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Minutes
Faculty Council Meeting
August 5, 2002 - 1:00 - 3:30
Agricultural Engineering Building
Attendance:
David Miller, Don Larson, Wes Budke,
Marv Batte, Bobby Moser, Rose Fisher Merkowitz, Peter Thomison
(for Marc Sulc), Mike Davis, Dave Coplin, Daney Jackson, Steve
Prochaska, Erdal Ozkan, Jeff Layman, Daral Jackwood, Allen
Zimmerman, Dave Willoughby, Ron Hammond, Dave Kelch
Erdal Ozkan called the meeting to order.
Update from Dr. Moser: Dr. Moser gave an update on
recent University events. He shared that Dr. Karen Holbrook
will begin as president October 1. Although she may not be
able to attend the Farm Science Review luncheon, they anticipate
a number of university, state and agricultural leaders in
attendance. He updated the Council on the budget situation.
Although the college did dodge additional cuts at the end
of the fiscal year, it is unclear as to the impact of the
current economy, and any changes that may occur after the
November elections. Therefore the college is proceeding cautiously.
In an effort to plan effectively, departments are asked to
identify how they could account for a 10% cut (if it should
occur), before they fill positions. He also stated that as
this current budget situation improves, restoration of the
rainy day fund would be a top priority since it was used to
help with the current budget cuts. If there are additional
cuts, they may have more of an impact at the program level.
Although the college is still currently funded by tax dollars,
much of the University is funded more like a private than
public institution. In this environment, revenue generation
will continue to be a major need to accomplish programs.
Ozkan invited questions for Dr. Moser. A discussion concerning
distance learning, and the college's response in this area
followed. Dr. Moser highlighted the partnership between Extension
and Continuing Education, and the committees that have formed
to look at issues related to distance learning. Bruns shared
her experiences as it related to distance learning through
the OSU Extension learning centers, and the need for departments
to determine their focus in distance learning. It was raised
that a philosophy on distance learning was needed for the
college.
A discussion on charging for programs followed. Questions
were raised about Extension's move to develop policies related
to charging for Extension programs, and where do we cut the
line on education/service. Dr. Moser concurred with the discussion
that this is a change in philosophy that is new for us (including
himself) but is a necessary move considering the demands for
programming and the budget currently available.
The last issue discussed with Dr. Moser included selective
admissions. In the fall the Board of Trustees will deal with
adopting selective admissions for all four quarters, not just
Autumn. We need to keep focused on (and help students think
in this way) that there are many ways to achieve their goal
of getting a degree from Ohio State. Currently students who
receive an associate of science degree at ATI can transfer
all credits to Columbus campus. LH Newcomb is working with
regional campuses to offer more agricultural courses. He is
also, working to form articulation agreements with colleges
with agricultural degrees. For the entire university, students
who enter at a regional campus and have a 2.0 grade point
and 45 credits can transfer to Columbus campus. From now on,
applicants will rank the campus they would like to attend.
There are currently 20,000 applicants for 6,000 slots at Ohio
State.
Faculty Response to Budget Restructuring: Ozkan shared
that the college administration was open to feedback concerning
budget restructuring. LH Newcomb had invited a committee to
share views/recommendations related to this issue. If there
is any additional feedback concerning this, please share it
with Dr. Moser or Erdal Ozkan.
Visiting Expert Proposal The purpose of the visiting
expert program as described in the guidelines is to "initiate
visits by experts, not pay for visitors invited for another
purpose or for which other funding is available". After
review by the committee of the proposal received, the committee
of Coplin, Hammond and Merkowitz raised the question whether
or not this proposal met the guidelines, or was supporting
visits by experts who were coming for another purpose. Daral
Jackwood removed himself from the conversation. Much discussion
followed. Ron Hammond moved that the proposal be supported
at a limit of $2,000. Dave Kelch seconded. Motion did not
pass. Coplin and Ozkan will send a letter to the applicant.
Fall Faculty Meeting: Daral Jackwood reported that
the meeting will be held September 13 (prior to the start
of classes). The planning committee consists of Ron Hammond,
Dave Kelch, Pete Thomison, Wes Budke and himself. The meeting
will start with registration/refreshments at 9:30. Dr. Moser
will be giving a state of the college address, followed by
lunch and then an afternoon speaker. If there are additional
suggestions, please contact Daryl Jackwood.
Report from University Senate Marv Batte reported for
the senators and encouraged Council to continue to invite
senators to Council meetings. He shared an update of the recent
actions of the Senate, including some rule changes (rules
related to tenure changes, role of clinic faculty, changes
in fiscal committee). Batte will be serving on the University
fiscal committee for the next 3 years.
Extension Field Faculty Participation in University Senate
Bruns introduced Daney Jackson who will be filling her position
on Faculty Council. He shared a profile of Extension field
faculty (126.9 FTE's) who are not eligible to serve on University
Senate committees or vote. The Council voted at the last meeting
to go on record in support of including membership of all
regular faculty in all actions of University Senate. Batte
suggested that to move this issue forward, a meeting of senators
should be convened and at the meeting build a case for this
motion. Also, we need to have an understanding of how this
issue needs to move through Senate. Daney Jackson will work
with the other Extension representatives to move this issue
forward.
Academic Content Standards for Public Schools Comments
need to be sent to writing committee by end of September.
Daral Jackwood will work with a subcommittee to review and
draft response. Executive committee will work with Jackwood
on this.
Erdal Ozkan recognized and thanked all out going members of
the Council. The next meeting with be October 11, with Daral
Jackwood as chair.
Respectfully Submitted
Karen Bruns
Secretary
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