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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany,.New York 12222
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVERSITY SENATE
April 5, 1982
3:30p.m. -
CC Assembly Hall
AGENDA
1.
Approval of Minutes
2.
President's Report
3.
Chairperson's Report
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SUNY Senator's Report
5.
Council & Committee Reports
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6.
Old Business:
6.1 Bill No. 8182-24 - Resolution Related to Interpretation of
: Non-Discrimination in Registration
7.
New Business:
7.1 Bill No. 8182-25- Combined B.A./M.A. Program in Mathematics-
(GAC/UAC)
7.2 Bill No. 8182-26 -Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Atmospheric
Science -
(GAC/UAC)
7. 3 Bill No. 8182-27 - Doctor of Arts Program in Humanistic studies -
CGAC)
7.4 Bill No. 8182-28
Awards -
(UAC)
Ch~nge in Eligibility for Advijing
7.5 Bill No. 8182-29 -Guidelines Concerning the Regulation of
Relationships Between Members of SUNYA, U.s. Intelligence Agencies,
and Federal and State Police Agencies
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
UNIVERSITY SENA'Jm
April 5, T982
l'hnutes
ABSENT:
M. Bers, V. Buck, H. Frisch, J. Zubieta, A. Baldwin,
G. Purrington, A. Baaklini, N. Brown, W. Kidd, F. Ohnmacht,
C. Sivers, A. Brooks, G. Silliman, L. Ulman, A. Grignon
The meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. in the CC Assembly
Hall by the Chair, Harold L. Cannon.
1.
Approval of Minutes
A minor correction was made on the March 1, 1982 minutes -
On page 4, item 6.7, 2nd paragraph, the word "non-conformance"
was changed to "non-performance."
The minutes were approved
as corrected.
2.
The Chairperson's Report
H. Cannon reminded Council Chairs that April 19 would be the
last meeting of the Executive Committee.
He announced that
those Senators whose terms do not expire in 1982 were to
attend the April 26 and 1'1ay 3 organizational meetings of
the New senate held in the Campus Center Assembly Hall at
3:30 p.m.
If the May 10 Senate meeting should carry over,
it will be recessed until May 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus
Center Assembly Hall.
The Chair reported that he had received replies from twelve
of the twenty leadership people to whom letters had been sent
regarding the Senate's concern about the Budgetary crisis.
3.
President's Report
President O'Leary reported on the situation with respect to
the budget as it has unfolded in the Legislature.
Senators
and Assemblymen in the legislature have added an additional
amount of money for SUNY.
Most of this money was for person-
nel services and also for student aid.
The Legislature had
passed the bill and it was submitted to the Governor for
signature.
The Governor had made a statement to the Legisla-
ture that the bill was out of balance.
President O'Leary
stated that we are presently waiting for a response from the
Legislature and the Governor.
University Senate Minutes--contd.
April 5, 1982
Page 2
4.
Council Reports
4.1
Executive Committee -
The Chair drew attention to Item #1
under "For Information" regarding the policy restricting
seating of gues.ts including the press, and pointed out
that the television cameras were to be restricted to
the guest area in the rear of the room and any other
areas designated by the presiding officer.
4.2
EPC - Senator Hammond reported that the draft Five-Year
Plan had been presented to EPC for comments.
He stated
that it is a 44-page document and felt it was inappro·-
priate to bring before the Senate as a piece of legisla-
tion.
Professor Hammond asked if a condensed version
could be brought before the Senate.
There was no dissent
and it was decided that a modified plan would be presented.
4.3
UAC -
There were no additions to the written report.
4,4
GAC -
There were no additions to the written report.
4.5
Research - There were no additions to the written report.
4.6
CAFE -
A question was raised regarding the results of
~Yolanda Nix investigation.
Senator Staley stated
that the Council had investigated the action that had
been takei}_and the final decision had satisfied CAFE.
4. 7
CPCA ... There was no report from this council.
4,8
SAC - There was no report from this council.
4.9
UCC -
There was no report from this council.
4,10 Library -
There was no report from this council.
5.
Old Business - Bill No. 8182-24 -
Resolution Related to
Interpretation of Non-Discrimination in
Registration
J. Tierney made a motion to reconsider the substitute motion
~~ from the previous meeting.~ It was moved to close debate on
~) the subtitute motion, voted on and carried.
A vote was taken
on whether to allow the motion to come before the body.
There
was a Division of the House and after a hand count was taken,
the motion carried.
The substitute motion was then before the Senate.
Some
student and faculty senators expressed their views with
respect to the substitute motion.
President O'Leary then
University Senate Minutes--contd.
April 5, 1982
Page 3
5.
Old Business--contd.
spoke on his concerns regarding this issue and explained
how he came to develop a policy regarding non-discrimination
in registration.
He spoke further on the legal issues that
were facing us.
Mr. O'Leary stated that if the substitute
motion carried, ROTC would have to go off this campus.
N. Gelfand stated that he felt it would hurt the students
if ROTC was taken off this campus.
There was considerable
discussion.
A motion was made to close debate.
It was
seconded, voted on and carried.
A vote was then taken on
the substitute motion and there was a Division of the House.
After a hand count was taken the motion was defeated 32 to 46.
Bill No. 8182-24 was then before the Senate.
E. Koli made a
motion to refer to CAFE on three items.
After some discussion,
H. Staley read the charge to CAFE.
The motion was seconded,
voted on and defeated.
A motion was then made to close debate
and seconded.
It was voted on and there was a Division of the
House,
After a hand count was taken, the motion to close
debate carried 50 to 20.
A vote was then taken on those in
favor of Bill No. 8182-24.
There was a Division of the House
and again a hand count was taken.
The bill was approved 43 to
27.
6.
New Business
6.1 Bill No. 8182-25 -
Combined B.A./M.A. Program in Hathematics
A question was raised regarding the program on page 8.
The
program was mainly a sample program.
This bill was
moved by GAC/UAC.
It was voted on and carried.
6.2
Bill No. 8182-26 -
Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Atmospheric
Scf€mce -
GAC/UAC moved approval of this bill. It was
voted on and carried.
6.3 Bill No. 8182-27 -
Doctor of Arts Program in Humanistic
St~Kim
had earlier requested a special order
of business that this bill be placed before "Old Business.
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The motion was seconded, voted on and carried.
GAC moved
approval of this bill. It was voted on and carried.
6.4
Bill No. 8182-28 -
Change in Eligibility for Advising
Awards - This-ETll was moved by UAC.
A student senator
spoke against the bill, and expressed the feeling that
a large majority of people were being eliminated for
eligibility of this award.
P. Krosby stated that the
bill was puttinq a small number of people against those
eligible for nomination.
President O'Leary reminded
everyone that NTPs were eligible to receive a different
award.
A motion was made to close debate.
It was
secondedj voted on and carried.
Bill No. 8182-28 was
then voted on and carried.
University Senate Minutes--contd.
April 5, 1982
Page 4
6.5 Bill No. 8182-29 -Guidelines Concerning the Regulation
of Relatlonsfiips
Between Members of SUNYA, u.s.
Intelligence Agencies, and Federal and State Police
Agencies - This bill was moved by CAFE.
A question
was raised as to how the guidelines were selected.
H. Staley read a statement on the guidelines.
A
student senator made a motion to amend ;the wording
of the bill in paragraph 2, 4th line:
substitution of
"as such activities jeopardize" for "in such manner as
to jeopardize."
D. Snow opposed this motion.
There
was further discussion and Professor Staley clarified
the bill.
After the motion to amend was seconded, it
was voted on and defeated.
After further discussion
Bill No. 8182-29 was voted on and carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
REPORTS TO THE SENATE
April 5, 1982 ,
Report of the Executive Committee
FOR INFORMATION:
1.
The committee has asked the chairperson to admit guests,
including the press, to meetings of the senate consistent
with the policy long in use regarding special seating.
Access
to the floor for television cameras is to be restricted to the
guest area in the rear of the room plus any ·additional areas
designated by the presiding officer.
2.
The committee received from the President the membership of the
five-year planning teams.
Since these teams had already met,
no action by the committee was deemed appropriate.
3.
The comrni'ttee read the replies received as of its meeting date
from state legislators in response to the letter addressed to
them regarding the budget.
4.
Council chairpersons have been asked to consult members of their
respective councils to determine interest in service for the
1982-83 year.
5.
The committee has referred to the Educational Policies Council
a communique from the College of Science and Mathematics concern-
ing evaluation by students of teaching performance.
In addition,
the comrni ttee has asked EPC to take a broad look at the area of
evaluation, with specific reference to evaluations mandated or
suggested by various Senate.bills.·
Report of the Council on Educational Poli'cy
FOR INFORMATION:
1.
A draft Five-Year Plan has been presented to the Council for
comments.
2.
Members of the Resource Allocation Committee are heavily involved
in the work of the larger Budget Panel.
They are also reviewing
the draft report of the Shumaker Committee (on Academic Resources) •
Re~ort of the Undergraduate Academic Council ,
FOR ACTION:
The Council requests that the Senate approve the proposed revision
of Bill No. 197980-32 on Special Committee on Advising A\vards which
is attached in the Senate packet.
Reports to the Senate (Contd.)
April 5 , .1982
Page 2
Report of the Graduate· AcademicCouncil
FOR INFORMATION:
The GAG met on March 5, 1982 and took the following actions:
1.
The Council compieted the work concerning the Graduate Teaching
Awards for this academic year.
2.
The Council reviewed and granted a petition of one Computer
Science student.
3.
The Council noted with concern that there is a university-wide
policy providing that the masters' comprehensive examination
can be taken only two times, but that no such universLty policy
exists for certificates. of advanced study or doctoral programs.
The Council referred this matter to the Committee on Educational
Policies and Procedures for study.
The Council further asked
the Office of Graduate Studies to notify all departments that
their master's students must be warned at the time of sign-up
for the examination that only two instances of the comprehensive
examination may be allowed.
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The Council unanimously approved the proposal for a Doctor of
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Arts in Humanistic Studies.
FOR ACTION:
1.
The Council requests that the Senate approve the proposal for
the establishment of a Doctor of Arts program in Humanistic
Studi~s.
The program's abstract is attached.
Report of the Council on Research
FOR INFORMATION:
1.
The Council closed out its discussion of the David Roberts case,
a discussion prompted by a request from President O'Leary to
examine the issues.
The Council passed unanimously a resolu-
tion which states:
After a thorough examination of the iss,ues in the case of the
student research project conducted by Da¥id Roberts, the Council
on Research believes that the case does not require a special
University policy.
The fundamental issue involved is the
appropriateness of the project for educational purposes, and
it appears to the members of the Council on Research that
departments and colleges are the appropriate forums for resol-
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ving this academic question.
A draft of a letter to the President, responding to his ·request
for a review, was discussed at length and adopted.
Reports to the Senate (Contd.)
April 5, 1982
Page 3
Report of the Council on Research (Contd.)
2.
The Council took up the Senate's mandate to report back to
it a faculty reaction to the policies and procedures of
the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Jeff Cohen and William
Hedberg presented an instrument for polling faculty opinion,
which was accepted.
The Council also approved the uses of the
data for William Hedberg's dissertation and for publication
purposes.
3.
The Council discussed OMB Circular A-21 which requires
reporting of time expenditure by faculty in units receiving
federal grants and has been greeted with considerable distaste
by .faculty nationwide.
The Council agreed to recommend to the
Senate a resolution opposing current A-21 regulations.
Such
a resolution is being prepared.
4.
Lisa Donahue has been appointed as Chemical Safety Officer.
She is currently developing a policy on lab safety, which will
be submitted to the Council for its approval and ultimately to
the Senate.
5.
The Council is undertaking a review of applications for SUNYA
Benevolent Association Fellowships.
The review has been
organized by the Committee on Research Incentives, chaired
by Pete Seagle.
6.
The Current Research Directory, indexing on-going research at
SUNY/Albany is undergoing revision and updating.
The work is
being done by the Committee on Industrial Linkages, chaired by
Walter Gibson.
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Report of the Council on Academic Freedom and Ethics
FOR INFORMATION:
The Council has considered and investigated the Yolanda Nix matter
and considers it resolved.
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Bill No. 8182-24
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Resolution Related to Interpretation
of Non-Discrimination in Registration
Submitted by:
Executive Committee
March 1, 1982
~REAS, on May 7, 1979, the Senate recommended that students
be allowed to receive credit through the Hudson-
Mohawk Association of Colleges and Universities for
ROTC courses given by the Relsselaer Polytechnic
Institute, the President concurring; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 1980, the Educational Policy Council
recommended and so reported to the Senate on February
2, 1981, that instructors from the RPI ROTC program
should be permitted to give selected courses on this
campus for the convenience of our students, the
President concurring; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1980, consistent with a recommendation of
the University Senate, the President announced a non-
discrimination policy providing, in part, that
"The·university should !"lOt permit the imposition of
an inappropriate criterion, such as one's sexual or
affectional preference, to bar an individual from
full access to its educationai programs, to its col-
lateral services, or to employment opportunities in
the University.": and
WHEREAS inquiry has been made whether there is a conflict
between the University's policy on .non-discrimination
and the conduct of ROTC courses on this campus, and
the Executive Committee of the Senate has reviewed a
proposed amendment to the agreement between the State
University of New York at Albany and RPI's ROTC pro-
gram that provides, in part,
"That no SUNYA student otherwise qualified to
register for any other course(s) at SONYA will be
denied registration and participation in RPI Military
Science courses provided on the SUNYA campus because
of the imposition of a non-performance criterion,
except for the stated maximum registration ceiling
placed on such courses.
However, SUNYA students
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enrolled in or seeking to enroll in the formal com-
missioning program must satisfy the eligibility
requirements of that pro.gram as set forth in Army
Regulation 145-1 as'determined by the Professor of
Military Science at.RPI."7
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Senate
finds that this proposed amendment insures full access
for students to the courses offered on this campus by
RP!' s ROTC pr.ogram.
It endorses it so that all stu-
dents are enabled on a non-discriminatory basis to
enroll in such courses consistent with the policy
promulgated on May 7, 1980, and so conveys this view
to the President.
AND BE IT FURTHER.RESOLVED that the Senate concurs with this
finding.
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State University of New York at Albany * Campus Center 116 * 1400 Washington Avenue * Albany, New York 12222
[518] 457-8087
Where as, :l.nquiry has been made whether the President v s non-discriminatior!
--. ----policy is in keeping with the full recommendation of the University
Senate-that the University shall not discriminate on the basis of
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sexual or. affectional preference;
Where as, SUNYA students enrolled in the formal ROTC commissioning program
must satisfy the eligibility requirements of that program as set
forth in Army Regulation 145-1 as determined by the Professor of
Military Science at R.P.I&
Where as, Army Regulations prohibit enrollment of bisexual or homosexual
---students in the formal ROTC commissioning program, viewing their
sexual or affectional preference as a medical disability;
· Where as, The goal of the vast majority of SUNYA students when enrolling
in ROTC courses would be the attainment of a placement in the formal
commissioning program-it being a full part of the program;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the University Senate finds the R.P.I. RO'rc exten-
~,..;.;....--···siO".t1""center program at SUNY A to be violative of the University's
non-discriminatory policy in that the program discriminates on the
basis of sexual or affectional preference •
. IT F'URTHER RESOLVED that it is the recommendation of the University
se"nate to the P-resident that no new SUNYA students be allowed to
enter the R.P.I. ROTC Program courses on the SUNYA campus but may
receive credit for ROTC courses given by RPI through the former
channel.
Also, that students now enrolled in RPI ROTC courses
taught on this campus, and only those students, be aJ.lowed to
complete the remainder of their ROTC courses on this campus.
Bill No. 8182-25
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEH YORK AT ALBANY
PROPOSED COMBINED B.A. /M.A. PROGRAM IN HATHEMATICS
Submitted by:
GRADUATE ACADEMIC COUNCIL &
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT:
I. A combined B. A./M.A. program in Mathematics TJI7i th the
attached requirements be approved and become effective
immediately upon registration by the State Education
Department.
II.
That this resolution be referred to the President for
his approval.
ATTACHMENT
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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
COMBIJ\"ED B.A./M.A. PROGRAM IN J'.iATHEMATICS
STA~~~ARDS k~D REQUIREMEJ\1S
1.
In qualifying for the baccalaureate, students will meet all
university and school requirements, including existing major and
minor requirements, the minimum liberal arts and sciences graduation
credit requirement; and ·residency requirements.
2.
In qualifying for the master's degree, students will meet all
university and school requirements, including completing a minimum
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of 30 graduate credits, and any such conditions as a research seminar,
thesis, comprehensive examination, or other professional experience
where required, and residency requirements.
3.
Students may be admitted to the integrated degree program at the
beginning of their junior year or after the successful completion
of 56 credits.
A GPA of 3.2 or higher and three supportive letters
of recommendations from faculty are required.
B.A./M.A. IN J'.lA.THEMATICS
B.A. requirements for combined major/minor in Mathematics:
54 credits -minimum.
M.A. requirements:
m~n~mum of 30 graduate credits (up to 12
graduate credits may be applied to both the B.A. and M.A.
requirements.)
SA.NPLE PROGRAM
Freshman Year
-Mat 112 Calculus I (4)
-Mat 113 Calculus II (4)
-Spn lOla&b Elementary Spanish (8)
-Phy 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
-Mus 101 Introduction to Husic (3)
Sophomore Year
-Mat 214 Caltl.illis III c-4)
-Mat 220 Linear Algebra (3)
-Soc 115 Introduction to Sociology (3)
-Soc 270 The Community (3)
-Eng 124 Reading Poetry (3)
Junior Year
-Mat 362 Introduction to Statistics I (3)
-Mat 363 Introduction to Statistics II (3)
-Mat 320 Elementary Abstract Algebra (3)
-Phi 214 Comparative Religion
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Senior Year
5th Year
*Mat 538 Differential Geometry (4)
*Mat 563a&b Probability & Theory of Statistical
Inference (4,4)
-Mat 566 Design of Experiments (3)
-Mat 682 Master's Seminar-Statistics (4)
-Mat 567 Theory & Methods of Sampling from Finite
Populations (3)
-Mat 568 Stochastic Processes (3)
-Mat 569 Multivariate Analysis (3)
-Mat 570 Combinatorics (3)
*Applies toward both B.A. and M.A. requirements.
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NE\AJ YORK AT ALBANY
PROPOSED COMBINED B.S./M.S. PROGRAM IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
Submitted by:
GRADUATE ACADEMIC COUNCIL &
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT:
I.
A combined B.S./M.S. program in Atmospheric Science with
the attached requirements be approved and become effective
immediately upon registration by the State Education
Department.
II.
That this resolution be referred to the President for
his approval.
ATTACHMENT
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SUNY I ALBANY
Combined B.S./M.S. Progrmn in Atmospheric Science
Standards and Reouirements
1.
In qualifying for the baccalaureate, students will mee~ all
univers~ty and school requirements, including the Second Field
requirement, the minimum liberal arts and sciences credit-hour
requirement, and residency requirements.
2.
In qualifying for the master's degree, students will meet all
university and school requirements, including completing a
minimum of 30 graduate credits, and any such conditions as a
research seminar, thesis, comprehensive examination, or other
professional experience where required, and residency require-
ments.
3.
Students may be admitted to the integrated degree program at
the beginning of their junior year or after the successful
completion of 56 credits.
A GPA of 3.2 or higher and three
supportive letters .of recommendations from faculty are required.
B.S./M.S. in Atmospheric Science
B.S. requirements for major second field: 66 credits
M.S. requirements:
minimum of 30 graduate credits.
(Up to 12 graduate '"Credits may~be-applied to both the B.S.
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and M.S. requirements.)
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Freshman Year
Mat 112
Phy 120
Phy 121
Mat 113
Phy 124
Phy 125
So"Dhomore Year
SA.N!PLE PROGRAM
Calculus I (4)
Introductory Physics I (3)
Introductory Physics I Lab (1)
Calculus II (4)
Introductory Physics II (3}
Introductory Physics II Lab (l)
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Mat 214
Calculus III (4)
Phv 220
Introductory Physics III (3)
Ph)T 221
Introductory Physics III Lab (1)
Chm l21a, b General Chemistry (3) . (3)
Chm l22a,b General Ch~istry Lab (1) (1)
Atm 320
Attlospheric Science I (4)
~at 311
Ordinarv Differential Eouations (3)
Atm 321
Atmospheric Science II (4)
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Atm 420
Atm 499
At:m 421
Senior Year
*Atm
*Atm
*Atm
*Atm
500
511
504a
516
Fifth Year
Atm 518
Atm 526
Atm 534
Atm 611
Atm 699
Atmospheric Science III (3)
Undergraduate Research (3) (3)
Atmospheric Science IV (2)
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3)
Synoptic-Dynamic Meterology (3)
Introduction to Atmospheric Physics
Aeronomy I ( 3)
Meterological Instrumentation (3)
Aeronomy II (3)
(3)
Cloud and Precipitation Physics I (3)
Advanced Synoptic Heterology (3)
Research I (3) (3)
*Applies to both B.S. and H.S. degrees requirement.
NOTE:
ATr~ 49.9 for six cr-edits is requi·red-as part of the elective
coursework from either of the two fo11ovting cateqories now
required for the undergraduate major:
1)
from
11any 4 additional Atm courses at the 400- or 5')0-1eve1
as advised
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UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEH YORK AT ALBANY
PROPOSED GRADUATE PROGRAM IN HUMANISTIC STUDIES
LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF ~~TS
Submitted by:
GRADUATE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
March 22, 1982
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT:
A Doctor of Arts Program in Humanistic Studies with the
attached summary be approved and that the program be
submitted to the President of the University for his
approval.
ATTACHMENT
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBAA"l
D.A. Program in Humanistic Studies
Summary
Th~ College of Humanities and Fine Arts presently offers M.A. progra~s
in Art, Classics, English, French, German, Spanish, Philosophy, Rhetoric and
Communications, Slavic and Theater. It offers the D.A. program in English,
and the Ph.D. in Geroan and Spanish. It nm.,r proposes that it be authorized
to initi~te a D.A. program in Humanistic Studies.
The D.A. program draws on the strengths of the graduate faculty within
the College of Humanities and Fine Arts as well as within other departments
and schools on campus.
It does not duplicate existing courses or programs,
but fosters interdisciplinary study linking the various fields of humanistic
inquiry--)1Umanistic being broadly interpreted so as to include history, an-
thropology and other ancillary fields as appropriate.
Students from other
colleges and professional schools may take courses within this program.
The
D.A. in Humanistic Studies has been approved by the Graduate Academic Council
and meets all requirements for doctoral study at S~~-Albany.
Rationale
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts is fully prepared to offer a
Doctor of Arts in Humanistic Studies.
It will be the first such· program to
be offered in the S1~~ system. It will also be the only such program in New
York (Syracuse University's Ph.D. in Humanities being based on entirely
diff·erent assunptions), and one .of six such programs in the country.
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same time, the Rockefeller Commission report (The Humanities in American Life,
1980), the Salmon report of the Higher Eaucation Research Institute (Alternative··
Careers for Humanities Ph.D.'s, 1979) and the Blaney-May report (Careers for
Humanist~l981), all call for revisions in the graduate training of humanists
'of the sort proposed by this program.
The D.A. in Humanistic Studies will thus assume a position of leadership
in the national rethinking of the humanities and their place in American
higher education.
Need
Two large issues confront the humanities in th~ coming decade: the need
to preserve and develop the humanities themselves, and the need to provide
suitable training for those who enter humanities fields and wish to find useful
and productive applications for their skills.
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The D.A. program will furthermore provide training and skills for· a wide
spectrum of students, thanks to its flexible programming.
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Students interested in teaching, of which a certain number will be necessary
over the coming decades, will find in this program· the kind of interdisciplinary
training increasingly sought by two- and four-year institutions.
Students with career plans in the public sector will find a unique combi-
nation of liberal studies and practical training that has proven highiy successful
in the two other universities (University of Texas and Emory University) where
somewhat analogo.us programs exist.
Persons presently employed in the public
sector--numerous in the Capital District--will find in the Doctor_. 9f Arts-~ variety
of skills favoring professional advancement.
For both groups~ · ari ··.internship· will
provide the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to make the transition from
theory to practice.
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opportunities similar ·to those available in public sector careers.
Research by
Solman and Blaney and May demonstrate that employment opportunities do exist for
humanists in the private sector, provided they receive the kind of preparation
this program is designed to provide.
Admission .!.£_~Program
Admission to the program will be highly selective.
A national pool of
applicants will be generated from which about a dozen will be admitted annually.
Applicants will be required to present qualifications that meet general SUNY
standards for doctoral study, and which also.show good potential for success in
subsequent careers.
Evidence will include undergraduate and graduate .trans-
cripts, GRE scores, statements on educational and career objectives, and letters
of reference from employers and instructors.
Holders of the Rachelor •.s and Master's degrees will be considered for admission.
Program ££ Study
The curriculum consists of five main elements: a set of required "Huma-
nities Colloquia"; a program of graduate courses embracing both a major and a
minor field; a qualifying examination; an internship; a 'dissertation requirement;
Each student will develop an individualized program under the guidance
of an advisory committee.
At least 48 credits must be completed in two dis-
ciplinary fields, and at least 12 credits in the Humanities Colloquia, and 3
- ·credits of internship.
Each student's program will be designed so as to ensure balance be~ween
disciplinary study, general humanities work, and such skill-oriented courses
a~ Methods of Reasoning and Computer Applications.
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Internships will be arranged with career plans in mind.
Research projects
will be related to the internship experience insofar as possible, and will also
serve as spring-boards for professional development.
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Albany and the Capital District are ideal for the foregoing doctoral program.
The State capital provides a superb resource for students engaged in, or planning ,
for, public sector careers.
The concentration of institutions of higher learning
as well as industry and connnerce provides similar resources for students interested
in those fields.
The northeastern region within a 150-mile radius of Albany, in-
cluding the cities of New York and Boston, offers unparalleled opportunities for
research and employment.
Major Research Facilities and Graduate Faculty
The Albany campus possesses an excellent library which. is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries and is about to catalogue its one-millionth
volume.
Other facilities (slide library, humanities computing capability, etc)
are also in place.
Library and other resources of the northeastern region are
available to graduate students through inter-library loan and other exchange
mechanisms.
A graduate faculty, including nationally and internationally recognized
scholars, is present on campus and can participate in this program without
creating a·ny difficulties in existing graduate programs,
A list of the gra-
duate faculty of the College of Humanit.ies and Fine Arts is attached,
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FACULTY PRESENTLY ENGAGED IN GRADUATE INSTRUCTION IN
TldE COLLEGE OF HUMAN-ITIES AND FiNE--ARTS--
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NAME
Alvar, Manuel
Asermely, Albert
Beharriell, Frederick
Berm~n, Jeffrey
Bleiberg, German
Bosch, Rafael
, Bosco 1 Ronald
· B~rian, Jarka
Byng, Dennis
Byrd, Donald
Callner, Richard
Carlos, Alberto
Carrino, Frank
Cartmell, Robert
Coh~n, Sarah Blacher
Cowley, Edward
Cushman, Donald
· Donovan, Robert
Pumbl~ton, William
Fetterle.y, Judith
Frinta, Mojrnir
Garber, Eugene
Gerber 1 ·John
Gould 1 Josiah
Greene, Robert
Grenand~r, M. E.
Howell, Robert
!seer, Stanley
Jenaro-MacL~nnan 1 Luis
Kllne.s, Martin
.Kekee, John
Machi, Ulrich
MacLean-, Hugh
Martland, Thoma~ R.
Meyers, Robert
Mirabelli, Eug~n€
Moell€ken 1 Wolfgang
_ Morick, Harold
l-1oore, Erna
O'Connor, .thomas
Od~nkirchen, Carl
Ortali, Rllymofid
Overbeck, Johfi
Pohl~uncler 1 Hafis
Prakken, Donald
Reese 1 William
Regueiro=El~m, Hel€n
DEPARTMENT
Hispanic & Italian Studies
Theatre
Germanic Languages and Literature
English
Hispanic & Italian Studies
Hispanic & Italian Studies
English
Theatre
Art
English
Art
Hispanic & Italian Studies
Hispanic & Italian Studies
Art
English
Art
Rhetoric & Communications
English
English
English
Art
English
English
Philosophy
French
English
Philosophy
Judaic 'Studies
Hispanic & Italian Studies
French
Philosophy
Germanic Languages and Literature
English
Philosophy
Philosophy
English
Germanic Languages and Literature
Philosophy .
Germanic Languages and Literature
Art
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French
French
Classics
Classics
Classics
Philosophy
English
Reilly, John
Richtman, Jack
Rimanelli, Giose
Robbins, Rus.sell Hope
Salomon, Heroan
Sanders, Robert
Santoni, Georges
Scatton, Ernest
Schyfter, Sara
Shane, Alex
Shumaker, John W.
Spalek, John
Stankiewics, Richard
Stauffer, Donald
Strelka, Joseph
Stern, Kenneth
Wal::Lace, Paul
Weiner, Albert
Westbrook, Perry
Wilson, William
Wittkowski, Wolfgang
·Woelfel, Joseph
English
French
Hispanic & Italian Studies
English
French
Rhetoric & Communications
French
Slavic Languages and Literature ·
Hispanic & Italian Studies
Slavic Languages and Literature
Classics
Germanic Languages and Literature
Art·
English
Germanic Languages and Literature
Philosophy
Classics
Theatre
English
Art
Germanic Languages and Literature
Rhetoric and Communications
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APPENDIX D .
Sample Curricula
lWe present here a set of sample curricula pu;r;:ely 9-S model~ o;f l?Oss.;i...ble
courses of study.
As indicated in th~ body of the p~o~osa1, ~~~~ ·
student will construct an individualized program under th~ S'l.:l.per·""'
vision of a fa,culty committee.
The following sample curr·icula as·sume
a wide variation in circumstances for t\ro hypothetical students~ one
enters the program with a B.A. and elects to combine two hurnanis·tic
fields.
The other enters with an M.A. and elects to combi:n.e the
humanities with professional training in Business Administration •.
Since formal registration in dissertation-writi~g is not requiredr,
the illustrative degree programs represent the minimtlm number· of·
credits needed in each case to complete the degree .
. .student Enter.i.rig. :w:ith .. a .B.A.·.·
. This student has a B.A. in French., with minor work in l?hi'lo-
sophy and Li~guistics. Although the academic job market .appears·
relatively dismal at the 1t1oment, this student hopes tha't prospects
for the early 1990's will be consi.derably brighte;~:..
The ·student.
therefore does not wish to foreclose the possibility· of a caree·r·
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in a junior college.
Entering in the Fall semester, 19.84 1 .. this studen·
al)ticipa tes spending about seven s·emesters on course work( .internship ,
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comprehensive examination, and about two further semesters com-
pleting a dissertation. This wou::Ld .imply graduation .in ·~987 or
1988.
:By that time the academic job ~ket should J:,e .showing
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signs of .improvement.
At the · scune time thi~ student counts on
being able to use oomputi~g., ~anguagef · ~~gic skills .in business
or i.n gove.rnm.ent.
"The curriculum set up, :thez::efo:re.., :is the
following:
First Semester:
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Colloguit~m l •....... ~ ....... , . .-;. .... , ••. , •. , • • .• • •
4 c:r:ed.i ts
Two courses in' French ...... · .................... ·
6 cred.i t.s
One ·course in Philosophy ...... • ................. ·. 4 c:r:ed.i ts
Second Semester:
Second-Colloquitnn II. . ....... ~ ....... ~ ••• · ••••••••
One co~rse in Fr~nch •••••••••• ~ •••••••••••••• ·
One course in Philosophy •••••••••••••••••••••
One course in Linguistics •••. .-••••••••••••••••
4 credits
· 3 credits
3 cre'dits
· 3 credits
!n the. second year the student is a 'l'eaching Assistant in French:
Third Semester:
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Third Colloquium IV .......................... .
One course in Linguistics •• : •••••••••••••••••
One course in French ••••••••• · ................ .
Fourth Semes·ter:
One course . French . .........................
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One course in computing .......................
One course in Linguistics •••••••• "! •• ~ ••• ,• •••• :
Fifth Semester:
One course in Philosophy •••••••••••••••••••••
One course in
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One course in French., •••••••••••••••••••••••
One course in computing ..........................
Sixth Semester:
Internship and Internship seminar ••••••••••••
4 credits
·3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
2 credits
3 credits
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3 credits
3 credits·
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
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Independent Study for the Compr,ehensive Ex·amination
Eight Semes·ter:
Ninth Semes·ter:
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,.~.·3 c;reditf?
Research Project ••••.•.•••••••••••••••• , .• ~., •• , •• ,,,,. 0.
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It should be observed that the student will have completed 18
graduate credits in French, 26 in Philosophy/Linguistics, and 4 in
computing, in addition to 12 credits of Humanities Colloquia and 3
credits of Independent Study.
Ther~ is thus a reasonable mix in the
various strands of the program, producing a student with a well-
balanced course of study preparatory for the various career possi-
bilities envisaged.
Student Entering with·~~
This student holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a
minor in Spanish and some work in history.
The s·tudent also holds
a Master•s degree in Spanish.
The intention is to combi%1e' a thorough
khowledge of Hispanic culture and history with business expertise
in view of a career in international trade·. · Since the business
training is already there, the student can focus on the Humarli ties
side of the program.
The curriculum would look approximately as
follows:
First Semes·ter:
Co lloqui urn I . • . . . . • . . • • . • . • . 4 credits
History courses ..••.••.••••• 6 credits
Course in computing .••..•.•• 2 credits
Second Semester:
Colloquium: II ...............•...................
Course in Spanish ••...•..•..•••••••.•••••••••••
Course in History ............................. .
Course in Computing ............................. .
Third Semester:
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Coll·oguiurn. IV .................................. .
Courses in History············~················
Course in Computing ...................
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Fourth Semester:
Courses in Spanish
Courses in History
Fifth Semester:
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Internship and Internship Seminar ...••.•••••..•
·sixth Semester:
Comprehensive Examination •...•..•.......••••.••
Beginning of Research Project
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4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
4 credits
9 credits
2 credits
6 credits
3 credits
·3 credits
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This student will have completed more than two-thirds of the
full program, on the assumption that 20 credits of the M.A. have
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been recognized and accepted in transfer.
It should be noted that
during the first two semesters this student is carrying less than
a full load; the assumption is that the,student is the recipient of
financial aid in the form of a TA--ship.
Students able to finance
their own programs, or who are studying part-time, would carry
proportionately heavier or lighter loads.
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Bill No. 8182-28
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY FOR ADVISING AWARDS
Submitted by:
Undergraduate Academic Council
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
1.
That the guidelines approved in Bill 197980-32 for the awarding
of advising awards be changed
from:
to:
The Pr>esident 'B !lwar>d for> BxaeUence {n Under•gr>aduate
~dvising is intended to r>eaognize~ r>ewar>d, and provide an
incentive for> super>ior under>gr>aduate advisement on the Albany
campus.
Under>gr>aduate advisors shall be defined as either
faculty members who r>eguZarly advise a no:rmaZ Zoad of her>/his
department's advisees (the number of said advisees shaZZ not
fall below a minimum of ten during any academia year) or
advisors and non-teaching professionals who advise on a
fu U- time basis a minimum of ZOO under>graduates.
Nominees mau be of any academic mnl<. or> any non-·teaahing
professional r>anl<. and rnust have completed at least two years
of undergraduate academia advisement on the Albany campus prior
·to the year> of nom1:nation.
~f'he Pr>eFJ1:dent 'H A1va·r>d for> "Bxae Uerwe in Undergr>aduate
lldt)1:slng in intended ·to r>eaognize ~ r>evJar>d, and provide an
1:naentive j'or super>lo.r> under>gr•aduate advisement on the Albany
campus.
Under>gr>aduate advisor>s BhaU be defined as teaching
faauUy member>s who r>egular>Z.y advise a nor>mal load of her>/his
department's advisees (the numbe.r> of said advisees shaU not
fall below a minimum of ten during any academia year).
Nomineen may be of any aaadem·1:a rank. and must have com-
pleted at least two year•s of under>gr>aduate academia advisement
on the Albany oampus pr>·Dor> ·to the year of nominaUon.
2.
That the words "and non-teaching professionals" be eliminated
from the paragraph headed "Scope of the Program."
3.
That this bill become effective for the 1982-83 awards.
4.
That this bill be referred to the President.
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Background and Rationale
The establishment of this award by Bill 197980-32 was never
approved as passed by the senate by the President.
Funds for such
awards are discretionary and have nothing directly to do with the
Chancellor's Awards.
Presidential action as expressed in writing to the Executive
Committee in 1980, noted that he did not accept the bill but did
express a willingness to give one award each year to an "outstanding
teacher/advisor."
Administrative publicity did not reflect .this
restriction, and rather than create additional problems at the time
the President was persuaded to leave it open to NTPs, in addition
to teaching faculty, for the time being.
It is important in the granting of awards for excellence that
designees be drawn from a fairly.large population of faculty and
staff if "excellence" is to remain a valued term.
There is a large
pool of teacher/advisors compared to the much smaller popula·tion
(less than a dozen) of NTP/advisors.
NTP advisers are eligible for the Chancellor's Award for
Professional Service, and at least two NTP advisers have received
the Chancellor's Award.
In the meantime, the Selection Committee
for the Advising Award has found it extremely difficult to compare
the accomplishments of the two groups, since a typical faculty
member might have 20 advisees per year and an NTP hundreds, with
corresponding differences in the number of support letters.
Although NTPs often work beyond the call of duty, teaching faculty
accept advisement responsibility in addition to their basic teach-
ing, research, and service obligations.
This can cause them to
spend an exceptional number of hours with students, and outstanding
service in this area should be recognized.
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Bill No. 8182-29 ~~
UNIVERSITY SENATE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEH YORK AT ALBANY
Guidelines Concerning the Regulation
of Relationships Between Members of the SUNY-Albany
Community, the U.S. Intelligence Agencies,
and Federal and State Police Agencies
INTRODUCED BY:
Council on Academic Freedom
and Ethics
April 5, 1982
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOHING BE ADOPTED:
I.
It is recommended that the following guidelines be adopted:
(1) Members of the universi~y community who act as recruiters
for federal intelligence agencies or the State Police
disclose the details of their recruitment practices to
appropriate university officials, and that the recruiters
receive permission from the recruit prior to sending
her/his name to the agency.
(2) Members of the SUNY-Albany community not engage in confi-
dential intelligence or surveillance operations for the
U.S. intelligence agencies or for the state and federal
police agencies in such manner as to jeopardize the high
level of mutual trust essential to the atmosphere of
academic freedom.
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(3) All human subjects research under contract for intelli-
gence and/or police agencies like all human subjects
research must be nroposed and conducted under the
guidelines of the-Institutional Research Board for the
Protection of Human Subjects of Research at the State
University of New York at Albany.
II.
That this resolution be referred to the President.
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