mutes
acuity Senate
eeting #35
ctober 14, 1981
The Faculty Senate met on Wed
R om of the University Center with
p esent were Anderson, Bacon, Barte
C chran, Conover, Cummings, Denham,
H rridge, Keho, Kimmel, Kunhardt,
P-arson, Rude, Schoen, Smith, Sowel
Z la. Senators Biggers, Filgo, and
S nators Chonko and Maynard were ab
sday, October 14, 1981, at 3:30 p.m. in
enjamin H. Newcomb, President, presidin
1, Berlin, Blaisdell, Burkhardt, Cepica,
Freeman, Gilbert, Graves, Harris, Hicker
lIoy, Masten, Mogan, Moreland, Nelson,
, Stewart, Tan, Urban, Volz, Williams,
Gipson were absent because of university
ent.
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Guests included Jchn R. Darli g, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Director, Affirmative kction; Wend 11 Tucker, Director, Personnel; Willie U
C airperson, Retirement and Benefi s Committee; Ernest Sullivan, Parliament
P eston Lewis, University News and ublications; Kippie Hopper, University
G aves, Avalanche Jourral; and representatives from the television media.
he Senate
Senators
Clements,
on, Hill,
ens,
lson and
business.
ho T. Lianas,
ch, Past'an;
ily; Pat
Y OF BUSINESS CONDUCTED
A
its October 14, 1981 meeting, th Senate:
1.
heard a discuEsion of heal h insurance rates and information prese
by the Benefits and Reti ement Committee;
2.
approved the 1980-1981 Ann al Repokt of the Faculty Senate;
3.
approved a slate of nomine s for appointment to Faculty Senate Sta
committees and tecommend d faculty for appointment to University
and Committees;
ing
ouncils
4.
heard a report from the Bu get Study Committee, a standing committ
Faculty Senate;
of the
5.
discussed summer school sc eduling and budgeting;
6.
clarified the interpretati n of the Senate's Constitution on nomin
and elections;
7.
discussed the Bstablishmen of a committee on energy use and conser ation;
8.
heard a very brief report rom the Senate President on the meeting
Council of Uaiversity Go ernance Organizations;
9.
discussed disorderly condu t at football games and the policy on ke ping
the concourse clear;
ions
f the
10.
voted to table a resolutio commenting on the search for the new Vi
President of the Health ciences within the Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center;
11.
referred the matter of a m re suitable meeting room for the Faculty Senate
to the Faculty Status an Welfare Committee;
Minutes
F culty Senate
M eting #35
0 tober 14, 198l
P ge 2.
12.
discussed the jurisdiction of the Faculty Senate and by what authority it
has this jurisdiction;
13.
heard an updaie on the activities of the Tenure and Privilege Comm:ttee;
14.
heard a brief report on tYe pass/fail debate at the University Center.
Newcomb called tha meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. and welcomed the guests.
I.
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 9,98l
MEETING
Wilson moved approval of the minutes as distributed. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION OF HEALTH INSURANCE RATES
Lewis Hill, Chairperson of the Benefits and Retirement Committee and a lumber
of the Faculty Senate, rasponded to a number of ciliestions which were previously directed
to the committee and caned attention to the handout of information prepared 'Ey
Wendell Tucker, Director of Personne:. Hill briefly explained the working of the
health insurance system ind the history behind the development of the current premium
rate. He stated that some information indicates the Texas Tech faculty may wish to go
to a "catastrophic-type" plan or a straight m4jor medical type plan. Hill is appointing
a sub-committee to explo:e faculty wLshes on this matter. Professor John Craig,
Electrical Engineering, gill chair the committee.
Mr. Tudker explainei some of the detailed figures on the handout and dis:ussion
followed. Anderson ques:ioned the reason behind the increase in premiums frau. 1979/1980
to 1980/1981. Among the reasons given were increase in number and amounts of claims,
as well as the changeove: in claims processing by Blue Cross.
Nelson and Bacon we:e not in favor of a reduction in benefits. They alsc questioned
Hi 1 about the "high option" plan the committee had considered in the past ark were told
th t because of the cost such a plan seems tO be not desirable.
Hill noted that Te:h prefers "custom coverage" that is designed especizlly for
Te as Tech. Many insura-Ice carriers are hesitant to bid on this type of cove:age, and
fe companies bid when Tach's insurance was up for bids.
po
po
in
on
The pros and cons of HMOs were discussed briefly. When questioned about the
sibility of another rtte increase next year, Tucker replied that it is quite
sible. Tucker said nat Tech compares "reasonably well" with other state agencies
present benefits and 'lealth insurance rates. Decreases in rates will come about
y as a result of a delrease in claims or in benefits, Tucker concluded.
At the conclusion of the discussion Newcomb thanked the members of the cemmittee
an suggested that the sib-committee might want to poll the faculty for input into the
ty e of health insurance desired.
II . ANNUAL REPORT OF TIE FACULTY SENATE (1980-1981)
Wilson moved approvIl of the report as circulated. The motion passed.
Minutes
Faculty Senate
Meeting #35
October 14, 1981
Page 3.
IV. REPORT FROM THE CCMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES - Malloy
Malloy referred tc the slate of nominees for appointment to University 3ommittees
and Councils and to StEnding Committees of the Faculty Senate and moved the ;enate
approve the slate and forward the recommendations for University Committees
nd Councils
to the appropriate administrative officer. The Senate voted approval of the following
nominees:
MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (University Committee)
Jacquelin Deinier, Hist3ry (member)
Frank Gonzales, College of Education (alternate)
Standing Study Committees of the Faculty Senate
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Valerie Chamberlain, Home 'Economics
Jerry D. Berlin, Arts and Sciences
FACULTY STATUS & WELFARE
Jim Graves, Ag:iculture
Steve Beck, Chemical Engineering
BUDGET STUDY CDMMITTEE
Gary Elbow, Ar:s and Sciences
Sue Gately, Bu3iness Admimstration
UNDERGRADUATE ?ROGRAMS
Dorothy Filgo, Education
Lowell Blaisdell., Arts and Sciences
REPORT OF STANDING 30MMITTEES OF THE FACULTY SENATE
BUDGET STUDY COMMICTEE - Wilson
Wilson reported thit this commLttee has met once and is presently waitir g on
FTE count from the administration before scheduling another meeting.
Committees A and B had no report.
VI. SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULING AND BUDGETING
Smith initiated the discussion of summer school scheduling and budgeting
information that early Ln October departments were asked to submit a summer
schedule, and the complaint was made that summer school schedules depend upor
school budget amounts lelich will not be known until December. Another compla
to Smith was the fact net freshman orientation and summer school teaching fc
members conflict. Lack of coordination between the offices of Academic Affal
Affairs, and Student Affairs was cited as being one of the major problems.
with the
chool
summer
int according
r some faculty
rs, Financial
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Faculty Senate
Meeting #35
October 14, 1981
Page 4.
VI.
Summer School Scheduling and Eudgeting continued Vice-President foi Academic Affairs, John Darling, responded by explai
in the past departments were allocated so many dollars for summer school an
department scheduled mound that certain amount of money. Darling said the
is changing from a "bucget driven' summer schedule to one determined by aca
Departments have been consulted to determine what to teach and who is to te
courses. Handled inaprropriate1y this could be a "wish list," but the admi
is trying to deal with the matter in a creative manner. It was pointed out
breakdown in communications is one of the problems in this manner of handli
scheduling and budgetirg. Zyla questioned the amount of money each departm
receive--whether the amount would be more or less than in the past. Darling
that this would depend upon the department and what that department wants t
administration hopes tc be responsive to what the departments want to teach
the department being given a certain amount of money and that budgeted amou
as a basis for scheduling courses. There was more discussion, both for and
this type of scheduling and budgeting.
ng that
the
niversity
ic needs.
h these
stration
hat a
the
t woula
eplied,
do. T1ie
ather ihan
being used
gainst
Darling reported taat an academic scheduling calendar has been develope
distributed to department chairpersons. He also pointed out that next summe
of record for budgeting purposes for the biennial budget and it is extremely
that Tech schedules thekinds of courses that are high in demand by its stude
enrollment can be maximized. Darling also said that the Junction Center wou
differently than it has been in the past. Money will be allocated for the J
Center rather than askilg departments to fund courses at Junction out of a b
has already been assignK1 to that department.
and
is a year
important
ts so
d be run
nction
dget that
VII.
INTERPRETATION BY THE SENATE ON ELIGIBILITY OF ADMINISTRATORS
Newcomb introduced this agenda item by calling attention to the excerpt
Constitution of the Fac-Ilty Senate which was circulated with the agenda of t
From the Constitution, Article III, Nominations and Elections, Section 5, "
serving one-half time 07 more in administrative positions shall not be eligi
Newcomb continued by sa7ing that the question has arisen from time to time a
this provision means 1) no such administrator may serve and any person alrea
Senate who becomes such an administrator should resign from the Senate; or
while administrators are clearly not eligible for election, a senator may ac
administrative appointment subsequert to election and continue in the Senate
there is no such administrator presently on the Senate, the Agenda Committee
that now is a good time to settle tFe matter.
Wilson moved that
Senate.
nterpretation number 2 become the official interpret
Zyla moved to amenc Wilson's motion so that it reads: a senator may acc
administrative appointme nt subsequent to election and continue in the Senate
remainder of the year. Zyla's amendment failed by a vote of 10-21.
Wilson's motion passed as originally stated.
from the
is meeting.
dministrators
le."
to whether
on the
) that
pt such
Since
elieves
ion of the
t such
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Faculty Senate
Meeting #35
October 14, 1981
Page 5.
VIII. REPORT ON DISCUSSIONS ON PRC POSED ENGERY USE AND CONSERVATION COMMIT
Newcomb talked will' the Vice.+F resident for Finance and Administrations
was instructed by the Eenate and wa s advised that that office would not fav
establishment of such E. committee. Finance and Administration believes suc
committee should be established und er the Academic Affairs office where it
university committee ard not a join t university/med-school committee. This
committee would have lEss broad dut ies than originally proposed by the Sena
resolution. Newcomb hEs discussed this matter with Vice President Darling
are still working on it. Newcomb a sked for discussion of this matter and/o
It was the feeling of the Senate th at Newcomb should continue the discussio
possibility of the establishment oB sucha committee with Vice-President Da
IX. REPORT ON THE MEETING, OCTOBER 2-3, OF THE COUNCIL OF UNIVERSITY GOVER
ORGANIZATIONS- Nzwcomb
Newcomb reported • this meeti-ag very briefly and told the Senate that
planned to circulate a written report to all the members of the Senate short
s he
the
a
uld be a
ype of
d they
suggestions.
of the
ing.
CE
y•
. DISCUSSION OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT AT FOOTBALL GAMES - Kimmel
Kimmel inquired abut the policy of keeping the concourse clear at the
during football games. If there is such a policy, it should be enforced.
reference was made to c)nduct displayed at the A & M game. Smith moved that
matter be referred to tie Campus Security and Emergency Committee. The moti
tad ium
pecific
this
n passed.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Zyla read the _following re olution and moved its adoption.
We welcome Cie idea that
has decided 70 search fo
within the Texas Tech Un
important indication tha
faculty there are capabl
give it direction. This
feel that we may make on
in a different capacity.
bilities and our determi
to be more competitive b
advancement on this camp
our University President, Dr. Lauro Cava os,
the new Vice President of the Health Sc ences
versity Health Sciences Center. This is an
our administration recognizes that anion our
and
men and women who can lead our universi
who
fact is of great importance for all of u
iversity
day a significant contribution to this
Such a step will be sure to increase ou capaation to work still harder, to produce m e, and
cause we know that there is a chance for eal
s.
Smith moved that the resolutio be tabled until such time as a copy of
resolution is circulate( to the Sen tors for their consideration. The motio
passed.
B. Zyla read the Aollowing
re
to table
olution and moved,itsedoption.
Since "The FLculty Senat shall act on behalf of the faculty and
serve as an advisory bod to the President of the University and consider all matters of niversity concern," I hereby move that i
accorded quatters conson t with its status and responsibilities.
all
be
The
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Faculty Senate
Meeting #35
October 14, 1981
Page 6.
XI. Other Business con inued Senate Room
for debate.
addresses.
exclusively
priate and
Faculty Sen
seriously b
it must hay
the nature
of the valu
After a brief dis
Faculty Status and Welf
of the University Center, ironically, is not a chamb
It is an auditorium suited for lectures and other p
Its accoustics--other than from the platform to the
-are very bad. Its size and seating arrangement are
re an impediment to the free interchange of ideas.
te is to take itself seriously, and if it is to be t
the rest of the University community, including the
assigned to it proper, fitting, and adequate quarte
f its quarters cannot but be interpreted as an accur
placed upon the Faculty Senate by the Administratio
suited
lic
oor,
nappro+the
en
dministration,
• Indeed,
e indeX
ssion, Smiel moved that this matter be referred to t
e Committee. Smith's motion passed.
C. Kunhardt inqui ed about the jurisdiction of the Senate and the auth
which.it operates. Smit by way of explanation referred to the Constitution
Senate and the fact that it was approved by the President at the time it was
that it was approved by he Board of Regents, and finally the entire faculty
university voted approve of the Constitution.
rity by
f the
rawn up,
f the
D. Newcomb called particular Extention to agenda item B, number 5, whi h states
the
that the Tenure and Priv lege Committee is organized and currently considerin
ffice and
Minimum Standards for Pr motion and Tenure developed by the Academic Affairs
recently circulated.
E.
Harris reporte
on the pass/fail debate at the University Center.
The meeting was ad ourned at 5:25 p.m.
e.
Clarke E. Cochran, Secretary
Faculty Senate