Faculty Meeting Minutes
College of Forest Resources
Anderson Hall Room 22
Monday, January 8, 2007, 10:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:33 a.m. by Gordon Bradley, College of Forest Resources Faculty
Chair. Dr. Bradley called for a motion to approve previously distributed minutes of the November 27,
December 4, and December 11, 2006 Faculty Meetings. The minutes of the November 27 meeting had
been revised to reflect that Jim Agee is not a member of the Curriculum Committee. The revised minutes
were approved by a unanimous show of hands.
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Agee, James
Allan, G. Graham
Bakker, Jonathan
Bradley, Gordon
Briggs, David
Doty, Sharon
Eastin, Ivan
Edmonds, Robert
Ettl, Gregory
Ford, E. David
Franklin, Jerry
Harrison, Robert
Kim, Soo-Hyung
Lippke, Bruce
Manuwal, David
Paun, Dorothy
Perez-Garcia, John
Ryan, Clare
Schiess, Peter
Schreuder, Gerard
Sprugel, Douglas
Strand, Stuart
Torgersen, Christian
Vogt, Kristiina
West, Stephen
Wott, John
ABSENT
Bare, Bruce
Bolton, Susan
Brown, Sally
Bura, Renata
Ewing, Kern
Fridley, James
Gara, Robert
Glawe, Dean
Greulich, Frank
Gustafson, Richard
Halpern, Charles
Hanley, Donald
Hinckley, Thomas
Hodgson, Kevin
Johnson, Jay
Lee, Robert
Mabberley, David
Marzluff, John
McKean, William
Moskal, Monika
Peterson, David
Reichard, Sarah
Turnblom, Eric
Vogt, Dan
Zabowski, Darlene
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Davis, Amanda
Mentele, Tom
Smith, Nevada
Trudeau, Michelle
The attendance reflects a quorum of the voting members of the faculty.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Recognition of book published:
Forests and Society - Sustainability and Life Cycles of Forests in Human Landscapes. Authors
include Kristiina and Dan Vogt and Bob Edmonds; many College faculty contributed chapters. This
book will be used as a text for ESRM 100.
2. Amanda Davis presented information regarding Course Fees. ASUW has contacted the College
regarding the College’s process to include student input into course fees. All faculty whose courses
have fees will be surveyed to provide information regarding details that helped determine the cost of
the course and the fee. (Course fees should include the cost of course specific equipment and
replacement, software and licensing fees, motor pool, lodging, etc.) Student input will then be
solicited. See attached form.
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3. UW Society of American Foresters, Student Chapter will host Vicki Christiansen, Executive Director
of Regulatory Programs, Washington Department of Natural Resources, Thursday January 18, 2007,
6:00-9:00 p.m., Anderson 207 (Forest Club Room).
4. Dr. Bradley introduced the winter quarter agenda items. He hopes knowing the scheduled topics will
give faculty the opportunity to provide input to the Committees preparing the discussions.
 January 8—overview of quarter, Development Office presentation, course fees
 January 22—curriculum pathways discussion. Clare Ryan presented. She noted that Paul Footen
has joined the Curriculum Committee as a student representative and that Susan Bolton will take
Rob Harrison’s place on the committee. Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in
Anderson 107A. All are welcome to attend.
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The discussion at the January 22nd meeting will be about possible pathways or options for
degrees. Currently there are 11 pathways which are probably too many and doesn’t provide the
students with enough guidance. The Curriculum Committee suggests to limit the number of
pathways to 3-5, because we have gotten into trouble in the past for offering too many degrees.
The discussion on the 22nd will center on what are reasonable pathways.
February 5—Promotion, Merit, and Tenure (PMT) Committee discussion: process and
approaches. David Briggs presented. PMT Committee is meeting to establish the PMT process
timeline and to review the processes used in the past. The Committee will bring draft
recommendations to the meeting on the 5th for faculty discussion and consideration. College of
Forest Resources has hired a person who will upgrade and manage the database to which faculty
will input portfolio information to be used by the PMT Committee.
February 26—By-Laws discussion. David Manuwal presented. UW Faculty Senate is mandating
that all units establish and have on record in their office bylaws. The Elected Faculty Council is
preparing a draft bylaws document for faculty consideration. The draft document has been
circulated and some comments have been received.
March 12—Dean’s Meeting. The Dean has a prior commitment on March 12th and, thus, the
Winter Quarter meeting with the Dean has been rescheduled to the first meeting of Spring Quarter
(March 26, 2007). The March 12th meeting currently has an open agenda, but it is anticipated that
there will be no problem filling the agenda with “overflow” from the other meetings.
PRESENTATIONS
Tom Mentele, College of Forest Resources Director of Development presented. Tom reminded everyone
of the Centennial Reception at the Capitol Rotunda in Olympia on January 31, 2007. Transportation will
be provided. Please contact Nancy Davis with your RSVPs to attend.
Endowments give sustaining money over time. One in four students in the College receives endowment
support. The Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation is a big contributor. Endowments also support
three faculty chairs and six to eight professorships in the College.
A major University-wide money raising campaign began in 2000 and ends in 2008. The College of
Forest Resources is at 91% of goal. We receive many small gifts. For example, in November 2006 we
received $67,000 in small gifts. The money received is used to purchase units in the UW’s Consolidated
Endowment Fund (CEF). Currently, the College has 68 unique budgets in the CEF which translates into
$23.9 million of capital investment. Last year the return on this investment was 17%. 5% went into the
College operating fund to support students, College activities, and salaries such as the Rachel Woods
Professorship currently held by David Ford. The remaining 12% is maintained in the endowment to
continue growth.
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The cost of fundraising at the UW is approximately 17% of gross. University of Washington
Development Office maintains control of gifted money for the initial 6 months to experience the return
during that time period, which is used to cover their overhead. It takes many people to secure significant
gifts. A million dollar gift can take nine people one and a half years to secure. CFR has engaged a new
half-time major gifts officer whose name is Wendy Kelley. This person will focus on fundraising for the
University of Washington Botanical Gardens, but she will be available to assist in fundraising for other
areas of CFR. It is critical to have faculty involvement. CFR Faculty have opportunities to engage with
potential donors and hopefully are thinking of ways to steward donors and include them in the life of the
College. The more engaged we are the more likely we will get money to support our work. If you make
a contact with someone and it appears their intent is philanthropic, contact Tom and he will help you
work with the person.
FACULTY ACTIONS
1. Proposed Curriculum Changes
Michelle Trudeau presented.
NEW COURSES
1. ESRM 427 (3) Franklin (Joint w/Johnson from OSU)
Integrated Management of Forest Landscapes in a Changing World
2. CFR 522 (1) CR/NC Doty
Symbiotic Tree-Microbe Interactions
COURSE CHANGES
1. ESRM 429 (1) Steinemann—Drop joint with FISH 429, Change description
2. CFR 529/FISH 529/PB AF 521/CEE 520 (1) Steinemann—Add joint with PB AF and CEE, Change
description as below to match undergraduate course.
3. ESRM 302 (5) Ewing/Fridley—Change course title, Change description, Change prerequisites to
none
Was Sustainability in Production Lands, will become Restoration Design
4. ESRM 473 (5) Ewing—Change course title
Was Restoration Ecology, will become Ecosystem-based Restoration Ecology
5. CFR 503 (1) Ewing/Reichard—Change course title
Was Current Issues in Urban Horticulture, will become Current Issues in Restoration Ecology and
Environmental Horticulture
Jim Agee moved that the New Courses and Course Changes be accepted and voted on as a group with the
proviso that if the motion didn’t pass that each new course or course change be voted on individually;
David Briggs seconded the motion. Faculty voted by a show of hands and the motion carried.
2. Proposed Graduate Faculty Appointments
a. Anne Kearney, PhD, renewal of Graduate Faculty appointment with Supervisory Committee
Endorsement recommended by Gordon Bradley. Dr. Kearney is an Affiliate Assistant Professor
who currently serves on one graduate committee.
b. Robert Bilby, PhD, renewal of Graduate Faculty appointment with Supervisory Committee
Endorsement recommended by Robert Edmonds. Dr. Bilby is an Affiliate Associate Professor
who currently serves on two graduate committees.
c. Hans-Erik Andersen, PhD, proposed for Graduate Faculty with Supervisory Committee
Endorsement recommended by David Briggs. Dr. Andersen is an Affiliate Assistant Professor
who will serve on several graduate committees.
The vote was solicited electronically to Graduate Faculty. The Graduate Faculty voted to approve each
of these appointments to the Graduate Faculty. The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
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3. Proposed Visiting Scholar Appointments
a. Harvey Holt, PhD, proposed for Visiting Professor to work with John Wott.
b. San-Hyun Lee, PhD, proposed for Visiting Assistant Professor to work with Peter Schiess.
The vote was solicited electronically to CFR Faculty. The Faculty voted to approve both of these visiting
scholar appointments. The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
4. Proposed Research Associate Appointment
a. Brian Strahm, PhD, proposed for Research Associate to work with Rob Harrison.
The vote was solicited electronically to CFR Faculty. The Faculty voted to approve this Research
Associate appointment to the CFR Faculty. The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
5. Proposed Elected Faculty Council Member
a. John Perez-Garcia, PhD, proposed for appointment to the Elected Faculty Council of the College
of Forest Resources to complete term vacated by Dorothy Paun. Term ends June 2007.
The vote was solicited electronically to CFR Faculty. The Faculty voted to approve Dr. Perez-Garcia’s
appointment to the Elected Faculty Council. The results of the vote are recorded in the Faculty Office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Next Faculty Meeting: Monday, January 22, 2007, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Anderson Room 22
ADJOURNMENT
Attachments: New Course Cost Form
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New Course Cost Form
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received __________________________________
Faculty Member Submitted ________________________
Quarter Anticipated ______________________________
Per Student Cost ________________________________
Date Provost Approved ___________________________
Date Approved __________________________________
Course Name and Number:
Anticipated Number of Students:
How many field trips will you take during this course?
List location(s) of trip(s):
Motor pool
Ferry fees
(number of vans needed and total mileage):
(we get a discount, but fees vary - http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries):
Lodging:
Food:
Access or Permit Fees
Equipment
Software
(national park entry fees, etc):
(purchasing or renting):
(including site licenses):
Additional costs
(describe items and list costs, please be specific):
Total Cost for Course:
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