I. Meeting was called to order 1:05 p.m. by president Bodmer. Resolutions moved
from the floor cannot be voted on until next time, according to the
constitution. In the future, resolutions will be tracked and results reported.
Announcement: Prof. Flint: Oct. 25, 7:30 pm Health care reform town hall forum –
statewide/ org’d by Erik Wright IUPUI –
III. Chancellor’s report. There will be major graduation initiative coming from
Pres. McRobbie to help our students graduate (5% of academic budget). Another
directive to prepare a diversity plan from each campus – we are probably further
along, will be developed in next few months.
Addressed faculty salary equity – how to move forward to fund equity
initiative—“we will fund it, we’re going to do it, equity adjustments made for
faculty, prof’l staff and biweekly staff.” (got the study a week ago)
Rick Hull: The cabinet will make a decision about what are the significant
things to pursue. Time line?
BB: Not beyond early spring term, focus on things that will be of importance to
us, that we believe will make a difference. I don’t expect to be funded.
RH: what about Illinois reciprocity? (re tuition) BB- Illinois doesn’t want to
play.
RH: aren’t there agreements about the border institutions? (FC Richardson
developed reciprocity thing with Louisville and IU SE?)
BB: S.B. tried something with Michigan and told to stop it.
If we ask for instate tuition we lose money
(Flint – marginal cost is zero, if open up classes to Ill residents, existing
classes only, no additional costs) Bert Scott: when Peggy Elliott and John Black
were here, we tried to do it but had to come up with real money to pay
downstate. Online study – given message to charge differently depending upon
where the students live
IV. VC Aggrey’s report.
Midterm reports not yet submitted (7 pages long)
Labor Studies: re question asked last time; what LS arrangements are in
place—with the faculty; funds have been expended to upgrade technology—claims
that LS faculty salary has been decreased are not true – used to work for 12
months, now 10 months, it’s really an increase. He asked about replacing line,
no – they want to replace faculty member on the IUB campus, then IUPUI, because
they generate the most money. IUPUI faculty moved to other departments so have
to look at replacing them, so nothing in place to replace the faculty member who
resigned last year.
HIT is not being moved to Ivy Tech—mistake, so no reason for panic.
V. VC Vasquez. Thanks to people who came to Peter Kesheimer’s party. Joanne
Bowen, 25 years experience in administration – Gary native, took classes at IUN,
IUB B.A. in Business. Shredding Oct. 27 – use bins. Lindenwood is now dry, now
have to decide what to do. Credit Union is going back to Moraine. IT – 180
responses to the survey. UITS had been contributing to the 3-year life cycle for
our classroom technology. Have $400,000 that can be spent on technology and
distributed education. Cyber security month (Oct. 24, 12-4) how to secure info
on desktops, passwords and passphrases. IU Notify – notify students, parents,
staff, about events or crises taking place on campus
Prof. Bloom: Does this $400,000 mean videos will work in classrooms (A: yes); he
asks a question regarding safety & mold in Lindenwood Hall since the flooding
early this semester
A: Kathryn Manteuffel assures us that they’ve taken out 2 feet of wall and the
mold is gone, go to her
Prof. Iverson: re Lindenwood accessibility and wiring, how to make the building
a 21st century building.
A: discussion re: can we continue to use the first floor
Prof. Foltz: commented on the smell in Lindenwood and the black garbage bags at
the south entrance into the building.
A: see K. Manteuffel about that
Prof. Gallmeier: Is there a backup plan in case we have to leave Lindenwood?
A: not really yet
VI. Classroom Technology and Distributed Education. CT & DE. Prof. Coffin will
send link to tabulation of survey results. Will discuss in a month, after
analyzing data
VII. General Education: Profs. Fischer & V.Kilibarda. Resolutions to pass – see
Resolution 1.
RESOLUTION 1
TO BE VOTED ON AT FACULTY ORGANIZATION MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2007
IU Northwest Principle 2. Breadth of Learning Framework
Mastery of the core concepts, principles, and methods in arts and humanities,
cultural and historical studies, the social and behavioral sciences, and the
mathematical, physical, and life sciences.
NOTE: Credits used to satisfy Breadth of Learning may also satisfy Advanced
Coursework in the Principle 1. A student may not use the same class to satisfy
more than one domain in Breadth of Learning.
Domain
Proposed minimum
requirements
Arts and Humanities at least 6 credits
Cultural and Historical Studies at least 6 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences at least 6 credits
Mathematical, Physical and Life sciences at least 3 credits
Prof. Bloom – every course will have to be designated by criteria
Committee made and seconded the motion
MAF: Resolution 2
Assessment, Learning Outcomes for three areas – here for discussion today.
Cultural and Historical studies
#4 bullet under cultural and historical studies proposed by minority
studies—here for discussion Prof. Iverson – replace the word minority with
marginalized Prof. Bloom – what does this mean?
TI – need to look at women’s experiences, those with different sexualities, etc.
-Prof. DeLunas – speaks in favor
Dean Rooda- how is it not covered by bullets 1 and 2 TI – diversity vs equity
Prof. Chen Lin – we’re going to deal with diversity, but what are we going to do
with diversity
Prof. Fischer- going to try to keep from overlap
Prof. O’Dell: Students will demonstrate and analyze cultural patterns including
marginalized experiences and worldviews (consolidate two together)
Prof. Bloom – to say anti war views are similar to experiences of race
experience makes this too broad. . .shaped the history and character of this
country
Prof. Assibey-Mensah: Arts and Humanities; bullet 1: . . . have helped and
continue to shape present cultures. Extensive discussion follows.
VIII. Resolution brought forward from the Executive Committee:
Given the significance of the faculty voice in planning the future of the
university,
Be it resolved that faculty nominated representation on the Strategic Planning
Team be increased from 3 to 6.
There are 27 members of the Strategic Planning Team now, want an increase from 3
to 6 faculty representatives on the Strategic planning team.
BB – wants to move to a system where we nominate the faculty.
Prof. Barr calls the question.
Motion passed.
IX. The five resolutions tabled in the last meeting:
1. Dissolution of the Center for Regional Excellence, unless the center can
generate its own revenue to pay for personnel costs for at least a two year
period, beginning July 1, 2008. Such a determination will be made by a committee
appointed jointly by the Faculty Organization and the VCAA
2. Dissolution of the Institute for Innovative Leadership, unless the center can
generate its own revenue to pay for personnel costs for at least a two year
period, beginning July 1, 2008. Such a determination will be made by a committee
appointed jointly by the Faculty Organization and the VCAA
3. Reduction in costs associated with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and
Learning, by eliminating all salaried staff and reducing the Director position
to a part time teaching position
4. No additional cost for the College of Health and Human Services be incurred,
i.e., administrative restructuring of the divisions incorporated into CHHS can
be the only way to fund the administrative structure of the CHHS
5. Summer teaching stipends shall not exceed $ 7000 per course. This amount will
be indexed annually to the average faculty raise awarded in the prior academic
year.
Prof. Coffin – VC reports to Exec Com. Coffin asks for the fiscal impact of the
CRE, IIL and CETL, HHS and summer teaching cap resolutions to be ready for the
November meeting and the Exec committee transmits results to faculty, and that
the resolutions be tabled until Nov. meeting.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm.
Submitted by Tanice Foltz, Acting Secretary for 10/19/07
