2001-2002 FACULTY SENATE
OF
California State University, Sacramento

Issue #22

Minutes
March 21, 2002

ROLL CALL [+ indicates alternate]

ACTION ITEMS

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

MS in Urban Land Development
New Program - Fast Track Process
The purpose of the program is to bring together the private (decision-making) and public (policy) aspects of real estate development and to help students develop the skills needed to develop land in metropolitan areas. The program is interdisciplinary and covers all major aspects of the development process including design, feasibility analysis, land use regulation, market and location analysis, and negotiation. Thus, graduates from the program would bridge the gap between land use professional with training in fields such as city planning, government, and public policy and those trained in business administration. Graduates from this program should be able to understand the constraints and incentives faced by both the private and public sector when making land use recommendations and decisions.  The proposed program does not have identifiable fiscal or programmatic impact on the offerings of other academic units.  All courses are currently offered at CSUS.

Carried unanimously.

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

Master of Arts in Vocational Education
Request Projection of New Degree Programs - Fast Track for RCE
The Master of Arts in Vocational Education (MAVE) is on the CSU Master Plan.  The CSUS Departments of Special Education, Rehabilitation & School Psychology and Regional & Continuing Education (RCE) are requesting projection of this degree to the CSUS Academic Master Plan.

Carried unanimously.

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

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
Request Projection of New Degree Programs - Fast Track for RCE
The Office of Regional and Continuing Education (RCE), in conjunction with the College of Health and Human Services (HHS), the College of Business, and an Advisory Board with representatives from the above academic units, and representatives of healthcare organizations in both the private and public sector, propose to offer a master's degree in Healthcare Administration.

The program will help to prepare students for a wide range of healthcare administration careers including management, accounting, analytical skills, human resources, strategic planning, marketing, and operations specific to the healthcare area. The program seeks a balanced exposure to theoretical and conceptual coursework, applied course work, skill learning and field experience. The program will require two years of study taking classes two evenings a week, plus a 135-hour practicum to complete.

Carried unanimously.

The Faculty Senate recommends revision of the "Mission Statement and the Responsibilities of the CTL Advisory Board Related to Mission and Aims of the Center" as recommended by a joint committee of the CTL Board and FPC, approved unanimously by FPC, and approved by the Executive Committee (see Attachment A for amendments and rationale).

Carried unanimously.

The Faculty Senate receives the recommendations (Attachment B) of the Curriculum Policies Committee on the program review of the Civil Engineering Department and recommends that the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science and the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Degrees be approved for six years or until the next program review.

Carried unanimously.

REGULAR AGENDA

Approval of the Minutes of February 14 (#21), 2002.

The Faculty Senate elects college representatives to the 2002-2003 Committee on Committees, as follows:

2002-2003 COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES

Committee Meeting Schedule: 
#1: Tuesday, April 9, 3:00-5:00 p.m., SAC 275 
#2: Tuesday, April 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m., SAC 275

Committee Members: 

Bob Buckley	Chair, Faculty Senate
Art Jensen	Vice Chair, Faculty Senate
Louise Timmer	Member, Executive Committee (FPC Chair)
Joan Bauerly	Member, Executive Committee
Tom Kando	Member, Executive Committee (CPC Chair)
Jean-Pierre Bayard	Member, Executive Committee
Bonnie Raingruber	Member, Executive Committee
Dick Kornweibel	Member, Executive Committee (GEP/GRC Chair)
Tom Krabacher	Member, Executive Committee (APC Chair)
Ben Amata	Senior Library Senator
Brenda Cager	Senior Student Services Senator
PLUS:	One Senator elected from each college
John Williams	College of Arts and Letters
Elaine Alexander	College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Steve Perez	College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Kent Meyer	College of Business Administration
Ed Lee	College of Education
Andrew Banta	College of Engineering and Computer Science
Ernest Uwazie	College of Health and Human Services

 Carried.

SECOND READING
[Action may be taken]

The Faculty Senate recommends amending FS 02-07, by adding the following:

No probationary faculty member may be required to participate in any search.

Carried.

The Faculty Senate approves referring the matter of non-mandatory probationary faculty participation in search committees to the University ARTP Committee to draft the appropriate language.

Carried unanimously.

The Faculty Senate recommends amending Section 6.06.B 1 of the University ARTP document by inserting at the end of the second sentence, the following sentence:

The participation of probationary faculty authorized by this section shall not normally begin before the third year of service in the participant's probationary period; but recommending units may permit participation sooner in an extraordinary case.

Defeated (hand vote:  Yes = 14; No = 31)

[Bill Dillon]

The UARTP Committee recommended and the Executive Committee approved a "friendly" addition to section 6.06.B.2 of the amendment as presented at First Reading. The wording appears with a double underline in Attachment E. The rationale for this change is included in the March 8, 2002 memo from Professor Dillon, Presiding Member of the UARTP Committee to the Executive Committee (Attachment D [in MS Word]). Any member may request to consider this as an amendment to be moved, seconded and acted upon, otherwise the change will remain incorporated into the original motion.

The Faculty Senate recommends amending the University ARTP document as shown in Attachment E [in MS Word].

Carried unanimously.

The Faculty Senate requests that the context paragraph (shown below) be included in the "Principles of Community" statement, to provide a frame of reference for the Principles:

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.

Furthermore, the Faculty Senate requests that a listing of campus community endorsements be included with the public display of the Principles.

Carried unanimously.

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

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.

Carried unanimously.

The Faculty Senate waives the first reading of FS 02-16A, Report, 2000-01 General Education Program Review Team.

Carried.

The Faculty Senate receives the “General Education Program Review Team 2000-01 Report”, expresses appreciation to the review team for their dedication, time and contribution, and instructs the Senate Chair to formally communicate the Senate’s expression of appreciation to each member of the team.

2000-01 GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM REVIEW TEAM

CO-CHAIRS: William Dorman, Government, and John Henry, Economics. 
TEAM MEMBERS: 

Andrew Anker, Design 
Ruth Ballard, Biological Sciences 
John Corless, Accountancy 
Ernest Olson, Recreation and Leisure Studies 
James Ottem, Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) 
Anne-Louise Radimsky, Computer Science 
Francisco Reveles, Educational Administration and Policy Studies 
Jennifer Ware, Library
Cecilia Gray, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Programs (Ex-officio)

Furthermore, the Faculty Senate recognizes the importance of the Review Team’s work and that its recommendations have not only been endorsed by those who most closely involved in the review process:

2000 General Education Self Study Team 
2001-02 General Education Review Team 
2001 General Education External Consultants

but also reflect the findings and recommendations of those most closely involved in the last General Education Program Review.

1989 General Education Self Study Team 
1990-91 General Education Review Team 
1990 General Education External Consultants 
1994 WASC Team 

(see Attachment F for background)

The complete report is available on the web at: http://www.csus.edu/acse/GERT_Report_Final.pdf.

Carried unanimously.

The following items were postponed until the April 4, 2002 Senate meeting:

INFORMATION:

1. Senate Chairs Meeting at CSUS, Thurday, April 4, 2002

2. Faculty Governance Forum at CSUS, Thursday, April 18, 2002 with David Spence, Associate Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office; Jacqueline Kegley, Chair, Statewide Academic Senate; and Debra Farar, incoming Chair, Board of Trustees

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

4. Meeting Schedule:

• April 4, 2002:  GE Program Review, continued

• April 11, 2002

• April 18, 2002-Faculty Governance Forum

• April 25, 2002:
  3:00-3:30:  2002/03 Senate Nominations
  3:30-5:00:  2001/02 Senate meeting

• May 2, 2002-tentative

• May 9, 2002:
  3:00-3:30:  2002/03 Senate Elections
  3:30-5:00:  2001/02 Senate meeting

• May 16, 2002-tentative

Cheryl Johnson, Secretary

The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M.

*Presidential approval requested.