Dean Newcomb called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. The minutes of the March 1, 2011 meeting were approved.
General Informational Items
Dean Newcomb congratulated Jim Retting on his new position with the U.S. Naval Academy.
Consent Agenda
The following proposals were approved without further discussion; the MLC proposal for a new linguistics major was moved to the discussion agenda:
Mathematics
Proposed program revision in mathematical economics (MTEC) major:
This moves ECON 340 Econometrics from the required list of courses to the list of ECON electives.
We have also asked the registrar to change the pre-requisites for MTEC 400 Capstone from Math 330 to Math 329.
This reduces the requirements for the major from 16 units to 15 units. The latter change addresses the difficulty that some majors have had fitting the capstone into their schedules. The reasons for moving Econometrics from the core to the elective also relate to difficulty students had fitting its long prerequisite chain into their schedules, particularly when combined with plans to study abroad.
Modern Literatures & Cultures
Proposal for linguistics major
Rhetoric and Communication Studies
Revised course proposal (number change only):
RHCS 100 Public Speaking (formerly RHCS 200)
1 unit
Prerequisites (if any): None
Discussion Agenda
The Department of Modern Literatures & Cultures is proposing a new linguistics major. Dean Newcomb requested Council feedback about the proposal. Overall, there was a concern about a sustained demand for such a major and whether there would be resources (instructors/courses) enough to carry it out. It was suggested to start with linguistics minor or a concentration, or perhaps serve students through our interdisciplinary major option. The proposal will be revised and brought back to Council. In addition, the dean would like an accompanying list of available resources.
The dean requested Council feedback regarding his memo accompanying FY12 salary letters. It was agreed that the new dean might want to discuss with the faculty the extent of information that does into the dean’s memo. Until then the dean urged faculty to contact him regarding any salary questions.
Associate Professor of Chemistry and T&P Committee Member Michele Hamm reviewed the modifications to the T&P document in the faculty handbook. The points of concern were as follows:
Section A., paragraph two – Council expressed concern that excellence in each of the three areas is not a realistic expectation; in the area of service, in particular. Others believed that the document is sufficient in explaining the “level of excellence” for each area as it is outlined later in the document. The T&P Committee will revisit this first point and update the language.
Section B, #2, c. The Role of the Candidate for Tenure and/or Promotion, paragraph four – Council requested clarification of this point to accurately reflect what is acceptable. Three choices are available:
All materials due on September 1st;
All materials due on September 1st, however “updates” may be submitted on previously submitted publications/work. No new material could be added, with the exception of the notification of the receipt of a major award, prize, or grant, or the acceptance of a manuscript for publication (as previously stated in the handbook);
Materials may be submitted until the BOT makes their final recommendation.
Of the three options, Council was most agreeable to option #2. This item will be revisited by the T&P Committee.
Section B, #2, e. The Role of the Tenure and Promotion Committee and the Dean, paragraph eight – There was some concerns about the timing of having a “wrap up” meeting with Academic Council; some believed a meeting should be held prior to the beginning of the T&P cycle so that there would be no identifying characteristics of any one particular case. Other Council members believed a post mortem approach to be best. The T&P Committee proceedings are typically wrapped up in February and the new Committee convenes in May, leaving a very short window of opportunity either way.
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Burns
General Informational Items
Dean Newcomb congratulated Jim Retting on his new position with the U.S. Naval Academy.
Consent Agenda
The following proposals were approved without further discussion; the MLC proposal for a new linguistics major was moved to the discussion agenda:
Mathematics
Proposed program revision in mathematical economics (MTEC) major:
This moves ECON 340 Econometrics from the required list of courses to the list of ECON electives.
We have also asked the registrar to change the pre-requisites for MTEC 400 Capstone from Math 330 to Math 329.
This reduces the requirements for the major from 16 units to 15 units. The latter change addresses the difficulty that some majors have had fitting the capstone into their schedules. The reasons for moving Econometrics from the core to the elective also relate to difficulty students had fitting its long prerequisite chain into their schedules, particularly when combined with plans to study abroad.
Modern Literatures & Cultures
Proposal for linguistics major
Rhetoric and Communication Studies
Revised course proposal (number change only):
RHCS 100 Public Speaking (formerly RHCS 200)
1 unit
Prerequisites (if any): None
Discussion Agenda
The Department of Modern Literatures & Cultures is proposing a new linguistics major. Dean Newcomb requested Council feedback about the proposal. Overall, there was a concern about a sustained demand for such a major and whether there would be resources (instructors/courses) enough to carry it out. It was suggested to start with linguistics minor or a concentration, or perhaps serve students through our interdisciplinary major option. The proposal will be revised and brought back to Council. In addition, the dean would like an accompanying list of available resources.
The dean requested Council feedback regarding his memo accompanying FY12 salary letters. It was agreed that the new dean might want to discuss with the faculty the extent of information that does into the dean’s memo. Until then the dean urged faculty to contact him regarding any salary questions.
Associate Professor of Chemistry and T&P Committee Member Michele Hamm reviewed the modifications to the T&P document in the faculty handbook. The points of concern were as follows:
Section A., paragraph two – Council expressed concern that excellence in each of the three areas is not a realistic expectation; in the area of service, in particular. Others believed that the document is sufficient in explaining the “level of excellence” for each area as it is outlined later in the document. The T&P Committee will revisit this first point and update the language.
Section B, #2, c. The Role of the Candidate for Tenure and/or Promotion, paragraph four – Council requested clarification of this point to accurately reflect what is acceptable. Three choices are available:
All materials due on September 1st;
All materials due on September 1st, however “updates” may be submitted on previously submitted publications/work. No new material could be added, with the exception of the notification of the receipt of a major award, prize, or grant, or the acceptance of a manuscript for publication (as previously stated in the handbook);
Materials may be submitted until the BOT makes their final recommendation.
Of the three options, Council was most agreeable to option #2. This item will be revisited by the T&P Committee.
Section B, #2, e. The Role of the Tenure and Promotion Committee and the Dean, paragraph eight – There was some concerns about the timing of having a “wrap up” meeting with Academic Council; some believed a meeting should be held prior to the beginning of the T&P cycle so that there would be no identifying characteristics of any one particular case. Other Council members believed a post mortem approach to be best. The T&P Committee proceedings are typically wrapped up in February and the new Committee convenes in May, leaving a very short window of opportunity either way.
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Burns
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