The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to adopt recommendations of the
Curricular Affairs Committee as the UAF Faculty Senate's response
to the UA Faculty Alliance common grading policy.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The committee considered how it should
respond to the proposal of the UA Faculty Alliance
concerning a common grade policy. It was compared to
current UAF practice by UAF Registrar Ann Tremarello
who made specific recommendations concerning language
on grading system, academic letter grades, individual
grades of A, B, C, D, F, non-academic grades, the credit/
no-credit option, P, pass/no-pass and pass/fail, DF, NB,
I, AU, W, and computation of grade point average. The
committee suggested changes to the list of
recommendations in three areas.
1) recommendation on the "F" grade should add the word
"satisfactorily;" That is, an "F" grade is defined as
"Indicates failure to meet course requirements
satisfactorily."
2) That the "NB" section should be removed from the
common grade policy, because UAF no longer recognizes
the NB grade;
3) That the recommendation on the "I" grade conform
to current UAF practice, which no longer requires
students to have earned a "C" grade or better in the
majority of the work for the course in order to be
assigned an incomplete.
The committee moved to adopt the amended
recommendations as the committee's proposal for the
UAF Faculty Senate response to the UA Faculty Alliance.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
ANALYSIS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA COMMON GRADE POLICY
As proposed by the UA Faculty Alliance
Grading System:
This is an elaborated UAF grading system statement. It has been
embellished by stating what is required in the syllabus in addition
to the course grading system.
Recommendation: Go back to the UAF statement: "Instructors are
expected to state their grading policies in writing at the beginning
of each course."
"Academic Letter Grades"
What follows are definitions for letter grades. By classifying these
as "academic," the impression is given that "non-academic" grades,
such as Pass and Credit, could not be used with academic courses.
The "academic" grades are simply those that are used to compute the
grade point average.
Recommendation: Change the name and do not separate these grades
from those not counted in the grade point average. There is a clear
enough indication of what counts and does not count in the GPA in
the section dealing with computing grade point averages.
"A"
UAF's definition included "?.completion of more work than is
regularly required."
Recommendation: Go with the suggested definition. I imagine that
many A grades are given at UAF without requiring additional work.
"B"
UAF's previous definition indicated this was "outstanding" ability.
Recommendation: Accept the new definition.
"C"
Defined as "average mastery" which seems a contradiction in terms.
Recommendation: Change "mastery" to "performance."
"D"
Defined as "less than average mastery" and "minimum acceptable
completion of all course requirements."
Recommendation: Change "mastery" to "performance." Remove or
change "minimum acceptable completion of all course requirements"
because it is unnecessary and may be misunderstood to mean that "D"
grades are minimally accepted as meeting degree requirements in all
cases.
"F"
Definition seems awkward: "Indicates failure to meet a minimum
level of understanding of the subject and minimum acceptable level
of completion of all course requirements. All "F" grades earned in
pass/fail courses are included in the GPA calculations."
Recommendation: Change definition to: "Indicates failure to meet
course requirements satisfactorily. All "F" grades, including those
earned in courses graded under the pass/fail option, are calculated
in the GPA."
"Non-Academic Grades"
Identifies grades that are not computed in the grade point average.
Recommendation: Beside changing the "label" for these courses,
combine the last two sentences to read: "However, grades of "CR" and
"P" earn credit toward graduation, except as specified and may be
used to determined satisfactory academic progress, where
satisfactory progress means a "C" or better for undergraduate
courses and "B" or better for graduate courses."
"CR"
OK
"NC"
OK.
Credit/No-Credit Student Option
Essentially the same as now used at UAF with these two exceptions:
(1) maximum of 15 credits earned by this option may apply to an
associate or baccalaureate degree; (2) option can not be used with
courses repeated for GPA improvement.
Recommendation: Stay with the present UAF policy that limits the
student to one course per semester using the credit/no-credit
option. The fact that only "undesignated" electives can be taken
with this option limits the number that can be applied toward any
degree. Adopt the policy that credit/no-credit can not be used when
repeating a course for a higher grade.
"P"
Equivalent undergraduate and graduate grades are not part of the
definition.
Recommendation: Include in the definition of the "P" grade that it is
equivalent to a "C" grade for an undergraduate course and a "B" grade
in a graduate course.
"NP"
Used only at UAA. Use of this grade should be an option at each MAU.
Pass/No-Pass and Pass/Fail Course Options
The explanation of these options goes into more detail than is
necessary. Equivalents of the "P" grade are given here rather than in
the definition of the grade (see above).
Recommendation: Remove the reference to equivalent grades (to be
placed with the definition of the "P" grade above).
"DF"
Includes this from the UAA policy: "If course work is not completed
prior to applying the course towards a graduation requirement, the
"DF" becomes a permanent grade and it will be necessary for the
student to re-register to obtain credit for the course."
Recommendation: Clarify what this means. A course could not be
applied towards a degree requirement if it is not completed.
Without a better explanation, I would recommend this be removed
from the policy statement.
"NB"
Used only at UAS. Use of this grade should be an option at each MAU.
Recommendation: The "NB" section should be removed from the
common grade policy, because UAF no longer recognizes the NB grade.
"I"
States that the student must have earned a "C" grade or better in the
majority of the work for the course (this was just removed from the
UAF policy) and that an Incomplete Grade contract or a Course
Completion Contract be signed by both the faculty member and the
student.
Recommendation: Eliminate the "C" grade requirement. Delete the
"contract" requirements. That is a process and should be left up to
the individual MAU's.
"AU"
This appears to be the UAF policy.
Recommendation: Remove all reference to process and deadlines for
changes from credit to audit from the policy statement.
"W"
The "W" grade is defined as a "registration status." Since the
student does not "register" for a "W" grade, this appears to be
inappropriate wording.
Recommendation: Change the wording to "Indicates withdrawal from
a course??"
Computation of Grade Point Average
Again, use of "non-academic" grades may be confusing. It is
important to note that this policy defines the GPA to be calculated
only on credits and grades earned at a specific MAU. There is no
mention of a "statewide" GPA (something the Regents have
mentioned). The Banner system separates the academic history
record by level, that is, undergraduate, graduate, professional, non-
credit/CEU. A separate GPA is calculated by level. There is not a
combined MAU GPA.
Recommendation: Change wording as follows (additions are in
CAPS):
1. "The grade point average (GPA) is a weighted numerical average
of the grades earned in courses BY LEVEL at a MAU. To compute a
GPA, the cumulative number of grade points earned BY LEVEL at a
MAU is divided by the total number of credits for which a grade was
received."
2. "Undergraduate courses TAKEN BY A STUDENT while in a graduate
degree program are calculated in the student's graduate GPA IF THEY
ARE PART OF THE GRADUATE PROGRAM AS INDICATED ON THE
STUDENT'S APPROVED ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY FORM.
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to recommend that the proposed
Regents' Policy and Univesity Regulation 09.02.00--Student Rights
and Responsibilities as submitted by the Board of Regents to the
Faculty Alliance be accepted.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The Curricular Affairs Committee discussed
draft policies and regulations on Student Rights and
Responsibilities, forwarded to the Faculty Senate for
review by a UA administrative committee chaired by
'Nanne Myers and moved to forward them to the full
senate, with its recommendation that they be accepted.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the Baccalaureate Core
Curriculum for Aesthetic Appreciation under the "Perspectives on
the Human Condition" as follows:
CAPS = Additions
[[ ]] = Deletions
"PERSPECTIVES ON THE HUMAN CONDITION"
AESTHETIC APPRECIATION
1. Objectives
a. To compare and contrast the methods, process, and
expression of the three arts (visual, music, and drama) in
western and non-western civilizations;
b. To develop basic and practical tools of aesthetic
perception, awareness and appreciation;
c. To develop an understanding of how the arts are related
to one another and to the world; and
d. To develop understanding of the value and application of
aesthetics to everyday life.
2. Options: Proposed courses MAY [[would]] be team-taught by
members of similar interests and background representing the
Departments of Art, THEATRE [[Drama]], and Music and would
follow the above objectives. Courses offered will depend upon
the emphasis and background of the faculty [[team]]. Five
examples of possible courses are:
a. An art appreciation course drawing upon material from
Music 123, Music Appreciation; Art 100, Art
Appreciation; and Theatre [[211, Theater Appreciation]]
215, DRAMATIC LITERATURE.
b. A course emphasizing Native AV狼论坛n music and drawing
together content from Theatre 161, Introduction to
Tuma Theatre; Music 223, AV狼论坛n Native Music; and
ART 365, Native Art of AV狼论坛.
c. A course emphasizing the modern creative process as
manifested in the art of the twentieth century, drawing
upon content offered in courses in modern theatre,
modern art (Art 363), and modern music (Music 424).
d. A course examining art from an historical perspective,
with content drawn from Theatre [[211]] 215, DRAMATIC
LITERATURE, Music 222, and Art 261-262.
e. A course considering art of the Pacific Rim cultures
and drawing material from Music 124, Music in World
Cultures; Art 261-262, History of World Art; and
Theatre [[211, Theater Appreciation]] 215, DRAMATIC
LITERATURE (with emphasis on Theater practice
throughout the Pacific Rim).
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The CORE Curriculum Review Committee
has approved a change in the wording of the CORE
Curriculum Requirements (1990) regarding Aesthetic
Appreciation.
These cosmetic changes have been requested by the
Department Heads of Art, Music, and Theatre.
These changes DO NOT affect the CORE or the Spirit
of the CORE, but do reflect the existing realities of
the courses AS CURRENTLY PRESENTED. The changes
also reflect the Theatre Department's desire to be
recognized as Theatre rather than "Drama."
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
Approved: J. Wadlow, Chancellor Date: 5/8/98
**
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (16 yes, 8 no)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to refer the motion to amend the
minimum requirements for Master's Degrees back to committee for
additional consideration.
Effective: Immediately
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
MOTION REFERED BACK TO COMMITTEE
==================================
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the amendments to the
minimum requirements for Master's Degrees. These new
requirements should be listed in the UAF catalogue as follows:
CAPS = Additions
[[ ]] = Deletions
For all Master's Degree Programs, the following must be met:
a. Submit a Graduate Study Plan (GSP) and an Appointment of
Committee Form to the Graduate School by the end of the second
semester in attendance.
b. Be registered for at least 6 credits per year (fall, spring, and
summer combined), or have an approved leave of absence form on
file.
C. PASS A WRITTEN AND/OR ORAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
WHICH MAY BE COMBINED WITH A PROJECT OR THESIS DEFENSE. IN
SOME PROGRAMS (E.G. THE MBA PROGRAM) A CAPSTONE COURSE, THAT
INCLUDES DEMONSTRATION OF THE ABILITY TO SYNTHESIZE
INFORMATION IN THE FIELD AT A LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR A
MASTER'S DEGREE, MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION.
[[c.]] D. Submit an Advancement to Candidacy form to the Graduate
School. Once submitted, this form supplants the GSP and serves to
formally establish specific degree requirements.
[[d.]] E. Submit an application for graduation and be registered for at
least 3 graduate credits in the semester in which the degree is to be
awarded; and
[[e.]] F. Complete all degree requirements within the 7-year time
limit allowed.
Furthermore, the following OUTLINES additional MINIMUM
requirements [[are the minimum requirements]] for FOUR DIFFERENT
CATEGORIES OF Master's Degrees:
A. For a Master's of Science or Master's of Arts Degree - with thesis
Successfully complete at least 30 credits of course work including
at least 6 credits of thesis (699). No more than 12 thesis/research
(699/698) credits may be counted towards the minimum degree
credits.
At least 24 credits must be at the 600 LEVEL [[or above]], except for
a Master's of Arts in Music, which must have at least 21 credits at
the 600 level [[or above]].
[[Pass a written and/or oral comprehensive exam (may be combined
with the thesis defense.)]]
Publicly present and defend thesis.
Submit a completed and signed thesis defense form to the Graduate
School.
Archive thesis in UAF Library.
B. Master's of Science or Master's of Arts Degree - with project
Successfully complete at least 30 credits of course work including
at least 3 credits of RESEARCH or project work (698). No more than
6 research OR PROJECT WORK (698) credits may be counted towards
the minimum degree credits.
At least 24 credits must be at the 600 level [[or above]], except for a
Master's of Arts in Music, which must have at least 21 credits at the
600 level [[or above]].
[[Pass a written and/or oral comprehensive exam (may be combined
with the project defense.)]]
Publicly present and defend project.
Submit a completed and signed project defense form to the Graduate
School.
Archive project in UAF Library.
C. MASTER'S OF SCIENCE OR ARTS DEGREE - COURSEWORK BASED
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT LEAST 30 CREDITS OF COURSEWORK. AT
LEAST 24 CREDITS MUST BE REGULAR COURSEWORK AT THE 600
LEVEL NOT INCLUDING RESEARCH, PROJECT OR THESIS COURSEWORK.
D. For a Professional Master's Degree (E.G. [i.e.] Master's of Business
Administration, Education, etc.)
Successfully complete at least 30 credits of course work (research
or thesis credits NOT included).
At least 24 credits must be at the 600 level [[or above]] (research
or thesis credits NOT included).
[[Successful completion of a comprehensive exam or capstone course
that includes demonstration of the ability to synthesize information
in the field at a level appropriate for a Master's degree.]]
Note on Implementation of Motion: It is the understanding of the
Graduate AND PROFESSIONAL Curricular Affairs Committee that
changes to existing programs degree requirements or the name of
the degree which may be necessitated by this policy, if
implemented, will need final approval of the Graduate AND
PROFESSIONAL Curricular Affairs Committee, but does not
constitute a new degree offering, and will not need approval by the
Board of Regents.
No minimum presented herein prohibits programs from requiring
additional work. The adjustments that have been made from existing
programs include the requirement for the non-thesis project to be
documented and in some manner archived in the Library (i.e. slides,
recording, report.)
EFFECTIVE: Fall 1998
RATIONALE: The master's degree requirements, passed
during UAF Faculty Senate meeting #71, omitted or
eliminated several categories of master's degrees that
had previously been offered by UAF and are commonly
offered at other universities nationwide. These
omissions or eliminations would have had serious
ramifications for students pursuing master's degrees
in several programs. The intent of the original motion
was to set minimum standards and reduce the disparity
in requirements for different categories of master's
degrees. The proposed amendments to the motion serve
to further that goal and rectify the omission or
elimination of master's degree programs that have been
and continue to be a vital part of the UAF graduate
curriculum.
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves that, for the academic year 1998-99
only, incoming graduate students may elect to fulfill the master's
degree requirements from either the 1997-98 or 1998-99 catalog.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The new master's degree requirements
essentially eliminate an entire category of degrees
and the implementation of these requirements has
proved to be much more arduous and contentious than
anyone in the 1996-97 Senate thought.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
Approved: J. Wadlow, Chancellor Date: 5/8/98
**
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to request that the Appeals and
Oversight Committee select four of its members to be recommended
to United Academics by the Senate for service on the Appeals Board.
The individuals should be members of the bargaining unit (eligible
for membership in United Academics). One each should be selected
from CLA and CSEM, one from CNRDM or CRA combined, and one from
SFOS, ACE or Education combined. One of the above members should
be recommended to serve as president of the Appeals Board.
This motion is an interim motion effective for one year.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The United Academics will form an Appeals
Board. The relation of the Senate with United
Academics and of the Appeals and Oversight Committee
with the Appeals Board has yet to be determined. By
having some common members for the first year, the two
appeals groups will be able to coordinate their activities
and make recommendations concerning the future
relationship.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to request that Peter Knoke and John
Morack be recommended to United Academics to serve on the Labor Management
Committee on Distance Learning and Technology.
This motion is an interim motion effective for one year.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The Distance Learning and Technology
Committee will be considering matters which are
traditionally academic in nature and consequently of
interest to the Senate. By having the Senate recommend
members to serve on this committee, the Senate will be
able to coordinate its actions with those of United
Academics in this area. Further, the experience will
help guide the long-term relationship of the Faculty
Senate and United Academics on academic issues. The
Distance Learning and Technology Committee is mandated
to present an interim report by October 30, 1998.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to request that Peter Knoke and John
Morack be recommended to United Academics to serve on the
Distance Learning and Technology Committee. The individuals should
be members of the bargaining unit (eligible for membership in United
Academics).
This motion is an interim motion effective for one year.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The Distance Learning and Technology
Committee will be considering matters which are
traditionally academic in nature and consequently of
interest to the Senate. By having Senate members serve
on this committee the Senate will be able to coordinate
its actions with those of United Academics in this area.
Further, the experience will help guide the long-term
relationship of the Faculty Senate and United Academics
on academic issues. The Distance Learning and
Technology Committee is mandated to present an interim
report by October 30, 1998.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
****
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend Section III, B. 5 and 5a of
the UAF Grade Appeals Policy as indicated below.
[[ ]] = Deletions
CAPS = Additions
GRADE APPEALS POLICY
III. Procedures
B. 5. The committee must [[meet]] SCHEDULE A
MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
FOR THE APPEAL HEARING within 10 WORKING days
of receipt of the student's request.
a. During this and [[any]] subsequent meetings,
all parties involved shall protect the
confidentiality of the matter according to the
provisions of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any other
applicable federal, state or university policies.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: This change will provide both timely
response and flexibility in scheduling an appeals
hearing. In few cases now, can hearings be heard
within 10 days of receipt of a student's request.
This will fix that problem.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
Approved: J. Wadlow, Chancellor Date: 5/8/98
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate recommends to the Board of Regents that the
attached list of individuals be awarded the appropriate UAF degrees
pending completion of all University requirements. [Note: copy of
the list is available in the Governance Office, 312 Signers' Hall.]
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: These degrees are granted upon
recommendation of the program faculty, as verified by
the appropriate department head. As the representative
governance group of the faculty, we are making that
recommendation.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
****
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the Unit Criteria for
Communication.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
Upon Chancellor Approval
RATIONALE: The committee assessed the unit criteria
submitted by the Communications Department. With
some minor changes, agreed upon by the department
representative, Bob Arundale, the unit criteria were
found to be consistent with UAF guidelines.
Signed: John D. Craven, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/7/98
Approved: J. Wadlow, Chancellor Date: 5/8/98
UAF REGULATIONS FOR THE EVALUATION OF FACULTY:
INTITIAL APPOINTMENT, ANNUAL REVIEW, REAPPOINTMENT,
PROMOTION, TENURE, AND SABBATICAL LEAVE
AND
COMMUNICATION UNIT CRITERIA
STANDARDS AND INDICES
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADAPTATION OF UAF AND REGENTS CRITERIA
FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE, SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED FOR USE IN
EVALUATING FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION.
ITEMS IN BOLDFACE ARE THOSE SPECIFICALLY ADDED OR EMPHASIZED
BECAUSE OF THEIR RELEVANCE TO COMMUNICATION FACULTY, AND
BECAUSE THEY ARE ADDITIONS TO AND CLARIFICATION OF UAF
REGULATIONS. THESE UNIT CRITERIA ARE FOR USE IN THE ANNUAL
EVALUATION OF FACULTY AS WELL.
I. PURVIEW
AV狼论坛 document, "Faculty Appointment
and Evaluation Policies" (hereinafter referred to as UAF Faculty
Policies), supplements the Board of Regents policies and describes
the purpose, conditions, eligibility, and other specifications relating
to the evaluation of faculty at the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks.
Contained herein are regulations and procedures to guide the
evaluation processes and to identify the bodies of review
appropriate for UAF.
The University, through the UAF Faculty Senate, may wish to change
or amend these regulations and procedures from time to time and
will provide adequate notice in making changes and amendments.
The Provost is responsible for coordination and implementation of
matters relating to procedures stated herein.
II. INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY
A. Criteria for Initial Appointment. Minimum degree, experience
and performance requirements are set forth in UAF Faculty Policies,
Chapter IV. Exceptions to these requirements for initial placement
in academic rank or special academic rank positions shall be
submitted to the Chancellor or Chancellor's designee for approval
prior to a final selection decision.
B. Academic Titles. Academic titles must reflect the discipline
in which the faculty are appointed and reside within a specific
discipline. Units wishing to appoint academic rank faculty within
schools and colleges to titles must have the concurrence of the
specific discipline in which the title resides.
C. Process for Appointment of Faculty with Academic Rank.
Deans of schools and colleges, and directors when appropriate, in
conjunction with the faculty in a unit shall establish procedures for
advertisement, review, and selection of candidates to fill any
faculty positions as they become available. Such procedures shall be
consistent with the University's affirmative action policies and
shall provide for participation in hiring by faculty and
administrators as a unit.
D. Process for Appointment of Faculty with Special Academic
Rank. Deans and/or directors, in conjunction with the faculty in a
unit, shall establish procedures for advertisement, review, and
selection of candidates to fill any faculty positions as they become
available. Such procedures shall be consistent with the University's
stated affirmative action policies and shall provide for
participation in hiring by faculty and administrators in the unit.
These procedures shall be on file in the Chancellor's Office.
E. Following the selection process, the dean or director shall
appoint the new faculty member and advise him/her of the
conditions, benefits, and obligations of the position. If the
appointment is to be at the professor level, the dean/director must
first obtain the concurrence of the Chancellor or his/her designee.
F. Letter of Appointment. The initial letter of appointment shall
specify the nature of the assignment, the percentage emphasis that
is to be placed on each of the parts of the faculty responsibility, and
any special conditions relating to the appointment.
This letter of appointment establishes the nature of the
position and, while the percentage of emphasis for each part may
vary with each workload distribution, the part(s) defining the
position may not. Subsequent letters of appointment may vary the
work load distribution and nature of the assignment.
III. PERIODIC EVALUATION OF FACULTY
A. Criteria. As outlined in UAF Faculty Policies, Chapter IV.A.3.
evaluators may consider, but shall not be limited to, whichever of
the following are appropriate to the faculty member's professional
obligation: mastery of subject matter; effectiveness in teaching;
achievement in research, scholarly, and creative activity;
effectiveness of public service; effectiveness of university service;
demonstration of professional development and quality of total
contribution to the university.
For purposes of evaluation at UAF, the total contribution to the
university and activity in the areas outlined above will be defined by
activity and excellence in the following tripartite areas: l)
effectiveness in teaching; 2) achievement in scholarly activity; and
3) effectiveness of service.
B. Bipartite Faculty. Bipartite faculty are regular academic rank
faculty who fill positions that are designated as performing two of
the three parts of the university's tripartite responsibility.
As defined in UAF Faculty Policy (IV.A.2.), only
vocational/technical faculty and extension agents may hold bipartite
rank. No other faculty may hold bipartite rank.
The determination of which of the criteria defined above will
apply to these faculty shall be in accordance with institutional
needs for the given position, will be coordinated by the dean of the
appropriate school or college in consultation with the director, in
cases of joint appointment, and with the program faculty.
While bipartite faculty may choose to engage in a tripartite
function, they will not be required to do so as a condition for
evaluation, promotion, or tenure.
C. Definitions of Criteria.
1. Effectiveness in Teaching.
A central function of the university is instruction of
students in formal courses and supervised study. Teaching includes
those activities directly related to the formal and informal
transmission of appropriate skills and knowledge to students. The
nature of instruction will vary for each faculty member, depending
upon workload distribution and the particular teaching mission of
the unit. Instruction includes actual contact in classroom or through
distance delivery methods, laboratory or field and preparatory
activities, such as preparing for lectures, setting up
demonstrations, and preparing for laboratory experiments, as well
as tutorial sessions, evaluations, correcting papers, and determining
grades. Other aspects of teaching and instruction extend to
undergraduate and graduate academic advising and counseling,
training graduate students and serving on their graduate committees
particularly as their major advisor, curriculum development, and
academic recruiting.
Evidence of excellence in teaching may be demonstrated through, but
not limited to, evidence of the various characteristics which define
effective teachers. Effective teachers
a. are highly organized, plan carefully, use class time
efficiently, have clear objectives, have high expectations for
students;
b. express positive regard for students, develop good
rapport with students, show interest/enthusiasm for the subject;
c. emphasize and encourage student participation, ask
questions, frequently monitor student participation for student
learning and teacher effectiveness, are sensitive to student
diversity;
d. emphasize regular feedback to students and reward
student learning success;
e. demonstrate content mastery, discuss current
information and divergent points of view, relate topics to other
disciplines, deliver material at the appropriate level;
f. regularly develop new courses, workshops and
seminars and use a variety of methods of instructional delivery and
instructional design.
g. UTILIZE AND DEMONSTRATE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF
WHAT CONSTITUTES EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION IN THEIR
TEACHING METHODS.
h. DEMONSTRATE CONSISTENT ATTENTION TO
STUDENTS IN THE ROLE OF AN ADVISOR REGARDING UAF AND
DISCIPLINE RELATED MATTERS.
i. DEVELOP AND REVISE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
FOR USE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR TEACHING.
j. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE
WORK OF THE FACULTY OR THE DISCIPLINE IN CURRICULUM MATTERS.
Effectiveness in teaching will be evaluated through
information on formal and informal teaching, course and curriculum
materials, recruiting and advising, training/guiding graduate
students, etc., provided by:
a. systematic student ratings (required source of data).
and at least two of the following:
b. self-evaluation
c. peer/head classroom observation(s)
d. peer/head evaluation of course materials
2. Achievement in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity.
Inquiry and originality are central functions of a land
grant/sea grant university and all faculty with a research
component in their assignment must remain active as scholars.
Consequently, faculty are expected to conduct research or engage in
other scholarly or creative pursuits that are appropriate to the
mission of their unit, and equally important, results of their work
must be disseminated through media appropriate to their discipline.
Furthermore, it is important to emphasize the distinction between
routine production and creative excellence as evaluated by an
individual's peers at the University of AV狼论坛 and elsewhere.
Whatever the contribution, research, scholarly or creative
activities must have the following characteristics:
- They must occur in a public forum.
- They must be evaluated by appropriate peers.
- They must be evaluated by peers external to this
institution so as to allow an objective judgment.
- They must be judged to make a contribution.
ACHIEVEMENT IN RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
INVOLVES:
1. IDENTIFYING AND EXPLORING NEW RESEARCH
PROBLEMS IN THE DISCIPLINE, AND/OR CRITICALLY EXAMINING
EXISTING RESEARCH PROBLEMS TO PROVIDE NEW INSIGHTS.
2. DEVELOPING NEW METHODS, THEORIES, OR
APPROACHES TO RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN THE DISCIPLINE.
3. DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A FOCUSED PROGRAM
OR PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH.
4. DEMONSTRATING GROWTH IN KNOWLEDGE OF THE
DISCIPLINE, OR GROWTH IN EMPIRICAL AND/OR CRITICAL RESEARCH
ABILITIES.
Evidence of excellence in research, scholarly, and creative
activity may be demonstrated through, but not limited to:
a. CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS, books, reviews, monographs,
bulletins, articles, proceedings and other scholarly works published
by reputable journals, scholarly presses, and publishing houses that
accept works only after rigorous review and approval by peers in the
discipline.
b. Competitive grants and contracts to finance the
development of ideas; these grants and contracts being subject to
rigorous peer review and approval.
c. Presentation of research papers before learned societies
that accept papers only after rigorous review and approval by peers.
d. Exhibitions of art works at galleries; selection for these
exhibitions being based on rigorous review and approval by juries,
recognized artists, or critics.
e. Performances in recitals or productions; selection for
these performances being based on stringent auditions and approval
by appropriate judges.
f. Presentation of research papers before learned societies.
g. Scholarly reviews of publications, art works and
performance of the candidate.
h. Citations of research in scholarly publications.
I. Published abstracts of research papers.
j. Reprints or quotations of publications, reproductions of
art works, and descriptions of interpretations in the performing
arts; these materials appearing in reputable works of the discipline.
k. Prizes and awards for excellence of scholarship.
1. Awards of special fellowships for research or artistic
activities or selection of tours of duty at special institutes for
advanced study.
m. Development of processes or instruments useful in
solving problems, such as computer programs and systems for the
processing of data, genetic plant and animal material, and where
appropriate obtaining patents and/or copyrights for said
development.
3. Effectiveness of Service
The notion of public service is intrinsic to the land grant/sea
grant tradition, and is a fundamental part of the university's
obligation to the people of its state. In this tradition, faculty
providing their professional expertise for the benefit of the
university's external constituency, free of charge, is identified as
"public service." The tradition of the university itself provides that
its faculty assume a collegial obligation for the internal functioning
of the institution; such service is identified as "university service."
a. Public Service
Public service is the application of teaching, research,
and other scholarly and creative activity to constituencies outside
the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks. It includes all activities which
extend the faculty member's professional, academic, or leadership
competence to these constituencies. It can be instructional,
collaborative, or consultative in nature and is related to the faculty
member's discipline or other publicly recognized expertise. Public
service may be systematic activity that involves planning with
clientele and delivery of information on a continuing, programmatic
basis. It may also be informal, individual, professional
contributions to the community or to one's discipline, or other
activities in furtherance of the goals and mission of the university
and its units; such service may occur on a periodic or limited-term
basis.
EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC SERVICE INVOLVES:
1. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING ON AND
CONTRIBUTING TO THE WORK OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN
THE DISCIPLINE, AND/OR PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL BODIES.
2. SUMMARIZING KNOWLEDGE IN THE DISCIPLINE
FOR THOSE OUTSIDE UAF.
3. APPLYING THEORIES OR FINDINGS OF THE
DISCIPLINE IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
(1) Providing information services to adults or youth.
(2) Service on or to government or public committees.
(3) Service on accrediting bodies.
(4) Active participation in professional organizations.
(5) Active participation in discipline-oriented service
organizations.
(6) Editing or refereeing articles or proposals for
professional journals or organizations.
(7) Consulting.
Methods of delivering public service may include, but are
not limited to:
(1) Leadership of or presentations at workshops,
conferences, or public meetings.
(2) Training, facilitating, and consultative services.
(3) Radio and TV programs, newspaper articles and
columns, publications, newsletters, films, computer applications,
teleconferences and other educational media.
(4) Judging and similar educational assistance at
science fairs, state fairs, and speech, drama, literary, and similar
competitions.
b. University Service
University service includes those activities involving
faculty members in the governance, administration, and other
internal affairs of the university, its colleges, schools, and
institutes. It includes non-instructional work with students and
their organizations.
EFFECTIVENESS IN UNIVERSITY SERVICE INVOLVES:
1. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING ON AND
CONTRIBUTING TO THE WORK OF COLLEGE, UAF, AND STATEWIDE
COMMITTEES, PANELS, TASK FORCES, ETC.
2. EXHIBITING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL
EFFECTIVENESS IN POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE,
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS, OR STATEWIDE.
Examples of such activity include, but are not limited to:
(1) Service on university, college, school, institute, or
departmental committees or governing bodies.
(2) Consultative work in support of university
functions, such as expert assistance for specific projects.
(3) Service as department head or similar part-time
administrator.
(4) Participation in accreditation reviews.
(5) Service in support of student organizations and
activities.
(6) Academic support services such as library and
museum programs.
(7) Assisting other faculty or units with curriculum
planning and delivery of instruction, such as serving as guest
lecturer.
c. Evaluation of Service
Each individual faculty member's proportionate
responsibility in service shall be reflected in annual workload
agreements and performance evaluations. In formulating standards
and indices for evaluation, promotion, and tenure, individual units
should include examples of service activities appropriate for that
unit, and measures for evaluation. Effectiveness of public service is
"demonstrated by such things as: professionally related and publicly
recognized service to constituencies external to the university,
including public and private sector groups, governmental agencies,
boards, commissions, committees, public interest groups,
community groups, businesses, and urban and rural residents;
successful design and implementation of technology-transfer
programs to external constituencies; application of directed
research to the needs of constituencies; recognition, awards and
honors from constituent groups; and reputation among peer
deliverers of public service. Effectiveness of university service is
demonstrated by such things as work on university committees and
task forces; participation in faculty governance; colleague
assistance; administrative work, and work with students beyond
formal teacher-student relationships.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
JOHN D. CRAVEN
WHEREAS, John Craven has served the UAF Faculty Senate in a
manner deserving of the UAF Faculty Senate's greatest
admiration and respect; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as Senator to the UAF Faculty
Senate from 1993-1998; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the Graduate
Council for 1993-95; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the Curricular
Affairs Committee from 1995-96; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as President-Elect of the UAF
Faculty Senate from 1996-1997; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee from 1996-98; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the UA Faculty
Alliance of the UA Systemwide Governance Council from
1996-97, and as Spokesperson from 1997-1998; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the Provost's Ad
Hoc Committee on Distance Delivery and Technology Enhanced
Education from 1997-1998; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the Provost's
Search Committee in 1998; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as a member of the Presidential
Evaluation Committee of the Board of Regents in 1998; and
WHEREAS, John Craven has served as President of the UAF Faculty
Senate from 1997-1998; and
WHEREAS, The UAF Faculty Senate wishes to acknowledge the
outstanding service rendered the faculty and the University by
the work of John Craven as he concludes his term as president;
now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate
acknowledges the many contributions of John Craven and
expresses its appreciation for his exemplary service.
Signed: Madeline Schatz, President, UAF Faculty Senate
Dated: May 4, 1998
***
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to endorse the 1998-99 committee
membership as attached.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: New Senate members' preference for
committee selection were reviewed and weighted
against membership distribution from schools and
colleges.
Signed: Madeline Schatz, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/5/98
1998-99 UAF FACULTY SENATE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
STANDING COMMITTEES
Curricular Affairs
Harry Bader, SALRM (00)
Carol Barnhardt, SOEd. (00)
*Charlotte Basham, CLA (00), Chair, Curriculum Review
Alexander Fitts, CLA (99)
Ron Illingworth, CRA (99)
*Gerald McBeath, CLA (99), Chair
Maynard Perkins, CRA (00)
Janice Reynolds, CLA (00)
Ex-Officio: Ann Tremarello, Registrar's Office
Wanda Martin, Advising Center
vacant, Student
Faculty & Scholarly Affairs
Sukumar Bandopadhyay, SME (00)
Lillian Corti, CLA (99)
Susan Grigg, CLA (00)
Bret Luick, ACE (00)
Terry Johnson, SFOS (99)
Barry Mortensen, CRA (00)
John Olson, CSEM (00)
*John Yarie, SALRM (99), Chair
Graduate & Professional Curricular Affairs
Elena Conti, CSEM (99)
Clif Lando, CSEM (99)
Renee Manfredi, CLA (00)
Vikas Sonwalkar, CSEM (00)
*Michael Whalen, CSEM (99), Chair
Ex-Officio: Joe Kan, Graduate Dean.
Dennis Stephens, Libraries
Ann Tremarello, Director, A&R
Graduate Student
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Committee to Nominate Commencement Speaker
and Honorary Degree Recipients
Joan Braddock, CSEM (99)
Pamela Keating, CLA (99)
Jenifer McBeath, SALRM
Claus-M. Naske, CLA
Non-University: Phil Younker
Student: Tim Kerr
Ex-Officio:
Core Review
*Jin Brown, Speech, CLA (00) -- convener
Jerry Harrington, CSEM, Sciences (00)
Renee Manfredi, English, CLA (99)
Thomas Riccio, Humanities, CLA (00)
Judy Shepherd, Psy/Soc/SW, CRA (99)
Jonathan Wiens, Math, CSEM (00)
vacant, Engineering/Management (98)
vacant, Student
Ex-Officio: ^Gorden Hedahl, Dean, CLA
Sue McHenry, RSS
Developmental Studies Committee
Nancy Ayagarak, Kuskokwim, CRA (00)
Charlotte Basham, CCC, CLA (99)
Susan Blalock, English, CLA (99)
Lisa Buttrey-Thomas, Science, CSEM (00)
Jerah Chadwick, Devel. Studies, CRA (98)
Richard Clausen, Math, CSEM (00)
George Guthridge, Bristol Bay CRA (00)
Cindy Hardy, TVC (00)
Ron Illingworth, Interior Campus, CRA (99)
Wanda Martin, Advising Center (99)
Joe Mason, Northwest, CRA (00)
Ron Palcic, Chukchi, CRA (99)
Kay Thomas, RSS (99)
*Jane Weber, TVC (00) -- convener
Ex-Officio: ^Ruth Lister, TVC
Faculty Appeals & Oversight Committee
Godwin Chukwu, CNRDM (99)
Fred Dyen, CRA (99)
Ray Gavlak, ACE (00)
Ray Highsmith, SFOS (00)
John Kelley, SFOS (99)
Kristine Long, ACE (99)
Tara Maginnis, CLA (00)
Pham Quang, CSEM, Math (00)
*James Ruppert, CLA (99) -- convener
Richard Stolzberg, CSEM, Science (99)
David Verbyla, CNRDM (99)
CRA (00)
vacant, SOEd. (99)
vacant, SOEd. (00)
Faculty Development, Assessment & Improvement
Linda Curda, CRA (99)
Rosie Dinstel, ACE (99)
Scott Huang, SME (00)
*David Porter, SOM (99) -- convener
Dennis Schall, SOEd. (00)
Dan White, CSEM (00)
Barbara Wilson, CLA (99)
Graduate School Advisory Committee
Larry Duffy -FS appointee (00)
Mark Herrmann -Provost appt. (00)
Doug Kane -Provost appt (99)
Charles Mason -Provost appt (01)
Brenda Norcross - FS appointee (00)
Mary Ann Sweeney - Graduate Student
*Brenton Watkins - FS appointee (99) -- convener
Ex-Officio: Joe Kan, Graduate Dean
Ron Gatterdam, Senate President-Elect
Legislative and Fiscal Affairs
John Craven, CSEM (99)
*Scott Deal, CLA (99) -- convener
Steve Johnson, CRA (00)
Ravonna Martin, CLA (99)
Peter Schweitzer, CLA (99)
Eduard Zilberkant, CLA (00)
Wendy Redman, SW Univ. Rel.
Service Committee
Linda Athons, ACE (99)
Deborah McLean-Nelson (99)
Kade Mendelowitz, CLA (00)
*Kara Nance, CSEM (00) -- convener
Barbara Wilson, CLA (99)
Non-University:
Non-University:
University-wide Promotion & Tenure Committee
Jonah Lee, CSEM/Eng. (01); Robert Carlson, alt.
William Schneider, CLA/Soc (99); Jim Gladden, alt.
Erich Follmann, CSEM/Sci. (00); Larry Duffy, alt
John Gimbel, CSEM/Math (99); Mitch Roth, alt.
David Porter, SOM (01)
V. Kamath, SME (00); Gang Chen, alt.
Don Carling, SALRM (00); Glenn Juday, alt.
William Smoker, SFOS (01); Zygmunt Kowalik, alt.
Sheryl Stanek, ACE (99); Tom Jahns, alt.
Arvid Weflen, CRA (99); Mike McGowan, alt.
Anatoly Antohin, CLA/Hum (01); Ted DeCorso, alt.
Perry Gilmore, SOEd (00); Dauna Browne, alt.
****
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #80 on
May 4, 1998:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to authorize the Administrative
Committee to act on behalf of the Senate on all matters within its
purview which may arise until the Senate resumes deliberations in
the Fall of 1998. Senators will be kept informed of the
Administrative Committee's meetings and will be encouraged to
attend and participate in these meetings.
EFFECTIVE: May 5, 1998
RATIONALE: This motion will allow the Administrative
Committee to act on behalf of the Senate so that
necessary work can be accomplished and will also allow
Senators their rights to participate in the governance
process.
Signed: Madeline Schatz, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 5/5/98
UA