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Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate
November 7, 2012, 3:00-5:00 PM
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APPROVED
MINUTES OF MEETING1
BERKELEY DIVISION OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The spring meeting of the Berkeley Division was called to order at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 7, 2012, in the Pacific Film Archive theater, pursuant to call. Professor Christina
Maslach, chair of the Berkeley Division, presided. Quorum of 50 Senate members was not
attained at the meeting so no action could be taken.
I.
Minutes of Meeting
The minutes of the May 2, 2012 Division meeting were not considered due to lack of
quorum. They will be addressed at the next Division meeting on April 23, 2013.
II.
Announcements by the President
UC President Mark Yudof was unable to attend.
III.
Other Announcements
A.
Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau
The Chancellor hailed the passage of Proposition 30 in the November 6 election
as a renewed commitment by the State to higher education. He commended the
Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) and the Graduate
Assembly for their hard work in promoting the proposition and registering
student voters in days leading up to the election.
Berkeley continues to be a leader in higher education and celebrates its diverse
community. Berkeley is the first in the U.S. to provide a facility for
undocumented students, the Robert D. Haas Dreamers Resource Center, and
financial aid.
The establishment of 100 Hewlett chairs has now been completed and new
institutes opened. The first group of students benefiting from Berkeley’s new
financial aid plan for middle-income families is now enrolled.
The Chancellor will step down in 2013 to return to academics. Division Chair
Maslach presented the Chancellor with a framed certificate in appreciation of his
work at Berkeley, signed by the eight Division chairs who have served during his
tenure. The Chancellor acknowledged the value of shared governance. A new
chancellor will be announced shortly.
B.
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Berkeley Division Chair Christina Maslach
Division Chair Maslach highlighted the threat to UC’s quality as a consequence
of shrinking state funding over the past few years, now at 11% of the UC budget.
Berkeley needs to recommit to its mission and re-evaluate how it can best fulfill
its goals under these new conditions. The enormous economic return on
investment from a UC education must be emphasized. Division Chair Maslach
called all faculty to action, and particularly the junior faculty, in sustaining
excellence in higher education. She also noted the historical significance of this
year for the Senate, as it is the first time that the Division has been led by two
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women faculty (herself and Elizabeth Deakin).
C.
Natalie Gavello, ASUC Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President Gavello reported that students were also celebrating the passage
of Proposition 30. The ASUC has focused on student mental health in
partnership with the Tang Center this year. The ASUC commended the
Chancellor for his efforts in providing support to underrepresented minority
students. The importance of student participation on Senate committees was
emphasized.
IV.
Special Orders-Consent Calendar
Both the Committee on Rules and Elections and Divisional Council have approved the
proposed regulation and amendments.
For proposed legislative amendments, additions to the current text are noted by an underline;
deletions to the current text are noted by a strikethrough line
A.
Proposed amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 33.A
The Subcommittee on the Breadth Requirement in American Cultures has
proposed amendments to its governing bylaw to align it with other Division
bylaws. This includes the removal of redundant language regarding student
members.
33.
B.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION (Am. 10.25.94, 4.29.97, 11.13.03, 4.27.06,
11.3.10)
A.
Membership
•
This Committee consists of at least thirteen Senate
members, the Secretary of the Division and the chair of the
Subcommittee on the Breadth Requirement in American
Cultures as ex-officio members, three student members, and
the Registrar, ex officio, as a non-voting member.
•
To implement the Breadth Requirement in the study of
American Cultures, the Division orders its Committee on
Committees to provide members for a panel of at least
nine, two of whom will be student members, which will
decide what courses satisfy Regulation 300. This panel is to
function as a Subcommittee of the Division's Committee on
Courses of Instruction. The Chair of this Subcommittee on
the Breadth Requirement will serve ex officio, as a member
of the Committee on Courses of Instruction. Six of the
remaining eight members will be appointed by the
Committee on Committees; the remaining two will be
students chosen by the Associated Students of the
University of California, Berkeley, in accordance with ByLaw 13.C. The terms of reference of the Subcommittee on
the Breadth Requirement in American Cultures are in
Regulation 300, interpreted according to guidelines
implicit in the Report of the Special Committee on
Education and Ethnicity. (Res.4.89)
Proposed amendment to Berkeley Division Regulation A230.B (Special
Studies courses for graduate students)
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The Graduate Council has proposed an amendment to Berkeley Division
Regulation A230.B so that Division regulations align with UC policy. All UC
students on fellowships are required to enroll in 12 units of coursework, which is
full-time enrollment. The removal of the maximum number of 601/602 units a
graduate student can accumulate while enrolled at Berkeley supports this
minimum enrollment requirement for all graduate students who are not yet
advanced to doctoral candidacy.
A230. SPECIAL STUDIES (Am. 12.87)
B.
Graduates
1.
Course Numbers
•
Course number 601 is reserved for Individual
Study for Master’s Degree students.
•
Course number 602 is reserved for Individual
Study for Doctoral students.
2.
Approval
Enrollment in these courses must be approved by the
student’s graduate advisor.
3.
Credits and Grading
A student may earn 1-8 units per Semester and 1-4 units
per Summer Session. These courses must be taken on a
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
4.
Limitations
•
Students will be permitted to accumulate a
maximum of 16 units in 601 and 602 courses,
respectively, toward examination preparation.
•
Units earned in these courses may not be used to
meet academic residence or unit requirements for
the Master or Doctor’s Degree. (Eff. Fall 1987)
C.
Proposed amendments to Berkeley Division Regulation 352.A
The Walter A. Haas School of Business has proposed amendments to Berkeley
Division Regulation 352, which governs requirements for the Bachelor of Science
degree.
352.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
A.
The degree of Bachelor of Science is granted on the following
conditions; the candidate must have:
1.
completed at least 120 semester hours of college work, and
must have satisfied the general University requirements of
SR 630, 634, 636 and 638; and Berkeley Regulation 300.
(CC. 4.89)
2.
completed in the Walter A. Haas School of Business, 60
semester hours of such work as the Faculty of the School
have prescribed. This total of 60 semester hours may,
however, be reduced in the case of students admitted with
advanced standing (see Regulation 350.B; for an exception,
see SR 642). (Am. 3.83)
3.
maintained at least a C average in all courses taken in
residence at the University of California. (Am. 11.13.08)
4.
completed a minimum of 38 upper division business units
and a minimum of 12 upper division non-business units.
Completed 7 breadth requirements. Completed all core
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courses with a grade of C- or better. Core courses with
grades of D+ or below must be repeated. (Am. 4.1.93,
11.13.08) These courses include UGBA 100, 101A, 101B,
102A, 102B, 103, 105, 106, and 107 or their equivalent.
D.
Proposed addition of Berkeley Division Regulation 1501.D (Admission
requirements for the Master of Advanced Study)
The Committee on Rules and Elections has proposed the following addition
because systemwide Academic Senate regulations govern admission
requirements for the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees, but not the
Master of Advanced Study degree.
1501.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE
D.
The degree of Master of Advanced Study (M.A.S.) shall be granted
to those candidates who have received a Bachelor’s degree, or its
equivalent, from an accredited college or university of recognized
standing. Admission is limited to those who have established their
eligibility for graduate standing at the University of California
and who comply with such other requirements regarding
preparation for advanced study as may be prescribed by the
relevant Faculty.
ACTION: The Consent Calendar was approved as noticed.
V.
Reports of Special Committees (None)
VI.
Reports of Standing Committees
Committee on Faculty Awards (Enclosure 2)
In a written report, the Committee on Faculty Awards, chaired by Professor Roya
Maboudian, announced two recipients of the 2012 Berkeley Faculty Service Award who
are recognized for their outstanding service to the campus and shared governance.
Professor Elizabeth Deakin (City & Regional Planning) and Professor Ronald Gronsky
(Materials Science & Engineering) will be honored at a fall reception.
VII.
Petitions of Students (None)
VIII.
Unfinished Business (None)
IX.
University and Faculty Welfare (Handouts A and B)
A panel of four presented a post-election analysis of UC’s fiscal situation: Executive Vice
Chancellor and Provost (EVCP) George Breslauer, Vice Chancellor for Administration
and Finance John Wilton, Division Vice Chair Elizabeth Deakin, and Committee on
Academic Planning and Resource Allocation (CAPRA) Co-chair Alexis Bell. Division
Chair Maslach moderated.
Vice Chancellor Wilton discussed the financial outlook and distributed the new 2012-13
UC Berkeley Budget Plan (Handouts A and B). The plan will use central campus
financial reserves to meet any deficit that arises in the short term due to cuts in state and
federal funding and will continue to push ahead to identify efficiencies. In the medium
term Berkeley will have marry greater efficiency with an increased focus on generating
additional net revenue. Only a multifaceted approach is likely to restore Berkeley’s
financial stability.
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EVCP Breslauer stated that although Berkeley continues to face major financial
challenges, he feels Berkeley is not in decline and gave several examples of its continued
strength and reputation for excellence.
Vice Chair Deakin emphasized the need to find financial solutions not only for the
present, but also to address future population growth and increased numbers of
students. Past sources of funding may be unreliable or no longer desirable. The faculty
needs to become much more active in advocating to the public and state decisionmakers about UC’s economic value to both the state and the nation, and the significance
of UC research.
CAPRA Co-chair Bell acknowledged the effort that went into developing this campus
budget plan and in dealing with the financial crisis. The committee continues to monitor
financial issues relating to intercollegiate athletics, Operational Excellence, and campus
libraries. The campus is challenged to carry out its mission with inadequate funding, but
the efforts of the administration, faculty, and students together reflect our commitment
to shared governance.
Audience members questioned the panel on issues including access, research grants,
faculty morale, and the hidden cost of efficiency measures. A systemwide task force on
rebenching has proposed a plan to redistribute state funding allocations to the
campuses. EVCP Breslauer served on the task force and noted that although Berkeley
did not get its preferred outcome, no campuses were cut and the effect will not be very
detrimental to Berkeley. Composite benefit rates are also under consideration at
systemwide.
X.
New Business (None)
The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Gary Holland
Secretary, Berkeley Division
Handout A:
Handout B:
UC Berkeley finances after Election Day 2012
2012-13 UC Berkeley Budget Plan