CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING NO. 2 -- SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

M I N U T E S

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Margaret Merryfield, in the Towner Auditorium. All voting members were present except: COTA: D. Jacques; CLA: E. Klink; CNSM: M. Zhang; STUDENTS: B. Godina, Z. Tinoco; DEANS:  D. Abrahamse; EX-OFFICIO: B. Bersi, M. Crego, D. Robinson, R. Vogel;  EXCUSED ABSENCES: CED: L. Forrest; CLA: E. Blankley, C. Piar, L. Arroyo, V. Rodriguez; CNSM: T. Kelty; ADMIN: R. Maxson; STAFF: S. Cox, V. Jacobo, C. Rice; DEANS: J. Houck; EX-OFFICIO: L. Calingo, W. Griffith, L. Kingsford.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda for the September 22, 2005 Academic Senate meeting was approved with the correction that items 8.2 and 8.3 do not have document tracking numbers. 
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Academic Senate meeting minutes from September 8, 2005 were approved as distributed.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a.	Voting results on the constitutional amendments were: (1) The amendment of Section 3.463, Items 3.4631, 3.4632, 3.4633 to 	change “Committee on Committees” to “Nominating Committee” was approved 249 to 5; (2) The amendment of Section 	3.472 to change the specific titles of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Instructional Programs, Associate Vice 	President for Academic Affairs -  Dean of University Academic Programs, and Associate Vice President for Academic 	Affairs - Academic Personnel, Planning, and Assessment to, “and three (3) additional senior academic administrators 	appointed by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs” was approved 259 to 20.

b.	The Committee on Honorary Degrees’ membership has been approved by the President to include the following members: 	Nancy Jo Smith, Theatre Arts; Margaret Merryfield, Biochemistry & Chemistry; Provost Gary Reichard; Vice President Bob 	Bersi; and Wayne Dick, Computer Engineering & Computer Science.

c.	The Chancellor’s Office did not approve the campus request to change the name of the B.S. in Occupational Studies to the 	B.S. in Professional Studies.  However, the department name change is not contested, nor is the name of the Option in 	Integrated Professional Studies, because these two are not under the Chancellor’s jurisdiction.

d.	Because Thursday, October 20 has been set aside for presidential candidate visits and open forums on the campus, the Chair 	suggested the Senate meeting on that day be moved to Thursday, October 27.

e.	Senate delegations should caucus to decide on a senator who will act as liaison to their faculty councils.  This liaison would 	report to the faculty council on upcoming business.

f.	Revised Academic Senate Rules and Regulations were handed out at the door and were referred to later in the meeting.

g. 		SCAC applications for mini-grants, summer stipends, and assigned time are due in department offices on Monday, 	September 26.  There is now a once a year deadline for all three categories.

h.		NCAA  "Women's Volleyball 25th Anniversary Team.”  Ex-49er stars Misty May, Tara Cross, Danielle Scott and Antoinette 	White are candidates, as well as Brian Gimilliaro.  To vote - www.ncaasports.com/volleyball/womens/fanpolls.  The team 	will be named on October 14.

i.		Faculty Supper Club is on Thursday, October 6 and will feature Kathleen Lacey who will discuss ethical leadership.  The 	cuisine will be Turkish.

5. REPORT OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE CSU
Senator Hood reported the following (supplemented by a written report provided by Senator Hood after the meeting):

a.	The LDTP (Lower-Division Transfer Project) 33 major transfer patterns are nearing completion. Fourteen (14) new patterns will be added this year, likely the last to be added. 
 
b.	This year, the first wave of campuses will have “Accreditation-style” visits by teams composed of faculty, deans, and ASCSU senators as part of the Campus-based Graduation Initiative.  All campuses should be reviewing the 22 points contained in the Trustee resolution and developing plans to facilitate graduation on their campuses.  There will be a meeting in two weeks with campus senate chairs and provosts to kick of the initiative.

c.	The governor signed SB 724 which allows for Independent Ed.D. Programs in the CSU.  There is likely to be a system-wide body coordinating implementation and monitoring developments.  Bob Maxson, retiring CSULB president, will coordinate the efforts.  

	The degrees are to be in leadership/administration only.  Some feel that curriculum specialists, etc., may also be considered as leaders/administrators.  

	The CSU is directed to partner with community colleges and school districts in developing programs. It is thought that at least one program will focus on community college leadership.

	There is no new funding for programs but higher fees will be charged.  There is a hope that an increased marginal cost funding formula will be agreed to. There is also a hope that FTES formulas will be adjusted (15 units for undergraduates, 12 units for graduates, 6 units for doctoral students)

d.	The C.O. has plans to review general education systemwide.  It has been 25 years since EO 595 established the current GE structure.  The Chancellor and Trustees are interested in getting students through to graduation more quickly, and are interested in having faculty look at system and campus requirements.  The Chancellor’s General Education Advisory Committee and the ASCSU Academic Affairs Committee are conducting coordinated reviews.  A letter to campuses is being drafted to solicit input.

e.	Resolutions that passed were: (1)Affirming the CSU’s commitment to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, (2) Urging a speedy conclusion to bargaining with at least a 3.5% increase in faculty compensation, (3) Reaffirming a careful consideration of any proposed merit pay system before implementation, (4) Opposing Prop 76, (5) Establishing a committee including faculty to oversee the development of applied doctoral programs.

f.	The following resolutions are to be voted on in November: (1) Allowing students to have diplomas indicating two degrees, (2) Repeat Policies, (3) Continued support for existing joint doctoral programs, (4) Campus autonomy in setting academic calendars. This was spurred over concerns about system-imposed calendars which would crowd out winter inter-sessions. 

6.  REPORT OF THE CFA

Lydia Sondhi, CSULB CFA President, reported that the CFA believes that the proposed immediate plan for a GSI of 3.5% needs to be further defined before being incorporated.  She also reported that the Special Election is on November 8, and the CFA recommends voting no on both propositions 75 and 76.  More information can be obtained from CFA President Sondhi or by going to www.calfac.org.  The campaign kick-off begins today at 4:00 in the Chartroom and all are welcome to attend.  At the door, CFA President Sondhi provided handouts on bargaining and postcards that can be sent to CFA indicating a commitment to vote against propositions 75 and 76.

7. REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Emma Daugherty Phillingane, Chair of the Nominating Committee, presented recommendations as follows:

International Education Committee

It was M/S/P to approve the following appointments, with terms expiring as indicated in parentheses: Carlos Silveira, Art, as a Faculty Representative (2008); Sherry Vatter, History, as a Member-at-Large (2006); and Wen-Qing Xu, Mathematics, as the Spring 2006 replacement for Jill Pinckney-Pastrana as a Member-at-Large.  

Academic Appeals Committee

It was M/S/P to approve the following appointments as Faculty Representatives, with terms expiring as indicated in parentheses: Jeffrey Davis, Sociology, CLA (2007); Doug Domingo-Foraste, CWL & C, CLA (2007); Kent Merryfield, Mathematics, CNSM (2008); Elhami Nasr, Civil Engineering & Construction Management, COE (2006); Anna Ortiz, EdPAC, CED (2006); Lee Vail, Music, COTA (2006); Peter Kreysa, Professional Studies, CHHS (2008); Marc Simoes, English, CLA (2006) as Lecturer Representative; Sara Sluss (2008) as Library Representative; and Phi Loan Le (2007) as Counseling & Psychological Services Representative.

It was noted that the correct department name for Elhami Nasr is Civil Engineering & Construction Management and not Engineering Technology, and that Marc Simoes, although formerly jointly appointed in the Chicano/Latino Studies and English departments, is now appointed solely with the English department.

University Library Committee

It was M/S/P to approve the appointment of Agathi Glezakos, Social Work as Lecturer Representative with a term expiring in 2006.

Teacher Preparation Committee

It was M/S/P to approve Nancy Sheley as the Liberal Studies Representative with a term expiring in 2006.

Faculty Center for Professional Development Advisory Board

It was M/S/P to approve the following appointments with terms expiring as indicated in parentheses: Carol Zitzer-Comfort, English and Liberal Studies as Faculty Representative from CLA (2008); Ashok Naimpally, Chemical Engineering as Faculty Representative for COE (2008); Eileen Wakiji as Library Representative (2008); Marka Burns, Art, as Lecturer Representative (2006); Deborah Hamm, Teacher Education, as Lecturer Representative (2006); Laura Portnoi, EdPAC, as Lecturer Representative (2006); and Julie Rivera, CHLS as Lecturer Representative (2006).

8.  CONSENT CALENDAR

The Chair explained the purpose of the consent calendar.  The consent calendar is used to bring non-controversial items, deemed as such by the Executive Committee, to the Senate.  An item on the consent calendar has a first and second distribution, after which it can be written into policy.  If there is a question or objection that requires a discussion, the item can be removed from the consent calendar and discussed as a first reading.

9.  REVISION TO THE POLICY ON THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Item 7.1, Revision to the University Policy Statement 04-07, Advisory Council on Enrollment Management (AS-671-05/EC) came before the Senate for a second reading.  

a.	The chair noted that a revised version of AS-671-05/EC was distributed at the door and includes the corrections proposed by   	University Ombuds Novack at the September 8 Senate meeting as follows:

			Assistant Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services
			Director, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research and Assessment

	Senator Olson moved and Senator Huckaby seconded the amendment.  The amendment was accepted as friendly.

b.	Senator Dowell moved to delete from membership the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs – Graduate and 	Undergraduate Programs.  He stated that because the focus of this position has changed with the reorganization of the 	division, his representation on the Council as the Vice Provost and Director of Strategic Planning should adequately serve the 	Council.  Senator Olson seconded the motion.  The amendment was accepted as friendly.

c.	Senator Dowell moved to amend the charge to include graduation as part of what the council will be responsible for 	reporting.  The fourth line in the charge would then read:

			 “….growth of student enrollment, the retention and graduation of students, ….”  

	Senator Olson seconded the motion.  The amendment was accepted as friendly.

d.	Senator Johnson proposed that the faculty membership on the Council be amended to include lecturers.  Senator Viera 	expressed her concern that if lecturers were appointed to the committee there would be a lack of protection for them to speak 	freely without repercussions.  Senator Del Casino noted that probationary faculty are also at risk in this way, yet in the 	current policy they are included as candidates for Council membership.  Senator Garcia noted that with half the faculty being 	lecturers, who have experience and ideas relevant to the Council, they should be included as candidates for membership.  	Senator Johnson clarified that he is not suggesting that having lecturers serve on the Council be mandatory, just that they 	should not be excluded from membership.

	Senator Johnson moved to amend the faculty membership on the Council to:
			Six tenured or probationary faculty members

	Senator Hamm seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

10. IMPLEMENTATION: B.S. IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES, 
OPTION IN INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Item 7.2, B.S. Occupational Studies, Option in Integrated Professional Studies (AS-672-05/EPC/FAC) came before the Senate for a second reading.  

The Chair indicated that Paul Bott, Chair of Professional Studies was present to address any questions the body might have.  

Senator Soni asked why the option was needed and how many students would be expected, to which Dr. Bott responded by indicating that, (1) there is a substantial market for this option including a strong interest from Los Angeles County, (2) the option is designated for returning adult students with career experience relevant to a degree, (3) and that there would be a cohort of 20 to 25 students initially enrolled through Extension Services.

Senator Colburn asked how the option differed from the Liberal Studies track 2 or integrated studies to which Dr. Bott responded that the difference is that the option would not focus solely on liberal studies.

Senator Rahai asked if there would be course credit for professional experience to which Dr. Bott responded that there are nine (9) units allowed.

The body came to a vote and the motion passed.

11. IMPLEMENTATION: B.A. IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, 
OPTION IN FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

Item 8.3, B.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences, Option in Family Life Education (AS-673-05/EPC/FAC), came before the Senate for a second reading. 

The Chair asked Senator Tuveson if he wished to address the body with further information about the proposed minor.  Senator Tuveson introduced the author of the proposal, Dr. Milufer Medora, Family & Consumer Sciences.  

Senator Soni asked why the minor was needed and how many students would be expected.  Dr. Medora indicated that since the approval by the National Council on Family Relations in 1998, the student number has gone from sixteen (16) to forty-five (45).

Senator McKay asked if classes in this option address familial tension and stress.  Dr. Medora answered in the affirmative.

Senator Clippinger asked why this specialization is needed.  Dr. Medora responded that students interested in social services fields benefit from the certificate in this option in that they are more marketable new-hires.

The body came to a vote and the motion passed.

12.   IMPLEMENTATION: MINOR IN FILM AND ELECTRONIC ARTS

Item 8.4, Minor in Film and Electronic Arts (AS-674-05/EPC/FAC), came before the Senate for a second reading.  The body came to a vote and the motion to implement the Minor in Film and Electronic Arts passed.  

13. RECOMMENDED MEMBERSHIP OF THE WASC SELF-STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE

Item 8.1, Recommended Membership for the WASC Self-Study Steering Committee (AS-676-05/EC) came before the Senate for action.  It was M/S (Hood/Soni) to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS,		The Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted CSULB continuation of accreditation in 2000; and  

WHEREAS,		The campus design for the University Self-Study Report must be submitted to WASC by October 2006; therefore be it

RESOLVED:		That the California State University, Long Beach Academic Senate call for the formation of an ad hoc University Self-Study Steering Committee composed of the following members:

1.	Chair, Academic Senate, and the elected members of the Executive Committee;
			2.	A Statewide Academic Senator, selected by the Executive Committee of the CSULB Academic Senate;
			3.	Chair, Curriculum and Educational Policies Council;
			4.	Chair, Program Assessment and Review Council;
			5.	Chair, University Resources Council;
			6.	Chair, Faculty Personnel Policies Council;
			7.	Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs;
			8.	Vice President for Administration and Finance;
			9.	Vice President for Student Services;
		  	10.	Vice President for University Relations and Development;
			11.	Vice Provost for Enrollment & Director of Strategic Planning
	            	12.	Three (3) senior administrators appointed by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs;
		13.	Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research and Assessment
14.	      	Chair, Staff Council;
		          	15.	President, Associated Students, Inc.;
		          	16.	Chapter President, California Faculty Association; and
		          	17.	WASC Liaison Officer/Accreditation Coordinator.

			and be it further

RESOLVED:		That the University Self-Study Steering Committee be charged with:

			1.	designing and scheduling the preparation of the Self-Study Report;
			2.	reviewing and, if necessary, editing drafts of the report;
			3.	resolving points of possible controversy;
			4.	submitting the draft Self-Study Report to the President; and
			5.	reviewing the President's proposed changes prior to submission of the final report to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Senator Hood indicated that the WASC cycle is coming and that traditionally faculty decide the themes and oversee the composition of the WASC report, which in this cycle, is due next October.

Senator Caron addressed Senator Hood and referred to the question he had asked in the last Executive Committee meeting regarding how exactly report themes are selected.  He asked that Senator Hood repeat the response for the benefit of the body.  Senator Hood explained that based on the last WASC evaluation, the themes that have been chosen are (1) general education learning outcomes – both generally and departmentally, and (2) identifying the administrative structure that will follow through with implementing, at the program level, what is discovered in the self-study.

Senator Johnson asked if he should motion to waive a second reading of this proposed membership to which the Chair responded that it is not necessary to have a second reading.

The body voted and the motion was passed.

14. ACADEMIC SENATE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Chair indicated that a revised version of the Academic Senate Rules and Regulations was distributed at the door for the body to take for review.  She will post it on Beachboard as well.  Proposed revisions will be on the next regular Senate meeting’s agenda in October.

15.  COUNCIL & STANDING COMMITTEE LIAISONS AND 
DEPARTMENT CHAIR REPRESENTATIVES TO COUNCILS

Items 8.2, Council and Standing Committee Liaisons, and 8.3, Department Chair Representatives, were brought before the Senate.  The Chair referred to the handout given at the door which lists possible candidates for liaisons to the Senate Councils.  In her review of the handout, she noted that the standing committees were not listed on this handout but that Senators Vogel and Freesemann were two possible candidates to serve as representatives to the Committee on Athletics.  The Chair reviewed the following Councils needs for representative liaisons:

Curriculum and Educational Policies Council (CEPC):  There is one department chair serving on this Council - Troy Johnson, American Indian Studies.  Senator Huckaby has been appointed as the Council’s liaison to the Senate.  Three possible candidates to serve as liaisons of the Senate to the Council are Senator Masunaga, Senator Hamm, and Senator Johnston.

Faculty and Personnel Policies Council (FPPC):  There is no department chair currently serving on this Council.  Three possible candidates to serve as liaisons to and from the Senate to this Council are Senator Decyk, Senator Torabzadeh, and Senator Johnson, who is currently serving as the CFA representative to the Council.  The Chair indicated that this Council is still in need of a CNSM representative.

Senator Soni suggested that a request to identify a chair to serve on this Council be forwarded to the Chair’s Council which is led by Senator Blankley.

Senator Johnson stated that he will be meeting with Dean Kingsford tomorrow, and that he was confident that a faculty member who could serve as both a CNSM representative and a department chair to the Council could be identified.  The Chair indicated that if one was not identified, she would contact Senator Blankley for a suggestion from the Chair’s Council.

University Resources Council (URC):  There are three (3) department chairs currently serving on this Council.  They are Robert Mena, Mathematics and Statistics; Laura Henriques, Science Education; and Ken Green, Psychology.  Five possible candidates to serve as liaisons to and from the Senate are Senator Prince, Senator Torabzadeh,, Senator Fisher, Senator Hood, and Senator Henriques.

Program Assessment and Review Council (PARC): Senator Freesemann is currently the only chair serving on the Council.  The only candidates to serve as liaisons to and from the Senate are Senator Freesemann and Senator Zhang.

Senator Decyk nominated Senator Freesemann as the chair representative to the Program Assessment and Review Council (PARC).  The body voted and Senator Freesemann was elected.

16. ADJOURNMENT

It was M/S to adjourn.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM.

		Submitted by,						Approved by,

		Micaela Aragon						Keith Freesemann
		Recording Secretary 					Secretary of the Senate