2007-2008 FACULTY SENATE
AGENDA
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Foothill Suite, University
OPEN FORUM
CONSENT ACTION
FS 08-31/Ex. |
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – SENATE |
Pedagogy Enhancement Awards
Subcommittee
Tanya Altmann, H&HS, 2011
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
FS 08-32/CPC/Ex. |
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
FS 08-33/Flr. |
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2008 |
FIRST
FS 08-30/FPC/Ex. |
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER COURSE MATERIALS, POLICY ON |
The Faculty Senate of the
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
·
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
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.
FS 08-34/Ex. |
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 |
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PROPOSED |
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1 |
Committee
Chair |
1 |
Faculty
member from the Library of Student Services |
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1 |
Faculty
member from the Library |
1 |
Faculty
Senator |
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1 |
Faculty
member representing Student Services Professionals/Academically Related or
Coaches with a faculty designation |
8 |
Tenured
or probationary faculty members |
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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) |
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1 |
Faculty
member appointed as an at-large member |
11 |
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11 |
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1 |
Staff
member (appointed by the University Staff Assembly to two year terms) |
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1 |
Staff
member (appointed by the University Staff Assembly to two year terms) |
1 |
Student
(appointed by ASI) |
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1 |
Student
(appointed by ASI) |
1 |
Faculty
Senate Chair |
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1 |
Faculty
Senate Chair |
3 |
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3 |
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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