Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 1 of 13 APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING1 BERKELEY DIVISION OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE Thursday, May 1, 2014 The fall meeting of the Berkeley Division was called to order at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, pursuant to call. Professor Elizabeth Deakin, chair of the Berkeley Division, presided. More than 50 Senate members needed for quorum were in attendance. The agenda was approved. I. Minutes (Enclosure 1) ACTION: The minutes of the November 21, 2013 Division meeting were approved without objection. II. Announcements by the President UC President Janet Napolitano was unable to attend this meeting. III. Other Announcements A. Chancellor Nicholas Dirks Chancellor Dirks recently attended the Association of American Universities (AAU) meeting. The three top discussion topics there are also issues of concern at Berkeley. • • • • • Intercollegiate athletics and academics: Berkeley’s efforts to improve academic achievement for student athletes have had results. It is expected that several teams will be recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for their academic progress. A report from a campus task force on academics and athletics is also expected. Undergraduate education: The joint Senate-administrative Undergraduate Education Initiative Planning Group has begun to evaluate a wide range of issues affecting undergraduates. Berkeley Connect has been expanded (see also Item IX of this meeting). Initiatives: Other initiatives are underway in global education, access to the arts, equity, diversity, and climate. Sexual assault: The campus underwent a state audit of its policies and practices pertaining to incidences of sexual assault. The campus will create a new staff position and improve its response to these cases. Budget: The campus budget has been stabilized. New strategies are needed to support the academic mission with the loss of so much state funding; a new capital campaign is planned. 1 Recordings of Divisional Meetings are available online at http://academic-senate.berkeley.edu/division-meetings, or by appointment at the Academic Senate Office. Contact <acad_sen@berkeley.edu> for more information. 1 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 2 of 13 • B. Undergraduate admissions: The Senate will participate in a broad evaluation of the admissions process. Berkeley Division Chair Elizabeth Deakin Division Chair Deakin reported on a number of current issues of concern for the Senate: • • • • • • • • • Academic planning: The Senate applauds the plan for a new strategic academic plan. This is timely and will help the University adapt to its new environment and role. Budget: With decreased state support, a new budget model is needed. Greater investment in faculty is also needed. A new model of capital planning has been established. Retirement plan: Funding of the retirement plan is a high priority. The state’s funding responsibility is still unresolved, but employee contributions will increase as of July. Health plan coverage: Open enrollment was rocky due to major changes in health plan coverage. The Committee on Faculty Welfare (FWEL) was commended for their leadership in protecting faculty interests, although continued vigilance is needed. (See also Item VI.C. for a report from FWEL on this issue). Information technology (IT): Greater investment in support systems is needed to improve the efficient delivery of services and to help compensate for the loss of staff in recent years. Improvements are being made to the student and budget process systems. Teaching: The Senate must ensure that the educational value offered is appropriate to the amount of tuition charged. The Committee on Teaching (COT) is developing recommendations for the evaluation of teaching using a broadened definition of teaching. (See also Item IX of this meeting). Research funding: A new process for distributing research funding to faculty will be piloted beginning in the fall. Library: Funding for the Library must be increased and stabilized. Senate committees: Chair Deakin called attention to the legislative proposals on this meeting’s Consent Calendar, which would change the Senate committee structure. It is proposed that the committees on Faculty Welfare and University-Emeriti Relations combine within the Committee on Faculty Welfare; leadership of the reconfigured committee would serve on Divisional Council. Another proposal would join the Committee on the Status of Women and Ethnic Minorities and the Committee on Student Diversity and Academic Development in a new committee on Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate, having a broader purview over diversity and climate-related issues than previously. Chair Deakin announced the incoming Divisional leadership for 2014-15: Professor Panos Papadopoulos (Mechanical Engineering) will become 2 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 3 of 13 Division chair and Professor Benjamin Hermalin Administration/Economics) will become Division vice chair. C. (Business Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Claude Steele Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP) Steele spent his first month in the position learning about the campus in a variety of ways including participating in the campus budget process and through interactions with students and the Office of the President. Key challenges he sees are faculty recruitment and retention, and the quality of undergraduate life. Berkeley’s national and international academic rankings are exceptional. He notes that data show the number of low-income students served at Berkeley is quite notable; Berkeley can indeed be proud. D. ASUC Academic Affairs Vice President Valerie Jameson Vice President Jameson was unable to attend the meeting, so ASUC President DJ Pepito read Vice President Jameson’s remarks on her behalf, summarized here. The ASUC supports and is participating in the undergraduate education initiative and other efforts that improve the undergraduate experience. Numerous programs on campus assist students in their academic goals and provide community; these are valuable and should be funded into the future. The ASUC also values diversity in the staff and faculty, and mentoring. The ASUC has appreciated Division Chair Deakin’s support, and hopes to continue a strong relationship with the Senate. IV. Special Orders-Consent Calendar 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. Per Division bylaws the consent calendar is approved in the absence of a quorum. A. Proposed amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 21 governing the Committee on Faculty Welfare Divisional Council proposes amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 21 to enhance the division’s response to faculty welfare issues by incorporating the concerns of both regular and emeriti faculty into one restructured committee. 21. Faculty Welfare A. Membership This committee has a chair and a co-chair, one of whom should be an emerita/emeritus. The committee has at least twelve voting members, of whom one-third should be emeriti. B. Duties This committee confers with campus administrators on matters concerning the general welfare of both regular and emeriti faculty, such as conditions of employment, office space, salary policy, benefits, dependent care, housing, and 3 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 4 of 13 other matters pertaining to either or both of the constituents. It The committee reports and recommends to the division on these issues. B. Proposed amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 25 governing the Committee on Research Divisional Council proposes amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 25 to reflect the current duties of the committee. 25. Research A. Membership! This Committee has a Chair, a Vice Chair, and at least fifteen Senate members. B. C. Duties • This Committee advises the Division in all matters pertaining to the research mission of the Division and the University; • Confers with and advises the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor-Research on faculty perspectives regarding research policy matters; • Maintains regular contact with other Committees of the Division on matters relating to research policy and allocations, such as the Committees on the Library, Computing and Communications, and Academic Planning and Resource Allocation; • Establishes policies and procedures governing allocations to the Committee, and administers and allocates funds designated for research according to established policy; determines recipients of faculty research and travel grants, and; • Makes recommendations to the VC-Research based on review reports of Organized Research Units. Proposed repeal of Berkeley Division Bylaw 28 governing the Committee on University-Emeriti Relations Divisional Council proposes the repeal of Bylaw 28 to reflect the inclusion of emeriti in the membership and duties of the Committee on Faculty Welfare. 28. University-Emeriti Relations A. Membership This Committee has at least five members, of whom at least three are emeriti and one of whom will be a member of the Committee on Faculty Welfare. (CC. 4.25.05) B. Duties The Committee: 4 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 5 of 13 1. Represents the interests of emeriti and communicates their needs to the appropriate bodies of the Division; 2. Works closely with the Retirement Center and the Berkeley Emeriti Association to maintain communication with the emeriti and assess their interests and needs; 3. Maintains liaison with Committee on Faculty Welfare and appoints subcommittees to maintain liaison with other academic bodies as deemed appropriate; and (CC 4.25.05) 4. Serves as a resource for the Retirement Center and assists the Center in identifying and responding to the needs of emeriti as appropriate. D. Proposed amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 45 governing the Committee on Teaching Divisional Council proposes amendments to Berkeley Division Bylaw 45 to reflect the current duties of the committee. 45. Teaching A. Membership! This Committee has at least five Senate members, of whom a minimum of two should be past recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award, and two student members, one undergraduate and one graduate student.23 B. Duties 1.• Encourage Stimulate and aid all departments to strengthen their efforts to foster, recognize, and reward good teaching; 2.• Nominate members of the Faculty for approval by the Divisional Council to receive Distinguished Teaching Awards and other awards as appropriate. Upon request from the Chancellor or members of the Chancellor’s cabinet, solicit and submit nominations of faculty members as potential recipients of external awards for teaching; 3.• Initiate, receive, and fund proposals for instructional improvement and development. Advise the administration on the allocation of resources for instructional improvement and development; 4.• Undertake special activities to improve teaching and learning on campus; 5.• Study issues all problems concerning improvement of teaching on the campus and its recognition through promotion and tenure and, from time to time, make pertinent recommendations to the Berkeley Division. 5 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 6 of 13 E. Proposed enactment of a Berkeley Division bylaw to govern the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate Divisional Council proposes enactment of Berkeley Division Bylaw [number to be determined] to form the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate, in conjunction with the rescission of the bylaws governing the Committee on the Status of Women and Ethnic Minorities and the Committee on Student Diversity and Academic Development. The restructured committee will facilitate a more effective Senate voice on issues of diversity, equity, and campus climate. Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate F. A. Membership This Committee consists of at least twelve Senate members, two student members, and, as ex officio non-voting members, the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion and the Associate Vice Provost for the Faculty.19 B. Duties • To encourage and aid departments in strengthening their efforts to foster and achieve equality of opportunity for academic personnel, students, and academic programs; • To review information on the status of affirmative action, campus climate, and diversity provided by the campus and University administrations and make recommendations regarding said findings to the Divisional Council; • To report to the Division annually on the progress of the campus in achieving equality of opportunity and a supportive campus climate for underrepresented and otherwise excluded groups; • To advise, aid, and review academic preparation and development programs (from pre-college to graduate level) in order to help such programs encourage and aid students who have encountered restricted educational opportunities. Proposed repeal of Berkeley Division Bylaw 42 Divisional Council proposes the repeal of Berkeley Division Bylaw 42 in conjunction with the formation of the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate. 42. Status of Women and Ethnic Minorities A. Membership This Committee consists of at least six Senate members, one of whom is a Vice Chair, two student members, and, as ex officio nonvoting members, the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion and the Associate Vice Provost for the Faculty.19 6 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 7 of 13 B. Duties G. o To stimulate and aid all departments in strengthening their efforts to foster and achieve equality of opportunity for women and minorities; o To conduct continuous review of all problems concerning the status of women and ethnic minorities on the Berkeley Campus; and o To report to the Division annually on the progress of the Campus in achieving equality of opportunity for women and minorities. Proposed repeal of Berkeley Division Bylaw 44 governing the Committee on Student Diversity and Academic Development Divisional Council proposes the repeal of Berkeley Division Bylaw 44 in conjunction with the formation of the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate. 44. Student Diversity and Academic Development A. Membership o This Committee consists of at least ten Senate members and of two student members.22 o The Committee may nominate as non-voting members, for approval by the Committee on Committees, such nonmembers of the Academic Senate, to a maximum of five, as it deems advisable. B. Duties This committee advises, aids, and reviews academic preparation and development programs (from pre-college to graduate level) in order to help such programs encourage and aid students of the highest academic promise who have encountered restricted educational opportunities due to racial, ethnic, and/or gender preferences or other social or economic conditions. This committee seeks to aid the development of the full potential of such students, particularly in those areas of study and work in which students who have encountered restricted educational opportunities are poorly represented, and thereby to promote student diversity on campus and in the professions. This committee encourages and aids members of the Berkeley faculty to participate in achieving the goals outlined above. 7 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 8 of 13 H. Proposed amendments to Berkeley Division Regulation 952 governing the Master of Public Health Degree (M.P.H.) The School of Public Health Faculty Advisory Council has recommended the proposed revision to reflect the importance it places on the grades earned in core courses. Divisional Council and the Committee on Rules and Elections approved the proposed amendments. 952. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE (M.P.H.) (Am. 11.13.08, 3.83, 11.2.11) A. B. C. Unit Requirements • The candidate must have completed at least 42 units of course work acceptable to the Faculty of the School of Public Health. • With approval of the Executive Committee of the Faculty of the School, a candidate may be authorized to present an acceptable thesis in lieu of four of the 42 units required. Grades • Only courses in which the candidate is assigned grades A, B, C (including plus or minus grades), or Satisfactory may be counted in satisfaction of requirements for the Master's Degree, except for core courses specified by the Faculty of the School of Public Health. The candidate must receive a letter grade of B- or higher in core courses. • The candidate must maintain an average of not less than three grade points per unit in all courses required or elected while enrolled as a graduate student at the University of California. Final Examination A comprehensive final examination either in the field of specialization or in the general field of public health, as determined by the supervisory faculty committee, is required of each candidate. D. Field Training The candidate must have complete at least twelve weeks of field training in an approved public health agency. This requirement may be met by previous qualifying experience. I. Regulations 751, 754 and 755 of the Berkeley Division, regarding the LL.M. (Master of Laws) and J.S.D. (Doctor of the Science of Law) degrees The School of Law faculty proposes amendments to Berkeley Division Regulations 751, 754, and 755 to reflect changes in requirements. Divisional Council, Graduate Council and the Committee on Rules and 8 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 9 of 13 Elections approved the proposed amendments. 751. ADMISSION TO GRADUATE CURRICULUM There may be admitted to the graduate curriculum in law: A. LL.M. Degree As a candidate for the degree of Master of Laws (L..L.M.), any applicant who has had at least six four years of resident study at approved colleges and law schools, who holds a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or foreign equivalent, and who, in the opinion of the Faculty of the School, gives evidence of capacity to complete the requirements for the LL.M. Degree degree; except that an applicant who has not received the A.B., B.S.,LL.B., J.D., or equivalent degree may be admitted only if the Faculty of the School of Law concludes that the applicant’s otherwise meets the requirements for practicing law in the applicant’s home jurisdiction preparation in social sciences other than law has not been unreasonably limited; or B. J.S.D. Degree As a candidate for the degree of Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), any applicant who has had at least six five years of resident study at approved colleges and law schools, who holds an advanced law professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or foreign equivalent, and who, in the opinion of the Faculty of the School, gives evidence of capacity to complete requirements for the J.S.D. degree; except that an applicant who has not received the A.B., B.S., or equivalent an advanced law degree may be admitted only if the Faculty of the School of Law concludes that the applicant’s preparation in social sciences other than law has not been unreasonably limited gives evidence of capacity of complete the requirements for the J.S.D. degree. C. Non-Degree • There may also be admitted to the graduate curriculum in law, though not as a candidate for a degree, any applicant who holds a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or foreign equivalent, and who, in the opinion of the Faculty of the School, gives evidence of capacity to continue advanced legal study successfully. • An applicant so admitted may, after completion of one academic year of resident study, depending on his or her 9 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 10 of 13 achievement and proved ability, be admitted as a candidate for the degree of Master of Laws or Doctor of the Science of Law. 754. LL.M. DEGREE The degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) will be granted on the following conditions: A. Prior to the completion of the candidate’s resident study, the candidate must have been admitted to the graduate curriculum in law as a candidate for the decree degree of Master of Laws or Doctor of the Science of Law. B. The candidate must have completed with distinction, under the direction of an advisory committee appointed by the Faculty of the School, a program of resident study including no fewer than 16 20 units of approved courses or seminars, or an equivalent program in research. C. The candidate must have completed a research project demonstrating a capacity for legal scholarship. 755. J.S.D. DEGREE The degree of Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) will be granted on the following conditions: A. Prior to completion of the candidate’s resident study, the candidate must have been admitted to the graduate curriculum in Law law as a candidate for this degree. B. The candidate must have completed with high distinction, under the direction of an advisory committee appointed by the Faculty of the School, a program of resident study including no fewer than 20 24 units of approved courses or seminars coursework, or an equivalent program of and independent research. C. Before advancement to candidacy for the degree, the The candidate must have passed an oral examination, in such field or fields of study as he or she may select, with approval of the advisory committee. D. The candidate must have presented, not earlier than six months after completion of his or her resident study coursework requirement, a dissertation suitable for publication which, in the opinion the advisory committee, constitutes a useful contribution in the field with which it deals. ACTION: The consent calendar was approved as noticed. 10 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 11 of 13 VI. Reports of Standing Committees A. Faculty Awards (Written report only – Enclosure 2) The committee’s award activities this year have included the following actions: • Two nominations for the Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorship and one for the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award have been recommended and are pending. • The committee made a recommendation for the 2014 Clark Kerr Award which was approved by Divisional Council. A formal presentation of the award was made to Dr. Marye Anne Fox, chancellor emerita of UC San Diego. • The committee solicited nominations for the 2014 Berkeley Faculty Service Award. B. Faculty Research Lectures (Written report only – Enclosure 3) Two outstanding faculty have been selected to present the 2015 Martin Meyerson Berkeley Faculty Research Lectures: Professor Jennifer Doudna (Molecular & Cell Biology) and Professor Montgomery Slatkin (Integrative Biology). C. Faculty Welfare Professor Calvin Moore, chair of the Committee on Faculty Welfare (FWEL), reported on new options in UC health coverage. In particular, the benefits for one group of retirees have raised much concern. Out-of-state Medicare emeriti are now given a stipend with which to purchase Medigap policies through a third party that has proven so far to be much less than satisfactory. FWEL is concerned that this process could potentially be applied to all Medicare retirees in the future. The new UC Care health plan does not include the John Muir Medical Group among its top tier providers. FWEL encourages all faculty to send comments on the health plans to UC President Janet Napolitano and the UC Committee on Faculty Welfare. D. Rules and Elections (Enclosure 4) Professor Gary Holland, Division secretary and chair of the Committee on Rules and Elections, presented the results of the Divisional election. There were 488 valid ballots cast. Senate members elected to the Divisional Council: Suzanne Guerlac (French) Kevin Padian (Integrative Biology) Mary Ann Smart (Music) Senate members elected to the Committee on Committees of the Berkeley Division: William Drummond (Journalism) Sofia Villas-Boas (Agricultural and Resource Economics) Ming Wu (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) Maciej Zworski (Mathematics) 11 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 12 of 13 Chair Holland thanked all those who ran. VII. Petitions of Students None VIII. Unfinished Business None IX. University and Faculty Welfare (Discussion only) A. Strengthening the Undergraduate Experience at UC Berkeley A panel discussion was held on strengthening the undergraduate experience at UC Berkeley. Division Vice Chair Panos Papadopoulos moderated the panel which included Professor Eric Talley (Law), chair of the Committee on Budget and Interdepartmental Relations (BIR); Associate Professor Maura Nolan (English), director of Berkeley Connect; and Professor Daniel Melia (Rhetoric/Celtic Studies), 2012-13 chair of the Committee on Courses of Instruction and former associate dean for student services in the College of Letters and Science. Division Vice Chair Papadopoulos presented data on undergraduate education and the student experience. While Berkeley’s undergraduate application rate and enrollment have increased over the past decade, there has been a slight decrease in undergraduate teaching by permanent faculty. Overall, surveyed students were positive about their undergraduate education at Berkeley. Time-to-degree has slightly decreased for both 4-year students and junior transfers. Changes in mentoring and student life could improve the student experience. BIR Chair Talley discussed the evaluation of teaching in the merit review process for advancement (and FTE allocation), in which BIR has a role. The difficulty of teaching large undergraduate courses is acknowledged in the review process. Faculty are encouraged to report their advising and mentoring activities. Although one’s focus among the three arms of the University’s mission (teaching, research, and service) may change, Chair Talley stated that maintaining some activity in each area would present the strongest case for merit reviews. Berkeley Connect Director Nolan provided an update on the program, which facilitates undergraduate advising, and mentoring with graduate students and faculty on an on-going basis. It is thought that small group contact and peer-to-peer contact, rooted in the academic mission, are the most effective means of educating undergraduate students. Mentoring can improve student engagement and increase students’ sense of belonging. Professor Melia presented background on Bowles Hall, a residential living program that had been run by students in the past. A proposal to revive Bowles Hall as a co-educational residential program has recently been approved by the UC Regents. It is hoped this model will be successful and expand. During an open discussion period, suggestions for expanding and improving the advising process were offered. A need was voiced for 12 Approved Minutes Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate May 1, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall Page 13 of 13 better integration of advising from different areas (faculty, colleges and departments, and student life) so that students receive a more complete picture. There was also concern about advising services to meet the unique needs of international students. The BIR chair responded to a question about summer teaching and the merit review process. COT Chair Glynda Hull commented briefly on the committee’s work regarding the evaluation of teaching and a peer review pilot program. X. New Business None The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Gary Holland Secretary, Berkeley Division 13