Present:

Present: J. Murphy, R. Timko, C. Moulton, D. Dietz, T. Doerksen, P. Savoye, K. Thorne, M. Syrett, J. Phillips, P. Keller, D. Siegart, C. Hoy, S. Hensley, A. Ghods, B. Ganong, D. McKee, D. Mason, N. Werner-Burke, J. Sornberger, W. Keeth, F. Chua, S. Kasperek, N. Rinnert, I. Newman, L. Schankman, R. Keller, A. Molla, M. Moore

I.

I. J. Murphy called the meeting to order: 3:30 pm.
Approval of University Senate minutes of Sept. 21, 2006:
Minutes approved (Doerksen/Moore)

APPROVED

II.

Treasurer's Report (D. Dietz)

Deposited $90 last week.

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APPROVED

III.

Announcements (J. Murphy)

President Loeschke approved the change in the definition of a minor voted on in the Sept 7th senate meeting.

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IV.

Committee and Other Reports

Academic Planning (P. Savoye)

Budget committee will meet next week.

B.

Administrative Affairs & Elections (K. Thorne)

The mold in the library is not toxic.
Volunteers are still needed as alternates for committees.

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C.

Student Affairs & Admissions (L. Labuski-Brown)

An organizational grid was provided to departmental chairs at the last meeting; faculty can obtain it through their individual department chairs.
The committee discussed whether or not some adaptation in Datatel now exists—or could be created—that would prohibit students with less than 60 of credits from withdrawing from a course without their faculty advisor’s signature. Even though the undergraduate catalog requires a faculty advisor signature, students can and do circumvent the process—thus minimizing the role/importance of the academic advisement in this process (especially at the freshman and sophomore level).

D.

Information Technology (J. Phillips)

No report.

E.

Library Advisory (M. Syrett)

Working on creating a speaker series to celebrate the sesquicentennial and tie it into PA history; also working on grants to fund the series.
Ben Jones has been consulted on the mold in the library.
Report on book circulation and interlibrary loan circulation: MU: per capita did very well in all categories, top in system.
Nov 6: doing a survey, asking about the quality of the library service. All state system schools will be surveyed (a statistician will be doing this) to see how we compare to our peer institutions.

F.

Provost (P. Keller)

PACT Conference: about half of the presidents from other schools are here, some for the 1st time; feedback has been very positive. Their expectations seem to be exceeded. We have rolled out the red carpet; we are representing MU in a positive way. Our own council of trustees has joined the discussion on funding – our trustees have been advocating for funding in a strong way

New Fact book will be available on MY Mansfield.

National Survey of student engagement – MU had higher response rate than most schools (around 68% response rate) – we did not differ from most items from national sample, students responses were similar to public liberal arts institutions.

Seigart: Elementary Ed: congratulations on a successful SPA revision.

Vince: any more talk of webadvisor going back to old system?
Keller: yes, we should have more control; not happy with the current system. There is no easy system.

Judy Bryer is the one to contact if a student disappears.

Persistence rate did go up, but must go up more. Half of our students don’t make it through the system.

Keeth: residence halls are in a terrible state, especially Pinecrest and Cedarcrest – broken furniture, curtains, etc. How does money go towards fixing furniture, foosball tables, pianos not tuned, etc? The state of the dorms is appalling. This should be addressed as it relates to persistence.
Keller: MU owes millions of dollars in debt (bonds) on those buildings. Some of the halls are better than others. The cabinet is committed to improving conditions and there is discussion on how to do that. Trustees have voted that students can move off campus after their 3rd semester. We are living with decisions that were made several years ago. We are trying to convert some space towards the use of commuter students. Some students have reported they are happy with their living space.
Submit problems to Carmen Bianco or Peter Keller.
Timko: furniture problem - when Hemlock was cleaned out some good furniture was thrown out, and some more furniture has been ordered. There is a lack of respect by the students that must be considered.

Academic Affairs (T. Doerksen)

A. Program Change Proposal – Women’s Studies

Rationale for change:
Women's Studies is revising its program to reflect course changes, deleting courses from the program that are no longer offered, adding courses that have been recently created, and clarifying the language of the electives category to avoid confusion.

List all changes:

Under Humanities choices:

Delete: ENG 2220 (it is now moved to electives)
Delete ENG 4401 (it is now moved to electives)
Delete HST 2201 American History through the Civil War
Add ENG 3326 Women's Literature
Add ENG 3328 Lesbian and Gay Literature
Add HST 2210 American Women's History
Add HST 3313 European Women's History
Add HST 3325 History of Witches

Under Social Science choices:

Add COM 3334 Gender and Communication

Under electives choices:

Delete: "6 credit hours of women’s studies electives selected through consultation with the Women’s Studies advisor."

Add: Choose two electives (6 s.h.) from the courses listed below, any of the courses listed above, and/or courses cross-listed with Women’s Studies.

ENG 2220* Special Topics in Literature
ENG 3305* Comparative Literature
ENG 3307* Literature in English from around the World
ENG 3320* Special Topics in Literature
ENG 4401* Seminar in Literary Studies
HST 3294* Topics in American History
HST 3295* Topics in Global History
HST 3296* Topics in European History

(*when offered with Women’s Studies content)

HST 3326 The History of Women through Television

PASSED

B. Philosophy:

1. Course change request – PHL 3380 Health Care Ethics
   Purpose and nature of change: __(1) change catalogue description to reflect actual course content and (2) prerequisite to reflect appropriate level of difficulty
   
   Revised catalog copy: An examination of the arguments designed to provide solutions to moral problems commonly faced by health care professionals. Topic may include: lies to the sick and dying; end of life care and decision-making; privacy and confidentiality; paternalism; resource allocation; moral theory. Prerequisite: minimum of 45 credits earned or permission of instructor.
   
2. Course change request – PHL 3470 Theories of Mind and Knowledge
   Purpose and nature of change: __(1) change catalogue description to reflect actual course content and (2) prerequisite to reflect appropriate level of difficulty;
   
   Revised catalog copy: A study of some of the philosophical theories involved in understanding the nature of the human mind and what constitutes knowledge. Some of the topics or concepts which may be examined are behaviorism, identify theory, folk psychology, functionalism, consciousness, intentionality, belief, justification, skepticism, and artificial intelligence. Attention will be paid to recent developments in neuroscience and the social sciences, especially psychology. Prerequisite: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202, and 45 credits earned; or, permission of instructor.
   
3. Course change request – PHL 4423 Twentieth Century Philosophy
   Purpose and nature of change: __(1) change catalogue description to reflect actual course content and (2) prerequisite to reflect appropriate level of difficulty;
   
   Revised catalog copy: Analysis of the defining features of major philosophical movements in the twentieth century. The movements which may be examined include linguistic analysis, logical positivism, pragmatism, philosophy of mind, postmodernism, and feminism. Prerequisite: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202, and 45 credits earned; or, permission of instructor.
   
4. Course change request – PHL 4490 Seminar
   Purpose and nature of change: _(1) change catalogue description to reflect actual course content and (2) prerequisite to reflect appropriate level of difficulty;
   
   Revised catalog copy: An intense, supervised investigation of a specialized problem in philosophy or into the writings of a particular philosopher or philosophical movement. Prerequisite: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202, and either 45 credits earned or permission of instructor.

Discussion: should the word “moral” be changed to the word “ethical” under #1.
Decision: wording is appropriate, leave as is.

PASSED

C. Health Sciences and Physical Activities (Radiology):

No change to any course; minor changes to catalog copy to better reflect course content as it is being taught.

1. Course change request – XRT 1101 X-Ray Technology I
   Purpose and nature of change: To update and revise course description for X-Ray Technology 1101 X-Ray Technology I to conform to current descriptions and terminology within the program’s ASRT Curriculum Guide. Course content has not changed.
   
   Revised catalog copy: XRT 1101 X-Ray Technology I (3 cr)
   Course content provides an introduction to the basic elements of radiologic technology. Students will discuss and evaluate mediolegal issues, professionalism in radiology, radiation protection practices, and radiologic terms. This course is a professional course within the Radiology Technology curriculum and radiology students are given preference. With instructor permission, course enrollment is open to any university student. (Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BSC 1121, ENG 1112, MA 1128, and COM 1101)
   
2. Course change request – XRT 1102 X-Ray Technology II
   Purpose and nature of change: To update and revise course description for X-Ray Technology 1102 X-Ray Technology II to conform to current descriptions and terminology within the program’s ASRT Curriculum Guide. Course content has not changed.
   
   Revised catalog copy: X-Ray Technology II (3 cr)
   The goal of this course is to present a basic introduction to imaging equipment operation and concepts of patient care. Students will also learn radiographic examination considerations for the extremities, spine, shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle and bony thorax. (Prerequisites: XRT 1101, BSC 1121, and MA 1128. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BSC 1122, XRT 3301, XRT 1107, and XRT 1108)
   
3. Course change request – XRT 1103 X-Ray Technology III
   Purpose and nature of change: To update and revise course description for X-Ray Technology 1103 X-Ray Technology III to conform to current descriptions and terminology within the program’s ASRT Curriculum Guide. Course content has not changed.
   
   Revised catalog copy: XRT 1103 X-Ray Technology III (5 cr)
   Course content acquaints the student with the methods of image processing and principles of radiation biology. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic examinations of the biliary, urinary, and digestive systems. Pediatric radiography is also presented. Drug pharmacology, radiographic contrast media, and image analysis will be discussed. (Prerequisite: XRT 1102. Co-requisite: XRT 3302)
   
4. Course change request – XRT 1104 X-Ray Technology IV
   Purpose and nature of change: To update and revise course description for X-Ray Technology 1104 X-Ray Technology IV to conform to current descriptions and terminology within the program’s ASRT Curriculum Guide. Course content has not changed.
   
   Revised catalog copy: XRT 1104 X-Ray Technology IV (3 cr)
   Course content acquaints students with the principles of radiographic exposure. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic examinations of the cranium, mobile radiography, and. trauma radiography. Students will continue to study image analysis and review introductory radiographic concepts presented in previous professional courses (Prerequisites: XRT 1103. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: PSY 1101, SOC 1101, XRT 2203 and XRT 3303)
   
5. Course change request – XRT 3305 Clinical Practicum V
   Purpose and nature of change: To update and revise course description for XRT 3305 Clinical Practicum V to conform to current descriptions and terminology within the program’s ASRT Curriculum Guide. Course content has not changed.
   
   Revised catalog copy: XRT 3305 Clinical Practicum V (2 cr)
   During this final clinical practicum, students will complete clinical assignments that require the demonstration of competency in a wide variety of general diagnostic, entry-level radiographic examinations. Students will have a final opportunity to practice competencies achieved in previous clinical practice. Students are required to demonstrate and practice the competencies included in the course goals and objectives. (Prerequisites: XRT 1105 and XRT 3304. Co-requisite: XRT 1106)
   PASSED

D. AAC has passed a policy limiting automatic course longevity for students who are readmitted after a more than ten year hiatus:

Course Time Limit

Mansfield University welcomes the return of students who for a variety of reasons have not completed their undergraduate degrees. Courses completed, either at Mansfield or in transfer, more than ten years prior to the date of readmission will not routinely be counted towards graduation requirements. The content of these courses may no longer be current or required for a current degree program. Students may apply, via a petition that includes specific justification for a waiver, to have course work older than ten years applied toward a degree. Any such petition may need to address courses individually. Nothing in this policy precludes a department from establishing more stringent standards.

Discussion: MU needs a policy to deal with students who are returning after many years; their previous coursework may no longer be relevant to their field. Language was carefully chosen in the proposed policy.

Keller: This just provides a guideline for discussion for students who have been out of school for a significant amount of time – this is not a penalty – it is to ensure that our graduating students are up to date and that the degree has integrity.

For students already here, individual departments will be consulted for the few students where this may be a problem.

Registrar now transfers credit, without consulting or getting approval from the department. It is agreed that departments should be consulted.

VOTE:
In favor: 20
Opposed: 6

PASSED

V.

Old Business

None.

VI.

New Business

Hoy: COF has suggested having a member of the senate attend COF meetings. They meet Thursdays at 1:00.

SGA needs to send a representative to Faculty Committee meetings.

VII.

Meeting adjourned 4:27 (Moore/R. Keller).

Minutes respectfully submitted,
Christine Moulton
Secretary of Senate