Minutes, University Budget Committee
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO5240 North Jackson, M/S UC43
Fresno, California 93740-8023
Office of the Academic Senate
Ext. 8-2743
November 14, 2007
Members Present: J. Kus (Chair), N. Bengiamin, J. Constable, W. Fasse, A. Parham, J. Parks, L. Stillmaker (student).
Members Absent: P. Trueblood (excused), T. Wielicki (excused).
Visitors: K. Carey, J. Diaz, D. Hansen, A. Huda, G. Munoz, V. Samiian, J. Waayers.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kus at 3:19 p.m. in the University Center, Room #203.
- Minutes. MSC to approve the Minutes of 11/7/2007.
- Agenda. MSC to approve the Agenda as amended to show that
it is the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic
Arts, not the Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) as listed
on the Agenda. - Communications and Announcements.
Chair Kus noted that there are indications that there will be a
significant revenue shortfall in 08/09 and that the governor
has already called for state agencies to prepare for budget
cuts. - New Business.
There was none. - Proposed BFA in Graphic Design - Second Reading.
The committee continued its discussion of this proposed new
degree program. V. Samiian, (Dean of Arts & Humanities), clarified
that the program would replace the existing Graphic Design
option, although there would be a transition period when both
programs would operate. It was also noted that although the
proposal indicated a need for a graphics technician within the Art
Department, the college would not be funding this position, but
rather would provide technical support using the current college
positions. After much discussion, the following motion was made:
MSC that the University Budget Committee finds that there
are no negative budgetary implications related to the
implementation of the proposed BFA degree in Graphic
Design beyond those that would be covered by FTES
growth and that would be absorbed within the budgets
of the department and college. The Committee
requests that this program be subject to Budget
Committee review during the second year of the
program in order to monitor the status of the
program’s budget.
It was noted that there was one abstention when the vote was
made. - Proposed Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bio-Medical Physics - Second
Reading.
The committee continued its discussion of this program, with
A. Huda and G. Munoz answering a number of questions,
particularly related to prospective enrollments and the cost of
equipment needed for the program. It was noted that students
have already enrolled in this program via “special majors” and
that there is an expectation that more students will enroll once the
program can be included in the university catalog and can be
properly promoted. C. Carey (Interim Dean of Science & Math),
noted that this is a relatively expensive program within the College
of Science and Mathematics but that its costs can be covered
within the college. After much discussion, the following motion was
made:
MSC that the University Budget Committee finds that there
are no negative budgetary implications related to the
implementation of the proposed BS degree in Bio-Medical Physics beyond those that would be covered
by FTES growth and that would be absorbed within
the budgets of the department and college. The
Committee requests that this program be subject to
Budget Committee review during the second year of
the program in order to monitor the status of the
program’s budget.
It was noted that there was one abstention when the vote was
made.
MSC to adjourn at 4:25 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting of the University Budget Committee will be Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 3:15 p.m. in the University Center, Room #203.
Agenda.
- Approval of Minutes of 11/8/2007.
- Approval of Agenda.
- Communications and Announcements.
- New Business.
- Review of Doctorate in Education.
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