Academic Senate Actions

Academic Senate ActionsAcademic Senate Actions

Fall Session 2005Fall Session 2005

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Spring Session 2006Spring Session 2006

Senate Motion #1 (2005-2006)Senate Motion #1 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 19, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved September 19, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___1 1 (2005–06) (2005–06)

Motion Introduced by:Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl and Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-chairsMary Kihl and Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-chairs

Date of IntroductionDate of Introduction for First Reading:for First Reading: August 29, 2005August 29, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: September 19, 2005September 19, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs - for the Request from the College of Public Programs – School of Public Affairs - for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethicsestablishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethics

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, School of Public Affairsof a proposal submitted by the College of Public Programs, School of Public Affairs for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethicsfor the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Leadership & Ethics Rationale:Rationale: The certificate in Leadership & Ethics is designed to prepare individuals for positions of leadership and The certificate in Leadership & Ethics is designed to prepare individuals for positions of leadership and

responsibility in the university, in their communities, and throughout their careers in business, government responsibility in the university, in their communities, and throughout their careers in business, government and society. The certificate will explore the relationship between leadership, and the capacity for and society. The certificate will explore the relationship between leadership, and the capacity for individuals to assume responsibility for their actions and to act with a sense of ethics and integrity. individuals to assume responsibility for their actions and to act with a sense of ethics and integrity.

Senate Motion #2 (2005-2006)Senate Motion #2 (2005-2006) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__2_ 2_ (2005–06)(2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005 Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: October 24, 2005October 24, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – for the establishment of a Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – for the establishment of a school – School of Computing and Informaticsschool – School of Computing and Informatics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for theapproval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the

establishment of a school – School of Computing and Informaticsestablishment of a school – School of Computing and Informatics Rationale:Rationale: The emphasis on informatics literacy and on building collaborative relationships between The emphasis on informatics literacy and on building collaborative relationships between

computer science and other academic disciplines for research and instruction are key to preparing computer science and other academic disciplines for research and instruction are key to preparing the workforce and researchers of the future.the workforce and researchers of the future.

This new school will support the evolution of computing and informatics as discrete disciplines. This new school will support the evolution of computing and informatics as discrete disciplines. The School responds to needs for partnership and collaboration between computer and The School responds to needs for partnership and collaboration between computer and information sciences and a broad range of disciplinary areas at ASU. This integration of computer information sciences and a broad range of disciplinary areas at ASU. This integration of computer and information sciences with other academic disciplines, such as geology, ecology, anthropology, and information sciences with other academic disciplines, such as geology, ecology, anthropology, public health, urban planning, earth and space sciences and biology will provide an academic public health, urban planning, earth and space sciences and biology will provide an academic structure to foster, nurture, and support these collaborations, differentiate research and create structure to foster, nurture, and support these collaborations, differentiate research and create new knowledge.new knowledge.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # __3 __3 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of First ReadingDate of First Reading September 19, 2005September 19, 2005

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

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and School of Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and School of Computing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – Biomedical InformaticsComputing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – Biomedical Informatics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and the approval of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and the School of Computing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – School of Computing and Informatics for the establishment of a Department – Biomedical InformaticsBiomedical Informatics

Rationale:Rationale: The Department of Biomedical Informatics will reside within the newly organized School of The Department of Biomedical Informatics will reside within the newly organized School of

Computing and Informatics. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is the first expression of Computing and Informatics. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is the first expression of an informatics-oriented department targeting the biological and medical sciences. The research an informatics-oriented department targeting the biological and medical sciences. The research conducted by the Department and its partners will focus on breakthroughs in basic biological conducted by the Department and its partners will focus on breakthroughs in basic biological research and improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and management of research and improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and management of chronic disease, and the maximization of quality of life.chronic disease, and the maximization of quality of life.

The Department will evolve new kinds of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary courses that The Department will evolve new kinds of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary courses that bridge diverse domains and cultures in the biological, medical and computing sciencesbridge diverse domains and cultures in the biological, medical and computing sciences


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #___Senate Motion #___4 4 (2005–06) (2005–06)

Motion Introduced byMotion Introduced by: : Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005September 19, 2005

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

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Evidenced- Based Practice in Nursing & HealthcareCertificate in Evidenced- Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcaregraduate certificate in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare

Rationale:Rationale: The purpose of this graduate certificate program is to prepare nurse clinicians and other healthcare The purpose of this graduate certificate program is to prepare nurse clinicians and other healthcare

professionals as experts in evidence-based practice (EBP). The expectation of high-quality, cost-professionals as experts in evidence-based practice (EBP). The expectation of high-quality, cost-effective care and the rapid expansion of easily accessible knowledge in a competing healthcare effective care and the rapid expansion of easily accessible knowledge in a competing healthcare marketplace has driven the need for the daily use of evidence to improve point of service care.marketplace has driven the need for the daily use of evidence to improve point of service care.

As there are no known academic certificate programs in EBP, the unique online format will facilitate As there are no known academic certificate programs in EBP, the unique online format will facilitate national involvement in this program and interest in Arizona and across the country.national involvement in this program and interest in Arizona and across the country.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion #__Senate Motion #__55__ (2005–06)__ (2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs CommitteeCurriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-ChairsMary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005Date of First Reading: September 19, 2005

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

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a graduate Request from the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatisticscertificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a a proposal submitted by the W.P. Carey School of Business for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatisticsgraduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Rationale:Rationale: The certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics will provide students the knowledge and tools required to The certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics will provide students the knowledge and tools required to

serve as research analysts in the health field. The certificate program will serve as a means of certifying serve as research analysts in the health field. The certificate program will serve as a means of certifying those students who wish to pursue a formal training in epidemiology and biostatistics. those students who wish to pursue a formal training in epidemiology and biostatistics.

This proposal seeks to establish a structured graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics through This proposal seeks to establish a structured graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics through the School of Health Management and Policy. The goal of this program is to provide a program in the School of Health Management and Policy. The goal of this program is to provide a program in epidemiology and biostatistics that gives students a competitive advantage in research applications in the epidemiology and biostatistics that gives students a competitive advantage in research applications in the health industry.health industry.

Senate Motion #6 (2005-2006 )Senate Motion #6 (2005-2006 )

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved October 24, 2005 Approved October 24, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __6 6 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of First Reading: September 12, 2005Date of First Reading: September 12, 2005

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

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an Request from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurshipundergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship

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 Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an of a proposal submitted by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurshipundergraduate certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship

Rationale:Rationale: This certificate program is designed specifically for engineers. By providing knowledge and skills This certificate program is designed specifically for engineers. By providing knowledge and skills

important to the creation and leadership of entrepreneurial ventures, the certificate program in important to the creation and leadership of entrepreneurial ventures, the certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship aims to train the founders and leaders of tomorrow’s high-tech ventures. Technology Entrepreneurship aims to train the founders and leaders of tomorrow’s high-tech ventures.

Courses are approached from the perspective of the student whose primary interest is in technological Courses are approached from the perspective of the student whose primary interest is in technological innovation, whose primary concentration is on engineering, and who has little or no prior business innovation, whose primary concentration is on engineering, and who has little or no prior business education.education.

SENATE MOTION #7 (2005-2006SENATE MOTION #7 (2005-2006))

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # Senate Motion # 7 7 (2005–06)(2005–06)


Date of First Reading October 24, 2005Date of First Reading October 24, 2005

Date of Second Reading November 14, 2005Date of Second Reading November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate Request from the College of Nursing for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Community and Public Health Practicein Community and Public Health Practice

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Community and Public Health Practicegraduate certificate in Community and Public Health Practice

Rationale:Rationale: This graduate certificate will provide students in practice settings an opportunity to enhance public This graduate certificate will provide students in practice settings an opportunity to enhance public

health competencies in working with professions at all levels in order to better meet the health needs health competencies in working with professions at all levels in order to better meet the health needs of the public.of the public.

The goal of this program is to provide post baccalaureate students with an interdisciplinary The goal of this program is to provide post baccalaureate students with an interdisciplinary educational program in the essentials of community and public health practice in order to prepare educational program in the essentials of community and public health practice in order to prepare nurses and other health professionals to carryout the mission and functions of public health.nurses and other health professionals to carryout the mission and functions of public health.

SENATE MOTION #8 (2005-2006)SENATE MOTION #8 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion __ #8______ #8____ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced byMotion Introduced by:: Personnel CommitteePersonnel Committee Doug Johnson, ChairDoug Johnson, Chair

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: October 24, 2005October 24, 2005 Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005 November 14, 2005

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: New ACD Section 507New ACD Section 507 Academic Professional Personnel ActionsAcademic Professional Personnel Actions

The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends acceptance of the new The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends acceptance of the new ACD Section ACD Section 507 Academic Professional Personnel Actions507 Academic Professional Personnel Actions

This document may be viewed by highlighting the hyperlink, then left click, then choose open This document may be viewed by highlighting the hyperlink, then left click, then choose open the hyperlink) the hyperlink) http://www.asu.edu/provost/asenate/documents/ACD507-101805clean.pdfhttp://www.asu.edu/provost/asenate/documents/ACD507-101805clean.pdf


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC STATE Suspension of the rules requested FALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # ___9___ (2005–06)

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee Mary Kihl, & Sue Perrott Siferd, Co-Chairs

Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: Request from the College of Design – for the reorganization of an academic unit

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Design for the reorganization of an academic unit

Rationale: The College of Design has reorganized itself to promote a structure that will optimize the

possibilities of differentiation, excellence, and collaboration. As a result of this reorganization it is proposed that the School of Design be reorganized as three departments. The College of Design is responding to the growing number of students who seek admission into these professional programs by placing emphasis on each discipline’s strength and uniqueness.

In an effort to move forward and align the College with the redesign of the Arizona University System, the reorganization changes the way of doing business and further defines differentiation of the disciplines in the College.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requested ACADEMIC SENATE Suspension of the rules requested

FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion __#10__#10___ (2005-2006)___ (2005-2006)


Date for First Reading: November 14, 2005Date for First Reading: November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Request from Herberger College of Fine Arts for the disestablishment of the Request from Herberger College of Fine Arts for the disestablishment of the Department of TheatreDepartment of Theatre

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the disestablishment of the Department of Theatredisestablishment of the Department of Theatre

Rationale:Rationale:

The School of Theatre and Film would continue to fulfill the mission of the Department ofThe School of Theatre and Film would continue to fulfill the mission of the Department of Theatre by offering the necessary coursework in film production and completion of the degree Theatre by offering the necessary coursework in film production and completion of the degree BA in Film with a concentration in Film and Media production, as well as administrating the newly BA in Film with a concentration in Film and Media production, as well as administrating the newly

approved BA in Film (Film and Media Production).approved BA in Film (Film and Media Production).


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved November 14, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE Request to Suspend the Rules Request to Suspend the Rules FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # __Senate Motion # __11 11 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: November 14, 2005November 14, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts – for the establishment of a Request from the Herberger College of Fine Arts – for the establishment of a school – School of Theatre and Filmschool – School of Theatre and Film

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends Academic Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the approval of a proposal submitted by the Herberger College of Fine Arts for the establishment of a school – School of Theatre and Filmestablishment of a school – School of Theatre and Film

Rationale:Rationale: Within the new organizational structure, the establishment of the School of Theatre and Film will Within the new organizational structure, the establishment of the School of Theatre and Film will

continue to be able to work collaboratively with other units in the Herberger College of Fine Arts and continue to be able to work collaboratively with other units in the Herberger College of Fine Arts and wit the Center for Film and Media Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.wit the Center for Film and Media Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.


ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved December 5, 2005 Approved December 5, 2005 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion # ___Senate Motion # ___12 12 (2005–06) (2005–06)


Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005Date of First Reading: November 14, 2005

Date of Second Reading: December 5, 2005Date of Second Reading: December 5, 2005

Title of Motion: Title of Motion: Request from the School of Life Sciences for the establishment of a Request from the School of Life Sciences for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Lawgraduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law

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 School of Life Sciences for the establishment of a of a proposal submitted by the School of Life Sciences for the establishment of a graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Lawgraduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law Rationale:Rationale: The purpose of the graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law is to give students from a variety of graduate fields The purpose of the graduate certificate in Bioethics, Policy and Law is to give students from a variety of graduate fields

or those who already have terminal degrees the exposure to and understanding of bioethics in a concentrated study. It or those who already have terminal degrees the exposure to and understanding of bioethics in a concentrated study. It will provide them with the skills and abilities to address the issues that will confront them in this changing climate.will provide them with the skills and abilities to address the issues that will confront them in this changing climate.

The Bioethics, Policy and Law certificate is designed to provide advanced training for graduate students or professionals The Bioethics, Policy and Law certificate is designed to provide advanced training for graduate students or professionals from a variety of disciplines.from a variety of disciplines.

SENATE MOTION # 13 (2005-2006)SENATE MOTION # 13 (2005-2006)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved as Amended 02-13-06ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved as Amended 02-13-06 ACADEMIC SENATEACADEMIC SENATE FALL 2005 SESSIONFALL 2005 SESSION

Senate Motion Senate Motion __ #13______ #13____ (2005-06) (2005-06)

Motion Introduced by: Personnel CommitteeMotion Introduced by: Personnel Committee (Doug Johnson, Chair) (Doug Johnson, Chair)

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: December 5, 2005December 5, 2005

Date of Second Reading:Date of Second Reading: January 23, 2006January 23, 2006 (Approved by Senate on this date) (Approved by Senate on this date) 2 Amendments:2 Amendments: February 13, 2006February 13, 2006 (Final vote on 2 Amendments) (Final vote on 2 Amendments)

Title of Motion:Title of Motion: Two Amendments to the Promotion and Tenure Task ForceTwo Amendments to the Promotion and Tenure Task Force Report (January 11, 2006) regarding 1) the university Report (January 11, 2006) regarding 1) the university committee nominating process and 2) participation oncommittee nominating process and 2) participation on the unit, college, and university level committees the unit, college, and university level committees

The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends further language to amend the Promotion and The Academic Senate Personnel Committee recommends further language to amend the Promotion and Tenure Task Force Report dated January 11, 2006, concerning only two amendments made from the floor Tenure Task Force Report dated January 11, 2006, concerning only two amendments made from the floor of the Senate on January 23. The Senate approved the document on January 23, with the recommendation of the Senate on January 23. The Senate approved the document on January 23, with the recommendation that the Executive Committee consider rewording those two amendments so that the Senate could vote on that the Executive Committee consider rewording those two amendments so that the Senate could vote on them February 13.them February 13.

Highlight the filename below, left click on Open the HyperlinkHighlight the filename below, left click on Open the Hyperlink Read the Senate Minutes of February 13, 2006 for details.Read the Senate Minutes of February 13, 2006 for details.

Highlight the filename below, left click on Open the HyperlinkHighlight the filename below, left click on Open the Hyperlink The final document (2-16-06)The final document (2-16-06)

Still under construction......Still under construction......

SENATE RESOLUTION #50SENATE RESOLUTION #50

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY HELD OVER UNTIL FALL 2006HELD OVER UNTIL FALL 2006 SPRING 2006 SESSIONSPRING 2006 SESSION

Senate Resolution #50 was introduced bySenate Resolution #50 was introduced by: : Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee (Susan Mattson, chair) (Susan Mattson, chair)

• This resolution was placed on the agenda of the Senate by signature of over twenty- one members of the Academic Assembly This resolution was placed on the agenda of the Senate by signature of over twenty- one members of the Academic Assembly who wanted it be considered, in accordance with ACD 112-01 bylaws.who wanted it be considered, in accordance with ACD 112-01 bylaws.

• A request to suspend the rules was made but failed by a majority vote. There was another successful motion made and A request to suspend the rules was made but failed by a majority vote. There was another successful motion made and accepted by the maker and second to the first motion, which requested this resolution be referred to committee; specifically, accepted by the maker and second to the first motion, which requested this resolution be referred to committee; specifically, the Executive Committee for further study over the summer and to bring it back to the Senate at a fall meeting.the Executive Committee for further study over the summer and to bring it back to the Senate at a fall meeting.

Date of First Reading:Date of First Reading: May 1, 2006 (Request to suspend the rules to vote) May 1, 2006 (Request to suspend the rules to vote) Date of Second Reading: Fall, 2006Date of Second Reading: Fall, 2006

PROPOSED ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTIONPROPOSED ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTION

Whereas according to RSP-404, Arizona State University "will not accept a grant or enter into a contract with terms that indefinitely Whereas according to RSP-404, Arizona State University "will not accept a grant or enter into a contract with terms that indefinitely prohibit the disclosure of research results," this document indicates two exceptions:prohibit the disclosure of research results," this document indicates two exceptions:

a) the project represents a critical public service or serves to protect national security, and a) the project represents a critical public service or serves to protect national security, and b) the university is uniquely qualified to provide the required services because of personnel, facilities, location, or other special b) the university is uniquely qualified to provide the required services because of personnel, facilities, location, or other special

consideration.consideration. The rapid expansion at Arizona State University of the infrastructure and personnel thatThe rapid expansion at Arizona State University of the infrastructure and personnel that could be used for classified research requires a clarification of the above exceptions to prevent their misuse and remove all could be used for classified research requires a clarification of the above exceptions to prevent their misuse and remove all

ambiguities. Accordingly, the Senate resolves, in the spirit of similar policies at other institutions, such as the resolution passed in ambiguities. Accordingly, the Senate resolves, in the spirit of similar policies at other institutions, such as the resolution passed in MIT*:MIT*:

1. Exception a) will only apply under an extraordinary national emergency. It 1. Exception a) will only apply under an extraordinary national emergency. It will require the will require the permission of the provost, in consultation with a new faculty permission of the provost, in consultation with a new faculty advisory committee created for this purpose. advisory committee created for this purpose.

2. Exception b) should be interpreted as requiring an explicit request to Arizona 2. Exception b) should be interpreted as requiring an explicit request to Arizona State University from federal, state or local authorities. Such activities should State University from federal, state or local authorities. Such activities should be short-term. be short-term.

3. All classified research activities under the two exceptions in the RSP manual3. All classified research activities under the two exceptions in the RSP manual should be carried out off-campus. No current campus area will be designated should be carried out off-campus. No current campus area will be designated

"off-campus" for the purpose of carrying out classified research. "off-campus" for the purpose of carrying out classified research. *use web link below*use web link below

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2002/print/publicinterest-print.htmlhttp://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2002/print/publicinterest-print.html

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