The University Council Executive Committee met on Thursday, September 4, 2003, in Room E/F of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
A quorum was declared and Professor Scott Weinberg called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Malcolm Adams, Irwin Bernstein, Mark Brown, Rebecca Bunce, Dan DerVartanian, Bonnie Dow, George Felis, Shawn Glynn, Robert Grafstein, Frances, Hensley, Peggy Kreshel, Arnett Mace, Gary Moore, David Radcliffe, Edward Sandor, Paul Totis, Scott Weinberg, and George Zinkhan. Standing Committee chairs in attendance: Malcolm Adams, Todd Rasmussen, and William Vencill. Guests included: Meg Amstutz, Beth Burger representing the Red and Black, Larry Dendy, Fiona Liken, and a representative from the Athens Banner Hearld.
Scott Weinberg introduced himself as the 2003-2004 Executive Committee Chairman stating he was elected by electronic ballot after the final meeting of the Executive Committee for the 2002-2003 academic year. Following introductions of members and guests, Professor Weinberg cited the charge to the Executive Committee as outlined in the Council Bylaws.
The minutes from the April 17, 2003 meeting were approved as distributed with the correction that Ed Sandor was present at the April 17th meeting.
Dr. William Vencill presented the following proposals from the Curriculum Committee:
- Proposal for a Major in Dance under the B.F.A. The vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal to convert Major from: Dance (B.S.Ed.) to Dance (A.B.). The vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal for a British and Irish Studies Program and an Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Certificate Program in British and Irish Studies. The vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal for an Institute for Women's Studies. Following discussion concerning the establishment of institutes and centers, the vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal for a Major Name Change from Plant Protection and Pest Management to Plant Health Science. The vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal for a Department Name Change and Name Change of Majors from Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology to Department of Infectious Diseases, and from Medical Microbiology (M.S.) / Parasitology (M.S.) to Infectious Diseases (M.S.) and from Medical Microbiology (Ph.D.) / Parasitology (Ph.D.) to Infectious Diseases (Ph.D.). The vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal for a Dual Degree Agreement with UGA and State University of West Georgia. Questions arose concerning what benefits would accrue to the University to participate in the Dual Degree Agreement and what number of students may be involved in the program. The Executive Committee asked Chairperson Vencill to request that this additional information be included in the proposal prior to its presentation to Council. The vote was called and the motion passed.
- Proposal for Dual Degrees: A.B. in English and B.S.Ed. in English Education; B.S. in Mathematics and B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education; B.S. in Biology and B.S.Ed. in Science Education; A.B. in History and B.S.Ed. in Social Science Education. The vote was called and the motion passed.
Professor Weinberg presented an information item on behalf of the Committee on Statutes, Bylaws, and Committees that will be an action item for Council, i.e., the second reading of proposed changes to the University Council Bylaws regarding the length of term for members of the Educational Affairs Committee and the composition of the Strategic Planning Committee.
The UGA Tree Protection Plan was also presented as an information item by Professor Weinberg on behalf of the Committee on Facilities.
As a final information item from the Educational Affairs Committee, Professor Weinberg presented a change to the residency requirement for Forest Resources majors.
Under other business Professor Weinberg requested recommendations to fill two standing committee vacancies, one on the Faculty/Staff Parking Appeals Committee and one on the Faculty Grievance Committee. Members were asked to notify Professor Weinberg by electronic mail of any faculty willing to serve on these committees.
Under new business, Peggy Kreshel from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication expressed concern about the cancellation of the Faculty Conference last year and voiced support for more opportunities for the faculty to speak about large issues facing the institution. Dr. Kreshel indicated that the Council meetings needed to be reinvigorated with discussion about University issues. In support of Dr. Kreshel's concerns, Professor Bonnie Dow from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences commented that the structure of the Council which requires that the President be the presiding officer was not conducive to discussion. The Committee asked that some research be conducted into how other institutions handle such faculty governance issues.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:33.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary D. Moore
Secretary
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