EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1985 The second regular meeting of the Faculty Senate for the Academic Year 1985~86 was held on Tuesday, October 15, 1985 at 2:10 p.m. in Mendenhall Student Center, Room 244, with Chair Ken Wilson presiding. Members absent were: Bredderman (Health Servtees Library), Daugherty (Math), Duckett (Medicine), Elmore (Art), Haritun (Faculty Assembly Rep.), Rees (Theatre Arts), Schellenberger (Business). Alternates present were: Patton for Knoke (Aerospace), Gaiser for Adler (Physics), Chappel for Capen (Business), McAllister for Deters (Counseling Center), Steele for Gallagher (Home Economics). Agenda Item II: Approval of the Minutes The Chair announced the following correction to the minutes of September 17, 1985. E. Pierce was present. The minutes were approved as corrected. Agenda Item IIIA: Announcements 1. You may want to note the Excused Absence Policy from the ECU Bulletin 1984-1986 Page 64, Section 3, Class Attendance Regulations: Instructors are expected to recognize and honor official University excuses, i.e., excuse students without penalty for absence because of participation in authorized Univer- sity activities. Verification, if required by the instructor of these authorized absences, may be obtained by the student by contacting the Office of the Associate Dean of Students, Whichard Building. Verification of personal illness may be obtained by calling the Student Health Service. Official written excuses are not issued for personal illness, except in the case of a final examination when a grade of incomplete is recommended. There is no formal procedure for verifying a death in the family. The Media Board has approved WZMB's request to submit an application for a new frequency that would not :interfere with WUNC or WVSP and increased power. If the application is approved, the change of frequency could occur right away but the power increase would need to be discussed further in light of the change of audience that it implies. Please add to the Senate Roster, Robert Fulghum as a Faculty Assembly Representative. te The following changes need to be made on the Academic Committee Roster a. Sallie Mann has resigned from ECU effective October 6, 1985 and therefore, will no longer be serving on the Faculty Welfare Committee. Joyce Pettis has taken a Leave of Absence from ECU and therefore, she is no longer a member of the Libraries Committee. Doug Wilms is no longer in Institutional Advancement and therefore, he is not serving as a representative from that division on the Faculty Computer Committee. The replacements for these vacancies have not been named. The December meeting which was scheduled to be held in Mendenhall Student Center, Room 221 has been changed and will meet in Room 244, If not present at roll call, Senators should notify the Secretary before leaving so as not to be counted absent. Student enrollment increased this Fall by 294 to an enrollment of 14,121. This is the first time that we have topped 14,000. The average SAT score for entering freshmen increased by 15 points from 840 (402V and 438M) to 855 (409V and 446M). The proportion of black students on campus also increased from 10.9% to 11.4%. Congratulations to the School of Nursing upon their 25th anniversary. The School of Medicine will hold a special open house for the "University Family" on Tuesday, October 22, 1985 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the Brody Medical Seiences Building. The Radiation Oncology Center will be open from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The Call for Proposals of Teaching Grants and Research/Creative Activity Grants will go out on October 28, 1985 with the deadline for submission being January 13, 1986 at 5:00 p.m. to the Faculty Senate Office, Rawl Annex 140, In the October issue of the ECU Entertainer the October Calendar shows October 18 as the first day of Fall Break. However, Fall Break does not begin until Monday, October 21, 1985. The newly elected Senator from the School of Medicine is Charles Boklage whose term expires in 1987. Warren Baker, WZMB News Director, submitted the following announcement: The ECU faculty holds a great deal of information...a great deal of untapped information. WZMB is sending reporters into various areas getting comments from faculty members concerning international, national, state and campus issues. We would appreciate your cooperation in helping the student station disseminate information via the news department. Some of the interviews can be either taped in person or by phone line. Other interviews will not be taped. We-hope that you will participate and help WZMB with its various news projects. Thank you. C. Kledaras asked if the Student Health Services Center was aware of the fact that it is the faculty's right to inquire if a student was seen at the Infirmary and should be excused from an exam. V. C. Meyer replied that there had been some complaints that desk personnel did not always cooperate fully with faculty because of their concern for student privacy rights. Attempts have been made to acquaint desk personnel with the policy that permits them to report if the student was seen in the infirmary and if the complaint was sufficiently serious to miss an exam. If faculty have trouble with desk personnel they should ask to speak directly to Dr. McAllister. Agenda Item IIIB. Dr. David Stevens, University Attorney Discussion of Liabiiity insurance The Chair explained that Dr. Stevens had volunteered to explain to the Senate the brochure sent to faculty concerning Supplemental Liability Insurance. Dr. Stevens explained the following: Faculty are covered by a University insurance policy for personal injury suffered in the performance of their contracted duties. They are also covered for involvement in injury to a third party under the N. C. Tort Claims Act, when in performance of their University duties, This insures the Faculty up to $100,000 and provides the Faculty with an attorney from the Attorney General's Office. The Supplemental Coverage is to protect faculty from claims over $100,000 and because it is relatively inexpensive, is well worth the minor cost in terms of peace of wind. Tn 1977, in response to a raft of federal regulations regarding civil rights, a University of N. C. system wide state policy up to $2,000,000 annually was established to protect faculty accused of discrimination against sex, race, religion, etc. or other civil rights violations. Dr. Stevens made available to the Chair a summary of the insurance regulations and interested faculty are invited to read these in the Faculty Senate Office. Discussion followed. Stevens explained that the coverage includes field trips and while ‘.2veling in a State car or University approved transportation. Faculty %:). “: in purchasing the supplemental coverage should contact the Personne: <:{+" susiness Affairs and ask for the brochure and application, Agenda Item IIIc: Discussion of Chancellor Search Committee eee The Chair drew the Senate's attenti i LQus chancel lor: Searohes aig Fed bused ee kod SF ERO” ko (PRG SMBEPE DT eKEgUS attachment 1). Mr. Kinsey has asked the Faculty Senate to consider establishing an Ad Hoc Committee on Criteria for Selecting a new Chancellor. The Chair asked for the will of the Senate on this and called for discussion. There was no discussion. James LeRoy Smith moved that the Senate elect seven faculty members to a criteria committee. The motion was seconded and passed. Gaiser asked why the number seven. The Chair replied that the number seemed reasonable unless there was an objection. He further clarified that the nominees need not be Faculty Senators. (Res. 85-35) The following faculty were nominated: James LeRoy Smith,. Philosophy Nancy Mayberry, Foreign Languages Frank Saunders, Math Robert Fulghum, Medicine Martha Engelke, Nursing Larry Hough, Political Science Al King, HPERS Henry Ferrell was nominated but declined. A. Crawley moved that nominations be closed and that the slate be accepted by acclamation. The motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote. Henry Ferrell asked for the charge to this committee. In réply the Chair read the last paragraph of his report, beginning with the second sentence (see attachment 1). James LeRoy Smith asked for further clarification of whether faculty will be on the Search Committee. The Chair replied that Mr. Kinsey has reported that the Faculty Senate .is being asked to nominate three faculty members to the Search Committee. This Committee will not be formed until the Spring Semester. Mr. Kinsey would like to attend g Faculty Senate meeting in the Spring to discuss the Chancellor Search. Smith noted that this time table provides sufficient time for units to consider the matter and to bring nominations to the Senate. The questicn was raised concerning whether the Senate should indicate who would cai: ::.. organizational meeting of the Criteria Committee. The Chair, Ken Wilscs:, «:: +o*ssred to do this. Two more €:cecions (The Committee for Development of Search Procdures, and The Committee for Development of the Campus Interview Procedure) will be scheduled for the next Faculty Senate Meeting. Agenda Item IIID. Faculty Assembly’ Report Larry Hough presented the Faculty Assembly Report (See Attachment 2). Agenda Item IV: Unfinished Business A. Governance Committee Artemis Kares presented the report for the Chair of the Committee, Robert Hursey. The Governance Committee had been charged with ’ reviewing the recommendation of the Senate regarding the eligibility requirements for Senate Committees, The Governance Committee met and reviewed the requirements. They report that they believe amplification of the requirements need to be made in the By-Laws to the Faculty Senate Constitution. They will study the matter further and report later. ‘ Agenda Item Vi Report of Committees A. Curriculum Committee W. Grossnickle, Chair of the Committee, presented the report as found in the minutes of September 12 and September 26, 1985, except he requested that the recommendation concerning ASAS 2004, Introduction to Japanese Culture, be withdrawn. The actions of the Curriculum Committee as recorded in the minutes of September 12 and 26, with the exception of the references to ASAS 2004, were approved. (Res. 85-36) B. Credits Committee 1. Counseling Withdrawal Policy Tinsley Yarbrough reported for the Chair of the Committee, Trenton Davis. He called attention to the proposal attached to the Agenda. Questions from the Faculty were addressed to Dr. Wilbert Ball, Director of the Counseling Center. He indicated that the recommended proposal would affect eight to ten students annually and that it referred only to withdrawal from the University. The question was raised concerning what would appear on the student's permanent transcript if the policy were approved. Several Senators expressed concern that an indication of a counseling withdrawal on a permanent transcript could be potentially harmful. Floor privileges were granted to Ron Speier, Associate Dean of Student Services. He clarified that there are two procedures involved; what goes on internal records and what goes on the student transcript in the Registrar's Office. 5 Ferrell asked how a counseling withdrawal would affect scholarship students. Speier explained that all students who withdraw must have clearance from the Financial Aid Office. Special cases receive special treatment. : Speier clarified that the student presently chooses one of six reasons listed for withdrawal and usually chooses "personal" reasons if the withdrawal is recommended by Counseling personnel. What is done in the Registrar's Office is outside the scope of the present proposal which involves the Counseling Center and Similar agencies, Gooding suggested that no reason for withdrawal should appear on a permanent transcript, only approved withdrawal. Vincent asked if approving the Credits Committee Proposal would delay such a solution. Vice Chancellor Volpe clarified that the transcript issue is not a part of this proposal but could be addressed later by the Credits Committee. Ferrell called the question and the motion passed on a voice vote. The proposal from the Credits Policy passed on a voice vote. Denney moved that the Credits Committee be charged with Studying the issue of what appears on the permanent transcript in case of withdrawal from school and report back to the Senate at the November session. (Res. 85-38) The proposal passed on a voice vote. Revision of Foreign Language Placement Credit Yarbrough presented the proposal as attached to the Agenda from the Credits Committee, The proposal passed on a voice vote. (Res. 85-39) C. Research/Creative Activity Committee proposals. There are no radical changes. The new format represents a consolidation of elements on the previous form with a few revisions. quest for a full vita pege and information on funding An evaluation page is an interal instrument which will be Shared with the candidate. The call for proposals will go out on October 28, 1985. The deadline for proposals will be January 13, 1986 at 5:00 p.m. Two information sessions roiotive to the form will be held for faculty on Wedees Ly 3°00 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. ds at 3:00 p.m. in Menderiiali 221. A Péprssisiative from each department should be preseut. ‘The faculty will receive copies of the new format before the riseting. M. South questioned Page 2, 3d concerning printing costs. "The Committee does not fund activities involved in organizing, presenting and/or disseminating the results of the research/creative activity". He noted that this is a criteria issue that should be re-examined. Presently criteria seem locked in to start up funds rather than the charges that appear at the end of a project, and which are also very legitimate and often overly expensive. Vice Chancellor Volpe clarified that page charges and title subsidies are handled through the Office of Academic Affairs, but that South's point was well taken. The original Research/Creative Activity criteria applied to seed money or start up funds and the charges referred to by South are not covered Agenda Item VI. New Business H. Ferrell, noting recent developments reported in the News and Observer concerning athletics, asked for a report from the athletic committee at the next Faculty Senate meeting. The Chair asked if there were any objections and, there being none, agreed to make the request. With no further business, Kledaras moved adjournment at 3:35 p.m. Nancy Mayberry 77 771. Sharon Bland AE Faculty Senate Secretary Faculty Senate Office Secretary Resolutions passed by the Senate: 85-35 Development of Ad Hoc Committee on Criteria for Chancellor Selection 85-36 Curriculum Committee Report (See Agenda) 85~37 Credits Committee: Counseling Withdrawal Policy 85-38 Credits Committee: Charged to Study the issue of what appears on a student's permanent transcript in the event of withdrawal from school 85-39 Credits Committee: Revision of Foreign Language Placement Credit COttachn cone | TO: The Facuity Senate fits Ken Wilson, Chair RE: Searching for a New Chancellor At the September meeting, the Senate asked me to review the records and report on the procedures followed during the last two searches for new Chancellors at ECU. ‘his memo contains that history ana reports on my recent meeting with Ralph Kinsey, Chair or the current search committee. In 1977 the process began when Troy Pate, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, addressed the March 22,.1977 meeting of the faculty Senate. He indicatea that the Board had ~ delegated the responsibility for selecting a search committee to him. He planned to have a 13 member committee composed of 5 members selected by the Board of Trustees, 5 faculty representatives (3 nominated by the Senate, and 2 at-large), the Presidents of the Alumni Association and SGA, and one at-large Alumi representative. ‘ihe 2 at large faculty representatives would be selecteu from nominations sent “directly to Mr. Pate by inoivicual faculty or faculty organizations. At this meeting, the senate passea a resolution [moved by Ferrell] asking Mr. Pate to allow the Senate to select all 5 faculty representatives. At the April 19, 1977 meeting, Chair Phil Adler read a letter dated April 14, 1977 from Mr. Pate. He rejected the resoluticn and indicated that the Senate should select 3 nominees. Under new Business, nominations were taken from the floor for the three people to serve on the Chancellor Search Committee. ine people were nominated. Discussion was held on whether to use the olurality or majority rule. Grossnickle moved that the Senate continue voting until each successfu —— had a majority. ‘the motion carried. ‘The voting was by secret ballot. The people elected were iH. Ferrell, P. Daugherty, ana iT. Davis. At the May 17, 1977 meeting, Atkeson presented a resolution from the Faculty welfare Cammittee reguesting that faculty members on the Chancellor Search Committee be granted release time ey their respective departments or schools. ‘The resolution asseq Seo At this point the committee seems to be operating with the Senate's nominees as members. ‘There ic no indication in the recora as to whether or not they were granted release time. ee ROR RK HC, OR Ree ERR oe RR RRR Rk Ke He eK Ke RR Bog The 1981 search first appears in the minutes of the Seotember 22, 1931 meeting of the Faculty Senate. J.L. Smith, C. Adler, and PB. Kane try to change the agenda to allow consideration of 4a resolution and fail to get the necessary two-thirds vote. {They will try again and succeed later in the meeting when a majority vote is required. } Under announcements, ‘iam Johnson, Chair of the Senate, reported on his meeting with President #ricay to discuss the search. Friday expressed support for faculty inout into the selection process for a new Chancellor. The topic of an interim Chancellor was not discussed. After Ferrell campleted his report on the Planning Commission, J.L. Staith moved three parts of the resolution that he had been trying to get on the agenda. It was accented by a majority vote. A request was made for written ballots. The motion ci commends Chancellor Brewer, endorses the Planning Process, ana *(3) requests of President friday and the members ot the Soard ct Trustees that, following the precedent set in 1977, the Faculty senate ke granted the option of nominating faculty members te serve on the search committee in order to facilitate the cooperative working out of guidelines consistent with the qualitative growth that has been achieved to date." The resolution passed 31 in favor, 17 against. On September 28, 1981, Ashley B. Futrell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees sent a letter to Tom Johnson requesting three faculty senate nominees by October 6, 1981. On that same day (September 28), Tom Johnson issued a call for a special meeting of the Senate on Tuesday October 6, 1981. The call included the statement: "Mr. Futrell has requested that nominees be ‘accompanied by a letter which states the qualities and strenaths [each] would bring to the Selection Committee.' therefore, those persons making nominations are requested to provide this information to the Chair in writing, a copy of which may be provided for each Senator by the person making the nominaticn.“ Again, procedures were discussed. Kane moved that the three members ke elected separately. This motion failed. sGrossnickle moved that no speeches accompany nominations. The motion passec. kamblen iroved that nominations be made according to an alphabetical list of units and ex officio members. The metion passed. thirty-four peoole were nominated. Johnson and Lao were elected on the third ballot. Hursey was elected on the fifth ballot. Kane moved that the Chairman of the CU Board of (‘Trustees be requested to allow the Executive Secretary of the Chancellor Selection Camittee to vote as a member of that Committee. The motion carried. J.L. Smith moved that the nominees make aporopriate reports at the Senate meetings. ‘The motion passed. in a separate letter to all faculty dated September 26, 1981, Chairman Futrell indicated that he would aopoint one at-large faculty representative. At the next meeting of the Faculty Senate (October 20, 1991) the discussion focused on criteria. J.i. smith introduced a motion requesting of the Chancellor Selection Cammittee that: (i) eveluation criteria he made part ot the job description of the position which has already been advertised as vacant, that this job description be circulatea as wicely a: oossible in journals ancé newspacers both in this reqion and beyond, that the deaéline for application be set as February 15,°1982. and that the evaluation criteria include: --expertise in shared faculty governance —a sionificant research record —-demonstrated teaching effectiveness --expertise in extra-mural fund raising --signiticant regional and community service at past places of resicence smith's motion carried and the Chair agreed to deliver a copy of the resolution to Mr. Futrell. During the discussion, the Chair indicated that the Selection ammittee was composed of six members from the Trustees, five faculty, three alumni and one student. On October 22, 1981, a petition was submitted to the Chair or the Faculty xecuesting a meeting with Chairman Futrell, the Executive secretary of the Chancelicr Selection Committee (Dr. Joseph Boyette) and the faculty reoresentatives. ihe session was conveneé on wxovember 3, 1981. The at-large faculty representatives were Professors "carolyn 3 ighum ano Robert Frame. There was extensive discussion but no resolutions were passed. One major focus was the criteria ana whether or not they would be rade oublic. so clear answer was given at this time. Ny lew Won O UhAG Grd at large, brpruactarue, f yy, IZ ey ty SLE FTA: (nrol lg hier) “HAO At Mkimanar beg ee e ] C A 3- At the November 17, 1981 meeting, Chair Johnson urgec faculty members to submit names of schools to whom announcements from the Chancellor Selection Comittee should be sent. sHursey reported that a fifteen-point listing of criteria the Chancellor Selection Cammittee would apply in screening applicants and choosing nominees would be released today (November 17). The Chair noted that the only item.from the previous resolution not considered was the extension of the deadline for applicants. At the December €, 1981 meeting, ao presented an overview of the Chancellor Selection Committee's activities. the criteria were developed by a subcommittee and approved by the entire committee. They were published on November 17, 1961. At the January 26, 1982 meeting, tursey reported that the committee continued to carefully screen the qualifications of the applicants. J.L. Smith moved that procedures similar to those used in 1877 be anployed to insure faculty involvement in the interview process. fhe motion passed. Re FOR Fe RE ae ae ee ee ee Ee a ee ee, The 19%5-S search began at the Fall Convocation when Chancellor navell reported that he intended to resign before June 30, 1906. Mr, Ralph Kinsey, Chair of the Foard of Trustees, outlined the search process at that time-- “I know that you are interested in the general approach with will be taken anc the anticipated time schedule for the search. We have more than ample time to do an effective job. From now until the first of the year, the Board of Trustees will concuct an institutional analysis of KCU's present condition and future prospects and goals. I hope that vou, the faculty, will piay the major role in this assessment. together with other members of the BCU family, we will develp, for adoption by the Hoard, the criteria by which our new chancellor will be chosen. "I expect to begin forming the search committee in January or February, 1966. ihis will provice about 18 months to complete the process. ithe size of the committee has not been determinec. It will consist of meinbers who represent the broad interests of the University community, including the faculty ana staff, stucent hody, alumni and general community. I will be seeking the inout and recommendations of the faculty and other wiversity groups and organizations relating to the membership of the committee. Appointment to and service on the committee will be at the discretion of the Chair to assure a well balanced committee. "IT am pleased to report that, by. and with the apvroval of Presicent Friday, Dr. JoAnn Bell has accectec my invitation to serve as executive Secretary of the Search Committee. Prior to the appointment of the committee, she will work closely with you and the board in conducting our insitutional analysis. I welcome her commitment to serve in this capacity. Wafter the committee has been organized, Chancellor Howell anc. President Friday will be invited to meet with the committee to share ideas, advice and guidance. we will also have 4 public hearing to solicit ideas and recommendations from the community on the criteria for selection. Wiext, we will develop a pool of candidates. Our search will be national in scope. ‘Lhere will ke a perioc of time set for accepting nominations and applications. A sereening process will follow to identify those that tne committee feels might have the qualifications we seek for this University. Ihe process will narrow the field through evaluations, inquiries and off-campus visitations. Top candidates will be given the ooportunity to visit our campus. ‘the faculty, students ana University community will participate in this visitation process. az would anticipate that sometime curing the earl spring of 1987 the committee will be able to recommend at leat two names to the Board of Trustees. If the Irustees accept the committee's reconmendation , € nominations will then ke Bie to the President of the University of worth Carolina System, for consideration and appropriate recommendation to the UNC Board of Governors, which will be the final approving authority. "We have an outstanding University with more than our share of talented people. I am contident that we will be successful in the important task of conaucting a chancellor search.“ On October 3, 1985, Ken wilson (Chair of the Faculty) met with ur. Kinsey to explore the nature of the search. several points emerged clearly from the discussion. rirst, Mr. Kinsey considers the Selection of the new chancellor the most important decision facing “CU. ce plans a national searcn that is Gesianed to actively seek out as many high quality nominees 45 possible. {his will involve educating many people about the positive aspects of ECU so that they will caecide to apply. lr. Kinsey expressed the hope that faculty members indivicuaily, 4s well as the faculty senate, would get involvea in this process since raed have many contacts with colleagues at other universities thai could be useci to uncover some highly qualifiec people who may not consider applying on their own. ‘Ge hopes that we will soreaa the work through our networks as well as identifying potential candidates to the search committee. while the search will ke national in scope, qualified individuals at HU will ke considered. mr. Kinsey is also open to any suggestions tiat we may have for locating accitional candidates. The Faculty senate should consider appointing an Ad Hoc Committee On Procecures for Identifying Chancellor Candicates. Second, Mr. Kinsey is concerned with the development of the criteria. In the past, the Search committee was delegated the responsibility for developing the criteria which were sent to the Boara for approval. During this search, the Board of fTrustees will develop the criteria. sowever, mr. Kinsey clearly wants faculty input. He is asking for individual faculty to respond either to the closed-ended questionnaire or to write a letter expressing their ideas. He assured me that these will ke seriously considered. te also hopes that the Faculty Senate will examine this issue and present its position to him. mir. Kinsey's conments indicate that he does not expect radical changes in the 19€1 criteria, but he feels that the criteria must be carefully re-examined to be certain that they reflect our current situation. ‘The Faculty Senate should consider appointing an Ad ioc Committee on Criteria for Selecting a New Chancellor. Third, “ir. Kinsey is planning to appoint a smaller search committee than in the past. ‘The exact size has not yet heen determined but ur. Kinsey has indicated that the Faculty Senate will nominate three faculty members to the Search Canmmittee. ‘he fxecutive secretary, Dr. JoAnn Bell, is a member of the committee staff and not a voting nember of the committee. Currently Mr. Kinsey is the only member of the committee. se plans to appoint the rest of the committee during Spring Semester (There is nothing for ‘the committee to do right now since the Poard of Trustees is working on the criteria). ae would like to attend a Senate meeting next Soring to discuss his plans and answer questions, and we should ke prepared to hold our election fairly soon atter this presentation. The committee will work over the summer screening apolications and selecting people to invite for on-campus interviews. These interviews should be conducted during Fall Semester. ‘ir. Kinsey is very unhappy with the structure of the on-campus interviews conducted in 1981. He indicated that the same questions were asked repeatedly, and the answers could never be probed. he would like a process that allows depth. ile would also like a process that devotes part of the time to "selling" CU to the candicates. He woulc like the Faculty Senate to work on designing this new format. The Faculty Senate shoula appoint an AG roc Camiittee on Designing On-campus Interviews. Yhe Criteria Cammittee needs to ke elected at the October Senate meeting. It should review the 197% and 1982 criteria for selecting a new chancellor, and recommend criteria for the 1966 search tc the Faculty Senate. he committee should resort on its progress at the November meeting, anc make a final report at the December meeting. If the criteria are approved by the Faculty Senate, they will be forwarded to the Chancellor search Committee. The other two committees may cither be elected in October or wovember since they will be reportina in the Spring. FACULTY ASSEMBLY REPORT The Fifty-fourth meeting of the Faculty Assembly of the University of North Carolina convened at Chapel Hill on October 4, 1985. Several reports were made to the Assembly bringing it up to date on the events of the past four months. Among these were: R. D. MacMillan reporting on the actions of the General Assembly in the recent session concerning Salaries, the Health Program and Retirement. In regard to the Health Insurance there is not too much good to present in that estimates made during previous years were some $51 million short of expenditures; though the Assembly did appropriate enough to cover 2/3 of the shortfall with the state employees having premiums increased to cover the additional $17 million. The request for additional state contributions to the optional retirement program was not granted, but an increase in contribution to the state system from 10.5% to 11.2% was made. Donald Steadman reported on the creation of the Task Force on Teacher Preparation which was to hold its first meeting October 9 and further information shall be forthcoming. President Friday and Vice-President Dawson discussed the activities of the Board of Governors Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics, and activities of the NCAA Committee. President Friday expressed disappointment at their watering down of Proposition 48 into the so called "Indexing" of grades and S.A.T. scores to determine Freshman eligibility. Friday indicated that the UNC Board of Governors has mandated compliance with the provisions of Proposition 48 and the Chancellors have been notified that.this was no longer something for individual interpretation, but is "Policy" of the University. Dr. Roy Carroll discussed the 1984-89 Long Range Plan, copies of which were to be presented to the Board of Governors at their October 11 meeting. Further information will be forthcoming on this. Emily Boyce will have these. In the Second Plenary Session of the day the various committees reported on their plans for the coming year presenting several resolutions. The Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee will be studying tenure provisions on the campuses; the Budget Committee will be reviewing and attempting to extend faculty involvement in the Budgetary process on each of the campuses; the Planning and Programs Committee will be discussing the Lateral entry proposals am will be keeping in contact with the recently appointed Task Force on Educational Programs; Professional Development Committee will be continuing its study of Professional Leave begun during 1984-85; The Welfare Committee will be continuing its study of the Health Care Programs, the Retirement System and are seeking additional information from all faculty on these two issues, They will also begin a study of Summer School payment schedules and the variations thereof from campus to campus. The Governance Committee reported on the status, as they understood it, of the Presidential Search process and offered a Resolution asking for more faculty input. From news reports and rumor «= though nothing official -- it would appear the process is in its interview stage and there has been no involvement of the Advisory ommittee since the Drafting of Criteria back in June, and thus no involvement of any Faculty, contrary to previous Resolution and implied promises. Another resolution which is on the Senators desks was sent. The Assembly also presented for President Friday's transmission to the Board of Governors a Resolution of support for the intent of Proposition 48, that Athletic i i i i i ould include "responsible