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Agenda Digest

February 2, 1998

Jahan Ramazani, Chair of the Faculty Senate, called the meeting to order. In attendance were Edward Ayers, Rebecca Kneedler, Janet Horne, Michael Smith, Patricia Werhane, Robert Grainger, Marva Barnett, Benjamin Ray, David Gies, Peter Low, and Robert Reynolds. Also in attendance were Rachel Most, Chair of the Task Force on Orientation and Daphne Spain, Professor of Urban Planning.

Mr. Ramazani introduced Rachel Most to the members of the Executive Council and had everyone introduce themselves. Mr. Ramazani gave the group background information on the work of Ms. Most and the Task Force on Orientation.

Ms. Most gave an overview of the work of the Task Force, noting the goals of the new mission statement. Ms. Most said Summer will probably be added to the orientation process. She asked the Executive Council for ideas to promote programs, such as lectures and faculty-led discussions. There was a discussion among the group, with members of the Executive Council making observations and suggestions regarding the orientation process. Mr. Ramazani thanked Ms. Most for attending the meeting and for the hard work of the Task Force.

The next order of business was a report on the work of the Academic Affairs Subcommittee on Junior Faculty Development and Retention, which Marva Barnett chairs. Ms. Barnett distributed a handout which outlines themes, or topics, of concern to all tenure-track and general faculty members hired at the University of Virginia since Fall, 1992, with the exception of Medicine. Given the distinct nature of the work in the School of Medicine, the Subcommittee will meet separately with colleagues there. Ms. Barnett and/or members of the Subcommittee will meet with more deans, get input from medical faculty, and explore Parking and Transportation issues.

The Council members discussed the document and made some suggestions. Ms. Barnett will revise the document, which will be distributed by e-mail to the full Faculty Senate in advance of the February 11, 1998, Faculty Senate meeting. There will be an open discussion at the Senate meeting, and then the Subcommittee will develop recommendations based on those discussions. The final document will consist of a one-page Executive Summary and a longer, more detailed document.

Mr. Ramazani introduced Daphne Spain, Professor of Urban Planning, to the Executive Council, and everyone introduced themselves. Ms. Spain expressed some concerns regarding the use of the University's logo, and who decides on its dissemination. The use of the University logo on a Barbie doll was of particular concern to Ms. Spain. It was pointed out that Charles Vandersee is the Faculty Senate representative on the Athletics Advisory Council.

The members of the Executive Council feel that the Athletics Advisory Council should follow more closely the existing procedure of reviewing any licensing product that is questionable. It was decided that Mr. Ramazani will write a letter to Terry Holland, Director of the Athletics, and send a copy to Mr. Vandersee, regarding the issue.

David Gies, Chair of the Committee on Research and Scholarship, gave the group an update on the activities of his Committee since the December 4, 1997, Faculty Senate meeting. Mr. Gies will update the Senate on the work of his Committee at the February 11th Senate meeting.

There was a brief discussion regarding a letter Mr. Ramazani has received from the Chair of the Grievance Committee regarding procedures for the award of sesquicentennial fellowships. It was decided that the Committee on Research and Scholarship will address the issue.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Submitted by Janet Horne, Secretary of the Faculty Senate