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. 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(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.
Final Version of the Amended Motion on Curricular Reform. 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.
B.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS — None.
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C.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
Addition of the Jackson School of Geosciences Chapter in the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008. 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. . Pending the approval of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Changes in Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Asian Cultures and Languages and Asian Studies in the College of Liberal Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008. 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. Pending the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
D.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY THE OFFICE OF THE
CHANCELLOR.
D 4735-4738
Proposed changes to the
College of Liberal Arts Chapter
of the Undergraduate Catalog,
2006-2008. 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 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. Provost's office
is determining whether or not these
items need to go on to the 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).
Proposed Addition of a
Music Business Major to the Bachelor
of Music in the College of Fine
Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2008-2010. 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.
Proposed Addition of a
Recording Technology Major to the
Bachelor of Music in the College
of Fine Arts Chapter of the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008. 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.
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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, 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 The Handbook
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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Transmitted to the president from the provost on January 19,
2006, with the following recommendations:
"I recommend approval of Sections 1 and 3.
"Section 1 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 3832-3837 to you for review, comment, and recommendation."
Changes to the Admissions Policy
for Entry Majors in the College of
Natural Sciences Chapter in the Undergraduate
Catalog, 2006-2008. Approved
by the Undergraduate Degree Program
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
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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.
Revised Motion to Change the Definition of University Honors. 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.
Faculty Welfare Committee Recommendations
Concerning University Family Friendly Policies. 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.
Natural Science Requirement of the
Core Curriculum for all Undergraduate Students
at UT Austin. 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. See D 5226 for notice of no-protest procedure.
Proposal from the Faculty Grievance
Committee to Create an Office of the Faculty
Ombudspersons. 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.
VI.
LEGISLATION UNDER REVIEW BY THE GENERAL
FACULTY — None.
Addition of a Nursing Honors Program in the School of Nursing Chapter of The Undergraduate Catalog, 2008-2010. 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 has been reviewed by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. The authority to grant final approval on behalf of the General Faculty resides with the Faculty Council. The Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will determine the final wording for the Undergraduate Catalog after the proposal has been approved by the Faculty Council. If no objection is filed with the Office of the General Faculty by noon on March 23, 2007, the legislation will be held to have been approved by the Faculty Council. If objection is filed within the prescribed period, the legislation will be presented to the Faculty Council at its next meeting.
Deletion of the Music Theory Major in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of The Undergraduate Catalog, 2008-2010. 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
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proposal has been reviewed by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. The authority to grant final approval on behalf of the General Faculty resides with the Faculty Council. The Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will determine the final wording for the Undergraduate Catalog after the proposal has been approved by the Faculty Council. If no objection is filed with the Office of the General Faculty by noon on March 23, 2007, the legislation will be held to have been approved by the Faculty Council. If objection is filed within the prescribed period, the legislation will be presented to the Faculty Council at its next meeting.
Changes to the Jazz Composition Major in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of The Undergraduate Catalog, 2008-2010. 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 has been reviewed by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. The authority to grant final approval on behalf of the General Faculty resides with the Faculty Council. The Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will determine the final wording for the Undergraduate Catalog after the proposal has been approved by the Faculty Council. If no objection is filed with the Office of the General Faculty by noon on March 23, 2007, the legislation will be held to have been approved by the Faculty Council. If objection is filed within the prescribed period, the legislation will be presented to the Faculty Council at its next meeting.
Changes to the Jazz Performance Major in the College of Fine Arts Chapter of The Undergraduate Catalog, 2008-2010. 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 has been reviewed by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. The authority to grant final approval on behalf of the General Faculty resides with the Faculty Council. The Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will determine the final wording for the Undergraduate Catalog after the proposal has been approved by the Faculty Council. If no objection is filed with the Office of the General Faculty by noon on March 23, 2007, the legislation will be held to have been approved by the Faculty Council. If objection is filed within the prescribed period, the legislation will be presented to the Faculty Council at its next meeting.
VIII.
STATUS OF LEGISLATION NOT APPROVED BY THE FACULTY COUNCIL OR THE GENERAL FACULTY.
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. On June 16, 2006, Archie Holmes, chair of the Educational Policy
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Committee and member of the Faculty Council Executive Committee, said that this legislation was precluded by Dr. Faulkner’s approval of D 77(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.
B.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY STANDING COMMITTEES — None.
C.
ITEMS UNDER REVIEW BY OTHER COMMITTEES — None.
IX.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES APPOINTED — None.
Sue Alexander Greninger, Secretary The Faculty Council
Posted on the Faculty
Council Web site on
March 15, 2007. Paper copies are available on request from
the Office of the General Faculty, WMB 2.102, F9500.
