Faculty Senate Meeting September 22, 2016

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - B. Hale, Secretary II. Approval of minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call - B. Hale, Secretary II. Approval of minutes June 16, 2016 III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report, M. Fitch for T. Schuman B. Administrative Reports i) Chancellor’s Report ii) Provost’s Report C. Staff Council Report D. Student Council E. Council of Graduate Students

President’s Report 22 September 2016

Intercampus Faculty Council (IFC) Post Tenure Review Policy with CRR revision Initiated partly in response to MO legislature criticisms CRR, current process and practices being reviewed by IFC Integrate workload, annual review, PTR, and waiver, policies Current CRR on workload, annual review and PTR policies not aligned Provide detail and guidance toward annual and 5 yr evaluations Add resources toward PTR rewards and faculty success/assistance Tom Schuman is the campus IFC representative for PTR review CRR changes to the campus for comment during fall semester IFC members 2016-2017 Tom Schuman, Sahra Sedighsarvestani, Mark Fitch IFC annual retreat is 29-30 September 2016 to discuss coming year objectives

Campus Information on the UM System President search: https://www.umsystem.edu/ps Campus representative – C. Joe Boehm (staff rep) Email from Joe (8 Sept 16): “As you may have seen we are in the interview phase of the selection process. I am impressed with the quality of candidates presented to us by the search firm to this point. I am also impressed by the passion and conviction of the committee to find the absolute best person to lead the university system. We hope to remain on track to find a replacement for Mr. Wolfe by the end of the year. That said, we are committed to not settle for whomever is available.”

Campus Committee elections were held 21 April meeting Unfilled committee positions Under today’s agenda item (RP&A)

Grievance Resolution Panel Training Conducted by UM Counsel on 31 August 2016 Attendees Marsha Fischer, Mark Van Zandt and Kelly Mescher Grievance resolution panel members Grievance oversight committee Chancellor’s designee Provost’s office Provost and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Provost and HR Staff FS President and President elect Flowchart of grievance process with weblinks to be posted on FS website

Title IX Panelist Training Conference style training was 9 September 2016 “Trauma Informed Investigation” “Policy review & how policy violations are applied to a case” “Applying reasonable and measured sanctions” “Case studies” –OR– “Breakout for appellate officers” CDO/HR/Div&Incl and UM System Counsel’s offices present Attendance (Morning + Afternoon) 10+9 faculty 8+4 admin/staff 8+5 staff

Campus Female faculty campus climate report (Dec 2015) Results are posted on Provost website, login protected https://provost.mst.edu/media/administrative/provost/secure/2015_MST_FINAL_REPORT%20(002).pdf Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Survey Survey closed 8 April 2016 Results were due to campus early summer, then July, … Results are on campus Coache rep Todd Benson met with FRRC 14 Sept to begin rollout

Campus Issues (Not Exhaustive…) Bylaws changes and Dean search process Cap enrollment, for specific departments Graduate student tuition remission ‘Fund’ the colleges, i.e., Deans; define fiduciary responsibilities Faculty line ownership Shared governance in changes to strategic plan Vice Provost for Research Vice Provost of CEC Search Process for next VP and Dean of CEC

Campus Issues (Not Exhaustive…) Bylaws changes and Dean search process Cap enrollment, for specific departments Graduate student tuition remission ‘Fund’ the colleges, i.e., Deans; define fiduciary responsibilities Faculty line ownership Shared governance in changes to strategic plan Vice Provost for Research Vice Provost of CEC Search Process for next VP and Dean of CEC IBIS visit tentative for 10 Oct 16 or thereabout

Chancellor Meetings with CEC Departments Listening sessions occurred (21 – 22 Sept 16) David Russell Dr. Middleton’s COS Sitting in: observe and represent System Also: Hasselmann Alumni House Ribbon Cutting (21 Sept) Opportunity Point out broken systems Point out solutions to broken systems Identify common threads for discussion

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report B. Administrative Reports i) Chancellor’s Report ii) Provost’s Report C. Staff Council Report D. Student Council E. Council of Graduate Students

Campus Update

INVESTING IN FACULTY

INVESTING IN OUR STUDENTS

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report B. Administrative Reports i) Chancellor’s Report ii) Provost’s Report, M. Mormile for R. Marley C. Staff Council Report D. Student Council E. Council of Graduate Students

Provost Report Dr. Robert J. Marley Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Faculty Senate Meeting September 22, 2016

Agenda Call for Faculty Fellow – Provost Office Provost’s Quarterly Newsletter Deans’ Resource Task Force Graduate Studies Review -October 31-November 2, 2016

Agenda Office of Sponsored Programs Audit Administration Retirements Division Updates posted http://facultysenate.mst.edu/reports/provostreport/

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report B. Administrative Reports i) Chancellor’s Report ii) Provost’s Report C. Staff Council Report, B. Abner D. Student Council E. Council of Graduate Students

Staff Council Staff Day Thank You Fall Staff Appreciation Day

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report B. Administrative Reports i) Chancellor’s Report ii) Provost’s Report C. Staff Council Report D. Student Council, M. Hale E. Council of Graduate Students

Agenda Campus Reports and Responses A. President’s Report B. Administrative Reports i) Chancellor’s Report ii) Provost’s Report C. Staff Council Report D. Student Council E. Council of Graduate Students, S. Anandan

Council of Graduate students report We appreciate the work done by Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty Senate and the Administration in introducing tuition waivers for PhD students! Working with Office of Graduate studies on an FAQ list to be put on the website. We are in the process of confirming department representatives. First rep. meeting on October 7. Ignite Rolla: Looking for speakers. Theme: Breaking Barriers Date: October 25 Working with Office of International Affairs to resolve issues which International Students face while applying for Co-ops.

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses V. Reports of Standing and Special Committees VI. Old Business VII. New Business and Announcements VIII. Adjourn

Agenda Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. Curricula Committee, K. Kosbar for I. Morgan B. Information Technology/Computing C. RP&A

CCC Meetings Committee Activity 16 August 5 October (upcoming) 2 Degree change requests (DC forms) 18 Course change requests (CC forms) 4 Experimental course requests (EC forms)

Degree Changes Requested File #146.12 Biological Sciences: Biological Sciences BA File #14.3 Chemical Engineering: Chemical Engineering MS Course Changes Requested: File #2160.1 Ceramic Engineering 3220: Phase Equilibria File #519.1 Ceramic Engineering 3240: Applied Glass Forming File #1040.4 Chemical Engineering 2100: Chemical Engineering Material & Energy Balances File #797.1 Chemical Engineering 4220: Biochemical Reactor Laboratory File #4310 Chemical Engineering 5220: Intermediate Engineering Thermodynamics File #4314 Electrical Engineering 5345: PLC Motion Control File #4325 Explosives Engineering 6464: Advanced Blast Vibration Analysis and Prediction

Course Changes Requested: File #363.1 Geological Engineering 5556: Renewable Energy Systems File #4309 Mechanical Engineering 6481: Advanced Topics in Decision and Control File #4321 Metallurgical Engineering 3410: Applied Metal Forming File #4317 Mining Engineering 6712: Managing Social and Environmental Risks in Mining (Intro to Responsible Mining) File# 4315 Mining Engineering 6912: Simulation of Mining Systems File #4316 Mining Engineering 6923: Geostatistics File #215.1 Music 4010: Symphonic Bands File #1671.1 Petroleum Engineering 4311: Reservoir Characterization File #2544.1 Philosophy 3223: Bioethics File #1772.1 Philosophy 3225: Engineering Ethics File #2281.1 Philosophy 3235: Business Ethics

Curriculum committee moves for FS to approve the DC and CC form actions Discussion: Questions or comments?

Informational Only Experimental Courses Approved to be Scheduled File #4318 Education 2001.001: Introduction of STEM Education File #4322 English 2001.001: Graphic Novel File #4307 Explosives Engineering 6001.002: High Speed Imaging Methods in Explosives Engineering File #4323 Petroleum Engineering 4001.001: Well Plugging and Abandonment

Agenda Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. Curricula Committee, K. Kosbar for I. Morgan B. Information Technology/Computing C. RP&A

ITCC Report to Faculty Senate, September 2016 Officers for 2016/17 academic year Chair - Thomas Vojta Vice Chair - John Singler Research Computing Subcommittee – Richard Dawes eLearning Subcommittee – Jeff Schramm Computer Security Subcommittee – Daniel Tauritz Campus moves from Blackboard to Canvas Fall 2016: both Canvas and Blackboard available Blackboard license expires Dec 31, 2016 Spring 2017: all courses on Canvas only Remove content from blackboard before Dec 31 !! (e.g. for accreditation purposes) EdTech provides Canvas training and assistance with content migration Computer security Two-factor authentication coming this fall

ITCC Report to Faculty Senate, September 2016 Research Computing Backup generator for HPC cluster installed and running Large HPC upgrade under way, test machines are on campus RTD (Research and Technology Development) conference on campus earlier this month CIO Search CIO search started … Further IT updates Ongoing personnel issues, 44% staff turnover since 2013 BPM 1204: restricting faculty purchases of IT equipment, ITCC involved in developing process

Agenda Reports of Standing and Special Committees A. Curricula Committee, K. Kosbar for I. Morgan B. Information Technology/Computing C. Rules, Procedures & Agenda, M. Fitch

RP&A Committee elections for unfilled committee positions Academic Freedom & Standards (1 Position, 2 yr. term) Facilities Planning (1 position, 2 year term) Intellectual Property/Tech Transfer (1 position to fill remaining year of Runar Nygaard’s term) Grievance Resolution Panel (2 positions) Parking, Security & Traffic (2 positions, 2 yr. term) Conflict of Interest (2 positions to serve remainder of terms vacated by retirements)

RP&A Elect Faculty Senate member to Grievance Oversight Panel Relevant part of CRR 370.010 There will be a Faculty Council/Senate Oversight Committee (OC), whose purpose will be to monitor the Grievance process as neutral observers and provide feedback on the process to the Faculty Council or Faculty Senate, the faculty and the Provost's and Chancellor's Office. The OC will consist of 3-5 tenured faculty appointed by Faculty Council or Faculty Senate for up to three year staggered terms. Chair of the OC will be a member of the Faculty Council or Faculty Senate.

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn Regular Session

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn Regular Session

Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of minutes III. Campus Reports and Responses IV. Reports of Standing and Special Committees V. Old Business VI. New Business and Announcements VII. Adjourn Regular Session

Agenda Adjourn