Kevin Donnelly (AG)
Lynn Ewanow (AR)
Alison Wheatley (AS)
Ike Ehie (BA)
Betty Stevens (DCE)
Mike Perl (ED)
Ray Hightower (EN)
Karen Pence (HE)
Nancy Mosier (TC)
Bobette McGaughey (GR)
Dave Stewart (FS/AAC)
Monte Neilsen (REG)
Ike Ehie convened the meeting at 10:30 am.
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Wheatley, Hightower and Ewanow - NST and ORC petitions.
Stewart - Report on resolution to rescind standard start time policy.
Stewart - Catalog changes to drop policy.
The minutes for the October 8 meeting were approved as amended by Nielsen and Perl.
Ehie brought back the request for an alternative course section permit on College of Business letterhead. He discussed with faculty and staff our suggestion for just using KATS. The issue is not simple, since it involves managing the wait list and basically most students in the class have to have permission. The staff feels the letterhead list is more efficient and accomplishes the same result. When permission is given on KATS, they don't know if the spot it taken, and it cannot be deleted if not used. Hightower asked why they did not put a higher limit on initial enrollment so they would not have to give so many permissions. Ehie noted that they have to reserve space for finance majors to be sure they can graduate on time. Ewanow suggested a separate section for majors. Donnelly noted that this is the process that is necessary for actually using our wait list system as it is currently designed and it is requires considerable faculty and staff effort, thus we should support what the College considers most efficient. Hightower moved we approve the use of the alternative form for permission for the College of Business, with assurance that they will try to reduce the use of permission in the future with a separate majors section and/or higher initial enrollment limits. The motion passed.
Pence presented 13 NST petitions. Eleven were approved continuing (see table) and two were not needed since requested times were already standard for four hour blocks (1:30-5:20). No major questions were raised.
Ehie presented 5 NST petitions. Four accounting courses were approved one time only (see table). Discussion suggested that this whole program may need to be blocked or considered for evening college since they involve accommodation of professional students' and GTAs' work schedules. The petition for FINAN 665 was approved continuing (see table). A ORC exam request for FINAN 450 for W 3:30-5:20 was denied and referred back to the Department with a suggestion to use an evening time 5:30-7:20. Several members were concerned about setting a precedent for ORC exams during the day, plus this particular course has enrollment of nearly 400 students. The committee could not justify preventing this many students from not being able to enroll in MWF classes at 3:30 or 4:30.
Perl asked for retroactive approval of EDSEC 315 for Spring 04. The Enrollment Center noted it after the schedule had been completed. It was missed in the block of courses approved for spring 04 last semester. EDSEC 315 was approved for MW 8:05-9:20. Perl then presented 5 NST petitions for Fall 2004 (several of the courses involve multiple sections for specific topics). They are block courses and most matched proposals approved for spring semester. All were approved as presented on a continuing basis (see table).
Donnelly presented 2 NST petitions. ASI 350 was approved (matches spring proposal). RRES 475 was referred back to the Department for more information as to why standard times would not work.
Hightower asked for retroactive approval of CE 680 for Spring 04. Change to larger classroom due to increased pre-enrollment, needs to be taped, another class in the room until 5:45. Motion approved.
In the interest of time, Wheatley agreed to hold all requests from Arts and Sciences to be presented at the December meeting.
Moser asked if any action has been taken on guidelines for certificate programs. Kelli Cox, Planning and Analysis, has asked if CAPP is making progress on a proposal. A subcommittee was appointed in February 2003 to address this issue, and they are encouraged to develop recommendations in the near future. (Footnote - The Feb 02 minutes show the following members on the subcommittee: Mike Perl, Bobette McGaughey, Jackie Spears, Monty Neilsen, Ray Hightower, and Kelli Cox).
Report on resolution to rescind standard class time policy. Stewart reported that the resolution presented by a group of petitioners to Faculty Senate to rescind the standard class time policy was withdrawn. However, the President of FS referred the concerns raised by the petitioners back to Academic Affairs requesting adjustments be made as needed to address these issues and report back by April 2004. Stewart presented a copy of the withdrawn resolution that includes some suggestions. Perl presented a copy of a letter from John Boyer to the FS president criticizing the new 75-minute TU schedule.
Catalog changes to instructor drop policy . Stewart presented a proposal that Academic Affairs is considering to change the catalog policy regarding instructor authority to drop students from classes for non-attendance. Current policy states instructors may drop students after one week if the student has not attended or notified the instructor of his/her intent. The new policy will allow instructors to drop a student who has not attended the first day of any component of the course (lec, lab, rec). Stewart noted that the revisions better accommodate DCE. It will also help get students into class who are on wait lists if enrolled students are not there. Nielsen questioned who owns this policy. It was thought to be in the domain of Academic Affairs. Several wording changes were suggested and it was requested to consider the topic on the agenda again next time.
Nielsen reported on a memo from the Provost addressing the starting dates for summer school. It states that summer school begins May 24 and ends August 13 (instead of July 30). The summer school schedule allows for 8 week, 6 week, and 4 week sessions. ( Footnote - These changes currently show as amendments and revisions on the on-line academic calendar dated 12/4/03 and 12/8/03)
The meeting was adjourned at 12:20.
December 10, 2003
Respectfully Submitted by Kevin Donnelly