Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC) Final Agenda

Friday, November 5, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Arts & Sciences 1-15 (Psychological Sciences Conference Room)

2010-2011 FAPC Operating Procedures as approved on 03 Sep 2010  word   pdf

 

V.Section2.C.3.b. Scope The Faculty Affairs Policy Committee shall be concerned with policy relating to faculty welfare (e.g. authorities, responsibilities, rights, recognitions, privileges, and opportunities), which includes, but is not limited to, policies relating to academic freedom, workload, compensation, recruitment, retention, promotion, tenure, recognitions, development, and instructional support. This committee also provides advice, as appropriate, on procedural matters that affect the welfare of the faculty

I.Section2. The University Senate exists to promote and implement effective shared governance at the university.  It is expressly charged with recommending academic and institutional policy.  In addition to its policy recommending responsibility, the University Senate serves in an advisory role to the administration, particularly in the implementation of policy or improvement of processes that have broad institutional impact or implications, including but not limited to planning and budgetary processes.  The University Senate strives to be mindful and respectful of matters that are more appropriately handled at the divisional, college, and department levels, but may make recommendations concerning matters within these areas that have broader institutional impact or implications.

V.Section2.C.  Standing Committees.  These committees shall have the following three functions (a) develop recommendations for new policy, (b) develop recommendations that revise existing policy, and (c) serve in advisory role, each applied in a manner consistent with the purposes and powers of the University Senate expressed in Article I.  The inclusion of an appropriate chief division officer or designee is to improve committee effectiveness through communication and coordination with an appropriate administrator who has authority and responsibility for policy implementation in the general area addressed by the committee.

  1. Call to Order

  2. Approval of Agenda for 5 Nov 2010 FAPC meeting

  3. Approval of 1 Oct 2010 FAPC Minutes

  4. Information Items

    1. Academic Year Faculty Availability in the Summer [meeting with University Chairs Council Wed 27 Oct 2010] - Alex Blazer

    2. Student Opinion Surveys Concern - Craig Turner

      1. Supporting Document  16 Sep 2010 Concern  pdf   (Steering item at ECUS/SCC meeting 17 Sep 2010)

      2. Supporting Document  18 Oct 2010 Update    pdf  (Update discussed at ECUS/SCC meeting 15 Oct 2010)

    3. Faculty Awards - 2 Nov 2010 Email Update from Provost Jordan html (includes an attachment)

    4. Summer Pay Tax Withholdings - Craig Turner

    5. Recent Meetings

      1. Joint Meeting of Executive Committee and Standing Committee Chairs 15 Oct 2010 

        1. CAPC (Foreign Language 3hr to 4hr)

        2. RPIPC (Common Meeting Time Impact Survey, Motor Vehicle Use)

        3. APC (Plus/Minus Grading [student feedback voluminous thanks to SGA President Zach Mullins publicizing with students])

        4. University System of Georgia Faculty Council (USGFC) [Next Meeting: Friday 19 Nov 2010 Fort Valley State University]

          • Jan Clark is the GCSU representative

          • Suggested agenda items (USGFC representative Chancellor Search Committee, Domestic Partnership Benefits, Pay: Options for Faculty)

      2. University Senate 25 Oct 2010

        1. Budget Forums Nov 17 and Nov 18 11am-1pm Museum Education Room, Early Retirement Option, Faculty Compensation Study

  5. Updates from 2010-2011 FAPC Work Groups  pdf  MSWord 

    1. ADVISORY (Work group update and committee guidance): Faculty Evaluation, Triggering Reviews of Department Chairs - Susan Steele

    2. ADVISORY (Work group update and committee guidance): Post-Tenure Review - Craig Turner

  6. Unfinished Business

  7. New Business

  8. Tentative Agenda for the next FAPC meeting

  9. Opportunity for FAPC Secretary, the minute taker, to clarify any matter with the committee

  10. Adjourn

FAPC Calendar:  All scheduled committee meetings are on Fridays from 12:30-1:45

2010:  Apr 30, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3          Location: Arts & Sciences 1-15

2011:  Jan 14, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1                    Location: Arts & Sciences 1-16