WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE MINUTES

Monday, May 5, 2003

Minutes reviewed by Faculty President James Sayer and University Registrar, Dave Sauter. Prepared by the Registrar's Office.

I. Call to Order:

A. University Faculty President James Sayer called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. in E156 Student Union. The Faculty Senate meetings are broadcast via videoconference to Lake Campus.

B. Seating of Senator Eric Fossum to replace Senator Rutter who has retired.

Senators: (those present in bold) Bud Baker, Marjorie Baker, Joe Coleman, Gerald Crites, Donna Curry, James Dobbins, Jack Dustin, Eric Fossum, Kim Goldenberg, Mel Goldfinger, David Goldstein, Ramana Grandhi, Maggie Houston, Elton Kerr, Jeanne Lemkau, Jackson Leung, Tim Kerlin in for Jill Lindsey, Audrey McGowin, Ron Kremer, Perry Moore, Mari O’Brien, Drew Pringle, Blair Rowley, James Sayer, Cathy Sayer, Michael Steffan, Dan Voss, Gordon Walbroehl, Mary Wenning, Norma Wilcox, Mitch Wolff. Parliamentarian: Tom Sav. Guest: Incoming Provost, David Hopkins

II. Approval of the Minutes:

The minutes of the April 7, 2003, meeting were approved as written.

Located at http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/minutes/Apr7SenMin.html

III. Report of the President

o International Friendship Affair representing 70 countries and Asian Culture Night each resulted in over 500 attendees experiencing extraordinary art, music and performances.

o International Partners Meeting occurred on campus. We hosted universities from seven nations to strengthen global academic opportunities.

o National Model UN Conference in N.Y.C. resulted in WSU students receiving top awards for the 24^th consecutive year, under Faculty Drs. Schlagheck and Luehrmann.

o National Management Case Competition in Florida resulted in WSU business graduate team finishing first and undergraduate second in the nation, under Faculty Lisa Crawford.

o N.I.H. Cardiovascular Grant in medicine was awarded $500,000 to identify risk factors and help prevent disease in high risk communities.

o Domestic Terrorism and Race conference with Morris Dees as the keynote speaker including federal and regional judges on a panel produced a turnout of over 400 people.

o State Budget is in the Senate. The House targeted a reduction in graduate funding which was corrected, but overall higher education funding is still cut. We are mobilizing alumni, business leaders, board members, legislators and faculty across the state.

Dr. Goldfinger’s question – Concerning IUC position on the rise of tuition at Miami University. The committee (IUC) has not met yet and we should be neutral on this subject, pulling together at this critical time in state crisis in higher education funding.

IV. Vice President/Provost:

o Concerns regarding supplies which exist in classrooms (i.e. chalk, erasers, etc.) has been addressed recently; in the past various offices were involved (CTL, Registrar, CaTS); Result is that Physical Plant will continue to deliver all the supplies regarding chalkboards and whiteboards to all classrooms. CTL, x. 3162, is the office that will get calls regarding supplies. After 7:00 PM the phone will be routed to CaTS and they will respond. Supplies are also stored in CTL as well as CaTS desk in the lower level of Millett. This information will be noted on the faculty member’s list at the start of each quarter as a reminder. Concerns were raised regarding dedicated classrooms and the care of those as well; the University assumes responsibility for ALL classrooms. University will respond to any needs for both types of rooms. CaTS and CTL will care for the supplies needed in dedicated classrooms as well. Clarification that dry erase cleaner will be in classrooms as well.

V. Report of the Senate Executive Committee: James Sayer

o Late in May Executive Committee will meet for the last time. All items of business needed by May 19 to include in agenda in time for the June 2 meeting.

o Faculty Senate Proclamation acknowledging Senior Vice President Moore was read by Senator Goldfinger following brief remarks. The Senate approved a motion to accept this Proclamation. Senate President Sayer presented Dr. Moore with a Senate plaque. Provost Moore replied with brief remarks regarding his 29 years at Wright State University as well as the recent five years as Provost.

o Senate President Sayer introduced incoming Provost, Dr. David Hopkins. Dr. Hopkins spoke briefly about the honor and privilege to be incoming Provost. The attraction, in addition to the talented faculty and staff, is the dedication of WSU to make a difference in peoples lives, to reach out to the community. Noting the dynamic and effective leadership by President Goldenberg and Vice President Provost Moore, he pledges to work tirelessly with Senate and the Leadership Team.

VI. Standing Committee Reports and Attendance (Attachment A)

A. Faculty Budget Priority Committee: James Sayer

The committee met on Monday, April 28, 2003, from 3:00- 4:30 PM in Faculty Office, 138 Fawcett Hall. Members present: J. Amon, J. Dustin, C. Endres, M. Clark Graham, KT Mechlin, and J. Sayer (chair).

The committee received a report from Matt Filipic and Keith Ralston regarding the current state of budget discussions in Columbus and the probability of funding levels for higher education in Ohio for the next biennium. Data were presented regarding the proposed budget from the Ohio House that showed a 5.3% reduction in funding for higher education from FY 2001 to FY 2004, and that funding for higher education would drop by $150 million between 2001 and 2005 under the House proposal.

Accordingly, given the state budget situation, the Faculty Budget Priority Committee unanimously endorsed a proposal to increase tuition next year by 6%, with an additional surcharge of $300.00 for each new student.

Responding to a question from Senator Coleman regarding caps, Dr. Filipic responded that no caps exist. Governor proposed a 6% cap, with schools under the state average able to increase more.

B. Non-Bargaining Unit Faculty Affairs Committee: Carole Endres

C. Undergraduate Curriculum & Academic Policy Committee: Tom Sav

D. Buildings & Grounds Committee: James Amon (no report)

E. Information Technology Committee: Vince Yen (no report)

F. Student Affairs Committee: Margaret Clark Graham (no report)

G. Student Petitions Committee: KT Mechlin (new item of business in June will be to recommend one drop date for all students)

VII. Council Reports

VIII. Old Business:

A. Proposed Faculty Senate Meeting Dates for 2003-04

Moved, seconded and approved.

B. Strategic Plan - Robert Sweeney

Dr. Sweeney commented that college plans were submitted to the Sr Vice President /Provost this past week. Question from Senator Dustin regarding the university’s use of the term metropolitan university and the Strategic Plan use of the regional focus: Dr. Sweeney responded that the intent is not to abandon the local community but to strengthen the region. Dr. Sweeney thanked Dr. Goldenberg for the appointment, the entire University community for their cooperation and thoughtful deliberation. Approved.

Located at http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/SPdraft4(4-21).html

C. Due Process Mechanism - Carole Endres

Reference Addendum to the Due Process Mechanism Policy as being acceptable to the committee and the Provost’s Office.

Questions: (1) from Senator Cathy Sayer regarding the text after line 54 regarding verb tense of word “closed” replace with “is closed”. (2) Professor Goldfinger asked for clarification that this policy excludes SOM and SOPP; Senator Endres commented that SOM and SOPP will develop their own policies for due process. (3) Senator Houston shared that there are Constitutional issues that are not in harmony. She also feels the name “Non-Bargaining Unit Faculty Affairs Committee” should be changed to reflect what the committee truly is. President Sayer suggested that he, Dr. Rickert, and Senator Endres meet to work this through by June 2, 2003 meeting. Approved.

Located at http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/DueProcess4-23-03.html

D. Salary Inequity Appeals Process - Carole Endres

Reference the Salary Inequity Appeal Procedures. Clarification from Senator Cathy Sayer regarding that all changes to be made in the name of the committee should appear in all written documents. Senate President Sayer affirmed that. Approved.

Located at http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/SalaryIneqApp4-23-03.html

IX. New Business

A. CEHS Program Changes Fall 2003 - Tom Sav

Athletic Training Without Teaching at

http://www.wright.edu/~tom.sav/ucapc/0003/fsreport/cehsath.pdf

Early Childhood Education at

http://www.wright.edu/~tom.sav/ucapc/0003/fsreport/cehsec.pdf

Middle Childhood Education at

http://www.wright.edu/~tom.sav/ucapc/0003/fsreport/cehsmc.pdf

Clarification from Dr. Sav that new version includes correction of credit hours. Motion to suspend rules, moved and seconded. Approved as Old Business.

B. CONH New Program Fall 2003 - Tom Sav

BSN BEACON (Baccalaureate Entry Accelerates Career Opportunity in Nursing.

Program at http://www.wright.edu/~tom.sav/ucapc/0003/fsreport/beconbsn.pdf

Moved and seconded to place on agenda. Approved to place as old business for June 2, 2003. Motion to suspend rules moved and seconded. Approved as old business.

Dr. Susan Praeger spoke to the issues, including an 18th-month project regarding students. BEACON is a partnership with Central State University and Wilberforce University. Senator Voss questioned that the proposal shows 5 different 700 level courses listed. WSU has a grad school requirement that you can only transfer twelve-hours. The students would be taking 21 hours maximum of Grad level courses of those nine ours would be waived from their graduation requirements for their Masters program and still meet the requirements for graduation by credit hours and residency. They would all have senior permission to take the graduate level courses and there would be a waiver of the requirement to only be able to take 12 credits of senior permission. So the requirements are not waived but the number of credits needed to graduate are.

C. UCAPC Subcommittee to Study & Assess Writing Across the Curriculum - Carol Loranger Located at http://www.wright.edu/~tom.sav/ucapc/0003/fsreport/sawacrep.pdf

Moved and seconded to place on agenda. Dr. Loranger chaired the committee and explained the work of the committee. The committee is supporting the Writing Across the Curriculum, with some strengthening and funding.

D. Recommendations Regarding Adjunct Faculty (Faculty Budget Priority) - Jim Sayer

Located at http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/AdjunctSalaryRpt.html

Moved and seconded to place on agenda.

E. Salaries for Instructors & Lecturers (Non-Bargaining Unit Faculty Affairs) - Carole Endres Located at http://www.wright.edu/admin/senate/LecInstSalaryRpt1.html

Moved and seconded to place on agenda. Senator Endres shared that this report attempted to clarify a match of our institutional positions with other institutions so that “apples to apples” can be compared for positions, regardless of institutional title.

X. Announcements:

A. A reception for Senate, hosted by President Goldenberg, will be held in the Skylight Lounge following the meeting today.

B. Spring Quarter General Faculty Meeting: May 20, 3:30 p.m., 163 Student Union

C. Next Faculty Senate Meeting: Monday, June 2, 2003, 2:30 p.m., 156 Student Union.

XI. Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.