Sixth meeting
Oakland University Senate
April 14, 1988
130 Oakland Center
3:10 p.m.
Agenda
Respectfully submitted by Keith R. Kleckner for the Steering Committee.
A. Old Business:
1. Motion from the Graduate Council (Messrs. Dahlgren and Downing)
item B. 1. from the agenda of 10 March 1988.
MOVED that the Senate endorse the phasing out of the current baccalaureate program in Physical Therapy and its replacement with a new undergraduate/graduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Health Sciences, upon completion of a prescribed program of study comprising 138 semester hours and a Master of Physical Therapy degree upon completion of a prescribed program of study comprising an additional 49 semester hours.
Second Reading: . Debatable, amendable, and eligible for vote at this meeting
B. New Business:
1. Resolution from the Steering Committee on Distinguished Professor Rank (Mr. Hough):
RESOLVED that the Senate endorses the statement that accompanies this agenda with respect to criteria and policies governing appointments to the rank of distinguished professor.
Procedural Motion: . Debatable, amendable, and eligible for vote at this meeting
2 . Motion from the Steering Committee nominating certain faculty members to the Senate standing committees (Ms. Muir):
MOVED that the faculty nominated below be confirmed as appointed to committees and term as specified:
a. Academic and Career Advising Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Julia Dorminey
Ann Pogany, chair (1988-90)
Sarma Vishnubhotla
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
Eleftherios Botsas
Mary Eddy
b. Academic Computing Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Jack Nachman
Ravi Parameswaran
Richard Pettengill
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
James Dow
Donald Hildum, Chair
Syed Mahmud
c. Academic Conduct Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Henry DeLorme (alternate)
Ren-jyh Gu (alternate)
Floyd Willoughby
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
Harvey Burdick, Chair
C. L. Ko (alternate)
Steve Miller
Subbaiah Perla
Floyd Willoughby
d. Academic Policy and Planning Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988,
Osa Jackson
Robert Payne
Ronald Tracy, Chair
Tung Weng
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
Joan Rosen
Robby Stewart
Carol Zenas
e. Academic Standing and Honors Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year term (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Naim Kheir
Satish Walia
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
Norman Kloosterman, Chair
Kristine Salomon
f. Admissions and Financial Aid Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Louis Bragg
Laurie Eisenhower
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89).
Frances Jackson
William Jones, Chair
Ralph Mobley
g. Campus Development and Environment Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Lizabeth Barclay
Kevin Grim
Richard Tucker, Chair
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
David Housel
Diane Wilson
h. General Education Committee
NOMINEES to new two year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Penny Cass
Leo Gerulaitis
Gary Shepherd
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89).
Pamela Hilbers
David Mascitelli, Chair
Robert Stern Research Committee
i. Research Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Jane Bingham
Mary Karasch
Mary Van Sell
Miron Stano (another member to be appointed by the Graduate Council)
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89).
Gary Moore
Ronald Sudol
Nalin Unakar, Chair
Steve Wright
Mohamed Zohdy (Graduate Council representative)
j. Teaching and Learning Committee
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Walli Andersen
Anahid Kulwicki
Ronald Rapin
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89)
William Fish
Sherman Folland, Chair
Subrainaniam Ganesan
k. University Committee on Undergraduate Instruction
NOMINEES to new two-year terms (1988-90) effective fall 1988.
Ka Cheok: School of Engineering and Computer Science
Jerrold Grossman: College of Arts and Sciences
Linda Hildebrand: Library
Osa Jackson: School of Health Sciences
NOMINEE to new one-year tem (1988-89) replacing David Housel as representative from the School of Human and Educational Services
Jacqueline Lougheed
CONTINUING MEMBERS serving final year (1988-89).
Kathleen Emrich: School of Nursing
Harold Hotelling: School of Business Administration
Procedural Motion: Debatable, amendable, and eligible for final vote at this meeting.
C. Good and Welfare:
Private Resolutions
D. Information Items
APPOINTMENT TO RANK OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
Introduction Oakland establishes the following criteria and policies for the appointment of distinguished professors. The rank is to be awarded by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Provost and President and based on the criteria presented below. Criteria The appointment of individuals to distinguished professorships will be based on the criteria for professorships set forth in the document Oakland University Tenure and Promotion Statement, May 1984, and, in addition, the rigorous application of one or more of the following criteria:
1. Preeminence in Scholarship.
Distinction as a scholar, a researcher, an artist, a performer or in some other role that advances learning or enriches the arts. Pertinent evidence will include: publications, performances or exhibitions; evaluations by leaders in the field; awards conferred by or office in professional organizations; lectureships or visiting professorships; participation in professional symposia and meetings; memberships in honorary academic and professional organizations.
2. Preeminence in Teaching.
Outstanding performance in the classroom; exceptional contributions to the advancement of teaching through such activities as the writing of texts and monographs; the development of courses, laboratories, short courses or other formats of instruction; and the development of innovative approaches to the teaching/learning process; continual concern for the intellectual growth of students by setting high standards, promoting academic excellence, and maintaining thorough and rigorous systems of evaluation. Evidence of accomplishment shall include: published materials; evaluations by recognized leaders in the field; teaching excellence awards; widespread adoption of published instructional materials by other institutions; office in academic and professional organizations dedicated to the advancement of teaching.
3. Preeminence in Public or Professional Service.
Prominence in public or professional service supportive of university programs and missions; accomplishments which have had a substantial and positive effect on external perceptions of the university. Pertinent evidence will include evaluations by recognized civic, corporate, academic or other leaders in the field(s) in which service is performed; elective or appointive offices held; contributions to the organizational work of academic professional associations and societies at all levels and to activities which extend the university's scholarly and instructional capabilities into external agencies and communities; honors and awards received for meritorious service.
The policy governing the awarding of the title distinguished professor includes the following provisions:
1. The term "distinguished" shall be used only in conjunction with the rank of professor and standard professorial titles (e.g. Distinguished Professor of Economics, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Accounting, etc.) or, in special cases, with the title University Professor (i.e. Distinguished University Professor).
2. Consideration of candidates shall be based on the criteria described above.
3. Length of service at Oakland shall not be a factor in determining nominees or recipients.
4. The title shall not be used to increase the initial salary of any appointee.
5. The term of appointment is for the duration of active service at Oakland University except for removal for cause. If the faculty member retires from the university and meets the criteria established for emeritus status, the title distinguished emeritus(a) professor will automatically be assumed and will carry emeritus benefits with it. (See emeritus policy for listing of criteria and benefits.)
6. The university may, for a specified length of time, elect to compensate distinguished professors above and beyond regular salary or other considerations.
Procedure
Nominations may be made to the Provost by an academic unit or dean. During the review process additional recommendations will be solicited from the academic unit or dean and from the Faculty Re-employment and Promotion Committee (FRPC). Appointments are effective when approved by the Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the President.