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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVERSITY SENATE
October 5, 1981
3:30 p.m. -
CC Asse~bly Hal~
A G E N D A
1.
Approval of Minutes
2.
President's Report
3.
Chairperson's Report
4.
SUNY Senator's Report
5.
Council and Committee Reports
6.
New Business
6.1 University Policies for Researc.h Involving Human Subjec.ts
Bill No, 8182-02
(Research)
6.2 Policy Statement Regarding Official Registration and
Recognition of Organized Research Units at SUNY-Albany
Bill No. 8182-03
(Research)
.
6.3 Maximum Credits of "S" By Selection
Bill No. 8182-04
(UAC)
7.
Adjournment
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
University Senate
Hinutes
October 5, 1981
ABSENTEES:
V. O'Leary, S. DeLong, J, Hartigan, L. Welch, M. Bers, H, Frisch,
W. Cadbury, E. Cowley, U. Mache, H. Pohlsander, J. Woelfel~ J. Zubieta,
J, Jacklet, S. Ogura, F. Pog~e, D. Arnold, M. Sal:I.sh, F. Femminella,
A. Baldwin, A. Cresswell, J, Baer, J. Heaphey, J, Mielke, N. Brown,
E. Kelly, W. Kidd, S. Kirk, F. Ohnmacht, c. Scholes, c .. Sivers,
A. Adelman, M. Askenas, A. Banks, T. Busby, M. Carmen, C. Jandorf
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by the Chairman, Harold Cannon.
1.
The minutes of the September 14, 1981 meeting were corrected as follows:
Under the Reports of Councils, 4.9 University Community Council, the
word postal before the word policy should be changed to poster.
In 5.2,
line 5, it was suggested to put a period after business and delete the
words since it was not of an academic nature, The minutes were approved as
corrected,--·-------
2~
Report of the President - H. Cannon announced that the President was unable
to attend the meeting.
3.
Report of the Chairperson -
The Chairman reminded everyone to sign the
atfendanc8Sileet at the bac.k of the room.
The attendanc.e policy will be
enforc.ed this year, and if a senator misses more than 50% of the meetings or
four consecutive meetings, action will be taken to replac.e her/him,
Mr. Cannon said he had th'.Cee.apologies to:~inake:
a. An apology was made to the Senate for an improper ruling on. the resolu-
tion regarding the South African Rugby Team, which was made at the
September 11+ meeting.
He referred to Bill No. 1970-71- Powers of the
Senate,which was distributed at the meeting. According to Section IV of
the bill, the resolution should have been ruled out of order.
b. He apologized to the SUNY Senators McLaren and Reeb for not calling on them
at the September meeting to gi.ve a report.
c. Mr. Cannon apologj.zed to D. Christiansen for an error in the Report of
the Executive Committee,
Under Information Items, the statement that
Dorothy Christiansen has resigned as a Senator is incorrect.
The Chairman announced that Robert Gibson has been appo:I.nted parliamentarian
for the Senate.
He also announced that he would like to see all Executive Committee members
after the meeting.
. ·~
u·niversity Senate
.. ·M.lnutes - October 5, 1981
Page Two
4,
SUNY Senator's Report -
E. McLaren reported that the SUNY System's Senate
had not yet met this year.
The first meeting was scheduled for October 30
in Fredonia.
He gave a brief review of the operation of the system-wide
Senate,
He said the system-wide Senate is the official organization by
which the Chancellor consults with the Senate.
Every school in the SUNY
system, with the exception of community colleges, sponsors one or two re-
presentatives for the System's Senate at a cost of $1,650 per representative.
At the meeting in May, the committee-structure of the System's Senate was
reorganized from 16 committees to 5 committees,
Mr. McLaren said th,a,t he and
D. Reeb are the representatives from this campus and that one of the~ will.be
reporting at each Senate meeting.
5.
Council and Committee Reports - In addition to the written reports contained
Iilthe packet, the following announcements were made:
Executive Committee - In reference to the Actfon Item listed in the report,
H. Cannon asked for a motion to approve the appointments of individuals to
Councils as indicated.
Appointments were approved without dissent.
Graduate Academic Council·- N. Gelfand wanted to add that if there were con-
clusions on how to improve campus life for graduate students, the report
should be.referred to the Student Affairs Council.
University Community Council - R. Rothman reported that the next meeting is
scheduled for October 19, at 3:30p.m.
Library Council - A question was raised about the meaning of the initials RLG
in the Council's report.
P, Vaillancourt explained that RLG stands for
Research Library Group.
D. Hartzell was asked to explain the meaning of the
"Quality of Library Life".
He said it means the quality of everything that
affects students coming in and going out of the Library and the fl.bility to
handle work and details.
The committee is open to suggestions from everyone.
·Council on Academic Freedom and Ethics- H. Staley announced that the first
n1eeting will be held on October 12, at 3:30p.m. in FA 217.
6~· New Business
6.1 Bill No, 8182-02 - University Polides for Research Involving Human Sub-
jects. Several questions were raised and R. Alba was asked to ciarify the
. intent of the proposal.
He stated that the policies that are proposed are
already in. effect and are the current policies of this University,
The
intent of the proposal was to have a review of these policies on a continu-
ing basis.
R. Hardt moved to amend the proposal as follows:
I.
That the attached poHc:i.es for research involving human subjects
be implemented for a period of six months.
II,
Duri.ng this period, the Research Council will suri1mariz:e changes in
activities of the Campus Institutional Review Board and will solicit
reactions from interested faculty ~bout their satisfaction with
campus policies regulating human subject research.
University Senate
Minutes - October 5, 1981
Page Three
6.1 (cont'd)
III. Prior to the end of this academic year, the Council will report
on their findings to the Senate and make recommendations for
future policy.
IV.
That this resolution be referred to the President for his approval.
The motion was seconded.
A quest:ton was raised as to where the onus of
responsibHJ.ty lies.
Jeff Cohen was asked to comment on this.
He said
the only thing that is different from the procedures that the University
has been operating under for the past four years is a reduction in the
burden on the researcher.
Aft{ar further discussion the motion to amend
the proposal carried.
J. Cohen was asked to give a de~·n~tfon of ~ma.n subjects research.
He
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spoke briefly on the subject.
~e·:'i moti .'ed to move the question. It
was seconded.
Motion to close debate was carried.
6. 2 Bill No. 8182-03 - Policy Statement Regarding Official Registration and
Recognition of Organized Research Units at SUNY-Albany.
In reference to
Number 1, section (d) of the bill, W. Hammond suggested correcting the
word Vita and substituting the word Vitae.
A motion was made to move the
previous question.
It was seconded and carried.
The bill was then
passed.
6,3 Bill No. 8182--04 -Maximum Credits of 11811 By Selection - N, Gelfand moved
to amend the proposal as follows:
In Section I, Line 6, following the
.word credits, delete. the words below the 300 level,
In line 10, delete
the word not and substitute the words only one course for any courses •
The amended paragraph would read:
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I. That the current policy on S/U grading in courses normally graded
A-E be revised as follows:
For graduation, the student is limited to a maximum of 15 credits
of S by selection in courses below the 500 level.
Of these 15
credits a maximum of six credits may be selected by the student
either (a) in the major or minor or combination or (b) in the major.
or second major or combination.
In courses normally graded A-E,
· students may select S/U grading in only one course at or above the
300 level applicable toward their major or second major or minor
requirements.
The motion was seconded.
After debate, a vote >-7as taken and the
motion carried.
The Chairman was asked by two senators to invoke
the provisions of Bill 8182-01 and declare the question an academic
one,
The Chair ruled the issue was of an academic nature and a
vote on the amendment by Faculty Senators was held without obtaining
the necessary 30 votes,
The ruling of the Ohair that 30 votes were
requi.red was appealed by D. Snow.
The appeal \-788 seconded but did
not carry. It was moved to close debate,
The motion was seconded and
carried,
The bill as amended was adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Report of the Executive Committee
September 23, 1981
For Information:
The Executive Committee has received the resignations of Jack Richtman
and Cindy Clark as senators and Dorothy Christiansen as a member of the
Council on Promotions and Continuing Appointments.
Also, Dan White has resigned from the Undergraduate Academic Council.
Mina LaCroix joins the Senate as a representative from the Library and
Cathryne Sivers of the Educational Psychology Department has been
appointed as a senator.
A member of the teaching faculty has inappropriately been named to fill
a position of non-teaching faculty on the Council on Research.
A recom-
mendation to correct this error will be made at the next Executive
Committee meeting.
The Committee has affirmed its intention to enforce existing guidelines
concerning attendance of senators at senate me~tings. The G!lair is
discussing the problem with senators who have n,)t been abiding by this
policy.
The Committee defeated a resolution to establish a joint council of
university center senates.
A proposal for a minority student admission program was referred back to
the UAC !or clarification.
For Action:
The Committee recommends the appointment of the following individuals to
Councils as indicated:
Council on Educational Policy - Joan Savitt~ French Department, Humanities
and Fine Arts (replacement for Jack Richtman)
Graduate Academic Council - Virginia Ryan--addition to Council as a
Graduate Student.
Undergraduate Academic Council - Bonnie Carlson, Social Welfare Department
(replacing Dan White in History)
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FROH:. Neil Gelfand, Chair
Student Affairs Council
FOR INFORMATION
1,
The Student Affairs Council held its first meeting on September 17, 1981.
The Council set up its various committees as the first order of business;
The Committee appointments are as follows:
Committee on Residences
Steven Topal - Chair
Steve Watkins
Steve Gross
Harold Howes
Patricia Rogers
Dave Render
M. Aslam Dar
Committee on Student Conduct
Neil Gelfand
Andrew Weinstock
Vernon Buck
John Bartow
Financial Aids Committee
Scott Rothenberg - Chair
Phil Gentile
Paul Leonard
Rick Ohlerking
Mary Frances Catch
Albina Grignon
Any person interested in serving on any of these committees should
contact Neil Gelfand,
2.
Section 5.12 of the Student Guidelines was revised last year to provide
for the tape recording of judicial hearings.
The Council acted to set
up a policy on how these tape recordings shall take place (attached).
3.
In recent years, the Committee on Student Conduct has organized late
in the academic year.
This has led to a case backlog.
The Council acted
to set up a new selection process for the Committee, which will alleviate
this problem (see attached),
4.
The Council voiced concern over the lack of lounge space for students to
relax ±n at the University,
In particular, many members of the Council
were distressed over the removal of the couches in what once was the
Library Lounge.
FROM:
Rob Rothman, Chairman
University Community Council
FOR INFORMATION
At its first meeting of the year on September 23, 1981, the University
Community Council began the process of reviewing its charges,
Some of these
charges are currently archaic, vague, and too broad in scope, making it im-
possible for the council to efficiently carry out its responsibilities,
In
certain instances we are already making arrangements to relieve the council
of tasks which should no longer fall under its purview (i.e, revising and
editing the Campus Handbook),
We must bear in mind that when these charges
STUDE~T AFFAIRS DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE DEAN FOR STUDENt AFFAIRS
' H~PLEMENTATION OF POLICY ON TAPE RECORDING STUDENT .JUDICIAL HEARINGS
1.
All student judicial hearings will be taped unless a written request not to tape
is submitted to and approved by ODSA.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The Chair will begin the tape prior-to any discussion of the hearing and
make an opening statement to the effect that these proceedings are being taped.
The Chair will then state for the record, the time, date, location of the
hearing: note any departures from normal procedures; (e.g., Mr. Smith has
waived the normal five (5) day notice - his written statement Is attached
to the form) ; and begin the hearing in whatever' format is norma 1 for the
particular board/committee.
Everyone present wi 11 then be asked to give thei.r name and relationship to
the case, e.g., 11Jane Smith- board member'"
11Tom Jones, witness", etc,
In conducting the meeting, the Chair will call upon speakers by name, clarifying
when necessary, in order to retain an accurate record of the proceedings,
After following their procedures and reaching the end of formal presentations
and the question/answer period, the Chair will always ask, 11Does either party
have any additional information which they wish to present or does either
party wish to make any final comments? 11
At the conclusion of these comments, the Chair will briefly explain
group will deliberate, reach conclusions and make recommendations.
comments as provided for in the g~oup's procedures or bylaws may be
at this time,
that the
Additional
included
8.
If a recess should occur, a statement to that effect, noting the time, should
be entered and the tape stopped.
Resumption of the hearing and the time
should be stated as the tape is started again, noting any changes in attendance,
etc.
This procedure also applies where it is the Board's/Committee's custom to
ask all parties to remain available outside the hearing room until it is determined
that there are no further questions.
9.
The Chair then closes the hearing with the statement:
11This hearing is now
concluded at
11 , and then stops the tape.
Time
10.
No comments or discussion with the parties. involved or about the case are to
be made until the room is cleared of everyone not involved in the deliberation
(Board, Advisor, Secretary/Student Assistant}.
11.
A review of tapes may be used by the board/hearing officer in the' deliberations.
12.
Tapes are to be clearly labeled, (name of referred, case number, date of hearing)
and forwarded with the other case materials and recommendatfons to the Office
of the Dean for Student Affairs (or Office of Residential Life),
Secu~ity of
the tapes shall be a responsibility of the Board chair, the Advisor, the
Secretary/Student Assistant, and: the receiving Office.
13.
Tapes may be reviewed by the officer reviewing the recommendation.
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Committee on Student Condrict
For the past several years, membership of CS~ has not been identified
, until well into the Fall Semester.
This has caused significant
backlog of work requiring the Committee's attention and prevented
timely disposition of both new cases and' app~als. This proposal is
presented to resolve what has become a major concern which affects
the entire campus judicial system.
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Faculty/Staff -- one serves as chair
1 G~aduate Siudent
3 Undergradu·ates
(Staff to the Committee is provided by ODSA)
Note:
The chair is non-voting exempt in cRses of
tied-vote.
SELECTION PROCESS:
An actin~ committee on Student Conduct (CSC)
shall be Relected bv the nominating committee ~nd named by the
Student Affairs Council by Aoril 15 of each year.
They shall serve
until September of that year, at which time the new Student Affair
Counc:i.l shall he aRked to confirm their nominations. Once the
membership is approved. the Committe~ shall serve until replaced the
following year.
':Phe nomlnation committee shall be comoosed -of the chair and one
~additional repoesentative of the Student Affairs Council (selected
bv the St11dent Affairs flounci~, one representative of the Office of
the Dean for ·Student Affairs
(s~lected by the Dean), and one member
of the present (CSC) .. who is not going to return to the
Committee
the following year (selected by CSC)).
J:i':lrst. the committee will ask each member of ·the present esc if they
wish to return.
~resent members who do wish to return will be
discussed by the Nomination CommittP.e and either recommended or not
for continuation.
This reviAW would take place in early MArch of
eAch year
After thi.s process is completed the NominAting Committee will determine
how manv vananies exist in eanh representativA group.
The nominating
committee wil~ develop a meth~d for soliciting anplicants in each group
in an open, nublicized manner.
The Committee will nominate to
Student Affairs Cnunnil o
suffici~nt numbAr of indivi.duAl in each
category.
A li~t of those who anplied hut were not selected will be
..
FROM:
Sung Bok Kim, Chair
Graduate Academic Council
For Information
The GAG met on September 25.
Its six committees were reported to be still
in the process of being organized.
The following actions were taken by the
Council:
1.
2.
t·
The GAG resolved unanimously that it send several representatives
to the existing teaching awards committee in order to study and
propose the procedures and criteria for granting a Presidential award
for excellence in graduate teaching.
The GAG reserves the right to
review the proposed procedures and criteria before they go into
effect.
The .Council considered an appeal from the Chair of the History Depart-
ment to postpone its scheduled review.
I Withdrew from the meeting
and Professor John Rosenbach assumed the Chair.
The Council
unanimously passed a motion that the History Department is required
to stand for its review this year.
Council member Jon Baer, a graduate student, was asked by the Council to
submit for discussion some ideas for improving the quality of life
for graduate students on this campus.
REPORT TO THE SENATE
October 5 , 1981
FROM:
Fred W~ Ohnmacht, Chair
Council on Promotions and Continuing Appointments
FOR INFORMATION
A meeting of the Council was held on September 25, 1981 with the
purpose of clarifying and/or resolving issue and procedure related to the
Council's activity,
The following items were discussed:
1.
The Council's responsibilities as set forth by the Senate.
2,
Council role as "Subsequent Academic Review Committee."
3,
Operational guidelines for 1981-82,
4.
Promotion/Continuing Appointment criteria.
The Council's operational guideline
(in final form) will be forth-
coming after our next meeting.
Presently there are three cases requiring the
Council's action.
REPORT TO THE SENATE
October 5, 1981
FROM:
Pauline Vaillancourt, Chair
Library Council
·
l'.
.J\t the September meeting, the Council heard the report of the Director:
1.
RLG
2.
Hawley expansion as a result of Rockefeller College:
problems of
resources, staffing and space •
.3.
QQoperat:ion with the New Yo't'k State Library and SUNY Centers
L:tbr·ades for resou.roJ~ sharing.
4.
Charge for infomation retrieval
5. Periodical Survey
6 •.
Conttnu.a:nee o,f Au.tom.aU.on
Il\
Review of charges to the Cou.nci.l - The Council is. proposing a change in
the WQit'·ding, o.f: t:he C:harge to the Council.
This proposal will be presented
at the neJt.t E~ecut:ive Committee meeting.
l,
l)}.l~ceUence, in. t.ib;rarian.ship, Award ·
21.
s.tudly Q•f the charges.: :fto.r information retrieval
3>.>
Pe:trJ .. o.dical. Sutvey·
4:...
Co)lli.ection,, dle:vel!.opment and dis.tribu.U.on o·f c.o;llections and s.pace
QJJ)?Jli:::J(Ql;.'li$:
«;:omm::fl.t.te.,e Qll C.o·l.le:c.t~ton lDe'Vfell.-
Q:Pui~tl!~· aJ!J;:a~. ·me:~~o~en.t:. ·
P •. F'emi'.nella, Chair
A.. F'os:t:er·
!} •. Hartz:eU., Chai.r
U. Bakhr1llr
:R •. Jarvenp.a.
A. Ros.enb;lat:1!:. ,. Chair
M •. Ji!rtnta.
n was: a.ls·o d.ec·ide.di t.o t'e-emp.h.asiz:e th.e. s:u.pp.ort. oJf the lihrary in :its
m.eml/)e'!Zs:h:ip· in~ ll:.G'..
'L'.be Ch8i.imn:.an of' t.h.e: CoWJJcjJL was; d.:itrec:t.ed. to; send this:
Ns:o.luUon to the Pres·ident: ..
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Bill No. 8182-02
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
University Policies for
Research Involvinf! Human Subjects
INTRODUCED BY:
Council .on Research
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLO\.JING BE ADOPTED:
I.
That the attached policies for research involving
human subjects be approved.
II.
That this resolution be referred to the President
for his approval.
Attachment
Fationale:
University Policies for
Research Involvinp.: Human Subiects
Research involving human subjects is g-overned by federal and
state regulations, as well as Professional standards of ethical
conduct.- Since 1977, the Universit)r has been complyinr ·with these
regulations bv reauiring that all human subjects research receive
prior review and approval bv the University's Institutional
~.evie~~· Board.
In January 1981 the federal governMent published
a ne, .. J set of reg-ulations s:wverninrr. human subi ects research.
Under the new federal refulations; the p.overnment has placed more
of t~e responsibility for insuring the protection of human subjects-
on t::.e individual institutions.
This 1.·7as done by significantlv
reducin)! the scope and requirement of the rep.:ulations.
New York
State lal.\7, hm·7ever, has not been revised and its requirements
still remain broad.
Prlile the ne1,.;r regulations nrovide the Univer-
sity with the op~ortunity to greatlv reduce the burden on re-
searchers and on the IRB, the Universitv must take care not to
violate the NY State law or to fail to ~ulfill its responsibility
for the protection of subjects.
Aft~r carefully reviewing the new regulations, in light of
the Vniversitv's resPonsibilities and the necessitv to remaln
in compliance- with NY State law, the IRB recorrnnended that the
Universitv adont Policies that go somewhat bevond the federal
regulations in tv7o basic 1.,.;rays. _,First, although the federal reg-
ulations state that thev onlv apPlv to DHHS-funded research, we
should continue to apply the" same procedures to all human subjects
research, regardless of funding.
Second, although the federal
regulation exempt broad categories of research, ;;,.;re should not
mak~ exemptions, but continue to review all human subjects re-
search.
Not all research, however, would need to be reviewed by
the full IRB.
By revie1.,1ing. all human subjects research under the
same standard, the University can best insure that it is in com-
Pliance with all regulations and is fulfillinR its responsibilitY
to subjects.
Under the ne\17 Dolicies, the I'RB \¥ill not be reviewing any
more research than it did in the Dast.
The new re~ulations,
however, give us the opDortunity to reduce the burden of com-
pliance on the researchers.
Much of the research which the IRB
formerlv revie1.,1ed (about
80~1,) \¥ill now be eligible for "expedited
review.il
Under this procedure one person, designated bv the IRB,
\\70uld be able to approve these projects vJithout them bein? re-
vie'i~7ed by the full IRR.
This will mean much less 'l)apenwrk and
much less delay for the researchers.
These policies are being presented to the University Senate
because the university's procedures for reviewing human subjects
can no lonF?er be based simply on compliance with regulations, but
must now be based on Universitv uolicv.
'1\Te therefore reauest that
the ~niversity Senate approve ~h~se p~licies and refer t~em to
the President for his approval.
Policy Statement Regarding Official Re0istration
and Recognition bf rgariized Research nits at
SUNY - Albany
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1.
Decision Rules
The following decision rules shall apply to organized research units
affiliated with this university:
(a~ No o~~ariized research unit may use the university's name, space,
services, or resources unless approved by the President of the
campus.
(b)
No organized research unit may operate outside the supervision of
a department chair or academic dean unless the approved organiza-
tional plan for the unit places it directly under the supervision
of the Vice President for Research.
(c)
The university's Couhcil on Research shall advise the Vice President
for Research, who in turn shall advise the President on matters
relating to the organization, development, evaluation, and termi-
nation of organized research units.
(d)
An organized research unit shall receive official institutional
authorization following a registration procedure that shall include
the submission of a statement describing the unit's proposed goals
and maj6r activities, financial plan, and standards for evaluation.
Vita for faculty members to be involved in the Unit's act·ivities
must accompany the statement, which shall be reviewed by the Council
on Research and the Vice President for Research.
The council or
the vice president may seek advice from other university groups as
judged to be required or appropriate. The vice president shall sub-
mit a recommendation to the President for final action (see attached
flowchart).
2.
Implementation
This policy shall be implemented by the Council on Research and the Office
for Research.
Proposals for new organized research units shall be sub-
mitted to the council through its Committee on Centers and Institutes,
The Office for Research will provide staff assistance in developing and
facilitating review of proposals and other matters pertaining to such
units.
Bill No. 8182-03
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Introduced By:
Council on Research
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
I.
That the attached Policy Statement Regarding Official Registration
and Recognition of Organized Research Units at SUNY-Albany be approved,
II. That the proposal be referred to the President for approval.
1.'.
3.
4.
-2-
Caveat
A number of established units on the campus have recognized status at
this time.
For these units the Office for Research will insure that it
has on file sufficient information to document each center/institute's
goals, major activities, financial plan, criteria for evaluation, and
vita for participating faculty.
Such units will be exempt from the
approval process for new centers/institutes as previously described
(i.e., steps two through five on attached flowchart).
·
·
Applicability
This policy aims to provide guidance '"ar'l'd direction for securing institu-
tional approval of proposals to establish organized research units
affiliated with State University of New York at Albany.
The term
.
"organized research unit
11 is meant to apply to a number of institutional
-- ---~-----expre-s-s-ions-of_faculty:_r_e_Search interests and expertise including but not
limited to centers, institutes, services,-and-raooraturies;--"I"he-chie-ft----- --
purpose of such units is to facilitate and promote research and service
activities, as distinct from the university's academic units where
faculty and other resources are heavily invested in providing instruction. ,
Organized research units vary greatly in all aspects of their scope and
operation. They may provide focus for a single faculty member's research,
or they may help to define a much larger group's collective research
capacity; they may be structured around a single research problem, or
they may encompass a larger field of inquiry perhaps not represented
elsewhere in the university's academic structure. Frequently such units
help to facilitate external relations with other research enterprises and
grant-funding agencies.
Nothing in the design or implementation of this
policy should work to constrain the broad variation in purposes, goals,
structure~ or activities that might be pursued through organized research
units affiliated with the university. Rather, the policy seeks to safe-
guard the diversity of such units as well as the university's reputation
for nurturing high-quality research and service.
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OF N~W ORGAN!ZED RESEARCH t;JNTTS
Proposal, including sti3tE~ment
·of goals, mrJ.jor activitiE1s,
financial Plan, c;riteria for
eva1u.ation, ~nd vite for
p~rticipating faculty
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
MAXIMUM CREDITS OF "S".BY SELECTION
Introduced by:
Undergraduate Academic Council
October 5, 1981
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
···I.
That the current policy on S/U grading in courses normally graded
A-E be reyised as follows:
For graduation, the student is limited to a maximum
of 15 credits of S by selection in courses below the
500 level.
Of these 15 credits a maximum of six
credits below the 300 level may be selected by the
student either (a) in the major or minor or combin-
ation or (b) in the major or second major or combin-
ation.
In courses normally graded A-E, students may
not select S/U grading in any courses at or above
the 300 level applicable toward their major or second
major or minor requirements.
II.
That thi~ resolution become effective for all students graduating
in May 1986 and thereafter.
III.
That this resolution be referred to the President.
RATIONALE
The proposed revised policy has the effect of (1) changing the number of
"S" opted credits from 30 to 15 and (2) restricting the number of "S"
opted credits in the major(s) and/or minor to courses below the 300~level.
The Committee on Academic Standing surveyed faculty and this proposal is
in accord with the results of that survey.
Students have been finding that S/U grading works to their disadvantage
when applying to graduate school, professional school, for jobs, etc.
Many faculty have been asked to provide "equivalent A-E" grades for
these students.
Faculty surveyed almost all felt that the 30 credits
presently,allowed are too many.
In actual fact, very few students opt
for 30 credits of S/U grading.
The UAC feels that no more than one-eighth
of a student's coutsework should be o~ted for on a S/U basis.
It should
be pointed out that this restrictionoes not apply to courses designated
by departments as S/U graded.
UNlVERSITY SE.ijATE
october 5, 1981
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facul-ty surve~~<i ci113o Hiit, ;tnat it was iti~pprot>r!ate for stua~nts
to opt for $/tJ grading in thei:r maJors.
;~:twas felt that the
purpos~ of 8/U grC\P.ing ~s to al:J,ow students to explore citeas out-
side .the major., Ttfe coriiffiittee did not ;feel, however, thFl.t stude,n;l;s
shoul-d be denied the option of taking any courses urider S/U grading
at the lower divisiqn level.
}!'r~sll-man and sopl).o~ores mi<jht take
cbur~e~ for which they se:).ect $/Ug:~;~dingand later decide,to major
ih that ~~~a! . Cqhsesp;tehtly,, the. hili Pfo:rides for 9om~ opti?fl:~l . , .
~/U grac;lJ.~g. in ;the I(!aJo+ at the lower d;t.yJ..sion level, but elJ.minates
the op;tiori for,coutses in t~e ~ajor at the. tipper division level.
tegit,imate exploration by st\:td.ents is not Haint>eted, and faculty
Sentiment regarding A-E grading in the major is supported.
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UNIVERSI1~ SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Po~ers of the University Senate
INTRODUCED BY:
Executive Committee
It is hereby proposed that the follo~ing be enacted:
I. That 'i>eca.use eh-epowers-and-t'esponsibilitie_s of_th~ Fact!_lty of State Univer-
sity of New York at Albany, all of which, with the exceptionoispecHic--- ------
reservations, the Faculty has delegated to the SUNYA Senate, are vaguely
stated as " ••• the development of the educational program of the University
and ••• the conduct of the University's instruction, research and service
programs, ·subject to the provisions of the New York State Education Law
and the Policies of the Board of Trustees" (Article I, Section 3.1), the
Senate assumes upon itself the obligation to interpret the extent of those
powers and responsibilities. Unless otherwise specifically directed by
the Faculty, the Senat·e will construe its charge (Article. I, Section 3.2)
in the broadest possible sense.
II. That the Senate assumes that any policy, practice, or: condition within the
University which in its judgment significantly affects the quaiity of the
institution's legitimate functioning is a proper concern of the Faculty,
and hence, of the Senate.
III. That the Senate, recognizing that the powers of the Faculty, and hence, its
own, are limited by State taw, by the policies of the Board of Trustees, by
the policies of the SUNYA Council, and by the prerogatives vested in the
President of SUNYA, assumes that the Faculty properly expects to be consulted
regarding any proposed change in these policies and regulations, and hence,
the Senate expects to be so consulted.
IV.
That, although the Faculty, and hence, the Senate has no authority, beyond
that of individual citizenship, for the governance of local, county, state,
and national political jurisdictions, some policies and actions of external
governmental bodies significantly affect the quality. of the University's
legitimate functioning, and on such matters the Faculty might properly be
expected to register its approval or disapproval, as appropriate.
When,
therefore, and only when, a situation external to the University is demon-
strated to the Senate's satisfaction to affect significantly the quality
of the University's functioning, the Senate may appropriately express its
approval or disapproval and if circumstances seem.so to warrant, will seek
endorsement of its action from the Faculty and the student body, through
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referendum. It shall be the responsibility of the sponsors of any resolu-
tion not calling fQr changes in the policies or procedures of the. University
itself to demonstrate, in the text of the proposed resolution, the bearing
of the subject ma'tter upon the functioning of the University •
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That the E:&ecutive Committee of the Senate shall not rule on the appropriate-
ness of a PrQpos.al brought before it, unless it is acting for the Senate when
·that body is unable to act.
Except in that contingency, the Executive
Committee will either refer a proposal to an appropriate Council or place it
on the Senate's agenda.
A Council may recommend for or against a proposal
referred to it, or may propose amendments.
VI.
That this bill take effect on October 1, 1970.
MOTION APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 20, 1970
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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVE~SITY SENATE
•cte'IJer 5, Ull
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AGENDA
1,
Approval of Minutes
5,
Council and Committee Reports
6.
New Business
6.1 University Policies for Research Involving Human Subjec~s
Bill No. 8182-02
(Research) - ~~
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6,2 Policy Statement Regarding Official Registration and
Recognition of Organized Research Units at SUNY-Albany
Bill No, 8182-03
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6,3 Maximum Credits of "S" By Selection
Bill No. 8182-04
(UAC)
7.
Adjournment
UNiVERSitY QF NEW VOFiK AT ALBANY
14bo Washltigt,on Av~ilue
Albany, N~w vorl< 12222
irNtVERSITY sENitt
.septem~er:i4, i98i
Minutes
±he meeting was called to order at 3:3d p.m. in the Afuilihi Hoose Mairi
tourtge by the chairman, Hatoid carlnoh.
Mfchelie McCas1~rid was introduced as the new seriate s~crehJty.
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A~P:ttiva:1 of Miritites
:M:lni.ii:es of die Ai:>r:l.i 27, May 4 arid May 1i meeHHgs wet~ a:phbv~d as
tv-tit: ten,
2.
R.epott of PtesideJii:
Mr. Cannon ahtiouriced tHat there would riot be a Presiderlt i ~ :1:-i~~o:H: since
Mr. oiieary was unabie to gftend the m~eting.
3.
RepoH: or chditpetaort
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th~ c~~itni~h re:Eetred to the foilowing ad:ioil items ii~t:~ci :!.ii Hie bl:ecuHve
Co!llird.i:tee tepotE:
a.
The Seriate was asked to oonH±m the fofiowlhg dppol~~tn!O!Ht~ tb Gouhdis:
Co4rtd1 di:i 1\c~deud.c )h;!~dotil $ld ~thi~~ ,;. M~tv:l-ri ~~H(;, ~coiidl#:i.~s ., .
Gouijdl oit ~ducad6nli1. Po;L:lc;y ""7. Jbsepq Wot!Hel, RHgfddc & Commtiri:i.ca-
tion. and M. As lam ba:f, ... Gtadu?te sti.tdertt
tibr;ary Cot.nicil - Aaron Rosei1biaH, Socia~ weHare
Couf:lCU on. Reseatch -. t,ri:dch Mac he, G~rrnari ..
St~d~ht Affdf:s Council -. Stit>h:l.e t~b~ns~y~ Slavi~ . .
University Coiriniuriify cotincii - lt.;ii:ls Pohl~ander, cia:ssics
Hegan :Beidl, Plant
A motion to confirm the appointments was made, ~econd~d and carried.
b.
The Executive Connnittee asked the Senate to confiriri ~ction taken by
the Corn.mHtee for the Senate oh the f~1iow:l.rig i::wo proposals:
1. Approval of combined BA/MA programs in French, il±story, tatin,
Philosophy, Russian and Socio16gy.
P.
Kro~by mad~ a motion to approve the action. B. Wakin seconded
the motion.
~otion carried.
2. Refusal to accept a proposed m.inor in rhterna.tion~:l Perspecd~e$
and return of the jnoposal to the Undetgradu<i.te Academic Council.
Motion to approve action made by H. Frisch. Seconded by N. Gelfand.
Hotion carried.
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September 14, 1981
'Minutes
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Report of Councils
H. Cannon reminded Council Chairs that written reports should be submitted
each month prior to the meeting,
He asked each Chair to stand and
announce their plans for the year and meeting schedules.
4.1 Council on Academic Freedom and Ethics - H, Staley announced that he
needs schedules from Council members before the first meeting can
be set up.
The agenda for the meeting will probably include a
review of the Council's charge and approval of committees.
They will
also review the Guidelines Concern,i~g the Regulation of Relationships
Between Members of the SUNY-Albany Community, the U.S. Intelligence
Agencies, and Federal and State Police Agencies (a proposal which
was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 1981),
4. 2
CouncironEuucaffonal-PoU-cy---=-W-;-Hammond-referred--~o -a-wt'i-t ten -t'eport
in the Senate packet and announced that the first meeting would be
held on Wednesday, September 16, at 3:30 p.m. in AD 253,
4.3
Graduate Academic Council - S, Kim informed everyone that a meeting
of the Council had been held on Friday, September 11, and that he
had been elected Chair and Don Arnold had been elected Vice Chair.
The Council approved membership of the committees.
4.4 Library Council -
P. Vaillancourt said the first meeting has been
scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 9:00 a.m. in UL 123,
All
future meetings for the year would be scheduled on Thursdays at
9:00 a.m.
The agenda for the first meeting would include review of
the Council's charge, setting up committees and discussion of major
issues which would be addressed during the year.
4.5
Council on Promotions and Continuing Appointments - F, Ohntnacht had
nothing to report at this time,
4.6 Council on Research - R, Alba announced the first meeting of the year
would be held on Wednesday, September 16, at 2:30p.m. in AD 227.
The Council plans to review university programs and priorities in
regard to research and fill vacancies on committees of the CounciL
4.7
Student Affairs Council- N. Gelfand reported that their first meeting
would be on Thursday, September 17, at 12:45 p.m.
He mentioned that
anyone interested in serving on committees should contact him.
4.8 Undergraduate Academic Council - Dean Snow announced that a schedule
of meetings for the year had been sent to members. The first meeting
will be held on September 28, at 3:30p.m. in SS 388.
The following
were appointed as Chairs to the committees:
Martha Rozett -Honors
Committee and Ray Benenson - Teaching Excellence/Advisement Awards.
He also informed everyone that Dan White would be resigning from the
UAC and that the Council will be asking for a replacement,
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Report of the Executive Committee
September 23, 1981
For Information:
The Executive Committee has received the resignations of Jack Richtman
and Cindy Clark as senators and Dorothy Christiansen as a member of the
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Council on Promotions and Continuing Appointments, _nd as a senato • ~
Also, Dan White has resigned from the Undergraduate Aca e
~o c 1.
Mina LaCroix joins the Senate as a representative from the Library and
Cathryne Sivers of the Educational Psychol?~Y Department. has been
appointed as a senator.
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a position of non-teaching faculty on the Council on Research,
A recom-
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mendatiort to correct this error will be made at the next Executive
Committee meeting.
The Committee has affirmed its intention to enforce existing guidelines
concerning attendance of senators at senate meetings.
The Chair is
discussing the problem with senators who have not been abiding by this
policy,
The Committee defeated a resolution to establish a joint council of
university center senates,
A proposal for;a minority student admission program was referred back to
the UAC £or clarification,
For Action:
The Committee recommends the appointment of the following individuals to
Councils as indicated:
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and Fine Arts (replacement for Jack Richtman)
Graduate Academic Council - Virginia Ryan--addition to Council as a
Graduate Student,
Undergraduate Academic Council - Bonnie Carlson, Social Welfare Department
(replacing Dan White in History)
~PQR'l'S TO 'l'B.J£ SENATE
October .5,
1.9~1
FROM:
W! f, ijalJUJ).qnd, Ch<rj.. Till an
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Cot~pcp. op J]:Q.llcatiop.a,l policy
for Inf ormat:j..on.
'f):le chairR of the CoJJnc:il's conun:)..!::te!la are:
Fr<tn.k fogue, }!:valuation fol:J.cy Cop.1Jl1itte~a
P~!Jl ~;:rp:, Le>ng R~pge E:J-ar.ming C.om.m~tf:~e
Po!J& Winqham, "S.esourcE) Allocation Comnd.ttee
The Cot~p.cil. will ~pproach tl").e
seq.a,t~ in the )let:lr futt~re wH)1 a
Proposa+ to am.ep.Cl its charge to cover p:J.;:plning for copstp.tcqqn ~4 .d.~yel.p,p--;
ment.
The Collnc:i.l :1.1'1
circulat~ng th~ Report of the Staffin~ ProHl.fJ. Cp,f)Jmitt~f\\
to depa,rtme# c)1.1i).i·p? for cot)l.fl)ent:.
'l'he cmmcil c.J.ecided :tha~ ;J.t dqea np:t wiE!4 to :re.ceive rpJJtine rePort!? oP.
progr:qm revie':'Tf:!·
FROM:
P.e1:1.n gp.ow, Chq.irm!'ln
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Unden~rac.l.1J.ate Academic Counc:j..l
For Actiop.
'l'be UAC reC.OJl1pJ,encJ.s approval of ;t):le
rev}~:i.on of the policy pp. ~/P ~fitd,~ng ~P.
courses noPJl.aHY gr.acJ.ed A-E.
FROM:
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Richard 4l.ba, Cha.irman
Cotm.Cil on Research .
For Information
'l'he Co1.,1nci1 1 s five committ.ees were staffed at the o;rg;p:J.i:za;tiqJ:}al. !)le.eting
on Ma:y 12. ·
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'J.'he Council's Urst meeting of the. hl.l will- be be14 on S,E)PtemRer H).
'l'l:).e Cquncil h<;is approved a resolution regarding OR/5 S!Jpport for SJJNY
at Alba):ly propo:=;(\!d })y the Co-m.itt~e on Center~!! and Insti:t:u:t~.s.
For ~c:t:j_on
1.
University Policies for Reseq.rch Involving J;Juml:}n Su:bj.ept!i') ..
2.
Policy Statement Regarding Official Registration q.rtd ·R~C.d~t}.i:tion
of Orga):).ized Research Units at SUNY-AlbatJ.y
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Neil Gelfand, Chair
~?Student Affairs Council
FOR INFORMATION
1.
The Student Affairs Council held its first meeting on September 17, 1981.
The Council set up its various committees as the first order of business;
The Committee appointments are as follows:
Committee on Residences
Steven Topal - Chair
Steve Watkins
Steve Gross
Harold Howes
Patricia Rogers
Dave Render
M. Aslam Dar
Committee on Student Conduct
Neil Gelfand
Andrew Weinstock
Vernon Buck
John Bartow
Financial Aids Committee
Scott Rothenberg - Chair
Phil Gentile
Paul Leonard
Rick Ohlerking
Mary Frances Gotch
Albina Grignon
Any person interested in serving on any of these committees should
contact Neil Gelfand.
2,
Section 5,12 of the Student Guidelines was revised last year to provide
for the tape recording of judicial hearings,
The Council acted to set
up a policy on how these tape recordings shall take place (attached).
3.
In recent years, the Committee on Student Conduct has organized late
in the academic year.
This has led to a case backlog.
The Council acted
to set up a new selection process for the Committee, which will alleviate
this problem (see attached).
4.
The Council voiced concern over the lack of lounge space for students to
relax in at the University.
In particular, many members of the Council
were distressed over the removal of the couches in what once was the
Library Lounge,
FROM:
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Rob Rothman, Chairman
University Community Council
FOR INFORMATION
At its first meeting of the year on September 23, 1981, the University
Community Council began the process of reviewing its charges.
Some of these
charges are currently archaic, vague, and too broad in scope, making it im-
possible for the council to efficiently carry out its responsibilities.
In
certain instances we are already making arrangements to relieve the council
of tasks which should no longer fall under its purview (i.e, revising and
editing the Campus Handbook).
We must bear in mind that when these charges
REPORTS +O THE SENAtE-contd
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~ere, odiii:l.tialty forriltilat:ed, the UniverSity was much smaller •. ·. Therefo:te; the
timE! has cotn!ll fat the toi.tnci1 to modify and update its charges.
1n discussing what rtew issuea the university Commutiit:y CoiJ.ndi Sihouid
focus orl this y~at; a recycling dtive emerged as a favorite, keeping in mind
the lack of ititetadtion betw~eti the university and the St!trouttditH~ cbfumi.tnity,
this cau1d be the type of vehicie we need to stimulate g0od will, aft~ ~t ~he'
same time provide a valuable serVice. thousands of peopie ~tiv~ dowp washirt~toti
AveP.tte 11ttd Hestern Ave past the cafi!pus every day,and might bE!itiote than wi1Hrig
to depo~it theit paper arid/or dumirium tefU.se.
th addit:Lorl~ thete.!S a gt!:iat
df.1a1 of paper ahd aluminum waste within the campus itself.
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Discussion 6:f thl:lse atid other issues wil.l be contittu~d a.t out M:ltt
Uni\rersity Cotnl!iuntty Council fileet:Lng oti Monday~ ()ctob~r i9, a,t 3: 3d p ;fu,
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STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
J.!1PLEMENTATION OF POLICY ON TAPE RECORDING STUDENLJUDICIAL HEARINGS
1.
All student judicial hearings will be taped unless a written request not to tape
is submitted to and approved by ODSA.
2.
3.
The Chair will begin the tape prior,to any discussion of the hearing and
make an opening statement to the effect that these proceedings are being taped.
The Chair will then state for the record, the time, date, location of the
hearing: note any departures from normal procedures; (e.g., Mr. Smith has
waived the normal five (5} day notice -his written statement is attached
to the form); and begin the hearing in whatever; format is normal for the
particular board/committee.
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Everyone present will th~n be asked to give the{r name and.relationship to
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In conducting the meeting, the Chair will call upon speakers by name, clarifying
when necessary, in order to retain an accurate record of the proceedings,
After following their procedures and reaching the end of formal presentations
and the question/answer period, the Chair will always ask, ''Does either party
have any additional information which they wish to present or does either
party wish to make any final comments? 11
At the conclusion of these comments, the Chair will briefly explain that the
group will deliberate, reach conclusions and make recommendations.
Additional
comments as provided for in the group's procedures or bylaws may be included
at this time,
If a recess should occur, a statement to that effect, noting the time, should
be entered and the tape stopped.
Resumption of the hearing and the time
should be stated as the tape is started again, noting any changes in attendance,
etc.
This procedure also applies where it is the Board's/Committee
1 ~ custom to
ask all parties to remain available outside the hearing room until it .is determined
that there are no further questions.
9.
The Chair then closes the hearing with the statement: "This hearing is now
concluded at
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Time
10.
No comments or discussion with the partie~ involved or about the case are to
be made until the room is cleared of everyone not involved in the deliberation
{Board, ~dvisor, Secretary/Student Assistant},
11.
A review of tapes may be used by the board/hearing officer In the' deliberations.
12.
Tapes are to be clearly labeled, (name of referred, case number, date of hearing)
and forwarded with the other case materials and recommendations to the Office
of the D~an for Student Affairs (or Office of Residential Life).
Secu~ity of
the tapes shall be a responsibility of the Board chair, the Advisor, the
Secretary/Student Assistant, and~ the receiving Office.
13.
Tapes may be reviewed by the officer reviewing the recommendation.
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T~i:H~s will b~ n:t~lr1taineq by the offic¢r who
eviewed therecolilin¢1idattbn,~ d.
took ac:t.lbh; At thfi .~nd of tHe <;ippeal d~a~l ne or appeal
review~ t~e, oH ceil·
· so~~letlhS th~ tas~ sh~ll erase the t~p~(~) so that they t~~ .~~ U$¥~ fbr
.~rlother h~eirlhS u~ie~s there is some compelling ihter~sE ~Ho dH,J~~ for Hqt
~~~~In~ t~~~~- A d~blsloH tb retain tH~ tap~$ iftcir thli tt~~ will b~ ~ad- .
ky the dfficer completln~ t:lie case lh cdh~Ultatlon wlt:hthe peati f~~r $tiJ~i;jrit
Affairs.
Tap~$ wlli be retained lh the bffice of the bean for StUdent Aff~lrs.
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Tap~$ 4qn b~ s4bJect to swbpo•na.
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~lthM ~arty mi!JY review the tapes wltli a staff member from th1:1 dfflo~ bf the
beati for $ fi.ident Aff~ t rs.
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pl-illparqt~bti df cih ~PR.E1~1 or for ~cine other vall~ reason, tke actUal cost of
~~~~ddu~lri~ t-~•s will b• charged td thij lricltvid~at r•qui~tlhb tH~ffi.
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Policy appl-oved for tinmedi~te implementation.
NOMINATING COMt.UTTEE:
Committee on Student Conduct
For the past several years, membership of esc has not been identified
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until well into the Fall Semester.
This has caused significant
backlog of work requiring the Committee's attention and prevented
timely disposition of both new cases and' app~als. This proposal is
presented to resolve what has become a major concern which affects
the entire campus judicial system.
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Faculty/Staff -- one serves as chair
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3 Undergradu'ates
(Staff to the Committee is provided by ODSA)
Note:
The chair is non-voting exempt in cases of
SELECTION PROCESS:
An actiniT committee on Student Conduct (CSC)
shalJ: be selected bv the nominating committee and nFJ.med by the
Student Aff~irs Council by Aoril 15 of each year.
They shall serve
until September of that year, at which time the new Student Affair
·Council shall be asked to confirm their nominFJ.tions. Once the
membership is approved. the Committes shall serve until replaced the
following year.
1Jlhe norrdna tion committee shall be comoosed ·of the cha:Lr and one
~additional repuesentative of the Student Affairs Council (selected
bv the Student Affairs Oounci~, one representative of the Office of
the Dean for ·Student Affairs (s~lected by the Dean), and one member
of the present ( CSC) .. who is not go in~ to return to the
Committee
the following year (selected by CSC)).
F1-rst. the committee will ask each member of ·the present esc i.f they
wish to return.
~resent members who do wish to return will be
discussed. by the Nomination Comm1ttRe and either recommended or not
:t:or nont:Lnuation.
This reviAw would take place in early t1Rrch of
eAch yeaY'
Afte-r this process is completP.d the Nomin::~ting Committee will determine
ltow manv vananies exist in eanh representativA group.
The nominating
committee will develop a meth~d for soliciting anplicants in each group
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in an open, oublicized manneY'.
The Committee will nominate to
Student 1\ffai r>s Cnunnil
!) su ffic ie.n t numbAr of indi vi'duRl in each
natego-ry.
1\ liRt of those who anplied but were not selected will be
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:H is -r~ci-ifiifii~'>hdF>d thEit thi~ prr~cess b~ itrlpieiTiei.iitecl dtit>:ing
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Bill No. 8182-02
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
University Policies for
Research Involvinp.: Human Subjects
INTRODUCED BY:
Council .on Research
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IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOOJING BE ADOPTED: cJP"~ --
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That the attached policies for research involving
human subjects 6-e app~G¥e-rlk t/!YlfJ~f.....Q -fv' .... fWv"J
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That this resolution be referred to the President
for his approval.
Attachment
Policies:
I.
In accordance with state and federal regulations and the
highest standard of ethical conduct, it is the responsibilitY·
of the Universitv reasonablv to insure that the ri2-hts and
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lvelfare of human subjects, in research conducted u~der its
auspices, are adequately Protected.
The primary responsibility
for protecting human subjects rests with each individual v-rho
initiates, directs or engar.es in research.
II.
In order for the University to fulfill its responsibility,
ALL research involving human subjects conducted under the
auspices of the Universitv must receive orior review and
approval by the Institutional Review Boa~d (IRB), regard-
less of the source '"Of funding.
This inculdes student research
involving subjects from outside the class.
III.
"Human Subjects Research" is defined as a systematic
investigation designed to develop or contribute to
generalizable knm.;rledge, which involves the ~ollec
tion of data from or about living h~man beings,
It does not lnclude research utifizin~ oubli~hed or
publicly available documents or research on elected
.or appointed public officials or candidates for
oubl:lc office.
The members of the IRE are appointed bv the Vice President
for Research.
In addition t~ other requirements of
state· ~nd federal regulations, the me~bership of the
IRB is composed of individuals of varying backgrounds
who are qualified through maturity, experience,
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expertise, ,ard the diversity of the members' racial
and cultural backR:rounds to ass]J.re complete and
adequate .review of activities cotnmonly conducted by
the institution, and to insure respect for its advice
and counsel for safeguardin~ the right·s and \~1elfare
of human subiects.
The IRB Possess.es the Professional
competence n~cessary to ascertain the acceptability
of proposals in terns of institutional commitment
and regulations, _9pplicable law, standards of pro-
fessional conduct and practic.e, and coJt'.rnunity at-
titudes.
The determination regarding whether a given activity
should be considered human subjects r.esearch must
be made bv the Institutional Revie~ Board or its
desip;nee.
Certain cat~gories of research involving little or
no risk to subjects need not be reviewed and approved
by the full IRB, but, rather, by a duly authorized
designee.
The IRB shail develop and promulgate
appropriate categories of research eligible for this
procedure.
':'he IRE shall adoPt appropriate procedures to implement thes.e
-:Jolicies.
The IRB shall develop all Procedures '~1ith the
acvice and counsel of the Council on Research and shall keeP
::·t'1e ·Council informed of any changes 1.n procedures.
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;.DDroved bv the Council on Research, September 16, 1981.
:Rationale:
University Policies for
Research Involvinf Human Subiects
Research involving human subjects is governed by federal and
state regulations, as well as urofessional standards of ethical
conduct.- Since 1977, the Univ~rsity has been complyinP with these
regulations bv reouiring that all hUI:l.an subjects research receive
prior review and approval bv the University
1 s Institutional
'R.evie1\· Board.
In J anuarv 19 81 the federal governt:Jent published
a t'le'\•i set of regulations' govern in?. human subi ects research.
Under the new federal regulations; the p.overnment has placed more
of t~e responsibility for insuring the protection of human subjects
on t~e individual ins ti tut ions.
This \,-7as done by significant 1 v
reducinSt the scope and requirement of the regulations.
New York
State la'i.v, hov.1ever, has not been revised and its requirements
still remain broad.
\·mile the ne'I>J regulations nrovide the Univer-
--------------~s~i~tY. with the o~~ortunity to greatlv reduce the burden on re-
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violate the NY State law or to fail to fulfill its responsibility
for the protection of subjects.
Aft~r carefully reviewing the new regulations, in light of
the University, s responsibilities and the necessit~7 to rema1.n
in comr>liance with NY State law, the IRB recoT:'l.mended that the
Universitv adont Dolicies that go somewhat bevond the federal
r~gulatio~s in tw~ basic ways.
~First, althou~h the federal reg-
ulations state that they only apulv to DHHS-funded research, we
should continue to apply the same procedures to all human subjects
research, regardless of funding.
Second, although the Jederal
regulation exempt broad categories of research, I>Je
should<~ot
make exemptions, but continue to review all human subjects re-
search.
Not all research, however, would need.to be reviewed by
the full IRB.
By revie·h7ing all human subjects· research under the
same standard, the University can best insure that it is in com ..
pliance with all regulations and is fulfillin£? its responsibility
to subjects.
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Under the nevl nolicies, the I'RB \.vill not be reviewin£ anv "
more research than it did in the T)ast.
The ne~1 re~?:ulations, ·
however, give us the opnortunity to reduce the burden of com-
pliance on the researchers.
Much of the research which the IRB
formerly revie~1ed (about 80'7.,) 1.vi 11 now be eligible for _"ex_12edited
revie1.v."
Under this procedure one person, designated bv the IRB,
wourcr-be able to approve these projects vlithout them being re-
vie'l~7ed bv the full IRB.
This will mean much less paper . .vork and
much less delay for the researchers.
These policies are being presented to the University Senate
because the university
1 s procedures for reviewing human subjects
can no lonF;er be based simply on compliance with regulations, but
must now be based on Universitv Dolicv.
\,Te therefore reauest that
the ~niversity Senate approve ~h~se p~licies and refer t~em to
the President for his approval.
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Policy Statement Re8arding Official Registration
and Reco~nHi on of rganized Research Units at
suNY·.- A bany
Introduced By: Council on Research
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
I.
That the attached Policy Statement Regarding Official Registration
and Recognition of Organized Research Units at SUNY-Albany be approved.
II. That the proposal be referred to the President for approval.
PolfG,Y St~tement Re
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a~d.1ry~ Official .Registr~tion
and Recogmti on of r.ganized Research Units at
SUNY - Albany
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Decision R4les
The following decision rules shall apply to organized research units
affiliated with this university:
'(a)
(b)
N6 ordah~zed rese~rch ~nit may use the university's name, space,
services, or resources unless approved by the President of the
campus.
No organized research unit may operate outside the supervision of
a department chair or academic dean un1ess the approved organiza-
tiona1 plan for the unit places it directly under the supervision
of the Vice President for Research.
(c)
The university's Council on Research shall advise the Vice President
for Research, who in turn shall advise the President on matters
relating to the organization, development, evaluation, and termi-
nation of organized research units.
An organized research unit shall receive official institutional
authorization following a registration procedure that shall include
the submission of a statement des~ribing the unit's proposed goals
and major activitiesdinanci!J: pla~and standards for evaluation.
Vit~for faculty members to oeinvo ved in the unit's activities
must accompany the statement, which shall be reviewed by the Council
on Research and the Vice President for Research,
The council or
the vice president may seek advice from other university groups as
judged to be required or appropriate. The vice president shall sub-
mit a recommendation to the President for final action (see attached
flowchart).
2.
Implementation
This policy shall be implemented by the Council on Research and the Office
for Research.
Proposals for new organized research units shall be sub-
mitted to the council through its Committee on Centers and Institutes.
The Office for Research will provide staff assistance in developing and
facilitating review of proposals and other matters pertaining to such
units.
3.
4.
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Caveat
A number of established units on the campus have recognized status at
this time.
For these units the Office for Research will insure that it
has on file sufficient information to document each center/institute's
goals, major activities, financial plan, criteria for evaluation, and
vita for participating faculty.
Such units will be exempt from the
approval process for new centers/institutes as previously described
(i.e., steps two through five on attached flowchart).
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Applicability
This policy aims to provide guidance~hd direction for securing institu-
tional approval of proposals to establish organized research units
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"organized research unit" is meant to apply to a number of institutional
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purpose of such units is to facilitate and promote research and service
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Organized research units vary greatly in all aspects of their scope and
operation.
They may provide focus for a single faculty member's research,
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or they may help to define a much larger group's collective research
capacity; they may be structured around a single research problem, or
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they may encompass a larger field of inquiry perhaps not represented
elsewhere in the university's academic structure. Frequently such units
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help to facilitate external relations with other research enterprises and
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grant-funding agencies.
Nothing in the design or implementation of this
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policy should work to constrain the broad variation in purposes, goals,
structure~ or activities that might be pursued through organized research
units affiliated with the university. Rather, the policy seeks to safe-
guard the diversity of such units as well as the university's reputation
for nurturing high-quality research and service.
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STEP #4
STEP #5
FLOWCHART DEPICTING PROCESS FOR
OBTAINING I NST!TUTI ONAL ENDORSEMENT
OF NEW ORGANIZED RESEARCH. UN.!TS
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··Propos a 1, including statement
of goalS,' major activities,
financial plan, criteria for
eva 1uati on, 'and vite for
participating faculty
Appropriate academic endorse ...
ment (i ~e., department chair,
dean)
Counci 1 on Research, through
the Cotmtittee on Centers and
Institutes
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
MAXIMUM CREDITS OF "S"'BY SELECTION
Introduced by:
Undergraduate Academic Council
October 5, 1981
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
··I.
That the, current policy on S/U grading in courses normally graded
A-E be revised as follows:
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500 level.
Of these 15 credits a maximum of six
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credits Jte-±-e-w--t-he----3-Q.G-1-evel may be selected by the
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student either (a) in the major or minor or comb in-
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ation or (b) in the major or second major or combin-
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ation.
In courses normally.~aded A-E, students may
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-n-e-t select S/U grading in
6'a:tl.y courses at or above
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the 300 level applicable toward their major or second
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major or minor requirements.
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That this resolution become effective for all students graduating
in May 1986 and thereafter.
III.
That this resolutiQn-be referred to the President.
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RATIONALE
The proposed revised policy has the effect of (1) changing the number of
"S" opted credits from 30 to 15 and (2) restricting the number of "S"
opted credits in the major(s) and/or minor to courses below the 300~level.
The Committee on Academic Standing surveyed faculty and this proposal is
in accord with the results of that survey.
Students have been finding that S/U grading works to their disadvantage
when applying to graduate school, professional school, for jobs, etc.
Many faculty have been asked to provide "equivalent A-E" grades for
these students.
Faculty surveyed almost all felt that the 30 credits
presently allowed are too many.
In actual fact, very few students opt
for 30 credits of S/U grading.
The UAC feels that no mbre than one-eighth
of a student's coursework should be oated for on a S/U basis.
It should
be pointed out that this restrictionoes not apply to courses designated
by departments as S/U graded.
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October 5, ],981
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:raculty surveyed also felt thi"':t it was .tnapprop.r~ate for students
tc opt for 8/U grading in their majo~s. It was felt that the
purpose of S/U grading is to allow students to explore areas out~
s.j..de the major.
The committee did not feel, however, that students
should be denied the option of taking any courses under S/U grading
at the lower division l.evel.
Freshman and sophomores might take
courses for which they selec;t S/U grading and 1<:\ter decid.e to major
in that. area.
Consequently, the bill provides for some optional
S/U grading in the major at the lower d.ivision level, but eliminates
the option for Oourses in the major at the upper.division level,
Legitimate exploration by students is not hampered, and faculty
sentiment regarding A-E grading in the major is supported,
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UNIVERSITY 'SENATE
1400 Washin~ton .A.venue
.. Albany, New York 12222
Univers•ity Senate
Hinutes
October 5, 1981
ABSENTEES:
V. O'Leary, S. DeLong, J. Hartigan, L. W.eld1, ·M. Bers., H.. Frisch.,
W. Cadbury., E. Cowley, U. Mache, H. Pohlsander, J. Woelfel, J. Zubie.tn,
J, Jacklet, S. Ogura, F .• Pogue,:]), Arnold, M. S<:tltsh,, F. 'F·e)uniinel-J,a,,
A. Baldwin, A. Cresswell, J. Bae'r., J. Heaphey, iJ •. Mielke, N. Bn)wn,
·E. Kelly, W. Kidd, S. Kirk, F. Ohnmacht, C .. Scholes, C. Sivers., ·
A. Adelman, M. Askenas., A. Banks,, .T. Busby. ·M. Ga:rmen, C.
Jan~lorf
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The meeting was called'·to order at 3:3•0 p.·m. by .the Ghairman, Harold Ca:nm:on.
The minutes of the Sep·:tember 14, 1981 meeting wer.e corrected as ·follows:
Under the Reports of C~uncils, 4 .. 9 University Communt·ty ·Col!lncil, the
word postal before the '·word ·p·olicy should ·be changed to .·PG>S:ter',.
Ln 5. 2.,
line 5' i't was suggested to put a period a:ft·er :business . and .delete :the .
words since it was not of an academic :natm:;e, The minutes weve appr.cw.e·d :!jls
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Report of the President - H. Cannon announeed tl').a,t: the Pres:iden:t was
unable~
to attend the meeting ..
Report of the Chairperson
The Chairman reminded everyone to sign ·the
a:tte11dance sheet ;a;t :the haok of the room.. ':rhe at.tenda\1Ce policy . .w;ill b.e
enfoi'ee·d this year, and if a senato-r ·m.i.sS:es more than 50% of ·'t:he mee:-tings o.1·
fotir consecutive :meetings, .action will be taken t·o .replace :her/him.
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Mr. Cannon said he had':·th-ree apologies to 'make:
a. An apology was made to the Senate for an improper ruling on the resolt:l-
tion regarding the South African Rugby Team, which was made at .the
September 14 mee·ting,
He referred to Bill No. 1970-71- Powers of .the
Sena:te,which was distributed at the meeting. According to Sec.tion IV .of
the bill, the resolution should have been ruled qut of order,
b. He apologized to the SUNY Senators McLaren and Reeb fox not calling on them
at the September meeting ·to give a .report.
c. Mr. Cannon apologized to D. ·Chr:istiansen for an .er.ror in the Repo.rt of
the Executive Committee,
Under Information Items, the statement that
Dorothy Christiansen has resigned as a Senator is incorrect.
The Chairman announced that ·Robert G:tbson has been appointed parliamentarian
for the Senate .•
He also announced that he would .l:Cke to see a 11 E:xecuti.ve Gommittee me.mbers
after the meeting.
University Senate
Minutes - October 5, 1981
Page Two
SUNY Senator's Report -
E. Mc.Laren reported that the SUNY System's Senate
had not yet met this -year.
The first meeting was scheduled for October 30
:in Fredonia.
He gave a brief review of the operation of the system-wide
·senate,
He said the system-wide Senate is the official organization by
which the Chancellor consults with the Senate,
Every school in the SUNY
system, with the E)xception of community colleges, sponsors one or two re-
presentatives for the System '·s Senate at a cost of $1,650 per representative.
At the meeting in May, the committee structure of the System's Senate was
reorganized from 16 committees to 5 committees.
Mr. McLaren said that: he and
D. Reeb are the representatives from this campus and that one of them will be
reporting at each Sen?te meeting.
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5.
Council and Committee Reports ""' In addition to the written reports contained
·:rn. the packet' the following announcements were made:
·l::x8cutive Committee- Tn reference to the Action Item listed in the report,
H. Cannon asked for a motion to approve the appointments of individgals to
Councils as indicated.
Appointments were approved without dissent.
C:rncluate AcademJe Council - N, GeJ fand wanted to add that if there were con-
.clii.sion-s-·on how to improve campus Life for graduate students, the report
should be referred .to the Student Affairs Council •
. University Community Council ~ R, Rothman reported that the next meeting is
·scheduled for October 19, at 3:30 p.m.
Library Counei1- A question. was raised about the meaning of the initials ~LG
in ·the Council's report.
P. Vaillancourt. explained that RLG stands for
Research Library Group.
D. Hartzell was asked to explain the meaning of the
"Quality of Library LHe",
He said H means the quality of everything that
a·ffeets stu!lent:s coming tn and gotng out of the L~brary and the ability to
handle work and details,
The committee is open tb suggestions from everyone.,
Cmmctl on /\endemic Free.dom and Ethi.es - H. Staley announced that the first
~~(;(~"'"ttng.wif:Cbe- heTcr-on.-oct~ober.-12 ;-a-t 3 :Jo p.m. in FA 211.
6.
New Business
6.1 Bill No. 8182-02 -University Policies for Ref;learch Involving Human Sub-
jects.
Several quest.ions wen~ raised and R. Alba was asked to cl.arHy the
·went of the proposal.
He stated that the policies that are proposed are
already in effect and are the current policies of this University.
The
intent of the proposal was to have a review of these policies on a continu-
ing ~asis.
R. Hardt moved to amend.the proposal as follows:
I.
That the attached policies for research involving human subjects
be implemented for a per:.Lod of six months.
II.
During thi.s period, the Research Council will summarize changes in
acti.vi.t.ies of the Campus Inst1tutional Rfiview Board and will Solieit
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reactions from interested faculty about their satisfaction with
campus polides regulating human subject :research.
liln:tve'l"S:Lt:Y Sena,tie
Minutes ~· Ott.E>bet .5 ,. 198'1
P' age •rfi,ree
<L1 (cont 1d)
:ttL Pdor t:o the end o:t this aGad~m:ic year., the Ccn.I'tlc£-1 \\lil11 reflt'ir!i
otl t!.lieir :n±:ttcffrtgs to tiht\' S:ena:t·e and ma:ke re domntefi'd'at.:lion:·s fo-r
t\rturl~ pcYf±cy. ·
The nrotiort \\las seconded.
A qoastfort> was r·aise'd: 1:ts·
t~~ whete the cirtus ol'
respotts±bilft:y· l.fes.
JeEr Colnnt wa<s as:ked to Clitnlwert.f ott thj,s ..
M~ i!i.:tid.
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O:as '&eeilf.· opsratifi~ und'et foff the P'a'EHi' fout yt~ats is' iiv r:e·ductiort Ui• tire•
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butd~n on: the :tesea·rc1lrer.
After ft:t.rth:lilt' d:lsctJssi'0);)) the m:ot:iotr tt.o ametwJ:
t"-1 --------~t:he-p-ropesaJ.-G'a't'decL
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J •. C0hen w:as asked ttO' g:ive a d'eEtrrftiotf of hom·au' sHP'd•ec1Hf tetEiea:ctch..
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spoke bdef'ly ott the scfbject.
It. Rolf tftot.iorted: t:o t'llt'i:Vt~'· t:he qMstiert.. ·re
w:as secottcfed.
Motion to dose cfeb.a)te was c<ft't'fed •.
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wor'<l Vitlt a:ttd s·ul:Sstitutin:·g; the wotd Vitae.
A: nto'tii:ott was· ti'iade! to move th'e
P'tevi0as que:stiort. tt was- seconded at:td c:a:rrfed •. t'he b:t11 wa& thert
passe:d.
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11): ~;ti~;f::&e~!vehr:
wo'td cred':tts, delate· tfta words ~·~~9W. t.'lt~ .. )OO•. ~~y~l.. In 1irte 10·; d'ele'tla
the word nqt:;. and: s~Jbs'tfitnte t:he wb·rds .9rtts ~~~tt.}nJ\i:f~re .for l'}ti:Y c(;).tt:fs~lf •
The amertded pi'it'i:Lg:taph would
t'E:~ad:.
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that th:e c:urrent policy ott S /U grading: irt courses rt.orwa:Uy gri.rd·ed
A"'"E be revised as f'otlows r
For g:radu:atiott ,. th:e studen'e. is Ht't\ited to a m:axim'tlm of 15 credits
of s by selMtion· in cou-rses below the 500 level.
Of these 15
credits a m<Iximum of si:x: credits ttta:y be seiec:ted l;ly the student
either (a) in the major or minor or cotfibinatiott. or (b) irt thee majdr
or second Ihaj or or comb'inat'ion.
In: courses a:orma11y gitadad A,.,.J<;;
studertts m:a:y select S/tf grading in ortly one course at or above the:
300 1e:ve1 a:ppl:kable toward their major ot second' major or mitior
requirements.
The motion: was· seconded.
After debate, a v0te was taken and the
motion carried.
The Chairm:an was asked &y two senators to invoke
the provisions of Bi11 8182--01 an:d dedate thEi question afi acadern:k
one.
The Chair rulecf' the isscue was of an ac: ad ernie,: natura arid a
vote on the atnertdru.ert.t by Faculty Settators was held without obtaining
the necessary 30 vot'i:ts,
The ruHttg of the Chair thali 30 vote's we·M
required was a:ppeaJ;ed by D .. Snow-.
'the app'ea:l was s·ecortci-e:d but didl
not carry. tt was tlioved to close debate.
The mo't::LG>rt: was secortded a:ttd
carried,
The bill as amended was adopted,
The meeting wa:s adjou.rned at 4~55 p.m.
REPORT TO THE SENATE
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FROM:
Harold Cannonj Chair
Executive Committee ·
For Information
-~ovember 2, 1981
1.
The Executive Committee has appointed Gordon Purrington of Educational
Administration to serve on the Commission on Affirmative Action.
2.
The Chair reported that he had spoken with three Senators who had missed
50% or more of the Senate meetings.
3.
The Executive Committee has asked the Student Affairs Council to review
existin'g policy concerning availibility of names and addresses of students.
4.
The Executive Committee also adopted Uniform Guideli~es for ~hairs of
Council Committees and has recommended use of these guidelines by Senate
committees·.
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5.
A proposed bill concerning review procedures for individuals being con-
sidered -for continuing appointment as researchers has been referred back
to the Research Council for clarification.
For.Action
1.
The Executive Committee asks that for this year only, membership on the
f/.1:..~-
Research Council be increased by one teaching faculty.
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Student Affairs Council -Edward Cowley, Art Department.
~ouncil_on Research- Ronald Stewart, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center.
_lLQ~et:_g_!M__tJat~~~iid~ic __ .fQ.Uncil_- Larry Ulman, Student.
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNJVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
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Revision in the Charge
to the Library Counc iT
INTRODUCED BY:
Library Council
October 19, 1981
Bill No .. 8182-05
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
I.
That the ch~rge to the Library Council be amended as
follows:
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Delete the period after the word development and add the·
following:
; to select candidates fer the Excellence in·
Librarianshi:p Award to be presented to the President.
The charge would then read:
To estabZish poZiaies for the Zibrary and guideZines for
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its deveZopment; to seZeat candidates for the BxaeUenae
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in Librarianship Awa.r>d to be presented to the President.
II. That this resolution take effect immediately.
Bill No.
.8182-06
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Change in Faculty Bylaws
INTRODUCED BY:
Executive Committee
The University Senate hereby requests the I~aculty to approve
the following change in its Bylaws:
Article II, Section 4, paragraph 4.92
Delete the period at the end of the sentence and add the
following:
11when approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senators present
and voting."
The paragraph would then read:
4, 92 The agenda for each meeting shaU pemit the introduotion o.f rwtu
business at the meeting itseZf !l)hen approved by a t1uo-thirds
vote of the Senatoros proesent and voting.
Bill No. 8182-07
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Change in Faculty Bylaws
INTRODUCED BY:
Executive Committee
The University Senate hereby reque~ts the Faculty to approve the following
changes in its bylaws:
I. Article II, Section 2, paragraph 2.91
Change second senten¢e to read: This alternate shall be selected in the
following order of priority:
The paragraph would then read:
2 . 91
Faau. Uy Senato~s on Leave:
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During the period when a facuz.;}~enator> ·£s on Z.aa1Jc and 1:B
absent from the uniVeY'sity ~ hi;l/~seat shaZ.Z. be j'U Z.ed by an
aUemate.
This alternate shaU be sel.eated in the foUovJlri(!
order of priority:
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II. Article II, Section 2, earagraph 2.92
Change the thi~d subparagraph to read:
When a vacancy· is declared, the
seat shall be filled in the following order of priority:
The paragraph would then read:
When a vacancy is declared~ the seat nhaU be j'Uled in the
foUowing order of priori·ty:
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Bill No. 8182-08.
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF
NE\~ YORK AT ALBANY
.. Revision of the Charge
of the Council on Education a 1 Pt?JJ..st
INTRODUCED BY:
Council on Educational Policy
October 14 , 1 981
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
I.
That Section 1.2 of the Senate's charge to the Council on
Educational Policy be changed to read as follows:
II.
1. 2 The Council sha 11 have the res pons i bi 1 ity for the over-
sight of ca~pus planning and for the establishment of
educational~priorities.
That Sub-Sections 1.21 through 1,26 not be changed.
III. That a new Sub-Section, numbered 1.27~ be added as follows:
1.27 The C6uncil shall be consulted on planning for the con-
struction of new campus facilities.
IV.
That this resolution take effect immediately.
