EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE OCTOBER 13, 1987 The second regular meeting of the Faculty Senate for the academic year 1987/88 was held on Tuesday, October 13, 1987, in Mendenhall Student Center, Room 244. Members absent were Jolls (Biology), Cunningham (Medicine), and Davis (Mathematics). Alternates present were Moskop for Pories (Medicine), Owens for Donahue (Theater Arts), Anderson for Powers (Education), Chin for Whelan (Technology), Hampton for Jones (Science Education), and Patton for Kopanski (Aerospace). Agenda Item I. Call to Order Chair Conner Atkeson called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. Agenda Item II. Approval of Minutes of September 15, 1987 The minutes of the September 15, 1987, meeting were declared approved with the following correction: Vice Chancellor Bloodworth's appointments (Agenda Item III.C., paragraph 5) to the ad hoc Committee on Minorities should read Debbie Owens, Theater Arts (instead of Eugene Owens, Admissions) and should include Jacqueline Hawkins, Medicine. Agenda Item III. Special Order of the Day B. Announcements 1. Dr. Bruce McPherson, Director of the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching, will be on campus on Monday, November 16, 1987, to make a presentation to the faculty on the goals, objectives, and operations of the Center. Please encourage other faculty members and interested graduate students to attend. The seminar will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Nursing School Auditorium. The Call for Grant Proposals was issued October 13, 1987. The deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, January 27, 1988, at 5:00 p.m., to the Faculty Senate Office. Applications and guidelines for both Teaching Grant and Research/Creative Activity proposals are available by phoning the Senate Office, #6537, or in Rawl Annex, Room 140. The Student Opinion of Instruction Survey will be conducted during the week of Nov. 9-14, 1987. The anticipated date for results of the survey is January 13, 1988. Edward Ryan (Biology) passed away on Saturday, October 10, 1987. Memorial Services will be held this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in Oakmont Baptist Church, Red Banks Road, Greenville, N.C. The Faculty Senate Meeting will adjourn at 3:30 p.m. in reverence to this service. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Edward Ryan. Tellers for the Committee elections were Mark Taggart, Mel Markowski, Marion Sykes, Charles Garrison, and Don Guy. Vice Chancellor Reports: Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, William Bloodworth Dr. Bloodworth announced the creation of a newly upgraded position: Coordinator of International Studies and Scholarships. The position will be filled by an internal search for a tenured faculty member. It is expected that the position will be filled by Spring Semester. Faculty will receive further information on this position shortly. The Dean of the School of Technology received a negative vote in the recent evaluation. Dr. Bloodworth has this matter under consideration. He requested that those involved do what they can to continue business as usual. In reference to the recent negative publicity concerning academic progress of athletes, Dr. Bloodworth reported that his studies showed that only two Proposition 48 students were admitted this Fall. Measures are being taken to insure that this situation continues to & improve. One measure already taken is to require that any exceptions to admission criteria be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Chancellor. Documents concerning tenure and promotion decisions will be forthcoming soon. He urged a very careful, very thorough, and very procedural process be followed. He also announced his intentions to appoint an ad hoc Tenure and Promotion Review Committee to advise him on these matters. Vice Chancellor for Student Life, Elmer Meyer Dr. Meyer thanked the faculty who participated in Parents' Weekend. The weekend and the more recent Homecoming Weekend were very successful. The number of students on Work Study has doubled this Fall as compared with last Fall. The expansion of Mendenhall Student Center should begin within a few months. Faculty are advised to read a letter that will be coming soon from Student Health Services. The center now has a health care team available for emergency situations. C. Chancellor, Richard Eakin Dr. Eakin reported that the Search Committee for the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs has been appointed: Carl Adler, Chair (Physics); Conner Atkeson, (Chair of the Faculty); Holly Matthews (Sociology and Anthropology); Clinton Downing (Education); and Edward Levine (Art). The first three listed are from the Faculty Senate's nominees. D. Mike Ball, Director of Planned Support Mr. Ball reported that the annual telefund is in full operation and is expected to last about 5 weeks. Over 300 students are involved in the telephone operation. The over $160,000 realized from last year's project will be used for scholarships, fellowships, and faculty enrichment. The report concluded with a stirring vocal presentation by Funder and the Fundettes - "I Heard It Through the Phone Line". E. North Carolina Humanities Council Chairperson, Janice Faulkner Professor Faulkner reported on the funding and activities of the North Carolina Humanities Council. This is a state program administered by a volunteer committee. The Council has considerable funding and encourages proposals from scholars for programs involving the public. It funds both large and small projects. The small projects for up to $1500 can be acted on within a few weeks. Further information is available from the Faculty Senate Office and from Professor Faulkner. F. Faculty Assembly Report, James L. Smith (Philosophy) Please see Attachment 1. At the end of Smith's report, Ken Wilson (Faculty Assembly) reported that he and a delegation from the Faculty Assembly had a very positive meeting with the Board of Governors' Task Force on Drug Policy. They encouraged emphasis on rehabilitation, medical services, and due process with local campus flexibility. Wilson expects a policy decision by early next year. Agenda Item IV. Unfinished Business Appellate Committee Elections (52 Ballots Cast/27 votes needed for election): . Due Process Nominees (1 Vacancy): lst Ballot 2nd Ballot Henry Ferrell, History 15 13 Gregg Givens, Allied Health 13 8 Jo Ann Jones, English 19 31 Brian McMillen, Medicine 5 Jo Ann Jones was elected to the Due Process Committee, with term expiring 1989. On a Point of Order, Steven Thomas reminded the Senate of its policy of written or oral reviews of the qualifications of nominees. Due Process Alternate Nominees (3 Vacancies): Nominated and elected on the first ballot were Vi Rosenfeld, Education (48); Henry Ferrell, History (48); Gregg Givens, Allied Health (49). All three terms expire 1989. Hearing Alternate Nominees (2 Vacancies): Nominated and elected on the first ballot were Robert Rasch, Art (51); Donald Hoffman, Medicine (50). Both terms expire 1990. Reconsideration Alternate Nominees (2 Vacancies): Nominated and elected on the first ballot were Wes Hankins, Geog. & Planning (49); Brian McMillen, Medicine (47). Both terms expire 1990. Agenda Item V. Report of Committees A. Curriculum Committee Bill Grossnickle (Psychology) presented the Curriculum Committee Reports (see Agenda). The actions of the Committee as reported in the minutes of September 10 and 24, 1987, were approved by the Senate on a voice vote. (Resolution #87-14) B. Research/Creative Activity Committee Henry Ferrell (History) presented the report. The Committee normally reviews 45-50 proposals. The deadline for submission of the proposals is January 27, 1988, at 5:00 p.m. sharp. In early November the Committee will hold workshops on proposal submission in conjunction with the Teaching Grants Committee. C. Unit Code Screening Committee Don Sexauer (Art) presented the report. This new committee has handled its first code, one from the Department of Economics. After referral back to the Department of Economics for clarification concerning the makeup of committees and how "relative weights'' were determined, the Code was presented and approved at the September meeting of the Committee. The Senate approved the Code by a voice vote. (Resolution #87-15) D. Educational Policies and Planning Committee Emily Boyce (Lib. & Info. Studies) presented the Committee's recommended Amendment to the Academic Integrity Policy (See Attachment to Agenda for October 13, 1987, Senate Meeting.). John Moskop (Medicine) questioned how the Board works and to which students it applied. Vice Chancellor Meyer responded that the policies of the Board apply only on the main campus. Bob Morrison (Chemistry) questioned whether or not the 14 days applied over holidays. The interpretation was that it applied to 14 teaching days. With that clarification, the policy passed on a voice vote. (Resolution #87-16) Agenda Item VI. New Business Chair Atkeson asked if there were any objections to considering the resolution from the Foreign Languages Department (see Attachment 2). There being none, the resolution was considered. Brian Harris (Foreign Lang. & Lit.) moved acceptance of the resolution; Judy Sadler (Academic Library Services) seconded. Harris explained the reasons for the resolution. George Bailey (Philosophy) spoke against the motion stating that while he recognized that there were problems, there is a new manager at the Student Stores and that the new manager should be given an opportunity to deal with the problem. Harris responded that this discussion of, and responses to, this matter. Also, Mr. Coston attended a department meeting allowing an exchange of information and points of view regarding practices, procedures, and difficulties in ordering and stocking foreign language texts. We appreciate his visit and his position as new manager of the Student Stores. Harris went on to say that throughout this matter there has been a sense of understanding, support, and cooperation. It is in keeping with this spirit that Foreign Languages and Literature would like to go on record as supporting the motion to postpone indefinitely consideration of this resolution. Agenda Item VI. New Business Larry Hough (Faculty Assembly) asked for permission to present a resolution concerning the faculty of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. WHEREAS the East Carolina faculty have enjoyed a tradition of shared governance in the University and academic freedom in the ciassroom and in their research endeavors, and WHEREAS they have continually been in opposition to gender discrimination and other discriminatory practices, and WHEREAS for continued viability the environment for higher education in North Carolina requires a spirit of openness of inquiry and collegiality, RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of East Carolina University stands in support of the position on Academic Freedom and Shared Governance taken by the faculty of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. There being no objections, Hough moved the acceptance of the resolution and it was seconded. Connie Kledaras (Social Work) moved to amend the motion directing the resolution to be forwarded to the UNC Faculty Assembly. Jim Smith (Faculty Assembly) moved to amend the motion directing the Chair also to convey the resolution to the media. The question was called and the main motion with amendments passed on a voice vote. David Glascoff (Business) asked that his abstention be recorded. Don Sexauer (Art) asked that his negative vote be recorded. (Resolution #87-21) There being no further business, Chair Atkeson adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, — 2° pe >} Cmk4} IW, 4 oe ee j gee James Joyce, Secretary Sharon Bland, Office Secretary Resolution to rescind the clarification of 14 calendar days in the Academic Integrity Violations, Section III.D.c.d. Credits Committee, Transfer Credit Policy #87-19 Curriculum Committee Report, Minutes of October 8 and 22, 1987 #87-20 Faculty Governance Committee, Codes of Nursing and Physics #87-21 Support of the Faculty of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Attachment 1, Page 1 As Approved by the Senate 11/10/87 TRANSFER CREDIT EFFECTIVE FOR ALL CLASSES BEGINNING AFTER MAY 1, 1988 Upon Admission A student transferring to the University from another college or university will have transcripts evaluated by the Admissions Office during the admissions process. This evaluation will then be reviewed by the student's academic unit. It is only upon the review by the academic unit that the student will know what additional courses are necessary to meet degree requirements. Students who have satisfactorily completed basic military training may receive credit for the health and physical education courses required for general education upon submitting a DD-214 or DD-295 to the Admissions Office. Students who have completed "service schools" while on active duty with the military may request an evaluation through the Admissions Office. Credit will be awarded in accord with the American Council on Education recommendations provided that the credit recommended is at the baccalaureate level and applicable to the General Education requirements or applicable to the student's declared major field of study or applicable to the elective hours prescribed within the student's designated program of study Students who have prior military training (active duty, JROTC, College ROTC, reserve or National Guard) may be eligible for six semester hours of credit if pursuing a commission through the AFROTC, AROTC, Marine Corps Platoon Leaders course, or Coast Guard Basic Program. Additional information may be obtained from the Admissions Office. Following Admission Students who wish to take course work at other institutions or through correspondence following enrollment at East Carolina must comply with the following policies: All courses must be approved in writing by the student's department chair or school dean and the Office of Admissions prior to enrollment. Approval will not be granted for any course in which the student has been previously enrolled at East Carolina University. Approval will not be granted if the student has less than a 2.00 grade point average at East Carolina University. Students who have obtained junior standing may not attend a two-year institution without the additional approval from the Dean of the General College. Students who have completed one-half of the total hours required for the baccalaureate degree at a two-year institution will not be allowed to transfer additional credit from a two-year institution without special authorization from the Dean of the General College. Attachment 1, Page 2 *Approval will not be granted if the student has any outstanding obligations to any department of the University. Approval will not be granted if the student is ineligible to return to East Carolina University because of disciplinary action. *Only under special circumstances and with special authorization from the Dean of the General College will approval be granted while the student is concurrently enrolled at the University. At no time may the total hours exceed the maximum hours allowed at East Carolina University. Except by special permission from the adviser and department chair or dean and then only when carrying less than a full academic load, a student is not allowed either to begin or to continue correspondence or extension courses while taking work in residence at East Carolina University. Moreover, a student enrolled for correspondence or extension work with another institution must notify the adviser when such courses are being taken. Students are held individually responsible for any violations of these regulations. A maximum of fifteen percent of the total hours required for graduation will be allowed through correspondence courses. Students will not receive credit for correspondence courses in the major field. No transfer credit will be accepted for a course which substantially duplicates a course in which a student has prior enrollment at East Carolina University unless the academic work presented for transfer represents a minimum of one full year (thirty semester or forty-five quarter hours of transferable work) at the other institution and the student has maintained a C average on all transferable work. Duplicate credit cannot be granted under any circumstances. Students who are academically ineligible to return to East Carolina University must remain at another institution for one year (thirty semester or forty-five quarter hours of transferable work) and maintain a C average on all transferable work in order for the credit to be acceptable in transfer to East Carolina University. For additional regulations applying to transfer credit, see Section 3, Admission: GENERAL INFORMATION. *These items reflect a formal statement of administrative policies submitted for faculty approval.