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DOCUMENTS OF THE GENERAL FACULTY
SECRETARY'S REPORT
January 22, 2001
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COMMENTS – None.
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| II. |
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY
THE PRESIDENT.
On November 14, 2000, President
Faulkner appointed the following committee to prepare a memorial
resolution for Robert Henry Wilson, professor emeritus,
English: James Wimsatt (chair), James D. Garrison, and Thomas
M. Cable.
On November 29, 2000, President Faulkner appointed the following
committee to prepare a memorial resolution for Marian B.
Davis, professor emeritus, art and art history: Jeffrey
C. Smith (chair), Nancy Schuller, and McDonald Smith.
On December 7, 2000, President Faulkner appointed the following
committee to prepare a memorial resolution for Charles
Hartshorne, professor emeritus, philosophy: Grayson D.
Browning (chair), Stephen H. Phillips, and Robert H. Kane.
On December 7, 2000, President Faulkner appointed the following
committee to prepare a memorial resolution for Svatava
P. Jakobson, professor emeritus, Slavic languages: Sidney
Monas (chair), Hana Pichova, and John S. Kolsti.
On December 21, 2000, President Faulkner appointed the following
committee to prepare a memorial resolution for William
C. Gardiner Jr., professor, chemistry and biochemistry:
Alan Campion (chair), Stephen E. Webber, and John F. Stanton.1
On January 10, 2001, President Faulkner appointed the following
committee to prepare a memorial resolution for Bill D.
Francis, professor emeritus, art and art history: Jay
Ulbricht (chair), Rebecca Brooks, and Lee Chesney.
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS COMPLETED.
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856-857 |
Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for Charles
E. Lankford.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for Frances
G. Loder.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for C.
Philip Johnson.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for William
Orr Huie.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for Osmond
Breland.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for Paul
W. English.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for Eugene
B. Konecci.
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Report of the Memorial Resolution Committee for
Américo Paredes.
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CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP OF THE FACULTY COUNCIL
– None.
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| V. |
STATUS OF LEGISLATION APPROVED BY THE FACULTY
COUNCIL OR THE GENERAL FACULTY.
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ITEMS COMPLETED SINCE THE LAST REPORT.
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16965-16966 |
Resolution Concerning Family Policy. Posted
on the Faculty Council web site on January 15, 1999.
Approved by Faculty Council at its meeting on January
25, 1999. Transmitted to the
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Corrected spelling of Gardiner from Gardner on January 18, 2001.
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president on January 26, 1999. Receipt acknowledged
by the president on February 5, 1999, with these
comments: "I am sympathetic to the concepts underlying
the resolution. It is being forwarded to Provost
Ekland-Olson for review and to determine how these
proposals might be implemented within University
policy." Comment from the provost on November 10,
2000: "To implement this resolution, a proposed
Policy on Teaching Continuity and Restructured Faculty
Workload Upon the Birth or Adoption of a Child has
been sent to the Executive Committee of the Faculty
Council for its consideration." The proposed Policy
on Teaching Continuity and Restructured Faculty
Workload Upon the Birth or Adoption of a Child (D
938-940) was presented to the Faculty Council for
discussion on November 20, 2000.
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365-366 |
Mid-Probationary Review Policy (Amended). Posted
on the Faculty Council web site on March 8, 2000.
Amended and then approved by Faculty Council by
voice vote on March 20, 2000 (see D 328-329). Transmitted
to the president on March 21, 2000. Comment by the
provost on November 10, 2000: "The Office of the
Executive Vice President and Provost has studied
the existing mid-probationary review policies at
UT Austin. Most colleges are in compliance with
the proposed legislation. For those that are not
in compliance, this office will work with them to
adopt policies in accord with current best practices."
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ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS – None.
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| C. |
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR.
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16517-16519 |
Recommendation for a Change in Regents' Rules
Concerning Suspension of a Faculty Member with Pay.
Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting
on December 8, 1997, and transmitted to the president
on December 9, 1997. Transmitted to the chancellor
by the president on January 20, 1999, with these
comments: "This legislation was discussed among
my office, the Office of the Provost, and members
of the Faculty Council Executive Committee. It puts
into the Regents' Rules what has been the
practice at The University of Texas at Austin. Confidential
consultation with a faculty committee regarding
a possible suspension is guaranteed, but the final
determination is made by the president. This process
has worked well on our campus. I recommend your
favorable consideration of the proposed change."
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ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
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17040-17043 |
Proposal from the Faculty Grievance Committee
to Create an Office of the Faculty Ombudsperson.
Posted on the Faculty Council web site on March
15, 1999. Introduced by Janet Staiger at the Faculty
Council meeting on April 19, 1999. Approved by Faculty
Council on May 10, 1999. Transmitted to the president
on May 12, 1999. Comment from the provost on November
10, 2000: "By separate letter, this legislation
will be returned without approval. Rather than create
an Office of the Faculty Ombudsperson, a proposal
is under consideration to use faculty-trained mediators
to
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assist the Faculty Grievance Committee with its
work. These mediators would work with Linda Millstone
and the staff in the Equal Employment Opportunity
Office."
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77-81 |
Changes in Policies Concerning Grades Awarded
with Credit by Examination. Posted on the Faculty
Council web site on October 29, 1999. Approved by
Faculty Council on November 15, 1999. Transmitted
to the president on November 16, 1999. Comment by
the provost on November 10, 2000: "The Office of
the Executive Vice President and Provost continues
to explore various options. A final decision has
not yet been reached."
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547-549a |
Report from the Educational Policy Committee
Concerning the Report of the Faculty Council ad
hoc Committee on Course Instructor Surveys:
Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness and Excellence
(D 82-101). Posted on the Faculty Council web
site on April 28, 2000. Approved by the Faculty
Council on May 8, 2000. Transmitted to the president
on May 9, 2000.
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550-551 |
Faculty Welfare Committee Recommendation for
an Annual Survey on Health Care Benefits and Services.
Posted on the Faculty Council web site on April
28, 2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on May
8, 2000. Transmitted to the president on May 9,
2000. Comment by the provost on November 10, 2000:
"This legislative action has been referred to Mr.
Kyle Cavanaugh, Associate VP for Human Resources,
for consideration."
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582-585 |
Report and Recommendations from the Faculty
Grievance Committee, 1999-2000. Posted on the
Faculty Council web site on May 3, 2000. Approved
by the Faculty Council on May 8, 2000. Transmitted
to the president on May 9, 2000. Comment by provost
on November 10, 2000: "Under review."
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875-881 |
Changes in the College of Engineering Chapter
of The Undergraduate Catalog, 2000-2001.
Posted on the Faculty council web site on November
9, 2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on November 17, 2000. Transmitted to the president
through the provost on November 20, 2000.
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946-947 |
Proposed Changes in the Description of the
Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design Major in
the College of Fine Arts Section of The Undergraduate
Catalog, 2000-2002. . Posted
on the Faculty council web site on November 28,
2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on December 8, 2000. Transmitted to the president
through the provost on December 11, 2000.
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948-949 |
Proposed Changes in the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design Major in
the College of Fine Arts Section of The Undergraduate
Catalog, 2000-2002. . Posted
on the Faculty council web site on November 28,
2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on
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December 8, 2000. Transmitted to the president
through the provost on December 11, 2000.
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950-951 |
Proposed Changes in the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Art, Art History Major
in the College of Fine Arts Section of The Undergraduate
Catalog, 2000-2002. . Posted
on the Faculty council web site on November 28,
2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on December 8, 2000. Transmitted to the president
through the provost on December 11, 2000.
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952-953 |
Proposed Changes in the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Music, Composition Major in
the College of Fine Arts Section of The Undergraduate
Catalog, 2000-2002. . Posted
on the Faculty council web site on November 28,
2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on December 8, 2000. Transmitted to the president
through the provost on December 11, 2000.
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954-955 |
Proposed Changes in the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance
in the College of Fine Arts Section of The Undergraduate
Catalog, 2000-2002. . Posted
on the Faculty council web site on November 28,
2000. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on December 8, 2000. Transmitted to the president
through the provost on December 11, 2000.
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| VI. |
LEGISLATION UNDER REVIEW BY THE GENERAL FACULTY
– None.
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| VII. |
LEGISLATION UNDER REVIEW BY THE FACULTY COUNCIL
– None.
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| VIII. |
STATUS OF LEGISLATION NOT APPROVED BY THE FACULTY
COUNCIL OR THE GENERAL FACULTY.
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ITEMS DISAPPROVED, TABLED, OR WITHDRAWN – None.
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ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY STANDING COMMITTEES.
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536-537 |
Matching Program for Recreational Sports Memberships.
Posted on the Faculty Council web site on April
28, 2000. Faculty Council referred legislation to
the Faculty Welfare Committee on May 8, 2000.
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ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY OTHER COMMITTEES –
None.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES APPOINTED – None.
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<signed>John R. Durbin, Secretary
The Faculty CouncilPosted on the Faculty Council web site (http://www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/)
on January 17, 2001. Paper copies are available on request from
the Office of the General Faculty, FAC 22, F9500.
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