Faculty Meeting Minutes
College of Forest Resources
Anderson Hall Room 22
Monday, May 21, 2007, 2:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:31 p.m. by Gordon Bradley, College of Forest Resources Faculty
Chair.
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Bakker, Jonathan
Bare, Bruce
Bradley, Gordon
Bura, Renata
Doty, Sharon
Eastin, Ivan
Edmonds, Robert
Greulich, Frank
Gustafson, Richard
Halpern, Charles
Harrison, Robert
Lawler, Joshua
Lippke, Bruce
Manuwal, David
Marzluff, John
McKean, William
Moskal, Monika
Perez-Garcia, John
Sprugel, Douglas
Turnblom, Eric
Vogt, Dan
Vogt, Kristiina
ABSENT
Agee, James
Allan, G. Graham
Bolton, Susan
Briggs, David
Brown, Sally
Ettl, Gregory
Ewing, Kern
Ford, E. David
Franklin, Jerry
Fridley, James
Gara, Robert
Glawe, Dean
Hanley, Donald
Hinckley, Thomas
Hodgson, Kevin
Johnson, Jay
Kim, Soo-Hyung
Lee, Robert
Mabberley, David
Paun, Dorothy
Peterson, David
Reichard, Sarah
Ryan, Clare
Schiess, Peter
Schreuder, Gerard
Strand, Stuart
Torgersen, Christian
Wott, John
West, Stephen
Zabowski, Darlene
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Davis, Amanda
Smith, Nevada
Trudeau, Michelle
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 The Provost is unable to attend this meeting due to a last minute scheduling conflict.
 A special meeting of the faculty to consider the merit recommendations of the Promotion, Merit, and
Tenure Committee will take place on June 1, 2007, 1:30 p.m. in Winkenwerder 105.
 If you would like to proof read the Promotion, Merit, and Tenure spreadsheets after update data has
been added, please contact Jon Diemer.
PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Bradley presented information from Clare Ryan regarding CFR 509. Autumn 06 the faculty voted to
offer CFR 509 again in Winter 2007. Clare Ryan asked David Ford, Rick Gustafson, the TA who
supported the class and a graduate student who took the class to meet to discuss the class, look at student
evaluations and make recommendations for revisions to the course content or format.
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Dr. Bradley stated he has fielded several questions regarding the Faculty Portfolio process. The
intention of the process was to be deliberate in the strategic consideration of new or replacement faculty
positions. As a faculty, we engaged in this process a couple of years ago. The current call for Portfolios
went out about three months ago. Faculty have had the chance to consider whether or not they would
bring forward a portfolio and discuss amongst themselves. They have had the opportunity to clarify and
ask questions. The vote that we have engaged in is to rank the portfolios that were presented last week,
after considering their importance to the academic and research missions of the institution both currently
and in the future. The vote was not to dictate an outcome to the Dean but to provide him with guidance
that he would take under advisement.
Next year there will be three faculty positions open. The Portfolio process is to provide a mechanism to
focus and an opportunity for discussion. Next fall the Dean will consider the strategic advantages to
each of the positions presented in the Portfolios. The Dean meets with the Provost, who decides
whether or not we will be allowed to search for faculty and how many. Depending on the Provost’s
decision, a committee will then be formed to put together a job description which will then be circulated
to the College faculty. There will be many points at which faculty will be able to provide input.
FACULTY ACTIONS
3:10-3:30
1. Proposed Emeritus Faculty Appointment
William McKean, PhD, is proposed for Emeritus Professor. Dr. McKean will retire September 15,
2007, and the emeritus appointment will take effect on September 16, 2007.
The discussion of this appointment will take place in the meeting. The vote will be solicited
electronically to Faculty to ensure a voting majority is obtained.
4. Proposed Emeritus Faculty Appointment
 William T. McKean, PhD, is proposed for Emeritus Professor. Dr. McKean will retire
September 15, 2007, and this appointment will take effect on September 16, 2007.
 Dr. McKean’s statement for emeritus status appears below:
Emeritus Statement for William T. McKean
Professor, Paper Science and Engineering
1979-2007
For nearly three decades my focus in the College has emphasized: 1) Recruiting and mentoring bright,
enthusiastic young minds contemplating careers in engineering. 2) Promoting development of
technologies to efficiently use U.S. biomass for production of fiber, fuel, energy and chemicals.
During my Emeritus Status I expect to continue both activities while holding a "40%" appointment.
First, I will contribute in teaching of PSE/Chem.E. courses on request and mutual agreement with those
programs. Second, I will continue promoting research and development in the biomass utilization areas
by participating in proposals, projects, graduate student advising and presentations. Furthermore, I
contemplate considerable related effort in the area of technology transfer to assist regional companies in
implementation of energy, fuel and chemical systems based on UW research findings.
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Rick Gustafson moved and Frank Greulich seconded that this appointment be considered. A call
for vote was distributed electronically to assure voting majority.
The Faculty voted to approve the Emeritus Professor appointment of William T. McKean. The
results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
2. Proposed Emeritus Faculty Appointment
 Gerard Schreuder, PhD, is proposed for Emeritus Professor. Dr. Schreuder will retire September
15, 2007, and the emeritus appointment will take effect on September 16, 2007.
 Dr. Schreuder’s statement for emeritus status appears below:
Gerard F. Schreuder
Statement for Emeritus Status
May 21, 2007
Dr. Schreuder started his professional career in 1958 after training and degrees in forest resources,
remote sensing, statistics, mathematics, and economics. He worked in Switzerland, Germany,
Venezuela, and the Netherlands as a regional forester and in research. From 1960-1964 he worked as an
assistant expert for the Organization of American States and the United Nations in Costa Rica in the area
of remote sensing. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1967, he joined the faculty of Yale University to teach
and carry out research in resource econometrics and systems analysis. He joined the University of
Washington faculty in January 1971 where he rose to full professor in 1974. He continued to engage in
research in both resource econometrics and systems analysis. In addition, he also worked in the area of
remote sensing and currently focuses his research efforts on this topic. Dr. Schreuder’s teaching
concentrated on Statistics, Economics, and Remote Sensing.
From 1973-1982 Dr. Schreuder served as one of two Research Directors at the College of Forest
Resources and from 1980-1997 served as Chair of the Management and Social Science Division.
Over the years he consulted extensively with the World Bank, the Interamerican Development Bank, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Asian Development Bank. This allowed him to use the six
(6) languages he masters (of which English is the one he acquired last). His Curriculum Vitae shows
that he published many articles (some not in English), one textbook in Spanish, and that he edited three
books. In 1992 he was given the Honorary Alumnus-ship of the College of Forest Resources.
He was active in the 1970’s and 80’s in the College's outreach efforts, being part of a group of three
faculty who organized the Silvicultural Institute, a mid-career training activity primarily for U.S. Forest
Service personnel. The Institute continued for about 11 years. The outreach sponsored several major
Symposia in Seattle and Korea and training for foresters in countries such as Honduras.
After his planned retirement in September 2007, he may take up a position with the World Bank in the
southern cone of Latin America and/or engage in some short-term missions with IMF and the World
Bank.
Finally, he still chairs 3 M.S. and 3 Ph.D. students who have from a few months to a year to complete
their degrees. Two ongoing research projects at the University of Washington will continue until July
2008 and June 2009 respectively. These projects provide support for his graduate students.
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Frank Greulich moved and Rob Harrison seconded that this appointment be considered. A call
for vote was distributed electronically to assure voting majority.
The Faculty voted to approve the Emeritus Professor appointment of Gerard Schreuder. The
results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
3. Proposed Faculty Candidates under Consideration for the Resource Economist faculty
position.
a. Dr. Dawn Cassandra Parker
b. Dr. Sergey S. Rabotyagov
c. Dr. Juha Siikamäki
d. Dr. Constant I. Tra
Dr. Eastin was called upon to discuss the Natural Resources Economist Faculty Search. As you know,
the original search last year was unsuccessful in part because it was undertaken too late in the academic
year. The search was undertaken again this year, after revising the job description slightly and seeking
advice from colleagues. Two offers were made. One accepted a job in the Evans School and the other
decided to accept a position on the East Coast where he had family. It was decided that a secondary
search would be undertaken this year to attempt to identify other candidates who either applied late so
their applications were set aside, or top rated candidates from the first search this year who had not
placed. Five candidates were identified, phone interviews were accomplished, and four merited campus
visits which were completed on May 11th.
We now have four candidates before us. Dr. Eastin shared the search committee’s feedback regarding
each candidate and the committee’s recommended ranking.
 Rob Harrison moved and Frank Greulich seconded to accept the recommendations of the
committee and move forward with a vote. A call for vote was distributed electronically to assure
voting majority. The faculty were asked to rate each of the candidates individually as either
acceptable or not acceptable then the faculty were asked to rank each of the candidates in order
of preference.
 The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
4. Proposed Research Associate Appointment
 Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Ph.C., is proposed for Research Associate by Josh Lawler.
 Ms. Bancroft studied at Oregon State University. She has defended her Ph.D. and will have her
degree conferred in September 2007. She will be supported by an existing Department of
Defense grant and will be working on modeling. The appointment will be from 06/01/07 to
05/31/10.
 Rob Harrison moved and Bob Edmonds seconded that this appointment be considered. A call
for vote was distributed electronically to assure voting majority
 The Faculty voted to approve the appointment of Elizabeth Bancroft as Research Associate. The
results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
5. Proposed Courtesy Faculty Appointment
 David F. Layton, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Evans School of Public Affairs, proposed for
Adjunct Professor by John Perez-Garcia.
 Dr. Layton has been serving the College for several years. He served on the search committee
for the Economics faculty position considered at this meeting. Clare Ryan works with him on an
on-going basis and he serves on graduate student committees.
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Doug Sprugel moved and Dan Vogt seconded that this appointment be considered. A call for
vote was distributed electronically to assure voting majority.
The Faculty voted to approve the appointment of David Layton as Adjunct Professor. The
results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
6. Proposed Elected Faculty Council (EFC) Members
Two members must be elected to replace two members whose terms end June 2007 (John Perez-Garcia
and Sarah Reichard). According to EFC By-Laws, a subcommittee of EFC acts as a nominating
committee.
 EFC Chair Dave Manuwal stated that the Council identified the nominations of John PerezGarcia and Soo Hyung Kim. Drs. Eric Turnblom and Kristiina Vogt were nominated after an
email solicitation was sent to faculty.
 Dr. Perez-Garcia completed a partial term left vacant by Dorothy Paun and has not yet served a
year. Faculty expressed concern that Dr. Kim have enough time to pursue his academic
activities. Dr. Manuwal said that the work of the Council was particularly heavy this year due
to ratification of the By-Laws, but he thinks the work of the Council this year will be very
manageable. Faculty also stated that serving on the Council affords insights into issues not
usually seen.
 Dr. Manuwal called for additional nominations from the floor. None were offered.
 Frank Greulich moved and Bob Edmonds seconded that the Drs. Perez-Garcia, Kim, Turnblom,
and Vogt be considered for Elected Faculty Council. A call for vote was distributed
electronically to assure voting majority.
 The Faculty elected John Perez-Garcia and Eric Turnblom to serve on the Elected Faculty
Council. The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
7. Proposed Vice Chair Recommendations
 The Elected Faculty Council, which is charged as the nominating committee for College of
Forest Resources Vice Chair, has determined two candidates for Vice Chair for the 2007-2008
academic year. Clare Ryan and Robert Harrison have agreed to be considered for Vice Chair.
 The next step is for the faculty to determine the acceptability of the nominees and to rank them.
 The Chair makes the final selection of the Vice Chair.
 Sharon Doty moved and Eric Turnblom seconded that Clare Ryan and Rob Harrison be
considered and ranked. A call for vote was distributed electronically.
 Clare Ryan was selected to serve for one more year as Vice Chair.
8. Proposed Promotions, Merit, and Tenure (PMT) Committee Members
 Kern Ewing and Charlie Halpern have completed their terms on the Committee.
 The Elected Faculty Council has identified the following faculty who are willing to serve:
Sally Brown
Greg Ettl
Kristiina Vogt
Dorothy Paun
Eric Turnblom
Graham Allan (withdrew)
Tom Hinckley
Darlene Zabowski
 The term of office for these two seats on the Committee is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010
 A call was made for additional nominations from the floor. None were offered.
 Doug Sprugel moved and Rob Harrison seconded that the faculty listed in the above table be
considered for PMT Committee membership. A call for vote was distributed electronically to
assure voting majority.
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The Faculty elected Greg Ettl and Tom Hinckley to serve on the Promotion, Merit, and Tenure
Committee. The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
9. Proposed Curriculum Changes
Michelle Trudeau will presented on behalf of the Curriculum Committee. The faculty are asked to
consider modifications to the Streamside Studies minor. The number of required course credits’ range
would be increased from 13-18 credits to 15-22 credits. In addition, the course lists would be updated to
reflect curriculum changes.
Bob Gara moved and Kristiina Vogt seconded that the faculty consider the proposal to increase the
requirements for the Streamside Studies minor. A call for vote was distributed electronically. The
motion passed 26 approve, 1 oppose, 4 abstain of 52 eligible.
UPCOMING EVENTS
3:30
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College of Forest Resources Recognition Event will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2007,
2:00 p.m. to ?, Forest Club Room.
 Special Meeting of the Faculty will take place on: Friday, June 1, 2007, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Winkenwerder 105.
 Next Regular Faculty Meeting: Monday, June 4, 2007, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Anderson 22. This is
the final meeting of the quarter and the 2006-2007 Academic Year. It is also the quarterly
meeting with the Dean.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.
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