2001-2002 FACULTY SENATE
California State University, Sacramento

AGENDA
February 14, 2002
Foothill Suite, Union
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Introduction of 2001-2002 Merit Scholars
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AUSTIN GERBER Acting President and Dean of the School of Business Administration 1965-1987	ROBERT MARRONE Professor of Psychology 1968-2001
HOWARD HARTMAN First Dean of Engineering & Emeritus Professor 1967-1971	CHIEN Y. HU Emeritus Professor of Physics 1966-1992
JOHN MAXWELL Professor of Kinesiology & Health Science 1972-2002

OPEN FORUM

CONSENT INFORMATION

The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following program change proposals:

1. BA Interior Design Revision of required lower and upper division courses. No change in total units. 
2. Minor in Film Studies Three new elective courses (one lower division, two upper division) added to program. No change in total units. 
3. BA Theatre Arts (Dance Concentration) Revision of required lower division and upper division course requirements. No change in total units. 
4. BA Graphic Design Replaces one lower division and two upper division required courses with new courses. No change in total units. 
5. BA/BS Biological Sciences Adds STAT 001 to lower division core courses for all Biological Sciences majors. Increases total units by three. 
6. MA Government Changes Advancement to Candidacy requirements by replacing GOVT 100 with STAT 001 and adding a statement about thesis prospectus. No change in total units. 
7. BA Sociology Revision of program course work. No change in total units.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Faculty Senate recommends adoption of changes in the guidelines for Academic Program Reviews (Blue Book, Section X, parts D. and E.) as shown in Attachment A.

The Faculty Senate recommends adoption of changes in the guidelines for Academic Program Reviews (Blue Book, new Section X.B., second paragraph) as shown below:

[underscore = addition]

For programs with an external accreditation, the Vice President for Academic Affairs may authorize acceptance of the external accreditation review in lieu of the campus program review. This policy will be in place for a period of three years, after which Academic Affairs will report back to the Faculty Senate regarding how effective the changes are. The appropriate college dean or Academic Affairs can request a full internal program review.

The Faculty Senate receives the recommendations of the Curriculum Policies Committee on the program review of the Liberal Studies Program and recommends the conditional approval of the Liberal Studies Program for a period of three years (Attachment B).

Committee on Diversity and Equity
David Leon, At-large, 2002

REGULAR AGENDA

Approval of the Minutes of December 6 (#20), 2001.

FIRST READING
[10 minute time limited discussion-unless extended by majority vote; no action]

[Bill Dillon]

The Faculty Senate recommends amending the University ARTP document as shown in Attachment C.

The Faculty Senate endorses the following "Principles of Community" statement:

PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY - BACKGROUND

"When a hate crime targets a member of the African-American community, it targets all of us.  When an anti-Semitic hate letter arrives in our mail, it is not only anti-Semitic, it is anti-human being and it trashes civilizations as we know it.  When members of the gay community are bashed, we are all bashed.  When our Hispanic brothers and sisters see themselves humiliated, we are humiliated.  Our opposition and repulsion alone will do nothing to stop similar incidents from occurring in the future.  We need to work together, we need to make our values known."

Dr. Donald R. Gerth, President, California State University, Sacramento
CSUS Bulletin, January 22, 2001

In the wake of a series of hate crimes against members of our campus community during the 1999-00 academic year, the University responded in a number of ways.  Initially, the campus community was called together to participate in a University convocation - entitled "Changing Times:  Ending Hate, Opening Minds".  An outgrowth of the activities during that year led to the designation of the 2000-01 academic year as the "Year of Unity".  During that year, statements were put forward and adopted by the Faculty Senate, and the community at-large was involved in a variety of programs - both aimed at reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and to the support and maintenance of an environment of tolerance, understanding and appreciation for all members of our campus community.  One of these activities was the development of the following "Principles of Community" statement.

PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY

We are an educational community with the responsibility to create an environment that fosters personal and professional integrity, civility, respect, freedom of expression, individuality and fairness.

We commit to treat one another with civility; most importantly, this means treating others with respect - even those with whom we disagree - and encouraging dialogue about such disagreements.

We confront and reject all manifestations of discrimination including those based on race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious and political beliefs, status within or outside the university, and any of the other differences among people which have been the rationalization for prejudice, violence and hatred.

We recognize our rich diversity and take pride in our inclusive environment. We celebrate our differences and promote awareness through education.

We strive to create a climate in which all members of the University can work together and learn from one another.

We accept and respect individuals whose values, ideas, beliefs and life experiences may, be different from our own, as long as those differences do not violate the basic civil rights of others.

We behave in ways that are ethical, honest, equitable, trustworthy, civil and respectful to preserve the spirit of community.

We believe that free inquiry and free expression are basic tenets in the life of the university.

We do not tolerate verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, intimidation or violence under any circumstances, while at the same time, recognizing that freedom of expression may create discomfort in others.

We affirm the inherent dignity in each of us and acknowledge that our society carries within it historically rooted biases and bigotry.

Finally, we each share the responsibility to provide the best learning environment for all, and we recognize and appreciate that community cannot exist without unity of purpose, cooperative action and above all mutual respect.

INFORMATION:

1. Senate Home Page:  http:/www.csus.edu/acse

2. Next Senate Meeting:  March 21, 2002