Academic Senate Actions Fall Session 2005 and Spring Session 2006.

Academic Senate ActionsAcademic Senate Actions

Fall Session 2005Fall Session 2005

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Spring Session 2006Spring Session 2006

Senate Motion #1 (2005-2006)Senate Motion #1 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 19, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 19, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___1 1 (2005–06) (2005–06)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl and Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-chairsMary Kihl and Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-chairs

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: August 29, 2005August 29, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: September 19, 2005September 19, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs – Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs – for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethicsfor the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs, School of Public Affairsof a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs, School of Public Affairs for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethicsfor the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethics Rationale:Rationale: The certificate in Leadership & Ethics is designed to prepare individuals for positions of leadership and The certificate in Leadership & Ethics is designed to prepare individuals for positions of leadership and

responsibility in the university, in their communities, and throughout their careers in business, government responsibility in the university, in their communities, and throughout their careers in business, government and society. The certificate will explore the relationship between leadership, and the capacity for and society. The certificate will explore the relationship between leadership, and the capacity for individuals to assume responsibility for their actions and to act with a sense of ethics and integrity. individuals to assume responsibility for their actions and to act with a sense of ethics and integrity.

Senate Motion #2 (2005-2006)Senate Motion #2 (2005-2006) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__2_ 2_ (2005–06)(2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: October 24, 2005October 24, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – for the establishment of a Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – for the establishment of a school – School of Computing and Informaticsschool – School of Computing and Informatics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for theapproval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the

establishment of a school – School of Computing and Informaticsestablishment of a school – School of Computing and Informatics Rationale:Rationale: The emphasis on informatics literacy and on building collaborative relationships between The emphasis on informatics literacy and on building collaborative relationships between

computer science and other academic disciplines for research and instruction are key to preparing computer science and other academic disciplines for research and instruction are key to preparing the workforce and researchers of the future.the workforce and researchers of the future.

This new school will support the evolution of computing and informatics as discrete disciplines. This new school will support the evolution of computing and informatics as discrete disciplines. The School responds to needs for partnership and collaboration between computer and The School responds to needs for partnership and collaboration between computer and information sciences and a broad range of disciplinary areas at ASU. This integration of computer information sciences and a broad range of disciplinary areas at ASU. This integration of computer and information sciences with other academic disciplines, such as geology, ecology, anthropology, and information sciences with other academic disciplines, such as geology, ecology, anthropology, public health, urban planning, earth and space sciences and biology will provide an academic public health, urban planning, earth and space sciences and biology will provide an academic structure to foster, nurture, and support these collaborations, differentiate research and create structure to foster, nurture, and support these collaborations, differentiate research and create new knowledge.new knowledge.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005

ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # __3 __3 (2005–06) (2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs Date of First ReadingDate of First Reading September 19, 2005September 19, 2005


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and School of Computing Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and School of Computing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – Biomedical Informaticsand Informatics for the establishment of a Department – Biomedical Informatics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and the approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and the School of Computing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – School of Computing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – Biomedical InformaticsBiomedical Informatics

Rationale:Rationale: The Department of Biomedical Informatics will reside within the newly organized School of The Department of Biomedical Informatics will reside within the newly organized School of

Computing and Informatics. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is the first expression of Computing and Informatics. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is the first expression of an informatics-oriented department targeting the biological and medical sciences. The research an informatics-oriented department targeting the biological and medical sciences. The research conducted by the Department and its partners will focus on breakthroughs in basic biological conducted by the Department and its partners will focus on breakthroughs in basic biological research and improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and management of research and improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and management of chronic disease, and the maximization of quality of life.chronic disease, and the maximization of quality of life.

The Department will evolve new kinds of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary courses that The Department will evolve new kinds of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary courses that bridge diverse domains and cultures in the biological, medical and computing sciencesbridge diverse domains and cultures in the biological, medical and computing sciences


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #___Senate Motion #___4 4 (2005–06) (2005–06)

Motion Introduced byMotion Introduced by: : Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005September 19, 2005


Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Evidenced- Based Practice in Nursing & HealthcareCertificate in Evidenced- Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcaregraduate certificate in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare

Rationale:Rationale: The purpose of this graduate certificate program is to prepare nurse clinicians and other healthcare The purpose of this graduate certificate program is to prepare nurse clinicians and other healthcare

professionals as experts in evidence-based practice (EBP). The expectation of high-quality, cost-professionals as experts in evidence-based practice (EBP). The expectation of high-quality, cost-effective care and the rapid expansion of easily accessible knowledge in a competing healthcare effective care and the rapid expansion of easily accessible knowledge in a competing healthcare marketplace has driven the need for the daily use of evidence to improve point of service care.marketplace has driven the need for the daily use of evidence to improve point of service care.

As there are no known academic certificate programs in EBP, the unique online format will facilitate As there are no known academic certificate programs in EBP, the unique online format will facilitate national involvement in this program and interest in Arizona and across the country.national involvement in this program and interest in Arizona and across the country.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__55__ (2005–06)__ (2005–06)



Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: October 24, 2005 October 24, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatisticsgraduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatisticsestablishment of a graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Rationale:Rationale: The certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics will provide students the knowledge and tools The certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics will provide students the knowledge and tools

required to serve as research analysts in the health field. The certificate program will serve as a required to serve as research analysts in the health field. The certificate program will serve as a means of certifying those students who wish to pursue a formal training in epidemiology and means of certifying those students who wish to pursue a formal training in epidemiology and biostatistics. biostatistics.

This proposal seeks to establish a structured graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics This proposal seeks to establish a structured graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics through the School of Health Management and Policy. The goal of this program is to provide a through the School of Health Management and Policy. The goal of this program is to provide a program in epidemiology and biostatistics that gives students a competitive advantage in research program in epidemiology and biostatistics that gives students a competitive advantage in research applications in the health industry.applications in the health industry.

Senate Motion #6 (2005-2006 )Senate Motion #6 (2005-2006 )

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # _Senate Motion # _ 6 6 (2005–06) (2005–06)



Date of Second Reading: October 24, 2005Date of Second Reading: October 24, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurshipundergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurshipundergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship

Rationale:Rationale: This certificate program is designed specifically for engineers. By providing knowledge and skills This certificate program is designed specifically for engineers. By providing knowledge and skills

important to the creation and leadership of entrepreneurial ventures, the certificate program in important to the creation and leadership of entrepreneurial ventures, the certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship aims to train the founders and leaders of tomorrow’s high-tech ventures. Technology Entrepreneurship aims to train the founders and leaders of tomorrow’s high-tech ventures.

Courses are approached from the perspective of the student whose primary interest is in technological Courses are approached from the perspective of the student whose primary interest is in technological innovation, whose primary concentration is on engineering, and who has little or no prior business innovation, whose primary concentration is on engineering, and who has little or no prior business education.education.

SENATE MOTION #7 (2005-2006SENATE MOTION #7 (2005-2006))

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __ 7 7 (2005–06)(2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading October 24, 2005Date of First Reading October 24, 2005

Date of Second Reading November 14, 2005Date of Second Reading November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Community and Public Health Practicein Community and Public Health Practice

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Community and Public Health Practicegraduate certificate in Community and Public Health Practice

Rationale:Rationale: This graduate certificate will provide students in practice settings an opportunity to enhance public This graduate certificate will provide students in practice settings an opportunity to enhance public

health competencies in working with professions at all levels in order to better meet the health needs health competencies in working with professions at all levels in order to better meet the health needs of the public.of the public.

The goal of this program is to provide post baccalaureate students with an interdisciplinary The goal of this program is to provide post baccalaureate students with an interdisciplinary educational program in the essentials of community and public health practice in order to prepare educational program in the essentials of community and public health practice in order to prepare nurses and other health professionals to carryout the mission and functions of public health.nurses and other health professionals to carryout the mission and functions of public health.

SENATESENATE MOTION #8 (2005-2006) MOTION #8 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion __ #8______ #8____ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced byMotion Introduced by:: Personnel CommitteePersonnel Committee Doug Johnson, ChairDoug Johnson, Chair

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: October 24, 2005October 24, 2005 Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: New ACD Section 507 Academic Professional Personnel Title of Motion: New ACD Section 507 Academic Professional Personnel ActionsActions

The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends acceptance of the new The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends acceptance of the new ACD Section 507 Academic Professional Personnel ActionsACD Section 507 Academic Professional Personnel Actions

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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC STATE Suspension of the rules requested FALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # ___9___ (2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: Request from the College of Design – for the reorganization of an academic unit

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the reorganization of an academic unit

Rationale: The College of Design has reorganized itself to promote a structure that will optimize the

possibilities of differentiation, excellence, and collaboration. As a result of this reorganization it is proposed that the School of Design be reorganized as three departments. The College of Design is responding to the growing number of students who seek admission into these professional programs by placing emphasis on each discipline’s strength and uniqueness.

In an effort to move forward and align the College with the redesign of the Arizona University System, the reorganization changes the way of doing business and further defines differentiation of the disciplines in the College.

SENATE MOTION #10 (2005-2006)SENATE MOTION #10 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requested ACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requested

FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion __#10__#10___ (2005-2006)___ (2005-2006)


Date for First Reading: November 14, 2005Date for First Reading: November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from Herberger College of Fine Arts for the disestablishment of the Request from Herberger College of Fine Arts for the disestablishment of the Department of TheatreDepartment of Theatre

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the disestablishment of the Department of Theatredisestablishment of the Department of Theatre

Rationale:Rationale:

The School of Theatre and Film would continue to fulfill the mission of the Department ofThe School of Theatre and Film would continue to fulfill the mission of the Department of Theatre by offering the necessary coursework in film production and completion of the degree Theatre by offering the necessary coursework in film production and completion of the degree BA in Film with a concentration in Film and Media production, as well as administrating the newly BA in Film with a concentration in Film and Media production, as well as administrating the newly

approved BA in Film (Film and Media Production).approved BA in Film (Film and Media Production).


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requested Suspension of the rules requested FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __11 11 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts – for the establishment of a Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts – for the establishment of a school – School of Theatre and Filmschool – School of Theatre and Film

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the establishment of a school – School of Theatre and Filmestablishment of a school – School of Theatre and Film

Rationale:Rationale: Within the new organizational structure, the establishment of the School of Theatre and Film will Within the new organizational structure, the establishment of the School of Theatre and Film will

continue to be able to work collaboratively with other units in the Herberger College of Fine Arts and continue to be able to work collaboratively with other units in the Herberger College of Fine Arts and wit the Center for Film and Media Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.wit the Center for Film and Media Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved December 5, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved December 5, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION



Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading: December 5, 2005Date of Second Reading: December 5, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Life Sciences for the establishment of a Request from the School of Life Sciences for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Lawgraduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Life Sciences for the establishment approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Life Sciences for the establishment

of a graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Lawof a graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law Rationale:Rationale: The purpose of the graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law is to give students from a The purpose of the graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law is to give students from a

variety of graduate fields or those who already have terminal degrees the exposure to and variety of graduate fields or those who already have terminal degrees the exposure to and understanding of bioethics in a concentrated study. It will provide them with the skills and abilities understanding of bioethics in a concentrated study. It will provide them with the skills and abilities to address the issues that will confront them in this changing climate.to address the issues that will confront them in this changing climate.

The Bioethics, Policy and Law certificate is designed to provide advanced training for graduate The Bioethics, Policy and Law certificate is designed to provide advanced training for graduate students or professionals from a variety of disciplines.students or professionals from a variety of disciplines.

SENATE MOTION # 13 (2005-2006)SENATE MOTION # 13 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved as Amended 02-13-06ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved as Amended 02-13-06 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion __ #13______ #13____ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced by: Personnel CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Personnel Committee (Doug Johnson, Chair) (Doug Johnson, Chair)

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: December 5, 2005December 5, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: January 23, 2006January 23, 2006 (Approved by Senate on this date) (Approved by Senate on this date) 2 Amendments:2 Amendments: February 13, 2006February 13, 2006 (Final vote on 2 Amendments) (Final vote on 2 Amendments)

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Two Amendments to the Promotion and Tenure Task ForceTwo Amendments to the Promotion and Tenure Task Force Report (January 11, 2006) regarding 1) the university Report (January 11, 2006) regarding 1) the university committee nominating process and 2) participation oncommittee nominating process and 2) participation on the unit, college, and university level committees the unit, college, and university level committees

The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends further language to amend the Promotion and Tenure The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends further language to amend the Promotion and Tenure Task Force Report dated January 11, 2006, concerning only two amendments made from the floor of the Senate on Task Force Report dated January 11, 2006, concerning only two amendments made from the floor of the Senate on January 23. The Senate approved the document on January 23, with the recommendation that the Executive January 23. The Senate approved the document on January 23, with the recommendation that the Executive Committee consider rewording those two amendments so that the Senate could vote on them February 13.Committee consider rewording those two amendments so that the Senate could vote on them February 13.

Highlight the filename below, left click on Open the HyperlinkHighlight the filename below, left click on Open the Hyperlink Read the Senate Minutes of February 13, 2006 for details.Read the Senate Minutes of February 13, 2006 for details.

Highlight the filename below, left click on Open the HyperlinkHighlight the filename below, left click on Open the Hyperlink The final document (2-16-06)The final document (2-16-06)


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved February 13, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved February 13, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __14 __14 __ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced byMotion Introduced by Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading: January 23, 2006Date of First Reading: January 23, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: February 13, 2006February 13, 2006

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Reorganized Organizational Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Reorganized Organizational Unit – School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD)Unit – School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Reorganized proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Reorganized Organizational Unit – School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD)Organizational Unit – School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD)

Rationale:Rationale: The proposed organization will be used as a means of increasing flexibility and collaboration in research, The proposed organization will be used as a means of increasing flexibility and collaboration in research,

teaching and outreach. Specifically, the School will maintain many of its current strength and programs while teaching and outreach. Specifically, the School will maintain many of its current strength and programs while facilitating thematic, interdisciplinary research and student training efforts that address both fundamental and facilitating thematic, interdisciplinary research and student training efforts that address both fundamental and applied questions related to children, youth, families, and their social environments.applied questions related to children, youth, families, and their social environments.

The proposed new unit will be named the School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD). The School will be a The proposed new unit will be named the School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD). The School will be a reorganization of the Department of Family and Human Development and the Department of Sociology and reorganization of the Department of Family and Human Development and the Department of Sociology and will remain in the Social Sciences Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.will remain in the Social Sciences Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved February 13, 2006 Approved February 13, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING SESSION 2006SPRING SESSION 2006

Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___15 15 (2005–06)(2005–06)


Date of First ReadingDate of First Reading January 23, 2006January 23, 2006


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of a Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of a New Organizational Unit – Institute for Families, Children, and Society (IFCS)New Organizational Unit – Institute for Families, Children, and Society (IFCS)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of a New Organizational Unit – Institute for families, Children, and Society establishment of a New Organizational Unit – Institute for families, Children, and Society (IFCS)(IFCS)

Rationale:Rationale: The proposed new unit will be named the Institute for Families, Children, and Society (IFCS). The The proposed new unit will be named the Institute for Families, Children, and Society (IFCS). The

Institute will be part of the reorganization of the Department of Family and Human Development Institute will be part of the reorganization of the Department of Family and Human Development and the Department of Sociology into the new School of Social and Family Dynamics and will be part and the Department of Sociology into the new School of Social and Family Dynamics and will be part of the Social Sciences Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.of the Social Sciences Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The Institute will play an integral role in ASU’s continuing development as a comprehensive The Institute will play an integral role in ASU’s continuing development as a comprehensive metropolitan research university and will meet the university’s, college’s, and school’s overall metropolitan research university and will meet the university’s, college’s, and school’s overall strategy to: (1) build research infrastructure, (2) aggressively facilitate the pursuit of external strategy to: (1) build research infrastructure, (2) aggressively facilitate the pursuit of external sources of revenue, and (3) initiate partnerships across campus and in the community, as well as sources of revenue, and (3) initiate partnerships across campus and in the community, as well as with state, regional, and local government agencies.with state, regional, and local government agencies.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved February 13, Approved February 13, 2006 2006

ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION



Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: January 23, 2006January 23, 2006


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Reorganization of an Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Reorganization of an Existing Academic Unit – School of Geographical SciencesExisting Academic Unit – School of Geographical Sciences

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the

Reorganization of an Existing Academic Unit – School of Geographical SciencesReorganization of an Existing Academic Unit – School of Geographical Sciences

Rationale:Rationale: The School will be a reorganization of the Department of Geography and will remain in the Social The School will be a reorganization of the Department of Geography and will remain in the Social

Sciences Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The existing Department of Sciences Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The existing Department of Geography will be reorganized as the School of Geographical Sciences.Geography will be reorganized as the School of Geographical Sciences.

The proposed reorganization will greatly increase flexibility and collaboration in research and The proposed reorganization will greatly increase flexibility and collaboration in research and teaching. The School will maintain the current coherence and coordination of the unit in teaching, teaching. The School will maintain the current coherence and coordination of the unit in teaching, while promoting collaboration in joint initiatives with other units in the college and the university while promoting collaboration in joint initiatives with other units in the college and the university and facilitating thematic, interdisciplinary, and integrative research efforts that address both and facilitating thematic, interdisciplinary, and integrative research efforts that address both fundamental and applied questions.fundamental and applied questions.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved January 23, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved January 23, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules Suspension of the rules

requestedrequested SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # ___17 ___17 (2005–06)(2005–06)


Date of First ReadingDate of First Reading January 23, 2006January 23, 2006

Date of Second ReadingDate of Second Reading January 23, 2006January 23, 2006

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the New Academic Organizational Unit – Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the New Academic Organizational Unit – School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE)School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the

New Academic Organizational Unit – School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE)New Academic Organizational Unit – School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE)

Rationale:Rationale: The School of Earth and Space Exploration will accelerate the pace of discovery by removing barriers between The School of Earth and Space Exploration will accelerate the pace of discovery by removing barriers between

traditional scientific disciplines and integrating systems engineering and science. The School will train a new type of traditional scientific disciplines and integrating systems engineering and science. The School will train a new type of transdisciplinary explorer – scientists with experience in engineering and engineers with a strong understanding of transdisciplinary explorer – scientists with experience in engineering and engineers with a strong understanding of science.science.

SESE integrates across earth sciences, planetary sciences, astrophysics and engineering, positioning ASU as well as the SESE integrates across earth sciences, planetary sciences, astrophysics and engineering, positioning ASU as well as the State of Arizona to play an international leadership role in the exploration of our world, the solar system and the State of Arizona to play an international leadership role in the exploration of our world, the solar system and the universe.universe.

SESE will be a new unit, organized primarily from the existing Department of Geological Sciences and Department of SESE will be a new unit, organized primarily from the existing Department of Geological Sciences and Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Center for Meteorite Studies will be included within SESE and strong linkages will be Physics and Astronomy. The Center for Meteorite Studies will be included within SESE and strong linkages will be formed with the Fulton School of Engineering and the College of Education.formed with the Fulton School of Engineering and the College of Education.


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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __18 18 (2005–06) (2005–06) Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First ReadingDate of First Reading February 13, 2006February 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: March 20, 2006March 20, 2006

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Design for the implementation of a New Degree Request from the College of Design for the implementation of a New Degree Program – B.A. in DesignProgram – B.A. in Design

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the implementation of a approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the implementation of a new degree program – B.A. in Design Studiesnew degree program – B.A. in Design Studies

Rationale:Rationale: The new degree program will serve two principal purposes. First, the B.A. in Design Studies will The new degree program will serve two principal purposes. First, the B.A. in Design Studies will

offer a program of general design education to the university at large. Second, it will capture a offer a program of general design education to the university at large. Second, it will capture a greater number of undergraduate students presently enrolled in the majors of the College, i.e. greater number of undergraduate students presently enrolled in the majors of the College, i.e. planning, landscape architecture, architecture, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, planning, landscape architecture, architecture, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, who want a design career but who are not accepted into one of the professional programs in the who want a design career but who are not accepted into one of the professional programs in the upper division.upper division.

The focus of this design education will remain within the College’s existing majors but will not be The focus of this design education will remain within the College’s existing majors but will not be oriented towards one of the existing design professions.oriented towards one of the existing design professions.


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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __19__(19__(2005–06)2005–06)


Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: February 13, 2006February 13, 2006


Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Implementation of a New Degree Program – B.S. in Earth and Space Exploration Implementation of a New Degree Program – B.S. in Earth and Space Exploration

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementation of a new degree program – B.S. in Earth and Space Explorationimplementation of a new degree program – B.S. in Earth and Space Exploration

Rationale:Rationale: This new degree program relates to the Mission and Scope statement of ABOR by integrating across This new degree program relates to the Mission and Scope statement of ABOR by integrating across

earth sciences, planetary sciences, astrophysics and engineering. This will position Arizona State earth sciences, planetary sciences, astrophysics and engineering. This will position Arizona State University to be an international leader in the coming decades of aggressive exploration of our University to be an international leader in the coming decades of aggressive exploration of our world and solar system.world and solar system.

The B.S. degree will accelerate the pace of discovery by removing barriers between traditional The B.S. degree will accelerate the pace of discovery by removing barriers between traditional scientific disciplines and by integrating systems engineering and science. This degree will also train scientific disciplines and by integrating systems engineering and science. This degree will also train a new type of transdisciplinary explorer, i.e. scientists with experience in engineering and engineers a new type of transdisciplinary explorer, i.e. scientists with experience in engineering and engineers with a strong understanding of science.with a strong understanding of science.



Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __20 (20 (2005–06)2005–06)




Title of MotionTitle of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the : Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Implementation of a New Academic Graduate Program – M.S. in Astrophysics Implementation of a New Academic Graduate Program – M.S. in Astrophysics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementation of a new academic graduate program – M.S. in Astrophysicsimplementation of a new academic graduate program – M.S. in Astrophysics

Rationale:Rationale: The proposal is to establish a Master of Science degree program in Astrophysics as part of the The proposal is to establish a Master of Science degree program in Astrophysics as part of the

School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). The graduate program in Astrophysics will prepare School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). The graduate program in Astrophysics will prepare students for a variety of careers in industry, government and academia. The M.S. and Ph.D. students for a variety of careers in industry, government and academia. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs focus on providing well-trained students with strong quantitative and problem solving programs focus on providing well-trained students with strong quantitative and problem solving skills and meaningful experiences in scientific projects, including both significant independent and skills and meaningful experiences in scientific projects, including both significant independent and transdisciplinary research.transdisciplinary research.



SENATE MOTION SENATE MOTION ___#21_____#21__ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs



Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for theRequest from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Implementation of Implementation of a Ph.D. in Astrophysicsa Ph.D. in Astrophysics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementationof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementation of a Ph.D. in Astrophysicsof a Ph.D. in Astrophysics Rationale:Rationale: The Ph.D. program in Astrophysics as part of the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) is integral to the The Ph.D. program in Astrophysics as part of the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) is integral to the

SESE goal of training the next generation of scientists, while creating new knowledge and understanding of the SESE goal of training the next generation of scientists, while creating new knowledge and understanding of the universe from the Earth to outer space through basic research.universe from the Earth to outer space through basic research.

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs, at corresponding levels of mastery, focus on providing well-trained students with The M.S. and Ph.D. programs, at corresponding levels of mastery, focus on providing well-trained students with strong quantitative and problem solving skills and meaningful experiences in scientific projects, including both strong quantitative and problem solving skills and meaningful experiences in scientific projects, including both significant independent and transdisciplinary research.significant independent and transdisciplinary research.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved March 20, 2006 Approved March 20, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___22 22 (2005–06)(2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Kinesiology Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Kinesiology for the name change of a Ph.D. program – from Ph.D. in Exercise Science to Ph.D. in Kinesiologyfor the name change of a Ph.D. program – from Ph.D. in Exercise Science to Ph.D. in Kinesiology

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate

approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Kinesiology for the name change of a Ph.D. program - from Ph.D. in Exercise Science of Kinesiology for the name change of a Ph.D. program - from Ph.D. in Exercise Science

to Ph.D. in Kinesiologyto Ph.D. in Kinesiology Rationale:Rationale: The name of the department was changed to the Department of Kinesiology in 2003. However, the The name of the department was changed to the Department of Kinesiology in 2003. However, the

name of the Ph.D. program was not changed. The Department is now asking to change the name of name of the Ph.D. program was not changed. The Department is now asking to change the name of the Ph.D. Program to Ph.D. in Kinesiology so as to be compatible with the new name of the the Ph.D. Program to Ph.D. in Kinesiology so as to be compatible with the new name of the department and with the research focus of the faculty.department and with the research focus of the faculty.

This change will allow promotion of the graduate program in a way that reflects more accurately the This change will allow promotion of the graduate program in a way that reflects more accurately the research areas of the Kinesiology faculty.research areas of the Kinesiology faculty.


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Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Community Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Community Resources & Development for the implementationResources & Development for the implementation of a B.S. in Nonprofit Leadership and of a B.S. in Nonprofit Leadership and ManagementManagement

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Community Resources & Development for the implementation of a B.S. in Nonprofit Community Resources & Development for the implementation of a B.S. in Nonprofit Leadership and ManagementLeadership and Management

Rationale:Rationale: This program would allow students to earn a degree that connects directly to the extensive and This program would allow students to earn a degree that connects directly to the extensive and

growing body of knowledge in nonprofit studies from both a research and applied perspective. The growing body of knowledge in nonprofit studies from both a research and applied perspective. The program will prepare graduates with enhanced recognition and credentials for professional careers program will prepare graduates with enhanced recognition and credentials for professional careers with nonprofit, social sector, organizations that exist to improve the quality of life of communities.with nonprofit, social sector, organizations that exist to improve the quality of life of communities.

This new degree would further the professional and academic identity, scope, reach, and impact of This new degree would further the professional and academic identity, scope, reach, and impact of nonprofit education to the nonprofit sector, the largest growth industry in the U.S.nonprofit education to the nonprofit sector, the largest growth industry in the U.S.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved March 20, 2006 Approved March 20, 2006

ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION



Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction February 13, 2006February 13, 2006


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Community Resources & Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Community Resources & Development for the implementationDevelopment for the implementation of a B.S. in Tourism Development and Managementof a B.S. in Tourism Development and Management

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Community ResourcesCommunity Resources & Development for the implementation of a B.S. in Tourism & Development for the implementation of a B.S. in Tourism Development and ManagementDevelopment and Management

Rationale:Rationale: The B.S. degree in Tourism Development and Management would offer more professional The B.S. degree in Tourism Development and Management would offer more professional

legitimacy, identity, recognition, and status within academia and the tourism industry. It would legitimacy, identity, recognition, and status within academia and the tourism industry. It would allow tourism students to have a degree that identifies directly with the growing body of knowledge allow tourism students to have a degree that identifies directly with the growing body of knowledge in tourism studies from both scholarly and industry perspectives. It would also allow them to in tourism studies from both scholarly and industry perspectives. It would also allow them to compete better with students who have degrees in tourism management and hospitality studies compete better with students who have degrees in tourism management and hospitality studies from other institutions.from other institutions.



Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 25 _ 25 _ (2005–06) (2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs for the Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs for the implementation of a New Degree Program Bimplementation of a New Degree Program B..A./B.S. in Urban and Metropolitan StudiesA./B.S. in Urban and Metropolitan Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Public approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs for the implementation of a new degree program – B.A./B.S. in Urban and Affairs for the implementation of a new degree program – B.A./B.S. in Urban and Metropolitan StudiesMetropolitan Studies

Rationale:Rationale: This degree program will prepare students for professional careers involved in improving urban life, This degree program will prepare students for professional careers involved in improving urban life,

and also offer preparation for students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in urban studies, and also offer preparation for students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in urban studies, public administration, and public policy, or other public programs.public administration, and public policy, or other public programs.

The program will encourage students to learn about cities as historical, social, cultural, economic, The program will encourage students to learn about cities as historical, social, cultural, economic, and political phenomena in order to gain a strong understanding of the complex relationships that and political phenomena in order to gain a strong understanding of the complex relationships that contribute to the problems and opportunities of urban living.contribute to the problems and opportunities of urban living.



Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __26 26 (2005–06)(2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs for the Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – Master of Public Policy (MPP)implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – Master of Public Policy (MPP)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Public approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs for the implementation of a new graduate degree program – Master of Public Affairs for the implementation of a new graduate degree program – Master of Public Policy (MPP)Policy (MPP)

Rationale:Rationale: The Master of Public Policy program will enable students to examine the policy issues associated The Master of Public Policy program will enable students to examine the policy issues associated

with urban areas and growth and address them in practical ways using tools of public policy analysis with urban areas and growth and address them in practical ways using tools of public policy analysis as described in the CIP definition.as described in the CIP definition.

The program will prepare students for professional careers as policy analysts and leaders in public The program will prepare students for professional careers as policy analysts and leaders in public service involved in formulation, approval, implementation, and evaluation of public policy at all service involved in formulation, approval, implementation, and evaluation of public policy at all levels of government and in the private and non-profit sectors.levels of government and in the private and non-profit sectors.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved on March 20, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved on March 20, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATE ACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion _ _ # 27 # 27 (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: February 13, 2006 February 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading: March 20, 2006Date of Second Reading: March 20, 2006

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the Disestablishment of a Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the Disestablishment of a degreedegree – – B.A. in Economics B.A. in Economics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate

approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the disestablishment of a degree – B.A. in Economicsdisestablishment of a degree – B.A. in Economics

Rationale:Rationale: The W.P. Carey School of Business would like to disestablish the B.A. degree because most The W.P. Carey School of Business would like to disestablish the B.A. degree because most

students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. in economics are advised to major or minor in students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. in economics are advised to major or minor in mathematics. This renders the B.A. requirements redundant so there is no need for this option.mathematics. This renders the B.A. requirements redundant so there is no need for this option.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved February 13, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved February 13, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requestedACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requested SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion #28 #28 (2005-2006) (2005-2006)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Executive Committee Executive Committee Susan Mattson, Chair Susan Mattson, Chair

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: February 13, 2006 February 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading February 13, 2006Date of Second Reading February 13, 2006

Title of the Motion: Title of the Motion: Consideration of Special Circumstances for Increasing Consideration of Special Circumstances for Increasing Community College Transfer Credit Limit From 64 Credits to 75 Lower Division Credits Community College Transfer Credit Limit From 64 Credits to 75 Lower Division Credits in Select Programsin Select Programs

ISSUE:ISSUE: The Academic Senate is asked to endorse Arizona State University’s (ASU) The Academic Senate is asked to endorse Arizona State University’s (ASU)

acceptance of acceptance of up toup to seventy-five (75) lower division transfer credit hours from seventy-five (75) lower division transfer credit hours from Arizona community colleges as part of unique partnership programs offered Arizona community colleges as part of unique partnership programs offered through University College in specific degree programs.through University College in specific degree programs.

BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:BACKGROUND/RATIONALE: In September 2005, the Joint Conference Committee received the approval of university and In September 2005, the Joint Conference Committee received the approval of university and

community college presidents, the Arizona Board of Regents, and community college trustees community college presidents, the Arizona Board of Regents, and community college trustees regarding two of their recommendations:regarding two of their recommendations:

Increase transfer credits for select programsIncrease transfer credits for select programs Increase the number and scope of community college-university partnerships Increase the number and scope of community college-university partnerships


Senate Motion #28 continuedSenate Motion #28 continued

In keeping with these resolutions, ASU’s University College has already been developing In keeping with these resolutions, ASU’s University College has already been developing enhanced transfer partnerships with various community colleges statewide, both to enhanced transfer partnerships with various community colleges statewide, both to increase the accessibility and affordability of bachelor degrees and to meet market increase the accessibility and affordability of bachelor degrees and to meet market demands in high need areas, such as nursing and teacher education. ASU has made demands in high need areas, such as nursing and teacher education. ASU has made significant progress building two major partnerships, one with the Maricopa County significant progress building two major partnerships, one with the Maricopa County Community College District (ASU/MCCCD Alliance Program) and another with Central Community College District (ASU/MCCCD Alliance Program) and another with Central Arizona College (Transfer Advantage Partnership). Additional partnership discussions are Arizona College (Transfer Advantage Partnership). Additional partnership discussions are also underway with Yavapai College and Arizona Western College. also underway with Yavapai College and Arizona Western College.

Currently, there are two ASU degree programs that have faculty approval to accept up to Currently, there are two ASU degree programs that have faculty approval to accept up to 75 lower division credit hours from the community colleges. These include:75 lower division credit hours from the community colleges. These include:

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Organizational Studies (BIS) The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Organizational Studies (BIS) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), for transfer students who already possess an AAS in The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), for transfer students who already possess an AAS in

Nursing and who are certified Registered Nurses (RNs).Nursing and who are certified Registered Nurses (RNs).

Each partnership is based on a unique agreement. The number of credit hours to be Each partnership is based on a unique agreement. The number of credit hours to be completed at ASU will continue to be at least 45 upper division semester credit hours. completed at ASU will continue to be at least 45 upper division semester credit hours. University graduation requirements will continue to be met under this agreement. The University graduation requirements will continue to be met under this agreement. The agreement for acceptance of up to 75 lower division credit hours will only apply to the agreement for acceptance of up to 75 lower division credit hours will only apply to the specific programs developed within these partnership agreements through University specific programs developed within these partnership agreements through University College with these and other community colleges.College with these and other community colleges.

CONTACT: Gail Hackett, Dean and Vice Provost, (480) 965-4995, CONTACT: Gail Hackett, Dean and Vice Provost, (480) 965-4995, [email protected]@asu.edu


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved April 10, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved April 10, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__29 29 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of Introduction: March 20, 2006Date of Introduction: March 20, 2006

Date of Second Reading: April 10, 2006Date of Second Reading: April 10, 2006

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences –Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for the implementation of a New Graduate DegreeDepartment of Chemistry & Biochemistry for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree

Program Program –– Ph.D. in Biochemistry Ph.D. in Biochemistry

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the implementation of a new graduate degree of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the implementation of a new graduate degree program Ph.D. in Biochemistryprogram Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Rationale:Rationale: Most of the recent discoveries and in the areas of human health, drug design and biomedical Most of the recent discoveries and in the areas of human health, drug design and biomedical

research as well as in chemistry are in the research field of Biochemistry. Biochemistry is one of research as well as in chemistry are in the research field of Biochemistry. Biochemistry is one of the emerging and cutting edge fields in science.the emerging and cutting edge fields in science.

There is general consensus that adding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry will benefit other existing programs, There is general consensus that adding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry will benefit other existing programs, and will have a strong synergistic influence on them. The aim of the Ph.D. in Biochemistry is to and will have a strong synergistic influence on them. The aim of the Ph.D. in Biochemistry is to establish and develop a world-wide recognized leading research and teaching program in establish and develop a world-wide recognized leading research and teaching program in Biochemistry.Biochemistry.

SENATE RESOLUTION #30 (2005-2006)SENATE RESOLUTION #30 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved April 10, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved April 10, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING SESSION 2006SPRING SESSION 2006

Senate Resolution #30 (2005-2006) Senate Resolution #30 (2005-2006)

Introduced by:Introduced by: Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee Susan Mattson, ChairSusan Mattson, Chair

Date of First Reading: March 20, 2006Date of First Reading: March 20, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 10, 2006 April 10, 2006

Title: Title: Resolution from the Executive Committee to add the members of Emeritus College to the Resolution from the Executive Committee to add the members of Emeritus College to the Academic AssemblyAcademic Assembly

Whereas the Emeritus College is now established as a permanent unit on this campus Whereas the Emeritus College is now established as a permanent unit on this campus that is actively engaged in teaching, research, and service to the university, and its that is actively engaged in teaching, research, and service to the university, and its members represent the colleges on our campus,members represent the colleges on our campus,

Whereas the faculty who are members of the Emeritus College were tenured professors Whereas the faculty who are members of the Emeritus College were tenured professors when they left the university and are now again engaged in faculty work,when they left the university and are now again engaged in faculty work,

Be it resolved that the members of the Emeritus College shall be added to the Academic Be it resolved that the members of the Emeritus College shall be added to the Academic Assembly as full voting members.Assembly as full voting members.

The Academic Senate Executive Committee on March 6, 2006 approved a resolution that the The Academic Senate Executive Committee on March 6, 2006 approved a resolution that the Members of the Emeritus College should be added as full voting members of the Academic Members of the Emeritus College should be added as full voting members of the Academic Assembly. They are to be added as a separate category of membership in the ACD 112-01, I., A. Assembly. They are to be added as a separate category of membership in the ACD 112-01, I., A. Membership:Membership:

SENATE RESOLUTION #30 (2005-2006)SENATE RESOLUTION #30 (2005-2006)ContinuedContinued

I. The Academic AssemblyI. The Academic Assembly

A. MembershipA. Membership

1. All faculty in a tenure-track or tenured position.1. All faculty in a tenure-track or tenured position.

2. All academic professionals with multiple year, probationary, or continuing appointment positions.2. All academic professionals with multiple year, probationary, or continuing appointment positions.

3. The president of the university, the executive vice president and provost of the university, and the provost of 3. The president of the university, the executive vice president and provost of the university, and the provost of Polytechnic campus.Polytechnic campus.

4. All full-time contract faculty (i.e. lecturers, senior lecturers, instructors, clinical faculty, research faculty and 4. All full-time contract faculty (i.e. lecturers, senior lecturers, instructors, clinical faculty, research faculty and professors of practice.)professors of practice.)

5. ALL MEMBERS OF THE5. ALL MEMBERS OF THE EMERITUS COLLEGE. EMERITUS COLLEGE.

6.The membership of the Academic Assembly may be changed through amendment of the bylaws 6.The membership of the Academic Assembly may be changed through amendment of the bylaws of this constitution.of this constitution.

SENATE RESOLUTION #31 (2005-2006)SENATE RESOLUTION #31 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved May 1, 2006 Approved May 1, 2006

ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2006 SESSION SPRING 2006 SESSION Senate Resolution # 31 (2005-2006)Senate Resolution # 31 (2005-2006)

Introduced by: Introduced by: Executive Committee Executive Committee Susan Mattson, President; George Watson, Parliamentarian Susan Mattson, President; George Watson, Parliamentarian

Date of First Reading: Date of First Reading: April 10, 2006April 10, 2006

Date of Second Reading: Date of Second Reading: May 1, 2006May 1, 2006

Title:Title: Faculty Governance Related to Hiring of Faculty Faculty Governance Related to Hiring of Faculty

This resolution is being presented in order to review and re-affirm existing policies related to faculty This resolution is being presented in order to review and re-affirm existing policies related to faculty participation in the hiring processes that are contained in ACD 111-01. It is intended to empower participation in the hiring processes that are contained in ACD 111-01. It is intended to empower and inform faculty of these policies and comes as a statement of strong support for faculty and and inform faculty of these policies and comes as a statement of strong support for faculty and Senate participation in the hiring processes at the university and unit levels.Senate participation in the hiring processes at the university and unit levels.

Whereas the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Policy Manual mandates that "Each university Whereas the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Policy Manual mandates that "Each university president shall establish written procedures through which faculty, heads of academic units, and president shall establish written procedures through which faculty, heads of academic units, and deans shall have opportunity for effective participation in deliberations leading to recommendations deans shall have opportunity for effective participation in deliberations leading to recommendations for appointment of faculty members;"for appointment of faculty members;"

Whereas in pursuant to this and other policies established by ABOR, the Academic Affairs Policies Whereas in pursuant to this and other policies established by ABOR, the Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual (ACD) “provides information for ASU and Procedures Manual (ACD) “provides information for ASU facultyfaculty and and academic professionalsacademic professionals and and their their administratorsadministrators on academic organizations, governance, personnel, and programs;” on academic organizations, governance, personnel, and programs;”

SENATE RESOLUTION #31 (2005-2006)SENATE RESOLUTION #31 (2005-2006)ContinuedContinued

Whereas ACD 111-01 (see attached) specifies the roles and rights of faculty in the hiring of academic personnel and the Whereas ACD 111-01 (see attached) specifies the roles and rights of faculty in the hiring of academic personnel and the promotion and tenuring of faculty;promotion and tenuring of faculty;

Whereas faculty is defined in ACD 502 as "all Whereas faculty is defined in ACD 502 as "all employeesemployees of the Arizona Board of Regents in teaching, research, or service of the Arizona Board of Regents in teaching, research, or service whose whose Notice of AppointmentNotice of Appointment is as lecturer, senior is as lecturer, senior lecturerlecturer, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, , instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, clinical faculty, professor of practice, research faculty, or persons who are otherwise designated as faculty on the Notice clinical faculty, professor of practice, research faculty, or persons who are otherwise designated as faculty on the Notice of Appointment;"of Appointment;"

Whereas it is appropriate from time to time to review, clarify, and reaffirm these policies and procedures so that all Whereas it is appropriate from time to time to review, clarify, and reaffirm these policies and procedures so that all academic personnel may be familiar with them;academic personnel may be familiar with them;

Be it hereby resolved that: Be it hereby resolved that:

1. ACD 111-01 governs the establishment of search committees and provides for faculty recommendations 1. ACD 111-01 governs the establishment of search committees and provides for faculty recommendations in the hiring of faculty, chairs, deans, and vice presidents and the promotion and tenuring of faculty.in the hiring of faculty, chairs, deans, and vice presidents and the promotion and tenuring of faculty.

2. ACD111-01 applies to the hiring of all faculty as defined by ACD 502.2. ACD111-01 applies to the hiring of all faculty as defined by ACD 502.

3. Members of the Academic Senate be instructed to report to the president of the Academic Senate any 3. Members of the Academic Senate be instructed to report to the president of the Academic Senate any lapse in their respective academic units to implement fully ACD 111-01.lapse in their respective academic units to implement fully ACD 111-01.

4. The president of the Academic Senate report to the university provost any failure in the full 4. The president of the Academic Senate report to the university provost any failure in the full implementation of ACD 111-01.implementation of ACD 111-01.

5. A copy of this resolution be provided to all faculty, chairs and directors of academic personnel hiring 5. A copy of this resolution be provided to all faculty, chairs and directors of academic personnel hiring units, deans, provosts, vice-presidents, and the president of the university.units, deans, provosts, vice-presidents, and the president of the university.


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Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 10, 2006April 10, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: May 1, 2006May 1, 2006

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Proposal for New Academic Organizational Unit – School of SustainabilityProposal for New Academic Organizational Unit – School of Sustainability

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal for a new academic organizational unit – School of Sustainabilityapproval of a proposal for a new academic organizational unit – School of Sustainability

Rationale:Rationale: The proposed school will add an important dimension to the skills of the Arizona work force. It will The proposed school will add an important dimension to the skills of the Arizona work force. It will

develop strategic collaborative partnerships with the corporate community to enhance its long-term develop strategic collaborative partnerships with the corporate community to enhance its long-term performance through Sustainability Partnership Enterprise (SPE).performance through Sustainability Partnership Enterprise (SPE).

The School of Sustainability will seek to meet the challenge of identifying environmentally The School of Sustainability will seek to meet the challenge of identifying environmentally sustainable strategies in a world that is rapidly changing. This new school will be independent of sustainable strategies in a world that is rapidly changing. This new school will be independent of existing schools and colleges at ASU. It will, however, accomplish its mission through close existing schools and colleges at ASU. It will, however, accomplish its mission through close collaboration with existing academic units.collaboration with existing academic units.


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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 33 33 (2005–06) (2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Sustainability –for the implementation of a New Request from the School of Sustainability –for the implementation of a New Doctorate ProgramDoctorate Program – – Ph.D. in Sustainability Ph.D. in Sustainability

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a new doctorate program Ph.D. in Sustainabilityof a new doctorate program Ph.D. in Sustainability

Rationale:Rationale: This degree program is to be implemented by the new School of Sustainability.This degree program is to be implemented by the new School of Sustainability. The degree program is anchored by a core set of integrative courses designed to enable students to The degree program is anchored by a core set of integrative courses designed to enable students to

work within a system framework, and to harness the concepts and methods of the different work within a system framework, and to harness the concepts and methods of the different disciplines required to address sustainability issues. This degree is an interdisciplinary, problem-disciplines required to address sustainability issues. This degree is an interdisciplinary, problem-oriented research training program designed to enable students to explore the sustainability of oriented research training program designed to enable students to explore the sustainability of human societies and the natural environment on which they depend.human societies and the natural environment on which they depend.







Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Sustainability for the implementation Request from the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a New Degree Programof a New Degree Program – – M.A. in Sustainability M.A. in Sustainability

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a new degree program – M.A. in Sustainabilityof a new degree program – M.A. in Sustainability

Rationale:Rationale: The degree M.A. in Sustainability in the School of Sustainability will be anchored by a core set of The degree M.A. in Sustainability in the School of Sustainability will be anchored by a core set of

course designed to enable students to work within a systems framework, and to harness the course designed to enable students to work within a systems framework, and to harness the concepts and methods of the different disciplines required to address sustainability issues. It will concepts and methods of the different disciplines required to address sustainability issues. It will comprise integrative bridging courses along with those delivering essential methodological and comprise integrative bridging courses along with those delivering essential methodological and

decision-theoretic skills.decision-theoretic skills.

This program will focus on local institutional and cultural responses to global social and This program will focus on local institutional and cultural responses to global social and environmental change, including the growth and closer integration of the world trading system, environmental change, including the growth and closer integration of the world trading system, changes in climate, the hydrological cycle, and biodiversity.changes in climate, the hydrological cycle, and biodiversity.







Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Sustainability for the implementation Request from the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a New Degree Programof a New Degree Program – – M.S. in Sustainability M.S. in Sustainability

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a new degree program – M.S. in Sustainabilityof a new degree program – M.S. in Sustainability

Rationale:Rationale: The new M.S. degree in Sustainability in the School of Sustainability is intended to prepare students The new M.S. degree in Sustainability in the School of Sustainability is intended to prepare students

for leadership roles in sustainability management at the local, state, federal, and international for leadership roles in sustainability management at the local, state, federal, and international levels. While it will service the state of Arizona, and will focus on the sustainability issues occurring levels. While it will service the state of Arizona, and will focus on the sustainability issues occurring in the state, it will be designed to appeal to students from the range of countries where these issues in the state, it will be designed to appeal to students from the range of countries where these issues are common.are common.

The emphasis will be on the factors that determine the resilience of societies to external changes, The emphasis will be on the factors that determine the resilience of societies to external changes, including both the capacity to adapt to change and to tack action to mitigate change.including both the capacity to adapt to change and to tack action to mitigate change.



Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___36 36 2005–06) 2005–06)


Date of First Reading: April 10, 2006Date of First Reading: April 10, 2006

Date of Second Reading: May 1, 2006Date of Second Reading: May 1, 2006

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Sustainability for the implementationRequest from the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a New Degree Programof a New Degree Program – – B.A. in Sustainability B.A. in Sustainability

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a new degree program – B.A. in Sustainabilityof a new degree program – B.A. in Sustainability

Rationale:Rationale: This degree will be of particular relevance to the state of Arizona, and will focus on the sustainability This degree will be of particular relevance to the state of Arizona, and will focus on the sustainability

issues associated with rapid urban growth in semi-arid environments. However, the principles issues associated with rapid urban growth in semi-arid environments. However, the principles applied will be relevant to many other societies, and the examples used will derive from many applied will be relevant to many other societies, and the examples used will derive from many countries.countries.



Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 37 37 2005–06) 2005–06)


Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: April 10, 2006April 10, 2006


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Sustainability for the implementationRequest from the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a New Degree Programof a New Degree Program – – B.S. in Sustainability B.S. in Sustainability

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation approval of a proposal submitted by the School of Sustainability for the implementation of a new degree program – B.S. in Sustainabilityof a new degree program – B.S. in Sustainability

Rationale:Rationale: The degree will include topics in architecture, design, ecology, engineering, geography, geology, The degree will include topics in architecture, design, ecology, engineering, geography, geology,

mathematics and statistics, as well as the relevant decision sciences. The program is intended to mathematics and statistics, as well as the relevant decision sciences. The program is intended to introduce students to the problems of sustainability, and to enable them to understand what it is introduce students to the problems of sustainability, and to enable them to understand what it is that determines the sustainability of human institutions, organizations, cultures, and technologies in that determines the sustainability of human institutions, organizations, cultures, and technologies in different environments at the local, state, federal, and international levels.different environments at the local, state, federal, and international levels.



Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 38 38 (2005–06)(2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business, Ira A. Fulton School of Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and the School of Sustainability for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Engineering and the School of Sustainability for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Sustainability Technology and ManagementSustainability Technology and Management

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business, Ira A. Fulton approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, and the School of Sustainability for the establishment of a School of Engineering, and the School of Sustainability for the establishment of a

Graduate Certificate – Sustainability Technology and ManagementGraduate Certificate – Sustainability Technology and Management Rationale:Rationale: This is a joint effort between three schools, bringing together two separate areas of specialty into This is a joint effort between three schools, bringing together two separate areas of specialty into

one certificate. The certificate in Sustainable Technology and Management (CSTM) is an one certificate. The certificate in Sustainable Technology and Management (CSTM) is an interdisciplinary program meant to support managers, engineers and organizations in meeting the interdisciplinary program meant to support managers, engineers and organizations in meeting the growing business and engineering imperatives of sustainable development in a globalizing and growing business and engineering imperatives of sustainable development in a globalizing and increasingly competitive economy.increasingly competitive economy.





Date of First Reading: April 10, 2006Date of First Reading: April 10, 2006


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request for the Name Change of an InstituteRequest for the Name Change of an Institute

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic SenateThe Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the request for the name change of an institute - from International Instituteapproval of the request for the name change of an institute - from International Institute of Sustainability to Global Institute of Sustainabilityof Sustainability to Global Institute of Sustainability Rationale:Rationale: The word “global” better reflects the true intent of the Institute than the word “international.” The The word “global” better reflects the true intent of the Institute than the word “international.” The

work of the Institute transcends geopolitical boundaries and focuses upon issues and scales relating work of the Institute transcends geopolitical boundaries and focuses upon issues and scales relating to biogeophysical and socioeconomic distinctions.to biogeophysical and socioeconomic distinctions.


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Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Design in collaboration with College of Law, W.P. Carey Request from the College of Design in collaboration with College of Law, W.P. Carey School of Business, and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – for the implementation of a New Graduate School of Business, and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. of Real Estate Development (RED)Degree Program – M.S. of Real Estate Development (RED)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Design in collaboration with College of Law W.P. of a proposal submitted by the College of Design in collaboration with College of Law W.P. Carey School of Business and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for theCarey School of Business and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the

implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program, M.S. of Real Estate Development (RED)implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program, M.S. of Real Estate Development (RED) Rationale:Rationale: This graduate degree program will offer students an industry relevant educational experience rich in This graduate degree program will offer students an industry relevant educational experience rich in

real world connections, structured by a thorough exploration of the process and possibilities within real world connections, structured by a thorough exploration of the process and possibilities within contemporary real estate development.contemporary real estate development.

The RED program prepares graduates for positions of leadership and influence in the real estate The RED program prepares graduates for positions of leadership and influence in the real estate development industry. Upon completion of studies students will enter the real estate development field development industry. Upon completion of studies students will enter the real estate development field with a diverse disciplinary perspective and the understanding of industry relevant issues in law, with a diverse disciplinary perspective and the understanding of industry relevant issues in law, economics, finance, market analysis, negotiation, design, urban policy, planning, business ethics, economics, finance, market analysis, negotiation, design, urban policy, planning, business ethics, sustainability and project management.sustainability and project management.



Senate Motion #Senate Motion # 41 41 (2005–06) (2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry & Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in BiochemistryBiochemistry for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Biochemistry

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in BiochemistryProgram – M.S. in Biochemistry

Rationale:Rationale: Students want to gain a M.S. degree in Biochemistry to establish an advanced background in Students want to gain a M.S. degree in Biochemistry to establish an advanced background in

Biochemistry and gain research experience before proceeding with a career in medicine. Biochemistry and gain research experience before proceeding with a career in medicine. Biochemistry is one of the most cutting edge fields in science and technology. Biochemistry is an Biochemistry is one of the most cutting edge fields in science and technology. Biochemistry is an increasingly important field for technology, development and business.increasingly important field for technology, development and business.

The new biotechnology industry is developing in Arizona and is in great need for biochemists with The new biotechnology industry is developing in Arizona and is in great need for biochemists with research experience and scientific background that exceeds the B.S. degree. The new M.S. degree research experience and scientific background that exceeds the B.S. degree. The new M.S. degree will be very attractive for these future professionals and serve the need of the economy for highly will be very attractive for these future professionals and serve the need of the economy for highly qualified Biochemists.qualified Biochemists.



Senate Motion # Senate Motion # __42__(2005-06)__42__(2005-06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Family & Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Family & Human Development for the Name Change of a Doctoral Program – from Ph.D. Family ScienceHuman Development for the Name Change of a Doctoral Program – from Ph.D. Family Science

to Ph.D. Family and Human Developmentto Ph.D. Family and Human Development The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate

approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Family & Human Development for the name change of a Doctoral. Department of Family & Human Development for the name change of a Doctoral.

program from Ph.D. Family Science to Ph.D. Family and Human Developmentprogram from Ph.D. Family Science to Ph.D. Family and Human Development Rationale:Rationale: The proposed degree name change more accurately reflects the emphasis of training in the doctoral The proposed degree name change more accurately reflects the emphasis of training in the doctoral

program, which includes coursework in both family studies and human development. This degree program, which includes coursework in both family studies and human development. This degree name also reflects the direction of the department as the new School of Social and Family Dynamics name also reflects the direction of the department as the new School of Social and Family Dynamics is formed.is formed.

The new degree name is more consistent with degrees awarded in other family and human The new degree name is more consistent with degrees awarded in other family and human development departments at comparable institutions.development departments at comparable institutions.



Senate Motion # _Senate Motion # _43 43 (2005–06) (2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for the implementation of a New Request from the College of Public Programs for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Nonprofit StudiesGraduate Degree Program – M.S. in Nonprofit Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Nonprofit Studiesimplementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Nonprofit Studies

Rationale:Rationale: This degree will allow students to connect with the growing body of knowledge in nonprofit studies This degree will allow students to connect with the growing body of knowledge in nonprofit studies

in response to increasing numbers of career positions in the field. The degree will provide an in response to increasing numbers of career positions in the field. The degree will provide an opportunity to obtain an advanced degree that addresses the unique character of nonprofit opportunity to obtain an advanced degree that addresses the unique character of nonprofit organizations and the social sector.organizations and the social sector.


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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __44 44 (2005–06)(2005–06)




Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Department of Biomedical Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Department of Biomedical Informatics/School of Computing & Informatics for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Informatics/School of Computing & Informatics for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Biomedical InformaticsProgram – M.S. in Biomedical Informatics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Department approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Informatics/School of Computing & Informatics for the implementation of Biomedical Informatics/School of Computing & Informatics for the implementation

of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Biomedical Informaticsof a New Graduate Degree Program – M.S. in Biomedical Informatics Rationale:Rationale:

The proposed program is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for professionals with The proposed program is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for professionals with preparation that integrates technological expertise in the information sciences/computer science, preparation that integrates technological expertise in the information sciences/computer science, the biosciences and mathematical statistics with an understanding and ability to work in the clinical the biosciences and mathematical statistics with an understanding and ability to work in the clinical environment of the healthcare professions.environment of the healthcare professions.

Graduates will contribute to the growth of Bioscience and development of the healthcare Graduates will contribute to the growth of Bioscience and development of the healthcare professions in Arizona. Training in these areas has been identified as a significant need and key to professions in Arizona. Training in these areas has been identified as a significant need and key to opportunities for economic development.opportunities for economic development.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved May 1, 2006ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved May 1, 2006 ACADEMIC SENATE Request to suspend the rulesACADEMIC SENATE Request to suspend the rules SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__45 45 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006May 1, 2006


Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing in collaboration with the School of Health Request from the College of Nursing in collaboration with the School of Health Management and Policy in the W.P. Carey School of Business for the implementation of a New Management and Policy in the W.P. Carey School of Business for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program - M.H.I - Master of Healthcare InnovationGraduate Degree Program - M.H.I - Master of Healthcare Innovation

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing in collaboration with the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing in collaboration with the School of Health Management and Policy in the W.P. Carey School of Business for theSchool of Health Management and Policy in the W.P. Carey School of Business for the

Implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.H.I. – Master of Healthcare Implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – M.H.I. – Master of Healthcare InnovationInnovation

Rationale:Rationale: The program is designed to bring together information from business, leadership, technology and The program is designed to bring together information from business, leadership, technology and

system design programs in a way that encourages application of this knowledge to create system design programs in a way that encourages application of this knowledge to create innovative solutions to current healthcare problems. The curriculum incorporates the latest trends innovative solutions to current healthcare problems. The curriculum incorporates the latest trends in healthcare and the opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and faculty across in healthcare and the opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and faculty across diverse areas of expertise.diverse areas of expertise.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY First ReadingARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY First Reading ACADEMIC SENATE Request to suspend rules ACADEMIC SENATE Request to suspend rules SPRING 2006 SESSION Held over for second reading SPRING 2006 SESSION Held over for second reading



Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction May 1, 2006May 1, 2006


Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic StudiesEstablishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studiesestablishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studies

Rationale:Rationale: The Certificate will provide critically needed educational and cultural diversity that will enrich the The Certificate will provide critically needed educational and cultural diversity that will enrich the

undergraduate experience for students. A certificate in Arabic Studies provides students with skills undergraduate experience for students. A certificate in Arabic Studies provides students with skills that will enable and qualify them to communicate effectively in Arabic in the four areas of language that will enable and qualify them to communicate effectively in Arabic in the four areas of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading and writing.acquisition: speaking, listening, reading and writing.


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SENATE MOTION_SENATE MOTION_#47 _#47 _ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Introduced by: Personnel CommitteeIntroduced by: Personnel Committee Doug Johnson, ChairDoug Johnson, Chair

Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006 Request to suspend the rulesRequest to suspend the rules Approved May 1, 2006Approved May 1, 2006

Title of MotionTitle of Motion:: ACD 502-02:ACD 502-02: Faculty Membership, Ranks, Faculty Membership, Ranks,

Titles, Appointment Categories, Titles, Appointment Categories, and Honored Positions and Honored Positions

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SENATE MOTION SENATE MOTION #48#48 (2005-06) (2005-06)


Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006 Request to suspend the rulesRequest to suspend the rules Approved May 1, 2006Approved May 1, 2006

Title of MotionTitle of Motion:: ACD 506-06A:ACD 506-06A: Expedited Review for Tenure Expedited Review for Tenure

and/or Promotion and Faculty and/or Promotion and Faculty Hires with TenureHires with Tenure

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SENATE MOTION_SENATE MOTION_#49_#49_ (2005-06) (2005-06)


Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006

Request to suspend the rulesRequest to suspend the rules

Approved May 1, 2006Approved May 1, 2006

Title of Motion:Title of Motion:

ACD 506-09: Joint and Affiliated Faculty ACD 506-09: Joint and Affiliated Faculty Appointments Appointments

Joint Appointment Memorandum of Joint Appointment Memorandum of UnderstandingUnderstanding

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SENATE MOTION #49 (2005-2006) SENATE MOTION #49 (2005-2006) ContinuedContinued

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SENATE RESOLUTION #50SENATE RESOLUTION #50

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Senate Resolution #50 was introduced bySenate Resolution #50 was introduced by: : Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee (Susan Mattson, chair) (Susan Mattson, chair)

This resolution was placed on the agenda of the Senate by signature of over twenty- one This resolution was placed on the agenda of the Senate by signature of over twenty- one members of the Academic Assembly who wanted it be considered, in accordance with ACD 112-01 bylaws.members of the Academic Assembly who wanted it be considered, in accordance with ACD 112-01 bylaws. A request to suspend the rules was made but failed by a majority vote. A request to suspend the rules was made but failed by a majority vote.

There was another successful motion made and accepted by the maker and second to the first motion, There was another successful motion made and accepted by the maker and second to the first motion, which requested this resolution be referred to committee; specifically, the Executive Committeewhich requested this resolution be referred to committee; specifically, the Executive Committee for further study over the summer and to bring it back to the Senate at a fall meeting.for further study over the summer and to bring it back to the Senate at a fall meeting.

PROPOSED ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTIONPROPOSED ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTION

Whereas according to RSP-404, Arizona State University "will not accept a grant or enter into a contract with terms that Whereas according to RSP-404, Arizona State University "will not accept a grant or enter into a contract with terms that indefinitely prohibit the disclosure of research results," this document indicates two exceptions:indefinitely prohibit the disclosure of research results," this document indicates two exceptions:

a) the project represents a critical public service or serves to protect national security, and a) the project represents a critical public service or serves to protect national security, and b) the university is uniquely qualified to provide the required services because of personnel, facilities, location, or other b) the university is uniquely qualified to provide the required services because of personnel, facilities, location, or other

special consideration.special consideration.

The rapid expansion at Arizona State University of the infrastructure and personnel that could be used for classified The rapid expansion at Arizona State University of the infrastructure and personnel that could be used for classified research requires a clarification of the above exceptions to prevent their misuse and remove all ambiguities. Accordingly, research requires a clarification of the above exceptions to prevent their misuse and remove all ambiguities. Accordingly, the Senate resolves, in the spirit of similar policies at other institutions, such as the resolution passed in MIT*:the Senate resolves, in the spirit of similar policies at other institutions, such as the resolution passed in MIT*:

1. Exception a) will only apply under an advisory committee created for this purpose.1. Exception a) will only apply under an advisory committee created for this purpose. 2. Exception b) should be interpreted as requiring an explicit request to Arizona State University 2. Exception b) should be interpreted as requiring an explicit request to Arizona State University from federal, state or local authorities. Such activities should be short-term.from federal, state or local authorities. Such activities should be short-term. 3. All classified research activities under the two exceptions in the RSP manual should be carried out off-campus. 3. All classified research activities under the two exceptions in the RSP manual should be carried out off-campus. No current campus area will be designated "off-campus" for the purpose of carrying out classified research. No current campus area will be designated "off-campus" for the purpose of carrying out classified research.

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