Te as Tech University
The Faculty Senate
3-G Holden Hall
Lubbock, Texas 794091(806) 742-3656
N vember 4, 1986
TO: Members of the
aculty Sena
1e
FROM: Gerald Skoog
RE: Agenda for meet ng #83, Nov mber 12, 1986
3:30 p.m. Senat Room, Univ rsity Center
AGENDA
I.
Approval of the m nutes of th October 8, 1986 meeting
II.
Report by Bill H rtwell, Sen te Vice-President, on recent meetings o
Academic Council
III.
IV.
V.
he
Report from Vir inia Sowell, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affai
and Research
Report of the En
committee member
llment Proc dures Committee by Panze Kimmel and othe
Reports
A.
B.
C.
Academic
Report f
Other Se
rograms Co ittee report
m Student S nate representative
te Committe reports
VI. New Business
A. Considerat on of the r view draft of the proposed operating pol cy
and proced res regardi g performance evaluations of members of he
faculty
B. Administra
year elect
There were
Academic A
as in the
ion of facu
ons were ad
some delays
fairs has r
ast.
ty elections - Background information:
inistered by the Office of Academic Affa
and problems in some elections. The Off
quested the Senate administer future ele
ast
rs.
ce of
tions
C. Senate rep esentative o work with Office of Academic Affairs o the
University calendar - hould this person be the chairperson of he
Academic P ograms Comm ttee?
D. Other Busi ess
VII. Adjournment
"An Equal Op ortunity/Affirmative Action Institution"
INFORMATION
I. Financial Exigenc Proposal - Vice President Haragan requested that the
ad hoc Financial Exig ncy Committ e give additional consideration to the financial
exigency plan approve by the Sen te September 24. I anticipate another version of
this policy will be c nsidered at 1the Senate meeting in December.
II. Calendars - The 987 summer and 1987-88 academic year calendars are attached.
III. Report on Octob r 10-11 meeting of the Council of Faculty Governance Organizations A. General Info ation - Twe ty-six Texas institutions were represented at this
meeting. As might be expected, m rale was not high and a variety of factors seemed
to be instrumental in increasing ension between faculty and administrators at
several institutions.
Faculty Salary w S a focus o discussion. Salary increases were schedaled for
Lamar, Pan American, nd Texas A
M Universities. Other institutional representatives
stated that salary in reases were a possibility. It was emphasized that there was
no legislative activi y that prey nted salary increases.
Legal action fo breaking of contracts because of the rollback on merit pay
increases was being c nsidered at some institutions. It was recognized that this
was a difficult legal issue that would take a long time to be resolved if taken
to the courts.
B. Testing and emediation Programs in Texas - Joan Matthews, Program Director,
Coordinating Board, r ported on th work of the committee on testing which was
appointed by Coordina ing Board Ch irman Larry Temple.
This committee i recommendin that beginning in the fall of 1989, or as soon
thereafter as feasibl , all freshm n entering a public college or university in Texas
be tested in reading, riting, and mathematic skills at levels required to ,erform
effectively in colleg
These tes s would be uniform across the state and ')e used
for diagnosis and wou
not be use for admission.
Reiñedial couses
components of the tes
degree credit. Stude
continue to enroll in
uld be aval able. Students would be required to pass all
on or befor the completion of 60 semester Credit hours of
s who had n t passed all test comparleilts'et this poin: could
ower divisi n courses.
The committee no
needs of thousands of
failed to demand of t
citizens. The committ
the best way to impro
d that high 3 education can no longer afford to ignore the
right, youn students simply because the public schools have
m the basic skills mastery they need to become more productive
e also argu d that an assessment and remediation program was
the qualit of education for all students.
The recommendatio
showing that the numb
in the nation as well
graduates lack basic s
and 3) a successful t
noted that 65 percent
are deficient in at 1
four major corporatio
s of the co ittee seemed to have been influenced by 1) the data
of student needing remediation in basic skills was increasing
s in Texas; 2) the complaints of employers in Texas :hat college
ills and kn wledge needed to perform their jobs effectively;
ting and re ediation program in New Jersey. The comnittee
f the natio s freshmen are math deficient and forty percent
St one basi area. The committee also noted that three out of
trained nelw workers in basic reading, writing, and nathematics.
' In recognition of the
an accompaying remedi
in New Jersey whowere
remedial courses have
students who did not
e and other
I program,
identified
had a bette
eed remedia
problems, New Jersey began a testing program, with
everal years ago. The atudents
s deficient in one or more basic skills and provided
retention rate and nearly comparable grades of
ion.
The committee ar ued that testing programs drive curriculum reform, stimulate
innovative teaching, nd increase the motivation of students and, as a result, benefit
all students.
The committee re ommends a state-wide minimum p assing score be established if the
tests become a realit
The committee al o argued th t it is inexcusable that post-secondary institutions
graduate students wit basic skil l deficencies. The comittee also argued taat every
institution is respon ible for pro iding remediation and that universities 2annot be
allowed to continue t evade this responsibility.
The committee es mated it wo id cost $500,000 to develop the basic skills test
over the FY 88-89 bie nium and $6 illion in the following biennium to implament the
tests.
C. Report by No an Hackerm
on the recommendations of the tasks for2e of the
Select Committee of H gher Educati n concerned with organized research. Dr. Hackerman
discribed the followi g three prog ams that the task force will recommend:
1. Texas Enhanc ent Progra - A program that would distribute resear2h funds
on a formula basis to all four-yea post secondary institutions is being re2ommended
to replace current or anized resea ch programs. Faculty members at each institution
would compete for fun S.
2. Texas Advanc d Research P rogram - Ten percent of the external funds the state
received for research and other co tracts would be used for science, enginearing, and
science policy grants that would b alloted through a statewide, competitiva system
that uses peer review.
3. Texas Advanc
accrue to the state w
These funds would be
needed for research.
critical by the state.
d Technology Program - One-half of all indirect costs that
uld be retur ed to the institution where they were re2eived.
sed for basi and specialized facilities and other itams
he funds wo ld be used to support research in areas 2onsidered
Peer revie would be used to allocate funds.
Hackerman contin ally emphasi ed that change is constant and universities must
help individuals deal ith change. He argued that universities can best do this by
having faculty member who are con inually learning and thus serving as modals for
students. If faculty embers are o learn coninuously, funds must be available to
support research.
Hackerman also e
He indicated the impo
but the people in the
should not make compa
He argued that every
institutions.
phasized tha
tance of a $
science that
isons lath ot
nstitution s
people are the most important resource in Texas.
ecific university is not in the science it produced
were developed. He indicated Texas institutions
er institutions inside and outside the s:ate.
ould be good and forget about being like other
IV. Next meeting of he Faculty Senate is December 10, 1986.
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Review Draft
10-27-86
PROPOSED OPERATING .POLICY AND PROCEDURE
MEMORANDUM TO:
LL HOLDERS
ROCEDURE
F TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY OPERATING POLICY AND
AL
DATE
SUBJECT
erformance Evaluations, Faculty
PURPOSE
This operating olicy establ ishes uniform guidelines and procedures for
performance eva ations of members of the faculty.
REVIEW
This administra ive operating policy will be reviewed by March 1 of each even
numbered year b the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research.
POLICY/PROCEDUR
1. Background:
Academ
faculty mem
increases,
as developm
performance
such method
instructor
about the w
award compe
creative ac
faculty mem
accreditati
c institutio
ers for the
romotion, te
t leaves an
evaluation a
as student
at least onc
rk of collea
itions, as
ivity is sub
ers and enti
n, graduate
s conduct periodic performance evaluations of
urposes of distribution of merit salary
ure, research support, and academic awarls such
teaching and research awards. Faculty
Texas Tech University is continuous, in:luding
valuations of both course content and th?.
each year), and faculty members' judgments
ues in promotion and tenure acquiring de:isions,
11 as each time the product of research ,r other
itted for review and critique. Moreover,
e departments and colleges are evaluated for
rogram reviews, and for other purposes.
2. Criteria:
The ge
research or
faculty in
of higher e
eral criteria will be the levels of performance in teaching,
creative activity, and service generally acceptable fpr
imilar positions in similar fields of study in institations
ucation com arable to this university.
3. Procedures:
Standa ized proced
These proce res include
faculty me
a. Ea
co dinator wil
hi /her respons
th academic un
ye
to year.
b. Ea 61
fo
th
pr
wi
by
Ii
faculty me
at, a writt
year immedi
cipal data
be provide
anuary 20.
res will be followed by each college or chool.
ber and his/her department chairperson/a ea
develop a written description of
bilities in relation to the mission and :oal of
t. This description may remain the same from
ber shall provide, according to a unifo
n record of his/her significant achievem
tely past. This information shall provi
ase for the evaluations. This annual re
to the department chairperson/area coor
nts for
e the
ort
inator
c. Go s for the c ming year will be summarized in writing. These
sh 11 be includ d with the report to the chairperson.
d.
ent evaluat ons for at least one semester each year ill be
uded in the annual evaluation.
St
in
administrat
11 provide
formance for
is for the c
irperson/coo
ious years.
and the fa
luation so n
e. Th
sh
pe
go
ch
pr
de
ev
f. Ea
year the d
di ator of each
me I er is perfo
Cu rent and pri
ev luation will
II
3 responsible for evaluating a faculty m mber
itten evaluations of (1) the faculty mem er's
the preceding year and (2) the faculty m mber's
ming year. In addition, the
dinator will consider performance for th three
This annual evaluation will be provided to the
ulty member by March 1 with any unsatisf ctory
ted.
an, in consultation with the chairperson coordepartment/area, shall decide if a facul y
ing in an acceptable manner, considerin the
3 three year reports. Results of the de n's
be reported to the faculty member by May 1.
g. Th faculty of he primary unit (department/area or scho 1) will
pe iodically co Bider the types and levels of performanc
ne essary to me t the general criteria specified in 2. a ove,
fo each of the areas of teaching, creative activity or esearch
an service.
h. Ad itional eva
co leges.
ation techniques may be developed by the various
i. No hing in the e procedures shall inhibit or prevent the filing
of charges for immediate dismissal of individuals for a quate
ca se.
4.
Recognition:
PerfoLmence evaluat ons will provide data for use in recogni ion of
faculty for merit salary increases, promotion and tenure decision 2
research support, academ c awards, development leaves and teachin and
research awards.
5. Development Procedures:
lthough
Follow—up developme t procedures will also be standardized,
specific activities desi ned to improve performance may vary acco ding to
These procedures include:
the individuals involved
a. Any faculty mem
as determined b
her deficiencie
service. A wri
years, will be
and the faculty
b.
er whose performance is deemed unsatisfa tory,
the dean, will be informed in writing o his or
in teaching, creative activity, or rese rch or
ten program of development, not to excee two
stablished in consultation with the chai person
member.
The faculty mem er and the chairperson/coordinator will
to provide annu 1 reports summarizing progress toward
development obj ctives. For the individual on a develo
program the dea will provide an evaluation report each
the individual.
c. For any case in
failure to impr
the allotted ti
Vice President
ontinue
ent
ear to
which the dean deems that there has been a
ve performance to acceptable standards w thin
e period, he or she will refer the matte to the
or Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR)
6. Referral Decisions
Consideration by the VP
may result in one of the following dec sions:
a. The VPAAR may determ ne that satisfactory progress has been de and
take no further acti n.
b.
The VPAAR may determ ne that because of extenuating circumsta ces the
development program hould be extended for an additional year
c. The VPAAR may refer the case to the President for considerati
7. Communicaticn:
Prompt and full communication is essential and shall include:
a. Written notification by the chairperson/coordinator and dean
results of evaluatio s.
b.
Conferenzes, where i dicated, including the faculty member,
chairpernon/coordina or and dean.
c. Opportunity for the acuity to appeal unsatisfactory evaluation,
within tairty days o notification, to the next higher administrative
level.
d. Notification by the
within thirty days o
AAR of his/her decision on referrals or appeals
receipt.
e. Decisions made under this policy are subject to the faculty
grievance procedures except that after a referral as noted in 6.c.
above the provisions of the tenure policy will be followed as
appropriate.
8. Changes:
Any changes of proc
reasonable inplementatio
after faculty of the aff
make recommendations or
changes must be reviewed
implementation.
9.
dure or criteria shall be developed to a:low
dates. Proposed changes will be made only
cted unit(s) have had time and opportuni=y to
espond to proposals. Departmental or area
and approved by the dean and VPAAR prior to
Implementation:
Annual faculty repo ts will be submitted to chairpersons, or area
coordinators by January 0 each year, beginning in 1987.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Position
Assistant Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Section
Month
Day
REVIEW
April
(ENY)
1
Approved:
Reviewer
Approved:
Vice President for Acadenic
Affairs and Research
Annual Faculty Report, (Date)
Faculty Member's Statement
Department/Area
Faculty Member
Due to Chairpers n or Coordinator by
Indicate y r major con tributions in the areas of teaching, rese rch,
and other servic in the Uni ersity for the past calendar year. Add ther
information whic you judge to be pertinent. Summarize your individu 1 goals
ar.
for the coming
Use other side
page or ad
attachments as needed.
Teaching:
Research/Creati
List all propos
Activity:
s submitted and whether any funding was received.
Service:
Goals Summary:
Attachmen
OP 32.08,
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Revised
4 day class week
Summer 1987
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First Term
June 7, Sunday
10 a.m., reeidence hall open for occupancy.
June 8, Monday
Registratim for new st dents.
Last day to register wi hout penalty.
First meal, breakfast, erved in residence halls.
June 9, Tuesday
7:00 a.m., classes begi .
June 9-11, TuesdLy-Thursday
Student-initiated drop- dd.
Late registration.
June 15, Monday
Last day to drop a cour e and be eligible for a refund.
June 29, Monday
Last day to declare pas:-fail intentions.
Last day to drop a cour e.
Last day to receive gra e of W for courses dropped.
July 2, Thursday
Last day to withdraw fr m the University.
July 9, Thursday
Last day of classes.
July 10-11, Friday-Saturday
Final examinations for he first term.
July 12, Sunday
Students wiliout room r servations for the second term must vaca
residence hall rooms by 10 a.m.
July 13, Monday
9 a.m., final grade rol s due in the Registrar's Office.
Second Term
July 12, Sunday
10 a.m., readence hall open to new occupants.
July 13, Monday
Registraticra for new st dents.
Last day to register wi hout penalty.
First meal, breakfast, erved in residence halls.
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July 14, Tuesday
7:00 a.m., classes begin.
July 14-16, Tues0y-Thursday
Student-initiated drop-add.
Late registtation.
July_20, Monday
Last day to drop a course and be eligible for a refund.
August 3,
Last
Last
Last
Monday
day to declare pass-fail intentions.
day to drop a course.
day to receive grade of W for courses dropped.
August 6, Thursday
Last day to withdraw from the University.
Last day for August degree candidates to file statement of intention to graduate in the academic dean's office and to pay
diploma fee in the Bursar's Office.
Last day foT graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduata
Dean the final copy of theses and dissertations and to pay binding fee.
August 13, Thursday
Last day of classes.
August 14-15, FrAay-Saturday
Final examinations for the second term.
Residence hall dining halls close with serving of the evening me al
on Thursday.
aagust 16, Sunda:
10 a.m., reidence halls close.
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Aagust 17, Monde
4 p.m., final grade rolls due in the Registrar's Office.
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Fall 1987
August 22, Saturia
10 a.m., re3idence halls open for occupancy.
August 24, Monday
Faculty on duty.
August 24-28, Monday-Friday
Registration for new students.
August 27, Thuradm
First meal, breakfast, served in residence halls.
August 28, Fridaz
Last day to register without penalty.
August 31, Mondmiz
7:30 a.m., classes begin.
August 31-September 4, Monday-Friday
Student-initiated drop-add.
Late registration.
September 7, Monde/
Labor Day. University holiday.
September 16, W‘dnesday
Last day tc drop a course and be eligible for a refund.
September 28, Mcnday
Last day fcr December degree candidates to file statement of in ention to graduate in the academic dean's office.
October 10, Satt\rday
Homecoming.
October 12, MonCez
Last day tc declare paes-fail intentions.
Last day tc drop a course.
Last day tc receive grEde of W for courses dropped.
October 19, Monca
5 p.m., micsemester grade rolls due in the Registrar's Office.
Last day fcr December Cegree candidates and faculty to order in itations
and acacemic regalia at the Bookstore.
November 9, Monde/
Advance registration (currently enrolled students) for spring
semester begins.
November 23, Moaday
Open registration (currently enrolled students) begins.
November 25, Wedr‘esday
12:30 p.m., classes dismissed for Thanksgiving holidays.
November 30, Monqx
7:30 a.m., classes resume.
Last day fox December degree candidates to remove grades of I an
PR and tc complete final examinations in correspondence cours s.
Last day to withdraw from the University.
December 1, Tuesc:AE
Last day fox December graduate degree candidates to submit to th
Graduate Dean the final copy of theses and dissertations and
pay binding fee.
December 4, Fridgi
Last day fot December degree candidates to pay diploma fee in th
Bursar's Office.
December 4-10, Fliday-Thursday
Period of Tic, examinatiors except for make-up exams or scheduled ab
exams.
December 10, Thursday
Last day ofclasses.
December 11-16, Friday -Wednesday
Final examinations for the fall semester.
December 17, Thursday
9 a.m., grade rolls for graduating students due in the Registrar
Office.
December 18, Fridm
5 p.m., final grade rolLs due in the Registrar's Office.
December 19, Saturday
10 a.m., residence halls close.
Commencement.
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Spring 1988
January 5, Tuesdax
10 a.m., residence halls open for occupancy.
January 6, Wedneally
Faculty on duty.
January 6-12, Wednesday-Tuesday
Registration for new students.
January 9, Saturday
First meal, breakfast, served in residence halls.
January 12, Tuesiay
Last day to register without penalty.
January 13, Wednesday
7:30 a.m., :lasses begin.
January 13-19, W:dnesday-Tuesday
Student-iniAated drop-add.
Late registration.
January 28, ThurBday
Last day to drop a course and be eligible for a refund.
February 9, Tues lay
Last day for May degree candidates to file statement of intention
to graduate in the academic dean's office.
February 23, Tueaday
Last day to declare pass-fail intentions.
Last day to drop a course.
Last day to receive grade of W for courses dropped.
March 4, Friday
Last day for May degree candidates and faculty to order invitations
and acadmic regalia at the Bookstore.
5 p.m., midsemester grade rolls due in the Registrar's Office.
March 12, Saturda
Noon, classes dismissed for spring vacation.
March 21, Monday
7:30 a.m., classes resume.
April 4, Monday
Day of no classes.
April 11, Monday
Advance registration (currently enrolled students) for summer and
fall begins.
April 22, Friday
Last day for May degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR
to complete final examinations in correspondence courses.
Last day to withdraw from the University.
Last day for May graduate degree candidates to submit to the Gra d
ate Dean :he final copy of theses and dissertations and to pa/
binding fee.
April 25, Monday
Open registration (currently enrolled students) begins.
April 28, Thursda7
Last day for May degree candidates to pay diploma fee in the
Bursar's )ffice.
April 28-May 4, Thursday-Wednesday
Period of no examinations except for make-up exams or scheduled
lab exams.
May 4, Wednesday
Last day of classes.
May 5, Thursday
Dead Day.
May 6-11, Friday-Wednesday
Final examinations for the spring semester.
May 12, Thursday
9 a.m., grade rolls for graduating students due in the
Registrar's Office.
10 a.m., residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy
rooms until 10 a.m., Sunday, May 15.
May 13, Friday
5 p.m., final grade rolls due in the Registrar's Office.
May 14, Saturday
Commencement.