Meeting Minutes: March 25, 2021

Faculty Senate Minutes

Regular Meeting

March 25, 2021                

1. Speaker presentations
   1. Guest Speaker:  WSU Financial Update by VP Stacy Pearson (PDF).
2. Minutes of March 4, 2021 meeting were approved as circulated.
3. Announcements
   1. Information Items
      1. Chair-Elect for 2021-2022: Christine Horne from Sociology
      2. (Item #2021.03.25_90_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibit 90)
      3. Senate leadership met with the president and provost on March 24, 2021
      4. The Research and Arts Committee approved the interim institute status of the Institute for Northwest Every Futures (INEF); an application to establish full institute status will be submitted in the coming months.
      5. (Item #2021.03.25_91_Steering) Proposal of intent to rename an Academic Program, Department, or College as the proposed unit: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology (Exhibits 91A 91B)
      6. (Item #2021.03.25_92_Steering) Proposal of intent to rename an Academic Program, Department, or College as the proposed unit: Paul G. Allen School for Global Health (Exhibits 92A 92B 92C 92D)
          
   2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Dave Turnbull:
         1. Congratulations to Gayle Anderson on her upcoming retirement and gratitude for her 12 years of exceptional service to WSU.
         2. Reminder that the link to the development and delivery of AOI’s support initiative for Fall 2021 preparation is currently live on the Faculty Senate page.
4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda – none
5. Agenda Items
   1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2021.03.04_68_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibits 68A   68B) – D. Handy
         1. Motion Carried
      2. (Item # 2021.03.04_69_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 6, Transfer Credits (Exhibit 69) – D. Handy
         1. Motion Carried
      3. (Item # 2021.03.04_71_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit 71) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. Motion Carried
      4. (Item # 2021.03.04_72_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual (Exhibits 72A   72B  72C) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. Motion carried
      5. (Item # 2021.03.04_74_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision in the Faculty Manual (Section III C 9): Faculty furlough and/or temporary salary reduction in a time of budgetary crisis  (Exhibits 74A  74B) – S. Hines
         1. Motion carried
         2. Discussion: a recommendation from the floor was proposed for a study to be done to ensure that outcomes affiliated with this recommendation are consistent with the intended vision for the manual. Faculty Affairs will follow up with the incoming committee to follow up on this recommendation.
      6. (Item # 2021.03.04_75_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual: Calendar Days to Business (Exhibits 75A  75B  75C) – S. Hines
         1. Motion carried
   2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2021.03.25_76_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual:  Moving Teaching Portfolio instructions out of the Faculty Manual and into the Provost’s Guidelines for Promotion & Tenure (Exhibits 76A  76B  ) – S. Hines
         1. Discussion: An inquiry was made on what initiated the adjustment as outlined. Faculty Affairs representation responded that this adjustment was made to encourage consistency between the Teaching Portfolio and the Faculty Manual.
      2. (Item # 2021.03.25_77_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision in the Faculty Manual: Review of Faculty, Section III, C 4: (Exhibits 77A  77B) – S. Hines
         1. No discussion
      3. (Item # 2021.03.25_78_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibits 78) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. No discussion
      4. (Item # 2021.03.25_79_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Exhibits 79A  79B  79C ) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. No discussion
      5. (Item # 2021.03.25_80_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in MS in Business Administration (Exhibits 80A  80B) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. No discussion
      6. (Item # 2021.03.25_81_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in Master of Engineering & Technology Management (nonthesis) (Exhibits 81A  81B) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. No discussion
      7. (Item # 2021.03.25_82_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in MS in Mechanical Engineering (Vancouver)  (Exhibits   82A  82B) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. No discussion
      8. (Item # 2021.03.25_83_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised certificate in Applied Measurement & Quantitative Methods (Exhibits 83A  83B) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. Discussion: A concern from the floor was raised concerning an incorrect title connected with Psych 515 as outlined in the revised certificate above. This concern was noted and Gary Wayman will reconnect with Tammy Barry in Psychology prior to next steps.
      9. (Item # 2021.03.25_84_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Human Nutrition (Exhibits 84A  84B) – U. Umesh/G. Wayman
         1. No discussion
      10. (Item # 2021.03.25_85AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits 85A   85B) – D. Handy
          1. No discussion
      11. (Item # 2021.03.25_86_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 111, Undergraduate Major, Minor, and College requirements for Graduation (Exhibit 86) – D. Handy
          1. No discussion
      12. (Item # 2021.03.25_87_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 20, Permission to Audit (Exhibit 87) – D. Handy
          1. No discussion
      13. (Item # 2021.03.25_88_RAC) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Professional Sales – T. Barry/J. Owen (Exhibits 88A  88B)
          1. No discussion
      14. (Item # 2021.03.25_89_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits 89A  89B) – J. Mattoon
          1. No discussion
      15. (Item #2021.03.25.21_CC) Recommendation from the Committee on Committees to approve the special appointment of Jeb Owen to a third 3-year consecutive term on the Research and Arts Committee (Exhibit 93) – D. Call
          1. No discussion
6. Constituents’ Concerns
   1. A concern was raised regarding the transparency of the process for shifting to a Pullman Chancellor in accordance with the OneWSU System Plan. It was noted that conversations about this shift have taken place and it is likely that internal shifts will occur within WSU job descriptions to support this change and reduce redundancies in the overall system. Any additional concerns can be forwarded on to Doug Call for further inquiry.
   2. A concern was raised on the budget information from the presentation by VP Stacy Pearson as it relates to transparency between sharing faculty budget concerns and the administrative response. It was noted that the Faculty Senate webpage will be updated to reflect concerns and responses from the administration accordingly.
   3. A concern was raised regarding the plan for Fall 2021 as it relates to vaccinations for faculty, staff, and student safety. It was noted that capacities for in-person activity will maintain compliance with Washington State Guidelines as more information becomes available in the coming year. Any additional concerns can be forwarded on to Doug Call for further inquiry.
      
       
7. Adjournment     
                                                 

                      The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

                                              Matt Hudelson, Executive Secretary