2007-2008 FACULTY SENATE
AGENDA
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Foothill Suite, University
OPEN FORUM
CONSENT ACTION
FS 08-26/ConC. |
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – SENATE |
Committee on Diversity and
Equity
Heather Diaz, At-large, 2011
FS 08-27/CPC/Ex. |
ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH |
The Faculty Senate receives the recommendations of the Program Review Team (Attachment A) on the program review of the English Program and recommends the approval of the English Program for the next six years.
REGULAR AGENDA
FS 08-28/Flr. |
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2008 |
SECOND
FS 08-21/Ex. |
COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT REPORT ON CAMPUS GOVERNANCE, CULTURE AND CLIMATE-GOALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS |
A. The
Faculty Senate supports the Goals and Recommendations of the Assessment Report
on Campus Governance, Culture and Climate found at the April 17, 2008 Faculty
Senate Agenda Attachment
C.
B. The
Faculty Senate also expresses its support for the President in funding
($50,000) to begin the work on the implementation of the recommendations found
in the Report (Items A1 – C-3 of the Recommendations, found at pages 26-29 of
the Report).
C. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee is directed to report to the Senate monthly or as needed on the implementation of the recommendations.
FIRST
FS 08-29/Ex. |
ART SCULPTURE LAB, RESOLUTION ON |
WHEREAS |
The Faculty Senate of California State University Sacramento
is concerned by the recent activities taking place in the proximity of the
Art Sculpture Lab (ASL) and; |
WHEREAS |
the University has begun the transition of the area
adjacent to the ASL as a storage and bus parking area and; |
WHEREAS |
This activity was begun with no notice to Academic
Affairs, the Art Department or other space users in the area, including the
Child Care Center, and; |
WHEREAS |
The ASL while being an integral part of the |
RESOLVED |
That the Faculty Senate of California State University, Sacramento
requests that the bus parking and storage project work cease immediately, and that the appropriate University offices
and officers meet with the Art Department faculty and other adjacent space
users before any further work is undertaken on this project; and therefore be
it further |
RESOLVED |
That the Faculty Senate requests that the meeting topics include a discussion of the following issues:
And therefore be it further |
RESOLVED |
That copies of this resolution be sent to: President Alexander Gonzalez Vice President, Administration and Business Affairs Steven Garcia Provost Joseph Sheley The The State Hornet |
Background materials on the work around the Art Sculpture Lab can be found at Attachments B, B-1, and B-2.
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.
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:
· May 15, 2008 – Senate meets |
SAVE THE DATE: FACULTY SENATE RETREAT-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008