UNIVERSITY
SENATE
Executive
Committee
A G E
N D A
November
18, 2016 - 1:10 p.m.
1. Chair’s Report - Peter Gillett,
Senate Chair
2. Secretary’s Report -
Ken Swalagin, Executive Secretary of the Senate
3.
Administrative Report -
Barbara Lee, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
4. Standing
Committees
Reports:
Research,
and Graduate and Professional Education Committee (RGPEC) Response to
Charge S-1508 on Responsible Conduct of Research - Jane Otto, RGPEC
Chair
The RGPEC was charged as follows: Investigate
and make recommendations on establishment and implementation of a
universitywide policy on training and oversight in the responsible
conduct of research (RCR) at Rutgers. Where appropriate, make specific
recommendations for different training tracks, e.g., NSF- and
NIH-compliant programs. Identify gaps in current resources, the
intended recipients of RCR training (e.g., graduate students,
undergraduate researchers, postdocs, faculty, etc.), the expected costs
(if known) and benefits of implementing recommendations, and the
unit(s) responsible for implementing and tracking compliance.
University
Structure and Governance Committee (USGC) Response to Charge S-1501 on
Eligibility, Nomination, and Election of Senate Leadership and Board
Representatives - Jon Oliver and Robert Puhak, USGC Co-chairs
The USGC was charged as follows: Consider and make recommendations on the
eligibility of candidates, and the nomination process and schedule for
election of Senate officers, Executive Committee members, and board
representatives..
Issues/Charges:
Issue of PTL Access to Rutgers Email and
Other Services During Summer - Submitted by PTL Senator Karen
Thompson:
"Another
PTL Senator has asked me to raise this concern, with
the intent of creating universitywide policy in the interest of
students. It
seems that SOME PTLs lose access to their university email, Sakai and
library
privileges during the summer or a semester off. This situation prevents
preparation of classes during these times which disadvantages the PTL
instructor and can undermine class management. This problem especially
occurs
immediately before a course begins (particularly for newly hired PTLs)
and
could at least be avoided by mandated, even temporary, access
requirements. Again, this is a concern for
students as well
as instructors. Can we discuss whether a charge is appropriate to
address this
problem?"
Issue of Free Speech, Hate, and Violence
- Senator Boikess suggests Senate action on the issue addressed by the
following two communications:
Revised
Report of the Senate Parliamentarian - Submitted by Peter
Gillett,
Former Senate Parliamentarian, and discussed at previous meetings.
Standing Committees' Responses to Proposal
to Form School of Graduate Studies - Dean Scotto says they
are working on responses to the questions, which will be reviewed by
Barbara Lee before being submitted to the Senate.
Issue/Proposed
Charge to Faculty and Personnel Affairs Committee (FPAC) on Staff and
Faculty Hiring Eligibility and Screening Protocols - Submitted
by Student Senator Michael Van Stine
The rationale for this proposed charge was submitted for, and discussed
at, the previous EC meeting. Charge language was to be drafted for this
meeting.
Proposed
Charge (drafted by Ann Gould): Consider the feasibility of preference
in hiring for graduates of Rutgers University, other considerations
(including collective bargaining) being equal. Explore similar policies
at peer institutions. If deemed appropriate, recommend changes in
hiring policy. Respond to Senate Executive Committee by October 2017.
Rationale (submitted by Michael Van Stine):
"The
university has a complex set of eligibility and screening protocols for
hiring for staff and faculty positions. They range from minimal
educational and experience requirements and varied proficiencies to
veterans and collective bargaining unit preference. The university is
at core mission designed to serve students and students are the primary
revenue source for the university. Students have in many cases skills
and knowledge that set them apart from open outside competition for
open positions. I would like to propose that the FPAC committee explore
possibilities after all existing primary considerations are satisfied
-- including veteran's and existing staff preference, that active
students (and possibly alumni) be afforded first consideration for open
positions over outside market competition. It would be of interest if
there is a precedent for this at any of our peer universities."
6.
New Business
Selection
of Senators to serve on Dean's Evaluation Committee for Cathryn Potter,
Dean of the School of Social Work
7.
University Senate Agenda
December 9, 2016 Senate Meeting:
8.
Adjournment