1:00 pm
Beck rooms
Agenda
1. Sign in for quorum
2. Call to order
3. Communications from Provost Robinson
4. Approval of agenda
5. Approval of the draft minutes of the November 11 meeting
6. Executive Committee report
i. Motion:
Whereas, Dr. Larry Robinson has successfully served as Provost and Executive Vice-President of Seton Hall University since 2011 and as Interim Provost and Vice Provost before that; and
Whereas, throughout his tenure, Dr. Robinson has demonstrated strong leadership, a marked commitment to collaboration with faculty, and support for academic freedom; and
Whereas, among his many achievements, Dr. Robinson has played instrumental roles in developing the University’s strategic plan, in enhancing the profile of incoming students, in stabilizing and increasing enrollment and retention, in guiding the University through historically difficult economic conditions, and in forming a new Medical School;
Be it resolved that the Faculty Senate warmly congratulates Dr. Robinson on his retirement and thanks him for his outstanding contributions to the improvement of Seton Hall University. He leaves the University in a much better position in terms of finances, organization, and reputation than when he arrived, almost ten years ago.
7. Reports of standing and special committees
a. Academic Policy Committee report
i. Motion: The Senate approves the minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
b. Calendar Committee report
i. Academic Calendar 2018-2019
c. Compensation & Welfare Committee report
d. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee report
i. Second Reading of revised Article 3.2.c
MOTION: To replace the language of Article 3.2.c that currently reads:
In the event of a decision not to renew a probationary appointment, the faculty member shall be informed by the dean of the decision in writing, and shall be advised of the reasons which contributed to that decision. If the faculty member so requests, the reason given for the nonrenewal of an appointment shall be confirmed in writing. In cases of denial of an application for tenure, see article 5.
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In the event of a decision not to renew a probationary appointment, the department will provide evidence to the dean substantiating its recommendation SHOULD THE DEAN DECIDE TO OVERRULE A DEPARTMENT’S RECOMMENDATION TO RENEW A PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT, THE DEAN WILL PROVIDE EVIDENCE SUBSTANTIATING THAT DECISION. In the case of a decision not to renew a probationary appointment, the applicant has the right to appeal from the department, and, in the library, from the committee to the dean, and also from the dean to the provost. The faculty member shall be informed by the dean of the decision in writing, and shall be advised of the reasons which contributed to that decision. In cases of denial of an application for tenure, see article 5.
* Note: The sentence in upper case was added to the motion presented at the Oct. 2016 Senate meeting.
ii. First reading of proposed change to Article 7. 5. c. This motion was remanded to the Faculty Guide committee at the October 2016 Senate meeting. The committee reviewed and discussed the proposed motion and we are bringing it back unchanged for a first reading. The committee believes that this language clarifies the intent of Article 7.5.c and asks that the body vote on the proposed motion.
MOTION: To replace the language of Article 7.5. c
No faculty member with time reassigned (released) from teaching to research or administrative duties is eligible for teaching overload.
iii. First reading of proposed change to Article 5.1.d to include a second sentence (highlighted) that clarifies that only professors can vote for promotion to professor. This is consistent with Article 5.4. a that addresses the issue at the College level.
MOTION: To amend Article 5.1.d to include a second sentence.
All applications for promotion to the ranks of associate professor, professor, and for tenure are initially submitted to the department and, after departmental review and recommendation, to the dean. In departmental review, all tenured professors vote on promotion to tenure; only full professors may vote on promotion to professor.
iv. First reading of a motion to add language to Article 5.5.d that addressed the situation where there are no or few professors in a department.
MOTION: To amend Article 5.5.d to read (the bold sentences are additions to 5.d).
Department guidelines for promotion/tenure that include a statement of research and publication expectations, must be committed to writing after formal departmental approval, and copies of same must be provided to all probationary and tenured faculty at the time of appointment. Such guidelines shall include guidelines for voting procedures for promotion to full professor when there are no faculty of that rank in the department. Only full professors may vote on promotions to full professor. When there are no faculty of that rank in the department, specific procedures shall be developed to address this situation and included in the department guidelines for promotion and tenure.
e. Graduate Studies Committee report
f. Library Committee report
g. Program Review Committee report
i. Endorsement of Recommendations for Museum Studies.
ii. Endorsement of Recommendations for Graduate Communication.
8. Committees with no reports
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Admissions Committee
c. Faculty Development Committee
d. Faculty Grievance Committee
e. Instructional Technology Committee
f. Intellectual Property Task Force
g. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
h. University Completion Committee
i. University Core Curriculum Committee
9. Committee Motions
a. Executive Committee
i. Motion:
Whereas, Dr. Larry Robinson has successfully served as Provost and Executive Vice-President of Seton Hall University since 2011 and as Interim Provost and Vice Provost before that; and
Whereas, throughout his tenure, Dr. Robinson has demonstrated strong leadership, a marked commitment to collaboration with faculty, and support for academic freedom; and
Whereas, among his many achievements, Dr. Robinson has played instrumental roles in developing the University’s strategic plan, in enhancing the profile of incoming students, in stabilizing and increasing enrollment and retention, in guiding the University through historically difficult economic conditions, and in forming a new Medical School;
Be it resolved that the Faculty Senate warmly congratulates Dr. Robinson on his retirement and thanks him for his outstanding contributions to the improvement of Seton Hall University. He leaves the University in a much better position in terms of finances, organization, and reputation than when he arrived, almost ten years ago.
b. Academic Policy Committee
i. Motion: The Senate approves the minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
c. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee
i. Second Reading of revised Article 3.2.c
MOTION: To replace the language of Article 3.2.c that currently reads:
In the event of a decision not to renew a probationary appointment, the faculty member shall be informed by the dean of the decision in writing, and shall be advised of the reasons which contributed to that decision. If the faculty member so requests, the reason given for the nonrenewal of an appointment shall be confirmed in writing. In cases of denial of an application for tenure, see article 5.
With
In the event of a decision not to renew a probationary appointment, the department will provide evidence to the dean substantiating its recommendation SHOULD THE DEAN DECIDE TO OVERRULE A DEPARTMENT’S RECOMMENDATION TO RENEW A PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT, THE DEAN WILL PROVIDE EVIDENCE SUBSTANTIATING THAT DECISION. In the case of a decision not to renew a probationary appointment, the applicant has the right to appeal from the department, and, in the library, from the committee to the dean, and also from the dean to the provost. The faculty member shall be informed by the dean of the decision in writing, and shall be advised of the reasons which contributed to that decision. In cases of denial of an application for tenure, see article 5.
* Note: The sentence in upper case was added to the motion presented at the Oct. 2016 Senate meeting.
ii. First reading of proposed change to Article 7. 5. c. This motion was remanded to the Faculty Guide committee at the October 2016 Senate meeting. The committee reviewed and discussed the proposed motion and we are bringing it back unchanged for a first reading. The committee believes that this language clarifies the intent of Article 7.5.c and asks that the body vote on the proposed motion.
MOTION: To replace the language of Article 7.5. c
No faculty member with time reassigned (released) from teaching to research or administrative duties is eligible for teaching overload.
iii. First reading of proposed change to Article 5.1.d to include a second sentence (highlighted) that clarifies that only professors can vote for promotion to professor. This is consistent with Article 5.4. a that addresses the issue at the College level.
MOTION: To amend Article 5.1.d to include a second sentence.
All applications for promotion to the ranks of associate professor, professor, and for tenure are initially submitted to the department and, after departmental review and recommendation, to the dean. In departmental review, all tenured professors vote on promotion to tenure; only full professors may vote on promotion to professor.
iv. First reading of a motion to add language to Article 5.5.d that addressed the situation where there are no or few professors in a department.
MOTION: To amend Article 5.5.d to read (the bold sentences are additions to 5.d).
Department guidelines for promotion/tenure that include a statement of research and publication expectations, must be committed to writing after formal departmental approval, and copies of same must be provided to all probationary and tenured faculty at the time of appointment. Such guidelines shall include guidelines for voting procedures for promotion to full professor when there are no faculty of that rank in the department. Only full professors may vote on promotions to full professor. When there are no faculty of that rank in the department, specific procedures shall be developed to address this situation and included in the department guidelines for promotion and tenure.
d. Program Review Committee
i. Endorsement of Recommendations for Museum Studies.
ii. Endorsement of Recommendations for Graduate Communication.
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Communications
13. Adjournment