Reading:
December 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:



Request from the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation for the
establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Early Intervention Specialist

1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for the

3
establishment of a Graduate Certificate - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Early

4
Intervention Specialist



Rationale:
This on-line distance education certificate will target and prepare primary care providers and other healthcare professionals in
Arizona, and throughout the nation who care for children and adolescents as mental health specialists (i.e. healthcare providers who
have in-depth knowledge and skills in how to prevent as well as how to screen for, diagnose and provide evidence-based
interventions for children and youth with common mental health disorders)
Senate Motion #23 (2006-2007)

(Tabled until February 19th Senate meeting) – APPROVED

Draft Resolution on Grades for Repeated Courses (Senate Resolution #23)(Second Reading)

Background: There are two existing policies on calculating cumulative GPAs for undergraduate students who repeat
courses. For lower-division courses that are repeated, the higher grade is used when calculating the cumulative GPA.
For upper-division courses that are repeated, the cumulative GPA reflects both grades, in effect averaging the two
grades. In all instances, both grades appear on the transcript.

Whereas these two conflicting policies for calculating cumulative GPAs cause confusion, and

Whereas the policy for calculating grades in lower-division courses more accurately reflects students'
achievement in repeated courses,

The Academic Senate resolves that the policy of using the higher grade for calculating cumulative GPAs
be applied to both lower-division and upper-division courses.

See next page for table ATTACHMENT
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Table for S.R. 23 (use 150% view)
Senate Motion # 24 (2006-2007)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
Senate Motion #__24
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
January 29, 2007
Date of Second Reading: February 19, 2007
Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
School Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC), for the implementation of a
New Graduate Degree Program – Ph.D. in Social Science and Health
1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of
3
Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC) of a new graduate degree program: Ph.D. in Social Science
and Health
Rationale:
The proposed Ph.D. in Social Science and Health is a research-intensive interdisciplinary degree that integrates a
sophisticated understanding of the social and cultural aspects of health provided by Medical Anthropology with
The complimentary skills and perspectives offered by allied fields.
The degree program capitalizes extensively on existing strengths at ASU, drawing together nineteen diverse units
from across all three ASU campuses to create a new intellectual endeavor.
Senate Motion #25 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion __25 (2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
January 29, 2007


Date of Second Reading:
February 19, 2007

Title of Motion:

1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

3
Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC) of a new undergraduate degree program

4
BA in Global Health





Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
School Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC), for the
implementation of a New Undergraduate Degree Program –
BA in Global Health
Rationale:
The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Global Health is designed for students who seek the broadest possible framework for
understanding contemporary health challenges and their solution. Drawing from an intellectual core in the Social
Sciences (including Medical Anthropology, Medical Sociology, Medical History, and Bio-archeology) the program
integrates knowledge of the social, historical, biological, and ecological contexts of health.
Senate Motion #26 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
First and Second Reading

Senate Motion #
26
_2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007


Date of Second Reading:
March 19, 2007

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Public Programs for the
Establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Assessment of Integrative
Health Modalities






1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of

3
a Graduate Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities



Rationale:
The School of Social Work is proposing an interdisciplinary graduate-level Certificate – Assessment of Integrative
Health Modalities. Integrative Health is the current term used by practitioners in the field who feel strongly that
treating the “whole person – body, mind and spiritual” is the route to the highest quality of health.
Senate Motion #27 (2006-2007)



ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # ___27
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
January 29, 2007


Date of Second Reading:
February 19, 2007 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Public Programs for the
Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Convention
Sales & Meeting Planning






1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of

3
an Undergraduate Certificate in Convention Sales & Meeting Planning


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Rationale:
This certificate will complement the existing Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Development & Management and
will allow students to earn a certificate of achievement in an important sub-discipline. This will enhance the value of
ASU diplomas for majors and non-majors in applying for employment where convention sales and meeting planning
expertise are desirable or required.
Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007)
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(Tabled until February 19th Senate meeting) – APPROVED 2/19/07
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Amended (Substitute) Resolution on Classified Research (Senate Resolution # 28 (Second Reading)
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Substitute Resolution, Nov 22, 2006
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WHEREAS The Academic Senate and the Administration, consulting together,
concurred and adopted a policy on Classified and Propriety Research in November, 1985,
And
WHEREAS The Faculty policy on Classified and Propriety Research was incorporated
into University policy manuals as RSP-108, and
WHEREAS The Academic Senate wishes to update and clarify the current policy on
classified research.
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The Academic Senate resolves that the University policy on classified research be as
follows.
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Policy on Classified Research
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Purpose: To protect the special interest of the University to carry out research in an open
and unrestricted manner.
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Source: Policy Statement on Classified and Propriety Research, prepared by the Ad Hoc
Academic Senate Committee on Classified and Propriety Research, 1984.
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Report of the Task Force on Classified Research, 2006.
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Policy:
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General
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The faculty of Arizona State University is committed to a large and varied agenda of
research. The research agenda assumes that the university’s role in society is not fulfilled
unless research and teaching are vigorously pursued and fully integrated at all levels.
Thus, faculty research advances knowledge, enriches teaching, and serves the
community.
Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007) – continued
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The principle of the indivisibility of teaching and research requires the University to
carry out research in an open and unrestricted manner, with complete freedom to publish
or otherwise disseminate the results of the search for knowledge. This special mission of
a University makes it necessary for students and faculty to have access to University
facilities with minimal restrictions. While society can benefit from classified research, the
requirements of secrecy and restrictions on freedom to publish which are inherent in
governmental security classification, can be in opposition to the special mission stated
above. This makes it necessary to place clear limits upon the classified research
conducted by the University.
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The research policies below are intended to prevent the restrictions associated with
classified research from interfering with the educational and open research activities of
the University. These policies do not, however, prohibit self-imposed restrictions based
upon the professional ethics of a particular discipline. Moreover, faculty who undertake
classified research outside of University facilities will be governed by normal University
provisions and procedures for consulting, public service, and leaves of absence.
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Classified Research Policies
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A. The University shall not undertake, on campus, any classified research that introduces
new limits on the access to a facility unless:
a) the project requires the use of unique specialized facilities or the
participation of personnel unique to this University, and
b) the project clearly represents a critical public service at a time of local,
state, or national emergency.
In no case shall the University enter into such a proposed agreement unless the proposed
research has been reviewed by the Research Oversight Committee (see below).
B. No theses or dissertations will be accepted in fulfillment of degree requirements that
cannot be freely published or disseminated. Research assignments leading to theses or disseminated.
Research assignments leading to theses or dissertations that would be subject to such restrictions are
unacceptable and are to be prohibited.
Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007) - continued
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C. No secret research or materials shall be considered with regard to appointments,
reappointments, tenure, promotions, or merit pay raises.
D. Except as stated above, the University shall not enter into or renew any contract or
accept any grant for a classified research project that bars access by University faculty and
students to University facilities.
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E. The term ‘on campus’ shall designate those areas and physical facilities in which
education and research involving undergraduate and graduate students takes place.
Initially, these areas shall include the Tempe, Phoenix Downtown, Polytechnic, and the
West campuses, and exclude the Research Park and Skysong.
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The Research Oversight Committee
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The Committee
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There shall be a standing faculty Research Oversight Committee composed of six faculty
members, with the associate vice president for research (or equivalent University officer)
serving ex officio. The faculty members of the committee will be nominated by the
President of the Academic Senate and approved by the Senate for staggered terms of
three years each. Normally, two new members will be nominated by each new President
of the Academic Senate.
Authority and Responsibilities of the Committee
The Research Oversight Committee shall review any proposal for new research or for
renewal of a research project that will involve classified activities or materials, and shall
make a recommendation that the proposed project does or does not satisfy the criteria for
exceptions stated above. The chair of the committee shall appoint three individuals with
relevant technical competence to assess the proposed research project and the capabilities
of the University’s personnel and facilities. They shall be informed of the details of the proposed
research project and will determine if the project satisfies the criteria stated above.
Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007) - continued
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The same review shall also be conducted for any project that is originally unclassified but
becomes so during the period of its grant or contract. The Committee shall also be
responsible for interpretations of paragraphs B through E, above, and for resolving issues
or conflicts that might arise thereunder.
The Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs shall consult annually with the
Research Oversight Committee and inform the committee of any research grant or
contract which the University has accepted, agreed to, or renewed since the last report
and which involves classified research. The Research Oversight Committee shall transmit
a written report of its deliberations, recommendations, and university actions annually to
the chair of the Academic Senate.
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If the University decides not to follow a recommendation of the Research Oversight
Committee, the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs shall at that time
provide a written justification to the Committee, with a copy to the chair of the Academic
Senate, of the reasons for the University’s actions.
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The Classified Materials Management Group
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Under ABOR policy 3-202, ABOR and ASU have established a Classified Materials
Management Group (MG), with responsibility for negotiating, executing, and
administering classified research projects. The MG includes a regent, the University
president, the vice president for research and economic affairs, the associate vice
president for research, the director of research administration, and the vice president and
general counsel. Under no circumstances will the University enter into a classified
research agreement without a quorum of the Management Group certifying that the
contemplated project satisfies the above criteria.
Senate Motion #29 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
First and Second Reading
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Senate Motion # __29
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
February 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
for the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Ph.D. in Nursing
and Healthcare Innovation
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
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for the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Ph.D. in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
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Rationale:
The PhD program focuses on: (1) Generating relevant knowledge for nursing and healthcare innovation science, which
provides the evidence base for clinical practice and the education of consumers and nurses. (2) Integrating practice
and research to produce scholarly citizens who use their acquired skills to meet society’s health needs.
The PhD degree is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers as leaders in nursing and healthcare innovation
education and research, consistent with scientific and academic roles. Emphasis is on generation of research and
theory as a guide for practice.
Senate Motion #30 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion #__30
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
February 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for the
establishment of a Graduate Degree – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
for the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Rationale:
This proposal is to request authorization to implement a new academic degree program, The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Similar to other disciplines, doctoral programs in nursing can be categorized into two distinct types: research-focused and practicefocused. The DNP program is a practice-focused program and therefore analogous to professional degrees offered in other
disciplines including entry-level degrees [e.g. the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Pharmacy
(PharmD), and Doctor of Audiology (AuD)] and those that offer advanced practice degrees (e.g., the Doctor of Psychology or PsyD).
The proposed DNP program fulfills a strong local, regional, and national need for doctorally prepared advanced practice nurses. The
proposed program was designed to be in full compliance with professional standards for the practice doctorate as put forth by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The program was developed in direct response to the October 2004
endorsement of the AACN position statement which recognizes the DNP as the appropriate credential for all advanced nursing
practice roles by 2015. AACN developed this position after an intensive study of the health care system and the findings and
recommendations of many national groups. Based upon the growing complexity of health care compounded by an escalating
demand for services, burgeoning growth in scientific knowledge, and the increasing sophistication in technology, the nursing
profession's current practice of preparing advanced practice nurses in master's degree programs is no longer adequate.
Senate Motion #31 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
Senate Motion #
31
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the W. P. Carey School of Business – School of Health Management
& Policy for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Management
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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of a proposal submitted by the W. P. Carey School of Business – School of
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Health Management and Policy for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate
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in Health Sector Management
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Rationale:
The Certificate in Health Sector Management was conceived in response to requests for certificate programs from
organizations such as St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Arizona Department of Health Services,
and Maricopa Integrated Health System. The certificate program is designed to introduce participants to the unique
organizational structures and metrics of the health industry, with an emphasis on evidence-based management. The
program is intended for working professionals with a clinical background who seek to add managerial training to their
resume, for working professionals with a managerial background who are contemplating a move to the health sector,
and for individuals who are considering a Master of Health Sector Management but want to have a better
understanding of the field before applying to the degree program.
Senate Motion #32 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion # ___32
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Motion Introduced by:
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Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction March 19, 2007
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:
Title of Motion:
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April 9, 2007
Request from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for the
Establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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2
of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for the establishment
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of a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
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Rationale:
The Graduate Certificate is appropriate for ASU students, many of whom will be entering the technology and
educational workforce after obtaining their degree. It also provides opportunities for people in the workforce to
enhance their skills and broaden their knowledge of educational technology.
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology is designed for individuals interested in (a) gaining proficiency in
the design, development and evaluation of instructional systems and (b) learning how to utilize various educational
technology applications to support learning.
Senate Motion #33 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion # ___33
(2006–07)
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Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of EngineeringDel E. Webb School of Construction for a new degree - Ph.D. in Construction
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
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Del E. Webb School of Construction for a new degree - Ph.D. in Construction
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Rationale:
The construction market is changing rapidly as customer demand changes: broader, more comprehensive services, new materials
and construction methods, world economic growth with parallel demand for better housing, infrastructure advancement, and better
facilities are but a few of the changes occurring. In response to these changes, the industry profile is rapidly moving from
predominantly small, locally owned companies to large, publicly traded national and international companies, thereby creating an
increased demand for professionals who are well educated and prepared to succeed in the challenging, fast-paced interdisciplinary
environment that is the new construction industry.
The creation of a PhD degree program in Construction is designed to capitalize on our current leadership in US construction
education programs and the current needs in the industry and in education. The purpose of this proposed program is to prepare
research scholars, new faculty, and professionals for positions in industry, universities, and government, as well as facilitate a higher
level of investigation and knowledge creation through the professor-PhD student dynamic.
Senate Motion #34 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion #__34
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials to
transfer – BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of
Chemical & Materials Engineering to the School of Materials
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials
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to transfer the BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemical
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and Materials Engineering, to the School of Materials
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Rationale:
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The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requests the transfer of a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from
the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to the School of Materials. The current title remains unchanged.
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Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion #
35
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials to
transfer – BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of
Chemical & Materials Engineering to the School of Materials
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2
3
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials
to transfer the BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemical
and Materials Engineering, to the School of Materials
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Rationale:
The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requests the transfer of a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from
the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to the School of Materials. The current title remains unchanged.
Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
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Motion Introduced by:
Second Reading
Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
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Barbara Acker, Chair
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Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the Division of Graduate Studies for a
new degree - Ph.D. in Biological Design
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March 19, 2007
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1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate
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2 approval of a proposal submitted by the Division of Graduate Studies for a new degree –
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3 Ph.D. in Biological Design
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Rationale:
The mission of this new program will be to train highly qualified students in a biology related
discipline at the same time maximizing the training in how to conduct and participate in
interdisciplinary science with a strong use-inspired mission. The didactic training will be highly
personalized to meet this goal. In order to insure that this added dimension does not unduly extend the
term of training, this program will be exceptional in the level of mentoring.
Senate Motion #36 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion # ___36___(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish degree –
Doctor of Nursing Science
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1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish
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a degree – Doctor of Nursing Science
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Rationale:
The request for disestablishment of the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree at the CONHI is concurrent with the
request for planning and implementation of the PhD, which will replace the DNS. The current Doctor of Nursing Science
(DNS) program at CONHI has been admitting students since Fall of 2005. The current program has a heavy research
intensive focus and the courses/requirements currently in place are comparable to other PhD programs in top schools
of nursing across the country. The program emphasizes intensive, on-site mentored research by faculty members and
socialization to the role of scientist and educator.
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The PhD degree is consistent with both the national initiative toward clear delineation of academic/scientist and clinical
practice doctorates and the direction of Arizona State University as a New American University. Nationally, the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is strongly encouraging Colleges of Nursing to move to two
doctoral programs: one emphasizing advanced clinical practice (DNP), and one emphasizing research and scholarship
(PhD). Further, the move to the PhD at this time is consistent with changes in the focus of the College of Nursing &
Healthcare Innovation, and ASU as an institution.
Senate Motion #37 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion #___37
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
March 19, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to
disestablish a degree – Doctor of Nursing Science
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2
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The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish
a degree – Doctor of Nursing Science
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Rationale:
The request for disestablishment of the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree at the CONHI is concurrent with the
request for planning and implementation of the PhD, which will replace the DNS. The current Doctor of Nursing Science
(DNS) program at CONHI has been admitting students since Fall of 2005. The current program has a heavy research
intensive focus and the courses/requirements currently in place are comparable to other PhD programs in top schools
of nursing across the country. The program emphasizes intensive, on-site mentored research by faculty members and
socialization to the role of scientist and educator.
The PhD degree is consistent with both the national initiative toward clear delineation of academic/scientist and clinical
practice doctorates and the direction of Arizona State University as a New American University. Nationally, the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is strongly encouraging Colleges of Nursing to move to two
doctoral programs: one emphasizing advanced clinical practice (DNP), and one emphasizing research and scholarship
(PhD). Further, the move to the PhD at this time is consistent with changes in the focus of the College of Nursing &
Healthcare Innovation, and ASU as an institution.
Senate Resolution #38 (2006-2007)
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Arizona State University
Academic Senate
Spring 2007 Session
Second Reading
Senate Resolution #
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38___ (2006-2007)
Resolution for a Unified University Senate and Campus Caucuses
Whereas Arizona Revised Statutes 15-1601 guarantees that university faculty “. . . shall share responsibility for academic and
educational activities and matters related to faculty personnel, . . . participate in the governance of their respective universities and
. . . actively participate in the development of university policy;”
Whereas the Arizona Board of Regents states in Section 602-1 of its policy manual that “... the process of faculty participation and
consultation in matters of academic policy is a valuable tradition that must be preserved” and obliges the faculty “. . . to share in the
responsibilities and obligations of governance and administration;”
Whereas the ASU Academic Assembly, operating through its representative body, the Academic Senate, is endowed with “. . . the
power . . . to propose on all matters of educational policy, faculty grievance, faculty personnel, financial affairs, university support
services, and all other matters affecting the faculty and academic professional role in the university . . . ;”
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Whereas Arizona State University has been designated as a single university entity, not a system with separate campuses nor one
main campus with branch campuses;
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Whereas the campus nonetheless remains a focal point for faculty work and each campus has been endowed with a unique identity
in a unique setting operating with distinct campus administrations;
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Be it hereby resolved that:
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1.
A single University Senate be established to represent the ASU Academic Assembly in the duties and
responsibilities permitted by state law, the Arizona Board of Regents and the University’s Academic Affairs Policies and
Procedures Manual;
2.
A caucus be established at each campus to represent members of the ASU Academic Assembly in matters
concerning the campus and other duties and responsibilities designated by the University Senate.
3.
A proposal for the establishment of the Senate and campus caucuses be presented by the University Academic
Council in the Fall 2007 semester for deliberation, debate, and approval by the current Senates and the subsequent
transmission to the Academic Assembly for approval.
Senate Motion #39 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Resolution___#39__ (2006–07)
Resolution Introduced by:
Rojann Alpers, Chair
Student Faculty Policy Committee
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007
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Title of Resolution:
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Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (CLEP) Policy
The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution:
Whereas, the Department of Languages and Literatures requested a review of the Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination
(CLEP) Policy; and
Whereas, the faculty and university administration supports the removal of unnecessary barriers to learning (artificial timeline and
credit/semester hour limitations); and
Whereas, student-centered learning and responsibility; and the provision of appropriate choice and opportunity for students are
highly valued by all university constituents;
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (CLEP) Policy be amended to allow students to ‘test
out’ of courses past the current 100 credit hours restriction; and be if further
RESOLVED, that the requirements for these tests to be taken within the first or second semester be removed; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that all other current policy criteria remain unchanged.
References: None
Relevant Policy: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi202-0.5.html.
Senate Resolution #40 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Resolution #_ 40_ (2006–07)
Resolution Introduced by:
Student Faculty Policy Committee
Rojann Alpers, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Drop/Add Deadline
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The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
of the following resolution:
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Whereas, the current Drop/Add deadline is a 6-day period; and
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Whereas, it is difficult for students to thoroughly evaluation their ‘goodness of fit’ with course expectations and anticipated workload,
often within one-class meeting in a once-a-week course; and
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Whereas, dropping a class after the current 6-day period is recorded on student transcripts which may be perceived as a negative
reflection on their scholastic performance;
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Therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the ‘Drop’ deadline be extended by one-week to better facilitate student evaluation of course fit and
anticipated workload; and be it further
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RESOLVED that the ‘Add’ deadline remain unchanged as to avoid delaying instruction or disadvantaging fully
committed students.
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References: University of California, Los Angeles; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Connecticut; University of Maryland;
University of Oklahoma Senate/Administrative Regulations on Asynchronous Drop/Add Deadlines
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Relevant Policy: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi201-05.html
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Senate Motion #42 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Senate Resolution __#42 (2006-2007)
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Second Reading
Resolution Introduced by:
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Student Faculty Policy Committee
Rojann Alpers, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007
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Title of Resolution:
Textbook Costs
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The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution:
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Whereas, The cost of textbooks are rising; and
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Whereas, this has caused concern for students, faculty, and university administration; and
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Whereas, faculty textbook orders are often late to arrive at the bookstore (only 2% of faculty meet the requested Bookstore
deadline which creates less of a market for students to ‘sell back’ text books and often results in reducing/limiting opportunities for
students to purchase used text book); therefore be it
RESOLVED, that faculty be informed of the impact late textbook orders have on students; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that for courses with larger numbers of students, or for courses with multiple sections, faculty consider
negotiating with booksellers for reduced costs or value-added amenities; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that faculty carefully, consider the significance of change when selecting a ‘new edition’ of an existing
textbook.
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References: Stone, M. (2006) Regents Look into Rising Textbook Prices
Marklein, M.B. & Walton, B. (2006) Costly Textbooks Get a Closer Look
Roberts, S. (2006). Costly Textbooks Draw Scrutiny of Lawmakers
Winters, S. (2007). The Need for Prompt Textbook Orders Summary
Relevant Policy: None
Senate Motion # 43 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Second Reading
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
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Senate Motion #
43
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education –
Curriculum & Instruction for a Graduate Certificate –
An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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2
of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education – Curriculum &
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3
Instruction for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – An Overview of Autism
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4
Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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Rationale:
The graduate certificate facilitates professional growth for people who already hold the baccalaureate degree and
may be freestanding or linked to a degree program. The virtue of the graduate certificate is that it enables the
university to respond to societal needs and professional communities.
A serious lack of services for educating professionals and parents who work and live with individuals with autism
exists in the state of Arizona. Of concern is not only the preparation of special education teachers or early
interventionists, but also that of school psychologists, speech pathologist, behavior analysts, occupational and
physical therapists, and other professionals and families who fill important roles in the lives of individuals who fall
under ASD.
Senate Motion #44 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
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Senate Motion # ___44
2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007
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Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – School of Computing
and Informatics for the Name Change of an Undergraduate Certificate -From Information Sciences
to Informatics
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1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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2
of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – School of
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3
from Certificate in Information Sciences to Certificate in Informatics
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Rationale:
The term “Information Sciences” is more often associated with “Library Sciences” and that is not the case in this
certificate program. This program is truly an “Informatics” program and the proposed name change will eliminate
confusion and erroneous expectation.
Senate Motion #45 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # ___45
(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Human Evolution
and Social Change for the implementation of a Ph.D. in Environmental Social
Science (ESS)
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1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of
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3
Human Evolution and Social Change for the implementation of a Ph.D. in
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4 Environmental Social Science (ESS)
Rationale:
The ESS program fits with ASU’s strategic goals in two respects. First, it conforms tightly to ASU’s vision and design
imperatives. It will train students to conduct transdisciplinary research for the public good. It embraces ASU’s cultural,
socioeconomic, and physical setting in Arizona, while addressing issues with national and global significance.
The proposed PhD in Environmental Social Science (ESS) explores social dynamics from a transdisciplinary perspective, thus
facilitating an understanding of the concatenation of forces—ranging from cultural constructs and perceptions to demography
to environmental inequality—that contribute to human-environmental interactions. The program will conduct (and train
students to conduct) transdisciplinary research for the public good (part of ASU's vision), and it will advance innovative
approaches to universal social problems (one of ASU's design imperatives).
Senate Motion #46 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading

Senate Motion # __46
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(2006–07)
Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007 - APPROVED
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Title of Motion:
Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Social and
Family Dynamics for the implementation of a - Master of Advanced Study
(MAS) in Infant Family Practice
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1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval
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2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of
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3
Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a Master of Advanced
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4
Study (MAS) in Infant Family Practice
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Rationale:
Several decades of research on the social, emotional, and cognitive development of infants and young children have provided
compelling evidence that these youngest children are especially vulnerable to the effects such risk factors as family and community
violence, parental substance abuse, parental mental illness, and child abuse. The effects on children’s mental health can be
significant, and are often long term
The purpose of this program is to provide high quality coursework and supervised internship experiences designed to train
professionals to work in prevention and intervention programs serving families with infants and toddlers. The program will prepare
students for professional endorsement by the newly established Infant-Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona’s Endorsement for
Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health.
Senate Motion #47 (2006-2007)
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SENATE
SPRING 2007 SESSION
Second Reading
Senate Motion #47 (2006-07)
Motion Introduced by:
Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Barbara Acker, Chair
Date of Introduction
for First Reading:
April 9, 2007
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Date of Second Reading:
April 30, 2007

Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Social and Family Dynamics
for the implementation of a - Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
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1
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2
of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of

3
Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a Master of Advanced

4
Study (MAS) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
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Rationale:
This program is consistent with the ASU commitment to becoming more socially embedded, and with the
University’s current and previous strategic direction statements committing the University’s support to Arizona’s
children and families.
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No other locations within the Arizona University System have developed, or attempted to develop, training
programs with this focus. No other locations offer training of any kind in marriage and family therapy.
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The purpose of this program is to provide high quality coursework and supervised internship experiences that
meet the degree requirements for licensure by the State of Arizona to practice Marriage and Family Therapy
(MFT). Degree requirements are specified by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and the program
is designed to train practitioners who wish to practice Marriage and Family Therapy.