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Stephen F. Austin State University Minutes of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas April 20 and 21, 2009 (Volume 251) TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD MINUTES FOR APRIL 20-21, 2009 Meeting 251 Page Approval of Minutes Board Order 09-18 Approval of January 26 and 27, 2009 Minutes Personnel Board Order 09-19 Faculty Appointments for 2009-2010 3 Staff Appointments for 2009-2010 4 Changes of Status for 2009-2010 5 Retirements 6 Promotions 7 Tenure 8 Faculty Development Leave for 2009-2010 8 Regents Professorship for 2009-2010 8 Academic and Student Affairs Board Order 09-20 Small-Size Classes Spring 2009 9 Curriculum Changes 9 Name Change for Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology 9 Building and Grounds Board Order 09-21 Morgan, Hill, Sutton and Mitchell Architectural Services 10 Renovation of Piney Woods Conservation Center Sewer System 10 Approval of the North Street and East College Street Corner Concept 10 Selection of an Architect for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage 11 Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage 11 Financial Affairs Board Order 09-22 Increase in SFA Purple Promise Program 12 Property, Boiler and Machinery and Inland Marine Insurance 12 Furniture Purchase for the Early Childhood Research Center 13 Donations to the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing Project 13 Adoption of 2009 Summer Budget 13 Board Order 09-23 FY2010 Room and Board Rates 14 Board Order 09-24 Campus Recreation Fee 14 Board Order 09-25 Course and Lab Fees 15 Board Order 09-26 Designated Tuition Increase for 2009-2010 15 Board Order 09-27 Library Fee Increase for 2009-2010 15 Board Order 09-28 Technology Fee Increase for 2009-2010 16 University Policies and Procedures Board Order 09-29 Policy Revisions 16 Reports President Audit Services Report Faculty Senate Student Government Association Board Order 09-30 Election of Board Officers 2009-2010 16 Appendices Appendix 1 - Small-Size Classes Spring 2009 Appendix 2 - Curriculum Changes Appendix 3 - Room and Board Rates for 2009-2010 Appendix 4 - Course and Lab Fees for 2009-2010 Appendix 5 - Policy Revisions Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities (F-33) Awarding Academic Credit for Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (A-52) Building Security/Special Events (F-5) Cellular Telephone and Wireless Communication Devices (F-42) Dead Week (A-15) Departmental Accounting Responsibilities (C-l 1) Emeritus (E-14A) Employee Scholarship Program (E-65) Employment of Persons with Criminal History (E-19) Establishing Centers, Institutes, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratories (A-71) NEW Ethics (E-56) Expenditure Authority for Financial Transactions (C-53) Faculty Workload (A-l 8) Financial Aid Code of Conduct (D-53) NEW Gramm Leach Bliley Act Required Information Security (D-54) NEW Hall 20 Guest Rooms (B-l 1) Historically Underutilized Businesses (C-l6.5) Identity Theft Protection (C-60) NEW Indirect Cost Recovery, Distribution and Use (A-51) Kennedy Auditorium (B-l6) Leave of Absence (Faculty) (E-29A) Leave of Absence (Non-Academic)(E-30N) Overtime and Additional Compensation (E-36) Parking and Traffic Regulations (D-24) Personnel Action Request (E-39) Probationary Period of Employment (E-40N) Radioactive or Radiation Producing Materials or Equipment (D-27) Research Development Program (A-65) Research Enhancement Program (A-39) Salary Supplements, Stipends, and Additional Compensation (E-9) Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (E-35.5) Solicitation on Campus (D-33) Staff Development (E-47.2) Student Discipline (D-34) Student Employment Center (F-26) The Ed and Gwen Cole Art Center and the Griffith Gallery (B-36) NEW Time Sheets (E-52N) University Vehicles (Rental & 15 Passenger Vans) (B-30) Use of Amplified Sound on Campus Grounds (D-21) Wireless Networking (D-49) Stephen F. Austin State University Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas April 20 and 21,2009 Austin Building 307 Meeting 251 Monday. April 20, 2009 The regular meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order in open session at 8:00 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2009, by Chair James Thompson. PRESENT: Board Members: President: Vice-Presidents: Mr. James Thompson, Chair Mr. Carlos Amaral Mr. Richard Boyer Dr. Scott Coleman Ms. Lacey Claver Mr. James Dickerson Ms. Valerie Ertz Mr. Bob Garrett Mr. Steve McCarty Mr. Melvin White Dr. Baker Pattillo Dr. Richard Berry Mr. Danny Gallant Mr. Steve Westbrook General Counsel: Ms. Yvette Clark Other SFA administrators, staff, and visitors The Building and Grounds Committee convened at 8:00 a.m. and adjourned at 3:15p.m. The Finance/Audit Committee convened at 3:15 p.m. and adjourned at 4:35 p.m. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee convened at 4:48 p.m. and adjourned at 5:12 p.m. The chair called for an executive session at 5:20 p.m. to consider the following items: -1- Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to, Watkins Trust and CampusPartners.(Texas Government Code, Section 551.071) Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations (Texas Government Code, Section 551.073) Deliberations Regarding the Deployment, or Special Occasions for Implementation, of Security Personnel or Devices (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076) • Receipts Audit Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including but not limited to physical plant personnel, basketball coaches, deans, coordinator of special projects, vice presidents and president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074) The executive session ended at 6:25 p.m. and the board meeting was recessed for the evening with no further action. Tuesday, January 26, 2009 The chair reconvened the board meeting in open session at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21,2009. PRESENT: Board Members: President: Vice-Presidents: General Counsel: Mr. James Thompson, Chair Mr. Carlos Amaral Mr. Richard Boyer Dr. Scott Coleman Ms. Lacey Claver Mr. James Dickerson Ms. Valerie Ertz Mr. Bob Garrett Mr. Steve McCarty Mr. Melvin White Dr. Baker Pattillo Dr. Richard Berry Mr. Danny Gallant Mr. Steve Westbrook Ms. Yvette Clark Other SFA administrators, staff, and visitors -2- Regent White led the pledge to the flags and provided the invocation. RECOGNITIONS Chair Thompson and President Pattillo recognized outgoing regent Paul Pond and his family. Regent Pond was presented with a portrait and a commemorative Lumberjack Axe with thanks for his service on the Board of Regents. Athletic Director Robert Hill introduced the coaches and players of the Southland Conference Champion Lumberjack Basketball Team and the Ladyjack Track and Field Team. Director of Student Life Michael Preston introduced the National Champion Small Co-Ed Cheerleading Squad and Pom Squad. Steve Westbrook recognized Pat Spence, who recently was named TIP A State Adviser of the Year. Baker Pattillo introduced Bob Wright, newly named the executive director of marketing and public affairs. Michael Stroup was introduced as the interim dean of the Rusche College of Business. Ric Berry introduced the group of newly promoted full professors and the Regents Professor of 2009-2010, Dr. Tom Segady. The Honorable Campbell Cox II, Judge of the 145th District Court, was introduced to swear in the newly appointed regents Dr. Scott Coleman and Mr. Steve McCarty and the reappointed regent Ms. Valerie Ertz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Order 09-18 Upon motion by Regent Amaral, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the minutes of the January 26 and 27, 2009 board meeting were approved. PERSONNEL Board Order 09-19 Upon motion by Regent Garrett, seconded by Regent White, with all members voting aye, the following personnel items were approved: FACULTY APPOINTMENTS FOR 2009 - 2010 Education Hope Elisabeth Wilson, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, M.Ed. (Hardin Simmons University), at an academic year salary of $49,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2009. Christine Bergan, Assistant Professor of Human Services, Ph.D. (University of Iowa) at an academic year salary of $60,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1,2009. Fine Arts Kevin Kelleher, Instructor of Sound Recording Technology, M.ME (Old Dominion University) at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009. Forestry and Agriculture Steven H. Bullard, Dean of Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute), at an annual salary of $151,000 for 100 percent time, effective July 1, 2009. Liberal and Applied Arts Charles Patterson, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, M.A. (University of New Mexico), at an academic year salary of $46,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,2009. Jessica A. Sams, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. (University of Colorado), at an academic year salary of $46,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1,2009. Paul J. P. SanduL Assistant Professor of History, M.A. (California State University), at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2009. Bob Schaller, Assistant Professor of Communication, M.A. (University of Wyoming) at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 1, 2009. STAFF APPOINTMENTS FOR 2009 - 2010 Admissions Victoria N. Colla, Admissions Counselor, at an annual salary of $30,160 for 100 percent time, effective January 12,2009. Athletics Kurt Corbin, Assistant Football Coach, at a 10.5 month salary of $44,000 for 100 percent time, effective March 2, 2009. Bruce Erik Slaughter, Assistant Football Coach, at a 10.5 month salary of $44,000 for 100 percent time, effective March 2, 2009. -4- Forestry and Agriculture Joshua E. TrammelL Research Specialist-Temple, at an annual salary of $35,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 5, 2009. Human Resources Jamie Nelson Derrick, Senior Human Resources Representative, at an annual salary of $50,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 19, 2009. Public Affairs Robert E. Wright, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, at an annual salary of $107,000 for 100 percent time, effective February 9, 2009. CHANGES OF STATUS FOR 2009 - 2010 Athletics Aaron Delatorre, from Assistant Football Coach at a 10.5 month salary of $24,720 for 100 percent time, to Assistant Football Coach at a 10.5 month salary of $30,340 for 100 percent time, effective March 2, 2009. Business Violet Rogers, from Dean of College of Business at an annual salary of $134,750 for 100 percent time, to Professor of Accounting at an academic year salary of $102,000 for 100 percent time, effective June 1, 2009. Michael Stroup, from Associate Dean of College of Business at an annual salary of $109,817 for 100 percent time, to Interim Dean of College of Business at an annual salary of $125,000 for 100 percent time, effective June 1, 2009. Education Elizabeth A. Gound, from adjunct faculty in Secondary Education at a five month salary of $5,000 for 50 percent time, to Visiting Instructor of Secondary Education at a five month salary of $20,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 20, 2009. Graduate Studies James O. Standley, from Professor of Sociology at an academic year salary of $78,816 for 100 percent time, to Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Sociology at an annual salary of $114,000 for 100 percent time, effective April 22, 2009. -5- Liberal and Applied Arts Jeana Paul-Urena, from Associate Professor of Modern Languages at an academic year salary of $54,497 for 100 percent time, to Chair and Associate Professor of Modern Languages at an annual salary of $95,000 for 100 percent time, effective August 1,2009. Lee W. Payne, from Instructor of Government at an academic year salary of $40,000 for 100 percent time, to Assistant Professor of Government at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 1, 2009. Library Marty Prince, from Adjunct Faculty in Fine Arts at a five month salary of $13,500 for 50 percent time, to Digital Project Specialist at an annual salary of $34,400 for 100 percent time, effective March 23, 2009. Physical Plant Dewain Ray Robberson, from Leadperson Electrical at an annual salary of $43,843 for 100 percent time, to Supervisor Mechanical Maintenance at an annual salary of $60,000 for 100 percent time, effective March 1, 2009. Public Affairs Shirley Luna, from Interim Executive Director of Marketing at an annual salary of $81,500 for 100 percent time, to Associate Director of Media Relations at an annual salary of $59,225 for 100 percent time, effective February 9, 2009. Sciences and Mathematics Petra B. Collyer, D.V.M. (University of Berne, Switzerland), from Adjunct Faculty in Biology at an academic year salary of $22,500 for 100 percent time, to Assistant Professor of Biology at an academic year salary of $50,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009. University Affairs Christina Moreno, from Orientation Assistant at an annual salary of $14,008 for 75 percent time, to Assistant Director of Orientation at an annual salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time, effective February 1, 2009. RETIREMENTS Joyce Hoffman, Associate Professor of Management, Marketing and International Business, effective December 31, 2008. -6- Thomas Martin Matthys, Associate Professor of Theatre, effective August 31, 2009. Craig A. Wood, Chair and Professor of Computer Science, effective August 31, 2009. PROMOTIONS The following individuals were granted promotion to the academic rank indicated, effective fall semester, 2009. To Associate Professor: Dr. Ann Wilson Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev Dr. Darla Daniel O'Dwyer Dr. Amanda Rudolph Dr. Elizabeth Witherspoon Dr. Jeffery Gergley Dr. Mary Nelle Brunson Dr. Jennifer Dalmas Dr. Scott Harris Dr. I-Kuai Hung Dr. Michael Given Dr. Kenneth Untiedt Dr. Kathleen Belanger Dr. Kevin Langford Dr. Cynthia McCarley Dr. Donald Pratt To Professor: Dr. T. Parker Ballinger Dr. Susan Jennings Dr. Alan Sowards Dr. Jerry Williams Dr. Sharon Templeman Dr. Michael Tkacik Dr. Josephine Taylor Dr. Stephen Wagner To Professor Emeritus: Dr. Craig Wood Dr. Michael Legg Dr. Scott Beasley Dr. Allen Richman Dr. Ann Doyle-Anderson General Business Economics and Finance Human Sciences Secondary Education Elementary Education Kinesiology Elementary Education Music Music Forestry English and Philosophy English and Philosophy Social Work Biology Nursing Biology Economics and Finance General Business Elementary Education Sociology Social Work Government Biology Biology Computer Science Forestry Forestry History Modern Language -7- To Librarian II: Ms. Christine Hennessey Library To Librarian III: Ms. Linda Reynolds Library TENURE Academic tenure was awarded to the following individuals, effective fall semester, 2009. Dr. Ann Wilson General Business Dr. Deborah Buswell Kinesiology Dr. Darla Daniel O'Dwyer Human Sciences Dr. Amanda Rudolph Secondary Education Dr. Jennifer Dalmas Music Dr. Scott LaGraff Music Dr. Steven H. Bullard Forestry Dr. I-Kuai Hung Forestry Dr. Michael Given English and Philosophy Dr. Kenneth Untiedt English and Philosophy Dr. Kevin Langford Biology Dr. Donald Pratt Biology Dr. Cynthia McCarley Nursing Ms. Linda Reynolds Library FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR 2009 - 2010 The faculty members listed below were awarded Faculty Development Leave for the semester indicated. Fall 2009 Theresa Coble Forestry Dean Coble Forestry Norjuan Austin English REGENTS PROFESSORSHIP FOR 2009 - 2010 Dr. Tom Segady, Professor of Sociology, was awarded a Regents Professorship for the academic year 2009-2010. -8- ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS Board Order 09-20 Upon motion by Regent Boyer, seconded by Regent Amaral, with all members voting aye, the following academic and student affairs items were approved. SMALL-SIZE CLASSES SPRING 2009 WHEREAS, the board considered the following: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules require that all regular organized undergraduate classes with fewer than ten students enrolled and regular graduate classes with fewer than five students enrolled be approved by the Board of Regents. Under policies established by the board, such classes can only be taught for specific reasons, such as the course being needed for students to meet graduation requirements, etc. Courses for Spring 2009 are listed in Appendix 1. Therefore, the Spring 2009 small-size class list in Appendix 1 was approved. CURRICULUM CHANGES Whereas, the board considered the following: Changes in curriculum originate in the department and are reviewed by the college and university curriculum committees, the graduate council, the appropriate dean and the provost/vice president for academic affairs. After approval by the Board of Regents, curriculum changes are submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved the undergraduate and graduate curriculum changes listed in Appendix 2. NAME CHANGE FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND GERONTOLOGY Whereas, the board considered the following: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology is requesting a name change to the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis. This will reflect the current disciplinary alignment, due to two significant alterations: ■ The gerontology program has been absorbed into sociology. ■ The geography program was added several years ago. Thus the current name no longer describes the mix of disciplines contained in the unit. Therefore, the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology was renamed the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis. -9- BUILDING AND GROUNDS Board Order 09-21 Upon motion by Regent Garrett, seconded by Regent McCarty, with all members voting aye, the following building and grounds items were approved. MORGAN, HILL, SUTTON AND MITCHELL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Whereas, the board considered the following: Government Code 2254 requires that architectural services be procured through the selection of the most highly qualified provider based on demonstrated competence and qualifications. The architectural firm of Morgan, Hill, Sutton and Mitchell has worked on various university projects using an hourly fee arrangement for many years. Therefore, based on the firm's knowledge of SFA and past performance at the university, it was approved for the university to sign a five year contract that includes annual rate negotiation with Morgan, Hill, Sutton and Mitchell to provide architectural services on an hourly basis as needed for various projects. RENOVATION OF PINEY WOODS CONSERVATION CENTER SEWER SYSTEM Whereas, the board considered the following: The university operates an on-site sewer collection and treatment system at the Piney Woods Conservation Center. Inspections of the system components that are visible during operation revealed significant corrosion that needed to be repaired to properly maintain the system. A plan was developed for repair and recoating of the wastewater treatment plant to maintain compliance with guidelines of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Request for proposals were issued and the bid was awarded to Pennington Utility in the amount of $64,468.12. The original contract required the contractor to only pump out approximately two feet of liquids in the aeration basin for refurbishing. Drainage of the reservoir revealed extensive corrosion and deterioration of the plant structure. While the reservoir was drained, necessary repairs were made to restore the structural integrity of the reservoir. Unanticipated restoration costs added $41,355.48 to bring the total cost of the contract to $105,823.60. Therefore, the Board of Regents ratified the total amount of $105,823.60 paid to Pennington Utility. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH STREET AND EAST COLLEGE STREET CORNER CONCEPT Whereas, the board considered the following: At the January 27, 2009 meeting, the Board of Regents authorized the site development of the North Street and East College Street corner. Concepts were to be prepared and presented to the Board of Regents for -10- approval. The Building and Grounds Committee considered the proposed concepts at its meeting on April 20, 2009, and recommended the design incorporating a water feature and adding an adequate lighting design by SFA staff. Therefore, approval was given to the site development concept incorporating a water feature and lighting design, and the president was authorized to sign associated contracts and purchase orders at a cost not to exceed $200,000. The fund source is the capital reserve. SELECTION OF AN ARCHITECT FOR THE FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL AND PARKING GARAGE Whereas, the board considered the following: At the January 27, 2009 meeting the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents authorized the administration to issue a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for an architect to design the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage. A committee reviewed and ranked the responses of the top six finalists to be presented to the Building and Grounds Committee. The Building and Grounds Committee met by telephone conference on March 27, 2009 and voted to recommend that the top three finalists make presentations: Kirksey from Houston, Perkins + Will from Dallas, and Randal Scott Associates, Inc. from Dallas. The Building and Grounds Committee at its meeting on April 20, 2009, selected Kirksey as the most qualified architect for this project, with Randall Scott selected as the second most qualified architect for the project. Major discussion issues in the selection of an architect for the Freshman Residence Hall included: • creativity and flexibility for the project as demonstrated in the presentation • connection with the university's campus and architecture Recommendation: Therefore, the Board of Regents selected Kirksey as the most qualified architect for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage from the three finalists and authorized the administration to open negotiations with the firm for design services. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the board authorized negotiations with Randall Scott, named as the second most qualified architect for the project. The board further authorized the president to sign the negotiated contract. SELECTION OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR THE FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL AND PARKING GARAGE Whereas, the board considered the following: At the January 27, 2009 meeting the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents authorized the administration to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a construction manager at risk to construct the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage. A committee reviewed and ranked the responses of the top six finalists to be presented to the Building and Grounds Committee. The Building and Grounds Committee met by telephone conference on March 27, 2009 and voted to recommend that the top three finalists make presentations: J.E. Kingham -11- Construction Company from Nacogdoches, Spawglass from Houston, and The Whiting- Turner Contracting Company from Piano. At its April 20, 2009 meeting the Building and Grounds Committee selected J.E. Kingham Construction Company as the most qualified construction manger at risk firm, if their proposed aggregate total of the Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Conditions fees can be negotiated to match the proposed aggregate total of the Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Condition fees of Whiting-Turner; and if Kingham confirms that the project can be timely completed in 22 months. If negotiations with Kingham are unsuccessful, the Building and Grounds Committee recommended the second choice firm be The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. Major discussion issues in the selection included: • best value in the areas considered by the evaluation team • estimated cost based on the fees and general conditions Therefore, the Board of Regents selected J.E. Kingham Construction Company as construction manager at risk for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage if the aggregate total of the proposed Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Conditions fees can be negotiated to match the aggregate total of the proposed Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Conditions fees of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; and if Kingham confirms that the project can be timely completed in 22 months. If negotiations with Kingham are unsuccessful, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company was selected as the next most qualified firm to serve as construction manger at risk for this project. The president was authorized to sign the negotiated contracts. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Board Order 09-22 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Amaral, with all members voting aye, the following financial affairs items were approved. INCREASE IN SFA PURPLE PROMISE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the board considered the following: At its January 27, 2009 meeting, the Board of Regents approved a program to cover the full costs of tuition and fees for four years for students whose family income is $25,000 or less, as part of the university's efforts to increase enrollment and its actions to support the access and participation goals of the state's "Closing the Gaps" initiative. In the spirit of cooperation with the Texas Legislature in its endeavor to make college affordable for students and their families, the university proposes raising the income threshold for this program to students whose family income is $30,000 or less. The "SFA Purple Promise" program will be available to all students whose families fall into this financial category, who are admitted to the university, maintain specified academic standards, and complete a specified number of credit hours per semester. -12- Therefore, the Board of Regents approved this expanded MSFA Purple Promise" program, effective for fall semester, 2009. PROPERTY, BOILER & MACHINERY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE Whereas, the board considered the following: Pursuant to State of Texas requirements, the university utilizes the Statewide Property Insurance Program provided by the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) for property, boiler and machinery, and inland marine insurance. The insurance policy period extends from May 1st through April 30th of each year. The university's current insurance contract with SORM began May 1, 2008 and ends April 30, 2009. The State Office of Risk Management is currently negotiating rates with insurance carriers. Therefore, it was approved that the university continue coverage under the Statewide Property Insurance program through the State Office of Risk Management (SORM). The new policy period will extend from May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. The president was authorized to sign the contract. FURNITURE PURCHASE FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH CENTER Whereas, the board considered the following: Construction of the Early Childhood Research Center is nearing completion and departments will begin moving in to the new facility during the summer. The Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) J.E. Kingham has identified project savings and has submitted a change order that lowers the CMR guaranteed maximum price of the project from $24,862,881 to $24,112,881. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved reallocation of $500,000 of the savings to purchase furniture for the Early Childhood Research Center. The fund source will be construction project savings. DONATIONS TO THE RICHARD AND LUCILLE DEWITT SCHOOL OF NURSING PROJECT Whereas, the board considered the following: The university has received $260,000 in donations and a commitment for an additional $500,000 for the purchase of equipment not originally included in the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing Building project. These donations will allow the School of Nursing to purchase additional modern technology and equipment that was not originally planned. A testing center in the Nursing building will eliminate the need to return to the main campus for testing and will also provide advanced teaching equipment in the simulation center. Therefore, the Board of Regents accepted the donations to be used for their intended purpose and authorized expansion of the scope of WHR, project architect, to include medical technology planning services for the additional equipment made possible by the donations. The project budget was increased from $13,000,000 to $13,760,000, with the additional amount of $760,000 funded from donations, and the administration was -13- authorized to file an amended project budget with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if necessary. The equipment will not be purchased until the donations are secured by the university. ADOPTION OF 2009 SUMMER BUDGET Whereas, the board considered the following: The fiscal year 2008-09 summer budget contains two regular summer semesters and a mini-semester. The 2008-09 annual budget includes $4,148,981 that is available to support summer school academic salaries and benefits. In addition, $868,000 of actual income in excess of budget and $210,825 from E&G salary savings are used to fund summer school salaries. Additional faculty salaries, professional salaries, student wages and benefits totaling $54,899 are supported from budgeted designated funds. Summer salaries and benefits of $129,927 are funded from restricted contract and grant funds. Therefore, approval was given to the 2008-09 summer budget that totals $5,412,632. Board Order 09-23 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Garrett, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: FY2010 ROOM AND BOARD RATES Whereas, the board considered the following: Projected housing and food service operating costs support the need to increase the room and board rates for the 2009 - 2010 academic year. Pursuant to the provisions within the food service contract, the administration and Aramark have negotiated a rate increase of 4% for the provision of board plan food service during the 2010 fiscal year. The contract uses the percentage increase in the Food and Beverage element of the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor, for urban consumers ("CPI-U") in the South as a benchmark for the rate increase considered. This CPI element was 4.9% for the past 12 months, however negotiations yielded the smaller increase. The proposed room and board rates for FY2010 are presented on Appendix 3. The average increase in proposed room rates is 4.78% while the proposed increase in meal plan rates is 1%. The revised rates will become effective in the fall semester of 2009. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved the negotiated 4% Aramark increase and the proposed room and board rates for FY2010 in accordance with the schedule presented in Appendix 3. Board Order 09-24 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: -14- CAMPUS RECREATION FEE Whereas, the board considered the following: The current summer campus recreation fee is $60 per summer semester. There is a reduced fee of $25 for part-time summer school students, those enrolled for less than six hours. Currently, students enrolled for six hours, which is full-time status in the summer, are assessed the part-time fee. This proposed fee modification correctly aligns the fees based on enrollment status. Therefore, the Board of Regents authorized that the campus recreation fee schedule be modified to assess the full-time summer semester fee of $60 to students enrolled at full-time status of six hours or more. Board Order 09-25 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: COURSE FEES AND OTHER FEES FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: Course fees provide instructional departments with funds to support the actual cost of consumable supplies, service, and travel related to specific courses. Course fees are allocated to instructional departments for expenditure within the academic year for which they are collected. Therefore, the Board of Regents adopted the schedule of course fees and other fees (additions and changes) for the 2009-2010 academic year shown in Appendix 4. This amended 2009-2010 fee schedule will be effective for the fall semester. Board Order 09-26 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Garrett, with Regents Amaral, Coleman, Dickerson, Ertz, Garrett, McCarty and White voting aye, Regent Boyer voting nay, the following item was approved: DESIGNATED TUITION INCREASE FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: Stephen F. Austin State University currently assesses $106 per semester credit hour in designated tuition. The total amount of designated tuition charged to a student does not exceed the amount one pays with a 16 semester credit hour load. Since the 81st Texas Legislature is currently in session, our state appropriation funding is uncertain at this time. It is necessary to obtain Board of Regents approval for fiscal year 2009-10 tuition and fee increases before fall 2009 registration begins on April 28, 2009. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved an increase in designated tuition of $5 per semester credit hour. The new rate will be $111 per semester credit hour. Board Order 09-27 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Amaral, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: -15- LIBRARY FEE INCREASE FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: The university currently assesses a library fee of $12 per semester credit hour. The revenue from the fee is used to support library operations. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved an increase in the library fee from $12 per semester credit hour to $13 per semester credit hour in order to support library operations. Board Order 09-28 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: TECHNOLOGY FEE INCREASE FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: The university currently assesses a technology fee of $16 per semester credit hour to support campus computer technology and networking. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved that the technology fee be increased from $16 per semester credit hour to $20 per semester credit hour to fond technology support. UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Board Order 09-29 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent McCarty, with all members voting aye, the Board of Regents adopted the policy revisions as presented in Appendix 5. REPORTS President Pattillo gave a report on the following topics: • Commencement will be held on May 16. Judge Thomas Reaveley will be the commencement speaker. • The summer board meeting will be July 20 and 21, with the grand opening of the Early Childhood Research Center on Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Summer commencement will be held on August 15. • The Pine Burrs, a group of women students from the 1950s will be on campus for a reunion this week and will be hosted by the Pattillos • The Texas House and Senate have recently passed resolutions recognizing the Nacogdoches/SFA Day, the Lumberjack Basketball team, and the 85th anniversary of SFA. • Institutional assessment • A newly appointed Admissions Standards Committee will be headed by Gary Wurtz and will present a report in October. -16- • A presentation was made to Lacey Claver, student regent, acknowledging her contributions to the board at this last regular meeting for her. Her term ends May 31 and the new student regent will be appointed by June 1. Gina Oglesbee made her audit services report on the university receipts audit, the bond compliance audit and the state comptroller's post payment review. Sally Ann Swearingen, chair of the Faculty Senate, introduced Dr. Marie Saracino and Dr. Tara Newman, who reported on their online Headstart degree completer program in Child and Family Development. Ms. Swearingen also reported on the wellness for faculty. Brian Sullivan reported as president of the Student Government Association. They had a very successful competition for the 2009 Big Idea, which was won by the student chapter of the Society of American Foresters. He introduced the 2009-2010 SGA president Courtney Harvey and the vice president Laterrious Starks. Mr. Sullivan provided a summary of activities for the spring semester. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Board Order 09-30 Regent Ertz gave the report from the Nominating Committee. Upon motion by Regent Ertz, seconded by Regent Garrett, with all members voting aye, the following officers were elected for 2009-2010: James A. Thompson, Chair Melvin R. White, Vice Chair John R. "Bob" Garrett, Secretary The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m. -17- Appendix 1 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules Currently in Effect (9-2006) Chapter 5. Rules Applying to Public Universities and/or Health-Related Institutions of Higher Education in Texas Subchapter B. Role and Mission, Tables of Programs, Course Inventory §5.23 Definitions §5.23.5 Organized classes—Classes whose primary mode of instruction is lecture, laboratory, or seminar. §5.23.8 Small classes—Undergraduate level classes with less than 10 registrations, and graduate level classes with less than five registrations. §5.26 Offering of Small Classes by Public Universities In accordance with Texas Education Code, §51.403(d), public universities may offer organized small classes which: §51.403(d.l) have been approved by the governing board of the university; §51.403(d.2) is a required course for graduation (the course is not offered each semester or term, and, if canceled, may affect the date of graduation of those enrolled); §51.403(d.3) is a required course for majors in this field and should be completed this semester (or term) to keep proper sequence in courses; §51.403(d.4) is a course in a newly established degree program, concentration, or support area; §51.403(d.5) is part of an interdepartmental (cross-listed) course taught as a single class by the same faculty at the same station, provided that the combined enrollments do not constitute a small class; §51.403(d.6) is a first-time offering of the course; §51.403(d.7) is class size-limited by accreditation or state licensing standards; §51.403(d.8) is class size-limited by availability of laboratory or clinical facilities; or §51.403(d.9) is voluntarily offered by a faculty member in excess of the institutional teaching load requirement and for which the faculty member receives no additional compensation. Source Note: The provisions of this §5.26 adopted to be effective May 28, 2003, 28 TexReg 4124 SMALL CLASSES Spring 2009 Appendix 1 Total Estimated Credit Hours in Small Classes 714 Total Estimated SFA Credit Hours Spring 2009 137,430 Estimated Small Class Credit Hours as a Percentage of SFA Total Credit Hours .52% Appendix 2 Undergraduate New Course Proposals MKTS62 Sports Promotion New Course MKT major emphasis Sports Marketing New Course MKT minor Sports Marketing New Course HMS426 Field Experience in Human Sciences New Course HMS442 Visual Merchandising Display II New Course HMS404L Quantity Food Production & Service Lab New Course HMS407 Understanding customer relationships New Course HMS407L Customer relations for hospitality industries lab New Course ARTS 17 Digital Photography New Course ART419 Alternative Process Photography New Course ART431 Advanced Sculpture: Casting New Course ART432 Advanced Sculpture: Installation New Course ART463 Digital Media: Motion Graphics New Course ART464 Digital Media: Time Based Media New Course ART478 Art Advertising Practicum New Course FOR252 Environmental Interpretation Methods New Course FOR441 Ecology, Management & Harvesting of White-tailed Deer New Course FOR441L ECO/MGMT/HARVEST WHITE-TL Deer New Course ENV407 Water Resources Management New Course HRT420 Plant Nutrient Management New Course COLLEGE OF UBERAL & APPLIED ARTS COM 202 Communication Research Methods New Course COM 300 Intro to Media Studies New Course COM 400 Adv. Topics in Media Studies New Course COM 402 Mass media and Society New Course ENG 373 Technical & Professional Editing New Course ENG 460 Literary Publishing Internship New Course ENG 465 Topics in Creative Writing New Course GEO 220L Introduction to GIS Lab New Course GER 13 lL Elementary German Lab New Course GER 132L Elementary German Lab New Course GER 231 Intermediate German I New Course GER 232 Intermediate German II New Course HIS 349 African American History New Course PHI 480 Phosophy in Media New Course PHI 482 Ethics, Tehcnology & Society New Course PSC 305 Appellate Advocacy I New Course PSC 328 International Terrorism New Course PSC 340 International Conflict & Peace New Course PSC 405 Appellate Advocacy II New Course PSC 442 Readings in Public Law New Course PSC 498 Intern Seminar New Course PSY 200 Scientific Literacy in Psychology New Course PSY 311 Social Psychology New Course PSY 351 Sensation & Perception New Course PSY 360 Cognitive Psychology New Course Page 1: New Appendix 2 Page 2: New Appendix 2 BIO342 Comparative Vertebrate Zoology New Course BIO342L Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Lab New Course BIO350 Economic Botany New Course BIO351 Plant Kingdom New Course BIO351L Plant Kingdom Lab New Course GOL451 Hydrogeology Field Techniques New Course GOL450 Cave & Karst Systems New Course Page 3: New Appendix 2 Undergraduate Course Change Proposals FIN369 Personal Finance Change course number FIN415 Personal Fiancial Planning change course description GBU485 Internship in General Business change in course description BLW4S7 Regulation of Business by National Government change in title & description MGT463 Business Policy & Strategy-Formulation change in pre-requisites HMS414L Commercial Design II Modification RDG320 Literacy Dev in Middle Childhood Modify Course SED460 Managing a Learner-Centered Classroom Modify Course ECHS51 Child-Centered En Modify Course RDG314 Text-based RDG Tech & procedures Modify Course ECH432 Professional Roles & Responsibilites Modify Course HMS204 Aesthetics Modify Course HMS214 Accessories in Interiors Modify Course HMS314 Building Construction Systems Modify Course HMS355 Nutrition for Healthcare Modify Course HMS404 Quantity Food Production & Service Modify Course HMS414 Commercial Design II Modify Course COLLEGE OF MNE ARTS THR460 History of the Theatre I Modify Course THR461 History of the Theatre II Modify Course THR471 Topics in the Theatre & Drama Modify Course ART479 Ad Campaign Modify Course AGNS67 [Weed Science Modify Course CJS41S Legal Research Writing Modification COM 102 Intro. To Communication Theory Modification GRK 131 Elementary Classical Greek I Modification GRK 132 Elementary Classical Greek II Modification LAS 300 Intro to Latin American Studies Modification LBA 398 Advanced Liberal Studies Modification PSC 403 Constitutional Law: Individual and His. Modification PSC 499 Internship in Political Science & Public Modification PSY 198 Learning & Study Skills Modification PSY 310 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Modification PSY 330 Psychological Statistics Modification PSY 341 Research Design in Psychology Modification PSY 350 Biopsychology Modification PSY 361 Learning & Conditioning Modification PSY 375 Abnormal Psychology Modification PSY 385 Psychology of Aggression Modification PSY 400 Positive Psychology Modification PSY 420 Hitory & Systems of Psychology Modification PSY 475 Special Problems Modification PSY 497 Research Seminar Modification PSY 498 Topics in Psychology Modification ANT 382 Area Studies in Anthropology Modification Page 1: Changes Appendix 2 ANT 477 Special Topics in Anthropology Modification SPA 235 Intermediate Spanish Conversastion Modification SPA 303 Advanced Grammar and Composition Modification SPA 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literacy Modification SPA 310 Spanish Phonetics Modification SPA 330 History of Hispanic American Culture I Modification SPA 340 History of Spanish Culture I Modification MTH138 College Algebra Modify Course MTH439 Advanced Calculus I Modify Course MTH440 Advanced Calculus II Modify Course BIO313 General Ecology Modify Course BIO313L General Ecology Lab Modify Course Page 2: Changes Appendix 2 Undergraduate Course Deletions ■■■I llllllllllll ACC431 Government Accounting Delete Course ACC432 Legal Prin Related to Accounting Delete Course ACC433 Mgmt Acct Information System I Delete Course ACC434 Mgmt Acct Information System II Delete Course ACC443 Taxation on Business Delete Course ACC451 Introduction to Oil & Gas Acc"t Delete Course ACC463 Accounting Theory Delete Course COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HSC483 Driver & Traffic Safety Ed I Delete Course HSC484 Driver & Traffic Safety Ed II Delete Course KIN 107 Gymnastics Delete Course KIN125 Emergency Care Delete Course KIN207 Gymnastics Delete Course KIN220 Body Mechanics Delete Course KIN331 Activities/Games/Sport Children Delete Course SED445 Practicum Delete Course FOR452 Envrionmental Interpretation Methods Delete Course AGN442 Senior Seminar Delete Course AGN267 World Crops Delete Course AGN345 Soil & Water Conservation Delete Course AGN345L Soil & Water Conservation Lab Delete Course ENV223 GIS & Mapping Environmental Resources Delete Course ENV223L Lab: GIS & Mapping Environmental Resources Delete Course FOR105 Engineering Drawing Delete Course FOR105L Lab: Engineering Drawing Delete Course FOR241 Wood Properties Delete Course FOR241L Lab: Wood Properties Delete Course FOR312 Tree Growth/Wood Quality Relationships Delete Course FOR402 Field Ecology Delete Course FOR402L Lab: Field Ecology Delete Course FOR405L Environmental Communication Interpretation Lab Delete Course FOR434 Soil Fertility Delete Course FOR434L Soil Fertility Lab Delete Course FOR454L Non-game Wildlife Ecology Lab Delete Course FOR465L Range Development & Evaluation Lab Delete Course HRT418 Landscape Plant Materials II Delete Course HRT418L Landscape Plant Materials II Lab Delete Course PLS433 Introduction to Agricultural Data Analysis Delete Course COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & APPLIED ARTS CJS414 Appeals & Briefs Delete Course ENG 220 Reading in British Literature Delete Course ENG 386 Literary Theory Delete Course HIS 235 Introduction to Public History Delete Course PSC 402 American Consitutional Law: Structure Delete Course PSY210 Developmental Psychology Delete Course PSY 240 Human Consciousness Delete Course PSY 250 Computer Applications in Psychology Delete Course PSY 290 Experimental Social Psychology Delete Course Page 1: Deletions Appendix 2 PSY 390 Psychology of Aging Delete Course PSY 476 Special Problems Delete Course PSY 490 Human Assessment Delete Course PSY 495 Psychopathology Delete Course PSY 499 Undergrad. Practicum in Communications. Delete Course SOC 432 Sociology in Art Delete Course NUR327 Holistic Nursing Delete Course BIO241 Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Delete Course BIO241L Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Lab Delete Course BIO250 Economic Botany Delete Course BIO251 Plant Kingdom Delete Course BIO251L Plant Kingdom Lab Delete Course BIO411 Phylogenetics Delete Course Page 2: Deletions Appendix 2 Undergraduate Program Change Proposals FIN Major change in options with major FIN emphasis financial planning emphasis GBUS minor change to reflect FIN269 to FIN369 INTB major change in options in part B MKT major emphasis Promotion Emphasis Sales Minor HMS 478 Interior Design New minor Modify degree plan BS Human Sciences with emphasis in Hospitality Admin, Modify Program Online Head Start Completer Program Modify Program Certificate for Construction Management New Program Certificate in Hospitality Administration New Program Special Education EC 12 Completer Program-Human Services New Program BS HS with emphasis in Interior Merchandising Modify Program COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Choral/Instrumental/Elementary New pre-certification tracks Piano Pedagogy Minor Modify Minor Museum Studies Certificate New Program COMS Program Changes PSYC Program Changes SOCI Program Changes SPAN Program Changes MCM Program Changes lliiilll Combined Sciences Minor |New Program Request Form Page 1: Programs Appendix 2 ill CSC 425G CSC 520, cross list with CSC 425—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC431G CSC 530, cross list with CSC 431—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC 435G CSC 560, cross list with CSC 435—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC441G CSC 540, cross list with CSC 441—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC445G CSC 550, cross list with CSC 445—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC 511 Programming Languages Change prerequisite to include CSC 540 CSC 524 Database Management Systems - Architecture and Management Change prerequisite to include CSC 520 CSC 541 Compiler Principles and Techniques Change prerequisite to include CSC 540 CSC 542 Operating Systems Concepts Change prerequisite to include CSC 540 CSC 563 Computer Networks and Distributed Systems Change prerequisite to include CSC 560 BLW 547 International Legal Environment of Business Modify Course BCM 520 Managerial Communication New Course ACC 557 Seminar in Internal Auditing Modify Course Master of Arts Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education degree New program New Program COU 543 The Contemporary College Student New Course COU 544 Student Affairs Legal Organization and Practice New Course COU 545 Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs New Course COU 546 Advanced Seminar in College Student Development New Course COU 581 Interviewing and Helping Skills New Course COU 596 Student Affairs Practicum New Course >SPE 561 Medical and Educational Aspects Modify Course COU 534 School Counseling Programs Degree Plan change Master Mathematics Teacher EC-4 Certificate New certificate program New Program ELE 556 Mathematics Curriculum and Content Development New Course ELE 557 Early Childhood Mathematical Processes and Instruction New Course 'ELE 558 Assessment and Diagnostics in Mathematics Education New Course 'ELE 559 The Master Mathematics Teacher as a Professional New Course SPE 532 Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children Degree plan change ♦HMS512 Design of Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities New Course HMS511 Introductory Dietetics Practice New Course HMS 565 Pediatric Nutrition New Course ELE 542 PBIC Field Internship Modify Course Page 1: Graduate Appendix 2 HMS531 Supervised Practice I Modify Course 'KIN 551 Athletic Training Clinical V Modify Course COU510 Survey of Abnormalities New Course COU 590 Supervision in School Counseling New Course 'KIN 521 Athletic Training Clinical I Modify Course *KIN 522 Athletic Training Clinical II Modify Course 'KIN 541 Athletic Training Clinical III Modify Course HMS 526 Field Experience in Human Sciences New Course *SED 553 Teacher Leadership and Mentoring New Course SED541 PBIC Internship/First Semester New Course HMS 520 Advanced Practicum New Course SED561 Classroom Management Delete Course SED 580 Assessment and Evaluation Delete Course SED 545 PBIC Internship Distant Delete Course SED 544 PBIC Internship Delete Course SED 526 Field Based Professional Learning Delete Course ELE 543 PBIC Internship - Distance Modify Course SED 542 PBIC Student Internship Modify Course COU 523 Legal Ethical Issues in Counseling Degree plan change COU 521 Seminar: Alcohol and Drug Abuse New Course COU 541 Seminar in Rehabilitation Modify Course *SED 595 Graduate Seminar New Course HMS 514 Interior Design Studio I New Course KIN 565 The Role of Sports in Society Modify Course KIN 560 Biomechanics Modify Course KIN 562 Motor Learning Modify Course COU 534 School Counseling Programs New Course 'KIN 542 Athletic Training Clinical IV Modify Course KIN 515 Adapted Physical Education Modify course KIN 553 Physiology of Exercise Modify Course KIN 545 Current Trends and Issues in Physical Ed Modify course KIN 525 Curr Construction in Physics Ed Modify Course Graduate Hospitality Certificate New Certificate Graduate Distance Online Superintendent Certification New Certificate Graduate Off Campus Face to Face Program. MED with Principal Certification New Certificate Graduate Off Campus Face to Face Program. MA School of Counseling New Program Graduate ott Campus Face to Face Program. Endorsement in Visual Impairment New Program llllllli ART419/ART519 Modify Course ART 431/ART 534 Modify Course ART432/ART535 Modify Course ART463/ART 563 Modify Course ART 464/ART 564 Modify Course ART 479/ART 579 Modify Course Page 2: Graduate Appendix 2 RT478/ART578 Art/Advertising Practicum New Course raduate Certificate in /luseum Studies Art New Cerfificate Program UIT505 Proseminar in Art Museum Studies New Course /lasters of Art in Art Education Art New Degree RT 506 Seminar in Art Museum Education New Course RT 508 Practicum in Artistic Creativity New Course RT 509 Readings and Research in Museum Studies New Course AHL 574 Studies in Music Literature New Course HIS 553 ecent American History ew Course HIS 557 )elete Course OM 505 dv. Topics in Media Studies ^ew Course COM 525 sychology of Speech Communication slew Course :OM 542 ladio-Television Programming slew Course ENG 524 }reat Texts to 1650 slew Course ENG 525 }reat Texts after 1650 slew Course ENG 565 oetics and Prosody slew Course ENG 583 Special Topics Modify Course BA 505 ublic Administration Methods Modify Course BA510 ublic Personnel Administration vlodify Course BA515 ublic Budgeting and Finance Management Vlodify Course 'BA 520 olicy System and Evaluation vlodify Course (BA 525 Public Organization and Manage vlodify Course 'BA 530 opics in Public Affairs vlodify Course 'BA 535 sadership in Public Administration vlodify Course 'BA 540 Administrative Law and Procedure Slew Course »BA 575 Spec Res Pro Public Adm '. vlodify Course 'BA 576 ipec Res Pro Public Adm II vlodify Course 'BA 545 :thics in Public Administration New Course 'BA 599 Public Administration Internship Modify Course SY501 'sychological Statistics [vlodify Course PSY 507 Experimental Design Modify Course PSY 505 Adv Developmental Psychology Delete Course PSY 520 Adv Professional Practicum Delete Course PSY 521 Positive Psychology Delete Course PSY 524 Adv Applied Psychology Delete Course PSY 527 Advising/Technology Delete Course PSY 530 History and Systems Delete Course PSY 540 Human Assessment Delete Course PSY 576 Adv Graduate Studies Delete Course SWK518 Child Welfare Services Modify Course SWK528 Social Work in Mental Health Modify Course International Certificate in Community Development Certificate Program in Social Work New Certificate Program SWK531 International Social Work New Course SWK532 Sustainable Community Development New Course SWK 533 Diversity Appreciation New Course SWK 538 Social Work with the Aged Modify Course SWK 549 Advanced Field Instruction Modify Course Page 3: Graduate Appendix 2 FOR 587 Seminar Modify Course FOR 503 Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land Delete Course FOR 503L Lab: Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land Delete Course FOR 514 Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment Delete Course FOR514L Lab: Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment Delete Course ENV503 Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land New Course ENV 503L Lab: Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land New Course ENV 507 Water Resources Management New Course ENV 512 Environmental Hydrology New Course ENV512L Lab: Environmental Hydrology New Course ENV 514 Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment New Course ENV514L Lab: Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment New Course ENV 515 Environmental Assessment and Management New Course ENV515L Lab: Environmental Assessment and Management New Course FOR 509 Forest Hydrology New Course FOR 509L Lab: Forest Hydrology New Course FOR 512 Timber Management New Course FOR 525 Forest Economics New Course FOR 528 Regional Silviculture New Course FOR 548 Range Management New Course FOR 551 Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas New Course FOR551L Lab: Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas New Course FOR 554 Non-game Wildlife Ecology New Course FOR 555 Environmental Communication /Interpretation New Course FOR 556 Environmental Attitudes and Issues New Course FOR 565 Range Development and Evaluation New Course ANS 552 Equine Law Studies New Course AGN 548 Range Management New Course AGN 569 Plant Protection New Course PLS 520Lab Agricultural Waste Management Lab New Course HRT 520 Plant Nutrient Management New Course AGR 507 Advanced Soils Delete Course HRT 515 Public Garden Management Delete Course ENV 500L Survey Environmental Toxicology Lab Delete Course ENV 502L Environmental Waste Management Lab Delete Course ENV 504L Occupational and Environmental Health Lab Delete Course ENV 508 Microbial Ecology Delete Course ENV 508L Microbial Ecology Lab Delete Course ENV 520L Fund.Industrial Hygiene Lab Delete Course ENV 524L Principles Applied Toxicology Lab Delete Course ENV 526 Industrial Hygiene Intern Delete Course ENV 526L Industrial Hygiene Lab Delete Course ENV 540L Advanced Occupational and Environmental Health Lab Delete Course ENV 542L General Principles Epidemiology Lab Delete Course ENV 544L Social/Behavioral Aspects Community Health Lab Delete Course ENV 546L Admin Health Service Org Lab Delete Course FOR 502 Advanced Field Ecology Delete Course FOR 502L Lab: Advanced Field Ecology Delete Course FOR511L Lab: Conservation Natural Resources Delete Course FOR 557 Ecological Field Methods Delete Course FOR 557L Lab: Ecological Field Methods Delete Course FOR 558 Resource Management Planning Delete Course Spatial Analysis Certificate Program in Forestry New Certificate Program Page 4: Graduate Appendix 2 SCE 501 Foundations of Science New Course SCE 564 Concepts in Life Science New Course SCE 565 Topics in Chemistry Education New Course SCE 566 Concepts in Physics New Course SCE 567 Concepts in Earth and Space Science New Course SCE 571 Special Topics in Science Education New Course SCE 572 Special Tobpics in Science Education New Course SCE 575 Advanced Graduate Studies in Science Education New Course SCE 576 Advanced Graduate Studies in Science Education New Course MTH513 Complex Analysis I Modify Course MTH514 Complex Analysis II Modify Course MTH 539 Real Variables I Modify Course MTH 540 Real Variables II Modify Course CHE 503L Intro Biotechnology Lab Delete Course CHE 512 Coordination Chemistry Delete Course CHE 557L Advanced Metabolism Lab Delete Course CHE 558L Biophysical Chem Lab Delete Course CHE 570 Environmental Inst Analysis Delete Course CHE 570L Environmental Inst Analysis Lab Delete Course CHE 571 Chemical Toxicology Delete Course CHE571L Chemical Toxicology Lab Delete Course CHE 573 Advanced Environmental Chem Delete Course CHE 573L Advanced Environmental Chem Lab Delete Course CHE 571 Advanced Special Topics New Course CHE 581 Supervised Instruction of Laboratory Courses Modify Course BIO 516 Advanced Plant Anatomy New Course BIO516L Advanced Plant Anatomy Lab New Course BIO 526 Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology New Course BIO 526L Advanced Pathogenic Bact Lab New Course BIO 527 Advanced Immunology New Course BIO 527L Advanced Immunology Lab New Course BIO 528 Advanced Virology New Course BIO 528L Advanced Virology Lab New Course BIO 539 Advanced Parasitology New Course BIO 539L Advanced Parasitology Lab New Course PHY 530 Thermodynamics New Course PHY 541 Optics New Course PHY 541L Optics Lab New Course PHY 550 Introductory Quantum Mechanics New Course GOL551&551L Hydrogeology Field Techniques New Course GOL 550 Cave and Karst Systems New Course Master Science Teacher Certificate Certificate Program in Science New Program Page 5: Graduate Appendix 3 Stephen F. Austin State University Room and Board Rates for 2009-2010 Summer Semesters w/7 Day w/7 Day 14 Meals 20 Meals $1,087 $1,087 $1,239 $1,239 Rates above include sales tax for Board Apartments Number Rent Appendix 4 COURSE Course Fees College Department Course # Course Name Present Proposed BUS General Business GBU 485 Intemationship in General Business $ 30.00 BUS General Business GBU 557 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution $ 30.00 $ 40.00 BUS MMIB MGT 463 Business Policy & Strategy $ 20.00 $ 30.00 BUS MMIB MGT 517 Strategic Management $ 35.00 BUS MMIB MKT358 Sports Marketing 45.00 BUS MMIB MKT478 Advertising Campaign I 75.00 BUS MMIB MKT479 Advertising Campaign II $ 75.00 EDU Human Services COU 524 School Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 533 Counseling Skills $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 534 School Counseling Programs $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 535 Multicultural Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 541 Seminar in Rehabilitation $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 594 Practicum in Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 595 Internship in Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services SPE 532 .501 Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children $ 15.00 EDU Human Services SPE 564 .501 Early Childhood Special Education $ 15.00 EDU Human Services SPH 471.02 Practicum -Deaf and Hard of Hearing $ 150.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 328 Psychosocial Development $ $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 586 Evaluation in Early Childhood Education $ 12.00 $ EDU Elementary Ed. MLG 401 The Middle Level Learning Community $ 30.00 $ 40.00 EDU Elementary Ed. RDG 501 Early Literacy of Young Child $15.00 EDU Elementary Ed. RDG 518 Reading Methods for EC $15.00 EDU Human Sciences HMS 407 Customer Relations for the Service Industries $ $ 55.00 EDU Human Sciences HMS 414 Commercial Design I $ 95.00 $ 110.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 328 L Psycho-Social Development Lab 12.00 $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 328 L sec. 500-699 Psychosocial Development Lab $ 12.00 $ 30.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 331 L Child-Centered Environments Lab $ 12.00 $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 331L sec. 500-699 Child-Centered Environments Lab $ 10.00 $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. MLG 401L sec. 500-699 The Middle Level Learning Community Lab $ $ 30.00 FA Art ART 312 Photographic Lighting $ 26.00 $ 85.00 FA Art ART 315 .001 Color $ 80.00 FA Art ART 317 Digital Photography 85.00 FA Art ART 462/ART 562 Digital Meia: Interactive Arts 85.00 FA Art ART 463/ART 563 Digial Media: Motion Graphics (New) $ 85.00 FA Art ART 464/ART 564 Digital Media: Time Based Media (New) $ 85.00 FA Art ART 505 Proseminar in Art Museum Studies $ 100.00 FA Art ART 506 Seminar in Art Museum Education $ 20.00 FA Art ART 507 Practicum in Art Museum Studies $ 100.00 FA Art ART 508 Practicum in Artistic Creativity 70.00 FA Art ART518/ART418 Color Photography $ 100.00 FA Art ART519/ART419 Alternative Photographic Processes $ 85.00 FA Art ART 534/ART 431 Graduate Sculpture, Casting $ 135.00 FA Art ART 535/ART 432 Graduate Sculpture, Installation $ 100.00 FA Music MUT417 Music Recording and Production III $ 130.00 FOR Agriculture AGM 383 Agriculture Machinery Design and Structure $ $ 50.00 FOR EVSC ENV 209 Forest Ecology $ 21.00 35.00 FOR EVSC ENV 450 Air Quality Assessment $ $ 20.00 FOR EVSC ENV 503 Remediation & Reclamation of Disturbed Land $ 20.00 FOR EVSC ENV 505 Environmental Communication/ Interpretation 5.00 FOR EVSC ENV 512 Environmental Hydrology 10.00 FOR EVSC ENV 515 Environmenal Impact Statements $ 25.00 FOR EVSC ENV 521 Landscape Ecology $ 55.00 FOR EVSC ENV 550 Air Quality Assessment $ 20.00 FOR Forestry ENV 210 Environmental Measurement $ 15.00 $ 20.00 FOR Forestry ENV 349 Environmental Soil Science $ 20.00 $ 25.00 Appendix 4 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Policies for Board Review April 21,2009 p-l Appendix 5 P-2 Appendix 5 P-3 Appendix 5 Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities (F-33) Original Implementation: July 14,1998 Last Revision: April 21,2001April 21, 2009 The Law: It is the policy of Stephen F. Austin State University to comply with the fundamental principles of nondiscrimination and accommodation in academic programs set forth in the implementing regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; these regulations provide that: No qualified student with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any... postsecondary education program or activity... [Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, 84.43] and An institution shall make such modifications to its academic requirements as are necessary to ensure that such requirements do not discriminate or have the effect of discrimination on the basis of handicap, against a qualified handicapped applicant or student... Modifications may include changes in the length of time permitted for the completion of degree requirements, substitution of specific courses required for the completion of degree requirements, and adaptation of the manner in which specific courses are conducted. [Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, 84.44] The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 extends the provisions of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act to private institutions. It also puts in place more effective means for enforcing the law. Neither Section 504 nor the ADA requires universities to lower their academic standards or substantially alter the essential elements of their courses or programs to accommodate students with disabilities. The requirement to provide reasonable accommodations is designed to afford an equal opportunity for students with disabilities. Achieving reasonable accommodations for a student with a disability involves shared responsibility among students, faculty and staff. Should a university deny a requested accommodation it must be prepared to show very clearly that complying with the request would constitute a fundamental alteration; the unsubstantiated opinion of a faculty member or administrator may not be sufficient for P-4 Appendix 5 that purpose. Moreover, the cost of the proposed modification is not usually sufficient reason for denying a requested accommodation. The following accommodations are very widely accepted in higher education: ■ Providing services such as readers, interpreters, and note-takers. ■ Allowing extra time for examinations, assignments and projects. ■ Permitting exams to be individually proctored, read orally, dictated, or typed. ■ Tape-Recording lectures. Using computer software for assistance in studying and on tests. ■ Using alternative testing formats to demonstrate course mastery. ■ Changing classrooms as needed for accessibility. Who must be accommodated? Students who are requesting support services from SFA are required to submit documentation through the Office of Disability Services to verify eligibility for reasonable accommodations; the institution must review and evaluate that documentation. Students are not required to assume the responsibility for securing a necessary accommodation. The university is required to provide reasonable accommodations for a student's known disability so that the student has an equal opportunity to participate in the courses, activities or programs. When additional expertise beyond that of the staff of the Office of Disability Services is needed to assess a student's documentation, the Academic Assessment Committee, consisting of feu^-members of the faculty who are knowledgeable about disabilities, and feee-staff members, including the ADA coordinator, evaluates the documentation, requests additional information if, in their judgment, it is required, and makes a recommendation to the Office of Disability Services. Documentation must validate the need for services based on the individual's current level of functioning in an educational setting. If the documentation is found to be insufficient the institution is not obliged to provide accommodations. If the documentation is found to be sufficient, appropriate accommodations are recommended. All levels of academic organization, the college, the department, and the individual faculty member, are required to provide all qualified students with disabilities with appropriate, reasonable accommodations. What accommodations must be provided? P-5 Appendix 5 Students with disabilities may be accorded two types of accommodations1: They may be permitted to substitute particular courses for some of those required under their degree requirements, or they may be afforded approved accommodations within the courses they take. If a course substitution is requested, the request must be received by the academic department that teaches the course to be deleted from the student's requirements no later than the semester prior to one in which the student proposes to take one or more of the substitute courses. Ordinarily the request should arrive at the department office before the 12th day of classes of a long semester, or the 4th day of classes of a summer session. Once received by the department, the course substitution request is considered by the department chair, who consults with the Office of Disability Services before making a recommendation. The chair's recommendation regarding substitution is forwarded to the dean of that college. Employing the college's usual procedures for decisions about curricula, and consulting with other colleges as necessary, the dean makes the final determination about whether the requested substitution may be allowed, or does, in fact, represent a fundamental modification of the program in question. Before a course substitution is considered there should be evidence that even with reasonable accommodation the student cannot succeed in the required course. Requests for accommodation within a particular course should, when possible, be received by the Office of Disability Services before the beginning of the semester in which the student with a disability is to enroll in the course. Once received, the accommodation request is considered by Disability Services and, if required, by the Academic Assessment Committee. If the decision is to recommend against providing the requested accommodation, the student is informed. If it is decided that accommodation is to be provided, a record of that recommendation, together with a recommendation of the general type of accommodation to be provided is sent to the instructor of the subject course, with a copy to the department chair. In consultation with the chair, the instructor then meets with the disabled student to work out precisely how the recommended accommodations are to be implemented in the context of the particular course. To make provision of appropriate accommodations as effective as possible, students with disabilities are to meet with instructors from whom accommodations are requested as early in the semester as possible. It is expected that the student, the Office of Disability Services, the Academic Assessment Committee, the department chair, and the course instructor will cooperate to identify accommodations that meet the student's documented need without fundamentally altering the course. Who must provide approved accommodations in a particular course? P-6 Appendix 5 Accommodations most commonly requested may include providing services such as readers, interpreters, and note-takers; allowing extra time for examinations; using alternate forms of examinations; tape-recording lectures; using computer software for assistance in studying and on tests; and, on rare occasions, relocating the classroom. It is the responsibility of the Office of Disability Services to provide readers, interpreters, and note-takers when needed. The instructor is expected, however, to cooperate with Disability Services in accommodating these service providers in the classroom. It is the responsibility of the instructor to organize examinations so students with disabilities may be accorded extra time and special testing conditions. When possible, special testing will be done within the offices of the academic department. When testing cannot be done in the department, however, Disability Services will provide secure facilities and supervision. When special materials (e.g., Braille transcripts or audio tape recordings of course materials) are required, it is the joint responsibility of Office of Disability Services and the instructor to arrange to make these materials available to the student. Such materials must be made available to students with disabilities at the same time that their equivalents are given to other students. It is the responsibility of the department chair, in cooperation with the instructor and the dean, to relocate courses when required. How are disagreements to be resolved? Disagreements will be resolved according to the provisions of Policy F-34, Appeal Procedure Relating to the Provision of Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Cross Reference: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, Title 29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.; Appeal Procedure Relating to the Provision of Accommodations for Students with Disabilities F-34; Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities F-16, Animals on University Property D-3 Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for University Affairs Contact for Revision: Director of Disability Services Forms: None P-7 Appendix 5 Awarding Academic Credit for Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction for the BAAS Degree (A-52) Original Implementation: October 26, 1999 Last Revision: July 25, 2002April 21, 2009 Role and Scope The purpose of this policy statement is to provide an approved methodology and procedures for students wishing to be awarded academic credit for extrainstitutional learning experiences e&-in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree. Further, t7his policy provides a rationale for the credit awarded and definitions of the significant elements of the process-;, i^ake-establishes guidelines for developing the life-experience portfolio, and provides a means for monitoring the policy. Review It is the responsibility of the Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences to review and implement this policy. Rationale The-a/lwarding of academic degree credit for noncollegiate sponsored instruction is based on the higher education practice position that it is reasonable educational practice to grant of granting academic credit for high quality educational attainment comparable to the college level- programs. This means of allowing The granting o/credit is carried out in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, credit by examination, Advanced Placement (AP) credit, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit, portfolio review, and SFASU departmental examination, sound when these programs of study and life experiences overseen by noncollegiate organizations are determined to be at the college level. Further, to be awarded toward the baccalaureate degree the credit must be appropriate to an individual's degree program. The experiences of educational institutions who engage in this practice have shown that the awarding of credit for prior learning often motivates students to enroll and complete the full academic degree process, thus enriching their lives and career opportunities. The credit awarded must be appropriate to an individual's BAAS degree program. Authority and Oversight and Jluthonty P-8 Appendix 5 The authority granted to SFASUby the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) (July 16, 1974) to offer the BAAS degree contains the following feature'.Stephen F. Austin State University was granted authority on July 16, 1974, by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. The proposal submitted to and approved by the THECB for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree included in Section 1.0 the following special feature which is the focus of this policy statement: "Semester hour credit for experience and/or exhibited competency is permissible in both Academic Foundations (up to 12 hours) and Academic Specialization (up to 24 hours)-. An expanded innovative program of advising and counseling will be necessary to administer the program." The College of Liberal and Applied Arts shall maintain oversight of the BAAS degree and Oversight for the degree and authority to administer the life-experience credit program. has been placed with the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. The Dean of the College 4s charged with shall developing procedures for the to implementation of all features aspects of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences BAAS°ree. Definitions B.A.A.S. Degree - The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences ©degree is designed to offer students with YeeetieasAoccupational-techmcai training and work experience ia-a given occupational field the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree without credit given for life experiences the usual significant loss of credits that occurs in pursuing a traditional degree. The degree is designed to provide both academic and professional depth to individuals who possess recognized competency in occupational or technical fields. Extrainstitutional Learning - Documented learning experience that accrues to the student outside the sponsorship of an accredited institution of higher education. Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction - A form of extrainstitutional learning sponsored by non-accredited associations, business, industry, or military units to develop knowledge, skills, and values. Extrainstitutional Learning—Any Documented learning experience that accrues to the student outside the sponsorship of an accredited institution of higher education. P-9 Appendix 5 Occupational Portfolio -A compilation of pertinent documents and third party verification that develops a history and basis for the levels of competency submitted for evaluation. Documentation shall verify that skill levels and occupational competencies are equivalent to college work. Work/Life Experience - A form of noncollegiate sponsored learning that develops knowledge, skills, and values as a result of sponsored experiences documented through the occupational portfolio. Occupational Portfolio A compilation of pertinent documents and third party verification that develops a history and basis for the levels of competency submitted for evaluation. Documentation should focus on establishing verify that skill levels and occupational competence are equivalent to college work. Oversight and Authority Stephen F. Austin State University was granted authority on July 16,1971, by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. The proposal submitted to and approved by the THECB for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree included in Section 1.0 the following special feature which is the focus of this policy statement: "Semester hour credit for experience and/or exhibited competency is permissible in both Academic Foundations (up to 12 hours) and Academic Specialization (up to 21 hours). An expanded innovative program of advising and counseling will be necessary to administer the program." Oversight for the degree and authority to administer the life experience credit program has been placed with the College of Applied Arts and Sciences. The Dean of the College is charged with developing procedures for the implementation of all features of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. Procedure for Credit Awards Credit for documented life experience is awarded based on the principle that valid learning experiences at the college/university level can occur outside of a direct higher education environment. These learning experiences can be derived through various extrainstitutional encounters such as continuing education, professional development instruction, the process of licensure, in service training, military training, and direct supervision. P-10 Appendix 5 The evaluation of noncoUegiate credit is dependent upon an examination process-featis designed to ascertain whether the life experiences have been of the nature and extent that they are equal to college level instruction. The measure of equivalency (to college level instruction) is determined &-by three 4eve&sfactors: 1. The Curriculum of the Learning Experience The course of study being reviewed work/life experience meets will meet the standard of currency and relevance of contemporary institutions of higher education. That is, it will be equivalent to a course of study that is included in the curriculum of a contemporary institution of higher education. 2. The Qualifications of the Instructor Work/Life Evaluator Supervision Instruction for the course must be delivered/supervised provided by an individual or individuals whose credentials have been reviewed and accepted by duly-authorized peers, -e^-an appropriate sponsoring professional organization or corporation, or an institution of higher education. 3. The-Evaluation of the-Student ProgressAchievement Each course of study receiving an award of credit must use a means of evaluating the learner's progress that is appropriate to the subject matter and the manner of instruction. The evaluation validation process must use a means of evaluating the learning process that is appropriate to the subject matter and the manner of transmission, must be valid and documented. All applications for credit through noncoUegiate sponsored learning experiences must be submitted by &e-students to his/hertheir adviser at the time a degree plan is offered submitted to the Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts, and Sciences or his/hcra -designee, for approval. The request for credit must be submitted as an occupational portfolio accompanied by all pertinent documentation. The Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts, or a designee, shall review all credit recommendations and make a final determination as to the amount of credit to be awarded. Credit awarded shall be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Should any cCredit he-is awarded for noncoUegiate sponsored instruction^ will be applied only to the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. The Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences or his/her designce will review all credit recommendations and make a final determination as to the amount of credit to be awarded. Credit awarded will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on Form AAS Ex for posting on the student's transcript. Appeals P-ll Appendix 5 Appeals of credit awards msy-shall be made in writing to the Academic College Council of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences for resolution. The Council may either affirm the decision of the 4Dean or make its own credit recommendation to the dDean. In all cases the decision of the Council will be final. References Evaluation of the application for credit will be made using the: Directory of the National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction National Guide to Credit Recommendations for Noncollegiate courses Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services Aviation Education Review Organization College Credit Standards Guide, And and other means and resource materials as appropriate and recognized. Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: None SFA General Bulletin/Advanced Placement & Credit by Examination Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact for Revision: Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences Forms: AAS-Ex P-12 Appendix 5 Building Security/Special Events (F-5) Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 It is the responsibility of the University Police Department to open university buildings at 6:00 a.m. at the beginning of each business day (Monday through Friday) and to secure all buildings after the end of the business day. Police officers will check all buildings at designated hours during each night shift. When a special event is scheduled in a university building after normal business hours iit is the responsibility of ^t-the sponsoring departments to contact the University Police Department when a special event will be held in a University building after normal business hours so the building can remain open. - Buildings will be left open and secured by ^University police officers at the appropriate time. At designated hours during each night shift police officers check all buildings. If a special event will include visitors to campus iit is the responsibility sponsoring departments to contact the University Police Department at least 48 hours prior to the event within a reasonable amount of time or within 18 hours when a special event will bo held at anytime on the University campus. This is so tha^any special parking arraragefiments needed can be made to accommodate the visitors to the campus. Source of Authority: Vice President for University Affairs Cross Reference: None Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for University Affairs Contact for Revision: Chief of University Police Forms: None P-13 Appendix 5 Cellular Telephones and Wireless Communication Devices (F-42) Original Implementation: October 30, 2007 Last Revision: January 29, 2008April 21, 2009 OVERVIEW The university recognizes that certain positions require the use of a cellular telephone (cell phone) or wireless communication device (including personal digital assistants (PDA's) or smartphones) to conduct official business. This policy provides specific guidelines regarding the use of cell phones and/or wireless communication devices. DEFINITIONS Wireless Communications Device - cellular telephones, telephone/PDA combinations, and smartphones. For purposes of this policy, laptops and personal computers are not considered wireless communications devices. ELIGIBILITY Each department is responsible for establishing whether a specific employee needs a cell phone or wireless communication device service. Criteria for establishing this need include: 1. Requirement to travel frequently on university business. 2. Large amounts of time spent away from the office. 3. A need to contact the individual after normal business hours on a frequent basis. 4. A need for others to be in constant communication with the individual. 5. Safety considerations. If an employee meets one or more of these criteria, a department head/director may approve a request to provide either a university cell phone or wireless communication device or a communication allowance through one of the following options. 1. University provided cell phones or wireless communication device: If a department chooses this option, the entire amount of the university provided cell phone or wireless communication device is considered as a taxable fringe benefit to the employee. The employee is not required to document personal or business usage. However, the department must require that an employee reimburse the department for calls that exceed the monthly plan amount unless they provide P-14 Appendix 5 documentation that the excess use is attributed solely to business related calls. The Telecommunications Department will determine two preferred vendors from which the university will contract cellular services. All university provided cellphones and plans will be acquired from one of the preferred vendors. Departments electing this option must submit a "Cellular Telephone Request and Justification Form" to the assistant director of telecommunications and networking for each employee, as required in policy F-29, Communications Services. The assistant director of telecommunications and networking will communicate the taxable value of the university provided cell phone and wireless communication device to the Payroll Office. 2. Communication Allowance: The department may elect to provide a communication allowance to reimburse the employee for the projected cost of business related charges. The dollar amount of the cell phone allowance should cover the estimated business-related calls and a pro-rata portion of the monthly cost of the phone plan. Determination of the dollar amount of the allowance is made at the departmental level, but will be within guidelines and dollar limits established by the assistant director of telecommunications and networking. These levels are defined on the Communication Allowance Request Form. The communication allowance will be paid through payroll and will be considered taxable income. The allowance does not constitute an increase to base pay and will not be included for percentage based pay increases or for retirement (TRS or ORP) calculations. The communication allowance is established by submitting a completed "Communication Allowance Request Form" to the Payroll Office. Departments should also keep a copy of the form on file for each approved allowance. The employee is responsible for communicating the telephone number to the department. The employee may, at his or her own expense, add extra services or equipment features as desired. 3. Intermittent Use of Cell Phones for Business Purposes: Some departments may provide cell phones on an intermittent basis to their employees. Intermittent basis is defined as more than one employee assigned use of the phone during the month. In these instances, NO personal use is permitted. Employees using these cell phones will be responsible for documenting all calls as business related. Employees must submit the documentation (phone logs) to the department. Supervisors will be responsible for reviewing the documentation and insuring that employees reimburse the university for any personal calls made inadvertently. Reimbursements must be based on a pro-rata share of the monthly phone bill and made within 30 days of receipt of the telephone bills. These phone P-15 Appendix 5 logs must be retained by the department and will be subject to audit. The controller's office must be notified when employees do not submit proper documentation. In these instances, the employee will be responsible for any tax liability associated with phone usage. 4. Infrequent Use of Cell Phones for Business Purposes: If infrequent business calls are made by an employee who does not receive a communication allowance or university-provided phone, departmental approval can be given to reimburse the employee for business calls that exceed personal wireless plan minutes. Reimbursement of these calls will be made through accounts payable through normal procedures for reimbursement of business related expenses. Appropriate documentation, such as a copy of the wireless plan billing statement and the stated business purpose of the call, should be submitted to support the reimbursement. Any reimbursement of business related calls will not be taxable to the employee. Cross Reference: Communication Services (F-29) Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and AdministrationPravasf and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact for Revision: Controller, Assistant Director of Telecommunications and Networking Forms: Communications Allowance Request Form, Cellular Telephone Request and Justification Form P-16 Appendix 5 Dead Week (A-15) Original Implementation: June 16, 1982 Last Revision: April 24, 2007April 21, 2009 Dead week is an established tradition in higher education to allow students the necessary time to prepare for final examinations. During the last five class days of each long semester, written examinations (except to cover daily assignments) and themes or assignments beyond normal daily requirements are not to be assigned without written notification to the students prior to the twelfth class day. The Division of University Affairs and major student groups of the university, including (SGA, RHA, IVCStudent Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Association (SAA), Residence Hall Association (RHA), SFA Panhellenic Association (SFAPA), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Interfraternity Counci (IFC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), shall observe dead week by refraining from sponsoring on-campus student social activities (parties, dances, films, concerts, banquets). On-campus advertising for any social activity sponsored off-campus by a student group during dead week will not be approved. Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for University Affairs Contact For Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for University Affairs Forms: None P-17 Appendix 5 Departmental Budgeting and Accounting Responsibilities (C-ll) Original Implementation: September 1,1987 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 It is the responsibility of each department head to exercise budgetary control over and account for the funds and property of his/her department. For that reason all accounts are assigned to an account manager. It is the responsibility of each account manager to maintain records of sales and other revenues, expenditures and encumbrances including salaries and wages, and other charges which support and supplement the controller's office's records. It is the account manager's responsibility to ensure that each account under his/her control does not exceed budget limitations. In accounts where both revenues and expenditures are projected (i.e. Designated Fund, Restricted Fund and Plant Fund accounts), if actual revenues do not meet budgeted revenues, it is the account manager's responsibility to reduce expenditures accordingly. All deficits are to be thoroughly investigated and resolved in a timely manner. Complete and accurate records of financial transactions are to be maintained by the controller's office and made available to account managers who are responsible for comparing their records with those of the controller's office and reporting any differences promptly to the controller's office. The original approved budgets and all authorized budget revisions for non Restricted restricted accounts are maintained by the budget director of Financial Sendees. The original approved budgets and all authorized budget revisions for restricted grants and contracts and gift accounts are maintained by the controller's office. Budget revisions for non Restricted restricted accounts and restricted gift accounts under the account manager's control can be initiated with the Budget Change and Additional Appropriation Form. Budget revisions for restricted grants and contract accounts can be initiated with the External Grant Budget Revision Request Form. Account access designations can be made on the Administrative Account Request form. Each account manager may designate one or more additional individuals in the department to approve timesheets, vouchers, requisitions, and similar documents in his/her absence. The Purchasing DepartmentProcurement and Property Services Department, the controller's officeOffice of the Controller, Printing Services, Post Office, Physical Plant and Information Technology Services (Telecommunications and Networking) and other offices initiating billing charges through interdepartmental transfers must be informed of these designations. These designations shall be periodically reviewed and updated. P-18 Appendix 5 Source of Authority: Vice President for Finance and Administration Cross Reference: University policies C-4, Budget Change and Additional Appropriation and C-19, Interdepartmental Transfer (IDT) Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact for Revision: Vice President for Finance and Administration, Controller, Budget Director Forms: Budget Change and Additional Appropriation Form, External Grant Budget Revision Request Form, Administrative Account Request. P-19 Appendix 5 Emeritus (E-14A) Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: July 11, 2005April 21, 2009 The ranlc title of Eemeritus professor is a position of great honor and should be conferred only on these-retirees who have a record of distinguished service to fee-Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU). The ranlc title is not automatic upon retirement, and not all retiring persons should be considered deserving of the position. The ranlc of emeritus should be the culmination of a career of outstanding service to the university, should ©ordinarily be bestowed on an individual the applicant should have who has received at least one of the following honors during his or her career: Regents Professor, SFASU Alumni Distinguished Professor Award, SFASU Foundation Faculty Achievement Award, &-SFASU Teaching Excellence Award, or comparable state-wide and-/or national professional recognition. A. Faculty/Librarian Eligibility To be eligible for an appointment as emeritus, an individual shall meet the following requirements: 1. Provide prior service to SFASU for 15 years and hold the rank of professor or librarian IVfor the last 10 years; 2. Demonstrate professional excellence in teaching, research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service to the university. B. Procedure A nomination for the title of emeritus professor may be submitted by any SFASU tenured faculty member in the nominee's department following the normal promotion timetable. The application shall be reviewed according to the procedures for full professor/librarian TV in the candidate's department and college. The appropriate dean shall forward a recommendation to the provost and vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) who shall, in turn, submit a recommendation to the university's president. A formal appointment as emeritus shall be conferred by the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents may confer the ranlc of Emeritus upon the recommendation of the appropriate department, college, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the President. An individual on modified service who continues to teach on a part time basis cannot be recommended for emeritus status while still teaching. FACULTY/LIBRARIAN ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for such appointment the person must: P-20 Appendix 5 1 .Ordinarily have served SFA University for 15 years and held the rank of professor for the last 10 years. 2.Demonstrate excellence in teaching; evidence of active campus involvement by citing membership on committees; grants and contracts received while at SFA; citing publications while at SFA including performances or exhibitions in music, theater and art; citing involvement in the graduate program at SFA; and by detailing professional and community services. Particular attention should be given to the last five years of the retiree's career. C PriWfegggRIVILEGES: An emeritus professor shall have the following privileges: 1. JfevenftName listed as an Eemeritus in the university's General Bulletin; 2. Be-fifecognizedrfow at the May commencement ceremony following the granting of the Eemeritus ranktitle. 3. A place of honor Be encouraged to march, following the marshals, in any academic procession held on campus, and be accorded a place of honor in the processional. 4. Represents tfon o/-the university at community or professional meetings, upon request. 5. Have the ri?ight to use Ethe title of emeritus title-in professional endeavors. 6. Be encouraged to serve the University by participating on cCommittees service^ at the -as-requested by-o/the provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs VPAA. 7. Have the oOpportunity to audit courses with fees waived, subject to the availability of space and with the consent of the instructor. 8. Be provided oOffice space, laboratory space, a telephone, and a computer, subject to available space and approval of the ©departmental Gchair, the dean, and provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs VPAA. 9. Have full ILibrary, parking, and health and wellness privileges. 10. Granted els-mail privileges, be issued a faculty I.D. card, and university business cards. D. APPLICATION FOR EMERITUS RANK: Retiree should apply for Emeritus rank following the normal promotion time table and for the last year of employment. Administrative Official Eligibility^ The title "emeritusT!? may be given by the president to a retired administrative official not holding faculty rank^ effective upon retirement, to recognize exceptional meritorious service., upon approval of the President. Privileges and prerequisites qualifications te-that accompany the title shall be determined by the president. The conferring of this title is not automatic upon retirement. P-21 Appendix 5 Source Of Authority: Board of Regents, President, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: None Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact For Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Forms: Promotion/Tenure Application P-22 Appendix 5 Employee Scholarship Program (E-65) Original Implementation: January 28, 2003 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 Employees of the university, their spouses and dependents are eligible to participate in the Employee Scholarship Program provided eligibility requirements are met. The detailed program and eligibility requirements can be found on the Human Resources Web site. The widow or widower and dependent children of an individual who died while an employee shall also be eligible for the Employee Scholarship Program. Participation in the program does not supersede regular work responsibilities. See Policy E-16, Employee Enrolling for Courses. Benefits under the program are subject to the availability of specific funds in the university budget. The university shall not be required to make funds available in any given fiscal year. Source of Authority: Vice President for Finance and Administration Cross Reference: Policy E-16, Employee Enrolling for Courses Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact for Revision: Vice President for Finance and Administration Forms: Employee Educational Assistance packet: http://www.sfasu.edu/personnel/EducAssistPacket.pdf. P-23 Appendix 5 Employment of Persons with Criminal History (E-19) Original Implementation: August 1, 1983 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21 2009 No person who has been convicted of a felony or is currently on probation for a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor of moral turpitude shall be employed at the university in a security sensitive position. Exceptions to this rule may be made on the basis of three factors: 1. the immediate past employment of the applicant or employee; or 2. the job relatedness of the crime, or 3. the time elapsed since the crime. All employees are required to disclose a felony or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude whether prior to or during employment. For purposes of this policy, moral turpitude shall include, but is not limited to dishonesty, giving of a false statement, fraud, and theft. Employees should disclose the conviction to their department head who shall inform the director of human resources. This rule is designed to assure the safety and security of the students, faculty, and staff and property at the university. For purposes of this rule, the term "offense that constitutes a felony" shall have the same meaning as the term is used in the Texas Penal Code or any United States codes. This rule becomes effective and shall apply to all persons applying for, or granted, employment with the university on or after August 1,1983. Souree of Authority: Board of Regents Cross Reference: Security Sensitive Policy E-44 Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact for Revision: PresidentDzrecfor of Human Resources Forms: None P-24 Appendix 5 Establishing Centers, Institutes, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratories (A-71) NEW Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: April 21, 2009 Centers, institutes, and specialized testing or service laboratories (hereafter referred to as "centers") at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) engage in educational, research, scholarly, service, outreach, and/or faculty development activities. Centers at SFASU are subject to all policies and procedures of the university, as well as to applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 1. A center may be established within an academic department or division, college, or the university and may be interdisciplinary. 2. A formal proposal shall be required for the establishment and official recognition of a center. Procedures and guidelines for proposals must be approved by the provost and vice president for academic affairs and shall be published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). 3. A center proposal must include, at a minimum, a description of the mission of the center, its goals and objectives, and how the center shall be structured and funded or otherwise supported by the university. 4. Proposals shall be reviewed by the director of research and sponsored programs and recommended for approval by participating department chairs/directors, academic deans and the appropriate vice president. Recommendations for formal recognition of centers shall be forwarded to the president for approval. 5. Centers may be named by the Board of Regents for persons who have made outstanding contributions to the university. 6. Centers existing at the time of the adoption of this policy are required to submit a formal proposal, consistent with this policy's guidelines, to remain recognized by the university. 7. A center may not participate in activities that do not, in their entirety, support the mission of the university, including the use of a center's or the university's name. 8. Centers shall submit annual updates to the appropriate dean and/or vice president (VP) in a format prescribed by the dean or VP. 9. A center shall be disbanded within five years, unless a request for review and continuation is approved by the authorizing dean and/or VP. The review process shall include, at a minimum, criteria that assess the effectiveness of the center in meeting its mission, goals, and objectives. P-25 Appendix 5 10. ORSP shall maintain an inventory of centers and their status. Cross Reference: Guidelines and Procedures for Establishing Centers; Policy D-22, Naming Guidelines Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact for Revision: Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Forms: Annual Report for Recognized Centers, Institutes, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratories; Recommendation to Establish, Continue or Dissolve a Center, Institute, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratory P-26 Appendix 5 Ethics (E-56) Original Implementation: August 8, 1995 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 General Policy Statement It is the policy of Stephen F. Austin State University that all officers and employees maintain high ethical standards in the performance of their official duties. The following guidelines regarding state ethics laws for state employees are applicable to the Board of Regents, the administration, faculty and staff of the university. Other university policies that affect ethical standards include but are not limited to: Policy E-46 Discrimination Complaints/Sexual Harassment; Policy E-12 Dual Employment; Policy E-33 Nepotism; Policy C-33 Purchasing Ethics and Confidentiality; Policy C-46 Fraud; Policy E-l 1 Discipline and Discharge; Policy C-2 7 Purchases from Employees; Policy D-53 Financial Aid Code of Conduct. Ethics Laws for State Officers and Employees State officers and employees owe a responsibility to the people of Texas in the performance of their official duties. See Government Code §572.001. High institutional standards and high personal standards are critical to fulfilling that responsibility. There are a variety of both civil and criminal statutes that set out the ethical responsibilities of state officers and employees. The Texas Ethics Commission is charged with interpreting, issuing advisory opinions, and enforcing certain ethics laws including Chapter 572 of the Government Code and Chapters 36 and 39 of the Penal Code. Those statutes contain provisions relating to conflicts of interest, bribery, gifts, official misconduct, and misuse of state property, among other things. Additionally, §556.004 of the Government Code contains a list of prohibited acts of agencies and individuals with regard to political activity. A variety of other Texas statutes contain specific ethics provisions applicable to state employees and officers. All employees and officers are required to abide by applicable state and federal laws and regulations regardless of whether they are specifically stated in this policy. Contact the general counsel for questions and advice. 1. Conflicts of Interest, Bribery and Gifts While the law regarding conflicts of interest may be legally complex, §572.051 of the Government Code outlines standards for state officers and employees, which if followed, should prevent most conflicts of interest from occurring. §572.051 does not provide any penalties or sanctions at law for failure to comply with the standards it sets, though in cases of egregious noncompliance a person's behavior could constitute a crime under one of the Penal Code provisions governing the conduct of state officers and employees. The acceptance of gifts by state officers and employees is addressed in §572.051(1), which provides that a state officer or employee should not accept or P-27 Appendix 5 solicit any gift, favor, or service that might reasonably tend to influence the officer or employee in the discharge of official duties or that the officer or employee knows or should know is being offered with the intent to influence the officer's or employee's official conduct. This simply means that a state officer or employee should never accept anything if it might makes him do his job differently, or if he thinks the person giving it has the hope he will do his job differently. Section 572.051(5) provides, in effect, a "no tipping" rule for state officers and employees. It states that a state officer or employee should not intentionally or knowingly solicit, accept, or agree to accept any benefit for having exercised the officer's or employee's official powers or performed the officer's or employee's official duties in favor of another. For most state employees, compliance with §S1±5 72.051(1) and (5) eliminates worry about compliance with either the Penal Code or the lobby law with respect to the acceptance of gifts. Section 5724-.051(2), (3), and (4) states that state officers and employees should not engage in economic activities even on their own time that might affect decisions at their state job, or that might lead them to disclose confidential information learned on the job. Simply put, state officers and employees should not engage in business or investments that might make them want to do their state job differently. Section 572±.051(2), (3) and (4) of the Government Code specifically reads as follows: (2) No state officer or state employee should accept employment or engage in any business or professional activity which might reasonably be expected to require or induce a disclosure of confidential information acquired by reason of the official position. (3) No state officer or state employee should accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair independent judgment in the performance of official duties. (4) No state officer or state employee should make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the officer's or employee's private interest and the public interest. 572.051. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; STATE AGENCY ETHICS POLICY, (a) A state officer or employee should not: (2) accept other employment or engage in a business or professional activity that the officer or employee might reasonably expect would P-28 Appendix 5 require or induce the officer or employee to disclose confidential information acquired by reason of the official position; (3) accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair the officer's or employee's independence ofj udgment in the performance of the officer }s or employee's official duties; (4) make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the officer's or employee fs private interest and the public interest. Added by Acts 1993m 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg. R.S., Ch. 629, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007 The Texas Penal Code also includes provisions regarding conflicts of interest, bribery and gifts. A state employee commits the offense of bribery if he solicits, offers, or accepts a "benefit" in exchange for his decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, or other exercise of discretion as a state employee. Penal Code §36.02. Most state employees are subject to a prohibition on the acceptance of "benefits." Penal Code §36.08. For example, an employee of a regulatory agency may not accept a benefit from a person the employee "knows to be subject to regulation, inspection, or investigation by the public servant or his agency." Id. §36.08(a). Also, an employee of a state agency who exercises discretion in connection with contracts, purchases, payments, claims, or other pecuniary transactions may not accept a benefit from a person the employee knows is "interested in or likely to become interested in any contract, purchase, payment, claim, or transaction involving the exercise of his discretion." Id. §36.08-(d). These prohibitions apply regardless of whether the donor is asking for something in return. The statutory definition of "benefit" is "anything reasonably regarded as pecuniary gain or pecuniary advantage." Penal Code §36.01(53). In advisory opinions, the Ethics Commission has stated that the following gifts may be benefits: a $50 clock, a hotel room, a hunting trip, football tickets, a $160 rifle, and a $60 restaurant meal. Ethics Advisory Opinions Nos. 97, 94, 90, 69, 60 (1992). Benefits such as food, lodging, transportation, football tickets, etc., may however be permissible if accepted as a "guest." Penal Code §36.10(b). To accept something as a guest, the donor must be present. Other advisory opinions have concluded that certain items are not benefits. A cup of coffee is not a benefit. Ethics Advisory Opinion No.l 18 (1993). Small amounts of perishable food delivered to government offices are generally not benefits. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 62 (1992). Trinkets of minimal value such as coffee P-29 Appendix 5 mugs, key chains, and "gimme" caps are generally not benefits. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 61 (1992). A plaque is not a benefit. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 36 (1992). Of course, a state officer or employee may accept a gift from a person such as a friend, relative, or business associate with whom he has a relationship independent of that official status if the gift is given on account of that relationship rather than the officer's or employee's official status. Penal Code §36.10(ab)(2;. Honoraria may also be considered as gifts or benefits under the Penal Code. A state officer or employee may not solicit, agree to accept, or accept an honorarium in consideration for services he would not have been asked to provide but for his official position. Penal Code §36.07. Thus, for example, the officer or employee may not take a speakers fee for speaking in his official capacity. Although questions about honoraria come up most frequently in regard to speeches, the prohibition applies to fees or gifts for any service that the officer or employee would not have been asked to provide but for his official position. It is permissible to accept food, transportation, and lodging in connection with a speech or other service performed in an official capacity. 2. Official Misconduct and Misuse of State Property A state employee would commit an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit or harm another, he intentionally or knowingly violated a law relating to his office or employment. Penal Code §39.©W2(a)(l). This catchall prohibition applies to any violation of a law relating to the employee's state employment. This means, for example, that a violation of a rider to the Appropriations Act, done with intent to obtain a benefit or harm another, could be the basis of a criminal prosecution. Also, an officer or employee would commit an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit or harm another, he misapplied any-thing of value belonging to the government that has come into his custody or possession by virtue of his state employment. Penal Code §39.©t02(a)(2). This provision is the basis for criminal prosecutions regarding the misuse of state property for personal use or otherwise. Under Government Code §552.352, misuse or improper distribution of confidential information is also considered a specific type of crime involving official misconduct. In addition to criminal liability, employees may be responsible for the negligent loss, damage or destruction to university property under the Property Liability Policy B-34. 3. Financial Disclosure Statements Regents and the president must file financial disclosure statements with the Texas P-30 Appendix 5 Ethics Commission by April 30 of each year, or as otherwise required under the Government Code Chapter 572. ■EW. Prohibited Acts of Agencies and Individuals Regarding Political Activity The university, its officers and employees may not use state money, equipment or official authority to influence an election as prohibited by §556.004 of the Texas Government Code. Sections 556.004, 556.005, 556.0055, 556.006, 556.007, 556.008, and 556.009 of the Government Code specifically read as follows: 556.004. PROHIBITED ACTS OF AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS. a. A state agency may not use any money under its control, including appropriated money, to finance or otherwise support the candidacy of a person for an office in the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of state government or of the government of the United States. This prohibition extends to the direct or indirect employment of a person to perform an action described by this subsection. b. A state officer or employee may not use a state-owned or state-leased motor vehicle for a purpose described by Subsection c. A state officer or employee may not use official authority or influence or permit the use of a program administered by the state agency of which the person is an officer or employee to interfere with or affect the result of an election or nomination of a candidate or to achieve any other political purpose. d. A state employee may not coerce, attempt to coerce, command, restrict, attempt to restrict, or prevent the payment, loan, or contribution of any thing of value to a person or political organization for a political purpose. e. For purposes of Subsection (c), a state officer or employee does not interfere with or affect the results of an election or nomination if the individual's conduct is permitted by a law relating to the individuals office or employment and is not otherwise unlawful. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch. 1498, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1999 556.005. EMPLOYMENT OF LOBBYIST. I G-a. A state agency may not use appropriated money to employ, as a regular full-time or part-time or contract employee, a person who is required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. Except for an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, a state agency may not use any money under its control to employ or contract with an individual who is required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. P-31 Appendix 5 •Bfe. A state agency may not use appropriated money to payf on behalf of the agency or an officer or employee of the agency, membership dues to an organization that pays part or all of the salary of a person who is required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. This subsection does not apply to the payment by a state agency of membership fees under Chapter 81. Gc.A state agency that violates Subsection (a) is subject to a reduction of amounts appropriated for administration by the General Appropriations Act for the biennium following the biennium in which the violation occurs in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each violation. ■Ek/. A state agency administering a statewide retirement plan may enter into a contract to receive assistance or advice regarding the qualified tax status of the plan or on other federal matters affecting the administration of the state agency or its programs if the contractor is not required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch. 1498, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg, ch. 249, 4.11, eff. Sept. 1,2003. 556.0055. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. •Eta. A political subdivision or private entity that receives state funds may not use the funds to pay: -H-7. lobbying expenses incurred by the recipient of the funds; -B2. a person or entity that is required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 305; S3. any partner, employee, employer, relative, contractor, consultant, or related entity of a person or entity described by Subdivision (2); or ■EW. a person or entity that has been hired to represent associations or other entities for the purpose of affecting the outcome of legislation, agency rules, ordinances, or other government policies. G-b. A political subdivision or private entity that violates Subsection (a) is not eligible to receive additional state funds. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch, 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.006. LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING ■Eta. A state agency may not use appropriated money to attempt to influence the passage or defeat of a legislative measure. Q-b. This section does not prohibit a state officer or employee from using state resources to provide public information or to provide information responsive to a request. P-32 Appendix 5 Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, 86, eff. June 19, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.007. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT A state employee who causes an employee to be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against for providing information under Section 556.006 (b) or who violates Section 556.004 (c) or (d) is subject to immediate termination of employment. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch. 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.008. COMPENSATION PROHIBITION. A state agency may not use appropriated money to compensate a state officer or employee who violates Section 556.004(a), (b), or (c) or Section 556.005 or 556.006(a), or who is subject to termination under Section 556.007. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.009. NOTICE OF PROHIBITIONS. ■ha. A state agency shall provide each officer and employee of the agency a copy of Sections 556.004, 556.005, 556.006, 556.007, and 556.008 and require a signed receipt on delivery. A new copy and receipt are required if one of those provisions is changed. 2rb.A state agency shall maintain receipts collected from current officers and employees under this section in a manner accessible for public inspection. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch 1498, 1, eff Sept 1, 1999. " As required by these statutory provisions, all employees shall receive and sign for (or electronically acknowledge receipt) of a copy of this policy as administered by the university's Department of Human Resources. 5. Disclosure Statement for Employees Involved in Purchasing, Contracting, and Investments As required by §2262.004 of the Government Code, university personnel who make decisions or recommendations regarding the preparation of a solicitation, evaluation of a bid or proposal, who should be awarded the contract, or contract terms or conditions of a major contract award must disclose in writing to the P-33 Appendix 5 president on a form prescribed by the state auditor direct or indirect pecuniary interests (10% interest or $25,000 threshold) or family relationships (nepotism) which that employee may have in the major contract award. A major contract award involves a contract of at least $1 million in value. Use the referenced disclosure form developed by the Office of the State Auditor. Additionally, Section 2254.032 of the Texas Government Code requires officers and employees who have any financial interest in an offer to provide consulting services to the university to report that interest to the president n
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Title | Minutes of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 2009, Volume No. 251 |
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Description | April 20 and 21, 2009, Volume No. 251 |
Date | 2009-04-20 |
Contributors | Mr. James Thompson, Chair Mr. Carlos Amaral Mr. Richard Boyer Dr. Scott Coleman Ms. Lacey Claver Mr. James Dickerson Ms. Valerie Ertz Mr. Bob Garrett Mr. Steve McCarty Mr. Melvin White Dr. Baker Pattillo Dr. Richard Berry Mr. Danny Gallant Mr. Steve Westbrook Ms. Yvette Clark |
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Austin State University Minutes of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas April 20 and 21, 2009 (Volume 251) TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD MINUTES FOR APRIL 20-21, 2009 Meeting 251 Page Approval of Minutes Board Order 09-18 Approval of January 26 and 27, 2009 Minutes Personnel Board Order 09-19 Faculty Appointments for 2009-2010 3 Staff Appointments for 2009-2010 4 Changes of Status for 2009-2010 5 Retirements 6 Promotions 7 Tenure 8 Faculty Development Leave for 2009-2010 8 Regents Professorship for 2009-2010 8 Academic and Student Affairs Board Order 09-20 Small-Size Classes Spring 2009 9 Curriculum Changes 9 Name Change for Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology 9 Building and Grounds Board Order 09-21 Morgan, Hill, Sutton and Mitchell Architectural Services 10 Renovation of Piney Woods Conservation Center Sewer System 10 Approval of the North Street and East College Street Corner Concept 10 Selection of an Architect for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage 11 Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage 11 Financial Affairs Board Order 09-22 Increase in SFA Purple Promise Program 12 Property, Boiler and Machinery and Inland Marine Insurance 12 Furniture Purchase for the Early Childhood Research Center 13 Donations to the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing Project 13 Adoption of 2009 Summer Budget 13 Board Order 09-23 FY2010 Room and Board Rates 14 Board Order 09-24 Campus Recreation Fee 14 Board Order 09-25 Course and Lab Fees 15 Board Order 09-26 Designated Tuition Increase for 2009-2010 15 Board Order 09-27 Library Fee Increase for 2009-2010 15 Board Order 09-28 Technology Fee Increase for 2009-2010 16 University Policies and Procedures Board Order 09-29 Policy Revisions 16 Reports President Audit Services Report Faculty Senate Student Government Association Board Order 09-30 Election of Board Officers 2009-2010 16 Appendices Appendix 1 - Small-Size Classes Spring 2009 Appendix 2 - Curriculum Changes Appendix 3 - Room and Board Rates for 2009-2010 Appendix 4 - Course and Lab Fees for 2009-2010 Appendix 5 - Policy Revisions Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities (F-33) Awarding Academic Credit for Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (A-52) Building Security/Special Events (F-5) Cellular Telephone and Wireless Communication Devices (F-42) Dead Week (A-15) Departmental Accounting Responsibilities (C-l 1) Emeritus (E-14A) Employee Scholarship Program (E-65) Employment of Persons with Criminal History (E-19) Establishing Centers, Institutes, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratories (A-71) NEW Ethics (E-56) Expenditure Authority for Financial Transactions (C-53) Faculty Workload (A-l 8) Financial Aid Code of Conduct (D-53) NEW Gramm Leach Bliley Act Required Information Security (D-54) NEW Hall 20 Guest Rooms (B-l 1) Historically Underutilized Businesses (C-l6.5) Identity Theft Protection (C-60) NEW Indirect Cost Recovery, Distribution and Use (A-51) Kennedy Auditorium (B-l6) Leave of Absence (Faculty) (E-29A) Leave of Absence (Non-Academic)(E-30N) Overtime and Additional Compensation (E-36) Parking and Traffic Regulations (D-24) Personnel Action Request (E-39) Probationary Period of Employment (E-40N) Radioactive or Radiation Producing Materials or Equipment (D-27) Research Development Program (A-65) Research Enhancement Program (A-39) Salary Supplements, Stipends, and Additional Compensation (E-9) Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (E-35.5) Solicitation on Campus (D-33) Staff Development (E-47.2) Student Discipline (D-34) Student Employment Center (F-26) The Ed and Gwen Cole Art Center and the Griffith Gallery (B-36) NEW Time Sheets (E-52N) University Vehicles (Rental & 15 Passenger Vans) (B-30) Use of Amplified Sound on Campus Grounds (D-21) Wireless Networking (D-49) Stephen F. Austin State University Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas April 20 and 21,2009 Austin Building 307 Meeting 251 Monday. April 20, 2009 The regular meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order in open session at 8:00 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2009, by Chair James Thompson. PRESENT: Board Members: President: Vice-Presidents: Mr. James Thompson, Chair Mr. Carlos Amaral Mr. Richard Boyer Dr. Scott Coleman Ms. Lacey Claver Mr. James Dickerson Ms. Valerie Ertz Mr. Bob Garrett Mr. Steve McCarty Mr. Melvin White Dr. Baker Pattillo Dr. Richard Berry Mr. Danny Gallant Mr. Steve Westbrook General Counsel: Ms. Yvette Clark Other SFA administrators, staff, and visitors The Building and Grounds Committee convened at 8:00 a.m. and adjourned at 3:15p.m. The Finance/Audit Committee convened at 3:15 p.m. and adjourned at 4:35 p.m. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee convened at 4:48 p.m. and adjourned at 5:12 p.m. The chair called for an executive session at 5:20 p.m. to consider the following items: -1- Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to, Watkins Trust and CampusPartners.(Texas Government Code, Section 551.071) Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations (Texas Government Code, Section 551.073) Deliberations Regarding the Deployment, or Special Occasions for Implementation, of Security Personnel or Devices (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076) • Receipts Audit Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including but not limited to physical plant personnel, basketball coaches, deans, coordinator of special projects, vice presidents and president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074) The executive session ended at 6:25 p.m. and the board meeting was recessed for the evening with no further action. Tuesday, January 26, 2009 The chair reconvened the board meeting in open session at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21,2009. PRESENT: Board Members: President: Vice-Presidents: General Counsel: Mr. James Thompson, Chair Mr. Carlos Amaral Mr. Richard Boyer Dr. Scott Coleman Ms. Lacey Claver Mr. James Dickerson Ms. Valerie Ertz Mr. Bob Garrett Mr. Steve McCarty Mr. Melvin White Dr. Baker Pattillo Dr. Richard Berry Mr. Danny Gallant Mr. Steve Westbrook Ms. Yvette Clark Other SFA administrators, staff, and visitors -2- Regent White led the pledge to the flags and provided the invocation. RECOGNITIONS Chair Thompson and President Pattillo recognized outgoing regent Paul Pond and his family. Regent Pond was presented with a portrait and a commemorative Lumberjack Axe with thanks for his service on the Board of Regents. Athletic Director Robert Hill introduced the coaches and players of the Southland Conference Champion Lumberjack Basketball Team and the Ladyjack Track and Field Team. Director of Student Life Michael Preston introduced the National Champion Small Co-Ed Cheerleading Squad and Pom Squad. Steve Westbrook recognized Pat Spence, who recently was named TIP A State Adviser of the Year. Baker Pattillo introduced Bob Wright, newly named the executive director of marketing and public affairs. Michael Stroup was introduced as the interim dean of the Rusche College of Business. Ric Berry introduced the group of newly promoted full professors and the Regents Professor of 2009-2010, Dr. Tom Segady. The Honorable Campbell Cox II, Judge of the 145th District Court, was introduced to swear in the newly appointed regents Dr. Scott Coleman and Mr. Steve McCarty and the reappointed regent Ms. Valerie Ertz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Order 09-18 Upon motion by Regent Amaral, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the minutes of the January 26 and 27, 2009 board meeting were approved. PERSONNEL Board Order 09-19 Upon motion by Regent Garrett, seconded by Regent White, with all members voting aye, the following personnel items were approved: FACULTY APPOINTMENTS FOR 2009 - 2010 Education Hope Elisabeth Wilson, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, M.Ed. (Hardin Simmons University), at an academic year salary of $49,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2009. Christine Bergan, Assistant Professor of Human Services, Ph.D. (University of Iowa) at an academic year salary of $60,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1,2009. Fine Arts Kevin Kelleher, Instructor of Sound Recording Technology, M.ME (Old Dominion University) at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009. Forestry and Agriculture Steven H. Bullard, Dean of Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute), at an annual salary of $151,000 for 100 percent time, effective July 1, 2009. Liberal and Applied Arts Charles Patterson, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, M.A. (University of New Mexico), at an academic year salary of $46,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,2009. Jessica A. Sams, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. (University of Colorado), at an academic year salary of $46,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1,2009. Paul J. P. SanduL Assistant Professor of History, M.A. (California State University), at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2009. Bob Schaller, Assistant Professor of Communication, M.A. (University of Wyoming) at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 1, 2009. STAFF APPOINTMENTS FOR 2009 - 2010 Admissions Victoria N. Colla, Admissions Counselor, at an annual salary of $30,160 for 100 percent time, effective January 12,2009. Athletics Kurt Corbin, Assistant Football Coach, at a 10.5 month salary of $44,000 for 100 percent time, effective March 2, 2009. Bruce Erik Slaughter, Assistant Football Coach, at a 10.5 month salary of $44,000 for 100 percent time, effective March 2, 2009. -4- Forestry and Agriculture Joshua E. TrammelL Research Specialist-Temple, at an annual salary of $35,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 5, 2009. Human Resources Jamie Nelson Derrick, Senior Human Resources Representative, at an annual salary of $50,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 19, 2009. Public Affairs Robert E. Wright, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, at an annual salary of $107,000 for 100 percent time, effective February 9, 2009. CHANGES OF STATUS FOR 2009 - 2010 Athletics Aaron Delatorre, from Assistant Football Coach at a 10.5 month salary of $24,720 for 100 percent time, to Assistant Football Coach at a 10.5 month salary of $30,340 for 100 percent time, effective March 2, 2009. Business Violet Rogers, from Dean of College of Business at an annual salary of $134,750 for 100 percent time, to Professor of Accounting at an academic year salary of $102,000 for 100 percent time, effective June 1, 2009. Michael Stroup, from Associate Dean of College of Business at an annual salary of $109,817 for 100 percent time, to Interim Dean of College of Business at an annual salary of $125,000 for 100 percent time, effective June 1, 2009. Education Elizabeth A. Gound, from adjunct faculty in Secondary Education at a five month salary of $5,000 for 50 percent time, to Visiting Instructor of Secondary Education at a five month salary of $20,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 20, 2009. Graduate Studies James O. Standley, from Professor of Sociology at an academic year salary of $78,816 for 100 percent time, to Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Sociology at an annual salary of $114,000 for 100 percent time, effective April 22, 2009. -5- Liberal and Applied Arts Jeana Paul-Urena, from Associate Professor of Modern Languages at an academic year salary of $54,497 for 100 percent time, to Chair and Associate Professor of Modern Languages at an annual salary of $95,000 for 100 percent time, effective August 1,2009. Lee W. Payne, from Instructor of Government at an academic year salary of $40,000 for 100 percent time, to Assistant Professor of Government at an academic year salary of $45,000 for 100 percent time, effective January 1, 2009. Library Marty Prince, from Adjunct Faculty in Fine Arts at a five month salary of $13,500 for 50 percent time, to Digital Project Specialist at an annual salary of $34,400 for 100 percent time, effective March 23, 2009. Physical Plant Dewain Ray Robberson, from Leadperson Electrical at an annual salary of $43,843 for 100 percent time, to Supervisor Mechanical Maintenance at an annual salary of $60,000 for 100 percent time, effective March 1, 2009. Public Affairs Shirley Luna, from Interim Executive Director of Marketing at an annual salary of $81,500 for 100 percent time, to Associate Director of Media Relations at an annual salary of $59,225 for 100 percent time, effective February 9, 2009. Sciences and Mathematics Petra B. Collyer, D.V.M. (University of Berne, Switzerland), from Adjunct Faculty in Biology at an academic year salary of $22,500 for 100 percent time, to Assistant Professor of Biology at an academic year salary of $50,000 for 100 percent time, effective September 1, 2009. University Affairs Christina Moreno, from Orientation Assistant at an annual salary of $14,008 for 75 percent time, to Assistant Director of Orientation at an annual salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time, effective February 1, 2009. RETIREMENTS Joyce Hoffman, Associate Professor of Management, Marketing and International Business, effective December 31, 2008. -6- Thomas Martin Matthys, Associate Professor of Theatre, effective August 31, 2009. Craig A. Wood, Chair and Professor of Computer Science, effective August 31, 2009. PROMOTIONS The following individuals were granted promotion to the academic rank indicated, effective fall semester, 2009. To Associate Professor: Dr. Ann Wilson Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev Dr. Darla Daniel O'Dwyer Dr. Amanda Rudolph Dr. Elizabeth Witherspoon Dr. Jeffery Gergley Dr. Mary Nelle Brunson Dr. Jennifer Dalmas Dr. Scott Harris Dr. I-Kuai Hung Dr. Michael Given Dr. Kenneth Untiedt Dr. Kathleen Belanger Dr. Kevin Langford Dr. Cynthia McCarley Dr. Donald Pratt To Professor: Dr. T. Parker Ballinger Dr. Susan Jennings Dr. Alan Sowards Dr. Jerry Williams Dr. Sharon Templeman Dr. Michael Tkacik Dr. Josephine Taylor Dr. Stephen Wagner To Professor Emeritus: Dr. Craig Wood Dr. Michael Legg Dr. Scott Beasley Dr. Allen Richman Dr. Ann Doyle-Anderson General Business Economics and Finance Human Sciences Secondary Education Elementary Education Kinesiology Elementary Education Music Music Forestry English and Philosophy English and Philosophy Social Work Biology Nursing Biology Economics and Finance General Business Elementary Education Sociology Social Work Government Biology Biology Computer Science Forestry Forestry History Modern Language -7- To Librarian II: Ms. Christine Hennessey Library To Librarian III: Ms. Linda Reynolds Library TENURE Academic tenure was awarded to the following individuals, effective fall semester, 2009. Dr. Ann Wilson General Business Dr. Deborah Buswell Kinesiology Dr. Darla Daniel O'Dwyer Human Sciences Dr. Amanda Rudolph Secondary Education Dr. Jennifer Dalmas Music Dr. Scott LaGraff Music Dr. Steven H. Bullard Forestry Dr. I-Kuai Hung Forestry Dr. Michael Given English and Philosophy Dr. Kenneth Untiedt English and Philosophy Dr. Kevin Langford Biology Dr. Donald Pratt Biology Dr. Cynthia McCarley Nursing Ms. Linda Reynolds Library FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR 2009 - 2010 The faculty members listed below were awarded Faculty Development Leave for the semester indicated. Fall 2009 Theresa Coble Forestry Dean Coble Forestry Norjuan Austin English REGENTS PROFESSORSHIP FOR 2009 - 2010 Dr. Tom Segady, Professor of Sociology, was awarded a Regents Professorship for the academic year 2009-2010. -8- ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS Board Order 09-20 Upon motion by Regent Boyer, seconded by Regent Amaral, with all members voting aye, the following academic and student affairs items were approved. SMALL-SIZE CLASSES SPRING 2009 WHEREAS, the board considered the following: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules require that all regular organized undergraduate classes with fewer than ten students enrolled and regular graduate classes with fewer than five students enrolled be approved by the Board of Regents. Under policies established by the board, such classes can only be taught for specific reasons, such as the course being needed for students to meet graduation requirements, etc. Courses for Spring 2009 are listed in Appendix 1. Therefore, the Spring 2009 small-size class list in Appendix 1 was approved. CURRICULUM CHANGES Whereas, the board considered the following: Changes in curriculum originate in the department and are reviewed by the college and university curriculum committees, the graduate council, the appropriate dean and the provost/vice president for academic affairs. After approval by the Board of Regents, curriculum changes are submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved the undergraduate and graduate curriculum changes listed in Appendix 2. NAME CHANGE FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND GERONTOLOGY Whereas, the board considered the following: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology is requesting a name change to the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis. This will reflect the current disciplinary alignment, due to two significant alterations: ■ The gerontology program has been absorbed into sociology. ■ The geography program was added several years ago. Thus the current name no longer describes the mix of disciplines contained in the unit. Therefore, the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology was renamed the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis. -9- BUILDING AND GROUNDS Board Order 09-21 Upon motion by Regent Garrett, seconded by Regent McCarty, with all members voting aye, the following building and grounds items were approved. MORGAN, HILL, SUTTON AND MITCHELL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Whereas, the board considered the following: Government Code 2254 requires that architectural services be procured through the selection of the most highly qualified provider based on demonstrated competence and qualifications. The architectural firm of Morgan, Hill, Sutton and Mitchell has worked on various university projects using an hourly fee arrangement for many years. Therefore, based on the firm's knowledge of SFA and past performance at the university, it was approved for the university to sign a five year contract that includes annual rate negotiation with Morgan, Hill, Sutton and Mitchell to provide architectural services on an hourly basis as needed for various projects. RENOVATION OF PINEY WOODS CONSERVATION CENTER SEWER SYSTEM Whereas, the board considered the following: The university operates an on-site sewer collection and treatment system at the Piney Woods Conservation Center. Inspections of the system components that are visible during operation revealed significant corrosion that needed to be repaired to properly maintain the system. A plan was developed for repair and recoating of the wastewater treatment plant to maintain compliance with guidelines of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Request for proposals were issued and the bid was awarded to Pennington Utility in the amount of $64,468.12. The original contract required the contractor to only pump out approximately two feet of liquids in the aeration basin for refurbishing. Drainage of the reservoir revealed extensive corrosion and deterioration of the plant structure. While the reservoir was drained, necessary repairs were made to restore the structural integrity of the reservoir. Unanticipated restoration costs added $41,355.48 to bring the total cost of the contract to $105,823.60. Therefore, the Board of Regents ratified the total amount of $105,823.60 paid to Pennington Utility. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH STREET AND EAST COLLEGE STREET CORNER CONCEPT Whereas, the board considered the following: At the January 27, 2009 meeting, the Board of Regents authorized the site development of the North Street and East College Street corner. Concepts were to be prepared and presented to the Board of Regents for -10- approval. The Building and Grounds Committee considered the proposed concepts at its meeting on April 20, 2009, and recommended the design incorporating a water feature and adding an adequate lighting design by SFA staff. Therefore, approval was given to the site development concept incorporating a water feature and lighting design, and the president was authorized to sign associated contracts and purchase orders at a cost not to exceed $200,000. The fund source is the capital reserve. SELECTION OF AN ARCHITECT FOR THE FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL AND PARKING GARAGE Whereas, the board considered the following: At the January 27, 2009 meeting the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents authorized the administration to issue a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for an architect to design the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage. A committee reviewed and ranked the responses of the top six finalists to be presented to the Building and Grounds Committee. The Building and Grounds Committee met by telephone conference on March 27, 2009 and voted to recommend that the top three finalists make presentations: Kirksey from Houston, Perkins + Will from Dallas, and Randal Scott Associates, Inc. from Dallas. The Building and Grounds Committee at its meeting on April 20, 2009, selected Kirksey as the most qualified architect for this project, with Randall Scott selected as the second most qualified architect for the project. Major discussion issues in the selection of an architect for the Freshman Residence Hall included: • creativity and flexibility for the project as demonstrated in the presentation • connection with the university's campus and architecture Recommendation: Therefore, the Board of Regents selected Kirksey as the most qualified architect for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage from the three finalists and authorized the administration to open negotiations with the firm for design services. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the board authorized negotiations with Randall Scott, named as the second most qualified architect for the project. The board further authorized the president to sign the negotiated contract. SELECTION OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR THE FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL AND PARKING GARAGE Whereas, the board considered the following: At the January 27, 2009 meeting the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents authorized the administration to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a construction manager at risk to construct the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage. A committee reviewed and ranked the responses of the top six finalists to be presented to the Building and Grounds Committee. The Building and Grounds Committee met by telephone conference on March 27, 2009 and voted to recommend that the top three finalists make presentations: J.E. Kingham -11- Construction Company from Nacogdoches, Spawglass from Houston, and The Whiting- Turner Contracting Company from Piano. At its April 20, 2009 meeting the Building and Grounds Committee selected J.E. Kingham Construction Company as the most qualified construction manger at risk firm, if their proposed aggregate total of the Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Conditions fees can be negotiated to match the proposed aggregate total of the Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Condition fees of Whiting-Turner; and if Kingham confirms that the project can be timely completed in 22 months. If negotiations with Kingham are unsuccessful, the Building and Grounds Committee recommended the second choice firm be The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. Major discussion issues in the selection included: • best value in the areas considered by the evaluation team • estimated cost based on the fees and general conditions Therefore, the Board of Regents selected J.E. Kingham Construction Company as construction manager at risk for the Freshman Residence Hall and Parking Garage if the aggregate total of the proposed Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Conditions fees can be negotiated to match the aggregate total of the proposed Pre-Construction fees, Construction Manager at Risk fees and General Conditions fees of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; and if Kingham confirms that the project can be timely completed in 22 months. If negotiations with Kingham are unsuccessful, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company was selected as the next most qualified firm to serve as construction manger at risk for this project. The president was authorized to sign the negotiated contracts. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Board Order 09-22 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Amaral, with all members voting aye, the following financial affairs items were approved. INCREASE IN SFA PURPLE PROMISE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the board considered the following: At its January 27, 2009 meeting, the Board of Regents approved a program to cover the full costs of tuition and fees for four years for students whose family income is $25,000 or less, as part of the university's efforts to increase enrollment and its actions to support the access and participation goals of the state's "Closing the Gaps" initiative. In the spirit of cooperation with the Texas Legislature in its endeavor to make college affordable for students and their families, the university proposes raising the income threshold for this program to students whose family income is $30,000 or less. The "SFA Purple Promise" program will be available to all students whose families fall into this financial category, who are admitted to the university, maintain specified academic standards, and complete a specified number of credit hours per semester. -12- Therefore, the Board of Regents approved this expanded MSFA Purple Promise" program, effective for fall semester, 2009. PROPERTY, BOILER & MACHINERY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE Whereas, the board considered the following: Pursuant to State of Texas requirements, the university utilizes the Statewide Property Insurance Program provided by the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) for property, boiler and machinery, and inland marine insurance. The insurance policy period extends from May 1st through April 30th of each year. The university's current insurance contract with SORM began May 1, 2008 and ends April 30, 2009. The State Office of Risk Management is currently negotiating rates with insurance carriers. Therefore, it was approved that the university continue coverage under the Statewide Property Insurance program through the State Office of Risk Management (SORM). The new policy period will extend from May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. The president was authorized to sign the contract. FURNITURE PURCHASE FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH CENTER Whereas, the board considered the following: Construction of the Early Childhood Research Center is nearing completion and departments will begin moving in to the new facility during the summer. The Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) J.E. Kingham has identified project savings and has submitted a change order that lowers the CMR guaranteed maximum price of the project from $24,862,881 to $24,112,881. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved reallocation of $500,000 of the savings to purchase furniture for the Early Childhood Research Center. The fund source will be construction project savings. DONATIONS TO THE RICHARD AND LUCILLE DEWITT SCHOOL OF NURSING PROJECT Whereas, the board considered the following: The university has received $260,000 in donations and a commitment for an additional $500,000 for the purchase of equipment not originally included in the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing Building project. These donations will allow the School of Nursing to purchase additional modern technology and equipment that was not originally planned. A testing center in the Nursing building will eliminate the need to return to the main campus for testing and will also provide advanced teaching equipment in the simulation center. Therefore, the Board of Regents accepted the donations to be used for their intended purpose and authorized expansion of the scope of WHR, project architect, to include medical technology planning services for the additional equipment made possible by the donations. The project budget was increased from $13,000,000 to $13,760,000, with the additional amount of $760,000 funded from donations, and the administration was -13- authorized to file an amended project budget with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if necessary. The equipment will not be purchased until the donations are secured by the university. ADOPTION OF 2009 SUMMER BUDGET Whereas, the board considered the following: The fiscal year 2008-09 summer budget contains two regular summer semesters and a mini-semester. The 2008-09 annual budget includes $4,148,981 that is available to support summer school academic salaries and benefits. In addition, $868,000 of actual income in excess of budget and $210,825 from E&G salary savings are used to fund summer school salaries. Additional faculty salaries, professional salaries, student wages and benefits totaling $54,899 are supported from budgeted designated funds. Summer salaries and benefits of $129,927 are funded from restricted contract and grant funds. Therefore, approval was given to the 2008-09 summer budget that totals $5,412,632. Board Order 09-23 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Garrett, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: FY2010 ROOM AND BOARD RATES Whereas, the board considered the following: Projected housing and food service operating costs support the need to increase the room and board rates for the 2009 - 2010 academic year. Pursuant to the provisions within the food service contract, the administration and Aramark have negotiated a rate increase of 4% for the provision of board plan food service during the 2010 fiscal year. The contract uses the percentage increase in the Food and Beverage element of the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor, for urban consumers ("CPI-U") in the South as a benchmark for the rate increase considered. This CPI element was 4.9% for the past 12 months, however negotiations yielded the smaller increase. The proposed room and board rates for FY2010 are presented on Appendix 3. The average increase in proposed room rates is 4.78% while the proposed increase in meal plan rates is 1%. The revised rates will become effective in the fall semester of 2009. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved the negotiated 4% Aramark increase and the proposed room and board rates for FY2010 in accordance with the schedule presented in Appendix 3. Board Order 09-24 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: -14- CAMPUS RECREATION FEE Whereas, the board considered the following: The current summer campus recreation fee is $60 per summer semester. There is a reduced fee of $25 for part-time summer school students, those enrolled for less than six hours. Currently, students enrolled for six hours, which is full-time status in the summer, are assessed the part-time fee. This proposed fee modification correctly aligns the fees based on enrollment status. Therefore, the Board of Regents authorized that the campus recreation fee schedule be modified to assess the full-time summer semester fee of $60 to students enrolled at full-time status of six hours or more. Board Order 09-25 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: COURSE FEES AND OTHER FEES FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: Course fees provide instructional departments with funds to support the actual cost of consumable supplies, service, and travel related to specific courses. Course fees are allocated to instructional departments for expenditure within the academic year for which they are collected. Therefore, the Board of Regents adopted the schedule of course fees and other fees (additions and changes) for the 2009-2010 academic year shown in Appendix 4. This amended 2009-2010 fee schedule will be effective for the fall semester. Board Order 09-26 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Garrett, with Regents Amaral, Coleman, Dickerson, Ertz, Garrett, McCarty and White voting aye, Regent Boyer voting nay, the following item was approved: DESIGNATED TUITION INCREASE FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: Stephen F. Austin State University currently assesses $106 per semester credit hour in designated tuition. The total amount of designated tuition charged to a student does not exceed the amount one pays with a 16 semester credit hour load. Since the 81st Texas Legislature is currently in session, our state appropriation funding is uncertain at this time. It is necessary to obtain Board of Regents approval for fiscal year 2009-10 tuition and fee increases before fall 2009 registration begins on April 28, 2009. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved an increase in designated tuition of $5 per semester credit hour. The new rate will be $111 per semester credit hour. Board Order 09-27 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Amaral, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: -15- LIBRARY FEE INCREASE FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: The university currently assesses a library fee of $12 per semester credit hour. The revenue from the fee is used to support library operations. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved an increase in the library fee from $12 per semester credit hour to $13 per semester credit hour in order to support library operations. Board Order 09-28 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Dickerson, with all members voting aye, the following item was approved: TECHNOLOGY FEE INCREASE FOR 2009-2010 Whereas, the board considered the following: The university currently assesses a technology fee of $16 per semester credit hour to support campus computer technology and networking. Therefore, the Board of Regents approved that the technology fee be increased from $16 per semester credit hour to $20 per semester credit hour to fond technology support. UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Board Order 09-29 Upon motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent McCarty, with all members voting aye, the Board of Regents adopted the policy revisions as presented in Appendix 5. REPORTS President Pattillo gave a report on the following topics: • Commencement will be held on May 16. Judge Thomas Reaveley will be the commencement speaker. • The summer board meeting will be July 20 and 21, with the grand opening of the Early Childhood Research Center on Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Summer commencement will be held on August 15. • The Pine Burrs, a group of women students from the 1950s will be on campus for a reunion this week and will be hosted by the Pattillos • The Texas House and Senate have recently passed resolutions recognizing the Nacogdoches/SFA Day, the Lumberjack Basketball team, and the 85th anniversary of SFA. • Institutional assessment • A newly appointed Admissions Standards Committee will be headed by Gary Wurtz and will present a report in October. -16- • A presentation was made to Lacey Claver, student regent, acknowledging her contributions to the board at this last regular meeting for her. Her term ends May 31 and the new student regent will be appointed by June 1. Gina Oglesbee made her audit services report on the university receipts audit, the bond compliance audit and the state comptroller's post payment review. Sally Ann Swearingen, chair of the Faculty Senate, introduced Dr. Marie Saracino and Dr. Tara Newman, who reported on their online Headstart degree completer program in Child and Family Development. Ms. Swearingen also reported on the wellness for faculty. Brian Sullivan reported as president of the Student Government Association. They had a very successful competition for the 2009 Big Idea, which was won by the student chapter of the Society of American Foresters. He introduced the 2009-2010 SGA president Courtney Harvey and the vice president Laterrious Starks. Mr. Sullivan provided a summary of activities for the spring semester. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Board Order 09-30 Regent Ertz gave the report from the Nominating Committee. Upon motion by Regent Ertz, seconded by Regent Garrett, with all members voting aye, the following officers were elected for 2009-2010: James A. Thompson, Chair Melvin R. White, Vice Chair John R. "Bob" Garrett, Secretary The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m. -17- Appendix 1 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules Currently in Effect (9-2006) Chapter 5. Rules Applying to Public Universities and/or Health-Related Institutions of Higher Education in Texas Subchapter B. Role and Mission, Tables of Programs, Course Inventory §5.23 Definitions §5.23.5 Organized classes—Classes whose primary mode of instruction is lecture, laboratory, or seminar. §5.23.8 Small classes—Undergraduate level classes with less than 10 registrations, and graduate level classes with less than five registrations. §5.26 Offering of Small Classes by Public Universities In accordance with Texas Education Code, §51.403(d), public universities may offer organized small classes which: §51.403(d.l) have been approved by the governing board of the university; §51.403(d.2) is a required course for graduation (the course is not offered each semester or term, and, if canceled, may affect the date of graduation of those enrolled); §51.403(d.3) is a required course for majors in this field and should be completed this semester (or term) to keep proper sequence in courses; §51.403(d.4) is a course in a newly established degree program, concentration, or support area; §51.403(d.5) is part of an interdepartmental (cross-listed) course taught as a single class by the same faculty at the same station, provided that the combined enrollments do not constitute a small class; §51.403(d.6) is a first-time offering of the course; §51.403(d.7) is class size-limited by accreditation or state licensing standards; §51.403(d.8) is class size-limited by availability of laboratory or clinical facilities; or §51.403(d.9) is voluntarily offered by a faculty member in excess of the institutional teaching load requirement and for which the faculty member receives no additional compensation. Source Note: The provisions of this §5.26 adopted to be effective May 28, 2003, 28 TexReg 4124 SMALL CLASSES Spring 2009 Appendix 1 Total Estimated Credit Hours in Small Classes 714 Total Estimated SFA Credit Hours Spring 2009 137,430 Estimated Small Class Credit Hours as a Percentage of SFA Total Credit Hours .52% Appendix 2 Undergraduate New Course Proposals MKTS62 Sports Promotion New Course MKT major emphasis Sports Marketing New Course MKT minor Sports Marketing New Course HMS426 Field Experience in Human Sciences New Course HMS442 Visual Merchandising Display II New Course HMS404L Quantity Food Production & Service Lab New Course HMS407 Understanding customer relationships New Course HMS407L Customer relations for hospitality industries lab New Course ARTS 17 Digital Photography New Course ART419 Alternative Process Photography New Course ART431 Advanced Sculpture: Casting New Course ART432 Advanced Sculpture: Installation New Course ART463 Digital Media: Motion Graphics New Course ART464 Digital Media: Time Based Media New Course ART478 Art Advertising Practicum New Course FOR252 Environmental Interpretation Methods New Course FOR441 Ecology, Management & Harvesting of White-tailed Deer New Course FOR441L ECO/MGMT/HARVEST WHITE-TL Deer New Course ENV407 Water Resources Management New Course HRT420 Plant Nutrient Management New Course COLLEGE OF UBERAL & APPLIED ARTS COM 202 Communication Research Methods New Course COM 300 Intro to Media Studies New Course COM 400 Adv. Topics in Media Studies New Course COM 402 Mass media and Society New Course ENG 373 Technical & Professional Editing New Course ENG 460 Literary Publishing Internship New Course ENG 465 Topics in Creative Writing New Course GEO 220L Introduction to GIS Lab New Course GER 13 lL Elementary German Lab New Course GER 132L Elementary German Lab New Course GER 231 Intermediate German I New Course GER 232 Intermediate German II New Course HIS 349 African American History New Course PHI 480 Phosophy in Media New Course PHI 482 Ethics, Tehcnology & Society New Course PSC 305 Appellate Advocacy I New Course PSC 328 International Terrorism New Course PSC 340 International Conflict & Peace New Course PSC 405 Appellate Advocacy II New Course PSC 442 Readings in Public Law New Course PSC 498 Intern Seminar New Course PSY 200 Scientific Literacy in Psychology New Course PSY 311 Social Psychology New Course PSY 351 Sensation & Perception New Course PSY 360 Cognitive Psychology New Course Page 1: New Appendix 2 Page 2: New Appendix 2 BIO342 Comparative Vertebrate Zoology New Course BIO342L Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Lab New Course BIO350 Economic Botany New Course BIO351 Plant Kingdom New Course BIO351L Plant Kingdom Lab New Course GOL451 Hydrogeology Field Techniques New Course GOL450 Cave & Karst Systems New Course Page 3: New Appendix 2 Undergraduate Course Change Proposals FIN369 Personal Finance Change course number FIN415 Personal Fiancial Planning change course description GBU485 Internship in General Business change in course description BLW4S7 Regulation of Business by National Government change in title & description MGT463 Business Policy & Strategy-Formulation change in pre-requisites HMS414L Commercial Design II Modification RDG320 Literacy Dev in Middle Childhood Modify Course SED460 Managing a Learner-Centered Classroom Modify Course ECHS51 Child-Centered En Modify Course RDG314 Text-based RDG Tech & procedures Modify Course ECH432 Professional Roles & Responsibilites Modify Course HMS204 Aesthetics Modify Course HMS214 Accessories in Interiors Modify Course HMS314 Building Construction Systems Modify Course HMS355 Nutrition for Healthcare Modify Course HMS404 Quantity Food Production & Service Modify Course HMS414 Commercial Design II Modify Course COLLEGE OF MNE ARTS THR460 History of the Theatre I Modify Course THR461 History of the Theatre II Modify Course THR471 Topics in the Theatre & Drama Modify Course ART479 Ad Campaign Modify Course AGNS67 [Weed Science Modify Course CJS41S Legal Research Writing Modification COM 102 Intro. To Communication Theory Modification GRK 131 Elementary Classical Greek I Modification GRK 132 Elementary Classical Greek II Modification LAS 300 Intro to Latin American Studies Modification LBA 398 Advanced Liberal Studies Modification PSC 403 Constitutional Law: Individual and His. Modification PSC 499 Internship in Political Science & Public Modification PSY 198 Learning & Study Skills Modification PSY 310 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Modification PSY 330 Psychological Statistics Modification PSY 341 Research Design in Psychology Modification PSY 350 Biopsychology Modification PSY 361 Learning & Conditioning Modification PSY 375 Abnormal Psychology Modification PSY 385 Psychology of Aggression Modification PSY 400 Positive Psychology Modification PSY 420 Hitory & Systems of Psychology Modification PSY 475 Special Problems Modification PSY 497 Research Seminar Modification PSY 498 Topics in Psychology Modification ANT 382 Area Studies in Anthropology Modification Page 1: Changes Appendix 2 ANT 477 Special Topics in Anthropology Modification SPA 235 Intermediate Spanish Conversastion Modification SPA 303 Advanced Grammar and Composition Modification SPA 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literacy Modification SPA 310 Spanish Phonetics Modification SPA 330 History of Hispanic American Culture I Modification SPA 340 History of Spanish Culture I Modification MTH138 College Algebra Modify Course MTH439 Advanced Calculus I Modify Course MTH440 Advanced Calculus II Modify Course BIO313 General Ecology Modify Course BIO313L General Ecology Lab Modify Course Page 2: Changes Appendix 2 Undergraduate Course Deletions ■■■I llllllllllll ACC431 Government Accounting Delete Course ACC432 Legal Prin Related to Accounting Delete Course ACC433 Mgmt Acct Information System I Delete Course ACC434 Mgmt Acct Information System II Delete Course ACC443 Taxation on Business Delete Course ACC451 Introduction to Oil & Gas Acc"t Delete Course ACC463 Accounting Theory Delete Course COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HSC483 Driver & Traffic Safety Ed I Delete Course HSC484 Driver & Traffic Safety Ed II Delete Course KIN 107 Gymnastics Delete Course KIN125 Emergency Care Delete Course KIN207 Gymnastics Delete Course KIN220 Body Mechanics Delete Course KIN331 Activities/Games/Sport Children Delete Course SED445 Practicum Delete Course FOR452 Envrionmental Interpretation Methods Delete Course AGN442 Senior Seminar Delete Course AGN267 World Crops Delete Course AGN345 Soil & Water Conservation Delete Course AGN345L Soil & Water Conservation Lab Delete Course ENV223 GIS & Mapping Environmental Resources Delete Course ENV223L Lab: GIS & Mapping Environmental Resources Delete Course FOR105 Engineering Drawing Delete Course FOR105L Lab: Engineering Drawing Delete Course FOR241 Wood Properties Delete Course FOR241L Lab: Wood Properties Delete Course FOR312 Tree Growth/Wood Quality Relationships Delete Course FOR402 Field Ecology Delete Course FOR402L Lab: Field Ecology Delete Course FOR405L Environmental Communication Interpretation Lab Delete Course FOR434 Soil Fertility Delete Course FOR434L Soil Fertility Lab Delete Course FOR454L Non-game Wildlife Ecology Lab Delete Course FOR465L Range Development & Evaluation Lab Delete Course HRT418 Landscape Plant Materials II Delete Course HRT418L Landscape Plant Materials II Lab Delete Course PLS433 Introduction to Agricultural Data Analysis Delete Course COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & APPLIED ARTS CJS414 Appeals & Briefs Delete Course ENG 220 Reading in British Literature Delete Course ENG 386 Literary Theory Delete Course HIS 235 Introduction to Public History Delete Course PSC 402 American Consitutional Law: Structure Delete Course PSY210 Developmental Psychology Delete Course PSY 240 Human Consciousness Delete Course PSY 250 Computer Applications in Psychology Delete Course PSY 290 Experimental Social Psychology Delete Course Page 1: Deletions Appendix 2 PSY 390 Psychology of Aging Delete Course PSY 476 Special Problems Delete Course PSY 490 Human Assessment Delete Course PSY 495 Psychopathology Delete Course PSY 499 Undergrad. Practicum in Communications. Delete Course SOC 432 Sociology in Art Delete Course NUR327 Holistic Nursing Delete Course BIO241 Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Delete Course BIO241L Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Lab Delete Course BIO250 Economic Botany Delete Course BIO251 Plant Kingdom Delete Course BIO251L Plant Kingdom Lab Delete Course BIO411 Phylogenetics Delete Course Page 2: Deletions Appendix 2 Undergraduate Program Change Proposals FIN Major change in options with major FIN emphasis financial planning emphasis GBUS minor change to reflect FIN269 to FIN369 INTB major change in options in part B MKT major emphasis Promotion Emphasis Sales Minor HMS 478 Interior Design New minor Modify degree plan BS Human Sciences with emphasis in Hospitality Admin, Modify Program Online Head Start Completer Program Modify Program Certificate for Construction Management New Program Certificate in Hospitality Administration New Program Special Education EC 12 Completer Program-Human Services New Program BS HS with emphasis in Interior Merchandising Modify Program COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Choral/Instrumental/Elementary New pre-certification tracks Piano Pedagogy Minor Modify Minor Museum Studies Certificate New Program COMS Program Changes PSYC Program Changes SOCI Program Changes SPAN Program Changes MCM Program Changes lliiilll Combined Sciences Minor |New Program Request Form Page 1: Programs Appendix 2 ill CSC 425G CSC 520, cross list with CSC 425—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC431G CSC 530, cross list with CSC 431—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC 435G CSC 560, cross list with CSC 435—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC441G CSC 540, cross list with CSC 441—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC445G CSC 550, cross list with CSC 445—Differentiation Bachelors vs. Masters CSC 511 Programming Languages Change prerequisite to include CSC 540 CSC 524 Database Management Systems - Architecture and Management Change prerequisite to include CSC 520 CSC 541 Compiler Principles and Techniques Change prerequisite to include CSC 540 CSC 542 Operating Systems Concepts Change prerequisite to include CSC 540 CSC 563 Computer Networks and Distributed Systems Change prerequisite to include CSC 560 BLW 547 International Legal Environment of Business Modify Course BCM 520 Managerial Communication New Course ACC 557 Seminar in Internal Auditing Modify Course Master of Arts Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education degree New program New Program COU 543 The Contemporary College Student New Course COU 544 Student Affairs Legal Organization and Practice New Course COU 545 Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs New Course COU 546 Advanced Seminar in College Student Development New Course COU 581 Interviewing and Helping Skills New Course COU 596 Student Affairs Practicum New Course >SPE 561 Medical and Educational Aspects Modify Course COU 534 School Counseling Programs Degree Plan change Master Mathematics Teacher EC-4 Certificate New certificate program New Program ELE 556 Mathematics Curriculum and Content Development New Course ELE 557 Early Childhood Mathematical Processes and Instruction New Course 'ELE 558 Assessment and Diagnostics in Mathematics Education New Course 'ELE 559 The Master Mathematics Teacher as a Professional New Course SPE 532 Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children Degree plan change ♦HMS512 Design of Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities New Course HMS511 Introductory Dietetics Practice New Course HMS 565 Pediatric Nutrition New Course ELE 542 PBIC Field Internship Modify Course Page 1: Graduate Appendix 2 HMS531 Supervised Practice I Modify Course 'KIN 551 Athletic Training Clinical V Modify Course COU510 Survey of Abnormalities New Course COU 590 Supervision in School Counseling New Course 'KIN 521 Athletic Training Clinical I Modify Course *KIN 522 Athletic Training Clinical II Modify Course 'KIN 541 Athletic Training Clinical III Modify Course HMS 526 Field Experience in Human Sciences New Course *SED 553 Teacher Leadership and Mentoring New Course SED541 PBIC Internship/First Semester New Course HMS 520 Advanced Practicum New Course SED561 Classroom Management Delete Course SED 580 Assessment and Evaluation Delete Course SED 545 PBIC Internship Distant Delete Course SED 544 PBIC Internship Delete Course SED 526 Field Based Professional Learning Delete Course ELE 543 PBIC Internship - Distance Modify Course SED 542 PBIC Student Internship Modify Course COU 523 Legal Ethical Issues in Counseling Degree plan change COU 521 Seminar: Alcohol and Drug Abuse New Course COU 541 Seminar in Rehabilitation Modify Course *SED 595 Graduate Seminar New Course HMS 514 Interior Design Studio I New Course KIN 565 The Role of Sports in Society Modify Course KIN 560 Biomechanics Modify Course KIN 562 Motor Learning Modify Course COU 534 School Counseling Programs New Course 'KIN 542 Athletic Training Clinical IV Modify Course KIN 515 Adapted Physical Education Modify course KIN 553 Physiology of Exercise Modify Course KIN 545 Current Trends and Issues in Physical Ed Modify course KIN 525 Curr Construction in Physics Ed Modify Course Graduate Hospitality Certificate New Certificate Graduate Distance Online Superintendent Certification New Certificate Graduate Off Campus Face to Face Program. MED with Principal Certification New Certificate Graduate Off Campus Face to Face Program. MA School of Counseling New Program Graduate ott Campus Face to Face Program. Endorsement in Visual Impairment New Program llllllli ART419/ART519 Modify Course ART 431/ART 534 Modify Course ART432/ART535 Modify Course ART463/ART 563 Modify Course ART 464/ART 564 Modify Course ART 479/ART 579 Modify Course Page 2: Graduate Appendix 2 RT478/ART578 Art/Advertising Practicum New Course raduate Certificate in /luseum Studies Art New Cerfificate Program UIT505 Proseminar in Art Museum Studies New Course /lasters of Art in Art Education Art New Degree RT 506 Seminar in Art Museum Education New Course RT 508 Practicum in Artistic Creativity New Course RT 509 Readings and Research in Museum Studies New Course AHL 574 Studies in Music Literature New Course HIS 553 ecent American History ew Course HIS 557 )elete Course OM 505 dv. Topics in Media Studies ^ew Course COM 525 sychology of Speech Communication slew Course :OM 542 ladio-Television Programming slew Course ENG 524 }reat Texts to 1650 slew Course ENG 525 }reat Texts after 1650 slew Course ENG 565 oetics and Prosody slew Course ENG 583 Special Topics Modify Course BA 505 ublic Administration Methods Modify Course BA510 ublic Personnel Administration vlodify Course BA515 ublic Budgeting and Finance Management Vlodify Course 'BA 520 olicy System and Evaluation vlodify Course (BA 525 Public Organization and Manage vlodify Course 'BA 530 opics in Public Affairs vlodify Course 'BA 535 sadership in Public Administration vlodify Course 'BA 540 Administrative Law and Procedure Slew Course »BA 575 Spec Res Pro Public Adm '. vlodify Course 'BA 576 ipec Res Pro Public Adm II vlodify Course 'BA 545 :thics in Public Administration New Course 'BA 599 Public Administration Internship Modify Course SY501 'sychological Statistics [vlodify Course PSY 507 Experimental Design Modify Course PSY 505 Adv Developmental Psychology Delete Course PSY 520 Adv Professional Practicum Delete Course PSY 521 Positive Psychology Delete Course PSY 524 Adv Applied Psychology Delete Course PSY 527 Advising/Technology Delete Course PSY 530 History and Systems Delete Course PSY 540 Human Assessment Delete Course PSY 576 Adv Graduate Studies Delete Course SWK518 Child Welfare Services Modify Course SWK528 Social Work in Mental Health Modify Course International Certificate in Community Development Certificate Program in Social Work New Certificate Program SWK531 International Social Work New Course SWK532 Sustainable Community Development New Course SWK 533 Diversity Appreciation New Course SWK 538 Social Work with the Aged Modify Course SWK 549 Advanced Field Instruction Modify Course Page 3: Graduate Appendix 2 FOR 587 Seminar Modify Course FOR 503 Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land Delete Course FOR 503L Lab: Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land Delete Course FOR 514 Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment Delete Course FOR514L Lab: Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment Delete Course ENV503 Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land New Course ENV 503L Lab: Remediation/Reclamation of Disturbed Land New Course ENV 507 Water Resources Management New Course ENV 512 Environmental Hydrology New Course ENV512L Lab: Environmental Hydrology New Course ENV 514 Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment New Course ENV514L Lab: Wetland Delineation and Functional Assessment New Course ENV 515 Environmental Assessment and Management New Course ENV515L Lab: Environmental Assessment and Management New Course FOR 509 Forest Hydrology New Course FOR 509L Lab: Forest Hydrology New Course FOR 512 Timber Management New Course FOR 525 Forest Economics New Course FOR 528 Regional Silviculture New Course FOR 548 Range Management New Course FOR 551 Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas New Course FOR551L Lab: Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas New Course FOR 554 Non-game Wildlife Ecology New Course FOR 555 Environmental Communication /Interpretation New Course FOR 556 Environmental Attitudes and Issues New Course FOR 565 Range Development and Evaluation New Course ANS 552 Equine Law Studies New Course AGN 548 Range Management New Course AGN 569 Plant Protection New Course PLS 520Lab Agricultural Waste Management Lab New Course HRT 520 Plant Nutrient Management New Course AGR 507 Advanced Soils Delete Course HRT 515 Public Garden Management Delete Course ENV 500L Survey Environmental Toxicology Lab Delete Course ENV 502L Environmental Waste Management Lab Delete Course ENV 504L Occupational and Environmental Health Lab Delete Course ENV 508 Microbial Ecology Delete Course ENV 508L Microbial Ecology Lab Delete Course ENV 520L Fund.Industrial Hygiene Lab Delete Course ENV 524L Principles Applied Toxicology Lab Delete Course ENV 526 Industrial Hygiene Intern Delete Course ENV 526L Industrial Hygiene Lab Delete Course ENV 540L Advanced Occupational and Environmental Health Lab Delete Course ENV 542L General Principles Epidemiology Lab Delete Course ENV 544L Social/Behavioral Aspects Community Health Lab Delete Course ENV 546L Admin Health Service Org Lab Delete Course FOR 502 Advanced Field Ecology Delete Course FOR 502L Lab: Advanced Field Ecology Delete Course FOR511L Lab: Conservation Natural Resources Delete Course FOR 557 Ecological Field Methods Delete Course FOR 557L Lab: Ecological Field Methods Delete Course FOR 558 Resource Management Planning Delete Course Spatial Analysis Certificate Program in Forestry New Certificate Program Page 4: Graduate Appendix 2 SCE 501 Foundations of Science New Course SCE 564 Concepts in Life Science New Course SCE 565 Topics in Chemistry Education New Course SCE 566 Concepts in Physics New Course SCE 567 Concepts in Earth and Space Science New Course SCE 571 Special Topics in Science Education New Course SCE 572 Special Tobpics in Science Education New Course SCE 575 Advanced Graduate Studies in Science Education New Course SCE 576 Advanced Graduate Studies in Science Education New Course MTH513 Complex Analysis I Modify Course MTH514 Complex Analysis II Modify Course MTH 539 Real Variables I Modify Course MTH 540 Real Variables II Modify Course CHE 503L Intro Biotechnology Lab Delete Course CHE 512 Coordination Chemistry Delete Course CHE 557L Advanced Metabolism Lab Delete Course CHE 558L Biophysical Chem Lab Delete Course CHE 570 Environmental Inst Analysis Delete Course CHE 570L Environmental Inst Analysis Lab Delete Course CHE 571 Chemical Toxicology Delete Course CHE571L Chemical Toxicology Lab Delete Course CHE 573 Advanced Environmental Chem Delete Course CHE 573L Advanced Environmental Chem Lab Delete Course CHE 571 Advanced Special Topics New Course CHE 581 Supervised Instruction of Laboratory Courses Modify Course BIO 516 Advanced Plant Anatomy New Course BIO516L Advanced Plant Anatomy Lab New Course BIO 526 Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology New Course BIO 526L Advanced Pathogenic Bact Lab New Course BIO 527 Advanced Immunology New Course BIO 527L Advanced Immunology Lab New Course BIO 528 Advanced Virology New Course BIO 528L Advanced Virology Lab New Course BIO 539 Advanced Parasitology New Course BIO 539L Advanced Parasitology Lab New Course PHY 530 Thermodynamics New Course PHY 541 Optics New Course PHY 541L Optics Lab New Course PHY 550 Introductory Quantum Mechanics New Course GOL551&551L Hydrogeology Field Techniques New Course GOL 550 Cave and Karst Systems New Course Master Science Teacher Certificate Certificate Program in Science New Program Page 5: Graduate Appendix 3 Stephen F. Austin State University Room and Board Rates for 2009-2010 Summer Semesters w/7 Day w/7 Day 14 Meals 20 Meals $1,087 $1,087 $1,239 $1,239 Rates above include sales tax for Board Apartments Number Rent Appendix 4 COURSE Course Fees College Department Course # Course Name Present Proposed BUS General Business GBU 485 Intemationship in General Business $ 30.00 BUS General Business GBU 557 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution $ 30.00 $ 40.00 BUS MMIB MGT 463 Business Policy & Strategy $ 20.00 $ 30.00 BUS MMIB MGT 517 Strategic Management $ 35.00 BUS MMIB MKT358 Sports Marketing 45.00 BUS MMIB MKT478 Advertising Campaign I 75.00 BUS MMIB MKT479 Advertising Campaign II $ 75.00 EDU Human Services COU 524 School Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 533 Counseling Skills $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 534 School Counseling Programs $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 535 Multicultural Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 541 Seminar in Rehabilitation $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 594 Practicum in Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services COU 595 Internship in Counseling $ 200.00 EDU Human Services SPE 532 .501 Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children $ 15.00 EDU Human Services SPE 564 .501 Early Childhood Special Education $ 15.00 EDU Human Services SPH 471.02 Practicum -Deaf and Hard of Hearing $ 150.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 328 Psychosocial Development $ $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 586 Evaluation in Early Childhood Education $ 12.00 $ EDU Elementary Ed. MLG 401 The Middle Level Learning Community $ 30.00 $ 40.00 EDU Elementary Ed. RDG 501 Early Literacy of Young Child $15.00 EDU Elementary Ed. RDG 518 Reading Methods for EC $15.00 EDU Human Sciences HMS 407 Customer Relations for the Service Industries $ $ 55.00 EDU Human Sciences HMS 414 Commercial Design I $ 95.00 $ 110.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 328 L Psycho-Social Development Lab 12.00 $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 328 L sec. 500-699 Psychosocial Development Lab $ 12.00 $ 30.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 331 L Child-Centered Environments Lab $ 12.00 $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. ECH 331L sec. 500-699 Child-Centered Environments Lab $ 10.00 $ 20.00 EDU Elementary Ed. MLG 401L sec. 500-699 The Middle Level Learning Community Lab $ $ 30.00 FA Art ART 312 Photographic Lighting $ 26.00 $ 85.00 FA Art ART 315 .001 Color $ 80.00 FA Art ART 317 Digital Photography 85.00 FA Art ART 462/ART 562 Digital Meia: Interactive Arts 85.00 FA Art ART 463/ART 563 Digial Media: Motion Graphics (New) $ 85.00 FA Art ART 464/ART 564 Digital Media: Time Based Media (New) $ 85.00 FA Art ART 505 Proseminar in Art Museum Studies $ 100.00 FA Art ART 506 Seminar in Art Museum Education $ 20.00 FA Art ART 507 Practicum in Art Museum Studies $ 100.00 FA Art ART 508 Practicum in Artistic Creativity 70.00 FA Art ART518/ART418 Color Photography $ 100.00 FA Art ART519/ART419 Alternative Photographic Processes $ 85.00 FA Art ART 534/ART 431 Graduate Sculpture, Casting $ 135.00 FA Art ART 535/ART 432 Graduate Sculpture, Installation $ 100.00 FA Music MUT417 Music Recording and Production III $ 130.00 FOR Agriculture AGM 383 Agriculture Machinery Design and Structure $ $ 50.00 FOR EVSC ENV 209 Forest Ecology $ 21.00 35.00 FOR EVSC ENV 450 Air Quality Assessment $ $ 20.00 FOR EVSC ENV 503 Remediation & Reclamation of Disturbed Land $ 20.00 FOR EVSC ENV 505 Environmental Communication/ Interpretation 5.00 FOR EVSC ENV 512 Environmental Hydrology 10.00 FOR EVSC ENV 515 Environmenal Impact Statements $ 25.00 FOR EVSC ENV 521 Landscape Ecology $ 55.00 FOR EVSC ENV 550 Air Quality Assessment $ 20.00 FOR Forestry ENV 210 Environmental Measurement $ 15.00 $ 20.00 FOR Forestry ENV 349 Environmental Soil Science $ 20.00 $ 25.00 Appendix 4 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Policies for Board Review April 21,2009 p-l Appendix 5 P-2 Appendix 5 P-3 Appendix 5 Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities (F-33) Original Implementation: July 14,1998 Last Revision: April 21,2001April 21, 2009 The Law: It is the policy of Stephen F. Austin State University to comply with the fundamental principles of nondiscrimination and accommodation in academic programs set forth in the implementing regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; these regulations provide that: No qualified student with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any... postsecondary education program or activity... [Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, 84.43] and An institution shall make such modifications to its academic requirements as are necessary to ensure that such requirements do not discriminate or have the effect of discrimination on the basis of handicap, against a qualified handicapped applicant or student... Modifications may include changes in the length of time permitted for the completion of degree requirements, substitution of specific courses required for the completion of degree requirements, and adaptation of the manner in which specific courses are conducted. [Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, 84.44] The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 extends the provisions of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act to private institutions. It also puts in place more effective means for enforcing the law. Neither Section 504 nor the ADA requires universities to lower their academic standards or substantially alter the essential elements of their courses or programs to accommodate students with disabilities. The requirement to provide reasonable accommodations is designed to afford an equal opportunity for students with disabilities. Achieving reasonable accommodations for a student with a disability involves shared responsibility among students, faculty and staff. Should a university deny a requested accommodation it must be prepared to show very clearly that complying with the request would constitute a fundamental alteration; the unsubstantiated opinion of a faculty member or administrator may not be sufficient for P-4 Appendix 5 that purpose. Moreover, the cost of the proposed modification is not usually sufficient reason for denying a requested accommodation. The following accommodations are very widely accepted in higher education: ■ Providing services such as readers, interpreters, and note-takers. ■ Allowing extra time for examinations, assignments and projects. ■ Permitting exams to be individually proctored, read orally, dictated, or typed. ■ Tape-Recording lectures. Using computer software for assistance in studying and on tests. ■ Using alternative testing formats to demonstrate course mastery. ■ Changing classrooms as needed for accessibility. Who must be accommodated? Students who are requesting support services from SFA are required to submit documentation through the Office of Disability Services to verify eligibility for reasonable accommodations; the institution must review and evaluate that documentation. Students are not required to assume the responsibility for securing a necessary accommodation. The university is required to provide reasonable accommodations for a student's known disability so that the student has an equal opportunity to participate in the courses, activities or programs. When additional expertise beyond that of the staff of the Office of Disability Services is needed to assess a student's documentation, the Academic Assessment Committee, consisting of feu^-members of the faculty who are knowledgeable about disabilities, and feee-staff members, including the ADA coordinator, evaluates the documentation, requests additional information if, in their judgment, it is required, and makes a recommendation to the Office of Disability Services. Documentation must validate the need for services based on the individual's current level of functioning in an educational setting. If the documentation is found to be insufficient the institution is not obliged to provide accommodations. If the documentation is found to be sufficient, appropriate accommodations are recommended. All levels of academic organization, the college, the department, and the individual faculty member, are required to provide all qualified students with disabilities with appropriate, reasonable accommodations. What accommodations must be provided? P-5 Appendix 5 Students with disabilities may be accorded two types of accommodations1: They may be permitted to substitute particular courses for some of those required under their degree requirements, or they may be afforded approved accommodations within the courses they take. If a course substitution is requested, the request must be received by the academic department that teaches the course to be deleted from the student's requirements no later than the semester prior to one in which the student proposes to take one or more of the substitute courses. Ordinarily the request should arrive at the department office before the 12th day of classes of a long semester, or the 4th day of classes of a summer session. Once received by the department, the course substitution request is considered by the department chair, who consults with the Office of Disability Services before making a recommendation. The chair's recommendation regarding substitution is forwarded to the dean of that college. Employing the college's usual procedures for decisions about curricula, and consulting with other colleges as necessary, the dean makes the final determination about whether the requested substitution may be allowed, or does, in fact, represent a fundamental modification of the program in question. Before a course substitution is considered there should be evidence that even with reasonable accommodation the student cannot succeed in the required course. Requests for accommodation within a particular course should, when possible, be received by the Office of Disability Services before the beginning of the semester in which the student with a disability is to enroll in the course. Once received, the accommodation request is considered by Disability Services and, if required, by the Academic Assessment Committee. If the decision is to recommend against providing the requested accommodation, the student is informed. If it is decided that accommodation is to be provided, a record of that recommendation, together with a recommendation of the general type of accommodation to be provided is sent to the instructor of the subject course, with a copy to the department chair. In consultation with the chair, the instructor then meets with the disabled student to work out precisely how the recommended accommodations are to be implemented in the context of the particular course. To make provision of appropriate accommodations as effective as possible, students with disabilities are to meet with instructors from whom accommodations are requested as early in the semester as possible. It is expected that the student, the Office of Disability Services, the Academic Assessment Committee, the department chair, and the course instructor will cooperate to identify accommodations that meet the student's documented need without fundamentally altering the course. Who must provide approved accommodations in a particular course? P-6 Appendix 5 Accommodations most commonly requested may include providing services such as readers, interpreters, and note-takers; allowing extra time for examinations; using alternate forms of examinations; tape-recording lectures; using computer software for assistance in studying and on tests; and, on rare occasions, relocating the classroom. It is the responsibility of the Office of Disability Services to provide readers, interpreters, and note-takers when needed. The instructor is expected, however, to cooperate with Disability Services in accommodating these service providers in the classroom. It is the responsibility of the instructor to organize examinations so students with disabilities may be accorded extra time and special testing conditions. When possible, special testing will be done within the offices of the academic department. When testing cannot be done in the department, however, Disability Services will provide secure facilities and supervision. When special materials (e.g., Braille transcripts or audio tape recordings of course materials) are required, it is the joint responsibility of Office of Disability Services and the instructor to arrange to make these materials available to the student. Such materials must be made available to students with disabilities at the same time that their equivalents are given to other students. It is the responsibility of the department chair, in cooperation with the instructor and the dean, to relocate courses when required. How are disagreements to be resolved? Disagreements will be resolved according to the provisions of Policy F-34, Appeal Procedure Relating to the Provision of Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Cross Reference: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, Title 29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.; Appeal Procedure Relating to the Provision of Accommodations for Students with Disabilities F-34; Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities F-16, Animals on University Property D-3 Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for University Affairs Contact for Revision: Director of Disability Services Forms: None P-7 Appendix 5 Awarding Academic Credit for Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction for the BAAS Degree (A-52) Original Implementation: October 26, 1999 Last Revision: July 25, 2002April 21, 2009 Role and Scope The purpose of this policy statement is to provide an approved methodology and procedures for students wishing to be awarded academic credit for extrainstitutional learning experiences e&-in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree. Further, t7his policy provides a rationale for the credit awarded and definitions of the significant elements of the process-;, i^ake-establishes guidelines for developing the life-experience portfolio, and provides a means for monitoring the policy. Review It is the responsibility of the Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences to review and implement this policy. Rationale The-a/lwarding of academic degree credit for noncollegiate sponsored instruction is based on the higher education practice position that it is reasonable educational practice to grant of granting academic credit for high quality educational attainment comparable to the college level- programs. This means of allowing The granting o/credit is carried out in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, credit by examination, Advanced Placement (AP) credit, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit, portfolio review, and SFASU departmental examination, sound when these programs of study and life experiences overseen by noncollegiate organizations are determined to be at the college level. Further, to be awarded toward the baccalaureate degree the credit must be appropriate to an individual's degree program. The experiences of educational institutions who engage in this practice have shown that the awarding of credit for prior learning often motivates students to enroll and complete the full academic degree process, thus enriching their lives and career opportunities. The credit awarded must be appropriate to an individual's BAAS degree program. Authority and Oversight and Jluthonty P-8 Appendix 5 The authority granted to SFASUby the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) (July 16, 1974) to offer the BAAS degree contains the following feature'.Stephen F. Austin State University was granted authority on July 16, 1974, by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. The proposal submitted to and approved by the THECB for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree included in Section 1.0 the following special feature which is the focus of this policy statement: "Semester hour credit for experience and/or exhibited competency is permissible in both Academic Foundations (up to 12 hours) and Academic Specialization (up to 24 hours)-. An expanded innovative program of advising and counseling will be necessary to administer the program." The College of Liberal and Applied Arts shall maintain oversight of the BAAS degree and Oversight for the degree and authority to administer the life-experience credit program. has been placed with the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. The Dean of the College 4s charged with shall developing procedures for the to implementation of all features aspects of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences BAAS°ree. Definitions B.A.A.S. Degree - The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences ©degree is designed to offer students with YeeetieasAoccupational-techmcai training and work experience ia-a given occupational field the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree without credit given for life experiences the usual significant loss of credits that occurs in pursuing a traditional degree. The degree is designed to provide both academic and professional depth to individuals who possess recognized competency in occupational or technical fields. Extrainstitutional Learning - Documented learning experience that accrues to the student outside the sponsorship of an accredited institution of higher education. Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction - A form of extrainstitutional learning sponsored by non-accredited associations, business, industry, or military units to develop knowledge, skills, and values. Extrainstitutional Learning—Any Documented learning experience that accrues to the student outside the sponsorship of an accredited institution of higher education. P-9 Appendix 5 Occupational Portfolio -A compilation of pertinent documents and third party verification that develops a history and basis for the levels of competency submitted for evaluation. Documentation shall verify that skill levels and occupational competencies are equivalent to college work. Work/Life Experience - A form of noncollegiate sponsored learning that develops knowledge, skills, and values as a result of sponsored experiences documented through the occupational portfolio. Occupational Portfolio A compilation of pertinent documents and third party verification that develops a history and basis for the levels of competency submitted for evaluation. Documentation should focus on establishing verify that skill levels and occupational competence are equivalent to college work. Oversight and Authority Stephen F. Austin State University was granted authority on July 16,1971, by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. The proposal submitted to and approved by the THECB for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree included in Section 1.0 the following special feature which is the focus of this policy statement: "Semester hour credit for experience and/or exhibited competency is permissible in both Academic Foundations (up to 12 hours) and Academic Specialization (up to 21 hours). An expanded innovative program of advising and counseling will be necessary to administer the program." Oversight for the degree and authority to administer the life experience credit program has been placed with the College of Applied Arts and Sciences. The Dean of the College is charged with developing procedures for the implementation of all features of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. Procedure for Credit Awards Credit for documented life experience is awarded based on the principle that valid learning experiences at the college/university level can occur outside of a direct higher education environment. These learning experiences can be derived through various extrainstitutional encounters such as continuing education, professional development instruction, the process of licensure, in service training, military training, and direct supervision. P-10 Appendix 5 The evaluation of noncoUegiate credit is dependent upon an examination process-featis designed to ascertain whether the life experiences have been of the nature and extent that they are equal to college level instruction. The measure of equivalency (to college level instruction) is determined &-by three 4eve&sfactors: 1. The Curriculum of the Learning Experience The course of study being reviewed work/life experience meets will meet the standard of currency and relevance of contemporary institutions of higher education. That is, it will be equivalent to a course of study that is included in the curriculum of a contemporary institution of higher education. 2. The Qualifications of the Instructor Work/Life Evaluator Supervision Instruction for the course must be delivered/supervised provided by an individual or individuals whose credentials have been reviewed and accepted by duly-authorized peers, -e^-an appropriate sponsoring professional organization or corporation, or an institution of higher education. 3. The-Evaluation of the-Student ProgressAchievement Each course of study receiving an award of credit must use a means of evaluating the learner's progress that is appropriate to the subject matter and the manner of instruction. The evaluation validation process must use a means of evaluating the learning process that is appropriate to the subject matter and the manner of transmission, must be valid and documented. All applications for credit through noncoUegiate sponsored learning experiences must be submitted by &e-students to his/hertheir adviser at the time a degree plan is offered submitted to the Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts, and Sciences or his/hcra -designee, for approval. The request for credit must be submitted as an occupational portfolio accompanied by all pertinent documentation. The Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts, or a designee, shall review all credit recommendations and make a final determination as to the amount of credit to be awarded. Credit awarded shall be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Should any cCredit he-is awarded for noncoUegiate sponsored instruction^ will be applied only to the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. The Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences or his/her designce will review all credit recommendations and make a final determination as to the amount of credit to be awarded. Credit awarded will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on Form AAS Ex for posting on the student's transcript. Appeals P-ll Appendix 5 Appeals of credit awards msy-shall be made in writing to the Academic College Council of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences for resolution. The Council may either affirm the decision of the 4Dean or make its own credit recommendation to the dDean. In all cases the decision of the Council will be final. References Evaluation of the application for credit will be made using the: Directory of the National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction National Guide to Credit Recommendations for Noncollegiate courses Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services Aviation Education Review Organization College Credit Standards Guide, And and other means and resource materials as appropriate and recognized. Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: None SFA General Bulletin/Advanced Placement & Credit by Examination Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact for Revision: Dean of Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences Forms: AAS-Ex P-12 Appendix 5 Building Security/Special Events (F-5) Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 It is the responsibility of the University Police Department to open university buildings at 6:00 a.m. at the beginning of each business day (Monday through Friday) and to secure all buildings after the end of the business day. Police officers will check all buildings at designated hours during each night shift. When a special event is scheduled in a university building after normal business hours iit is the responsibility of ^t-the sponsoring departments to contact the University Police Department when a special event will be held in a University building after normal business hours so the building can remain open. - Buildings will be left open and secured by ^University police officers at the appropriate time. At designated hours during each night shift police officers check all buildings. If a special event will include visitors to campus iit is the responsibility sponsoring departments to contact the University Police Department at least 48 hours prior to the event within a reasonable amount of time or within 18 hours when a special event will bo held at anytime on the University campus. This is so tha^any special parking arraragefiments needed can be made to accommodate the visitors to the campus. Source of Authority: Vice President for University Affairs Cross Reference: None Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for University Affairs Contact for Revision: Chief of University Police Forms: None P-13 Appendix 5 Cellular Telephones and Wireless Communication Devices (F-42) Original Implementation: October 30, 2007 Last Revision: January 29, 2008April 21, 2009 OVERVIEW The university recognizes that certain positions require the use of a cellular telephone (cell phone) or wireless communication device (including personal digital assistants (PDA's) or smartphones) to conduct official business. This policy provides specific guidelines regarding the use of cell phones and/or wireless communication devices. DEFINITIONS Wireless Communications Device - cellular telephones, telephone/PDA combinations, and smartphones. For purposes of this policy, laptops and personal computers are not considered wireless communications devices. ELIGIBILITY Each department is responsible for establishing whether a specific employee needs a cell phone or wireless communication device service. Criteria for establishing this need include: 1. Requirement to travel frequently on university business. 2. Large amounts of time spent away from the office. 3. A need to contact the individual after normal business hours on a frequent basis. 4. A need for others to be in constant communication with the individual. 5. Safety considerations. If an employee meets one or more of these criteria, a department head/director may approve a request to provide either a university cell phone or wireless communication device or a communication allowance through one of the following options. 1. University provided cell phones or wireless communication device: If a department chooses this option, the entire amount of the university provided cell phone or wireless communication device is considered as a taxable fringe benefit to the employee. The employee is not required to document personal or business usage. However, the department must require that an employee reimburse the department for calls that exceed the monthly plan amount unless they provide P-14 Appendix 5 documentation that the excess use is attributed solely to business related calls. The Telecommunications Department will determine two preferred vendors from which the university will contract cellular services. All university provided cellphones and plans will be acquired from one of the preferred vendors. Departments electing this option must submit a "Cellular Telephone Request and Justification Form" to the assistant director of telecommunications and networking for each employee, as required in policy F-29, Communications Services. The assistant director of telecommunications and networking will communicate the taxable value of the university provided cell phone and wireless communication device to the Payroll Office. 2. Communication Allowance: The department may elect to provide a communication allowance to reimburse the employee for the projected cost of business related charges. The dollar amount of the cell phone allowance should cover the estimated business-related calls and a pro-rata portion of the monthly cost of the phone plan. Determination of the dollar amount of the allowance is made at the departmental level, but will be within guidelines and dollar limits established by the assistant director of telecommunications and networking. These levels are defined on the Communication Allowance Request Form. The communication allowance will be paid through payroll and will be considered taxable income. The allowance does not constitute an increase to base pay and will not be included for percentage based pay increases or for retirement (TRS or ORP) calculations. The communication allowance is established by submitting a completed "Communication Allowance Request Form" to the Payroll Office. Departments should also keep a copy of the form on file for each approved allowance. The employee is responsible for communicating the telephone number to the department. The employee may, at his or her own expense, add extra services or equipment features as desired. 3. Intermittent Use of Cell Phones for Business Purposes: Some departments may provide cell phones on an intermittent basis to their employees. Intermittent basis is defined as more than one employee assigned use of the phone during the month. In these instances, NO personal use is permitted. Employees using these cell phones will be responsible for documenting all calls as business related. Employees must submit the documentation (phone logs) to the department. Supervisors will be responsible for reviewing the documentation and insuring that employees reimburse the university for any personal calls made inadvertently. Reimbursements must be based on a pro-rata share of the monthly phone bill and made within 30 days of receipt of the telephone bills. These phone P-15 Appendix 5 logs must be retained by the department and will be subject to audit. The controller's office must be notified when employees do not submit proper documentation. In these instances, the employee will be responsible for any tax liability associated with phone usage. 4. Infrequent Use of Cell Phones for Business Purposes: If infrequent business calls are made by an employee who does not receive a communication allowance or university-provided phone, departmental approval can be given to reimburse the employee for business calls that exceed personal wireless plan minutes. Reimbursement of these calls will be made through accounts payable through normal procedures for reimbursement of business related expenses. Appropriate documentation, such as a copy of the wireless plan billing statement and the stated business purpose of the call, should be submitted to support the reimbursement. Any reimbursement of business related calls will not be taxable to the employee. Cross Reference: Communication Services (F-29) Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and AdministrationPravasf and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact for Revision: Controller, Assistant Director of Telecommunications and Networking Forms: Communications Allowance Request Form, Cellular Telephone Request and Justification Form P-16 Appendix 5 Dead Week (A-15) Original Implementation: June 16, 1982 Last Revision: April 24, 2007April 21, 2009 Dead week is an established tradition in higher education to allow students the necessary time to prepare for final examinations. During the last five class days of each long semester, written examinations (except to cover daily assignments) and themes or assignments beyond normal daily requirements are not to be assigned without written notification to the students prior to the twelfth class day. The Division of University Affairs and major student groups of the university, including (SGA, RHA, IVCStudent Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Association (SAA), Residence Hall Association (RHA), SFA Panhellenic Association (SFAPA), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Interfraternity Counci (IFC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), shall observe dead week by refraining from sponsoring on-campus student social activities (parties, dances, films, concerts, banquets). On-campus advertising for any social activity sponsored off-campus by a student group during dead week will not be approved. Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for University Affairs Contact For Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for University Affairs Forms: None P-17 Appendix 5 Departmental Budgeting and Accounting Responsibilities (C-ll) Original Implementation: September 1,1987 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 It is the responsibility of each department head to exercise budgetary control over and account for the funds and property of his/her department. For that reason all accounts are assigned to an account manager. It is the responsibility of each account manager to maintain records of sales and other revenues, expenditures and encumbrances including salaries and wages, and other charges which support and supplement the controller's office's records. It is the account manager's responsibility to ensure that each account under his/her control does not exceed budget limitations. In accounts where both revenues and expenditures are projected (i.e. Designated Fund, Restricted Fund and Plant Fund accounts), if actual revenues do not meet budgeted revenues, it is the account manager's responsibility to reduce expenditures accordingly. All deficits are to be thoroughly investigated and resolved in a timely manner. Complete and accurate records of financial transactions are to be maintained by the controller's office and made available to account managers who are responsible for comparing their records with those of the controller's office and reporting any differences promptly to the controller's office. The original approved budgets and all authorized budget revisions for non Restricted restricted accounts are maintained by the budget director of Financial Sendees. The original approved budgets and all authorized budget revisions for restricted grants and contracts and gift accounts are maintained by the controller's office. Budget revisions for non Restricted restricted accounts and restricted gift accounts under the account manager's control can be initiated with the Budget Change and Additional Appropriation Form. Budget revisions for restricted grants and contract accounts can be initiated with the External Grant Budget Revision Request Form. Account access designations can be made on the Administrative Account Request form. Each account manager may designate one or more additional individuals in the department to approve timesheets, vouchers, requisitions, and similar documents in his/her absence. The Purchasing DepartmentProcurement and Property Services Department, the controller's officeOffice of the Controller, Printing Services, Post Office, Physical Plant and Information Technology Services (Telecommunications and Networking) and other offices initiating billing charges through interdepartmental transfers must be informed of these designations. These designations shall be periodically reviewed and updated. P-18 Appendix 5 Source of Authority: Vice President for Finance and Administration Cross Reference: University policies C-4, Budget Change and Additional Appropriation and C-19, Interdepartmental Transfer (IDT) Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact for Revision: Vice President for Finance and Administration, Controller, Budget Director Forms: Budget Change and Additional Appropriation Form, External Grant Budget Revision Request Form, Administrative Account Request. P-19 Appendix 5 Emeritus (E-14A) Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: July 11, 2005April 21, 2009 The ranlc title of Eemeritus professor is a position of great honor and should be conferred only on these-retirees who have a record of distinguished service to fee-Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU). The ranlc title is not automatic upon retirement, and not all retiring persons should be considered deserving of the position. The ranlc of emeritus should be the culmination of a career of outstanding service to the university, should ©ordinarily be bestowed on an individual the applicant should have who has received at least one of the following honors during his or her career: Regents Professor, SFASU Alumni Distinguished Professor Award, SFASU Foundation Faculty Achievement Award, &-SFASU Teaching Excellence Award, or comparable state-wide and-/or national professional recognition. A. Faculty/Librarian Eligibility To be eligible for an appointment as emeritus, an individual shall meet the following requirements: 1. Provide prior service to SFASU for 15 years and hold the rank of professor or librarian IVfor the last 10 years; 2. Demonstrate professional excellence in teaching, research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service to the university. B. Procedure A nomination for the title of emeritus professor may be submitted by any SFASU tenured faculty member in the nominee's department following the normal promotion timetable. The application shall be reviewed according to the procedures for full professor/librarian TV in the candidate's department and college. The appropriate dean shall forward a recommendation to the provost and vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) who shall, in turn, submit a recommendation to the university's president. A formal appointment as emeritus shall be conferred by the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents may confer the ranlc of Emeritus upon the recommendation of the appropriate department, college, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the President. An individual on modified service who continues to teach on a part time basis cannot be recommended for emeritus status while still teaching. FACULTY/LIBRARIAN ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for such appointment the person must: P-20 Appendix 5 1 .Ordinarily have served SFA University for 15 years and held the rank of professor for the last 10 years. 2.Demonstrate excellence in teaching; evidence of active campus involvement by citing membership on committees; grants and contracts received while at SFA; citing publications while at SFA including performances or exhibitions in music, theater and art; citing involvement in the graduate program at SFA; and by detailing professional and community services. Particular attention should be given to the last five years of the retiree's career. C PriWfegggRIVILEGES: An emeritus professor shall have the following privileges: 1. JfevenftName listed as an Eemeritus in the university's General Bulletin; 2. Be-fifecognizedrfow at the May commencement ceremony following the granting of the Eemeritus ranktitle. 3. A place of honor Be encouraged to march, following the marshals, in any academic procession held on campus, and be accorded a place of honor in the processional. 4. Represents tfon o/-the university at community or professional meetings, upon request. 5. Have the ri?ight to use Ethe title of emeritus title-in professional endeavors. 6. Be encouraged to serve the University by participating on cCommittees service^ at the -as-requested by-o/the provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs VPAA. 7. Have the oOpportunity to audit courses with fees waived, subject to the availability of space and with the consent of the instructor. 8. Be provided oOffice space, laboratory space, a telephone, and a computer, subject to available space and approval of the ©departmental Gchair, the dean, and provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs VPAA. 9. Have full ILibrary, parking, and health and wellness privileges. 10. Granted els-mail privileges, be issued a faculty I.D. card, and university business cards. D. APPLICATION FOR EMERITUS RANK: Retiree should apply for Emeritus rank following the normal promotion time table and for the last year of employment. Administrative Official Eligibility^ The title "emeritusT!? may be given by the president to a retired administrative official not holding faculty rank^ effective upon retirement, to recognize exceptional meritorious service., upon approval of the President. Privileges and prerequisites qualifications te-that accompany the title shall be determined by the president. The conferring of this title is not automatic upon retirement. P-21 Appendix 5 Source Of Authority: Board of Regents, President, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: None Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact For Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Forms: Promotion/Tenure Application P-22 Appendix 5 Employee Scholarship Program (E-65) Original Implementation: January 28, 2003 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 Employees of the university, their spouses and dependents are eligible to participate in the Employee Scholarship Program provided eligibility requirements are met. The detailed program and eligibility requirements can be found on the Human Resources Web site. The widow or widower and dependent children of an individual who died while an employee shall also be eligible for the Employee Scholarship Program. Participation in the program does not supersede regular work responsibilities. See Policy E-16, Employee Enrolling for Courses. Benefits under the program are subject to the availability of specific funds in the university budget. The university shall not be required to make funds available in any given fiscal year. Source of Authority: Vice President for Finance and Administration Cross Reference: Policy E-16, Employee Enrolling for Courses Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact for Revision: Vice President for Finance and Administration Forms: Employee Educational Assistance packet: http://www.sfasu.edu/personnel/EducAssistPacket.pdf. P-23 Appendix 5 Employment of Persons with Criminal History (E-19) Original Implementation: August 1, 1983 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21 2009 No person who has been convicted of a felony or is currently on probation for a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor of moral turpitude shall be employed at the university in a security sensitive position. Exceptions to this rule may be made on the basis of three factors: 1. the immediate past employment of the applicant or employee; or 2. the job relatedness of the crime, or 3. the time elapsed since the crime. All employees are required to disclose a felony or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude whether prior to or during employment. For purposes of this policy, moral turpitude shall include, but is not limited to dishonesty, giving of a false statement, fraud, and theft. Employees should disclose the conviction to their department head who shall inform the director of human resources. This rule is designed to assure the safety and security of the students, faculty, and staff and property at the university. For purposes of this rule, the term "offense that constitutes a felony" shall have the same meaning as the term is used in the Texas Penal Code or any United States codes. This rule becomes effective and shall apply to all persons applying for, or granted, employment with the university on or after August 1,1983. Souree of Authority: Board of Regents Cross Reference: Security Sensitive Policy E-44 Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact for Revision: PresidentDzrecfor of Human Resources Forms: None P-24 Appendix 5 Establishing Centers, Institutes, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratories (A-71) NEW Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: April 21, 2009 Centers, institutes, and specialized testing or service laboratories (hereafter referred to as "centers") at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) engage in educational, research, scholarly, service, outreach, and/or faculty development activities. Centers at SFASU are subject to all policies and procedures of the university, as well as to applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 1. A center may be established within an academic department or division, college, or the university and may be interdisciplinary. 2. A formal proposal shall be required for the establishment and official recognition of a center. Procedures and guidelines for proposals must be approved by the provost and vice president for academic affairs and shall be published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). 3. A center proposal must include, at a minimum, a description of the mission of the center, its goals and objectives, and how the center shall be structured and funded or otherwise supported by the university. 4. Proposals shall be reviewed by the director of research and sponsored programs and recommended for approval by participating department chairs/directors, academic deans and the appropriate vice president. Recommendations for formal recognition of centers shall be forwarded to the president for approval. 5. Centers may be named by the Board of Regents for persons who have made outstanding contributions to the university. 6. Centers existing at the time of the adoption of this policy are required to submit a formal proposal, consistent with this policy's guidelines, to remain recognized by the university. 7. A center may not participate in activities that do not, in their entirety, support the mission of the university, including the use of a center's or the university's name. 8. Centers shall submit annual updates to the appropriate dean and/or vice president (VP) in a format prescribed by the dean or VP. 9. A center shall be disbanded within five years, unless a request for review and continuation is approved by the authorizing dean and/or VP. The review process shall include, at a minimum, criteria that assess the effectiveness of the center in meeting its mission, goals, and objectives. P-25 Appendix 5 10. ORSP shall maintain an inventory of centers and their status. Cross Reference: Guidelines and Procedures for Establishing Centers; Policy D-22, Naming Guidelines Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Contact for Revision: Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Forms: Annual Report for Recognized Centers, Institutes, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratories; Recommendation to Establish, Continue or Dissolve a Center, Institute, and Specialized Testing or Service Laboratory P-26 Appendix 5 Ethics (E-56) Original Implementation: August 8, 1995 Last Revision: April 13, 2006April 21, 2009 General Policy Statement It is the policy of Stephen F. Austin State University that all officers and employees maintain high ethical standards in the performance of their official duties. The following guidelines regarding state ethics laws for state employees are applicable to the Board of Regents, the administration, faculty and staff of the university. Other university policies that affect ethical standards include but are not limited to: Policy E-46 Discrimination Complaints/Sexual Harassment; Policy E-12 Dual Employment; Policy E-33 Nepotism; Policy C-33 Purchasing Ethics and Confidentiality; Policy C-46 Fraud; Policy E-l 1 Discipline and Discharge; Policy C-2 7 Purchases from Employees; Policy D-53 Financial Aid Code of Conduct. Ethics Laws for State Officers and Employees State officers and employees owe a responsibility to the people of Texas in the performance of their official duties. See Government Code §572.001. High institutional standards and high personal standards are critical to fulfilling that responsibility. There are a variety of both civil and criminal statutes that set out the ethical responsibilities of state officers and employees. The Texas Ethics Commission is charged with interpreting, issuing advisory opinions, and enforcing certain ethics laws including Chapter 572 of the Government Code and Chapters 36 and 39 of the Penal Code. Those statutes contain provisions relating to conflicts of interest, bribery, gifts, official misconduct, and misuse of state property, among other things. Additionally, §556.004 of the Government Code contains a list of prohibited acts of agencies and individuals with regard to political activity. A variety of other Texas statutes contain specific ethics provisions applicable to state employees and officers. All employees and officers are required to abide by applicable state and federal laws and regulations regardless of whether they are specifically stated in this policy. Contact the general counsel for questions and advice. 1. Conflicts of Interest, Bribery and Gifts While the law regarding conflicts of interest may be legally complex, §572.051 of the Government Code outlines standards for state officers and employees, which if followed, should prevent most conflicts of interest from occurring. §572.051 does not provide any penalties or sanctions at law for failure to comply with the standards it sets, though in cases of egregious noncompliance a person's behavior could constitute a crime under one of the Penal Code provisions governing the conduct of state officers and employees. The acceptance of gifts by state officers and employees is addressed in §572.051(1), which provides that a state officer or employee should not accept or P-27 Appendix 5 solicit any gift, favor, or service that might reasonably tend to influence the officer or employee in the discharge of official duties or that the officer or employee knows or should know is being offered with the intent to influence the officer's or employee's official conduct. This simply means that a state officer or employee should never accept anything if it might makes him do his job differently, or if he thinks the person giving it has the hope he will do his job differently. Section 572.051(5) provides, in effect, a "no tipping" rule for state officers and employees. It states that a state officer or employee should not intentionally or knowingly solicit, accept, or agree to accept any benefit for having exercised the officer's or employee's official powers or performed the officer's or employee's official duties in favor of another. For most state employees, compliance with §S1±5 72.051(1) and (5) eliminates worry about compliance with either the Penal Code or the lobby law with respect to the acceptance of gifts. Section 5724-.051(2), (3), and (4) states that state officers and employees should not engage in economic activities even on their own time that might affect decisions at their state job, or that might lead them to disclose confidential information learned on the job. Simply put, state officers and employees should not engage in business or investments that might make them want to do their state job differently. Section 572±.051(2), (3) and (4) of the Government Code specifically reads as follows: (2) No state officer or state employee should accept employment or engage in any business or professional activity which might reasonably be expected to require or induce a disclosure of confidential information acquired by reason of the official position. (3) No state officer or state employee should accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair independent judgment in the performance of official duties. (4) No state officer or state employee should make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the officer's or employee's private interest and the public interest. 572.051. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; STATE AGENCY ETHICS POLICY, (a) A state officer or employee should not: (2) accept other employment or engage in a business or professional activity that the officer or employee might reasonably expect would P-28 Appendix 5 require or induce the officer or employee to disclose confidential information acquired by reason of the official position; (3) accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair the officer's or employee's independence ofj udgment in the performance of the officer }s or employee's official duties; (4) make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the officer's or employee fs private interest and the public interest. Added by Acts 1993m 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg. R.S., Ch. 629, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007 The Texas Penal Code also includes provisions regarding conflicts of interest, bribery and gifts. A state employee commits the offense of bribery if he solicits, offers, or accepts a "benefit" in exchange for his decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, or other exercise of discretion as a state employee. Penal Code §36.02. Most state employees are subject to a prohibition on the acceptance of "benefits." Penal Code §36.08. For example, an employee of a regulatory agency may not accept a benefit from a person the employee "knows to be subject to regulation, inspection, or investigation by the public servant or his agency." Id. §36.08(a). Also, an employee of a state agency who exercises discretion in connection with contracts, purchases, payments, claims, or other pecuniary transactions may not accept a benefit from a person the employee knows is "interested in or likely to become interested in any contract, purchase, payment, claim, or transaction involving the exercise of his discretion." Id. §36.08-(d). These prohibitions apply regardless of whether the donor is asking for something in return. The statutory definition of "benefit" is "anything reasonably regarded as pecuniary gain or pecuniary advantage." Penal Code §36.01(53). In advisory opinions, the Ethics Commission has stated that the following gifts may be benefits: a $50 clock, a hotel room, a hunting trip, football tickets, a $160 rifle, and a $60 restaurant meal. Ethics Advisory Opinions Nos. 97, 94, 90, 69, 60 (1992). Benefits such as food, lodging, transportation, football tickets, etc., may however be permissible if accepted as a "guest." Penal Code §36.10(b). To accept something as a guest, the donor must be present. Other advisory opinions have concluded that certain items are not benefits. A cup of coffee is not a benefit. Ethics Advisory Opinion No.l 18 (1993). Small amounts of perishable food delivered to government offices are generally not benefits. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 62 (1992). Trinkets of minimal value such as coffee P-29 Appendix 5 mugs, key chains, and "gimme" caps are generally not benefits. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 61 (1992). A plaque is not a benefit. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 36 (1992). Of course, a state officer or employee may accept a gift from a person such as a friend, relative, or business associate with whom he has a relationship independent of that official status if the gift is given on account of that relationship rather than the officer's or employee's official status. Penal Code §36.10(ab)(2;. Honoraria may also be considered as gifts or benefits under the Penal Code. A state officer or employee may not solicit, agree to accept, or accept an honorarium in consideration for services he would not have been asked to provide but for his official position. Penal Code §36.07. Thus, for example, the officer or employee may not take a speakers fee for speaking in his official capacity. Although questions about honoraria come up most frequently in regard to speeches, the prohibition applies to fees or gifts for any service that the officer or employee would not have been asked to provide but for his official position. It is permissible to accept food, transportation, and lodging in connection with a speech or other service performed in an official capacity. 2. Official Misconduct and Misuse of State Property A state employee would commit an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit or harm another, he intentionally or knowingly violated a law relating to his office or employment. Penal Code §39.©W2(a)(l). This catchall prohibition applies to any violation of a law relating to the employee's state employment. This means, for example, that a violation of a rider to the Appropriations Act, done with intent to obtain a benefit or harm another, could be the basis of a criminal prosecution. Also, an officer or employee would commit an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit or harm another, he misapplied any-thing of value belonging to the government that has come into his custody or possession by virtue of his state employment. Penal Code §39.©t02(a)(2). This provision is the basis for criminal prosecutions regarding the misuse of state property for personal use or otherwise. Under Government Code §552.352, misuse or improper distribution of confidential information is also considered a specific type of crime involving official misconduct. In addition to criminal liability, employees may be responsible for the negligent loss, damage or destruction to university property under the Property Liability Policy B-34. 3. Financial Disclosure Statements Regents and the president must file financial disclosure statements with the Texas P-30 Appendix 5 Ethics Commission by April 30 of each year, or as otherwise required under the Government Code Chapter 572. ■EW. Prohibited Acts of Agencies and Individuals Regarding Political Activity The university, its officers and employees may not use state money, equipment or official authority to influence an election as prohibited by §556.004 of the Texas Government Code. Sections 556.004, 556.005, 556.0055, 556.006, 556.007, 556.008, and 556.009 of the Government Code specifically read as follows: 556.004. PROHIBITED ACTS OF AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS. a. A state agency may not use any money under its control, including appropriated money, to finance or otherwise support the candidacy of a person for an office in the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of state government or of the government of the United States. This prohibition extends to the direct or indirect employment of a person to perform an action described by this subsection. b. A state officer or employee may not use a state-owned or state-leased motor vehicle for a purpose described by Subsection c. A state officer or employee may not use official authority or influence or permit the use of a program administered by the state agency of which the person is an officer or employee to interfere with or affect the result of an election or nomination of a candidate or to achieve any other political purpose. d. A state employee may not coerce, attempt to coerce, command, restrict, attempt to restrict, or prevent the payment, loan, or contribution of any thing of value to a person or political organization for a political purpose. e. For purposes of Subsection (c), a state officer or employee does not interfere with or affect the results of an election or nomination if the individual's conduct is permitted by a law relating to the individuals office or employment and is not otherwise unlawful. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch. 1498, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1999 556.005. EMPLOYMENT OF LOBBYIST. I G-a. A state agency may not use appropriated money to employ, as a regular full-time or part-time or contract employee, a person who is required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. Except for an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, a state agency may not use any money under its control to employ or contract with an individual who is required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. P-31 Appendix 5 •Bfe. A state agency may not use appropriated money to payf on behalf of the agency or an officer or employee of the agency, membership dues to an organization that pays part or all of the salary of a person who is required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. This subsection does not apply to the payment by a state agency of membership fees under Chapter 81. Gc.A state agency that violates Subsection (a) is subject to a reduction of amounts appropriated for administration by the General Appropriations Act for the biennium following the biennium in which the violation occurs in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each violation. ■Ek/. A state agency administering a statewide retirement plan may enter into a contract to receive assistance or advice regarding the qualified tax status of the plan or on other federal matters affecting the administration of the state agency or its programs if the contractor is not required by Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch. 1498, 1, effi Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg, ch. 249, 4.11, eff. Sept. 1,2003. 556.0055. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. •Eta. A political subdivision or private entity that receives state funds may not use the funds to pay: -H-7. lobbying expenses incurred by the recipient of the funds; -B2. a person or entity that is required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 305; S3. any partner, employee, employer, relative, contractor, consultant, or related entity of a person or entity described by Subdivision (2); or ■EW. a person or entity that has been hired to represent associations or other entities for the purpose of affecting the outcome of legislation, agency rules, ordinances, or other government policies. G-b. A political subdivision or private entity that violates Subsection (a) is not eligible to receive additional state funds. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch, 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.006. LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING ■Eta. A state agency may not use appropriated money to attempt to influence the passage or defeat of a legislative measure. Q-b. This section does not prohibit a state officer or employee from using state resources to provide public information or to provide information responsive to a request. P-32 Appendix 5 Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, 86, eff. June 19, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.007. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT A state employee who causes an employee to be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against for providing information under Section 556.006 (b) or who violates Section 556.004 (c) or (d) is subject to immediate termination of employment. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch. 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.008. COMPENSATION PROHIBITION. A state agency may not use appropriated money to compensate a state officer or employee who violates Section 556.004(a), (b), or (c) or Section 556.005 or 556.006(a), or who is subject to termination under Section 556.007. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 556.009. NOTICE OF PROHIBITIONS. ■ha. A state agency shall provide each officer and employee of the agency a copy of Sections 556.004, 556.005, 556.006, 556.007, and 556.008 and require a signed receipt on delivery. A new copy and receipt are required if one of those provisions is changed. 2rb.A state agency shall maintain receipts collected from current officers and employees under this section in a manner accessible for public inspection. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg, ch 1498, 1, eff Sept 1, 1999. " As required by these statutory provisions, all employees shall receive and sign for (or electronically acknowledge receipt) of a copy of this policy as administered by the university's Department of Human Resources. 5. Disclosure Statement for Employees Involved in Purchasing, Contracting, and Investments As required by §2262.004 of the Government Code, university personnel who make decisions or recommendations regarding the preparation of a solicitation, evaluation of a bid or proposal, who should be awarded the contract, or contract terms or conditions of a major contract award must disclose in writing to the P-33 Appendix 5 president on a form prescribed by the state auditor direct or indirect pecuniary interests (10% interest or $25,000 threshold) or family relationships (nepotism) which that employee may have in the major contract award. A major contract award involves a contract of at least $1 million in value. Use the referenced disclosure form developed by the Office of the State Auditor. Additionally, Section 2254.032 of the Texas Government Code requires officers and employees who have any financial interest in an offer to provide consulting services to the university to report that interest to the president n |
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