2001

2002-2003 FACULTY SENATE
OF
California State University, Sacramento

Minutes
May 15, 2003

ROLL CALL [+ indicates alternate]

Present:	Alexander, Amata, Andersen, Banta, Barrick, Boles, Brock, Buckley, Chacon, Clarke, Comstock, Cote, M. Dillon, W. Dillon, Donath, Evans, German, Gieger, Guerra, Hecsh, Hreljac, A. Jensen, C. Jensen, Kostyrko, Krabacher, Lagunas-Carvacho, E. Lee, M. Lee, Liu, Llamas-Green, +Martinez, Mattice, McKinney, Meyer, Perez, Raingruber, Reihman, Rodriguez, Russell, Santana-Howard, Smith, Wassmer, Williams
Absent:	Barakatt, Bayard, Behrman, Brodd, Capron, Curiel, Davis-O'Hara, Dundon, Estioko, Ettinger, Gelus, Green, Kennedy, Klyse, Kochis, Leezer, Mahajan, Miller, Pantalone, Peters, Riolli, Roberts, Roland, Scanlan, Sheppard, Utz, Zeanah

ACTION ITEMS

FS 03-26/Ex.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTs - SENATE

Academic Policies Committee
Todd Migliacco, At-large, 2006

Curriculum Policies Committee
Mary McCarthy-Hintz, At-large, 2006

Faculty Policies Committee
Mark Siegler, At-large, 2006

Elections Committee
Rosemary Blanchard, At-large, 2004
Joyce Burris, At-large, 2004

Committee on Diversity and Equity
Eric Matsumoto, At-large, 2006
Ed Lee, Senator, 2005
Victor Wu, At-large, 2005

Faculty Endowment Fund Committee
Tom Landerholm, At-large, 2004
Elaine O'Brien, At-large, 2006

Livingston Lecture Committee
Tim Capron, At-large, 2006

Carried unanimously.

*FS 03-27/CPC. Ex.

program change proposals

The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the program change proposals found in Attachment A.

Carried unanimously.

FS 03-25/Flr.

Approval of the Minutes of MAY 1, 2003.

Carried unanimously.

*FS 03-23/Ex.

BY-LAWS OF THE FACULTY SENATE CSUS, REVISED

Background: In Spring 2002, the faculties of the CSU approved a revision to the Constitution of the CSU Academic Senate. The revision pertained to the way campuses are represented on the statewide Academic Senate. This revision: 1) incorporates this change into the By-laws of the Faculty Senate, California State University, Sacramento, and 2) deletes the provision limiting the number of consecutive years one can serve on the statewide Academic Senate. Currently, CSU, Sacramento is the only campus in the system that limits the number of consecutive terms one can serve.

The Faculty Senate adopts that portion of the revised "By-laws of the Faculty Senate, California State University, Sacramento" as presented in Attachment B, pertaining to the number of Election of Representatives to the CSU Academic Senate.

FS 03-28A/Flr.

WAIVER OF FIRST READING OF FS 03-28

The Faculty Senate waives the first reading of FS 03-28, Resolution of Commendation--Donald R. Gerth.

Carried unanimously.

FS 03-28/Ex.

RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION--DONALD R. GERTH

Whereas: Don Gerth began his journey in higher education at the University of Chicago at the pubescent age of 16, and has continued to speak affectionately about his teenage institutional infatuation ever since; and

Whereas: Glenn Dumke took it upon himself to introduce Don Gerth to the CSU, the institution that would become his one true institutional love, as Don matured from a young faculty member and Dean of Admissions at San Francisco State, to a Dean of Students at Chico State, to a President at CSU Dominguez Hills, and finally to being President of CSUS; and

Whereas: George Orwell was correct in identifying 1984 as a portentous year, for it was in that year that Don Gerth assumed the presidency at California State University, Sacramento; and

Whereas: Prior to Don Gerth's tenure as President, it could verily be said that at CSUS "there was nothing more permanent than a temporary building, and nothing more temporary than a permanent President"; and

Whereas: Under Don Gerth's stewardship a single pair of breeding chickens--affectionately nicknamed "Don" and "Bev" by the late Marda West who fed and nurtured them--has metamorphosed into the impressive flock of fowl that has made Sac State the unofficial Free-Range Poultry Preserve of the CSU system; and

Whereas: Throughout his nineteen years at CSUS, the faculty grew to understand that the only way to get a building cleaned or painted was to call Bev, the REAL Vice President for Facilities Management and Beautification at CSUS; and

Whereas: Each time Don Gerth "departed from his prepared remarks", we were relieved to know that we would have a much needed respite from the text afflicted by the kibitzing of the President’s staff, and would be treated, instead, to a passionate oration on the value of the CSU as "The People’s University" and a little side humor about the "Brand X" university across the causeway; and

Whereas: Although Don Gerth will no longer be able to use the opportunity of his Fall address to announce the number of years he has served the CSU, he can be assured that The CSU and the people of California will always remember his 45 years of passionate commitment and advocacy for access and opportunity in higher education; and

Whereas: Don’s devotion to student access and educational equity is exemplified by his challenge to the federal government’s enforcement of its "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy toward gays in the military, his active involvement in the 1996 campaign against Proposition 209, which barred the use of race, gender and ethnic considerations in public employment; and his leadership in rallying the campus to confront and be engaged in the fight against hate crimes and to build a campus community grounded in respect, support and understanding of one another; and

Whereas: In the 80’s and 90’s, as the "business model" was adopted by colleges and universities across the country as the panacea of the moment, Don always understood that CSUS was first and foremost an academic institution and through his leadership has always advocated and defended the intrinsic academic values of our university; and

Whereas: Although Don Gerth was sometimes reluctant to express his personal views as President, the faculty sought and appreciated his wisdom and guidance in effecting the teaching, scholarship, and social mission of CSUS; and

Whereas: For nineteen years, Don Gerth took his seat in the Faculty Senate, and participated fully in debate on academic matters, not only as President, but as a Professor of Government exercising all of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities attendant to being a member of the faculty; and

Whereas: Bev Gerth, as CSUS First Lady, played an important partnering role, extolling all aspects of our University, and, most importantly, the accomplishments of our campus community – our students, faculty, staff and administration; therefore, be it

Resolved: That the 2002-03 Faculty Senate, on behalf of all the faculty and past Senates that have served the University during Don’s tenure as President, extend heartfelt appreciation for Don’s tireless and passionate commitment to the CSU and more specifically to California State University, Sacramento; and be it further

Resolved: That we respected and valued the fact that through his words and deeds Don demonstrated first and foremost that he was a "faculty" president; and be it further

Resolved: That we recognize and appreciate Bev Gerth for her wise counsel and support, and for the great commitment, passion, and effort she devoted to CSUS; and, be it further

Resolved: That we look forward to Don’s continued involvement with the University in his soon to be acquired status of emeritus faculty; and finally be it further

Resolved: That we extend best wishes to Don and Bev for an enjoyably productive and personally fulfilling future.

Carried unanimously.

Following presentation of the above resolution to President Gerth, Dr. and Mrs. Gerth addressed the Senate.

INFORMATION

Faculty Senate's home page: www.csus.edu/acse, or, from the CSUS home page, click on Administration and Policy, then Administration, then Faculty Senate.
Status on actions taken by the Senate: http://www.csus.edu/acse/02-03_actions.htm

SAVE THE DATE - FACULTY SENATE RETREAT IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 - more details to come

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Cheryl Johnson, Secretary

*Presidential approval requested.

Whereas:	Don Gerth began his journey in higher education at the University of Chicago at the pubescent age of 16, and has continued to speak affectionately about his teenage institutional infatuation ever since; and
Whereas:	Glenn Dumke took it upon himself to introduce Don Gerth to the CSU, the institution that would become his one true institutional love, as Don matured from a young faculty member and Dean of Admissions at San Francisco State, to a Dean of Students at Chico State, to a President at CSU Dominguez Hills, and finally to being President of CSUS; and
Whereas:	George Orwell was correct in identifying 1984 as a portentous year, for it was in that year that Don Gerth assumed the presidency at California State University, Sacramento; and
Whereas:	Prior to Don Gerth's tenure as President, it could verily be said that at CSUS "there was nothing more permanent than a temporary building, and nothing more temporary than a permanent President"; and
Whereas:	Under Don Gerth's stewardship a single pair of breeding chickens--affectionately nicknamed "Don" and "Bev" by the late Marda West who fed and nurtured them--has metamorphosed into the impressive flock of fowl that has made Sac State the unofficial Free-Range Poultry Preserve of the CSU system; and
Whereas:	Throughout his nineteen years at CSUS, the faculty grew to understand that the only way to get a building cleaned or painted was to call Bev, the REAL Vice President for Facilities Management and Beautification at CSUS; and
Whereas:	Each time Don Gerth "departed from his prepared remarks", we were relieved to know that we would have a much needed respite from the text afflicted by the kibitzing of the President’s staff, and would be treated, instead, to a passionate oration on the value of the CSU as "The People’s University" and a little side humor about the "Brand X" university across the causeway; and
Whereas:	Although Don Gerth will no longer be able to use the opportunity of his Fall address to announce the number of years he has served the CSU, he can be assured that The CSU and the people of California will always remember his 45 years of passionate commitment and advocacy for access and opportunity in higher education; and
Whereas:	Don’s devotion to student access and educational equity is exemplified by his challenge to the federal government’s enforcement of its "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy toward gays in the military, his active involvement in the 1996 campaign against Proposition 209, which barred the use of race, gender and ethnic considerations in public employment; and his leadership in rallying the campus to confront and be engaged in the fight against hate crimes and to build a campus community grounded in respect, support and understanding of one another; and
Whereas:	In the 80’s and 90’s, as the "business model" was adopted by colleges and universities across the country as the panacea of the moment, Don always understood that CSUS was first and foremost an academic institution and through his leadership has always advocated and defended the intrinsic academic values of our university; and
Whereas:	Although Don Gerth was sometimes reluctant to express his personal views as President, the faculty sought and appreciated his wisdom and guidance in effecting the teaching, scholarship, and social mission of CSUS; and
Whereas:	For nineteen years, Don Gerth took his seat in the Faculty Senate, and participated fully in debate on academic matters, not only as President, but as a Professor of Government exercising all of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities attendant to being a member of the faculty; and
Whereas:	Bev Gerth, as CSUS First Lady, played an important partnering role, extolling all aspects of our University, and, most importantly, the accomplishments of our campus community – our students, faculty, staff and administration; therefore, be it
Resolved:	That the 2002-03 Faculty Senate, on behalf of all the faculty and past Senates that have served the University during Don’s tenure as President, extend heartfelt appreciation for Don’s tireless and passionate commitment to the CSU and more specifically to California State University, Sacramento; and be it further
Resolved:	That we respected and valued the fact that through his words and deeds Don demonstrated first and foremost that he was a "faculty" president; and be it further
Resolved:	That we recognize and appreciate Bev Gerth for her wise counsel and support, and for the great commitment, passion, and effort she devoted to CSUS; and, be it further
Resolved:	That we look forward to Don’s continued involvement with the University in his soon to be acquired status of emeritus faculty; and finally be it further
Resolved:	That we extend best wishes to Don and Bev for an enjoyably productive and personally fulfilling future.