FSCC 17-18-01 was tabled until further notice for unit review. This action item specified revision of Criminal Justice curriculum math requirement from MAT111 to MAT115.
FSCC 17-18-02 passed unanimously. This action item was for a new elective course, ENV535 Urban Agriculture, in the Masters of Environmental Studies Program.
FSCC 17-18-03 passed unanimously. This action item changes the prerequisites and student classification requirements for AFE311, AFE411 and AFE401.
The Curriculum Committee will continue to review submissions but any to be implemented in Spring 2018 must be submitted by the first Monday in October committee meeting.
Academic Policy Committee:
Chair Gebremedhin reported the committee has no new items to present at this time.
Professional Concerns Committee:
Chair Reilly presented:
PCC 17-18-03. This action item specifies inclusion of submitted Division of Fine Arts Performance Benchmarks within the University catalogue and as an appendix in the Faculty Handbook. After extensive discussion the action passed by voice vote with one nay and a friendly amendment to remove reference to Speech/Communication, which is no longer within the Division of Fine Arts.
Dr. Walston is setting up a program to honor retirees, looking at what other university practices.
Budget & Academic Support Committee:
Chair Rye presented:
BASC 17-18-02 passed unanimously. This action item resolves that a thorough campus-wide pay equity study be conducted to address inequities within units and bring faculty salaries up to market standard.
Provost/VPAA Report:
Dr. Thomas will present any upcoming policy from Academic Affairs and will be in attendance at Senate to answer questions when necessary. She has met with 16 divisions and wants to advance transparency and interaction through dialogue.
She reported interim Dean appointments will be shared once all interviews have been conducted. Permanent positions are expected to be in place by Fall 2018.
President Hampton requested an email of the restructuring chart and questioned elimination of the online position.
Dr. Thomas said Area Coordinators will be paid for their work this semester thus far, for the remaining of the Fall semester, and “most likely” for Spring 2018. She indicated that the permanent Deans will make decisions on the continuation of the coordinator model. She said the pay schedule carried forward from FY17 will be used and Academic Affairs will move PAFs forward.