MSU-BOZEMAN FACULTY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2000 PRESENT: Sherwood, McDermott, Burgess, Kommers, Neff, Leech, Benham, Howard, Duncan, Larsen, Harkin, Nehrir, Mooney, Miller for Weaver, Amend, Locke, Levy, Bogar, Bond, Jelinski, McKinsey, Lynch, Fisher, Butterfield, Scott, Griffith, Carlstrom. ABSENT: Ag Econ, Hatfield, O'Neill, Anderson, Peed, Jost, Lansverk, Francis, Prawdzienski. The meeting was called to order by Chair Elect Ron Larsen. The minutes of the December 1, 1999, meeting were approved as distributed. Chair's report - Ron Larsen. - A memo sent to Commissioner of Higher Education Crofts by UGC Steering Committee during the between-semester break was distributed. - The following resolution was introduced, "In recognition of the enduring contribution of President Michael Malone to Montana State University, the MSU Faculty Council unanimously resolves to suspend classes between 3:10 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8th, 2000 so that faculty, staff and students may attend the campus tribute in Dr. Malone's honor. We encourage all faculty, staff and students to join us in celebrating the life of President Malone and remembering his contributions to this university." - A motion was made to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded. - A motion was made by Bill Locke to amend the motion by removing the word "unanimously". The motion to amend was seconded and carried. - The motion to approve the resolution as amended carried. - The written material to be used during the conversation on tenure with regents on January 19 was distributed. Representatives from MSU-Bozeman who will participate in the conversation include John Amend, Ron Larsen, Dave Dooley, Joe Fedock, and ASMSU President Jared Harris. There will be about five representatives from each unit of the system, in addition to regents. - Two resolutions introduced in Faculty Council last semester regarding faculty teaching load will be discussed later in the semester. - Post-tenure review will be discussed after the conversation on tenure, if appropriate. Nominating Committee report - George Tuthill. - A Chair for the MSU Benefits Committee Chair is still needed. Please let George know of any possible nominees. - In the short term, someone is needed to represent MSU at the next Inter-unit Benefits Committee meeting in Helena. It was suggested Jerry Coffey, past chair of the MSU Benefits Committee, represent MSU at the upcoming Inter-unit Benefits Committee meeting. No objections to the suggestion were voiced. Faculty Affairs Committee report - Jack Jelinski. - The vice presidents have approved changes to Faculty Handbook Sections 400-600-800 which clarify retention review requirements and which were forwarded to President Malone Fall Semester. Proposed Changes to Faculty Handbook Section 1100 (Compensation in Excess of Contracted Salary). - The proposed changes can be found on the web at http://www.coe.montana.edu/che/FacCouncil. - Faculty should especially note Section 1124 which reorganizes information currently included in the policy. - Additions to Section 1124.03 clarify 2/9 AY vs. 3/9 AY additional compensation. - Section 1124.04 recommends a 20% limit to retention incentives, which is consistent with other additional compensation. - An important addition to the policy is the requirement that a written record of the agreement be kept by the department head, dean and provost. - Additional compensation has always been an option for teaching additional courses, but now it is clearly stated. - There was brief discussion of whether retention incentives should be limited to 20%. Looking at past records, it is difficult to know what part of a faculty member's increase was a retention incentive, so it is not clear how much retention incentives have been. - Retention incentives are base changes in salary. - There will be further discussion of the policy. Proposed Change to Faculty Handbook Section 440 (Conflict of Interest). - It is proposed by the Faculty Affairs Committee and by UGC Steering Committee that the following statement be added to Faculty Handbook Section 441.0l B as a second paragraph. "Faculty members should not profit as a result of recommending a specific vendor for the purchase of texts or course materials by their students, whether on-line or from other sources. If this situation cannot be avoided the faculty member shall disclose the reason for the recommendation and the extent of their financial involvement so that a conflict management plan can be developed." As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM. Joann Amend, Faculty Council Secretary