Faculty Senate Agenda

May 4, 2015 3:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 6, 2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Senator Benson UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Policy 4.6.17 – Annual Review of Tenured Faculty (Action Item) Policy 4.8.1 – Evaluation of Academic Administrators (Action Item) Policy 9.1.1 – Consumption & Serving of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus (Action Item

Policy 8.3.8 – Return to Work Program (Action Item)

Policy 8.2.6 – Faculty & Staff Tuition Waiver Program (Action Item)

NEW BUSINESS:

Policy 4.6.7 - Tenured Faculty Member Review (First Reading) Posthumous degree – Sara Nestor, Nursing (Action Item) (presented by: Senator Slusher) Posthumous degree – Kimberly D. Merritt, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

(Action Item) (presented by: Senator Cleveland) Report from Council on Academic Affairs

(See separate PDF file for the curriculum forms - 90 pages) (See also separate CAA Agenda ADDENDUM)

REPORTS & QUESTIONS:

Executive Committee Report: Senator Day Faculty Regent: Senator Thieme COSFL Representative: Senator Scarambone Provost: Senator Vice Student Government Association: Katie Scott, President

STANDING COMMITTEES: Academic Quality Committee: Senator Hunter, Chair Budget Committee: Senators Givens & Hatcher, Co-Chairs Elections/University Nominations Committee: Senators Brumfield & Johnson, Co-Chairs Information Technology Committee: Senator Kilgore, Chair Rights & Responsibilities Committee: Senator Whalen, Chair Rules Committee: Senators Adams & Skubik-Peplaski, Co-Chairs Welfare Committee: Senator El-Amouri, Chair AD HOC COMMITTEES: Legislative Forum: Senator Hatcher, Chair ADJOURNMENT

FACULTY SENATE MINUTES April 6, 2015

3:30 p.m. The Faculty Senate of Eastern Kentucky University met on Monday, April 6, 2015, in the South Ballroom in the Keen Johnson Building. Senator Day called the seventh meeting of the academic year to order at approximately 3:30 p.m. The following members were absent: D. Allen*, A. Brumfield*, M. Benson*, T. Giles*, L. Higgins, B. Houston, G. Hunter*, K. Jones, B. Karolich*, E. Morrett, T. Reed, D. Robinson, S. Szabo APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The March 2, 2015 minutes were approved as written. REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT: Senator Benson Senator Benson shared the following in his written report to the Senate. In March, the Student Senate and the Board of Regents approved a student fee to fund a small portion of the proposed Center for Student Life (CSL). The remaining components of the Center will be financed by a creative mix of public-private partnerships, private dollars and University funds. Pending approval by the CPE at its April meeting, initial design work and project cost estimates for the Center for Student Life are expected to be completed by October. The final agency bond amount will be submitted to the CPE and Finance Cabinet this December for inclusion in the 2016 budget request. Then next year, General Assembly approval will be sought to begin construction on the project in the Summer of 2016. The following personnel appointments have been made:

Ben Mohler - Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts in the Office Development and Alumni Relations

Steve Lochmueller - Athletics Director Dr. Siwei Gao has been appointed to the Thomas and Rebecca Coffey Endowed Professorship in Insurance Studies. For the second consecutive year, the Board of Regents, as well as the President’s Council and the President’s Leaders in Action Academy, attended the “Colonels at the Capital” Day in Frankfort. This is a wonderful opportunity for campus leaders to interact with state leaders. During the day many legislators spoke very highly of the level of educational quality that EKU offers its students.

EKU Aviation has formed a partnership with four community and technical colleges in the KCTCS system: Hazard, Southeast in Middlesboro, Ashland and Owensboro. EKU now boasts the nation’s first FAA-approved, 1,000-hour power, 2 + 2 degree pathway. Chris Kidder, who will graduate in a few weeks from our fully online baccalaureate degree program in psychology, is one of 12 students admitted to the new doctoral degree program in Clinical Psychology.

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Students, faculty and alumni continue to make a significant difference in their communities and in foreign nations.

Dr. Louisa Summers, professor in Department of Exercise and Sport Science, is devoting her sabbatical to helping Wounded Warriors at four camps in Birmingham, Alabama.

Candi Graves, a senior environmental health science major, didn’t wait to graduate before putting her education to work, helping provide safe water to a village in Haiti. Candi has made three trips to the Caribbean nation in the last two years. This past summer, she partnered with researchers from Clemson University to help a village secure a new UV-based disinfection system.

David Carter, a former standout football lineman who graduated last May and who grew up as a ward of the state, now works as a resident counselor at the Home of the Innocents, a facility serving at-risk youth. He regularly brings groups of students from the Home to Colonel sporting events, giving them a taste of what college has to offer.

The 18th annual Empty Bowls fund-raising event will be held on Friday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on the Eastern By-Pass. Our efforts to promote healthy trees and engage students and others in a spirit of conservation have earned EKU 2014 Tree Campus USA honors from the Arbor Day Foundation. The May commencement speaker will be the Honorable Crit Luallen. The ceremony on May 15th – the first at Roy Kidd Stadium in quite some time now – promises to be a very memorable event. We will present the name of Lt Governor Luallen to receive an honorary doctorate of public service at the Board of Regents meeting on April 20th.

NEW BUSINESS:

Report from EKU FAR. Dr. Sheila Pressley was in attendance to give a brief update on athletics on campus. She reminded the senators that she is the first contact for faculty who have issues concerning athletics. Dr. Pressley introduced Chris Walker, a representative from Bullhorn Creative which is a company that has been hired to develop a new brand for EKU. A wikki page has been created at http://brandprocess.eku.edu so the campus community can stay informed throughout the process. In addition, an email address has been established at EKU@bullhorncreative.com so that faculty, staff, and students can provide feedback to Bullhorn Creative.

Policy 4.6.17 – Annual Review of Tenured Faculty. Senator Day introduced the policy as an informational item. The policy will be on the May agenda for possible action. (See: flowchart) Policy 4.8.1 – Evaluation of Academic Administrators. Senator Day introduced the policy as an informational item. The policy will be on the May agenda for possible action. Policy 9.1.1 – Consumption and Serving of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus. Senator Day introduced the administrative policy as an informational item. The policy will be on the May agenda for possible action. Policy 8.3.8 – Return to Work Program. Senator Day introduced the administrative policy as an informational item. The policy will be on the May agenda for possible action.

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Policy 8.2.6 – Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program. Senator Day introduced the administrative policy as an informational item. The policy will be on the May agenda for possible action. Nominations for Senate Chair. Senator O’Brien nominated Senator Day for chair. The election will occur at the May organizational meeting. (See: Criteria) Nominations for Senate Vice Chair. Senator Slusher nominated Senator O’Brien for Senate Vice Chair. The election will occur at the May organizational meeting. (See: Criteria) Report from Council on Academic Affairs – Senator Vice

New Program College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biological Sciences

1. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Create a new program in Biomedical Sciences that will prepare students interested in post-baccalaureate degrees in the biological sciences related to medical science.

Program Revisions College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biological Sciences

2. Master of Science in Biology 1. Admission Requirements: revise language to reflect current core admission requirements. 2. Biology Thesis Program: revise program title; remove existing course requirements and insert

reformatted course requirements. 3. Biology Non-Thesis Program: revise program title; remove existing course requirements and

insert reformatted course requirements. 4. Applied Ecology Concentration: remove existing course requirements and insert reformatted

course requirements. 5. Bioinformatics Concentration: remove concentration in its entirety. 6. Footnote (*): remove “BIO 121”. 7. Exit Requirements: revise language to reflect current Exit Requirements.

Department of Chemistry

3. Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science Chemistry 3+2 Dual Degree Program 1. Chemistry, Pre-Professional & Chemistry Teaching Concentration: remove “Concentration” from

title. 2. Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Professional Supporting Course Requirements: replace

dropped MAT courses with new, equivalent courses. 3. Chemistry Teaching Concentration: remove “Concentration” from title; revise hours from “14-15”

to “11-12”; replace dropped MAT courses with new, equivalent courses; remove “CSC 104 or CIS 212”.

4. Professional Education Requirements: remove “Concentration” from title; revise hours from “34” to “40”; remove stated requirements and replace with new requirements per the College of Education.

5. Total hours: revise from “120-129” to “120-131”. 6. M.S. Chemistry Major Requirements: remove stated language and replace with program display

consistent with the program display in the Graduate Catalog. 4. Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Chemistry 3+2 Dual Degree Program

1. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pre-Medical or Pre-Dental Supporting Courses: replace dropped MAT courses with new, equivalent courses.

2. Add footnote regarding MAT 234. 3. M.S. Chemistry Major Requirements: remove stated language and replace with program display

consistent with the program display in the Graduate Catalog.

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5. Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Forensic Science/Chemistry 3+2 Dual Degree Program 1. Core courses: decrease hours from “53” to “52”; remove “420(1)”. 2. Concentration Requirements: revise language regarding internship. 3. Forensic Chemistry Concentration: remove “430, 440/442L(4)”; add “440, 442/442L”. 4. Forensic Biology Concentration: increase hours from “16” to “20”; remove “CHE 430 or 431”

and add “FOR 349(0.5-8)”. 5. Supporting Course Requirements: remove dropped MAT courses and replace with new, equivalent

courses. 6. Total Hours: increase from “121” to “120-124”. 7. Revise M.S. Chemistry Program Requirements to be consistent with the Graduate Catalog.

6. Master of Science in Chemistry Core Requirements: replace “700-level ements” with “700-level Requirements”; remove asterisk; indicate that the following course are four hours: CHE 770, 774/774L and 775/775L.

Department of Computer Science

7. Master of Science in Applied Computing 1. Bioinformatics Concentration: remove BIO 890; replace CECS 660 with MAT 765; remove

“(Bioinformatics at EKU)”. 2. Statistical Computing Concentration: Remove STA 701, 775, 880; add STA 75, 780, and 840.

Department of English and Theatre

8. Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English 3+2 Dual Degree Program 1. Add “completion of ENG 301 and ENG 302” to admission requirements. 2. Supporting Course Requirements: remove six hours of a foreign language requirement. 3. Creative Writing Concentration: replace “CSC 104” with “INF 104”. 4. Technical Writing Concentration: replace “CSC 104” with “INF 104”; add “COM 320”. 5. Add M.A. in English Major Requirements.

9. Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English 3+2 Dual Degree Program – Graduate Catalog 1. General Information: add paragraph describing admission requirements, which have been updated

and revised. 2. Remove the program display for the 3+2 program in its entirety, consistent with other 3+2

programs in the Graduate Catalog. 10. Master of Arts in English

1. Program Requirements: revise language to more accurately describe program requirements. 2. Core Courses: increase hours from “9” to “12”; remove “808” and “803”; add 2. “One course in rhetoric and composition, 3 hours” and a list of course options; add “833” to

literature course options; remove “EMS 775” from language studies course options; remove all text pertaining to “Electives in English; remove all text pertaining to Exit Requirements; remove Total Requirements.

3. Rhetoric and Composition Concentration, Literature Concentration, and Generalist Concentration: add these three proposed concentrations.

4. Exit Requirements: revise language to more accurately describe exit requirements. 5. Thesis: revise language to more accurately describe Thesis requirement.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

11. Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences 3+2 Dual Degree Program Add a dual degree option (3+2 option with the existing M.S. Mathematical Sciences program).

12. Master of Arts in Mathematics 1. Program Title: Revise “Mathematics” to “Applied Mathematics”. 2. Program Objectives: revise language to more accurately describe the program. 3. Admission Requirements: revise language to update and clarify program admission requirements. 4. Program Requirements: add Core Requirements. 5. Secondary Mathematics Concentration: revise concentration title; reduce hours from 18 to 9;

revise concentration requirements; add 6 hours of electives; revise Exit Requirements to add MAT 898 or MAT 899 and remove old language.

6. Applied Mathematics and Statistics Concentration: revise concentration title; reduce hours from 12 to 9; add 6 hours of electives; revise Exit Requirements to add MAT 898 or MAT 899 and remove old language.

7. Exit Requirements: revise to include a capstone; revise language to more accurately describe and clarify requirements.

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13. Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences 1. Accelerated Dual Degree Program: add language describing the new 3+2 program. 2. Admission Requirements: revise language to more accurately describe current and future

admission requirements. 3. Program Core Requirements: add 15 hours of core requirements for Concentrations. 4. General Program Concentration: revise Concentration title; remove core requirements; specify

elective course options; add MAT 899 to exit requirement. 5. Mathematics Concentration: remove core requirements; revise concentration requirements and

revise hours from “6-12” to “9”; specify elective course options and revise hours from “3-9” to “6” hours; add MAT 899 to exit requirement.

6. Computer Science Concentration: remove core requirements; revise concentration requirements; specify elective course options and revise hours from “3-6” to “3” hours; add MAT 899 to exit requirement.

7. Statistics Concentration: remove core requirements; revise concentration requirements and revise hours from “9-12” to “12”; specify elective course options and revise hours from “3-6” to “6” hours; add MAT 899 to requirement.

Department of Psychology

14. Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology 1. Core Courses: remove “7XX, 799, 779, 846”; add “802, 803”. 2. Experiential Courses: remove “843”; add “838, 899A, 938”. 3. Research: remove “8XX”; add “990”. 4. Add Exit Requirements.

College of Business and Technology Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems

15. Certificate in Accounting Change MAT 107 to 112 in Supporting Requirements.

16. Accounting BBA 1. Addition of ACC 590 as an elective course in both the Public Accounting and Management

Accounting Options. 2. Change MAT 107 to 112 and CSC 104 to INF 104 in Supporting Requirements.

17. Computer Information Systems BBA Change MAT 107 to 112 and CSC 104 to INF 104 in Supporting Requirements.

18. Finance BBA Change MAT 107 to 112 and CSC 104 to INF 104 in Supporting Requirements.

19. Risk Management and Insurance BBA 1. Change MAT 107 to 112 and CSC 104 to INF 104 in Supporting Requirements. 2. Remove APS 350 and 438 and add “or advisor approved courses” in Electives.

20. Risk Management and Insurance BS 1. Change MAT 107 to 112 and CSC 104 to INF 104 in Supporting Requirements. 2. Add “or advisor approved courses” in Electives. 3. Change INS to RMI in Insurance Requirements.

Department of Applied Engineering and Technology

21. Applied Engineering Management BS and MS Accelerated 3+2 Dual Degree Program 1. Change the program title to correct the name of the degree program. The M.S. degree is in

Applied Engineering & Technology Management option. 2. Change MAT 108 to 120 in text and in Supporting Courses. 3. Delete “or MAT 261” in Supporting Courses.

22. Construction Management BS and MS Accelerated 3+2 Dual Degree Program 1. Change the program title to correct the name of the degree program. 2. Change MAT 108 to 120, MAT 117 to 217 in Supporting Courses.

23. Network Security and Electronics BS and MS Accelerated 3+2 Dual Degree program 1. Change the program title to correct the name of the degree program. 2. Change MT 107 to 114 and MAT 108 to 120 in Supporting Courses.

24. Applied Engineering and Technology Management MS 1. Drop NSM 865 from the Network Security Management option and add to supporting course list. 2. Reword the catalog description to better reflect the program option structure.

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Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business

25. Business and Marketing Education/Teaching BS 1. Remove CCT 302 and add CCT 304S to Major Core Requirements. 2. Remove MKT 304 and 320 from the list of Major Core courses. 3. Change MAT 107 to 112 and CSC 104 to INF 104 in Supporting Courses.

College of Education Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Education

26. American Sign Language (ASL) Studies (Minor) Added another course option to give students a greater variety of possibilities to take a course that interest them or fits their schedule and course description to include ITP 215 or 215W as an acceptable prerequisite.

Department of School of Clinical Educator Preparation

27. B.S. Middle Grade Education (5-9) Teaching 1. Update English and Communications concentration to include EME 552. 2. Change MAT 261 to 234 under the mathematics concentration. 3. Remove AST 130, 330, GLY 304, and 307 and add AST 335, and GLY 104 for the science

concentration. 4. Update the social studies concentration with the updated History courses. 5. Adjust credit hours in accordance with the changes listed above.

28. Master of Arts in Education - Library Science 1. Change the name of the program to School Media Librarian. 2. Update Admission to the Graduate School and add Admission to the Program requirements. 3. Add an initial certification concentration. 4. Update the initial, additional certification and endorsement concentrations. 5. Update exit requirements.

29. Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Leader Endorsement Preparation, Elementary Education Change course numbering from ETL 802 to ETL 805 and ETL 804 to ETL 806 in the catalog display for this program.

30. Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Leader Endorsement Preparation, Gifted Education Change course numbering change from ETL 802 to ETL 805 and ETL 804 to ETL 806 in catalog display for this program.

31. Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Leader Endorsement Preparation, Middle Grades Education Change course numbering from ETL 802 to ETL 805 and ETL 804 to ETL 806 in catalog display for this program.

32. Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Leader Endorsement Preparation, Secondary Education Change course numbering from ETL 802 to ETL 805 and ETL 804 to ETL 806 in catalog display for this program.

33. Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Leader Endorsement Preparation, Leads to P-12 Literacy Endorsement 113 Change course numbering from ETL 802 to EL 805 and ETL 804 to ETL 806 in catalog display for this program.

34. Master of Arts in Education Special Education – Teacher Leader Track Revise Catalog display to reflect renumbering of ETL 802 and 804 to 805 and 806.

College of Health Sciences Department of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing

35. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) - Pre-RN Nursing 1. Change MLT prefix to MLS in Admissions and Progress requirement and in Support. 2. Add new laboratory courses NSC 232L and 332L. 3. Add new Clinical courses: NSC 380C, 386C, 392C, 396C, 484C and 492C. 4. Decrease credit hours in the didactic courses. 5. Remove NSC 486 add new courses NSC 487 and 487C.

36. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) - Post Baccalaureate 2nd Degree Concentration 1. Change MLT prefix to MLS in Plan and Support Requirements. 2. Add new laboratory courses NSC 232L and 33L. 3. Add new clinical courses NSC 380C, 386C, 392C, 396C, 484C and 492C. 4. Decrease the credit hours in the didactic courses. 5. Remove NSC 486 and add new course NSC 487 and 487C.

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37. B.S in Nursing (B.S.N) - R.N to B.S.N Concentration 1. Indicate in Curriculum STA 215 or 270 in R.N To B.S.N Support will now satisfy Gen Ed.

Element 2, therefore the hours in the support will be reduced to 0, and 3 hours added to free electives.

2. Add NSC 380C, 386C and 484C in retroactive credit statement. 38. Master of Science in Nursing

Update the Advanced Nursing Practice Outcomes and Admission Criteria changes for GPA and nursing licensure.

39. Post-Master of Science in Nursing Changes in licensure and certificate name.

40. Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner University Certificate Change name to Post-graduate APRN Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner.

41. Post-Masters Rural Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner University Certificate Change name to Post-graduate APRN Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

42. Departmental Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Certificate Change name to Departmental Post graduate APRN Certificate- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Family.

Department of Environmental Sciences

43. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science Add EHS 230 to core requirements.

Department of Health Promotion and Administration

44. Master of Public Health 1. Update the admission requirements and admission application process for the MPH program. 1. Drop GRD 887a and 888a from the exit requirements. 2. Add an elective course choice to the MPH Environmental Health Sciences concentration. 4. Add an MPH concentration for Industrial Hygiene. 5. Add an MPH concentration for Public Health Nutrition. 6. Reflect changes of MPH Core courses prefix. 7. Update 3 Dept. information to reflect concentrations all being shown as one program.

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

45. Doctor of Occupational Therapy Remove interview requirements for admissions.

College of Justice and Safety Department of School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management

46. Certificate in Intelligence Studies Add additional intelligence specialty courses to the certificate core and expand the option choices making the certificate more available to students from a larger number of degree programs in the humanities, social sciences and STEM.

47. B.S. Emergency Medical - Care Emergency Services Administration Concentration Cross list EMC 430 and EMC 430W.

48. B.S. Emergency Medical Care - Paramedical Clinic/FSE Concentration 1. Change Supporting courses to include FSE 225 or OSH 261 and remove FSE 400. 2. Include 3 hours for free electives.

49. B.S. Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology 1. Replace CHE 111/111L with CHE 101/101L and CHE 112/112L with CHE 102/102L. 1. Replace MAT 124 with MAT 234 and MAT 224 with MAT 244. 2. Drop OSH 410 from curriculum and add FSE 349. 3. Correct hours and requirements to reflect changes. 4. Change ACCT course to FSE 481.

50. BS Homeland Security Allow STA 215 to count as both supporting course in BS Homeland Security and General Education requirement.

51. B.S. Occupational Safety 1. Update core requirements to include OSH 110, 370, 410W, and 450. Remove OSH 492. 2. Update supporting course requirements to include MAT 114, TRS 225, and 395. 3. Adjust supporting course hours and free electives.

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Department of School of Justice Studies

52. MS Criminal Justice Change the program title from MS Criminal Justice to MS Criminology and Criminal Justice and list electives.

University Programs 53. Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

1. Remove college tracks. 2. Add Gen. Ed. notation next to EES 250. 3. Add description for Business concentration of Professional Track.

Program Suspensions College of Health Sciences Department of Family and Consumer Science

54. M.S. Community Nutrition Suspend Master of Science Community Nutrition in order to create a new Concentration in Public Health Nutrition within the MPH Program.

College of Justice and Safety Department of School of Safety, Security, and Management

55. Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Care Suspend the certificate.

Action Item College of Health Sciences

56. Protocol for Accepting Credit Based on External Nursing Program Approval or Accreditation. The request to introduce a protocol description for students from institutions which are not regionally accredited but have nursing programs with EKU level programmatic approval or accreditation, and who have successfully passed the NCLEX‐RN examination, have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license, and have a grade equivalent of “C”/2.0 or better in nursing courses.

University Programs

57. Catalog Language Revisions Student Success Seminars

Revise Language: Add requirement for AGS & Clarify language (Undergraduate Catalog, p. 47) Comprehensive Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Revise 2B: Student Success Seminars (Undergraduate Catalog, p. 48) First Year Courses

Revise Language: Add requirement for AGS & Clarify language (Undergraduate Catalog, p. 82).

Discussion Items Graduate School

58. Repeating Courses and Grade Calculation The requested change is intended to make the Graduate School policy consistent with the recent change to the undergraduate policy for grade calculations when courses are repeated. The Graduate Council approved the proposed policy change on February 27. Revised language is indicated in Attachment 1.

59. English Proficiency Requirement The requested change increases the minimum overall score on the IELTS examination from 6.0 to 6.5 to make it consistent with the level of proficiency established by our current standards on the TOEFL and ELS programs. It also clarifies applicants who may be exempted from the requirement, includes completion of EKU’s ELS program in meeting the requirement, and removes outdated language on registering for the TOEFL examination. The Graduate Council approved the proposed policy change on February 27. Revised language is indicated in Attachment 2.

On behalf of CAA, Senator Vice moved the following items for approval:

Item 1. Motion carried. Items 2-53. Motion carried.

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Items 54-55. Motion carried. Items 56-57. Motion carried

Items 58-59 were listed for information only but will come forward later for action. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS REPORT FROM SENATE CHAIR: Senator Day A drafting team has been formed to begin revisions on the Policy on Policies (Policy 1.1.1). The new policy on Post-Tenure Review (Policy 4.6.7) should be presented for information in May, and action in the fall. The Executive Committee will review the latest draft in April. Dr. Sherry Robinson and Senator Day, in consultation with Dr. Dennis Field (Applied Engineering & Tech), have begun looking at creating a web-based flow chart that will show faculty and others where all draft policies stand in the vetting process at any given time. Once again the Faculty Senate will be presenting its Legislative Forum on topics impacting higher education in Kentucky. This year’s topic is the economic impact of higher education in Kentucky. Senator Will Hatcher (Government) and Director of Government Relations David McFadden have arranged for a stimulating program. President Benson is completing his second year as EKU’s president. That means it is time for a faculty review of his performance. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee has consulted with the Board of Regents and Staff Council and is ready to begin the process immediately after Spring Break. Look for an announcement with instructions at that time. Any faculty member with the rank of instructor or above is eligible to participate. This includes librarians holding faculty rank, visiting faculty who hold rank at EKU, faculty on RTP, and faculty holding rank above that of an instructor regardless if instruction, research, or administration is their primary responsibility (e. g. a dean holding academic rank is eligible). Our plan is to allow the faculty approximately two work-weeks to respond to a confidential electronic survey. There will also be an “old school” paper survey available for those wishing an even higher assurance of confidentiality, which Senator Day will manage personally. The Executive Committee, led by Senator Jerry Palmer, will then compile the data. The president’s formal evaluation will conclude at the June meeting of the EKU Board of Regents. REPORT FROM FACULTY REGENT: Senator Thieme A special meeting of the Board of Regents was held Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. in the Coates Administration Building. The purpose of the meeting was to vote on the student fee of $150 per semester that was recently passed by Student Senate. In order to implement the fee by Fall 2015, the fee had to be discussed at the CPE April meeting. The deadline to get the BOR’s decision to the CPE was Friday, March 20, 2015. The Board unanimously passed the fee for the Center for Student Life. The next quarterly meeting of the board has been changed from April 27 to April 20; location TBD.

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REPORT FROM PROVOST: Senator Vice

The following faculty have been selected to receive a Scholarship of Teaching Grant: Dr. Kim Creech, English; Dr. Kari Everett, Mathematics & Statistics; Dr. Helyne Frederick, Family & Consumer Sciences; Dr. Cindy Hayden, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy; Dr. Alice Jones, Geography & Geology; and Dr. Yoshie Nakai, Psychology. Senator Vice thanked faculty for participating in the 4-week progress reports. Several departments reported 90 percent or greater of CRNs for the 4-Week Report; and the Department of Management, Marketing, & International Business once again reported 100 percent of their CRNs. EKU will host the 2015 Kentucky Pedagogicon on May 22, in the Noel Studio. The conference theme is Closing the Achievement Gap through Scholarly and Creative Teaching. Conference registration for full time faculty and staff is $50. The registration deadline is May 1. Register at: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20703_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=22&clearPreview=true. The EAB (formerly the Education Advisory Board) shared with us that EKU is making more progress than most schools because faculty are getting engaged in the Student Success Collaborative. All colleges have developed a plan to train their faculty advisors on the Student Success Collaborative; and the College of Business & Technology reports that all of their faculty advisors have now been trained. The library has been working this semester to set up a new library resources search box, which will go live on May 18. Search results will include books, articles, and videos from across all of the Libraries’ print and electronic collections. Faculty will be able to test out the beta version and offer feedback starting April 8. Faculty currently linking to library materials from Blackboard or syllabi, may need to update links this summer. The Library will provide support for this. Discussions are underway regarding Spring Break for e-Campus in 2016 as we move to a 16-week semester. A steering committee led by Lee Nimocks is working on CPE’s new Strategic Agenda, which will focus on diversity, research, and (heavily) on college readiness. Universities are being advised to expect emphasis on:

1. reforming development education. 2. education attainment – formative measurements—trajectory as to where KY should be. 3. weaving in the innovation piece rather than a separate goal as in current Agenda. 4. having a greater impact on our communities via regional stewardship. 5. focusing research dollars on students’ involvement in research, rather than strictly on external funding.

Tom Martin is working on the research piece. A webcast is available for Dr. Aaron Thompson's recent testimony at an Oversight Hearing – Closing the Achievement Gap in Higher Education – in Washington, DC, House Appropriations. The link is http://appropriations.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=394059. As a result of Council of Chief Academic Officers (CCAO) action last month, institutions will file a “notice of intent” with CPE and the CAOs for each proposed new program. The CAOs

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were informed (first reading) of our intent to file the following new programs: 1) Master of Science in Athletic Training and 2) Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. EKU’s new doctoral program in clinical psychology has accepted its first cohort of students. Our Psy.D. is the first program of its kind at a public university in Kentucky and our fourth advanced practice doctorate. The following searches are ongoing:

AVP for IE/IR & Vice Provost Searches - Thanks to faculty for attending interviews with the candidates for the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness & Institutional Research and the candidates for Vice Provost recently. We anticipate announcing the outcomes of both searches after Spring Break.

College of Education Dean Search - We will begin the search for College of Education Dean after Spring Break.

Because Provost Vice will be attending the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) conference this Wednesday, April 8, lunch with the faculty senators is canceled. REPORT FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Kyle Nicholas Below are highlights from SGA this past year:

The athletic incentive program proved successful. The student senators and ad hoc committees worked diligently to inform the student body about the new

student fee proposal in a timely fashion. The $150 per semester fee was passed by Student Senate with a margin of 83%.

Eastern Fan Friday was merged with the Colonel Up program in efforts to provide better incentives for students to participate.

The Ad Hoc Dining Committee worked closely with Aramark. One of the outcomes of this was the addition of the market over in the Business and Technology building.

The constitution and bylaws were completely rewritten. The new leadership next year will be Katie Scott, President and Collin Potter, Executive Vice President. STANDING COMMITTEES Academic Quality Committee. Senator Howell reported that the committee is still investigating the “black market” in RAC numbers. A short survey was distributed to advisors via email right before spring break and 98 responses have been received to date. Another reminder email will be sent out by tomorrow. Please remind colleagues to complete the survey. Budget Committee. Senator Hatcher reminded that the committee’s main charge this academic year was to be more proactive in the university budget process. Senators with budget questions or concerns should contact Senator Hatcher by tomorrow so the committee can address those before the final May report. University budget information can be found at budgeting.eku.edu. Elections & University Nominations Committee. Senator Johnson reported that the election for a new part-time faculty representative for Senate is underway. Any part-time faculty member who has not received the information about the election should contact Senator Johnson immediately.

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Senator Johnson also reminded the senators to stay for the May organizational meeting which immediately follows the last regular meeting of the year. Information Technology Committee. Senator Kilgore reported that faculty laptops have been ordered and should be in within 4-5 weeks. The Apple machines may take longer to arrive because they are being built to order. Once the laptops are available, faculty can individually choose a time from a predetermined schedule to go over to IT to swap machines and have their files transferred to the new system. Rights and Responsibilities Committee. Senator Whalen reported the one of the committee’s charges this year was to consider if EKU should have an Ombudsperson. The committee has been researching the issue and is in the process of developing a survey. The second charge the committee worked on was to review requests from non-Senate groups or individuals that wanted to establish a formal relationship with the Senate. As a result of one of those requests, the committee seeks Senate support for the following motion:

Add the following statement to the description of the membership of the Rights and Responsibilities Committee as found in the Faculty Handbook: Part VII. Organization of the Faculty of EKU, Section VII (The Faculty Senate), E. Committees of the Senate, no. 5. Committee on Faculty Rights and Responsibilities: The American Association of University Professors EKU Chapter President or designee shall serve as a non-voting member of the committee.

Motion carried. Senator Day announced that as this is a change to the Faculty Handbook, it will need to be presented to the faculty-at-large for a vote following the August convocation. Faculty Welfare Committee. Senator El-Amouri announced that a survey about summer pay was sent to the deans and associate deans just before spring break. The response rate was only 33%, so the survey will be sent out again. Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Forum. Senator Hatcher announced that the legislative forum will be held on Monday, April 13th, 3-5pm in the Center for the Performing Arts. Please encourage faculty to attend. University Parking Committee. Senator Howell shared a report from the University Parking Committee. Due to the winter storm damage, all parking lots on campus and at the Grand Campus will need to be resurfaced, resealed, and restriped during the summer. Please be prepared to seek alternate parking as lots are closed for repairs. The anticipated completion date is August 1st. A couple of issues arose during the meetings this year: 1.) Should students be allowed to park on campus and carry a large balance for parking tickets? 2.) Should criteria be reviewed on how groups are selected to receive the free parking EKU license plate? Senator Howell suggested that Faculty Senate may want to have a committee review these issues. ADJOURNMENT Senator Vice moved to adjourn at approximately 5:05pm.

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TO: Eastern Kentucky University Faculty Senate

FROM: Senator Michael Benson

RE: May Faculty Senate Report

DATE: May 4, 2015

Another academic year comes to a close in less than two weeks. And Eastern is going out with a bang – figuratively and literally.

For the first time in many years, we are planning a University-wide outdoor commencement ceremony, to be held Friday evening, May 15, at 7 p.m. at Roy Kidd Stadium. As you know, each academic college will host its own convocation, either Friday or Saturday.

The Friday night event, at which Lt. Gov. “Crit” Luallen will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and address the graduates, will be capped by a fireworks display in honor of the graduates. In another first, the EKU Aviation Program will lead a fly-over during the ceremony.

This year’s ceremonies will recognize almost 2,800 degree candidates and two outstanding examples of teaching excellence. Our Foundation Professors for 2015-17, Art Professor David Afsah-Mohallatee and History Professor Dr. Tom Appleton will also be honored during the University-wide event. This is the University’s highest such honor, and these two faculty members are richly deserving.

Thanks to all of you for making this past academic year a most successful and memorable one.

In other news from the past few weeks:

Parry Speaks at Eisenhower Presidential Library If you were tuned into C-SPAN recently, you might have seen one of our own. A C-SPAN crew was on hand when Dr. Pam Parry from our Department of Communication spoke at the Eisenhower Public Library on our 34th president, whom she called the nation’s “most transformative public relations president.” Her book on the subject was published last fall, shortly after Dr. Parry joined our faculty. Congratulations on this accomplishment.

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Hartch’s Book on Latin American Christianity Earns Second Honor An EKU history professor’s book was recently recognized on a list of 15 outstanding books for 2014 for missionary studies. The International Bulletin of Missionary Research selected Dr. Todd Hartch’s “The Rebirth of Latin American Christianity” for the honor. The same book was honored last year by Christianity Today magazine as the year’s best book in Missions and Global Affairs. Dr. Hartch’s latest work touches on the same subject. “The Prophet of Cuernavaca: Ivan Illich and the Crisis of the West” was published recently by Oxford University Press. National Magazine Touts EKU GURUs as “Model of Excellence’ in Student Success A recent issue of University Business magazine touted our very own EKU GURUs among “models of excellence” for enhancing student success. Our 30-plus GURUs serve more than 2,000 students daily, answering any and all questions about EKU and campus life. That includes tutoring and other forms of homework help and responding to queries about financial aid, registration, residence halls, and more. They staff three locations on campus, but are also available via Skype, Twitter, Facebook, chat and in person and other settings. Mock Trial Team Places 11th in National Championship Tournament Out of more than 600 collegiate mock trial teams nationwide that began the season last fall, EKU’s squad finished 11th. Against some of the best possible competition, Eastern finished with a 6-6 record in the recent National Championship Tournament. Our team began by taking one of three ballots against the University of Arizona, which finished seventh; then swept all three ballots against Ivy League opponent Brown University in the second round. EKU then took two of three ballots from the University of Delaware, the 10th place team, before losing three close ballots to the eventual second-place finishers, the University of California at Berkeley. In all, 48 teams competed in the tournament. This year’s EKU team was composed entirely of Kentucky residents. Second EKU Student Receives Gilman International Scholarship More and more of our students are taking advantage of opportunities to study internationally. It was recently announced that a second EKU student had earned a prestigious Gilman International Scholarship. Senior anthropology major Eric King is headed to Bolivia this summer. Just two months ago, it was announced that junior public health major Tori Caldwell was awarded a Gilman Scholarship to study in Tanzania. Our campus Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships, under the direction of Dr. Minh Nguyen, assists students with the deliberation and application process. The Office offers individual advising assistance to all EKU students in: determining appropriate fellowships or scholarships to pursue, coordinating application materials, selecting recommenders, preparing compelling personal statements, developing project proposals or proposed programs of study, and interviewing.

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EKU Wins Category of National Game Day Recycling Challenge EKU captured first place in the Game Day Basketball Waste Generation category within the national RecycleMania Tournament by diverting nearly 53 percent of all waste when the Colonels hosted Tennessee Tech in McBrayer Arena on Feb. 28.

Eastern edged out Stanford and Clemson to take the top prize in a field of 390 colleges and universities in the nationwide event, which harnesses the competitive energy of sports rivalries to engage students in increasing recycling and waste reduction.

New Coach Leading Basketball Colonels Not long after Steve Lochmueller was introduced as our new Director of Athletics, he was busy finding the best candidate to replace Jeff Neubauer and lead our men’s basketball program to even greater heights. We believe we have just that person in Dan McHale, former assistant coach at the University of Louisville and, most recently, the University of Minnesota. He comes very highly recommended by all those who have worked with him, including Rick Pitino. In fact, of all the coaching hires made nationwide in the last few weeks, ESPN analyst Jeff Goodman handed out only two A’s (well, A-minuses), and our hire of Dan McHale was one. The other went to the University of Texas for hiring Shaka Smart from VCU. Phase Two of IPEP I am very pleased to announce that through some savvy and focused budget management and asset allocation by our EKU Finance and Administration folks, we are investing even more funds into our greatest resource: human capital. Phase II of the Internal Pay Equity Program (IPEP) has been budgeted and will take effect July 1, 2015. Below is a summary of what we have done in the past two years for our EKU personnel in terms of salary increases:

$3.7 million 2.5% across-the-board increase Fall 2013

$500K Step-in-Grade Program Spring 2014

$1 million IPEP Phase I (29% of total need) Spring 2014

$1.3 million IPEP Phase II (67% of total need) Summer 2015

The total including the upcoming IPEP Phase II will be $6.5 million, not including

benefits. If one adds a benefits factor of approximately 46% (estimated average), that’s an

additional $3 million for a total of $9.5 million invested in our employees in the past two years.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our students’ success and I wish you the

very best during the upcoming summer break. As always, I urge you to track what issues EKU

continues to face in the coming weeks and months (our next Board of Regents meeting is June

22nd), and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus in August. Go Colonels!

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Policy 4.6.17, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty Considerations in Developing the Policy

SACSCOC Requirement

Evaluation applies to all faculty. Comprehensive Standard 3.7.2 states: “The institution regularly evaluates the effectiveness of each faculty member in accord with published criteria, regardless of contractual or tenured status.”

“Regularly” should be interpreted to mean at least every three years. The Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation notes, regarding the evaluation of administrators, that the “Commission expects that the use of the word ‘periodically’ is reasonably be defined as meaning at least every three years.” This same expectation is echoed in one of the relevant questions for consideration for faculty evaluation: “What evidence exists that shows that evaluation is administered on a regular and timely basis, at least every three years?”

Assessing quality and effectiveness are important aspects of faculty evaluation. The Resource Manual states: “Since the members of the faculty direct the learning enterprise of an academic institution and are responsible for assuring the quality of the academic program, it is imperative that an effective system of faculty evaluation be in place. The concept of faculty evaluation encompasses a range of processes designed to assess the quality and effectiveness of the performance of each member of the faculty, including tenured, contractual, and adjunct/part-time faculty. The overall evaluation system may include a variety of components, but regardless of the evaluation types used, it is critical that the faculty evaluation system be consistent with the mission of the institution.” This concept is echoed in one of the relevant questions for consideration for the standard: “How are faculty evaluations administered and used in ensuring the effectiveness of all faculty, especially in terms of student learning?”

Annual Review and the Professional Development Plans In Fall 2014, Provost Vice announced that Academic Affairs is “implementing a program to enhance the professional development opportunities for faculty, with particular attention to teaching.” This program called on departments to design a professional development plan by August 2015 and for each faculty member to submit an individual plan in Fall 2015. The rollout of the Professional Development Program coincides with the drafting and eventual implementation of the Annual Review of Tenured Faculty policy. Because one of the goals of the Annual Review policy is faculty development and because we did not want to create multiple processes, the drafting team decided to incorporate the professional development plan each faculty member creates in the Program into the annual review process. For the first two years of the annual review cycle, the professional development plan is a large component of the annual review because it provides a chance for faculty to have a conversation with the department chair and then to seek professional development opportunities in areas they wish to cultivate or improve, particularly in light of the performance standards established by the department. Connection to Post-Tenure Review Annual review will be required of all tenured faculty, and most faculty will only be using the annual review process. This process occurs on a three-year cycle, with the third year providing the assessment of quality and effectiveness in light of the department’s performance standards. On occasion, however, a faculty member may have continuing deficiencies that necessitate additional review and possible sanctions. While the process for post-tenure review is a separate process, the outcomes of the third-year review can determine if post-tenure review is activated. The emphasis in the annual review process is to encourage professional development and other activities to strengthen areas of deficiency, and to do this to the greatest degree possible within the annual review process. Because teaching is core to the mission of the University and because teaching deficiencies have the greatest impact on students, two successive deficiencies in teaching without sufficient improvement will activate post-tenure review. This is consistent with EKU’s longstanding self-identification as a teaching institution and with the SACSCOC emphasis on the evaluation of faculty effectiveness regarding student learning. Deficiencies in scholarly/creative activities and in service without sufficient improvement in two successive cycles (7 years total) will activate post-tenure review.

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Eastern Kentucky University Policy and Regulation Library

Annual Review of Tenured Faculty

Tenured faculty members at Eastern Kentucky University share the responsibility to maintain an appropriate level of teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service. The goal of annually reviewing tenured faculty members is to recognize exemplary performance, identify areas for potential growth, establish goals, and create professional development plans. For each of their tenured faculty members, Department Chairs/Unit Heads will collaborate annually with the faculty member to create and support individual goals and professional development plans and to assess every three years the faculty member’s performance, using department/unit-approved standards for teaching, scholarly/creative, and service activities. The review process respects the uniqueness of disciplines within the University and provides for appropriate professional flexibility at department/unit levels; however, the process is designed to provide consistency with department, school, college, and University policies.

Tenured Faculty Departments Colleges

ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Each Department/Unit shall establish performance standards and procedures for the review of tenured faculty members’ performance in the areas of teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service. In reviewing all three areas, collegiality shall be considered. Since individual faculty members’ activities may vary yearly, their specific workload assignments, long-term projects, and professional development plans must be taken into consideration. The performance standards must be consistent with Policy 4.1.1, Academic Freedom. Performance standards and processes for Annual Review of Tenured Faculty are distinct from the criteria and processes for promotion that are described in Policy 4.6.4, Tenure and Promotion.

2. The Department/Unit performance standards and procedures shall be approved by the majority of full-time tenured faculty members and shall be approved by the Dean. Changes in the Department/Unit performance standards and procedures shall be made by a majority vote of the full-time tenured faculty members of the Department/Unit and shall be approved by the Dean by May 1 prior to the academic year in which the changes are to take effect.

3. A statement of performance and procedures shall be filed in the offices of the Dean and of the Department Chair/Unit Head.

4. It is the obligation of the Department Chairs/Unit Heads to disseminate the approved performance standards and procedures to the full-time tenured faculty in their department/unit.

4.6.17P Volume 4, Academic Affairs Chapter 6, Faculty Appointments and Evaluation Section 7, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty Approval Authority: Board of Regents Responsible Executive: Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Responsible Office(s): Office of Academic Affairs, Colleges, Departments Effective: Issued: Last Revised: Next Review Date:

Policy Statement

Procedures

Entities Affected by the Policy

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THE ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS The tenured faculty review process will consist of annual reviews over a three year recurring cycle of assessment. Years one and two are brief and formative in nature and year three is more in depth. All reviews shall focus on the faculty’s goals and professional development plan. Year One and Two Review

1. During the spring semester, but no later than April 1, Department Chairs/Unit Heads shall hold a conference with tenured faculty members in the department/unit. At this or subsequent spring conferences, the Department Chair/Unit Head and the faculty member will discuss the faculty member’s achievements with specific reference to the goals set in the previous conference. This conference will include a discussion of any areas of concern a brief written summary or department form prepared by the Chair of the faculty member’s professional development goals for the next year, progress toward or achievement of the previous year’s goals, as well as any area of concern including but not limited to performance standards.

2. At the conclusion of all faculty conferences, the Department Chair/Unit Head will send the annual review summaries/department forms for each faculty member to the Dean with a copy to the faculty member.

Year Three Review 1. For the Year Three Review, tenured faculty members will prepare a brief (1-3 page) reflection of

their work since the last Year Three Review. Tenured faculty members will also ensure that their information is current in the University system for annual activity reporting.

2. During the spring semester, but no later than March 15, Department Chairs/Unit Heads will hold a conference with their tenured faculty members scheduled for their Year Three Review. The purposes of this conference are to evaluate work from the previous three years and to establish the professional development goals of the faculty member for the next year (Year One). The evaluation of the faculty member’s work will take into account the standards set by the department/unit in regard to teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service.

3. Within 10 calendar days following this conference, the Department Chair/Unit Head will provide to the faculty member a written statement of evaluation. Department Chairs/Unit Heads will use the department/unit’s minimum performance standards and the faculty member’s workload to assess the tenured faculty member as “exceeds standards,” “meets standards,” or “below standards” in each of the three areas (teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service) as well as an overall rating. If a faculty member and a Department Chair/Unit Head have agreed upon a workload in writing in which any of the three areas are adjusted for a period of time, the assessment will reflect the adjusted workload with regard to the performance standards.

4. Assessments of “exceeds standards” or “below standards” must be explained in writing. 5. The tenured faculty member will have an opportunity to respond in writing within 10 calendar days. 6. Third Year Reviews receiving an “below standards” overall or in any of the three areas will be

reviewed by the Department/Unit Third Year Review Committee for Tenured Faculty (TYR) prior to review by the Dean. The Department Chair/Unit Head shall provide the Committee with a copy of the relevant department/unit’s performance standards in addition to the review materials. The TYR shall indicate in writing, with an explanation, whether they concur with the assessment of each “below standards” rating.

7. The Department Chair/Unit Head will submit all Year Three Reviews, including any written response by the faculty member and any report from the TYR, to the Dean no later than April 1.

8. The Dean will indicate in writing whether he/she concurs with the assessments, with an explanation if he/she does not concur. Faculty receiving one or more “exceeds standards” assessments are eligible for University recognition.

9. The Dean will notify the faculty member and the Department Chair/Unit Head no later than May 1. 10. The faculty member will be expected to set professional development goals in consultation with the

Department Chair/Unit Head for the following year to address any below standards ratings. 11. The Department Chair/Unit Head will assess these goals during the Year One of the next review

cycle to determine if significant progress has been made in the area of deficiency. Within 10 calendar days following the annual review conference, the Department Chair/Unit Head will provide to the faculty member a written statement of evaluation. If significant progress has been made, the faculty member resumes the normal second year of the three year cycle, If significant progress has not been made, the tenured faculty member will have an opportunity to respond in writing within 10

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calendar days. The evaluation, including any written response from the faculty member, will be sent to the TYR.

12. If the TYR determines that there is insufficient progress made in a deficiency in scholarly creative activities or in service, the TYR will indicate in writing whether they concur with the assessment of “insufficient progress.” If a “below standards” and “insufficient progress” occurs in the same area of deficiency in the subsequent review cycle and is affirmed by the TYR, the Department Chair/Unit Head will activate the Post-Tenure Review process (See Policy 4.6.7, Post-Tenure Review, for the post-tenure review process.

13. If the deficiency is in the area of teaching and the TYR determines there is sufficient basis for the second “below standards” rating, then the Department Chair/Unit Head will complete the Post-Tenure Review Activation form and submit the form and all supporting materials to the Provost, with a copy to the Dean and the faculty member under review. (See Policy 4.6.7, Post-Tenure Review, for the post-tenure review process.

ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT THIRD YEAR REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TENURED FACULTY (TYR) Each Department shall establish a TYR Committee for Tenured Faculty within the following guidelines:

a) The Department shall elect no fewer than three members and one alternate, which shall be elected from the full-time tenured faculty of the college, excluding Department Chairs/Unit Heads.

b) All members of the TYR are eligible to vote. c) No member of the TYR can also serve on the Department or College Promotion and Tenure

Committee. d) No member of the TYR can also serve on the University Post-Tenure Review Committee. e) If a Department is too small to provide such a committee, the Department may select a full-time

tenured faculty outside the Department with the advice of the College Dean. f) A member of the TYR shall not participate in the review of a case where there is a conflict of

interest. g) The members of the TYR serve two-year staggered terms. A member cannot serve more than two

consecutive terms. h) The TYR shall be elected no later than May 1 of the year prior to the year in which it is to function.

College Dean At a minimum, the Dean is responsible for

approving minimum performance standards for Departments/Units approving Year Three tenured faculty reviews

Department Chair/ Unit Head

At a minimum, the Department Chair/Unit Head is responsible for ensuring the department establishes minimum performance standards conducting annual reviews of tenured faculty working with faculty to create goals and development plans working with faculty and university administrators to support professional development

Tenured Faculty Member

The tenured faculty member is responsible for knowing and adhering to Policy 4.6.17 ensuring that information is current in the University system used for annual activity

reports working with the Department Chair/Unit Head to create goals and development plans implementing each plan writing a reflection for the Year Three Review

Third Year Review Committee

The Third Year Review Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding “below standards” and “insufficient

progress” ratings made by a Department Chair/Unit Head

Responsibilities

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Senior Vice President for Academics and Provost

Established in part through Policy 4.6.7, Tenured Faculty Member Review Policy Issued

Date Entity Action October 21, 2000 Board of Regents Adopted

September 21, 2000 Council on Academic Affairs Approved September 11, 2000 Faculty Senate Approved

Interpreting Authority

Policy Adoption Review and Approval

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Annual Review

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Year 1 and Year 2Year 3: Exceeds & Meets Standards

Year 3: Below Standards

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Post-Tenure Review

Flowcharts by Specific Process

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Unsatisfactory: Sent to Post-Tenure Review

Note: One cycle (4 years) of below standards in teaching can activate post-tenure review. Two cycles (7 years) of below standards in scholarly creative and/or service can activate post-tenure review.

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Policy 4.8.1, Evaluation of Academic Administrators Considerations in Developing the Policy Revision

SACSCOC Requirement Comprehensive Standard 3.2.10 states: “The institution periodically evaluates the effectiveness of its administrators.” The Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation goes on to state: “In order for the institution to demonstrate the overall effectiveness of its administration, administrators are periodically evaluated regarding their achievement of performance objectives” and “The Commission expects that the use of the word ‘periodically’ is reasonably be defined as meaning at least every three years.”

Because EKU’s current policy requires evaluation during the second year, fourth year, and every four years after that, the policy needed to be revised to ensure compliance with the Commission’s expectations.

The Summary Report The Drafting Team spent a great deal of time discussing the dissemination of a summary report following the annual reviews. The revised policy contains the following statements:

From the policy statement: “Evaluations shall provide the rational basis for decision making that considers the best interest of the academic mission of the University and shall result in a summary report that recognizes the necessity for transparency, accountability, fairness, and confidentiality.”

From the procedures: “At the conclusion of all conferences, the supervisor shall send to all individuals in the affected unit a notice of completion of the review and any actions that resulted from the review.”

The Drafting Team used several opinions from the Kentucky Attorney General recording open records to determine what could and should be made available following an evaluation. The following is a sampling of the AG opinions that shaped the policy language.

95-ORD-32 (1995) We continue to ascribe to the view that a public employee's right of privacy in evaluative records, and that of the evaluator, is superior to the public's interest in disclosure, and that what the public is entitled to know is what action is taken in light of the evaluation. 94-ORD-132 (1994) It is the action which the public agency takes in light of the evaluation that the public is entitled to know. In the instant appeal, that action was the dean's decision that Dr. Zimmerman would remain chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology. 94-ORD-132 (1994) It is somewhat troubling that the University has, at least on this occasion, avoided the mandate of the Open Records Act by failing to generate a record of its final action.

Much of the discussion centered around how similar or different are the evaluations of faculty and administrators. While the evaluation of an administrator may be of interest to a number of people, the AG opinion suggests that if the administrator is not “ultimately responsible for the management” of the University, the public’s interest in the evaluation does not outweigh the privacy interests of the administrator. (94-ORD-132 (1994 Unlike the superintendent of schools, Dr. Zimmerman is not "ultimately responsible for the management" of the public agency he serves. No doubt, his performance is of great public interest. Nevertheless, the question of whether the public's interest outweighs Dr. Zimmerman's privacy interest must be answered in the negative. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the University properly withheld the evaluation pursuant to KRS 61.878(1)(a), as well as KRS 61.878(1)(i).)

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Eastern Kentucky University Policy and Regulation Library

Evaluation of Academic Administrators

Regular evaluation of academic administrators is vital to ensuring ongoing improvement, development, and accountability. Eastern Kentucky University utilizes both annual and comprehensive evaluations in assessing the performance of academic administrators. The goal of annually reviewing administrators is to recognize exemplary performance, identify areas for potential growth, establish goals, and create professional development plans. The third-year comprehensive evaluation also includes participation and appraisal from all persons in a position to express valid viewpoints in the performance of individual administrators. Evaluations shall provide the rational basis for decision making that considers the best interest of the academic mission of the University and shall result in a summary report that recognizes the necessity for transparency, accountability, fairness, and confidentiality. The major thrust of the evaluation of academic administrators shall be to improve the effectiveness of Eastern Kentucky University’s academic administration. To accomplish this, the evaluation process shall require the active support and appraisal from all persons in a position to express valid viewpoints in the performance of individual administrators. These evaluations shall be conducted in a fair and objective manner. All information shall be treated in an appropriately professional manner. The evaluation procedures in this document are in addition to the annual merit pay evaluations of all academic administrators. All administrators at Eastern Kentucky University serve with annual appointments and at the pleasure of the President and Board of Regents. It should be understood throughout this document that all decisions regarding appointment or reappointment of academic administrators require approval at this level.

Academic Administrators Faculty Staff

General Principles and Procedures

1. The immediate supervisors of the evaluee shall have overall responsibility for the preparation of the evaluation.

2. Each administrator being evaluated shall prepare a self-appraisal report covering the period of time since the last evaluation.

3. Primary evaluation input will be requested from all individuals who work directly with the evaluee. These data shall be solicited on the standard Appraisal of Administrative Activity Questionnaire. Questions may be added to the questionnaire provided the immediate supervisor of the evaluee approves them one year in advance. All completed questionnaires (whether signed or unsigned) shall be treated confidentially and shall be used by the recipients of the questionnaires in evaluating the administrator. To the extent possible, identifiable information and comments will not be provided to the administrator being evaluated; however, the recipients of the questionnaires shall review and utilize all questionnaires to prepare evaluation reports and recommendations.

4.8.1P Volume 4, Academic Affairs Chapter 8, Administrative Section 1, Evaluation of Academic Administrators Approval Authority: Board of Regents Responsible Executive: Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Responsible Office(s): Office of Academic Affairs, Colleges, Departments Effective: October 6, 1990 Issued: December 3, 1979 Last Revised: Next Review Date:

Policy Statement

Entities Affected by the Policy

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4. Since the focus of administrative evaluations is the improvement of administration, evaluation reports shall include specific recommendations. The evaluee’s response to these recommendations shall be one basis for the annual merit review process and future evaluations.

The following broad criteria shall guide the evaluation of administrator performance in all reviews: leadership, communication, administration, development, and relationships. Areas for consideration within each category may include, but are not limited to:

A. Leadership 1. Creates a climate in which faculty and staff are encouraged to develop and continuously learn. 2. Holds self accountable and ensures accountability in others for achieving results. 3. Ensures that others have the resources, information, authority, and support needed to achieve

strategic objectives. 4. Effectively advocates for the needs of the unit. 5. Reflects an ability to cope with conflicting requirements of multiple constituencies. 6. Has a long-range vision, thinks and plans beyond year-to-year operation.

B. Communication 1. Articulates a clear vision for the unit. 2. Fosters an environment of open, honest, and respectful discussion of all issues. 3. Creates an environment that ensures others have appropriate access to information which may

be useful to them. 4. Listens attentively and with empathy to concerns expressed by others. 5. Communicates effectively to internal and external audiences by tailoring message, style, and

content. C. Administration

1. Displays an ability to plan, organize, establish priorities, and make decisions. 2. Effectively identifies, attracts, and hires faculty/staff. 3. Allocates resources prudently and fairly. 4. Objectively and fairly evaluates faculty/staff. 5. Involves appropriate persons in decision-making processes. 6. Handles conflict resolutions in fair and consistent manner.

D. Unit Development 1. Facilitates opportunities for faculty research, other scholarly activity, and professional

development. 2. Creates and maintains an environment that supports the open exchange of ideas. 3. Provides support for faculty and staff professional development. 4. Scans the environment to plan strategic approaches and develop solutions for the unit. 5. Encourages evidence-based decisions that are aligned with strategic priorities. 6. Encourages staff and stakeholders in visioning process.

E. Relationships 1. Treats others fairly and respectfully. 2. Recognizes the feelings of others and exhibits an appropriate level of composure, patience, and

diplomacy. 3. Effectively cultivates and manages key constituent relationships. 4. Connects people from across collegiate, cultural, institutional, and global boundaries to

accomplish goals. 5. Works towards achieving consensus among multiple stake holders. 6. Creates a positive image of the unit in the local and regional communities.

The evaluation of academic administrators will consist of annual reviews over a three year recurring cycle of assessment. The focus in years one and two is narrow while the focus in year three is comprehensive. The primary purpose for reviews is developmental but reviews may be used for

Procedures

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retention or merit decisions. In unusual circumstances, a comprehensive review may occur in any year of the review cycle. Academic administrators who shall be reviewed include:

1. Provost 2. Vice Provost 3. Associate/Assistant Vice President 4. Dean 5. Department Chair or equivalent 6. Other academic administrators designated by the Provost. In making decisions regarding

inclusion or exclusion, the following criteria shall apply: a. level and scope of institutional responsibility and impact; and/or a.b. unit size in terms of budget and/or personnel.

Year One and Two Reviews 1. During the spring semester, but no later than April 1, supervisors shall hold a conference with the

academic administrator(s) who report directly to them. At this or subsequent spring conferences, the supervisor and the academic administrator will discuss the administrator’s achievements with specific reference to the goals set in the previous conference. This conference will include a brief written summary of the administrator’s goals for the next year as well as progress toward or achievement of the previous year’s goals.

2. No later than December 15, the affected unit, by a majority of the full-time faculty in the unit, shall vote to determine if a comprehensive review shall be initiated in lieu of a narrow review. A supervisor may initiate a comprehensive review at any time. However, a comprehensive review shall not be initiated during an administrator’s first year.

3. At the conclusion of all conferences, the supervisor shall send to all individuals in the affected unit a notice of completion of the review and any actions that resulted from the review.

Year Three Review 1. For the Year Three Review, academic administrators will prepare a brief assessment of their work

during the previous three years. The assessment must address, but is not limited to, the criteria for evaluation set forth in this policy.

2. During the spring semester, but no later than February 15, an evaluation survey adopted by the University and consistent with the criteria for evaluation of academic administrators, shall be sent to all persons in a position to express valid viewpoints of the academic administrators’ performance, Such persons may include, but are not limited to, direct reports, faculty, staff, peers, students, and others external to the University. The evaluation survey shall be created by the Office of Institutional Research and approved by the Provost.

3. Each Department or College may choose to establish a Review Committee. The decision to establish a committee and the membership of the committee shall be determined by majority vote of the department faculty no later than September 30 in the year it is to function.

4. The review committee is responsible for compiling and summarizing the results of the evaluation survey, and will submit the summary to the administrator’s supervisor no later than March 15.

5. No later than April 15, the supervisor will hold a conference with the administrator to discuss the self-assessment, the review committee’s report, and other matters relevant to the administrator’s performance. The administrator may append a statement to the evaluation. The supervisor and the administrator shall agree upon a plan for continuous improvement.

6. At the conclusion of the conference, but no later than May 15, the supervisor shall send to all individuals in the affected unit a notice of completion of the review and any actions that resulted from the review.

If the administrator is being evaluated as a non-tenured faculty member, the review committee and the Non-Tenure Evaluation Committee shall be the same; if the administrator being evaluated for promotion or tenure, the review committee shall be the Promotion and Tenure Committee; and if a comprehensive evaluation is being held during the same year as a non-tenure evaluation, or a tenure or promotion application, the evaluations shall be done concurrently.

Administrative Review of the President by the Faculty

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The President shall be reviewed by the faculty as part of the review process by the during the second and fourth year of serviced and every four years thereafter. The Board of Regents or the President of the University may request more frequent reviews. The process for such a faculty review shall be:

1. All faculty who are members of the faculty-at-large as designated in “organization of the faculty at Eastern Kentucky University” shall be given the opportunity to complete the questionnaire by the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate. The completed questionnaires shall be transmitted to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate.

2. Members of the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate will be responsible for the tabulation of the responses and the transcription of comments. A summary will be transmitted to the President and to the Board of Regents. The individual review forms will be confidential and will be destroyed.

3. The questionnaire used to review the President shall solicit responses in the areas of leadership, management, communication, personal relations, fairness and overall evaluation. Opportunity should be given to provide open-ended comments as well as more quantitative review. Signature on the actual questionnaire should be optional; however, signature on response envelopes may be necessary to ensure faculty status of respondents. Procedures for the distribution of the questionnaires and verification of respondents should be the same as those used for the election of the Faculty Regent.

Academic Administrator

The Academic Administrator is responsible for knowing and adhering to Policy 4.8.1 working with the Supervisor to create goals and development plans implementing each plan writing a reflection for the Year Three Review

Office of Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research is responsible for creating the evaluation survey consistent with the criteria for academic administrators.

Office of the Provost The Office of the Provost is responsible for approving the evaluation survey for academic administrators.

Review Committee The Review Committee is responsible for analyzing the results of the evaluation survey preparing a performance report to be submitted to the administrator’s supervisor

Supervisor At a minimum, the Supervisor is responsible for

conducting annual reviews of academic administrators who report directly to him/her working with academic administrators to create goals and development plans

I. Administrative Evaluation of Department Chairs

1. A Department Chair, tenured or non-tenured, shall be evaluated during the second and fourth year

of service and every four years thereafter. In unusual circumstances, if requested by the Chair or the departmental faculty, and with the concurrence of the Dean, the Chair may be evaluated more frequently. In addition, the President, Vice President or Dean may request more frequent evaluation.

2. The teaching faculty of each academic department shall determine whether or not the department shall have a Chair Evaluation Committee by majority vote using a secret ballot.

3. Each academic department that so chooses shall establish a Chair Evaluation Committee. The membership of this committee shall be determined by majority vote of the department faculty. However,

1. if the chair is being evaluated as a non-tenured faculty member, the Chair Evaluation Committee and the Non-Tenure Evaluation Committee shall be the same;

2. if the chair is being evaluated for tenure or promotion, the Chair Evaluation Committee shall be the Department’s Promotion and Tenure Committee; and

3. if an administrative evaluation of a chair is being held during the same year as a non-tenure evaluation, or a tenure or promotion evaluation, the evaluations shall be done concurrently.

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4. The Dean shall meet with the Chair Evaluation Committee early in the year in which the evaluation

is to take place to discuss the specific timetable for the evaluation, the procedures for distributing the previously approved questionnaire, and other matters related to the evaluation.

5. The duties of the Chair Evaluation Committee shall be able to: 1. Develop and submit to the Dean for review additional questions which the department may

wish to add to the questionnaire. (Additional questions must have been approved one year in advance of the evaluations.)

2. Review the chair’s self-appraisal report and the completed department faculty questionnaires (in keeping with the need for confidentiality) and submit a report and recommendations to the Dean.

6. All faculty in the department shall be given the opportunity to complete the questionnaire. The completed questionnaires shall be transmitted to the Dean of the College.

7. The Dean shall make the completed department faculty questionnaires available to the Chair Evaluation Committee, provided the department has such a committee.

8. After reviewing the chair’s self-appraisal, the questionnaires, the Chair Evaluation Committee’s report and recommendations, and other available information (e.g. questionnaires completed by other chairs in the college and other individuals who work directly with the chair), the Dean shall write an evaluation report, with recommendations. This report shall include a summary of the faculty questionnaires if there is no department Chair Evaluation Committee.

9. The Dean shall meet with the Chair to discuss the Chair Evaluation Committee’s report and recommendations if such a report has been made, as well as his/her own report and recommendations, and shall provide the Chair with copies of the report(s). The Dean hall then transmit the report(s), including recommendations, to the Vice President.

10. The Chair may submit, within five days of receiving the reports, a written response to the evaluation report(s) and recommendations to the Vice President with copies to the Dean of the College and, if appropriate, the Chair Evaluation Committee.

II. Administrative Evaluation of Academic Deans

1. Academic deans shall be evaluated during the second and fourth year of service and every four years thereafter. In unusual circumstances, if requested by the Dean, college chairs, or college faculty, and with the concurrence of the Vice President, the Dean may be evaluated more frequently. In addition, the President or Vice President may request more frequent evaluations.

2. Academic support administrators who work directly with the Dean as well as the college faculty and college chairs will be given the opportunity to complete the questionnaire. The completed questionnaires shall be transmitted to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

3. The faculty of each college shall, by majority vote using a secret ballot, determine whether or not the college shall have a Dean Evaluation Committee.

4. Each college which so chooses shall establish a Dean Evaluation Committee. The membership of the committee shall be determined by a majority vote of the college faculty. However,

1. if the Dean is being evaluated as a non-tenured faculty member, the Dean Evaluation Committee and the Non-Tenure Evaluation Committee shall be the same;

2. if the Dean is being evaluated for promotion or tenure, the Dean Evaluation Committee shall be the Promotion and Tenure Committee; and

3. if an administrative evaluation of a Dean is being held during the same year as a non-tenure evaluation, or a tenure or promotion, the evaluations shall be done concurrently.

5. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs shall meet with the Dean Evaluation Committee early in the year in which the evaluation is to take place to discuss the specific timetable for the evaluation, the procedures for distributing the previously approved questionnaire, and other matters related to the evaluation.

6. The duties of the Dean Evaluation Committee shall be to: 1. Develop and submit to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for review

additional questions which the college may wish to add to the questionnaire. (Additional questions must have been approved one year in advance of the evaluation.)

2. Review the Dean’s self-appraisal report and the completed college faculty questionnaires (in keeping with the need for confidentiality) and submit a report and recommendations to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Policy Revision

Date Entity Action October 6, 1990 Board of Regents Adopted

September 10, 1990 Faculty Senate Approved

Policy Issued

Date Entity Action December 3, 1979 Faculty Senate Approved

Interpreting Authority

Policy Adoption Review and Approval

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Eastern Kentucky University Policy and Regulation Library

Interim Consumption and Serving of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus

The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on Eastern Kentucky University property is subject to Kentucky statute and University regulations developed in keeping with this policy. All members of the Eastern community are expected to obey these laws and regulations. Eastern desires to provide an environment for underage students where alcohol is not made available, and alcohol education and counseling programs are promoted.

Entire Campus Community Campus visitors

Consistent with the philosophy stated in the Policy Statement, the Board of Regents requires compliance with the following:

A. Use of alcoholic beverages on Eastern Kentucky University property must not violate state and local laws, University regulations or procedures developed and approved by the President to implement this policy.

B. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property or in any University building is strictly prohibited with the exception of those locations and circumstances set forth in Appendix A. Use in residence halls, offices, and classrooms is strictly prohibited. An exception is made for residents and guests of Grand Campus. In this residence hall only, alcohol may only be consumed by students and guests of legal drinking age. A student who is 21 years of age or older may consume alcohol in his/her apartment. Alcohol is prohibited in all public areas including balcony and porch of apartments, the clubhouse, the swimming pool, and all common community areas. Common sources of alcohol such as kegs are prohibited. Alcohol found in the possession of a student under the age of 21 will be confiscated and student will face judicial charges through the University’s administrative processes. Proof of legal drinking age must be presented to a college official if requested. Residents and guests must abide by all local, state, and federal laws.

9.1.1P Volume 9, Safety, Security and Environment Chapter 1, Alcohol on Campus Section 1, Interim Consumption and Serving of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus Approval Authority: Board of Regents Responsible Executive: Executive Vice President for Student Success & University Counsel Responsible Office(s): Executive Vice President for Student Success & University Counsel Effective: July 20, 2010 Expires: Last Revised: April 30, 2012 Next Review Date: September 19, 2017

Statement

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C. Alcoholic beverages may be served and consumed at official University functions and approved non University functions only inside specific reserved locations outlined in Appendix A or other such locations as the President might approve. Such service shall be in compliance with regulations and procedures approved by the President for implementation of this policy. Such regulations and procedures shall include and be consistent with the following provisions:

Applicability: The President has designated responsibility for the regulation of the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Eastern Kentucky University campus to the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel. The policy of the Board applies to all persons and entities in all University owned and/or operated facilities. Limitation: Common alcohol sources (i.e., kegs, beer balls, party punches, champagne fountains, etc) are strictly prohibited. Alcoholic beverages to be served are restricted to wine (including champagne), and beer. All alcohol must be served as outlined below: Licensing, Permit, and Certification Requirements:

a. Alcohol may be served as a part of an event approved under the provisions of this Policy

only if served by a licensed server.

b. General: No person attending the event will be permitted to bring his/her own beverages. The sponsor must obtain, or ensure that its caterer obtains, the applicable ABC permits under Chapter 243 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes and must submit a copy of such permit to the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel at least 10 business days prior to the event. In addition, the sponsor must obtain, or ensure that its caterer obtains, evidence that the server has a current certificate of completion from S.T.A.R. or TIPS and must submit a copy of such certificate to the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel at least 10 days prior to the event.

c. Specific Requirements:

The following permits are required for specific types of events as noted:

Event Type Statutory Requirement EKU Requirement Private event - no fee charged

No license required S.T.A.R. or TIPS server certification required

Private event - fee charged

Caterer’s license (KRS 243.033) OR special temporary event issued pursuant to applicable KRS

S.T.A.R. or TIPS server certification required

Public event – fee charged

Caterer’s license (KRS 243.033) OR special temporary event issued pursuant to applicable KRS

S.T.A.R. or TIPS server certification required

Public event – no fee charged

Prohibited by KY statutes Prohibited by EKU policy

d. Additional Precautions May Be Required: The University reserves the right to require

additional precautions such as greater limitations on time of service, or the use of security to assist in ensuring compliance with this policy.

Sponsor Required: Every event at which alcoholic beverages will be served must have a designated sponsor. The sponsor may be either an individual of at least 21 years of age or an organization or association. If the sponsor is an organization or association, the sponsor must designate an individual who is at least 21 years of age to assume responsibility on behalf of the sponsor ("Organizer/On-Site Contact "). The sponsor is responsible for:

Ensuring compliance with the Eastern Kentucky University Alcohol Policy and all pertinent state and local laws governing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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Executing and submitting to the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel a Request for Approval to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at least 10 working days prior to the event. Approval will be granted only if the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel is satisfied that the requirements of this policy will be met.

Any failure of its Organizer/On-Site Contact to ensure compliance with this Policy.

Indemnifying the University for any losses resulting from noncompliance with this policy.

The University As Sponsor: No one may represent the University (or any of its subsidiary departments and offices) as the sponsor of an event at which alcoholic beverages are served without express written permission from the appropriate Vice President. Students and/or student organizations are prohibited from sponsoring events where alcohol will be served.

Places Where Alcohol May Be Served: Without the approval of the President for an exception, alcohol may be served only in those facilities identified in Appendix A. The provision, possession, and consumption of alcohol in all other campus facilities is prohibited, with the exception of the instructional use of alcoholic beverages in the College of Justice and Safety and the Department of Criminal Justice Training.

Sale of Alcohol Prohibited: The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at any event on campus except as permitted pursuant to a lawfully issued license in accordance with the provisions of Kentucky Revised Statute 243.033 (governing caterers) or Kentucky Revised Statutes 243.260 (governing special temporary licenses) and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.

Service of Alcohol to Minors Prohibited: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to persons 21 years of age or older. No one under the age of 21 shall be served alcoholic beverages.

Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages Must be Made Available: Alternate non-alcoholic beverages and food must also be provided at any event at which alcoholic beverages are served.

Attendance Limited to Invited Guests: Events at which alcoholic beverages are served will be closed except for those persons specifically invited.

Event Advertising and Promotion: Promotions and advertisements for events shall not be permitted to indicate that alcohol will be served or consumed.

Alcohol Must Remain In Designated Space: Alcoholic beverages may not be carried or consumed outside rooms or areas designated and approved for a specific event.

Intoxicated Persons May Not Be Served: Intoxicated persons shall not be served or permitted to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises.

Time of Service Limited: Alcoholic beverage service will be limited to a total of not more than three (3) hours at an approved event. In addition, the service of alcohol will conclude one hour prior to the scheduled conclusion of the event.

Involvement of Facilities Coordinator: Persons or organizations wishing to use one of the designated facilities under this policy should consult with the coordinator of such facility for additional instructions or information prior to submitting a Request for Approval to Serve Alcoholic Beverages to the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel.

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Approval Process: Any person or organization wishing to sponsor an event on campus under the provisions of this Policy must complete a Request for Approval to Serve Alcoholic Beverages, which may be obtained from Continuing Education and Outreach, the Office of the Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel, or found at www.forms.eku.edu. Any sponsor from outside the University is required to make all arrangements under this Policy through Continuing Education and Outreach. Sponsors from within the University must obtain the approval of the appropriate Vice President prior to submission of the form.

Tailgating: Tailgating has become a popular adjunct to athletic event attendance and is permitted at Eastern Kentucky University in the Colonel Club and Alumni Coliseum Parking Lots. Persons planning to tailgate do not have to get prior approval or secure the services of a licensed provider. Please review the University’s Tailgating Regulation (9.1.2.R)

Fee Refers to any admission, donation and/or any monies paid by attendees to participate in an

event.

Licensed Sever An individual who has received certification through an educational program designed for individuals who serve and sell alcoholic beverages. S.T.A.R. and TIPS certifications are currently acceptable programs; certifications from other programs may be deemed acceptable after review by Executive Vice President for Student Success and University Counsel.

Organizer/On-Site Contract

Individual, group or organization responsible for organizing, coordinating and communicating all conference and event logistics with the Office of Conferencing and Events. For University-sponsored events, the Organizer/On-Site Contact must be an EKU employee. For non-University-sponsored events, the Organizer/On-Site Contact must be an external individual. Organizer/On-Site Contact must be present at the event. At times, the Organizer/On-Site Contact and Sponsor are the same individual, group or organization.

Private Event An event that may be attended by invitation only and is not advertised to the general public.

Public Event An event open to the public and anyone is allowed to attend.

Server Training In Alcohol Regulations (S.T.A.R.)

A voluntary educational certification program offered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the purpose of educating individuals who sell and serve alcoholic beverages in Kentucky. Training is not mandated by the Commonwealth.

Sponsor Individual, group or organization (may be internal or external) who is ultimately responsible for the conference or event, including financial and legal obligations for using campus facilities and/or other services and resources. At times, the Organizer/On-Site Contact and Sponsor are the same individual, group or organization.

Training For Intervention Procedures (TIPS)

A voluntary educational certification program designed to educate people who sell and serve alcoholic beverages through on-line or in person training.

See “Procedures”

Definitions

Responsibilities

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Any person or organization that violates this Policy in the sponsoring of an event on campus where alcoholic beverages are served may be barred by the University from the sponsorship of further events on campus. The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate the service of alcohol at any event on University property.

Vice President for Financial Affairs and Administration

Kentucky Revised Statute 243.033 (governing caterers) Kentucky Revised Statutes 243.260 (governing special temporary licenses) Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapters 241-244 Kentucky Revised Statute 243.033 (governing caterers) Kentucky Revised Statute 243.260 (governing special temporary licenses) Request for Alcohol Form

Policy Revision

Date Entity Action April 30, 2012 Vice President for Financial Affairs

and Administration Approved

October 21, 2010 Vice President for Financial Affairs and Administration

Approved

July 20, 010 President Douglas Whitlock Approved Interim Amendment to Appendix A

September 19, 2009 Board of Regents Adopted December 4, 2003 Board of Regents Adopted

Policy Issued

Date Entity Action November 8, 2002 Board of Regents Adopted

Violations of the Policy

Interpreting Authority

Statutory or Regulatory References

Policy Adoption Review and Approval

Relevant Links

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Appendix A: Designated Exceptions to Policy 9.1.1

Places and Circumstances

Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot Campbell Giles Gallery Lobby Center for Performing Arts Lobby Fitness and Wellness Center President’s Box Grand Campus-apartments only Keen Johnson Walnut Hall Faculty Lounge Hall of Distinguished Alumni Ball Room (including all wings) Lobby Moberly Multipurpose Room Noel Studio for Academic Creativity For fundraising events involving donors and Friends of the Library Perkins Quads (A-D) Foyer/Lobby Planetarium Outdoor plaza Stratton Cafeteria Student Services Building First floor lobby

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Eastern Kentucky University Policy and Regulation Library

Interim Return to Work Program

Eastern Kentucky University has established a Return to Work Program to facilitate the opportunity for an Employee receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits to return to work in a Modified Assignment for a defined period of time. The goals of the University’s Return to Work Program are: Foster and enhance the physical and psychological recovery process for the injured Employee; Enhance the injured Employee’s sense of confidence and well-being; Reduce medical, disability and lost time costs; Reduce indirect accident costs; Minimize the chance of re-injury; Encourage cooperation between Employee and management; and Establish a more stable workforce.

All University Employees

Whether an Employee is able to participate in the Return to Work Program is at the discretion of the Employee’s Supervisor, the Office of Human Resources, and the Supervisor of the Modified Assignment. Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the circumstances of the Employee and their limitations to complete their assigned Modified Assignment. If no Modified Assignment is available, the Employee will not be allowed to return to work at their Regular Position until they are able to perform the Essential Job Functions of their Regular Position. The Return to Work Program will be limited by the work available and the longevity of the Employee’s work restrictions. Employees are not guaranteed a Modified Assignment however; it is the intent of this Regulation to attempt to place all Employees with Modified Assignment needs in appropriate assignments. A. Eligibility and Usage

Any Employee is eligible to participate in the Return to Work Program if the Employee:

a. Sustained a work-related occupational injury or disease that “arose out of” and “in the course of” employment as defined by the Kentucky Workers Compensation Act (KRS Chapter 342);

b. Is temporarily unable to perform his/her Essential Job Functions due to a job related injury or illness as determined by his/her treating physician; and

c. Is capable of carrying out work of a modified nature as evidenced by a written statement from a qualified physician with the expectation of returning to the Employee’s Regular Position within

8.3.9R Volume 8, Human Resources Chapter 3, Work Policies and Procedures Section 9, Interim Return to Work Program Regulation Approval Authority: President Responsible Executive: Office of Human Resources Responsible Office(s): Office of Human Resources Effective: September 18, 2013 Issued: September 18, 2013 Last Revised: N/A Next Review Date:

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Entities Affected

Procedures

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ninety (90) calendar days (per incident) from first day of the Modified Assignment. The expectation of return to work may be extended beyond ninety (90) days upon review by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Risk Management and Insurance and the Office of Human Resources on case-by-case basis.

B. Program:

The Return to Work Program is intended to keep Employees in the working environment (at his/her rate of pay in the Employee’s Regular Position) in a Modified Assignment and contributing to University productivity. Consistent with Kentucky Workers’ Compensation law, the University will make reasonable efforts to return to the workplace Employees who have sustained job related injuries or illnesses and who are temporarily prevented from returning to their Regular Position. Temporary and student Employees may participate in this Return to Work Program at the discretion of the employing Work Unit. However, any Modified Assignments will be limited only to the duration of the Employee’s temporary or student Regular Position.

Placement in a Modified Assignment is not a permanent reassignment. The Modified Assignment will continue until the Employee reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) or is released to return to his/her Regular Position by their treating physician. In any case, all Modified Assignments are for no more than 90 days, but may be extended upon review by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Risk Management and Insurance and the Office of Human Resources on a case-by-case basis. C. Procedure

1. Employees must notify their Supervisors immediately when a job related injury or illness occurs. The Supervisor will report the injury or illness to the University Claims Specialist. Once it is determined by the Supervisor and University Claims Specialist that an Employee has sustained a work related injury and the Workers’ Compensation paperwork has been completed by the Employee and submitted to the University Claims Specialist, the Supervisor, along with the Office of Human Resources, will determine if a Modified Assignment is available within the Employee’s Work Unit. If the Employee qualifies for a Modified Assignment, the University Claims Specialist will need to be notified that the Modified Assignment has been approved and the Employee’s start date. The University Claims Specialist will forward the notification to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Adjuster who will verify that the Employee is not compensated by both pay from the Employee’s Regular Position and also Workers’ Compensation.

2. To assist the Office of Human Resources and Supervisor in placing the Employee in a Modified Assignment, the Employee must provide a medical release completed by their treating physician. This release shall indicate whether or not the Employee may return to work with restrictions or limitations and the specified time period the restrictions or limitations should be observed. The Supervisor, University Claims Specialist, and Office of Human Resources will communicate to clarify and obtain specifications on physical restrictions relative to job duties, responsibilities, work availability, and workload demands. This communication will assist the University in determining appropriate placement of the Employee in a Modified Assignment.

The University will make a reasonable effort to return the Employee to a Modified Assignment within the Employee’s Regular Work Unit.

3. If it is determined that no Modified Assignments are available in the Employee’s Regular Work Unit, the Office of Human Resources will make a reasonable effort to place the Employee in a Modified Assignment in another Work Unit based upon available Modified Assignments at the time, if any.

The University is not obligated to create Modified Assignments if no such assignments are available.

If there are no Modified Assignments available, the Employee will adhere to the requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Program without the option of a Modified Assignment.

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4. If a Modified Assignment in the Regular Work Unit or another Work Unit is available, the Employee will be notified in a Modified Assignment Agreement regarding the assignment and the duration. The Employee must accept or decline in writing, the Modified Assignment.

If the Employee refuses the Modified Assignment, the University is not obligated to provide alternatives. The Employee may be subject to the cancellation of income benefits under Workers’ Compensation.

Failure to report for work on the start date of the Modified Assignment will be interpreted as a refusal of the assignment.

5. Wages in a Modified Assignment will continue at the Employee’s current rate at his/her Regular Position.

6. Employees may be assigned to a work schedule or shift other than their Regular Position’s work schedule or shift.

7. In the event that an Employee’s treating physician determines that the Employee’s injury/illness has resulted in permanent disability, the Employee should notify his/ her Supervisor, Office of Human Resources, University Claims Office, and the ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer for a review under Establishing Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act Compliance Regulation and Appeal Procedures1.4.4R. If there are other available positions for which the Employee is qualified, the Office of Human Resources will assist the Employee in applying for those vacancies.

8. In the case of a permanent disability, and the Employee can no longer perform the Essential Job Functions of their Regular Position with or without a Reasonable Accommodation (as defined in 1.4.4R), the Office of Human Resources will assist the Employee in applying for Long Term Disability and any other programs the Employee would be eligible to receive.

Employee Full-time, part-time, and student workers. Essential Job Functions The primary job functions or tasks that an Employee must be able to perform with or

without a Reasonable Accommodation. The Essential Job Functions are listed by job title with the Office of Human Resources.

Maximum Medical Improvement A release after a work related injury or illness with permanent restrictions on the type of work the Employee can perform. This is a treatment plateau at which no fundamental, functional or physiological change can be expected within reasonable medical probability in spite of continuing medical or rehabilitative procedures.

Medically Cleared A release from the Employee’s treating physician after a work-related injury or illness with no restrictions allowing the Employee the ability to return to their Regular Position and perform all the Essential Job Functions.

Modified Assignment A temporary work assignment created under this Policy, which takes into account the

medical restrictions of the injured Employee. The assignment will run no longer than 90 days (but may be extended on a case-by-case basis). The assignment will end once the injured Employee is Medically Cleared to return to their original Regular Position or if a permanent disability is given. The acceptance of the assignment is documented in the Modified Assignment Agreement.

Reasonable Accommodation

Modifying a job process or work environment to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Definitions

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Regular Position

For purposes of this regulation, the position the Employee held before accepting the Modified Assignment.

Work Unit A department or sub-department.

ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer

Reviews permanent disability matters under 1.4.4R (Establishing Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act Compliance Regulation and Appeal Procedures).

Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Risk Management and Insurance

Consults with University Claims Specialist and Office of Human Resources to determine eligibility for Modified Assignments.

Director of Human Resources

If appropriate, work with Workers’ Compensation designee and injured Employee to identify and offer a Modified Assignment, if available.

Employee Report any injury/illness immediately to Supervisor; Complete all needed paperwork as soon as possible; Follow safety rules and practices; Maintain contact with Supervisor and

the University Claims Specialist; Provide the University Claims Specialist with updates, with medical

reports on health condition and treatment upon request; and Comply with Modified Assignment.

Supervisor Initiate immediate medical treatment for injured Employee when

necessary; Report the injury to University Claims Specialist and complete all

appropriate paperwork as soon as possible; Inform Employee in Modified Assignment of work rules and practices; Maintain contact with the injured Employee and the University Claims

Specialist; and Work with the University Claims Specialist and the Office of Human

Resources to identify or develop Modified Assignments, within medical restrictions for the affected Employee.

University Claims Specialist

Maintain contact with injured Employee and his/her treating physician and Supervisor;

Complete and follow-up on all necessary paperwork; Be the liaison between the Employee, workers’ compensation, treating

physician, Supervisor, and Office of Human Resources to provide the Employee with the necessary assistance;

If appropriate or necessary, help develop and monitor a Modified Assignment plan for the injured Employee.

Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Risk Management and Insurance

Responsibilities

Interpreting Authority

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KRS 342.00

Establishing Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Compliance Regulation and Appeal Procedures

Family and Medical Leave Covered Servicemember Family Leave; and Qualifying Exigency Leave

Modified Assignment Agreement

Regulation Issued Date Entity Action September 18, 2013 President Michael Benson Adopted

Statutory or Regulatory References

Regulation Review and Approval

Relevant Links

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Eastern Kentucky University Policy and Regulation Library

Interim Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program

The purpose of this Program is to provide guidelines for taking academic course work. The intent of the Program is to enhance the benefits available to Eastern Kentucky University Eligible Employees and to encourage employee development and the pursuit of higher levels of education by all Eligible Employees.

All University full-time benefited Eligible Employees who are eligible to participate in the Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program.

The 1997 First Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly resulted in the creation of a faculty and staff tuition waiver program [KRS 164.020(33)] with the express purpose of promoting employee and faculty development. Specific responsibility was granted to the Council on Postsecondary Education to develop and implement a program. Consistent with stated legislative purpose, this policy sets out the parameters of this program, which is intended to enhance the professional development opportunities of the faculty and staff of the public postsecondary institution of state or locally operated secondary area technology centers.

Senate Bill 240, 2000 regular Session, extends the Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program to regular full-time employees of state or locally operated secondary area technology centers. Employees are eligible for a maximum of six (6) credit hours per term at any public postsecondary education institution. Academic Year 2008 – 2009 President Doug Whitlock implemented a pilot program to increase the maximum number of credit hour per term to twelve (12) for faculty and staff taking courses at the University.

EKU.Types of Course and Number of Credit Hours

Types of Courses and Credit Hours:

Eligible Employees are eligible to receive a Tuition Waiver for academic courses taken at Eastern Kentucky University, any of the other public universities in Kentucky, or any institution in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

8.2.6P Volume 8, Human Resources Chapter 2, Employee Benefits Section 6, Interim Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program Approval Authority: Board of Regents Responsible Executive: Office of Human Resources Responsible Office(s): Office of Human Resources Effective: September 18, 2013 Issued: August 3, 1972

Last Revised: September 18, 2013 Next Review Date: August 1, 2018

Statement

Entities Affected

Policy Background

Procedures

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Spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent of Eligible Employees are eligible to receive Tuition Waivers for academic courses taken at Eastern Kentucky University.

For classes beginning Fall semester 2013 and continuing, Eligible Employees/spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent are eligible for a maximum of twelve (12) undergraduate/graduate credit hours per semester regardless of the method of delivery (traditional, on-line, etc.). Of the twelve (12) credit hours, the Eligible Employee may transfer up to twelve (12) credit hours per semester to spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent.

For classes beginning Fall semester 2013 and continuing, the Tuition Waiver benefit to be used by an Eligible Employee is a maximum of six (6) undergraduate/graduate credit hours per semester regardless of the method of delivery (traditional, on-line, etc.).

Eligibility:

Eligible Employees/spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent must meet University admission

requirements and any specific program requirements. Eligible Employees/spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent must be in “Good Academic

Standing”, as defined by the Undergraduate or Graduate Catalog (cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate level and 3.0 for graduate level). If course(s) are taken in the semester that the Eligible Employee/spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent is on Academic Probation, the course(s) will be paid at the Eligible Employee’s expense.

Eligible Employees cannot have a past due balance at the date of application for the Tuition Waiver. Eligible Employees, who have not attended Eastern Kentucky University or any other institution of

higher education for a period of at least five (5) consecutive years and who are not in Good Academic Standing upon requesting use of the Tuition Waiver for the first time after this five (5) year period of time, are eligible for the Tuition Waiver. The Eligible Employees under this specific exception are eligible for only one (1) semester of the Tuition Waiver until all of the requirements for continuance of the Tuition Waiver must be met.

Financial Implications of Tuition Waiver:

The Tuition Waiver applies only to tuition. It does not include special course fees, other fees required for a course, travel expenses or other fees associated with study abroad courses, and textbooks or supplies.

Undergraduate non-online and online courses and programs—the value of the Tuition Waiver is equal to the then current tuition rate for undergraduate courses regardless of the method of delivery (traditional on-campus or on-line) Any remaining balance for tuition and/or fees is the responsibility of the individual enrolled in the course(s).

Masters and Doctoral non-online and online courses and programs—the value of the Tuition Waiver is equal to the then-current tuition rate for general masters non-online delivery. Any remaining balance for tuition and/or fees is the responsibility of the individual enrolled in the course(s).

If an Eligible Employee separates from employment during a semester when the Tuition Waiver is being utilized by Eligible Employee/spouse/sponsored dependent/ dependent for courses for academic credit, tuition will be assessed at a pro-rated amount based on the time of the separation and will be payable by the Eligible Employee.

Spouse/sponsored dependent/dependent children who are receiving scholarships from other sources are eligible to participate in this Program; however, the combined amount of all Tuition Waivers/ scholarships may not exceed the total amount of cost of attendance. A residual check cannot print from this Tuition Waiver or a combination of waiver and scholarship nor will there be a refund issued for withdrawing or dropping hours.

Any tax liability incurred through participation in this Tuition Waiver program is the responsibility of the Eligible Employee.

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Transfer of Tuition Waiver Benefits:

Effective Fall semester 2013 and continuing, in situations where the Tuition Waiver is being transferred from (a) an Eligible Employee to a spouse who is an Eligible Employee, the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred and used by the spouse each semester is six (6).

Effective Fall semester 2013 and continuing, in situations where the Tuition Waiver is being transferred from two (2) Eligible Employees to a sponsored dependent/dependent, the maximum number of credit hours that may be used by the sponsored dependent/ dependent each semester is twelve (12).

Scheduling:

Employees are expected to take courses during times other than normal working hours. Requests to take a course during normal business hours may be approved by a supervisor if there is

a limited offering of the course and it is not disruptive to the office. Time missed during working hours will be required to be made up during the same pay period of missed time.

Dependent Child Eligible Employee

Unmarried natural child, adopted child, stepchild, or legal ward and is less than 26 years of age as of the first day of the semester for which the class is offered and who is claimed by the Eligible Employee for income tax purposes. In case of legal separation or divorce, a natural or adopted child or legally adopted child or legal ward may participate in this program regardless of which parent declares the child as a dependent for income tax purposes. A full-time benefited employee is one whose status includes participation in the state retirement, or ORP, system and health insurance. Temporary of part-time employees, as well as retirees, are not eligible for participation.

Sponsored Dependent Spouse

An individual that shares primary residence with the Eligible Employee and has lived with the Eligible Employee for at least 12 months prior to the effective date of the Tuition Waiver plan, is at least the age of majority, is not a relative and is not employed by the Eligible Employee. Any child of a sponsored dependent must also share primary residence with the Eligible Employee, is under the age of 26, is the natural born or adopted child of the Sponsored Dependent and is not a relative of the Eligible Employee. Person to whom one is legally married. Marriage partner husband or wife.

Technology Center

State operated secondary area technology center as define in KRS 151.B110 or locally operated secondary area technology center.

Eligible Employee:

Shall complete a Faculty/ Staff Tuition Waiver. Must complete a new Tuition Waiver request each semester for all classes. If two Eligible Employees transfer the scholarship to their dependent(s), each Eligible Employee

must submit a separate Tuition Wavier form. The Eligible Employee shall obtain all required signatures prior to submission of the Tuition Waiver

form to the Office of Human Resources. To facilitate processing of tuition waivers, request should be submitted for approval PRIOR to the

start of the term for which the Tuition Waiver is requested. The following timeline should be utilized: 1. Fall Semester

a. Requests should be submitted no later than the last week of July.

Definitions

Responsibilities

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2. Spring Semester a. Requests should be submitted no later than second week of December.

3. Entire Summer Session a. Requests should be submitted no later than first week of May.

4. Partial Semester/Mid Semester a. Requests should be submitted no later than the term start date for the course.

Requests submitted after the last day to add a class in any given semester will NOT be approved. Department:

Completed forms will be forwarded to Student Financial Aid Scholarship Office for processing. Each department shall keep a copy of the Tuition Waiver form on file for each Eligible Employee.

University:

University is responsible for withholding of the proper taxes and for reporting taxable income for all

employees of the institution regardless of the institution where the course is taken.

Director of Human Resources

Faculty Staff Tuition Waiver Program 1997 [KRS 164.020(33)] Senate Bill 240, 200 Regular Session

Faculty Staff Tuition Waiver Form

Policy Revision Date Entity Action September 18, 2013 President Douglas Whitlock Approved Interim

August 3, 2002 Board of Regents Approved*

Policy Issued

Date Entity Action August 3, 1972 Board of Regents Adopted

*As part of the Staff Handbook

Interpreting Authority

Statutory or Regulatory References

Policy Adoption Review and Approval

Relevant Links

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Eastern Kentucky University Policy and Regulation Library

Post-Tenure Review

Tenured faculty members at Eastern Kentucky University share the responsibility to maintain an appropriate level of teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service. Per Policy 4.6.17, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty, all departments/units will establish performance standards and procedures for the review of tenured faculty. The Post Tenure Review policy is intended to be a final opportunity to improve deficient performance. This policy does not replace Policy 4.6.16, Dismissal of Faculty, nor does it prevent the University from dismissing a tenured faculty member without using the Post-Tenure Review process if the dismissal is for cause, for financial exigency, or for program discontinuance. The University may choose to use the Post-Tenure process in lieu of immediate dismissal for cause. The Post-Tenure Review policy does not go into effect until at least one of the following conditions apply:

1. Refusal to participate in the annual review process as described in Policy 4.6.17, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty;

2. A “below standards” rating in teaching in the Year Three Review and in the review in the subsequent year as evaluated in Policy 4.6.17, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty, page 2;

3. A “below standards” and “insufficient progress” rating occurring in the same area of deficiency in two consecutive review cycles (see Policy 4.6.17); or

4. A recommendation from the Department Chair, the College Dean, and the Provost to activate the process in lieu of immediate dismissal for cause.

Refusal of the faculty member to participate in any part of the post-tenure review process will result in sanctions as described in this policy. The post-tenure review process may be used no more than twice for the same faculty member. PREAMBLE The faculty members of Eastern Kentucky University accept the responsibility for the level of teaching, service, and scholarship to our membership. The University with the consent of the Faculty Senate is implementing a post- tenure review process to ensure the individual performance of all tenured faculty members. Eastern Kentucky University’s tenured faculty member review process is initiated by the annual merit review system of all faculty members. The annual merit review system is based on the expectations for professional performance within the department at Eastern Kentucky University. Therefore, the standards and measurement of the individual performance that meet or exceed University standards must be made at the level of the department. The performance criteria may be in no way inconsistent with the standards of academic freedom. All elements of the review process will be approved by a majority vote of the tenure-track faculty in the department, with final approval provided by the College Dean and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. The process for a tenured faculty member review must be accomplished in a timely and orderly fashion. The process must be designed to be carried out within the context of the department, college, and University merit pay, tenure, promotion, and termination of employment for cause policies.

4.6.7P Volume 4, Academic Affairs Chapter 6, Faculty Appointments and Evaluation Section 7, Post Tenure Review Approval Authority: Board of Regents Responsible Executive: Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Responsible Office(s): Office of Academic Affairs, Colleges, Departments Effective: October 21, 2000 Issued: October 21, 2000 Last Revised: Next Review Date:

Statement

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Colleges Departments Faculty

ESTABLISHING THE POST-TENURE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The University will establish a Post-Tenure Review Committee by carrying out the following procedure: 1. No later than May 1 prior to the year the Post-Tenure Review Committee is to function, each College

will elect two tenured faculty, one member and one alternate, from within the College to comprise a University pool of eligible members for the Committee.

2. In the event post-tenure review is activated, the Post-Ttenure Review Committee shall be composed of four members from the University pool excluding the member from the College of the faculty member under review. The faculty member under review shall select the fifth member of the Committee from any tenured faculty member within or outside his/her College. The faculty member under review shall have 10 business days from receipt of the Post-Tenure Review Activation Form to submit the name of the fifth member of the Committee to the Provost. If the faculty member does not submit a name within the 10 business days, the elected representative from the faculty member’s college will serve on the Post-Tenure Review Committee.

1.3. The Chair of the Post-Tenure Review Committee shall be elected from the active members. POST-TENURE REVIEW PROCEDURES

1. The Department Chair/Unit Head shall notify the faculty member in writing of the intent to activate post-tenure review process.

2. The tenured faculty member will have an opportunity to respond in writing within 10 calendar days of notification of the post-tenure review process being activated.

1.3. A Department Chair/Unit Head will activate the post-tenure review process by submitting the Post-Tenure Review Activation Form and all supporting materials to the Provost, indicating the condition that is activing the process to the Post-Tenure Review.

2.4. Within 10 calendar days, tThe Provost will establish the Post-Review Committee as described above and shall forward the Post-Tenure Review Activation Form and all supporting materials to the Chair of the Committee.

5. Within 10 calendar days of receipt of the materials, the Post-Tenure Review Committee shall state in writing whether they concur with the recommendation for post-tenure review. If the Committee does not concur with the recommendation for post-tenure review, the Committee shall state in writing the reasons for the differing recommendation. The Committee shall forward the Post-Tenure Review Activation Form and all supporting materials to the Dean of the faculty member’s college.

6. Within 5 calendar days, the Dean shall state in writing whether he/she concurs with the recommendation for post-tenure review, If the Dean does not concur with the recommendation for post-tenure review, the Dean shall state in writing the reasons for the differing recommendation. The Dean shall forward the Post-Tenure Review Activation Form and all supporting materials to the Provost.

7. If the Provost concurs that there is sufficient basis for a recommendation of post-tenure review, the faculty member under review and the Department Chair/Unit Head shall be notified in writing within 5 calendar days.

8. Within 10 calendar days of receiving notification, the faculty member and the Department/Unit Third Year Review (TYR) Committee shall create a development plan to address the deficiencies. All development plans must be approved by the Department Chair/Unit Head, Dean, and Provost.

The Development Plan

Development plans shall be for a maximum of one year. In extenuating circumstances, an additional year may be granted with the approval of the Department Chair/Unit Head, Dean, and Provost.

The development plan shall

1. Identify specific concerns to be addressed; 2. Define specific outcome objectives to remedy the concerns that are reasonable and

measurable;

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3. Outline the activities required to achieve the objectives; 4. Set timelines, with specific milestones throughout the plan, for achieving the objectives; 5. State the criteria for progress reviews and for completion of the plan; and 6. Identify sources of funding required to implement the plan, if necessary.

Assessment of the Development Plan

1. At each milestone in the development plan, the TYR Committee shall assess the achievement of the stated objectives. If a milestone objective has not been satisfactorily met, the TYR shall notify the Department Chair/Unit Head in writing. The Department Chair/Unit Head may recommend the faculty member continue with the development plan or may recommend a sanction. If a sanction is recommended, the Department Chair/Unit Head shall forward the recommendation and the report of the TYR Committee to the Post-Tenure Review Committee. The recommendation of sanction shall then follow steps 5-8 below.

2. Within 30 calendar days of the conclusion of the development plan, the TYR Committee shall assess the achievement of the stated objectives and shall write a report indicating how each objective was achieved or not achieved. The committee can make one of two findings:

a. the faculty member has fulfilled the development plan objectives and the review period has been completed with an overall satisfactory rating, or

b. the faculty member has continued performance deficiencies. 1.3. The TYR Committee shall submit the report to the Department Chair/Unit Head. 4. If the Department Chair/Unit Head concurs with a finding that the development plan has been

fulfilled, the faculty member will resume the normal annual review cycle as provided in Policy 4.6.17, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty. If the Department Chair/Unit Head does not concur with a finding that the development plan has been fulfilled or concurs with a finding that the faculty member has continued performance deficiencies, within 10 calendar days, the Department Chair/Unit Head will indicate in writing with a justification and a recommendation of a sanction. The Department Chair/Unit Head will forward his/her recommendation, the TYR Committee’s report, and all supporting materials to the Post-Tenure Review Committee.

5. Within 10 calendar days, the Post-Tenure Review Committee shall state in writing whether they concur with the recommendation for sanction, If the Post-Tenure Review Committee does not concur with the recommendation for sanction, the Committee shall state in writing the reasons for the differing recommendation. The Committee shall forward the TYR Committee report, all recommendations, and all supporting materials to the Dean of the faculty member’s college.

6. Within 10 calendar days, the Dean shall state in writing whether he/she concurs with the recommendation for sanction, If the Dean does not concur with the recommendation for sanction, the Dean shall state in writing the reasons for the differing recommendation. The Dean shall forward the TYR Committee report, all recommendations, and all supporting materials to the Provost.

7. Within 10 calendar days, the Provost shall notify the faculty member in writing, with a copy to the Dean, the Department Chair/Unit Head, and the Chair of the Post-Tenure Review Committee, whether he/she concurs with the recommendation for sanction, If the Provost does not concur with the recommendation for sanction, the Provost shall state in writing the reasons for the differing decision.

8. The faculty member may appeal the Provost’s decision to the Faculty Evaluation Appeals Committee within 10 calendar days of notification of the Provost’s decision.

SANCTIONS

Sanctions may include reassignment of duties, a salary freeze, a reduction in rank, a leave of absence, or other appropriate measures, including dismissal as provided in Policy 4.6.16, Dismissal of Faculty.

APPEALS PROCESS

1. Following notification of the Provost’s recommendation of sanction, the faculty member may appeal to the Provost, who shall convene the Faculty Evaluation Appeals Committee (FEAC). Acceptable grounds for requesting such an appeal are:

a. decision is arbitrary, capricious, or not supported by factual data b. violation of procedural due process c. violation of academic freedom

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2. The faculty member will submit a written request for appeal to the Provost within ten (10) calendar days of notification of the Provost’s recommendation, with a copy to the he Dean, the Department Chair/Unit Head, and the Chair of the Post-Tenure Review Committee. The request shall state the grounds for an appeal and shall provide evidence in support of such grounds.

3. The FEAC shall evaluate the body of evidence as it relates to the grounds for appeal. The FEAC may meet with decision makers, meet with the candidate, or consult with others as necessary in order to evaluate the grounds for appeal. The FEAC shall report its findings and recommendations to the President—with a copy to the faculty member, the Department Chair/Unit Head, the Dean, the Provost, and the Chair of the Post-Tenure Review Committee— within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the case, except in extenuating circumstances.

4. The President shall make a decision on the appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving the findings of the FEAC, except in extenuating circumstances. Possible actions by the President could include, but are not limited to:

a. Upholding the recommendation of the lower level(s) b. Reversing the recommendation of the lower level(s) c. Reconvening the FEAC to meet with appropriate decision makers and report additional

findings. The FEAC should meet with the faculty member prior to reporting additional findings to the President.

d. The President shall notify the faculty member in writing of the appeal decision. All appeal decisions are final.

A. All departments will be required to file a list of minimum performance standards with the Provost’s

Office. B. Non-participation in the annual merit review system will be equated with performance below the

established standard. In cases of unusual circumstances, the Chair and Dean may grant an exception.

C. A tenured faculty member who does not meet the minimum standards for a standard/across the

board pay increase must complete a tenured faculty member review. The tenured faculty member review will follow the completion of established merit appeal procedures.

D. The specific procedure and standards for the tenured faculty member review evaluation will be

developed by the department and approved by the College Dean and Provost for consistency with University policies and procedures as stated in the Faculty Handbook.

E. The Chair and faculty member will prepare a report to the committee that includes all documents,

materials, and statements relevant to the decision to activate a tenured faculty member review. F. The committee that conducts the tenured faculty member review will be composed of three EKU

tenured faculty members, at least, (not including the chair). The College Dean from the department faculty will select two members and a faculty member from within or outside the department will select one member.

G. If the tenured faculty member review committee decides that the faculty member needs to be

engaged in a formal development plan, the individual will be required to participate in the formulation and implementation of the plan. In the event that the faculty member objects to the plan, he or she may appeal within five working days to the Provost. The purpose of the development plan will be to increase the faculty member’s effectiveness and productivity in areas of identified concerns. The time frame for plan completion should be no more than two years with the length of time dependent on the nature of the concerns. The plan will:

Identify specific concerns to be addressed, Define specific outcome objectives to remedy the concerns, Outline the activities required to achieve the objectives, Set timelines for the activities and reaching the objectives, State the criteria for progress reviews and completion of the plan, and Identify sources of funding required to implement the plan.

The Chair, Dean, and Provost must approve the development plan and allocation of resources.

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H. The faculty member will provide the committee with a summary of accomplishments, documentation

that the objectives were met and future plans within 30 working days at the end of the designated review period. The committee will determine successful completion of the development plan, as measured by attainment of the objectives.

I. Failure to satisfactorily complete the development plan would initiate the process for recommending

a termination of employment for cause as specified in the Faculty Handbook (see section on Tenure).

J. A written record of all committee decisions and recommendations will be maintained. College Dean At a minimum, the Dean is responsible for

making recommendations regarding activation of the post-tenure review process approving a post-tenure review development plan making recommendations regarding sanctions resulting from post-tenure review

Department Chair/ Unit Head

At a minimum, the Department Chair/Unit Head is responsible for notifying the faculty member of the intent to activate the post-tenure review process submitting materials for the activation of post-tenure review approving a post-tenure review development plan making recommendations regarding sanctions resulting from post-tenure review

Faculty Evaluation Appeals Committee

The Faculty Evaluation Appeals Committee is responsible for ensuring appeals are reviewed only on the grounds stated in this policy reviewing the appeal and the evidence submitted by the faculty member submitting findings and recommendations to the President

Post-Tenure Review Committee

At a minimum, the Post-Tenure Review Committee is responsible for making recommendations regarding activation of the post-tenure review process approving a post-tenure review development plan making recommendations regarding sanctions resulting from post-tenure review

Provost At a minimum, the Provost is responsible for

making recommendations regarding activation of the post-tenure review process approving a post-tenure review development plan making recommendations regarding sanctions resulting from post-tenure review

Tenured Faculty Member

The tenured faculty member is responsible for knowing and complying with this policy

Third Year Review Committee

The Third Year Review Committee from the tenured faculty member’s department/unit is responsible for working with the tenured faculty member to create a post-tenure review development plan assessing the achievement of milestones in the post-tenure review development plan

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Interpreting Authority

Responsibilities

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Policy Issued

Date Entity Action September 11, 2000 Faculty Senate Recommended Support September 21, 2000 Council on Academic Affairs Recommended Support October 21, 2000 Board of Regents Adopted

Policy Adoption Review and Approval

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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Serving Kentuckians Since 1906

TO: Members of the Faculty Senate FROM: Janna P. Vice, Chair

The Council on Academic Affairs DATE: April 23, 2015 SUBJECT: CAA Agenda for Faculty Senate As a result of the Council on Academic Affairs’ meeting on April 16, 2015, the following items are presented for the Faculty Senate’s agenda on May 4, 2015.

Curriculum Proposals

New Program College of Business and Technology Department of Applied Engineering and Technology

1. Graduate Certificate in Construction Management—Short Term (Departmental) 5 Create a graduate certificate in Construction Management. Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business

2. Certificate in Corporate Communication—Short Term (Departmental) 7 Establish a certificate in Corporate Communication.

3. Certificate in Marketing Research and Analytics—Short Term (Departmental) 9 Establish a certificate in Marketing Research and Analytics. College of Health Sciences

Department of Exercise and Sport Science 4. Master of Science in Athletic Training 11

Create new Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Program Revisions College of Business and Technology

Department of Applied Engineering and Technology 5. Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering Management 30

Drop AEM 338 and TEC 190 from Core Courses and replace with AEM 195 and 390 (both currently under AEM Electives). Add AEM 330 to the BS degree program core in AEM. Drop GCM 211.

Office of the Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs

CPO 46, 212 Coates Building 521 Lancaster Avenue

Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102 Phone: (859) 622-8812 FAX: (859) 622-8136

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6. Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering Management and Master of Science in AETM Option Accelerated 3+2 Dual Degree Program

32

Drop AEM 338 and TEC 190 from Core Courses and replace with AEM 195 and 390 (both currently under AEM Electives). Add AEM 330 to the BS degree program core in AEM. Drop GCM 211 in AEM Electives. Drop QMB 200 in Supporting Course Requirements.

Department of Communication

7. Minor in Communication Studies 34

Change the course requirements to include CMS 495 and six hours of upper division CMS courses.

8. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 36

Change journalism capstone course from JOU 325 to 401. Make BEM 295 a required course rather than an elective. Make JOU 425 and 450 electives rather than required courses. Add to electives list courses that are JOU courses currently in catalog but previously omitted. Adjust required hours in core and free electives to reflect an exact rather than range of hours.

9. Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations 38

Eliminate the Creative Public Relations and Management Public Relations Emphasis from the Public Relations curriculum. Increase the Core Courses from 45 to 48 hours. Add the following as Core Courses: CMS 301 or COM 420; PUB 412 or JOU 412; PUB 410 or 410S; PUB 425. Remove the following from Core Courses: Six hours from: COM 325 or 325S, 400, 415, 425, JOU 325, PUB 385 or 385S, PUB 400, 410S, 415S, 480, 499, or 520. Add the following as Electives: Six hours from: COM 325 or 325S, 390, 400, 415, 425, JOU 325, PUB 385 or 385S, 400, 415S, 480, 499, 520, or MGT 301.

College of Education

Center for the Preparation of Educational Professionals 10. Admission to Professional Education 40

1. Update the name of the office from CARES to Center for the Preparation of Educational Professionals (CPEP).

2. Remove EDF 103 as a requirement for admission to teacher education. 3. Note that a state criminal history background check approved by the College of

Education must be completed prior to the first day of class for EDF 203. 4. Remove the Interview requirement.

College Level

11. Professional Education Requirements 44 Update Professional Requirements for all colleges within the University.

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology

12. Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 48

Add the statement “A grade of B or higher is required in every course for degree completion for the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program” to the program.

13. Master of Art in Education in School Counseling 51

Add the statement “A grade of B or higher is required in every course for degree completion for the M.A.Ed. in School Counseling” to the program.

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Department of School of Clinical Educator Preparation 14. Bachelor of Science in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (P-12) 54

Incorporate changes made to the elementary education program into the B.S. Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program catalog display.

15. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 57

Revise the Elementary Education Program.

16. Bachelor of Science in Special Education Teaching 60

Update B.S. Special Education Teaching LBD Elementary (P-5) Option to reflect changes in Elementary Education program.

17. Director of Special Education Professional Certification 63

Remove EAD 801 from requirements and add EAD 849.

18. Master of Art in Education in Communication Disorders 65

1. Clarification of admission, exit requirements for the MAEd program in Communication Disorders.

2. Clarification of grade requirements to remain in the MAEd program in Communication Disorders.

College of Justice and Safety

School of Justice 19. Master of Science in Adult, Juvenile & Community Corrections Leadership 69

Change program name to MS Justice Policy and Leadership and create 3 concentrations in the program: Corrections Policy and Leadership; Juvenile Justice Policy and Leadership; Police Policy and Leadership.

School of Safety, Security and Emergency Management

20. Master of Science in Safety, Security and Emergency Management 73 Revise catalog text and make changes to certificates.

Program Suspensions College of Education

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology 21. Individual Intellectual Assessment Endorsement 79

Suspend the Individual Intellectual Assessment Endorsement program. College of Health Sciences

College Level 22. Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology 81

Drop Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology.

College of Justice and Safety School of Justice

23. Certificate in Corrections/Juvenile Justice Leadership 83 Suspend the College-level certificate in Corrections/Juvenile Justice Leadership.

Action Items Graduate School

24. Repeating Courses and Grade Calculation 86

The requested change is intended to make the Graduate School policy consistent with the recent change to the undergraduate policy for grade calculations when courses are

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repeated. The Graduate Council approved the proposed policy change on February 27. Revised language is indicated in Attachment 1.

25. English Proficiency Requirement 87

The requested change increases the minimum overall score on the IELTS examination from 6.0 to 6.5 to make it consistent with the level of proficiency established by our current standards on the TOEFL and ELS programs. It also clarifies applicants who may be exempted from the requirement, includes completion of EKU’s ELS program in meeting the requirement, and removes outdated language on registering for the TOEFL examination. The Graduate Council approved the proposed policy change on February 27. Revised language is indicated in Attachment 2.

University Programs

26. Catalog Language 89

Revise language to include that wellness courses may be viewed in Degree Works, and students who enter the University with a baccalaureate degree are exempt from the writing intensive courses.

Information Item College of Justice and Safety

27. School of Safety, Security and Emergency Management 91

Departmental name changes to Fire Protection and Paramedicine Sciences (FPPS) and Department of Safety and Security (DSS).

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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Serving Kentuckians Since 1906

TO: Members of the Faculty Senate FROM: Janna P. Vice, Chair

The Council on Academic Affairs DATE: May 1, 2015 SUBJECT: ADDENDUM to the CAA Agenda for Faculty Senate In order to facilitate review by the Faculty Senate and the Board of Regents in June, the Council on Academic Affairs approved, by electronic vote, the following additional item on May 1, 2015. Without timely review and approval by these important governing bodies, the program will not be able to admit new students until Fall 2016. This item is presented for the Faculty Senate’s consideration on May 4, 2015.

Curriculum Proposals

Program Revision College of Education

School of Clinical Educator Preparation 1. Master of Arts in Teaching 2

Redesign the MAT program to align to new clinical regulations required by CAEP and EPSB.

Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

CPO 30A, 108 Coates Building 521 Lancaster Avenue

Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102 Phone: (859) 622-3884 FAX: (859) 622-8136

Richmond, Kentucky

40475-3107

(606) 622-2228 Fax

(606) 622-6676

E-mail:

AGBRITT@acs.eku.edu

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Curriculum Change Form (Present only one proposed curriculum change per form)

(Complete only the section(s) applicable.) Part I (Check one) Department Name School of Clinical Educator Preparation New Course (Parts II, IV) College Education Course Revision (Parts II, IV) *Course Prefix & Number Hybrid Course (“S,” “W”) *Course Title New Minor (Part III) *Program Title Master of Arts in Teaching Program Suspension (Part III) _X_ Program Revision (Part III) *Provide only the information

relevant to the proposal. If Certificate, indicate Long-Term (University) or Short-Term (Departmental)

Proposal Approved by: Date Date Departmental Committee 1/22/2015 Council on Academic Affairs 5/1/2015College Curriculum Committee 2/25/2015 Faculty Senate** General Education Committee* NA Board of Regents** Teacher Education Committee* 3/3/2015 EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC TERM*** Fall 2015Graduate Council* _3/27/15______________ *If Applicable (Type NA if not applicable.) **Approval needed for program revisions or suspensions. ***To be added by the Registrar’s Office after all approval is received. Completion of A, B, and C is required: (Please be specific, but concise.)

A. 1. Specific action requested: (Example: Increase the number of credit hours for ABC 100 from 1 to 2.) Redesign of MAT program to align program to new clinical regulations required by CAEP and EPSB.

A. 2. Proposed Effective Academic Term: Fall 2015

A. 3. Effective date of suspended programs for currently enrolled students: (if applicable)

B. The justification for this action: The USDOE mandated a significant shift in the profession and required NCATE and TEAC (the former two accrediting bodies in education) to unite and allotted 5 years for the emergence of a new professional accrediting body that would govern education for the US; thus, we have CAEP. With this systematic shift, education became a “Clinical profession” with rigorous standards committed to producing high-level practicing professionals for our nation’s schools including all types of school personnel. The MAT program, as an initial licensure program, must meet these new expectations. Therefore, a new professional core was created to address program requirements for clinical experiences and new course requirements that address literacy and technology competencies for educators.

C. The projected cost (or savings) of this proposal is as follows:

Personnel Impact: none

Operating Expenses Impact: none

Equipment/Physical Facility Needs: none

Library Resources: none

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Part II. Recording Data for New, Revised, or Dropped Course (For a new required course, complete a separate request for the appropriate program revisions.)

1. For a new course, provide the catalog text. 2. For a revised course, provide the current catalog text with the proposed text using strikethrough for deletions

and underlines for additions. 3. For a dropped course, provide the current catalog text.

New or Revised* Catalog Text (*Use strikethrough for deletions and underlines for additions. Also include Crs. Prefix, No., and description, limited to 35 words.)

Part III. Recording Data for Revised or Suspended Program

1. For a revised program, provide the current program requirements using strikethrough for deletions and underlines for additions.

2. For a suspended program, provide the current program requirements as shown in catalog. List any options and/or minors affected by the program’s suspension.

Revised* Program Text (*Use strikethrough for deletions and underlines for additions.)

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ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO INITIAL CERTIFICATION MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education CIP Code: 13.1015

I. GENERAL INFORMATION This program, offered through the Department of Special Education , prepares the student to become certified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to teach children ages birth to five with and without disabilities. II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates seeking admission to the program must: 1. Submit an application to the Graduate School indicating a bachelor’s degree including all transcripts from accredited colleges attended except Eastern Kentucky University. 2. Provide evidence of the following prior to being accepted into the program:

a. 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA OR 3.0 in the last 60 hours of course work. b. A A cceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 150 or higher on the Verbal , 143 or higher on the Quantitative and 4.0 or

higher on the Analytical Writing portions of the GRE.. Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher, or 3.25 of higher in their last 60 hours, may submit Praxis I exam scores as a substitute for the GRE. Minimum Praxis I Scores areReading 176, Math 174 and Writing 174.*

c. Major (or equivalent) in the field in which certification is being sought (only for secondary candidates; others are reviewed for appropriate course content).

d. Passing PRAXIS II scores in the desired certification area with the exception of music. e. A professional resume. f. An autobiography documenting relevant life/work/educational experience. g. Three letters of reference. h. Complete two written assignments given by the department that assess critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration. i. Complete an interview with the Master of Arts in Teaching admission committee. j. Complete and sign a Candidate Statement of Commitment Regarding Dispositions form k. Complete and sign a “Personal and Professional Fitness Declaration” form. This process includes a review of the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel established in 16 KAR 1:020 NOT E: Based upon applicant disclosure, an interview by the Professional Education Admission Committee may be required. III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Program Planning — During the first term of enrollment, the candidate must develop and submit to the Office of Graduate Education and Research a planned program. In addition to the required professional preparation courses, candidates will take 12 hours of graduate course work in their concentration area(s). Faculty will evaluate undergraduate transcripts and take into consideration life/work experiences, and performance on the PRAXIS II in recommending content courses to be taken in the program. Candidates in business-marketing may need to complete a semester of prerequisite undergraduate courses. Transfer Credit — The candidate must complete the professional education courses at Eastern Kentucky University. Acceptance of transfer subject matter courses will be determined on an individual basis. Curriculum Requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Professional Education Core.............................. 15 hours EGC 820, 830, 840, 889.................................... 9 hours SED 897 ............................................................ 6 hours Concentration...................................................... 8 hours SED 718, 722, 790, 811 .................................... 13 hours CDF 741 OR 744 .............................................. 6 hours OTS 715, ELE 719, NSC 700........................... 9 hours Minimum Program Total.................................... 43 hours IV. EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of EGC 889 – Master of Arts in Teaching Capstone Seminar

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Middle Grades Teaching: 5-9

CIP Code: 13.1203

I. GENERAL INFORMATION The Middle Grades (5-9) certification preparation program is designed to allow degree candidates who have already completed an appropriate undergraduate major (determined by transcript review) to complete middle grades teaching certification requirements while completing a master’s degree. Candidates for certification who select the Middle Grades 5-9 area will choose two concentrations (subjects in which teacher certification will be earned) from the following: • Language Arts

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• Mathematics • Science • Social Studies The selected concentration subjects are those in which the teacher will then request certification by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates seeking admission to the program must: 1. Submit an application to the Graduate School indicating a bachelor’s degree including all transcripts from accredited colleges attended except Eastern Kentucky University. 2. Provide evidence of the following prior to being accepted into the program:

a. 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA OR 3.0 in the last 60 hours of course work. b. A A cceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 150 or higher on the Verbal , 143 or higher on the Quantitative and 4.0 or

higher on the Analytical Writing portions of the

GRE.. Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher, or 3.25 of higher in their last 60 hours, may submit Praxis I exam

scores as a substitute for the GRE. Minimum Praxis I Scores areReading 176, Math 174 and Writing 174.* c. Major (or equivalent) in the field in which certification is being sought (only for secondary candidates; others are reviewed for appropriate

course content). d. Passing PRAXIS II scores in the desired certification area with the exception of music. e. A professional resume. f. An autobiography documenting relevant life/work/educational experience. g. Three letters of reference. h. Complete two written assignments given by the department that assess critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration. i. Complete an interview with the Master of Arts in Teaching admission committee. j. Complete and sign a Candidate Statement of Commitment Regarding Dispositions form k. Complete and sign a “Personal and Professional Fitness Declaration” form. This process includes a review of the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel established in 16 KAR 1:020 NOT E: Based upon applicant disclosure, an interview by the Professional Education Admission Committee may be required. III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Program Planning — During the first term of enrollment, the candidate must develop and submit to the Office of Graduate Education and Research a planned program. In addition to the required professional preparation courses, candidates will take 12 hours of graduate course work in their concentration area(s). Faculty will evaluate undergraduate transcripts and take into consideration life/work experiences, and performance on the PRAXIS II in recommending content courses to be taken in the program. Candidates in business-marketing may need to complete a semester of prerequisite undergraduate courses. Transfer Credit — The candidate must complete the professional education courses at Eastern Kentucky University. Acceptance of transfer subject matter courses will be determined on an individual basis. Middle Grades 5-9 Concentration Professional Education Core ............................. 27 hours EGC 820, 830, 840, 835, 836, 837, 889............ 21 hours EMG 806 .......................................................... 3 hours SED 800 ............................................................ 3 hours Concentration...................................................... 12 hours Courses will be selected with advisor approval. Exit Requirement EGC 889............................................................ 3 hours Minimum Program Total.................................... 42 hours IV. EXIT REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of EGC 889 – Master of Arts in Teaching Capstone Seminar

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Secondary Education: 8-12; 5-12; P-12

I. GENERAL INFORMATION The Secondary Education 8-12; 5-12; P-12 certification preparation program is designed to allow candidates who have already completed an appropriate undergraduate major (determined by transcript review) to fulfill teaching certification requirements while completing a master’s degree. Candidates will choose one concentration (subject in which teacher certification will be earned) from the following:

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• Agriculture (grades 5-12) • Art (Primary – 12) • Biological science (8-12) • Business and marketing* (grades 5-12) • Chemistry (8-12) • Earth science (8-12) • English (8-12) • Family and consumer sciences (grades 5-12) • French (Primary – 12) • Health (Primary – 12) • Mathematics (8-12) • Music* (Primary – 12) • Physical education • Physics (8-12) • Social science (8-12) • Spanish (Primary – 12) • Technology education (grades 5-12) • Theatre (P-12) The selected concentration subject will be that which the teacher will then request certification by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. *Candidates seeking admission in these areas will have to provide evidence of having completed specific undergraduate courses prior to admission II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates seeking admission to the program must: 1. Submit an application to the Graduate School indicating a bachelor’s degree including all transcripts from accredited colleges attended except Eastern Kentucky University. 2. Provide evidence of the following prior to being accepted into the program:

a. 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA OR 3.0 in the last 60 hours of course work. b. A A cceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 150 or higher on the Verbal , 143 or higher on the Quantitative and 4.0 or higher on the Analytical Writing portions of the GRE.. Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher, or 3.25 of higher in their last 60 hours, may submit Praxis I exam scores as a substitute for the GRE. Minimum Praxis I Scores areReading 176, Math 174 and Writing 174.* c. Major (or equivalent) in the field in which certification is being sought (only for secondary candidates; others are reviewed for appropriate course content). d. Passing PRAXIS II scores in the desired certification area with the exception of music. e. A professional resume. f. An autobiography documenting relevant life/work/educational experience. g. Three letters of reference. h. Complete two written assignments given by the department that assess critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration. i. Complete an interview with the Master of Arts in Teaching admission committee.

j. Complete and sign a Candidate Statement of Commitment Regarding Dispositions form k. Complete and sign a “Personal and Professional Fitness Declaration” form. This process includes a review of the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel established in 16 KAR 1:020 NOT E: Based upon applicant disclosure, an interview by the Professional Education Admission Committee may be required. III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Program Planning — During the first term of enrollment, the candidate must develop and submit to the Office of Graduate Education and Research a planned program. In addition to the required professional preparation courses, candidates will take 12 hours of graduate course work in their concentration area(s). Faculty will evaluate undergraduate transcripts and take into consideration life/work experiences, and performance on the PRAXIS II in recommending content courses to be taken in the program. Candidates in business-marketing may need to complete a semester of prerequisite undergraduate courses. Transfer Credit — The candidate must complete the professional education courses at Eastern Kentucky University. Acceptance of transfer subject matter courses will be determined on an individual basis. Secondary, P-12, 5-12 Education Concentration Professional Education Core ............................. 27 hours EGC 820, 830, 840, appropriate ESE 700-level teaching methods course in field of certification 846, 847, 889 .... 21 hours

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EMG 806 or EMS 774 ...................................... 3 hours SED 800 ............................................................ 3 hours Concentration...................................................... 12 hours Courses will be selected with advisor approval. Exit Requirement EGC 889............................................................ 3 hours Minimum Program Total.................................... 42 hours IV. EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of EGC 889 – Master of Arts in Teaching Capstone Seminar

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO INITIAL CERTIFICATION MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

CIP Code: 13.1206 I. GENERAL INFORMATION The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed to allow degree candidates who have already completed an appropriate undergraduate major (determined by transcript review) to complete certification requirements while completing a master’s degree. II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Graduate School: • Admission to the Graduate School • A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; or a grade point average of 3.0 on

a 4.0 scale on the last 30 hours of credit completed, including undergraduate and graduate coursework. Admission to the Program: • Must successfully complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE): Reading (156), Writing (162),

Mathematics (150) exams OR Graduate Record Exam: Verbal Reasoning (150), Quantitative Reasoning (143), and Analytical Writing (4.0). Scores are good for five (5) years from the test date.

• Must successfully complete the Praxis II content exam in the desired certification area with the exception of IECE, elementary, and music concentrations. For middle grades concentration, must successfully complete one of two required Praxis II content exams.

• A professional resume • An autobiography documenting relevant life/work/educational experience • Three letters of reference • Demonstrate communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in two writing assignments given by the School. • An interview with the MAT Admission Committee • Professional Code of Ethics, Character Fitness Declaration, and Professional Dispositions

o Candidates must review the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel established in 16 KAR 1:020 and sign a COE Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Declaration form.

o Candidates must review the character and fitness questionnaire contained in Section III of the TC-1 (CA-1 Spring 2015) incorporated by reference in 16 KAR 2:010 and sign a COE Professional Character and Fitness Declaration form.

o EKU College of Education requires a state criminal history background check approved by the College of Education as a condition of admission. Under certain circumstances, a national criminal history background check may be required as a condition of admission.

o Candidates must demonstrate understanding of professional dispositions expected of professional educators.

NOTE: Based upon applicant disclosure, an interview by the Professional Education Admission Committee may be required. • Candidates Seeking Option 6 Alternative Route:

o Successfully complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE): Reading (156), Writing (162), Mathematics (150) exams OR Graduate Record Exam: Verbal Reasoning (150), Quantitative Reasoning (143), and Analytical Writing (4.0). Scores are good for five (5) years from the test date.

o In addition to meeting the above admission criteria, Option 6 candidates must provide a letter from their school district indicating that they have been hired or will be hired pending processing of the TCTP. A mentoring plan will be developed once the candidate has been admitted and is in receipt of an employment letter. Mentoring plan requires 10 hours of direct observation from a University Mentor and participation from the candidate’s district through a district assigned mentor

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who will complete 5 hours of direct observation and support. Mentoring Plan is verified by candidate, University Mentor and District Mentor.

III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Professional Education Core…………………………………………….………..23 hours CED 810, 820, 830, 840, 897………………………………..……….6 hours EGC 820; and 827, 837, or 847….…...………………………………5 hours EMS 810, 774, 850 or SED 825 (for IECE only)……..……………...9 hours SED 800………………………………………………………………3 hours Program Specific Coursework – Concentrations:

1. Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education ELE 719; SED 718, 722, 790, 811; OTS 715..............................19 hours 2. Elementary Education P-5 Teaching

ELE 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827…………...……….22 hours 3. Middle Grades 5-9 Teaching

EGC 835; 6 hours of content with advisor approval …………….…9 hours 4. Agriculture (Grades 5-12)

ESE 752; 6 hours of content with advisor approval…...….……..…9 hours 5. Art (P-12)

ESE 740; 6 hours of content with advisor approval………….…..…9 hours 6. Biological science (8-12)

ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 7. Business and Marketing* (5-12)

ESE 773; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 8. Chemistry (8-12)

ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 9. Earth Science (8-12)

ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 10. English (8-12)

ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 11. Family and Consumer Sciences (5-12)

ESE 753; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 12. French (P-12)

ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 13. Health Education (P-12)

ESE 787; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 14. Mathematics (8-12)

EME 750; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 15. Music (P-12)

ESE 779; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 16. Physical Education (P-12)

ESE 766; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 17. Physics (8-12)

ESE 766; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 18. Social Science (8-12)

ESE 749; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 19. Spanish (P-12)

ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 20. Engineering & Technology Education (5-12)

ESE 752; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 21. Theatre (P-12)

ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……..….………9 hours 22. Physical Education & Health Dual Certification (P-12)

ESE 766; 6 hours of content with advisor approval……………...…9 hours

Exit Requirement ..................................................................... .............0 hours Portfolio Review-

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IECE: GRD 877F or 878K, and 878I EMG: GRD 877F or 878K, and 878I ESE: GRD 877G or 878M, and 878N

Total Program Hours................................................................................................32-45 hours

The selected concentration subject is that in which the candidate will then request certification by the Education Professional Standards Board IV. EXIT REQUIREMENTS The following are the exit requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching:

o Program GPA: Candidates must earn an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than a C. o Signature Assessments: Candidates will have opportunities to demonstrate professional growth through signature

assessments covering major program components. o A professional portfolio review and presentation (GRD 878y). o Initial Certification Concentration: Successful completion of The Professional Semester for the initial certification

concentration. Option 6 Route: Submission of completed, verified Mentoring Plan. V. Licensure Candidates seeking licensure in Kentucky must complete the appropriate PRAXIS content exam(s) and Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching exam. PRAXIS DISCLAIMER: Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Professional Learning and Assessment at (502) 564-5778.

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Dr. Richard E. Day Associate Professor, Educational Foundations

Chair, EKU Faculty Senate Eastern Kentucky University, Combs Building, Room 100

521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

4 May 2015

To: The EKU Faculty Senate Dear Colleagues, Let me start with a note of thanks this month. Faculty may not be fully aware of the particulars, but it seems everyone has been generally aware of the challenges faced by the College of Education this year. I’d like to thank the faculty and administration - particularly the Arts & Sciences faculty - for their cooperation, and infinite patience, as we have worked hard to resolve several issues. The Elementary Redesign as well as the MAT program have now been reviewed by faculty and are being recommended for your approval. It is my sincere hope that action during today’s meeting will get us back on a firm footing, and that any future adjustments to programs in the college will respect faculty authority and follow our accustomed vetting process. Good News! President Benson has indicated that Phase II of IEP is fundable and should be ready to disperse by July 1st. The university does not have the capacity for another across-the-board raise, quite yet, but we are hopeful that funds will become available in the not too distant future. This month the Executive Committee received two requests to alter Faculty Senate operations:

David McFaddin asked consideration for creating a new Senator’s position to represent the extended campuses. We will charge the Rights and Responsibilities Committee to review this request next fall and make appropriate recommendations. The local AAUP chapter, represented by Doris Pierce and Louisa Summers, proposed that representatives to university committees be directly elected by faculty. While I’m not convinced that direct elections are the way to go - due to the outsized influence that would likely give faculty in large departments - there does seem to be room for improving the selection process and making it more transparent. In the fall, we will ask the Elections & University Nominations Committee to review our processes, and make recommendations.

The Executive Committee has completed work on the faculty review of the president’s performance. Expect to receive a copy of that report soon. Congratulations to our Colleague: Provost Vice’s new Vice Provost, Sherry Robinson. Best regards,

Richard

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Provost’s Report to Faculty Senate May 4, 2015

Academic Year 2014-2015

As we complete 2014-2015, the year has been both successful and productive for Academic Affairs. Here are

only a few highlights from the year: Faculty, chairs, deans, and associate deans have participated in

workshops to improve course design, to identify a new QEP topic, and to design a faculty professional-

development plan. Together, we have reviewed/edited important policies that guide how we evaluate each

other and how we share in decision making. EKU has moved from a SACS-COC Level 5 to Level 6 with the

approval of our fourth doctorate, the Psy.D. Degree. Faculty have participated in the Strategic Initiative

Teams to develop action plans for our new Strategic Plan—particularly for the Academic Excellence Goal.

As I met with each academic department, I addressed the increased expectations/scrutiny being placed on

higher education, the evidence of academic quality at EKU, and the importance of supporting a sustainable

enrollment, focused on student success and strategic academic-program offerings--both online and face-to-

face. Opportunities/challenges continue for EKU to increase our retention and graduation rates, to close the

achievement gaps, to better serve the students (particularly adult learners) in our Service Region, and to

provide high quality advising and tutoring as needed.

Through triumphs, challenges, and tragedy, our faculty, staff, and students have shown the strength of the

EKU Spirit and that we are EKUnited.

As we enter a season of recognizing accomplishments of our students, EKU students themselves have shown

appreciation for faculty by submitting names of faculty who they say have positively impacted their lives and

their learning. In recent days, hundreds of EKU faculty have been recognized for excellence. (See below.)

To these faculty, and all faculty who engage students and provide an excellent classroom learning

environment, I extend my deepest gratitude.

Focus for 2015-2016

As we look to the coming academic year, a number of topics for conversation are on the horizon. We will be

seeking both your involvement and input for the following:

Continued progress in refining our processes and policies

Preparation for SACS-COC and selection of the next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

Supplemental Instruction for underprepared students

Continued professional development for excellence in teaching and in administration

Identification of meaningful changes as we review “assurance-of-learning” outcomes for each

program

Increased emphasis on STEM-H

A deeper focus on high-impact-learning strategies required in our ACCT (Applied Critical and Creative

Thinking) for all majors.

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Faculty Innovators Program

Recognizing our faculty want to learn new pedagogical and technical skills and strategies, we are launching

the Faculty Innovators Program, which combines our faculty and existing resources to provide access to

opportunities for developing these important skills.

The Faculty Innovators Program, led by the Teaching and Learning Center, has identified EKU faculty

members with great expertise in teaching and learning practices, classroom techniques, and up-to-date

technologies to showcase innovative teaching and learning practices on campus and to share their expertise

with other faculty. The Faculty Innovators will facilitate demonstrations and workshops as well as one-on-

one training with individual faculty regarding innovative teaching practices, will meet with new faculty as a

part of the new faculty orientation program, and will assist them throughout the year.

The academic year 2015-16 Faculty Innovators were chosen in consultation with deans and department

chairs. This year’s cohort of Faculty Innovators are: Matt Winslow, Arts and Sciences; Bill Staddon, Arts and

Sciences; Tim Forde, Education; Eric Meiners, Business & Technology; Bev Hart, Health Sciences; and Scotty

Dunlap, Justice & Safety.

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP-2017)

The Topic Selection Team has recommended a topic for EKU’s new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP-2017):

“Critical reading for independent learning.” To learn more about the QEP-2017 topic and process, see the

newsletter at

http://associatedeanup.eku.edu/sites/associatedeanup.eku.edu/files/newsletter_vol_3_qep_2017_2.pdf

Faculty Recognitions

We congratulate Professor David Afsah-Mohallatee and Dr. Tom Appleton, named 2015-17 Foundation

Professors. Eastern’s highest honor for teaching excellence, the EKU Foundation Professorship recognizes

those who demonstrate outstanding abilities in the three primary roles of a faculty member: teaching,

service, and research.

In the last few weeks, I have been invited to attend several student-nominated recognition ceremonies. On

April 23, the Office of First Year Courses recognized Outstanding Instructors in First-Year Courses for their

dedication and passion for first-year student success. Each honoree was nominated by a first-year student in

his/her Student Success Seminar for being an impactful, inspiring, student-focused instructor during the Fall

2014 semester. On April 29, the annual ceremony for the Golden Apple Awards was held, recognizing

campus-resident-nominated EKU instructors for their excellence in teaching and encouragement of student

success. And Thursday was the 2014-2015 Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year Awards. This year 475

students nominated instructors who have made an impact on the students’ learning and lives. A total of 277

instructors were nominated for Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to all of our award

winners and nominees. (A list of nominees for these esteemed awards is attached.)

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Multicultural Showcase

Latino Success Center

The Latino Success Center, located in Whitlock 442, unveiled its new space on April 22 at its Grand Opening

and ribbon cutting ceremony. Congratulations to Dr. Abbey Poffenberger and Dr. Socorro Zaragoza, who

have contributed to the Center’s creation and renovation—along with the excellent work of Liliana Gomez de

Coss, Latino Recruitment Specialist.

An Asian Occasion

Last Thursday, the Asian Studies Program and the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Humanities

hosted An Asian Occasion. The event, which celebrated the new Asian Studies program approved by the

Board last fall, featured an Asian Read-In and a Culture Fair with ethnic food and games. Thanks to Dr. Minh

Nguyen for coordinating the event and for championing the Asian Studies Program.

2015-16 Promoted and/or Tenured Faculty

Congratulations also to all faculty receiving promotion and/or tenure for 2015-16. A list of our promoted

and/or tenured faculty is attached. On Monday, May 11, the President and I will host the 2nd annual

luncheon for these accomplished faculty and for our two newest Foundation Professors.

Student-Athletes’ Academic Success

At the recent awards ceremony recognizing student-athletes’ academic accomplishments, we acknowledged

over 300 student-athletes who were named Colonel Scholars (having earned a 3.0 or higher GPA in either, or

both, of the previous semesters). Thanks to all the coaches and staff who place priority on academics to keep

the “student” first in “student-athlete.”

As Coach Jeff Neubauer leaves EKU, we acknowledge not only the athletic accomplishments of his men’s

basketball team, but also their academic accomplishments:

The EKU men’s basketball team had a perfect 1,000 Academic Progress Rate (APR) for the 2012-13 academic year (released in May 2014)

EKU's multi-year APR score of 990 (released in May 2014) was among the top 10 highest scores for men’s basketball teams in the nation

EKU exceeded the national APR average (957) for men’s basketball teams by 33 points.

Senior Deverin Muff received the 2015 Athletic Director’s Leadership Award, given to the student-athlete who exemplifies leadership and achievement in his/her sport and in the classroom.

Congratulations to Coach Neubauer and best wishes for great success at Fordham University.

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Important Dates

Luncheon for newly tenured and/or promoted EKU faculty Monday, May 11, 2015, at Noon in the Board of Regents Dining Room

Spring 2015 University Commencement - 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, Roy Kidd Stadium Spring 2015 College Convocations

Friday, May 15, 2015 Alumni Coliseum 9:30 a.m. - College of Arts & Sciences 2:30 p.m. - College of Health Sciences EKU Center for the Arts 11:00 a.m. - College of Business & Technology

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Alumni Coliseum 9:30 a.m. - College of Justice & Safety EKU Center for the Arts 2:00 p.m. - College of Education

Kentucky Pedagogicon 2015 - May 22, 2015, EKU Noel Studio Board of Regents’ Meeting - June 22, 2015 2015 Fall Convocation - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2015, in Brock Auditorium Fall 2015 First Day of Classes - August 24, 2015 2015 Assurance of Learning Day - Friday, September 25, 2015

Thanks to the Senate

Thanks for the good work of the Faculty Senate. Working with each of you is a privilege, particularly working

with Senate Chair Day and Vice Chair O’Brien, who have represented the voice of the faculty effectively and

with due diligence.

Best wishes for an enjoyable summer.

Janna Vice

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OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR IN FIRST-YEAR COURSES AWARD NOMINEES Kim Alexander

April Ballard

Laura Barthel

Brittany Bell

Tyler Caviness

Chad Centers

Ashley Cole

Melinda Compton

Stephen Fohl

Gwen Graham

Dennis Hasty

Lillian Helton

Trish Isaacs

Michael Land

Sharon Lee

Sue Mahanna-Boden

Lisa Moore

Gene Palka

Clara Parrish

Katie Patton

Marina Prewitt

Jaime Roberts

Matt Schumacher

Karin Sehmann

Starr Smith

Allison Smock

Stephen Sumithran

Melissa Vandenberg

Lakin Wooldridge

Linda Wray

Jing Zhang

GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Thomas Appleton

Thomas Boord-Dill

Walter Borowski

Suzanne Byrd

Richard Byrd

Lindsay Calderon

Gregory Conley

Patricia Costello

Kimberly Creech

Antoinette Davis

Dennis Davis

Maxellende Ezin

Katherine Fair

Malcolm Frisbie

Margaret Frozena

John Higdon

Glenn Jackson

Judith Jenkins

Matthew Johnson

Kerem Kalkan

Barry Kidder

Nicole Lavy-Joy

Augustine Maison

James Maples

Jennifer Marshall

Jerome May

Martha Meehan

Lisa Middleton

James O’Connor

Noriko Okura

Robert Pipal

Abbey Poffenberger

Cheryl Ramey

Tara Reed

Bernardo Scarambone

Brent Shannon

Sheldon Sharpe

Gil Smith

Brett Smith

Karen Spears

Vernon Stubblefield

Stephen Sumithran

Steve Szabo

Christiane Taylor

Jodi Treadway

Diane Vance

Melissa Vandenberg

Joseph VanFleet

Jing Wang

David Zurick

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Laura Barthel

Lana Carnes

Vigyan Chandra

Chad Cogdill

Laurie Davis-Rincker

James Easterling

Kristi Lunceford

Michael Randolph

Michael Roberson

Karen Rudick

Sergio Sgro

Amy Thieme

Marcus Whitt

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Delinda Dent

Kellie Ellis

Connie Hodge

Jan Moore

Clara Parrish

Marci Purtell

Cynthia Resor

Cathy White

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Catherine Andersen

Donald Brown

Mallory Brown

Helyne Frederick

John Griggs

Susan Kipp

Billy Martin

Carol Patrick

Mixon Ware

Stephany Whitaker

Mary Wilson

COLLEGE OF JUSTICE & SAFETY

Ryan Baggett

Christina Dewhurst

Gregory Ferrell

Michael Land

James Tom Thurman

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Brittany Bell

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2014-2015 CRITICAL THINKING TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Patrick Adams

Stephanie Adams

Thomas Appleton

Mary Baker

Robert Balman

Helen Bennett

Leslie Blacksberg

Teena Blackburn

Kenneth Blank

John Bowes

Amy Braccia

Audry Brock

Martin Brock

Myra Beth Bundy

Lindsay Calderon

Patrick Calie

Anthony Campbell

Kuang‐Nan Chang

Anne Cizmar

Catherine Clement

Jane Clouse

Michael (Patrick) Coen

Gregory Conley

Deborah Core

Matthew Cornett

Manuel Cortés‐Castañeda

Cynthia Davidson

Antoinette Davis

Barbara Davis

Dennis Davis

Melissa Dieckmann

William Dooley

Dave Elias

Charles Elliott

Jon C. Endonino

Lindsey Frantz

Benjamin Freed

Malcolm P. Frisbie

Jon Gaffney

Andrew Garrett

Jason Gibson

Joel Goodrich

Katie Goodwin

Jonathan Gore

Anne Gossage

Courtney Grayson

Donnie Grayson

Sandra Grossl

Jessica Harber

John Harley

Sherry Harrel

Todd Hartch

John Harter

Adam Higdon

John Hisel

Matthew Howell

Bob Houston

Ron Huch

Gill Hunter

Glenn Jackson

Clint Jones

Kirk Jones

Kerem Kalkan

Bob Karolich

Neil Kasiak

Rebecca Kerber

Jessica King

Jacqueline Kohl

Paula Kopacz

Jennifer Koslow

Paula Kristofik

Mary Lamar

Adam Lawson

Phyllis Leigh

Kelly Liddell

George Martinez

Jerome May

Keven McQueen

Stephanie McSpirit

Lisa Middleton

Robert Milde

Mary Minor‐Lindsay

Robert Mitchell

Dave Mohallatee

Meena Mohanty

Dale Monsebroten

Melinda Moore

Margaret Ndinguri

Jeffrey Neugebauer

Chris Neumann

Renee Nimtz

Salome Nnoromele

Richard Osbaldiston

Paul Paolucci

James Patton

Matthew Pianalto

Marcia Pierce

Isaac Powell

Kevin Rahimzadeh

Glenn Rainey

Shane Redmond

Charlotte Rich

(Christopher) Michael Rich

Gary Ritchison

Fairleigh Roman

Fred Ruppel

Kimberly Siahkoohi

Bernardo Scarambone

Amanda Sheppard

Bill Staddon

Dionne Smith

Jennifer Spock

Jessica Stanfill

Catherine Stearn

David Stenulson

Tracy Stepanyan

Jeff Stevens

Vernon Stubblefield

Stephen Sumithran

Randall Swain

Gay Sweely

Barbara Szubinska

Jodi Treadway

Diane Vance

Donald (Alex) Varakin

Jose Varela‐Ibarra

Michael Walters

Christopher Warman

Kelly Watson

Craig Webb

Robert Weise

Jennifer Wies

Steffen Wilson

Matthew P. Winslow

Sandie Witt

Ka‐Wing Wong

Donald Yow

Henry Zonio

(cont’d)

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Thomas Adams

Scott Arias

Faridah Awang

Laura Barthel

Vigs Chandra

Burke Christensen

David Dailey

Mark Daniels

Scott Dust

James (Kirby) Easterling

Abra Endsley

Allen Engle

Ed Fenton

Dennis Field

John Fitch

Michael Fore

Ed Fredrickson

Jim Gleason

Paul Hitchcock

Marybeth Holbrook

Louis Johnson

Jeff Kilgore

Joe Martin

Beth Polin

Ray Richardson

Laurie Rincker

Mike Roberson

Marcel Robles

Karen Rudick

Kenneth Southgate

Denver Travis

Abraham Velez de Cea

Jayne Violette

Richard Waters

Kathy Werking

Qian Xiao

Bangteng Xu

Zhe Zhang

Weiling Zhuang

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Sharon Ball

Robert Biggin

Linda Kolb Bozeman

Jennifer Christensen

Richard Day

Victoria Eastman

Timothy Forde

Connie Hodge

Michael Kennedy

Mary Ann Kolloff

Nicola Mason

Jan Moore

Clara Parrish

Mike Partin

Linda Ross

Tara Shepperson

Rose Skepple

Carol Sommer

Sherwood Thompson

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Heather Adams‐Blair

Melanie Adams‐Johnson

Michael Bradley

Phil Campbell

Karma Cassidy

Joel Cormier

Catherine Edwards

Anna Farro

Helyne Frederick

Eric Fuchs

Christie Green

Beverly Hart

James Larkin

Theresa Loan

Molly McKinney

Jason Marion

Laurel Mills‐Schwartz

Kristina Petrey

Sheila Pressley

Kimberly Probus

Donna Ricketts

Vicki Rowe

Matthew Sabin

Raglena Salmans

Freda Sharp

Ida Slusher

Mixon Ware

Elaine Waters

Mary Wilson

COLLEGE OF JUSTICE & SAFETY

Ryan Baggett

Mark Barnard

Patrick Bigger

Avi Brisman

Michael Collier

Pam Collins

Victoria Collins

Ron Dotson

Christina Dewhurst

Preston Elrod

Jonathan Felden

Greg Ferrell

Chad Foster

Carole Garrison

Gregory Gorbett

Paul Grant

Kishonna Gray

Stephen Kappeler

Corey Hanks

Sandy Hunter

Peter Kraska

Frank Kubala

Michael Land

Dustin Lewis

Betsy Matthews

Fred May

Earl‐Ray Neal

Gary Potter

Tanya Ritter

Tara Rose

Judah Schept

Thomas Schneid

Rebecca Schramm

Randy Shaw

Walter Smith

Tom Thurman

Andrew Tinsley

Tyler Wall

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Sierrah (Sturgill) Anderson

April Ballard

Michael Baney

Brittany Bell

Russell Carpenter

Ashley Cole

Lisa Day

Stephanie Moore

Iddah Otieno

Robin Richmond‐Mason

Jaime Roberts

Donna Schmidt

Jing Zhang

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FACULTY RECEIVING PROMOTION AND/OR TENURE FOR 2015-16

College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Russell Carpenter, English & Theatre Dr. Kim Creech, English & Theatre Dr. Carolyn Dupont, History Dr. Dan Florell, Psychology Dr. Jonathan Gore, Psychology Dr. Donald Jason Gibson, Mathematics & Statistics Dr. William Hatcher, Government Dr. David B. Hayes, Biological Sciences Dr. Gill Hunter, English & Theatre Ms. Nancy Jensen, English & Theatre Dr. Kristen Kean, Music Ms. Ida Kumoji-Ankrah, Art & Design Dr. William Erick Liddell, Languages, Cultures, &

Humanities Dr. Jeffrey Neugebauer, Mathematics & Statistics Dr. Matthew Pianalto, Philosophy & Religion Mr. Isaac Powell, Art & Design Dr. Andrea D. Strait, Psychology Ms. Melissa Vandenberg, Art & Design Dr. Jing Wang, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Richard Waters, Music Dr. Dustin Wygant, Psychology Dr. Bangteng Xu, Mathematics & Statistics Dr. Donald Yow, Geography & Geology

College of Business & Technology

Dr. Bryan Dyer, Applied Engineering & Technology Dr. Mary Holbrook, Accounting, Finance, &

Information Systems Dr. Eric Meiners, Communication

College of Education

Dr. April Blakely, School of Clinical Educator Preparation

Ms. Anne C. Kipp, Model Laboratory School Ms. Melinda S. Lake, Model Laboratory School Dr. Angela Madden, School of Clinical Educator

Preparation Dr. Karen Maloley, School of Clinical Educator

Preparation Dr. Tara Shepperson, Educational Leadership Dr. Deborah West, Educational Leadership

College of Health Sciences Dr. Michelyn Bhandari, Health Promotion &

Administration Dr. Joel Cormier, Exercise & Sport Science Dr. Melba Custer, Occupational Science &

Occupational Therapy Dr. Helyne Frederick, Family & Consumer Sciences Dr. Cynthia L. Hayden, Occupational Science &

Occupational Therapy Dr. Lisa G. Jones, Baccalaureate & Graduate

Nursing Dr. Laurie Larkin, Health Promotion &

Administration Dr. Christine Myers, Occupational Science &

Occupational Therapy Dr. Sheila Pressley, Environmental Health Sciences Dr. Christine R. Privott, Occupational Science &

Occupational Therapy Dr. Gina Purdue, Baccalaureate & Graduate Nursing Dr. Tracy Spigelman, Exercise & Sport Science Ms. Patricia Wynd, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

College of Justice & Safety

Dr. Avi Brisman, Justice Studies Ms. Nancye Davis, Safety, Security, & Emergency

Management Dr. William Hicks, Fire Protection & Paramedicine

Sciences Dr. Judah Schept, Justice Studies Dr. Andrew Tinsley, Safety, Security, & Emergency

Management Dr. Tyler Wall, Justice Studies

Libraries

Ms. Heather Beirne Ms. Victoria Koger

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Faculty Regent Report to Faculty Senate Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting –April 20, 2015 Below are the notes from the BOR committees and the notes from the regular quarterly meeting of the BOR. Finance and Planning Committee Members Present: Janet Craig, David Tandy, and Amy Thieme

Barry Poynter, VP of Finance and Administration, presented the following financial update: o Total operating revenues are up $14.1m from this time last year; tuition and fees are up

$7.4m (primarily due to winter term) o Total operating expenditures are up $14.1m from this time last year o Overall net is right in line with this time last year o Expect to come in on budget this year

Bryan Makinen and Chief Mullins provided the Board a “year-later” review of the Madison County Jurisdiction Agreement. Makinen reported that insurance has remained neutral and the risk profile has been enhanced. Chief Mullins stated there have not been any issues of concern and he is very pleased with the agreement.

The following action items were presented to the committee:

o Approval of the February 2, 2015, minutes: Unanimously approved.

o Approval of Policy 1.5.1P Financial Exigency: Chair Janet Craig asked this be removed

from the consent agenda in order to give the Board time to carefully review the policy.

The Board will take it up at the June meeting.

o Approval of Meal Plan Rates for 2015-16: Increase of 3% proposed; this is consistent

with the CPI for the region and has been a consistent increase since I have been a

member of the Board. Unanimously approved.

o Approval of Tuition Rates 2015-2016: The CPE approved an increase of 2.9% for the

undergraduate in-state rate. The undergrad in-state rate is the only rate capped by the

CPE. Other tuition rates were increased. Go to

http://president.eku.edu/sites/president.eku.edu/files/files/3%2024%2015_TuitionForu

mV3%20%282%29.pdf for a listing of these rates. Unanimously approved.

o Approval of Resident Hall Rates 2015-2016: Proposed 5% increase; Housing’s intention

was to increase the housing rate by 5% over five years to change out beds and make

other updates to the rooms; EKU is in the last of the five years. Unanimously approved.

o Approval of Model Lab Tuition Rates 2015-2016: The proposal is for a $50 increase to

the technology fee. Unanimously approved.

Executive and Academic Affairs Committee Members Present: Ernie House; Janet Craig; Alan Long; and David Tandy

Dr. Laurie Carter, VP for Student Success, University Council, presented the enrollment report.

o The retention goal set by CPE is 75%. EKU has not met that mark, but is continuing to

improve efforts to do so. The Fall 2013 retention rate for first-time, full-time students

was 68.2%. Data for Fall 2014 will not be available until October 2015.

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o Student Success is working hard on retention efforts. Prior to the academic year, many

initiatives are in place to introduce students to EKU. During Fall of Freshmen year, many

attempts are made to help students acclimate to EKU (Student Success Seminar, New

Student Days, Family Weekends, etc.). The Spring semester introduces other activities to

remediate, monitor, advice, assist, and recruit.

o The freshmen retention rate for full-time, first-time students for 2014-2015 will be

available October of 2015. (There was a small dip in rate from Fall 2012-Fall 2013:

68.4%-68.2 %.)

o The retention rate for first-time, full-time students from Fall to Spring is 84%.

o To date, the retention rate for first-time, full-time students from Spring 2015 to Fall

2015 is 56%; it is still early and it is expected that this rate will increase.

o For first-time, full-time students, there is a significant difference between male and

female retention from Spring 2015 to Fall 2015: 46.8/62.9%. [Student Success has a lot

of interesting data like this for different break-out populations – too many to report in

this document; because the data changes daily, there is not a link to find this

information. If you would like a copy, I can scan the document I have and send it to you.

Email me.]

o Students with zero developmental needs are retained at a rate of 63.5%. The number

decreases by 20+ points as developmental needs increase.

o Student Success is responding by maintaining visibility; disseminating information;

conducting “recruit-back” campaigns (email, text messages, phone calls); and other

initiatives.

Matt Roan presented the draft of the strategic plan.

o Matt is working with Dreidre to schedule a retreat for the Board for the purposes of

reviewing the document – trying to find a date in May.

The following action items were presented to the committee:

o February 2, 2015, minutes of the committee meeting: Unanimously approved.

o Personnel Actions: Unanimously approved.

o Approval of Candidates for May 2015 graduation: Unanimously approved.

o Approve Foundation Candidate Nominations: Unanimously approved.

o Approve Policy 4.6.16P Dismissal of Faculty: Board asked to defer this until the June

Board meeting to give members more time to review the document.

o Approve Faculty Emeritus Nominations: Unanimously approved.

o New Programs, Revisions, Suspensions, & Academic Requirements: Unanimously

approved.

o Approval of Promotion and Tenure for 2015-2016: Unanimously approved.

Student Life, Discipline & Athletics Committee Members Present: David Tandy, Alan Long, and Kyle Nicholas

The following Action Items were presented to the committee:

o Approval of the February 2, 2015, minutes: Unanimously approved.

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o Approve Repeal of Policy 5.2.1P Student Assistance and Intervention Team: The repeal

moves this to a university standing committee. Unanimously approved.

Institutional Advancement and Honors Members Present: Ernie House, Kyle Nicholas, and Amy Thieme

o Recommendation to approve Lt. Governor Crit Luallen for an Honorary Degree:

Unanimously approved.

o Approve proposal to name EKU’s Herbarium the Ronald L. Jones Herbarium (2015):

Unanimously approved.

Audit & Compliance Committee Members Present: Alan Long, David Tandy, and Ernie House (filling in for absent members)

Update on Colonels Comply: Mark Maier

o The ethics hotline is up and ready for the EKU community. Ten individuals have been

trained to handle inquiries. Users may submit an electronic, anonymous complaint. The

next step will be to pass out visibility materials and host workshops to answer any

questions people might have. The “whom do I call” matrix has been updated.

Action Items:

o Approval of February 2, 2015, minutes: Unanimously approved.

Board of Regents Regular Quarterly Meeting (began at 11:45 a.m.)

The five sub-committees of the BOR presented their business meeting reports to the Board (see

notes above).

The BOR heard reports from Craig Turner (chair of BOR), Kyle Nicholas (SGA president), Richard

Day (chair of Faculty Senate), Leah Banks (president of Staff Council), and President Benson.

o Chair Turner: Thanked faculty for all their work getting the students ready for

graduation. The commencement ceremony is outside this year. New people joined the

university: Steve Lochmueller and Dan McHale. Believes both of these people will bring

a lot to the university. Travelled to Morehead for the CPE meeting; a good showing

made by Eastern. The $150 student fee was approved by the CPE.

o Kyle Nicholas: Thanked faculty and staff for this year. Expressed pride in serving with the

Board. Colonel Up had a successful first year. Strong partnership with athletics and the

community. Looking to extend its reach to Paint the Town Maroon. Transparency was

important in getting the $150 fee through; worked hard to disseminate information.

Working relationship with Aramark was positive this year. SGA’s new constitution and

by-laws were well received; this year’s SGA election went much more smoothly.

Welcomed Katie Scott, new SGA President, and offered to help her in any way possible.

Proud to get the $150 fee passed by the CPE.

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o Richard Day: (Please see his full report to Faculty Senate.) Faculty is in the process of

evaluating the president. Discussed concerns regarding confidentiality in collecting the

survey data. Two annual review policies will come through in May for faculty and

administrators: Annual evaluations for both populations. The policy on Post-Tenure

Review will be viewed by Faculty Senate Executive committee today. Drafting a new

Policy on Policies. Transparency is important. Working with Sherry Robinson to better

communicate the process of policy development. Senate is looking at ways to better

communicate with the university about issues such as budget. A portal that includes

FAQ’s would be a good idea. Faculty should be allowed to track their own development

funds online. Encouraged by the budget projections to begin Phase II of salary equity

(IPEP). Stated he will be Chair of Faculty Senate again next year.

o Leah Banks: Staff Council has partnered with other units to conduct the evaluation of

the president. Staff met with members of Bullhorn – the marketing agency. Staff Regent

nominations will occur in May. The election will be held in June. Staff Council is holding

a picnic for all faculty and staff and their families. All should expect to receive

invitations.

o President Benson: Described Dr. Richard Day as one of the thought-leaders in our state

(referenced Day’s blog). EKU is a community of scholars all over the world. Sad to see

Jeff Neubauer leave, but we welcome Dan McHale; he will be a wonderful addition to

this community. University Magazine highlighted ten programs in the country

recognized for what they do: EKU’s Gurus were highlighted in the magazine. Recognized

Mandy Eppley for all she has done with this program. Members of the President’s

Council met with the Chairs Association throughout the year to make an effort to be as

open and transparent as possible. Congratulations were offered to Katie Scott (new SGA

President) and Kyle Nicholas (outgoing SGA President) was thanked for all he has done.

Benson reported that Glen Denton, Chair of the CPE Board, complimented Kyle and

Craig Turner for attending the CPE meeting; this was the first time a Chair and SGA

President have attended. The President hopes April 15 will be remembered as a

watershed moment for this university ($150 student fee was passed). Hopeful for a

good graduation ceremony; some students have complained about the lack of tickets;

sometimes newness brings unease and trepidation, but thinks it will be a great event.

Well on our way to winning our third Commissioner’s Cup in four years. Faculty

legislative forum was held last week – Arnold Simpson mentioned to the President how

much it meant to the legislators for the Board to go to Frankfort for a second year in a

row.

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All action Items from the morning business meetings were presented to the Board: All action

items were unanimously approved.

The BOR went into executive session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and

personnel issues.

The next BOR meeting will be June 22, 2015.

Link to the 2014-2015 Operating Budget:

http://budgeting.eku.edu/sites/budgeting.eku.edu/files/files/Operating%20Budget%20Books/FY201

5/Revised%20070914%20Final%20FY2014-15%20Operating%20Budget%20with%20covers.pdf

For additional budget information go to:

http://budgeting.eku.edu/transparency-and-accountability

Let me know if I can assist you in any way. Amy Thieme, Ph.D. Amy.Thieme@eku.edu Faculty Regent 622-1320

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Academic Quality Committee Report on Advising The Problem: students obtain RAC #s without meeting with their assigned advisor. Our Dilemma (philosophical): What do we want academic advising to be? (Should it be about more than finding classes, but also build culture, relationships, and community, and contribute to a student’s university life?) Our Dilemma (practical): Who do we want to do that advising? (And who needs access to RAC #s?)

Our Research Shows: There is no Black Market. Instead, it appears that there is a steady, consistent leak across campus.

- Approximately 10-15% of students (both the AQC faculty survey and Institutional Research student survey show this) obtain RAC #s without meeting with their advisor.

- The university should limit access to RAC #s. We can envision a number of ways in which access might be limited. We encourage the university to consider appropriate access and IT to consider appropriate methods of limiting access.

- It is a problem that double majors and students in the Honors program and other special cases have multiple advisors, each with access to RAC #s.

- Administrative Assistants with access to Banner have access to every student’s RAC #.

- Students attending classes exclusively on regional campuses obtain RAC #s without meeting with

their assigned advisor.

- Students change majors, and thus advisors during registration windows. They sometimes do this “unofficially,” telling an advisor they’re going to change and obtaining a RAC # whether they then consult with an advisor in their new major or not.

- Students create their own informal system, seeking out advising with a friendly instructor, who

may or may not be knowledgeable of the student’s program and scheduling needs.

- It is possible that not all students need to be advised every semester – RAC #s may or may not be “best practice” in advising, considering efficiency and effectiveness.

- It is possible that the quality of advising has decreased since the advising stipend was removed.

We wonder whether the Senate’s Faculty Welfare committee might explore this relationship.

- Students are surveyed through Institutional Research regarding their advising experience. While the data gained from that survey is available at http://ir.eku.edu/survey-results, the information is not shared directly with faculty. We believe faculty may benefit from seeing comments students include in their survey responses.

We thank the Faculty who responded to our survey, and we thank Institutional Research for sharing with us the data-to-date of this semester’s student survey.

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From: Kilgore, Jeff Sent: Monday, May 4, 2015 10:42 AM To: Faculty Senate Subject: IT committee rollout update

The continuing top story is the laptop roll out. Here is the latest update from Jean.

We are waiting on a delivery date confirmation for Mac and PC laptops/tablets. Because of delays with the leasing company, we do not except to receive any equipment before graduation. Consequently, IT will not have any scheduled laptop exchanges before graduation. If laptops arrive before the end of next week, faculty will have an opportunity to exchange theirs if they wish. No one will be automatically ‘scheduled’. Departments’ exchanges will be scheduled during the summer, but we understand many faculty may not be available. IT will provide an online registration form to facilitate the process and email notifications will be sent to faculty so they can auto enroll. Faculty who are leaving campus for the summer may exchange units when they return in the fall. That’s about it from here. Have a good summer! jm

Jeffery Kilgore CEN

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Rights and Responsibilities Committee Report to Faculty Senate, May 4, 2015 During the 2014-15 academic year, the Rights and Responsibilities Committee received three charges. The following describes the progress made on these charges, as well as the work that still needs to be done.

1. Review and make recommendations regarding any requests from non-Senate campus groups or individuals requesting to establish a formal relationship with the Senate. At the April 6, 2015 Faculty Senate meeting, the committee made a motion to add the American Association of University Professors EKU Chapter President or designee as a non-voting member of the committee. The motion, which carried, will be presented to the faculty-at-large for a vote in August since this is a change to the Faculty Handbook.

2. Continue oversight of all policies affecting faculty rights and responsibilities including, but not limited to, Dismissal of faculty, Post-tenure review, Professional Development, Clinical faculty. Committee members provided input and served on several policy drafting teams this year (if applicable, the committee member who served on the drafting team is in parentheses). The status of these policies is as follows:

4.6.6, Evaluation of Full-Time Faculty Not Eligible for Tenure: approved by Faculty Senate and the Board of Regents.

4.6.11, Clinical Faculty: approved by Faculty Senate and the Board of Regents.

4.6.16, Dismissal of Faculty (Whalen): approved by Faculty Senate.

4.6.17, Annual Review of Tenured Faculty (Turner): action item for May 4.

4.8.1, Evaluation of Academic Administrators (Fitch): action item for May 4.

4.6.7, Post-Tenure Review (Turner): first reading for May 4.

8.1.4, Recruitment, Appointment, and Hiring of Staff (Whalen): draft in process.

3. Consider the question: Does EKU need an ombudsperson, an if so, what are the essential elements of such a position? The committee’s preliminary research found numerous examples of ombudsman programs, and more work will need to be done to articulate essential elements of such a position. The website of the International Ombudsman Association (https://www.ombudsassociation.org/home.aspx) will be helpful, as well as the programs at the University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu/ombuds/) and Western Kentucky University (http://wku.edu/hr/ombuds.php). To determine the need for an ombudsperson, the committee decided to begin with a survey on the status of shared governance at EKU. This will go out to all faculty on Tuesday, May 6, and remain open until Friday, May 15. The committee will analyze the data and report back to Faculty Senate. The committee has also begun looking at EKU faculty numbers with the attached report, and will be gathering more data and input next year.

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Part-Time and Full-Time Faculty at EKU, 2004-2014: A report from the EKU Faculty Senate Rights and Responsibilities Committee to the Faculty Senate, May 4, 2015 As American higher education institutions increasingly rely on part-time and non-tenure track faculty, stakeholders from across the spectrum are voicing concerns. Bodies as diverse as the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation have generated reports critical of the trend. Recent research has demonstrated that overemployment of contingent faculty has detrimental effects on retention (Jacoby, 2006; Harrington & Schibik, 2001; Jaegar & Eagan, 2010), graduation rates (Ehrenberg & Zhang, 2004; Jaeger & Eagan, 2009; Eagan & Jaeger, 2009), grade point averages (Harrington & Schibik, 2001), major selection (Bettinger & Long, 2010), effective teaching practices (Jaeger & Eagan, 2009), faculty working conditions (Kezar & Maxey, 2013), class preparation time, and effective curriculum development (Kezar, Maxey, & Eaton, 2014). The practice may be harmful to upper administration as well, by increasing the risk of employee misclassification and subsequent litigation (Kezar & Maxey, 2013). Upon the encouragement of EKU administrators, members of the Faculty Senate Rights and Responsibilities (R&R) Committee requested data on the full-time and part-time faculty population from the past decade to determine if Eastern’s hiring practices reflected this national trend. The Office of Institutional Research provided the data, and with the assistance of Dr. Frank O’Connor, the R&R Committee identified a significant increase in the number of lecturers, clinical faculty, and part-time faculty since 2004. While the percentage of tenure track faculty at EKU shrunk from 64% to 57%, non-tenure track faculty surged from 6% to 13%. The change in clinical faculty was more pronounced, rising by over 800% in the past ten years. Similarly, the number of part-time faculty increased by 14%, while tenured faculty only grew by 5.6% (please see the Appendix for charts, tables, and raw data). After reviewing the findings, the R&R committee is concerned that Eastern’s reliance on contingent faculty, and the stagnation in tenured and tenure track rolls may be detrimental to the academic and professional success of the student body, the development and maintenance of effective curricula, the efficient functioning of the general faculty, and a transparent and responsible system of shared governance. We are also concerned about how poor working conditions for adjuncts, haphazard hiring and dismissal practices for lecturers and clinical faculty, and the resulting salary inequity may be damaging the ethical and moral standing of the university. We plan to continue our research on this subject in the 2015-2016 academic year by analyzing the data by college and/or department, and investigating similar trends at EKU’s benchmark institutions. We encourage the administration to take timely action in addressing these concerns by working closely with the Faculty Senate to provide protections for students, faculty and administrators who are placed at risk by these practices. The establishment and consistent application of procedures and policies for equitable and transparent hiring, retention, and termination of contingent faculty would be a good first step. We further recommend that the Provost’s and President’s offices examine the recommendations for administrators offered in the published literature.

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References Bettinger, E.P., & Long, B.T. (2010). Does cheaper mean better? The impact of using adjunct instructors on student outcomes. The Review of Economics and Statistics, 92(3), 598-613. Eagan, M.K., & Jaeger, A.J. (2009). Effects of exposure to part-time faculty on community college transfer. Research in Higher Education, 50(2), 168–88. Ehrenberg, R.G., & Zhang, L. (2004). The changing nature of faculty employment (CHERI Working Paper #44). Retrieved [April 20, 2015], from Cornell University, ILR School site: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/workingpapers/43/ Harrington, C., & Schibik, T. (2001). Caveat emptor: Is there a relationship between part-time faculty utilization and student learning retention? Association for Institutional Research Files

On-Line, 91. Jacoby, D. (2006). The effects of part-time faculty employment on community college graduation rates. Journal of Higher Education, 77(6), 1081-1103. Jaeger, A.J., & Eagan, M.K. (2009). Unintended consequences: Examining the effect of part-time faculty members on associate’s degree completion. Community College Review, 36, 167-194. Jaeger, A.J., & Eagan, M.K. (2010). Examining retention and contingent faculty use in a state system of public higher education. Educational Policy, 20(10), 1-31. Kezar, A., & Maxey, D. (2013, May/June). The changing academic workforce. Trusteeship

Magazine, 21(3). Retrieved from http://agb.org/trusteeship/2013/5/changing-academic-workforce Kezar, A., Maxey, D., & Eaton, J. (2014, January). An examination of the changing faculty: Ensuring institutional quality and achieving desired student learning outcomes. CHEA

Occasional Paper, Institute for Research and Study of Accreditation and Quality Assurance. Retrieved from http://www.uscrossier.org/pullias/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CHEA_Examination_Changing_Faculty_2013.pdf

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Appendix Table 1: Percent change in EKU Faculty, 2004-2014 All Faculty +12% Tenured Faculty +5.6% In Tenure Track +16% Fulltime Faculty +11% Lecturers +106% Part-time Faculty +14% Clinical Faculty +>800% Chart 1: Percentage Composition of FT Faculty, 2004-2014

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Chart 2: Part-Time Faculty, 2004-2014

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Table 2: Raw data from the EKU Office of Institutional Research Year Type Faculty Tenured On Tenure Track Lecturer Clinical

2004 FT 590 338 162 31 0

2004 PT 437 62 0 0 0

2005 FT 579 335 152 25 0

2005 PT 474 54 1 0 2

2006 FT 610 349 158 16 2

2006 PT 371 32 3 5 0

2007 FT 631 371 135 20 2

2007 PT 404 30 3 5 0

2008 FT 619 368 135 34 3

2008 PT 413 26 0 2 0

2009 FT 628 367 154 38 3

2009 PT 435 32 1 3 0

2010 FT 618 363 155 41 7

2010 PT 453 31 1 3 0

2011 FT 640 370 163 42 10

2011 PT 448 33 1 3 0

2012 FT 635 363 177 51 15

2012 PT 438 32 1 3 0

2013 FT 630 353 178 57 13

2013 PT 484 39 1 6 1

2014 FT 658 357 188 64 18

2014 PT 502 37 3 5 0

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EASTERN  KENTUCKY  UNIVERSITY  FACULTY  WELFARE  COMMITTEE  REPORT  

The Faculty Welfare Committee was given a charge from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee to gather information regarding issues related to summer pay practices for different colleges (and different departments within colleges, if necessary). We looked specifically at what constitutes an “under-enrolled” course and the recent practice of pro-rating salaries for different colleges at EKU. We also looked at how EKU deals with summer sessions (e.g. course enrollment minimum and salary compensation) in comparison with other similar institutions. COURSE ENROLLMENT MINIMUM

EKU COLLEGES COMPARISON

• Does your college follow a standardized prorating plan? o 75% à Yes o 25% à No

• How many undergrad students must be enrolled in a summer practicum (clinical or internship) to reach

full enrollment? o 75% à Based on accreditation requirement and individual basis o 25% à10-12 students

• How many graduate students must be enrolled in a summer practicum (clinical or internship) to reach

full enrollment? o 100% à 4-12 students

• Is faculty involvement (i.e. lecture, lecture-lab, lab, team-taught) considered when pro-rating for

under-enrolled summer classes? o 75% à Yes o 25% à No

• Are didactic and practicum (clinical or internship) classes pro-rated equally?

o 75% à Yes o 25% à No

PRO-RATING OF SUMMER SALARY Eastern Kentucky University

• Determined by college; and these are examples of how it is calculated • Example 1: If they would earn $4500 for a three-hour class, the low end of the enrollment limit required for

the class to make is divided by $4500, and that number is multiplied by the number of students enrolled. • Example 2: For a faculty with doctorate, $3200 divided by minimum enrollment of 10 (for 300-400 level

class). E.g., if 4 students are enrolled = 320 per student x 4 = $1280. • Example 2: $300 per student up to standard pay

EKU Western Morehead Murray Undergrad

100-200-level 12-15 12-15 12

10 300-400-level 10-12 10 10

Graduate Master 8-10 5-6 8 8 Doctoral 6-8

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Western Kentucky University • $1,500 per credit hour of class • Guidelines for Summer and winter sessions (e.g. college of Arts & Letters)

Lower Division Upper Division Graduate

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14 $1,400.00 9 $1,350.00 4 $1,000.00 13 $1,300.00 8 $1,200.00 12 $1,200.00 7 $1,050.00 11 $1,100.00 6 $ 900.00 10 $1,000.00 5 $ 750.00 9 $ 900.00

Morehead State University

• Pays 2% of salary per credit hour of class. The pay can be pro-rated or “negotiated” for “low enrolled” courses

• For enrollment between 24-40 students, compensation can increase linearly to 3% per base credit hour (3% maximum)

• Limited to a total of 24% of salary per summer (basically 4 courses within full enrollment) Murray State University

• $1,500 per credit hour • Full-time faculty will be compensated at the following rates as tabulated on their 9 month annual base salary:

Undergraduate Courses: Partial Enrollments: 5-9 students - Pro-rated Compensation 9 students – 9/10ths (90%) of 7.5% 8 students – 8/10ths (80%) of 7.5% 7 students – 7/10ths (70%) of 7.5% 6 students – 6/10ths (60%) of 7.5% 5 students – 5/10ths (50%) of 7.5% Full Enrollment: 10 or more students: 7.5% Graduate Courses: Partial Enrollments: 4-7 students - Pro-rated Compensation 7 students – 7/8ths (.875%) of 7.5% 6 students – 6/8ths (.75%) of 7.5% 5 students – 5/8ths (.625%) of 7.5% 4 students – 4/8ths (.50%) of 7.5% Full Enrollment: 8 or more students: 7.5%

• Instructors teaching multiple classes have the possibility of having their enrollments averaged by working with their Chair and Dean.

Faculty Welfare Committee May 4th 2015

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