OFFICE OF THE FACULTY SENATE July 25, 1985

Annual Report of the Faculty Senate for 1984-85
140 Rawl Annex
East Carolina University

The General Faculty met on August 20, 1984 and approved the
Senate Constitution By-Law change that units that have more than one
senator may elect more than one senator-alternate. The General Faculty

also approved a new definition of "The General Faculty:"

"The General Faculty shall consist of all full-time members
of the teaching, research, or administrative staff who hold
an academic title, including those on special faculty appointment."

These two resdélutions were approved by the Chancellor and appropriately
presented to the General Faculty as called for by the Constitution of

the Faculty Senate.

In 1984-85, the Faculty Sneate met eight times in regular session
and once in organizational session, looking ahead to the 1985-86 year.

& This annual report is divided inte the following sections, reflecting
the work of the 1984-85 year, work by both the Senate and the Academic
(Faculty Senate) Committees:

I. Actions by the Senate and the Chancellor's response

II. Summary of committee work, with projects and topics carried
over to 1985 86

III. A list of topics that carry over for the Senate.

This report is being distributed throughout the campus,to the Chancellor,
the Vice Chancellors, the Deans and Directors, and to Departmental Chairs.
In the Fall Semester, it will be available for all Senators and Committee

Chairs.

Thanks are due to all members of the faculty and administration
for the good cooperation and hard work that went into making 1985~86
a successful year for East Carolina University. It is such good work,
rendered on a continuing basis, that makes East Carolina so well respected
in the Faculty Assembly of UNC regarding all aspects of University
Governance.

 
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SENATE ACTIONS AND CHANCELLOR'S RESPONSE:
(By meeting date and resolution number)

September 18, 1984:

84-29:

That the Calendar Committee be named by the Chair of the Faculty
as an ad hoc committee to study issues related to on-line

registration. (no approval required)

October 23, 1984:

84-30:
84-31:

84-32:

84-33:

84-34:

84-35:

Fall 1986 Calendar and Exam Schedule (approved 11-15-84)
1986 Summer School Schedule (approved 11-15-84)
Spring 1987 Calendar and Exam Schedule (approved 11-15-84)

Research/Creative Activity Committee revision of "Instructions
and Regulations" (approved 11-15-84)

Teaching Grants Committee revision of "Guidelines"
(approved 11-15-84)

Revision of HPERS Code of Operations (approved 1-18-85)

November 20, 1984:

84-36:

84-37:

Revisions in Chemistry Code of Operations (approved 1-18-85)

University Curriculum Committee recommendations passed
(approved 1-18-85)

December 11, 1984:

84-38:

Senate endorsement of intention of Faculty Assembly seeking

active participation in selection of new UNC president
{approved 1-18-85)

Chair of Faculty should appoint two senators to the Academic
Liaison Committee on On-line Registration, with senators re-
porting to the Senate (approved 1-18-85)

Accept report from Calendar Committee concerning on-line
registration (approved 1-18-85)

 
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84~41: Credits Committee report on dropping courses (approved 1-18-85)
84742: Revisions of Academic Integrity Policy (approved 1-18-85)

84-43: Curriculum Committee Minutes of i1-8-84 (approved 1-18-85)

January 29, 1985:

Jobs Constitutional Amendment on apportionment of senators: page
A-2: change "Division of Library Services" to "Academic Li-
brary Services" and add Heatlh Sciences Library.

{approved 3-11-85)

"The Chair of the Faculty shall serve as ex officio on adminis-
trative committees, including ad hoc committees."

(approved 3-11-85)

University Curriculum Committee Minutes of January 10, 1985
(approved 3-11-85)

"Each tenured member of the faculty who is retiring must be con-
sidered for emeritus rank by his/her unit according to establish-
ed unit personnel procedures and a recommendation be forwarded

to appropriate University officials." (approved 3-11-85)

Add the office of Vice Chancellor for Student Life to the ex

officio portion of the revised charge of the Calendar Committee
(which will be read and acted on at the next Senate meeting)

(no approval needed)

Meeting dates for the Senate and Agenda Committee in 1985-86
(approwed 3-11-85)

February 19, 1985:

85-7: Exclude faculty name on traffic tickets when that faculty mem-
ber is the initial reporting person regarding the violation
(approved 3-11-85 and
the Chancellor states "I should note regarding 85-7

that names of reporters of traffic violations have not
been listed on traffic tickets.")

 
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85~8: Revised Charge of the Calendar Committee (appreved 3-11-85)

85-9: University Curriculum Committee Minutes of January 24, 1985
(approved 3-11-85)

85-10: Revisions in Academic Library Services Code (approved 4-3-85)

March 26, 1985:

85-11: 1985 Spring Graduation List (approved

85-12: University Curriculum Committee Minutes
of February 14th and 18th, 1985 (approved

85-13: Reception of the TEC Report (no approval needed)
85-14: TEC seven principles re teaching evaluation (approved
85-15: TEC Short Form (approved
85-16: TEC Teaching Improvement Form (approved
85-17; Calendar Committee Guidelines (approved
85-18: 1987 Summer: Calendar (approved
85-19: Fall 1987 Calendar (approved
85-20: Fall 1987 Examination Schedule (approved
85-21: Spring 1988 Calendar (approved
85-22: Spring 1988 Examination Schedule (approved
85-23: Refer Resolution from the Psychology Dept regarding

SAT scores for athletes to appropriate committee
(no approval needed)

April 23, 1985:

85-24: The Report of the Faculty Affairs Committee, with the addition
that at the end of the second paragraph add: "under procedures

listed in Appendix D."
(the Chancellor's response is

listed on the next page...)

 
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Chancellor's Response to 85-24:

"The Faculty Affairs Committee report of February 271985 (85-24)

states that the committee recommends no change in Appendix D of the
Faculty Manual . Since I believe that paragraph one of the committee's
resolution does indeed significantly change the fixed-term employment
policy as currently stated in Appendix D, I am not accepting Faculty
Senate Resolution 85-24. I wish to continue with the currently utilized
procedure with regard to fixed-term employment. In response to paragraph
two of resolution 85-24, the administration does and will continue to
review fixed-term appointments and, where appropriate and feasible, has
and will continue to convert appointments to tenurable, probationary
appointments."

85-25: University Curriculum Committee Minutes of March 14,28 and April
lith with the understanding that no admission requirements to
degree programs have been discussed by the Curriculum Committee.

. (approved 6~5-85)
Political Science Code of Operations (pending Advisory Com.)
History Code Revisions (pending Advisory Com.)
Mathematics Code Revisions (pending Advisory Com.)
English Code Revisions (pending Advisory Com.)

(EPP) Statement on Athletics (approved 6-5-85)

Libraries Committee request regarding photocopying machines

ChancellorS’ response regarding 85-31:

"I have referred Faculty Senate Resolution 85-31 to an

ad hoc committee composed of the Director of Academic Library
Services, the Director of the Health Sciences Library, the
Director of the Print Shop and the University Business Manager.
This committee will discuss the resolution and report back to
me with its recommendations."

(This completes the listing of resolutions passed by the Faculty
Senate of East Carolina University during the academic year
1984-85.)

 
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II. SENATE COMMITTEES AND THEIR WORK:

There are 24 such committees: 19 “academic committees", plus
Hearing; Due Process; and, Reconsideration, plus the Agenda
Committee and the Committee on Committees.

What follows is a highlighting of committtee accomplishments
in 1984-85 and proposed carry~overs for 1985-86. Chairs are recog-

nized for thanks and for the benefit of 1985-86 members.

ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE: The committee met eleven times during 1984-85.
It was not given any instructions(specific beyond its charge) by the
Senate. A subcommittee was used to handle a small number of appeals
that needed prompt attention. Research was conducted on the TOEFL to
assess its utility in the admissions process. A subcommittee developed
a format to be followed by departments in the process of seeking to
increase their entering GPA. Policies were adopted regarding TOEFL,
Continuing Education Admissions, Units seeking to raise the entering
student GPA, entrance criteria for transferring students, and enrollment
practices of military personnel. See committee YWinutes for detaits.
Carried over: impact question for raising entrance GPA above 2.0;
impact of proposed SDPI graduation requirements for NC high school
seniors. Exemplary attendence during vacation times was maintained

by this dedicated committee! (Tom Evans, Art)

AGENDA COMMITTEE: The committee met eight times during 1984-85.

The committee received no specific instructions beyond its charge from
the Faculty Senate. The committee provided full and clear agendas

for the Senate and is to be especially commended for the manner in
which it structured the complex presentations from the TEC and the FAC.
Carried over: Nothing specific. (Jo Ann F. Jones, General College)

CALENDAR COMMITTEE: The committee met six times during 1984-85.

The Committee was asked to study on-line registration. It was also
asked to develop a draft of guidelines that it might follow. Also,
its charge was revised during this period. The committee used ad hoc
committees to prepare the original draft of proposed calendars and
guidelines. Members of the committee met with an A&S Chairs subcom-
mittee to discuss computerized registration. The committee is to be
commended for handling a wider variety of topics this year than usual
(and handling them well). Carried over: Proposed dates for change
of major and for registration in Fall 1986, Spring 1987, Fall 1987,
and Spring 1988 calendars should be made. (Ruth Jones, Business)

 
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CAREER EDUCATION COMMITTEE: The committee met five times during 1984-85.
The committee was not instructed by the Senate in any matters beyond the
committee’ charge. The committee continued overseeing the Career Profiles
Booklet through publication and distribution. The Career Planning and
Placement Office was asked to request coordinators from the units not
responding to last year's request. The "functions" of the committee

were re-written to reflect what the committee actually does; this draft
has been submitted to the Committee on Committees. The 1979 ECU Policy
Statement regarding career education is in the initial stages of being
rewritten with assistance from the Career Planning and Placement Center.
With the «. assistance of Dr. Meyer, the Committee reviewed the Planning
Commission Task Force Report on Career Development and Placement and

the status of ECU efforts to respond to various recommendations. Carried
dver: Final revisions of the ECU Policy Statement need to be finished
during the coming year --and presented to the Senate-- as does the revised

charge. (Chair: Alta Andrews. Nursing)

CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE: The committee met seven times during 1984-
85. There were no specific instructions to the committee beyond its charge.
The committee was given overviews of the goals and organization of the
Division of Continuing Education through presentations by staff members.
The major concern of the committee was the investigation of a new financial
structure for continuing education at East Carolina University. In Decem-
ber, Herman Phelps and James LeRoy Smith, at the request of the committee
met with representatives of the General Administration to discuss financial
problems relating to Continuing Education. It was determined that the prob-
lem might be considered by the Faculty Assembly. A summary of the problems
was presented to the Assembly Budget Committee and Dr. Dawson has indicated
to Assembly Chair Smith that the topic could be addressed this Fall, with
the Budget Committee. The Committee (Continuing Education) feels that the
most pressing financial problems at this time include inadequate faculty
stipends and tuition that is nearly double the on-campus rate. Carried
Over: this concern for financial problems and the interest in what the
Faculty Assembly might recommend. (Chair: Leonard Lilley, Education)

CREDITS COMMITTEE: The committee met four times during 1984-85. It
received no special instructions beyond its charge. The committee heard

and acted on three student appeals. It also presented a proposed change

of the University's drop policy to the Senate (see Senate Resolution 84-41).
The Committee also commenced a review of the University's “concurrent regis-
tration" policy. Carry-over: Continuation of reviewing the "concurrent
registration" policy. (Chair: Trenton Davis’, Allied Health)

COURSE DROP APPEALS COMMITTEE: The committee met seven times during 1984-85.
The committee was asked to clarify appellate procedures to allow for more
consultation with the relevant faculty member. The committee approved a
proposal on block courses and sent to the Credits Committee (84-41). Also,
three student appeals were heard. Carried over: nothing specific.

Committee procedures appear to be working well. (Chair: Robert J.. Thompson’
Political Science)

 
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UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: The committee met eleven times during
1984-85. No special instructions were given to the committee beyond its
charge; the committee recommended regularly to the Faculty Senate the
curriculum proposals it passed in its meetings. The committee is to be
commended for the heavy workload it carried with such success. Carried

over: no special questions or problems. (Chair: Bill Grossnickle, Psychology

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: The committee met five times
during 1984-85. The committee was asked to consider the resolution from
the Department of Psychology on academic eligibility of athletes and reported
to the Senate with a recommendation that was passed (85-30). The committee
was also asked to look at the resolution from the same department regarding
cheerleaders. The committee reviewed the proposal for the Masters Track in
Vocational Evaluation. Two other Senate resolutions originated with the
Committee: the revision of the Academic Integrity Policy (84-42) and the
Chair of the Faculty sitting on all administrative committees (85-2).
Carried over: Resolution from the Department of Psychology regarding the
use of pyramids by cheerleaders. (Chair: Tom Johnson, HPERS)

FACULTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: The committee met fourteen times during 1934-85.
The vommittee was instructed by the Senate (April 17, 1984) to reconsider
the issue of fixed-term faculty appointments and report to the Senate in
1985. The committee started the year with two tasks carried over from 1983-
84: 1) formulation of a policy relative to emeritus status for faculty, and
2) a reconsideration of the issue of fixed-term, non-tenure-trakk appoint-
ments of faculty. The latter issue was the primary foaus of the committees
work during the year and virtually all of the 14 meetings were devoted to
discussions and study of that issue. The majority of the meetings were held
as a committee-of-the-whale; however, all members served on at least one of
the four sub-committees which were set up, including a sub-committee which
surveyed all fixed-term faculty as well as unit heads about their perceptions
of the fixed-term appointment issue. In addition, on April 16th and April
30th, 1985, the committee, which serves also as the Faculty Grievance Commit-
tee, was requested to hear grievances from faculty members on a promotion
and a summer term appointment issue. These requests are garried over.
Senate Resolution 85-4 on emeritus status was approved by the Senate, as a
result of the committee's recommendation. Moreover, the Faculty Senate
approved the committee's recommendation relative to fixed-term appotntments
by a 40-9 written vote. The committee has stated that it believes it con-
ducted a thorough study of the fixed-term appointment issue and is satisfied
that its recommendation as accepted by the Senate on April 23, 1985, repre-
sents the best advice that the faculty can give to the Administration on

oe ge complex issue. (Senate Resolution 85-24) .(Chair: Ione Ryan, Coun-
seling

 
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FACULTY COMPUTER COMMITTEE: The committee met six times during 1984-85.
There were no specific instructions beyond the charge. The FCC advised
CIS on the development of a request-for-proposals to replace the Bur-
roughs 6800, advised CIS and ISAC on streamlining computer equipment
requisition procedures, agreed to study unfunded computer equipment re-
quests and to submit a priority list to Vice Chancellor Volpe, developed

a committee handbook, advised CIS on the disposition of the $50,000

budget for academic computing, and advised CIS on the disposition of

the approximately $250,000 in one-time resources for Academic Computing.
These latter resources resulted in the establishment of an Apple IIe lab
in Austin, a micro-lab in Joyner Library, a model data-acquisition and
analysis lab in Physics, an Apple Macintosh lab housed in the Physics
Department, and the expansion of the Kim Laboratory in Brewster. Academic
computing planning continued with the recognition that detailed plans will
depend on a number of factors: the use of the micro-labs, the installation
of a new central computer, the increased use of computer resources in
classes, and the increase in faculty computer literacy. The FCC also
approved a number of computer equipment requisitions. Carried over:
Academic computer planning must continue and the committee handbook should
be refined and updated. (Chair: James Joyce, Physics)

FACULTY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: The committee met seven times in 1984-85.

It received no specific instructions beyond the committee charge. The
committee met with unit representatives and sent forth recommendations

for code revisions for the following units: HPERS, Chemistry, Academic
Library Services, History, Mathematics, and English. In approving the
HPERS code, the committee made a recommendation regarding the interpretation
of "code development" in Appendix L. The committee's recommendation was
accepted by the Senate (see Faculty Senate Minutes, October 23, 1984).

The committee reviewed the revised code of the School of Education and
returned it with suggestions for changes. This code has not yet been
brought back to the committee. The committee considered and recommended

an amendment to the Faculty Senate Constitution regarding senator appor-
tionment, resulting in adding HSL with a separate senator. The Sanate
approved this recommendation and it will go before the General Faculty

in August of 1985. The committee considered a suggestion that a unit

whose senator serves as Chair of the Faculty be represented by an additional
senator. The consensus was that unit representation in such cases is not

a problem. The committee considered the possible use of anonymous informa-
tion by a selection committee as a result of inclusion of an “additional
comments" section on anonymous evaluation sheets. The committee took no
action om the matter. Carried over: Code revisions received but not yet
considered (Physics); codes needing revisions for compliance with Appendix
C (includes Allied Health; Education; Medicine; Technology); revisions in
the S,A,E code need to be considered and that unit needs to supply the
committee with ten copies; and topics suggested for consideration: --possi-
ble follow-up on the question of anonymous comments to selection committee;
~-question of the desirability of standardization of evaluation criteria;
~-lengthening terms of Faculty Senate officers from one to two years;-re-
view of current policy of allowing only tenured or tenure-track faculty

to serve on academic committees (referred by the Senate, April 24th).
(Chair: Pat Daugherty, Biology)

 
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FACULTY WELFARE COMMITTEE: The committee met nine times in 1984-85;-asked

by the Chair of the Faculty to reach a successful conclusion to planning

for the assumption of responsibilities for running the annual salary study

by the computing center and/or Institutional Research, under the guidelines
suggested by the committee and approved by the VCAA. (A Senate resolution
from 1983-84 charges the Faculty Chair with overseeing that updated salary
information is available as soon as possible after October I1st of each year.)
An ad hoc committee (Mann, Muzzarelli, and Adler) was charged with defining
questions to be answered by the salary study and determining possible means
through which the survey would be conducted in the future. After consultation
with others, the ad hoc committee reported in November and was requested to
puxsue assuring the process. Meeting with the VCAA early in 1985-86 to assure
institutionalization of the study under FWC approved guidelines is the top
priority for 1985-86. The ECU Faculty should express thanks to Tom Johnson,
Bob Hursey and others who have guided the study to date. The University should
handle the technical running, with Faculty Welfare Committee oversight.
Committee accomplishments: resolution of insurance coverage of dependents of
female employees by the ECU Medical &chool clinics; clarification of long dis-
tance telepirne access by faculty on campus; approval of modification of TIAA
retirement pay options. The committee recommended that the salary survey be
taken over by the Institutional Research Office, under guidelines from FWC

as approved by the VCAA, as the committee lacks both the expertise and the

facilities to run it--also, that a brief, non-technical resume of the report
data be produced for the Faculty Senate, covering a series of categories

now being identified by the FWC. Carried over: --the institutionalization

of the salary study as indicated above, and a series of workshops to be set up
to inform faculty and staff about options regarding tax-sheltered annuities.
(Chair: Sallie Mann, Academic Library Services)

LIBRARIES COMMITTEE: The committee met five times in 1984-85 and received no
special intructions from the Senate beyond its charge. The committee passed

a resolution requesting that the administration provide better copying facili-
ties in the libraries; met with Aaron Cohen, a consultant, to present views

as to proposed additions to Joyner Library, and heard staff reports. Carried
over: Hearing reports concerning the automation project, the use of multi-

ple copies of certain books for mass sections, and housekeeping. (Chair: J.O.
Smith, Business)

GENERAL COLLEGE COMMITTEE: The committee met six times in 1984-85. The Chair
of the Faculty requested that the committee consider allowing students to
declare a major prior to finishing GC requirements, subject to the require-~
ments of the admitting department. As for the other topics of business, the
committee compiled a list of thirteen items on November 14th which might
receive attention. These were prioritized on January 16th and individual

members took assignments for background work. The following items and actions
eventuated:

 
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GC students w/ more than sixty hours: it was decided not to recommend
anything until the “on-line” process is well-established.
Reauest from Faculty Chair Smith (and from the "on-line" Liaison Com)
to consider allowing GC students to declare majors subject only to the
requirements of the receiving department/school. The GC recommends
that each unit specify just what its entrance requirements would be
and that these specifications be printed in the ECU catalogue, the GC
Handbook --this project is carried over.
Exchange of views between committee members and several members of the
Residence Life staff (Carolyn Fulghum, Laura Sweet, 3on Joyner) regard-
ing academic advising --esp GC-- and student counseling by residence
hall and other Student Life personnel. Many good things were shared.
A suggestion for a late August luncheon involving new GC advisors and
members of the staff of GC and SL for getting to know each other and
discussing duties. This is being negoitated by VCSL and VCAA. The
committee supports this activity and hopes it will be an annual event.
The committee has come to conclude that six, mostly editorial, changes
should be enacted regarding the General Education curriculum. These
recommendations were approved by the committee on April 17th and are
being sent to the A&S Curriculum Committee for their reaction.
#1. That all science majors should meet their GC science requirements
outside their majors. (other disciplines already require such)
#2. That BCST courses not be listed as fine arts. JOUR, e.g. is not
and the GCC believes BCST and JOUR are comparable.
#3. Change Social Science required hrs to 12; 13 is umhandy.
#4. Insert a more informative statement for the ending statement under
Genl Educ requirements in the catalogue (see committee report).
#5. Relegate the reference to Depts of Engl and FLL in the current
Humanities and Fine Arts heading to a footnote.
#6. Move the footnotes in the statement of the Math requirement to
to the end of the statement.
The committee did not consider how ell the committee functioned or what
suggestions for improvements might be. Perhaps that could be considered
early in 1985-86. The GCC wishes to note that it has sent a letter of
appreciation to Dr. Volpe thanking Dr. Bailey and the GC College staff
for such a fine job in this year of transition to "on-line" registration.
(Chair: Herb Carlton, Political Science)

RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY COMMITTEE: The committee met eight times

in 1984-85. There were no specific instructions to the committee beyond
its charge. On October 23rd, 1984, the Senate approved the proposed re-
vision in guidelines. The committee reported on its recommendations
regarding proposals at the April 23rd Faculty Senate meeting. The committee
acted as a committee of the whole in evaluating proposals. Four subcom-
mittes were formed during the year and the chairs of these subcommittees
deserve recognition, the committee believes, for their outstanding work:
Margie Gallagher: review of the evaluation form and suggestions

Ruth Katz: study the effects of R/CA grants on successful research

Larry Means: review criteria, instructions, format for summer proposals
Collett Dilworth: develop guidelines for evaluating proposals from those
who fail to spend their grant money once it has been awarded. All members
of the R/CA committee for 1985-86 are encouraged to study the R/CA annual
Report carefully: it is a very careful, detailed statement of how the

 
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committee proceeded. Roger Eldridge is to be commended not only for

his accomplishments as committee chair, but for writing such a conm-

plete report --only highlights of which are represented here in the

Senate Annual Report. Carried uver: Issues to be addressed next year:

1) To develop a plan for a grant-writing workshop for all faculty members
interested in applying for R/CAC grants

2) To continue to study the effects of grants given to University faculty
as concerns publications, presentations, works, shows, etc.

3) To obtain from the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs a clarification
of who is eligible for summer stipends

4) To conduct a total re-evaluation of the proposal criteria, guidelines,
and evaluation form for the 1985-86 academic year.

5) To respond to the criticisms of the procedures used to report rankings
and evaluation comments to persons submitting proposals

6) To develop procedures for establishing an appropriate cut-off for
proposals which are not meritoricus. These procedures must be in
place before the discussion of proposals occurs.

7) To define the term creative activity and to specifiy activities that
constitute creative activity.

(Chair: Roger Eldridge, Education)

STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION COMMITTEE: The committee met ten times
during 1984-85. There were no instructions from the Faculty Senate beyond
the charge. Scott Parker drafted a plan to make faculty more aware of the
need for student retention. In completing a project from last year, several
members were asked to seek answers to specific questions regarding barriers
to retention. The committee heard a presentation regarding the effective-
ness of an orientation course (such as Univ 1001 at the Univ of S.C.) in
helping to retain students. Steve Deters, a memmber of the committee on

Sex Education, Information, and Counseling, to discuss that committee's
interest in the same type of course. The committee developed a two page
summary sheet discussing some of the facts regarding retention of students.
This was distributed to all faculty members at East Carolina. The purpose
of this action was to increase faculty awareness. Scott Parker coordinated
a presentation by representatives from Institutional Research, General Col-
lege, and Residence Life to Deans and Department Heads. Response was
uniformly positive. Carried over: The committee would like to set up an
ad hoc committee to study the feasibility of having an orientation course
available for Freshman at ECU. Representatives on the committee would in-
clude: Student Life; General College; Residence Life; Orientation Commit-
tee; SGA Student Welfare; Sex Education, Information, and Counseling Com-
mittee; Student Recruitment and Retention Committee; and, faculty members
at large who would be asked to speak. --The committee also served in
1984-85 as an advisory council for recruiting activities developed by the
Admissions Office. The committee would like to commend Scott Parker for
all his work this past year. It would also like to thank Herman Phelps
whose tenure on the committee is over. His knowledge of the University

and sincere interest in students have made him a valuable asset to the
committee. (Chair: Susan T. Smith, Medical Technology)

 
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL AID: The committee
met five times during 1984-85 and no specific instructions were given

to the committee beyond its charge. The committee conducted its routine
business of approving scholarships. It also reviewed the document en-
titled "Guidelines for Department, School or College Schdlarships." It
was determined that emphasis should be on following procedures and the
committee's role is to act as a clearinghouse. It was reiterated that
the Director of Student Financial Aid will have authority to approve the
request if there is insufficient time for the whole committee to meet.
The committee also interviewed three candidates for Director of Financial
Aid and offered written critiques. Carried over: nothing specific.

(Chair: Gay H. Blocker, HPERS)

TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE: The committee met eleven times during
1984-85. No specific instructions were given to the committee during
this year by the Senate other than the committee's charge. A faculty de-
velopment subcommittee was chaired by Martin Scwarz, with M. Cain and B.
Lee. The subcommittee surveyed Deans & Unit Heads and planned and coord-
inated a faculty development workshop during the Spring Semester. A stu-
dent survey subcommittee was chaired by Bill Bloodworth, with R. Denny,
G. Levine, and M. Wubneh. The subcommittee used the 1983-84 survey report
for future action and also TEC discussions/revisions to develop "Recom-
mendations for New Student Opinion Questionaires and Procedures" for
Committee consideration. A faculty development center subcommittee was
formed to continue efforts toward developing such an office. The members
were John Longhill, Chair, and Bob Dennt. Committee recommendations on
principles to guide opinion data from students, a short evaluation form
for administrative use, and a long form for faculty use were all approved
by the Senate on March 26, 1985. The committee also compiled a file --
to be found in the Senate Office~- containing uint matexials on faculty
evaluation procedures. This file is established to enhance the efforts
of all units to develop additional means of evaluating teaching effective-
ness beyond the student opinion poll. The committee sponsored Dr. Denny
Wolfe from Old Dominion University, who spoke on February 7th ("Writir.:
for Learning Across the Disciplines") and February 8th ("Workshop on
Writing for Learning"). The committee recommended to Institutional -:
Research ‘he criteria to be used in selecting the recipients of the Alun-
ni Award:: for Teaching Excellence. Recommended to Institutional Research
the design/format of the new Student Opinion of Instruction Survey ques-
tiouct re, ** Carried over: --finalize plans for implementing the new
Student Opinion of Instruction survey. --revise the criteria and
selection process for Alumni Awards for Teaching Excellence. ~-continue
to promote the importance of teaching effectiveness in the teaching-
research-service triad. --continue to work for a faculty development off-
ice. --establish procedures/methods for formal participant evaluation

of faculty development programs. The committee recommends that student
members be appointed in the Spring for the following year. Good work!
(Chair: Belinda Lee, Nursing)

**See additional information on the last page of this Senate Annual Report

 
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1984-85 Faculty Senate Annual Report

TEACHING GRANTS COMMITTEE: The committee met four times in 1984-85 and
received no special instructions from the Senate except for the committee
charge and a general request that coordéaation with the R/CAC and with
Dianna Morris (VCAA Office) be closely maintained. The committee acted

as a committee of the whole in reading proposals. The committee received
ten proposals for 1985/86 and recommended all ten for funding. Four were
received for the Summer, 1985, and three were recommended. The committee
revised the pwoposal criteria, application forms and guidelines, as well
as the evaluation form. The committee also coordinated proposal calls with
the R/CAC and prepared a yearly calendar for activities. Carried over:
Continue to review the materials the committee uses, especially the evalu-
ation forms. Suggestions: continue to send one call per year (October)
for Summer 1986 and 1986-87 academic year. Send recommendations for both
sets of proposals to VCAA by 3/1/86. Send a letter to the author of the
proposal reagrding the committee's recommendation.

DUE PROCESS COMMITTEE: Did not meet.
HEARING COMMITTEE: Did not meet.
RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE: Did not meet.

& III. TOPICS IN THE 1985-86 FACULTY SENATE YEAR:

Many of the important topics are listed above in the"carry over" sec-
tions of committee reports. In that a new Chair of the Faculty is assum-
ing office, much of the prioritizing should be left to him and the other
officers of the Senate. The six goals listed for 1984-85 in the 1983-84

Faculty Senate Annual Report have been met:
(1) Effect further coordinat. with Faculty Assembly
(2) Bring forth a comprehensive TEC package
(3) Bring forth a substantial faculty recom on the six-yr cap
(4) Bring work of the Ad Hoc Screening Com to a close.
(5) Eval the adequacy and consistency of Apps L,D, & C :(this is
also carried over)
(6) Involve faculty in Senate and Committee work on a continuing
basis.
Regarding (2), Belinda Lee and I have agreed that the short form for
teaching evaluation, with several compound questions, could be split
into more than four questions, on the recommendation of Mr. Ussery. The
data would be clearer that way. That form should be ready for the
Spring Semester.

My thanks to the many persons who have made my tenure as Chair
a valuable experience. Let us all give Ken the same support.

Respectfully Submitted,

James LeRoy Smith