1989-1990-1 Class Sizes Must Remain Within Legal Capacity for Rooms
No class section shall have more students enrolled than the assigned classroom's legal capacity as designated by the Fire Marshall.
Approved by Faculty Senate on October 5, 1989
Dr. Astro said they approved but will still over-enroll for attrition.
Dr. Astro sent memo to Dr. Micarelli to implement 2/1/90.
1989-1990-2 Undergraduate Studies and Student Advising
[Orientation] -- Peer Advisement -- of new undergraduate students shall be the responsibility and under the control of Undergraduate Studies, in order that more emphasis be placed on the academic rather than the social aspects of campus life.
Approved by Faculty Senate on October 5, 1989.
Dr. Astro said they deferred because of restructuring at this time.
Dr. Astro sent memo to Dr. Micarelli to implement 2/1/90.
1989-1990-3 No Grade Designation in School Records
The Faculty Senate recommends that the temporary designator N, representing No Grade, be placed on the students' records when grade rosters are not turned in by the "Grades Due" deadline. The N designator should be replaced by the earned letter grade at the earliest opportunity and the N will be removed from permanent transcript. The designator N can be assigned only in the case of late grade rosters and will not be assigned by faculty.
Presented to and passed by the Faculty Senate on Nov. 2, 1989.
Dr. Astro said they accept as written.
Dr. Astro sent memo to Dr. Micarelli to implement 2/1/90.
1989-1990-4 Voting Status of Non-tenured and Non-tenure Earning Faculty
Only tenured and tenure earning faculty should determine the voting status of other salaried employees within each college. This determination should be accomplished by a majority vote on an issue by issue basis, with exception for particular issues permitted by majority vote of tenured and tenure earning faculty at the beginning of the year. Current UCF Tenure and Promotion rules will continue to apply.
Presented to Faculty Senate 12/7. Amended and unanimously passed 12/7/89.
Astro said they accepted as written.
Astro sent memo to Dr. Juge to implement 2/1/90.
Dr. Juge sent memo to Deans 2/28/90 to implement procedure.
Dr. Juge sent revised memo 3/12/90 to implement above resolution.
1989-1990-5 Informing New Faculty of Health Benefits
Whereas, new faculty have in the past not been adequately informed of health and dental benefits and beginning coverage dates prior to their arrival on campus, let it be resolved that within ten working days of receipt of the signed employment contract, new faculty should be informed that they must arrange for health coverage until University coverage becomes effective.
Presented to Faculty Senate & unanimously passed on 12/7/89.
Dr. Astro said they accept as written.
Dr. Astro sent memo to Mark Roberts to implement 12/21/90.
1989-1990-6 Audio Visual Materials to be Kept and Circulated through the Libary
It is recommended to designate the Library as the principal source to hold, catalog and make available audio-visual materials intended for campus-wide circulation inside and outside the Library.
Instructional Resources would still be responsible for equipment maintenance and delivery as well as the center for production and development.
In accordance with policies and recommendations specified under article 9 of the BOR/UFF agreement, the following is requested:
- To ensure the effective retention, use, reuse and long-term control of inventory of instructional technology materials, additional resources are needed to cover equipment, personnel and upgrading of materials as coordinated by the Library as well as classroom projection and presentation of AV equipment as coordinated by Instructional Resources.
- A minimum of 20 percent of existing classrooms need to be modified to allow for the secured installation of media equipment.
- All future buildings should be planned for media use.
The proposed budget is being worked out for the Provost's information. The Library will work with the Instructional Committee to develop specific circulation guidelines for AV materials.
Presented to Faculty Senate & referred back to committee 1/11/90.
Revised 2/2/90 and approved by Faculty Senate 2/15/90.
1989-1990-7 Course Requirements and Fulfillment
All students must fulfill the requirements (attendance, tests, and assignments) of the courses they register for as described in the distributed course syllabi. Those students who because of involvement in extracurricular activities cannot meet such requirements should either withdraw or request accommodation from faculty members who have the right to exercise their own judgment to the individual case. Failure to adhere to such a policy has proven to be detrimental to State institutions.
Proposed by Instruction Committee.
Presented to & referred back by Steering Committee on 12/14/89.
1989-1990-8 Appointment of Department Chairs
Whereas, faculty should be involved in the selection and retention of chairs/directors*, be it resolved:
(a) The initial appointment of the chair/director shall be upon the recommendation of two-thirds vote of the tenured and tenure earning faculty within the department and such faculty as the latter shall determine eligible to vote. This vote shall be by secret ballot in writing with the results made a permanent record of the department.
(b) Upon the concurrence of the Dean, Provost, and President of the University, the appointment will be made to the chair position. If the Dean, Provost, or President does not agree with the department's recommendation, this disagreement will be stated in writing to the respective department.
(c) Until such time as the faculty of the department can make a mutually acceptable recommendation, an interim chair will be chosen by a majority vote of the department faculty subject to the concurrence of the Dean of the college. If a Dean appoints an interim chair without departmental concurrence, the Dean will inform the department in writing on the rationale for his or her decision.
(d) The department chair shall serve five year terms. Terms can be renewed subject to the conditions outlined in section (e) of this resolution and it is the expectation that chairs shall normally serve no more than two consecutive terms.
(e) At the beginning of the fifth year, the Department in question will conduct a secret ballot to consider the reappointment of the chair. This vote will be conducted and communicated in writing to the Dean of the college. A two-thirds positive vote shall result in a reappointment subject to the approval of the Dean, Provost, and President. If the Dean, Provost, or President does not concur, then the procedures under sections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this resolution will take effect.
(f) The implementation of the resolution will take effect commencing in the Fall 1991-1992 academic year. All chairs having been in the position five years or longer shall be affected by the provisions of this resolution at that time. In subsequent years, as the fifth year of service commences, this resolution will define the terms of renewal in the position.
*This resolution applies to Chairs and Directors that have faculty in tenure and tenure earning positions in that academic unit.
Proposed by PERSONNEL Committee - 12/5/89
Forwarded to Steering Committee - 12/14/89.
Returned for modification/information, revised, resubmitted and approved by Steering on 1/18/90.
Presented to and approved by Faculty Senate at meeting of 2/15/90.
1989-1990-9 Concerns for University Decision Making Process and Master Plan
We, the members of the Faculty Senate, express concern with regard to the University decision-making process, especially with regard to the decision-making for the master plan.
We invite the Provost and the President to provide us with their interpretation of the meaning of timely shared governance.
This resolution was brought up by Dr. Cook at the Faculty Senate Meeting of January 11, 1990 and it was passed.
1989-1990-10 Simplified AA-18 From Recommendation
Faculty Senate recommends that the University of Central Florida Personnel Committees adopt the simplified format for the AA-18 form.
Submitted by Personnel Committee on 1/29/90.
To go to Steering Committee on 2/20/90.
Presented at Steering Comm. 2/20/90.
Approved by Faculty Senate 3/1/90.
1989-1990-11 Faculty Representation on Academic Dishonesty
Review Boards
The Faculty Senate recommends that, in cases of academic dishonesty, if the accused student selects a hearing before a review board, that review board must include faculty representation. The faculty member will be drawn from a pool of faculty members designated by the Faculty Senate Steering Committee.
Submitted by Admissions & Standards Comm. to Steering 2/20/90.
Approved by Steering Committee at meeting of 2/20/90.
Approved by Faculty Senate at meeting of 3/1/90.
1989-1990-12 Required No Grade or Withdrawal Designation on the Grade Roster for all Students
The Faculty Senate recommends that a course instructor must assign a letter grade other than N or W to every student listed on a grade roster. The N designator for No Grade is to be used only in situations when an entire grade roster is late or otherwise missing.
Submitted by Admissions & Standards Com. to Steering 2/20/90.
Presented to and approved by Steering Committee on 2/20/90.
Approved by Faculty Senate at meeting of 3/1/90.
1989-1990-13 Anti-Discrimination--Clubs/Institutions by Faculty
It is inappropriate for the University to encourage or support faculty involvement or the involvement of other members of the university community with clubs or other institutions which knowingly engage in discriminatory practices on the basis of race, gender, ethnic or religious preferences.
Proposed by Dr. Stern of the University Honors Program 2/20/90.
Presented to and approved by Steering Comm. at mtg. 2/20/90.
Presented to and approved by Faculty Senate at meeting of 3/1/90.
Rejected by Pres. Altman in memo 4/2/90
1989-1990-14 Anti-Discrimination--Clubs/Institutions by University
It is not appropriate for the university to engage in any activity which may lend support or give credence to any club or private institutions which knowingly engage in discriminatory practices on the basis of race, gender, ethnic or religious preferences.
Proposed by Dr. Stern of the University Honors Program. 2/20/90.
Presented to and approved by Steering Comm. at mtg. 2/20/90.
Presented to and approved by Faculty Senate at meeting of 3/1/90.
Rejected by Pres. Altman in memo 4/2/90
