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Governance Minutes ArchiveDecember 4, 1989
Minutes University Council Meeting December 4, 1989 Dr. McComas called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. Present:J. McComas, M. Ridenour, R. Smoot, F. Carlisle, T. Goodale, L. Eng, J. Johnson, B. Foltin (for Paul Gherman), L. Harris, G. Hooper, R. Heterick, C. Steger, H. Doswald, R. Sorensen, D. Robertshaw (for John Crunkilton), J. Marchman (for Paul Torgersen), S. Ritchey, B. Meldrum (for Peter Eyre), L. Moore, L. Arnold, A.J. Davis, L. Rees, R. Small, R. Lovingood, E. Henneke, N. Eiss, D. Kingston, J. Crittenden, P. Scanlon (for Sandra Batie), J. Webster (for Arthur Snoke), J. Riddle, D. Gilbert, P. Murphy, K. Crawford (for William Tyrrell), M. Miller, D. Lush Guests: John Ashby, Spectrum; Phyllis Volheim, Classified Staff Affairs Committee; John Perry, Office of the Provost; Cornel N. Morton, President's Office Absent: C. Forbes, J. Nichols, C. Carrig, L. Geyer, N. Marriott, P. Radcliffe, A. Townsend 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. McComas announced that the peer group review has been completed with positive results. Some changes in the peer list included adding the University of Southern California, the University of Pennsylvania, and Boston University and dropping Oregon State University and Washington State University. A complete list will be sent to members of Council. Dr. McComas mentioned that the hazing incident at Kenyon College led to demands from black students with regard to change in curriculum and policy. Dr. McComas expects to respond to these demands before Christmas and added that it is his goal to make this campus a more supportive place for minori- ty students and faculty. Dr. Cornel Morton added that it is important for faculty to take a personal interest in the progress of all students, especially those who may be facing adjustment problems. Dr. McComas informed Council that as a result of uncertainty about state revenue projections, Virginia Tech might have to reduce expenditures by nearly $2 million from the 1989-90 annual budget. These reductions could then be extended to the next budget year, resulting in keen competition for available funds. A plan for these reductions must be submitted to the Governor's Office by December 18. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Dr. Eng requested that CFA minutes dated 20 October 1989 be added to the list of minutes for approval. Dr. Goodale asked that CSA minutes dated 19 October 1989 be removed from the list of minutes for approval. A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as amended. The motion PASSED. 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 1989 Dr. Kingston noted that the minutes incorrectly reported the approval of the minutes from the Commission on Research, dated April 12, 1989. The minutes were corrected as follows: "Dr. Kingston asked that item 6 of the April 12, 1989 minutes from the Commission on Research be excepted by Council." The University Council minutes of the meeting of October 16, 1989 were approved as amended. 4. SECOND READING, COMMISSION ON FACULTY AFFAIRS, RESOLUTION 1988-89 C, TENURE PROCESS FOR LECTURERS AND INSTRUCTORS (FIRST READING, APRIL 17, 1989). As set forth in the minutes of April 17, this resolution enables present Virginia Tech instructors and lecturers to eliminate service at that rank from the tenure probationary period. It was moved and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion CARRIED. 5. SECOND READING, COMMISSION ON FACULTY AFFAIRS, RESOLUTION 1988-89 F, RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE (FIRST READING, APRIL 17, 1989). As described in Item 8 of the Minutes of Council of April 17, 1989, this resolution permits individuals to voluntarily share confidential informa- tion with the Committee on Reconciliation when appropriate. It was moved and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion CARRIED. 6. IN SUCCESSIVE MOTIONS, COUNCIL APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS. a. Commission on Extension, September 8, 1989 b. Commission on Faculty Affairs, September 15, October 6, October 20, and November 3, 1989 c. Commission on Graduate Studies, September 20, October 4 and November 1, 1989 d. Commission on Research, September 13, 1989 Dr. Hooper added that discussion is ongoing about the issue of payment for custodial services from overhead charges for outlying buildings. e. Commission on Student Affairs, September 21, 1989 f. Commission on Undergraduate Studies, April 24, September 11, and Septem- ber 25, 1989 Dr. Carlisle clarified that CUS minutes dated April 24, 1989 should reflect a change in the College of Business graduation requirements. Instead of "Department of Accounting (Info Sys. Options)," that check- list item should read "Department of Management Sciences." The subject of religious holidays was also raised in reference to the September 11 & 25, 1989 CUS minutes. A list of those holidays will be developed and provided to the Commission on Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Harris noted that major religious holidays will be included on the Virginia Tech calendar. 7. For Information o Mr. Minnis Ridenour updated Council on the search for a VP for Public Service/Outreach (please see attached announcement). He indicated that the search committee would be comprised primarily of University Council members and added that he would soon be contacting prospective members about serving. Dr. Linda Arnold expressed the concern that the position description does not indicate an international focus or component. Dr. Carlisle responded that it is not clear at this time whether this or another position will have primarily responsibility for extending the university's global outreach. Dr. McComas added that, based on a recently submitted report from the International Task Force Committee, he saw the need for an office of international affairs, perhaps in the Provost's Office, with a qualified director at its head. o Discussion then turned to the subject of the library and persistent problems of funding and space. Dr. Carlisle mentioned that $600,000 will be added to the operating budget this year. He is also recommend- ing an overall budget increase of $1,500,000 for the 1990-91 academic year. He added that most state funding will go toward acquisitions, while $250,000 will be provided through the Provost's Office for equip- ment. On the subject of student and shelving space, Dr. Carlisle said some central space for student seating is sought, while the possibility of acquiring off-campus high density storage facilities is also being investigated. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Larry A. Harris Executive Assistant to the President LAH:lg
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