Faculty Senate Minutes
for November 29, 2005
PSF 7/05-6

 

CALL TO ORDER:

 

The Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside met on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 in Molinaro Hall D139. The meeting was called to order at 3:35 PM by Prof Frances Kavenik, Chair. See the attendance roster for those present.

 

Report of the University Committee Chair

 

Prof Doug DeVinny, Chair of the University Committee, reported that state requirements that all travel be arranged through Adelman Travel was creating problems. Those who found cheaper arrangements elsewhere must, under these regulations, offer Adelman a chance to match or beat the cost. [Note: This contract arrangement was subsequently cancelled wtf ]

 

He also reported that the state was increasing the use of rental cars in place of state-owned vehicles.

 

Report of the Chancellor

 

Chancellor John Keating mentioned that a controversy had arisen concerning a Resident Assistant conducting bible study in a dormitory facility at UW-Eau Claire. See http://www.thefire.org/index.php/case/689.html.

 

The Chancellor then went on to mention that UW-Parkside was in for another $500K in budget cuts for 2006-07. He said that the campus would be able to absorb this significant cut with minimum disruption to the teaching mission. He lamented the continual cuts in state support over the past few years.

 

Questions

 

There were no written questions submitted in advance and no oral questions were offered.

 

Committee Reports

 

General Education Committee – 2004-05 Annual Report

 

The Annual Report of the General Education Committee for 2004-05 was received and filed.

 

First Year Council – Activity Report

 

Prof Carmel Ruffolo and Damian Evans, co-chairs of the First Year Council (an administrative committee) reported on the activities of the council. See the written report submitted.

 

Appendix 1 (forthcoming)

 

New Business

 

Academic Calendar Proposal – Academic Policies Committee

 

 

Resolved, that the Academic Calendar Formula, PSF 21/86-87, be modified for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 academic years (only), as follows ...

 

Academic Convocation and        Tuesday         Tuesday

Phase II Orientation Day               09/05/06        09/04/07

(no classes)

 

Fall Classes Begin                       Wednesday   Wednesday,

                                                      09/06/06        09/05/07

 

Discussion reflected the fact that there were mixed feelings about the benefits of the proposal vs the loss of class instruction time. Prof Ruffolo said that the Phase II Orientation Day would contain academic content.

 

The proposal was APPROVED on a vote of 16-0-4.

 

Elimination of the Department of Engineering – Committee on Academic Planning

 

Resolved, that the Department of Engineering be eliminated, effective immediately, and that the computer engineering concentration, within the computer science major, be eliminated once students currently enrolled have had a reasonable opportunity to complete their program.

 

Be it further resolved, that the certificate in digital control be eliminated.

 

The rationale for this is included in the Agenda.

 

The motion was APPROVED viva voce with one noted abstention.

 

Revision to Membership of the Committee on Academic Planning – Committee on Academic Planning

 

Resolved, that UWPF 8.03 be modified as shown below.

 

8.03 Committee on Academic Planning

 

Existing:

 

(1) Membership

The committee shall consist of:

(a) Five faculty members, elected at large

(b) The Vice Chancellor or designee

(c) One elected academic staff member

(d) One student member

 

New – Replace (a) above with this provision …

 

(a) Six faculty members, elected at-large for three year terms. No more than two members shall be from a single electoral division.

 

The motion was APPROVED viva voce with one noted dissent and one abstention.

The Secretary of the Faculty will implement this, along with appropriate staggered terms, in the Spring 2006 All-Faculty Election.

 

 

Entitlement to Plan : BA in Liberal Arts for Teachers – Committee on Academic Planning

 

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate recommends that UW-Parkside seeks an entitlement to plan a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts for Teachers.

 

The motion was APPROVED viva voce without audible dissent and the matter is thus recommended to the Chancellor for transmission to the UW System.

The background document included with the Agenda should be included in the submission.

 

 

General Education Requirements for Transfer Students Entering in 2005-06 – General Education Committee

 

Resolved, that new transfer students entering UW-Parkside during the 2005-06 academic year are subject to the 2003-05 general education requirements.

 

The motion was APPROVED viva voce without audible dissent and forwarded to the Registrar for implementation.

 

Special Order of Business – Expression of Gratitude to Prof Walter Feldt

 

Prof DeVinny, anticipating that Prof Anne Gurnack would be Secretary of the Faculty in the spring semester, asked the Senate to thank Prof Emeritus Walter Feldt for his service as Interim Secretary of the Faculty during the fall semester. Senators responded with applause. [In actuality, negotiations with Prof Gurnack failed and Prof Feldt continued his duties into the spring semester. However, Prof Evelyn Zepp later agreed to assume the duties of the position after the spring break.]

 

Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Walter T. Feldt

Interim Secretary of the Faculty