MEMORIAL RESOLUTION COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE
PRESIDENT.
February 21, 2006, President Powers appointed the following committee to prepare
a memorial resolution for Ralph Robert Robins, associate dean
and professor, astronomy: Mary Kay Hemenway (chair), William H. Jefferys, and
David L. Lambert.
Resolution on the Legislative Requirement. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on April 4, 2004.
Approved by Faculty Council on May 10, 2004. Transmitted
to the provost on May 12, 2004. See D 2826 for
background information. Approved by the president
and transmitted to Chancellor Mark G. Yudof on
June 3, 2004.
Changes to the Special Requirements in
the Bachelor of Business Administration in the Red
McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on November 3,
2005. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on November 11, 2005.
Transmitted to the provost on November 14, 2005. Approved by the provost and
transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on November
22, 2005.
Changes to the Bachelor of Business Administration
Degree Requirements in the Red
McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on November 3,
2005. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on November 11, 2005.
Transmitted to the provost on November 14, 2005. Approved by the provost and
transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on November
22, 2005.
Proposed Changes to the Business Foundations
Program in the Red McCombs School
of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on November 3,
2005. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on November 11,
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2005.
Transmitted to the provost on November 14, 2005. Approved by the provost and
transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on November
22, 2005.
Changes to the Business Honors Program Degree Requirements
in the Red McCombs School of Business Chapter
of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on November 3, 2005. Approved
by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on November 11,
2005. Transmitted to the provost on November 14, 2005. Approved
by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor
for academic affairs on November 22, 2005.
Changes to the Requirements for a Business Minor in the Red
McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog,
2006-2008. Posted on the Faculty
Council Web site on November 3, 2005. Approved by the Faculty
Council on a no-protest basis on November 11, 2005. Transmitted
to the provost on November 14, 2005. Approved by the provost
and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic
affairs on November 22, 2005.
D 4235-4249
Proposed catalog changes from theRed
McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog,
2006-2008. Posted on the Faculty Council Web site
on November 21, 2005. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on December 2, 2005. Transmitted to the provost on December
5, 2005. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive
vice chancellor for academic affairs on December 19, 2005.
Proposed Changes Regarding Concurrent Enrollment
in the Red McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008 (D
4235-4237).
Proposed Changes to the Bachelor of Business Administration
in Finance in the Red McCombs School of Business Chapter
of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D
4238-4240).
Proposed Changes to the Bachelor of Business Administration
in International Business in the Red McCombs School of
Business Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D
4241-4243).
Proposed Changes to the Professional Program in Accounting
in the Red McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008 (D
4244-4246).
Addition of a Supply Chain Management Major in the Red
McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008 (D
4247-4249).
E.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
Revised Proposal for Revision of The Handbook of
Operating Procedures Regarding Discovery
and the Rights of Parties when a Formal Hearing is to be
Held. Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on
February 18, 2005. Approved by Faculty Council on February
21, 2005. Transmitted to the president on February 24, 2005.
Letter dated June 14, 2005, from the president states that
the proposal is "under review to determine whether necessary
revisions address all substantive, legal, and terminological
issues satisfactorily, and to determine whether the revised
text corrects references to the Regents' Rules and conforms
to the new format for the Handbook of Operating Procedures." Endorsed
by President Faulkner and transmitted to the Office of General
Counsel, UT System on August 12, 2005, for review.
Proposal for Language to be added to The Handbook of
Operating Procedures 3.18 addressing Provost's
Role in Grievance Procedures. Posted on the Faculty Council
Web site on February 18, 2005. Approved by Faculty Council on February
21, 2005. Transmitted to the president on February 24, 2005. Letter
dated June 14, 2005, from the president states that the proposal
is "under review to determine whether necessary revisions
address all substantive, legal, and terminological issues satisfactorily,
and to determine whether the revised text corrects references to
the Regents' Rules and conforms to the new format for the Handbook
of Operating Procedures." Endorsed by President Faulkner and
transmitted to the Office of General Counsel, UT System on August
12, 2005, for review.
Revision of the Recommendation for Change in TheHandbook
of Operating Procedures Concerning Disciplining
of a Faculty Member. Posted on the Faculty Council Web
site on March 8, 2005. This legislation replaced D 3208-3209 and
was approved by the Faculty Council on March 21, 2005. Transmitted
to the president on March 23, 2005. Endorsed by President Faulkner
and transmitted to the Office of General Counsel, UT System on
August 12, 2005, for review.
Educational Policy Committee Recommendation that University
Grade Point Average be Based on In Residence Grade Point Average. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on March 10, 2005, and presented
to the Faculty Council at its meeting on March 21. On April 11, 2005,
it appeared on the Council's agenda as an action item. However, due
to lack of time, it was addressed and approved by the Faculty Council
at its meeting on May 9, 2005. Transmitted to the president on May
10, 2005. Transmitted to the provost for his consideration and action
on June 29, 2005. On January 19, 2006, transmitted to the president
with the recommendation for approval.
Educational Policy Committee Recommendation to Eliminate
the Table of Scholastic Standards and to Change the Criteria for
Probation and Dismissal. Posted on the Faculty Council
Web site on March 10, 2005, and presented to the Faculty Council
at its meeting on March 21. On April 11, 2005, the item appeared
on the Council's agenda as an action item. However, due to lack
of time, it was addressed and approved by the Faculty Council at
its meeting on May 9, 2005. Transmitted to the president on May
10, 2005. Transmitted to the provost for his consideration and
action on June 29, 2005. In a letter to the president dated January
19, 2006, the provost did not recommend approval and provided the
following comment:
"Academic advisors who work with students report that they do
not find the table confusing. They are the primary clients. No need
for change is deemed necessary. More importantly, the recent decision
to exclude Credit by Exam (CBE) from students' cumulative GPA will
have some impact on students' GPA in the early years of their undergraduate
career. Making the proposed change at the same time we put the CBE
policy into effect is likely to have an adverse effect on student retention
and on students' opportunity to succeed and graduate from UT Austin
in a timely fashion. This is a proposal we may want to revisit in three
to five years once we have a chance to determine the impact of the
CBE changes. For now, I would recommend that we take a wait-and-see-stance.
There is no evidence that the proposed changes will have a significant
effect on class availability."
Educational Policy Committee Proposal to Improve Course Availability
for Undergraduates. Posted on the Faculty Council Web site
on April 11, 2005. Archie Holmes, chair of the Educational Policy
Committee, was to
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present the legislation to the Council at its meeting on April
11, 2005. However, due to lack of time, it was addressed and
approved at the meeting on May 9, 2005. Transmitted to the president
on May 10, 2005. Transmitted to the provost for his consideration
and action on June 29, 2005. Transmitted to the president from
the provost on January 19, 2006, with the following recommendations:
"I recommend approval of Sections 1 and 3.
"Section I recommends the creation of a new symbol, N,
to be used when a student drops a course for documented non-academic
reasons. Section 3 requires that faculty provide a syllabus with
specified information. I recommend adding to Section 3 that the
syllabus also provide a description of the course, an outline
of the weekly topics, and faculty and TA office hours. In addition,
I recommend that we ask faculty to include the statement, The
University of Austin provides upon request appropriate academic
accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For
more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students
at 471-6259, 471-4641 TTY,
"I also recommend the approval of Section 5, which limits
the number of Q drops, but with a modification. The proposed
legislation recommends that a student who has received 3 Qs must
have documented, non-academic reasons for any additional drops
after the 12th class day. The limitation on Q drops is a very
good idea. Based on the data provided by the Registrar's Office
and consultation with academic advisors, however, I recommend
that the recommended number be increased to 4. The purpose underlying
the Faculty Council's proposal is maintained, and student progress
is not reduced.
"I do not recommend approval of the proposed Sections 2
and 4.
"Section 2, which proposes changes to the current add and
drop procedures, significantly shortens the period of time students
have to add and drop courses each semester. Data prepared by
the Registrar's Office indicate that these changes would have
minimal impact on course availability and would be costly to
implement. In addition, because students would have less time
to attend meetings of a course and thus consider whether a course
is suitable for them, it is projected that the likelihood of
adds and drops would increase substantially. In my opinion, this
would not be a healthy outcome for the institution.
"Section 4, which addresses course repeat policy, puts restrictions
on the number of times a student may register for the same course.
Colleges and schools currently handle these restrictions quite
successfully internally. They are in the best position to determine
the most effective practice for the courses they offer. I recommend
that college/school level discretion be continued."
F.
ITEMS REFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE PROVOST FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION.
Admissions and Registration Committee Proposed Recommendations
for Change in Enrollment as a Nondegree Seeker. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on March 10, 2005, and presented
to the Faculty Council at its meeting on March 21. On April
11, 2005, it appeared on the Council's agenda as an action
item. However, due to lack of time, it was addressed
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and approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on May 9, 2005. Transmitted
to the president on May 10, 2005. Transmitted to the provost for his consideration
and action on June 29, 2005. As of January 19, 2006, this item is still
under review.
Proposed Changes to the Management Program in the Red
McCombs School of Business Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog,
2006-2008. Posted on the Faculty Council
Web site on November 21, 2005. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest
basis on December 2, 2005. Transmitted to the provost on December 5,
2005.
Final Report and Recommendations from the ad hoc Committee
to Study Course Instructor Surveys (CIS). Posted on the Faculty
Council Web site on November 18, 2005, in portable document format and
subsequently numbered on November 30, 2005. The Faculty Council approved
the recommendations as amended at its meeting on November 21, 2005. (Also
see D
4133-4135).
Changes To the School of Architecture Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008. Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on February 24, 2006. Approved by the
Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on March 3, 2006. Transmitted to the provost
on March 6, 2006.
D 4388-4407
Proposed Catalog Changes in the College of Fine Arts. Posted on the
Faculty Council Web site on February 24, 2006. Approved by the Faculty
Council on a no-protest basis on March 3, 2006. Transmitted to the provost
on March 6, 2006.
Proposed changes in the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4388-4389).
Proposed changes in the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4390-4392).
Proposed changes in the requirements for the Dance Major in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4393-4395).
Proposed changes in the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4396-4397).
Proposed changes in the requirements for the Theatre Studies Major in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4398-4400).
Proposed changes in the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4401-4407).
D 4408-4433
Proposed Catalog Changes in the College of Communications. Posted on
the Faculty Council Web site on February 24, 2006. Approved by the Faculty
Council on a no-protest basis on March 3, 2006. Transmitted to the provost
on March 6, 2006.
Changes to the requirements in the Bachelor of Science in Advertising in the College of Communication Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4408-4411).
Changes to the College of Communication Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4412-4418).
Changes to the requirements in the Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies in the College of Communication Chapter of
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the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4419-4421).
Changes to the requirements in the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Communication Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4422-4423).
Changes to the requirements in the Bachelor of Journalism in the College of Communication Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4424-4429).
Changes to the requirements in the Bachelor of Science in Public Relations in the College of Communication Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4430-4433).
D 4434-4440
Proposed Catalog Changes in the College of Liberal Arts. Posted
on the Faculty Council Web site on February 24, 2006. Approved
by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on March 3, 2006.
Transmitted to the provost on March 6, 2006.
Addition of a major in Classical Archaeology for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4434-4435).
Deletion of the concentration and addition of a major in European Studies for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4436-4438).
Addition of a major in Rhetoric and Writing for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4439-4440).
VI.
LEGISLATION UNDER REVIEW BY THE GENERAL FACULTY — None.
Motion to Recognize Temporary Disabilities Caused by Pregnancy and Childbirth for Graduate Students. Posted on the Faculty Council Web site of February 14, 2006. Presented to the Faculty Council for discussion at its meeting on February 20, 2006. The proposal will be acted on by the Council at its meeting on March 20, 2006.
VIII.
STATUS OF LEGISLATION NOT APPROVED BY THE FACULTY COUNCIL OR
THE GENERAL FACULTY.
A.
ITEMS DISAPPROVED, TABLED, OR WITHDRAWN — None.
B.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY STANDING COMMITTEES — None.
C.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY OTHER COMMITTEES — None.
IX.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES APPOINTED — None.
Sue A. Greninger, Secretary
The Faculty Council
Posted on the Faculty
Council Web site on
March 9, 2006. Paper copies are available
on request from the Office of the General Faculty, WMB 2.102,
F9500.
