Faculty Affairs Council (FAC)

A reminder that the fourth FAC meeting for the 2015-2016 academic year is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th in the McIlhenny Ballroom on the 4th floor of the DeNaples Center. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:15 a.m. with the business meeting starting at 11:30 a.m. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

AGENDA

1. Chair’s Report – Michael Friedman
   1. Associate Provost Searches
   2. Window Retirement Program
   3. Collective Bargaining Agreement
   4. Elections
   5. FAC Forum in February 2016
2. Faculty Senate Report – Doug Boyle
3. Contract Administrator’s Report – Patricia Wright
4. Treasurer’s Report – Dan West
5. Grievance Officer’s Report – Len Champney
6. Old Business
   1. Dean’s Recommendation Letters
   2. Teaching in Rank and Tenure Process
7. New Business
   1. Harassment Culpability in Rank and Tenure Process

MENU

• Cheddar Ale Soup
• Mixed Green Salad with 2 Dressings
• Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce
• Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
• Fresh Winter Vegetables
• Apple Strudel
• Rolls and Butter
• Coffee, Tea, Soda, and Water

Three FAC Meetings have been held so far this semester.

• September 8, 2015 — Tues. — 509 Brennan Hall
• October 13, 2015 — Tues. — 509 Brennan Hall
• November 10, 2015 — Tues. — 407 DeNaples Hall

FAC Sheets for each month can be accessed below, which include the Minutes from the previous meeting, and the Agenda and Menu for the next meeting:

• September 2015
• October 2015
• November 2015

A reminder that our next FAC meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in DeNaples 407 (McIlhenny Ballroom), with luncheon service beginning at 11:15 AM. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

Agenda

1. Chair’s Report (Michael Friedman)
   1. Update on Negotiations
   2. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy
   3. Faculty Attendance Policy
2. Contract Administrator’s Report (Kevin Nordberg)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Dan West)
4. Grievance Officer’s Report (Len Champney)
5. Old Business
   1. Department’s Responsibility in Rank and Tenure (23.3.A)
6. New Business
   1. Attendance at Rank and Tenure and Reappointment Meetings
   2. Deans’ Recommendation Letters

Menu

• Spring mix salad with two dressings
• Stracciatella vegetarian Italian spinach and egg drop soup
• Sole Florentine
• Sliced pork with marsala sauce
• Asparagus pesto gnocchi
• Rolls and butter
• Assorted pies
• Coffee, tea, soda, and water

A reminder that our next FAC meeting will be held Tuesday, April 14 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in DeNaples 407 (McIlhenny Ballroom), with luncheon service beginning at 11:15 AM. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

Agenda

1. Chair’s Report (Michael Friedman)
   1. Update on Negotiations
   2. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy
   3. Faculty Attendance Policy
2. Contract Administrator’s Report (Kevin Nordberg)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Dan West)
4. Grievance Officer’s Report (Len Champney)
5. Old Business
   1. Department’s Responsibility in Rank and Tenure (23.3.A)
6. New Business
   1. Attendance at Rank and Tenure and Reappointment Meetings
   2. Deans’ Recommendation Letters

Menu

• Mixed green salad with two dressings
• Flank steak with mushroom sauce
• Broiled filet of sole with lemon butter
• Pasta primavera
• Bourbon carrots
• Rolls and butter
• Rice pudding
• Coffee, tea, soda, and water

A reminder that our next FAC meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in DeNaples 407 (McIlhenny Ballroom), with luncheon service beginning at 11:15 AM. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

Agenda

1. Chair’s Report (Michael Friedman)
   1. Update on Negotiations
   2. Current Searches for Academic Administrators
   3. Status of Interdisciplinarity
   4. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy
2. Contract Administrator’s Report (Kevin Nordberg)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Dan West)
4. Grievance Officer’s Report (Len Champney)
5. Old Business
   1. Student Learning Outcomes in Rank and Tenure
6. New Business
   1. Department’s Responsibility in Rank and Tenure (23.3.A)

Menu

• Three green salad with two dressings
• Irish soda bread
• Corned beef and cabbage
• Roasted potatoes
• Seasoned roasted winter vegetables
• Pasta primavera
• Assorted cookies
• Coffee, tea, soda, and water

A reminder that our next FAC meeting will be held Tuesday, December 9 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in DeNaples 407 (McIlhenny Ballroom), with luncheon service beginning at 11:15 AM. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

Agenda

1. Presentation from OED Director
2. Chair’s Report (Michael Friedman)
   1. Preparing for Negotiations
   2. Current Searches for Administrators
   3. Executive Committee Elections
3. Contract Administrator’s Report (Kevin Nordberg)
4. Treasurer’s Report (Dan West)
5. Grievance Officer’s Report (Len Champney)
6. Old Business
   1. Interdisciplinarity Proposal Part 2
7. New Business
   1. Use of Assessment and Student Learning Outcomes

Menu

• French onion soup with grilled cheese croutons
• Kielbasa
• Lentil and mushroom shepherd’s pie (vegetarian)
• Mixed greens with two dressings
• Fresh winter veggie
• Assorted cakes and pies
• Rolls and butter
• Warm bread pudding with caramel sauce
• Coffee, tea, soda, and water

A reminder that our next FAC meeting will be held Tuesday, November 11 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in DeNaples 407 (McIlhenny Ballroom), with luncheon service beginning at 11:15 AM. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

Agenda

1. Chair’s Report (Michael Friedman)
   1. Preparing for Negotiations
   2. Changes at the Handbook Committee
   3. Merit Pay Survey and Appeals
   4. Current Searches for Academic Administrators
   5. Shared Governance – The Routing Committee
   6. Executive Committee Elections
2. Contract Administrator’s Report (Kevin Nordberg)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Dan West)
4. Grievance Officer’s Report (Len Champney)
5. Old Business
   1. Interdisciplinarity – Part 2
6. New Business

Menu

• Green salad with two dressings
• Sliced oven-baked ham
• Sliced turkey breast
• Onion and sage bread dressing
• Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Fresh vegetable
• Cranberry sauce
• Rolls and butter
• Apple or pumpkin pie
• Coffee, tea, soda, and water

A reminder that our next FAC meeting will be held Tuesday, October 7 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in DeNaples 407 (McIlhenny Ballroom), with luncheon service beginning at 11:15 AM. See this month’s FAC Sheet for minutes from our last meeting.

Agenda

1. Chair’s Report (Michael Friedman)
   1. Preparations for Negotiations
   2. FAC Forum on Search Committees
   3. Sub-committee on 23.3.A
2. Contract Administrator’s Report (Kevin Nordberg)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Dan West)
4. Grievance Officer’s Report (Len Champney)
5. Old Business
   1. Interdisciplinarity proposal
   2. Merit Adjustments
6. New Business
   1. Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)

Menu

• Vegan butternut squash soup with caramelized pears
• Three-green salad with two dressings
• Baked salmon with dill
• Herb roasted chicken breast with sauce
• Rice pilaf
• Grilled fall vegetable
• Apple and cranberry squares
• Rolls and butter
• Coffee, tea, soda, and water