UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE FACULTY SENATE MEETING M I N U T E S Thursday, September 19, 1996; 3:30 p.m.; Curtin 175 UWM FAC. DOC. NO. I. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Chancellor Schroeder thanked Professor Waller for his helpful and continuing service as faculty Parliamentarian. He then reported on 1) UWM's strategic plan, 2) the revamped and renamed Urban Research Center (now the Center for Urban Initiatives and Research), still headed by Professor Percy, 3) enrollment, 4) more aggressive marketing for non-traditional students, 5) the biennial budget, and 6) a greater effort in advocating higher education throughout the state. Senator Ian Harris had submitted the following written question to Chancellor Schroeder: This summer a report printed in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel mentioned that 54% of the female students at UW-Madison had experienced unwanted sexual assaults. 1. Do we have similar data for this campus? 2. If so, what percentage of students at UWM experience unwanted sexual assaults? 3. If not, does your administration have plans to gather such data? 4. What is your administration doing to reduce the frequency of unwanted sexual assaults at UWM? Chancellor Schroeder replied that we do not have nor do we have plans to gather such data; however, similar problems probably do exist here and counseling programs have been offered on campus. 2. Professor Margo Anderson, Chair of the University Committee, remarked briefly on some of our expectations in the next biennium. She called the faculty's attention to the summary of faculty action last year and cited some highlights. Among new issues faculty can expect to hear about are: a search this year for a Secretary of the University to replace Marilyn Miller; how we can make faculty governance less burdensome and more effective; and a discussion of faculty needs. She directed faculty to the UC's home page to read of current issues and noted that the senate and the chairs are accessible through "senate" and "allchairs". She noted that Assistant Chancellor Sandra Hoeh-Lyon was our campus point person for UWM's advocacy plan and that she would like to appoint Senator Genevieve McBride, Mass Communication, to work with Sandy and to provide some informal coordination of faculty support during the election season. (The full text of Professor Anderson's remarks are available in the University Committee office.) 3. James Daley, President of the Student Association, said that he was in his 5th year at UWM as a history major. He has gained a lot from UWM and he ran for President in the hope of giving something back. He believes that quality instruction will help with the retention of students. UWM needs to improve the parking situation, and it is unfortunate that its efforts for a parking structure was unsuccessful. He hopes for any faculty input to the students that will help to better UWM. Senator Fetter asked Chancellor Schroeder, in the interest of health and safety, what emergency services were available after 2:30 p.m. Chancellor Schroeder replied that there is backup service, which is, by and large, effective. II. The meeting dates for the Senate Rules Committee and the Faculty/Senate meetings for 1996-97 were received. Chancellor Schroeder reported that the dates of the Faculty/Senate meetings for Semester II were wrong. They should be January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17, 1997 (the May date was correct). This schedule will be repeated in the October calendar. III. SENATE ROLL CALL The Parliamentarian Michael Waller and forty senators were present. Senators Garry Davis, David Mulroy, Rachel Skalitzky, George Davida, Gunol Kojasoy, Ronald Perez, Carl Pope, Gilbert Roderick, Sara Murray Thompson, and Judith Kenny were recorded as absent. A quorum of the faculty (79) was not present, therefore the senate was convened. IV. AUTOMATIC CONSENT BUSINESS 1. At the request of Assistant Vice Chancellor Ruth Williams, Secretary Miller reported a correction to the minutes of the May 9, 1996 Senate meeting. On page 4, about mid page, the sentence should read "Ruth Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor, suggested that an effective date be imposed." The minutes were approved as corrected. Secretary Miller also pointed out that, in Fac. Doc. No. 2059, retired faculty member Ian Winter has the rank of Professor. And, Item 1. of BUSINESS should begin no later than 4:55 p.m. 2. The annual reports for 1995-96 were received from the following faculty standing committees: Academic Planning and Budget 2047 Academic Policy 2048 Academic Program and Curriculum 2063 Athletic Board 2049 Awards and Recognition 2050 Codification 2051 Computer Policy 2052 Educational Media Policy 2053 Faculty Rights and Responsibilities 2054 Honorary Degrees 2055 University Committee 2056 3. The report on Faculty Senate Attendance for Semester 2057 II, 1995-96 was received. 4. The Summary of Faculty Legislation for 1995-96 was 2058 received. 5. The listing of new faculty members for 1996-97 and 2059 the corrected list of retired faculty for 1995-96 were received. 6. A memorial resolution for Professor Emeritus Ernest 2060 Bellis, Department of Chemistry was read by Professor Mary Ellen Schaff, Department of Chemistry. The Senate rose for a moment of silent tribute. A memorial resolution for Professor Emerita Charlotte 2061 Wollaeger, Dean of Women, was read by Dean of Students Emerita, Carmen Witt. The Senate rose for a moment of silent tribute. V. REPORT 1. A brief report from the Athletic Board was presented by Rita Cheng, the Faculty Athletic Representative. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Academic Planning & Budget Committee Recommendation 2028 for Prioritizing It's Long-Range Strategic Plan Second Revision The following motion and amendment to the motion were carried over from the September Senate meeting: MOTION (Baker/seconded): To approve Fac. Do. No. 2028 (Second Revision). MOTION TO AMEND (Greene/seconded): To move D (2), "Improve the quality of and access to the library holdings and service as key resources for the campus", to B (1). Professor Petering, Chairperson of the APBC, reported that Senator Greene had agreed to withdraw his amendment. Without objection, the motion to amend was withdrawn. MOTION TO AMEND (Gratz/Anderson): To change the last paragraph on Page 1 of the document, "Prioritization of the document", to read: The FABC has prioritized the strategies in Faculty Document 2028. Their numbering from 1-5 ranks importance from high to low in terms of implementation. Major areas (A-F) and the principles for each area are not prioritized. All principles and strategies included in the document are deemed significant. The motion to amend was approved on a voice vote. Fac. Doc. No. 2028 (Second Revision) was approved, as amended, on a voice vote. 2. Motion to Incorporate the Proposed Career Ladder into 2035 the UWM Strategic Development Plan Senator Cummings asked that the motion be changed to read, "That the UW Board of Regents incorporate the proposed career ladder into the UWM Strategic Development Plan." MOTION (Anderson/Levine): To approve Fac. Doc. No. 2035. Senator Ryder asked if Senator Cummings had any suggestions as to how this would be incorporated by the Board? The Economic Benefits Committee has addressed this issue in the past, without success. MOTION (Ryder/Gratz): To refer this item to the Economic Benefits Committee for review. It was suggested that if this document is sent to Regents for advice, the supplemental figures not be included. A motion to amend was made and seconded: To advise the EBC to delete the salary figures. Senator Frank asked if these were attached just as an illustration for the Senate, and Senator Cummings agreed that they were. Senator Jain asked if this document would come back with recommendations. Parliamentarian Waller pointed out that in the absence of any instructions in the motion to refer, the document need not be brought back at all, with or without recommendations. The motion to delete the salary figures was defeated on a voice vote. MOTION TO AMEND (Greene/seconded): Insert the word "suggested" in the proposed career salary ladder, before "ranges per rank." The amendment was accepted without objection. MOTION TO AMEND (Tatham/seconded): To add to the motion to refer that the EBC will review and report back to the Senate at its December, 1996 meeting. The motion to amend was approved on a voice vote. The motion to refer to the EBC, as amended, was approved on a voice vote. 3. Recommendation of the Senate Subcommittee on the 2046 Evaluation of Administrators MOTION (Frank/seconded): To approve Fac. Doc. No. 2046. Senator Frank explained that the possible answers to the items on the evaluation questionnaires for Chancellor Schroeder and Provost and Vice Chancellor Watters ranged from excellent to poor. Professor Anderson asked if these questionnaires weren't the same as those for other administrators. Senator Frank replied that they were, but with additional items. In the evaluation of deans, they were asked if they wanted to add other items. The same procedure was used here. Senator Frank noted that the results will be seen only by the Evaluation Subcommittee, and the reports will go only to those listed in the recommendation. The motion was passed on a voice vote, with one abstention. VII. BUSINESS 1. Academic Policy Committee Recommendation Regarding 2062 Priority Registration for Honors Students MOTION (Anderson/seconded): To approve Fac. Doc. No. 2062. Professor Alice Gillam, past Chair of the APC, reported that members of the Honors Program were present and available for questions. These included Larry Baldassaro, Director of the Honors Program, Janet Jesmok, and Rus Smith. Senator Hamilton asked what effect this proposal would have on honors and non-honors students and if there were any way to measure. Ms. Jesmok replied that she has only personal reports, no data. Mostly non-L&S students have had difficulty registering. She doubts that this would have a negative effect on other students, since the numbers are so few. Senator Jain asked what will happen after two years. Parliamentarian Waller responded that the motion simply says to review, so no report to the Senate is required. Senator Nardin said that she opposed conferring privileged status. Senator McBride stated that she would abstain on this motion but understood that athletes already have this privileged status and asked why that was necessary. Mr. Lenichek, Enrollment Services, was recognized and explained that athletes are in the first group to register, not as a reward but as a necessity. They must maintain their full-time status or lose their scholarships. Senator McBride asked if it were the same for honors program students? Professor Anderson asked what priority registration means. There are few students involved and wondered if there was any evidence of a problem necessitating this conferral of priority. She is uncomfortable with the idea. Ms. Beth Weckmueller, Director of Enrollment Services, explained that priority registration means that these students would be in the first group to register. In answer to the question of how many students would be involved, Ms. Jesmok reported that there were 400 in the program of whom 120 were freshman who would already register early; therefore, 280 additional students in the first semester and about 400 by the second semester would be involved. In answer to "how many are having trouble with their schedule?", Ms. Jesmok said that she had no data. Professor Baldassaro was recognized. He stated that he too had had reservations about this proposal initially. but he now believes such a policy can be justified. He noted that 50% of the honors students are outside the College of Letters & Science and some have reported difficulty with their schedules. More importantly, perhaps, he now sees registration priority as a possible recruitment device for high quality students. The number of students in the Honors program dropped from 400+ in 1994 to 176 in 1995. MOTION TO AMEND (Schwartz/ seconded): To shift items 4) and 5) of the RATIONALE to CONDITION; namely, to amend CONDITION to add a second sentence to read "In particular, it will determine whether this perquisite enhances the Honors Program 's ability to recruit academic talented students to UWM and whether or not granting priority to honors students has had a negative effect on other students, and report to the senate." Senator Levine asked if this meant that the APC has merely to report to the senate. Parliamentarian Waller replied that that is how the motion to amend reads. The motion to amend was approved on a voice vote. The motion to approve registration priority for Honors students was approved, as amended, on a voice vote. VIII. GENERAL GOOD AND WELFARE Nothing. There being no further business, the senate adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Marilyn E. Miller Secretary of the University