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Members Absent: J. Brunson, A. Hurley, W. Silky, S. Fettes, D. Baer, T. Darvill, K. Kurst-Swanger, M. Kanick, J. Turbeville, T. Barnhart, B. Randolph, E. Basualdo
Meeting was called to order at 3:15 PM.
I. Approval of Agenda
There were a few changes made to the agenda before it was approved. #1 under New Business was withdrawn from the agenda and referred back to the Graduate Council. Also, #2 and #3 under New Business were moved to consideration before the bylaw agenda item under unfinished business. The agenda was then unanimously approved.
II. Approval of FA minutes for February 4, 2002
The minutes were approved unanimously.
III. FA Chair's Report - D. King
D. King began by reminding the assembly of the College Council meeting this Friday, March 1, 2002. He also urged for better attendance so we may take action on the articles that are up for discussion in the Bylaws.
Finally, he reminded the Assembly of the General Faculty meeting immediately following this FA meeting. He encouraged everyone to stay to hear the President speak, and to vote on Bylaws amendments already approved by F.A.
IV. Reports of Councils, Committees and Task Forces
A. Academic Policies Council met and approved the changes to the Economics major, which are being distributed at this meeting.
B. Campus Concept Committee met on the 25th to discuss concerns regarding traffic, pedestrians in the context of building the new Campus Center.
V. Unfinished Business
1. Vacancies on FA Councils: D. King reminded everyone that there is one position available on both the Personnel Policies and Academic Policies Councils because A. Stamm (Natural Sciences rep on P+PC) and L. Peterson (Humanities rep on APC) are on sabbatical for one semester. No nominations were received for these vacancies.
2. Course numbering changes for Vocational Teacher Preparation Program: This change in course numbering was approved unanimously (see attached).
3. Changes in the History M.A. degree program: These changes were approved unanimously (see attached).
4. Consideration of Faculty Bylaw Amendments: This was postponed until the next FA meeting due to the lack of a quorum.
VI. New Business
1. Changes to Economics BA major: The Assembly voted to waive the two week rule and these changes were approved unanimously (see attached).
The meeting was adjourned at 4 PM.
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