University of Minnesota, Morris
Campus Assembly Minutes
January 26, 1998

The Campus Assembly met on Monday, January 26, 1998 at 4 pm in the 
Science Auditorium.

I.  Chancellor David Johnson began the meeting with a sneak preview of 
the Powerpoint presentation created by Mike Cihak and Judy Korn for the 
legislature.  UMM's material will be part of a larger all-university 
presentation.  The UMM section, which seeks in part to clarify the 
campus' history, has been so well-received that other campuses are being 
asked to model it. 

Significant events this winter include January 28, when WCEDA will host 
an all-day reception at the legislative State Office Building to support 
the capital request.  Dave Johnson and others from UM and UMM will meet 
with Blandin representatives to seek funding for projects for the Center 
for Small Towns.  Johnson and Cathleen Brannen will meet with central 
administrators to discuss budget compacts on February 11. 

II.  The minutes of the 10/13/97 Assembly meeting were approved with the 
following correction:  Jason Anderson requested that his comments 
concerning the Scholastic Committee material on foreign language 
placement exams be clarified to read, "The change in policy needs to be 
made clear to incoming students so that they don't fail the test the 
first time because of rustiness.  They need to understand clearly that it 
is a one shot deal."

III.  The following recommendations from the Curriculum Committee were 
passed vocally.  Sam Schuman explained that, concerning the Directed 
Studies, disciplines will be able to specify levels; otherwise the 
"default" indication will be that they are available at all four levels.

IS 1091, Ethical and Social Implications of Technology (new regular 
course add for semesters)
IS 3010, ELTAP, (UC course, convert to semesters)
Pol 1300 (GER quarter course change, add C2, effec. F 97)
Pol 3230 (GER quarter course change, add W, effec. Sp 98)
Pol 3267 (GER quarter course change, add W to topics course, eff. Sp 99)
Pol 3267H (GER quarter course change, add W to topics course, eff Sp 99)
Directed Studies & Senior Honors Projects (policy under semesters)

IV.  Jim Togeas discussed the proposed slate for an NCA Steering 
Committee, which creates the self-study plan to be sent to the NCA.  To 
date, a site visit date has been established (April 2000), a Coordinator 
has been appointed (Togeas), and a writer has been assigned (Tom 
Mahoney).  The Steering Committee must construct subcommittees to address 
five institutional criteria, implement the self-study plan, and in 1999 
must prepare the self-study report.  Chairs for the subcommittees will 
come from the Steering Committee or become members of it.

Jeff Ratliff-Crain wondered why draft a report based on quarters when 
we're going to convert to semesters.  Schuman responded that he 
investigated the possibility of delaying accreditation activities until 
the implementation of semesters and learned that deferment is perceived 
as an indication of unpreparedness.  In addition, the self-study can 
reflect the conversion process and solicit helpful feedback.  Togeas 
reminded the group that the thrust concerns the mission, not 
organization.  Deanne Nordberg asked when the student members of the 
Steering Committee will be named and Sean Lazenby explained he was still 
working on those positions.  The slate passed vocally.

Position							Person
Chancellor							David Johnson 
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs And Dean			Sam Schuman
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs				Gary McGrath
Vice Chancellor for Finance					Cathleen Brannen
Director of Assessment/Science and Math faculty			Engine Sungur
Humanities faculty						Dwight Purdy			
Social Science faculty						Vicky Demos
Education Faculty						Judy Kuechle
Two students							To be named.
Writer								Tom Mahoney
Coordinator							Jim Togeas

V.  Concerning the proposed amendment to the by-laws to update the 
membership of the Faculty Development Committee, Fred Farrell asked why 
the phrase "director or coordinator" was being used when they are two 
different terms.  Mike Risku, speaking for the FDC, said "coordinator" 
would be the appropriate term for the amendment.  Gremmels asked about 
the ex-officio or voting status of the committee members.  Eric Klinger 
replied that ex-officio, which means representing an office, should not 
automatically preclude voting by that member.  Risku said the FDC was not 
concerned about the position's voting privileges but sought the 
collaboration of the position.  Johnson declared that the Executive 
Committee will review the amendment to clarify these points.

VI.  Concerning the items presented for information from the Scholastic 
Committee, Clare Strand noted that the last line of the Withdrawal Policy 
should be amended to read "UM" and not "UMM" as it reflects a 
university-wide policy.  Bettina Blake added that the line should also 
indicate that it pertains to undergraduate students.

VII.  David Johnson clarified the request from the Executive Committee 
that all Assembly and Adjunct Committee minutes be distributed to the 
campus community via email.  Instead of using facpa, usa, and mcsa_forum, 
a mirror list of all three groups will be created called 
minutes@morris.umn.edu.  Those wishing NOT to receive minutes can 
contact John Bowers or Mark VanOverbeke and be removed.  Nic McPhee asked 
why not archive minutes on the web instead?  Jon Anderson explained that 
many people do not have computers that support web browsing software.  
Jenny Nellis supported the idea of not receiving minutes automatically 
but putting them somewhere they could be accessed freely.  Greg Thorson 
replied that people are more likely to keep informed if information comes 
to them than if they have to seek it out and stressed accurate labeling 
of minutes in subject lines for easy deletion if appropriate.

VIII.  Vivian Heltemes and Lowell Rasmussen discussed the need for 
support from the UMM community for the Regional Fitness Center.  Pledge 
cards will be distributed and are due back February 13.  Payroll 
deduction is an option.  No money will be collected until construction is 
confirmed.

IX.  Craig Kissock introduced Professor Jan Trojak, visiting from Charles 
University of the Czech Republic, where UMM has thirty ELTAP students.  
Professor Trojak thanked the community for its hospitality.

X.  The Senate will address many issues this year, senators Guyotte, 
Finzel and Cotter explained.  Faculty Affairs will address post tenure 
reviews and develop a procedure to address deficient performances by 
tenured faculty.  The concept of intellectual property is being 
examined.  The federal government has initiated a review of the conflict 
of interest policy.  A policy on consensual romantic relationships is 
being developed.  Sabbaticals are being revised for semesters.  The 
Health Plan Task Force is issuing a report recommending no separation 
next year and hopes to have preparations in place by July 1998 for the 
possibility of a separation at a later date.  There will be much turnover 
in committee memberships and UMM faculty and eligible professional staff 
are encouraged to pursue committee service and provide a voice in 
governance.  Contact committee chairs if interested.  

Rebecca Webb