2010-2011 FACULTY SENATE
California State University, Sacramento

MINUTES
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Foothill Suite, Union

Present:

Altmann, Nursing; Barrena, Biological Sciences; Bellon, Philosophy; Berta-Avila, Bilingual/Multicultural Education; Blanton, Speech Pathology and Audiology; Bogazianos, Criminal Justice; Boulgarides, Temporary Faculty (Kinesiology and Health Science); Buckley, ASCSU Senator (Computer Science); Buffard, Foreign Languages; Couch, Associated Students, Inc.; Diaz, Kinesiology and Health Science; W. Dillon, Government; Dixon, Temporary Faculty (Music); Domokos, Mathematics and Statistics; Gardner, Business Administration; Fanetti, English; Fell, Civil Engineering; Flohr, Art; Gherman, Chemistry; Gonsier-Gerdin, Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies; Hadley, Sociology; Hamilton, Mathematics and Statistics; Hecsh, GEP/GRPC Chair (Teacher Education); Heedley, Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Henderson, Counselor Education; Hyson, Family and Consumer Sciences; Kaplan, Economics; Katz, Learning Skills; Kelly, Social Work; Kirlin, Public Policy and Administration; Koegel, Communication Studies; Krabacher, Parliamentarian, ASCSU Senator (Geography); Li, Business Administration; Loeza, Teacher Education; McKeough, Physical Therapy; Melzer, English; Metz, Music; Mikhailitchenko, Business Administration; Miller, GSPC Chair and ASCSU Senator (Communication Studies); Numark, History; Parsh, Nursing; Peigahi, Library; Piloyan, Associated Students, Inc.; Pinch, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration; Reddick, Library; Russell, Social Work; Sheppard, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration; C. Smith, Associated Students, Inc.; Stevens, Environmental Studies; Strasser, Anthropology; Taylor, Physics and Astronomy; Van Gaasbeck, APC Chair (Economics); Wanket, Geography

Absent:

Baker, Ethnic Studies; Buckman, Humanities; Chavez, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; Choi, Business Administration; Croisdale, Criminal Justice; Deegan, Temporary Faculty (Family and Consumer Science); Gibbs, Design; Hammersley, Geology; Liu, Business Administration; Marbach, Mechanical Engineering; McCurley, Student Services; Moni, Women's Studies; Noel, FPC Chair (Teacher Education); Novak, Student Services; Penrod, Psychology; Raskauskas, Child Development; V. Smith, Communication Studies; Theodorides, Kinesiology and Health Science; vacant, Theatre and Dance; vacant, Athletics

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BRIGHAM ARNOLD DAVID MORSE

Emeritus Faculty, Geography First Student, Sacramento State College

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

ACTION ITEMS

FS 10-88/Ex.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - SENATE

Curriculum Policies Committee

David Lang, at-large, 2011

Committee on Diversity and Equity

Elisabeth Liles, at-large, 2012

Carried unanimously.

*FS 10-89/Ex.

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

Carried unanimously.

FS 10-93/Ex.

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.

Carried unanimously.

FS 10-90/CPC/Ex.

PROGRAM PROPOSAL

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

Carried unanimously.

FS 10-91/Flr.

MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Carried unanimously.

FS 10-92/Flr.

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.

Kath Pinch was elected Chair, Curriculum Policies Committee

FS 10-79A/Flr.

MOTION TO DIVIDE FS 10-79

The Faculty Senate divides FS 10-79 “Recommendations Regarding the Implementation of Mandatory Early Start Programs” so that opposition be directed to the Chancellor’s Office and Board of Trustees and the recommendations for campus implementation would be considered separately.

Carried unanimously.

FS 10-79/Flr.

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY EARLY START PROGRAMS-RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION

California State University Sacramento

Resolution Regarding Mandatory Early Start Programs

Faculty Senate

WHEREAS: The Faculty Senate of the California State University, Sacramento 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 the position statement of the CSU English Council against Mandatory Early Start; and

WHEREAS: The Faculty Senate of the Sacramento State acknowledges and values the regional character of individual campuses and the diversity of their student populations, and affirms the importance of a local approach that is appropriate for needs of students at Sacramento State who require additional support in English and mathematics; and

WHEREAS: Many Sacramento State 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; and

WHEREAS: Early Start is discriminatory, forcing an identified group of students to participate in summer as a pre-condition of enrollment to the university, even though this same population of students is fully qualified, and that multilingual students, students of color, and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds are disproportionately represented in the student population that Early Start discriminates against; and

WHEREAS: Local research reveals that online-only remediation offered during the summer before the initiation of the Freshman year is less effective than current remediation courses and stretch courses; and

WHEREAS: Becoming integrated and familiar with a college campus community and its resources is a significant factor in the success and retention of students; and

WHEREAS: Sacramento State already has remediation programs and a successful stretch program directed and taught by experts in the field, and there is no evidence that a mandatory summer program will be effective in bringing students to proficiency compared to current academic year programs such as stretch courses, which have an 85% student success rate, be it

RESOLVED: That the Faculty Senate of Sacramento State opposes system-wide implementation of Early Start programs, and wishes to communicate that opposition to the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees, the CSU Academic Senate, and individual campus Senates.

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

CSU English Council Resolution on “early start” programs:

http://csuenglishcouncil.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/psmandatoryearlystart2010/

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

Carried unanimously.

FS 10-79B/Flr.

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY EARLY START PROGRAMS

California State University Sacramento

Resolution Regarding Mandatory Early Start Program Guidelines

Faculty Senate

WHEREAS: The Faculty Senate of Sacramento State acknowledges and values the regional character of individual campuses and the diversity of their student populations, and affirms the importance of a local approach that is appropriate for needs of students at Sacramento State who require additional support in English and mathematics; and

WHEREAS: Becoming integrated and familiar with a college campus community and its resources is a significant factor in the success and retention of students; and

WHEREAS: The Faculty Senate of Sacramento State has notified the Chancellor’s Office and the Board of Trustees of the CSU of its opposition to system-wide implementation of the Early Start Program; and

WHEREAS: The Board of Trustees has mandated EO 1048 in spite of numerous concerns of the faculty

RESOLVED: The Faculty Senate of Sacramento State urges that, prior to any implementation, the Sacramento State provost’s advisory committee 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; and be it further

RESOLVED: That accommodations should be made broadly available to students who have work or family responsibilities, or health or transportation difficulties during the summer, or cannot afford summer fees. The provost’s advisory committee 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 Faculty Senate Sacramento State, 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 writing, mathematics, and remedial programs, be fully engaged in the planning, teaching, and assessing of any “early start” programs and pilot programs, and that assessment include use of previously used effective assessment criteria so as to allow comparison with existing courses; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the provost’s advisory committee shall review all data available on the effectiveness of writing, mathematics, remedial, and pilot programs previously implemented at Sacramento State and at other CSU campuses, such as directed-self placement; and be it further

RESOLVED: That such “early start” pilot programs supplement but not supplant already existing, successful models of proficiency attainment at Sacramento State such as Summer Bridge and stretch composition courses, 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 Sacramento State considers mandating adoption of any “early-start” models; and be it further

RESOLVED: That currently successful “stretch” classes, which take the place of remedial classes, shall continue to be offered as an alternative to “remedial” classes; and be it further

RESOLVED: Any online component must be supplemental to significant instruction and support by faculty and staff, as supported by research; and be it further

RESOLVED: Early Start Programs should take place on the Sacramento State campus with staff and faculty from Sacramento State, particularly those with experience teaching and directing writing, mathematics, and remedial programs.

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

CSU English Council Resolution on “early start” programs:

http://csuenglishcouncil.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/psmandatoryearlystart2010/

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

The following items received a first reading and will receive a second reading at the Faculty Senate of October 21, 2010:

FS 10-82/Ex.	FACULTY SENATE BY-LAWS CHANGES, STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
FS 10-83/Ex.	FACULTY SENATE BY-LAWS CHANGES, STATUS OF STANDING COMMITTEE POLICY CHAIRS
FS 10-84/Ex.	FACULTY SENATE BY-LAWS CHANGES, LENGTH OF TERM FOR ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES