Recommendations & Resolutions

1996 -1997

#:  1-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends the following revised Policy on Chronic Low Performance approved during the September 3, 1996 meeting of Faculty Senate (See Attachment).  The policy will become effective January 1, 1997 and thus apply to faculty performances starting the 1997 calendar year.
Date of Senate approval:  September 3, 1996
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#:  2-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends the following :

WHEREAS the Justice Studies Program failed to receive Faculty Senate’s prior approval before its submission to the Board of Regents;

WHEREAS the Faculty Senate has reaffirmed its critical place in the approval of programs and courses;

WHEREAS the administration understands that future programs will not be approved by Faculty Senate if the administration fails to receive approval from Faculty Senate prior to external submission;

WHEREAS all new course offerings in Justice Studies must receive Faculty Senate’s approval prior to inclusion in the catalog;

RESOLVED That faculty Senate approves that Justice Studies program and its integration into the existing department of Political Science.

Date of Senate approval:  July 2, 1996
 

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The Faculty Senate recommends the following changes to the Four year Guarantee Degree program (see attachment)
Date of Senate approval:  September 3, 1996
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The Faculty senate recommends the approval of the redefinition of the B.B. degrees to B.B.A degrees in the Department of Computer and Information Systems (B.B.A with major and Business Communications and B.B.A with major in Office Management Systems) and the modification in the business core course requirements for both degrees (see attachment).
Date of Senate approval:  October 7, 1996
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#:  5-96/97
The faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
IDS 385 Topics in Ethnic Studies (3)  Course will provide an in-depth study of a particular topic in the study of U.S. ethnicity.  Course title and topic of study will be displayed in the class schedule.  118-385-0-4903  Requisite: IDS 350
Date of Senate approval:  October 7, 1996

#:  6-96/97
The Faculty senate believes that all possible measures, short of cuts in faculty salaries, should be taken to create additional funding for library acquisitions.  The goal of FHSU, over the next five years, should be to place our library collections on par with those of our official peer institutions.  Moreover, we request that another AMIGOS survey be conducted, at the end of this period as a means of determining our progress.
(see attached memo)
Date of Senate approval:  October 7, 1996

#:  7-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends the approval of the attached revised policy onSabbatical Leave.
Date of Senate approval:  October 7, 1996
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#:  8-96/97
The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
POLS 402.  Public policy, Law, and Ethics in Information Networking.  (3)  The study of the regulation of computer networks, the telecommunications industries and media distributors.  Included is a consideration of the following:  how regulation affects these industries and how developments in these industries affect public policy and society; how public policy is designed; and the moral and ethical obligations of these industries.
114-402-0-2102   Requisites: PR, INT 255, or PERM.
Date of Senate approval:  October 7, 1996

#:  9-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course: ENG 103.  English Language Laboratory.  (1)  Student acquisition of English language skills is augmented primarily through ESL computer software programs and instructor supervision in a tutorial learning environment.
107-103-1-1508 Requisites: PR, Concurrent enrollment in ENG 100
Date of Senate approval:  November 5, 1996

#:  10-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
GSCI 552 Field Studies in Geosciences (6)  An integrative geosciences course involving a broad range of applied field techniques and procedures.  Not only will students be evaluated in the field on core courses, they will also be exposed to applied and forensic geophysics, GIS, GPS, geoarcheology, computer and environmental science technologies.  Must have a 2.0 (C average) GPA in all prerequisites.
105-552-2-1914.  Requisites:  PR, GSCI 452, or PERM.
Date of Senate approval:  November 5, 1996

#:  11-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
INT 255 The Field of Information Networking: A Foundation for Understanding.  (3)  This course introduces the student to the basic principles of the field of Information Networking and Telecommunicates and examines the technologies that are important in moving information.  Completion of this course will allow the student to move on to more advanced courses within major.  118-255-0-0699
Date of Senate approval:  November 5, 1996

#:  12-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends the approval of the revised policy on Academic Honesty.
Date of Senate approval:  November 5, 1996
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The Faculty Senate recommends the following changes to the Incomplete Grade Policy for undergraduate courses.
Date of Senate approval:  December 9, 1996
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The Faculty Senate recommends the following changes to the Improving a Grade Policy for undergraduated students.
Date of Senate approval:  December 9, 1996
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The Faculty Senate recommends the following statement be included in the Faculty Handbook (Chapter 2 – Academic Affairs):
In all procedures involving the creation of new departments from existing ones, or the combining of two or more existing departments, all affected faculty and chairs shall be included in the decision-making process.
Date of Senate approval:  December 9, 1996

#:  15-96/97 (revised)
The Faculty Senate recommends the following statement included in the Faculty Handbook (chapter 2 – Academic Affairs):
In all procedures involving the creation of new departments from existing ones, or the combining of two or more existing departments, the decision-making process shall include meetings of the President, the Provost, and all relevant Deans with all affected faculty and Chairs.
Date of Senate approval:  March 4, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommends the following:
All faculty shall be provided with the opportunity to review their assigned teaching schedule before it is submitted to the administration for publication.  Subsequent changes should be made only in consultation with the affected faculty member(s).
Date of Senate approval:  December 9, 1996

#:  17-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
BIOL 655 Fisheries Management.  (3)  An introduction to techniques and principles of inland fisheries management.
Date of Senate approval:  January 15, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MCS 369 Java Programming.  (3)  In-depth study of object-oriented programming with implementation of standard data structures using classes and methods; design of applets and their transport over the interest, use of Java class libraries, and use of Java in networking and multimedia.
110-369-0-1701  Requisites: PERM
Date of Senate approval:  February 3, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommend approval of the following course:
INT 430 Leadership in Information Networking.  (3)  This course is devoted to studying the role of leadership in information networking.  The prime focus is on how to facilitate meaningful communication, develop organizational missions, and establish realistic goals and objectives using contemporary leadership theories and practices appropriate to information networking.
118-430-0-0699
Date of Senate approval:  February 3, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
INT 450 Research Methods in Information Networks.  (3)  This course studies information gathering and how quantitative and qualitative research methods are sued in the electronic media, computer networking, and telecommunications industries.
118-450-0-0699.  Requisites: INT 255, and 9 hours completed within INT degree or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  February 3, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommends the attached statement on the definition of emeritus faculty to be included in the faculty Handbook (Chapter 3 – Faculty : Employment, Tenure, Promotion, and Merit):
Date of Senate approval:  March 4, 1997
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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
INT 490 Capstone Seminar in Information Networking.  (3)  This is an advanced course that studies information network theory through case study, application, and on-site observation.  Emphasis is placed on studying actual information networking problems encountered in organizations and communities.  Field work and compilation of the student’s portfolio is required as part of the course.
118-490-0-0699.  Requisites: Completion of all other INT degree core courses or its equivalent with PERM.
Date of Senate approval:  April 7, 1997

#:  23-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends the following:
Since the funding for reassigned time comes from unclassified salaries (12%) that any unused funds be used to directly benefit faculty through the faculty and staff Development Fund and/or used for faculty research salaries.
Date of Senate approval:  April 7, 1997

#:  23-96/97  (revised)
The Faculty Senate recommends the following policy be included in the Faculty Handbook (Chapter 5 – Faculty: Leaves, Insurance, and Retirement Benefits on page 5 under Reassigned Time):
Since the funding for reassigned time comes from unclassified salaries (12%) that any unused funds be used to directly benefit faculty through the faculty and Staff Development Fund and/or used for faculty research salaries.
Date of Senate approval:  April 7, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
JUS 220 Contemporary Police Issues.  (3)  Provides an examination of current social, legal and organizational issues in contemporary law enforcement.  Included are current issues, including but not limited to, demographics of police forces, psychological testing of officers, civic accountability, discretionary behavior and use of deadly force.
114-220-0-2209
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
JUS 340 Criminal law and procedure.  (3)  Provides an examination of criminal law and procedure with an emphasis on history, classification, problematic system elements, and the practice of criminal defense and prosecution.  The course also presents an analysis of procedures related to due process and other constitutional guarantees.
114-340-0-2209  Requisites: PR, JUS 182
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
JUS 372 Community Corrections.  (3)  This course will provide a review of probation, parole, and community corrections.  Topics discussed will be individual histories and organizational structures, the nature and effects of the process by which offenders are handled, as well as the dynamics and trends towards change in the three areas.  A singular, systematic perspective will be used for purpose of comparison as well as thematic discussions about probation, parole, and community corrections.
114-372-0-2209  Requisites: PR, JUS 182
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
JUS 488 Advanced seminar in Justice Issues.  (3) This capstone seminar provides fo rthe analysis, evaluation, and summation of the justice studies issues of importance to the student. Theory and research evaluation will be of particular attention.  This course will provide a Socratic forum for the discussion of knowledge acquired in the core curriculum and related course work.  It is designed to be integrative and analytically critical of the student’s previous learning experiences.
114-488-0-2209  Requisites: PR, Completion of core curriculum, senior standing, and PERM
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

#:  28-96/97
The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 002 Introduction to the Study of Music.  (0)  An orientation to the requirements, processes, and opportunities associated with the study of music as a discipline.
111-002-1-1004
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

#:  29-96/97
The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 266 Composition Basics.  (2)  Basic tools of modern composition, including calligraphy, free counterpoint, form, and other aspects affecting the creative process of art music composition.  An original work will be composed as a final project.
111-266-3-1004  Requisites: PR, MUS 181 and MUS 183
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

#:  30-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 576 Advanced Composition.  (1-3)  Art music composition for larger instrumental/vocal media.  111-576-3-1004  Requisites:  PR, MUS 266 & 566  (taken at least two semesters) ; MUS 561 and PERM
Date of Senate approval:  May 8, 1997

#:  31-96/97
The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 334 Concert Choir (1-2) Upper-division continuation of MUS 104.
111-334-5-1004.  Requisites: PR, MUS 104 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 335 Marching Band (1) Upper division continuation of MUS 105.
111-335-5-1004.  Requisites: PR, MUS 105, or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 336 Symphonic Band (1-2) Upper-division continuation of MUS 106.
111-336-5-1004.  Requisites: MUS 106 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 337 Hays Symphony (1-2) Upper-division continuation of MUS 107.
111-337-5-1004.  Requisites: PR, MUS 107 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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the Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 338 String Orchestra (1-2) Upper-division continuation of MUS 108.
111-338-5-1004.  Requisites: PR, MUS 108 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 341 Jazz Ensemble (1) Upper-division continuation of MUS 111.
111-341-5-1004. Requisites: PR, MUS 111 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 342 Fort Hays Singers (1) Upper-division continuation of MUS 112.  111-342-5-1004.  Requisites: PR, MUS 112 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 344 String ensemble (1) Upper-division continuation of MUS 114.
111-344-5-1004. Requisites: PR, MUS 114 or PERM.
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997
 

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 345 Brass Ensemble (1) Upper-division continuation of MUS 115.
111-345-5-1004. Requisites: PR, MUS 115 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 346 Woodwind Ensemble (1) Upper-division continuation of MUS 116.
111-346-5-1004. Requisites: PR, MUS 116 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
MUS 347 Percussion Ensemble (1) Upper-division continuation of MUS 117.
111-347-5-1004. Requisites; PR, MUS 117 or PERM
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends approval of the following course:
SOCW 410 Social Welfare Policy and Service II (3)  This is the second of two social welfare policy and services courses and builds upon SOCW 310.  This course is designed to provide entry-level theory, knowledge, research, values, and skills for social welfare policy and services analysis/practice.  Emphasis is upon the process and methods of understanding and analyzing social welfare policies/services at the local, state, and federal levels.  Various welfare policy/services assumptions, soci-economic-political values, analysis frameworks, and research methodologies are presented.  Various organizational and political processes used to implement/influence welfare policies/services are reviewed.
116-410-0-2208 Requisites: SOCW 310
Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends the following statement become part of the Faculty Handbook (Chapter 1 – General Policies):
Taking note that the Faculty Handbook on the University’s computer system has been designated the official version of that handbook, and that it is not always current and up to date, the Faculty Senate moves that;
(1) No University policy shall be effective until its publication in the official version of the Faculty Handbook;

(2) All policies and changes shall include the dates of their approval by the Senate and by the President, as well as the date on which they become effective;

(3) All policies and changes will have an effective date of either January 1, or July 1;
 

(4) The Provost is requested to develop and implement an improved organization and indexing of the Faculty Handbook for more user-friendly on-line access;

(5) The Provost’s Office will distribute hard copies of the Faculty Handbook to all Deans, Department Chairs and Faculty Senators.  Hard copies will also be made available to individual faculty on request.  Official updates will be sent to all holders of hard copies semiannually, on January 1 and July 1.

Date of Senate approval:  June 9, 1997

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The Faculty Senate recommends the following:  Change the word “information” to “material” in the Faculty Handbook:  Chapter 3 – Faculty:  Employment, Tenure, Promotion, and Merit on page 20 - # 5:  The statement would then read, “The candidate may insert additional materials in the file at this point, but may insert no additional material beyond this point.
Date of Senate approval:  June 9,1997