1992-1993-1 Tenure
Changes
Whereas, once a candidate enters the tenure
process, be it resolved:
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Deferrals of the tenure decision cannot exceed the six year
limit traditionally imposed by the University.
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By the end of six(6) years of service at the University, an
employee eligible for tenure shall either be awarded tenure by the Board or
given notice that further employment will not be offered.
(Faculty Senate defeated the resolution at meeting on January 14, 1983.)
1992-1993-2 Tenure
Procedures Revised
Whereas, the acceptance of a tenure track
position entails the commitment of an individual to perform to
departmental, college, and university standards-faculty may not be
moved by the administration from a tenure track to a non-tenured
position (line) without a review and approval by the tenured
department faculty.
(Approved by the Faculty Senate)
(Sent to Dr. Astro on April 12, 1993)
(Approved by President Hitt and Dr. Juge in memo of 4/20/93)
1992-1993-3 UCF
Technology Upgrades
Whereas UCF President Hitt has established a
goal of moving UCF to the position of offering the best program of
undergraduate education in the State University System, and,
Whereas modern audiovisual, multimedia,
computing technology is a vital element of classroom instruction and
interactive learning in today's university curricula, now, therefore,
Be it resolved that:
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It shall be standard practice to require budgets
and plans for all new buildings on UCF's campus that contain at
least one classroom designed to seat 50 or more students to
include audiovisual and computer resources that are comparable,
at a minimum, to the equipment that is described in the attached
guidelines.
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In addition, any major building renovation in
which at least one fourth of the available space in the building
is reconfigured should, if it contains classroom space seating
50 or more students, retrofit and equip, if necessary, such
classrooms with the technology in the same manner that would be
used if the building were new.
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Existing classrooms that are designed for 100 or
more students should be put on a five year schedule for
retrofitting and equipping them with audiovisual and computer
resources that are comparable, at a minimum, to the equipment
that is described on the attached guidelines.
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Because of the sound reinforcement and
projection problems in the existing large classrooms that are
designed for 200 or more students (HPB 260, BA 107, BA 119), the
University administration should consult with the Office of
Instructional Resources to develop a schedule for retrofitting
and equipping these rooms with sound systems and projection
systems that are adequate for classroom instruction.
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Protection for this investment technology implies
that as money is appropriated and budgeted for these resources,
additional funds must be provided to appropriate university
departments and divisions for continuing maintenance and
operation.
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Moreover, any classroom that is designed for 100
or more students should have a telephone installed so that
equipment problems that would prevent a teacher from using that
classroom can be reported immediately. Provision should be made
in the Office of Instructional Resources for the immediate
resolution of any equipment problems in these classrooms as soon
as it is reported. (These telephones will also help in
situations that require an emergency security or medical
response.)
Moreover, be it resolved that:
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It is the sense of this Faculty Senate that in
the construction and renovation of buildings on the UCF campus,
the money that is appropriated and budgeted for audiovisual and
computer resources for classrooms seating 50 or more students is
to be given a high priority for protection during actual
construction. It is the sense of this Senate that such money
is not to be spent on other routine aspects of constructing and
furnishing a building.
(The attached guidelines describe the technology
that is recommended at the present time for classrooms seating 50 to
100 students, classrooms seating 100 to 200 students, and classrooms
seating more than 200 students. The guidelines also give the
estimated cost of purchasing and installing some of this technology
in 1992.)
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Classrooms Seating 50-100 students
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Screen
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LCD Data Projector for LCD Unit
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Industrial Overhead Projector for LCD
Unit
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Computer System and Accessories
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Software
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Video Adapter for LCD Projector
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S-VHS Video Player
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Cabinet with Lock
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Sound System
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Voice, Image, and Data Interconnects
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Installation, Lighting, and Drape as
required
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1992 Cost Estimate per Room
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$500
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$5,000
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$600
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$3,000
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$TBD
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$1,500
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$1,000
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$750
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$TBD
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$TBD
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$TBD
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Classrooms seating 100-200 Students
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Screen
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LCD Data Projector for LCD Unit
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Industrial Overhead Projector for LCD
Unit
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Computer System and Accessories
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Software
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S-VHS Video Player
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Cabinet with Lock
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Sound System
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Voice, Image, and Data Interconnects
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Installation, Lighting, and Drape as
required
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1992 Cost Estimate per Room
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$1,000
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$8,500
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$600
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$3,000
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$TBD
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$1,000
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$1,500
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$TBD
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$TBD
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$TBD
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Classrooms Seating More Than 200 Students
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Screen
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CRT Data and Video Projector
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Computer System and Accessories
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S-VHS Video Player
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Software
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Cabinet with Lock
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Sound System
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Voice, Image, and Data Interconnects
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Installation, Lighting, and Drapes as
required
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1992 Cost Estimate per Room
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$1,750
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$16,500
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$5,000
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$1,000
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$TBD
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$1,500
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$TBD
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$TBD
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$TBD
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(Approved by Faculty Senate on 2/4/93)
(Sent to Dr. Astro on 2/12/93)
(Approved by President Hitt and Dr. Juge in memo of 3/11/93)
1992-1993-4 Tenure Deferrals Process
In the case of tenure deferrals before the six year limit, the candidate must reapply for tenure at the departmental level.
(Originally submitted by Personnel Committee as
c) in their original version of Resolution 1992-1993-1, now reworded and submitted as
Resolution 1992-1993-4.)
(Resolution approved by Faculty Senate at meeting on 1/14/93)
(Sent to Dr. Astro on 2/12/93)
(Approved by President Hitt and Dr. Juge in memo from Dr. Juge)
1992-1993-5 Library Budget Priority
Whereas one of the most important hallmarks of a university is a quality library, and
Whereas library quality depends almost entirely on a reliable (steady) source of funding that keeps pace with academic programs, and enrollment, and
Whereas quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, and faculty research efforts require sustained quality in library collections and services,
Therefore, be it resolved that the UCF Library be not only protected from cuts and given priority in capital campaigns, but also be given high priority in ranking of campus budgetary allocations, with the goal of moving the UCF Library as close as possible to the average for the SUS within five years.
(Faculty Senate passed resolution on 2/4/93)
(Sent notice to Dr. Astro on 2/12/93)
(Accepted by President Hitt & Dr. Juge in memo from Dr. Juge 3/11/93)
1992-1993-6 Wage Increase For Staff
Whereas Chancellor Reed, President Hitt, and the BOR have already publicly stated that faculty and staff salaries would be the priority item in this year's budget, and
Whereas the State Legislature has not provided funding for such salary increases in the past two years, and
Whereas quality faculty and staff are beginning to leave the SUS, and
Whereas faculty morale needs to be positively influenced
Therefore, be it resolved that the Faculty Senate of the University of Central Florida strongly support Chancellor Reed's, President Hitt's, and the BOR's position that faculty and staff salary and wage increase should be given utmost priority by this year's state legislature.
(Sent notice to Dr. Astro on 2/12/93)
(Accepted by President Hitt & Dr. Juge in memo from Dr. Juge 3/11/93)
1992-1993-7 Parking Fees
Given the lack of faculty raises and increases in parking fees for the last three years, be it resolved that future increases in parking fees should not exceed the average mandated faculty and staff salary increases in any particular year.
(To go to Steering Committee on February 18, 1993)
(Faculty Senate Steering Meeting of 2/18/93 dismissed resolution)
Colleges within the University of Central Florida have an option to allow American Sign Language to fulfill the university Foreign Language graduation requirement.
(To go to Facutly Senate on March 25, 1993)
(Failed at Faculty Senate meeting of March 25, 1993)
1992-1993-9 Grade Authorization
Be it resolved that the University of Central Florida authorize the grade letters of A, B, C, NC, and F For ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.
(Resolution passed at Faculty Senate meeting of March 25, 1993)
(Approved by President Hit and Dr. Juge in memo of 4/20/93)
1992-1993-10 Ethnic & Gender Diversity
Be it resolved, in recognition of university goals, the Faculty Senate proposes that faculty support ethnic, gender, and equity diversity in every way possible, particularly in the areas of faculty and staff recruitment and retention.
(Resolution passed at Faculty Senate meeting of 3/25/93)
(Approved by President Hitt and Dr. Juge in memo of 4/20/93)
