REGULAR MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Members Excused: Mark Barteau, Karl Booksh,
Nancy Brickhouse, Martha Buell,
Micahel Chajes, Jay Custer,
Andrea Everard, Conrado Gempesaw, Linda Gottfredson, Meg Grotti,
Steve Hastings, Howard Johnson, Kathleen Matt, David
Meyer, Alise Morales, LTC. Bernard Moxley, Michael O’Neal, Dennis Prather, Vimalin
Rujivacharakul, Kausik Sarkar, Nancy Targett, Wayne Voelmeck,
President’s Remarks for the Spring
2011
General Faculty Meeting
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Thanked faculty for managing through a
difficult period of change
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Discussed “Opportunities in a challenging
higher ed. climate.”
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Announced a 3.3% reduction in non-college
budgets to pass savings back to the colleges
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UD is a good story in the landscape of
higher education
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To become the university of our
aspirations we need to find a way to better deploy our assets – in particular
the time of our faculty – so we can grow programs/projects and grow revenue
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Discussed collaborative programs with
government and industry that enhance the experiences of our students and the
research of our faculty
March
29, 2011
TO:
Senators and Executives
FROM:
Belinda Orzada, Vice President
University Faculty Senate
SUBJECT:
Regular Faculty Senate Meeting April 11, 2011
In accordance with Section IV, paragraph 6 of the Constitution, the regular
meeting of the University Faculty Senate will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011
at 4:00 p.m. in 104 Gore Hall. The General Faculty meeting will be held
this month as well. This meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. just
prior to the Faculty Senate meeting, and will also be held in 104 Gore
Hall. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.
I
certify that hard copies of the approval page for each undergraduate and graduate
studies academic item on the agenda are filed in the Faculty Senate Office with
the appropriate signatures of approval up through the Chair of the Faculty
Senate Coordinating Committee on Education. The Agenda will be as
follows:
AGENDA
I. Adoption of the Agenda
(Moved, seconded and adopted)
II. Approval of the Minutes:
March 7, 2011
(Moved
seconded and approved)
III.
Remarks:
Provost
Tom Apple
Discussed
Completion of Middle States Review
Not Immune
From Budget Cuts –
We Need to
Think About What We Do and Don’t Want To Do
We have experienced
controversy around several issues
including:
-Milford Schools
-The College School
-The Track Team
Discussed
CNTT and TT and the Expectations of Each
CNTT
Should Be Primarily Focused on Teaching
IV.
Announcements: Senate President John
Madsen
a. Marcia Nickle and Skip Homiak – Office
of Campus and Public Safety
Video of Active Shooter Was Shown And
Discussed
b. Larry White – Office of
General Counsel
Provided
an Update on the Status of the Law School
Discussed
Planning Process and Financial Concerns
The
Need to Raise Capital and to Find Ways to Fund the Operating Budget of the Law
School Was Discussed
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Operating
deficit for first 10 years would be 165 million dollars plus 100 million
dollars in capital expenditures
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The
faculty senate would have a key role in the approval of the academic programs
President
John Madsen’s announcements:
1) UD’s Relay for Life – April 30th-May 1st
2) Announcement concerning list of research
projects approved by the Provost to permit restrictions on the dissemination of
research results
3) Update on student survey on academic
calendar/course meeting times and recommendations from the Ad-Hoc Calendar
Committee will be presented the at the May Faculty Senate meeting
4) Update/discussion on proposed changes by
the University Faculty Senate Committee on Promotions & Tenure
5) Proposal
to Faculty Senate to consider the listing of particular religious holidays on
the University academic calendar. Has
been reviewed by Rules Committee, Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Committees
and is under review by the Executive Committee.
Expect to have on agenda for May Faculty Senate meeting.
UD’s RELAY FOR LIFE
Christa
Bramante and I'm a junior
Early Childhood Education major. In addition to my studies I like to keep
myself busy through involvement in a variety of clubs and organizations on
campus. Colleges Against Cancer is one club in which I am very
involved and whose mission and goals are really near and dear to my heart.
A huge part of Colleges Against Cancer is Relay For Life, which is
the American Cancer
Society's biggest fundraiser. At UD it is a huge, overnight event that will be taking
place on April 30th - May 1st this year. As a member of the Planning
Committee, I want to see our event succeed and make an impact on all
participants. I want to increase participation so that we can increase
the amounts of donations for the American Cancer Society and finally find a
cure for this devastating disease.
We're
so grateful that so many professors donate money to their students who
participate in the event but we
would love to see professors and staff starting teams of their own.
Relay is a great event that is fun for individuals of all ages and is a
great place/event that can bring families together, especially if cancer has
affected the family in one way or another. If you are interested, we
would love to come to one of your meetings and speak about our event.
If
someone is interested in joining but not making or joining a team, individuals
can certainly register and
utilize the online fundraising tools at www.udrelay.org
or you can just
make a donation to the event or to any specific participant without registering.
However, if you do plan on coming I highly suggest joining with a team
because Relay is a lot more fun when you have people to share the experience
with. If anyone is interested, we would love to help you kick-start your fundraising. There is a plethora of resources available on our website
www.udrelay.org that you should definitely
try to check out.
Jack
Baroudi, Chair of the University P&T Committee explained changes being
proposed by the P&T Committee and which the senators will receive by e-mail
prior to the May meeting.
A
motion to extend the faculty senate meeting by 30 minutes was made, seconded
and approved.
V.
Consent
Agenda
1.
Announcements for Challenge:
a. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the English major with Literary Studies concentration
(0075) (revised 3-10-11)
b. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BEE in Electrical Engineering (0044) (attachment) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
c. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Honors BEE in Electrical Engineering (0045) (attachment) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
d. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Bachelor of Computer Engineering (0046) (attachment) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
e. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Honors Bachelor of Computer Engineering (0047) (attachment) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
f. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BS major requirements in Mathematics Education (0050)
(attachment) (support
UNIV101attachment 2-11-11)
g. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BA major requirements in Mathematics Education
(0051)(attachment) (support
UNIV101attachment 2-11-11)
h. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the Middle School Science Concentration in the Elementary
Teacher Education Major (0015) (attachment revised
2-23-11)
i.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to delete concentration: Ecology and Organismal Biology within the
Biological Sciences
Major (0072)(attachment) (attachmentemail)
j. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request
to revise the major in Early Childhood Education (0039) (revised attachment
3-10-11)
k. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the major BM: Applied Music – Piano BMAS (0066)(attachment)
l. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the major BM: Applied Music – Voice BMAS (0067)(attachment)
m. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair)
with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan,
Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to
revise major Bachelor of Music BM: Music Theory (0068a) (attachment)
n. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan,
Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to
revise major BM: Music Education – Choral – General - Piano BMAS (0069)(attachment)
o. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise major BM: Music Education – Choral – General – Voice BMAS
(0070) (attachment)
p. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise English major with Professional Writing concentration
(0076) (attachment)
q. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan,
Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to
add a concentration to the BA – Domestic Violence Prevention and Services:
Women’s Studies (0084) (attachment) (support letter)
r. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request
to add a minor – BA Domestic Violence Prevention and Services: Women’s Studies
(0085) (attachment) (support letter)
s. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to add a new minor in Restaurant Management (0017)(attachment) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
(revised attachment
2-23-11)
t. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Physics Major-BA (0080) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
(revised attachment
2-23-11)
(revised checklist
2-23-11)
(support doc.
u. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Physics Major-BS (0081) (attachment revised
2-23-11)
(attachment revised
2-23-11)
(revised checklist
2-23-11)
v. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Physics/Astronomy Major – BS (0082) (attachment revised
2-23-11)
(attachment revised
2-23-11)
(revised checklist
2-23-11)
w. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair)
with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan,
Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to
revise Physics Education Major – BA (0083) (revised attachment
2-23-11)
(revised attachment
2-23-11)
(revised checklist 2-23-11)
x. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to clarify the fit of the Apparel Design program with Arts &
Sciences breadth requirements (0086) (revised 3-10-11)
y. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to clarify the fit of the Fashion Merchandising program with Arts &
Sciences breadth requirements (0087) (revised 3-10-11) (attachment)
z. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise minor in Fashion History and Culture (0088) (revised 3-10-11)
aa. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) and Graduate Studies (Robert Opila, Chair) with
the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair)
and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to add the
Nurse Practitioner concentration to the RN to MSN (0089) (attachment policy manual) (revised 3-10-11)
bb. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to add new academic policy to the Associate in Arts program (0073) (revised 3-11-11)
cc. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BS in Psychology (0057) (attachment)
dd. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BA major in Political Science and International Relations
(0058) (attachment)
ee. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BA major in Political Science Education (0059) (attachment)
ff. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the minor in Political Science – BA (0060) (attachment)
gg. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to add a new minor in Public Policy (0061) (revised attachment
3-10-11)
(attachment library
support)
hh. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BS major requirements in Mathematics BSAS (0052) (attachment) (support
UNIV101attachment 2-11-11) (revised attachment
3-15-11)
ii. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BA major requirements in Mathematics BAAS (0053) (attachment) (revised attachment
3-15-11)
jj. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the BS major requirements in Mathematics and Economics
(0054) (attachment) (revised attachment
3-15-11)
kk. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair)
with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan,
Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to
add a minor in Energy and Environmental Policy (0097) (attachment)
ll. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise minor concentration in Spanish Studies (0096) (attachment)
mm.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to revise the Major in Public Policy
(0098) (attachment)
nn. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair)
with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan,
Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the request to
revise Exercise Science Major and Concentration Medical Scholar (0024) (support from Physics) (revised attachment
3-24-11)
oo. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Exercise Science Major and Concentration Exercise Science
Exercise Physiology (0025) (revised attachment
3-25-11)
pp. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Exercise Science Major and Concentration Exercise Science
Biomechanics & Motor Control (0026) (attachment 3-24-11)
qq. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise Athletic Training Major (0027) (attachment) (revised attachment
3-24-11)
rr. Recommendation from the
Faculty Senate Committee on Graduate Studies (Robert Opila,
Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee on Education (Jeff
Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen, Chair) for the
request to revise the graduate program in Political Science and International
Relations MA PhD (attachment)
These
Announcements for Challenge come moved and seconded the senate approved the
items.
VI.
Regular
Agenda
a. Resolutions
1.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen,
Chair) for the request to add a new Major in Hospitality Industry Studies
(0019) (revised attachment
3-1-11catalog)
(revised attachment
3-1-11librarysupport)
(revised attachment
3-1-11curriculum requirements) (revised attachment
3-1-11curriculum
outline) (revised attachment
3-1-11gen ed goals)
(revised attachment
3-1-11how it’s different) (attachment
3-1-11potential for double major ) (attachment revised form
3-1-11
) (resolution doc 3-1-11) (attachment 3-1-11 area
of focus
)
WHEREAS,
the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management (HRIM) in the
Lerner College of Business and Economics has offered a successful program for
the BS in HRIM offering students skills for successfully operating a
hospitality business, and
WHEREAS,
HRIM has received many inquiries over the last several years
from individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality
industry, but not in the operations area, and
WHEREAS,
HRIM has proposed Hospitality Industry Studies major, which
will offer an alternate route for students to pursue careers with specialized
skills in the support areas of the hospitality industry, such as Sales &
Marketing Management, Internet Marketing, Information Systems,
Transactional Advisory Services, Revenue Management, etc., and
WHEREAS,
the existing undergraduate program in Hotel, Restaurant and
Institutional Management already provides a majority of all the courses and
administrative framework for such a degree, and
WHEREAS,
the proposed major contributes to one of the milestones on
the University’s “path to prominence” to achieve excellence in professional
education; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that
the Faculty Senate recommends provisionally for five years the approval of the
establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Industry Studies.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
2.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to change the name of the current East Asian
Studies program/major to Asian Studies and to revise the program (0074) (attachment 3-1-11) (support ANTH) (support ENG) (support email Pika) (side by side attachment) (resolution attachment)
WHEREAS, the East
Asian Studies program and faculty have expressed the intent to rename its
program and major to Asian Studies and
WHEREAS, the
newly renamed Asian Studies major will continue to be interdisciplinary,
drawing from various departments (including but not limited to History, Foreign
Languages & Literatures, Anthropology, Political Science, Art History,
Philosophy, Art) ; and
WHEREAS, the
renamed Asian Studies major will continue to support the 10 goals of
undergraduate education and the academic priorities of the University's stated
goal to promote programs which engage in interdisciplinary teaching and
research; and
WHEREAS, the
renamed Asian Studies major and program has broad support from faculty across contributing
departments and the College of Arts and Sciences; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty
Senate approves the revisions and the name change to the major entitled
Baccalaureate of Arts in Asian Studies, effective May 1, 2011.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
3.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to change the program name and revise the
program – East Asian Studies Honors (0074a) (attachment 3-1-11)
WHEREAS, the East
Asian Studies Honors program and faculty have expressed the intent to rename
its honors program and major to Asian Studies Honors and
WHEREAS, the
newly renamed Asian Studies Honors major will continue to be interdisciplinary,
drawing from various departments (including but not limited to History, Foreign
Languages & Literatures, Anthropology, Political Science, Art History,
Philosophy, Art) ; and
WHEREAS, the
renamed Asian Studies Honors major will continue to support the 10 goals of
undergraduate education and the academic priorities of the University's stated
goal to promote programs which engage in interdisciplinary teaching and
research; and
WHEREAS, the
renamed Asian Studies Honors major and program has broad support from faculty
across contributing departments and the College of Arts and Sciences; be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty
Senate approves the revisions and the name change to the major entitled
Baccalaureate of Arts in Asian Studies Honors, effective May 1, 2011.
These come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the
item.
4.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to add a new BA in Linguistics
(0055a) (attachment) (attachment) (attachment) (resolution revised attachment) (revised 3-1-11) (revised 3-1-11)
WHEREAS, language
is one of mankind’s most complicated and important abilities and its
understanding is one of the major goals of science and the humanities, and
WHEREAS, language is
implicated in everything else that humans engage in, and so Linguistics
interfaces with just about every discipline of study at the University, and
WHEREAS, language
being so central to human cognition, Linguistics has been one of the
cornerstones of the interdisciplinary study of Cognitive Science since its
emergence over the last 50–60 years, and
WHEREAS, undergraduate
interest and enrollment in Linguistics has been increasing nationally, and
WHEREAS, students with
a BA in Linguistics can go on to numerous fields of graduate study, including
applied fields that will benefit the community, and
WHEREAS, the proposed
major is similar to Linguistics programs at other major universities in the
country, and
WHEREAS, the proposed
major would fill the gap left by the PhD in Linguistics, the MA in Linguistics
and Cognitive Science, and the Minor in Linguistics, and
WHEREAS, all the
resources for the major already exist to serve the PhD in Linguistics, MA in
Linguistics and Cognitive Science, BS in Cognitive Science, and Minor in
Linguistics, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate
approves provisionally, for five years, the establishment of a new major
leading to the B.A. degree in Linguistics, effective September 1, 2011.
These come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the
item.
5.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to add a new Honors BA in Linguistics
(0055b) (attachment) (attachment)
WHEREAS, the BA in
Linguistics is being proposed to be implemented in Fall
2011, and
WHEREAS, an Honors
degree option would enhance the degree program and provide the option for
Honors program students, and
WHEREAS, the Honors BA
degree in Linguistics will provide Honors program students with a solid
academic foundation and a pathway for success for entrance into graduate
programs or
careers in the field, and
WHEREAS, the
Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science includes an internationally
renowned Linguistics program taught by faculty that are leaders in the field,
the Undergraduate Major capitalizes on this valuable resource and provides
undergraduate students with an intellectually rigorous experience enabling them
to emerge as the next generation of leaders, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate
approves provisionally, for five years, the establishment of a new major
leading to the Honors B.A. degree in Linguistics, effective September 1, 2011.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
6.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to move the English Language Institute
into the College of Arts and Sciences (0091) (attachment) (attachment)
WHEREAS, the
English Language Institute’s mission of teaching, research, and service in
second language acquisition, cross-cultural communication, and academic
preparation aligns with that of many departments within the College of Arts and
Sciences, and
WHEREAS, the
English Language Institute is an academic unit requiring a college home, and
WHEREAS, the
faculty members of the English Language Institute endorse the transfer of the
unit to the College of Arts and Sciences, and
WHEREAS, the
proposal for the transfer of the English Language Institute from the College of
Education and Human Development to the College of Arts and Sciences is
acceptable to the Deans of each College and has been approved unanimously by
the CAS Faculty Senate, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the University
Faculty Senate affirms the proposed transfer of the English Language Institute
from the College of Education and Human Development to the College of Arts and
Sciences.
These come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the
item.
7.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) and Graduate Studies (Robert Opila, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to add a 4 + 1 option in Neuroscience
in the Department of Psychology (0099) (attachment revised
3-10-11)
(resolution 3-22-11)
WHEREAS, the
proposed 4+1 BS/MS Degree Program in Neuroscience offers an alternate route for
qualified students at the University of Delaware to pursue a Master's Degree in
Neuroscience, and
WHEREAS, several
peer universities have begun to offer similar five year accelerated Master’s
Degree Programs in Neuroscience, and
WHEREAS, the
existing undergraduate and graduate programs in Neuroscience already provide
all the courses, laboratory facilities, and administrative framework for such a
degree, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program contributes to two milestones on the University's "path
to prominence" to: a) become a premier research and graduate university,
and b) to achieve excellence in professional education, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that
the Faculty Senate recommends approval of the
establishment of a new 4+1 Master of
Science Degree Program in Neuroscience to the concurrent awarding of the
Bachelor of Science Degree after the equivalent of 5 years full-time study as
proposed.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
8.
Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred
Hofstetter, Chair) and Graduate Studies (Robert Opila, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating Committee
on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John Madsen,
Chair) for the request to create a 4 + 1 in BS/MS Mathematical
Sciences (0062) (attachment) (revised attachment
3-22-11)
WHEREAS, the
proposed 4 + 1 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in
Mathematics offers an alternate accelerated route for highly qualified students
to begin pursuing a master's degree while an undergraduate mathematics major at
the University of Delaware, and
WHEREAS, multiple
students have expressed an interest in this program or have followed such a
program in an ad-hoc manner, and
WHEREAS, the
existing graduate program in Mathematics already provide all the courses and
administrative framework for such a degree, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program contributes to two milestones on the University's "Path
to Prominence" to become a premier research and graduate university; to
achieve excellence in professional education; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty
Senate recommends approval of the establishment of a new 4+1 Bachelor of
Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in Mathematics in the Department
of Mathematical Sciences.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
9.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Graduate Studies (Robert Opila, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request of a new Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Water
Science and Policy (attachment)
WHEREAS, the proposed
Doctor of Philosophy in Water Science and Policy provides a new
interdisciplinary graduate course of study in a critical area of 21st century environmental
science, engineering and policy and is key to our understanding of complex
local, regional and national water challenges, impacting the science and
technology of fields ranging from agricultural, energy and environmental
sciences to social sciences and law, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed Doctor of Philosophy in Water Science and Policy will
allow students with strong environmental science, engineering or policy
backgrounds to develop depth and breadth of expertise in understanding
water-related challenges through research and experience in developing
solutions through the study of biological, chemical, geological, social and
economic systems, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program builds upon the research strength, education resources and
research infrastructure from Departments across the Colleges of Agriculture
& Natural Resources, Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Earth, Ocean and
Environment, as well as from the Delaware Environmental Institute, and
WHEREAS,
the proposed program contributes to the scholarly and educational missions of
the University—to disseminate scientific, humanistic, and social knowledge for
the benefit of the larger society and to produce graduates who are prepared to
contribute to a global society, addressing the critical needs of the state,
nation and global community, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program fosters multi- and interdisciplinary research and educational
collaboration across campus, providing a critical component to University’s
strategic priorities in energy, environment, and life and health sciences, and
serving as a pillar of UD's Path to Prominence,
be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty
Senate approves provisionally, for seven years, the establishment of a new
program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Water Science and Policy effective
September 1, 2011.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
10.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Graduate Studies (Robert Opila, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request of a new Master of Science Degree in Water
Science and Policy (attachment)
WHEREAS, the
proposed Master of Science in Water Science and Policy provides a new
interdisciplinary graduate course of study in a critical area of 21st century environmental
science, engineering and policy and is key to our understanding of complex
local, regional and national water challenges, impacting the science and
technology of fields ranging from agricultural, energy and environmental
sciences to social sciences and law, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed Master of Science in Water Science and Policy will allow
students with strong environmental science, engineering or policy backgrounds
to develop depth and breadth of expertise in understanding water-related
challenges through research and experience in developing solutions through the
study of biological, chemical, geological, social and economic systems, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program builds upon the research strength, education resources and research
infrastructure from Departments across the Colleges of Agriculture &
Natural Resources, Arts & Sciences, Earth, Ocean and Environment, and
Engineering, as well as from the Delaware Environmental Institute, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program contributes to the scholarly and educational missions of the
University—to disseminate scientific, humanistic, and social knowledge for the
benefit of the larger society and to produce graduates who are prepared to
contribute to a global society, addressing the critical needs of the state,
nation and global community, and
WHEREAS, the
proposed program fosters multi- and interdisciplinary research and educational
collaboration across campus, providing a critical component to University’s
strategic priorities in energy, environment, and life and health sciences, and
serving as a pillar of UD's Path to Prominence,
be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty
Senate approves provisionally, for five years, the establishment of a new
program leading to the Master of Science in Water Science and Policy effective
September 1, 2011.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
11.
Recommendation
from the Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (Fred Hofstetter, Chair) with the concurrence of the Coordinating
Committee on Education (Jeff Jordan, Chair) and the Executive Committee (John
Madsen, Chair) for the request to add a major Bachelor of Music BM: Music
History & Literature (0068b) (attachment)
WHEREAS, the
Department Music has expressed the intent to create a major in Music History
and Literature within the Bachelor of Music, and
WHEREAS, the
Department of Music has a growing number of students who have expressed an
interest in the study of Music History and Literature, and
WHEREAS, these
students will be best served by a rigorous academic degree that prepares them
for graduate study in Musicology, and
WHEREAS, the
study of Music History and Literature adds an important element of
interdisciplinary study in the area of music, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Faculty
Senate approves provisionally, for five years, the new major entitled Music
History and Literature within the degree Bachelor of Music, effective September
1, 2011.
These
come moved and seconded -- the senate approved the item.
a.
Unfinished
Business: None
b.
New
Business: None
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.)
Senator Morrison – Asked
about the Athletics Program and the role of the senate in these programs and if
the Student Life Committee of the Senate has any role in these programs.
A motion was made and
seconded to refer this question to the Student Life Committee.
A
motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved.