FPPC Meeting Minutes February 23, 2000

PRESENT: Wilson, Sato, Laquer, Campbell, Beard, Montgomery, Sieber

ABSENT: Horiuchi, Nunn, Lawson EXCUSED: Hatzenbuehler ,Hyde

I. Minutes of Feb. 2 were approved 6-0-0 (yes-no-abstain). Sieber entered after minutes were passed

II. Reports

A. Wilson reported that the Faculty Senate approved the FPPC minutes from the 12/ 8 and 1/12.

B. The final report from the ad hoc Faculty Senate-FPPC review committee was discussed.

III. Business

A. Miscellaneous

1. The need for FPPC to establish a standard meeting time for next year was discussed, the members who have continued service on the FPPC will discuss and establish a time by the end of the semester.

2. Hyde will be unable to attend due to a class conflict. A request to replace her will be sent to Faculty Senate.

3. Nunn, Horiuchi and Lawson will be contacted to determine the reasons for their absenteeism and to request that a replacement be provided if they are unable to attend.

4. The next meeting has a scheduling conflict, members will be polled to find a suitable substitution.

B. Bylaws

1. The revisions to the bylaws from the last meeting were presented and discussed

2. The final draft of the bylaws will be distributed to all members for final review

3. A vote will be taken on the final draft for approval at the next FPPC meeting

C. Dating Policy:

1. Sieber reported on information from the reference sources provided.

2. The term "amorous" was used in many University policies and considered appropriate description of the types of relationships the policy was directed at. The committee discussed returning the wording of the policy to use "amorous"

3. Discussions on the nature and content of the policy, as well as the concerns it developed along its course, resulted in the redrafting of the policy by the committee to clarify the intent. A draft will be sent out to all committee members for review

4. Discussions were pursued regarding adding a preamble. Beard provided rationalization and a draft preamble. Considerations and drafts were tabled pending review of the redrafted policy statement

5. Beard reported on a discussion with Brad Hall: to address the issues of "consequence" using the phrase "unprofessional conduct" would refer (or trigger) to the State Board of Education policy for consequences for unprofessional conduct.

D. Post Tenure Review Process (PTR)

1. Wilson presented the report provided from the University of Idaho regarding their deliberations on the process. A copy of the document and the web address of the full discussion will be provided to all members for review.

2. A concern that Chairpersons were not represented in the discussions was presented. FPPC will take this in consideration when developing a procedure to address the PTR policies.

3. All committee members were asked to discuss the issues surrounding the PTR with their constituents for input on concerns and input on how to proceed (do faculty want a voice other than Faculty Senate, do faculty want any policy changes put to a full faculty vote, and should Chairpersons input be specifically solicited}).

4. Members from the PTR-Grant will be asked to attend FPPC meetings to help in the process (A. Oaks, L. Hill, K. Kangas).

Adjournment: 2:15 pm