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Te s Tech University
LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79409/(806) 742-3856
The Faculty Senate
November 1, 1978
TO:
MEMBER OF THE FACULTY SENATE
FROM:
Margar. Wilson, Pr6sident
SUBJECT: Agenda or Meeting
0, November 8, 1978
The Facult Senate will meet on Wednesday, November 8, 1978, at 3:30 p.m.
in the Senate Roo of the University Center. The agenda is as follow
I.
Minutes of Oc ober 11, 19178 Senate Meeting
Discussion o Invocations - President Cecil Mackey
II.
III.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
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Announcemen s
Nominat
Co
Compute
Budget
Excerpt
Excerpt
Merit S
Minutes
Senate
Corresp
Resolution o
Committee on
Resolution o
Other Busin
ons for Graduate Council and Radiation & Laser Safet
ittee
Usage
visory Cou*cil
from Acaderlaic Council Minutes
from Boardlof Regents Meeting
lary Increa e Policy for Classified Personnel
from Univer :ity Committees
d hoc Committees
ndance from Faculty Senate Office
Retirement l- Dr. Harry Jebsen
ommittees - Dr. Helen Brittin
Carillon - Dr. Valerie Chamberlain
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
chairperson Helen Brittin at the October meeting all
ions were f lled by persons nominated by the Senate
e Graduate ouncil and Radiation & Laser Safety Comm
t was requested to investigate the reasons for these
of the Graduate Council, included in its charge, is:
elected by the Graduate Faculty for three-year terms
Graduate Faaulty recommended by the Graduate Dean fo
duate Dean...." As reported by chairperson,-BrIttin
n and Laser Safety Committee are specified as person
expertise in use of radioactive materials and lasers
ee includes this statement concerning appointment of
rs of the Committee, other than those specified by v
e appointed by the Vice President for Research and
eref ore, in both instances the Faculty Senate nomin
essary and it would seem that in the future the Co
not concern itself with nominations for them.
University
ith the
ttee. The
exceptions.
1. Nine
2. Two
two-year
the members
with a
The charge
committee
rtue of
raduate
tions were
ittee on
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B. In a meeting w th Vice PresUlent Hardwick on 18 October I was advis
iority over TTU in computer usage although it may s
does not have
due to billing which are dpne through the computer and which take
deal of its ti . Efforts are being made to get this work done by
computer which ould alleviate but not solve the problem. Dr. Hard
that I express o the Senate his sincerity in making every effort t
computer proce ing straightened out.
d that TTUSM
em that way
p a great
off-campus
'ck asked
get the
ing I questioned whether or not the Academic Budget
able Univeraity Council. Dr. Hardwick has met with
rperson, anti a meeting has been set up for the enti
. He assured me that he would make every effort to
and consult with them on significant budgetary mat
mentioned :he biennial budget which will be drawn
ppropriations bill by the Legislature, and the prio
ouncil was
ouise
Council
eep the
TS.
, following
tizing of
A. As reported by
committee posi
exception of t
Senate Preside
The membership
members of and
members of the
terms. 3.The Gr
of the Radiati
high degree of
to this commit
members: "Memb
position, will
Studies...."
actually not n
Committees nee
C.
At the same me
going to be a
Luchsinger, Ch
to meet with hi
Council informe
Specifically, h
passage of the
departments.
D.
The Minutes of he Academic Council are on file in the Senate Offic
who wishes to r ad them in their entirety.
for anyone
Se tember 26, 1 78:
1. The first i em concernirg priority assessment of programs was
Senate verbatim at the Octoter meeting.
d to the
2. There is a eed to keep central administration informed about up oming
accreditation ac ivities. Tile master list forxcreditation. is to be ecirculated
for continued s rutiny.
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3. The list of
to deans. "Dr.
evaluation of p
and promotion."
ation steps bef
persons to be considered for tenure this year has be
Hardwick reiterated the need for course evaluation a
obationary faculty to be used in the review process
Since any modification of the tenure policy has sev
re it could become final and the projected time for
n distributed
d peer
or tenure
ral cons iderdoption of
Announcements cont nued
Page 2.
any revised po icies is uncertain, tenure considerations for this
in accordance ith existing policy.
ar will be
4. The Academ c Council will become more directly involved in pla
use and fundin of the Computer Center. The 1977-78 report of the
and Research C mputing Committee will serve as an information base
development of the Computer Center operation plans.
ing for the
nstruction
or the
5. The need f
registration w
the present sy
further discus
of student
r fee colledtion, either full or partial, at the ti
s discussed. Both confusion and loss of income may ccur with
tam, i.e., 'billing after registration. There will be was to be]
ion at the Mext meeting.
6. A brief di cussion was ,held concerning means to provide incenti e for
academic excel ence. Discussion will [was to] continue at the next eeting.
October 10, 19 8:
staff
ing Board
y and that
ts were
g Board.
nventory.
programs,
igh cost
1. "There was
regarding subm
staff was that
attention shou
to receive fav
There was also
There was subs
particularly t
factors involv
a report on a conference with the Coordinating Board
ssion of new programs. The position of the Coordina
the program resources of Texas Tech were spread thin
d be given to reducing programs if new program reque
able recommendations by the staff of the Coordinati
irection for at least a 5% net reduction in course
ntial discussion regarding approaches to considerin
se in which there was low degree production and/or
2. Summer bud
the office of
t materials, were distributed and Deans will return
ademic Aff ‘drs by November 2.
dgets to
3. A list of
changes in prio
costing less t
items up to $10
Space Committee
space.
novation priorities for academics was distributed.
ities will e discussed at the next meeting. Renov
n $50 are tp be paid for from departmental operatin
0 should be accomplished from funds available to de
must approve any items which would result in change
ossible
ions
funds;
S.
f use of
4. Nbminations for Piper PrOfessor are due October 20 and recommend
Horn Professor re due November 15.
ions for
5. Salary paym nts made on appointment forms must be to persons wh
a valid social ecurity number.
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E. The minutes of he meetings of the Board of Regents are on file in
Office for your perusal.
Senate
September 29, 178:
1. Resolutions were read m moralizing Dr. D. M. Wiggins and honori
King for his ma y years of Oervice in the Department of Athletics.
2. Approved a
Academic Affair
following requi
class: (1) requ
of those enroll
olicy on sm411 classes which noted that the Vice Pre
shall apprOve or disapprove such classes. Any one
enents may be considered for authorization to teach
red course or graduation which may affect date of g
d; (2) required course for majors in this field and
Mr. J. T.
ident for
f the
small
aduation
hould be
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completed to ke
courses taught
that the combin
established deg
of the course;
standards; (7)
facilities; and
of the institut
member receives
proper sequence in courses; (3) inter-departmental (cross-listed)
s a single class by the same faculty at the same sta ion, provided
courses do1 not constitute a small class; (4) cours in newly
ee program, concentration, or support area; (5) firs time offering
6) class size limited by accreditation or state lice ing
inical
lass size limited by availability of laboratory or
excess
(8) course yoluntarily offered by a faculty member
onal teachiag load requirement and for which the fa lty
no additional compensation.
3. Emeritus St tus was con4erred on nine faculty members
4. Dr. Mackey eported that research funding was up from $7.6 mill
year to $11.5 m llion this year and there is nearly a 20% increase
proposals.
n last
funded
5. Dr. Mackey eported that fall enrollment set an all-time record
students with 1 ,995 undergtaduate and 2,902 graduate students.
f 22,721
6. Approved a ontract font to be-used in executing agreements bet
Tech University and the authors of works published by Texas Tech Pr
en Texas
s.
7. Approved a olicy that, for 1979-80, a $100 advance payment must be received
prior to July 1 in order to reserve residence hall space, the advanc
payment
being applied t board and room charges for the first semester.
8. Supported t e establishment of an endowment fund to support inte collegiate
athletics, such a fund to in no way reduce the current operating bud et of
intercollegiate athletics.
9. August 17,
978 is recorded as completion date of the Agricultur 1 Pavilion.
10. September 4, 1978 is recorded as completion date for renovatio of the
Animal Sciences Building Phase II.
11. Approved t e construction of a utility connection to the new ad ition to
the Electrical ngineering Building and authorized receipt of bids.
3. Approved c ntinued employment for 1978-79 of a Technician in th Textile
Research Center ho was 65 prior to September 1, 1978
4.
Approved t
following policy: "Resolved, that the retirement o all
classified prof sional and administrative employees will be on or b fore the
last day of the iscal year in which the employee reaches age 70. A ual
appointments af 3 age 70 may be permitted with specific Board appro 1.
During discussi
of the motion it was made clear that tenured facul
members
are not include
The 1978 amendments to the Age Discrimination and mployment
Act raised the
tected age limit for non-faculty employees from 65 to 70
years of age.
e extended ,rotection to age 70 does not become eff tive until
July 1, 1982, as to tenured faculty members."
F. Merit increases
for this purpose
February 1, 1979
mandated by the
not to exceed 2%
In line with thi
Mrs. Grace Frazi
or classifi d personnel will be continued this year
will come fom lapsed salaries. The increase will
and is in addition to the across-the-board statuto
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egislature. Increases wil range from 2 to 6 percen
of the total. classified salary base by vice preside
I have written Vice President Hardwick and request
3 be given a raise in rank to Administrative Assist
Funds
effective
increases
the total
ial area.
that
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with a corresp nding raise in salary.
G.
Minutes have b en received from the Tenure and Privilege Committee,
Chairperson, a Jacq Collins, Secretary; Student Publications Commi
person yet to e elected; and Library Committee, Henry Shine, Chair
attempt will b made to summarize these minutes as this is the char
Committee on C • 1111 ittees. However, as the minutes are received, cer
your attention.
may be called
Rod Schoen,
tee, Chairerson. No
e of the
amn portions
1. Tenure & P ivilege ComnOttee - a letter has been drafted by Sc en
which is prese tly being circulated among committee members. Follo ing approval
of the letter t will be sent to President Mackey and will call att ntion to
concerns of th committee which were verbalized in the 1977-78 Annu 1 Report of
the committee.
Library Commit e - met twice in late spring and once this fall. I addition
Dr. Decherd Tu er, Director of the Bridwell Library, SMU, visited he campus
for two days in ugust as the rare book consultant. The committee p esently
Graves;
has three sub- mmittees at work: Core sub-committee, chaired by J
Rare Book Colle tion sub-committee, chaired by Paul Cutter; and cop ng services
sub-committee, haired by James Brink. I believe any of these subc
ittees
would welcome i put from Senators.
H.
The ad hoc Comm
Office of Devel
past to secure
forthcoming. T
chairperson. S
The Committee i
Study Faculty C
absence of a co
were given assi
ment Investigat
retirement poli
report on Texas
I.
The following 1 tters were sent from the Faculty Senate office since the October
meeting:
1. To Committe
Committee;
ttee on Academic Excellence Fund has sent a letter
pment requesting information as to what has been do
onies for this fund. As of this date no reply has
e ad hoc Committee on Equus has met and Jim Howze w
veral interViews have taken place and more have bee
attenpting to move with all haste. The ad hoc Co
ntracts has met but deferred election of a chairpers
ittee member with illness in the family. Committee
nments for the next meeting. The ad hoc Committee o
on has sent a letter to other institutions regarding
ies. They Have also asked Dr. Marilyn Phelan for a
Tech policy re contracts, etc.
on Committees re replacement of Robert Steadman on
2. To Walter C lvert, Chairperson, Election Committee re replacemen
McLaughlin on F culty Development Committee;
the
in the
en
elected
scheduled.
ttee to
n due to
members
Retiretheir
ritten
onvocations
of Thomas
3. To William amn and members of ad hoc Committee to Study Faculty Employment
Contracts ivin the charge to the committee;
4. To Committe
hoc committee t
temporarily fro
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on Committees requesting nomination of persons to s rve on ad
recommend procedures for replacing senators who mus be absent
their dutiee;
5.
To Vice Pre 'dent Hardwick re upgrading the position held by Mrs
Grace Frazior;
6.
To Presiden
ing;
Cecil Mackey inviting him to attend the November me
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7. To Bill Da 1 expressing appreciation for being willing to serve on the
Grievance Comm ttee and to Robert Weninger, Chairperson, re Dr. Dahl.'s
election to th t committee;
8. To Committ e on Committees re replacement of Hong Lee on International
Education Comm ttee and to Hong Lee expressing appreciation for service
rendered to th t committee;
9. To members of ad hoc Committee on Invocations, discharging commttee,
and expressing appreciation for services rendered;
lo. To L. B. lackwell re lack of School of Law member to replace Dan Benson
on Academic Af airs and Status Committee;
11. To Ken Th mpson, for transmittal to Benefits and Retirement Co3mittee,
re NEA Washing on Report or social security legislation and to Bruce Kramer
acknowledging hat the ad hoc committees request had been complied 71th;
12. To D. N. eterson re Security drops for final grades or keepinF office
open on Decemb 3 23 and caling attention to certain abnormalities in receiving
materials from Registrar's :Office;
13. To Vice P esident Harlwick for transmittal to Admissions and Rgistration
Committee re i vestigation of necessity for 7th summer conference.
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RESOLUTION
Resolved, th t the Faculty Senate of Texas Tech University urges the
Board of Regents o change the age limit on mandatory retirement to aga of 70,
and that thi change in retirement policy be enacted as rapidly as possible,
far in advance of the required 1982 law.
This move wi 1 place the faculty on par with the classified perscanel who in
January 1979 will be protected by the new federal law.
-- Dr. Harry Jebsen
RESOLUTION
Whereas many faculty members and students enjoy the carillon music heard
periodically on c pus near the Administration Building, and
Whereas the ' ime and effort Dr. Judson Maynard and the students Sc end
providing this mu -.c is appreciated
Be it resolv that the Faculty Senate go on record as supporting the
continuation of t carillon mttsic, and
Be it resolve that the Faculty Senate go on record as expressing
its
gratitude to Dr. J dson Maynard and the students who provide the carill p n music.
-- Dr. Valerie Chamberlain