2007-2008 FACULTY SENATE
California State University, Sacramento

AGENDA
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Foothill Suite, University Union

OPEN FORUM

 

CONSENT ACTION

 

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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – SENATE

 

Pedagogy Enhancement Awards Subcommittee

Tanya Altmann, H&HS, 2011

 

Livingston Annual Faculty Lecture Committee
George Paganelis, At-large, 2010

 

Center for Teaching and Learning Advisory Board 

EunMi Cho, EDUC, 2011

Ana Garcia-Nevarez, EDUC, 2011

Ann Moylan, SSIS, 2011

 

Readmission Subcommittee

Brett Holland, NS&M, 2011

 

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW – LEARNING SKILLS PROGRAM

The Faculty Senate receives the recommendations of the Program Review Team (Attachment A) on the program review of the Learning Skills Program and recommends the approval for the next six years.

REGULAR AGENDA

 

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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2008

FIRST READING

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TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER COURSE MATERIALS, POLICY ON

 

The Faculty Senate of the California State University, Sacramento recommends adoption of the following in response to the passage of the 2007 College Textbooks Transparency Act (California Education Code Section 66406.7):

 

          I. General Principles

The high cost of textbooks and related course materials is an increasing source of concern in higher education in general, and at the California State University, Sacramento in particular. The selection of textbooks and course materials must be done in a way that balances the need for high-quality teaching materials with affordability. To this end, all faculty are urged to:

·       Consider the cost of textbooks and course materials in their selection process.

·       Take into account the degree to which new editions of texts differ from previous editions and make this information available to students.  [Note Publishers will be required to include this information in all new editions starting in 2010.]

·       Work with publishers and the Hornet Bookstore to develop course packs or bundles that provide the required course materials at a cost savings to students.

·       Consider the use of alternative electronic formats in lieu of textbooks.

·       Notify the Hornet Bookstore of textbook adoptions with sufficient lead time to allow them to confirm their availability and obtain the lowest cost (used) editions available.

 

        II. Responsibilities of the Faculty in the Selection of Course Materials

The following provisions of the College Textbooks Transparency Act (California Education Code Section 66406.7) adopted by the State of California in 2007 govern faculty review and adoption of course materials:

1.     Faculty shall not demand or receive anything of value, including the donation of equipment or goods, any payment, loan, advance, or deposit of money, present or promised, for adopting any materials required for coursework or instruction.

2.     Faculty or other university employees may receive any of the following when not contingent upon adopting course materials:

·       Complimentary copies, review course materials, or instructor copies.

·       Royalties or other compensation from sales of course materials that include the instructor’s writing or other work. 

·       Honoraria for peer review of course materials.

·       Training in the use of course materials and course technologies, including reimbursement for travel and lodging.

 

The above are subject to the terms of existing university policies or collective bargaining agreements.

 

3.     Faculty members are prohibited from selling instructor copies or complimentary teacher editions.

 

      III. Notification

Academic Affairs will send notification to the faculty annually, informing them of this policy and the relevant laws pertinent to the selection of course materials.

 

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STANDING RULES, AMENDMENT OF (POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP)

 

Amends AS 94-98/Ex. Flr

 

Policy Committees of the Faculty Senate

 

Membership:

 

Voting - Eleven (11) faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate: 

CURRENT

 

PROPOSED

 

 

 

1

Committee Chair

1

Faculty member from the Library of Student Services

 

1

Faculty member from the Library

1

Faculty Senator

 

1

Faculty member representing Student Services Professionals/Academically Related or Coaches with a faculty designation

8

Tenured or probationary faculty members

 

7

Faculty member representing each of the seven (7) Colleges

1

Senate Executive Committee member (appointed annually by the Executive Committee, confirmed by the Senate)

 

1

Faculty member appointed as an at-large member

11

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Staff member (appointed by the University Staff Assembly to two year terms)

 

1

Staff member (appointed by the University Staff Assembly to two year terms)

1

Student (appointed by ASI)

 

1

Student (appointed by ASI)

1

Faculty Senate Chair

 

1

Faculty Senate Chair

3

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The Committee Chair serves on the Executive Committee and is a member of the Faculty Senate.  Both the Executive Committee and the Senate are represented by the Committee Chair.  The proposed change would delete the need for representation from the Executive Committee and the Senate and therefore allow for additional faculty representation.  The proposed change also explicitly indicates required representation from each of the seven (7) colleges, the Library and Student Affairs.

 

INFORMATION

1.     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.

2.     The Structure of Senate Meetings

3.     Actions of the 2007-2008 Senate

4.     Top Ten List of Things New Senators Should Know

5.     Senate schedule of meetings:

SAVE THE DATE: FACULTY SENATE RETREAT-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008