Unapproved Minutes Academic Senate Minutes (May 15, 2008)
Posted on September 11th, 2008 regarding September 18.
May 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m.
Towner Auditorium - PSY 150
1.         CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 pm. All the voting members were present except the following: COA: L. Day, M. Hermann, D. Jacques; CBA: M.C.J. Walter; COE: S. Lam, R. Nguyen; CLA: S. Young; CNSM: T. Kelty; STD SVCS: P. Ratanasiripong; STAFF: F. Neely, STUDENTS: M. Andrews, S. McClinton, J. Davis; DEANS: J. Houck; EX OFFICIO: M. Crego, M. Khan, R. Kochan, D. Para.
2.        APPROVAL: Academic Senate Agenda for May 15, 2008
Chair Soni  moved that item 7.1 (RTP Policy) be discussed after 7.5 since it was unlikely that discussion on it would be finished today, and therefore allow other business to finished today. D.
Chair Soni informed the Senate that the GWAR policy had been placed under new business, because after conversations with several senators after the last meeting it was not clear if vote at the last meeting was for a first reading or to postpone a first reading.
The Agenda was unanimously approved as amended.
3.        APPROVAL: Academic Senate Minutes of May 1, 2008
The approval of the Minutes of the May 1 meeting was moved, seconded and approved unanimously.
4.       REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS
4.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Executive Committee
4.11Â Â Â Â Â Announcements
W.A.S.C. broad participation has begun. The President and Provost are on board. This is the second step of the W.A.S.C. accreditation process which is referred to as the Capacity and Preparatory Review. The purpose of the Capacity and Preparatory Review is to demonstrate that CSULB has sufficient capacity and systems of quality assurance and improvement in place, that these systems are functioning well in terms of continuous improvement, and that they are likely to be sustained over time. All university communities need to participate.  Volunteers are needed. They should responded by June 15th to the call for participation sent out by Chair Soni.
Today at The Pointe is the Faculty and Staff awards ceremony.
At the MLSC building the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics will be hosting a reception for Dot Goldish on her retirement. She is being congratulated for 50 years of service to the University.
Today in the
There were no announcements from the floor.
4.12Â Â Â Â CFA Report
L. Sondhi informed the Senate that the
E. Klink moved a vote of thanks to Lydia Sondhi for her work with CFA and the
4.13Â Â Â Â Nominating Committee
D. O’Connor spoke on behalf of the Nominating Committee. He thanked them for their service this year.
D. O’Connor moved the appointment of the following nominees:
Academic Appeals Committee
·        Chou, Sam                                                               2011
o  COA: Music
·        Vogel, Brenda                                                                      2009
o  CHHS: Criminal Justice
·        Leiter, William                                                         2011
o  CLA: Political Science
·        Prince, Judy                                                             2009
o  Student Services: CAPS
·        Goodman-Lowe, Gwen                                           2010
o  CNSM: Biological Sciences (Lecturer)
General Education Governing Committee
·        Doyle, Alicia                                                             2011
o  COA: Music
·        Costa, Margaret                                                       2011
o  HHS: Kinesiology
GWAR
·        Brown, Lori                                                              2011
o  CBA: Information Systems
Grade Appeals Committee
·        Murgolo, Frank                                                        2010
o  ENG: CECS
·        Fox, Todd                                                                 2009
o  CLA: English (Lecturer)
International Education Committee
·        Smith, Ed                                                                  2011
o  CBA: Management/HRM
·        Haglund, Elaine                                                        2011
o  CED: EDPAC
·        Martin-Dunlop, Catherine                                       2011
o  CNSM: Science Education
·        Kelty, Tom                                                                 2011
o  CNSM: Science Education/Geology
·        McEneaney, Elizabeth                                             2011
o  CLA: Sociology
·        Velcic, Vlatka                                                            2011
o  CLA: CWL&C
·        Anglin, David                                                          2011
o  COA: Music (At Large)
Teacher Preparation Committee
·        O’Connor, Dan                                                         2010
o  CED: Liberal Studies
·        Hamm, Deborah                                                      2009
o  CED: Teacher Education (Lecturer)
University Library Committee
·        Green, Yolanda                                                        2010
o  HHS: Social Work
·        Underwood, Dessie                                                 2010
o  CNSM: Biology
Committee on Athletics
·        Murgolo, Frank                                                         2010
o  COE: CECS
·        Shafer, David                                                           2010
o  CLA: History
·        McCroskey, Linda                                                    2009
o  CLA: Communications Studies
·        Kelty, Tom                                                                2010
o  CNSM: Science Education/Geology
·        Safer, Alan                                                               2010
o  CNSM: Mathematics & Statistics
·        Moss, Kirran                                                            2009
o  CLA: Communications Studies (Lecturer)
Faculty Advisory Committee on Technology (F.A.C.T.)
·        Acosta-Deprez, Veronica                                        2011
o  HHS: Health Science
·        Dunagan, Colleen                                                    2011
o  COA: Dance
Faculty Center for Professional Development Advisory Board
·        Dunagan, Colleen                                                    2011
o  COTA: Dance
·        Mayfield, Tracy                                                        2011
o  LIB & ATS
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Panel on Professional Responsibility
·        Pavri, Shireen                                                                      2011
o  CED: EDPAC
·        Jacques, David                                                        2011
o  COA: Theatre Arts
·        Baber, Walter                                                           2011
o  HHS: Public Policy & Administration
·        Nelms, Bobbie                                                                     2011
o  HHS: Nursing
Associated Student Senate
·        Vail, Leland                                                              2010
o  COA: Music (Faculty Representative)
Student Union Board of Directors
·        Kim, Simon                                                              2010
o  CED: EDPAC (Faculty Representative)
Instructionally Related Activities Fee Advisory Board
·        Daugherty-Phillingane, Emma                              2010
o  CLA: Journalism (Faculty Representative)
Staff Council
·        Costa, Margaret                                                       2010
o  HHS: Kinesiology (Faculty Representative)
Learning Assistance Advisory Committee
·        Sciortino, Antonella                                                2011
o  COE: CECEM
·        Keely, Beth                                                               2011
o  HHS: Nursing
·        Meyer-Adams, Nancy                                                         2011
o  HHS: Social Work
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The nominations were seconded and approved unanimously except for the
                 Councils
4.21 Status of Policy Statements before the Academic Senate (CONSENT CALENDAR)---None
5.        REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES—None
6.       SPECIAL ORDERS
6.1                     Report of the President—TIME CERTAIN (2:30)
The President thanked Kirstyn Chun for her help with a meeting with local city councilors as well as Doug Robinson and Fred Neely. One of our graduates was playing in major golf tournament and had a “Dirt Bag†cap on. Because last year we signed a licensing agreement, the graduate was able to able to buy the hat in the
President Alexander thanked everybody involved in getting the Master Plan approved by the city especially Scott Charmack and Susan Brown. Mitigation costs demanded by the City will be minimal. Other cities often hold Universities hostage for costs unrelated to University. The city of
State Budget / May Revise and Fees:Â Â The May Revise had good news. Â The President gave credit to the Governor for prioritizing State needs.Â
$100 million in funding has been returned to the CSU budget, but we are not yet out of the woods. We still don’t have funding for some mandatory costs. There is still a $213 million system-wide shortfall. The Governor is talking about new revenues. The issue is now on the table and the makings of a budget compromise. We must keep up the pressure on the state legislature. We will probably not have a budget until November.
The CSU Trustees approved fee increase for students. The President expressed mixed feelings on student fees. He doesn’t like to see costs rise, but University needs the resources. We must have a balanced approach. The President then presented a series of a graphs and charts placing the fee increase and cost of a degree from the CSU in a broader national context. Despite the increases, The CSU system still provides on one of the best bargains in higher education in the
7.        UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND MATTERS POSTPONED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
7.1         Revision: PS 96-12 Retention, Tenure and Promotion Policy (AS-742-08/FPPC) —SECOND
7.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Technical Corrections (AS-760/EC)---SECOND
7.3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Amendment to the GE Policy: GE Certification for Transfer Students (AS-716-07/GEGC/CEPC)---SECOND
M. Samuelson submitted a revised version of the amendment she submitted last time. She hoped that the new amendment would be clearer. The motion was seconded by V. Del Casino.
K. Freesemann proposed another amendment in lieu of M. Samuelson’s amendment. His proposal was seconded.
K. Freesemann stated that his amendment clarified and codifies campus practice. It addressed the issue of transfers from the U.C. He stated that his amendment accomplishes the same goals as M. Samuelson’s amendment only it was clearer and addressed more issues. It had been reviewed and endorsed by the CEP Council. His amendment provided a better explanation of what is expected and matches the new GE policy just approved by ASCSU.
D. Huckaby supported K. Freesemann’s amendment as is the more complete option. K. Freesemann’s amendment adds to what the amendment proposed by M. Samuelson
M. Samuelson determined that K. Freesemann’s amendment was unfriendly. She believed that her amendment was simpler and more inclusive. She felt that the Freesemann amendment only added confusion.
V del Casino spoke to the question. While he appreciated D. Huckaby and K. Freesemann’s efforts, an amendment needed to pass today to correctly advise SOAR students.
Dave Huckaby moved to vote all immediately on the substitution of K. Freesemann’s amendment for M. Samuelson’s amendment. The motion failed.
It was moved to vote to approve M. Samuelson’s amendment. The motion carried and M. Samuelson’s amendment was approved.
7.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Elevation of M.S. in Mathematics, Option in Applied Statistics to M.S. in Applied Statistics (AS/758-08/ACSN)---SECOND
 The second reading was moved and seconded. A. Safer spoke to the motion. He said that job placement is excellent for graduates with advanced qualifications in applied statistics. There is considerable interest among students. We have seven faculty members to support the program. We have great connections with companies in the region for placement. Name change would make the nature of the degree clearer to prospective students and employers.
The second reading was approved unanimously and the motion was passed.
7.5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Request for a waiver of GE units by the
The second reading was moved and the motion was seconded. S. Cynar spoke to the motion. The new G. E. policy (PS 08-00) did not provide for a carryover of the
J. Torabzadeh stated that for the last 20 years the
D. Huckaby said that since all students got a 3 unit drop in their G.E. requirements, a 3 unit waiver was all that was required to bring the new policy into agreement with past practice. J. Torabzadeh disagreed.
Dean F. Golshani suggested that the Senate approve the 3 unit waiver now with the understanding that the issue of an additional 3 unit waiver would be revisited at a later time.
The question was called and the motion was carried.
8.       NEW BUSINESS
8.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Revised GWAR Policy (AS-XXX-08/CEPC)---FIRST READING (deferred to fall 08)
8.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Discussion of Issues raised by Dr. Alexandra Jaffe.
A Jaffe moved to put her resolution on the first agenda of the fall semester. The motion was seconded by T. Caron. K. Gould asked a question about the priority of items on the agenda since she was anxious that the RTP policy be addressed by the Senate as soon as possible in the fall. Chair Soni referred the question to Dr. Hood who clarified that the Senate may place an item on the agenda, but that the Executive Committee determines the order of items on the agenda. After this clarification the motion was carried.
9.        ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.                                                                         Â

