The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #33 on
March 9, 1992:
MOTION PASSED (3 nays, 2 abstentions)
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the AAS in Paralegal
Studies. This is an academic approval and does not imply budgetary
recommendations.
EFFECTIVE: Upon Board of Regents Approval
RATIONALE: See program proposal in Governance Office
Signed: R.C. Highsmith, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 3/10/92
Approved: J. Wadlow, Chancellor Date: 4/3/92
*Funding through reallocation, $10,000 yearly. See Mar. 30, 1992
Lister memo.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #33 on
March 9, 1992:
RESOLUTION PASSED
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RESOLUTION
regarding
U of A President's House and UAF Chancellor's House
BACKGROUND:
A plan has been proposed to build a new residency for the University
of Alaska President through private fund raising efforts. The new
residence is proposed for a location off Yankovich Road on private
property which has been donated to the University for this express
purpose.
Should this private fund raising effort be successful and the housing
plan implemented, it would follow that the UAF Chancellor would
occupy the residence presently used by President Komisar and his
family.
Prior to the establishment of a statewide University system it was
desirable that the President have a home on the Fairbank's campus.
It is no longer necessary that the President reside on campus
particularly since the UAF Chancellor is the chief administrative
officer for the campus. It is, however, desirable that the University
of Alaska President be located in the Fairbanks area along with the
U of A Statewide Administration.
Construction of a new off-campus residence for the U of A President
will be beneficial to UAF, the U of A system and the residents of
Fairbanks. Implementation of the plan will mean that the President
will remain in the Fairbanks area, that the Statewide
Administration will also remain in the Fairbanks area, and that the
President's current residence can be occupied by Chancellor Wadlow.
It is desirable that the UAF Chancellor have a residence suitable for
hosting larger groups than is presently possible. These groups could
include off-campus individuals, legislators and other politicians as
well as on-campus faculty, staff and students. A larger and more
suitable home will provide for better hosting and entertaining of
guests, group meetings, fund raising sessions and other matters.
The issue of suitable housing for the UAF Chancellor was of concern
during the spring of 1991 to both finalists for the position.
Commitments in that regard should be fulfilled.
Use of private funds for the construction of a new residence for the
President is a positive step for both the University and the
community. The use of private funds shows a timely interest in and
appreciation for the University by our community.
On the other hand, some would consider the use of public funds for
this effort unsuitable. Even so, it is possible that a residence for
the President could be secured through rental or lease agreements
that would require the use of public funds to pay the bills.
Tenure in university top management positions is relatively short
and on the average ranges from about 5-7 years. Therefore, it is
likely to be a relatively short time before the University must again
embark on searches for a new President, and a new UAF Chancellor.
It will be important that an improved housing arrangement be
available prior to those searches and the ongoing effort should help
to resolve these concerns.
The opportunity is before us to use private donations to improve the
housing arrangement for the President and, subsequently, the UAF
Chancellor. Resolution of the matter will be beneficial to both the
University and the Fairbanks community.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the chief administrative officer of the University of
Alaska Fairbanks campus is the Chancellor, and
WHEREAS, the existing residence of the UAF Chancellor is relatively
small and not well suited for the hosting of University guests,
and
WHEREAS, the residence for the UAF Chancellor was a concern by
both finalists for the position and was a contract issue during
recruitment negotiations, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the University of Alaska President
maintain a residence in the Fairbanks area,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Faculty Senate of the University
of Alaska Fairbanks supports the proposal to:
Build a new residence for the President of the University of
Alaska near the community of Fairbanks using private funds,
and to
Provide the present residence of the U of A President for the
UAF Chancellor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate of the University
of Alaska Fairbanks expresses its appreciation to those
individuals from the Fairbanks area and greater Alaska, who
generously contribute funds, resources and energy toward this
end.
Signed: Ray Highsmith, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 3/10/92
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #33 on
March 9, 1992:
MOTION PASSED (unanimous)
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the Policy on Approval of
Academic Changes Within Existing UAF Programs as follows:
2. There shall be a [[thirty]] TEN day waiting period for
the solicitation of comments or objections prior to
the review by the cognizant Senate subcommittee.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: This change in policy will allow
college/school curriculum councils more time to review
proposed academic changes from their units. The change
in deadline date will still allow the Senate
subcommittee time for review prior to catalog deadlines.
Signed: R.C. Highsmith, President, UAF Faculty Senate Date: 3/10/92
Approved: Joan Wadlow, Chancellor Date: 3/24/92
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