Members Attending: J. Luke (Mathematics), D. Rao (Physics), A. Barth (Geology), P.Fastenau (Psychology), D. Crowell (Biology), J. Kuczkowski (Dean’s Office), K. Wilson (Dean’s Office), D. Malik (Chemistry), K. Johnson (Secretary), R. Allen (Chair)
1. Nominations for Faculty President and Secretary were solicited. Nominations
should be sent to Jyoti Sarkar (Chair, Nominations and Awards committee). Jyoti
also will be asked to solicit additional nominations from the faculty.
2. Report from subcommittee considering proposed changes to Bylaws concerning
administrative reviews: J. Luke distributed two alternative revisions of Section
III of the SOS Bylaws that he prepared in advance of this meeting, and solicited
feedback on the revisions. (The second version differed on in terms of it more
clearly stipulating that the timing of the reviews was linked to the hiring
date of the individual being reviewed.)
Comments:
- R. Allen suggested that it be clearly stipulated that the review data will
be archived (e.g., in the Dean’s Office, in a locked file cabinet).
- D. Malik raised a question regarding the timing (if the individual is reviewed
in the third year following appointment, when in the third year would this occur?).
Much discussion ensued concerning how to avoid ambiguities in the language referring
to the timing of the review cycles. Proposed simplification of language regarding
timing: “Individuals should be reviewed at least once every three years,
but not in consecutive years.”
- There was strong faculty sentiment that there should be an annual (brief)
quantitative assessment of chairs and deans. Rather heated discussion ensued
concerning whether such an assessment could be web-based or not. R. Allen agreed
to look further into this issue (e.g., whether the Oncourse Test/Survey component
could be used for this purpose). R. Allen also suggested adding a reviewee-supplied
item (or items) to the annual quantitative assessment. That is, reviewees would
be asked whether there are specific issues that they would like addressed in
the review (parallel to instructor-designated items associated with student
satisfaction evaluations).
- Additional suggestions were made to P. Fastenau and J. Luke concerning the
wording of specific revisions to the Bylaws.
- R. Allen distributed PDF files via email with sample administrative reviews
and reports generated by the IDEA Center (www.idea.ksu.edu). Members were encouraged
to review the materials and share them with colleagues to help this committee
with decisions regarding the SOS review instrument(s).
- D. Malik suggested clarifying in the bylaws how data from the review will
be reported (what the reporting structures should be).
Other business: R. Allen circulated the idea of introducing a president-elect
position to ensure more continuity in the SOS Steering Committee. Discussion
ensued concerning the length of the position, potential changes in the bylaws
to accommodate this position, and whether or not the Secretary could function
in this role.
D. Malik solicited nominations for IUPUI Faculty Council President.
Submitted, K. Johnson
January 23, 2004