REGULAR MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE
March 7, 1994
MINUTES
Senator not in attendance were: Stuart Cooper, Robert Knecht, Victor
Martuza
Senators excused were: Frank Dilley, Kenneth Biederman, Jackson
Gillespie, Carol Hoffecker, Vivian Klaff, Ajay
Manrai, Richard Murray, Betty Paulanka, David
Roselle, Carolyn Thoroughgood
I. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The first item, Revision to the B.A. S. in Engineering Technology, on
the Announcements for Challenge was removed and will appear
later. The third item, Meeting with Candidate for the Provost's
Position, was removed because this meeting had just been held.
The Agenda was approved with these modifications.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes for the February 7, 1994 meeting were approved as
submitted.
III. MEETING WITH CANDIDATE FOR THE PROVOST'S POSITION:
Deleted from agenda.
IV. REMARKS BY INTERIM PROVOST MURRAY AND/OR VICE
PROVOST ANDERSEN
No remarks were made at this meeting.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Dean Daniel Rich invited those present to the reception for Dr.
Hopkins at 4:45 pm. in the Library Lecture Room. Her CV
(and those of the other two candidates) are available on U-
Discover. There are two more visits--one on March 16 and
the final candidate on March 21. Faculty are invited to send
their comments via e-mail to the Search Committee (Via Daniel
Rich) or to President Roselle. The Committee plans to make
its final recommendation shortly after the last visit.
In response to a question on the values used in the selection
process, Dean Rich said the 175 applications were reduced to
20 outstanding semi-finalists. The final selection was very
difficult because the candidates were excellent.
2. President Scott announced the next open meeting for a
Provost candidate is at 3:30 p.m., March 16 in Mitchell Hall.
The final meeting is at 3:00 p.m., March 21 in 110 Memorial
Hall.
Memorial Hall 110 will be busy March 21. An open hearing to
consider permanent status of the Professional Theatre Training
Program will be held there from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and the
Arts and Science Senate will met at 4:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CHALLENGE
The following program revisions were accepted without challenge:
2. Addition of course designator for Jewish Studies (JWST)
3. Revision to the B.A. in English to include:
a. English
b. Business/Technical Writing
c. Film
d. Journalism
4. Revision of the B.A. in English Education
5. Revision of the minor in English
6. Revision of the minor in Art History
7. Revision of the B.A. in Art
8. Revision of the B.S. in Art: Deletion of concentration in Visual
Communications
9. Revision to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Addition of
concentration in Visual Communications
9. New minor in Japanese
10. Revision of the minor in Italian
11. Revision of the B.M. in Applied Music:
a. Piano
b. Voice
12. Revision of the B.A. in Women's Studies
13. Revision of the B.S. in Medical Technology
14. Revision of the B.S. in Economics
15. Revision of the B.A. in Economics
16. Revision of the B.S. in Nursing
17. Revision of the B.S. in Education
a. Elementary Education
b. Special Education
c. Special Education and Elementary Education
18. Change in College Course Prefix in the College of Physical
Education, Athletics and Recreation from PHED to HPER
19. Revision of the B.S. in Physical Education and Health
Education
VI. OLD BUSINESS - None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Revision of the Wording for Passing/Progression in
Undergraduate Nursing Courses
John McLaughlin, Chairperson of the Coordinating Committee
on Education stated that the College of Nursing has research
which shows that students with C- or below do not fare well
on certification exams. The proposal requires nursing students
to earn a 2.0 [C] to continue in the sequence. The resolution
then was amended to insert "a minimum of 2.0," and the
following amended resolution was passed by voice vote:
WHEREAS, research completed by the nursing faculty
has determined a strong correlation between
grades below 73 in nursing courses and
failures on the national licensing examination
required for our graduates, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that students in the nursing program must
have a minimum of a 2.0 in each nursing
course to progress in the nursing sequence.
B. No new business was introduced.
Senate President Scott adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Olson
Secretary
University Faculty Senate
JO/rg
February 25, 1994
TO: All Faculty Members
FROM: Thomas S. Angell, Vice President
University Faculty Senate
SUBJECT: Regular Faculty Senate Meeting, March 7, 1994
In accordance with Section IV, paragraph 6 of the Constitution, the
regular meeting of the University Faculty Senate will be held on Monday,
March 7, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. in room 110 Memorial Hall. The agenda will
be as follows:
AGENDA
I. Adoption of the Agenda.
II. Approval of the minutes of the Senate meeting of February 7, 1994.
III. Meeting with a candidate for the Provost's position.
IV. Remarks by Interim University Provost Murray and/or Vice Provost
Andersen.
V. Announcements
1. Daniel Rich, Chairperson, Provost Search Committee
2. Senate President Scott
Announcements for Challenge
1. Revision of the B.A.S. in Engineering Technology (Attachment
1)
2. Addition of course designator for Jewish Studies (JWST)
(Attachment 2)
3. Revision of the B.A. in English to include: (Attachment 3)
a. English
b. Business/Technical Writing
c. Film
d. Journalism
4. Revision of the B.A. in English Education (Attachment 4)
5. Revision of the minor in English (Attachment 5)
6. Revision of the minor in Art History (Attachment 6)
7. Revision of the B.A. in Art (Attachment 7)
8. Revision of the B.S. in Art: Deletion of concentration in Visual
Communications (Attachment 8)
9. Revision of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Addition of
concentration in Visual Communications (Attachment 9)
10. New minor in Japanese (Attachment 10)
11. Revision of the minor in Italian (Attachment 11)
12. Revision of the B.M. in Applied Music: (Attachment 12)
a. Piano
b. Voice
13. Revision of the B.A. in Women's Studies (Attachment 13)
14. Revision of the B.S. in Medical Technology (Attachment 14)
15. Revision of the B.S. in Economics (Attachment 15)
16. Revision of the B.A. in Economics (Attachment 16)
17. Revision of the B.S. in Nursing (Attachment 17)
18. Revision of the B.S. in Education (Attachment 18)
19. Change in College Course Prefix in the College of Physical
Education, Athletics and Recreation from PHED to HPER
(Attachment 19)
20. Revision of the B.S. in Physical Education and Health
Education (Attachment 20)
VI. Old Business - None
VII. New Business
A. Recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies (B. Viera, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin,
Chairperson), for the revision of the wording for
passing/progression in undergraduate nursing courses.
B. Such items as may come before the Senate. (No motion
introduced under new business, except a motion to refer to
committee, shall be acted upon until the next meeting of the
Senate.)
TA/rg
Attachments: Committee Activities Report
1. Revision of the B.A.S. in Engineering Technology
2. Addition of course designator for Jewish Studies (JWST)
3. Revision of the B.A. in English
4. Revision of the B.A. in English Education
5. Revision of the minor in English
6. Revision of the minor in Art History
7. Revision of the B.A. in Art
8. Revision of the B.S. in Art
9. Revision of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
10. New minor in Japanese
11. Revision of the minor in Italian
12. Revision of the B.M. in Applied Music
13. Revision to the B.A. in Women's Studies
14. Revision of the B.S. in Medical Technology
15. Revision of the B.S. in Economics
16. Revision of the B.A. in Economics
17. Revision of the B.S. in Nursing
18. Revision of the B.S. in Education
19. Change in College Course Prefix
20. Revision of the B.S. in Physical Education and Health Education
V. Old Business
A. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Executive
Committee to prevent listing of academic activities not in
compliance with the University non-discrimination policy.
WHEREAS, the University of Delaware has the following
policy on discrimination:
The University of Delaware is committed
to assuring equal opportunity to all
persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, gender, religion,
ancestry, national origin, sexual
orientation, veteran status, age, or
disability in its educational programs,
activities, admissions or employment
practices.
and
WHEREAS, to comply with this, courses offered by
departments and programs must be open to
all academically qualified students, be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that beginning with the 1994-1995 academic
year, no academic activity (e.g., course,
section, or laboratory) with admissions
criteria inconsistent with University policies
shall be listed on transcripts, in registration
booklets, or in the undergraduate or graduate
catalogs, and be it further
RESOLVED, that any complaint about academic
qualifications for such activities shall be
adjudicated by the University Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies or the
University Faculty Senate Committee on
Graduate Studies, as appropriate.
B. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Executive
Committee regarding publication of restrictions on admission
to certification programs.
WHEREAS, the University of Delaware has the following
policy on discrimination:
The University of Delaware is committed
to assuring equal opportunity to all
persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color,
gender, religion, ancestry, national origin,
sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or
disability in its educational programs,
activities, admissions or employment
practices.
and
WHEREAS, course work in some programs and
departments at the University of Delaware
may provide opportunities for
certifications beyond the University, and
WHEREAS, admissions criteria for these certifications
may be at variance with the University of
Delaware's policy on discrimination, be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that starting in the 1994-1995 academic
year, any description of such opportunities in
University publications shall clearly state the
existence of restrictions upon the eligibility of
students that are inconsistent with the
University policy on discrimination.
VI. New Business
A. Recommendation from the Committee on Graduate Studies
(P. Hooper, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin,
Chairperson), for the provisional approval of a new major
leading to an M.A. in Foreign Languages and Pedagogy.
(Attachment 8)
RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate approves
provisionally, for four years, the
establishment of a new major leading to the
M.A. in Foreign Languages and Pedagogy.
B. Recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies (B. Viera, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin,
Chairperson), for the establishment of a new Honors Degree
leading to the Honors B.S. in Business Administration.
(Attachment 9)
RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate approves the
establishment of a new Honors Degree
leading to the Honors B.S. in Business
Administration.
C. Recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies (B. Viera, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin,
Chairperson), for the establishment of a new Honors Degree
leading to the Honors B.S. in Accounting. (Attachment 10)
RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate approves the
establishment of a new Honors Degree
leading to the Honors B.S. in Accounting.
D. Recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies (B. Viera, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin,
Chairperson), for the permanent status of the Bachelor of
Applied Science, Engineering Technology. (Attachment 11)
WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Applied Science, Major:
Engineering Technology, has been recognized
by the national accrediting agency as a
quality program, and
WHEREAS, this program generates tangible benefits to
the students who successfully complete it, in
terms of recognition by employers, and
WHEREAS, these opportunities are available state-wide;
i.e., to students in Kent and Sussex Counties
as well as those enrolled at the Newark
campus, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that permanent status be granted to the
Bachelor of Applied Science, Major:
Engineering Technology.
E. Recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies (B. Viera, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin,
Chairperson), for the permanent status of the Bachelor of
Applied Science, Agricultural Engineering Technology. (See
Attachment 5)
WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Applied Science, Major:
Agricultural Engineering Technology has been
recognized by the national accrediting agency
as quality programs, and
WHEREAS, the program generates tangible benefits to
the students who successfully complete it, in
terms of recognition by employers, and
WHEREAS, these opportunities are available state-wide;
i.e. to students in Kent and Sussex Counties
as well as those enrolled at the Newark
campus, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that permanent status be granted to the
Bachelor of Applied Science, Major:
Agricultural Engineering Technology.
F. Recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies (B. Viera, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Coordinating
Committee on Education (J. McLaughlin, Chairperson),
regarding a minimum grade requirement for all students
enrolled in ENGL 110.
WHEREAS, currently the University requires all students
to complete ENGL 110, and
WHEREAS, given such a requirement, it is reasonable to
expect all students to demonstrate
Proficiency in English composition, and
WHEREAS, such proficiency is an essential element for
conducting a successful undergraduate
course of study, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that, effective September 1, 1994, all
students enrolling in ENGL 110 must
complete the course with a grade of C- or
better.
G. Recommendation from the Committee on Faculty Welfare and
Privileges (H. Hall, Chairperson), with the concurrence of the
Committee on Committees and Nominations (F. Dilley,
Chairperson), to revise the Committee on Faculty Welfare and
Privileges Termination and Complaint Procedures.
(Attachment 12)
WHEREAS, there exists currently no specific procedure
for termination hearings, and
WHEREAS, those hearings are much more serious than
other hearings conducted by the Committee
on Faculty Welfare and Privileges, and
WHEREAS, the Faculty Handbook, Section III-N, sets
forth some specifics in regard to termination
procedures, and
WHEREAS, major changes require approval of the whole
Faculty Senate, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the attached "Committee on Faculty
Welfare and Privileges Termination and
Complaint Procedures" be approved by the
University Faculty Senate, effective
immediately, and placed on file in the
University Faculty Senate Office.
H. Recommendation from the Committee on Committee and
Nominations (F. Dilley, Chairperson), amending the Faculty
Handbook concerning the Committee on Instructional,
Computing and Research Support Services. [Deleted text is
double underlined and added text is in bold type.]
WHEREAS, the University Bookstore is vital to the
support of the instructional program of the
University, and
WHEREAS, no Faculty Senate committee currently
consults with and advises the Director of the
University Bookstore, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the charge to the Committee on
Instructional, Computing and Research
Support Services, as it appears in Section I-
III, page I-20, of the Faculty Handbook, be
amended as follows:
This committee will advise the Senate on
policies, practices, and needs for
educational resource facilities and
computer facilities. It will further
represent the faculty to the Director of
Academic Computing and Instructional
Technology, and the Director of the
Library, and the Director of the University
Bookstore.
The Committee on Instructional
Computing and Research Support Services
shall consist of one faculty member from
each of the colleges of the University, one
of whom shall be appointed as
chairperson; an undergraduate student; a
graduate student; a designee of the
Director of the Library; a designee of the
Associate Provost for Instructional
Technology; a designee of the
Associate Vice President for Computing
and Network Services; and a designee of
the Director of the University Bookstore.
I. Such items as may come before the Senate. (No motion
introduced under new business, except a motion to refer to
committee, shall be acted upon until the next meeting of the
Senate.)
TA/rg
Attachments: Committee Activities Report
1. Revision of the B.S. in Chemistry
2. Revision of the B.A. in Theater Production
3. Revision of the B.S. in Human Resources: Dietetics
4. Revision of the minor in Food Science
5. Revision of the major in Agricultural Engineering Technology
6. Revision of the minor in Economics
7. Revision of the Master of Business Administration
8. M.S. in Foreign Languages and Pedagogy
9. Honors B.S. in Business Administration
10. Honors B.S. in Accounting
11. Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology
12. Termination and Complaint Procedures