Agendas AY 2016/2017 & 2017/2018

April 17, 2018

  • Welcome
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis (3:32)
    • Invitation to the Executive Branch of the 蜜糖直播SG as ASC observers (update).
    • ASC meeting with Provost Moore held in February .
      • Provost Moore specifically stated at he will propose a Timeline in March for appointment of a Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
    • Planning committee and Advising feedback, Planning Cmte. Chair David Stock
    • Establish an ad hoc committee to explore post-Strategic Planning & Academic Futures viz. re-structuring (origin of AF?) Unknown
    • We were just informed that an ad hoc committee on status of instructors was started
    • Chair election/confidence vote: April 17, 2018 ASC Chair election, Leslie Irvine, presiding
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks, James White (3:35)
    1. Academic Futures and the structure of the College; The College should take the lead in this discussion, which obvious has campus-wide implications. Report on discussions at the recent Deans鈥 meeting; clarity on differential tuition, summer session and instructors.
  • New business
    1. The College鈥檚 Budget outlook 鈥 a post-Budget Committee guide to further discussions (4:05)
      1. Led by Amy Lavens (CFO, College of Arts & Sciences) 鈥 handouts. Last month, the ASC鈥檚 Budget Committee presented what we know about the College鈥檚 fiscal health. Many of you shared with me their appreciation, but others also found the topic confusing and burdened by jargon and undefined details. Here, Amy Lavens has offered to explain the budget model further, and thus underscore for our Council how important it is for us to know about the fiscal health of our organization (and what is means going forward). See the recent piece by AVC Fox.
    2. 鈥嬧嬧婱otion to change the By-Laws of the ASC (4:10)
      1. A Motion: Discussion from last month. Shall we invite鈥攁t the status of ex-officio non-voting Observers鈥攖he Chair of the CMCI Faculty Council or its designated representative? Unless otherwise requested by an ASC member, this shall be a vote of hands. If passed, the measure will take effect immediately.
    3. Guardian Scholars. The Guardian Scholars Program (4:15)
      1. Presentation by Loretta Wahl. Director of TRiO Student Support Services and the Guardian Scholars program. Discussion: How the ASC can help promote its goals specifically for our College?
    4. Parliamentarian of ASC. (4:25)
      1. A Motion: That we put forward nominations for Parliamentarian of the ASC at our annual March all-hands meetings, beginning with the present (March 20, 2018) assembly. I nominate Prof. Barbara 鈥淏abs鈥 Buttenfield to be our Parliamentarian until July 2019. Discussion and vote will take place at our April meeting.
    5. Academic Futures, College Restructuring and the role of the ASC (4:30)
      1. Discussion led by David Paradis (Rep, Diversity) 鈥 handouts
    6. Enhancing the College鈥檚 Inclusive Excellence (4:40), Daniel Jones (Chair, Diversity)
    7. Strategic Planning Committee (4:40), David Brown (Chair, SP)
  • On the radar (4:55)
    1. At our April 17, 2018 meeting we will discuss the direction of ASC in light of our Strategic Plan, of the Campus鈥 Academic Futures, and of the efficacy of the leadership of our Council. Furthermore, all Committees will be asked to present their final Academic Year reports to the Council. At the conclusion of that meeting, which is that last regular meeting of the ASC for the Academic Year, we will also hold our normal vote for Chair. Curriculum Committee and the roll out of Gen Ed.
  • Council Invited to be Heard (time permitting)
  • Adjourn (5:00)

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

  • Welcome
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis (3:32)
    • Invitation to the Executive Branch of the 蜜糖直播SG as ASC observers (update)
    • ASC meeting with Provost Moore held in February; Provost Moore specifically stated at he will propose a Timeline in March for appointment of a Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
    • Planning committee and Advising feedback, Planning Cmte. Chair David Stock
    • Establish an ad hoc committee to explore post-Strategic Planning & Academic Futures viz. re-structuring (origin of AF?) Unknown
    • We were just informed that an ad hoc committee on status of instructors was started
    • Chair election/confidence vote: April 17, 2018 ASC Chair election, Leslie Irvine, presiding
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks - James White (3:35)
    • Academic Futures and the structure of the College; The College should take the lead in this discussion, which obvious has campus-wide implications. Report on discussions at the recent Deans鈥 meeting; clarity on differential tuition, summer session and instructors.
  • New business
    • The College鈥檚 Budget outlook 鈥 a post-Budget Committee guide to further discussions (4:05)
      • Led by Amy Lavens (CFO, College of Arts & Sciences) 鈥 handouts. Last month, the ASC鈥檚 Budget Committee presented what we know about the College鈥檚 fiscal health. Many of you shared with me their appreciation, but others also found the topic confusing and burdened by jargon and undefined details. Here, Amy Lavens has offered to explain the budget model further, and thus underscore for our Council how important it is for us to know about the fiscal health of our organization (and what is means going forward). See the recent piece by AVC Fox.
    • Motion to change the By-Laws of the ASC (4:10)
      • A Motion: Discussion from last month. Shall we invite鈥攁t the status of ex-officio non-voting Observers鈥攖he Chair of the CMCI Faculty Council or its designated representative? Unless otherwise requested by an ASC member, this shall be a vote of hands. If passed, the measure will take effect immediately.
    • Guardian Scholars. The Guardian Scholars Program (4:15)
      • Presentation by Loretta Wahl. Director of TRiO Student Support Services and the Guardian Scholars programDiscussion: How the ASC can help promote its goals specifically for our College?
    • Parliamentarian of ASC. (4:25)
      • A Motion: That we put forward nominations for Parliamentarian of the ASC at our annual March all-hands meetings, beginning with the present (March 20, 2018) assembly. I nominate Prof. Barbara 鈥淏abs鈥 Buttenfield to be our Parliamentarian until July 2019. Discussion and vote will take place at our April meeting.
    • Academic Futures, College Restructuring and the role of the ASC (430), Discussion led by David Paradis (Rep, Budget) 鈥 handouts
    • Enhancing the College鈥檚 Inclusive Excellence (440), Discussion led by Daniel Jones (Chair, Diversity)
    • Strategic Planning Committee (440), Discussion led by David Brown (Chair, SPC)
  • On the radar (4:55)
    • At our April 17, 2018 meeting we will discuss the direction of ASC in light of our Strategic Plan, of the Campus鈥 Academic Futures, and of the efficacy of the leadership of our Council. Furthermore, all Committees will be asked to present their final Academic Year reports to the Council. At the conclusion of that meeting, which is that last regular meeting of the ASC for the Academic Year, we will also hold our normal vote for Chair. Curriculum Committee and the roll out of Gen Ed.
  • Council Invited to be Heard (time permitting)
  • Adjourn (5:00)

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

  • Welcome
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis
    • late addendum. Vilja Hulden (Chair, Online Education): would like to us to be aware that there is a new Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate available to all graduate students in good standing at 蜜糖直播 Boulder. 鈥淭he program is meant to attract both humanities and social sciences students hoping to apply new computational and digital methods to humanities and social science research, and students from more technical backgrounds interested in engaging the question of the impact of different technologies on people and society. The certificate also aims to promote collaborations among graduate students in a range of fields.鈥
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks - James White
  • New business
    • Discussion of the New Budget Model for the College,Tricia Rankin (Chair, Budget).
      • Arising from Dean鈥檚 remarks. This will include an update report from the Budget Committee on exploring how and why the algorithm for our budget was changed.
  • On the RADAR (4:45)
    • A request by Assoc. Dean Kyle McJunkin
      • Change to wording of Academic Probation. We need volunteers from ASC on this committee.
    • DACA with BFA and CMCI 鈥 status updates
      • We released our DACA statement. BFA and CMCI are composing their own.
    • Suggested change to the By-Laws of the ASC
      • Discussion: Shall we consider a motion at our next ASC meeting with the intention to invite鈥攁t the status of ex-officio non-voting Observers鈥攖he Chair of the CMCI Faculty Council or its designated representative? Vote in March.
    • Outcomes of the ASC meeting with Provost Moore held Friday February 16 at 1-1:45pm
      • We will devote our next all-hands meeting (March 20) to discussions on this and related topics.
    • Guardian Scholars. I wish to raise awareness about the Guardian Scholars Program (蜜糖直播 students who grew up in foster care and are mentored by members of our public and academic community).
      • The contact person for the group is Loretta.Wahl@colorado.edu, Direct of TRiO Student Support Services and the Guardian Scholars program. Discussion: Shall we invite her to describe for us this program and ask how the ASC can help promote its goals for our College?
    • Parliamentarian and Acting Chair(s) of ASC
      • At times when the ASC Chair is unable to attend regular business, the ASC ExCom will continue its regular procedure of appointing an Acting Chair. I propose that in order of succession from the Chair, that Acting Chairs of the ASC taken from the Executive Committee /until July 1, 2018/ be: 1. Leslie Irvine (Sociology; Chair of Curriculum); 2. Patricia Rankin (Physics); 3. John Gibert (Classics).
      • Further, I wish for us to consider for our next meeting (March) nominations for Parliamentarian of the ASC. Several names will be offered for this role including past Chairs of ASC, but we also wish to solicit self-nominations. Vote in March.
    • Special Undergraduate Enrichment ProgramsDaniel Jones (Chair, Diversity).
      • SUEP invites us to assist them in meeting campus goals for recruitment, retention and success by participating in upcoming opportunities.
    • Norlin Scholars Selection Process Application Review, March 2-9. Faculty, staff and current scholars are invited to read applications for 25-30 openings in the Norlin Scholars Program. Applications contain a short student profile and three brief essays. The process is electronic; detailed instructions will be provided. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Application Review, March 12-23. Applications will be provided to faculty by disciplinary category. A rubric and detailed instructions will be provided.鈥
    • The Diversity and Inclusion Summit (occurred Feb. 13)
    • The Diversity Committee, and the 蜜糖直播 Inclusive Excellence Program (for March meeting)
  • Council Invited to be Heard (@ ~4:50pm to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Adjourn

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

  • Welcome
  • Introductions 鈥 round table brief introductions of all new and continuing ASC members
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks & Updates on results from last year鈥檚 ACS agenda items - Stephen Mojzsis (3:45)
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks - James White (4:00)
    • Updates requested from the Dean on financial health of the College. Appointment of the new Associate Dean of Social Sciences (David Brown). Searches for new Undergraduate Recruitment and New Student Program Coordinator position. Other business.
  • New business
    • Results of the ASC survey
      • A summary of your responses to the ASC Qualtrics survey and paths forward for the Council.
    • Vote on By-Laws of the ASC (4鈥) (4:15)
      • A Motion (introduced by ASC ExCom): Now, the Chair of the Arts & Sciences Council is limited to no more than twoconsecutive terms. Previously, the suggestion was floated (most recently by past-Chair Rob Rupert) that this be modified so that the Chair of the Arts & Sciences Council shall serve no more than three consecutive terms.
      • Rationale for the MotionAn argument can be made that the role of the ASC Chair is tied to the typical professional appointment timescale of a College administrator, which is on the order of three to five years. The advantage of extending the term limit to three years is that institutional memory is better preserved, the ASC is a complex organization to lead, and that adequate time for preparing the in-coming chair would be provided by extending the term by another twelve months. This does not change the policy in the By-Laws that requires an annual election of the Chair, as such the democratic safeguards remain in place in determination of Council leadership.
    • 5b. Outcomes of the ASC Executive Committee meeting with Provost Moore
      • We requested that the Provost immediately commence the process of searching for a new permanent Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. This proposal was rejected by the Provost. The ASC ExCom will update on developments.
  • On the RADAR (4:45)
  • Council Invited to be Heard (@ ~4:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Adjourn

December 12, 2017

  • Welcome
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis (3:30)
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks, James White (3:32)
    • Questions for the I/D: Nature and timing of Budget cuts. Change in formula for growth in enrollment funds. Why? To implement a more data-based model, based directly off measured student credit hours rather than estimates. Course fees? College vs. Division vs. Departments model for recouping funds because of the change in Policy from the Provost鈥檚 office. Differential tuition model?
    • Decrease in continuing funds for Advising?
    • Any new developments in Academic Advising discussion? If it is important, why cuts to the program?
    • Graduate students and the impact of the new tax bill in Congress on them. The tax bill is in Reconciliation. How are we thinking about this, and what plans can we make to prepare for it?
  • Mid-term reports from ad hoc committees (3:45)
    • College Strategic Plan (5鈥)
      • The Strategic Planning Committee has reached mid-term; we will hear from SP Chair Brown about progress by the SPC and next steps in light of the Academic Futures initiative.
    • Committee on Sports Injuries (5鈥) (3:50)
      • SI Chair David Grant will provide an update on the progress of this committee and solicit feedback for a path forward. Limit the scope at present, before expanding it to a broader problem.
    • General Education Implementation (5鈥) (3:55)
  • Mid-term reports from Chairs of ASC standing committees (3鈥 each) (4:00)
    • Online Education and Information Technology
    • Budget Committee
    • Curriculum Committee
    • Grievance Committee
    • Personnel Committee
    • Planning Committee
    • Academic Ethics Committee
    • Honors Council Committee
  • New business (4:25)
    • Developments with DACA that affect students in the College (5-8鈥)
      • Profs. Violeta Chapin (LAW) and Fred Anderson (History). Electronic materials have been provided.
    • Associate Dean for Social Sciences Search (3鈥) (4:30)
      • At the Chairs & Directors meeting (Dec. 5), the candidates for AD Social Sciences were presented. Comments and questions are solicited from the ASC on this process.
    • Suggested Change to By-Laws of the ASC (5鈥) (4:33)
      • Discussion: That we consider a motion to invite to our Biannual (December & May) Faculty of Arts & Sciences/ASC meetings 鈥 at the status of non-voting Observers 鈥 other faculty governance Chairs from sister Colleges and Schools on the Boulder campus (CMCI, Business, Engineering, Music, etc.).
    • Suggested Change to By-Laws of the ASC (5-8鈥) (4:40)
      • Consideration for discussion prior to a Motion (introduced by ASC ExCom): Currently, the Chair of the Arts & Sciences Council is limited to no more than two consecutive terms. Previously, the suggestion was floated (most recently by past-Chair Rob Rupert) that this be modified so that the Chair of the Arts & Sciences Council shall serve no more than three consecutive terms, and further, that nobody can cumulatively serve more than three terms in the course of their career.
      • RationaleAn argument can be made that the role of the ASC Chair is tied to the typical professional appointment timescale of a College administrator, which is on the order of three to five years. The advantage of extending the term limit to three years is that institutional memory is better preserved, and that adequate time for preparing the in-coming chair would be provided by extending the term by another twelve months. This does not change the policy in the By-Laws that requires an annual election of the Chair, so that democratic safeguards remain in place in determination of Council leadership.
  • On the RADAR (4:45) 
    • This has been an eventful semester for the ASC. Next semester will be no less lively. Chair Mojzsis will report on the progress with the Provost in ASC鈥檚 Resolution to proceed with a new permanent A&S Dean search (barring unforeseen events, our next general meeting on January 23, 2018 will have a major agenda item devoted to this discussion); ASC representation and information sharing with departments and programs is proceeding, Chair Mojzsis has prepared a short list of departments and programs with historically low participation in ASC. The Chair will request time to meet with faculty in those departments to explain the role of the ASC and solicit feedback and participation; BFA has moved forward with recommendation of a new campus information source to replace the defunct Silver & Gold newspaper; Deadline for white papers to the Academic Futures, there are some relevant WPs that have been posted that ASC ought to be aware of, for example a white paper on College reorganization that effectively preserves the College but changes the nature of Dean-ships (authored by J. Cumulat, L. Farmer and K. Julien was shared with ASC鈥檚 ExCom) has been circulated that is under review right now. Ask Amy Lavins for a specific, line-item campus budget.
  • Council Invited to be Heard (@ ~4:50pm to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Adjourn

November 14, 2017

 

  • Welcome
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks, James White
  • New Business
    • College Late Drop Policy, update (discussion led by Leslie Irvine, Cindy Justice)
      • There has been some concern from the administration that the new policy ASC adopted will cause problems with academic scheduling, among other things. We as a body must address these concerns directly, and make recommendations for moving forward with implementation.
    • Online Education Implementation Committee, update (discussion led by Saskia Hintz, Vilja Hulden; Neeraja Sadagopan; Stephen Mojzsis)
      • We seek guidance from the ASC on how to proceed in OEIC given (for example) the Regents鈥 recent 鈥淢oon-Shot鈥 proposal for Online Education at 蜜糖直播, which obviously strongly affects the College. A draft document that outlines important points to consider was sent out in electronic form to you.
    • Academic Advising 鈥 UPDATE. (Late addition) ASC representatives to solicit their department鈥檚 views on the current functioning of the AAC (e.g. through a straw poll at their faculty meetings) and pass them on to the Planning Cmte.
    • Regents Law 5 鈥 UPDATE. Recommendations for changes to RL 5 and specifically sec. 5 have been submitted by BFA to the administration. Copies of these recommendations have been distributed electronically to you.
    • Dean Search. The outcome of the ASC vote to request that the Provost initiate a search for a permanent (long-term) Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences was 22-3-4-6 (yes-no-abstain-no vote).
      • UPDATE: I have requested a meeting with the Provost. No reply thus far after two attempts, deadline to reply is tomorrow at 5pm.
    • DACA position statement 鈥 VOTE
      • We are well into the College鈥檚 Strategic Planning, and this threat to our DACA students must be addressed if we are to live up to our Vision Statement: 鈥溾漈he College of Arts and Sciences cultivates critical, creative, and compassionate thinkers.鈥
      • MOTION AND VOTE TO ADOPT ASC POLICY POSITION: 鈥淭he College of Arts and Sciences of the University of 蜜糖直播 recognizes the importance of a diverse student body to our collective goals as outlined in our recently unveiled Vision Statement. We celebrate the important contributions of all students without exception and regardless of their immigration status. Our students are a priceless asset to the Boulder community, to 蜜糖直播, and to our nation. The Arts & Sciences Council further recognizes that impediments to the success of DACA students should be viewed as obstacles to us all, and as such, challenging any and all erosions of rights to any group in our community is our collective responsibility."
    • Academic Future Visioning Process 鈥 Rethinking the University
      • The Provost鈥檚 Office has composed the 鈥淐entral Committee鈥 as part of this process. We have at least two members of the ASC that are on this committee. BFA Chair Bob Ferry, past-ASC Chair Rob Rupert, and ASC Stephen Mojzsis attended the Nov. 9th Academic Futures forum entitled 鈥Strengthening Faculty Governance.鈥 Goal is to address the core mission of the university. Comments solicited from the ASC.
    • Department By-Laws in the College of Arts & Sciences 鈥 VOTE
      • MOTION for VOTE: That all units (departments or programs) that offer courses in the College have an on-going means to critically evaluate the curriculum from that unit. This requirement may necessitate a standing Curriculum Committee in each unit to help implement the new Core Curriculum. Courses must be vetted, and ASC鈥檚 Curriculum Committee has changed its role.
    • Change to By-Laws of the ASC
      • MOTION for VOTE: That the Chair of the Boulder Faculty Assembly be recognized as an Ex-Officio member of the Arts & Sciences Council, and as such, shall be invited to the monthly ASC all-hands meeting.
  • On the RADAR (e.g. Advancement Office)
    • Strategic Planning Committee just announced that the plan will be released by June 30, 2018. Restructuring of the course program fees, for further discussion. ASC representation and information sharing with departments and programs. Academic Futures discussions ongoing. Ask Provost Moore to visit ASC, what does he wish to do with representation? Many have asked for a replacement for the Silver & Gold newspaper (Gold & Silver) that would be a campus information source. Representation on campus governing bodies and the 鈥榬estructuring鈥 of the College. Academic advising.
  • Council Invited to be Heard (@ ~4:50pm to 5:00pm)
  • Adjourn

October 24, 2017

  • Welcome
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks, James White
  • New Business
    • Academic Advising Center (discussion led by C. Koval, T. Stark, D. Stock and K.D. Holdgreve-Resendez)
      • Comments solicited. Recommendations sought.
    • and specifically sec. 5 is being studied by the administration, as well as by the BFA. This activity has been cast as a 鈥.鈥
      • Recommendation: Owing to the importance of Regents Law 5 to the structure and efficacy of faculty governance at the University of 蜜糖直播 in general and the College of Arts & Sciences in particular, that we carefully follow this process in consultation with our colleagues at BFA.
    • New Dean Search. The ASC requests that the Provost initiate a search for a permanent (long-term) Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, rather than stop at an interim appointment.
      • RecommendationThat the Provost search for a new (non-Interim) Dean and that this should be conducted as soon as possible. This should be done within the purview of normal faculty governance, tradition and Laws of the Regents, and that the parameters of the search be clearly defined (internal, or external) with a definite timeline.
    • Excellence in Research and Teaching with Tenure and Promotion, Incentives (led by A. Martin)
      • Comments solicited. Recommendations sought from ASC.
    • Open discussion of the Chancellor鈥檚 鈥淏e Boulder鈥 announcement
      • The 鈥淏e Boulder Pact鈥, will commence in fall 2018. This will 鈥(e)liminate all course and program fees charged to students (except for Residential Academic Program fees)鈥.
        • RecommendationThat specifics be provided on how exactly we will fund this policy change.
    • DACA position statement
      • We are well into the College鈥檚 Strategic Planning, and this threat to our DACA students must be addressed if we are to live up to our Vision Statement: 鈥淭he College of Arts and Sciences cultivates critical, creative, and compassionate thinkers.鈥
      • DRAFT OF ASC POLICY POSITION: 鈥淭he College of Arts and Sciences of the University of 蜜糖直播 recognizes the importance of a diverse student body to our collective goals as outlined in our recently unveiled Vision Statement. We celebrate the important contributions of all students without exception and regardless of their immigration status. Our students are a priceless asset to the Boulder community, to 蜜糖直播, and to our nation. The Arts & Sciences Council further recognizes that impediments to the success of DACA students should be viewed as obstacles to us all, and as such, challenging any and all erosions of rights to any group in our community is our collective responsibility.鈥 WE WILL VOTE ON THIS ELECTRONICALLY.
    • Academic Future Visioning Process
      • The Provost鈥檚 Office has composed the 鈥淐entral Committee鈥 as part of this process.
      • RecommendationLearn who from ASC is on this Central Committee. Answer: Why are we doing this? What we are trying to solve?
    • Department By-Laws in the College of Arts & Sciences
      • Recommendation: That all units that offer courses in the College have an on-going means to critically evaluate the curriculum from that unit. This requirement may necessitate a standing Curriculum Committee to implement the new Core Curriculum.
  • On the RADAR (a conversation Advancement)
  • Council Invited to be Heard (@ ~450pm to 500pm)
  • Adjourn 5:00pm

September 19, 2017

  • Welcome (3:30 p.m.)
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks, Stephen Mojzsis (incoming Chair, ASC) (3:32 p.m.)
    • Role of ASC as a faculty governance body of the College of Arts & Sciences (ASC By-Laws and ). ASC advises the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences on policy and procedure.
    • , for the first time, represent all three of the divisions of the College.
  • Dean鈥檚 remarks, James White (Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences) (3:50 p.m.)
  • College Strategic Plan update, David Brown (Chair, Strategic Planning Cmte) (4:00 p.m.)
  • On the RADAR, for consideration and discussion at another time (4:10 p.m.)
    • Committee on the Health Risks for Football Players (Chaired by David Grant)
    • General Education Implementation Committee (Chaired by Cora Randall)
    • an initiative involving Russ Moore鈥檚 office
    • Foundations of Excellence Initiative an initiative involving Mary Kraus鈥 office
    • Parking during sporting events: effects on academic life, access to facilities, etc.
    • Move-in dates of the College of Arts & Sciences: why later than other campus units?
    • DACA: shall ASC consider a Position Statement in support of DACA-affected students?
    • Charlottesville: shall ASC consider a Position Statement on campus climate & priorities?
    • Advising. Fall enrollment and overall decline in non-science majors in the College since ~2010. Alternative College Option (ACO) students: How did we get to 40 percent of incoming undergraduates in this category? What can the College, and Advising, do to address this issue?
  • Visit from Robert Stubbs and Rachel Dahir: re-design of the FCQs (15鈥) (4:20 p.m.)
  • Leslie Irvine (Chair, Curriculum Committee), Kathryn Tisdale (Director, Advising Quality)
    • Discussion and Vote on the Arts & Sciences Petition Policy (4:30 p.m.) 鈥 handout
  • Compositions of the standing committees (Chair elections and standing membership needs; 5鈥). Keep in mind need for balance of the standing committees across divisions.
  • Updates and Other Business (4:35 p.m.)
    • Faculty of Arts and Sciences, voting rights: On 4/17/14, the ASC has approved the following resolution: ASC will ask each department or unit to provide a list of faculty members with voting rights. We ought to request these now.
    • Enhancing our close working relationship with the Boulder Faculty Assembly 鈥 (4:40 p.m.)
  • Community Invited to be Heard 鈥 10鈥 (~4:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Adjourn

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  • Dean鈥檚 remarks
  • Chair鈥檚 remarks
  • Reports from committee chairs
  • Late-drop policy
  • Role of Wardenburg clinicians in providing student medical excuses
  • Formation of A&S Strategic Planning Committee
  • New business