Minutes of the Academic Senate

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
5240 North Jackson Avenue, M/S UC43
Fresno, California 93740-8023
Office of the Academic Senate FAX: 278-5745
Ext. 278-2743 (AS-6)

April 13, 2009

Members Absent: M. Busteed, G. Decatrel (excused), D. Dyer, D. Frazier, A. Heaney, K. Magdaleno, S. Montana, S. Mortimer, S. Omolayo, F. Ringwald, P. Sanmartin, S. Schlievert (excused), D. Smith, K.C. Tseng, S. Vandiver, J. Wang, L. Weston, T. Winant.

A meeting of the Academic Senate was called to order by Chair Botwin at 4:05 p.m. in the University Center, Room #200.

1. Minutes. MSC to approve the Minutes of 3/2/09.
2. Agenda. MSC to approve the Agenda.
3. Communications and Announcements.
   1. Chair Botwin announced upcoming Academic Senate
      leadership elections. He also announced receipt from the
      Graduate Committee, Student Affairs Committee, University
      Budget Committee & Academic Policy & Planning Committee
      regarding the Policy on the Assessment of Teaching
      Effectiveness (APM 322). Senators are being asked to make
      sure each department is aware of the proposed policy and
      the timeline.
      
      Thomas Holyoke proposed a public forum in the Fall
      regarding the Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness (APM
      322).
   2. President Welty announced that the CSU will absorb a $50
      million reduction as a result of the lack of stimulus money
      reaching the system. Initial projections on the campus
      include the need for an additional net $1.3 million of budget
      cuts on our campus. In addition, the Advancement Division
      will be reducing their operating budget. Concrete planning
      will follow Board of Trustees actions on student fees and
      state elections regarding tax increases. The University is
      moving forward with the completion of the library.
      
      
   3. Betsy Hays presented the “Best in Show” campaign, assisted
      by 20 students who have participated in developing the
      campaign. There are many ways in which faculty can
      participate. Information is available at:
      www.csufresno.edu/bestinshow
   4. Eric Person shared information regarding the Student
      Success Task Force. The structure of the service includes a
      structured checklist that provides students the opportunity
      to receive guidance, identify resources and initiate a holistic
      view of academic success on our campus.
   5. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Graham Wahlberg
      presented a resolution advocating textbook affordability. He
      described a program at CSU East Bay, in which departments
      (faculty) were rewarded for complying with early adoption of
      textbook orders. He urged using textbooks over a greater
      number of semesters, coordinating more standardization of
      textbooks from section-to-section and an increase in
      customized course materials.
4. New Business.
   There was no new business.
5. Service Learning Subcommittee Charge.
   Jan Slagter objected to the use of the word “agency” within the
   document. No suggestions were made for revision. The document
   will return to the floor for a second reading at the next Academic
   Senate meeting.

MSC to adjourn at 5:07 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting of the Academic Senate will be announced. An Agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.

Submitted by: 
Michael Caldwell 
Vice Chair 
Academic Senate 

Approved by:
Michael Botwin
Chair
Academic Senate

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