2010-2011 FACULTY SENATE
California State University, Sacramento

AGENDA
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Foothill Suite, Union
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BRIGHAM ARNOLD

Emeritus Faculty, Geography

OPEN FORUM

INFORMATION ITEM: INTRODUCTION OF ASSOCIATE STUDENTS, INCORPORATED SENATORS:

Sarah Couch, Vice President, University Affairs

Sarkis Piloyan, Vice President, Academic Affairs

Chris Smith, Vice President, Finance

CONSENT ACTION

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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - SENATE

Curriculum Policies Committee

David Lang, at-large, 2011

Committee on Diversity and Equity

Elisabeth Liles, at-large, 2012

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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - UNIVERSITY

University Enterprises

Anne Fuller (CBA)

Jai Lee (CBA)

Ramzi Mahmood (E&CS)

Recommendations will be forwarded to the President for selection.

Campus Educational Equity Committee

Brian Lim, 2012

Tim Fong, 2012

Fiona Glade, 2012

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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - UNIVERSITY

University Budget Advisory Committee

Harry Theodorides (HHS)

Susan Crawford (NSM)

Sue Holl (ECS)

Jana Noel (EDUC)

Recommendations will be forwarded to the President for selection.

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PROGRAM PROPOSAL

The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the program change proposal for the Masters in Computer Engineering, as outlined in Attachment A.

REGULAR AGENDA

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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

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ELECTION OF CHAIR, CURRICULUM POLICIES COMMITTEE

Candidate for office of Chair, Curriculum Policies Committee: Kath Pinch (Curriculum Policies Committee recommendation)

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND INTENTIONS:

I have served two terms on the Curriculum Policies Committee and have "learned the ropes" so to speak by working with two past Chairs, Ben Amata and David Lang, both of whom were excellent role models. I take my committee work at Sacramento State very seriously and try to the best of my ability to keep up with what's happening on campus and to be a creative problem solver. I am not afraid to speak my mind and have strong opinions, but I enjoy working with other faculty, staff and administration who have divergent views. I understand that we all are trying to do our best for the university. The current (and past) members of the CPC who I have served with are equally passionate and committed to Sac State. We all understand that the curriculum is the heart of the university. I hope to prove myself worthy of their support in nominating me for CPC Chair.

SECOND READING

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RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY EARLY START PROGRAMS

California State University Sacramento

Recommendations Regarding the Implementation of Mandatory Early Start Programs

WHEREAS: The Faculty Senate of the California State University, Sacramento (FSCSUS) fully supports the commitments expressed by the Academic Senate of the California State University (ASCSU) in AS-2895-09/APEP/AA (“Opposition to Impending Implementation of Mandatory Early Start Programs”) and in AS-2926-09/AA/APEP (“Recommendations Regarding the Implementation of Mandatory Early Start Programs”); and

WHEREAS: The FSCSUS acknowledges and values the regional character of individual campuses and the diversity of their student populations, and affirms the necessity of diverse campus approaches to moving fully qualified first-time freshmen who require additional skill acquisition (remediation) in English or mathematics to achieve proficiency either prior to, or during, their first year of enrollment; and

WHEREAS: Many CSUS students will be adversely affected by mandatory “early start” programs which may prevent their working during the summer to earn funds for attending school during the academic year, be it

RESOLVED: That the FSCSUS urge that, prior to any implementation, the CSUS implementation team ensure that serious attention is paid to the financial consequences--both to the campus and to individual students--resulting from the various "early start" approaches. Exemptions should be made broadly available to students who have work or family responsibilities during the summer. The campus implementation team should seriously explore ways in which Early Start programs can be provided at low or no cost to students; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the FSCSUS, steadfast in its belief that the faculty are responsible for developing, delivering and assessing curriculum, urge that CSUS faculty, particularly those with experience teaching and directing remediation programs, be fully engaged in the planning, teaching, and evaluating of any “early start” pilot programs, and that CSUS faculty, particularly those with experience teaching and direction remediation programs, be fully engaged in any planning, teaching, and evaluating of CSUS “early start” programs; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the CSUS implementation team shall review all data available on the effectiveness of remedial programs and pilot programs previously implemented at CSUS and at other CSU campuses; and be it further

RESOLVED: That such “early start” pilot programs supplement but not supplant already existing, successful models of proficiency attainment at CSUS such as Summer Bridge, and that the success of the pilot programs themselves be assessed over time to determine their effects upon such factors as retention rates and progress toward degree before the CSU considers mandating adoption of any “early-start” models system-wide.

CSU Academic Senate Resolutions on “early start” programs:

http://www.calstate.edu/AcadSen/Records/Resolutions/2008-2009/documents/2895.pdf

http://www.calstate.edu/AcadSen/Records/Resolutions/2009-2010/documents/2926.pdf

Chancellor’s Executive Order Mandating Early Start: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1048.html

FIRST READING

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FACULTY SENATE BY-LAWS CHANGES, STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS

The California State University, Sacramento Faculty Senate approves changes to its By-Laws to provide for:

1. The election, for each of its Standing Policy Committees, of a Vice Chair by the members of the Committee from among its membership;

2. The Vice Chair of a Standing Policy Committee to preside over the routine business of a Standing Policy Committee in the absence of the Committee Chair or, should the office of Standing Policy Committee Chair become vacant, until the election of a new Committee Chair; under this provision the Standing Committee Vice Chair shall not serve as an ex-officio member of the Senate or its Executive Committee.

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FACULTY SENATE BY-LAWS CHANGES, STATUS OF STANDING COMMITTEE POLICY CHAIRS

The California State University, Sacramento Faculty Senate approves changes to its By-Laws to identify Standing Policy Committee chairs as voting ex-officio members of the Senate Executive Committee and as non-voting ex-officio members of the Senate unless they are also serving as a voting representative of their electing unit.

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FACULTY SENATE BY-LAWS CHANGES, LENGTH OF TERM FOR ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES

The California State University, Sacramento Faculty Senate approves changes to its By-Laws that shall:

1. permit an electing unit to elect an alternate representative (senator) for its officially elected representative (senator). In the case of electing units with more than one representative (senator) the unit may choose to elect (1) a separate alternate for each of seats or (2) one or more individuals (up to the number of seats allotted to the electing unit) to serve as alternates for all of its seats.

2. define the term of office of alternate representative (senator) as one academic year, with alternates to be elected annually.

3. allow an electing unit to hold an election to fill the remainder of an alternate’s term, should an alternate fail to complete his or her term.

4. not preclude an individual who has served as an alternate, regardless of the number of years served, from being elected as a unit representative (senator) upon end of his/her service as an alternate.