REGULAR MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

                              SEPTEMBER 11, 1995

                                    MINUTES


Senators excused were:        David Bellamy, Kenneth Biederman, Steven
                              Helmling, Paul Hooper, John Kraft, Ali
                              Poorani, Kent Price, David Roselle, D. Allan
                              Waterfield

Senators absent were:         Arnold Kerr, Duane Milne, Kara Newport
                              Paige, Tuncay Saydam


The President of the Senate called the meeting to order and welcomed
new faculty senators as well as new and interim administrators to the
Faculty Senate.

I.    ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

      The agenda was approved as issued.

II.   APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

      The minutes of the May 1, 1995 meeting were approved as written.

III.  REMARKS BY UNIVERSITY PROVOST SCHIAVELLI

      Provost Schiavelli introduced the two interim administrators, William
      Stanley, Interim Dean of the College of Education and John
      Cavanaugh who is serving as Interim Associate Provost for
      Graduate Studies.  He then introduced the new Vice President for
      Student Life, Roland Smith.

      Provost Schiavelli then read his memorandum addressed to Deans,
      Department Chairs and Academic Program Directors outlining a
      review of all programs which report to his office.  A copy of the
      memorandum is attached to these minutes.        

IV.   ANNOUNCEMENTS

      Senate President Hall explained the use of name cards to the
      senators and requested that Senate members complete and return
      their forms regarding electronic mail addresses to Rachel Gray at the
      Faculty Senate Office.  He also announced a meeting for all new
      Senate committee chairpersons on Monday, September 18 in the
      Williamson Room of the Student Center.

V.    OLD BUSINESS - None

VI.   NEW BUSINESS

      A.    There was one item of new business concerning the
            imposition of limitations on the number of times a person
            could receive either the Excellence in Teaching or the
            Undergraduate Academic Advising Awards.

            Robert Taggart, Chairperson '94-'95, Committee on Student
            and Faculty Honors, reported that last year's Committee
            recommended the limitation because they believed that such
            a limitation would open up the award to a larger number of
            faculty.  It was agreed that few individuals have won the
            award more than once.  Senator Cope reported that his
            departmental faculty (Art History) had formally discussed the
            proposed limitation and voted against it.  Senator Gottfredson
            noted that there is currently a rule that excludes, for a period
            of ten years, those who have won one of the awards from
            being considered for an award.

            Senator Cope responded that his department did not believe
            that excellence in teaching is necessarily a time-limited
            attribute and that such excellence should continue to be
            recognized.

            Associate Provost Andersen reported that, while not a
            determining factor in the deliberations, the selection
            committee for the Alumni Distinguished Professor Award was
            often impressed that candidates had won the Excellence in
            Teaching Award more than once and,  moreover, that in
            matters of promotion and tenure, such awards are very
            important.

            Senator Brown asked for a description of the selection process
            which was then given by Robert Taggart.  He indicated that
            several people were concerned with faculty "campaigning" for
            this award.

            Senator Gottfredson also reported that the Committee was
            requested several years ago to review the selection
            procedures.  The report is available in the Faculty Senate
            Office.

            Senator Perry asked about the length of time the awards have
            been given and how the nomination forms were distributed. 
            Professor Taggart explained these procedures.

            The question was called and the following motion to accept
            the Committee's recommendation was defeated:                

                  WHEREAS,          the University awards for Excellence in
                                    Teaching and Undergraduate Advising
                                    are among the most prestigious awards
                                    given to faculty by the Faculty Senate,
                                    and

                  WHEREAS,          a maximum of four awards may be
                                    given per year in each category, and

                  WHEREAS,          the University employs a large number
                                    of eligible faculty, and

                  WHEREAS,          it is appropriate and desirable to reward
                                    as many deserving faculty as possible,
                                    be it therefore

                  RESOLVED,         that no previous winner of the
                                    University Excellence in Teaching
                                    Award or the University Undergraduate
                                    Academic Advising Award be eligible
                                    for future awards in the same category.
      
      B.    Introduction of New Business

            There being no further items of business, the meeting was
            adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                    Thomas Angell
                                    Secretary
                                    University Faculty Senate

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