University Governance
FACULTY SENATE COMMITTEES
FYI-10 FACULTY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Approved by FacEx: June 2, 2009
Approved by Faculty Senate:
- Contact FacEx chair Lisa Wolf-Wendel (lwolf@ku.edu) for further information or to schedule a meeting with FacEx to discuss recommendations for action on the charges.
- Minutes of each meeting should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) as soon as they are approved. The minutes will be posted to the Governance web site.
- If the committee is recommending a change to university policy or rules, FacEx must officially receive that recommendation by 03/09/10 in order to meet timeline requirements for full review by Governance.
- A final report on the committee’s actions on each of the charges, as well as the committee’s recommendations for FY 11 charges and membership, should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) by 04/01/10.
STANDING CHARGES
1. Monitor the level and distribution of faculty salaries to identify issues and concerns. Communicate with the Provost’s office concerning faculty needs and desires. Report issues, problems, and recommendation to FacEx (ongoing).
2. Continue the cooperative communication between the Chairs of the Planning and Resources and Faculty Compensation committees to facilitate coordination on issues of mutual concern. Report issues and recommendations to FacEx (ongoing).
SPECIFIC CHARGES
1. Review Initiative 2015. Specifically, consider “Discovering and Innovating” Recommendation #6 which proposes development of broader set of standards and metrics as the basis for recognizing, acknowledging, and rewarding faculty for discovery and innovation, and “Working for Kansas” Recommendation #1 to expand the reward system for service to Kansas. Report any concerns or recommendations to FacEx (ongoing).
FY-10 FACULTY RIGHTS BOARD
Approved by FacEx: June 2, 2009
Approved by Faculty Senate:
- Contact FacEx chair Lisa Wolf-Wendel (lwolf@ku.edu) for further information or to schedule a meeting with FacEx to discuss recommendations for action on the charges.
- Minutes of each meeting should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) as soon as they are approved. The minutes will be posted to the Governance web site.
- If the committee is recommending a change to university policy or rules, FacEx must officially receive that recommendation by 03/09/10 in order to meet timeline requirements for full review by Governance.
- A final report on the committee’s actions on each of the charges, as well as the committee’s recommendations for FY 11 charges and membership, should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) by 04/01/10.
STANDING CHARGES.
1.Hear promptly all concerns and claims brought to the attention of the committee by members of the faculty regarding faculty rights, including promotion, tenure, non-reappointment, and academic freedom, pursuant to Article XV, Section 3 of the University Senate Code and Article XI of the FSSR. Report issues or problems of concern to governance to FacEx, with due regard for the confidentiality of individual cases (ongoing).SPECIFIC CHARGES
1. Building on the draft prepared by the Task Force on the Handbook for Faculty and Other Unclassified Staff, comprehensively review and develop proposed revisions to the Faculty Rights Board procedures, including language for inclusion in the FSRR authorizing the development of procedures by FRB, subject to Faculty Senate approval, and outlining basic requirements, as well as more detailed procedures to be adopted under those provisions. Consult, as appropriate, with University administration and other governance bodies, including FRPR. Report to FacEx by 10/27/09.
FY-10 FACULTY RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- (FRPR)
Approved by FacEx: June 2, 2009
Approved by Faculty Senate:
- Contact FacEx chair Lisa Wolf-Wendel (lwolf@ku.edu) for further information or to schedule a meeting with FacEx to discuss recommendations for action on the charges.
- Minutes of each meeting should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) as soon as they are approved. The minutes will be posted to the Governance web site.
- If the committee is recommending a change to university policy or rules, FacEx must officially receive that recommendation by 03/09/10 in order to meet timeline requirements for full review by Governance.
- A final report on the committee’s actions on each of the charges, as well as the committee’s recommendations for FY 11 charges and membership, should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) by 04/01/10.
STANDING CHARGES
As circumstances require:
1. Monitor and oversee the implementation of university policies related to the rights and responsibilities of the faculty, including the following general areas (1) appointments, promotions, granting of tenure, and non-reappointments; (2) merit evaluations, rewards and sabbatical leaves; (3) protection of the faculty’s right to privacy; and (4) intellectual property and copyright rights including the authority to limit or deny access to their intellectual property by electronic means, such as cameras and records in the classrooms. Ensure that all current policy statements regarding these matters are adequate, appropriate and readily available to all faculty members. Report issues, problems, and recommendations to FacEx (ongoing).
2. Respond to inquiries and address issues regarding faculty rights, privileges, and responsibilities as they arise. Review and comment on reports of investigating committees concerning alleged scientific/scholarly misconduct pursuant to section 9.4 of the University Senate Rules and Regulations. Communicate with representatives of the AAUP regarding their concerns relating to faculty rights, privileges and responsibilities. Report issues, problems, and recommendations to FacEx (ongoing).
SPECIFIC CHARGES
- Review Initiative 2015 to determine how implementation of the recommendations therein will impact the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the KU faculty. Report any concerns or recommendations to FacEx (ongoing).
2. Building on the work of FRPR and the Task Force on the Handbook for Faculty and Other Unclassified Staff, comprehensively review and develop proposed revisions to the Code of Faculty Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct for inclusion in the Faculty Senate Rules and Regulations. Consider 1) whether particular rights, responsibilities, or standards of conduct should be added or removed; 2) how the Code/Rules can be simplified and clarified; and, 3) how the Code/Rules should be adjusted to address the distinctive concerns of unclassified academic and professional staff. Consult as appropriate with University administration and other governance bodies, including the Unclassified Senate and the Task Force on Academic Staff Issues. Report to SenEx by 02/09/10.
FY-10 RESEARCH
Approved by FacEx: June 2, 2009
Approved by Faculty Senate:
:
- Contact FacEx chair Lisa Wolf-Wendel (lwolf@ku.edu) for further information or to schedule a meeting with FacEx to discuss recommendations for action on the charges.
- Minutes of each meeting should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) as soon as they are approved. The minutes will be posted to the Governance web site.
- If the committee is recommending a change to university policy or rules, FacEx must officially receive that recommendation by 03/09/10 in order to meet timeline requirements for full review by Governance.
- A final report on the committee’s actions on each of the charges, as well as the committee’s recommendations for FY 11 charges and membership, should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) by 04/01/10..
STANDING CHARGES
1. Monitor the administration of the General Research Fund (GRF) and make recommendations, as needed, to ensure its effectiveness and appropriate utilization. Report to FacEx concerning actions taken in respect to this charge by 03/09/10.
2. Monitor the implementation of the University’s policy on Restricted Research (Faculty Senate Rules and Regulations, Article IX), including policies and procedures for handling requests for exceptions.
3. Serve as the body to hear faculty appeals of research rejected by the restricted research committee or by the Vice Provost for Research, as specified in the Restricted Research Policy.
4. Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures for determining which proposals will go forward in cases where the number of grant applications that may be submitted from the University is limited. Identify problems or concerns, and report issues and recommendations to FacEx (ongoing).
4. Work with ACTC and consider needs for and issues with research to computing and telecommunications, including recommendations for sustainable policies and procedures. Monitor the implementation of the recommendations made by the Task Force on Research Computing. Report issues and recommendations to FacEx 12/01/09. .
FY-10 RESTRICTED RESEARCH
Approved by FacEx: June 2, 2009
Approved by Faculty Senate:
:
- Contact FacEx chair Lisa Wolf-Wendel (lwolf@ku.edu) for further information or to schedule a meeting with FacEx to discuss recommendations for action on the charges.
- If the committee is recommending a change to university policy or rules, FacEx must officially receive that recommendation by 03/09/10 in order to meet timeline requirements for full review by Governance.
STANDING CHARGES
1. Pursuant to the university’s restricted research policy (FSRR Article IX), review and, if appropriate under that policy, approve proposals for exceptions to the university policy against engaging in research that is subject to restrictions on the transparency of data or the dissemination of results.
FY-10 STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES ON PROMOTION AND TENURE (SPPT)
Approved by FacEx: June 2, 2009
Approved by Faculty Senate:
- Contact FacEx chair Lisa Wolf-Wendel (lwolf@ku.edu) for further information or to schedule a meeting with FacEx to discuss recommendations for action on the charges.
- Minutes of each meeting should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) as soon as they are approved. The minutes will be posted to the Governance web site.
- If the committee is recommending a change to university policy or rules, FacEx must officially receive that recommendation by 03/09/10 in order to meet timeline requirements for full review by Governance.
- A final report on the committee’s actions on each of the charges, as well as the committee’s recommendations for FY 11 charges and membership, should be e-mailed to the Governance Office (govern@ku.edu) by 04/01/10.
STANDING CHARGES
1. Review department and school criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure pursuant to section 6.3.5.1 of the Faculty Senate Rules and Regulations for consistency with the requirements of Article VI of the rules and regulations, and approve criteria, guidelines and procedures that are consistent with those requirements. Identify inconsistencies and coordinate with the Provost’s office to provide feedback to departments, the College, schools, and other administrative units to correct problems. Submit issues that cannot be resolved to FacEx as provided in section 6.3.5.1 (ongoing).
2. Review guidelines and forms developed by the Provost, and procedures developed by the UCPT pursuant to 6.3.5.2 for consistency with the requirements of Article VI of the rules and regulations, and identify problems or concerns. Provide comments to the Provost and UCPT, and report issues that cannot be resolved to FacEx as provided in section 6.3.5.2 (ongoing).
3. Promote and facilitate compliance with the standards and procedural requirements of Article VI of the Faculty Senate Rules and Regulations by maintaining and disseminating guidance documents for departments, the College, schools, and other administrative units (ongoing).
4. Monitor the implementation of the new Faculty Senate Rules and Regulations concerning Promotion and Tenure. Identify issues and problems as they arise and report recommendations to FacEx as needed (ongoing).
5. Regular meetings with the Vice Provost for Faculty Development and chair.