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Academic Senate Academic Senate Actions Actions Fall Session 2006 Fall Session 2006 and and Spring Session 2007 Spring Session 2007

Transcript of Academic Senate Actions Fall Session 2006 and Spring Session 2007.

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Senate Motion #46 (2005-2006 – heldover to fall session 2006)Senate Motion #46 (2005-2006 – heldover to fall session 2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second ReadingACADEMIC SENATESPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # __46__ (2005–06)(heldover until fall 2006)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeMary Kihl, Chair

Date of Introduction May 1, 2006for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading: August 28, 2006 – Approved Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studies

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of

2 a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of an

3 Undergraduate Certificate in Arabic Studies.

Rationale:

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 that will enable and qualify them to communicate effectively in Arabic in the four areas of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee (if you wish to read this online, raise the zoon view to 150% percent)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee (if you wish to read this online, raise the zoon view to 150% percent)

Shared GovernanceShared Governance at at

Arizona State UniversityArizona State University

Guidelines for Shared Governance at Arizona State UniversityGuidelines for Shared Governance at Arizona State University

The Universities shall have colleges, schools and departments and give courses of study and academic degrees as the Board (of The Universities shall have colleges, schools and departments and give courses of study and academic degrees as the Board (of Regents) approves. Subject to the responsibilities and powers of the Board and the University Presidents, the faculty members of Regents) approves. Subject to the responsibilities and powers of the Board and the University Presidents, the faculty members of the Universities, through their elected faculty representatives, shall share responsibility for academic and educational activities the Universities, through their elected faculty representatives, shall share responsibility for academic and educational activities and matter related to faculty personnel. The faculty member of each University, through their elected faculty representatives, shall and matter related to faculty personnel. The faculty member of each University, through their elected faculty representatives, shall participate in the governance of their respective Universities and shall actively participate in the development of University policy. participate in the governance of their respective Universities and shall actively participate in the development of University policy. – Arizona Revised Statute §15-1601– Arizona Revised Statute §15-1601

Purpose Purpose This document identifies the principles and mechanisms through which the faculty and administration ofThis document identifies the principles and mechanisms through which the faculty and administration of

Arizona State University seek and henceforth shall seek to effect their commitment to the university’s mission.This memorandum Arizona State University seek and henceforth shall seek to effect their commitment to the university’s mission.This memorandum supersedes all previous memoranda and agreements and does not assume powers not granted to Arizona State University faculty or supersedes all previous memoranda and agreements and does not assume powers not granted to Arizona State University faculty or administration by the State of Arizona or the Arizona Board of Regents.administration by the State of Arizona or the Arizona Board of Regents.

PrinciplesPrinciplesBasis of Shared GovernanceBasis of Shared Governance

Shared governance establishes the ethos and the structures that enable divergent ideas to be placed on the table, Shared governance establishes the ethos and the structures that enable divergent ideas to be placed on the table, debated for their merits, shaped for the larger good of the university community, and put to use in a timely manner. Shared governance debated for their merits, shaped for the larger good of the university community, and put to use in a timely manner. Shared governance is the keystone that sustains and advances a university’s mission, effectiveness, and reputation. is the keystone that sustains and advances a university’s mission, effectiveness, and reputation.

While the primary responsibility for academic administration falls to individual faculty members who have been moved While the primary responsibility for academic administration falls to individual faculty members who have been moved into administrative positions for having demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, the faculty-of-the whole bear significant into administrative positions for having demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, the faculty-of-the whole bear significant responsibility for policies and actions dealing with curriculum, promotion and tenure, budget, community outreach, service to academic responsibility for policies and actions dealing with curriculum, promotion and tenure, budget, community outreach, service to academic and community entities, research, and organization. This is so not simply because faculty and academic professionals are the university’s and community entities, research, and organization. This is so not simply because faculty and academic professionals are the university’s intellectual core, but also because the university’s direct connection with students, alumni, the immediate community, and the academic intellectual core, but also because the university’s direct connection with students, alumni, the immediate community, and the academic community must travel directly through them, their actions, and their works. community must travel directly through them, their actions, and their works.

II ndeed, faculty and academic professionals generate significant research, create and sustain the academic stature of the ndeed, faculty and academic professionals generate significant research, create and sustain the academic stature of the university, broaden the horizons and citizenship of students and society, and establish and extend future fruitful alumni relationships. university, broaden the horizons and citizenship of students and society, and establish and extend future fruitful alumni relationships. Because of these important contributions by the faculty and academic professionals, a commitment to shared governance is essential to Because of these important contributions by the faculty and academic professionals, a commitment to shared governance is essential to the advancement of the university’s mission. At a minimum, shared governance leads to better decision-making, stronger collegiality, the advancement of the university’s mission. At a minimum, shared governance leads to better decision-making, stronger collegiality, and the construction and maintenance of relationships of trust and mutual accord; it sets for all to see an extensive example of and the construction and maintenance of relationships of trust and mutual accord; it sets for all to see an extensive example of democratic governance, warrantees that decisions are based on a vast array of cutting-edge knowledge and information, and ensures democratic governance, warrantees that decisions are based on a vast array of cutting-edge knowledge and information, and ensures that policies and actions are based on long-term values rather than short-term goals.that policies and actions are based on long-term values rather than short-term goals.

Collaboration by DesignCollaboration by DesignForm and VarianceForm and Variance

When administrators solicit the counsel of other administrators (who very often also hold faculty positions and therefore are members of When administrators solicit the counsel of other administrators (who very often also hold faculty positions and therefore are members of the faculty) or individual faculty for their expertise or perceived trustworthiness, they are indeed involving “faculty” in their decision making. However, the faculty) or individual faculty for their expertise or perceived trustworthiness, they are indeed involving “faculty” in their decision making. However, shared governance requires collaboration between elected faculty representatives and the university’s administration. More specifically, Arizona State shared governance requires collaboration between elected faculty representatives and the university’s administration. More specifically, Arizona State University’s various faculty senates, the University Academic Council, and their respective committees are the official bodies with which the administration University’s various faculty senates, the University Academic Council, and their respective committees are the official bodies with which the administration must be expected routinely to consult. must be expected routinely to consult.

Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee (if you wish to read this online, raise the zoon view to 150% percent)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee (if you wish to read this online, raise the zoon view to 150% percent)

Deliberate and Careful CollaborationDeliberate and Careful CollaborationThe vast majority of instances of shared governance carry the burden of careful collaboration wherein appropriate faculty The vast majority of instances of shared governance carry the burden of careful collaboration wherein appropriate faculty

bodies and administration have reached general agreement. General agreement means that appropriate elected faculty representatives bodies and administration have reached general agreement. General agreement means that appropriate elected faculty representatives and administrators, through a spirit of mutual respect, have weighed matters and options and have reached consensus.and administrators, through a spirit of mutual respect, have weighed matters and options and have reached consensus.

The President or designee(s) can and sometimes will announce a final decision that is not the outcome of general The President or designee(s) can and sometimes will announce a final decision that is not the outcome of general agreement; however, such instances would be exceptions. In such cases, the President or the President’s designee will agreement; however, such instances would be exceptions. In such cases, the President or the President’s designee will provide the elected faculty leaders with an explanation for why actions were taken.provide the elected faculty leaders with an explanation for why actions were taken.

Proposed Faculty-Governance Structure for ASU and Its CampusesProposed Faculty-Governance Structure for ASU and Its Campuses

Campus SenatesCampus SenatesEach campus will maintain its own faculty senate. To achieve this goal the following need to occur:Each campus will maintain its own faculty senate. To achieve this goal the following need to occur:

ASU at the West campus will retain the current version of its senate.ASU at the West campus will retain the current version of its senate. ASU at the Tempe campus will revise its senate, which currently includes academic personnel from the Polytechnic campus, so that ASU at the Tempe campus will revise its senate, which currently includes academic personnel from the Polytechnic campus, so that

it includes only Tempe campus personnel.it includes only Tempe campus personnel. ASU at the Polytechnic campus established a senate in March 2006.ASU at the Polytechnic campus established a senate in March 2006. ASU at the Downtown Phoenix campus, which currently has no mechanism for faculty governance, will establish a senate as soon ASU at the Downtown Phoenix campus, which currently has no mechanism for faculty governance, will establish a senate as soon

as feasible. In the meantime, the faculty may deem it practical to operate with an academic assembly.as feasible. In the meantime, the faculty may deem it practical to operate with an academic assembly.

Each ASU campus that may emerge in the future will also establish an academic senate as soon as feasible. Each campus senate Each ASU campus that may emerge in the future will also establish an academic senate as soon as feasible. Each campus senate will focus on governance matters that are specific to that campus.will focus on governance matters that are specific to that campus.

Senate CommitteesSenate CommitteesCampus CommitteesCampus Committees Although each campus senate may wish to establish additional committees, the following committees should exist on each Although each campus senate may wish to establish additional committees, the following committees should exist on each ASU campus:ASU campus:

Personnel: Considers and forms policy and provides advice on matters related to faculty employment, including hiring, salary, and Personnel: Considers and forms policy and provides advice on matters related to faculty employment, including hiring, salary, and all other personnel matters as deemed appropriate by the Senate membership.all other personnel matters as deemed appropriate by the Senate membership.

Curriculum: Considers and forms policy and provides advice on all matters concerning additions, deletions, or modifications to the Curriculum: Considers and forms policy and provides advice on all matters concerning additions, deletions, or modifications to the curriculum. curriculum.

Committee on Committees: Nominates faculty and academic professionals for service on campus committees.Committee on Committees: Nominates faculty and academic professionals for service on campus committees.

Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive CommitteeApproved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee

University Academic CouncilUniversity Academic Council

Functions of the University Academic CouncilFunctions of the University Academic Council

Facilitate articulation among all the campus senates;Facilitate articulation among all the campus senates; Meet regularly with the President—or the President’s designee—to represent the interests of each senate and the faculty; Meet regularly with the President—or the President’s designee—to represent the interests of each senate and the faculty; Advise the President on issues related to faculty governance;Advise the President on issues related to faculty governance; Help harmonize and synchronize university-wide curricular issues;Help harmonize and synchronize university-wide curricular issues; Appoint and oversee university-wide governance committees;Appoint and oversee university-wide governance committees; The senate presidents serve as members of the President’s University Council.The senate presidents serve as members of the President’s University Council. Members of the UAC and three members of university administration, as appointed by the President of the University shall Members of the UAC and three members of university administration, as appointed by the President of the University shall

be responsible be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the status of shared governance processes.for monitoring and reporting on the status of shared governance processes.

Composition of the University Academic CouncilComposition of the University Academic Council

The University Academic Council (UAC) will consist of the following representatives from each campus senate:The University Academic Council (UAC) will consist of the following representatives from each campus senate: PresidentPresident President-ElectPresident-Elect Immediate Past-PresidentImmediate Past-President

Initial FormationInitial FormationAt the inaugural meeting of the UAC, a lottery will determine the permanent rotation pattern for UAC Chairs. At the inaugural meeting of the UAC, a lottery will determine the permanent rotation pattern for UAC Chairs.

That is, the lottery will determine the campus from which the chair will come in the first year, the second year, and the third That is, the lottery will determine the campus from which the chair will come in the first year, the second year, and the third year. Because ASU at the downtown campus does not yet have a faculty governance structure, one of its officers will serve year. Because ASU at the downtown campus does not yet have a faculty governance structure, one of its officers will serve as chair in the fourth year. From the initial year forward, rotation of UAS Chairs will sustain this pattern.as chair in the fourth year. From the initial year forward, rotation of UAS Chairs will sustain this pattern.

Three committees serve the university-wide community and report directly to the University Academic Three committees serve the university-wide community and report directly to the University Academic Council: Council:

Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee: Considers alleged infringements of academic freedom or tenure of faculty Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee: Considers alleged infringements of academic freedom or tenure of faculty members and report all findings to the campus senate, the campus provost, the university provost, and the university members and report all findings to the campus senate, the campus provost, the university provost, and the university president.president.

Faculty Grievance Committee: Considers alleged grievances other than those handled by the committee on Academic Faculty Grievance Committee: Considers alleged grievances other than those handled by the committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure.Freedom and Tenure.

Strategic Planning and Budget Committee: Considers and forms policy and offers advice on all matters related to campus Strategic Planning and Budget Committee: Considers and forms policy and offers advice on all matters related to campus planning and budget allocations. The SPBC will consist of one half faculty and one half administration.planning and budget allocations. The SPBC will consist of one half faculty and one half administration.

Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive CommitteeApproved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee

Structure and Processes for Shared GovernanceStructure and Processes for Shared Governance

University-wide committees will consist of faculty, administrators, and members of other sectors of the University-wide committees will consist of faculty, administrators, and members of other sectors of the University community, as appropriate. Faculty and administration shall make every effort to accommodate one another’s University community, as appropriate. Faculty and administration shall make every effort to accommodate one another’s needs, to achieve balance between faculty and administration perspectives, and to achieve fair representation of gender, needs, to achieve balance between faculty and administration perspectives, and to achieve fair representation of gender, race, and ethnicity in committee composition. race, and ethnicity in committee composition.

Faculty shall advise in selection and review of academic unit chairs and directors, deans, vice provosts, and Faculty shall advise in selection and review of academic unit chairs and directors, deans, vice provosts, and academic vice presidents, although selection of administrators is ultimately an administrative decision. Search and hiring academic vice presidents, although selection of administrators is ultimately an administrative decision. Search and hiring committees and meetings will involve both faculty and university administration input and collaboration. committees and meetings will involve both faculty and university administration input and collaboration.

Professionalizing Faculty GovernanceProfessionalizing Faculty Governance

MechanismsMechanisms

Campus and University administrators should give careful and due consideration to senate leaders who are serving the university Campus and University administrators should give careful and due consideration to senate leaders who are serving the university and campus communities in highly valuable roles. In recognition of the responsibilities of the campus senate officers, who and campus communities in highly valuable roles. In recognition of the responsibilities of the campus senate officers, who will also have responsibilities in the University Academic Council, we propose the following mechanisms for professionalizing will also have responsibilities in the University Academic Council, we propose the following mechanisms for professionalizing their work:their work:

Reassigned Time: Reassigned Time: o Each campus senate president will be relieved of their teaching responsibilities for the academic year, with this time Each campus senate president will be relieved of their teaching responsibilities for the academic year, with this time

reassigned to governance responsibilities.reassigned to governance responsibilities.o When possible, each campus president-elect will be reassigned from one-fourth to one-half of their teaching When possible, each campus president-elect will be reassigned from one-fourth to one-half of their teaching

responsibilities for the academic year.responsibilities for the academic year.o Evaluation of Senate leadership shall be conducted by that person’s respective Senate Executive Committee, and the Evaluation of Senate leadership shall be conducted by that person’s respective Senate Executive Committee, and the

results of that evaluation shall be conveyed to the University President. results of that evaluation shall be conveyed to the University President. All such evaluations shall be subject to the same rules of confidentiality as are applied to unit-level evaluations.All such evaluations shall be subject to the same rules of confidentiality as are applied to unit-level evaluations. A copy of the Committee’s recommendation shall be provided within five business days to the person being A copy of the Committee’s recommendation shall be provided within five business days to the person being

evaluated prior to that evaluation being forwarded to the University President.evaluated prior to that evaluation being forwarded to the University President. Stipends: Each campus senate president will earn one month’s summer stipend (one-ninth of the faculty Stipends: Each campus senate president will earn one month’s summer stipend (one-ninth of the faculty

member’s academic-year salary).member’s academic-year salary).

Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Senate Document: Shared Governance (2006-2007)Approved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive CommitteeApproved August 28, 2006 as a motion from Executive Committee

Support and Space: To facilitate the work of the campus senates and the University Academic Council, the following support structures Support and Space: To facilitate the work of the campus senates and the University Academic Council, the following support structures should be provided by the campus provosts:should be provided by the campus provosts:

o Adequate, designated support staff for each campus senate;Adequate, designated support staff for each campus senate;o Designated office space for the support staff and campus senate president, including office computers for the staff and the senate Designated office space for the support staff and campus senate president, including office computers for the staff and the senate

president;president;o Designated meeting space for each campus senate;Designated meeting space for each campus senate;o Designated physical and cyber storage space for senate and UAC archives and ongoing actions and activities;Designated physical and cyber storage space for senate and UAC archives and ongoing actions and activities;o An independent operating budget for each campus senate; An independent operating budget for each campus senate; o An independent operating budget for the University Academic Council—to be provided by the Executive Vice President and Provost An independent operating budget for the University Academic Council—to be provided by the Executive Vice President and Provost

of the University;of the University;o Funding for each campus senate president to travel to conferences;Funding for each campus senate president to travel to conferences;o A laptop computer for the campus senate president-elect, who will continue to use the computer as president and past-president. A laptop computer for the campus senate president-elect, who will continue to use the computer as president and past-president.

This laptop computer is in addition to the computer in the campus senate president’s office.This laptop computer is in addition to the computer in the campus senate president’s office.o Teleconferencing software for the UAC members.Teleconferencing software for the UAC members.

Campus Memoranda of Understanding: To ensure continuity, each campus provost and the campus senate leadership will develop a Campus Memoranda of Understanding: To ensure continuity, each campus provost and the campus senate leadership will develop a written agreement detailing the support noted above. Such agreements will typically span three to five years.written agreement detailing the support noted above. Such agreements will typically span three to five years.

Drafted by:Drafted by:Richard Morris, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President, ASU at the West campusRichard Morris, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President, ASU at the West campusSusan Mattson, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President, ASU at the Tempe campusSusan Mattson, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President, ASU at the Tempe campusPaul Patterson, Academic Assembly President, ASU at the Polytechnic campusPaul Patterson, Academic Assembly President, ASU at the Polytechnic campusDuane Roen, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President-Elect, ASU at the Tempe campusDuane Roen, Academic Assembly and Academic Senate President-Elect, ASU at the Tempe campusJohn Brock, Academic Assembly and Senate President-Elect, ASU at the Polytechnic campusJohn Brock, Academic Assembly and Senate President-Elect, ASU at the Polytechnic campusErnest Hirata, Academic Assembly Past-President, ASU at the Polytechnic campusErnest Hirata, Academic Assembly Past-President, ASU at the Polytechnic campusMilton Glick, Executive Vice President and Provost of the UniversityMilton Glick, Executive Vice President and Provost of the UniversityMarjorie Zatz, Vice Provost for Academic PersonnelMarjorie Zatz, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel

Senate Resolution #1 (2006-07)Senate Resolution #1 (2006-07)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2006 SESSION

Senate Resolution ___#1 2006–07)

Resolution Introduced by Executive Committee (Duane Roen)

Date of Introduction August 28, 2006 for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading: September 25, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Resolution: Proposed Resolution from Executive Committee: Sensitive Course Content

1. The Tempe campus Academic Senate endorses the following practice:

2. "If the instructor believes it is necessary, a syllabus should communicate to students

3. that some course content may be considered sensitive."

Senate Resolution #2 (2006-07)Senate Resolution #2 (2006-07)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second ReadingARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2006 SESSIONFall 2006 SESSION

Senate ResolutionSenate Resolution_#2 (_#2 (2006–07)2006–07)

Resolution Introduced by:Resolution Introduced by: Executive Committee (Duane Roen)Executive Committee (Duane Roen)

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction August 28, 2006August 28, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: September 25, 2006 - APPROVEDSeptember 25, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Resolution:Title of Resolution: Proposed Resolution from Executive Committee: Proposed Resolution from Executive Committee: CAPC ProceduresCAPC Procedures

1. For the sake of efficiency, the Tempe campus Academic Senate will consider a CAPC agenda1. For the sake of efficiency, the Tempe campus Academic Senate will consider a CAPC agenda

2. item, rather than a CAPC recommendation, as a first reading of a curriculum proposal. 2. item, rather than a CAPC recommendation, as a first reading of a curriculum proposal.

3. Subsequently, the second reading will consist of CAPC's recommendation on that curriculum 3. Subsequently, the second reading will consist of CAPC's recommendation on that curriculum proposal. proposal.

Senate Motion #3 (2006-07)Senate Motion #3 (2006-07)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # 3 (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Summer Electronic Meeting, July, 2006

Date of Introduction August 28, 2006 for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading: September 25, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion: Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Honors Business Modeling and Analysis

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of

3 an Undergraduate Certificate in Honors Business Modeling and Analysis

Rationale:

The Certificate in Honors Business Modeling and Analysis is designed to enhance skills acquired in the student’s major, and add to the student’s understanding of the complexity of business strategy in the global community. The certificate will provide students with general skills in problem solving and data analysis that employers often complain are lacking in undergraduate education.

Personnel Committee S.M. #4 (2006-2007) (Second Reading)Personnel Committee S.M. #4 (2006-2007) (Second Reading) - - APPROVEDAPPROVED

Proposal for the University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review CommitteeProposal for the University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review Committee

Draft - 11/06/06Draft - 11/06/06

Ad hoc committee: Ad hoc committee: Deg Farrelly, Judy Grace; Lise Hawkos, Kurt Murphy, Barbara Trapido-Lurie, Victoria Trotta and Deg Farrelly, Judy Grace; Lise Hawkos, Kurt Murphy, Barbara Trapido-Lurie, Victoria Trotta and Ellen Welty, Marjorie ZatzEllen Welty, Marjorie Zatz

I. Charge of the ad hoc committeeI. Charge of the ad hoc committee

ASU’s Academic Policies and Procedures Manual mandates creation of a University Promotion and Continuing ASU’s Academic Policies and Procedures Manual mandates creation of a University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review Committee (UPCARC). ACD 507-07, p. 34, describes the committee as follows:Appointment Review Committee (UPCARC). ACD 507-07, p. 34, describes the committee as follows:

The University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review Committee will conduct a review and will consider The University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Review Committee will conduct a review and will consider the reviews from prior levels. the reviews from prior levels.

Individuals appointed to this committee will serve as voting members on all cases from all the university Individuals appointed to this committee will serve as voting members on all cases from all the university campuses for the duration of their campuses for the duration of their

appointment. The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University, upon recommendation by appointment. The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University, upon recommendation by deans/university administrators, will appoint members for staggered three-year terms of appointment. The deans/university administrators, will appoint members for staggered three-year terms of appointment. The committee shall consist of an odd number of members, including at least one member from each of the university committee shall consist of an odd number of members, including at least one member from each of the university campuses.campuses.

University Vice Provost Marjorie Zatz charged the Ad hoc Committee to define the role and charge of UPCARC and University Vice Provost Marjorie Zatz charged the Ad hoc Committee to define the role and charge of UPCARC and develop a plan for its implementation, dealing with composition of the committee, selection of committee develop a plan for its implementation, dealing with composition of the committee, selection of committee members, and evolution of the committee over time.members, and evolution of the committee over time.

The committee’s proposal follows.The committee’s proposal follows.

Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007)

II. Charge of the University Promotion and Continuing Appointment CommitteeII. Charge of the University Promotion and Continuing Appointment Committee

UPCARC will review and evaluate files of all promotion and continuing appointment cases, as described in the UPCARC will review and evaluate files of all promotion and continuing appointment cases, as described in the following section, to make summative recommendations in each case to the university provost and university following section, to make summative recommendations in each case to the university provost and university president, guided by the unit promotion and continuing appointment criteria and college bylaws.president, guided by the unit promotion and continuing appointment criteria and college bylaws.[1][1] The The committee’s written recommendations will include a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the case, committee’s written recommendations will include a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the case, outcome of a vote and, when necessary, a minority opinion.outcome of a vote and, when necessary, a minority opinion.

III. Cases to be reviewed by UPCARCIII. Cases to be reviewed by UPCARC

1. UPCARC will review continuing appointment cases for all probationary academic professionals.1. UPCARC will review continuing appointment cases for all probationary academic professionals.2. UPCARC will review promotion cases for academic professionals with continuing, probationary, 2. UPCARC will review promotion cases for academic professionals with continuing, probationary, multiple-year and year-to-year appointments.multiple-year and year-to-year appointments.

IV. Principles of committee compositionIV. Principles of committee composition

1. The committee will include at least one member from each campus employing academic professionals on 1. The committee will include at least one member from each campus employing academic professionals on continuing or multiple-year appointments. For the 2006-2007 year, these campuses arecontinuing or multiple-year appointments. For the 2006-2007 year, these campuses are

● ● TempeTempe ● ● PolytechnicPolytechnic ● ● WestWest ● ● DowntownDowntown

2. Members of the committee will be at associate rank or higher. 2. Members of the committee will be at associate rank or higher.

3. Members of the committee will have continuing appointment or multiple-year contracts.3. Members of the committee will have continuing appointment or multiple-year contracts.

4. The committee will have a diverse membership reflective of the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of Academic 4. The committee will have a diverse membership reflective of the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of Academic Professionals and of the four types of Academic Professional positions:Professionals and of the four types of Academic Professional positions:

● ●Information and Materials Management - LibraryInformation and Materials Management - Library

● ●Information and Materials Management – Non-LibraryInformation and Materials Management – Non-Library ● ●PedagogyPedagogy ● ●ResearchResearch

Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continuedSenate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued

The committee’s proposal follows. The committee’s proposal follows.

5. There will be no more than two members from any department or administrative unit of the University.5. There will be no more than two members from any department or administrative unit of the University.

6. The committee will have 9 members, serving 3-year staggered terms, so that each year 3 members will leave the 6. The committee will have 9 members, serving 3-year staggered terms, so that each year 3 members will leave the committee and 3 will be added.committee and 3 will be added.

7. In the first year, three UPCARC members will be appointed for 1-year terms, three for 2-year terms, and three for 7. In the first year, three UPCARC members will be appointed for 1-year terms, three for 2-year terms, and three for 3-year3-year

terms. This will establish staggered appointments for future years.terms. This will establish staggered appointments for future years.

V. Selection of committee members: V. Selection of committee members:

• Selection will be assisted by an UPCARC Nomination Committee. For 2006-2007, this group will consist of the Selection will be assisted by an UPCARC Nomination Committee. For 2006-2007, this group will consist of the members of CAPS (Committee on Academic Professional Status, representing the Tempe, Polytechnic and members of CAPS (Committee on Academic Professional Status, representing the Tempe, Polytechnic and Downtown campuses), and a representative from ASU West, elected by academic professionals at that campus. Downtown campuses), and a representative from ASU West, elected by academic professionals at that campus. When CAPS is restructured to represent all campuses, CAPS will serve as the UPCARC Nomination Committee. To When CAPS is restructured to represent all campuses, CAPS will serve as the UPCARC Nomination Committee. To accommodate small numbers of academic professionals at some of the campuses, individuals serving on the accommodate small numbers of academic professionals at some of the campuses, individuals serving on the Nomination Committee may be considered for UPCARC membership. Nomination Committee may be considered for UPCARC membership.

1. The UPCARC Nomination Committee will call for eligible individuals to indicate their willingness 1. The UPCARC Nomination Committee will call for eligible individuals to indicate their willingness to serve on the committee, and the Office of the University Provost will consult with Deans to develop to serve on the committee, and the Office of the University Provost will consult with Deans to develop a list of potential committee members.a list of potential committee members.

2. The University Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and the UPCARC Nomination Committee 2. The University Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and the UPCARC Nomination Committee willwill

create a list of candidates for the committee, following the principles of committee composition create a list of candidates for the committee, following the principles of committee composition listed in IV above. For the first year this pool of candidates will be 22-25 names, with a minimum of listed in IV above. For the first year this pool of candidates will be 22-25 names, with a minimum of two names from each campus. In subsequent years the pool should exceed twice the number two names from each campus. In subsequent years the pool should exceed twice the number needed for replacing staggered appointments, and include sufficient names to maintain the principlesneeded for replacing staggered appointments, and include sufficient names to maintain the principles of committee composition.of committee composition. 3. Either the UPCARC Nomination Committee or the University Vice Provost may delete those 3. Either the UPCARC Nomination Committee or the University Vice Provost may delete those

candidates candidates who are clearly unacceptable. who are clearly unacceptable. 4. The UPCARC Nomination Committee will meet with the University Provost and University Vice 4. The UPCARC Nomination Committee will meet with the University Provost and University Vice

ProvostProvost to determine a final list of 9 committee members. to determine a final list of 9 committee members.

5. The University Provost will issue letters to those selected to serve on the committee and will publish 5. The University Provost will issue letters to those selected to serve on the committee and will publish a list of committee members.a list of committee members.

Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued

VI. Review procedures and decision-making practices VI. Review procedures and decision-making practices

• 1. All members of the committee will familiarize themselves thoroughly with each candidate’s file1. All members of the committee will familiarize themselves thoroughly with each candidate’s file • and with the appropriate unit criteria for promotion and continuing appointmentand with the appropriate unit criteria for promotion and continuing appointment..• • 2. For each candidate the committee will identify lead and secondary presenters. The lead presenter is 2. For each candidate the committee will identify lead and secondary presenters. The lead presenter is • responsible for conducting discussion of the case. The secondary presenter is responsible forresponsible for conducting discussion of the case. The secondary presenter is responsible for• supplementing the work of the lead presenter, as needed.supplementing the work of the lead presenter, as needed.

• 3. The committee will operate under a two-thirds quorum rule.3. The committee will operate under a two-thirds quorum rule.

• 4. In accordance with ACD 507, no individual shall participate in more than one level of review. 4. In accordance with ACD 507, no individual shall participate in more than one level of review. • Thus an UPCARC committee member who has participated in a lower level of a candidate’s review Thus an UPCARC committee member who has participated in a lower level of a candidate’s review • will recuse him/herself from discussion, deliberation and votes for that candidate in the universitywill recuse him/herself from discussion, deliberation and votes for that candidate in the university• committee. committee. • • 5. Except as noted above, all committee members will participate in all deliberations, but only 5. Except as noted above, all committee members will participate in all deliberations, but only • committee members with continuing status will vote on continuing status decisions. committee members with continuing status will vote on continuing status decisions. • All members will vote on promotion decisions.All members will vote on promotion decisions.

• 6. All matters pertaining to candidates, files, committee discussion, or any other matter pertaining 6. All matters pertaining to candidates, files, committee discussion, or any other matter pertaining • to the work and process of this committee are to be treated with the strictest confidentiality. to the work and process of this committee are to be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

• 7. During the review process, one set of candidate files will be maintained on a secure web site, 7. During the review process, one set of candidate files will be maintained on a secure web site, • or with strictest confidentiality at each campus, to be returned to the “home” personnel office or with strictest confidentiality at each campus, to be returned to the “home” personnel office • at conclusion of review. at conclusion of review.

Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued

Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) from the Personnel Committee - continuedSenate Motion #4 (2006-2007) from the Personnel Committee - continued

VII. Suggested timeline for selection of UPCARC membersVII. Suggested timeline for selection of UPCARC members

• 1. For the first year of review (2007):1. For the first year of review (2007):

a. By November 1, 2006:a. By November 1, 2006: The UPCARC Nomination Committee puts out a call for eligible individuals to The UPCARC Nomination Committee puts out a call for eligible individuals to indicate their willingness to serve on the committee and the University Vice Provost consults withindicate their willingness to serve on the committee and the University Vice Provost consults with Deans. Deans. b. By November 22, 2006b. By November 22, 2006: The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost finalize the pool of : The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost finalize the pool of

candidates. candidates.

c. By December 15, 2006:c. By December 15, 2006: The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost select names to The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost select names to recommend for the committee, and forward this list to the University Provost for approval. recommend for the committee, and forward this list to the University Provost for approval. Following approval, letters are sent to selected individuals inviting them to serve on the Following approval, letters are sent to selected individuals inviting them to serve on the committee of 9. Once the list of members is finalized, it is published on the University Provost's committee of 9. Once the list of members is finalized, it is published on the University Provost's web page.web page.

2. For subsequent years:2. For subsequent years:

a. By February 1:a. By February 1: The UPCARC Nomination Committee puts out a call for eligible individuals to The UPCARC Nomination Committee puts out a call for eligible individuals to indicate their willingness to serve on the committee and the University Vice Provost for indicate their willingness to serve on the committee and the University Vice Provost for Personnel consults with Deans. Personnel consults with Deans. b. By March 15:b. By March 15: The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost finalize the pool of candidates. The Nomination Committee and University Vice Provost finalize the pool of candidates.

C. By April 15:C. By April 15: The Nomination Committee and the University Vice Provost select names to recommend The Nomination Committee and the University Vice Provost select names to recommend as replacements on the committee and forward this list to the University Provost for approval. as replacements on the committee and forward this list to the University Provost for approval. Following approval, letters are sent to selected individuals inviting them to serve on the committee. Following approval, letters are sent to selected individuals inviting them to serve on the committee. Once the list of members is finalized, it is published on the University Provost's web page.Once the list of members is finalized, it is published on the University Provost's web page.

Senate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continuedSenate Motion #4 (2006-2007) - continued

• VIII. Re-evaluation of the planVIII. Re-evaluation of the plan

All the above policies, and any other relevant policies and procedures, will be re-evaluated in one year, and All the above policies, and any other relevant policies and procedures, will be re-evaluated in one year, and every 3 years thereafter.every 3 years thereafter.

•[1][1] The files of all promotion and continuing appointment cases move through levels of review from The files of all promotion and continuing appointment cases move through levels of review from

the unit and/or college to UPCARC, as described in ACD 507-07.the unit and/or college to UPCARC, as described in ACD 507-07.

Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) (Second Reading) APPROVED November 13, 2006 Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) (Second Reading) APPROVED November 13, 2006

December 2005 DRAFTDecember 2005 DRAFT Dugan, Schildgen, Beggs, DehghanpishehDugan, Schildgen, Beggs, Dehghanpisheh

ACD 000: Promotion of LecturersACD 000: Promotion of Lecturers

PurposePurpose

To describe policy and process for promotion of Lecturers.To describe policy and process for promotion of Lecturers.

SourcesSources

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the UniversityOffice of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University Faculty SenateFaculty Senate

ApplicabilityApplicability

Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Principal Lecturers Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Principal Lecturers PolicyPolicy

Lecturers may be promoted by the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University to a higher rank following a Lecturers may be promoted by the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University to a higher rank following a review of their qualifications and recommendations from the unit and college.review of their qualifications and recommendations from the unit and college.

Promotion from Lecturer to Senior LecturerPromotion from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

A Senior Lecturer normally holds a doctorate degree (or appropriate terminal degree) and has a minimum of five years A Senior Lecturer normally holds a doctorate degree (or appropriate terminal degree) and has a minimum of five years of college-level teaching experience or equivalent qualifications and experience. Requests for promotion to senior of college-level teaching experience or equivalent qualifications and experience. Requests for promotion to senior lecturer should occur at the time of the annual evaluation and are due in the Office of the Executive Vice President and lecturer should occur at the time of the annual evaluation and are due in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University by October 1. If the promotion is awarded, it will become effective at the beginning of the next Provost of the University by October 1. If the promotion is awarded, it will become effective at the beginning of the next academic year after the promotion is approved. Materials to be sent forward to the Executive Vice President and academic year after the promotion is approved. Materials to be sent forward to the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University’s Office for promotion review should include:Provost of the University’s Office for promotion review should include:

Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) APPROVED November 13, 2006Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) APPROVED November 13, 2006

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1. The request for academic personnel action form provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President and 1. The request for academic personnel action form provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost, along with any additional forms used by the academic unit.University Provost, along with any additional forms used by the academic unit. 2. Table of Contents2. Table of Contents 3. Evaluation(s) by personnel committee(s)3. Evaluation(s) by personnel committee(s) 4. Transmittal letters of the chair/director and dean4. Transmittal letters of the chair/director and dean 5. Summary of job responsibilities and teaching effectiveness, including both student and peer evaluations5. Summary of job responsibilities and teaching effectiveness, including both student and peer evaluations 6. A self-assessment—goal statement (up to four pages in length)6. A self-assessment—goal statement (up to four pages in length) 7. A current curriculum vita7. A current curriculum vita 8. A current copy of the unit’s/department’s approved criteria for promotion to Principal Lecturer and college8. A current copy of the unit’s/department’s approved criteria for promotion to Principal Lecturer and college approved promotion review processapproved promotion review process 9. Supporting evidence of outstanding teaching, service, and professional development9. Supporting evidence of outstanding teaching, service, and professional development

Promotion from Senior Lecturer to Principal LecturerPromotion from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer

A Principal Lecturer normally holds a doctorate degree (or appropriate terminal degree) and has a minimum of seven A Principal Lecturer normally holds a doctorate degree (or appropriate terminal degree) and has a minimum of seven years of college-level teaching experience or equivalent qualifications and experience. Requests for promotion to years of college-level teaching experience or equivalent qualifications and experience. Requests for promotion to Principal Lecturer should occur at the time of the annual review and are due in the Office of the Executive Vice President Principal Lecturer should occur at the time of the annual review and are due in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University by October 1. If the promotion is awarded, it will become effective at the beginning of the and Provost of the University by October 1. If the promotion is awarded, it will become effective at the beginning of the next academic year after the promotion is approved. Materials to be sent forward for promotion review should include:next academic year after the promotion is approved. Materials to be sent forward for promotion review should include:

1. The request for academic personnel action form provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President 1. The request for academic personnel action form provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost, along with any additional forms used by the academic unit.and University Provost, along with any additional forms used by the academic unit.

2. Table of Contents2. Table of Contents3. Evaluation(s) by personnel committee(s)3. Evaluation(s) by personnel committee(s)

4. Transmittal letters of the chair/director and dean4. Transmittal letters of the chair/director and dean 5. Summary of job responsibilities and teaching effectiveness, including both student and peer evaluations5. Summary of job responsibilities and teaching effectiveness, including both student and peer evaluations 6. A self-assessment—goal statement (up to four pages in length)6. A self-assessment—goal statement (up to four pages in length) 7. A current curriculum vita7. A current curriculum vita 8. A current copy of the unit’s/department’s approved criteria for promotion to Principal Lecturer and college 8. A current copy of the unit’s/department’s approved criteria for promotion to Principal Lecturer and college approved promotion review processapproved promotion review process

Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) APPROVED November 13, 2006Personnel Committee S.M. #5 (2006-2007) APPROVED November 13, 2006-continued--continued-

9. Promotion to Principal Lecturer requires an overall record of continuous excellence and the promise of 9. Promotion to Principal Lecturer requires an overall record of continuous excellence and the promise of continued excellence. The candidate must have achieved excellence in teaching and other instructional continued excellence. The candidate must have achieved excellence in teaching and other instructional activities. Supporting evidence may include leadership and exceptional professional development since activities. Supporting evidence may include leadership and exceptional professional development since promotion or appointment to Senior Lecturer.promotion or appointment to Senior Lecturer.

Individuals promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer or from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer may Individuals promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer or from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer may receive an appropriate salary adjustment at the time the appointment at the new rank begins, if fundsreceive an appropriate salary adjustment at the time the appointment at the new rank begins, if funds are available.are available.

Senate Motion #6 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #6 (2006-2007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2006 SESSIONFALL 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 6 6 (2006-07)(2006-07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Date of Second Reading:Reading: November 13, 2006 - APPROVEDNovember 13, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for the Request from the College of Public Programs for the Establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Latino Cultural Establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Latino Cultural Competency in Social WorkCompetency in Social Work

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of

3 a Graduate Certificate in Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work3 a Graduate Certificate in Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work Rationale:Rationale: This Certificate is intended to enhance the social professional’s capacity for providing culturally and linguistically This Certificate is intended to enhance the social professional’s capacity for providing culturally and linguistically

grounded social work practice with Latino clients and their families.grounded social work practice with Latino clients and their families. The School of Social Work has a long tradition of preparing culturally competent social work professionals that have a The School of Social Work has a long tradition of preparing culturally competent social work professionals that have a

comprehensive understanding and respect for the unique social, political, and cultural diversity of the Southwest.comprehensive understanding and respect for the unique social, political, and cultural diversity of the Southwest. The Certificate would be a first in the state of Arizona.The Certificate would be a first in the state of Arizona.

Senate Motion #7 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #7 (2006-2007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2006 SESSIONFALL 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 7 7 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 13, 2006 - APPROVEDNovember 13, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Science, Department ofRequest from the College of Liberal Arts & Science, Department of English, for the Name Change of a Degree Program from MTESL to MTESOLEnglish, for the Name Change of a Degree Program from MTESL to MTESOL

1.1. The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2.2. of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Englishof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of English 3.3. for the name change of a degree program from MTESL to MTESOL.for the name change of a degree program from MTESL to MTESOL.

Rationale:Rationale: The current degree is MTESL; the acronym TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second The current degree is MTESL; the acronym TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. The proposed new name is MTESOL, where TESOL stands for Teaching English to Language. The proposed new name is MTESOL, where TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.Speakers of Other Languages.

Senate Motion #8 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #8 (2006-2007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2006 SESSIONFall 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 8 8 (2006-2007) (2006-2007)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 13, 2006 - APPROVEDNovember 13, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Information SciencesEstablishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Sciences

1. The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1. The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2. of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of2. of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of

3. An Undergraduate Certificate in Information Sciences 3. An Undergraduate Certificate in Information Sciences

Rationale:Rationale:

This Certificate will be available to students in most disciplines and will provide them with an understanding of the capabilities and technologies of This Certificate will be available to students in most disciplines and will provide them with an understanding of the capabilities and technologies of Information Science and how those technologies can be applied to domain specific problems in their field of study. Information Science and how those technologies can be applied to domain specific problems in their field of study.

The certificate is needed to provide the depth of interdisciplinary content not possible as a minor or concentration in an existing program.The certificate is needed to provide the depth of interdisciplinary content not possible as a minor or concentration in an existing program.

Senate Motion #9 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #9 (2006-2007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2006 SESSIONFALL 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 9 9 (2006-2007) (2006-2007)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 13, 2006 - APPROVEDNovember 13, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,School of Geographical Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,School of Geographical Sciences, for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – Master ofSciences, for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – Master of Advanced Study in Geographic Education (MAS-GE)Advanced Study in Geographic Education (MAS-GE)

1. The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1. The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2. of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of 2. of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

3. Geographical Sciences for the implementation of a new graduate degree program Master of Advanced Study in3. Geographical Sciences for the implementation of a new graduate degree program Master of Advanced Study in

4. Geographic Education (MAS-GE)4. Geographic Education (MAS-GE) Rationale:Rationale: The MAS-GE degree will meet the needs of teachers who must become “highly qualified” to teach geography under the The MAS-GE degree will meet the needs of teachers who must become “highly qualified” to teach geography under the

federal No Child Left Behind Act. Students accepted into this program will learn new research in K-12 geography federal No Child Left Behind Act. Students accepted into this program will learn new research in K-12 geography pedagogy, integration of geography across the K-12 curriculum, the latest knowledge in cultural, physical, and regional pedagogy, integration of geography across the K-12 curriculum, the latest knowledge in cultural, physical, and regional geography, as well as new geographical techniques that can be used in their classroom.geography, as well as new geographical techniques that can be used in their classroom.

Tempe Senate Motion #10 (2006-2007) (First & Second Reading)Tempe Senate Motion #10 (2006-2007) (First & Second Reading)Fall SessionFall Session

Introduced: October 23, 2006 – ACCEPTED Polytechnic Resolution #06-07-01Introduced: October 23, 2006 – ACCEPTED Polytechnic Resolution #06-07-01

ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTIONSACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTIONS 2006-072006-07

Resolution #06-07-1Resolution #06-07-1

Resolution Introduced by:Resolution Introduced by: President John BrockPresident John Brock

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: September 29, 2006September 29, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: NA: Passed under suspension of Senate rules by unanimous voice voteNA: Passed under suspension of Senate rules by unanimous voice vote

Title of Resolution:Title of Resolution: Polytechnic Academic Senator’s WithdrawalPolytechnic Academic Senator’s Withdrawal

Text of Resolution:Text of Resolution: The ASU Polytechnic Senators have determined that they will withdraw from The ASU Polytechnic Senators have determined that they will withdraw from the the ASU Tempe Academic Senate with the formation of the ASU PolytechnicASU Tempe Academic Senate with the formation of the ASU Polytechnic

Academic Senate.Academic Senate. Rationale:Rationale: Enables the action to fully establish local academic governance at the ASU Enables the action to fully establish local academic governance at the ASU

Polytechnic campus. Polytechnic campus.

Signature______________________________________________Signature______________________________________________ Date____________________Date____________________ John Brock, Polytechnic Senate John Brock, Polytechnic Senate PresidentPresident

Signature______________________________________________Signature______________________________________________ Date____________________Date____________________ Robert Grondin, Polytechnic Senate SecretaryRobert Grondin, Polytechnic Senate Secretary

Academic Senate at the Polytechnic campusAcademic Senate at the Polytechnic campus 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Bldg #10, Mesa, AZ 852127001 E. Williams Field Road, Bldg #10, Mesa, AZ 85212

(480) 727-1249 Fax: (480) 727-1801(480) 727-1249 Fax: (480) 727-1801

Senate Motion #11 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #11 (2006-2007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2006 SESSIONFALL 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 11 11 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006 October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading: November 13, 2006 – APPROVEDDate of Second Reading: November 13, 2006 – APPROVED

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts, and the Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts, and the Fulton School of Engineering for the implementation of a New Fulton School of Engineering for the implementation of a New

Graduate Degree Program – Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences Graduate Degree Program – Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences (Ph.D. in MAS)(Ph.D. in MAS)

11 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic

22 Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts

33 and the Fulton School of Engineering for the implementation of a new graduate and the Fulton School of Engineering for the implementation of a new graduate

44 degree program Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences (Ph.D. in MAS)degree program Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences (Ph.D. in MAS) Rationale:Rationale:

The proposed degree will be an integral part of the network of research and education activities on digital media development at The proposed degree will be an integral part of the network of research and education activities on digital media development at ASU, and provide a pathway for the training of transdiciplinary media experts. The proposed Ph.D. will also provide arts students at ASU, and provide a pathway for the training of transdiciplinary media experts. The proposed Ph.D. will also provide arts students at ASU the opportunity for high-end specialization in media development, which will tremendously enrich their employment ASU the opportunity for high-end specialization in media development, which will tremendously enrich their employment opportunities.opportunities.

Senate Motion #12 (2006-1007)Senate Motion #12 (2006-1007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2006 SESSIONFALL 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 12 12 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2006November 14, 2006

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Fulton School of Engineering and theRequest from the Fulton School of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the transfer and renamingCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the transfer and renaming of graduate degree programs, and the disestablishment of a Graduate of graduate degree programs, and the disestablishment of a Graduate

DegreeDegree

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 2 of a proposal submitted by the Fulton School of Engineering and the College2 of a proposal submitted by the Fulton School of Engineering and the College 3 of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the transfer and renaming of graduate degree programs3 of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the transfer and renaming of graduate degree programs 4 and the disestablishment of a graduate degree4 and the disestablishment of a graduate degree Rationale:Rationale: The proposal to establish a new School of Materials administered jointly by the Fulton School of Engineering and the The proposal to establish a new School of Materials administered jointly by the Fulton School of Engineering and the

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was approved last year by ABOR as College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was approved last year by ABOR as part of an effort to consolidate all of the degree offerings of ASU in the area of Materials Science and Engineering under part of an effort to consolidate all of the degree offerings of ASU in the area of Materials Science and Engineering under

this new school. The following actions are part of this consolidation process:this new school. The following actions are part of this consolidation process:

- Transfer - Transfer “Master of Science (M.S. in Materials Engineering” degree from the “Master of Science (M.S. in Materials Engineering” degree from the Dept. of Chemical Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering to Dept. of Chemical Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering to the School of Materialsthe School of Materials

Senate Motion #12 (2006-1007) - continuedSenate Motion #12 (2006-1007) - continued

- Rename - Rename “Master of Science in Materials Engineering” degree as “Master of Science in Materials“Master of Science in Materials Engineering” degree as “Master of Science in Materials Science and EngineeringScience and Engineering

- Transfer - Transfer “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Engineering” degree “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Engineering” degree from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering to the School of Materialsto the School of Materials

- Rename - Rename “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Engineering” degree“Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Engineering” degree as “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Science and Engineeringas “Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Materials Science and Engineering

- Transfer - Transfer “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Engineering of Materials” “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Engineering of Materials” offered by the Committee on the Science and Engineering of Materials (S.E.M.)offered by the Committee on the Science and Engineering of Materials (S.E.M.) under the Division of Graduate Studies to the School of Materialsunder the Division of Graduate Studies to the School of Materials

- Rename - Rename “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Engineering of Materials” “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Engineering of Materials” Degree as “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering”Degree as “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering”

- Effective Summer 2007, disestablish the Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials - Effective Summer 2007, disestablish the Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science degree offered by the Committee on the Science and Engineering of MaterialsScience degree offered by the Committee on the Science and Engineering of Materials (S.E.M.) under the Division of Graduate Studies. Current students in this degree program (S.E.M.) under the Division of Graduate Studies. Current students in this degree program will be moved to the renamed Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering will be moved to the renamed Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program in the School of Materialsprogram in the School of Materials

Senate Motion #13 (2006-1007) Senate Motion #13 (2006-1007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2006 SESSIONFALL 2006 SESSION

Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __13 13 (2006-07) (2006-07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction October 23, 2006 October 23, 2006 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second ReadingDate of Second Reading:: November 14, 2006 - APPROVEDNovember 14, 2006 - APPROVED

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 Disestablishment of a Department and the Establishment of a SchoolDisestablishment of a Department and the Establishment of a School

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

22 approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for theapproval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the

33 disestablishment of a department – the Department of Languages & Literatures and disestablishment of a department – the Department of Languages & Literatures and 44 the establishment of a school – the School of International Letters and Culturesthe establishment of a school – the School of International Letters and Cultures

Rationale:Rationale: The existing Department of Languages and Literatures will be disestablished and reorganized as the School of The existing Department of Languages and Literatures will be disestablished and reorganized as the School of

International Letters and Cultures.International Letters and Cultures.

The School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) will be formed largely from the existing Department of Languages The School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) will be formed largely from the existing Department of Languages and Literatures (DLL) at ASU, but it will also engage with faculty from a variety of other departments, schools, and and Literatures (DLL) at ASU, but it will also engage with faculty from a variety of other departments, schools, and centers to create transdisciplinary graduate and undergraduate programs.centers to create transdisciplinary graduate and undergraduate programs.

Senate Motion #14 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #14 (2006-2007)

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Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006 November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 - APPROVEDDate of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Design for the name change Request from the College of Design for the name change of a Degree– BSD Housing and Urban Development to BSD of a Degree– BSD Housing and Urban Development to BSD Housing and Community DevelopmentHousing and Community Development

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the name change of a degree of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the name change of a degree

33 from BSD Housing and Urban Development to BSD Housing and Community Developmentfrom BSD Housing and Urban Development to BSD Housing and Community Development Rationale:Rationale: The importance of the new name for the program resides in the need to properly reflect the full focus and educational The importance of the new name for the program resides in the need to properly reflect the full focus and educational

direction of the program of study while clearly differentiating the program from the federal government agency with the direction of the program of study while clearly differentiating the program from the federal government agency with the same name (HUD). In addition, the new program name will line with the recently created Master of Real Estate same name (HUD). In addition, the new program name will line with the recently created Master of Real Estate Development program and the emerging University wide initiatives in real estate and sustainability.Development program and the emerging University wide initiatives in real estate and sustainability.

Senate Motion #15 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #15 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 15 15 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 - APPROVEDDecember 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a Degree name change – from B.A. Chicana/o Studies to for a Degree name change – from B.A. Chicana/o Studies to B.A. Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o StudiesB.A. Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a degree name change2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a degree name change 3 from a B.A. Chicana/o Studies to B.A. Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies3 from a B.A. Chicana/o Studies to B.A. Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies

Rationale:Rationale: The present scope and complexity of globalization worldwide are historically much more intense than in the past. This is The present scope and complexity of globalization worldwide are historically much more intense than in the past. This is

also the case regarding the intensified and complex movement of populations, commerce, economy, natural resources, also the case regarding the intensified and complex movement of populations, commerce, economy, natural resources, and ideologies and their expressions between Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S.and ideologies and their expressions between Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S.

Trans and interdisciplinary approaches are required to embrace the transborder complexities of transnational Trans and interdisciplinary approaches are required to embrace the transborder complexities of transnational phenomena.phenomena.

Senate Motion #16 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #16 (2006-2007)

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Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 – APPROVEDDecember 4, 2006 – APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a Degree name Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for a Degree name change – B.S. Biology to B.S. Biological Scienceschange – B.S. Biology to B.S. Biological Sciences

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of 2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

3 for a degree name change from a B.S. Biology to a B.S. Biological Sciences3 for a degree name change from a B.S. Biology to a B.S. Biological Sciences Rationale:Rationale: The degree name change is more than cosmetic, as it truly captures the breadth of offerings in a more comprehensive The degree name change is more than cosmetic, as it truly captures the breadth of offerings in a more comprehensive

way than the simple term “Biology.” The proposal is to offer a suite of innovative concentrations under the umbrella of way than the simple term “Biology.” The proposal is to offer a suite of innovative concentrations under the umbrella of Biological Sciences, in addition to the generic B.S. in Biological Sciences, and the name change is needed to convey this Biological Sciences, in addition to the generic B.S. in Biological Sciences, and the name change is needed to convey this approach.approach.

Senate Motion #17 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #17 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __17 17 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006December 4, 2006

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, tt o disestablish an existing major – B.S. Conservation Biologyo disestablish an existing major – B.S. Conservation Biology

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablish2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablish

3 an existing major – B.S. Conservation Biology3 an existing major – B.S. Conservation Biology Rationale:Rationale: The B.S. in Conservation Biology will be replaced by a B.S. Biological Sciences Concentration in Conservation Biology The B.S. in Conservation Biology will be replaced by a B.S. Biological Sciences Concentration in Conservation Biology

and Ecological Sustainability. The new structural organization of concentrations under the B.S. in Biological Sciences and Ecological Sustainability. The new structural organization of concentrations under the B.S. in Biological Sciences makes inherent sense, and these changes have become apparent as SOLS has matured.makes inherent sense, and these changes have become apparent as SOLS has matured.

Senate Motion #18 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #18 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #Senate Motion #__18 __18 (2006–07)(2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006 November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 - APPROVEDDecember 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablish an existing major – B.S. Plant Biologyto disestablish an existing major – B.S. Plant Biology

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablishof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, to disestablish

33 an existing major – B.S. Plant Biologyan existing major – B.S. Plant Biology

Rationale:Rationale:

The B.S. in Plant Biology will be replaced by a B.S. Biological Sciences Concentration in Conservation Biology and The B.S. in Plant Biology will be replaced by a B.S. Biological Sciences Concentration in Conservation Biology and Ecological Sustainability. The new structural organization of concentrations under the B.S. in Biological Sciences makes Ecological Sustainability. The new structural organization of concentrations under the B.S. in Biological Sciences makes inherent sense, and these changes have become apparent as SOLS has matured.inherent sense, and these changes have become apparent as SOLS has matured.

Senate Motion #19 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #19 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __19 19 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006December 4, 2006

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for the Implementation of a New Degree – Ph.D. in Gender Studiesfor the Implementation of a New Degree – Ph.D. in Gender Studies

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

22 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

33 of a new degree – Ph.D. in Gender Studiesof a new degree – Ph.D. in Gender Studies Rationale:Rationale: The justification for the program rests on the intellectual growth and maturation of Gender Studies as an The justification for the program rests on the intellectual growth and maturation of Gender Studies as an

interdisciplinary field concerned with the creation and dissemination of new knowledge about gender. The purpose of interdisciplinary field concerned with the creation and dissemination of new knowledge about gender. The purpose of Arizona State University’s proposed Ph.D. in Gender Studies is to provide Arizona with a research-based graduate Arizona State University’s proposed Ph.D. in Gender Studies is to provide Arizona with a research-based graduate program with a focus on the study of gender.program with a focus on the study of gender.

Senate Motion #20 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #20 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #___Senate Motion #___20 20 (2006–07)(2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: November 13, 2006November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 December 4, 2006 - - APPROVEDAPPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Gender Studiesfor the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Gender Studies

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishmentof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment

33 of a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studiesof a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies

Rationale:Rationale: This certificate is designed to complement the current graduate curriculum at ASU and is structured to allow students to This certificate is designed to complement the current graduate curriculum at ASU and is structured to allow students to

draw upon a combination of new core courses in women and gender studies and course work from across the campus.draw upon a combination of new core courses in women and gender studies and course work from across the campus.

Senate Motion #21 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #21 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion Senate Motion #21__ _ #21__ _(2006-07)(2006-07)

Motion Introduced by: CMotion Introduced by: Curriculum and. Academic Programs Committeeurriculum and. Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction For First Reading:For First Reading: November 13, 2006November 13, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 - ApprovedDecember 4, 2006 - Approved

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for degree nameRequest from the College of Public Programs for degree name Change – B.S. Recreation to B.S. Parks and Recreation Change – B.S. Recreation to B.S. Parks and Recreation ManagementManagement

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for a degree name change2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for a degree name change

3 B.S. Recreation to B.S. Parks and Recreation Management.3 B.S. Recreation to B.S. Parks and Recreation Management.

Rationale:Rationale:

The current degree, B.S. Recreation, was approved by ABOR in 1955, and now is in need ofThe current degree, B.S. Recreation, was approved by ABOR in 1955, and now is in need of Renaming/rebranding to better reflect the national trends, the nature of the parks and recreationRenaming/rebranding to better reflect the national trends, the nature of the parks and recreation Profession and employment opportunities for students in this degree program.Profession and employment opportunities for students in this degree program.

Senate Motion #22 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #22 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # __22 __22 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, ChairMary Kihl, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: December 4, 2006December 4, 2006

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 4, 2006 - APPROVEDDecember 4, 2006 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation for the Request from the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Child and Adolescent Mental establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Early Intervention SpecialistHealth Early Intervention Specialist

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for theof a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for the

33 establishment of a Graduate Certificate - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Earlyestablishment of a Graduate Certificate - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Early

44 Intervention SpecialistIntervention Specialist

Rationale:Rationale:

This on-line distance education certificate will target and prepare primary care providers and other healthcare professionals in This on-line distance education certificate will target and prepare primary care providers and other healthcare professionals in Arizona, and throughout the nation who care for children and adolescents as mental health specialists (i.e. healthcare providers who Arizona, and throughout the nation who care for children and adolescents as mental health specialists (i.e. healthcare providers who have in-depth knowledge and skills in how to prevent as well as how to screen for, diagnose and provide evidence-based have in-depth knowledge and skills in how to prevent as well as how to screen for, diagnose and provide evidence-based interventions for children and youth with common mental health disorders) interventions for children and youth with common mental health disorders)

Senate Motion #23 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #23 (2006-2007)

(Tabled until February 19th Senate meeting) – APPROVED(Tabled until February 19th Senate meeting) – APPROVED

Draft Resolution on Grades for Repeated Courses (Senate Resolution #23)(Second Reading)Draft Resolution on Grades for Repeated Courses (Senate Resolution #23)(Second Reading)

Background: There are two existing policies on calculating cumulative GPAs for undergraduate students who repeat Background: There are two existing policies on calculating cumulative GPAs for undergraduate students who repeat courses. For lower-division courses that are repeated, the higher grade is used when calculating the cumulative GPA. For courses. For lower-division courses that are repeated, the higher grade is used when calculating the cumulative GPA. For upper-division courses that are repeated, the cumulative GPA reflects both grades, in effect averaging the two grades. upper-division courses that are repeated, the cumulative GPA reflects both grades, in effect averaging the two grades. In all instances, both grades appear on the transcript.In all instances, both grades appear on the transcript.

Whereas these two conflicting policies for calculating cumulative GPAs cause confusion, and Whereas these two conflicting policies for calculating cumulative GPAs cause confusion, and

Whereas the policy for calculating grades in lower-division courses more accurately reflects students' Whereas the policy for calculating grades in lower-division courses more accurately reflects students' achievement in repeated courses,achievement in repeated courses,

The Academic Senate resolves that the policy of using the higher grade for calculating cumulative GPAsThe Academic Senate resolves that the policy of using the higher grade for calculating cumulative GPAs be applied to both lower-division and upper-division courses.be applied to both lower-division and upper-division courses.

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Table for S.R. 23 (use 150% view)Table for S.R. 23 (use 150% view)

Senate Motion # 24 (2006-2007)Senate Motion # 24 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__24 24 (2006–07)(2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction January 29, 2007January 29, 2007for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: February 19, 2007February 19, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,School Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC), for the implementation of a School Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC), for the implementation of a New Graduate Degree Program – Ph.D. in Social Science and HealthNew Graduate Degree Program – Ph.D. in Social Science and Health

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

33 Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC) of a new graduate degree program: Ph.D. in Social Science Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC) of a new graduate degree program: Ph.D. in Social Science and Healthand Health

Rationale:Rationale:The proposed Ph.D. in Social Science and Health is a research-intensive interdisciplinary degree that integrates a The proposed Ph.D. in Social Science and Health is a research-intensive interdisciplinary degree that integrates a sophisticated understanding of the social and cultural aspects of health provided by Medical Anthropology withsophisticated understanding of the social and cultural aspects of health provided by Medical Anthropology withThe complimentary skills and perspectives offered by allied fields.The complimentary skills and perspectives offered by allied fields.

The degree program capitalizes extensively on existing strengths at ASU, drawing together nineteen diverse units The degree program capitalizes extensively on existing strengths at ASU, drawing together nineteen diverse units from across all three ASU campuses to create a new intellectual endeavor.from across all three ASU campuses to create a new intellectual endeavor.

Senate Motion #25 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #25 (2006-2007)

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Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction January 29, 2007 January 29, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: February 19, 2007 February 19, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC), for the School Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC), for the

implementation of a New Undergraduate Degree Program – implementation of a New Undergraduate Degree Program – BA in Global HealthBA in Global Health

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of

33 Human Evolution & Social Change (SHESC) of a new undergraduate degree programHuman Evolution & Social Change (SHESC) of a new undergraduate degree program

44 BA in Global HealthBA in Global Health

Rationale:Rationale: The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Global Health is designed for students who seek the broadest possible framework for The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Global Health is designed for students who seek the broadest possible framework for

understanding contemporary health challenges and their solution. Drawing from an intellectual core in the Social understanding contemporary health challenges and their solution. Drawing from an intellectual core in the Social Sciences (including Medical Anthropology, Medical Sociology, Medical History, and Bio-archeology) the program Sciences (including Medical Anthropology, Medical Sociology, Medical History, and Bio-archeology) the program integrates knowledge of the social, historical, biological, and ecological contexts of health.integrates knowledge of the social, historical, biological, and ecological contexts of health.

Senate Motion #26 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #26 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 26 _26 _2006–07)2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: March 19, 2007March 19, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for the Request from the College of Public Programs for the Establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Establishment of a Graduate Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Health ModalitiesHealth Modalities

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment ofof a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of

33 a Graduate Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Health Modalitiesa Graduate Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities Rationale:Rationale: The School of Social Work is proposing an interdisciplinary graduate-level Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Health The School of Social Work is proposing an interdisciplinary graduate-level Certificate – Assessment of Integrative Health

Modalities. Integrative Health is the current term used by practitioners in the field who feel strongly that treating the Modalities. Integrative Health is the current term used by practitioners in the field who feel strongly that treating the “whole person – body, mind and spiritual” is the route to the highest quality of health.“whole person – body, mind and spiritual” is the route to the highest quality of health.

Senate Motion #27 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #27 (2006-2007)

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Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction January 29, 2007January 29, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: February 19, 2007 - APPROVEDFebruary 19, 2007 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for the Request from the College of Public Programs for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Convention Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Convention Sales & Meeting PlanningSales & Meeting Planning

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment ofof a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of

33 an Undergraduate Certificate in Convention Sales & Meeting Planningan Undergraduate Certificate in Convention Sales & Meeting Planning

Rationale:Rationale: This certificate will complement the existing Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Development & Management and This certificate will complement the existing Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Development & Management and

will allow students to earn a certificate of achievement in an important sub-discipline. This will enhance the value of will allow students to earn a certificate of achievement in an important sub-discipline. This will enhance the value of ASU diplomas for majors and non-majors in applying for employment where convention sales and meeting planning ASU diplomas for majors and non-majors in applying for employment where convention sales and meeting planning expertise are desirable or required.expertise are desirable or required.

Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007)

(Tabled until February 19th Senate meeting) – APPROVED 2/19/07(Tabled until February 19th Senate meeting) – APPROVED 2/19/07

Amended (Substitute) Resolution on Classified Research (Senate Resolution # 28 (Second Reading)Amended (Substitute) Resolution on Classified Research (Senate Resolution # 28 (Second Reading)

Substitute Resolution, Nov 22, 2006Substitute Resolution, Nov 22, 2006

WHEREAS The Academic Senate and the Administration, consulting together,WHEREAS The Academic Senate and the Administration, consulting together, concurred and adopted a policy on Classified and Propriety Research in November, 1985,concurred and adopted a policy on Classified and Propriety Research in November, 1985, AndAnd

WHEREAS The Faculty policy on Classified and Propriety Research was incorporatedWHEREAS The Faculty policy on Classified and Propriety Research was incorporated into University policy manuals as RSP-108, andinto University policy manuals as RSP-108, and

WHEREAS The Academic Senate wishes to update and clarify the current policy onWHEREAS The Academic Senate wishes to update and clarify the current policy on classified research.classified research.

The Academic Senate resolves that the University policy on classified research be asThe Academic Senate resolves that the University policy on classified research be as follows.follows.

Policy on Classified ResearchPolicy on Classified Research

Purpose: To protect the special interest of the University to carry out research in an openPurpose: To protect the special interest of the University to carry out research in an open and unrestricted manner.and unrestricted manner.

Source: Source: Policy Statement on Classified and Propriety ResearchPolicy Statement on Classified and Propriety Research, prepared by the Ad Hoc, prepared by the Ad Hoc Academic Senate Committee on Classified and Propriety Research, 1984.Academic Senate Committee on Classified and Propriety Research, 1984.

Report of the Task Force on Classified ResearchReport of the Task Force on Classified Research, 2006., 2006.

Policy:Policy:

GeneralGeneral

The faculty of Arizona State University is committed to a large and varied agenda ofThe faculty of Arizona State University is committed to a large and varied agenda of research. The research agenda assumes that the university’s role in society is not fulfilledresearch. The research agenda assumes that the university’s role in society is not fulfilled unless research and teaching are vigorously pursued and fully integrated at all levels.unless research and teaching are vigorously pursued and fully integrated at all levels. Thus, faculty research advances knowledge, enriches teaching, and serves theThus, faculty research advances knowledge, enriches teaching, and serves the community.community.

Senate Motion #28 (2006-2007) – continuedSenate Motion #28 (2006-2007) – continued

The principle of the indivisibility of teaching and research requires the University toThe principle of the indivisibility of teaching and research requires the University to carry out research in an open and unrestricted manner, with complete freedom to publishcarry out research in an open and unrestricted manner, with complete freedom to publish or otherwise disseminate the results of the search for knowledge. This special mission ofor otherwise disseminate the results of the search for knowledge. This special mission of a University makes it necessary for students and faculty to have access to Universitya University makes it necessary for students and faculty to have access to University facilities with minimal restrictions. While society can benefit from classified research, thefacilities with minimal restrictions. While society can benefit from classified research, the requirements of secrecy and restrictions on freedom to publish which are inherent inrequirements of secrecy and restrictions on freedom to publish which are inherent in governmental security classification, can be in opposition to the special mission statedgovernmental security classification, can be in opposition to the special mission stated above. This makes it necessary to place clear limits upon the classified researchabove. This makes it necessary to place clear limits upon the classified research conducted by the University.conducted by the University.

The research policies below are intended to prevent the restrictions associated withThe research policies below are intended to prevent the restrictions associated with classified research from interfering with the educational and open research activities ofclassified research from interfering with the educational and open research activities of the University. These policies do not, however, prohibit self-imposed restrictions basedthe University. These policies do not, however, prohibit self-imposed restrictions based upon the professional ethics of a particular discipline. Moreover, faculty who undertakeupon the professional ethics of a particular discipline. Moreover, faculty who undertake classified research outside of University facilities will be governed by normal Universityclassified research outside of University facilities will be governed by normal University provisions and procedures for consulting, public service, and leaves of absence.provisions and procedures for consulting, public service, and leaves of absence.

Classified Research PoliciesClassified Research Policies

A. The University shall not undertake, on campus, any classified research that introducesA. The University shall not undertake, on campus, any classified research that introduces new limits on the access to a facility unless:new limits on the access to a facility unless:

a) the project requires the use of unique specialized facilities or thea) the project requires the use of unique specialized facilities or the participation of personnel unique to this University, participation of personnel unique to this University, andand

b) the project clearly represents a critical public service at a time of local,b) the project clearly represents a critical public service at a time of local, state, or national emergency.state, or national emergency.

In no case shall the University enter into such a proposed agreement unless the proposedIn no case shall the University enter into such a proposed agreement unless the proposed research has been reviewed by the Research Oversight Committee (see below).research has been reviewed by the Research Oversight Committee (see below).

B. No theses or dissertations will be accepted in fulfillment of degree requirements thatB. No theses or dissertations will be accepted in fulfillment of degree requirements that cannot be freely published or disseminated. Research assignments leading to theses or disseminated. cannot be freely published or disseminated. Research assignments leading to theses or disseminated. Research assignments leading to theses or dissertations that would be subject to such restrictions are Research assignments leading to theses or dissertations that would be subject to such restrictions are unacceptable and are to be prohibited.unacceptable and are to be prohibited.

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C. No secret research or materials shall be considered with regard to appointments,C. No secret research or materials shall be considered with regard to appointments, reappointments, tenure, promotions, or merit pay raises.reappointments, tenure, promotions, or merit pay raises.

D. Except as stated above, the University shall not enter into or renew any contract orD. Except as stated above, the University shall not enter into or renew any contract or accept any grant for a classified research project that bars access by University faculty andaccept any grant for a classified research project that bars access by University faculty and students to University facilities.students to University facilities.

E. The term ‘on campus’ shall designate those areas and physical facilities in whichE. The term ‘on campus’ shall designate those areas and physical facilities in which education and research involving undergraduate and graduate students takes place.education and research involving undergraduate and graduate students takes place. Initially, these areas shall include the Tempe, Phoenix Downtown, Polytechnic, and theInitially, these areas shall include the Tempe, Phoenix Downtown, Polytechnic, and the West campuses, and exclude the Research Park and Skysong.West campuses, and exclude the Research Park and Skysong.

The Research Oversight CommitteeThe Research Oversight Committee

The CommitteeThe Committee

There shall be a standing faculty Research Oversight Committee composed of six facultyThere shall be a standing faculty Research Oversight Committee composed of six faculty members, with the associate vice president for research (or equivalent University officer)members, with the associate vice president for research (or equivalent University officer) serving serving ex officioex officio. The faculty members of the committee will be nominated by the. The faculty members of the committee will be nominated by the President of the Academic Senate and approved by the Senate for staggered terms ofPresident of the Academic Senate and approved by the Senate for staggered terms of three years each. Normally, two new members will be nominated by each new Presidentthree years each. Normally, two new members will be nominated by each new President of the Academic Senate.of the Academic Senate.

Authority and Responsibilities of the CommitteeAuthority and Responsibilities of the Committee The Research Oversight Committee shall review any proposal for new research or forThe Research Oversight Committee shall review any proposal for new research or for renewal of a research project that will involve classified activities or materials, and shallrenewal of a research project that will involve classified activities or materials, and shall make a recommendation that the proposed project does or does not satisfy the criteria formake a recommendation that the proposed project does or does not satisfy the criteria for exceptions stated above. The chair of the committee shall appoint three individuals withexceptions stated above. The chair of the committee shall appoint three individuals with relevant technical competence to assess the proposed research project and the capabilitiesrelevant technical competence to assess the proposed research project and the capabilities of the University’s personnel and facilities. They shall be informed of the details of the proposed of the University’s personnel and facilities. They shall be informed of the details of the proposed research project and will determine if the project satisfies the criteria stated above.research project and will determine if the project satisfies the criteria stated above.

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The same review shall also be conducted for any project that is originally unclassified butThe same review shall also be conducted for any project that is originally unclassified but becomes so during the period of its grant or contract. The Committee shall also bebecomes so during the period of its grant or contract. The Committee shall also be responsible for interpretations of paragraphs B through E, above, and for resolving issuesresponsible for interpretations of paragraphs B through E, above, and for resolving issues or conflicts that might arise thereunder.or conflicts that might arise thereunder.

The Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs shall consult annually with theThe Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs shall consult annually with the Research Oversight Committee and inform the committee of any research grant orResearch Oversight Committee and inform the committee of any research grant or contract which the University has accepted, agreed to, or renewed since the last reportcontract which the University has accepted, agreed to, or renewed since the last report and which involves classified research. The Research Oversight Committee shall transmitand which involves classified research. The Research Oversight Committee shall transmit a written report of its deliberations, recommendations, and university actions annually toa written report of its deliberations, recommendations, and university actions annually to the chair of the Academic Senate.the chair of the Academic Senate.

If the University decides not to follow a recommendation of the Research OversightIf the University decides not to follow a recommendation of the Research Oversight Committee, the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs shall at that timeCommittee, the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs shall at that time provide a written justification to the Committee, with a copy to the chair of the Academicprovide a written justification to the Committee, with a copy to the chair of the Academic Senate, of the reasons for the University’s actions.Senate, of the reasons for the University’s actions.

The Classified Materials Management GroupThe Classified Materials Management Group

Under ABOR policy 3-202, ABOR and ASU have established a Classified MaterialsUnder ABOR policy 3-202, ABOR and ASU have established a Classified Materials Management Group (MG), with responsibility for negotiating, executing, andManagement Group (MG), with responsibility for negotiating, executing, and administering classified research projects. The MG includes a regent, the Universityadministering classified research projects. The MG includes a regent, the University president, the vice president for research and economic affairs, the associate vicepresident, the vice president for research and economic affairs, the associate vice president for research, the director of research administration, and the vice president andpresident for research, the director of research administration, and the vice president and general counsel. Under no circumstances will the University enter into a classifiedgeneral counsel. Under no circumstances will the University enter into a classified research agreement without a quorum of the Management Group certifying that theresearch agreement without a quorum of the Management Group certifying that the contemplated project satisfies the above criteria.contemplated project satisfies the above criteria.

Senate Motion #29 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #29 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __29 29 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction February 19, 2007February 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: March 19, 2007March 19, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare InnovationRequest from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for the establishment of a Graduate Degreefor the establishment of a Graduate Degree – – Ph.D. in Nursing Ph.D. in Nursing and Healthcare Innovationand Healthcare Innovation

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovationof a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation

33 for the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Ph.D. in Nursing and Healthcare Innovationfor the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Ph.D. in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation Rationale:Rationale:

The PhD program focuses on: (1) Generating relevant knowledge for nursing and healthcare innovation science, which The PhD program focuses on: (1) Generating relevant knowledge for nursing and healthcare innovation science, which provides the evidence base for clinical practice and the education of consumers and nurses. (2) Integrating practice and provides the evidence base for clinical practice and the education of consumers and nurses. (2) Integrating practice and research to produce scholarly citizens who use their acquired skills to meet society’s health needs.research to produce scholarly citizens who use their acquired skills to meet society’s health needs.

The PhD degree is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers as leaders in nursing and healthcare innovation The PhD degree is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers as leaders in nursing and healthcare innovation education and research, consistent with scientific and academic roles. Emphasis is on generation of research and theory education and research, consistent with scientific and academic roles. Emphasis is on generation of research and theory as a guide for practice. as a guide for practice.

Senate Motion #30 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #30 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__30 30 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction February 19, 2007February 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: March 19, 2007March 19, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for the Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation for the establishment of a Graduate Degreeestablishment of a Graduate Degree – – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

11 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovationof a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation 33 for the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)for the establishment of a Graduate Degree – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Rationale:Rationale: This proposal is to request authorization to implement a new academic degree program, The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This proposal is to request authorization to implement a new academic degree program, The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Similar to other disciplines, doctoral programs in nursing can be categorized into two distinct types: research-focused and practice-Similar to other disciplines, doctoral programs in nursing can be categorized into two distinct types: research-focused and practice-focused. The DNP program is a practice-focused program and therefore analogous to professional degrees offered in other disciplines focused. The DNP program is a practice-focused program and therefore analogous to professional degrees offered in other disciplines including entry-level degrees [e.g. the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), and including entry-level degrees [e.g. the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), and Doctor of Audiology (AuD)] and those that offer advanced practice degrees (e.g., the Doctor of Psychology or PsyD).Doctor of Audiology (AuD)] and those that offer advanced practice degrees (e.g., the Doctor of Psychology or PsyD).

The proposed DNP program fulfills a strong local, regional, and national need for doctorally prepared advanced practice nurses. The The proposed DNP program fulfills a strong local, regional, and national need for doctorally prepared advanced practice nurses. The proposed program was designed to be in full compliance with professional standards for the practice doctorate as put forth by the proposed program was designed to be in full compliance with professional standards for the practice doctorate as put forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The program was developed in direct response to the October 2004 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The program was developed in direct response to the October 2004 endorsement of the AACN position statement which recognizes the DNP as the appropriate credential for all advanced nursing endorsement of the AACN position statement which recognizes the DNP as the appropriate credential for all advanced nursing practice roles by 2015. AACN developed this position after an intensive study of the health care system and the findings and practice roles by 2015. AACN developed this position after an intensive study of the health care system and the findings and recommendations of many national groups. Based upon the growing complexity of health care compounded by an escalating recommendations of many national groups. Based upon the growing complexity of health care compounded by an escalating demand for services, burgeoning growth in scientific knowledge, and the increasing sophistication in technology, the nursing demand for services, burgeoning growth in scientific knowledge, and the increasing sophistication in technology, the nursing profession's current practice of preparing advanced practice nurses in master's degree programs is no longer adequate. profession's current practice of preparing advanced practice nurses in master's degree programs is no longer adequate.

Senate Motion #31 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #31 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 31 31 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007April 9, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the W. P. Carey School of Business – School of Health ManagementRequest from the W. P. Carey School of Business – School of Health Management & Policy for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Management& Policy for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Management

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the W. P. Carey School of Business – School of of a proposal submitted by the W. P. Carey School of Business – School of

33 Health Management and Policy for the establishment of a Graduate CertificateHealth Management and Policy for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate

44 in Health Sector Managementin Health Sector Management

Rationale:Rationale:

The Certificate in Health Sector Management was conceived in response to requests for certificate programs from The Certificate in Health Sector Management was conceived in response to requests for certificate programs from organizations such as St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Arizona Department of Health Services, and organizations such as St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Arizona Department of Health Services, and Maricopa Integrated Health System. The certificate program is designed to introduce participants to the unique Maricopa Integrated Health System. The certificate program is designed to introduce participants to the unique organizational structures and metrics of the health industry, with an emphasis on evidence-based management. The organizational structures and metrics of the health industry, with an emphasis on evidence-based management. The program is intended for working professionals with a clinical background who seek to add managerial training to their program is intended for working professionals with a clinical background who seek to add managerial training to their resume, for working professionals with a managerial background who are contemplating a move to the health sector, resume, for working professionals with a managerial background who are contemplating a move to the health sector, and for individuals who are considering a Master of Health Sector Management but want to have a better understanding and for individuals who are considering a Master of Health Sector Management but want to have a better understanding of the field before applying to the degree program.of the field before applying to the degree program.

Senate Motion #32 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #32 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___32 32 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for theRequest from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for the Establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Educational TechnologyEstablishment of a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for the establishment of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for the establishment

33 of a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technologyof a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology Rationale:Rationale: The Graduate Certificate is appropriate for ASU students, many of whom will be entering the technology and educational The Graduate Certificate is appropriate for ASU students, many of whom will be entering the technology and educational

workforce after obtaining their degree. It also provides opportunities for people in the workforce to enhance their skills workforce after obtaining their degree. It also provides opportunities for people in the workforce to enhance their skills and broaden their knowledge of educational technology.and broaden their knowledge of educational technology.

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology is designed for individuals interested in (a) gaining proficiency in the The Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology is designed for individuals interested in (a) gaining proficiency in the design, development and evaluation of instructional systems and (b) learning how to utilize various educational design, development and evaluation of instructional systems and (b) learning how to utilize various educational technology applications to support learning.technology applications to support learning.

Senate Motion #33 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #33 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___33 33 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007April 9, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering-Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering- Del E. Webb School of ConstructionDel E. Webb School of Construction for a new degree - Ph.D. in Constructionfor a new degree - Ph.D. in Construction

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineeringof a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

33 Del E. Webb School of Construction for a new degree - Ph.D. in ConstructionDel E. Webb School of Construction for a new degree - Ph.D. in Construction Rationale:Rationale:

The construction market is changing rapidly as customer demand changes: broader, more comprehensive services, new materials The construction market is changing rapidly as customer demand changes: broader, more comprehensive services, new materials and construction methods, world economic growth with parallel demand for better housing, infrastructure advancement, and better and construction methods, world economic growth with parallel demand for better housing, infrastructure advancement, and better facilities are but a few of the changes occurring. In response to these changes, the industry profile is rapidly moving from facilities are but a few of the changes occurring. In response to these changes, the industry profile is rapidly moving from predominantly small, locally owned companies to large, publicly traded national and international companies, thereby creating an predominantly small, locally owned companies to large, publicly traded national and international companies, thereby creating an increased demand for professionals who are well educated and prepared to succeed in the challenging, fast-paced interdisciplinary increased demand for professionals who are well educated and prepared to succeed in the challenging, fast-paced interdisciplinary environment that is the new construction industry. environment that is the new construction industry.

The creation of a PhD degree program in Construction is designed to capitalize on our current leadership in US construction The creation of a PhD degree program in Construction is designed to capitalize on our current leadership in US construction education programs and the current needs in the industry and in education. The purpose of this proposed program is to prepare education programs and the current needs in the industry and in education. The purpose of this proposed program is to prepare research scholars, new faculty, and professionals for positions in industry, universities, and government, as well as facilitate a higher research scholars, new faculty, and professionals for positions in industry, universities, and government, as well as facilitate a higher level of investigation and knowledge creation through the professor-PhD student dynamic.level of investigation and knowledge creation through the professor-PhD student dynamic.

Senate Motion #34 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #34 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__34 34 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007 March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007April 9, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials toRequest from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials to transfer – BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of transfer – BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering to the School of MaterialsChemical & Materials Engineering to the School of Materials

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

22 of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materialsof a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials

33 to transfer the BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemicalto transfer the BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemical

44 and Materials Engineering, to the School of Materialsand Materials Engineering, to the School of Materials Rationale:Rationale:

The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requests the transfer of a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requests the transfer of a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to the School of Materials. The current title remains unchanged.the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to the School of Materials. The current title remains unchanged.

Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 35 35 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007April 9, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials to Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials to transfer – BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of transfer – BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering to the School of MaterialsChemical & Materials Engineering to the School of Materials

11 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 22 of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materialsof a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, School of Materials 33 to transfer the BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemicalto transfer the BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the Department of Chemical 44 and Materials Engineering, to the School of Materialsand Materials Engineering, to the School of Materials

Rationale:Rationale: The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requests the transfer of a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requests the transfer of a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from

the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to the School of Materials. The current title remains unchanged.the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to the School of Materials. The current title remains unchanged.

Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2007 SESSION

Senate Motion #35 (2006-2007)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee

Barbara Acker, Chair

Date of Introduction March 19, 2007 for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007

Title of Motion: Request from the Division of Graduate Studies for a new degree - Ph.D. in Biological Design

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate

2 approval of a proposal submitted by the Division of Graduate Studies for a new degree –

3 Ph.D. in Biological Design

Rationale: The mission of this new program will be to train highly qualified students in a biology related discipline at the same time maximizing the training in how to conduct and participate in interdisciplinary science with a strong use-inspired mission. The didactic training will be highly personalized to meet this goal. In order to insure that this added dimension does not unduly extend the term of training, this program will be exceptional in the level of mentoring.

Senate Motion #36 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #36 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___36___36___(2006–07)(2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeBarbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007April 9, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish degree – degree – Doctor of Nursing ScienceDoctor of Nursing Science

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablishof a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish

33 a degree – Doctor of Nursing Sciencea degree – Doctor of Nursing Science Rationale:Rationale:

The request for disestablishment of the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree at the CONHI is concurrent with the The request for disestablishment of the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree at the CONHI is concurrent with the request for planning and implementation of the PhD, which will replace the DNS. The current Doctor of Nursing Science request for planning and implementation of the PhD, which will replace the DNS. The current Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) program at CONHI has been admitting students since Fall of 2005. The current program has a heavy research (DNS) program at CONHI has been admitting students since Fall of 2005. The current program has a heavy research intensive focus and the courses/requirements currently in place are comparable to other PhD programs in top schools of intensive focus and the courses/requirements currently in place are comparable to other PhD programs in top schools of nursing across the country. The program emphasizes intensive, on-site mentored research by faculty members and nursing across the country. The program emphasizes intensive, on-site mentored research by faculty members and socialization to the role of scientist and educator. socialization to the role of scientist and educator.

The PhD degree is consistent with both the national initiative toward clear delineation of academic/scientist and clinical The PhD degree is consistent with both the national initiative toward clear delineation of academic/scientist and clinical

practice doctorates and the direction of Arizona State University as a New American University. Nationally, the practice doctorates and the direction of Arizona State University as a New American University. Nationally, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is strongly encouraging Colleges of Nursing to move to two doctoral American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is strongly encouraging Colleges of Nursing to move to two doctoral programs: one emphasizing advanced clinical practice (DNP), and one emphasizing research and scholarship (PhD). programs: one emphasizing advanced clinical practice (DNP), and one emphasizing research and scholarship (PhD). Further, the move to the PhD at this time is consistent with changes in the focus of the College of Nursing & Healthcare Further, the move to the PhD at this time is consistent with changes in the focus of the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation, and ASU as an institution. Innovation, and ASU as an institution.

Senate Motion #37 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #37 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #___Senate Motion #___37 37 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction March 19, 2007 March 19, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007Date of Second Reading: April 9, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to Request from the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish a degree – Doctor of Nursing Sciencedisestablish a degree – Doctor of Nursing Science

11 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablishof a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation to disestablish 33 a degree – Doctor of Nursing Sciencea degree – Doctor of Nursing Science Rationale:Rationale: The request for disestablishment of the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree at the CONHI is concurrent with the The request for disestablishment of the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree at the CONHI is concurrent with the

request for planning and implementation of the PhD, which will replace the DNS. The current Doctor of Nursing Science request for planning and implementation of the PhD, which will replace the DNS. The current Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) program at CONHI has been admitting students since Fall of 2005. The current program has a heavy research (DNS) program at CONHI has been admitting students since Fall of 2005. The current program has a heavy research intensive focus and the courses/requirements currently in place are comparable to other PhD programs in top schools of intensive focus and the courses/requirements currently in place are comparable to other PhD programs in top schools of nursing across the country. The program emphasizes intensive, on-site mentored research by faculty members and nursing across the country. The program emphasizes intensive, on-site mentored research by faculty members and socialization to the role of scientist and educator. socialization to the role of scientist and educator.

The PhD degree is consistent with both the national initiative toward clear delineation of academic/scientist and clinical The PhD degree is consistent with both the national initiative toward clear delineation of academic/scientist and clinical practice doctorates and the direction of Arizona State University as a New American University. Nationally, the practice doctorates and the direction of Arizona State University as a New American University. Nationally, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is strongly encouraging Colleges of Nursing to move to two doctoral American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is strongly encouraging Colleges of Nursing to move to two doctoral programs: one emphasizing advanced clinical practice (DNP), and one emphasizing research and scholarship (PhD). programs: one emphasizing advanced clinical practice (DNP), and one emphasizing research and scholarship (PhD). Further, the move to the PhD at this time is consistent with changes in the focus of the College of Nursing & Healthcare Further, the move to the PhD at this time is consistent with changes in the focus of the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation, and ASU as an institution. Innovation, and ASU as an institution.

Senate Resolution #38 (2006-2007)Senate Resolution #38 (2006-2007)

Arizona State UniversityArizona State University Second ReadingSecond Reading Academic SenateAcademic Senate Spring 2007 SessionSpring 2007 Session

Senate Resolution #Senate Resolution # 38___ 38___ (2006-2007) (2006-2007)

Resolution for a Unified University Senate and Campus CaucusesResolution for a Unified University Senate and Campus Caucuses

Whereas Arizona Revised Statutes 15-1601 guarantees that university faculty “. . . shall share responsibility for academic and Whereas Arizona Revised Statutes 15-1601 guarantees that university faculty “. . . shall share responsibility for academic and educational activities and matters related to faculty personnel, . . . participate in the governance of their respective universities and . educational activities and matters related to faculty personnel, . . . participate in the governance of their respective universities and . . . actively participate in the development of university policy;”. . actively participate in the development of university policy;”

Whereas the Arizona Board of Regents states in Section 602-1 of its policy manual that “... the process of faculty participation and Whereas the Arizona Board of Regents states in Section 602-1 of its policy manual that “... the process of faculty participation and consultation in matters of academic policy is a valuable tradition that must be preserved” and obliges the faculty “. . . to share in the consultation in matters of academic policy is a valuable tradition that must be preserved” and obliges the faculty “. . . to share in the responsibilities and obligations of governance and administration;” responsibilities and obligations of governance and administration;”

Whereas the ASU Academic Assembly, operating through its representative body, the Academic Senate, is endowed with “. . . the Whereas the ASU Academic Assembly, operating through its representative body, the Academic Senate, is endowed with “. . . the power . . . to propose on all matters of educational policy, faculty grievance, faculty personnel, financial affairs, university support power . . . to propose on all matters of educational policy, faculty grievance, faculty personnel, financial affairs, university support services, and all other matters affecting the faculty and academic professional role in the university . . . ;”services, and all other matters affecting the faculty and academic professional role in the university . . . ;”

Whereas Arizona State University has been designated as a single university entity, not a system with separate campuses nor one Whereas Arizona State University has been designated as a single university entity, not a system with separate campuses nor one main campus with branch campuses;main campus with branch campuses;

Whereas the campus nonetheless remains a focal point for faculty work and each campus has been endowed with a unique identity Whereas the campus nonetheless remains a focal point for faculty work and each campus has been endowed with a unique identity in a unique setting operating with distinct campus administrations;in a unique setting operating with distinct campus administrations;

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

1.1. A single University Senate be established to represent the ASU Academic Assembly in the duties and A single University Senate be established to represent the ASU Academic Assembly in the duties and responsibilities permitted by state law, the Arizona Board of Regents and the University’s Academic Affairs Policies responsibilities permitted by state law, the Arizona Board of Regents and the University’s Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual; and Procedures Manual;

2.2. A caucus be established at each campus to represent members of the ASU Academic Assembly in A caucus be established at each campus to represent members of the ASU Academic Assembly in matters concerning the campus and other duties and responsibilities designated by the University Senate.matters concerning the campus and other duties and responsibilities designated by the University Senate.

3.3. A proposal for the establishment of the Senate and campus caucuses be presented by the University A proposal for the establishment of the Senate and campus caucuses be presented by the University Academic Academic

Council in the Fall 2007 semester for deliberation, debate, and approval by the current Senates and the subsequent Council in the Fall 2007 semester for deliberation, debate, and approval by the current Senates and the subsequent transmission to the Academic Assembly for approval.transmission to the Academic Assembly for approval.

Senate Motion #39 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #39 (2006-2007)

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Senate Resolution___Senate Resolution___#39__#39__ (2006–07) (2006–07)

Resolution Introduced by:Resolution Introduced by: Student Faculty Policy CommitteeStudent Faculty Policy Committee Rojann Alpers, ChairRojann Alpers, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007April 30, 2007

Title of Resolution:Title of Resolution: Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (CLEP) PolicyUndergraduate Comprehensive Examination (CLEP) Policy

The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution:The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution: Whereas, the Department of Languages and Literatures requested a review of the Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination Whereas, the Department of Languages and Literatures requested a review of the Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination

(CLEP) Policy; and(CLEP) Policy; and

Whereas, the faculty and university administration supports the removal of unnecessary barriers to learning (artificial timeline and Whereas, the faculty and university administration supports the removal of unnecessary barriers to learning (artificial timeline and credit/semester hour limitations); andcredit/semester hour limitations); and

Whereas, student-centered learning and responsibility; and the provision of appropriate choice and opportunity for students are Whereas, student-centered learning and responsibility; and the provision of appropriate choice and opportunity for students are highly valued by all university constituents;highly valued by all university constituents;

Therefore be it Therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (CLEP) Policy be amended to allow students to ‘test RESOLVED, that the Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (CLEP) Policy be amended to allow students to ‘test out’ of courses past the current 100 credit hours restriction; and be if furtherout’ of courses past the current 100 credit hours restriction; and be if further

RESOLVED, that the requirements for these tests to be taken within the first or second semester be removed; and be RESOLVED, that the requirements for these tests to be taken within the first or second semester be removed; and be it it

further further RESOLVED, that all other current policy criteria remain unchanged.RESOLVED, that all other current policy criteria remain unchanged.

References: NoneReferences: None Relevant Policy: Relevant Policy: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi202-0.5.htmlhttp://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi202-0.5.html..

Senate Resolution #40 (2006-2007)Senate Resolution #40 (2006-2007)

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Senate Resolution #Senate Resolution #_ _ 40_ (40_ (2006–07)2006–07)

Resolution Introduced by:Resolution Introduced by: Student Faculty Policy CommitteeStudent Faculty Policy Committee Rojann Alpers, ChairRojann Alpers, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007 April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading: Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007 April 30, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Drop/Add DeadlineDrop/Add Deadline

The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approvalThe Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution: of the following resolution:

Whereas, the current Drop/Add deadline is a 6-day period; andWhereas, the current Drop/Add deadline is a 6-day period; and

Whereas, it is difficult for students to thoroughly evaluation their ‘goodness of fit’ with course expectations and anticipated workload, Whereas, it is difficult for students to thoroughly evaluation their ‘goodness of fit’ with course expectations and anticipated workload, often within one-class meeting in a once-a-week course; andoften within one-class meeting in a once-a-week course; and

Whereas, dropping a class after the current 6-day period is recorded on student transcripts which may be perceived as a negative Whereas, dropping a class after the current 6-day period is recorded on student transcripts which may be perceived as a negative reflection on their scholastic performance;reflection on their scholastic performance;

Therefore be it Therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the ‘Drop’ deadline be extended by one-week to better facilitate student evaluation of course fit and RESOLVED, that the ‘Drop’ deadline be extended by one-week to better facilitate student evaluation of course fit and anticipated workload; and be it furtheranticipated workload; and be it further

RESOLVED that the ‘Add’ deadline remain unchanged as to avoid delaying instruction or disadvantaging fully RESOLVED that the ‘Add’ deadline remain unchanged as to avoid delaying instruction or disadvantaging fully committed students.committed students.

References: University of California, Los Angeles; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Connecticut; University of Maryland; References: University of California, Los Angeles; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Connecticut; University of Maryland; University of Oklahoma Senate/Administrative Regulations on Asynchronous Drop/Add DeadlinesUniversity of Oklahoma Senate/Administrative Regulations on Asynchronous Drop/Add Deadlines

Relevant Policy: Relevant Policy: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi201-05.htmlhttp://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi201-05.html

Senate Motion #42 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #42 (2006-2007) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second ReadingARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2007 SESSIONSPRING 2007 SESSION

Senate Resolution __Senate Resolution __#42 (2006-2007)#42 (2006-2007)

Resolution Introduced by:Resolution Introduced by: Student Faculty Policy CommitteeStudent Faculty Policy Committee Rojann Alpers, ChairRojann Alpers, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007April 30, 2007

Title of Resolution:Title of Resolution: Textbook CostsTextbook Costs

The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution:The Student Faculty Policy Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of the following resolution:

Whereas, The cost of textbooks are rising; andWhereas, The cost of textbooks are rising; and

Whereas, this has caused concern for students, faculty, and university administration; andWhereas, this has caused concern for students, faculty, and university administration; and

Whereas, faculty textbook orders are often late to arrive at the bookstore (only 2% of faculty meet the requested Bookstore deadline Whereas, faculty textbook orders are often late to arrive at the bookstore (only 2% of faculty meet the requested Bookstore deadline which creates less of a market for students to ‘sell back’ text books and often results in reducing/limiting opportunities for students which creates less of a market for students to ‘sell back’ text books and often results in reducing/limiting opportunities for students to purchase used text book); therefore be it to purchase used text book); therefore be it

RESOLVED, that faculty be informed of the impact late textbook orders have on students; and be it furtherRESOLVED, that faculty be informed of the impact late textbook orders have on students; and be it further

RESOLVED, that for courses with larger numbers of students, or for courses with multiple sections, faculty consider RESOLVED, that for courses with larger numbers of students, or for courses with multiple sections, faculty consider negotiating with booksellers for reduced costs or value-added amenities; and be it furthernegotiating with booksellers for reduced costs or value-added amenities; and be it further

RESOLVED, that faculty carefully, consider the RESOLVED, that faculty carefully, consider the significancesignificance of change when selecting a ‘new edition’ of an existing of change when selecting a ‘new edition’ of an existing textbook.textbook.

References: Stone, M. (2006) Regents Look into Rising Textbook PricesReferences: Stone, M. (2006) Regents Look into Rising Textbook Prices Marklein, M.B. & Walton, B. (2006) Costly Textbooks Get a Closer LookMarklein, M.B. & Walton, B. (2006) Costly Textbooks Get a Closer Look Roberts, S. (2006). Costly Textbooks Draw Scrutiny of LawmakersRoberts, S. (2006). Costly Textbooks Draw Scrutiny of Lawmakers Winters, S. (2007). The Need for Prompt Textbook Orders SummaryWinters, S. (2007). The Need for Prompt Textbook Orders Summary Relevant Policy: NoneRelevant Policy: None

Senate Motion # 43 (2006-2007)Senate Motion # 43 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 43 43 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007April 30, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education – Request from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education – Curriculum & Instruction for a Graduate Certificate – Curriculum & Instruction for a Graduate Certificate – An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education – Curriculum &2 of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education – Curriculum &

3 Instruction for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – An Overview of Autism3 Instruction for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate – An Overview of Autism

4 Spectrum Disorders (ASD).4 Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Rationale:Rationale: The graduate certificate facilitates professional growth for people who already hold the baccalaureate degree and The graduate certificate facilitates professional growth for people who already hold the baccalaureate degree and

may be freestanding or linked to a degree program. The virtue of the graduate certificate is that it enables the may be freestanding or linked to a degree program. The virtue of the graduate certificate is that it enables the university to respond to societal needs and professional communities.university to respond to societal needs and professional communities.

A serious lack of services for educating professionals and parents who work and live with individuals with autism A serious lack of services for educating professionals and parents who work and live with individuals with autism exists in the state of Arizona. Of concern is not only the preparation of special education teachers or early exists in the state of Arizona. Of concern is not only the preparation of special education teachers or early interventionists, but also that of school psychologists, speech pathologist, behavior analysts, occupational and interventionists, but also that of school psychologists, speech pathologist, behavior analysts, occupational and physical therapists, and other professionals and families who fill important roles in the lives of individuals who fall physical therapists, and other professionals and families who fill important roles in the lives of individuals who fall under ASD.under ASD.

Senate Motion #44 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #44 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___44 44 2006–07)2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007April 30, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – School of Computing Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – School of Computing and Informatics for the Name Change of an Undergraduate Certificate -and Informatics for the Name Change of an Undergraduate Certificate -FromFrom Information Sciences Information Sciences toto Informatics Informatics

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – School of 2 of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – School of

3 3 fromfrom Certificate in Information Sciences Certificate in Information Sciences to to Certificate inCertificate in InformaticsInformatics

Rationale:Rationale: The term “Information Sciences” is more often associated with “Library Sciences” and that is not the case in this The term “Information Sciences” is more often associated with “Library Sciences” and that is not the case in this

certificate program. This program is truly an “Informatics” program and the proposed name change will eliminate certificate program. This program is truly an “Informatics” program and the proposed name change will eliminate confusion and erroneous expectation.confusion and erroneous expectation.

Senate Motion #45 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #45 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #Senate Motion # ___45 ___45 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007April 30, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Human Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Human Evolution Evolution

and Social Change for the implementation of a Ph.D. in Environmental Social and Social Change for the implementation of a Ph.D. in Environmental Social Science (ESS)Science (ESS)

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of

3 Human Evolution and Social Change for the implementation of a Ph.D. in3 Human Evolution and Social Change for the implementation of a Ph.D. in

4 Environmental Social Science (ESS)4 Environmental Social Science (ESS) Rationale:Rationale: The ESS program fits with ASU’s strategic goals in two respects. First, it conforms tightly to ASU’s vision and design The ESS program fits with ASU’s strategic goals in two respects. First, it conforms tightly to ASU’s vision and design

imperatives. It will train students to conduct transdisciplinary research for the public good. It embraces ASU’s cultural, imperatives. It will train students to conduct transdisciplinary research for the public good. It embraces ASU’s cultural, socioeconomic, and physical setting in Arizona, while addressing issues with national and global significance. socioeconomic, and physical setting in Arizona, while addressing issues with national and global significance.

The proposed The proposed PhD in Environmental Social Science (ESS) PhD in Environmental Social Science (ESS) explores social dynamics from a transdisciplinary perspective, thus explores social dynamics from a transdisciplinary perspective, thus facilitating an understanding of the concatenation of forces—ranging from cultural constructs and perceptions to demography facilitating an understanding of the concatenation of forces—ranging from cultural constructs and perceptions to demography to environmental inequality—that contribute to human-environmental interactions. The program will conduct (and train to environmental inequality—that contribute to human-environmental interactions. The program will conduct (and train students to conduct) transdisciplinary research for the public good (part of ASU's vision), and it will advance innovative students to conduct) transdisciplinary research for the public good (part of ASU's vision), and it will advance innovative approaches to universal social problems (one of ASU's design imperatives). approaches to universal social problems (one of ASU's design imperatives).

Senate Motion #46 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #46 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __46 46 (2006–07) (2006–07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007 - APPROVEDApril 30, 2007 - APPROVED

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Social and Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a - Master of Advanced Study Family Dynamics for the implementation of a - Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Infant Family Practice (MAS) in Infant Family Practice

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

22 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School ofof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of

33 Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a Master of AdvancedSocial and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a Master of Advanced

44 Study (MAS) in Infant Family Practice Study (MAS) in Infant Family Practice Rationale:Rationale: Several decades of research on the social, emotional, and cognitive development of infants and young children have provided Several decades of research on the social, emotional, and cognitive development of infants and young children have provided

compelling evidence that these youngest children are especially vulnerable to the effects such risk factors as family and community compelling evidence that these youngest children are especially vulnerable to the effects such risk factors as family and community violence, parental substance abuse, parental mental illness, and child abuse. The effects on children’s mental health can be violence, parental substance abuse, parental mental illness, and child abuse. The effects on children’s mental health can be significant, and are often long termsignificant, and are often long term

The purpose of this program is to provide high quality coursework and supervised internship experiences designed to train The purpose of this program is to provide high quality coursework and supervised internship experiences designed to train professionals to work in prevention and intervention programs serving families with infants and toddlers. The program will prepare professionals to work in prevention and intervention programs serving families with infants and toddlers. The program will prepare students for professional endorsement by the newly established Infant-Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona’s Endorsement for students for professional endorsement by the newly established Infant-Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona’s Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health.Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health.

Senate Motion #47 (2006-2007)Senate Motion #47 (2006-2007)

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Senate Motion #47 (2006-07) Senate Motion #47 (2006-07)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Barbara Acker, ChairBarbara Acker, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction April 9, 2007April 9, 2007 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: April 30, 2007April 30, 2007

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Social and Family Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a - Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)Dynamics for the implementation of a - Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)

1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval 1 The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval

2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of2 of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of

3 Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a Master of Advanced3 Social and Family Dynamics for the implementation of a Master of Advanced

4 Study (MAS) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)4 Study (MAS) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Rationale:Rationale: This program is consistent with the ASU commitment to becoming more socially embedded, and with the This program is consistent with the ASU commitment to becoming more socially embedded, and with the

University’s current and previous strategic direction statements committing the University’s support to Arizona’s University’s current and previous strategic direction statements committing the University’s support to Arizona’s children and families.children and families.

No other locations within the Arizona University System have developed, or attempted to develop, training No other locations within the Arizona University System have developed, or attempted to develop, training programs with this focus. No other locations offer training of any kind in marriage and family therapy. programs with this focus. No other locations offer training of any kind in marriage and family therapy.

The purpose of this program is to provide high quality coursework and supervised internship experiences that meet The purpose of this program is to provide high quality coursework and supervised internship experiences that meet the degree requirements for licensure by the State of Arizona to practice Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). the degree requirements for licensure by the State of Arizona to practice Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Degree requirements are specified by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and the program is Degree requirements are specified by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and the program is designed to train practitioners who wish to practice Marriage and Family Therapy. designed to train practitioners who wish to practice Marriage and Family Therapy.