Oakland University Senate

Seventh Meeting
April 13, 1978
3:00 p.m.
128-130 Oakland Center

AGENDA

Submitted by George T. Matthews for the Steering Committee

A. Old Business

1. From the agenda of March 16, 1978, Item I, (New Business). Motion from the Graduate Council (Johnson/DeMent) unamended as follows:

MOVED THAT THE UNIVERSITY SENATE RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM OF GRADUATE STUDIES LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN LINGUISTICS EFFECTIVE UPON AUTHORIZATION BY THE APPROPRIATE FUNDING AGENCIES OF THE STATE.

Second Reading: debatable, amendable and eligible for final vote at this meeting.

Comments: Kindly refer to the agenda of March 16, 1978, for a Summary Proposal and comments concerning this motion.

B. New Business

1. Motion from the University Committee on Undergraduate Instruction (Mr. Moeller)

MOVED THAT THE SENATE RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT THE CREDIT REQUIREMENT FOR THE B.S. IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE BE RAISED FROM 124 TO 128 CREDITS.

Comment: A credit limit of 128 credit hours would make the requirement consistent with the majority of the other professional undergraduate programs at the University (B.S. in Engineering, 128; B.S. in Nursing, 128; B.S. in Environmental Health, 128; B.S. in Medical Physics, 128; B.S. in Medical Technology, 128; B.S. in Physical Therapy, 136).

The original conception of the management program was based on a student body that would go into large corporate management training programs or graduate school. It was assumed that specific skills and information would be obtained in the training programs, on the job or in graduate school. In fact, not more than 10 of the management graduates go on to graduate school and get into training programs. A student now needs management education in specific functional areas before he/she can get hired. In response to this shift the management program has moved from one that emphasized math, computer programming, economics, and behavioral science to a program that will now cover the traditional business areas: accounting, finance, marketing and managerial accounting.

One of the purposes of increasing the total credits to 128 is,  in part, to accommodate the addition of marketing (MGT 302), managerial finance (MGT 322), and managerial accounting (MGT 310).

The management major requirements in 1976-77, 1977-78,, and 1978-79 are:

Over the three year period, the changes have raised the arts and sciences general education from 24 to 28 credits since the "general education elective" was often fulfilled by a four-credit CIS course. In 1978-79 the general education elective was specified as a literature course. This course will be replaced by the required advanced writing course, ENG 212 or ENG 380.

First Reading- debatable, amendable but not eligible for final vote at this meeting.

2. Motion from the University Committee on Undergraduate Instruction (Mr. Moeller

MOVED THAT THE SENATE RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD THAT THE UNIVERSITY'S GRADING SYSTEM AND REGISTRATION PROCESS BE MODIFIED TO CREATE A ''Z" GRADE (AUDITOR) AND PROVIDE ADMISSABLE STUDENTS WITH THE OPTION TO REGISTER FOR ANY COURSE ON A NON-GRADED BASIS. TO REGISTER AS AN AUDITOR, THE STUDENT MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE TO BE AUDITED DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF FALL OR WINTER SEMESTER CLASSES (DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SPRING OR SUMMER CLASSES). TUITION WILL BE ASSESSED AMD THE FINAL MARK (2) RECORDED ON BOTH THE STUDENT'S INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TRANSCRIPTS. AS IN ALL COURSES. THE DEPARTMENT CONTROLLING THE COURSE WILL DETERMINE WHAT THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN AUDITOR WILL BE. AFTER THE "FREE DROP/ADD" PERIOD HAS ENDED FOR A GIVEN TERM, STUDENTS MAY NOT CHANGE THEIR REGISTRATIONS FROM AUDITOR TO CREDIT OR FROM CREDIT TO AUDITOR.

Comment: The current University grading system does not allow students to register for courses on a non-graded basis, requiring instead that each registered student perform according to prevailing standards for passing courses to avoid a failing or punitive final mark. There are those students, within and without Oakland University, who have expressed an interest in taking courses for record for their own personal benefit and who know in advance of their registrations that they will be unable, for their own reasons, to complete the established course requirements to pass these courses.

First Reading: debatable, amendable, but not eligible for final vote at this meeting.

3. Motion from the College of Arts and Sciences concerning, approval of a Constitution of the College of Arts and Sciences (Mr. Torch)

MOVED THAT THE UNIVERSITY SENATE RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AS AMENDED BY FACULTY RATIFICATION MARCH 31, 1978, AND TO BE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 1978.

First Reading: debatable, amendable, but not eligible for final vote at this meeting.

Comments:
1. A copy of the amended Constitution dated March 15, 1978, is attached.

2. The present amendments to the original Constitution (ratified October 9, 1967, approved November 15, 1967, and as amended December 12, 1968, February 23; 1971, and October 5, 1977) embodied in this new document are so substantial that the Steering Committee places it upon the agenda as a new Constitution to be effective August 15, 1978, upon approval by the Board of Trustees: the original Constitution (as amended) to remain in force until that date.

3. In the past college/school Constitutions have been treated as debatable but not amendable. The debate during first reading may lead the sponsor to make corrections and emendations, but the Senate may not itself amend the document: a negative vote on second reading returns the motion, perhaps with specific instructions to the sponsoring body; a positive vote constitutes approval.

4. Motion from the Steering Committee nominating certain faculty members to Senate Standing Committees. (Mr. Tower)

MOVED THAT THE FACULTY NOMINATED BELOW BE CONFIRMED AS APPOINTED TO COMMITTEES AND TERMS AS SPECIFIED:

ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall. 1978.
David Jaymes,  Modern Languages-- first preference
Diane Stricker,  Econ/Management-- first preference
Robert Stern, Chemistry --first preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
Ann Pogany, Library (chair)
Bradley Sands, Mathematical Sciences

ACADEMIC CONDUCT COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978.
Peter Evarts, Learning Skills-- first preference (chair)
Jerrold Grossman, Mathematical Sciences --third preference
Christopher Holliday, (alternate) Philosophy --third preference
Helen Schwartz, English-- second preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
Egbert Henry, Biological Sciences
L. M. Lewis, Learning Skills
Billy Minor, Education

ACADEMIC POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978.
Joel Russell, Chemistry --first preference
Gloria Blatt, Education --first preference
John Tower, Econ/Management --first preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
Edward Heubel, Political Science (chair)
Jack Moeller, Modern Languages

ACADEMIC STANDING AND HONORS COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978.
Asish Nag, Biological Sciences --first preference
Brian Coyer, Political Science --first preference
Continuing members serving final year (978-1979).
Louis Bragg, Mathematical Sciences (chair)
Daniel  Ring, Library

ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978.
Richard Molnar, Mathematical Sciences --first preference
Carlo Coppola, Modern Languages --first preference
Margaret Pigott, Learning Skills --third preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978 1979).
Bruce Harker, Education
James Hoyle, English.
Christine Sloane, Chemistry (chair)

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978. '
C. K. Rowland, Political Science-- first preference
Richard Pettengill, Library-- first preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
David Evans, Engineering (chair)
William Forbes, Biological Sciences
Richard Stamps, Sociology/Anthropology

FINANCIAL AIDS COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978--1980) effective Fall. 1978.
Alphonso Bellamy, Education-- first preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
Robert Christina,  Education (chair)
Thomas Friedman, Biology
Linda Hildebrand, Library

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978.
Denis Callewaert, Chemistry-- first preference
Lawrence Orton, History -- first preference-
Fred Stransky, Physical Education-- first preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
Jean Braun, Psychology
Alice Gorlin, Econ/ Management
Irwin Schochetman, Mathematical Sciences
Gertrude White, Graduate Council Representative (chair)

TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMITTEE

NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1978-1980) effective Fall, 1978.
Mary Ann Krammin, Nursing --first preference
Steven Miller, Chemistry --first preference
Charlotte Stokes, Art/Art History --first preference
Continuing members serving final year (1978-1979).
Clark Heston, Philosophy (chair)
Mary Otto, Education
Robert Williamson, Physics

Procedural Motion: debatable, amendable and eligible for vote at this meeting.

Comments:

1. The Athletics Committee is the subject of Motions 5, 6 and 7(New Business) of this Agenda.

2. These nominations are to standing committees only and are faculty nominations only administrative-professionals and students are appointed by their respective organizations.

The Steering Committee received returned preference sheets from 86 faculty. Since each of these (with few exceptions) list more than one committee and the Steering Committee had only 27 slots to fill, the nominating task is not easy, especially when it is realized that certain committees--such as Research with 32 first preferences for three seats, or APPC with 11 first preferences for three seats or Teaching and Learning with 12 first preferences for three seats --are hot items, while certain others (equally important)�such as Academic and Career Advising with only one first preference for three seats, and Admissions with three first preferences for three seats�are not so much in demand. Moreover, certain committee memberships are stipulated as to academic unit�APPC may have only three Arts and Sciences members, and two from that College are continuing members�constraints making the job even more difficult. Finally some committees�such as Research�while not having a Senate nominated membership stipulation, (but having stipulated members nominated by the Graduate Council) needs a high proportion of experienced people to do the job well. Put all this together and the amount of juggling is formidable. Saying which the Steering Committee does not expect commendation but rather compassion.

Attached is the Charges and Membership Specifications of the University Senate Standing Committees, March 1977.

5. Motion from the Steering Committee concerning a new committee (Mr. Tower)

MOVED THAT THE UNIVERSITY SENATE ENDORSE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON SPORTS AND RECREATION WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARGE AND MEMBERSHIP:

Charge:
1. Advise the President on policies governing intercollegiate and intramural athletics at Oakland University, except those concerned with the academic eligibility of students engaged in organized athletics which shall be reserved to the Committee on Academic Standing and Honors to propose and monitor.
2. Advise the President on policy concerning all organized sports and recreation activities at Oakland University including the use of and charges for the University's physical facilities devoted to sports and recreation.
3. The President shall have a standing invitation to report annually to the Senate on matters concerning athletics, sports and recreation at the University and specially the President shall seek the advice of the Senate prior to the establishment of any additional intercollegiate sports.
4. Upon request of the Senate the head of the faculty membership shall report to the Senate on the activities of the faculty membership of the Committee.

Membership:
1. Four members, at least one of whom should be a student, appointed by the President.
2. Three faculty members, nominated by the Steering Committee and confirmed by the Senate; serving two year terms staggered such that one serves an initial one year term and one of whom shall head the faculty delegation thus nominated and confirmed.
3. The President (or his designee) who shall Chair.

Comments: As even casual readers of the Minutes of the University Senate over the last six years cannot fail to have observed, the structural relation of the Athletics Committee to the Senate and to the administration has inhibited optimal functioning: The Committee over the years has worked hard, and served well as an administrative advisory body, but has been less than successful in regards to the Senate of which it has been juridically a standing committee.  The Steering Committee proposes a more realistic alignment of the Committee with administrative agencies on the one hand and the Senate on the other. In cooperation with the President, the Steering Committee recommends a new committee which while clearly advisory to the President (the administration) would none the less be systematically related to the Senate, giving that body opportunity to be informed, to debate issues and to recommend policy should it choose so to do. To this purpose, the Steering Committee recommends dissolution of the present Athletics Committee (see Motion 6) and the establishment of a new President's Committee on Sports and Recreation with faculty nominated as in Motion 7.

Procedural Motion: debatable, amendable and eligible for vote at this meeting.

6. Motion from the Steering Committee discharging and dissolving a committee (Mr. Tower)

MOVED THAT THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ATHLETICS OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE BE DISSOLVED AND ITS MEMBERSHIP DISCHARGED WITH THANKS.

Comments: This motion will be withdrawn should motion 5 fall to carry.

Procedural Motion: debatable, amendable and eligible for vote at this meeting.

7. Motion nominating certain faculty to a new committee (Mr. Tower)

MOVED THAT THE SENATE CONFIRM THE NOMINATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING AS MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMITTEE ON SPORTS AND RECREATION:

Jennie Cross - (one year term)
Joseph Hovanesian - (two year term)
Amit Tagore - (two year term) Head of Faculty Delegation

Comments- Should motion 5 fail, this motion will be withdrawn. The Steering Committee is prepared to nominate two members to the Athletics Committee from the floor in that case.

Procedural Motion: debatable amendable and eligible for vote at this meeting.

FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE SENATE

1. The press of business is such that the Steering Committee has approved two additional April meetings:
        April 20, 3-5 p.m.. Gold Room A
        April 27, 3:30-5 p.m., 206 Varner Hall

2. The University Committee on Undergraduate Instruction wishes to announce it has authorized a new scheduling module MW 3:30-5:30 p.m. as an alternate to the existing MWF 3:30-4:15 p.m.