ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

1. Call to order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes from the previous Senate meeting
4. Intent to raise questions
5. Report from the President
6. Report from the Vice-President for Academic Affairs
7. Report from the Chair
8. Reports from Senate Standing Committees:
   • Committee for Centers
     • Proposal for Small Business Institute - ratification
   • Committee on Committees
   • Curriculum
     • Policy on Service Learning (Senate Policy 16-03) - Second Reading
     • Amendment to Procedure for Changes to the Master Plan (24-01)
   • Executive
     • Policy on Advisory Boards (Senate Policy 18-03) - First Reading
   • Faculty Affairs
     • Amendment to Senate Policy 44-01 (Policy on RTP)
   • Fiscal Policies
   • General Education
   • Instructional Resources
   • Strategic and Tactical Planning
   • Student Academic Policies
     • Policy on Catalog Rights (Senate Policy 17-03) - Second Reading
     • Amendment to Senate Policy 8-02 (Policy on Academic Dishonesty)
9. Reports from Senate Special Committees:
   • Faculty Development Advisory
   • Faculty Recruitment
   • Evaluation
   • High School and Community College Outreach
10. Reports from University Committees
11. Resolution on Graduate Programs (Senate Resolution SR 05-03) - Second Reading (Sponsored by Rainer Buschmann et al.)
12. Election of 4 faculty for the Provost/VP Academic Affairs Hiring Committee
13. Announcements
14. Adjournment

1. Call to order

   Vice-Chair Jacquelyn Kilpatrick called the meeting to order at 1:14 PM

   Attendance: Paul Adalian, William Adams, Simone Aloisio, Harley Baker, Merilyn Buchanan, Rainer Buschmann, Renny Christopher, William Cordeiro, Irina Costache, Nikolaos Diamantis, Geoff Dougherty, Jeanne Grier, Ivona Grzegorczyk, Philip Hampton, Carol Holder, Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, Steve Lefevre, Ted Lucas, Nancy Mozingo, Dennis Muraoka, Matt Oppenheim, Paul Rivera, President Rush, Barbara Thorpe, Ashish Vaidya, Kevin Volkan, Lillian Vega-Castaneda, Dan Wakelee, William Wolfe

2. Approval of the Agenda: It was m/s/p (Cordeiro) to approve the agenda.
3. Approval of the Minutes from the previous Senate meeting: It was m/s/p (Hampton) to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Hampton suggested that "Attendance" list both first and last names.
4. Intent to raise questions: Why have facilities (phone, internet and restrooms) been disconnected from the Science Building? During the summer two technicians and two student assistants will be working there and need those facilities. (Raised by Aloisio)
5. Report from the President:

   On Monday, June 9th President Rush met with Chancellor Reed to discuss the budget crisis and its affects on CSUCI. The Chancellor stated that he will try to help Channel Islands. President Rush also reported the following:

   • CSUCI budget cut right now is estimated at $3 million
   • CSUCI will be funded at a 4% growth rate instead of 6%
   • Student fees are expected to be raised at the July Board meeting, not to exceed 30%
   During the uncertainty of the campus budget, the Presidents main priority is not to cut instruction. Most adjustments will be made in the Spring since the Fall schedule is almost in place. President Rush will be out of the office for the next few weeks. Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Ted Lucas will be in charge.
6. Report from the Vice-President for Academic Affairs:

   Ted Lucas reported the following:

   • He thanked the faculty for their hard work in the tenure-track searches that took place. After receiving the recommendations he will move quickly and give faculty daily updates.
   • There have been a discussion of moving Admissions and Records to Academic Affairs
   • In regards to the RTP document, it is Lucas' understanding that the sections in red are the committee's response to the President's recommendations.
   • David Spence has asked each campus to submit a proposal on how the campus will try to increase graduation completion rates. This is due to the Chancellor's office on Nov. 14, 2003.
7. Report from the Chair:

   Jacque Kilpatrick reported on the following:

   • Three faculty members will serve on the University Budget Committee (Christopher, Karp, Vaidya)
   • Events and Facilities Ad Hoc Committee needs one faculty volunteer. Mozingo volunteered.
   • The University Food Committee needs one faculty volunteer. Volkan volunteered.
8. Reports from Senate Standing Committees:
   • Committee for Centers
     • Proposal for Small Business Institute - ratification

       It was m/s/p (Muraoka) to approve the Proposal for Small Business Institute. Proposal for Small Business Institute was approved.

   • Committee on Committees: Nothing to report.
   • Curriculum
     • Policy on Service Learning (Senate Policy 16-03) - Second Reading

       It was m/s/p (Muraoka) to approve SP 16-03. Senate Policy 16-03 was approved.

     • Amendment to Procedure for Changes to the Master Plan (24-01)

       It was m/s/p (Muraoka) to approve the Amendment to SR 24-01. Amendment to SR 24-01 was approved.

   • Executive
     • Policy on Advisory Boards (Senate Policy 18-03) - First Reading

       It was m/s/p (Vaidya) to waive the first reading. It was m/s/p (Cordeiro) to approve SP 18-03. Senate Policy 18-03 was approved.

   • Faculty Affairs
     • Amendment to Senate Policy 44-01 (Policy on RTP)

       It was m/s/p (Aloisio) to waive the first reading Discussion took place regarding dates appearing in the document. Adams explained the urgency of the document for those in Cycle 2 of the RTP. Cordeiro and Castaneda felt the amendments were being rushed and minor changes would not affect those in Cycle 2. It was m/s/p (Hampton) to postpone until the 2003-2004 Academic Year.

   • Fiscal Policies: Vaidya reported that Schoenwald is still putting together the Academic Affairs Budget.
   • General Education: Nothing to report.
   • Instructional Resources: Nothing to report.
   • Strategic and Tactical Planning: Muraoka reported that August has been added to the Green Wall. The committee will continue to meet during the summer.
   • Student Academic Policies
     • Policy on Catalog Rights (Senate Policy 17-03) - Second Reading

       It was m/s/p (Cordeiro) to approve SP 17-03. Senate Policy17-03 was approved.

     • Amendment to Senate Policy 8-02 (Policy on Academic Dishonesty)

       It was m/s/p (Christopher) to approve amendments to SR 8-02. Amendment to SR 8-02 was approved.

9. Reports from Senate Special Committees:
   • Faculty Development Advisory: Adams reported that the committee has received many responses to the survey on Workshop and Mentoring topics and thanked the faculty.
   • Faculty Recruitment: Cordeiro reported that on Wednesday the committee needs to know which candidates each DSG is bringing forward for a vote. Thursday Group 2 will meet in the morning and Group 1 will meet in the afternoon to vote. Votes will be done through paper ballot, 80% is needed for recommendation.
   • Evaluation: Nothing to Report.
   • High School and Community College Outreach: Muraoka reported that orientations will take place in July. A list of the orientations will be e-mailed shortly.
10. Reports from University Committees
11. Resolution on Graduate Programs (Senate Resolution SR 05-03) - Second Reading (Sponsored by Rainer Buschmann et al.)

    It was m/s/f to approve Resolution on Graduate Programs SR 05-03. Senate Resolution 05-03 Failed.

12. Election of 4 faculty for the Provost/VP Academic Affairs Hiring Committee: A ballot will be prepared with those faculty members that volunteered to be on the committee. The ballots will be due Friday, June 13th.
13. Announcements: Adalian announced that Faculty Workshops will be held throughout the summer at the Library. Please see the schedule. Starting August 1st the campus will have access to Ebsco database and e-mail announcement will be sent campus-wide.
14. Adjournment: It was m/s/p (Muraoka) to adjourn at 3:40 p.m.