Faculty Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2006
Present: A.
Leon-Guerrero, R. Kaufman, J. Hasty, A. Batten
Regrets: R.
McKenney, D. Harney
Business:
- FAC
Minutes of March 7th and March 28th were unanimously approved.
- Committee
Reports: Jennifer reported from the Benefits committee meeting. We will
continue to have 3 plans next year and not move to only HSA plans. There
will be focus group meetings about benefits for all employees in the fall.
- FAC
Survey: So far, we have had a very good response rate.
- Memo
regarding PLU 2010 and overall faculty welfare. The memo was sent out to
the appropriate parties last Friday. So far, there has been no response.
- Independent
Studies: The committee reviewed and discussed the additional data that was
provided about independent studies and overall course loads. The committee
also met with Dr. Tamara Williams, chair of Languages and Literatures,
regarding the situation with independent studies in languages. FAC will
also invite a representative from Music for their perspective on the
issue, and seek more data. FAC concluded that the committee will not be
able to provide a complete set of recommendations (as per our charge from
EPC) for the May faculty meeting. We can say, however, that capstone
courses should always be included in load.
Next Meeting: April 18, 1:45-3:30
pm in the President’s Conference Room. Paul Aslanian will visit with us for
part of that meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Alicia Batten
Secretary