WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 25, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities 209W and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of April 10, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on September 3, 2014.
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on September 10, 2014.
3. Meeting Dates for 2014-15.
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- C. Parks.
2. Remarks by President Floyd. NCAA PPT
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a New Certificate in Digital
Humanities and Culture. (Exhibits T , T1) – K Daratha Remanded back to GSC.
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on updates on Policies and Procedures.
(Exhibits B, B1 B2) – K. Daratha This item removed from agenda.
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 9, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of September 25, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on October 8, 2014.
2. New Bylaws for the Graduate program for the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
(Exhibits B B1) – K. Daratha
3. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit C)
4. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I)
5. Blackboard Memo (Exhibit J)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- C. Parks.
2. Remarks by VPR – Christopher Keane.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit D) – K. Daratha
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibits E E1) – D. Baker
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibit F) – D. Baker
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee for proposal to revise Rule 53
(Exhibit G) – D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee for a proposal to change the name of the
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
(Exhibits H H1 H2) -D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 23, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of October 9, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on October 15, 2014.
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Christopher Coons.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit D) – K. Daratha – APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibits E E1) – D. Baker APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibit F) – D. Baker
APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee for proposal to revise Rule 53
(Exhibit G) – D. Baker – SENT BACK TO AAC
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee and Graduate Studies Committee
for a proposal to change the name of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to the
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
(Exhibits H H1 H2 ) -D. Baker/ K. Daratha -APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibit P) – J. McDonald
2. Definitions for Defining Centers, Institutes and Laboratories (CILs) (Exhibit K) – L. Lavine/J.Savage
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Digital Humanities and
Culture Certificate ( Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree program (Exhibits M M1) – K. Daratha
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit Q) – K. Daratha
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibits N N1) – D. Baker
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin 2 (Exhibit O) – D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 6, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of October 23, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit V)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Digital Humanities and
Culture Certificate ( Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree program (Exhibits M M1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit Q) – K. Daratha APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibits N N1) – D. Baker APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin 2 (Exhibit O) – D. Baker
APPROVED.
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for Definitions for Defining Centers, Institutes and Laboratories (CILs)
(Exhibit K) – L. Lavine/J.Savage
2. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Digital Scholarship
and Curation (Exhibits U, U1, U2, U3, U4) – L. Lavine/J. Savage
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibit P) – J. McDonald
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics (Exhibits R, R1)- K. Daratha
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics Teaching Option (Exhibits S, S1) – K. Daratha
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit T) – K. Daratha
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit W)- D. Baker
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit X X1)- D. Baker
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions to Rule 53
(Exhibit Y)- D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 20, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on November 13, 2014.
2. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit Z)
3. Graduate Studies Committee approved new bylaws for the Department of Entomology
Graduate Program Bylaws. Memo Bylaws
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Matt Skinner. PPt
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee on Definitions for Defining Centers, Institutes
and Laboratories (CILs) (Exhibit K) – L. Lavine/J.Savage APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Digital Scholarship
and Curation (Exhibits U, U1, U2, U3, U4) – L. Lavine/J. Savage APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibit P) – J. McDonald APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics (Exhibits R, R1)- K. Daratha APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics Teaching Option (Exhibits S, S1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit T) – K. Daratha APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit W)- D. Baker APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit X X1)- D. Baker APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions to Rule 53
(Exhibit Y)– D. Baker APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Provost CIL proposals
(Exhibits B and B1) – L. Lavine/J. Savage
Exhibit B as noted:
Arboretum and Wildlife Conservation Center
Clean Plant Center Northwest
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Food and Environmental Quality Laboratory
Freight Policy Transportation Institute
Laboratory of Astrobiological Investigations and Space Mission Planning
Laboratory for Biotechnology and Bioanalysis
Exhibit B1 as noted:
Sports Science Laboratory
University Center for Innovation and Value Creation
Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory
Western Center for Risk Management Education
Wildlife Habitat Nutrition Laboratory
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibits C C1)- D. Baker
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits D D1) – D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 29, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of November 20, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on December 3, 2014.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on January 21, 2015.
3. Minor Change Bulletin 5 (Exhibit T)
4. Minor Change Bulletin 6 (Exhibit U)
5. Minor Change Bulletin 7 (Exhibit V)
6. Graduate Studies Committee has approved the revisions to the bylaws for Mechanical Engineering,
MS and PhD and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
7. Graduate Studies Committee has approved the revisions to the bylaws for Materials Science and
Engineering (MSE) and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
8. Graduate Studies Committee has approved the revisions to the bylaws for Sociology MA and PhD
and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
9. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws on Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
10. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Statewide Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Program and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
11. Laura Lavine (Entomology), who was elected to the Faculty Status Committee last year, has had to
step down after taking an administrative appointment. Janet Katz (Nursing), who was the runner-up
in the election, has agreed to take Laura’s spot.
12. Nomination period for chair-elect is open until February 24 2015.
13. Class Roster Photo available to faculty and instructors. http://esg.wsu.edu/news.html
14. Library Open Access Policy for WSU (Exhibit E)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Meredyth Goodwin Flexible Attendance Guidelines Attendance Form
Course Content Agreement Proctoring Hours Powerpoint
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Provost CIL proposals
(Exhibits B and B1) – S. Parish/J. Savage APPROVED.
Exhibit B as noted:
Arboretum and Wildlife Conservation Center
Clean Plant Center Northwest
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Food and Environmental Quality Laboratory
Freight Policy Transportation Institute
Laboratory of Astrobiological Investigations and Space Mission Planning
Laboratory for Biotechnology and Bioanalysis
Exhibit B1 as noted:
Sports Science Laboratory
University Center for Innovation and Value Creation
Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory
Western Center for Risk Management Education
Wildlife Habitat Nutrition Laboratory
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibits C C1)– D. Baker APPROVED.
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits D D1) – D. Baker APPROVED.
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the name change from Department
of Mathematics to Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Exhibit F )- J. McDonald
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Workplace Violence & Bullying Policy (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
EPPM, Designation of Academic Unit (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
Promotion Process (Exhibit I ) – J. McDonald
5. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Clinical Faculty Appointments (Exhibit J ) – J. McDonald
6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Business Days/Working Days clarification (Exhibit K ) – J. McDonald
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletins #4 & #5 ( Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits M M1) – D. Baker
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibits N N1) – D. Baker
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit O) – D. Baker
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 108
(Exhibit P)- D. Baker
12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 109
(Exhibit Q)- D. Baker
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 118
(Exhibit R)- D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 12, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of January 29, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on February 4, 2015.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on February 11, 2015.
3. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit D)
4. Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) to join the College of Nursing (Exhibit E )
5. Minor Change Bulletin #5 updated (Exhibit T)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Tony Opheim One Drive Project PPT
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the name change from Department
of Mathematics to Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Exhibit F )- J. McDonald APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Workplace Violence & Bullying Policy (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
EPPM, Designation of Academic Unit (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
Promotion Process (Exhibit I ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Clinical Faculty Appointments (Exhibit J ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Business Days/Working Days clarification (Exhibit K ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletins #4 & #5 ( Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits M M1) – D. Baker APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibits N N1) – D. Baker APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit O) – D. Baker APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 108
(Exhibit P)– D. Baker APPROVED
12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 109
(Exhibit Q)– D. Baker APPROVED
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 118
(Exhibit R)- D. Baker APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Intellectual Property on Plant Variety Protection Certificates (Exhibit W ) J. McDonald
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual
– Intellectual Property on Patent Royalties (Exhibit X ) J. McDonald REMANDED BACK TO FAC
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit Y ) – K. Daratha
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #6
(Exhibit Z ) – D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits B B1 ) – D. Baker
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 2
(Exhibit C )- D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 26, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of February 12, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education, and these are available
on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
2. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of of Teaching
and Learning: English Language Learners Master’s Program and these are available
on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Language, Literacy, and Technology Doctoral Program (PhD),
and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Mathematics and Science Education (PhD), and these are available on the
department’s website. Memo Bylaws
5. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Special Education Program (Ph.D., M.A., and Ed.M.), and these are available
on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
6. Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit K)
7. Candidate for Chair-Elect is A.G. Rud, candidate information is available in (Exhibit N)
8. Candidate for Chair-Elect is Robert Rosenman, candidate information is available in
(Exhibit O CV )
9. Undergraduate and Professional Major Change Bulletin #7 as amended (Exhibit P)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Intellectual Property on Plant Variety Protection Certificates (Exhibit W ) J. McDonald Approved
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit Y ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #6
(Exhibit Z ) – D. Baker APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits B B1 ) – D. Baker APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 2
Exhibit C )– D. Baker APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management to Tri-Cities campus
(Exhibits F F1 F2)- D. Baker
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits G G1 )- D. Baker
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit H )– D. Baker
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Revise Rules 76
and 81 (Exhibit I )- D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit J ) – K. Daratha
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate:
C-NSPIRE, Carbon, and Nitrogen Systems Policy Oriented Integrated Research Education
(Exhibits L L1 ) – K. Daratha
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for the Department of Mechanical Engineering: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
(thesis and non-thesis), and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. (Exhibits M M1 ) – K. Daratha
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 12, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of February 26, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on March 4, 2015.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on March 11, 2015.
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Literacy Education Master’s Program (MA, EdM) and these are available on the
department’s website. Memo Bylaws
4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Specialization and these are available on the
department’s website. Memo Bylaws
5. Graduate Studies Committee has approved revised bylaws for the Department of Educational
Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/ Counseling Psychology: Sport Management and
these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
6. Minor Change Bulletin #10 ( Exhibit S)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by President Floyd.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management to Tri-Cities campus
(Exhibits F F1 F2)- D. Baker APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits G G1 )- D. Baker APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit H )– D. Baker APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit J ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate:
C-NSPIRE, Carbon, and Nitrogen Systems Policy Oriented Integrated Research Education
(Exhibits L L1 ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for the Department of Mechanical Engineering: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
(thesis and non-thesis), and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. (Exhibits M M1 ) – K. Daratha
APPROVED
B. Discussion Items
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise
Rule 54 – Undergraduate Minors and Additional Majors (Exhibit N) – D. Baker
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
111 – Graduation requirements for Undergraduate Major, Minor and College Requirements
for Graduation (Exhibit O) – D. Baker
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
114 – Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees (Exhibit P) – D. Baker
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar for
Fall 2018-Spring 2025 (Exhibit Q) D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 10 (Exhibits R R1 ) – D. Baker
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #7
(Exhibit T ) – D. Baker
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibit V ) – K. Daratha
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation
requirements of PhD in Nursing Program: decrease core from 56 credits to 34 credits.
(Exhibits W W1 ) – K. Daratha
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Botany to MS/ PhD in Plant Biology (Exhibits X X1 X2) – K. Daratha
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Zoology to MS/ PhD in Biology (Exhibit Y Y1 Y2) – K. Daratha
11. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Non-reappointment Letters (Exhibit Z ) J. McDonald
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 2, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of March 12, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on April 1, 2015.
2. Academic Affairs Committee has approved the Changing the Name of the Major in Criminal Justice
(Exhibit B )
3. Election of Legislative Representative
4. Office of Equal Opportunity minor edits to the Faculty Manual (Exhibit C)
5. Meeting Dates for 2015-2016 for Senate meetings
6. Graduate Studies Committee has approved revised bylaws: College of Communication:
Communication Program (PhD and MA) and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo Bylaws
7. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws: ELSSECP, College of Education:
Educational Leadership and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo Bylaws
8. Minor Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibit D)
9. Academic Affairs Committee has approved editorial revision to Rules 43, 53, 56, and 70 (Exhibit XX)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved revisions to the Policies and Procedures
manual. (Exhibit M M1 M2 ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise
Rule 54 – Undergraduate Minors and Additional Majors (Exhibit N) – D. Baker APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
111 – Graduation requirements for Undergraduate Major, Minor and College Requirements
for Graduation (Exhibit O) – D. Baker APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
114 – Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees (Exhibit P) – D. Baker APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar for
Fall 2018-Spring 2025 (Exhibit Q) D. Baker APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 10 (Exhibits R R1 ) – D. Baker MOTION: Moved and seconded to remove
Cougar Athletic Development Certificate and remit back to AAC. Motion Carried.
Remainder of Bulletin #10 was approved.
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #7
(Exhibit T ) – D. Baker APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibit V ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation
requirements of PhD in Nursing Program: decrease core from 56 credits to 34 credits.
(Exhibits W W1 ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Botany to MS/ PhD in Plant Biology (Exhibits X X1 X2) – K. Daratha APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Zoology to MS/ PhD in Biology (Exhibit Y Y1 Y2) – K. Daratha APPROVED
12. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Non-reappointment Letters (Exhibit Z ) J. McDonald APPROVED
B. Discussion Items
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Annual Review (Exhibit E E1 E2 ) – J. McDonald
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Structure (Exhibit F ) – J. McDonald
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Reasonable Accommodations (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Convicted of Felonies (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald
5. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the HS-Stem Center –
(Exhibit J) – S. Parish/J. Savage
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibit K ) – K. Daratha
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Applied
Educational Research (Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to change the
degree title of Master of Arts in Prevention Science to Master of Science in Prevention Science
(Exhibit NN NN1) – K. Daratha
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revise Rule 90- Grade Z
(Exhibit OO) – D. Baker
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
Doctor of Pharmacy to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – Yakima, WA
(Exhibits PP PP1 PP2 )– D. Baker
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 11 (Exhibits QQ QQ1) – D. Baker
| 12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 12 (Exhibits RR RR1 ) – D. Baker
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 115 – Requirements for
Professional Degrees (Exhibit SS ) – D. Baker
14. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 6 – Transfer Credits
(Exhibit TT ) – D. Baker
15. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 15 – Credit by
Examination (Exhibit UU) – D. Baker
16. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 31 –Credit to High School
Students for Course Completed Prior to H.S. Graduation (Exhibit VV ) – D. Baker
17. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 104 Academic Complaint
Procedures and Rule 105 Administrative Changes to Final Grades (Exhibit WW) – D. Baker
18. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new course COM 400
(Exhibits YY YY1 YY2 YY3 YY4 ) – D. Baker
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 16, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2015, August 2015, and December 2015. APPROVED.
I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2015, August 2015, and December 2015. APPROVED.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: Computer Science Graduate Program
Bylaws for the Vancouver Campus and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo Bylaws
2. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program
Bylaws for the Vancouver Campus and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo Bylaws
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: College of Education: Master in Teaching
Program Bylaws and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
4. Minor Change Bulletin #12 (Exhibit E )
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Provost Bernardo and Erica Austin Strategic Plan PPT
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Annual Review (Exhibit E E1 E2 ) – J. McDonald MOTION: REMAND BACK TO FAC. MOTION
CARRIED.
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Structure (Exhibit F ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Reasonable Accommodations (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Convicted of Felonies (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the HS-Stem Center –
(Exhibit J) – S. Parish/J. Savage APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibit K – Addendum K1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Applied
Educational Research (Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to change the
degree title of Master of Arts in Prevention Science to Master of Science in Prevention Science
(Exhibit NN NN1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revise Rule 90- Grade Z
(Exhibit OO) – D. Baker APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
Doctor of Pharmacy to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – Yakima, WA
(Exhibits PP PP1 PP2 )– D. Baker APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 11 (Exhibits QQ QQ1) – D. Baker APPROVED
| 12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 12 (Exhibits RR RR1 Addendums RR3 RR4 RR5 ) – D. Baker APPROVED
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 115 – Requirements for
Professional Degrees (Exhibit SS ) – D. Baker APPROVED
14. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 6 – Transfer Credits
(Exhibit TT ) – D. Baker APPROVED
15. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 15 – Credit by
Examination (Exhibit UU) – D. Baker APPROVED
16. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 31 –Credit to High School
Students for Course Completed Prior to H.S. Graduation (Exhibit VV ) – D. Baker APPROVED
17. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 104 Academic Complaint
Procedures and Rule 105 Administrative Changes to Final Grades (Exhibit WW)
– D. Baker APPROVED
18. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new course COM 400
(Exhibits YY YY1 YY2 YY3 YY4 Memo ) – D. Baker MOTION: TO POSTPONE
THE RECOMMENDATION AND BRING THIS BACK TO THE FIRST FALL 2015 SENATE MEETING AS A
DISCUSSION ITEM. MOTION CARRIED.
19. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #7 addendum
(Exhibit T1 – UCORE #7, Exb T was passed 4/2/15) – D. Baker APPROVED
B. Discussion Items
1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Section IV G/ Patents (Exhibits C C1 C2 PPT ) – J. McDonald
2 Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Section IV H/ Copyrights (Exhibits C3 C4 C5 ) – J. McDonald
MOTION: TO POSTPONE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS #1 AND #2 AND BRING
SAID ITEMS BACK TO THE FIRST FALL 2015 SENATE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.