Faculty Senate

Members Present: Abadiano, Adams, Altieri, Austad, Baratta, Benfield, Braverman, Calvert, Carter-Lowery, Cayer, Chen, Cohen, Conway, Crundwell, Cueto, Czynik, Fried, Garcia, Glarner, Halkin, Harmon, Hermes, Jackson, Jones, Larkin, Larose, Leake, Lemaire, Lowery, Martin, Martin-Troy, Merrriman, Morales, Moran, Perreault, Phillips, Rohinsky, Sarisley, Stanley, Stoneback, Thornton, Walo, Wolff.

Ex-Officio Members Present: V.P Bartelt, Deans Higgins and Miller, E. Demos (Ex. Asst to Pres.) Dean Whitford. P. Lemma

Guests: P. Petterson (Chair, Curriculum Committee), D. Blitz, Philosophy Dept. Alternate. Roy Temple (Media Services), S.Vial (Design), Sherry Pisano (Media Center), Steve Adair (Sociology and Gen. Ed Committee) Christine Pietrowitz and Lynn Papacostas (Student Govt).L.Deane (Univ. Counsel).

Meeting called to order at 3:10 p.m. by President Best in Copernicus Hall.

I. Approval of Minutes of 10/16/00

(Martin-Troy/Carter-Lowery). Passed Unanimously

.II. Announcements

a. AAUP Report. Sen. Austad

Union met last Thursday (Nov 2) and exchanged partial proposals.
The two sides will meet again on Nov. 16
Members can follow negotiations by means of an update "Table Talk" available on Email. First edition was the previous week and a second was posted today (Nov. 6)
Meeting to address Part-timers grievances have met for a brainstorming session and negotiations continue.
Questions: Sen. Martin-Troy-is the portion under discussion articles 13-21?…as they have been hard to find on the web site
Sen.Austad: Yes.

b. Strategic Planning Process. D Blitz

David Blitz reported on the Strategic Planning Initiative and on behalf of the University Budget and Planning Committee: (a) proposals for projects to be funded from the 1/4 million dollar strategic planning budget item are due on Thurs. Nov. 9th, to be submitted in electronic format to Tom Flaherty, Executive Officer for Planning. Some projects have already been received, and the initiative appears headed to success. The administration has followed through on its commitment to include this item as part of the fixed budget (not from discretionary funding). Initially, for the first year, 1/4 million dollars will be set aside; thereafter, 1/2 million. (b) The UBPC has met twice, and is focusing on the following issues: (i) understanding the "pie-chart" of university expenditures so that questions of priorities can be discerned and debated; (ii) following the evolution of full time faculty appointments, and the number of information service staff, with an eye to increases in each of these key categories. Regular reports to Senate will be made as discussion continues. The committee can formulate recommendations.

c. Addition to University Mission Statement

President Best indicated that there had been an addition to the University mission statement in which it will now read …historically.  The word historically having been added to reflect our longevity as an institute of Higher Learning. (Underline by secretary).

d. General Education Evaluation. S. Adair

Steven Adair introduced himself as Chair of the Gen.Ed Committee of the Curriculum committee and indicated as a committee they are concerned with a review of the Gen. Ed. Requirements as requested by Chair Curriculum Committee Paul Petterson. He urges all faculty to comment and suggest changes.

e. In an addendum to the announcements and as a result of the recent Award of Excellence in Teaching, President Best noted the winner was Sen. Crundwell and offered his congratulations on the award and his recognition of all faculty nominees. Senate give Sen. Crundwell recognition by sustained applause.

f. Sen. Abadiano gave her report on the CCSU Board of trustee Meeting. It states:

 

NOTES* on the BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
November 2, 2000
Central Connecticut State University

Submitted to the CCSU Senate Faculty
by Senator Abadiano

November 6, 2000
President Judd’s Report

• President Judd presented a Video CCSU Annual Report 1999-2000.

• President Judd invited Herbert Carlson, Chair of the Robert C. Vance Foundations to announce the Foundations’ pledge of $1.4 million dollars to establish the Robert C. Vance Endowed Chair in Mass Communications and Journalism.

Academic Affairs Committee

• Approval of the resolution revising the CCSU Mission Statement (See back).

• Approval of the resolution concerning Continuation of the CCSU Center for Caribbean Studies as the Center for Caribbean/Latin American Studies.

• Approval of the resolution concerning Continuation of the CCSU Center for Social Research.

• Approval of the resolution concerning Continuation of the CCSU George Muirhead Center for International Education.

• Approval of the resolution naming the new CCSU classroom and office building in honor of Robert C. Vance Academic Center.

*Notes are selected information from the BOT meeting focused on items concerning CCSU. If anyone is interested in the minutes of the entire BOT meeting, I will make a copy available upon request.

Question: Is President Judd’s report in video available to faculty?
Ans: E. Demos: Most certainly and it will be made available through Roy Temple’s Department.

III. Elections

Vacancies: Sharon Braverman

a. There are two vacancies:

(i) The College of Education needs to nominate one candidate for CCSU Foundation Faculty/Student Research Grant
There were no nominations.
Sen. Braverman to coordinate search for candidate with Dean Whitford

(ii) The School of Business is required to nominate a person for the Grade Appeals Committee. Sen. Braverman to coordinate search for candidate with Dean Millar.

Moved Nominations Closed (Martin-Troy/Carter-Lowery).
Passed Unanimously

IV. Senate Committee Reports

Curriculum Committee. Paul Petterson Chair.
The Curriculum Committee report was presented. Following is the report and

EDITED 11/6/00 BASED ON DEPARTMENT RESPONSES AND AS APPROVED BY FACULTY SENATE ON 11/6/00.

TO: Felton Best, President
Faculty Senate
FROM: Paul Petterson, Chair
University Curriculum Committee
SUBJ: Report
DATE: 11/01/00

The Curriculum Committee submits the following report to the Senate for consideration at its November 6, 2000 meeting.

I. Department Of Psychology

a. Revise PSY 451, Psychological Evaluation, to; add Special Condition: completion of additional project by graduate students; add [G] designation.

II. Department of English

a. Revise ENG 498, TESOL Practicum, to; ENG 596 (number change).

b. Revise ENG 377, Creative Writing: Playwriting, to; Prereq. : ENG 262 or permission of instructor.

c. Revise ENG 372, Creative Writing: Fiction II, to; Prereq.: ENG 261 or permission of instructor.

d. Revise ENG 371, Creative Writing: Fiction I, to; Prereq.: ENG 261 or permission of instructor.

e. Revise ENG 374, Creative Writing: Poetry II, to; Prereq.: ENG 260 or permission of instructor.

f. Revise ENG 373, Creative Writing: Poetry I, to; Prereq.: ENG 260 or permission of instructor.

g. Revise M.S. in TESOL, to;
            -TESOL Specialization (21 cr.): Replace ENG 498 with ENG 596
(TESOL Practicum-course renumbering); 
            Delete ENG 431 from list.
            -One elective (3 cr.): Delete EDT 490 from list.

III. Department of Geography

a. Revise M.S. In Geography, to;

Students may select Plan A or C. Plan A (30 cr.) includes:

-a thesis (GEOG 599)
-core courses (12 cr.) including GEOG 500; GEOG 514 or 516
            or 518; GEOG 530 or 542; GEOG 598
- Geography electives (9-12 cr.) selected in consultation with
            an advisor
-Electives from other disciplines (3-6 cr.) selected in  consultation with an advisor
            Thesis guidelines are available from the appropriate Dean’s office.
Plan C (30 cr.)substitutes a special project (GEOG 595) for the thesis (GEOG 599).
Plan C (30 cr.)substitutes a special project (GEOG 595) for the thesis (GEOG 599).
No more than 9 credits may be taken at the 400 level.

b. Revise M.S. in Social Science with a Concentration in Geography, to;M.S. in Social Science with a Specialization in Geography.This program requires 30 credits of course work, distributed as follows: two professional education courses, one graduate elective, and seven Geography courses. GEOG 500 and 598 and either GEOG 595 or 599 are required, and no more than 9 credits can be at the 400 level.

III. Department Of Biology

c. Add BIO 223, Information Technology Skills for the Biosciences; 

Prereq.: BIO 121 and MATH 125. Introduction to current computer-based methods for data acquisition, analysis, synthesis, and presentation. Preparation of a student-generated scientific report will serve as a model to learn information technology skills. Spring. Three credits. Skill Area II. (C)

IV. Department Of Modern Languages

a. Add ML 550, Intensive Studies in Modern Languages;

Special conditions: admission to the Summer Institute of the target language. Intensive study of the language, culture and society of specific areas where the target language is spoken. Designed for teachers of the target language, it includes a technology component. May be repeated with different topics for up to 9 credits. Summer. Three credits. [G].

b. Add ML 428, Methods and Materials For Teaching World Languages At Elementary School Level;

Prereq.: B.S. Major in Spanish or state certified language teachers. Participants will link the rationale, history and theoretical foundations of elementary world language instruction to teaching and learning, and construct and adapt models for curriculum planning, program implementation, articulation and assessment. Participants will explore contemporary methodologies, lessons, activities, resources, and address issues and concerns that apply to the elementary school level. Fall, Summer. Three credits. [G].

c. Revise MA in Spanish, to;

- Add to Directed Electives, Culture And Civilization: "or ML 550".
- Add: No more than 9 credits at the 400 level may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.

V. Department Of Sociology

a. Revise SOC 234, Social Interaction, to;

SOC 234, The Social Construction Of Self And Society. Prereq.: SOC 110. Symbolic interactionism and social constructionist theories are used to explore the making of meanings and identities by individuals, groups and institutions, and the influence of these constructions on society. Spring. Three credits.

b. Add SOC 425, Information, Images, and Inequality;

SOC 425, Information, Images and Inequality. Prereq.: SOC 110 and 3 additional credits in Sociology. Examination of the new forms of property, value, social control, identity formation, social relations, and class inequities that have emerged with the information age and the electronic marketplace. Presents a political economy of virtual reality. Irregular. Three credits.

VI. Department Of Communication

a. Add COMM 333, Campaign Development Methods;

COMM 333, Campaign Development Methods. Prereq.: COMM 233. Objectives and methods of archival, focus group and survey research, analysis of data using SPSS and report writing procedures in the context of designing an actual strategic public communication campaign. Spring. Three credits.

b. Add COMM 451, Environmental Communication;

COMM 451, Environmental Communication. Prereq.: COMM 233 or permission of instructor. Knowledge, attitude and behavior change related exclusively to environmental and natural resource conservation issues. Coercive, incentive based, and communication based change strategies will be contrasted. Non-formal education/communication, social marketing/advocacy campaigns, and corporate public relations
projects will be studied. On demand. Three credits.

VII. Department Of History

a.  Revise Major in History, B.A., to; 39 credits in History as follows: HIST 121 or 142 and HIST 122
or 143; HIST 261 and 262; HIST 301 or HIST 310 (taken prior to, or concurrently with, first 400-level history course); HIST 490 (taken after 24 credits of history courses, including HIST 301 or HIST 310 and 6 credits of history courses at 400-level); 12 credits in the primary area of concentration; 6 credits in the secondary; and 3 credits of elective (above 100 level). History majors must complete 12 credits in 400-level courses. All History majors must take at least one course dealing with the non-western world. This requirement may be met through a course within an area of concentration or through an elective. The areas of concentration are: Ancient and Medieval, Medieval and Modern Europe, America, East Asia And Pacific Rim, Africa And The African Diaspora, Latin America, and Public History.

b. Revise Major in History, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education) in History, to; 39 credits in History as specified under the major in History, B.A. For additional course requirements in Education consult with the School of Education and Professional studies. Major in History, B.A. 39 credits in History as follows: HIST 121 or 142 and HIST 122 or 143; HIST 261 and 262; HIST 301 or HIST 310 (taken prior to, or concurrently with, first 400-level history course); HIST 490 (taken after 24 credits of History courses, including HIST 301 or HIST 310 and 6 credits of History courses at 400-level); 12 credits in the primary area of concentration; 6 credits in the secondary and 3 credits of elective (above 100 level). History majors must complete 12 credits in 400-level courses. All History majors must take at least one course dealing with the non-western world. This requirement may be met through a course within an area of concentration or through an elective. The areas of concentration are: Ancient and Medieval, Medieval and Modern Europe, America, East Asia And Pacific Rim, Africa And The African Diaspora, Latin America, and Public History.

c. Revise Certification elementary or middle education, Dual subject matter , to; 24 credits, as follows: HIST 261 and 262; HIST 301 or 310; 6 credits from one of the following sequences: HIST 341/342, HIST 351/352; HIST 375/376, HIST 381/382, HIST 442/443/444; 6 credits of American history from the following: HIST 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428; and 3 credits of history electives.

d. Revise Major in History, B.S. (secondary teaching of history and social studies), to;57 credits as follows: a. 39 credits in History including HIST 121 or 142, and 122 or 143, 261, 262, 301 or 310 (taken prior to, or concurrently with, first 400-level history course); 490 (taken after 24 credits of History courses, including HIST 301 or HIST 310 and 6 credits of History courses at 400-level); 12 credits in the primary area of concentration; 6 credits in the secondary; and 3 credits of electives (above 100 level), three of which must be in non-Western history. 12 credits must be completed in 400-level history courses. SSCI 415 may be included in the electives. One course dealing with the non-western world, selected from the current state list, must also be completed.  The areas of concentration in the major areas are: Ancient and Medieval, Medieval and Modern Europe, America, East Asia And Pacific Rim, Africa And The African Diaspora, Latin America, and Public History. b. 18 credits in Social Science consisting of PS 104 or 110; ECON 200 or 201; GEOG 110 or 120; PSY 112; either ANTH 140 or SOC 110 and a social science elective. In addition, students must complete SSCI 415, SSCI 421, EDTE 315, EDT 315, RDG 440, EDF 415, EDSC 425, EDSC 435, SPED 315. No concentration is required of students in this major.

e. Add HIST 301, The Historical Imagination; Prereq.: A minimum of 6 credit hours in History. Students will practice history rather than simply study it in a passive sense. By honing research, analytical, and writing skills students will be better prepared for upper level classes and work outside the university. Fall, Spring. Three credits. Special Conditions: History majors only. Must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, major's first 400-level history course.

f. Revise HIST 490, Senior Seminar, to; 
-Prereq.: HIST 301 or 310. 
-Special Conditions: Undergraduate history majors only. At least 24 history credits, including HIST 301 or 310, and 6 credits at 400 level. --- Cycling: Fall, Spring.

g. Delete HIST 495, Historiography (effective after Spring 2001).

h. Revise HIST 410, Researching And Writing Local History, and other 400 level History courses, to; Prereq.: HIST 301 or 310 or permission of instructor. NOTE: This prerequisite should also be added to the following courses:HIST423,424,425,426,427,428,429,430,431,433,434,435,436, 441,442,443,444,445,446,453,454,456,457, 458, 460, 463,465,466,469,472,473,474, 476, 480,481,482,483,484,488,489,490,493,497.

i. Revise MS in Social Science for Certified Secondary School Teachers, to; MS in Social Science for Certified Elementary & Secondary School Teachers.30 cr. as follows: Professional Education (6cr.) Educational Foundations course chosen from the following list: EDF 500, 516, 524,525,538, or 583. Elective as approved by the advisor. Social Science Major (18cr., no more than 9 credits to be taken at the 400 level). United States History (6 cr., taken at the 500 level). Non-American History (6cr., taken at the 500 level). Social Science (6 cr., taken at the 400 or 500 level and approved for graduate credit) from the following departments: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Studies, or Political Science. Research/Special Project (6cr.): HIST 598, Research in History; HIST 593, Directed Study in History.

j. Delete MS in Social Science for Certified Elementary School Teachers.

k. Delete M. S. in History (Certified Secondary Teachers).

l. Delete M. S. in History (Certified Elementary Teachers).

m. Revise M.A. in History, to;30 s.h., including a thesis. Three 500-level History courses (9cr.). Three additional History courses (including HIST 501) (9cr.). HIST 599, Thesis (6cr.). Electives in related fields (6cr.). Candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to translate material in their field in one foreign language, except in those cases where, upon the request of a candidate in U.S. history, a substitute skill or subject is approved by the Department. Candidates must make application in the Department to take the language examination. Deadlines are October 10, for the fall examination; March 10, for the spring. The fields of concentration available in the M.A. Program are the United States to 1876, the United States since 1860, Modern Europe, and Public History. No more than 9 credits can be taken at the 400 level. 

n. Add HIST 501, Historiography;

Focus on major trends in history writing, and analysis of historical arguments and theories. Spring. Three credits. [G]. Special Conditions:this is a mandatory course for all graduate history and social science majors. It should be taken during the first Spring in residence.

o. Add M. A. in Public History;

Admission criteria: Acceptance into the CCSU Graduate Program and approval of the Historydepartment. Plan C (30 s.h., including an internship and project):

- Five Public History courses (15 cr.) including: HIST 510 (Seminar in Public History) (3 cr.); HIST 511 (Topics in Public History, may be taken twice with different topics for a total of 6 cr.) (3 cr.); HIST 521 (Public History Internship) (3 cr.); HIST 595 (Research Project in Public History) (3 cr.)
- Two 500-level History courses (6cr.), from among the following: HIST 560; HIST 564; HIST 565; HIST 567; HIST 568; HIST570.
- Two Social Sciences courses (6 cr.), from among the following: GEOG 433; GEOG 439; GEOG 440; GEOG 441; GEOG 445; GEOG 450; GEOG 455; ANTH 450; ANTH 451; ECON 420; ECON 455; PS 432; PS 492; PS 561.

p. Add HIST 510, Seminar in Public History;

Prereq.: permission of instructor. Exploration of development, methodologies, and employment opportunities of the field of Public History. Fall. Three credits. [G].

q. Add HIST 511, Topics in Public History;

Prereq.: permission of instructor. Topical knowledge and hands-on experiences in the practice of Public History in fields such as oral history, museums, archives, and historical editing. Spring. Three credits. [G]. Special Conditions: May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 credits.

r. Add HIST521, Public History Internship;

Prerequisites: Completion of at least 21 credits in the student’s planned program of study or permission of instructor. Hands-on experience in the practice of Public History. Students will work for private and public agencies utilizing their skills acquired in coursework. On demand. Three credits. [G].

s. Add HIST 595, Public History Research Project;

Prereq.: permission of instructor. Hands-on experience in the practice of Public History. Students complete specialized projects based on client-oriented research and communicate their findings to non-academic audiences. Spring. Three credits. [G].

 

IX. Department Of Political Science

a. Revise PS 380, Conflict And Negotiation, to;

PS 380, International Conflict and Security. Prereq.:PS 104, 110 or permission of instructor. Theory and case studies of international and domestic conflict and conflict resolution during the Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Emphasis on forms of conflict (international war, civil wars, revolutions, domestic insurgencies) and forms of conflict resolution (intervention, bargaining, negotiation, diplomacy, and strategies of international security, peace-building and peacekeeping). Fall, Spring, Summer. Three credits. [I]

b. Revise PS 110, American National Government, to; PS 110, American Government And Politics (title change).

c. Revise PS 315, Technology, Business And Politics: A Telecommunications Focus, to;

-PS 315, Technology, Business And Politics I:Cyberspace And Media Politics (title change).
-Cycling: Spring (O).

d. Revise PS 330, American Parties And Interest Groups, to;

-add to description: "Field research projects." 
-Cycling: Fall (E).

e. Revise PS 344, Interpretation Of Political Data, to;

-Cycling: Fall (E).

d. Revise PS 415, Government, Business And Public Policy, to;

-PS 415: Technology, Business And Politics II: From The Industrial To The Information Age (title change). 
-Prereq.: PS 104 or 110 or 315 or permission of instructor.
-Cycling: Spring (E).

e. Revise PS 431, The Legislative Process, to; Cycling: Spring (O).

f. Revise PS 432, Urban Politics And Government, to;

-Prereq.: PS 104 or 110 or permission of instructor (non-Political Science introductory courses may be substituted with permission of instructor).
-Cycling: Fall (O).

X. Department of Design (Graphic/Information)

a. Revise M.A. in Information Design, to; drop DES 437, replace with DES 537; drop "or DES 465".

b. Revise DES 325, Digital Imaging For Design I, to; Prereq.: DES 322, Admission to BA Graphic/Information Design or permission of instructor.

c. Revise DES 499, Computer Applications For Graphic/Information Design, to; Prereq.: DES 325 or permission of instructor.

d. Add DES 537, Advanced Design Internship;

Prerequisites: DES 503, portfolio review and permission of instructor. Internship with professional graphic/information design organization. On demand. Three credits. [G].

XI. Department of Physics And Earth Sciences

a. Revise SCI 555, TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to;

-Prereq.: preservice or in-service teachers with a bachelor’s degree.
-Cycling: Fall, Summer.

b.Revise PHYS 460, Seminar in Physics, to;

Prereq.: Senior standing. Through individual readings, discussions and presentations, students will study contemporary topics in various fields of physics. Capstone requirement for all physics majors in the B.A.
and B.S. non-teaching programs. Hours by arrangement. Spring. One credit.

c.Add ESCI 460, Seminar in Earth Science;

Prerequisites: Senior standing. Through individual readings, discussions, research and presentations, students will study contemporary topics in various fields of earth science. Capstone requirement for all earth science majors in the B.A. & B.S. non-teaching programs. Hours by arrangement. Spring. One credit.

XII. Department Of Music

a. Revise MUS 121, Music Theory I, to;

Basic properties of music with emphasis on melodic materials; study includes stylistic analysis, composition, two and three-part counterpoint. Fall. Two credits. Open only to music majors, minors, or permission of instructor. To be taken concurrently with MUS 115.

b.Revise MUS 122, Music Theory II, to;

Prerequisites: MUS 121 (C- or higher). Homophonic texture and diatonic harmonic relations, form and analysis. Spring. Two credits. Open only to music majors, minors, or permission of instructor. To be taken concurrently with MUS 116.

c.Revise MUS 221, Music Theory III, to;

Prerequisites: Mus 122 (C- or higher). Harmonic relations continued; chromatic and higher tertian harmony, form and analysis continued, basic principles of orchestration. Fall. Two credits. Open only to music majors. To be taken concurrently with MUS 215.

d.Revise MUS 222, Music Theory IV, to;

Prerequisites: MUS 221 (C- or higher). Study of historical forms and contrapuntal techniques through analysis, composition and performance, continuation of orchestration study. Spring. Two credits. Open only to music majors. To be taken concurrently with MUS 216.

e.Add MUS 115, Sight Singing I;

Development of sight-singing skills, diatonic major and minor materials. Fall. One credit. Open only to music majors. To be taken concurrently with MUS 121.

f.Add MUS 116, Sight Singing II;

Prerequisites: MUS 115 (C- or better). Continued development of diatonic major and minor sight singing and eartraining skills. Introduction to chromatic materials. Spring. One credit. Open only to music majors. To be taken concurrently with MUS 122.

g.Add MUS 215, Sight Singing III;

Prerequisites: MUS 116 (C- or better) . Continued development of diatonic major and minor sight singing and eartraining skills. Introduction to modulatory materials. Fall. One credit. Open only to music majors. To be taken concurrently with MUS 221.

h.Add MUS 216, Sight Singing IV;

Prerequisites: MUS 215 (C- or better) . Continued development of diatonic major and minor sight singing and eartraining skills. Expanded tonal and atonal materials. Spring. One credit. Open only to music majors. To be taken concurrently with MUS 222.

VI. Old Business

There was none.

VII. New Business

a. Day Off in Fall Semester. Christine Pietrowicz, President, Student Government Association. Ms. Pietrowicz and Ms. Papacostas resented the following to the senate:

RESOLUTION FOR A DAY OFF IN THE FALL SEMESTER OF 2001

Presented by:
Christine Pietrowicz
SGA President 2000-2001

HISTORY

The Student Government Association of CCSU is asking the union and the calendar committee of the University to reconsider the fall 2001 calendar. As it stands now, there is no break between the beginning of semester and the Thanksgiving break. This is a stretch of approximately 12 weeks without a three-day weekend. Many of the students feel that this is stressful. Many other Universities have Columbus Day off creating a three-day weekend. The long stretch creates no breathing time for students or faculty. A concern expressed is that this is not really about our education but partying. I beg to differ on this because it is about our education. The stretch creates no down time, it creates an atmosphere of constant running and no stopping. This has an effect on our education. If students and professors are both physically and mentally tired, then the work that is done is less productive and efficient. Many professors have also complained of the schedule and some have written formal complaints.

RESOLUTION
Be it enacted that there is a three-day weekend for the staff, faculty and students of Central Connecticut State University for the fall semester of 2001.

Motion to Support the Resolution (Martin-Troy, Halkin)

Discussion:
Dr. Blitz: Why not?
Sen. Fried: It is common elsewhere so she supports the concept.
Sen. Harmon: The CSU calendar is determined 4 years in advance and re-scheduling would be very difficult for Fall 2001.
Dr. Blitz: He was at the Board of Trustees meeting and he found the response disappointing. They appear not to have understood the proposal thinking it was indeed one less day in class.
Se. Phillips: Given the need for inclusion, is not Columbus Day a poor choice given many ethnic groups find "Columbus Day" offensive?
Sen. Wolfe: Columbus day makes sense in terms of its timing in the semester and given child care responsibilities as schools currently have this day as a holiday.
Dean Higgins: Stop calling it a "Day off " and rename: Reading Day?
Sen.Martin –Troy: Is Veterans Day (Nov 11) a better choice?

Question called by President: Passed Unanimously

 

b. Exceptions in Department Evaluation Committees (See over)

Dr. Judd sent a letter (attached to minutes of last meeting) requesting exceptions in Departmental evaluation commisttess as the situation of "hardship" in certain Departments necessitated full representation. The letter states:

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Professor Felton Best President, Faculty Senate
FROM: Richard L. Judd
              President, CCSU
DATE: October 18, 2000
SUBJECT: Exceptions in Department Evaluation Committees

    In accordance with Article 4.11.4. of the AAUP/BOT contract, 
I request Faculty Senate approval of the following exceptions for 
Department Evaluation Committees for the 2000-01 academic year: 

Design Department: Professor Lani Johnson of the Theatre Department 
serve on this DEC and her home department's; Professor Edward Astarita 
of Marketing Department to serve on this DEC in addition to his home department's.

Educational Leadership: Professor Helen Abadiano of Reading and 
Language Arts to serve on this DEC and her home department's.

Finance Department: Professor Dwight Scherban of Marketing Department 
to serve on this DEC as well as his home department's.

Management Information Systems: Professor David Loss of Accounting to 
serve on this DEC as well as his home department's.

Music Department: Professor Carole Shmurak of the Teacher Education
 Department to serve on this DEC as well as her home department's; 
Professor Joshua Perlstein of Theatre Department to serve on this DEC as well as his home department's.

Special Education Department: Professor Karen Beyard of Educational 
Leadership to serve on this DEC as well as her own department's.

Professor Anthony Rigazio-Digilio of Educational Leadership to serve on 
this DEC. Professor Karen Riem of Teacher Education to serve on this 
DEC as well as her home department's.

I hope the Faculty Senate will approve the above exceptions. 
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

ORIGINAL SIGNED BY PRESIDENT JUDD

Cc: Vice President Bartelt

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Sen Moran: DEC appointments should be reviewed prior to sending the recommendations to the president.

Motion to approve exceptions (Stoneback/Crundwell)

Discussion:
Sen.Harmon: There is a problem in small departments and this should be addressed

Question called by President: Passed
One Abstention (Sen.Harmon)

c. Distinguished Service Award

V.P Bartelt indicated The DSA Committee asked that she approach the senate with the recommendation for an addition to the criteria for the Distinguished Service Award.
The criteria currently reads: "Candidates must have provided exemplary service to the University over an extended period of time."
The DSA Committee recommends adding: The candidate must be a current employee, not someone who has retired.

Reason for the Change:
This has been the practice in selecting someone for the DSA. The committee members felt that this would add clarity to the criteria and fit what the practice has been. Since the Guidelines originated with the Faculty Senate, we felt that acceptance of any change should return to that body. DSA Committee: Pearl Bartelt, Drina Lynch, Nicholas Pettinico, Hakim Salahu-Din, George Miller, Maria Passaro.

The award committee would like to amend the conditions of the award by adding the "The candidate must be a current employee not retired."
To date this has been practice not policy.

Sen. Hermes: What about in the event of a quick unexpected retirement?
Sen,Moran: Yes, illness has previously occurred and has been a factor in the award decision.
Sen.Harmon: Concurs that unforeseen events need to be taken into account
Sen. Moran: suggested "…at the time of nomination."

Motion: That the conditions under which the Distinguished Service award is given be changed to say "recipient is currently employed at CCSU at the time of nomination"

(Moran/Fried). Passed Unanimously

d. Rep. From Dept. Finance to DEC. Dean Miller.

Dean Millar would like to withdraw Prof. Dwight Sherban as the nominee form from the Finance Dept to the DEC (See Judd letter) and would like to come back to the senate with another nominee as representative.

e. Letter from D. Blitz re: State Ethics Commission

David Blitz transmitted concerns on behalf of the Philosophy Department concerning the "unofficial staff opinion" from a member of the State Ethics Commission. Concerns dealt with (a) restrictions on using faculty authored texts in classes seem to violate both academic freedom - a faculty member's ability to choose the books he/she feels are best for the material being studied - and the mission of the university - which has encouraged scholarship based on teaching, including the production of textbooks and monographs; (b) even if it is noted that strictly speaking the opinion concerns royalties from such texts, it is often technically difficult if not impossible to determine the number of students who have purchased a book, given such factors as second-hand sales, on-line sales, and books for which royalties are not being paid due to costs of permissions and other additional costs, such as the cost of photo reproductions; (c) similar concerns can be formulated with respect to the opinion concerning honoraria, consulting, and sabbaticals. As a result, the Philosophy Department recommends that Senate study this matter and formulate a set of concerns that should be taken into account in any further version of this opinion, following Attorney Bergeron's visit to the university on Nov. 29th. President Best indicated he would form a committee to address the serious issues raised by Prof. Blitz and the concerned faculty. Committee will be chaired by Prof. Blitz and consist of:
Sen. Carter-Lowery
Sen. Wolfe
Laurie Deane
Sen. Hermes
Sen. Moran

f. President Best indicated he had formed a Presidential Steering Committee as per the By-Laws.

The members are:
Sen. Abadiano
Sen. Benfield
Sen. Stoneback
Sen. Leake
Sen. Chasse.
Sen. Carter-Lowery
The first Meeting with the President will be November 7 @ 3.00.p.m.

VIII Adjournment

(Baretta/Crundwell). Passed unanimously

Meeting adjourned at 3.57
Next Meeting November 20, 2000 at 3.00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: NOVEMBER 20 MEETING WILL BE HELD IN FOUNDERS HALL AS USUAL.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Benfield.