Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 1, 2006, and approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on May 8, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on May 9, 2006. Approved by the provost and an informational copy was transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006. Approved by the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 27, 2006. Approved by Dr. Pedro Reyes, associate vice chancellor for academic planning and assessment, on March 15, 2007, and transmitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 1, 2006, and approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on May 8, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on May 9, 2006. Transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006. Approval given by the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 10, 2006. Approved by Dr. Pedro Reyes, associate vice chancellor for academic planning and assessment, on March 15, 2007, and transmitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Proposed changes to the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4735-4738).
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 1, 2006, and approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on May 8, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on May 9, 2006. Transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006. Approval given by the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 10, 2006. Approved by Dr. Pedro Reyes, associate vice chancellor for academic planning and assessment, on March 15, 2007, and transmitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Deletion of the Intercollege Major in the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4735-4736).
Deletion of the Intercollege Major in Kinesiology and Health for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008 (D 4737-4738).
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on November 22, 2006. The Faculty Council approved related legislation D 5097-5105 and D 5109-5114 at its meeting on November 20, 2006. The legislation resulting from the approval of these items was presented to the General Faculty on a no-protest basis on November 27, 2006, and approved by the General Faculty on a no-protest basis on December 8. Transmitted to the president on December 12, 2006. See D 5154 for notice of no-protest procedure. Endorsed by the president and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor ad interim on February 19, 2007. Final approval received March 5, 2007, from the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. The legislation was forwarded to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for their information.
In a letter dated March 12, 2007, President Powers wished "to congratulate the Faculty Council on the thorough deliberative process it used to consider this substantial undergraduate curricular reform." He also directed the provost to work with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the other academic deans to implement the necessary degree changes.
In a letter dated March 15, 2007, to Joseph Stafford, assistant commissioner for academic affairs and research at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Pedro Reyes, associate vice chancellor for academic planning and assessment, requested “approval to modify the core curriculum,” and later, “UT Austin has not yet developed specific University-wide lists of courses that will satisfy the new and modified core component areas, but we seek your approval to begin the process of amending degree plans to implement the new core, with the understanding that course lists will be developed and submitted for your approval as soon as possible.”
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 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. On May 11, 2007, Provost Steven Leslie transmitted the legislation to President Powers with recommendation for approval. On May 25, 2007, President Powers transmitted the legislation with recommendation for approval to the executive vice chancellor ad interim.
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 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. On May 11, 2007, Provost Steven Leslie transmitted the legislation to President Powers with recommendation for approval. On May 25, 2007, President Powers transmitted the legislation with recommendation for approval to the executive vice chancellor ad interim.
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. On May 11, 2007, Provost Steven Leslie transmitted the legislation to President Powers with recommendation for approval. On May 25, 2007, President Powers transmitted the legislation with recommendation for approval to the executive vice chancellor ad interim.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on November 7, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on November 14, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on November 15, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on November 28, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on November 7, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on November 14, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on November 15, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on November 28, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on December 11, 2006. Presented to the Faculty Council at its meeting on December 11. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on January 22, 2007. Approved by the General Faculty on a no-protest basis on February 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president for approval as General Faculty legislation on February 19, 2007. The president referred the legislation to the provost for review and recommendations. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the president on March 7, 2007. Approved by the president and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs ad interim on March 20, 2007. See D 5226 for notice of no-protest procedure.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on December 6, 2006. Presented to the Faculty Council at its meeting on December 11. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on January 22, 2007. Transmitted to the president on January 23, 2007. On March 8, 2007, the president referred the legislation to the provost for review and recommendations. On July 2, 2007, Provost Leslie sent a letter to the president recommending approval.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on March 16, 2007. Presented to the Faculty Council at its meeting on March 19, 2007. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on April 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president on April 17, 2007. In a letter dated May 3, 2007, the president asked Provost Leslie for written recommendations. In a letter to President Powers dated August 1, 2007, Provost Leslie recommended approval.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 10, 2007. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on April 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president on April 17, 2007. In a letter dated May 3, 2007, the president asked Provost Leslie for written recommendations. In a letter to President Powers dated August 1, 2007, Provost Leslie recommended approval.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 10, 2007. Amended and approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on April 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president on April 17, 2007.
In a letter dated May 3, 2007, the president asked Provost Leslie for written recommendations. In a letter to President Powers dated August 1, 2007, Provost Leslie recommended approval.
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. As of January 19, 2006, this item is still under review.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 11, 2005. Archie Holmes, chair of the Educational Policy Committee, was to present the legislation to the Council at it's 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 Texas at 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."
In a letter to Provost Leslie dated March 13, 2007, President Powers states
"Because of the significance of this proposal and the effect on the academic policy which you oversee, I am returning all five recommendations of D 3835-3837 to you for review, comment, and recommendation."
In a letter dated April 10, 2007 to President Powers, Provost Leslie recommended disapproval of items 2 and 4. Regarding items 3, he suggested "further modifications that serve to include the list in the original legislation that should be included on the course syllabus. This list is as follows:
Course name and number;
Faculty member name;
Faculty member office location and office hours;
TA name, office location and office hours if course has a TA;
Overview of course, including course prerequisites;
Grading policy for course, including whether class attendance is used in determining the grade;
Dates during semester for examinations and assignments that count 20% or more of the total course grade;
Final exam date and time;
Required materials for the course (textbooks, supplies, packets, etc.);
Course web site;
and 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, 471-6441 TTY."
The provost also agreed with the "recommendation to approve item 5 with the modification that limitation in Q drops be increased to four rather than three as suggested in the legislation."
In a letter dated June 13, 2007, to Sue Greninger (secretary, Faculty Council), President Powers responded to Provost Leslie’s recommendations of April 10, 2007, with the following:
Section1: Before taking action on the recommended approval, President Powers is “asking Provost Leslie to work with Mr. Shelby Stanfield, Registrar, to review the proposal in light of Senate Bill 1231 and provide a further recommendation after that review.” Section 2: President Powers concurred with the provost’s recommendation to disapprove this item. Section 3: President Powers approved the provost’s recommendation for approval with modifications. Section 4: President Powers agreed with the provost’s recommendation to disapprove the item. Section 5: Before taking action on the recommendation for approval, the president is “asking Provost Leslie to work with the Registrar to review the proposal in light of Senate Bill 1231 and provide a further recommendation after that review.”
In summary, sections 1 and 5 are pending further review and recommendations from the provost; section 2 and 4 have been disapproved; section 3 has been approved with modifications.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 4, 2006. Amended and approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on May 8, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on May 9, 2006. Also see D 4524.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on December 11, 2006. Presented to the Faculty Council at its meeting on December 11. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on January 22, 2007. Transmitted to the provost on January 23, 2007.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on March 14, 2007. This proposal is legislation of exclusive application and primary interest to a single college or school. The proposal was approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on March 23, 2007. Transmitted to the provost on March 28, 2007.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on March 14, 2007. This proposal is legislation of exclusive application and primary interest to a single college or school. The proposal was approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on March 23, 2007. Transmitted to the provost on March 28, 2007.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on March 14, 2007. This proposal is legislation of exclusive application and primary interest to a single college or school. The proposal was approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on March 23, 2007. Transmitted to the provost on March 28, 2007.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on March 14, 2007. This proposal is legislation of exclusive application and primary interest to a single college or school. The proposal was approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on March 23, 2007. Transmitted to the provost on March 28, 2007.
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. On June 16, 2006, Archie Holmes, chair of the Educational Policy Committee and member of the Faculty Council Executive Committee, said that this legislation was precluded by Dr. Faulkner’s approval of D 77-81 (that removed grades from credit by examination). Sue Greninger, secretary of the General Faculty and Faculty Council, confirmed withdrawal of the legislation in a letter dated March 8, 2007.
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 an informational copy was transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on December 19, 2005. Approved by the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and transmitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on November 1, 2006. Approved by the Coordinating Board on November 21, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on December 9, 2005. Presented to the Council for discussion on December 12, 2005. No action was required by the Faculty Council. In a letter dated January 26, 2006, President Faulkner asked the provost to implement the final recommendations of the committee. The item was removed from the February 20, 2006, Secretary's Report. However, the secretary added it back to the report in September 2006 after hearing that the legislation is pending approval by the Board of Regents. (See also D 2488-2493.) Approved by the Board of Regents at its meeting held November 15-16, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on March 30, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on April 14, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on April 17, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 19, 2006. Approval given by the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 13, 2006. Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on December 5, 2006, with a report showing an implementation date of January 1, 2007.
The following proposal was approved by the Catalog Review Committee on March 30, 2006. Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 13, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on April 21, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on April 24, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006. Withdrawn from its submission to UT System by the provost in May 2006. The item is still under discussion in the Office of the Provost.In an email message to Dean Rankin dated May 4, 2007, Vice Provost Terri Givens indicated that the legislation received final approval from UT System on June 9, 2006.
The proposed addition was posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 1, 2006, on a no-protest basis. A protest was received on May 3, 2006. The Faculty Council approved the proposal at its meeting on May 8, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on May 9, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on July 6, 2006. Approved by the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 13, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 2, 2006, and approved by the Faculty Council on a no-protest basis on May 9, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on May 10, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on May 31, 2006.
Approved by the interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 13, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on September 14, 2006. Motion amended by the Faculty Council at its meeting on October 16, 2006. Action to be taken on the amended motion (D 5097-5105) at the Council's meeting on November 20, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on October 6, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council on October 16, 2006. Transmitted to the president on October 17, 2006. Approved by the president on November 8, 2006, with the following recommended change in wording of the function for clarification:
"To advise the president on all matters pertaining to faculty welfare, including the effectiveness of the implementation of all approved Faculty Council legislation regarding faculty welfare.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on October 6, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on October 16, 2006. Transmitted to the president on October 17, 2006. Approved by the president on October 27, 2006. No further action required.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on October 18, 2006. Original motion found in D 5011-5019 was amended by the Faculty Council at its meeting on October 16, 2006. Approved by the Faculty Council on November 20, 2006. See D 5154 and D 5155-5163.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on October 26, 2006. The amendment was discussed by the Faculty Council at its meeting on October 16, 2006. However, due to lack of quorum, the motion was tabled until the November 20, 2006, Faculty Council meeting. Also see D 5011-5019 and D 5097-5105. Approved by the Faculty Council on November 20, 2006. See D 5154 and D 5155-5163.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web page on October 25, 2006. The Faculty Council approved the name change on a no-protest basis on November 1, 2006. Transmitted to the provost on November 8, 2006. Approved by the provost and transmitted to the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on November 13, 2006. Final approval received from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on November 28, 2006.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 10, 2007. Presented to the Faculty Council at its meeting on April 16, 2007. Faculty Council action was postponed due to lack of a quorum at its meeting on May 7, 2007. Approved by the Council at its special meeting held May 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president on May 16, 2007. On June 13, 2007, President Powers requested that the provost review the legislation and provide comment and recommendation. In a letter to the president dated June 18, 2007, the provost recommended approval. Approved by the president in a letter dated June 20, 2007.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 10, 2007. Approved by the Faculty Council at its meeting on April 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president on April 17, 2007. The president appointed Professor Alba A. Ortiz to serve on the Men's Intercollegiate Athletics Council and Professor Robert A. Prentice to serve on the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Council. Both are four-year appointments beginning September 1, 2007, expiring on August 31, 2011. The president appointed Professor Steven Goode to the University Co-op Board of Directors (2007-2011) to fill the position that will open when the term of Professor Isabella C. Cunningham expires.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 10, 2007. Presented to the Faculty Council at its meeting on April 16, 2007. The Council approved the legislation at its special meeting held May 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president on May 16, 2007. In a memorandum dated June 20, 2007, the president requested written recommendations from the provost regarding the proposal. In a letter to President Powers dated July 16, 2007, Provost Leslie recommended approval. Approved by the president in a letter dated July 31, 2007.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on April 12, 2007. The Faculty Council created a resolution (D 5372) in response to the resolution from the Senate of College Councils encouraging the placement of the Honor Code on course syllabi.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 3, 2007. Endorsed by the Faculty Council at its special meeting on May 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president for informational purposes. No further action is required.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 3, 2007. Presented to the Faculty Council at its special meeting held May 16, 2007.Transmitted to the president for informational purposes. No further action is required.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 3, 2007. This item in response to the resolution from the Senate of College Councils on encouraging the placement of the Honor Code on course syllabi (D 5357-5359). Endorsed by the Faculty Council at its special meeting on May 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president for informational purposes. No further action is required.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 3, 2007. Endorsed by the Faculty Council at its special meeting on May 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president for informational purposes. No further action is required.
Posted on the Faculty Council Web site on May 3, 2007. Endorsed by the Faculty Council at its special meeting on May 16, 2007. Transmitted to the president for informational purposes. No further action is required.
