The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the following changes to
the Governance Coordinating Committee Procedures. The
recommended changes clarify the role of the Governance
Coordinating Committee in the governance structure at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks.
EFFECTIVE: Upon Chancellor's Approval
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UAF GOVERNANCE COORDINATING COMMITTEE
PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT GOVERNANCE IS ESTABLISHED
BY UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BOARD OF REGENTS' POLICY. EACH
GOVERNANCE ORGANIZATION OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY, BUT WITH
FORMAL INTERCHANGES OF INFORMATION MADE POSSIBLE BY
REPORTS AS PART OF REGULAR MEETINGS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE ASUAF
AND STAFF COUNCIL PRESIDENTS ARE NON-VOTING MEMBERS OF THE
UAF FACULTY SENATE, AND REPORT ON THE WORK OF THEIR
INDIVIDUAL GOVERNANCE ORGANIZATIONS AT EACH MEETING OF THE
FACULTY SENATE. THE FACULTY SENATE PRESIDENT ALSO DELIVERS
A REPORT ON SENATE ACTIVITIES AT EACH MEETING OF THE STAFF
COUNCIL.
ISSUES CAN ARISE WITHIN GOVERNANCE THAT REQUIRE THE
ATTENTION OF MORE THAN JUST ONE GOVERNANCE BODY. IN SUCH A
CASE, THE ISSUE CAN EITHER BE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO EACH BODY
BY AN APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP (E.G., ADMINISTRATION)
OR IT CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE UAF GOVERNANCE COORDINATING
COMMITTEE, WHICH IS THEN CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY.
THE FUNDAMENTAL OBLIGATION OF THE COORDINATING
COMMITTEE, ONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REASON FOR ITS CREATION,
IS TO ASSURE TIMELY CONSIDERATION OF AN ISSUE BY EACH
GOVERNANCE BODY AND FINAL ACTION ON THE ISSUE: IT ACTS AS
MONITOR OF PROGRESS AND GUARANTOR OF COMPLETION.
TO FURTHER AID THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE IN CARRYING
OUT ITS OBLIGATIONS, IT ALSO SUPPORTS THE EXISTENCE OF
CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES CONCERNED WITH CAMPUS-WIDE
ACTIVITIES (SUCH AS THE HEALTH ISSUES COMMITTEE) AND
RECEIVES REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES OUTSIDE ITS CONTROL
WHO ARE ALSO CONCERNED WITH CAMPUS-WIDE ISSUES (SUCH AS
THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD).
THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE ALSO CREATES AD HOC
COMMITTEES AS NEEDED TO ADDRESS PARTICULAR ISSUES NOT
UNDER THE PURVIEW OF AN EXISTING COMMITTEE. THE PROCEDURES
DETAILED HEREIN DEFINE THE STRUCTURE AND WORKING OF THE UAF
GOVERNANCE COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
ARTICLE I Name
Sect. 1. The name of this organization shall be the UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee
ARTICLE II Purposes, Responsibilities, and Authority
Sect. 1 The purposes of the UAF Governance Coordinating
Committee are:
A. The body will exist for the express purpose of
coordinating unified action from the individual
governance bodies and ((to establish conference
committees)) to address issues of common concern.
B. Provide a mechanism of communication between
the governance bodies.
C. ((Set up)) WORK WITH ((conference)) STANDING
committees to consider issues affecting multiple
constituencies. The committees will report to the UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee ((and their
respective governance bodies)).
D. Appoint members to ((permanent)) STANDING
committees AS NEEDED, ensuring that there is
representation from each of the governance
constituencies((,)). ((e))Exceptions TO COMMITTEE
COMPOSITION will be made when agreed upon by all
constituencies.
E. CREATE AND APPOINT AD HOC COMMITTEES AS
NEEDED.
((E))F. The body coordinates recommendations from the
STANDING AND AD HOC committeeS.
((F))G. The body will ((recommend)) COORDINATE THE
REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF the academic
calendar((.)) UPON RECEIPT FROM THE FACULTY
SENATE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. THE
COORDINATING COMMITTEE WILL SUBMIT THE
ACADEMIC CALENDAR TO THE CHANCELLOR FOR
APPROVAL.
ARTICLE III Membership
Sect. 1 The UAF Governance Coordinating Committee will
consist of the president and president-elect, or their
designee, of the three governance bodies. In the case
of ASUAF, the senate president will serve on the UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee. (For the purpose
of identifying membership, the three governance bodies
are the Associated Students of the University of Alaska
Fairbanks, Faculty Senate, and Staff Council.)
ARTICLE IV Leadership
Sect. 1 The chairperson of the UAF Governance Coordinating
Committee will be elected from its members for a one-
year term. The election will occur at the last UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee meeting of the
academic year, WHICH MUST FOLLOW THE COMPLETION
OF ALL GOVERNANCE ELECTIONS.
ARTICLE V Committees
Sect. ((1))2 The ((conference)) STANDING committees of the UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee shall include:
((Academic Computer Users Committee))
Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
((Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Public Safety,
Transportation and Parking))
Rural Affairs Committee
UAF Grievance Council
Health Issues
Sect. ((2))1 A. ((Conference)) STANDING committees shall have
at least one representative from each of the governance
constituencies, exception will be made when
agreed upon by all constituencies.
B. Terms of all ((conference)) committee members will
be one year for students and two years for faculty
and staff.
C. Committee chairs will be elected from and by the
respective committees.
D. Committee chairs shall forward committee
business to the UAF Governance Coordinating
Committee for disposition, EXCEPT WHEN LIMITED BY
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA REGULATIONS.
E. Policy items from the ((conference)) STANDING
committees must be forwarded to the individual
governance bodies for action.
F. In addition to the committees' specific charges, the
primary responsibility of the committees are
formulation and oversight of university-wide
policies under the purview of each committee.
G. Committees will meet ((at least monthly)) AS NEEDED
during the academic year TO FULFILL THEIR DUTIES.
H. The chairs of the ((conference)) STANDING committees
will report recommendations at the monthly UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee meetings.
Sect. 3 ((Conference)) STANDING Committees Charges
((A. Academic Computer Users Committee
The charge of the Computer Users Committee shall
be to:
1. review and assess the academic computing
needs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
2. plan towards improving the academic
computer capabilities at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks.))
((B. Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Public Safety,
Transportation and Parking
The charge of the Chancellor's Advisory Committee
on Public Safety, Transportation and Parking shall
be to:
1. review and make policy recommendations to
the Chancellor and UAF Governance
Coordinating Committee regarding campus
safety, security, and the transportation
system at UAF.
2. serve as an appeal board, deciding appeals
regarding motor vehicle citations and
privileges.))
((C))A. Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
The charge of the Intercollegiate Athletic
Committee shall be to:
1. exercise oversight of the direction of the
Intercollegiate Athletics Program.
2. investigate compliance with NCAA and
conference regulations.
3. participate in the evaluation of
intercollegiate programs
((D))B. Rural Affairs
The charge of the Rural Affairs committee shall be
to:
1. oversee the general welfare of the UAF
community not residing on the Fairbanks
campus.
2. monitor all activities affecting compliance
with the Rural College mission statement of
the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
((E))C. UAF Grievance Council
The UAF Grievance Council will administer
grievance procedures and make recommendations in
compliance with Board of Regents grievance policy
and University regulations.
((F))D. Health Issues Committee
The charge of the Health Issues committee shall be to:
1. address health issues which affect the work
environment.
2. coordinate efforts with the Health Center,
Fire Department, Risk Management, and Public
Safety to find solutions to health issues.
Sect. 3 Ad Hoc Committees may be established as demand
warrants.
SECT. 4 THE GOVERNANCE COORDINATING COMMITTEE WILL
RECEIVE REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES OUTSIDE ITS
CONTROL WHO ARE ALSO CONCERNED WITH CAMPUS
ISSUES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: POLICE ADVISORY BOARD,
TECHNOLOGY BOARD, ONE-CARD COMMITTEE, AND ANY
OTHER COMMITTEE DEEMED RELEVANT TO FACULTY,
STAFF, AND STUDENTS.
ARTICLE VI Meetings
Sect. 1 The UAF Governance Coordinating Committee will ((hold
monthly meetings)) MEET AT LEAST TWICE A SEMESTER
during the academic year.
ARTICLE VII Quorum
Sect. 1 A quorum will constitute at least one member from
each of the governing bodies.
ARTICLE VIII Parliamentary Authority
Sect. 1 The parliamentary authority shall be the latest edition
of Robert's Rules of Order.
ARTICLE IX Amendments
Sect. 1 Amendments to the Procedures require a two-thirds
vote from each of the three governing bodies.
Sect. 2 Amendments to the Procedures shall be forwarded to
the Chancellor's office for approval.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED AS AMENDED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the establishment of a new
degree, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS).
EFFECTIVE: Upon Board of Regents' Approval
RATIONALE: The Board of Regents has directed campuses
to eliminate the Bachelor of Education in Elementary
Education. The Bachelor of Arts and Sciences is designed
to replace this degree, by providing a content alternative
for the preparation of teachers, which will lead up to the
5th year post-baccalaureate program for teacher
educators. National study groups consistently have
recommended that content preparation be emphasized in
the education of teachers, which the new degree program
does by preparing teachers for the breadth of knowledge
that they must possess in order to teach elementary
students.
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FORMAT 3
NEW DEGREE PROGRAM REQUEST
I. COVER MEMORANDUM
A. Name of person preparing request: John Leipzig, Interim Dean
College of Liberal Arts
B. Brief Statement of the proposed program, its objectives and
career opportunities:
1. A new degree in Arts and Sciences (BAS) which is
interdisciplinary in nature constructed primarily to
provide breadth and depth of content in those areas
needed for students wishing to prepare themselves to
teach in elementary schools.
2. A general studies degree requiring a breadth of content
exploration in the arts and sciences available for
students at the extended sites as well as at the
Fairbanks campus.
II. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROGRAM
A. Description of the Program
1. Program Title: Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS)
2. N/A
3. Admissions requirements and prerequisites. Standard
entrance requirement for UAF. Entrance into the Post-
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program would follow
School of Education policies and would be separate from
admission to the BAS.
4. Course Descriptions: Except for the new interdisciplinary
senior seminar courses, all courses currently are
approved courses at UAF. The courses selected for
inclusion were intended to meet Alaska Content
Standards and NCATE Content Standards (included) as
well as being vetted by both the Task Force and the CLA
Academic Council as being those courses which would
provide a diversified degree program in the arts and
sciences.
5. Requirements for the degree: Attached. Three year cycle
of course offerings follows the current offering cycles
for the departmental offerings. All courses will be
offered on an annual basis. Some extended campus
offerings may be offered on an every other year basis.
B. Program Goals
1. Brief identification of objectives and subsequent means
for their evaluation: Given the BOR mandate to develop
content based teacher preparation programs, this degree
will be the recommended preparation avenue for
elementary teachers. Ultimately the acceptance rate of
teachers trained on this program as well as their
performance on the recently mandated teacher
competence tests will indicate the strength of the
program.
2. Relationship of program objectives to "Purposes of the
University": As a Land-Sea-Space Grant university,
UAF has the responsibility for the training of teachers.
This degree will provide a stronger content preparation
for elementary teachers as well as provide a general
studies degree option for students wanting a broader
interdisciplinary approach to higher education.
3. Occupational/other competencies to be achieved:
Content preparation in the arts and sciences for those
wishing to teach in the elementary schools or to receive
a broad based interdisciplinary degree.
4. Relationship of courses to the program objectives:
Courses were selected because they met the Alaska and
NCATE Content Standards while providing a
comprehensive overall general studies degree.
III. PERSONNEL DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM
A. List of Faculty involved in the Program including brief
statement of duties and qualifications: Faculty from CLA,
CSEM, CNRDM, School of Education and the College of Rural
Alaska will cooperate in the offering of the courses. A list
would include most of the teaching faculty in the university
since all will be involved in the content preparation of future
teachers.
B. Administrative and coordinating personnel: The program will
be housed administratively in the College of Liberal Arts. The
Deans of the cooperating colleges in conjunction with the
Director of the School of Education will provide the necessary
personnel to administrate the program. A director of the
program will coordinate all aspects of the degree.
C. Classified Personnel: Since most courses will be
administrated by the departments the support for those
courses will rest in the departments. Support for the degree
will be attached to the director of the BAS program position in
terms of having some dedicated classified support provided by
the collaborating colleges and the School of Education.
IV. ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
A. Projected enrollment/present enrollment: Approximately 350
students are currently enrolled in elementary education
programs. This number of students is anticipated to continue.
B. How determined/who surveyed/how surveyed: Data provided by
the School of Education based on trend data for demand for the
B.Ed.
C. Minimum enrollments to maintain program in years 1-5. Not
applicable since this will be the primary preparation route for
elementary teachers replacing the B.Ed.
D. Maximum enrollment which program can accommodate: Again
not applicable since the degree is made up of a multitude of
disciplinary offerings.
V. NEED FOR PROGRAM
A. Required for other programs: Will take the place of the B.Ed in
Elementary Education.
B. Employment market needs: The Alaska Teacher Placement
Service provides a yearly comprehensive report on "Statewide
Educator Supply and Demand". This document contends that
there will be an increasing demand for teachers in the state
with a large gap between jobs available and those filled by
UAF graduates. Included is the 1998 report.
VI. OTHER
The Board of Regents directive to eliminate B.Ed. programs
necessitates that the colleges determine content alternatives for
the preparation of teachers, which will lead up to the 5th year post-
baccalaureate program for teacher educators. Especially important
is the development of an elementary program that appropriately
prepares teachers for the breadth of knowledge that they must
provide to elementary students. Visiting in the life space of an
elementary teacher provides guidance for the development of the
present degree.
VII. RESOURCE IMPACT
A. Budget: Currently the Provost Office and the College of Rural
Alaska are assessing the costs of this program. But with that
said and irrespective of the design, if we are to prepare
teachers at UAF the university ultimately has to bear the cost
of doing so. To get us started CLA has committed to identify a
person to take on the directorship of the BAS and to work with
the Advising Center and the other colleges to ensure that
sufficient resources are available to support the programs
startup.
B. Facilities/space needs: Delightfully, I can report that no
additional space will be required for the program.
C. Credit hour production: Since the bulk of the courses are
disciplinary driven the credit hours will stay with the
disciplines offering the courses.
D. Faculty: Disciplinary faculty cover courses. A cross-
disciplinary team will advise the director or the BAS on
Academic, Advising and other issues.
E. Library Media materials: The structure of the degree being
interdisciplinary means that specialized library media are
unnecessary.
VIII. RELATION OF PROGRAM TO OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE SYSTEM
A. Effects of enrollments elsewhere in the system: We intend to
coordinate the offerings with the BLA at UAS. This
coordination will allow us to maximize delivery and minimize
cost. UAA doesn't have the extensive off campus delivery
demand but we will be looking at this degree as well.
B. Does it duplicate/approximate programs anywhere in the
system? If so, what is the justification for the duplication:
Not really but if anything the BLA at UAS is the closest
approximation. We will be working together to ensure rural
access to degrees to prepare teachers. With this said still the
BAS is a more depth intensive curriculum with a greater
concentration in science and mathematics than the BLA.
C. How does the program relate to research and service
activities? Service to teachers in the state is an advantage of
this program. The program will provide opportunities for
students interested in elementary teaching to become involved
in the classrooms early in the degree process which certainly
enhances our service mission. In terms of scholarship this
degree would provide the opportunity for researchers to
ascertain the impact of heightened content preparation in
terms of teacher success on competency exams and students
progress.
IX. IMPLEMENTATION/TERMINATION
A. Date of Implementation: Optimistically Fall of 1999 with
catalog copy the following year.
B. Plans for recruiting students: Will be the primary recruiting
tool for students wishing to be elementary teachers. Will
coordinate with the Executive Director of Admissions and
Enrollment Management regarding student recruitment.
C. Termination date, if any: This will follow the standard review
process for all degrees.
D. Plans for phasing out program if it proves unsuccessful: If
required, the Provost will appoint a task force to phase out the
program.
E. Assessment of the Program: An outcomes assessment plan
will include a review of student performance on the PRAXIS
exams. Admission into the post-baccalureate licensure
program will be a further indication of successful preparation
of students in the program. Additional assessment will be
patterned after the requirements for the NCATE self-study and
will lead toward accreditation of the program.
F. Admission to the B.Ed. program will not be suspended until the
B.A.S. is deliverable in rural Alaska.
X: REGENTS GUIDELINES
The proposed BAS will provide one of the strongest content bases
for the preparation of elementary teachers currently available in the
states. This degree meets or exceeds the Alaska Content Standards
as well as the NCATE content standards. With the Regents directive
of eliminating B.Ed. programs in favor of content driven preparation
programs this is a strong response to that initiative. Two faculty
committees and four deans at UAF have been involved in this process
to date and the goal is to provide a credible interdisciplinary degree
that meets the needs for elementary school teacher preparation.
This degree meets intent and quality requirements for a general
studies degree which will provide an excellent content preparations
base for future teachers.
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CATALOG COPY FOR THE B.A.S.
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS
Requirements.................................................................... Credits
Complete the baccalaureate core............................ 38-39
(Must complete ART/MUS/THR 200X, HIST 100X,
ANTH/SOC 100X, ENG/FL 200X, MATH 107X,
COMM 131X and two different science discipline
breadth-emphasis laboratory courses selected
from (BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, & GEOSCIENCE).
Two years of a non-English Language highly recommended)
Complete the following B.A.S. Arts and Sciences major
requirements in addition to the core:
Mathematics......................................................................... 6
(MATH 205 and MATH 206)
Science.................................................................................... 8
(Two additional breadth-emphasis laboratory
courses in the two science disciplines not
completed for the baccalaureate core)
Social sciences.................................................................... 12
(GEOG 101, HIST 131 or HIST 132, HIST 461 and PS 101)
Literature, grammar and writing............................... 9
(ENGL 306 or ENGL 307; ENGL 317; and 3 credits
from ENGL 271, ENGL 272, ENGL 313, ENGL 314, J/B 311)
Psychological and language development................ 6
(PSY 240 and either LING 101 or LING 303)
Creative Expression.......................................................... 3
(An applied course or courses in Music, Theatre,
Photography, or Art)
Understanding diversity and culture.......................... 6
(ANTH 242 and one other approved three credit
course selected from a list to be developed by
the appropriate review committee.
Interdisciplinary senior seminars.............................. 6
(LAS 410 and either LAS 420 or LAS 430
Each course will be written intensive and
1/2 oral intensive.)
Minor Complex*.................................................................. at least 15
Electives................................................................................ at least 7
Minimum credits required for degree........................ 120*
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper division
(300-level or higher) courses. Courses which are taken to fulfill the
Arts and Sciences major can also be counted for content minors or
second majors.
*Departmental requirements for minors may exceed the minimums
indicated. Specific requirements are listed in the Degrees and
Programs section.
Interdisciplinary senior seminars for the B.A.S. degree: A brief
description
Three new courses were created (LAS 410, 420, 430) to provide a
integrative experience across content areas tied to teaching
practice. B.A.S. students will be required to take the Scientific
Research (LAS 410) course and either the Social Science Inquiry and
Research (LAS 420) or the Humanities: Creative Activities and
Research (LAS 430) course.
LAS 410 covers the formulation and testing of scientific hypotheses
using field observation and experimentation. Students will be
required to complete two projects one of which would involve
working within a local K-12 school.
LAS 420 and LAS 430 examine critical events which have shaped the
modern world from the perspectives of different disciplines and
differently situated actors. Both courses examine the processes in
the social sciences or humanities that help us make sense of our
world and how different people hold differing worldviews. LAS 420
and LAS 430 have project assignments that would have students
working on K-8 teaching assignments. Both courses will involve
School of Education Faculty working with College of Liberal Arts
faculty.
All three LAS courses have been developed to be written intensive
and 1/2 oral intensive. These three courses should clarify for the
outside observer that the intent of the degree is to prepare K-8
teachers.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the following procedure
regarding laguage credit for the Core Curriculum:
CREDIT FOR TESTING: UAF will accept as language credit for the
CORE curriculum the successful completion of accredited testing in
languages not offered by UAF. ONLY tests that are equivalent to the
first two semesters of specifically LANGUAGE STUDY (5+5 or 3+3+3
in ASL) will count toward CORE. Other language tests and transfer
credit will continue to be accepted for humanities credit.
EFFECTIVE: Upon Chancellor's Approval
RATIONALE: Currently, UAF lacks a formal procedure for
handling work in languages not offered as UAF, as it
pertains to the core curriculum option in the
"Perspectives on the Human Condition." This motion
provides a procedure.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED AS AMENDED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to approve the following minimum
requirements for Master's Degrees.
Master's Degree Requirements
The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers two catagories of
master's degrees: 1) research-oriented (thesis or project) and 2)
practice-oriented (non-thesis) master's degrees. Research-oriented
programs prepare graduate students for scholarly or research
activity directed mainly toward the acquisition of new knowledge,
while that of practice-oriented graduate programs prepare graduate
students for professional practice directed mainly toward
application or transmission of existing knowledge. All degree
requirements must be completed within a seven-year time period.
The minimum requirements for a master' s degree at the University
of Alaska Fairbanks are as follows (individual departments may have
additional requirements):
Requirements
1. Formulate a unified degree program, in cooperation with your
graduate advisory committee. Degree programs must be composed of
courses in the discipline or clearly related to and/or supportive of
that discipline. All courses to be applied toward the degree must be
approved by the advisory committee and follow the requirements set
forth by the department that sponsors the degree.
2. Specific requirements for the master's degree are:
a. Submit a Graduate Study Plan (GSP), Appointment of
Committee form, and annual Report of Committee form
to the Graduate School. It is suggested that the GSP and
Appointment of Committee forms be submitted by the
end of the first year of study.
b. Be registered for at least 6 credits per year (fall,
spring, summer) or have an approved leave of absence
on file.
c. Pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination
which may be combined with a project or thesis defense,
OR in some programs (e.g. the MBA program) a capstone
course OR SYNTHESIZING PAPER, 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.
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.
e. If a thesis or project is required, pass an oral defense
of the thesis/project.
f. 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.
g. Complete all degree requirements within the seven year
time limit allowed.
Credit Requirements
a. To earn a master's degree, you must satisfactorily
complete a minimum of 30 semester credits.
b. At least [[24]] 21 semester credits, including those
earned for thesis and research/project, must be at the
600-level. The rest may be made up of 300-400 level
credits.
c. No 100-, 200- or 500-level credits may be applied
toward master's degree requirements.
d. A maximum of 12 semester credits of thesis (699)
and/or research (698) may be applied toward degree
requirements. You may enroll in more than 12 thesis
and/or research credits, but only l2 may be applied
toward your degree. When a thesis is required, it must
carry 6 or more credits. In nonthesis programs, a
maximum of 6 credits may be devoted to research.
EFFECTIVE: Fall 1999
RATIONALE: The master's degree requirements, passed
during UAF faculty senate meeting #71 eliminated all
non-thesis master's degrees except those that fall under
the professional category. Eliminating these non-thesis
degrees has 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. In the end the motion
served to complicate the master's degree requirements
and left at least 23 master's degrees out of compliance
with the new requirements. Bringing these degrees into
compliance would likely result in a drop in graduate
applications since these new requirements are more
stringent than those of many universities across the
nation. This new motion makes minor alterations to the
master's degree requirements as they existed prior to
meeting #71 and insures that non-thesis master's
degrees which are a vital part of the UAF graduate
curriculum will continue to be offered in a manner
competititve with similar programs at other
universities.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to recommend that the Board of
Regents change its policy 05.10.01, section I (Tuition and Student
Fees) to enable foreign students to be exempt from the non-resident
surcharge after their first year.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: Previously, foreign students at UAF were
treated like out-of-state students: they paid resident
tuition after their first year. The rules changed,
however, and now they pay non-resident tuition for all
their years at UAF. This reduces foreign students'
incentives to attend our University, at a time when we
seek to internationalize our student body. Most foreign
students are serious about their academic work,
contribute diversity to the campus community, and link
our programs/activities to those abroad. Further, the
cost of eliminating non-resident tuition for foreign
students is likely to be recouped through a substantial
increase in the number of such students at UAF.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to amend the UAF Faculty
Appointment and Evaluation Policies and Regulations for the
Evaluation of Faculty: Initial Appointment, Annual Review,
Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure, and Sabbatical Leave as attached.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
Upon Chancellor's Approval
RATIONALE: The Senate's motion will revise and simplify
the two documents of the Faculty Appointment and
Evauation Policies and the Regulations for the Evaluation
of Faculty. The two items are now covered by the
collective bargaining agreement between the University
of Alaska and the applicable bargaining union.
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For full documents see:
Draft UAF Faculty Appointment and Evaluation Policies (4/20/99)
https://www.uaf.edu/uafgov/www/draftpol.html
Draft UAF Regulations for the Evaluation of Faculty (4/20/99)
https://www.uaf.edu/uafgov/www/draftreg.html
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED AS AMENDED
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The UAF Faculty Senate moves to recommend to the Provost that the
following administrators be reviewed on a four year cycle:
Executive Dean, College of Rural Alaska
[[Director, School of Agriculture & Land Resource Management
Director, UAF Museum
Director, Institute of Marine Science
Director, Bristol Bay Campus
Director, Chukchi Campus
Director, Interior-Aleutians Campus
Director, Tanana Valley Campus
Director, Geophysical Institute]]
Dean, School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences
[[Director of Library]]
Dean of Graduate School
[[Director, School of Mineral Engineering]]
Dean, College of Natural Resource Development & Management
[[Director, School of Management
Director, School of Education]]
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Dean, College of Science, Engineering, & Math
[[Director, Institute of Arctic Biology
Director, Institute of Northern Engineering
Director, Kuskokwim Campus
Director, Northwest Campus
Director, Alaska Cooperative Extension
Director, Center for Distance Education
Director, Arctic Region Supercomputer Center
Director, International Arctic Research Center]]
(If interim administrators are still in place after four years they
should be considered for evaluation.)
(Any other administrators will be reviewed on an ad hoc basis when
requested by 25 percent of the faculty in their unit.)
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The Appeals and Oversight Committee was
tasked during fall semester 1998 with reviewing the
policy for the evaluation of administrators. The primary
qualification for selection for periodic review by the
Provost's Office was administrators holding academic
rank whose positions directly impact the academic
programs and whose performance directly affects the
ability of faculty to carry out their academic duties.
The committee met at its ninth and last meeting of the
Spring semester and reviewed previous policy (Dec. 17,
1990, Mtg. #23, May 7, 1990, Mtg. #19 and Feb. 8,1996,
Mtg. #61) concerning evaluation of administrators. The
committee recommended resubmission of the list of
administrative positions for periodic review based on
the rationale determined by previous Senate motions.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION PASSED
==============
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to recommend a plan for the
evaluation of the Office of Chancellor, University of Alaska
Fairbanks.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: The purpose of any assessment is to enhance
the quality and contribution of the University. The
Faculty Appeals & Oversight Committee sought
information from other colleges regarding their
experience with senior officer evaluation. The
Chancellor Assessment Plan is based on information
derived from a publication by The Association of
Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges,
Washington, D.C.; Presidential Assessment--A Guide to
the Periodic Review of the Performance of Chief
Executives, by John Nason, 1984.
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CHANCELLOR ASSESSMENT
PURPOSE
The purpose of the evaluation is to enable the Board to assess the
performance of the Chancellor.
To develop strategies to enhance strengths and correct weaknesses.
To define by the Chancellor and perceive by the President and Board
of Regents the scope and role of the Office and the Chancellor's
performance in it.
CHANCELLOR EVALUATION: OBJECTIVES
Identify specific areas of institutional management that need
improvement.
Develop evaluation procedures and foster the kind of interaction that
would direct university resources toward educational change and
service.
Encourage a mutually supportive relationship between the various
governing boards and the Chancellor.
Clarify the balance between internal and external views of the
decision making process.
Provide the Chancellor with an assessment of the way in which s/he
is perceived to be fulfilling the institution's expectations by
faculty, staff, students, alumni and the public.
Support other aspects of University performance review by focusing
attention upon management and by using evaluation as a vehicle to
analyze institutional assumptions and priorities.
EVALUATION COMPONENTS
A conscious intent to evaluate through foresight and planning.
Appoint an individual or committee to take charge of the evaluation
review. The committee should consist of faculty, staff, students and
alumni.
Any review of the Chancellor's performance should take into account
the unique characteristics of the University and its governance
structure.
Prior to an evaluation, criteria must be explicit, understood and
agreed to by all concerned.
Consider beginning with a self-evaluation. This may be the most
important component of the whole process.
The Chancellor should have an opportunity to review and respond to
the committee's report.
The committee must be sensitive to the Chancellor's legitimate
concerns and yet insist on having the final word.
After the review committee has considered the results of the
evaluation, it should be made public by the Chancellor's supervisor.
Time is an important factor in conducting evaluations. An
evaluation frequency of five years is recommended, with the
evaluation process completed within a four month time period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Academic Management and Leadership:
Demonstrates exemplary leadership and management in educational
matters including respect for professorial evaluation procedures and
recognition of the value of the tripartite mission (teaching,
research, and service) of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Demonstrates: respect for academic freedom, concern about
curriculum, concern about recruitment and retention of faculty,
staff, and students.
Relates in a positive manner to university faculty and school
administrators.
Generates and sustains a vision of what the University should be.
Administrative Management and Leadership
Demonstrates exemplary administrative skills that enhances the
University's mission and purpose. This would include: appropriate
staffing, delegation of authority, supervision, long-range planning,
etc.
Demonstrates good personnel policies; a willingness to consult
others and to act decisively when action is needed.
Ability to relate in a positive manner with labor groups.
Budget and Finance
Demonstrates exemplary practices involving university finances to
include understanding of the institution's finances through effect
management of its resources.
Effectively communicates the institution's budget and financial
decisions to internal and external clientele.
Provides leadership and direction to effective financial management
policies and procedures. Is knowledgeable and equitable in resource
allocation.
Fund Raising
Demonstrates effective leadership in securing public and private
funding for the tripartite mission of the University.
External Relations
Represents the University in a knowledgeable and effective manner
to the public.
Provides leadership and recognition of important external groups
such as: alumni, local and state officials, and prospective students.
Provides leadership to the establishment of effective community
relations with school boards, chambers of commerce, service clubs,
advisory councils, and native organizations.
Internal Relations
Demonstrates impartial leadership across schools and departments.
Effectively articulates and gives direction to a vision for the
campus.
Facilitates a positive morale.
Chancellor Self-Assessment Guidelines
A resume of expectations and objectives on assuming the office.
An assessment report that specifies the degree to which
expectations and objectives were achieved.
Discussion of major factors which may have altered expectations
and the manner in which these factors where addressed.
Description of mechanism used to redefine goals and objectives.
Outline and description of areas of major concern over next five
years.
Description of possible institutional changes that might address
areas of future concern.
Goals and objectives which the Chancellor might wish to achieve
over the next evaluation period.
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES FOR CHANCELLOR EVALUATION
Chancellor prepares statement of self-assessment, including the
objectives defined upon assuming office and progress toward
achieving those objectives.
Appointment of Chancellor evaluation committee. Faculty Senate
will initiate the evaluation process by forwarding a list of
recommendations for the membership of the evaluation committee
to the University President.
Develop plan of evaluation by which the Chancellor will be appraised.
Review the quality of leadership with University constituencies:
administrative officers, faculty, students, and leaders of the
community.
Evaluation committee prepares its preliminary report and submits it
to Chancellor for response.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION
========
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.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION
========
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to endorse the 1999-2000 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.
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1999-2000 UAF FACULTY SENATE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
STANDING COMMITTEES
Curricular Affairs
Sukumar Bandopadhyay, CNRDM/SME (00), Chair, Curriculum
Review
Carol Barnhardt, SOEd. (00)
Charlotte Basham, CLA (00), Chair
Tom Clausen, CSEM (00)
Dolly Garza, SFOS (01)
Chris Hartman, CSEM (01)
Ron Illingworth, CRA (01)
Judy Shepherd, CRA (00)
Janice Reynolds, CLA (00)
Ex-Officio: ^Ann Tremarello, Registrar's Office
^Ed Murphy, CSEM
Wanda Martin, Advising Center
vacant, Student
Faculty & Scholarly Affairs
Alvin Amason, CLA (01)
Susan Grigg, CLA (00)
Bret Luick, ACE (00)
Barry Mortensen, CRA (00)
John Olson, CSEM (00)
Norm Swazo, CLA (01)
John Yarie, CNRDM/SALRM (01), Convener
Ex-Officio: ^Jim Sedinger, IAB
Graduate & Professional Curricular Affairs
Claudette Bradley-Kawagley, SOEd. (01)
James Gardner, CSEM (01), Chair
Renee Manfredi, CLA (00)
Harikumar Sankaran, SOM (00)
Vikas Sonwalkar, CSEM (00)
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
Larry Duffy, CSEM (00)
John Gimbel, CSEM (01)
Jenifer McBeath, SALRM (00)
Trina Mammoon, CLA (01)
Claus-M. Naske, CLA
Non-University: Phil Younker
Student:
Ex-Officio: Paul Reichardt, Provost
Core Review (Elected)
Jin Brown, Speech, CLA (00)
Suzanne Bordelon, English, CLA (01)
Jerry Harrington, CSEM, Sciences (00)
Thomas Riccio, Humanities, CLA (00)
Jordan Titus, Psy/Soc/SW, CLA (01)
Jonathan Wiens, Math, CSEM (00)
vacant, Engineering/Management (01)
Student:
Ex-Officio: ^David Bantz, Library
Sue McHenry, RSS
Developmental Studies Committee (Elected)
Nancy Ayagarak, Kuskokwim, CRA (00)
John Bruder, Bristol Bay, CRA (01)
Lisa Buttrey-Thomas, Science, CSEM (00)
Richard Carr, English, CLA (01)
Jerah Chadwick, Devel. Studies, CRA (01)
Richard Clausen, Math, CSEM (00)
Cindy Hardy, TVC (00), Co-Chair
Ron Illingworth, Interior Campus, CRA (01)
Wanda Martin, Advising Center (00)
Joe Mason, Northwest, CRA (00)
vacant, Chukchi, CRA (01)
, RSS (00)
Jane Weber, TVC (00), Co-Chair
Ex-Officio: ^Ruth Lister, TVC
Faculty Appeals & Oversight Committee (Elected)
Godwin Chukwu, CNRDM (01)
Ray Gavlak, ACE (00)
Don Kramer, SFOS (00)
Kristy Long, ACE (01)
Tara Maginnis, CLA (00)
Jenifer McBeath, CNRDM (00), Convener
Pham Quang, CSEM, Math (00)
Norm Swazo, CLA (01)
vacant, CSEM (01)
vacant, CRA (00)
vacant, CRA (01)
vacant, SFOS (01)
vacant, SOEd. (99)
vacant, SOEd. (00)
Faculty Development, Assessment & Improvement
Barbara Butcher, ACE (01)
Burns Cooper, CLA (01)
Linda Curda, CRA (01)
Scott Huang, SME (00)
Tom Robinson, SOM (01)
Dennis Schall, SOEd. (00)
Dan White, CSEM (00), Chair
^Jim Collins, SOM
^David Bantz, Library
Graduate School Advisory Committee
John Gimbel - FS appointee (01), Convener
Jacob Joseph - Provost appt. (00)
Judith Kleinfeld - FS appointee (00)
Charles Mason - Provost appt (01)
Brenda Norcross - FS appointee (00)
Roger Ruess - Provost appt (01)
Mary Ann Sweeney - Graduate Student
Ex-Officio: Joe Kan, Graduate Dean
Larry Duffy, Senate President-Elect
Legislative and Fiscal Affairs
Steve Johnson, CRA (00)
Kara Nance, CSEM (00), Convener
Eduard Zilberkant, CLA (00)
Wendy Redman, SW Univ. Rel.
^Fred Husby, CNRDM
^Bob Trent, SME
OTHER
UAF Governance Coordinating Committee
Larry Duffy, President-Elect
Ron Gatterdam, President
UAF Faculty Alliance Representatives
Larry Duffy, President-Elect
Ron Gatterdam, President
Madeline Schatz, Past-President
***************
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION
========
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 1999. Senators will be kept informed of the
Administrative Committee's meetings and will be encouraged to
attend and participate in these meetings.
EFFECTIVE: May 3, 1999
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.
***************
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
MOTION
=======
The UAF Faculty Senate moves to adopt the following calendar for
its 1999-2000 meetings.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
RATIONALE: Meetings have to be scheduled and the Wood
Center Ballroom reserved well in advance.
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UAF FACULTY SENATE
1999-2000
Calendar of Meetings
Mtg. # Date Day Time Type
89 9/27/99 Monday 1:30 p.m. audioconference
90 11/1/99 Monday 1:30 p.m. face-to-face
91 12/6/99 Monday 1:30 p.m. audioconference
92 2/7/00 Monday 1:30 p.m. audioconference
93 3/6/00 Monday 1:30 p.m. face-to-face
94 4/3/00 Monday 1:30 p.m. audioconference
95 5/1/00 Monday 1:30 p.m. audioconference/
face-to-face
Location: Wood Center Ballroom
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
JOAN K. WADLOW
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow began her academic career in higher
education with baccalaureate and Ph.D. degrees from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow received a master's degree from the
Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has a certificate from the Graduate
Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland as a
Rotary Scholar; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has served academe as a professor of
political science; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has served academe as a dean, vice-
president of academic affairs and provost; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow participated as a member of the
University President's Mission to Israel; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has lectured on conflict resolution for the
ministry of economic affairs for the government of Taiwan;
and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow traveled to Vietnam in November 1995 as
a member of one of the first official delegations to visit that
country after normalization of relations; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has conducted educational accreditation
visitations in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Britain, and Spain; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has received teaching and community
service awards, and has published on topics such as U.S.
foreign policy, international education and educational equity;
and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow participated as a panel member for
"Opening Our Own Doors: Women and Higher Education in
Wyoming" at the American Heritage Center's 7th Annual
Symposium, "Schoolmarms and Scholars: Women Educators of
the American West" at the University of Wyoming; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has served a three-year term on the
Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Service
(DACOWITS), an appointment made by the U.S. Secretary of
Defense; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow is past chair of the International Affairs
Commission of the National Association of State Universities
and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC); and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow is past chair of the executive committee
of the Board of Directors of the Associated Western
Universities, is a former member of the Board of Directors for
the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the Commission
on Minorities of the American Council on Education; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has served as past-president of the
Northcentral Association--one of the largest accrediting
organizations in the world; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow is currently a member of the Commission
on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and
Colleges; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow is a member of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II President's
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow presently serves on the Board of Directors
of the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska
SeaLife Center, the Associated Western University, and the
Washington Center; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow received the 1998 Alumni Scholar
Achievement Award of the Rotary International Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow is a member of the Fairbanks Rotary Club,
the Alaska Airlines Community Advisory Board, and a past
member of the Key Bank of Alaska Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has served nine years as Chancellor at
UAF; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow developed a long-range strategic plan to
lead UAF into the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow completed a $12.1 million dollar private
fundraising campaign, the first ever, for the university; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow spearheaded public and private
partnership sectors to address Alaska and arctic issues
aggressively; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has sought alternative funding to maintain
momentum for UAF during a decade of shrinking state dollars;
and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has demonstrated a commitment to the
students of UAF through these fundraising efforts; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow has shared with UAF and the Fairbanks
community her determined drive for excellence; and
WHEREAS, Joan K. Wadlow will now enjoy the fruits of her career
through retirement with her husband Dick and her
Newfoundland on the Oregon Coast; and
WHEREAS, The faculty of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, through
its Faculty Senate, wish to acknowledge the outstanding
contributions to higher education of Joan K. Wadlow, the UAF
Chancellor; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate
acknowledges and proclaims to all that Joan K. Wadlow has
rendered outstanding service to the faculty, staff, students,
alumni, and administration of UAF and to the citizens of
Alaska, and hereby expresses its deep appreciation.
***************
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
MADELINE F. SCHATZ
WHEREAS, Madeline Schatz has served the UAF Faculty in a manner
faculty; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Schatz has served as Senator to the UAF Faculty
Senate from 1995-1997, as a member of the Curricular Affairs
Committee from 1995-97; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Schatz has served as President-Elect of the UAF
Faculty Senate from 1997-1998, as a member of the UAF
Governance Coordinating Committee from 1997-99, as a
member of the UA Faculty Alliance of the UA Systemwide
Governance Council from 1997-99; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Schatz has served as a member of the Provost's
Search Committee in 1998, as a member of the Presidential
Evaluation Committee of the Board of Regents in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Schatz has served as President of the UAF
Faculty Senate from 1998-1999; and
WHEREAS, The UAF Faculty Senate wishes to recognize the
outstanding service rendered the faculty and the University by
the work of Madeline Schatz as she concludes her term as
president; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate
acknowledges the many contributions of Madeline Schatz and
expresses its appreciation for her exemplary service.
***************
The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
CLIFTON A. LANDO
WHEREAS, Clif Lando has for many years served the UAF Faculty and
merits the greatest admiration and respect of that faculty; and
WHEREAS, Clif Lando has served on the Fairbanks Assembly from
1978-1980, as a member of the Academic Council from 1979-
1980, chaired the Baccalaureate Sub-Committee from 1978-
1980; and
WHEREAS, Clif Lando has served as a Senator on the UAF Faculty
Senate from 1992-1994, as Chair of the Curricular Affairs
Committee from 1992-1994, on the Administrative Committee
from 1992-1994; and
WHEREAS, Clif Lando has served as an alternate on the UAF Faculty
Senate from 1996-1997, and again as a Senator from 1997-
1999, as a member of the Graduate and Professional Curricular
Affairs Committee from 1997-1999; and
WHEREAS, Clif Lando has served UAF and its faculty as Head of the
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Acting Dean of the
College of Liberal Arts, and in other capacities too numerous
to enumerate; and
WHEREAS, On the occasion of his retirement, the UAF Faculty Senate
wishes to recognize the outstanding service rendered the
faculty and the University by the work of Clif Lando; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the UAF Faculty Senate
acknowledges the many contributions of Clif Lando and
expresses its appreciation for his exemplary service.
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The UAF Faculty Senate passed the following at its Meeting #88 on
May 3, 1999:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
MAYNARD G. PERKINS
Whereas, Maynard Perkins served on the UAF Assembly from 1989-
1990; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins served as an alternate on the UAF Faculty
Senate from 1988-1989, and as a Senator from 1989-1999,
this being the longest consecutive term of any Senate member
to date; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins served on the UAF Faculty Senate
Curricular Affairs Committee from 1989-1999, as chair from
1996-1997; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins served on the UAF Faculty Senate
Developmental Studies Committee from 1989-1999, as co-
chair from 1989-1994; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins served on the UAF Faculty Senate
Administrative Committee from 1989-1994 and again in
1996-1997; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins has been teaching for 22 years, eleven of
which have been spent teaching in rural Alaska for the
University of Alaska Fairbanks; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins excels in the audioconferenced delivery of
classes to distant students; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins has successfully worked with students
who are considered to be developmentally unprepared to
succeed at college level work; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins is highly respected by his colleagues,
students and fellow UAF Faculty Senators; and
Whereas, Maynard Perkins will be retiring from UAF at the end of the
Spring semester 1999; now
Therefore Be It Resolved; That the University of Alaska Faculty
Senate does express its sincere appreciation to Maynard
Perkins for his dedicated service to the University of Alaska
Fairbanks, its rural education mission, and the students who
have benefited from his untiring quest for excellence.
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