Fayetteville State University
Faculty Senate
February 21, 2008
Preliminary Minutes
Called to Order
The meeting of the faculty senate was called to order at 4:40 p.m. in the Lyons Science Annex Lecture Room 120. John Mattox, Faculty Senate Chair presiding, Blanche Radford-Curry, Vice Chair, Charletta Barringer-Brown, Secretary, recorded the proceedings for the meeting.
Roll Call
The following senators were in attendance: Akbay, C; A; Autrey, D; Barlow, M; Barringer-Brown, C; Bell, J; Breitzer, J; Brooks, J; Chan, A; Darnell, M; Davis, G; Dilday, C; Elliot, G; Gill, S; Goins, S; Han, S; Heastie, S; Hernandez-Hinek, S; Kassem, A; Johnson, O; Klomegah, R; Martin, S; Mattox, J; Mongkuo, M; Nickolov, R; Okhomina: D; Orban, M; O’Shea, M; Peacock, J; Radford-Curry, B; Swinford, D; A; Trong, D; Wang, D; White-Oyler, D; Williams, T; Wood, P.
Excused Absences: Miah, F, Nickolov, R; Taylor, A
Senators were reminded to sign the roll call.
Unexcused Absences: Aghajanian, A; Ellis, R; Hackett, M; Jones, C.; Montoya, D; Okojie, R; Wilson-Jones, L.
Guests: Dr. Curtis Charles, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Adoption of the Agenda
The agenda was adopted as amended.
Adoption of Minutes
Meeting January 24, 2008
Assessment of Learning Outcomes — Associate Vice Chancellor Dr. Curtis Charles
The plan is to develop a cross unit design which will involve s schools and colleges
across campus – Data collection and advisement in each major area will be reviewed.
Charles- Are you using the data to improve programs? Specialized programs
Breitzer- Normally do you see some of the same questions in other areas
Charles- No these are only used in the specialized areas. We want you to develop rubrics
and continuous learning. We want to determine measurable goals. For example:
Education has transition points. We are planning for the Assessment Coordinators to
work with the Department Chairs during the summer months. Areas we hope to address
are priority 1-4.
Dilday: Question: Did you say that that you would were going to give faculty things to
work on during the summer II session?
Charles: Long answer, yes.
Breitzer: Go to the 2# on the document: You can start making changes now don’t wait
until the summer session II.
Charles: We are currently using the School of Education as example of data sets and
transition points. In the assessment plan we will need to demonstrate the learning
outcomes.
Martin: Question: Is there a particular format for the assessment document.
Charles: No.
Mongkuo: Question/Statement: How will we begin to integrate unit area curriculum and
concentration into matrix. Can we take the competencies and write across the matrix?
Charles: There is a serious disconnect between the matrix and the departmental goal
Planning. We need to review the student assessment criteria used currently.
Provost Bell Report
UNC Tomorrow response will be used to project campus and system-wide activity for the
next the 10 years. Faculty, staff, students, and administrators will be involved in the
process at every level. We are still soliciting for participation on various committees. We
will review and request feedback during our general faculty meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The final report is due by May 1, 2008 to General
Administration. There are five specific areas that we must respond to. GA expects us to
project long range goal planning. All new programs-Priority sent back to the departments that it is responsive to UNC Tomorrow.
Notice will be sent regarding GA meeting 063-604 finalized. Tenure policy will be updated. Bell will be working with Ms. Jenkins on Post-Tenure review policy.
Phase retirement-All recommendations should be sent to the Provost. Faculty welfare should be working on document currently, please send the working to the Provost. UNC Tomorrow-Need to develop policy approval and possible discontinuation of programs.
Productivity/Needs of the area
BRAC-There is an umbrella that we are working under. We do not have a program policy that describes the process. GA wants a policy that will streamline the process. There should be a quicker process to assist in the process for BRAC. As well, new proposals need to the language of UNC Tomorrow and it challenges.
Provost Bell-Yes, UNC Tomorrow and BRAC we must justify use these resources on our campus.
Bell- We need to strengthen our online instruction across the board.
White-Oyler-Will that come through Academic Affairs.
Bell-Yes.
Teacher of the Year
Martin: Question: The application for the process to apply for the Teacher of the Year will be more specifically outlined.
Bell-Yes.
Report on Task Force
Elliott: Comment/Question: There is still no connection between the amount of merit pay given and the recommendation from the Chairs, Deans, and on to the Provost.
Martin: There is no perfect system of evaluation
Mongkuo: Why are we using the narrative model? Is it more valid or reliable?
Martin: Sometimes the numbers simply do not capture all of the faculty perceptions.
Mongkuo: Isn’t that subjective. You are comparing one faculty members to another.
Martin: If it is policy? Why is it not being administered at this time?
Radford-Curry: Statement/Question: Does the Dean evaluate the Chairs? Evaluations should take place in a more consistent manner.
Moore-Brown: Forms differ as well.
Williams: Statement/Question; If, you are proposing 3 year terms, notification should be issued during the second year.
Radford-Curry- Motion: To amend the document: Change from 4 years to 5 years. Require 5 instead of 4 years
Motion Seconded: Hernandez-Hinek
Passed: Unanimously
Darnell: Question: Does the committee have the discretion to designate an internal or external search?