The tenth regularly scheduled meeting of the AY 2017-18 Faculty Senate was called to order at 3:15 pm on Monday, February 12, 2018, Hathaway Hall 123. The agenda was approved with no amendments and minutes of the January 29, 2018 Faculty Senate meeting were approved with no amendments.
Senate President Report:
President Hampton distributed copies of the KSU Management Improvement Plan provided by the President's office.
She emailed KSU Counsel Lang for opinion as to whether the University Ombudsman position is to be considered an administrative position and/or if it includes administrative duties. (Relative to Wilfred Riley's qualification to serve on Senate). Ms. Lang has not yet responded.
Secretary Rye pointed out temporary Parliamentarian Senator Wang was absent and Senate needed to elect someone to serve for the meeting in session. President Hampton asked for a volunteer, with no response. Rye nominated Senator Gyawali, nominations were closed and he was unanimously elected by voice vote.
President Hampton had invited Regent Gilmore and VP Appleton to attend the Senate meeting to address policies for indirect cost recovery. There were no responses at meeting time.
Curriculum Committee:
Chair Andries reported the Curriculum Committee met and one item was tabled on request of the submitting unit.
Three Action Items were brought forward:
FSCC 171811: New Course:
The Chemistry Unit desires to create a one-semester course in Physical Chemistry, tentatively called CHE425. We will delete the two-semester Physical Chemistry sequence (CHE407/409) for the B.S. track to consult our course offerings in the sub-discipline, making for a more efficient program with fewer lower enrolled courses.
FSCC 171811 passed unanimously by voice vote.
FSCC 171812:
Modify B.S. Option for the Chemistry degree program to change the two-semester Physical Chemistry sequence to a one-semester course. Expand the offering of accepted science electives required.
FSCC 171812 passed unanimously by voice vote.
FSCC 171813: New Course:
Sociology of Education
Secretary Rye inquired of precedents for such course and a non-Senator assured it is standard curriculum at many schools and the addition is to broaden the curriculum and stay current in the field.