Members Present: R. Jirsa (Presiding), T. W. Carr, C. Rinehardt,
A. Rao,
C. Wieder, S. Martinelli, G. Puerschner, M. Orner, T. Seyed, R. Landino,
U. Nwachuku, J. Fullmer, R. Eldridge, J. Ensign, D. Burow, B. Gustafson,
S. Misasi, D. Kemler, P. Palma, P. Sakalowsky, S. Judd, C. Petto, J. Manzella,
V. Mick, D. Prasad, K. Laird, T. Bennett, K. Grant, A. Vicenzi, C. Fontana,
F. Katcher, L. Prince, D. Pettigrew, A. Bidarian, A. Paulson, P. Kahlbaugh,
R. Luquis, J. MacGregor, B. Worden, M. Ryan, P. Brucker, P. Major, A. M.
Watts
Not Present: Athletics, Communication (Sherman), Computer Science, Education (Dickinson), Ed. Leadership, Library Science, Library Services (Schofield-Bodt), Music, Nursing (Bochain),Part-time faculty (Mack), Social Work (Colon)
Minutes of the Faculty Senate Special Meeting of February 10, 1998 were not available; deferred until next meeting.
President Michael Adanti:
The CITO search is ongoing. The Senate Resolution regarding the search was premature as no recommendation had been forwarded from the Search Committee at that time.
The Administration will continue to focus on computer support for the
faculty.
Vice-President Phil Smith:
Enrollment information will be forthcoming from the Enrollment Management
Committee
Executive Committee Report:
A Senate Retreat will be scheduled
early in June. Volunteers to assist with the retreat should see Flo Hatcher.
Senate President’s Report:
None.
Standing Committee Reports
Academic Policy:
(Jim Fullmer): Distance Learning Resolution was presented as follows:
Whereas the faculty has the primary responsibility for curriculum, and
Whereas we recognize the importance of using technology in the curriculum, and
Whereas we further recognize the value of distance learning to enhance student access to learning, and
Whereas we recognize the importance of student faculty interaction,
Therefore be it resolved that the University-wide curriculum committees (undergraduate and graduate) may limit the number of distance learning/online credits or courses that may be used to fulfill requirements or electives in a student’s overall program,
therefore be it further resolved that a department may limit the number of distance learning/on-line credits or courses that may be used to fulfill requirements in its students major, and/or cognate areas,
therefore be it further resolved that a department may decide whether a specific distance learning/on-line course is accepted as part of its students’ major,
therefore be it further resolved that a department may decide whether a specific distance learning/on-line course in its own discipline is accepted as part of a student’s program of university requirements or electives,
therefore be it further resolved
that the Admissions Office shall identify distance learning/on-line courses
at the time of admission of transfer students and refer such courses to
the relevant departments to evaluate their transferability.
therefore be it further resolved that a department may limit the number of distance learning and/or on-line credits or courses that may be used to fulfill requirements in its students major,
therefore be it further resolved that a faculty member wishing to offer either a new or existing course as a distance learning or on-line course must obtain explicit approval to do so from his or her department ,
therefore be it further resolved that a department may decide whether a specific distance learning/on-line course in its own discipline is accepted as part of a student’s program of university requirements or electives,
therefore be it further resolved that no distance learning or on-line course shall be accepted for transfer credit without the explicit approval from the department from which credit is being sought.
Discussion regarding the initial
MOTION was POSTPONED to the next regular meeting of the Senate
Respectfully submitted,
T. Wiley Carr
Secretary of the Senate