Present:

Present: C. Burns, J. Murphy, K.S.Young, B. Holtman, F. Blanco, P. Savoye, J. Benjamin, M-D. Schmid, L. Rashidi, S. Holderby, J. Halstead, P. Keller, C. Bloom, R. Stender, L. Cass, V. Jenkins, M. Zelkowitz, S. Stein, M. Gaballa, J. Tan, C. Hoy alternate for A. Longoria, N. Werner-Burke, T. Murphy, W. Keeth, A. Johnson, D. Dietz, D. Crowder, I. Newman, S. Brown, J. Mansfield, M. Moore.

I.

C. Burns called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Minutes of 2/24/05 were approved (L. Rashidi/M-D Schmid).

APPROVED

II.

Treasurer's Report (B. Holtman)

The current account balance is $195. Correction from last time. Bernhard Schmid received the scholarship last year. The new person will be selected in April. C. Vaughn passed along info that the deadline to apply is March 15. Awards are made between 4/1 and 4/15. Four faculty are selected by the Provost’s office to serve on the committee. J. Murphy wanted the criteria for awards. C. Vaughn will be consulted.

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APPROVED

III.

Announcements

1. A faculty rep. is still needed for SGA
2. Curricular actions of 2/24 were approved by J. Halstead
3. 2005/2006 senate schedule is posted on the senate web site. Thanks to B. Holtman for continuing the job of Web Master.
   
   

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IV.

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs (F. Blanco)

Motion # 1

AAC moves to establish the First Year Experience Committee as a subcommittee of AAC

Charge for First Year Seminar Committee

The First Year Seminar Committee will:

• oversee the UNV course: develop, plan, evaluate, set clear expectations, select a thematic reading for the year
• recommend approval of course substitution for the UNV course
• recommend faculty to teach the UNV 1100 course
• require faculty to attend a training program
• report to AAC at least once each year

Members will be assigned by the Academic Affairs Committee
The chairperson of the First Year Seminar Committee will be assigned by AAC
Members will serve for three staggered year terms

Discussion: Questions about why the chair is appointed rather than elected. Answer—this is the same as the Gen. Ed. subcommittee. This committee will approve people to teach UNV 1100. When they recommend course substitution, it still goes to AAC. This action is creating an “official” subcommittee. Motion carried.

Motion # 2

AAC moves to approve the New Course: AHD 2201 Personal Development/Life Choices

Course Description for Catalog:
This course will give each student an opportunity to examine their personality, life management skills, values and their relationship to making appropriate life choices. The course is designed to increase each student's awareness of the responsibilities and control they can exact upon their own life experiences through a holistic approach to living. A strong emphasis will be placed on a rational-emotive, reality-oriented approach to everyday life management skill building and healthy self-esteem development.
How will increased offerings be staffed?

Discussion: V. Jenkins will teach as an overload in years when money is available. To become Gen. Ed. it will have to go through the appropriate committees. J. Murphy asked when we add a faculty from non-teaching to teaching, does that hurt our performance funding? P. Keller said that is an on-going conversation. J. Halstead reminded the assembly that this decision is about a curricular action. Offering the course, if approved, is an administrative decision. Motion carried.

Motion # 3

AAC moves to approve the Program Change for M.Ed. Elementary Education: Computer Specialization and for M.S. Education: Computer Specialization

Rationale for change: To update the program and course titles, course content and descriptions
New title for M.Ed. Elementary Education: Computer Specialization - M.Ed. Elementary Education: Technology Concentration
New title for M.S. Education: Computer Specialization - M.S. Education: Technology Concentration

List changes:

Change title of concentration to Technology

Change course titles/content/descriptions to

• ED 5580 Instructional Technology: Internet Integration across the Curriculum
• ED 5582 Instructional Technology: Introduction to Multimedia
• ED 5583 Instructional Technology: Advanced Multimedia
• ED 5584 Instructional Technology: Web Design & Development for Educators

Program Description for Catalog:
This program is designed for classroom teachers, school administrators, and other education professionals. Students should have basic computer skills and courses should be taken in the following sequence: ED 5580, ED 5582, ED 5583 and ED 5584, ED 5541. Selected Topics may be used for individual projects and research in the instructional technology field.
No discussion. Motion carried.

B.

Academic Planning (P. Savoye)

Working with program changes in Art Education.

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C.

Administrative Affairs & Elections (J. Benjamin)

Election is now closed. They are checking results to make sure no one violates the rule of not serving on more than 2 committees. IT and the Election committee will need a run-off vote. C. Burns thanked J. Benjamin for her work.

D.

Student Affairs & Admissions (S. Holderby)

Concerns about the faculty role in taking students on field trips. Basically there is no policy except what is in The Password. The contest to rename The Password is over and there is a winner, but not sure yet how information will be disseminated. P. Keller reminded everyone that a field trip form must be filled out. J. Mansfield raised questions of liability. S. Brown has same concerns. P. Keller said he would check with MU’s legal counsel.

E.

Information Technology (M.-D. Schmid)

No report.

F.

Library Advisory (L. Rashidi)

No report.

Provost (P. Keller)

Good capstone lecture yesterday from Suzanne Morris. Office is looking at various ways to engage students.

V.

Old Business

1. Faculty Assembly – K.S.Young stated interest from dept. for one on the retirement bill. However, that might be more appropriate for APSCUF to hold as an informational meeting.

VI.

New Business

1. M. Reid will do a presentation on performance indicators. J. Halstead said topic is so complex it needs a discussion environment. We may not know about budget by April. Assembly leaned toward an open meeting. C. Burns said exec committee would make arrangements.
2. New enrollment confirmation process. L. Cass said we have a problem with not knowing who is here. There will be a welcome back page on Aug. 1. This will be done in a student friendly way. Faculty are encouraged to alert advisees to this change. 78 students last fall who didn’t come back but were taking up seats in classes. They will send reminders by email and make phone calls. Reminders will also go out with residence life info and with their bill. This plan is in progress.
3. Trustees met. Recognized emeriti faculty. Approved enrollment plan.
   
   

VII.

Remarks for the Good of the Order

None.

VIII.

Meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. (F. Blanco/J. Benjamin).

Respectfully submitted,
K. Sue Young
Secretary of Senate