Proposals 2010-2019
For Agendas, Minutes, and Proposals from Fall 2022 onward, click here for Faculty Business Canvas page.
- Proposals 2018-2019 Proposals 2017-2018
- Proposals 2016-2017 Proposals 2015-2016
- Proposals 2014-2015 Proposals 2013-2014
- Proposals 2012-2013 Proposals 2011-2012
- Proposals 2010-2011 Proposals 2010 and earlier
Proposals 2021-2022
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Nursing | See the Canvas "Faculty Business" page | December 8, 2021: Faculty Council voted to forward to the next general faculty meeting provided CAP-requested adjustments are made Votes in favor: 17 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 January 19, 2022: Faculty voted to send out to an electronic vote of the full faculty: Votes in favor: 59 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 2 | Votes in favor: 74 Opposed: 25 Abstain: 13 | ||
| MS in Sports Leadership | Sports Leadership Proposal | December 8, 2021: Faculty Council voted to forward to the next general faculty meeting provided CAP-requested adjustments are made Votes in favor: 17 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 January 19, 2022: Faculty voted to send out to an electronic vote of the full faculty: Votes in favor: 59 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 2 | Votes in favor: 84 Opposed: 17 Abstain: 11 | ||
| Certificate in Digital Marketing and Communication Strategy | Certificate Proposal | December 8, 2021: Faculty Council voted to forward to the next general faculty meeting provided proposers address any questions that may come up from faculty. Votes in favor: 15 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 January 19, 2022: Faculty voted to send out to an electronic vote of the full faculty: Votes in favor: 59 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 2 | Votes in favor: 93 Opposed: 8 Abstain: 11 | ||
| Interdisciplinary Minor in Law and Society | Law and Society Minor Proposal | December 8, 2021: Faculty Council voted to forward to the next general faculty meeting provided proposers address any questions that may come up from faculty. Votes in favor: 15 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 January 19, 2022: Faculty voted to send out to an electronic vote of the full faculty: Votes in favor: 59 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 2 | Votes in favor: 97 Opposed: 6 Abstain: 9 | ||
| Minor in Business Analytics | Business Analytics Proposal | February 2, 2022: Faculty Council voted to forward to the next general faculty meeting provided proposers address any questions that may come up from faculty in the next week. Votes in favor: 16 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 February 16, 2022: Faculty meeting voted to send the proposal to a full vote of the faculty. Votes in favor: 47 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 | Votes in favor: 63 Opposed: 13 Abstain: 7 | ||
| COAD Amendment | Proposed Handbook Amendment | March 2, 2022: Faculty Council voted to send the amendment to the next general faculty meeting. Votes in favor: 18 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 | 84 faculty voted but a handbook amendment needs 60% of eligible faculty to vote (104). | ||
| UTPC Amendment | Proposed Handbook Amendment | March 2, 2022: Faculty Council voted to send the amendment to the next general faculty meeting. Votes in favor: 18 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 | 84 faculty voted but a handbook amendment needs 60% of eligible faculty to vote (104). | ||
| University Curriculum Committee | UCC Proposal | April 6, 2022: Faculty Council voted to send the proposal to the next general faculty meeting. Votes in favor: 15 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 April 27, 2022: Faculty voted to send the proposal out to an electronic vote of the full faculty. Votes in favor: 42 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 1 | Votes in favor: 71 Opposed: 13 Abstain: 10 | ||
| New Self-Evaluation Form | Proposed self-evaluation form | April 6, 2022: Faculty Council voted to send this proposal for further discussion to the next general faculty meeting. Votes in favor: 18 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 April 27, 2022: Faculty voted to send the recommendation to the Provost for the adoption of this revised self-evaluation out to an electronic vote of the full faculty. Votes in favor: 50 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0 | Votes in favor: 82 Opposed: 4 Abstain: 8 |
Proposals 2020-2021
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major in Leadership and Social Innovation | Major in LSI Proposal | Votes in favor: 98 Opposed: 30 Abstain: 16 | |||
| Major and Minor in Italian Studies | Italian Major Proposal | Votes in favor: 112 Opposed: 20 Abstain: 12 | |||
| TRS Core Requirement Revision | TRS Core Revision Proposal | Votes in favor: 132 Opposed: 8 Abstain: 4 | |||
| University Tenure and Promotion Committee Proposal | Proposed Handbook Changes UTPC Proposal Rationale Overview of UTPC Proposal | Votes in favor: 106 (74%) Opposed: 35 (24%) Abstain: 3 (2%) Passed, as over 60% of faculty voted in the election and of those who voted, more than 60% voted in favor | |||
| Motion to approve a temporary reduction in benefits through a suspension of the University's retirement contribution | See Canvas Faculty Business Page and Faculty Voting Page | Votes in favor: 51% (78 votes) Opposed: 40% (62 votes) Abstain: 9% (14 votes) The motion failed, since it needed the majority of those eligible to vote, which would be 91 votes in favor. | |||
| UCEP Policy on Graduate Academic Standing | UCEP Proposal | Votes in favor: 102 Opposed: 1 Abstain: 9 | |||
| UCEP Policy on Major Declaration and Internal Transfer | Proposal on Major Declaration | Votes in favor: 98 Opposed: 9 Abstain: 5 |
Proposals 2019-2020
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Handbook Amendments | Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Handbook Committee General Recommendations | February 7, 2019 February 18, 2019 | Amendment 1: In favor: 104 Opposed: 55 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 59% Amendment 2: In favor: 143 Opposed: 14 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 81% Amendment 3: In favor: 119 Opposed: 36 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 67% Amendment 4: In favor: 141 Opposed: 8 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 80% Amendment 5: In favor: 150 Opposed: 10 Eligible faculty in favor: 85% | Board Approved May 15, 2019 | |
| Policy on Incomplete Grades | Proposed Policy | Votes in favor: 121 Opposed: 34 Absentions: 8 Votes in favor: 73% | |||
| MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship | MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Proposal | Votes in favor: 84 Opposed: 13 Abstentions: 16 | |||
| Major in Financial Planning and Wealth Management | FPWM Proposal | In favor: 80% Opposed: 9% Abstain: 11% | |||
| UCEP Policy on Credit from Previously Awarded Degrees | UCEP Proposal | In favor: 88% Opposed: 5% Abstain: 7% | |||
| UCEP Policy on Academic Sanctions | UCEP Proposal | Votes in favor: 92 Opposed: 6 Abstentions: 14 |
Proposals 2018-2019
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Handbook Amendments | Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Handbook Committee General Recommendations | February 7, 2019 February 18, 2019 | Amendment 1: In favor: 104 Opposed: 55 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 59% Amendment 2: In favor: 143 Opposed: 14 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 81% Amendment 3: In favor: 119 Opposed: 36 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 67% Amendment 4: In favor: 141 Opposed: 8 Eligible faculty voting in favor: 80% Amendment 5: In favor: 150 Opposed: 10 Eligible faculty in favor: 85% | Board Approved May 15, 2019 | |
| Policy on Incomplete Grades | Proposed Policy | Votes in favor: 121 Opposed: 34 Absentions: 8 Votes in favor: 73% | |||
| MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship | MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Proposal | Votes in favor: 84 Opposed: 13 Abstentions: 16 | |||
| UCEP Policy on Academic Sanctions | UCEP Proposal | Votes in favor: 92 Opposed: 6 Abstentions: 14 |
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Proposals 2017-2018
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Use Disorder Proposal | Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Job Openings | Canvas discussion available | Sent to the faculty for a vote on February 21, 2018. | The motion to approve a new Substance Use Disorder Counseling Program leading to licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor I or II passed with 84% of the vote. Turnout for the election was 39%. | The President approved this proposal as of 5/24/2018. |
| Faculty Handbook Amendments | Canvas discussion available until 3/21 | Presented at the 3/21/18 General Faculty meeting and sent for a vote on the March/April 2018 ballot | All motions were approved as follows: Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about retirement for age passed. 114 votes for 4 votes against 2 abstention Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about cessation of tenure passed. 111 votes for 6 votes against 2 abstention 1 no answer Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about conflict of interest in research passed. 105 votes for 11 votes against 3 abstention 1 no answer Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about the Equal Employment Opportunity statement and policy passed. 110 votes for 7 votes against 3 abstention Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about Faculty Handbook Committee Duties passed. 109 votes for 5 votes against 5 abstention 1 no answer Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about leaves of absence for serious health conditions passed. 112 votes for 5 votes against 3 abstention Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about remuneration passed. 112 votes for 4 votes against 4 abstention Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about termination of contract for medical reasons passed. 107 votes for 8 votes against 4 abstention 1 no answer Motion to approve a Faculty Handbook Amendment about termination of contract due to retirement passed. 108 votes for 6 votes against 6 abstention | The President approved this proposal as of 5/24/2018. | |
| Core Proposal to Disband Subcommittees | Sent to CAP for discussion at 3/14/18 FC meeting. CAP issued recommendation at 4/4/18 FC meeting. Presented to faculty at 4/18/18 GF meeting and sent to vote. | The motion was approved: 107 votes for 3 votes against 6 abstentions | The President approved this proposal as of 5/24/2018. | ||
| UCEP Grading System Proposals | Canvas discussion available | Presented by UCEP at 11/1/17 FC meeting: sent to CAP for further discussion. Introduced to faculty at 2/21/18 GF meeting. CAP issued recommendation at 4/18/18 GF, where the proposals were sent to a vote. | All motions were approved as follows: Motion to approve the University Committee on Educational Policies proposal to change the description of a B grade from "superior work" to "good" passed. 105 votes for 8 votes against 4 abstentions ------- Motion to approve the University Committee on Educational Policies proposal to remove the grades of FA, X, HP, and P passed. 104 votes for 8 votes against 4 abstentions ------- Motion to approve the University Committee on Educational Policies proposal to add a grade of D- passed. 73 votes for 38 votes against 5 abstentions | The President approved these proposal as of 5/24/2018. |
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Proposals 2016-2017
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal for a Major in Data Science | CAP Feedback regarding Data Science proposal Response to CAP Feedback Letters of support Approval Letter from UBC CAP Report | Wednesday, 10/26, 2pm-3pm, MT/CS Conference Room, Dolan East 244; Thursday, 10/27, 11am-12pm, MT/CS Conference Room, Dolan East 244 | Sent to the faculty for vote on January 25, 2017. | Faculty voted on February 3, 2017 For: 113 Against: 6 Abstain: 8 This proposal passed. | The president approved this proposal as of February 22, 2017. |
| Proposal for a Minor in Actuarial Science | Evaluation by CAS Dean Feedback from CAP Response to Dean and CAP Approval Letter from UBC CAP Report | Wednesday, 10/26, 2pm-3pm, MT/CS Conference Room, Dolan East 244; Thursday, 10/27, 11am-12pm, MT/CS Conference Room, Dolan East 244 | Sent to the faculty for vote on January 25, 2017. | Faculty voted on February 3, 2017 For: 107 Against: 10 Abstain: 8 This proposal passed. | The president approved this proposal as of February 22, 2017. |
| Proposal for a Content Area Program in Mathematics for CCP Teachers | Approval Letter from UBC CAP Report | Wednesday, 10/26, 2pm-3pm, MT/CS Conference Room, Dolan East 244; Thursday, 10/27, 11am-12pm, MT/CS Conference Room, Dolan East 244 | Sent to the faculty for vote on January 25, 2017. | Faculty voted on February 3, 2017 For: 112 Against: 5 Abstain: 10 This proposal passed. | The president approved this proposal as of February 22, 2017. |
| Proposal to Recommend "Tobacco-Free Campus" Policy | There were no hearings for this proposal. | Sent to the faculty for vote on January 25, 2017. | Faculty voted on February 3, 2017 For: 80 Against: 32 Abstain: 15 This proposal passed. | The president approved this proposal as of February 22, 2017. | |
| - Faculty Handbook Amendment - Faculty Pay Frequency | Wednesday, 11/9/2016, Library 323, 12:30-1:30pm Tuesday, 11/14/2017, Library 323, 4-5pm | Sent to the faculty for vote on January 30. | Faculty voted on February 3, 2017 For: 98 Against: 17 Abstain: 12 This proposal passed. | The board approved this amendment as of March 29, 2017. | |
| Proposal for Revision of TRS Requirements in Integrative Core Curr | CAP Report on TRS Core Curr Proposal | Monday, 2/13/2017, O'Malley 47, 10-11am Tuesday, 2/14/2017, Dolan East 244, 3-4pm | Sent to the faculty for vote on April 3. | Faculty voted on April 7, 2017 For: 92 Against: 33 Abstain: 6 This proposal passed. | |
| - Faculty Handbook Amendment - Proposal to revise voting protocol et al. | Thursday, 4/6/2017, Library 323, 9-11am Friday, 4/7/2017, Library 323, 9-10:30am Tuesday, 4/11/2017, Library 300, 3-4:40pm | Sent to the faculty for vote on April 26. | Faculty voted on May 5, 2017 For: 90 Against: 61 Abstain: 5 The proposal did not pass (It needed 94 "For" votes to pass). | ||
| Proposal for Revisions to Integrated Courses within Integrative Core Curriculum | CAP Report on I-Core Proposal | Tuesday, 4/4/2017, Dolan East 111, 2-3pm Wednesday, 4/5/2017, O'Malley 47, 10-10:50am | Sent to the faculty for vote on April 26. | Faculty voted on May 5, 2017 For: 138 Against: 10 Abstain: 7 The proposal passed. | |
| Proposal for a new Transfer Policy regarding Core Curriculum | N.B. -- the Core Curriculum and the Provost's Office are coordinating the faculty review of this proposal, at the request of Faculty Council. | Monday, 4/10/2017, Dolan W220, 1-1:50pm Tuesday, 4/11/2017, B-272, 2-3pm | Sent to the faculty for vote on April 26. | Faculty voted on May 5, 2017 For: 138 Against: 9 Abstain: 8 The proposal passed. | |
| Proposal for Revision of Core Committee Administrative Structure | Tuesday, 4/11/2017, Dolan East 244, 10-10:50am Wednesday, 4/12/2017, Dolan East 244, 1-1:50pm | Sent to the faculty for vote on April 26. | Faculty voted on May 5, 2017 For: 125 Against: 11 Abstain: 5 The proposal passed. |
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Proposals 2015-2016
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
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| Faculty Salary Proposal | Peer Group; Salary Group; IPEDS (old group); IPEDS (proposed new group) | Monday, 10/12, at 1:00-2:00 in Dolan E 244; Thursday, 10/15, at 11:00-12:00 in the Mackin Room of the Library; earlier hearings: Math Department Conference Room: Monday, 9/14, 12-130 pm; Tuesday, 9/15, 10--11 am; Thursday, 9/17, 1-2 pm | Peer group accepted by the President | ||
| Poverty Studies Minor | Letter from Dean Margaret Farrar | Send to Committee on Academic Policies by Faculty Council (9/9/2015) | |||
| Changes to the EHE core curriculum requirement | Canvas discussion and open hearing held | Sent to a vote of the faculty on April 27, 2016 | Votes: For: 97; Against: 19; Abstain: 15. The proposal is approved. | ||
| Changes to the transfer credit policy | Canvas discussion and open hearing held | Sent to a vote of the faculty on April 27, 2016 | Votes: For: 111; Against: 9; Abstains: 10. The proposal is approved. |
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Proposals 2014-2015
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
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| - Faculty Handbook Amendment - Practitioner in Residence - Report from the Faculty Handbook Committee on the Proposed Amendment | September 22 (2:30-3:30, Library Seminar A); September 24 (9:30-10:30, Dolan E246), September 25 (11:00-12:00, Faculty Lounge), September 30 (3:30-4:30, Faculty Lounge), October 3 (1:30-2:30, Dolan E244) | Sent to a vote of the Faculty on October 22, 2014 | Votes for: 67; Votes against: 69; Abstentions: 7 The proposal is not approved. | ||
| Sending proposals to FC committees via email | The proposal has been tabled. | ||||
| Proposal regarding course petitions for the incoming and outgoing core curricula | Report from CAP | Tuesday, February 3rd from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Dolan W323 | Sent to a vote of the Faculty on Feb. 25, 2015 | Votes for: 80; Votes against: 4; abstentions: 16. The proposal passes. | |
| Proposed Advisory Council for the Office of Academic Advising | Proposal approved by Faculty Council. | ||||
| Fair Trade Resolution (Students for Social Justice) | Sent to a vote of the Faculty on December 3, 2014 | Votes for: 97; Votes against: 12; Abstentions: 9. The Resolution passes. | |||
| Resolution to form a collaborative relationship between the Faculty and the University Strategic Planning Group | Sent to a vote of the Faculty on December 3, 2014 | Votes for: 105; Votes against; 6; Abstentions: 7. The Resolution passes. | |||
| Minor in Humanitarian Action and Technology Revised 3/2015 | Report from CAP | Tuesday, March 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in Dolan W323 | Sent to a vote of the Faculty | Votes for: 78; votes against: 28; abstentions: 19. The proposal passes. | Approved |
| Minor in Music | Report from CAP | Returned for revisions | |||
| Proposal for changes to the incoming Core Curriculum | Report from CAP | Tuesday, March 31, from 3:30-4:30 pm in Dolan W323 | Sent to a vote of the Faculty | Votes for: 98; votes against: 11; abstentions: 16. The proposal passes. | |
| Proposal concerning transfer students during the transition to the new Core Curriculum | Administrative policy; not be voted on by the Faculty | ||||
| Cohort advising (final proposal); Cohort advising (previous proposal with background documentation) | Sent to a vote of the Faculty | Votes for: 86; votes against: 28; abstyentions: 13. The proposal passes. |
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Proposals 2013-2014
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor and Certificate in Primary Care Health Preparation REVISED VERSION | Letters of Support from the Budget Committee and Various Individuals | Tues. Mar 25 2014 2:00-2:50 pm in DE244 | FC sent to CAP for study Jan 15 2014 FC placed on agenda for Apr 23 2014 Gen Fac Mtg Sent to a vote of the Faculty on Apr 23 2014 | Vote: 110 for, 8 against, 7 abstain. Proposal is approved. | Approved by the President, June 12, 2014 |
| Major and Minor in Healthcare Information Technology REVISED VERSION | Letters of Support from the Budget Committee and Various Individuals | Wed. Mar 26 2014 1:00-1:50 pm in DE244 | FC sent to CAP for study Jan 15 2014 FC placed on agenda for Apr 23 2014 Gen Fac Mtg Sent to a vote of the Faculty on Apr 23 2014 | Vote: 114 for, 8 against, 4 abstain. Proposal is approved. | Approved by the President, June 12, 2014 |
| Final Proposal for Program in Sports Studies Apr-11-2014 | Letters of Support for Proposal for Program in Sports Studies Apr-11-2014 | Mon. and Tues. Apr. 7 and 8, 4:00 - 4:50 pm, DE244 | FC sent to CAP for study Jan 15 2014 FC placed on agenda for Apr 23 2014 Gen Fac Mtg Sent to a vote of the Faculty on Apr 23 2014 | Vote: 83 for, 35 against, 8 abstain. Proposal is approved. | Approved by the President, June 12, 2014 |
| Protocol for Requesting Approval of a New Academic Program REVISED VERSION | FC sent to CAP for study Oct 6 2013 FC placed on agenda for Feb. 26 2014 Gen. Fac. Mtg. Sent to a vote of the Faculty Apr 1 2014 | Vote: 74 for, 11 against, 2 abstain. Proposal is approved. | |||
| Proposal for Change in Transfer Credit Request Procedure 2-11-2014 | Thurs. and Fri. Feb. 6 and 7 at 1-2 pm in DE 244 | FC sent to CAP for study Jan 15 2014 FC placed on agenda for Feb. 26 2014 Gen. Fac. Mtg. Sent to a vote of the Faculty Apr 1 2014 | Vote: 82 for, 5 against, 1 abstain. Proposal is approved. | ||
| Handbook Committee Proposal Regarding the Graduate Dean | FC placed on agenda for Feb. 26 2014 Gen. Fac. Mtg. To be studied by FC (See Feb. 26 2014 Gen. Fac. Mtg. Minutes) | ||||
| CAP Policy on Double Dipping | Thurs. and Fri. Feb. 6 and 7 at 1-2 pm in DE 244 | ||||
| Formation of a FC Committee on Revenue and Spending | Report from the Ad Hoc Committee - Feb. 12 2014 Final Description of the FC Committee on Revenue and Spending | FC directed an Ad Hoc Committee be formed to study 10/9/2013 5 Member Ad Hoc Committee has been formed 11/6/2013 FC voted to establish the Committee on Revenue and Spending - Apr 09 2014 by a vote of 15 yes - 0 no - 4 abstain. | |||
| Proposal from UBC to Discontinue FYS for Fall 2014 | FC voted (Jan 15 2014) to reaffirm its decision to support CAP/UCC recommendation (Oct 6 2013) to keep FYS for Fall 2014 11 for, 3 against, 4 abstain | ||||
| 2014 Benefit Plan for Faculty - Proposal | Faculty Salary Pool Context Statement Compensation Committee's Analysis and Recommendation Nov-20-2013 | Sent by FC to the Nov. 20 2013 General Faculty Meeting - Nov. 6 2013 Sent out for a vote of the Faculty on Nov. 20 2013 | Vote: 51 For, 97 Against, 4 Abstain Proposal is not approved. | ||
| MS in Lab Administration | Wed. 9/25/2013 10-10:50 AM Thur. 9/26/2013 2-3 PM Dolan E244 | Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 10/23/2013 Sent by Faculty out to a vote 11/1/2013 | Vote: 98 For, 14 Against, 6 Abstain Proposal is Approved | Approved by the President, June 12, 2014 | |
| Credit Hour Policy | Draft Credit Hour Policy CAP Report on Draft Credit Hour Policy | Mon. 10/14/2013 1-1:50 PM Tues. 10/15/2013 1-1:50 PM Dolan E244 | Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 10/23/2013 Sent by Faculty out to a vote 11/1/2013 | Vote: 108 For, 5 Against, 6 Abstain Proposal is Approved |
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Proposals 2012-2013
| Proposal | Background Documents | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Leave Proposal Updated | Mon., 3/25/13 1:30-2:30; Tue., 3/26/13 1:30-2:30 | Sent by Faculty Council to the General Faculty Meeting scheduled for April 24, 2013. | Vote: 133 for, 15 against, 16 abstained. Proposal is approved. | Approved May 2, 2014 Final Faculty Parental Leave Policy Approved by the President |
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| Final Core Curriculum Proposal for General Faculty Meeting April 24 2013 including amended Appendix D Final Core Curriculum Proposal for Faculty Council Meeting April 10, 2013 including revised Core Committee structure proposal (Appendix D) | --APTF Cover letter April 2013 --CAP Summary of Faculty comments Round 2 --CAP Faculty Survey Results --CAP Final Report --Letter from AAUP exec --Letter from M Pinter --Letter from Budget Committee --Core impact on Budget -Projected costs --Letter from K DiFranco --Student Union Recommendation | Sent by Faculty Council to the General Faculty meeting scheduled for April 24, 2013 | Vote: 104 for, 57 against, 9 abstained. Proposal is approved. | Approved May 13, 2013 | |
| Revised Core Curriculum Proposal March 18 2013 | --APTF Cover Letter March 2013 --Provost Letter of Support | Tue., 3/26/13 3:30-5:00; Tue., 4/2/13 2:00-3:30; Thurs., 4/4/13 9:00-10:50 | |||
| Core Curriculum Proposal October 2012 APTF Recommendation to adopt Proposal | --CAP Report on the Core Proposal 2/13/12 including faculty comments --FAQ about the APTF Core Proposal | Wed., 12/12/12; Wed., 1/16/13; Tue., 1/22/13; Wed., 1/30/13 2:15-3:20; Fri., 2/1/13 3:30-5:30. | |||
| M.S. in Lab Administration Proposal | |||||
| Crisis Mapping Minor Proposal | |||||
| New Program Proposal: Spiritual Wellness & Counseling Certificate Program | Spiritual Wellness Proposed Budget Spiritual Wellness Letter Colleran Spiritual Wellness Letter Dean Spiritual Wellness Letter McGinn | Mon., 2/25/13 10:00-10:50; Tue., 2/26/13 3:00-4:00 | Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 3/20/2013. Sent by Faculty out to a vote 4/3/2013. | Vote: 114 for, 17 against, 9 abstained. Proposal is approved. | Approved May 13, 2013 |
| Proposal for Changes to Long Term Disability Benefits | Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 3/20/2013. Sent by Faculty out to a vote 4/3/2013. | Vote: 108 for, 18 against, 15 abstained. Proposal is approved. | |||
| Proposal for a 403b Loan Program | Compensation Committee Report and Recommendation on the 403b Proposal | Wed., 1/23/13; Thu., 1/24/13; Wed., 1/30/13 3:20-4:45 | Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 3/20/2013. Sent by Faculty out to a vote 4/3/2013. | Vote: 70 for, 55 against, 15 abstained. Proposal is not approved since it required a majority of faculty eligible to vote voting in favor. | |
| Proposal regarding JCU Policy Statements on Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Non-Discrimination | Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 3/20/2013. Sent by Faculty out to a vote 4/3/2013. | Vote: 106 for, 22 against, 12 abstained. Proposal is approved. | Approved December 2013 Link to the HR Posting of the Policy |
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| Proposal for FC Committee Chairs to Follow their Members to University Committees | |||||
| Theatre Minor Proposal | Letter of Support A&S DeanLetter of Support from CO Chair CAS Dean Letter of Support | Wed., 2/6/13 11:00-11:50 Dolan E244; Thu., 2/7/13 2:00-3:00 Dolan E244 | Sent by FC to CAP for study 3/21/12. Sent by FC to General Faculty Meeting 2/13/2013. Sent by Faculty out to a vote 2/27/2013. | Vote: 83 for, 2 against, 2 abstained. Proposal is approved. | Approved May 13, 2013 |
| Proposed Amendment on Health Benefits for Retirees and Faculty Terminated due to Financial Exigency | + Response to a request for an interpretation on health care benefits for retirees, dated February 7, 2012 + Remarks by the Handbook Committee Chair on the proposed amendment | Wed., 11/28/2012 (Dolan Auditorium) | Vote: 133 for, 5 against, 2 abstained. The proposed amendment is approved. Faculty Chair sent amendment plus supporting documentation to the Secretary to the Board for forwarding to the Board Chair for the Board of Directors' consideration 1/16/2013. | ||
| CAP Proposal on Transient Courses 12-4-12 | CAP Recommendations on transient petitions 12-4-12 | Mon., 11/12/12 2:00-3:00 (Dolan E244); Tue. 11/13/12 9:30-10:30 (Dolan E244) | |||
| Rank Tenure Promotion Proposal for Appendix J Revisions and Charge to Continue to Rewrite | Motion to send the proposal to a faculty vote carried at the October 24, 2012 faculty meeting. | Vote: 73 in favor 73 opposed 5 abstensions Result: Not approved | |||
| FAQ from the RTP Committee about the proposal for a University Tenure Committee--Revised | |||||
| RTP Revised Proposal for Faculty Tenure Committee (Revised after open hearings and for consideration of FC at its April 11, 2012 meeting.) (By direction of 4/11/12 meeting of FC, proposal is to be brought to Faculty for its consideration before FC decides whether or not to direct proposal to the Handbook Committee.) | Tues., 3/13/12, 10:00 - noon Wed., 3/14/12, 9-11 a.m. Both sessions in Faculty Lounge | FC meeting of 4/11/12 moved to submit proposal for consideration at Faculty Meeting of 4/25/12. At Faculty Meeting of 4/25/12 proposal was introduced with motion to have Faculty vote on whether to send proposal to Handbook Committee as proposal to amend Handbook. Motion was amended to send proposal as proposed amendment directly to the Handbook Committee at the beginning of the Fall 2012 Semester. Motion, as amended, carried. Motion to send the proposed amendment to a faculty vote carried at the October 24, 2012 faculty meeting. | Submitted to Handbook Chair 8-24-2012 | ||
| Proposal Outline for Early College program (For consideration at 3/28/12 Faculty Meeting) | Discussed at March 21, 2012 FC meeting and advanced to Faculty Meeting for vote endorsing concept to enable MOU | Advanced for a vote of the Faculty at the March 28, 2012 Faculty Meeting | Vote: 106 in favor 13 opposed 13 abstentions Result: Endorsed | ||
| Proposed Amendment to the Faculty Handbook | Hearings and preparation by Faculty Handbook Committee | 2/8/12: Advanced to vote of the full faculty | Vote: 140 in favor 4 opposed 9 abstentions | Approved by President April 2012; advanced to consideration by Board of Directors 3-22-2012 |
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Proposals 2011-2012
| Proposal | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
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| Compensation Committee's principles for Faculty Compensation (Prepared for April 25, 2012 Faculty Meeting; Clarification added in response to comments at Faculty Meeting) | April 25 Faculty Meeting affirmed the CC's pursuit of the "principles." | |||
| FC Officers' proposal for Faculty Representation on Provost's Council | Adopted by Faculty Council at its meeting of 5/2/12 | |||
| Proposed protocol for processing of changes in benefits | Adopted, with amendment, by Faculty Meeting 5/2/12 | |||
| FC ad hoc committee's proposal for creation of new FC standing committee on Enrollment and Student Life | Proposal adopted by FC at its meeting of 4/11/12 with charge to FC Chair to inform non-academic divisions of University of the committeeÕs role. Inserted in Appendix B of FC Constitution | |||
| March 2012 Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Summer Session with recommendations (for discussion and actions at April 11, 2012 FC Meeting) | FC meeting of 4/11/12 adopted the report and its recommendations. | |||
| RTP Revised Proposal for Faculty Tenure Committee (Revised after open hearings and for consideration of FC at its April 11, 2012 meeting.) (By direction of 4/11/12 meeting of FC, proposal is to be brought to Faculty for its consideration before FC decides whether or not to direct proposal to the Handbook Committee.) | Tues., 3/13/12, 10:00 - noon Wed., 3/14/12, 9-11 a.m. Both sessions in Faculty Lounge | FC meeting of 4/11/12 moved to submit proposal for consideration at Faculty Meeting of 4/25/12. At Faculty Meeting of 4/25/12 proposal was introduced with motion to have Faculty vote on whether to send proposal to Handbook Committee as proposal to amend Handbook. Motion was amended to send proposal as proposed amendment directly to the Handbook Committee at the beginning of the Fall 2012 Semester. Motion, as amended, carried. | ||
| CAP Report on (and includes) APTF Appendices A and B for Faculty consideration of "Learning Outcomes" (For Faculty consideration on whether to endorse at 4/25/12 Faculty Meeting) | Monday, April 2: 2-3 p.m., DE 244 Tuesday, April 3: 2- 3 p.m., DE 244 | FC meeting of 4/11/12 moved to advance approval of the learning outcomes for consideration at Faculty Meeting of 4/25/12. | Vote: 85 in favor 17 opposed 9 abstentions Result: Approved | Approved by President 5/22/2012 |
| Proposal Outline for Early College program (For consideration at 3/28/12 Faculty Meeting) | Discussed at March 21, 2012 FC meeting and advanced to Faculty Meeting for vote endorsing concept to enable MOU | Advanced for a vote of the Faculty at the March 28, 2012 Faculty Meeting | Vote: 106 in favor 13 opposed 13 abstentions Result: Endorsed | |
| March 26, 2012 Report with Postscript on proposal for 403(b) loan program (For consideration at 3/28/12 Faculty Meeting) | Discussed at March 21, 2012 FC meeting with decision to advance to Faculty when details of plan for implementation known. | Advanced for a vote of the Faculty at March 28, 2012 Faculty Meeting | Vote: 85 in favor 39 opposed 11 abstentions Result: Not approved; failure to obtain majority of all eligible | |
| CC proposal to change Loan and Purchasing Benefits (For consideration at 3/28/12 Faculty Meeting) | Discussed at March 21, 2012 FC meeting and advanced for consideration by Faculty | Advanced for a vote of the Faculty at March 28, 2012 Faculty Meeting | Vote: 107 in favor 17 opposed 9 abstentions Result: Approved | |
| CAP proposal for Online Courses at JCU as amended at FC meeting 3/21/12 (For 3/28/12 Faculty Meeting) | Monday, 2/27/12, 2-3 p.m. in DE116 Tuesday, 2/28/12, 2-3 p.m. in DE244 | Both Statements advanced for a vote of the Faculty at March 28, 2012 Faculty Meeting | Vote: Statement One: 107 in favor 17 opposed 9 abstentions Statement Two: 88 in favor 30 opposed 14 abstentions Result: Both statements approved | |
| Proposed Amendment to the Faculty Handbook | Hearings and preparation by Faculty Handbook Committee | 2/8/12: Advanced to vote of the full faculty | Vote: 140 in favor 4 opposed 9 abstentions | Approved by President April 2012; advanced to consideration by Board of Directors Mar-12 |
| Proposal to change wording in Benefits Book on Retiree Supplemental Medical Plan. (See end of report for Resolution.) | Faculty Council determined that the technical nature of the change advocated by the proposal required no open hearings. | 2/8/12: Approved by Faculty Council 2/22/12: Approved by Faculty Meeting and forwarded to a vote of the Faculty | Vote: 146 in favor 1 opposed 6 abstentions | |
| Proposal to limit Core Credit Hours for Transient Courses to 18 | Revised and brought back to Faculty Council without further open hearings (see original ÒUCCÓ proposal below) | 2/8/12: Approved by Faculty Council 2/22/12: Approved by Faculty Meeting and forwarded to vote of Faculty | Vote: 124 in favor 24 opposed 6 abstentions | Approved Apr-12 |
| Womens and Gender Studies Major/Minor Proposal (Revised as of November 4, 2011) | Thurs., Nov. 10, 1:00-2:00, Philosophy department conference room. Fri., Nov. 11, 9:00 - 9:50, Dolan, E 244. | 11/2/11: approved by Faculty Council 11/16/11: approved by Faculty meeting and forwarded to a vote of Faculty | Vote: 94 in favor 17 opposed 8 abstentions | Approved Nov-11 |
| Proposal for Facutly Council Attendance Policy | ||||
| Proposal for Hardship Withdrawal, and loans, from 403(b) AS AMMENDED IN FC MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 | Tue., Oct. 4, 2-3pm, FAC LOUNGE Fri., Oct. 7, 11am-12pm, FAC LOUNGE | 10/12/11: Proposal amended; forwarded to General Faculty for its consideration | Vote (11/2/11): 78 in favor 5 opposed 5 abstentions | Approved Nov-11 Implementation Halted at Request of Faculty Council, December 2011 |
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Proposals 2010-2011
| Proposal | Hearing Dates | Action by Faculty Council/General Faculty | Faculty Action | President's Action |
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| Proposal for Teacher Leader Endorsement Program - modified and reposted 4/8/11 | Philo. Conf Rm. T, 4pm-5pm, 4/12 W, 10-10:50am, 4/13 | 4/27/11: Forwarded for vote of the Faculty | Vote: 96 in favor 5 opposed 5 abstentions | Approved May-11 |
| Proposal from UCC to limit number of transient courses counted toward Core | Wednesday, 3/30: 4:00-4:50pm in AD48 Thursday 3/31: 10:00-10:50am in AD54 | 4/13/11: Returned to Committee by Faculty Council for further consideration | ||
| Proposal to change policy on course credit transfer from two-year institutions | Wednesday, 3/30: 4:00-4:50pm in AD48 Thursday 3/31: 10:00-10:50am in AD54 | 4/27/11: Forwarded for vote of the Faculty | Vote: 89 in favor 12 opposed 7 abstentions | Approved May 23, 2011 |
| Proposal to change policy on Academic Probation | Wednesday, 3/30: 4:00-4:50pm in AD48 Thursday 3/31: 10:00-10:50am in AD54 | 4/27/11: Forwarded for vote of the Faculty | Vote: 93 in favor 10 opposed 3 abstentions | Approved May 23, 2011 |
| Proposal to change policy on Course Repeat | Wednesday, 3/30: 4:00-4:50pm in AD48 Thursday 3/31: 10:00-10:50am in AD54 | 4/27/11: Forwarded for vote of the Faculty | Vote: 98 in favor 5 opposed 6 abstentions | Approved May 23, 2011 |
| Proposal for minor in Population and Public Health | Wednesday, 3/30: 4:00-4:50pm in AD48 Thursday 3/31: 10:00-10:50am in AD54 | 4/27/11: Forwarded for vote of the Faculty | Vote: 96 in favor 7 opposed 3 abstentions | Approved May-11 |
| 2/4/11 Proposal from RTP on revision of tenure process | 3/23/11 - Proposal severed and both parts returned to committee for further consideration | |||
| Protocol for New Programs Applications [FULLY AMENDED VERSION] [posted from CAP 2/18/11] | Thursday, 2/24: 11:00-11:50am AD232 Friday, 2/25: 2:00-2:50pm AD25 | 4/27/11: Forwarded for vote of the Faculty as previously revised in CAP and as amended at meeting [See minutes of 4/27 meeting for amendment.] | Vote: 60 in favor 36 opposed 11 abstentions | |
| Proposal for Ed.S. in School Psychology [posted from CAP 12/10/10] | 2/23/11- Forwarded to a vote of the Faculty | Vote: 85 in favor 4 opposed 4 abstentions | Approved May-11 |
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| Human Resources Management Major Proposal [posted from CAP 11/29/10] | 12/7, 1:30-2:30, BR32 12/8, 1:30-2:30, BR32 | 2/23/11- Forwarded to a vote of the Faculty | Vote: 76 in favor 11 opposed 6 abstentions | Approved May-11 |
| Proposed Statement on JCU Commitment to Diversity [revised per motion of 11/17/10 FM] | 11/17/10-Forwarded to a vote of the Faculty with revision | Vote: 91 in favor 12 opposed 0 abstentions | ||
| 11/10/10 Proposal from RTP on revision of tenure process | 11/17/10 - Referred back to committee for revision | |||
| Proposal for Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Behavioral Science; Apdx A; Apdx B; Apdx C; Apdx D | Wednesday, 10/20, 9:00-9:50am, Dolan E227 Thursday, 10/21, 2:00-2:50pm, AD230 | 11/17/10 - Forwarded to a vote of the Faculty | Vote: 91 in favor 12 opposed 0 abstentions | Approved 1/24/11 |
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Proposals 2010 and earlier
| Proposal | Hearing Dates | Discussed at Council Meeting | Council Action | President's Action |
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| Proposal for International Business with Language and Culture Major | 19-Apr-10 20-Apr-10 | Vote: 112 in favor 12 opposed 7 abstentions | Approved 11/18/10 |
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| Proposal for FYS (4/9/10) | Vote: 63 in favor 41 opposed 24 abstentions | Approved 4/15/2010 |
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| Proposal for Major in East Asian Studies | 18-Mar-10 19-Mar-10 23-Mar-10 | Vote: 110 in favor 15 opposed 3 abstentions | Approved 5/4/2010 |
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| Proposal on Community Standards Statement | ||||
| Proposal for Peace, Justice, and Human Rights | Feb. 22, 2010 Feb. 23, 2010 | Vote: 102 in favor 20 opposed 6 abstentions | Approved 5/4/10 |
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| Proposals for Health Care Changes: HDHP, Spousal Surcharge, and Vision Plan | Discussed at the Nov. 18, 2009 General Faculty Meeting | Results of Dec. 16, 2009 ballot | ||
| Proposal for Minor in Leadership Studies | Nov. 18, 2009 Nov. 19, 2009 | Discussed at the Dec. 9, 2009 Faculty Council Meeting | Passed by written ballot on Dec. 16, 2009 (For: 101, Against: 30, Abstaining: 10) | Approved 1/12/2010 |
| Proposal for Minor in Catholic Studies | Handled under expidited review | 23-Sep-09 | Passed by written ballot (For: 102, Against: 9, Abstaining: 4) | Approved October 7, 2009 |
| Proposal for Budgetary Action | 14-Apr-09 15-Apr-09 22-Apr-09 | Passed by written ballot (For: 116, Against: 41, Abstaining: 10) | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate Program in Pre-Medical Studies | March 30, 2009 March 31, 2009 | 11-Mar-09 15-Apr-09 | Passed by written ballot (For: 143, Against: 12, Abstaining: 11) | Approved May 4, 2009 |
| Modern European Studies Minor | 11-Mar-09 | Passed by written ballot (For: 127, Against: 9, Abstaining: 8) | Approved April 15, 2009 | |
| Practitioner in Residence | Multiple meetings; most recent version discussed March 18, 2009 | Failed by written ballot because it did not receive a majority of faculty eligible to vote (For: 71, Against: 69, Abstaining: 3) | ||
| Faculty Council Constitution | 12-Nov-08 19-Nov-08 10-Dec-08 14-Jan-09 | Passed by written ballot (For: 94, Against: 5, Abstaining: 20) | Approved April 2, 2009 | |
| East Asian Studies Minor | 10-Dec-08 | Passed by written ballot (For: 109, Against: 6, Abstaining: 4) | Approved April 2, 2009 | |
| Entrepreneurship Minor Proposal | 10-Dec-08 | Passed by written ballot (For: 100, Against: 10, Abstaining: 7) | Approved April 2, 2009 | |
| Classroom management procedures proposal Proposal dated Oct. 23, 2008 Original proposal dated Jan. 18, 2008 | 23-Apr-08 | Passed by written ballot (For: 89, Against: 12, Abstaining: 8) | ||
| Non-discrimination resolution Resolution dated Oct. 22, 2008 | Oct. 8, 2008 Faculty Council; Oct. 22, 2008 General Faculty | Passed by written ballot (For: 95, Against: 8, Abstaining: 7) | Rejected Jan. 27, 2010 | |
| First Year Seminar Revision Proposal dated April 19, 2007 Original proposal (discussed March 28, 2007) Minority Report | April 11-12, 2007 | 28-Mar-07 25-Apr-07 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 82, Against: 56, Abstaining: 8) | |
| Academic Honesty Policy (revised March, 2007) (amended March 28, 2007) | Feb. 28, 2007 | 28-Mar-07 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 86, Against: 11, Abstaining: 2) | Approved April 22, 2007 |
| Curricular proposal for Environmental Science major | 4/11 & 4/14, 2008 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 95, Against: 10, Abstaining: 3) | Approved October 10, 2008 | |
| Curricular proposal for Cell and Molecular Biology major | 4/11 & 4/14, 2008 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 96, Against: 6, Abstaining: 6) | Approved October 10, 2008 | |
| Professor of Practice Resolution | Mar. 26, 2008 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 59, Against: 39, Abstaining: 9) | ||
| Center for Faculty Development Proposal | Mar. 10-11, 2008 | Apr. 9 & 23, 2008 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 76, Against: 18, Abstaining: 13) | |
| Amended policy for search for Academic Deans and Chief Academic Officers | Jan. 27, 30, 2003 | Feb. 13, 2003 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 125, Against: 9, Abstaining: 18) | Approved with two amendments April 8, 2003 |
| Proposal for Faculty Handbook Appendix M | Mar. 26, 2008 | Passed by written ballot: (For: 90, Against: 12, Abstaining: 6) | Approved May 21, 2008 |
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