May 22, 2002, 9:15 am, Room 260B
Present: Mary Abrums, Dan Jacoby, Carole Kubota, Kevin Laverty, Kelvin Sung and Linda Watts
Guests: Frank Cioch, Chuck Jackels, Sandeep Krishnamurthy, Jack Meszaros and Linda Westbrook, Kathleen Martin
Plans for the fall retreat
Linda Westbrook, Faculty Affairs Committee, updated the EC on plans for the fall retreat. The theme of the retreat will be "best practices and dilemmas in the classroom." The retreat will take place after the Faculty Fellows retreat so that new faculty can attend. Unlike last year, this year the retreat will be primarily faculty and most staff will not attend. Current planning includes an inspirational speaker, breakout sessions, and plenary sessions.
The Faculty Affairs Committee has made a recommendation to the EC to ask the Chancellor to designate "campus development" days to follow up on topics/ideas generated from the retreat. EC will present the recommendation to the Academic Council for consideration.
MS in Computing and Software Systems
Chuck Jackels, CSS Director, distributed three documents: MS in CSS Considerations outline, DRAFT Finances for MS is CSS, and the DRAFT of the MS in CSS Proposal. He informed the EC that the vote by the CSS program faculty on the proposal was 6 yes, 2 abstaining and 1 no, demonstrating a high level of support. The EC discussed the proposed budget and use of proposed Teaching Assistants, Director Jackels also informed the EC that the proposal will go to the Academic Council on May 30.
A motion was made to endorse the Master of Science in Computing and Software Systems proposal, seconded and approved.
An official letter from the EC will be sent to Chancellor Buck and Director Jackels endorsing and supporting the MS in CSS proposal, with the TA issue being addressed.
Tri-campus Council
Jack Meszaros, Chair of the Tri-Campus Council, spoke with the EC regarding UWB membership on the many UW Seattle councils. In addition to the Tri-Campus Council, created to coordinate cross-campus affairs, faculty from UWT and UWB are invited to serve on many UWS councils. In order to "stay on the same page" regarding campus autonomy, the EC needs a protocol for how it will be informed of faculty from UWB serving on UWS councils. It was suggested that the secretary of the Senate be requested to inform the EC when UWB faculty volunteer to serve on UW Seattle councils.
UWB Handbook
The Handbook needs updating and internal coherence. Sandeep Krishnamurthy will assist Carole in the revision. Cherry Banks was also suggested as a resource for information on the Handbook.
A motion was made for funds to be dedicated for Carole Kubota to review and update the UWB Handbook, seconded and approved.
Strategic Positioning Draft Document
The EC will distribute the Strategic Positioning Draft Document with a cover letter to faculty for review and comment.
A motion was made to present the Strategic Positioning Draft Document to the GFO for review, seconded and approved.
Other
Mary Abrums brought information to the EC regarding the IRB Committee. She said that some faculty would like to revitalize the IRB Committee (Human Subjects Review Board). This item will be on the next EC meeting agenda.
Minutes submitted by Barbara Van Sant
