ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING

MINUTES

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005

CALLED TO ORDER: 2:17 p.m.

Meeting Attendance:

Angelo, Albert

Heiman, Bruce

Ritter, Michael

Avani, Nathan

Irvine, Patricia

Saffold, Penny

Axler, Sheldon

Kim, John

Smith, Alastair

Bollapragada, Ramesh

Kohn, Jim

Steier, Saul

Boyle, Andrea

Klingenberg, Larry

Stowers, Genie

Chelberg, Gene

Langbort, Carol

Todorov, Jassen

Colvin, Caran

Levine, Josh

Ulasewicz, Connie

Contreras, A. Reynaldo

Levy, Eileen

Van Cleave, Kendra

Daley, Yvonne

Li, Wen-Chao

Van Dam, Mary Ann

Danner, Don

Linder, Martin

Velez, Pauline

Dariotis, Wei Ming

Liou, Shy-Shenq

Williams, Robert

Fehrman, Kenneth

Meredith, David

Whalen, Shawn

Fielden, Ned

Minami, Masahiko

Yang, Nini

Foreman, Kim

Morishita, Leroy

Yee, Darlene

Gonzalez, Dan

Nichols, Amy

Zwillinger, Lesley

Gonzalez Marty 

Pong, Wenshen

Absences: Bartscher, Patricia (exc); Bernard-Powers, Jane (abs); Chao, David (abs);

Chattopadhyay, Sudip (abs);Corrigan, Robert (exc); Domingo, Jamie (abs); Enssani, Elahe (exc);

 Fowler, Marie (abs); Gemello, John (exc); Gerson, Deborah (abs);  Gregory, Jan (exc); Fung,

Robert (exc); Jackson, Christopher (abs);  King, Philip (exc); Suzuki, Dean (abs); (exc); White, Lisa (abs)

Guests: Aimee Barnes, Robert Cherny, Lorraine Dong, Helen Goldsmith, Ann Hallum, Nancy

Hayes, Sung Hu, Joel Kassiola, Michael Musheno, Kenneth Monteiro, Roberto Rivera, Robert

Spina, Don Taylor, Dorothy Tsuruta, Dawn Terrell, Marilyn Verhey, Gail Whitaker

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Vice Chair Williams announced:

· The availability of flu vaccinations on campus this week through the Student Health Service. Senator Smith reported that they are available to all students, faculty and staff for a nominal fee.

· Senators who are interested in how electronic portfolios are, or could be, used across the campus should contact the Office of Academic Technology for more information on an assessment project.

· The Student Center Governing Board invites interested Senators to attend their next board meeting to address the development of pending mural projects.

· The passing of Mrs. Rosa Parks and Provost Gemello's father were noted.  Senators observe a moment of silence in their honor.

· Acknowledge the events of October 25.

AGENDA ITEM #1-APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FOR November 1, 2005

The agenda was approved by general consent.

The Senate returned to the approval of the agenda when a motion was made to amend agenda item #7 to be heard in 1st and 2nd readings as a recommendation from the Curriculum Review and Approval Committee.

Nichols, Steier m/s/p

The agenda, as amended, was approved by general consent.

AGENDA ITEM #2-APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING ON October 18, 2005

The minutes were approved by general consent.

AGENDA ITEM #3-REPORT FROM SCOTT PATTERSON, CHAIR, UNIVERSITY PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

Vice Chair Williams introduced Professor Scott Patterson, Chair of the University Promotions Committee (UPC) who reviewed the UPC’s 2004-2005 annual report (the full report is available for review in the Office of the Academic Senate).  UPC Chair Patterson encouraged the Senate to act on the recommendations outlined in the report.

AGENDA ITEM #4-REPORT FROM JO VOLKERT AND JIM KOHN: 2006-2007 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT

Vice Chair Williams introduced Associate Vice President Jo Volkert, Enrollment Planning and Management, and Senator Jim Kohn, Chair of the All-University Enrollment Management Committee, who reviewed the 2006-2007 Enrollment Management Report.

AGENDA ITEM # 5-REPORT FROM MARILYN VERHEY, DEAN, FACULTY AFFAIRS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CET TITLE CHANGE

Vice Chair Williams introduced Dean Marilyn Verhey, Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, who reported on a number of events which led to the name change of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching.  The new name is the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development.

AGENDA ITEM #6- REPORT FROM SANDRA RADTKA, CHAIR UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:  ONLINE EVALUATION OF ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Vice Chair Williams introduced Professor Sandra Radtka, Chair of the University Academic Assessment Advisory Committee, who reported on an online evaluation of assessment activities project.  An email with a link to a Web-based survey was sent to all faculty today.  Senators are encouraged to complete the survey.  A survey on assessment activities in graduate programs is forthcoming.

AGENDA ITEM #7-RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CURRICULUM REVIEW AND APPROVAL COMMITTEE: NAME CHANGE FOR THE B.A.  DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1ST AND 2ND READINGS

Nichols, Ritter m/s/p

CRAC Chair Nichols introduced the item along with Professor Michael Musheno to answer any questions regarding the name change of the degree program to Criminal Justice Studies.

The title change was approved unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM #8-RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CURRICULUM REVIEW AND APPROVAL COMMITTEE: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE B.A.  DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1ST AND 2ND READINGS

Nichols, Daley m/s/p

CRAC Chair Nichols introduced the item along with Professor Michael Musheno to answer any questions regarding the proposal. 

The recommendation was approved by general consent.

AGENDA ITEM #9-RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CURRICULUM REVIEW AND APPROVAL COMMITTEE: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE MINOR DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1ST AND 2ND READINGS

Nichols, Daley m/s/p

CRAC Chair Nichols introduced the item along with Professor Michael Musheno to answer any questions regarding the proposal. 

The recommendation was approved by general consent.

AGENDA ITEM #10-RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CURRICULUM REVIEW AND APPROVAL COMMITTEE: PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A B.A.  DEGREE IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES 1st AND 2nd READINGS

Nichols, Valez m/s/p

CRAC Chair Nichols introduced the item along with Acting Dean Kenneth Monteiro, Associate Vice President Gail Whitaker, Professor Roberto Rivero, and three student representatives to answer any questions regarding the proposal. 

The recommendation was approved unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM #11- RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE: DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE EXTERNAL REVIEW OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1ST READING

Vice Chair Williams reminded the Senate that the item was returning in 1st reading and recognized APC Chair Kim who again reviewed the recommendation.

APC Chair Kim introduced Professor Susan Shimanoff, Chair of the General Education Council, (GEC) who addressed several concerns on behalf of the GEC.

A motion to return the item to committee was made by Senator Steier.

The lack of a quorum prevented a vote on the motion.

AGENDA ITEM #12-ADJOURNED-4:35 p.m.