;vIINUTES OF FACULTY SENATE MEETING 92
The Faculty Senate met on Wednesday, November 11, 1987 in the Senate Room f the
University Center wit' . Georgette Gettel, president, presiding. Senators p asent
were Aycock, Barnard, Bravo, Brink, Burnett, Cartwright, Coulter, Dometriu , Fish,
Gades, Gustafson, Hartwell, Howe, Ketner, Koh, Lawrence, Lee, Long, McLaug lin,
U. Mann, Mathis, Muma, Payne, Pearson, Petrini, Platten, Reid, Rinehart, Rogers,
Samson, Savage, Schoerecke, Scott, Skoog, Stoune, Tereshkovich, Trost, Whitehead,
Wilson, and Wood. Serators Ethridge, Hayes, M. Mann and Smith were absent ecause
of University business. Senators Barr, Craig, and Sasser were absent becaLse of
personal reasons.
The meeting was called to order by President Gettel at 3:40 p. m.
I. Recognition of guests
Guests present were Don Haragan, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research;
Jerry Ramsey, Associate Vice Presilent for Academic Affairs and Research; J)e Sanders,
Director, News and Publications; James Ricketts, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal;
Amiee Larson, University Daily anl John Bliese, Senate Parliamentarian.
II. Introduction of new Senators
Gettel introduced the following re:ently elected senators: Rinaldo Petrini,
Architecture; Roberto Bravo, Arts Si Sciences; Kenneth L. Ketner, Arts & Sciences;
Dellas W. Lee, School Df Law and Murray W. Coulter, Senator At-Large from Arts &
Sciences.
III. Approval of the ninutes of Cie October 14, 1987 meeting
The minutes were appro7ed with one correction. Under agenda item IX. Annoulncements,
the word "associate" was inserted, making that sentence read forty-four full. and
associate professors...
IV. Report on Academi: Council meeting of October 15, 1987 by Senate Vice !resident
Tom McLaughlin
Japan has invited American universities to investigate the possibility of establishing
branch campuses in Japan. Documen:s concerning this are in the Senate office. A
private concern has ofEered to assist the University in searching for patents and
copyrights. A study of telecommunications raised the question of whether the
University should continue to use :he telephone company system or operate its own
system. Long distance telephone rates are lower with the Sprint contract. The
issue of faculty appoiltments that are inter-department was discussed ("courtesey
appointments"). In a report from Dean Goodin, the possibility of phasing in of
higher admission standards over 3 :o 5 years was discussed. Similar plans lare
under discussion by tha Senate Academic Programs Committee. Summer school fbrmat
was briefly discussed.
V. Remarks by VPAAR Haragan
Haragan announced the addition of a Senate representative to the Administrative
Council. The summer aid fall schedules are still subject to change pending the
results of a Faculty Sanate poll. Criteria for mass examinations are being drawn
up due to a large numbar of reques7s for such exams. Academic Affairs International
Programs Committee is studying the possibility of a Japanese campus, along pith
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V.
Remarks by VPAAR Haragan conti ued other proposals. Academic Affairs hopes to be able to bring proposals bas i on the
White Papers to the Regents in the current academic year. Of special inte ?st are
proposals dealing with entrance st ndards. The search for a Vice Presiden for
Development has been ooncluded and the appointment will be announced soon. The
Capitol Campaign goals will be met but the Endowment fund will be short of :he goal.
The Administrative Structure Commi tee is studying the top level of the adm inistration,
not the academic admiristrative St ucture. On the matter of class schedulipig, Senator
Aycock mentioned "I perceive a pro lem in communication. I like your idea of decisions
coming from the bottorr up but this sounds like a decision from the top dowri." Aycock
asked if the schedule is still sub 'ect to change, and was told that it is.
VI.
Committee Reports
Committee on Committees:
Senator Payre, chair, in ited nominees or volunteers for Faculty 3tatus
and Welfare Committee.
Faculty Senate Study Commit ee "A"
Senator Pearson, chair, ave a preliminary report on the status OF the
periodical oollection an its maintenance.
VII. Announcements
President Gettel reported on the eting of the Senate officers, Senators Aycock and
Pearson with Board of Regents Chai man Wendell Mayes, and Mrs. Mayes on Oc pber 23rd.
Topics discussed were: recruitme t, admissions and retention, dore durricaum,
research, Minorities end necessary economic support for programs, lack of alequate
communication between faculty and .dministration, Morale problems within Oa faculty,
departure of our faculty colleague and replacement with visiting/adjunct rofessors
so discussed were: problems of public r. lations,
versus tenure track professors.
including our image lccally and i other parts of the state. A plea was me.de for
continued communicaticn between f culty and Board members and administration. The
luncheon meeting closEd after 2 ho rs.
to the
President Gettel annoLnced the ap intment of Senators Mathis and Whitehea
ne
"Special Issues Committee" which as established by special resolution at
October 14th meeting.
A meeting with Associete VPAAR Vi
poll their constituencies for opi
attachment). Senator Gustafson (
representative on the Administrat
ginia Sowell resulted in a request that the Senators
ions on Summer and Fall class schedules. (see
ome Economics) had been appointed as Senate
e Council. Gettel announced.
Senator Gustafson reperted on the
The Council acted on :5 course ap
mediate math", recognized role of
schedules and recommerded continu
discussed and Agriculture and Eng
requests.
dministrative Council Meeting of November 10, 1987.
roy als, discussed renaming MATH 1300 to interFaculty Senate representative, discussed final exam
nce of 21/2 hour exam bloc. Add/drop policy was
neering will require advisors to sign ad /drop
Registration codes will be studie so that students will be properly enter d in the
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data system as to the r major. Re istration and grades at the Junction ca us were
discussed so that gra es from Junc ion sessions will be reported at the end of the
period rather than at the end of L bbock campus sessions.
VIII. Other Business
Senate Vice President cLaughlin a ked for information from the University
Intellectual Property Committee. a ssociate Vice President Ramsey reported hat
a draft report is bei g studied an is nearly ready for submission to AcadS ic
Affairs.
The Senate was asked
is attached.
I. r the resul s of its poll on class schedules. The mmary
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p. •
Respectfully submitt d
Michael Stoune
Secretary 1987-88
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Attachment - VIII. Otaer Business
Results f Faculty Senate Poll
regard ng class schedules
1.
Starting time for classes:
Summer - majority favo ed 8:00 a.m.
Regular or long term - majority favored 8:00 a.m.
A major concern was expressed egarding the number of class blocks with
a request for at least five St rting times.
At least one faculty member po nted out that the change to 7:30 a.m.
starting time was cone origina ly to afford more flexibility in
scheduling classes.
2. Passing periods:
A majority supported a 10-15 minute passing period with the
margin in lavor of a 1 minute period. Several questioned
the need tc change.
3. The question of length o
committee for study.
ummer School session was referred to
R sults by College
Question 1.
Ag. Sciences
Architecture
Arts & Sciences
Business Administr&tion
Education
Engineering
Home Economics
Law
Question 2.
Ag. Sciences
Architecture
Arts & Sciences
Business Administr&tion
Education
Engineering
Home Economics
Law
Su er Session
split between 7:30-8:00 a.m.
:30 a.m.
:00 a.m.
:00 a.m.
:00 a.m.
:00 a.m.
:00 a.m.
report
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response
Question 3.
Referred to appropriate Senate committee by unanimous vote.
Fall
split
ni.
8:00
split
no rep
8:00 .m.
8:00 ,m.
8:00 .m.
no repo