Academic Senate Actions Fall Session 2004 and Spring Session 2005.

Academic Senate ActionsAcademic Senate Actions

Fall Session 2004Fall Session 2004

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Spring Session 2005Spring Session 2005

Senate Motion #1 (2004-2005)Senate Motion #1 (2004-2005)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 20, 2004ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 20, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE SPRING 2004 SESSIONSPRING 2004 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 1 1 (2004–05)(2004–05)

Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee

Michael Mayer, ChairMichael Mayer, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction August 30, 2004August 30, 2004 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: September 20, 2004September 20, 2004

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Establishment of an Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – Healthcare Organizations and SocietyUndergraduate Certificate – Healthcare Organizations and Society

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of an of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Organizations and SocietyUndergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Organizations and Society

Rationale:Rationale: There is a need for an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that helps students gain an understanding There is a need for an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that helps students gain an understanding

of the healthcare systems from several perspectives. This certificate will enhance student preparation of of the healthcare systems from several perspectives. This certificate will enhance student preparation of business, life science and the planning of careers in the health industry. Students will benefit from business, life science and the planning of careers in the health industry. Students will benefit from exposure to the interdisciplinary distribution of courses, the variety of ways of thinking about healthcare exposure to the interdisciplinary distribution of courses, the variety of ways of thinking about healthcare systems, the healthcare industry, and the ethical and legal issues confronted within the healthcare industry.systems, the healthcare industry, and the ethical and legal issues confronted within the healthcare industry.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 20, 2004 Approved September 20, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2004 SESSIONFALL 2004 SESSION

• Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___2 2 (2004–05) (2004–05)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee


Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction August 30, 2004August 30, 2004 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: September 20, 2004September 20, 2004

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – Request from the College of Public Programs for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender StudiesLesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of an of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs for the establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender StudiesUndergraduate Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies

Rationale:Rationale: Through the certificate program, members of the ASU academic community will a) be given the opportunity to Through the certificate program, members of the ASU academic community will a) be given the opportunity to

prepare students for diversity and participatory democracy, and b) advance social knowledge about a subject that has prepare students for diversity and participatory democracy, and b) advance social knowledge about a subject that has been frequently maligned, ignored, rendered silent, unscientifically defined, misunderstood, and cast in moral terms been frequently maligned, ignored, rendered silent, unscientifically defined, misunderstood, and cast in moral terms as “sinful.”as “sinful.”

This proposed certificate would give students a set of analytical skills and a sense of civic responsibility. The This proposed certificate would give students a set of analytical skills and a sense of civic responsibility. The educational experience is enhanced when students are introduced to complex intersections between and among educational experience is enhanced when students are introduced to complex intersections between and among sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and national identities.sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and national identities.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 18, 2004Approved October 18, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2004 SESSIONFALL 2004 SESSION

• Senate Motion Senate Motion ___#3 ___#3 (2004–05) (2004–05)

Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee


Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction September 20, 2004September 20, 2004 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: October 18, 2004October 18, 2004

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Architecture & Environmental Design for the Request from the College of Architecture & Environmental Design for the Name Change of a Degree from Master of Environmental Planning (MEP) to Master of Urban Name Change of a Degree from Master of Environmental Planning (MEP) to Master of Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP)& Environmental Planning (MUEP)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval approval

of a proposal submitted by the College of Architecture & Environmental Designof a proposal submitted by the College of Architecture & Environmental Design for the Name Change of a Degree from Master of Environmental Planning (MEP) for the Name Change of a Degree from Master of Environmental Planning (MEP) to Master of Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP)to Master of Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP) Rationale:Rationale: The requested name MUEP will more accurately represent the courses and substantive The requested name MUEP will more accurately represent the courses and substantive

emphasis currently offered. The name change will serve to attract the attention of those emphasis currently offered. The name change will serve to attract the attention of those graduate students who might have overlooked the MEP program, inaccurately perceiving it graduate students who might have overlooked the MEP program, inaccurately perceiving it to address and emphasize only environmental planning. The degree program and the to address and emphasize only environmental planning. The degree program and the degree requirements will not change.degree requirements will not change.

Senate Motioon #4 (2004-2005)Senate Motioon #4 (2004-2005)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 18, 2004Approved October 18, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2004 SESSIONFall 2004 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 4 4 (2004–05) (2004–05)



Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: September 20, 2004September 20, 2004


Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Law for the Implementation for a new Degree – Request from the College of Law for the Implementation for a new Degree – Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.)

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Law for the Implementation of a new Degree, Master of Legal proposal submitted by the College of Law for the Implementation of a new Degree, Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.)Studies (M.L.S.)

Rationale:Rationale: The purpose of this program is to provide an interdisciplinary immersion in the law school The purpose of this program is to provide an interdisciplinary immersion in the law school

curriculum for a small but highly qualified group of non-lawyers who want to obtain a basic curriculum for a small but highly qualified group of non-lawyers who want to obtain a basic familiarity with legal thought and to explore the relation of law to their ongoing fields of work or familiarity with legal thought and to explore the relation of law to their ongoing fields of work or study.study.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 18, 2004Approved October 18, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2004 SESSIONFALL 2004 SESSION






Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Political Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of Political Science for the Disestablishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – American Public PolicyScience for the Disestablishment of an Undergraduate Certificate – American Public Policy

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Political Science for the proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Political Science for the disestablishment of an undergraduate certificate in disestablishment of an undergraduate certificate in

American Public PolicyAmerican Public Policy

Rationale:Rationale: TheThe department no longer has the faculty to teach the courses required in this program and are not department no longer has the faculty to teach the courses required in this program and are not

likely to hire new faculty in this area in the near future.likely to hire new faculty in this area in the near future.

Senate Motion #6 (2004-2005Senate Motion #6 (2004-2005))

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved as corrected,Approved as corrected, ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE October 18, 2004October 18, 2004 FALL 2004 SESSIONFALL 2004 SESSION





Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: October 18, 2004 (as corrected)October 18, 2004 (as corrected)

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Office of the Provost – To Change Withdrawal PoliciesRequest from the Office of the Provost – To Change Withdrawal Policies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate ApprovalApproval of a proposal submitted by the Office of the Provost to change withdrawal policies of a proposal submitted by the Office of the Provost to change withdrawal policies

Rationale:Rationale: The Office of the Provost, on behalf of the Academic and Administrative Advisory Committee (AAAC) The Office of the Provost, on behalf of the Academic and Administrative Advisory Committee (AAAC)

is proposing a change in current withdrawal policies, making the withdrawal process more is proposing a change in current withdrawal policies, making the withdrawal process more streamlined and less confusing for students. The change in withdrawal policies would eliminate streamlined and less confusing for students. The change in withdrawal policies would eliminate restricted withdrawals, extend the course withdrawal deadline, and extend complete withdrawal restricted withdrawals, extend the course withdrawal deadline, and extend complete withdrawal deadline.deadline.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 15, 2004Approved November 15, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2004 SESSIONFall 2004 SESSION




Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: October 18, 2004October 18, 2004

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 15, 2004November 15, 2004

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Law for the Implementation for a new Degree – Master Request from the College of Law for the Implementation for a new Degree – Master of Laws –LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law & Governmentof Laws –LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law & Government

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Law for the Implementation of a new Degree, Master of Laws – proposal submitted by the College of Law for the Implementation of a new Degree, Master of Laws – LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law & GovernmentLL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law & Government

Rationale:Rationale: The LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law, and Government is designed for law graduates who desire to work on The LL.M. in Tribal Policy, Law, and Government is designed for law graduates who desire to work on

issues related to tribal law and federal Indian law at the professional or academic levels. This degree issues related to tribal law and federal Indian law at the professional or academic levels. This degree program will provide students with a detailed understanding of the nature of tribal government, law, program will provide students with a detailed understanding of the nature of tribal government, law, and policy development within the domestic federal structure.and policy development within the domestic federal structure.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved December 6, 2004Approved December 6, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2004 SESSIONFALL 2004 SESSION Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 8 8 (2004–05) (2004–05)



Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction November 15, 2004November 15, 2004 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 6, 2004December 6, 2004

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Barrett Honors College for the Establishment of an Request from the Barrett Honors College for the Establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy, Politics, & Law Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy, Politics, & Law

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Barrett Honors College for the establishment of an Undergraduate proposal submitted by the Barrett Honors College for the establishment of an Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy, Politics, and LawCertificate in Philosophy, Politics, and Law

Rationale:Rationale: As a distinctive interdisciplinary program that draws on ASU’s exceptional faculty resources in the As a distinctive interdisciplinary program that draws on ASU’s exceptional faculty resources in the

areas of political, legal, and moral philosophy, PPL would attract to ASU highly talented students areas of political, legal, and moral philosophy, PPL would attract to ASU highly talented students who have strong interests in questions of law, justice, and morality. Establishing a certificate who have strong interests in questions of law, justice, and morality. Establishing a certificate granting program in Philosophy, Politics, and Law would also enable the faculty who work in this granting program in Philosophy, Politics, and Law would also enable the faculty who work in this area scattered among various departments and colleges to coordinate their course offerings and area scattered among various departments and colleges to coordinate their course offerings and provide direction to students who enter the program. In these ways, a certificate program in PPL provide direction to students who enter the program. In these ways, a certificate program in PPL would contribute to both the Barrett Honors College’s recruiting efforts and its ability to organize would contribute to both the Barrett Honors College’s recruiting efforts and its ability to organize ASU’s resources for the benefit of the students it recruits.ASU’s resources for the benefit of the students it recruits.

Senate Resolution #9 (2004-2005)Senate Resolution #9 (2004-2005)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved December 6, 2004Approved December 6, 2004 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Fall 2004 SESSIONFall 2004 SESSION

Senate Resolution # ____Senate Resolution # ____99____ (2004–05)____ (2004–05)

Resolution Introduced by: Personnel CommitteeResolution Introduced by: Personnel Committee

Douglas Johnson, ChairDouglas Johnson, Chair

Date of Introduction forDate of Introduction for First Reading: First Reading: NNovember 15, 2004ovember 15, 2004

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: December 6, 2004December 6, 2004

Title of Resolution: Proposal to delay the decision for making a retirement plan choiceTitle of Resolution: Proposal to delay the decision for making a retirement plan choice

WhereasWhereas, optional retirement plan eligible employees (e.g. faculty, academic professionals, administrative , optional retirement plan eligible employees (e.g. faculty, academic professionals, administrative professionals…) do not have sufficient information to select a retirement plan at the date of hire (first 30 days of professionals…) do not have sufficient information to select a retirement plan at the date of hire (first 30 days of employment), as required by current policy; and. employment), as required by current policy; and.

WhereasWhereas, this group is currently required to make an irrevocable choice with the potential for significant suboptimal , this group is currently required to make an irrevocable choice with the potential for significant suboptimal life long financial consequences; andlife long financial consequences; and

WhereasWhereas, the uncertainty of receiving tenure and the opportunity for long-term university employment unduly , the uncertainty of receiving tenure and the opportunity for long-term university employment unduly constrains this retirement plan choice;constrains this retirement plan choice;

Be it therefore resolved,Be it therefore resolved, ThatThat retirement policies and enabling legislation should be revised to allow a one time opportunity to change the retirement policies and enabling legislation should be revised to allow a one time opportunity to change the

retirement plan selection after the employee’s opportunity for continued employment has been determined (i.e. after retirement plan selection after the employee’s opportunity for continued employment has been determined (i.e. after the tenure decision for tenure track faculty, or after five consecutive years service for other eligible groups); and the tenure decision for tenure track faculty, or after five consecutive years service for other eligible groups); and

ThatThat in transition to this proposed policy; all optional retirement plan eligible employees should have a one time in transition to this proposed policy; all optional retirement plan eligible employees should have a one time opportunity (a 30 day window) to change their retirement plan selection. opportunity (a 30 day window) to change their retirement plan selection.

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RationaleRationale::

This change should benefit eligible employeesThis change should benefit eligible employees.. Eligible university faculty, academic professionals, and administrators are fortunate to have a Eligible university faculty, academic professionals, and administrators are fortunate to have a

choice between the outstanding Arizona State Retirement System Plan and optional plans offered by choice between the outstanding Arizona State Retirement System Plan and optional plans offered by several highly regarded retirement plan providers (i.e. TIAA-CREF, VALIC, etc.…). [Note: they may several highly regarded retirement plan providers (i.e. TIAA-CREF, VALIC, etc.…). [Note: they may also choose to participate in supplemental tax advantaged retirement plans (i.e. 403(b) and 457c also choose to participate in supplemental tax advantaged retirement plans (i.e. 403(b) and 457c plans).]plans).]

However, due to short run employment uncertainty, they may not select the plan which would be in However, due to short run employment uncertainty, they may not select the plan which would be in

their long term best interests.their long term best interests. After long term employment becomes a possibility, a better determination of which plan design After long term employment becomes a possibility, a better determination of which plan design

features will become advantageous after retirement should be possible (e.g. ASRS allows purchase features will become advantageous after retirement should be possible (e.g. ASRS allows purchase of prior year service credits for military and other government service, and provides a limited health of prior year service credits for military and other government service, and provides a limited health insurance benefit. These benefits are not currently available for optional plan participants). insurance benefit. These benefits are not currently available for optional plan participants).

This change should benefit the university.This change should benefit the university. A more flexible retirement plan policy should be more attractive to potential employees and support A more flexible retirement plan policy should be more attractive to potential employees and support

the university goal of attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and professionals.the university goal of attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and professionals. A change in retirement plans may facilitate retirement by senior faculty and create strategic A change in retirement plans may facilitate retirement by senior faculty and create strategic

flexibility for the university. flexibility for the university. This change should benefit the ASRS and Optional Plan ProvidersThis change should benefit the ASRS and Optional Plan Providers .. Allowing employees to change their retirement plan selection should enable more optimal decisions; Allowing employees to change their retirement plan selection should enable more optimal decisions;

a goal of plan providers whose mission it is to provide the best possible benefits to participants.a goal of plan providers whose mission it is to provide the best possible benefits to participants. Allowing a flexible choice among plans promotes competition among alternative plans. Thoseplans Allowing a flexible choice among plans promotes competition among alternative plans. Thoseplans

offering superior benefits will attract more participants and enjoy the advantages of larger offering superior benefits will attract more participants and enjoy the advantages of larger investment portfolios. investment portfolios.

Approval, Provost Request to Propose Amending ABOR Policy 6-301 Approval, Provost Request to Propose Amending ABOR Policy 6-301

Provost Office proposed changes to ABOR policy 6-301, Section D; to provide a new hiring Provost Office proposed changes to ABOR policy 6-301, Section D; to provide a new hiring appointment option for academic professionals adding multiple-year contracts. Open appointment option for academic professionals adding multiple-year contracts. Open Acrobat document to see all proposed changes in the document (Conditions of Professional Acrobat document to see all proposed changes in the document (Conditions of Professional Service)Service)

Acrobat Document

Senate Resolution #10 (2004-2005)Senate Resolution #10 (2004-2005)

Introduced December 6, 2004Introduced December 6, 2004

Second ReadingSecond Reading January 24, 2005 (tabled until February 21 Senate meeting) January 24, 2005 (tabled until February 21 Senate meeting)

Student Faculty Policy CommitteeStudent Faculty Policy Committee Steve Happel, ChairSteve Happel, Chair

Senate Resolution #10 (2004-2005)Senate Resolution #10 (2004-2005) ( (in two partsin two parts) )

Affirming Academic IntegrityAffirming Academic Integrity

Resolution 10-A.Resolution 10-A. Whereas all universities face ongoing issues of academic integrity Whereas all universities face ongoing issues of academic integrity and dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, deception), whereas new technologies (cell phones, other and dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, deception), whereas new technologies (cell phones, other electronic devices) make testing ever more difficult, whereas ASU strives for the highest standing as electronic devices) make testing ever more difficult, whereas ASU strives for the highest standing as a renowned teaching institution, and whereas ASU seeks ethical behavior and individual a renowned teaching institution, and whereas ASU seeks ethical behavior and individual performance from its students, performance from its students, be it resolved that the institution values a culture of be it resolved that the institution values a culture of academic integrity, one that is highly respected by students, faculty, university academic integrity, one that is highly respected by students, faculty, university administrators and the community at large.administrators and the community at large.

Resolution 10-BResolution 10-B. In order to enhance a culture of academic integrity, . In order to enhance a culture of academic integrity, be it resolved: be it resolved:

that the brochure on academic integrity is widely distributed and discussed with all that the brochure on academic integrity is widely distributed and discussed with all incoming freshmen and transfer students, then signed and kept by the students; up-to-incoming freshmen and transfer students, then signed and kept by the students; up-to-moment anti-plagiarism software is readily available for all faculty wishing to use it; a moment anti-plagiarism software is readily available for all faculty wishing to use it; a university-wide pool of graduate student proctors is established so that large classes university-wide pool of graduate student proctors is established so that large classes have extensive proctoring for exams; and the degree of assistance for faculty have extensive proctoring for exams; and the degree of assistance for faculty confronting issues of dishonesty by the Office of Student Life and college units be more confronting issues of dishonesty by the Office of Student Life and college units be more widely understood and utilized.widely understood and utilized.

Under Consideration - Senate Motion #11 (2004-2005)Under Consideration - Senate Motion #11 (2004-2005)

Request to Suspend Rules to Reflect in 2005-2006 CatalogRequest to Suspend Rules to Reflect in 2005-2006 Catalog

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved January 24, 2005 Approved January 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Spring 2005 SESSIONSpring 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #11 (2004–05)Senate Motion #11 (2004–05)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Michael Mayer, ChairMichael Mayer, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction January 24, 2005 January 24, 2005 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: January 24, 2005 January 24, 2005

Title of Motion: Request from the Fulton School of Engineering – Department of Civil & Title of Motion: Request from the Fulton School of Engineering – Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering for the name change of degree programsEnvironmental Engineering for the name change of degree programs

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Fulton School of Engineering – Department of Civil & Environmental proposal submitted by the Fulton School of Engineering – Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering for the name change of degree programs from MS/MSE/PhD in Civil Engineering to Engineering for the name change of degree programs from MS/MSE/PhD in Civil Engineering to MS/MSE/PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering.MS/MSE/PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering.

Rationale: As there is a strong graduate program in environmental engineering and this escapes the Rationale: As there is a strong graduate program in environmental engineering and this escapes the notice of people who rate programs for the US News & World Report Survey, the name change to notice of people who rate programs for the US News & World Report Survey, the name change to “Civil and Environmental Engineering,” will then allow the US News & World Report Survey to list “Civil and Environmental Engineering,” will then allow the US News & World Report Survey to list environmental engineering prominently, thus improving visibility and ranking.environmental engineering prominently, thus improving visibility and ranking.


Request to Suspend Rules to Reflect in 2005-2006 CatalogRequest to Suspend Rules to Reflect in 2005-2006 Catalog

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved January 24, 2005Approved January 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Spring 2005 SESSIONSpring 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # 12 (2004–05)Senate Motion # 12 (2004–05)


Date of Introduction for First Reading: January 24, 2005Date of Introduction for First Reading: January 24, 2005

Date of Second Reading: January 24, 2005 Date of Second Reading: January 24, 2005

Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Women’s Studies Program for the name change of Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Women’s Studies Program for the name change of program, degree, minor and certificateprogram, degree, minor and certificate

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Women’s Studies Program, for the name change of program, degree (BA), minor the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Women’s Studies Program, for the name change of program, degree (BA), minor and certificate from Women’s Studies to Women and Gender Studies. and certificate from Women’s Studies to Women and Gender Studies.

Rationale: This name change will reflect the continuing commitment to the study of women while recognizing gender as Rationale: This name change will reflect the continuing commitment to the study of women while recognizing gender as a whole rather than looking simply at women’s lives. The proposed name change would allow for the more accurate a whole rather than looking simply at women’s lives. The proposed name change would allow for the more accurate labeling of courses (differentiating between those that focus on women and those that focus on gender more broadly). labeling of courses (differentiating between those that focus on women and those that focus on gender more broadly). The change would also allow the offering of new courses specifically on men’s lives, and to hire faculty whose focus is on The change would also allow the offering of new courses specifically on men’s lives, and to hire faculty whose focus is on men or on gender.men or on gender.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second Reading Second Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Spring 2005 SESSIONSpring 2005 SESSION



Date of Introduction January 24, 2005Date of Introduction January 24, 2005 for First Reading:for First Reading: Date of Second Reading: February 21, 2005Date of Second Reading: February 21, 2005

Title of Motion: Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the implementation of a new Title of Motion: Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the implementation of a new degree program – Master of Music (MM) in Music Therapydegree program – Master of Music (MM) in Music Therapy

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the implementation of a new degree – proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the implementation of a new degree – Master of Music (MM) in Music Therapy.Master of Music (MM) in Music Therapy.

Rationale: This Master’s degree will serve the educational needs of the music therapists currently Rationale: This Master’s degree will serve the educational needs of the music therapists currently working in the state and the nation. Entry level credentialing in music therapy is done at the working in the state and the nation. Entry level credentialing in music therapy is done at the Bachelor’s degree level. However, as a health care field, music therapists need advanced Bachelor’s degree level. However, as a health care field, music therapists need advanced continuing education at the Master’s level to better serve the needs of clients in providing the best continuing education at the Master’s level to better serve the needs of clients in providing the best possible therapeutic intervention and to provide a means for professional development and possible therapeutic intervention and to provide a means for professional development and advancement. The Master of Music in Music Therapy will also foster an expanded research advancement. The Master of Music in Music Therapy will also foster an expanded research program in music therapy, which will emphasize community partnerships, community-based music program in music therapy, which will emphasize community partnerships, community-based music therapy program development, and external funding.therapy program development, and external funding.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Second ReadingSecond Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Spring 2005 SESSIONSpring 2005 SESSION



Date of Introduction for First Reading: January 24, 2005Date of Introduction for First Reading: January 24, 2005

Date of Second Reading: February 21, 2005Date of Second Reading: February 21, 2005

Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Social Work for the Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Social Work for the establishment of a minor The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends establishment of a minor The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs – School of Social Work for the establishment of a minor in Social Welfare.Social Work for the establishment of a minor in Social Welfare.

Rationale: The Social Welfare minor provides theoretical and practical experiences preparing Rationale: The Social Welfare minor provides theoretical and practical experiences preparing students to 1) enter graduate social work or other professional schools; or 2) attain entry-level students to 1) enter graduate social work or other professional schools; or 2) attain entry-level employment in non-academic settings. The minor also serves the university’s general education employment in non-academic settings. The minor also serves the university’s general education component helping to provide students with experiences essential to a liberal arts education.component helping to provide students with experiences essential to a liberal arts education.

Senate Motion # 15Senate Motion # 15

Request from Executive Committee to Suspend the rules First ReadingRequest from Executive Committee to Suspend the rules First Reading

Spring 2005 SESSIONSpring 2005 SESSION


Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Michael Mayer, ChairMichael Mayer, Chair

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction February 21, 2005 February 21, 2005 for First Reading:for First Reading:

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: March 21, 2005March 21, 2005

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Implementation of an Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Implementation of an undergraduate degree – Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) in Liberal Studiesundergraduate degree – Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) in Liberal Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementationof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementation of an undergraduate degree – Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) in Liberal Studiesof an undergraduate degree – Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) in Liberal Studies Rationale:Rationale: This degree program is designed principally for former students with 60-90 credits that include hours from any of the This degree program is designed principally for former students with 60-90 credits that include hours from any of the

Arizona universities or community colleges who, for one reason or another, were unable to complete their degrees. Arizona universities or community colleges who, for one reason or another, were unable to complete their degrees. Students will not complete the degree program by taking on-campus courses. Through the creation of online courses Students will not complete the degree program by taking on-campus courses. Through the creation of online courses and online independent study courses, students will be offered the opportunity to complete their degrees in a timely and and online independent study courses, students will be offered the opportunity to complete their degrees in a timely and convenient way.convenient way.


Request by Executive Committee to Suspend the RulesRequest by Executive Committee to Suspend the Rules

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY First ReadingFirst Reading ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Spring 2005 SESSIONSpring 2005 SESSION



Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction February 21, 2005February 21, 2005 for First Reading:for First Reading:


Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Establishment of an academic Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Establishment of an academic school – School of Global Studiesschool – School of Global Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of an academic school – School of Global Studiesof an academic school – School of Global Studies Rationale:Rationale: The School of Global Studies will advance ABOR’s Vision, Mission and Strategic directives by concentrating many The School of Global Studies will advance ABOR’s Vision, Mission and Strategic directives by concentrating many

discipline-based resources in one unit whose specific focus is the study of global issues. The basic goal of the new school discipline-based resources in one unit whose specific focus is the study of global issues. The basic goal of the new school will be to create transdisciplinary, outcomes oriented research and teaching programs that explore solutions to will be to create transdisciplinary, outcomes oriented research and teaching programs that explore solutions to problems of global import and magnitude.problems of global import and magnitude.

The School of Global Studies will enable ASU faculty and students to engage in transdisciplinary, problem-focused The School of Global Studies will enable ASU faculty and students to engage in transdisciplinary, problem-focused research and teaching designed to foster an intellectual vibrant exchange; an action-oriented research within local research and teaching designed to foster an intellectual vibrant exchange; an action-oriented research within local communities, the State of Arizona, and far beyond; and a collaboration with policy makers and organizations across communities, the State of Arizona, and far beyond; and a collaboration with policy makers and organizations across

the globe.the globe.


Request by Executive Committee to Suspend the RulesRequest by Executive Committee to Suspend the Rules


Senate Motion # Senate Motion # ___17____(___17____(2004–05)2004–05)




Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Establishment Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Global Studiesof an undergraduate degree – BA in Global Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Global Studiesof an undergraduate degree – BA in Global Studies Rationale:Rationale: This program will be trans-disciplinary in scope, integrating the social and behavioral sciences, This program will be trans-disciplinary in scope, integrating the social and behavioral sciences,

humanities and natural sciences, and oriented toward addressing real-world problems and issues. humanities and natural sciences, and oriented toward addressing real-world problems and issues. The Bachelor of Arts degree will educate and train students for a world that is in rapid social, The Bachelor of Arts degree will educate and train students for a world that is in rapid social, economic and political transition. The degree program will provide students with an environment economic and political transition. The degree program will provide students with an environment that is intellectually stimulating and enable them to obtain the tools and marketable skills for that is intellectually stimulating and enable them to obtain the tools and marketable skills for understanding and interpreting global developments.understanding and interpreting global developments.



Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 18 18 (2004–05)(2004–05)




Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Establishment Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Establishment of an academic school – School of Human Evolution & Social Changeof an academic school – School of Human Evolution & Social Change

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the establishment of an academic school – School of Human Evolution & Social Changefor the establishment of an academic school – School of Human Evolution & Social Change Rationale:Rationale: The School of Human Evolution and Social Change will take the lead in re-inventing anthropology The School of Human Evolution and Social Change will take the lead in re-inventing anthropology

and transforming the way we address the most compelling issues of the day, aiming for nothing less and transforming the way we address the most compelling issues of the day, aiming for nothing less than international leadership in advancing knowledge and understanding of the past, present and than international leadership in advancing knowledge and understanding of the past, present and future of human societies and cultures. The School will introduce and define new approaches to future of human societies and cultures. The School will introduce and define new approaches to long-standing question, by bringing together social sciences and humanities with a number of long-standing question, by bringing together social sciences and humanities with a number of environmental and other disciplines. Building on the considerable strengths of the Department of environmental and other disciplines. Building on the considerable strengths of the Department of Anthropology, the School will greatly enhance ASU’s role in social science research and teaching.Anthropology, the School will greatly enhance ASU’s role in social science research and teaching.



Senate Motion #Senate Motion #___19______19___(2004–05)(2004–05)




Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Implementation of an undergraduate degree – BA in Film & Media StudiesImplementation of an undergraduate degree – BA in Film & Media Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementationof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementation of an undergraduate degree – BA in Film & Media Studiesof an undergraduate degree – BA in Film & Media Studies Rationale:Rationale: The degree program will share a common core with the Department of Theatre and Film and draw The degree program will share a common core with the Department of Theatre and Film and draw

on relevant courses from the humanities, social and natural sciences and Fine Arts. The BA will on relevant courses from the humanities, social and natural sciences and Fine Arts. The BA will provide students with the high level of visual literacy necessary for understanding and contributing provide students with the high level of visual literacy necessary for understanding and contributing in a critically informed manner to the media-saturated society in which they live and work. in a critically informed manner to the media-saturated society in which they live and work.



Senate Motion # Senate Motion # __20 __20 2004–05) 2004–05)




Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Implementation of a graduate degree – Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Liberal StudiesImplementation of a graduate degree – Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Liberal Studies

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementationof a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the implementation of a graduate degree – Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Liberal Studiesof a graduate degree – Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Liberal Studies Rationale:Rationale: The program is intended for students seeking a graduate degree that explores the integration of the The program is intended for students seeking a graduate degree that explores the integration of the

humanities with political, religious, social and scientific questions within their cultural contexts. The humanities with political, religious, social and scientific questions within their cultural contexts. The Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) is designed for students interested in a multidisciplinary approach to Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) is designed for students interested in a multidisciplinary approach to human ideas and values, providing an opportunity for students to expand their liberal arts human ideas and values, providing an opportunity for students to expand their liberal arts background. The distinctive feature of this degree program consists of three integrated core background. The distinctive feature of this degree program consists of three integrated core seminars specifically designed for the MLS. This core series will provide graduate level, integrated, seminars specifically designed for the MLS. This core series will provide graduate level, integrated, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach to problems and issues articulated by the study of interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach to problems and issues articulated by the study of individuals in society.individuals in society.

Senate Motion #21Senate Motion #21


Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 21 ( 21 (2004–05)2004–05)



Date of Second Reading: Date of Second Reading: March 21, 2005March 21, 2005

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Disestablishment of degrees and Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – for the Disestablishment of degrees and minor – BA, MA in Humanities,minor – BA, MA in Humanities,

Minor in HumanitiesMinor in Humanities

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the disestablishment of of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the disestablishment of degrees and minor – BA, MA in Humanities, Minor in Humanitiesdegrees and minor – BA, MA in Humanities, Minor in Humanities Rationale:Rationale: These programs are in a small unit with approximately 100 majors, 50 of who are specializing in film and media studies and These programs are in a small unit with approximately 100 majors, 50 of who are specializing in film and media studies and

will be incorporated into the proposed BA in Film and Media Studies. Film and Media Studies is a vital, growing area within will be incorporated into the proposed BA in Film and Media Studies. Film and Media Studies is a vital, growing area within the college. The remaining graduate and undergraduate students will be allowed to complete their Humanities degrees/minors. the college. The remaining graduate and undergraduate students will be allowed to complete their Humanities degrees/minors. The reorganization fits in with the college’s move to consolidate smaller programs and departments and to bring them in line The reorganization fits in with the college’s move to consolidate smaller programs and departments and to bring them in line with the college’s top priorities. with the college’s top priorities.

Academic Senate Actions Fall Session 2004 and Spring Session 2005.

Documents

Transcript of Academic Senate Actions Fall Session 2004 and Spring Session 2005.