FACULTY SENATE MINUTES #13

                                                April 22, 2014 

The thirteenth meeting of the Faculty Senate 2013-2014 was called to order by Chair Jeffrey Walkuski on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 1:15 PM in in the Park Center Hall of Fame Room.

SENATORS AND MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Walkuski, W. Miller, C. Schubert, D. Miller, M. McGuire, S. Sharma, D. West, E. Lind, R. Grantham, B. Wodi, K. Polasek, O. White, S. Shi, J. Rayle, R. Borden, A. Dearie, H. Lindh, D. Harms, J. Hendrick, E. Owens, E. Durgin, S. Afari, N. Finkle, E. Bitterbaum, M. Prus, M. Dodds, A. Fitz-Gibbon, S. Anderson

SENATORS AND MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Seyfried, N. C. Paley, T. Slack, R. Nauseef, K. Pietro, G. Sharer, W. Shaut, B. Burk, S. Wilson, G. Douglas, K. Pristash, M. Connell

GUESTS PRESENT:  B. Buxton, R. Spitzer, R. Storch, I. Anumonwo, A. Thomas 

I.  APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:   The minutes from April 8, 2014 were approved.

II. SENATE ACTIONS:

There was a motion from M. McGuire to add the following words to the Proposal Changes to the SUNY Cortland College Handbook, as follows: Proposed changes to these policies be submitted to the faculty of academic rank for vote with majority approval being required for the adoption of changes to the general education program. (Approved; 11/8) 

There was a motion from D. West to amend the Proposal Changes to the SUNY Cortland College Handbook as follows:  Proposed changes to these policies be submitted to the faculty of academic rank for vote withmajority 2/3 approval being required for the adoption of changes to the general education program was voted on and not approved. (Not Approved)

There was a motion to approve the Proposal Changes to the SUNY Cortland College Handbook, as amended. (Approved; 10/8)

There was a motion from D. Miller to send the GE Committee Proposal back to the committee for further consideration to be dealt with by early Fall 2014.  (Approved)

III. CHAIR’S REPORT –The chair reported on the leadership of the Senate and announced that

K. Lawrence has nominated herself as Vice Chair for 2013-2014 and Chair for 2014-2015, and he cast his vote in affirmation.  K. Lawrence will try to attend the next meeting on May 6, 2014, although she is currently on sabbatical. 

IV. VICE CHAIR’S REPORT  - No report.

V. TREASURER’S REPORT – W. Miller – No report.

VI. SECRETARY’S REPORT – No report. 

VII.  PRESIDENT’S REPORT: 

• Dedication with Seward and Lifton
• New Residence Hall – Platinum
• NY Jets news within 48 hours
• Largest graduating class in SUNY Cortland history
• Social Media Workshop 5/5/14

VIII.  STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

Student Affairs Committee – E. Lind – No report.

Academic Faculty Affairs Committee – A. Fitz-Gibbon – A. Fitz-Gibbon reported the committee is working on department proposals and is currently involved in a grievance.

Long-Range Planning Committee – No report (absent)

Educational Policy Committee – Susan Wilson – No report (absent.) 

Professional Affairs Committee  – K. Pristash – No report (absent)

IX. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Committee on Teaching Effectiveness – J. Walkuski  - No report.

College Research Committee  – No report (absent)

General Education Committee – B. Burk – No report (absent)

Graduate Faculty Executive Committee  – M. Dodds – No report.

Review of Governance Committee – J. Walkuski – The chair reported that the committee hopes to meet this week.

X. AREA SENATOR:

D. Miller reported that the changeover to Office 365 was problematic, especially at this busy time of year.  He mentioned problems in switching over and questioned the timing.

XI. SUNY SENATOR:  J. Hendrick encouraged individuals interested in serving on SUNY Faculty Senate committees to contact her. The links are provided on the April 8, 2014 minutes.

XII. STUDENT SENATORS’ REPORT – S. Afari gave the following report: The annual Children's Festival is this Saturday from 11-3 in Moffett Gym. Totally free!

XIII. Committee on Committees – J. Walkuski read the committee on committees report and cast a vote as chair to approve vacancies. The chair mentioned the 25 committee openings, Senate officer positions, including Vice Chair and Secretary. {See Appendix 1} 

XIV. OLD BUSINESS: -

The “Proposed Changes to the SUNY Cortland College Handbook” regarding a referendum was discussed, voted on and approved, as amended.  {SEE Senate Actions}

The SUNY Cortland General Education Proposal (see Appendix 3) was discussed, voted on and sent back to the committee, to be dealt with by early Fall, 2014, according to a motion by D. Miller, that was approved. SEE Senate Actions}

XV. NEW BUSINESS:  There was no new business.

VI.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:  There were no announcements.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara Kissel

Recording Secretary

The following reports are appended to the minutes in the order that they are distributed:

(1)      Committee on Committees Report, submitted by J. Barry, Chair

 
               (2)  Proposal to Change the SUNY Cortland College Handbook, submitted by J. Walkuski

               (3) SUNY Cortland General Education Proposal submitted by B. Burk, Chair

                                                      APPENDIX 1

Committee on Committees – Report to the Faculty Senate  April 22, 2014

submitted by J. Barry, Chair

Item #1

A call for nominations was issued for Senators.  Nominations received are noted below:

Since the number of candidates is equal to the number of seats, the Faculty Senate Chair (since there is no Secretary) can be asked to cast a single ballot for the nominations above.

Item #2

A call for nominations was issued for committee vacancies on elected committees.  Nominations received are noted below:

Since the number of candidates is equal to the number of seats, the Faculty Senate Secretary can be asked to cast a single ballot for the nominations above.

Item #3

The Committee on Committees recommends the following appointments.  These require confirmation of the Faculty Senate:           

Academic Faculty Affairs Committee:             

Education, 2014-16:  Joseph Rayle

Library, 2013-15 (complete unexpired term):  Daniel Harms

Math/Science, 2014-16:  Moataz Emam               

Academic Grievance Tribunal:

Arts & Sciences, 2014-17:  Timothy DeLaune

Education, 2014-15:  Judy Bentley

Professional Studies, 2014-15: Sarah Beshers

College Curriculum Review Committee:

Fine Arts/Humanities:  John Hartsock

Professional Staff, 2014-16:  Carol Costell-Corbin

College Research Committee:

Library – Daniel Harms

Committee on Teaching Effectiveness:             

At large, 2014-17:  Maria Timberlake

Library, 2014-17:  Maaike Oldemans  

Educational Policy Committee:

Professional Studies, 2014-16: Regina Grantham

Professional Staff, 2014-16:  Abby Thomas

Library, 2014-16 – Maaike Oldemans               

General Education Committee:

Education, 2014-16:  David Smukler

Fine Arts/Humanities, 2014-16:  Jenn McNamara

Long Range Planning Committee:

Social/Behavioral Sciences, 2014-17 – Bob Spitzer

Professional Affairs Committee:

Enrollment Management, 2014-17:  Karen Gallagher

Student Affairs Committee:

At large, 2014-16:  Jeremy Zhe-Heimerman

Item #4

An election is currently being held for the Part-time Academic Senator.  The following nominees are on the ballot:  Nancy Kane, Elizabeth Owens, Barry Schechter              

Item #5

The following vacancies received no nominations, and the nominations have been reopened with a deadline of Friday, April 25, 2014, 4:00 p.m.

At Large:

Faculty Senate Vice Chair

Faculty Senate Secretary

Faculty Senate Treasurer

Auxiliary Services Corporation (1 seat)

Faculty Representatives to the Student Senate (2 seats)

SUNY Senator

General Education Committee

School Arts & Sciences:

Academic Faculty Affairs Committee (Social/Behavioral Sciences)

College Curriculum Review Committee (Math/Science)

College Research Committee (Fine Arts/Humanities)

Committee on Committees:

(Fine Arts/Humanities)

(Social/Behavioral Sciences)

Committee on Teaching Awards (Arts & Sciences)

Committee on Teaching Effectiveness (Arts & Sciences)

Educational Policy Committee (A&S, at large)

General Education Committee:

(Math/Science)

(Social/Behavioral Sciences)

Long Range Planning Committee (Math/Science)

Student Affairs Committee:

(Fine Arts/Humanities)

(Math/Science)

Senators:

(Fine Arts/Humanities)

(Arts & Sciences, at large)

School of Education:

College Curriculum Review Committee

Student Affairs Committee

School of Professional Studies:

College Curriculum Review Committee

Committee on Teaching Effectiveness

Long Range Planning Committee

Student Affairs Committee

Professional Staff:

Committee on Committees

Long Range Planning Committee

Professional Affairs Committee:

(Academic Affairs, 2 seats)

(Information Resources)

Senator

Management/Confidential:

Senator

Respectfully submitted, Joanne Barry, Chair

APPENDIX 2

Proposal to Change the College Handbook

Regarding the General Education Proposal

submitted by J. Walkuski, Faculty Senate Chair

Proposed Changes to the SUNY Cortland College Handbook

Presently, there is no formal procedure or policy to bring proposals regarding changes to the General Education program to the faculty for a referendum.  Though it has been stated that it has been “past practice” to bring such items before the faculty for a vote, establishing a clear procedure for such action formalizes and validates the process.

If approved by the faculty, the new section will be placed as the last item in Chapter 410.05 following the Transfer Courses section.

APPENDIX 3

SUNY Cortland General Education Proposal

submitted by B. Burk, Chair

(on the next two pages)

*All items in bold italics are used to indicate a change in the current policy

Current Policy

410.05 GENERAL EDUCATION

Cortland General Education

The Cortland General Education Program fulfills all SUNY General Education requirements and includes additional elements specific to the Cortland degree. Students will take one course in each of the categories listed below with the exception of:

a) natural sciences in which they must take two courses,

b) foreign language where the requirement depends on the degree program, and

c) basic communication in which they must complete both academic writing and presentation skills areas.

Double counting, or the use of a single course to satisfy more than one category, is allowed but is subject to the following limitations:

a) no course used by an individual student to satisfy the humanities category may be used to satisfy another subject category, and

b) no single course may in any case be used to satisfy more than two General Education categories. Students may not take more than two courses in any one discipline to satisfy the requirements of the Cortland General Education Program.  Students should refer to the registrar’s website under All-College Requirements for detailed information regarding Cortland General Education Program. A full list of General Education requirements across SUNY is available at www.suny.edu/provost/generaleducation/courselist/mastercampuslist.cfm. 

Proposed Policy

410.05 GENERAL EDUCATION

Cortland General Education

The Cortland General Education Program fulfills all SUNY General Education requirements and includes additional elements specific to the Cortland degree. Students will take one course in each of the categories listed below with the exception of complete:

a) natural sciences in which they must take two courses,

b) foreign language where the requirement depends on the degree program, and

c) basic communication in which they must complete both academic writing and presentation skills areas.

a)     One course in: Category 1, Quantitative Skills; Category 2, Natural Sciences; Category 6, Contrasting Cultures; Category 7, Humanities; Category 8, Fine Arts; Category 11, Prejudice and Discrimination; Category 12, Science, Technology, Values and Society,

b)     Two of the following three categories (six credit hours): Category 3, Social Science; Category 4, United States History and Society and Category 5, Western Civilization,

c)     Category 9, Foreign Language, where the requirement depends on degree program, and

d)     Category 10, Basic Communication, in which they must complete both academic writing and presentation skills areas.

Double counting, or the use of a single course to satisfy more than one category, is allowed but is subject to the following limitations:

a) no course used by an individual student to satisfy the humanities category may be used to satisfy another subject category, and  (NOTE: this was a SUNY requirement that has been removed)  no single course may in any case be used to satisfy more than two General Education categories; and

b) no single course may in any case be used to satisfy more than two General Education categories.  students must complete a total of 30 credit hours of SUNY GE requirements (Categories 1-10).  Students may not take more than two courses in any one discipline to satisfy the requirements of the Cortland General Education Program.  Students should refer to the registrar’s website under All-College Requirements for detailed information regarding Cortland General Education Program. A full list of General Education requirements across SUNY is available at www.suny.edu/provost/generaleducation/courselist/mastercampuslist.cfm.

Cortland General Education Learning Outcome Categories

1.     Quantitative Skills

2.     Natural Sciences (two courses, see Category 13)

3.     Social Science

4.     United States History and Society

5.     Western Civilization

6.     Contrasting Cultures

7.     Humanities

8.     The Arts

9.     Foreign Language (refer to degree program)

10.     Basic Communication 
Academic Writing and                                          Presentation Skills

11.     Prejudice and Discrimination

12.     Science, Technology, Values and Society

13.     Natural Sciences (second of two courses)

Transfer Courses

Any approved SUNY General Education course taken at another institution will be accepted into the related Cortland General Education category. Courses from non-SUNY institutions and courses for Cortland Category 11, Prejudice and Discrimination, and Category 12, Science, Technology, Values and Society, also may be transferred, providing they meet the learning outcomes of these categories.  Natural sciences courses that provide a survey of a traditional discipline with a laboratory will be accepted into Category 2A; all others will be accepted into Category 2B.

At the time of initial entry to SUNY Cortland, transfer students will be granted up to three waivers that can be applied toward meeting the requirements in Category 11, Category 12 and one of the Natural Science course requirements reflected in Category 13. Waivers will be granted based only on transfer credit posted. Transfer students criteria:

1.     Students entering Cortland with 20-34.5 credit hours will be eligible for one waiver.

2.     Students entering Cortland with 35-49.5 credit hours will be eligible for two waivers.

3.     Students entering Cortland with 50 or more credit hours will be eligible for three waivers.

Cortland General Education Learning Outcome Categories

1.     Quantitative Skills (3 cr. hr.)

2.      Natural Sciences (two courses, see Category 13) (with a lab) (3 or 4 cr. hr.)

Students complete two categories from GE 3, 4 or 5 for a total of six credits

3.     Social Science (3 cr. hr.)

4.      United States History and Society (3 cr. hr.)

5.      Western Civilization (3 cr. hr.)

6.      Contrasting Cultures (3 cr. hr.)

7.      Humanities (3 cr. hr.)

8.      The Arts (3 cr. hr.)

9.      Foreign Language (refer to degree program) (3 cr. hr.)

10.      Basic Communication (6 cr. hr.) 
Academic Writing and                                       Presentation Skills

11.      Prejudice and Discrimination (3 cr. hr.)

12.      Science, Technology, Values and Society 3 cr. hr.)

13.     Natural Sciences (second of two courses)

Transfer Courses

Any approved SUNY General Education course taken at another institution will be accepted into the related Cortland General Education category. Courses from non-SUNY institutions and courses for Cortland Category 11, Prejudice and Discrimination, and Category 12, Science, Technology, Values and Society, also may be transferred, providing they meet the learning outcomes of these categories.  Natural sciences courses that provide a survey of a traditional discipline with a laboratory will be accepted into Category 2. 2A; all others will be accepted into Category 2B.

At the time of initial entry to SUNY Cortland, transfer  Transfer students will may be granted up to three two waivers that can be applied toward meeting the requirements in Category 11, and Category 12. and one of the Natural Science course requirements reflected in Category 13. Waivers will be granted based only on transfer credit posted. Transfer students criteria:  Transfer students may be eligible for waivers based on the number of transfer credits posted at the time of entry to SUNY Cortland according to the following criteria:

1.     Students entering Cortland with 20-34.5 credit hours will be eligible for one waiver.

2.      Students entering Cortland with 35-49.5  or more credit hours will be eligible for two waivers.

3.      Students entering Cortland with 50 or more credit hours will be eligible for three waivers.

(NOTE: This waiver change reflects the change in local requirements in the proposal.)