Faculty Senate Recommendations 1999-2000

NUMERICAL INDEX
FACULTY SENATE RECOMMENDATIONS
1999 - 2000

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Recommendation Number	Committee of Origin	Status of Recommendation	Recommendation Summary
SR-99-00-1	BAPC	Referred Back to Committee	According to the Dean's List standards used at other institutions, Marshall is low at 3.00 in comparison to many other colleges and universities. The committee recommends a 3.5 GPA standard for the Dean's List.
SR-99-00-1R	BAPC	Approved	Recommends a 3.3 GPA standard for the Dean's List. Implementation of this standard will begin in the Fall 2000 semester.
SR-99-00-2	BAPC	Referred Back to Committee	Request for Change in Registration Policy for the following students. Yeager Scholars, John Marshall Scholars, Erma Byrd Scholars, and Hedrick Scholars.
SR-99-00-3	BAPC	Approved	High Demand Courses in Mathematics
SR-99-00-4	FPC	Disapproved by University President; Approved by senate.	That the teaching load of the CTC Clinical Faculty be brought into line with the teaching load of the non-clinical CTC Faculty in terms of both credit hours and contact hours.
SR-99-00-5	LA	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate continue to support a bill which is designed to bring TIAA-CREF benefits in the new Defined Contribution State Teacher's Retirement System. This bill authorizes the boards of the University of West Virginia System to change employer contributions from 6% to 7 and 1/2% and to reduce employee contributions from 6% to 4 and 1/2%. Such an adjustment should be defined as an equity adjustment.
SR-99-00-6	LA	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate support the concept of, and any bill introduced, which would legalize state employees' service in the West Virginia Legislature.
SR-99-00-7	LA	Approved	Regarding HB 3019 and regarding all of higher education in West Virginia, the Legislative Affairs Committee urges the Faculty Senate to do the following: 1) Go on record as opposed to tenure caps and in favor of the awarding of tenure based on accomplishments in teaching, scholarly and creative activity and service; and 2) Urge the President to support the Faculty Senate in this matter with the Board of Trustees.
SR-99-00-8	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE ADDITIONS in the College of Education & Human Services: HE 122, ATE 465, and ATE 469.
SR-99-00-9	LC	Approved	Recommendation that bound journals circulate outside of the library.
SR-99-00-10	EC	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate appoint one (1) liaison senator to serve a two-year term on the Information Technology Committee and its subcommittee -- Strategic Planning Technology.
SR-99-00-11	LC	Approved	Recommendation for General Faculty Approval for Deselection of Library Materials
SR-99-00-12	LA	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate support legislation that permits faculty with 12-month appointment to donate their un-used sick leave time to other faculty and staff who need it.
SR-99-00-13	LA	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate do the following: 1) go on record as to support the introduction of a legislative initiative that reviews and revises the "Pop-Tax Law" for financing medical education in the state of West Virginia; and 2) urge the University President to actively encourage the Board of Trustees and legislators to support this recommendation.
SR-99-00-14	PFPC	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate support the development of quality student housing at the former Medical School site on the corner of Sixth Avenue and 18th Street.
SR-99-00-15	APC	Approved	Recommends that the Faculty Senate approve the relocation of the Safety Technology Program (B.S. in Safety Technology and M.S. in Safety Technology) from the College of Education & Human Services to the College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE).
SR-99-00-16	LA	Referred Back to Committee	Recommendation that the Faculty Senate support six (6) hours reassigned time each spring semester for a faculty member to serve as lobbyist to represent faculty interest during the legislative session, and that this person suffer no reduction in salary, provided: 1) adequate notice is given, 2) a suitable replacement is found, and 3) funding for the replacement instructor(s) is made available.
SR-99-00-16R	LA	Approved by senate; Disapproved by University President	Recommendation that the Faculty Senate support six (6) hours reassigned time each spring semester for a faculty member to represent faculty interests during the legislative session, and that this person suffer no reduction in salary, provided: 1) adequate notice is given, 2) a suitable replacement is found, and 3) reimbursement of necessary travel and incidental expenses would be provided. Selection of the faculty representative will be by a mailed secret ballot vote by the entire faculty, following a nominating process to be determined by the Faculty Senate. Issues will be determined by the Faculty Senate, using its usual channels such as recommendations by the Legislative Affairs Committee, motions from Faculty Senators, etc.
SR-99-00-17	FPC	Referred Back to Committee	Recommends approval of the "Annual Report Form" for use by faculty at Marshall University.
SR-99-00-17R	FPC	Approved	Recommends approval of "Annual Report Form" for use by faculty at Marshall University.
SR-99-00-18	PFPC	Approved	Recommends that the west end of Parking Lot F (3rd Avenue) be restriped during the Summer of 2000 to provide slanted parking slots of 9' width.
SR-99-00-19	PFPC	Approved	Recommends the development of a policy to allocate money each year for systematically replacing existing classroom furniture on a regular basis.
SR-99-00-20	SCW	Approved	Recommends that freshman and sophomore John Marshall Scholars, Erma Byrd Scholars, and Hedrick Scholars be permitted to participate in the advanced priority registration conducted prior to the regular registration dates.
SR-99-00-21	UF	Approved	RESOLUTION that the Marshall University Faculty express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mack Gillenwater, who has graciously volunteered to continue administering the Flower Fund, even though he no longer serves on the University Functions Committee and is, in fact, entering phased retirement. His dedication to the well being of the faculty benefits us all, and we thank him.
SR-99-00-22	UF	Approved	Recommends individuals for honorary doctoral degrees at commencement in May 2000. *CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION*
SR-99-00-23	UF	Disapproved	Recommends an individual for an honorary doctoral degree to be presented at the Drinko Celebration of Academics in April 2000.
SR-99-00-24	UF	Approved	Recommends individuals for the position of commencement speaker at the ceremonies of May 2000.
SR-99-00-25	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE ADDITIONS in the College of Education & Human Services: CI 447, and CI 448
SR-99-00-26	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE ADDITIONS in the Colleges of Science, Education & Human Services, Fine Arts, and the School of Journalism & Mass Communications: CHM 411, CHM 491, IST 236, 263, 285-286, 332, 333, MTH 130H, MTH 229H, ATE 450, HE 440, PE 305, MUS 174/374, MUS 376, and JMC 221.

SR-99-00-27	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE DELETION in the College of Science: IST 431
SR-99-00-28	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE CHANGES in the Colleges of Science, Education & Human Services, Business, and the School of Journalism & Mass Communications: IST 130, 131, 230, 231, CI 460-464, ECN 420, JMC 101, 102, 201, and 240.
SR-99-00-29	BAPC	Approved	Recommendation that the BAPC supports the proposed academic changes to the Marshall University E-Course Policy.
SR-99-00-30	EC	Approved	Recommends approval of an intent to plan study for a B.A. Degree in Adult & Technical Education in the College of Education & Human Services.
SR-99-00-31	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE ADDITIONS in the Colleges of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and Science: ART 468, ENG 101B, MULT 499, MTH 121B, IST 241, 330, 335, and 470.
SR-99-00-32	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE CHANGES in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Education & Human Services: ANT 451; ATE 470, 430, 455; CI 320, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, 429, 433, 434, 435, 439, 440, 453, 454; ITL 460, 461, 462, 463; ATE 460, 461, 462, 463; COUN 460, 461, 462, 463; HE 460, 461, 462, 463; PE 460, 461, 462, and 463.
SR-99-00-33	CC	Approved	Recommends approval of the following COURSE DELETIONS in the College of Education & Human Services: CI 431, 432; MKE 460, 461, 462, and 463.
SR-99-00-34	CC	Disapproved	Recommends approval of a new AREA OF EMPHASIS in the College of Education & Human Services entitled "Non-Teaching." The area of emphasis will be used with the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education.
SR-99-00-35	SCWC	Approved	Recommends approval of following friendly amendments to the Marshall University Information Technology Usage Policy for students: 1) under the first enforcement subheading, eliminate reference to "Honor Council," and 2) under the second Enforcement subheading, substitute the word "sanction or sanctions" for "penalty or penalties," and add the phrase "subject to appeal or grievance" at the end of the second sentence.
SR-99-00-36	EC	Approved	RESOLUTION that the current Faculty Senate structure, including the Community & Technical College (CTC), remain in position for the year 2000 - 2001 pending final action by the West Virginia Legislature regarding the separation of the CTC from Marshall University. Faculty representatives from the CTC shall remain on Faculty Senate Standing Committees and as faculty senators during the 2000 - 2001 transitional period, and shall be eligible to hold office. And that an Ad Hoc Committee be formed for Fall 2000 to study any and all constitutional issues which may occur as a result of the restructuring of higher education.
SR-99-00-37	SCWC	Approved	Recommends the approval of additions to the 1999 - 2000 Marshall University Student Handbook, page 79.
SR-99-00-38	SCWC	Approved	Recommends approval of proposed changes to the 1999 - 2000 Marshall University Student Handbook, pages 56-68.
SR-99-00-39	EC	Approved	Recommends that SR-98-99-(7) 66 (LC), which recommended the integration of the Library Policy Board into the existing Faculty Senate Library Committee be abolished, and that the appointment of the Dean of University Libraries (as a voting member) and a representative from the Faculty Senate Library Committee (as an ex-officio, non-voting member) as members of the Information Technology Committee be approved.
SR-99-00-40	FPC	Approved by senate; Disapproved by University President	Recommends the following: 1) that the Faculty Senate distribute the accompanying Faculty Personnel Committee questionnaire and the summarized responses of CTC faculty, staff, and administrators to the CTC faculty, staff, administration, President Dan Angel, and Vice-President Sarah Denman, 2) together with a neutral outside mediator selected by the Faculty Senate with the approval of the President, that "round table" discussion open to all CTC faculty, staff, and administrators be scheduled to address concerns and promote healing, and 3) that the Faculty Personnel Committee conduct a follow-up assessment by the end of the 2000 - 2001 academic year to gauge response to faculty, staff, and administrative concerns, and distribute the results to the Faculty Senate.
SR-99-00-41	FPC	Approved by senate; Disapproved by University President	Recommendation that for the academic years 2001/02 to 2006/07, we believe it is necessary to be involved in all stages of developing the Marshall University compacts under the new legislation for higher education. In addition, this recommendation should be incorporated and linked to Executive Policy Bulletin #5. As planning proceeds, we believe the following priorities are essential for faculty salaries: First Priority: to bring the median faculty salary at each rank and discipline to 100 per cent of peer salaries by academic year 2006/07. Second Priority: that each faculty member have a target salary based on discipline, rank, and experience and that individual faculty salaries at the highest percentage of target not exceed those at the lowest percentage of target by more than 5 percent among faculty whose performance is rated as effective or better.