Senate Meeting #6
Senate Meeting #6
3:00pm-5:00 pm
Agenda for Monday, March 21, 2011
(Subject to minor changes prior to 03-21-2011 Senate meeting)
Meeting Locations
DPC: Post 225, Polytechnic: PRLTA 135, Tempe: EDC 117, West: FAB S101
- Update from Campuses & Sound Check
- Craig Allen-Downtown.
- Holly Huffman-Polytechnic.
- Mark Lussier-Tempe.
- Connie Borror-West.
- Call to Order
- Total Attendance by Clicker.
- Quorum Requirements met.
- Technology Report
- Gordon Wishon
- Provost’s Report
- Mark Searle-Budget Issues.
- Fred Corey- Standard Times report and Q & A.
- Ron Zambo-Standard Times report and Q & A.
- Old Business
- CAPC Items. (Considered as a consent agenda vote)
Senate Motion 2011-18 Graduate College/Biomedicine @ ASU Department of Biomedical Informatics: Establishment of a graduate degree program, Masters of Advanced Study in Health Informatics. Click here for full proposal.
Senate Motion 2011-19 New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences: Establishment of an undergraduate degree program BA in Life Sciences. Click here for the full proposal.
Senate Motion 2011-20 New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: Establish an undergraduate certificateOral History. Click here for full proposal.
Senate Motion 2011-21 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , School of International Letters & Cultures: Establish an undergraduate certificatein Korean Studies Click here for full proposal.
SenateMotion 2011-23College of Liberal Arts and SciencesSchool of Transborder Studies:Establishment of a graduate degreeMaster of Advanced Study in Transborder Studies.
SenateMotion 2011-24 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering,School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering and School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering: Establishment of a graduate degreePhD in Computer Engineering.
SenateMotion 2011-25 Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law: Establishment of an undergraduate degreeB.A. in Law, Policy and Society.
SenateMotion 2011-26Ira A. Fulton Schools of EngineeringSchool of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering and School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering: Establishment of a graduate degreeM.S. in Computer Engineering.
Senate Motion 2011-28 Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts—for the disestablishment of an undergraduate degree –Bachelor of Science in Design – Housing and Community Development
- UAC motions.
Senate Motion 2011-14Motion to Establish Advisory Committee to the ASU Libraries.
- New Business
- UAC Motions:
Senate Motion 2011-29 Motion to revise the current version of ACD 510-02 regarding supplemental pay for faculty.
- CAPC motions:none
- Committee Reports
- Committee on Committees with Chris Kyselka.
- Personnel Committee with Joe Carter.
- University Services and Facilities Committee with Rich Bauer.
e. Contract Faculty Task Force with Holly Huffman.
- UAC Report
- Faculty Survey.
- Dashboard for March.
- Senate Vacancy Notification – Shared Governance.
- Guaranteeing Due Process in Evaluating Programs for Possible Elimination.
- Open Forum
TBA
- Adjournment
OLD BUSINESS
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-18
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionJanuary 31, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the Graduate College/Biomedicine at ASU – Department of Biomedical Informatics – for the establishment of a graduate degree – Master of Advanced Study in Health Informatics
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by the Graduate College/Biomedicine at ASU –
Department of Biomedical Informatics – for the establishment of a graduate degree –
Master of Advanced Study in Health Informatics
Rationale:
The Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Health Informatics (HI) is designed to offer professionals working in the field of health care in the United States an opportunity to earn a Master’s level degree in applied health informatics and to facilitate the ability of experienced programmers and software engineers working in non-health fields to transition to careers in health informatics.
It will prepare students for jobs in health with a focus on coursework that prepares students for jobs in public health and clinical care settings. Content will be tailored to meet the
needs of individuals already in the workforce who need additional training and skills to permit them to advance in their current positions in health and to function effectively as health informatics professionals working in a variety of health settings.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-19
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionJanuary 31, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences – Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences – for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Life Sciences
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences – for the establishment of an undergraduate
Degree – BA in Life Sciences
Rationale:
The intricate connections among biology, chemistry and physics form the basis of the life
sciences curriculum. The B.A. program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning of the life and
physical sciences, emphasizing the connectedness among disciplines. The organization and
flexibility of the B.A. encourages students to deeply study another subject outside their major,
by encouraging students to double major or minor in another subject area.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-20
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionJanuary 31, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate-
in Oral History
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Oral History
Rationale:
The Oral History Certificate in New College introduces students to the interdisciplinary theories and methods of oral history that enable scholars, students, and practitioners to collect, document, and preserve the stories and memories of people’s lives. The certificate will train students to acquire critical knowledge and applied skills, and to abide by the professional standards involved in oral history documentation, research and presentation. Students in the program may build on existing projects or develop new community relationships at local, national, and international levels.ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-21
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionJanuary 31, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of International Letters and Cultures for the establishment of an
Undergraduate certificate in Korean Studies
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School
of International Letters and Cultures for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate
in Korean Studies
Rationale:
The Certificate Program will greatly serve our students by enriching their perspectives on different cultures and societies at the intellectual level and also equipping them with practical knowledge of Korea that will benefit careers in various professions, including academe, government work, international trade, NGOs, and translations.
The Certificate in Korean Studies aims to train and produce students who are linguistically able and culturally informed.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-23
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionFebruary 21, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School
of Transborder Studies – for the establishment of a graduate degree – Master of Advanced Study in Transborder Studies
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by theCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences –
School of Transborder Studies – for the establishment of a graduate degree –
Master of Advanced Study in Transborder Studies
Rationale:
The Master of Advanced Study in Transborder Studies is designed for the post-baccalaureate
professional who seeks training in an integrated program that also provides for differentiation to
a limited extent via three (3) thematic options. The course of study is designed to provide a
cohesive and wholistic program of learning that focuses on the complex economic, political,
ecological, social, and cultural issues of a co-evolving border region of the southwest North
American region of the United States and Mexico. Students will be required to engage in an
intensive internship process in which they will attempt to apply their learning.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-24
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionFebruary 21, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering – School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering and the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering- for the establishment of a graduate degree – PhD in Computer Engineering
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by theIra A. Fulton Schools of Engineering –
School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering and the
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering – for the establishment
of a graduate degree – PhD in Computer Engineering
Rationale:
Graduates of thisprogram will have the knowledge and skills necessary to fundamentally advance and develop newparadigms for the design, system integration, testing, evaluation and deployment of state-of-the-art hardware and software for systems that include computing, communications and networking (wired and wireless), control functions, sensing, signal processing and actuation. The PhD program is intended for students with excellent ability in mathematics and physical science that are interested in gaining an in-depth knowledge of the foundational principles of engineering and pursuing a career in academia, research or highly technical entrepreneurial innovation. The PhD program provides a broader and more in-depth preparation than the MS and MSE programs in anticipation of a demonstrated ability to independently pursue more creative and substantive innovation with higher impact.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-25
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionFebruary 21, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law – for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Law, Policy and Society
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by theSandra Day O’Connor College of Law –
for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Law, Policy and Society
Rationale:
While students explore issues in law, policy and society from a variety of academic
vantage points with the major’s Related Disciplines requirement, their law courses in the
College of Law are infused with an intellectual approach that focuses on the formal language,
processes and logic of the law. As a result, students knit together more practice-based
perspectives on the law with insights gained from broader humanistic and social science
perspectives. The goal is for students to develop an understanding of the logic and purpose
of legal method, while also gaining an awareness of the central place of law and legal
concepts in social life.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-26
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionFebruary 21, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering – School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering and the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering- for the establishment of a graduate degree – MS in Computer Engineering
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by theIra A. Fulton Schools of Engineering –
School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering and the
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering – for the establishment
of a graduate degree – MS in Computer Engineering.
Rationale:
The MS degree program is intended for students that want to gain knowledge deeper than that provided at the BS level and sufficient for designing and implementing state-of the-art systems in industrial research and development positions. The program is also appropriate for students contemplating future PhD study and desiring to gain experience in research.
MS graduates may work under the direction of PhD scientists and engineers in high tech lab settingsassisting in developing innovative products and systems that require strong foundational knowledgein the underlying sciences and the ability to synthesize and analyze engineering principles as theyrelate to the development of new computer engineering technology.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYSecond Reading
UNIVERSITY SENATE
SPRING 2011 SESSION
Senate Motion # 2011-28
Motion Introduced by:Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Gregory Castle, Chair
Date of IntroductionFebruary 21, 2011
for First Reading:
Date of Second Reading:March 21, 2011
Title of Motion:Request from Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts – for the disestablishment of an undergraduate degree – Bachelor of Science in Design – Housing and Community Development
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate
approval of a proposal submitted by theHerberger Institute for Design and the Arts
for the disestablishment of an undergraduate degree – Bachelor of Science in Design
Housing and Community Development
Rationale:
NEW BUSINESS
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYFirst Read
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 2011
Senate Motion 2011-29
Motion Introduced by:University Senate-Personnel Committee
First Read:March 21, 2011
Second Read:April 11, 2011
Title of Motion:Changes to ACD 510-02 Supplemental Pay
All changes come at the recommendation of the Senate Personnel Committee.
See below for the proposed-new version of ACD 510-02 followed by the current and existing version of ACD 510-02
Proposed New ACD 510-02 Document
ACD 510-02 SUPPLEMENTAL PAY(areas where changes can be found are noted in red)
Supplemental pay may be provided to an employee who is engaged in instructional activity beyond the normal assignment they normally receive and for:
- teaching college credit courses in off-campus locations and through extended education or executive education
- teaching noncredit courses, workshops, or seminars
- participating in conferences
- giving single lectures or a series of lectures
and
- similar activities.
Supplemental pay for instructional activities will normally not exceed 3/9 of a faculty member’s institutional base salary per academic contract year (9 months). Upon the recommendation of the dean, the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost may approve requests for exceptions to this policy.
Supplemental pay may be provided for those assigned to administrative roles, whether they are permanent or interim/acting. The purpose of this supplemental pay is to provide a salary commensurate with the additional responsibilities assigned to the employee.
Supplemental pay may also be provided for individuals who have been appointed to distinguished positions (e.g., endowed professorships or chairs, Regents, and President’s Professors) and for those employees whose performance merits financial recognition through their performance (e.g., coaches).
Supplemental pay is often negotiated through a hiring agreement to reimburse employees for their relocation costs. Such supplemental pay is permitted under this policy.
Supplemental pay is also made to benefits-eligible employees performing short-term functions outside of their position responsibilities, which if performed by a non-ASU employee (or nonbenefits-eligible ASU employee) would be paid as an independent contractor.
Appointments
Deans will determine faculty eligibility for supplemental pay. Supplemental pay for administrative assignments, for honorary or distinguished titles or positions, or for exceptional performance in academic units shall be the responsibility of the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost and in all other cases, the appropriate vice president. Supplemental pay awarded as part of a hiring agreement to compensate for relocation expenses is the responsibility of the appropriate dean or vice president (see FIN 420-03 for further regulations concerning moving expenses).
Supplemental Pay
Full-time members of the university faculty are often expected to teach off-campus as part of their regular load. Ordinarily, they may teach not more than two overload courses per academic contract year (9 months), or a limited amount of extended education, in addition to their primary employment responsibilities. Deans planning to assign faculty more than two overload courses per academic contract year (9 months) and provide commensurate compensation should present the request to the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost for review and approval. Those deans who have extensive degree programs offered at locations other than an ASU campus and who plan to provide supplemental pay to the faculty involved in such an initiative may be asked to submit an annual plan to the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost for approval.
For faculty members teaching noncredit courses, hourly rates for supplemental pay are in accordance with a flexible rate schedule. Depending on market forces, negotiations, etc., the hourly rate for supplemental pay may vary. The dean would be responsible for deciding on a specific rate. . Honoraria paid by the university to faculty for speaking engagements within the university maybe permitted if approved by the appropriate dean or vice president. It is expected that these would not exceed $1500 per engagement. Exceptions in the academic units require the approval of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.