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Academic Senate Actions

Academic Senate Actions . Fall Session 2004 and Spring Session 2005. ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2004 SESSION Senate Motion # 1 (2004–05)

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Academic Senate Actions

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  1. Academic Senate Actions Fall Session 2004 and Spring Session 2005

  2. ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2004 SESSION Senate Motion # 1 (2004–05) Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Michael Mayer, Chair Date of Introduction August 30, 2004 for First Reading: Date of Second Reading: September 20, 2004 Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – Healthcare Organizations and Society The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Organizations and Society Rationale: There is a need for an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that helps students gain an understanding of the healthcare systems from several perspectives. This certificate will enhance student preparation of business, life science and the planning of careers in the health industry. Students will benefit from exposure to the interdisciplinary distribution of courses, the variety of ways of thinking about healthcare systems, the healthcare industry, and the ethical and legal issues confronted within the healthcare industry. Senate Motion #1 (2004-2005)

  3. Senate Motion #2 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • FALL 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion # ___2 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction August 30, 2004 • for First Reading: • Date of Second Reading: September 20, 2004 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval • of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of an • Undergraduate Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies • Rationale: • Through the certificate program, members of the ASU academic community will a) be given the opportunity to prepare students for diversity and participatory democracy, and b) advance social knowledge about a subject that has been frequently maligned, ignored, rendered silent, unscientifically defined, misunderstood, and cast in moral terms as “sinful.” • This proposed certificate would give students a set of analytical skills and a sense of civic responsibility. The educational experience is enhanced when students are introduced to complex intersections between and among sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and national identities.

  4. Senate Motion #3 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • FALL 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion ___#3 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction September 20, 2004 • for First Reading: • Date of Second Reading: October 18, 2004 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Architecture & Environmental Design for the Name Change of a Degree from Master of Environmental Planning (MEP) to Master of Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP) • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval • of a proposal submitted by the College of Architecture & Environmental Design • for the Name Change of a Degree from Master of Environmental Planning (MEP) • to Master of Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP) • Rationale: • The requested name MUEP will more accurately represent the courses and substantive emphasis currently offered. The name change will serve to attract the attention of those graduate students who might have overlooked the MEP program, inaccurately perceiving it to address and emphasize only environmental planning. The degree program and the degree requirements will not change.

  5. Senate Motioon #4 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • Fall 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion # 4 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction • for First Reading:September 20, 2004 • Date of Second Reading: October 18, 2004 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Law for the Implementation for a new Degree – Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Law for the Implementation of a new Degree, Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) • Rationale: • The purpose of this program is to provide an interdisciplinary immersion in the law school curriculum for a small but highly qualified group of non-lawyers who want to obtain a basic familiarity with legal thought and to explore the relation of law to their ongoing fields of work or study.

  6. Senate Motion #5 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • FALL 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion # 5 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction September 20, 2004 • for First Reading: • Date of Second Reading: October 18, 2004 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Political Science for the Disestablishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – American Public Policy • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Political Science for the disestablishment of an undergraduate certificate in • American Public Policy • Rationale: • The department no longer has the faculty to teach the courses required in this program and are not likely to hire new faculty in this area in the near future.

  7. Senate Motion #6 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • FALL 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion # 6 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction September 20, 2004 • for First Reading: • Date of Second Reading: October 18, 2004 (as corrected) • Title of Motion: Request from the Office of the Provost – To Change Withdrawal Policies • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate • Approval of a proposal submitted by the Office of the Provost to change withdrawal policies • Rationale: • The Office of the Provost, on behalf of the Academic and Administrative Advisory Committee (AAAC) is proposing a change in current withdrawal policies, making the withdrawal process more streamlined and less confusing for students. The change in withdrawal policies would eliminate restricted withdrawals, extend the course withdrawal deadline, and extend complete withdrawal deadline.

  8. Senate Motion #7 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • Fall 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion # 7 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction • for First Reading:October 18, 2004 • Date of Second Reading: November 15, 2004 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Law for the Implementation for a new Degree – Master of Laws –LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law & Government • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Law for the Implementation of a new Degree, Master of Laws – LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law & Government • Rationale: • The LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law, and Government is designed for law graduates who desire to work on issues related to tribal law and federal Indian law at the professional or academic levels. This degree program will provide students with a detailed understanding of the nature of tribal government, law, and policy development within the domestic federal structure.

  9. Senate Motion #8 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • FALL 2004 SESSION • Senate Motion # 8 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction November 15, 2004 • for First Reading: • Date of Second Reading: December 6, 2004 • Title of Motion: Request from the Barrett Honors College for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy, Politics, & Law • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Barrett Honors College for the establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy, Politics, and Law • Rationale: • As a distinctive interdisciplinary program that draws on ASU’s exceptional faculty resources in the areas of political, legal, and moral philosophy, PPL would attract to ASU highly talented students who have strong interests in questions of law, justice, and morality. Establishing a certificate granting program in Philosophy, Politics, and Law would also enable the faculty who work in this area scattered among various departments and colleges to coordinate their course offerings and provide direction to students who enter the program. In these ways, a certificate program in PPL would contribute to both the Barrett Honors College’s recruiting efforts and its ability to organize ASU’s resources for the benefit of the students it recruits.

  10. Senate Resolution #9 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • Fall 2004 SESSION • Senate Resolution # ____9____ (2004–05) • Resolution Introduced by: Personnel Committee • Douglas Johnson, Chair • Date of Introduction for • First Reading: November 15, 2004 • Date of Second Reading: December 6, 2004 • Title of Resolution: Proposal to delay the decision for making a retirement plan choice • Whereas, optional retirement plan eligible employees (e.g. faculty, academic professionals, administrative professionals…) do not have sufficient information to select a retirement plan at the date of hire (first 30 days of employment), as required by current policy; and. • Whereas, this group is currently required to make an irrevocable choice with the potential for significant suboptimal life long financial consequences; and • Whereas, the uncertainty of receiving tenure and the opportunity for long-term university employment unduly constrains this retirement plan choice; • Be it therefore resolved, • That retirement policies and enabling legislation should be revised to allow a one time opportunity to change the retirement plan selection after the employee’s opportunity for continued employment has been determined (i.e. after the tenure decision for tenure track faculty, or after five consecutive years service for other eligible groups); and • That in transition to this proposed policy; all optional retirement plan eligible employees should have a one time opportunity (a 30 day window) to change their retirement plan selection. • page 1 of 2

  11. Senate Resolution #9 (2004-2005) continued • Page 2 of 2 • Rationale: • This change should benefit eligible employees. • Eligible university faculty, academic professionals, and administrators are fortunate to have a choice between the outstanding Arizona State Retirement System Plan and optional plans offered by several highly regarded retirement plan providers (i.e. TIAA-CREF, VALIC, etc.…). [Note: they may also choose to participate in supplemental tax advantaged retirement plans (i.e. 403(b) and 457c plans).] • However, due to short run employment uncertainty, they may not select the plan which would be in their long term best interests. • After long term employment becomes a possibility, a better determination of which plan design features will become advantageous after retirement should be possible (e.g. ASRS allows purchase of prior year service credits for military and other government service, and provides a limited health insurance benefit. These benefits are not currently available for optional plan participants). • This change should benefit the university. • A more flexible retirement plan policy should be more attractive to potential employees and support the university goal of attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and professionals. • A change in retirement plans may facilitate retirement by senior faculty and create strategic flexibility for the university. • This change should benefit the ASRS and Optional Plan Providers. • Allowing employees to change their retirement plan selection should enable more optimal decisions; a goal of plan providers whose mission it is to provide the best possible benefits to participants. • Allowing a flexible choice among plans promotes competition among alternative plans. Thoseplans offering superior benefits will attract more participants and enjoy the advantages of larger investment portfolios.

  12. Approval, Provost Request to Propose Amending ABOR Policy 6-301 (December 6, 2004) • Provost Office proposed changes to ABOR policy 6-301, Section D; to provide a new hiring appointment option for academic professionals adding multiple-year contracts. Open Acrobat document to see all proposed changes in the document (Conditions of Professional Service)

  13. Under Consideration - Senate Resolution #10 (2004-2005) • Introduced December 6, 2004 • Second Reading January 24, 2005 • Student Faculty Policy Committee • Steve Happel, Chair • Senate Resolution #10 (2004-2005) (in two parts) (first reading): Affirming Academic Integrity • Resolution 10-A: Whereas all universities face ongoing issues of academic integrity versus dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, deception), whereas new technologies (cell phones, other electronic devices) make testing ever more difficult, whereas written responses by ASU Main undergraduates confirm that cheating is widespread on campus, whereas ASU strives for the highest standing as a renowned teaching institution, and whereas ASU seeks ethical behavior and individual performance from its students, be it resolvedthat the institution will step up efforts to enhance a culture of academic integrity, one that is highly valued by students, faculty and university administrators and respected by the community at large. • Resolution 10-B In order to enhance a culture of academic integrity, be it resolved: that the brochure on academic integrity is widely distributed and discussed with all incoming freshmen and transfer students, then signed and kept by the students; up-to-moment anti-plagiarism software is readily available for all faculty wishing to use it; a university-wide pool of graduate student proctors is established so that large classes have extensive proctoring for exams; and the degree of assistance for faculty confronting issues of dishonesty by the Office of Student Life and college units be more widely understood and utilized.

  14. Under Consideration - Senate Motion #11 (2004-2005) • Request to Suspend Rules to Reflect in 2005-2006 Catalog • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY First Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • Spring 2005 SESSION • Senate Motion #11 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction January 24, 2005 • for First Reading: • Date of Second Reading: January 24, 2005 • Title of Motion: Request from the Fulton School of Engineering – Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering for the name change of degree programs • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approvalof a proposal submitted by the Fulton School of Engineering – Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering for the name change of degree programs from MS/MSE/PhD in Civil Engineering to MS/MSE/PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering. • Rationale: As there is a strong graduate program in environmental engineering and this escapes the notice of people who rate programs for the US News & World Report Survey, the name change to “Civil and Environmental Engineering,” will then allow the US News & World Report Survey to list environmental engineering prominently, thus improving visibility and ranking.

  15. Under Consideration - Senate Motion #12 (2004-2005) • Request to Suspend Rules to Reflect in 2005-2006 Catalog • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY First Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • Spring 2005 SESSION • Senate Motion # 12 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction for First Reading: January 24, 2005 • Date of Second Reading: January 24, 2005 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Women’s Studies Program for the name change of program, degree, minor and certificate • The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Women’s Studies Program, for the name change of program, degree (BA), minor and certificate from Women’s Studies to Women and Gender Studies. • Rationale: This name change will reflect the continuing commitment to the study of women while recognizing gender as a whole rather than looking simply at women’s lives. The proposed name change would allow for the more accurate labeling of courses (differentiating between those that focus on women and those that focus on gender more broadly). The change would also allow the offering of new courses specifically on men’s lives, and to hire faculty whose focus is on men or on gender.

  16. ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY First Reading ACADEMIC SENATE Spring 2005 SESSION Senate Motion #13 (2004–05) Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Michael Mayer, Chair Date of Introduction January 24, 2005 for First Reading: Date of Second Reading: February 21, 2005 Title of Motion: Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the implementation of a new degree program – Master of Music (MM) in Music Therapy The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the implementation of a new degree – Master of Music (MM) in Music Therapy. Rationale: This Master’s degree will serve the educational needs of the music therapists currently working in the state and the nation. Entry level credentialing in music therapy is done at the Bachelor’s degree level. However, as a health care field, music therapists need advanced continuing education at the Master’s level to better serve the needs of clients in providing the best possible therapeutic intervention and to provide a means for professional development and advancement. The Master of Music in Music Therapy will also foster an expanded research program in music therapy, which will emphasize community partnerships, community-based music therapy program development, and external funding. Under Consideration - Senate Motion #13 (2004-2005)

  17. Under Consideration - Senate Motion #14 (2004-2005) • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY • First Reading • ACADEMIC SENATE • Spring 2005 SESSION • Senate Motion #14 (2004–05) • Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee • Michael Mayer, Chair • Date of Introduction for First Reading: January 24, 2005 • Date of Second Reading: February 21, 2005 • Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Social Work for the establishment of a minor The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Social Work for the establishment of a minor in Social Welfare. • Rationale: The Social Welfare minor provides theoretical and practical experiences preparing students to 1) enter graduate social work or other professional schools; or 2) attain entry-level employment in non-academic settings. The minor also serves the university’s general education component helping to provide students with experiences essential to a liberal arts education.

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