Academic Senate

December 10, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:34:16 +0000

December 10, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

December 10, 2024

2:00-2:05 PM: Open Floor Period: The Open Floor Period provides an informal opportunity for campus community members to raise questions or make comments directed to Senators, Senate officers or to university administrators. Please arrive promptly at 2:00 PM. Please limit comments to not more than three minutes per topic. Senators may make announcements under Item 3 below.

Sen. Wolf announced two conferences coming in 2025, both coordinated by the College of Graduate Education. These include Bridge to Belonging: CA CEC's Inclusive Education Conference, taking place on February 26-27, 2025 at CSU Northridge, and SF State's 11th Annual Meaningful Collaboration in Early Childhood Conference, taking place on March 8, 2025 via Zoom.

2:05 PM: Call to Order

Approval of agenda

Sen. Collins moved to include a Resolution in Support of Darlene Yee-Melichar’s Nomination for CSU Faculty Trustee. This item was entered into the chat.

Sen. Harvey seconded the amendment to the agenda.

Sen. Collins explained Dr. Yee-Melichar’s role the Board of Trustees and noted that she is coming to the end of her first term. The document outlines her work, her contribution, and affirms the campus’s support of her. Work on the Board of Trustees.

Sen. Hellman spoke in support and affirmed that he would like to have this document approved.

Sen. Segovia-McGhan wondered that, if amended, would the resolution would be placed as item 14 on the plenary agenda?

The amendment was held to a vote.

42 yes

0 no

0 abstention

The agenda is approved as amended.

Approval of minutes from previous plenary

The December 3 minutes were still in process at this time and were not available for approval. They were submitted January 2025.

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak to no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

Vice Chair Holschuh provided information about the January 22 Campus Retreat. She invited all to RSVP and invited interested parties to submit proposals for faculty and staff roundtables and RSCA affinity groups.

Reports
Senate chair's report

Chair Wilson explained that the day’s meeting was originally scheduled as a standing committee meeting, and so the president and provost will not be giving reports. He offered thanks to all who joined last Wednesday’s meeting about academic program discontinuance. Chair Wilson noted that elections for the Institutional Review Committee (IRC) are underway.

No University president's report

No University provost's report

Associated Students President's report

Sen. Foley extended thanks to all who participated in the book drive. He summarized where people may take their books. Sen. Foley then moved to note that the Governing Gators program has wrapped up well with a celebratory lunch. He is looking forward to next semester.

Standing committee reports
Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami noted that the Educational Policies Council (E.P.C.) brought the Graduation Requirements for Baccalaureate Students back for second reading. She noted that EPC received helpful feedback. Furthermore, APC brought revisions to the academic calendar policy in second reading.

Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey gave notice that the committee brought three new certificates and a name change to plenary.

Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Brown gave notice that FAC has no new items for the day’s plenary. They continue to work on items laid out last plenary.

Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale gave notice that SIC has no new items for the day’s agenda. They continue to work on items laid out last plenary.

Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen gave notice that SAC has no new items the day’s agenda.

Informational Items: An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, carried out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.

Presidential memo regarding financial emergency to initiate Institutional Review Committee

Chair Wilson summarized this issue

Consent Items: A consent item is one deemed by the initiating committee and the Executive Committee to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may request to debate the item, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If there is no request to debate, the Chair will declare debate closed and the motion adopted by “General Consent.” It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

There were no consent items.

Continuing Business: Continuing (once called Old) Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.

Second Reading

Educational Policies Council

Graduation Requirements for Baccalaureate Students (PDF)

Sen. Islami brought the item to the floor in second reading. It was additionally noted that two committees, LDCC and UDCC, will go away and replaced by BRC, BRCC, and BRAC.

Sen. Way: added an amendment to the chat:

Table between lines 24 and 25, remove footnote 1 on Area 4. Lines 25-26 is converted from a footnote and included in the body of the proposal to read (added text highlighted in yellow):

The three courses taken in Area 4 (upper (see below) and lower division) must be taken in at least two different disciplines. US History is one of the required courses in lower division Area 4 for First-Time Freshmen (FTF).

Sen. Harvey seconded this amendment and spoke in favor, noting that it is clear, concise, and useful to moving the policy forward.

Sen. Christensen moved to amend further for clarity, noting that:

The three courses taken in Area 4 (upper division general education (see below)…

Vice Chair Holschuh combined these both and inserted it into the document.

The amendment was then held to a vote.

Yes: 44

No: 0

Abstain: 4

The amendment was passed.

Sen. Way added another amendment:

The SLOs and course expectations will be used to certify and periodically assess and recertify courses for inclusion

as graduation requirements. and Instructors should… (lines 35-38).

Sen. Harvey seconded the amendment.

Sen. Way explained the context of the amendment, noting that here has been a need to make sure that SLOs and course expectations are included.

The amendment was put to a vote:

Yes: 42

No: 0

Abstain: 7

The amendment was passed.

Sen. Way added another amendment:

Lines 809 and 810 change to (added text highlighted in yellow): Students may not complete a major and minor in the same discipline, as defined by the department. (i.e. within the same HEGIS or CIP code).

Sen. Harvey seconded the amendment.

Sen. Way provided context, noting that this gives departments more authority to decide.

The amendment was held to a vote.

Yes: 45

No: 0

Abstain: 0

The amendment was passed. Chair Wilson offered congratulations to all.

The entire policy (as amended) was then held to a vote.

Yes: 40

No: 2

Abstain: 4

The item was passed.

Academic Policies Committee

Academic Calendar Policy (PDF)

Sen. Islami moved it to the floor. She handed over to Sen. Takagi

Sen. Takagi gave notice that this proposed revision is the same as the one presented for first reading last week. The revision is to change the academic year calendar to be approved for the next two academic years instead of one so that the transition between the academic years becomes more seamless.

It was then held to a vote.

Yes: 45

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The policy was passed.

Campus Curriculum Committee

New Certificate: Multilingual and International Tourism Competencies

Sen. Harvey noted that there were no concerns about the next two certificates.

Sen. Collins spoke in favor, noting that this prepares students for the 21^st century.

It was then held to a vote.

Yes: 42

No: 0

Abstain: 3

The certificate was passed.

New Certificate: Multilingual and International Business Competencies

Sen. Harvey again noted that there was nothing deemed controversial about this certificate.

It is now held to a vote.

Yes: 40

No: 0

Abstain: 3

The certificate was passed.

New Certificate: Certificate in Global Health

Sen. Harvey noted that during the last plenary meeting, some conversation was had about this certificate and how it will achieve student outcomes. The issue was addressed by Sen. Ellis. CCC moved it to second reading.

Sen. Collins spoke in strong favor, highlighting the intellectual breadth it embodies.

It was held to a vote.

Yes: 42

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The certificate was passed.

Name Change: Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies

Sen. Harvey explained that the name change is a straightforward process. He offered thanks to the committee for their work on this issue.

It was then held to a vote.

Yes: 43

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The name change was approved.

Senator Sohler

12. Academic Program Discontinuance Policy, #S24-177

Once the reviews are completed, an Institutional Review Committee (composed of two faculty elected by and from the voting members of the faculty of each college, one staff person elected by and from the voting members of the staff of each college, the Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning (DUEAP) and the Graduate Dean) will review all programs, including any department-generated statements that have been submitted.

Sen. Sohler introduced the item.

Sen. Harvey spoke in favor of the item and offered an amendment:

Policy on Program Sustainability, Continuance, and Discontinuance, S24-177

Sen. Landy: seconded the amendment.

Sen. Harvey explained the reason for his proposed amendment to the title, noting the triggering nature of the word “Discontinuance.” The proposed new title more accurately notes what the mission going forward will be.

Vice Chair Holschuh noted that the item is in PolicyStat and we cannot change the title.

Sen. David Landy: noted that he is in favor of having staff involvement on the committee. As this concerns curriculum, this is the domain of the faculty. He puts a supportive note in the chat:

AAUP Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities

The faculty has primary responsibility for such fundamental areas as curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, faculty status, and those aspects of student life which relate to the educational process.

Chair Wilson noted that Sen. Landy’s revision will need to wait until the sitting amendment is voted on.

The amended title was put to a vote.

Yes: 21

No: 9

Abstain: 9

Sen. Landy returned to offer his amendment:

Once the reviews are completed, an Institutional Review Committee (composed of two faculty elected by and from the voting members of the faculty of each college, the Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning (DUEAP) and the Graduate Dean) will review all programs, including any department-generated statements that have been submitted. Additionally, one staff person elected by and from the voting members of the staff of each college, shall serve as a non-voting member of the committee.

Sen. De Barros seconded the amendment.

Sen. Sohler voiced disagreement with this amendment, explaining that this policy is about discontinuing programs. To put staff in a position to vote on curriculum is problematic.

Sen. Zavala also disagreed with the amendment, suggesting that people on the committee must be able to speak knowledgably about curriculum. Also, staff on the committee will be outnumbered by faculty.

Sen. Trousdale spoke against the proposed amendment. He also stresses the importance of diversity of thought on this committee. He wants staff to have a full vote.

Sen. Hellman also spoke against the amendment, noting that we talk a lot about equity. This is an opportunity for us to walk the walk. This will be a faculty committee but there must be staff voices present.

The amendment was held to a vote.

Yes: 7

No: 25

Abstain: 5

The amendment dis not pass. The senate then returned to the main motion. The entire item was then held to a vote.

Yes: 28

No: 3

Abstain: 7

The policy was approved.

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

Executive Committee

Vote for Academic Senate Secretary

Sen. Gurney will be leaving his seat on the senate and his post as Senate Secretary at the end of the fall semester. Two members of the campus community self-nominated to complete Sen. Gurney’s role as secretary: Sen. Sohler and CPaGE Instructional Designer Ash Klein.

Both candidates gave brief statements about their educational and professional experience and offered arguments about their suitability for the role.

This was held to a vote:

Sen. Sohler: 20/39 (51%)

Guest Klein: 18/39 (46%)

Resolution in Support of Darlene Yee-Melichar’s Nomination for CSU Faculty Trustee

Sen. Hellman moved to bring the item to the floor. Sen. Foley seconded.

Sen. Harvey offered his support.

Sen. Hellman supports this and would like to move this to second reading.

Sen. Chou also offered her strong support.

Sen. Hellman moved to bring this to second. Sen. Foley seconded.

This was then held to a vote.

Yes: 38

No: 0

Abstain: 2

The motion was passed and was reintroduced in second reading.

Sen. Harvey spoke in support and offered enthusiasm for approving the resolution.

The resolution was held to a vote

Yes: 37

No: 0

Abstain: 2

The resolution was passed.

Presentation(s)

ASCSU Update: Rob Collins & Dipendra Sinha, ASCSU Senators. (Time approximate 3:00-3:15PM)

Sen. Collins offered a summary of topics discussed at ASCSU. For example, he noted that now that Cal-GETC has moved forward, how will this impact everyone in the CSU? Time, Place, and Manner was also discussed at ASCSU (with Al Liddicoat, for example). Faculty are becoming more involved in leadership and in their careers. Provost Sueyoshi offered guidance on how to scale oneself up. Also, The Cal State Student Association (CSSA) is creating their policy agenda for the year. It was suggested that we think of ways to collaborate, especially in legislative advocacy. Giving students academic credit for participating in shared governance will be important.

Sen. Sinha offered additional items, explaining the ASCSU standing committees (Academic Affairs, Academic Preparation & Education Programs, Faculty Affairs, Fiscal & Governmental Affairs, Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion). He then noted the importance of the new First Year Experience course, explaining that Engineering and Business departments will add this to their curricula. He finds this problematic because it will add 3 units to programs. He invited comments about this. He then summarized the CSSA liaison presentation.

Sen. Collins returned to note a few of resolutions to pay attention to. This included a resolution on the interim time, place, and manner policy. The other is a revision to the faculty trustee nomination and selection criterion process. He then noted that AS-3722-24, Commendation for State Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions and Requests to CSU and State for Related Resource Allocations, is presented for public comment. He wants to hear back about this one, as well as all others. He invites all to reach out to them both for comments or questions.

Adjournment: Time Definite 4:07PM

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Jason	Harris-Boundy	LFCOB
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
John	Kim	AR
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Katie	Lynch	EM
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Yuki	Obayashi	CoES
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Alexander	Schuster	COSE
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Maya	Bal	ASI
Steve	Choe	LCA
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Rae	Shaw	LCA
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff

Guests

Sophie Clavier	GS
Michael Goldman	COSE
Yim-Yu Wong	LFCOB
Victoria Narkewicz	GCOE
Mary Menees	GS
Jennifer Daly	LCA
John Cleary	GCOE
Noah Price	GS
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Margo Landy	EM
Ifeoma Nwankwo	LCA
Claude Bartholomew	DUEAP
Nancy Gerber	COSE
Logan Hennessy	LCA
Mari Hulick	LCA
Adreanna Clay	CHSS
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Resha Cardone	LCA
Tanya Augsburg	LCA
Ash Klein	CPaGE
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Jennifer Waller	LCA
Maricel Santos	LCA
Kenzie Harris	LCA
Jennifer Trainor	LCA
Eugene Sivadas	LFCOB
Jane Dewitt	DUEAP
Sandee Noda	SAEM

Post-Plenary Floor Period: This is ordinarily an informal opportunity for senators and guests to meet, exchange information, or follow up on items or questions emerging from the meeting. It will ordinarily run for thirty minutes from the end of formal business, but not beyond 5:00 PM, if people remain online or in the room.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 12:00

December 3, 2024

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December 3, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

December 3, 2024

Dr. Kai Burrus presented information about Climate HQ. This included an assessment of the intertwined relationship between climate change and social justice, an explanation of the gap between climate initiatives and representation of marginalized and BIPOC communities. Dr. Burrus outlined ways in which Climate HQ works to close this gap. The organization’s initiatives include student empowerment (fellowships, job fairs, etc.), faculty development, and CSU-wide expansion. Dr. Burrus then outlined the numerous successes of Climate HQ since 2022. The team concluded by encouraging the campus community outreach out and join their efforts. The team includes Co-Director Kai Burrus, Co-Director Aritree Samanta, Co-Director Autumn Thoyre, Program & Communications Specialist Alcides Fuentes, and Budget Specialist Lisa Galli. The full presentation is HERE and the Annual Report is HERE.

2:07 PM: Call to Order

Approval of agenda

Sen. Sohler moved to amend the agenda to introduce an amendment to the academic discontinuance policy (item 17). The amendment would include staff in the policy.

Sen. Foley seconded the motion. The floor was then opened for discussion.

Discussion was had about the timing of this request as well as whether to add this as an item calling for a separate election. It was explained that this would be preferrable because elections for the IRC are currently underway. Thus, it would be best to hold a separate election specifically for staff. Sen. Solher then offered amended language:

The amendment is called to a vote. Will we add this item and put it in first reading?

Yes: 42

No: 0

Abstain: 2

The item passes.

This becomes item 17

The agenda was approved as amended at 2:18pm.

Approval of minutes from previous plenary.

The minutes were approved as read at 2:19pm.

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

Vice Chair Holschuh reminded the senate that the Campus Retreat will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She invited all to attend.

Sen. Erickson gave notice that the CFA recently held a town hall where over 70 faculty attended. He explained that the CFA is advocating for public education in California and the creation of task forces charged with supporting lecturer faculty. Sen. Erickson then announced that the CFA will host a union social at El Rio in San Francisco on Thursday, December 5, from 6pm to 8pm. Sen. Erickson then gave notice that the faculty of the College of Liberal and Creative Arts have organized a march honoring departing lecturer faculty. This will take place on Wednesday, December 11^th.

Immediate Past Chair Goldman provided information in the chat about an upcoming Program Discontinuance Discussion. This will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, 12/4/24, 3-4PM. All members of the campus community are welcome.

Reports
Senate chair's report

Chair Wilson reiterated the importance of Immediate Past Chair Goldman’s announcement of the Program Discontinuance Discussion. He then noted that the December 10^th committee day will shift to Plenary. He explained that this is in part because the senate must vote on changes to the graduation requirements policy. Doing such will allow for the policy to be introduced in first reading today, and then return in second reading on December 10. This will allow sufficient time for recommendations for edits and amendments to be considered. He then noted the departure of Sen. Gurney from the senate, commended Sen. Gurney for his service, and the need for a new secretary following Sen. Gurney’s departure. The election will be held on December 10.

University president's report

President Mahoney: explained the recent announcement of the institutional fiscal exigency, noting that the use of this phrase is different in our university than it is the typical corporate setting. In our university context, we have a shared governance policy that requires a faculty-driven review process. President Mahoney then gave notice that she will send the senate chair a memo defining what this means. She then explained that SF State’s declining enrollments are part of a national trend of lower college enrollments, noting that enrollments for first-time freshmen went down 3.6% across the state and down 6% nationally. She then described optimistic comments made Education Secretary Cardona. She then outlined some tasks that SF State must do to rebound. These include demonstrating post college outcomes (i.e. describing specific job prospects that a degree will help students prepare for). She then stressed the importance of rebuilding student confidence in SF State.

Discussion was then had about the importance of emphasizing positivity, the need to communicate to students the job and internship pipelines that await them upon graduation, increased support for advisors, and the value of alumni as ambassadors to the local community.

Sen. Way noted that students who come to advising can be helped, but some have received the message that they won’t be able to get classes and, in some cases, appear to be opting out. Sen. Way then noted that SF State has 6,665 continuing students (here now and not graduating) who have not registered for any Spring classes.

University provost's report

Provost Sueyoshi gave notice that the LFCoB started a competitive TikTok campaign. The competition closes on December 5^th and winners will be announced Dec. 18^th. There are 7 videos that have generated 22,525 views. Some of these can be found HERE.

Associated Students president's report

Sen Foley gave notice that Project Connect will hold a book donation drive until the end of the semester. He then explained that Associated Students is accepting applications for scholarships awarding $1,500. He then gave notice that the Governing Gators program is ready to wrap-up for the semester. He noted that Gator Groceries received a $5,000 donation from Don Endo, Vice Chair, SF State Foundation Board of Directors.

Standing committee reports
Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami gave notice that EPC/APC will present Graduation Requirements for Baccalaureate Students. She then noted that APC will present the Academic Calendar Policy, explaining that the committee continues to work on revisions to the policy on restructuring academic units.

Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey gave notice that CCC will present two consent agenda items. These include a Reduction in Units for the Minor in International Business, and a Distance Educational Authorization for the BS-RN in Nursing (AND-BSN). CCC also will present three certificates, which include Multilingual and International Tourism Competencies, Multilingual and International Business Competencies, and Global Health. CCC will also present one name change in first reading: Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies.

Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Brown gave notice that FAC has two items for the day’s meeting. These are a Resolution to Prioritize Academic Instruction and Support During Times of Budget Cuts, and a Hiring Policy for Tenure-Track Faculty. She then noted that the committee continues to work on the RTP policy.

Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale: gave notice that SIC brings no new items, but explained that the committee continues to communicate with other CSUs about their approaches to the budget problem (e.g. CSU East Bay and Sonoma State University recently presented their approaches to the committee).

Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen gave notice that SAC has no items on the meeting agenda. SAC continues to gather information about faculty mentorship initiatives across the university. The committee plans to bring a resolution back to the plenary in the spring semester.

Informational Items: An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, carried out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.

ASCSU November 2024 Resolution Packet

Chair Wilson noted that Sen. Sinha and Sen. Collins will present on this at the next meeting but it is provided here for reference.

Board of Trustees Meeting Handouts

Chair Wilson summarized the above.

Consent Items: A consent item is one deemed by the initiating committee and the Executive Committee to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may request to debate the item, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If there is no request to debate, the Chair will declare debate closed and the motion adopted by “General Consent.” It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

Campus Curriculum Committee

Reduction in Units: Minor in International Business

Chair Wilson opened the floor for debate. No debate was requested. Chair Wilson noted that the item was then closed and adopted by general consent.

Distance Educational Authorization: BS-RN in Nursing (AND-BSN)

Chair Wilson opened the floor for debate. No debate was requested. Chair Wilson noted that the item was then closed and adopted by general consent.

Continuing Business: Continuing (once called Old) Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.

Second Reading

Faculty Affairs Committee

Resolution to Prioritize Academic Instruction and Support During Times of Budget Cuts (MS Word, PDF)

Sen. Brown invited FAC member, Sen. Saskia van Kampen, to speak to this item.

Sen. Van Kampen explained that there is a desire for a more strategic approach to this issue, as well as a focus on existing resources on direct service. She then explained that since the first reading, FAC has considered community feedback.

The committee has revised the resolution to more accurately reflect intentions of FAC and to bring to light an issue that is affecting campus more broadly.

Sen. Collins offered his support and called for the rest of the senate to do the same.

The resolution was called to a vote.

Yes: 43

No: 0

Abstain: 2

Hiring Policy for Tenure-Track Faculty (MS Word, PDF)
1. Academic Calendar Policy (PDF)

Sen. Brown moved the item to the floor.

Sen. Sohler summarized the revisions, noting that it includes cohort hiring criteria (as the preferential basis for all hires), as well as clear indications that the hiring letter would include the impact of service credit on RTP reviews. Overall, the policy reflects more accurately the hiring process at SFSU.

Sen. Erickson noted that faculty have recently raised the possibility of extending long serving lecturers to become tenure-line faculty. He wondered if these revisions preempt those efforts.

Sen. Brown indicated her support for this effort and explained that nothing in the policy would prevent that.

Sen. Collins spoke in strong favor of this item.

The item was brought to a vote.

Yes: 41

No: 1

Abstain: 6

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

First Reading

Educational Policies Council

11. Graduation Requirements for Baccalaureate Students (PDF)

Reference: CSU GE Comparison (F25 vs. Previous)

Chair Wilson explained the links above.

Sen. Islami brought the item to the floor and provided context for the document. She then ceded time to Dr. Nancy Gerber.

Dr. Gerber provided background about how this document was brought to EPC for consideration. This included discussion and drafts made in collaboration with Kent Lorenz, Faculty Director of General Education. She then summarized revisions made to the drafts. This included the removal of Area E (the first-year experience and second semester writing course), as well as the removal of one course from Area C (in the arts and humanities area), and then changes were made to the lab requirements for the physical and biological sciences. Other changes included making student learning outcomes more accessible.

Sen. Way yielded time to Jane Dewitt.

Dr. De Witt: offered a few amendments in the meeting chat that are intended to be introduced during the second reading of the item during the December 10 plenary. These amendments included:

Lines 25-26 footnote be moved to the body of the text. Question for the body - please bring the requirement that freshmen admits complete USH in GE-4 to colleagues to see if this is supported or not. Would mean that students would take only one Lower division social sciences course.

Lines 33-38: add that course expectations will be used for the course certification and recertification process.

Lines 809-813 will be changed to: Students may not complete a major and minor in the same discipline, as defined by the department. (i.e., within the same HEGIS or CIP code). Departments may choose to further restrict or prohibit the completion of a major and a minor in the same department. Such prohibitions or restrictions must be clearly stated in the University Bulletin.

Chair Wilson noted that this will come back in second reading on Dec. 10.

Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami brought the item to the floor and invited Sen. Takagi to introduce it.

Sen. Takagi noted that only the next year’s academic calendar needs approval, but they would like to approve two years’ worth. This will make for more consistency for the next two years.

Discussion was then had about the decision to approve only two years and not three. Sen. Takagi explained that this was proposed, but that people felt that three years would be too long. They will seek approval for two years, see how it goes, and then extend to three if deemed appropriate.

Campus Curriculum Committee

New Certificate: Multilingual and International Tourism Competencies

Sen. Harvey explained the above item, noting that items 13 and 14 both deal with the infusion of internationalism.

Sen. Collins offered support for this item and the importance for multilingual communication.

New Certificate: Multilingual and International Business Competencies

Sen. Harvey echoed Sen. Collins’s rationale and statements about the importance of multilingual communication.

Sen. Ellis offered support for the item.

Discussion was then had about the wider impact of these certificates and their international and multilingual scope. Conversations were had about extending the usefulness of multilingual communication to disciplines outside of business. The present items are not related to RS24-467, the Resolution on SF State's Renewed Commitment to Multilingualism and Internationalization. CCC felt that the discipline specificity of the present items may enhance student success on the job market (as employers feel that multilingualism is a professional asset). CCC would like to incentivize the speaking of other languages.

New Certificate: Certificate in Global Health

Sen. Harvey noted the steps and procedures that CCC engages to make suggestions to programs to improve learning outcomes. He invited Sen. Ellis to speak about the item further.

Sen. Ellis noted CCC’s excitement about this new certificate. It brings together about seven or eight departments from different colleges that have been working on health issues (e.g. nursing and anthropology or women and gender studies and public health). She noted that International Relations brings to our campus a global perspective and global reach and prepares students for the global workforce.

Name Change: Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies

Sen. Harvey explained that a name change is the type of item that needs to be brought to the plenary in first reading (and cannot go into consent items).

Academic Program Discontinuance Policy, #S24-177.

Chair Wilson Invited Sen. Sohler to speak to the item.

Sen. Sohler: explained that as someone who manages a budget that does not come from the state of California, she is sensitive to the input of both faculty and staff.

Discussion was had about the constitution of the Institutional Review Committee and the ongoing election for its members. Concern was raised about the lack of visibility of the voting process. It was clarified that information about the election was relayed in Senate Friday Reports and that voting for faculty representatives runs from Nov 25 to Dec 13. Support was then offered for the proposal to include staff on the IRC. Discussion was then had about the policy’s requirement that “the President, or other member of the Administration, then provides a dollar target of the amount needed to be cut from academic programs to the Academic Senate.” It was observed that no dollar target has been provided. Chair Wilson read aloud policy section, “the Process-Conditions of Fiscal Emergency,” noting that this determination is sequential in nature.

Sen. Kim explained that one reason a dollar target has not yet provided is that such a figure will depend on Governor’s January proposed budget (and that won’t be finalized until May). He then reiterated that the reduction needed by the university and academic affairs would be catastrophic (it includes the 7.95% state reduction - this is not enrollment based – this would amount to $21million). The other issue is the loss of revenue resulting lower enrollment. He then provided clarifying information about the size of the reduction for Academic Affairs salary cuts (about $17.2 million). He explained that significant reductions have been made so far: salary reductions of about $18mllion since July 2023. It is doubtful that there is a college that can sustain the same amount of reduction that they've sustained over the last year and a half.

Discussion was had about the need for communication and visibility for an issue of such importance, as well as the importance of moving ahead with the IRC vote (with the inclusion of staff).

Sen. Sohler noted that staff work during winter break, so staff elections may be held at that time.

Discussion was had about the practicality of holding such a vote and when. Further comments were made about how closely we follow the policy as it is written and the pros and cons of moving ahead or slowing down with the application of the policy. Sen. Kim noted that we will not know what the campus’s budget will be until May. If we must have a dollar target now, he suggested stating a catastrophic figure (as that would not be unrealistic).

Note: for time purposes, this conversation was continued during the post plenary floor period.

Presentation(s)

18. Next Marketing Campaign: AVP Guisselle Nunez (Time Certain 3:30-3:45PM)

AVP Nunez presented PowerPoint slides summarizing her marketing updates. She indicated that her department has built out concepts for their next campaign. She cautioned that what she showed the senate is still in draft form (and not finalized). She shared insights gleaned from testing their drafted concepts (e.g. keep it simple, location matters, focus on doing, come for opportunity and stay for community). “Brighter Here” is a hopeful concept they would like to run with. She then shared drafts of assets and college-specific templates built around that concept (where the new logo/marketing loop is forefront). Community surveys suggest that people use “SFSU” to refer to the campus. We will begin to do this is our marketing, but we will continue to use “SF State” internally. AVP Nunez noted that next steps will include brand guidelines and training, and extension of the creative expression and strategy into academic units and alumni relations.

Discussion was had about the presented concepts, including a caution about the marketing loop around student heads (may suggest religious connotations) and whether discussions about intersectionality (many students are double majors) arose.

19. Immediate Access: Sara Meeks, Follett Market Leader; Amie Mellinger-Watts, Follett Regional Sales & Operations Manager (Time Approximate 3:45-4:00PM)

Sara Meeks explained that our partnership with Follett can lower costs and enable preparedness for students. She shared a PowerPoint that covered topics such as success factors to reduce the cost of course materials, a snapshot of current trends for course adoption of Follett materials (currently missing 4,431 spring 2025 sections), a summary of the adoption renewal process, access program options, the benefits of immediate access, a summary of Equitable & Inclusive Access programs, a comparison of Follett adoption across CSU campuses, faculty and student experiences with the immediate program access, immediate access growth potential and savings. She concluded by indicating next steps.

Discussion was had about the importance of the university library as a resource for course materials (including databases and e-books). Further conversation was had about the average material/textbook expense for a student per class: $67. There was then a summary about how material price points are set (e.g. the publisher determines the fee. Publisher costs continue to go up on a regular basis. This means that student fees go up too).

Sen. Hellman welcomes collaboration with OER resources. He then directs everyone to the following link: https://library.sfsu.edu/news/ebook-textbooks-fall-2024

Adjournment: Time definite 5:07PM

Attendance

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Jason	Harris-Boundy	LFCOB
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
John	Kim	AR
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Katie	Lynch	EM
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Yuki	Obayashi	CoES
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Alexander	Schuster	COSE
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Maya	Bal	ASI
John	Brewer	COSE
Steve	Choe	LCA
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Rae	Shaw	LCA

Guests

Kai Burrus	COSE
Sophie Clavier	GS
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Michael Goldman	COSE
Nancy Ganner	HR
Gilda Bloom	GCOE
Claude Bartholomew	DUEAP
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Jamillah Moore	SAEM
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Jesus Garcia	A & F
Luis De Paz Fernandez	President's Office
Victoria Narkewicz	GCOE
Noah Price	GS
Jane Dewitt	DUEAP
Jeff Wilson	A & F
Margo Landy	EM
Sandee Noda	EM
Bibiana Arriola	DUEAP
Denise Pena	EM
Gilberto Ramirez	EM
Ifeoma Nwanko	LCA
Andreanna Clay	CHSS
Marissa Mejia	EM
Jennifer Waller	LCA
Yim-Yu Wong	LFCOB
Gabriella Calvillo	student
Jesse Garnier	LCA
Kim Altura	DUEAP
Ingrid Williams	HR
Neela Koduri	DUEAP
Mari Hulick	LCA
Eugene Sivadas	LFCOB
Mary Meenes	GS
Nancy Gerber	COSE
Melanie Smith	LIB
Resha Cardone	LCA
Rob Strong	LFCOB

Post-Plenary Floor Period: This is ordinarily an informal opportunity for senators and guests to meet, exchange information, or follow up on items or questions emerging from the meeting. It will ordinarily run for thirty minutes from the end of formal business, but not beyond 5:00 PM, if people remain online or in the room.

Vice Chair Holschuh assumed the role of Acting Chair. Continued discussion was had about the Academic Program Discontinuance Policy, #S24-177. It was noted that whether or not a dollar target is determined, the work of the senate and the IRC will need to continue. Sen. Trousdale noted that a dollar target may be proposed now and revised later (once the actual number is determined). The policy as written does not say we cannot do this. Sen Kim supported this idea. There was widespread support for moving forward as waiting too long will have dire consequences.

The post-plenary period was concluded at 5:16pm.

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

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Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 12:00

November 12, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:50:36 +0000

November 12, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

Webinar format. 2:01 Chair Wilson explained that we would hit limit if we did not use the Webinar format, which is new for us.

Trousdale – Intl coffee hour AUCIP Thurs 11/14 LIB 236 Noon-1 PM coffee and snacks

2:05 PM: Call to Order

Approval of agenda

No objections received to Agenda

Approval of minutes from previous plenary

Minutes approved as read at 2.05

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak to no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

Sen. Segovia – Newsletter for COES https://ethnicstudies.sfsu.edu/november-2024-newsletter

Reports
Senate chair's report
Text of the chair’s report may be found at this link https://sfsu.instructure.com/courses/46794/modules/items/2891576
The Chair’s Report dealt with the Academic Program Discontinuance Policy, #S24-177 https://sfsu.policystat.com/policy/16405263/latest#autoid-4ewge
When the President declares financial exigency or emergency, as she did on 11/5/2025 in a meeting with the Executive Committee, policy requires the formation of an Institutional Review Committee, with 2 elected faculty representatives from each college, the Vice Provost for DUEAP, and the Dean of the Graduate School. Nominations (including self-nominations) for the committee may be made at this link: https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDaoV5QbVlTpmGG
A number of Senators raised questions concerning details, and these were clarified to the extent possible.

Chair Wilson also brought up the possibility of Town Hall meetings, and would ask for feedback on potential formats later in the meeting.
University president's report

2:22 start
The President clarified that her intent in having the announcement of financial emergency come from the Senate rather than her office was to emphasize the importance of shared governance. She explained that “financial exigency” does not exist in CSU parlance, and does not suspend any system or contract rules. The emergency as declared is only meaningful within the Program Discontinuance Policy, and triggers a broad, collaborative process.

At this moment, resizing should not require emergency measures; we are just serving fewer students. The emergency designation is triggered by the Governor’s proposal of a nearly 8% additional cut to the CSU budget. We cannot predict whether or not the cut will appear in subsequent budget revisions, but we are erring in the direction of being prepared to make rapid decisions if it does. We are not there yet. The Chancellor’s Office would revisit their multi-year plan to transfer funds from campuses that have lost enrollment to those that have gained if the governor’s cut holds. She emphasized that we are already on the way with the program adjustment process. No layoffs are planned. The goal would be to redeploy faculty to where there is need for additional instructional faculty, similar to the President’s experience teaching composition as a history professor in SUNY.

Open to Questions from Senators

2:32

One question concerned how we would meet a $32M reduction target while keeping [tenure-track] faculty employed. The Provost noted that we expect to be able to redeploy faculty, and that we typically have 40-50 tenure-track faculty departures each year.

The President said that letting programs die on the vine is not the best way to do this. The Provost also commented that colleges and departments are already thinking about redefining curriculum and other measures, and that faculty have been asking for the ability to talk across colleges about this.

Sen Erickson, who also serves as SF State’s CFA President, pointed out that the Union has been asking for clear financial accounting showing that faculty reduction is proportionate to reduction in students, preserving teaching and learning. Faculty have been the most cut (about 15%, compared with 8-11% for administration and staff. In the corporate world, he reminded us, there is a just transition plan for laid off workers to find new work. What we have is not adequate, and he would like to see a plan and commitment for that.

The President responded that lecturer faculty hiring is strictly driven by enrollment, which has now plummeted. She wishes we were not going through this. Tenure-track lines will be redirected to where enrollment is. Even a college that is down by 1/3 still needs a dean and associate dean. Sonoma is collapsing colleges. But we still have 21,000 students, and need administrative structure. We continue to made reductions.

University provost's report

2:43

Transition to the Provost’s presentation was difficult to separate from the questions, but Provost Sueyoshi spoke of all the hard work going on in the colleges. The Provost’s Office is in the process of setting a dollar-target for program reductions under policy.

Associated Students president's report

2:46

Senator/President Foley told the Senate that more student representatives have been confirmed to Senate and other committees, including the University Corporation Board of Directors and the Technology Governance Committee. The Governing Gators program has been successful in enhancing this participation. In response to a question about why we are losing enrollment, Sen. Foley states that there is no single answer to the question, but confirmed that Enrollment Management is working hard at outreach to attract additional students.

Standing committee reports
Faculty Affairs Committee

Senator Brown provided a brief report, including an assigned time for lecturer faculty conducting service policy in second reading.

Strategic Issues Committee (SIC)

Sen. Trousdale outlined the current controversy over the Academic Freedom Policy and there was some lively discussion. The response has included petitions, comments, and counterpoints from the Academic Freedom Committee (AFC). The SIC is returning the policy to the AFC, and other measures to address the disagreement are under discussion.

SIC is also discussing budget issues.

Student Affairs Committee (temporally out of sequence).

Sen. Christensen stated that the resolutions on affirmed names and pronouns return in second reading, broadened in scope to include faculty, staff & administrators as well as students.

Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami said that the EPC would present discontinuance proposals, and that the APC would present revisions to the grade appeals policy in second reading. The Calendar policy is first reading.

4.5.2. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey noted that the Campus Curriculum Committee has a consent item and three new proposals to discuss.

Presentation(s)

Enrollment Updates and Projections: Katie Lynch, Senior AVP for Enrollment Management; Sutee Sujitparapitaya, Associate Provost for Institutional Analytics; & Lori Beth Way, Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education (Time Approximate 2:40-3:00PM)

3:05 PM

We are expecting enrollment about 22.5% below the revised Chancellor’s Office Target.

Cost of living and cost of attendance are the most significant reasons students give for declining attendance. USF has seen a deeper decline than we have. The presenters outlined extensive efforts to understand the situation and drive enrollment with that information. Sen. Way said that faculty have a critical role in increasing retention.

Navigator: https://sfsu.app.box.com/s/3ehhrwjpyedguc6iet5bowkj28lejydj

Concentrated Efforts: https://sfsu.app.box.com/s/c618g7eqf715jfo9mptolmk6vq00niz9

A participant asked about Interdisciplinary or custom concentrations. https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/all-university/special-major/ Sen. Way said that we need to make this easier than in current Senate Policy. Other campuses make these custom majors much easier.

The same participant also mentioned potential satellite programs on the Peninsula, as we once did at Caada College, to reduce student travel needs, increasing international study abroad programs, making them more visible, and affordable.

A questioner pointed out that SJSU runs in-person and online programs for same degrees. Is that why students choose other campuses? Sr. AVP Lynch said that we look at many variables. We keep working to try and get it right. Students look for traditional campus life, the look and feel of the campus on a weekend, etc.

A question concerning in-person legislative activism with respect to CSU budget was deferred.

Senate Discussion: This is an opportunity for any senator to speak on the topic.

Financial Emergency and Academic Program Discontinuance (Time Approximate 3:00-3:20PM)

TWENTY-MINUTE DISCUSSION

3:35

We switched to a different format for now. The goal of using the webinar style was to assure access, but the standard Zoom format works better for many aspects of senate business.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/82422028408?pwd=Xonp0eC9svL08UwzRgomwuTVzHHA2u.1

Dropped from 125 to 83

With respect to faculty redeployment, Sen. Sueyoshi stated that as long as they have something to teach, they can stay. Faculty will hopefully choose what they can teach. Faculty Affairs is making a clearinghouse of opportunities.

There were comments about lack of transparency regarding cuts to programs and budget. Others concerned the extreme grief and mourning people experience on loss of their professional identity. Some of those lecturers are our own alumni. We should be doing more for our colleagues, and this should be a part of our discussion.

In response to a question on what the Institutional Review Committee (IRC) achieves that we are not already doing, and how it might reduce shared governance, Sen. Sueyoshi stated that it is not meant to be a hammer. The IRC is meant to give faculty the opportunity to define themselves and give input into program reductions. Faculty and the Senate have been asking for these conversations.

Past Chair Goldman confirmed that there were conversations earlier, in order to keep the process transparent and avoid “de facto” programs resulting from actions such as the cancellation of elective courses in a major. The IRC should ensure broad discussion and transparency.

In response to a question on dollar amount and timeline, the Provost responded that Academic Resources would recommend a dollar amount, and it would not be the entire $17M cut to Academic Affairs. The IRC would make recommendations on the timeline.

In response to a question about how we save money, the Provost responded that our decisions not to replace faculty who retire can add up very quickly.

There was a comment that we are not looking at what departments contribute in the way of general education (total FTES by department). The Provost confirmed that it is, in fact, about more than just low degree-conferring majors.

A vote was taken to determine preference between all-University and College town hall meetings, and there a desire for both.

All-University town halls
- 51 yes
- 0 no
- 2 abstain
College town halls
- 46 yes
- 1 no
- 4 abstain

There were no informational items.

88 participants @4:19 PM

Executive Committee

7. Academic Calendar

Campus Curriculum Committee

8. Substantive Decrease in Units: BA in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

Consent items 7 and 8 were not discussed and were deemed to have been approved by general consent.

Second Reading

Student Affairs Committee

9. Resolution in Support of Affirmed Pronouns

MS Word Version (PDF version)

4:23 Quorum confirmed by Vice Chair Holshuh

Sen Elsy Hernandez – summarized the resolution.

No comments from Senators, and called for vote

39 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain

Passed

10. Resolution in Support of Affirmed Names

MS Word Version (PDF version)

Sen Christensen presented this resolution. There were no other speakers

Vote

4:28

37 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain

Passed

Faculty Affairs Committee

11. Assigned Time for Temporary Faculty Unit Employees Performing Institutional Service

MS Word Version (PDF version)

Sen Tanya Hollis presented, and said that this assures lecturer compensation for services. CFA and Senate as primary supported activities. 1,391.7 WTU’s are already assigned time to lecturer faculty (25% of all assigned time). This shifts a small portion to be assigned by a committee instead of deans. Sen Erickson spoke in favor.

4:33 – 67 participants – VC Holschuh confirmed quorum

43 out of 34 required

Vote

34 yes, 0 no, 3 abstain

Passed

Academic Policies Council

12. Grade Appeals Policy (PDF)

Sen Islami explained that this policy states that grades cannot be decreased in the processed. Student members of the cannot be in the same college as the appeal. There are also minor wording corrections.

Vote

4:39 PM

32 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain

Passed

Vice Chair Holschuh noted that we were close to loss of quorum at 4:40 with 62 total present. Before we undertook any new business, we were below quorum and had to adjourn at 4:45 PM.

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

There was an attempt initiated by Sen. Harvey to amend the agenda to shift item #16 to become item #13 @ 4:44. The vote to amend the agenda did not have quorum. The senate plenary adjourned at 4:45 PM without moving any items in first reading (listed below for reference).

Campus Curriculum Committee

13. New Certificate: Multilingual and International Tourism Competencies

14. New Certificate: Multilingual and International Business Competencies

15. Name Change: Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies

Educational Policies Council

16. Graduation Requirements for Baccalaureate Students (PDF)

Academic Policies Committee

17. Academic Calendar Policy (PDF)

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Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 12:00

October 29, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:41:23 +0000

October 29, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 29 October 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

Acting Chair Holschuh announced that she will be serving as Acting Chair for the day’s plenary. She then explained the structure of the open floor period.

Sen. Harvey gave notice of the presentation, “Quick Posture Reset with the Alexander Technique,” with Lecturer Faculty and yoga instructor Elyse Shafarman. He noted that attendee will learn skills to enhance health. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12p.m. – 1 p.m., in HSS 306.

Sen. Segovia-McGahan noted that the Latinx Student Center will be putting out a map of all the Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead altars on campus. She noted additionally that the College of Ethnic Studies has one on the first floor of Ethnic Studies/Psychology Building.

CEETL Senior Faculty Directtor Dr. Anoshua Chaudhuri gave notice that CEETL invites the campus community to find rest, joy and community at their WE WEDNESDAY event on November 6th from 3-4 pm. Dr. Elif Balin, Associate Professor in the Counseling Department, will guide participants on how to use expressive movement to promote wellness at work. Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/Register4CEETL by selecting “WE Wednesday Series” and proceeding through the form and choose " Expressive Movement & Wellness: 11/6 @ 3PM.”

2:05 PM: Call to Order

Acting Chair Holschuh brought the meeting to order.

Approval of agenda

Acting Chair Holschuh asked for amendments to the agenda.

Sen. Trousdale proposed the removal of item 14. He then explained the reasons for the removal. These included late feedback received by SIC (without enough time to evaluate suggestions), the committee’s awaiting of feedback from the president and office of general counsel, and the need for consultation with the Academic Freedom Committee.

The proposal was seconded by Sen. Brewer.

Discussion was then had about the Academic Freedom Committee’s role in drafting the policy. Sen. Trousdale explained the procedure, noting that subcommittees must work with standing committees when seeking to submit policy changes for senate approval.

The amendment was held to a vote:

Yes: 36

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The motion passed and the agenda amended.

Sen. Islami proposed the removal of item 9 from the agenda, noting that APC did not have time to incorporate the needed changes.

The proposal was seconded by Rick.

The amendment was held to a vote:

Yes: 40

No: 0

Abstain: 0

Sen. Harvey proposed changes to the names of items 6 and 7, noting that these items are brought by the Educational Policies Council (EPC).

The proposal was seconded by Sen. Islami.

The amendment was held to a vote:

Yes: 38

No: 0

Abstain: 0

The agenda was approved as amended at 2:14pm

Approval of minutes from previous plenary.

Minutes were approved as read at 2:14pm

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak to no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

Sen. Pasion gave notice of an event hosted by Climate HQ: Visioning Climate Change Solutions with Kim Stanley Robinson, held Monday, November 4, 1:30-3:00pm, at the Seven Hills Conference Center.

Interested parties may RSVP using this link:

https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJF1JCmx6npOaOi

Sen. Islami gave notice of an event hosted by the Department of Philosophy: Keota Fields, Ph.D. asks, "Why Read Philosophy by Problematic Philosophers?" The event will be held Friday, November 08, 2024 in Humanities 587.

Sen. Erickson gave notice of an event hosted by the SF State Academic Senate is hosting “Question of Interest: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Student Success. This event will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 1:00pm – 2:30pm in LIB 121. More information may be found HERE.

4. Reports

4.1. Senate chair's report

Acting Chair Holschuh noted a few items, including SF State School of Design director Mari Hulick’s reference to the concept of the “wicked problem.” Acting Chair Holschuh explained that a wicked problem is one that is complex and lacks a clear solution. The trick is that one must continue to work with a wicked problem. SF State and the CSU system face its own wicked problem now in the form of ongoing enrollment and budget challenges. We must prepare for the future. Acting Chair Holschuh then recommended that everyone review slides from the recent UBC meeting and observe that now is the time to organize and mobilize for a sustainable future.

4.2 University president's report

President Mahoney noted that she joins from CSU Graduation Initiative 2025. She then remarked that we find ourselves in a difficult season for higher education, but that we have many successes to celebrate. These wins include an increased number of incoming first-year students by 31%, the system’s near doubling of its 4-year graduation rate, putting SF State in the 91^st percentile for similar institutions. However, she noted that we are a smaller campus than we used to be by about 8,000 fewer students compared to nearly a decade ago. She noted the negative impacts this has had on programs, students, and lecturers. She noted that the governor is proposing a 7.95% reduction to the CSU budget. That amounts to roughly $21 million for SF State. She encouraged all to look for avenues for advocacy, particularly between January and May of the coming year.

No University provost's report

4.3 Associated Students president's report

Sen. Elsy Hernandez-Monroy noted that she will present in place of Sen. Foley (as he is at the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 symposium). Sen. Hernandez-Monroy offered congratulations to Sen. Collins for joining the Board of Directors as the AS Faculty Representative. She then noted that the Governing Gators program is well underway. The AS Board of Directors confirmed grad student Shivani Boca, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, to the Student Affairs Committee. She then moved to report that AS is requesting $100,000 over the next 2 fiscal years to keep Gator Groceries active, noting that they will be looking at the SF State Foundation Board and other local philanthropic groups to receive funding.

Discussion was then had about funding for Gator Groceries, and Sen. Foley’s attendance at CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 (to make an appeal for programmatic funding).

4.4. Standing committee reports

4.4.1. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami began by defining the Educational Policies Council (EPC), noting that it is a collaboration between APC & CCC. She then notes the items they bring, which include a Discontinuance of the BA in Earth Sciences and the Suspension BA in Philosophy and Religion. She then lists out the APC items they bring, which include a proposed revision to the Academic Integrity Policy and a proposed revision to the Grade Appeals Policy.

4.4.2. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey gave notice that CCC brings a consent agenda item to the floor, a BA in Latina/Latino Studies. He explained that the committee unanimously agreed to bring this item to the floor as a consent item.

4.4.3. Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Brown gave notice that FAC has two items on the agenda. These include a proposed revision to the By-laws for Departments, Equivalent Units, and All Other Faculty Units that Offer Academic Degrees (in second reading) and a resolution to Prioritize Academic Affairs during times of budget cuts (in first reading). They are also working on the assigned time policy to bring back to second reading, as well as policy revisions for hiring, RTP policy, and department chairs.

4.4.4. Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale gave notice that SIC has brought one item to the floor, a Resolution to Celebrate 60 Years of CSU Study Abroad. SIC is also continuing to work on the academic freedom policy and the academic continuity policy.

4.4.5. Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen gave notice that SAC has brought two resolutions to the plenary. These include a resolution in Support of Affirmed Names and a resolution in Support if Affirmed Pronouns, both in first reading. She explained that both resolutions have been brought to the plenary after extensive consultation with campus parties and stakeholders, including students directly impacted by naming practices.

None were presented.

Acting Chair Holschuh summarized what this means, noting that any senator may discuss the item.

BA in Latina/Latino Studies

Sen. Harvey provided information about this item, noting that it reduces the number of units needed for core and elective courses. The change was recommended unanimously by the committee.

No discussion was had about the item and so it was adopted.

~~Campus Curriculum Committee~~ Educational Policies Council

6. BA in Earth Sciences: Discontinuance

Sen. Islami began by explaining the difference between program suspension and discontinuance. She then moved to provide context for this item’s discontinuance, noting that the BA has a very small number of students without an expected increase in the next five years. There are alternative routes for students needing to pursue this major.

Sen. Harvey noted that the discontinuance was brought by the faculty of the Earth Science program, and it made sense to them to do so. He urged support for this in this case.

The item was held to a vote:

Yes: 39

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The vote to discontinue passed.

7. BA in Philosophy and Religion: Suspension

Sen. Islami explained that the department feels the program is valuable, but may need to go through curricular changes, such as a potential shift away from a white western focus and open to other focuses/ other philosophical canons. The plan is to institute a three-year suspension for the program to rethink the major and bring it back later.

Yes: 40

No: 0

Abstain: 0

The vote to suspend was passed

Academic Policies Committee

8. Proposed revision: Academic Integrity Policy

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Sen. Islami explained the context for the revisions, noting clashes with the grade appeals policy. The changes are about making the procedure clearer to students and easier for them to follow. The revisions also include committee changes.

The revision was held to a vote.

Yes: 39

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The revision was passed.

~~9. Proposed revision: Grade Appeals Policy (~~~~We are pilot testing the internal policy construction feature of PolicyStat with this policy~~)

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Note that this item was removed from the agenda as APC did not have time to incorporate needed changes.

Faculty Affairs Committee

~~10.~~ 9. Proposed revision: By-laws for Departments, Equivalent Units, and All Other Faculty Units that Offer Academic Degrees

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Sen. Brown invited Sen. M. Ernita Joaquin to speak to the item.

Sen Joaquin outlined the revisions to the by-laws. These include added the language about The Office of Faculty Affairs, language suggesting Deans can provide feedback to faculty units If they wish, clarity around questions about where some programs, such as CPAGE, fall in, and an added reference to the Professional Development Council's work on defining service work.

Sen. Harvey added an amendment the chat for inclusion to lines 9-11: It was also recognized that not all faculty units leading to a major, minor, certificate or credential, whether self-supported or state-supported have adopted by-laws.

The amendment was seconded by Segovia-McGahan.

A vote on the amendment was held.

Yes: 39

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The amendment was passed. A vote was then held on the full item as amended.

Yes: 41

No: 0

Abstain: 0

The item passed as amended.

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

Student Affairs Committee

~~11.~~ 10. Resolution in Support of Affirmed Names

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Sen. Christensen invited Sen. Maria Zavala to speak to the item.

Sen. Zavala: explained that the resolution builds on an existing one concerning preferred names that was passed by Senate in 2016 (RF 16350). Sen. Zavala noted that the new resolution emphasizes historical and cultural naming precedents while acknowledging the power inherent in naming. She explained the importance of names to student conceptions of empowered self-identity. She further noted that this resolution concerns affirmed names, and the other concerns pronouns.

This resolution will return at a later time for second reading.

12. Resolution in Support if Affirmed Pronouns

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Sen. Christensen invited Sen. Elsy Hernandez-Monroy to speak to the item.

Sen. Hernandez-Monroy introduced the resolution to affirm pronouns. Sen. Hernandez-Monroy explained that SAC has reviewed past policies dealing with affirmed names and related issues that impact transgender students and members of the LGBTQ community, whereupon they discovered a lack of policies speaking in support for affirmed pronouns.

The resolution will come back at a later time in second reading.

Strategic Issues Committee

~~13.~~ 12. Resolution to Celebrate 60 Years of CSU Study Abroad

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Sen. Trousdale explained that study abroad programs have significant positive impacts on those students who participate. These lasting benefits include higher GPAs, greater graduation outcomes, higher rates of job salaries upon graduation, and higher rates of overall employment. Sen. Trousdale then offered historical context, noting that the very first CSU study abroad program was launched in 1963, intended as an arts, language, and culture program in Florence, Italy. The success of this initial program inspired many other programs over the subsequent decades, growing to over 50 programs in 18 different countries (benefitting tens of thousands of CSU students from across the CSU). He then noted that San Francisco State University is not only a leader in the CSU for study abroad programs, but also a leader nationally.

This year, SF State has sent 415 students abroad for either a semester or the whole year in 27 countries.

Sen. Ellis seconded Sen. Trousdale’s statement.

Discussion was had about the resolution and about the different study abroad programs coordinated by SF State and the larger CSU system, including an exchange partnership in Delhi, India. Sen. Trousdale directed interested parties to learn more about CSU study abroad programs HERE. There was then discussion about the profile of the type of student likely to participate in such programs. While on other CSU campuses, the study abroad student tends to tend to be white, affluent, and female, the participatory demographic for SF State is more likely to be reflective of the campus’s diversity (a positive thing indeed). Furthermore, when students go abroad, their tuition is unchanged, but their cost-of-living most often decreases (in comparison to the Bay Area cost of living). Sen. Trousdale explained that if the resolution goes back to second reading SIC will add language speaking to this benefit. It was noted that present CSU budget problems make the future uncertain for this and similar programs. He then directed those with more questions to contact Dr. Marilyn Jackson, AVP of the Division of International Education.

Sen. Ellis moved to bring the resolution to a vote to bring to second reading. Sen. Sinha seconded.

The resolution was held to a vote.

Yes: 33

No:

Abstain: 2

The vote was passed, and the resolution placed into second reading. Acting Chair Holschuh noted that comments can be made for and against, as well as recommendations amendments.

Discussion was had about the distribution of programs among global south and global north regions. SF State programs are in the global north, but there are many CSU level programs in the global south.

The resolution was brought to a vote.

Yes: 37

No:

Abstain: 1

The resolution was passed.

~~14. Proposed revision: Academic Freedom Policy~~

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Note that this item was struck from the agenda.

Faculty Affairs Committee

~~15.~~ 13. Resolution to Prioritize Academic Affairs during times of budget cuts

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Sen. Brown invited Sen. Van Kampen to speak to the item.

Sen. Van Kampen provided context for the resolution, noting that there was concern from some high enrollment departments about the application of cuts (and its negative impacts on departments, faculty, and students) and a desire for a more strategic approach to how and where future cuts are made, as well as a concern about the lack of shared governance in decisions made around these issues. She then noted that FAC received community feedback after this resolution was published (in part calling for the acknowledgement of impacts to staff). This and other feedback will be addressed at their next meeting.

The floor was opened for discussion.

Sen. Hellman offered appreciation lines 44 and 45 about the cuts to the library collections budget. He requested a clause mentioning other parts of Academic Affairs that have been impacted.

Guest Will Clark shared to the chat concerns coming from faculty about institutional neutrality as an Academic Senate policy and asked the community to consider reviewing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes1yuVbXlPClO39MyAF1S5cO44J9P…

Discussion was had about the resolution and possible unintended consequences of prioritizing Academic Affairs (at possible cost to Student Affairs, for example). Appreciation was offered for the emphasis the resolution places on transparency. It was requested that the first two resolved clauses be removed in their entirety. The following International opportunities for faculty were shared in the chat: https://csuip.calstate.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_…

The resolution will return at a later time.

Presentation(s)

~~16.~~ 14. CPaGE Programming and Development: Alex Hwu, CPaGE Dean (Time approximate 3:30-3:50PM)

Dean Hwu explained CPaGE’s priorities and financial structure. Its priorities include extending academic pathways for non-matriculated students, serving broad demographics (including professionals and international students), and contributing revenue to state support units. He then summarized CPaGE’s financial model, including CPaGE Cost Recovery, Campus Partner Revenue Sharing, the college’s self-support reserve target of 6 months of its annual expenditure (as per EO 1099), and noted CPaGE’s observance of all SF State policies. Dean Hwu then outlined CPaGE’s current program areas, split between domestic partnerships and international partners. It was noted that online degree completion programs are a growing part of the portfolio. He then explained how CPaGE’s Global Online program works, and then related the importance of Winter Session (where state support students may use Spring financial aid). Dean Hwu then described graduate Academic Healthcare Certificates and CPaGE’s future areas of program development. Some potential areas of development may be a Master of Science in Clinical Life Sciences, as well as programs covering AI and Machine Learning.

Discussion was then had about CPaGE and its programs. There was enthusiasm expressed for the college’s expansion of programs. There were questions about ways in which faculty may become more involved in CPaGE programs and ways in which faculty might help spread the word to students about applying spring financial aid to Winter Session.

~~17.~~ 15. Artificial Intelligence Employee Guideline Campus Review: Andrew Roderick Assistant Vice President of Academic Technology & Tuan Do Interim Information Security Officer (Time approximate 3:50-4:10PM)

Acting Chair Holschuh introduced the presentation and offered a reminder about the Academic Senate event, “Question of Interest: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Student Success,” held on Wednesday, October 30, 1:00pm – 2:30pm in LIB 121.

Interim Information Security Officer Do began by outlining Employee Generative AI Guidelines and their purpose, emphasizing what the guidelines attempt to do and what they will not do. He then described the review process for the guidelines.

Assistant Vice President of Academic Technology Roderick continued by highlighting portions of the guidelines, indicating that the campus will begin to see a greater AI presence in the tools it uses. He then shared the Campus AI Website (https://ai.sfsu.edu/) and the AI Employee Guideline Review (https://qaservices.sfsu.edu/drafts-under-review). He emphasized that what is being covered are guidelines and not policies.

Interim Information Security Officer Do and Assistant Vice President of Academic Technology Roderick invited the campus community to contact them with concerns, questions, and ideas.

Adjournment: Time definite 4:13PM

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
Maya	Bal	ASI
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Yuki	Obayashi	CoES
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Steve	Choe	LCA
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Jason	Harris-Boundy	LFCOB
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
John	Kim	AR
Katie	Lynch	EM
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Alexander	Schuster	COSE
Rae	Shaw	LCA
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS

Guests

Yim-Yu Wong	LFCOB
Melissa Garcia	GGX
Victoria Narkewicz	GCOE
Bruce Heiman	LFCOB/AFC
Gilda Bloom	GCOE
Serkan Hosten	COSE/AFC
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Andreana Clay	CHSS
Sophie Clavier	GS
James Martel	LCA
Rama Ali Kasad	COES
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Anoshua Chaudhuri	CEETL
Eugene Sivadas	LFCOB
Ifeoma Nwankwo	LCA
Jeff Wilson	A & F
Constance Gordon	LCA
Margo Landy	EM
Michael Goldman	COSE
Nancy Ganner	HR
Nancy Gerber	COSE
Will Clark	LCA
Kenzie Harris	LCA
Sage Russo	LCA
Ana
BL
Ingrid Williams	HR
Resha Cardone	LCA
Claude Bartholomew	DUEAP
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Noah Price	GS
Jane Dewitt	DUEAP
Jesus Garcia	A & F
Sam Ward	CHSS
Cynthia Grutzik	GCOE
Alex Hwu	CPaGE
Andrew Roderick	AT
Tuan Do	IT

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October 15, 2024

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October 15, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 15 October 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

Chair Wilson invited guests to make announcements.

Dr. Anoshua Chaudhuri gave notice that CEETL will present AI Workshop: Building AI Skills into the Curriculum on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Dr. Chaudhuri asked that attendees come with syllabi and roadmaps so that these can be workshopped. More information can be found HERE.

Sen. Brewer gave notice of Noche de Estrellas, the bilingual outreach program in the astronomy dept. The event is held in Spanish and English, where the featured speaker will be Jhonnatan Gama Vazquez. More information HERE.

2:05 PM: Call to Order

Approval of agenda

Vice Chair Holschuh recommended that the ASCSU presentation be moved to 4:10-4:30 to allow more time for discussion of all agenda items. The motion was seconded by Sen. Erickson.

The motion was the held to a vote.

Yes: 34

No: 0

Abstain: 0

The motion passed and the agenda modified. This will flip items 17 and 18. The agenda was thus approved as amended at 2:06pm.

Approval of minutes from previous plenary

Minutes were approved as read at 2:06pm.

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak to no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

3.1 Academic Senate Question of Interest (LIB 121; 1:00-2:30PM, 10/30/24) Artificial Intelligence and Student Success

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Sen. Erickson gave notice that the Senate will hold its first Question of Interest session on October 30. The topic will be generative AI and student success. The event will include framing remarks from Senate Vice Chair Holschuh, and additional remarks from CEETL Senior Director Chaudhuri and Assistant Vice President of Academic Technology Andrew Roderick. The event will also include a panel discussion.

4. Reports

4.1. Senate chair's report

Chair Wilson noted the devastating impact of the potential 8% budget reduction. Chair Wilson gave notice that Faculty Affairs and the Strategic Issues Committee are looking into a resolution articulating the senate’s belief that SF State is a teaching and learning institution that opposes such a reduction. Provost Sueyoshi and UBC will have more information about how other CSUs will be dealing with these cuts.

No University president's report

4.2. University provost's report

Provost Sueyoshi gave notice that the president has been on a promotional tour recruiting students in Asia as well as meeting alumni on the east coast. She then indicated that the campus will apply Time, Place, and Manner polices that support free speech. She then noted the importance of student retention. She then announced that SF State received the Seal of Excelencia, and that the campus’s Latinx student retention is up by 3.9% since 2019. She then discussed other topics, including Riverside County’s piloting of a direct admission program (as mentioned at a recent meeting of CABO), the Fulbright program’s request for more applications from CSU campuses (they’re not getting enough, and faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to apply), anticipated changes to executive order 1099 (a good thing for our self-support programs), a Maker Fair organized by the campus Staff Council held on November 13^th (more information HERE). She then gave notice that she will be presenting at UBC about what other CSU campuses are doing to make reductions in their budgets.

The floor was opened for comments, and discussion was had about the direct admission program and the admission letter templates that will be used. Provost Sueyoshi indicated she will look into whether the CSU admissions window can open earlier on Sept. 1 (as UCs do). She then noted that President Mahoney has been traveling to South Korean universities.

4.3. Associated Students president's report

Sen Foley indicated that the Governing Gator Internship Program has started with several interns ready to start. They will receive training on Thursday morning. He is working with Senator Elsy Hernandez-Monroy to promote the program and expand it into next semester. As to Gator Groceries, he is still working with people around campus on the importance of this issue, including admin and the SF State Foundation Board. They seek to fundraise through private donors (not crowd fundraising) to raise $100,000 over the next two academic years. He then opens for questions.

Discussion was had about the areas for which Gator Groceries has the greatest need for funding. The need is less with receiving food supplies and more to do with funds for staffing and operations.

4.4. Standing committee reports

4.4.1. Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Brown gave notice that FAC brings three items of new business to the floor. These include a proposed Assigned Time for Temporary Faculty Unit Employees Performing Institutional Service, a revision to the By-laws for Departments, Equivalent Units, and All Other Faculty Units that Offer Academic Degrees, and a revision to the Hiring Policy for Tenure Track Faculty.

4.4.2. Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale gave notice that SIC will bring in proposed changes to the Academic Freedom Policy.

4.4.3. Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen gave notice that SAC has no new items on the day’s agenda but the committee will have for the next plenary a pair of resolutions regarding preferred names and preferred pronouns.

4.4.4. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami gave notice that the Academic Policies Committee, a collaboration between APC and CCC, will present a discontinuation of the BA in Earth Sciences and a suspension of the BA in Philosophy and Religion. She then noted that EPC will meet on October 22nd to further discuss changes proposed by the Baccalaureate Requirements Committee (B.R.C.). Sen. Islami then moved to address two items in first reading brought by APC. These include a revision to the Academic Integrity Policy and a revision to the Grade Appeals Policy. She then explained that APC continues to work on the academic calendar policy and a policy on restructuring academic units. Furthermore, a course syllabus policy will be brought in a future meeting. She then indicated that APC is working on a course cancellation resolution. This work includes a survey that will be distributed to department chairs on October 25^th.

4.4.5. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey noted that CCC unanimously recommended two items appearing in the day’s consent agenda (they both involve an increase in the number of program units). These can be pulled out for discussion if needed.

Informational Items: An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, carried out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.

5. On the new Time-Place-Manner Policy: A statement from the Academic Freedom Committee

Chair Wilson explained that this is a statement from the Academic Freedom Committee (AFC).

Consent Items: A consent item is one deemed by the initiating committee and the Executive Committee to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may request to debate the item, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If there is no request to debate, the Chair will declare debate closed and the motion adopted by “General Consent.” It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

6. Master of Arts in History

7. Minor in Computer Science

Chair Wilson opened the floor for requests to discuss these items. No requests were made and thus the were accepted by consent.

Continuing Business: Continuing (once called Old) Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.

8. San Francisco State University Resolution to suspend implementation of Interim CSU Time, Place and Manner Policy

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Chair Wilson noted that this item was in first reading during the last plenary.

Vice Chair Holschuh introduced the item and directed attention to the letter from the Academic Freedom Committee (AFC) as context. She explained that the goal of the resolution is to request the suspension of the implementation of the time, place, and manner policy so that specific comments can be made as part of the shared governance process. The AFC letter is a good model for this.

Sen. Hellman spoke in favor of the item and offered his support for the process that brought it here. He then ceded the remainder of his time to Dr. Jeff Greensite (Physics & Astronomy).

Dr Greensite noted that the Academic Freedom Committee (AFC) in general supports this resolution. Their one deviation from the resolution regards the protection of camping or other overnight forms of demonstration. However, AFC will support whichever direction the campus moves on this.

Chair Wilson moved to hold the resolution to a vote. Shall we support the current resolution?

Yes: 38

No: 0

Abstain: 10

The resolution has passed. Chair Wilson offered his thanks to all.

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

Faculty Affairs Committee

9. New proposed policy: Assigned Time for Temporary Faculty Unit Employees Performing Institutional Service

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Sen. Brown introduced the item and explained that it arose from collective bargaining agreement Article 20.38 (re: providing a pool of 500 WTUs to be awarded to temporary faculty members who perform institutional service that supports the CSU's priorities). Liz then provided additional context about the item, noting that this is allocated to campuses by FTES and campuses will not receive less than three WTUs to use. It was explained that the current policy copies the structure of the policy for exceptional service in terms of assigning a faculty review committee for the distribution of the award, but focuses on awarding assigned time exclusively for lecturer faculty and for a wider range of activities than service to students. The policy endeavors to help ensure that lecturer faculty are compensated for the service they provide. This was originally drafted last year with support of the California Faculty Association and co-authored by Sen. Erickson. The amount of assigned time provided to SF State will likely not be more than 20 WTUs once the 500 WTUs are split across all CSU campuses. The proposed policy would shift a small portion of assigned time for lecturer faculty, approximately 1.5% from deans, provosts, and administration. She then opened the floor for feedback

Some discussion was had about whether lecturers may receive time off or something analogous to a sabbatical. Provost Sueyoshi confirmed this has been done.

10. Proposed revision: By-laws for Departments, Equivalent Units, and All Other Faculty Units that Offer Academic Degrees

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Sen. Brown introduced the revision proposal and then welcomed Sen. Alesha Sohler to speak to the item.

Sen Sohler explained the history and context of the bylaws policy and noted the need for improvements revealed during its implementation process. Some included a need to have bylaws reflect an intention for departmental equity, clarification about lecturer voting, clarification about the role of staff in bylaws. Some of the present changes made include language ensuring equity and full departmental participation, guidance to departments about use of the template, and so on. Sen. Sohler noted that FAC would like feedback before their October 22 committee meeting.

Sen. Harvey proposed alternative language for lines 25-29”

Many departments faculty units leading to a major, minor, certificate or credential, whether self-supported or state-supported are comprised of faculty who occupy a range of marginalized identities, and many of those with privileged positions might be less conscious of intersectional disparities that lead to imbalanced distributions of service and work expectations.

Vice Chair Holschuh offered her support for the revisions. She noted that as past chair of the committee, these revisions are insightful.

11. Proposed revision: Hiring Policy for Tenure Track Faculty

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Sen. Brown introduced the revision proposal and then welcomed Sen. M. Ernita Joaquin to speak to the item.

Sen. Joaquin explained nature of the revisions made and their location in the document (e.g. lines 61 and 212). Sen. Joaquin indicated the two issues affecting the proposed revisions which are assurances that faculty candidates, when hired, will help improve student success at SF State for our campus, and communication to faculty hires that they may be subject to a comprehensive RTP review.

Educational Policies Council

12. BA in Earth Sciences: Discontinuance.

Chair Wilson reminded senators and guests that the Educational Policies Council is a collaboration between the Campus Curriculum Committee (CCC) and the Academic Policies Committee (APC).

Sen. Islami began by explaining the difference between discontinuance and suspension. In short, program suspensions are made with the intention that programs be reactivated within three years. Programs discontinuance, by contrast, may occur for many reasons. She then explained the reasons for the discontinuance of the Earth Sciences BA. These include the low number of enrolled students (less than 10), and the fact that students in this major can then pursue other and equally valuable paths. Alternatives for students may be the Bachelor of Science degree and the BA in Geography.

13. BA in Philosophy and Religion: Suspension.

Sen. Islami explained that the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion requests a temporary suspension due to low enrollment in the major and the fact that not all courses needed for the major are offered. The department would like three years to re-evaluate the program.

Academic Policies Committee

14. Proposed revision: Academic Integrity Policy

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Sen. Islami explained the reasons for revision, including clarity about drafting formal reports, steps students may take in submitting a formal report, and clarification about committees needed to evaluate academic integrity violation reports.

15. Proposed revision: Grade Appeals Policy (We are pilot testing the internal policy construction feature of PolicyStat with this policy)

Chair Wilson noted the use of the new PolicyStat functionality, explaining that committees can add changes directly into the document (streamlining the submission and approval process).

Sen. Islami explained the reasons for this policy, which include language clarification and typo corrections.

Sen. Erickson ceded his time to former Sen. Gilda Bloom-Leiva.

Sen. Bloom-Leiva: offered thanks to APC for their work on this issue and then highlighted the revised sections. These changes, in part, concern clarifications of descriptions of the appeal processes and procedures.

Strategic Issues Committee

16. Proposed revision: Academic Freedom Policy

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Sen. Trousdale explained that the policy was in need of updating and revision. These revisions include a new introduction, new definitions and exceptions to what is meant by academic freedom, and a new section on academic freedom and institutional neutrality. He then ceded his time to Dr. Jeff Greensite (Physics & Astronomy).

Dr. Greensite presented slides explaining the need for a revised academic freedom policy, the use of a survey in gathering data about campus concerns about academic freedom (where he shared a few survey responses emphasizing faculty apprehension and self-censorship), the purpose of a new academic freedom policy and its content and concluded with a few words about the historical and cultural need for academic freedom.

Chair Wilson noted Sen. Hellman’s request to have the slides added as an addendum to the agenda.

Discussion was then had about a variety of related topics, including the difficulty in defining and applying terms like ‘defamation,’ ‘neutrality’ and ‘hate speech,’ that some policies will arise in relation to other policies (Sen. Erickson cited a few examples). There was then discussion about the Chicago Principles (information about these can be found HERE).

Chair Wilson noted that due to the importance of this issue, this will go to the President’s office where Counsel will weigh in and offer guidance.

Presentation(s)

17. Legislative Update: Alexander Dursin, Government & Community Relations Liaison (Time approximate 3:50-4:10PM)

PowerPoint slides. (PDF version.)

Alexander Dursin provided an overview on the recent California legislative session, with an emphasis on state bills. His overview included a timeline of the California legislative session, a rundown of California legislature advocacy efforts on behalf of the campus, an explanation of the large number of bills that go to Sacramento, but with an explanation of 17 that specifically impact the SF State campus. He explained three bills that did not advance to a legislative vote, and four bills that were vetoed by the governor. He noted numerous bills that were approved by the legislature. These included bills addressing topics such as SF State’s nursing program, hazing on the SF State campus, equity & inclusion, and Title IX. He then noted three bills that constitute big wins for the campus. These include AB 2395, AB 2005, AB 3290.

Discussion was then had about the differences in relative autonomy between CSU and UC systems (where it is felt that UCs enjoy greater autonomy).

Chair Wilson noted that those with further questions or comments may reach out to Alexander Dursin at alexanderdursin@sfsu.edu

18. ASCSU Update: Rob Collins & Dipendra Sinha, ASCSU Senators. (Time definitie 3:58-5:00PM)

Sen. Collins summarized the committees he serves on and the process for working with different committees. He then presented slides outlining the various speakers he has met with, areas of concern, such as the TPM policy, faculty development of aims and values that may both generate revenue for the campus as well as open new paths of knowledge and inquiry, concerns over proposed budget cuts, Title IX, the awarding of credit for student service to shared governance. Sen. Collins then outlined the ASCSU standing committees.

Sen. Sinha took the floor to begin his report and noted that will have a meeting the coming Friday. He sought input from those in attendance, asking for interested parties to put inquiries into the chat that he can take to the meeting. Dipndra shared his support for the idea of dual enrollment as well as some thoughts on the prospect of community colleges offering bachelor’s degrees. He then outlined items brought to the recent ASCSU plenary. Those approved in second readings are AS-3709-24/AA/FGA, a Proposed Integration of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Maritime in 2026. Those brought to first reading included AS-3710-24/AA , a Resolution on the Interim Time, Place, and Manner Policy, and AS-3713-24/JEDI, a Revision to the Faculty Trustee Nomination and Selection Criteria and Process.

Sen. Collins returned to summarize additional items brought to the ASCSU plenary floor. He summarizes details about AS-3714-24/Exec: Special Rule of Order: Eligibility to Vote on Ratification of ASCSU Constitutional Amendments, AS-3715-24/Exec: Schedule and Procedure for Ratification of AS-3660 Amending the Constitution of the Academic Senate of The California State University to Add Three Designated Lecturer Faculty Positions, AS-3717-24/JEDI/FA Delaying the Call for Faculty Trustee Nominations (all approved in second reading), and AS-3712-24/APEP: CSU Response to Delays in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Process (first reading). He noted in particular that he would like feedback on AS-3712-24/APEP. The FAFSA issue created a debacle, and he wants to hear about what needs to be addressed from a student perspective.

Sen. Collins noted that all the above is available in canvas and that copies of approved resolutions may be found HERE. He then concluded by reminding everyone that our feedback is important and to reach out to both senators with comments and questions.

He then invites people to reach out to him:

Discussion was then had about whether CBEST is no longer required to enter a credential program. Sen. Collins confirmed this to be true.

Sen. Erickson briefly noted the recent negotiated 5% pay increase, indicating that if people haven’t received the increase, talk to HR.

Chair Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:15pm.

Adjournment: Time definite 4:15PM

Attendance

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
Maya	Bal	ASI
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Jason	Harris-Boundy	LFCOB
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Yuki	Obayashi	CoES
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Alexander	Schuster	COSE
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Steve	Choe	LCA
Paul	Ellison	LCA
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
John	Kim	AR
Katie	Lynch	EM
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Rae	Shaw	LCA
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council

Guests

Sophie Clavier	GS
Michael Goldman	COSE
Yim-Yu Wong	LFCOB
Jay Ward	DoIE
Victoria Narkewicz	GCOE
Anoshua Chaudhuri	CEETL
Jeff Greensite	AFC
Margo Landy	EM
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Noah Price	GS
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Resha Cardone	LCA
Ifeoma Nwankwo	LCA
Jeff Wilson	A & F
Claude Bartolomew	DUEAP
Jane Dewit	DUEAP
Gilda Bloom	GCOE
Jesus Garcia	A & F
Eugne Sivadas	LFCOB
Andreana Clay	CHSS
Ingrid Williams	HR
Jamillah Moore	SAEM
Janet Remolona	LFCOB
Alexander Dursin	President's Office
Bruce Heiman	AFC

Post-Plenary Floor Period: This is ordinarily an informal opportunity for senators and guests to meet, exchange information, or follow up on items or questions emerging from the meeting. It will ordinarily run for thirty minutes from the end of formal business, but not beyond 5:00 PM, if people remain online or in the room.

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Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 12:00

October 1, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:04:44 +0000

October 1, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 1 October 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

2:00-2:05 PM: Open Floor Period:

The Open Floor Period provides an informal opportunity for campus community members to raise questions or make comments directed to Senators, Senate officers or to university administrators. Please arrive promptly at 2:00 PM. Please limit comments to not more than three minutes per topic. Senators may make announcements under Item 3 below.

Sen. Collins put a file in the chat regarding Common Course Numbering: Phase II Course Template Surveys. More information can be found about this HERE.

2:05 PM: Call to Order

1. Approval of agenda

Sen. Harvey proposed that the plenary be amended to move the committee report order to place APC’s report to the end (4.45). In short, the reports will be reordered thusly:

4.4.1. Campus Curriculum Committee

4.4.2. Faculty Affairs Committee

4.4.3. Strategic Issues Committee

4.4.4. Student Affairs Committee

4.4.5. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Brown seconded the proposal.

This amendment was put to a vote.

Yes: 40

Abstain: 3

The proposal to amend the agenda was passed. The agenda was amended, and then approved as amended at 2:08pm.

2. Approval of minutes from previous plenary

Minutes approved as read at 2:08pm.

3. Senator announcements: Any senator can speak to no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

Sen. Collins gave notice that ASCCC has issued surveys. He explained that these surveys seek feedback from faculty in biology, chemistry, math, astronomy, as well as related disciplines. Survey results will inform the development of their common course, numbering templates. He gave notice of a response deadline Sunday, October 20^th. He encouraged all to share with their colleagues.

Sen. Segovia-McGahan gave notice of Orange Shirt Day, also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, held annually on September 30. She provided more information about his HERE.

Sen. Erickson reminded faculty of a survey emailed to all represented by CFA Unit 3. He explained that responses from the survey will be used by CFA to advocate for faculty priorities as contract negotiations resume at the end of the year. He encouraged all represented faculty to reponed.

4. Reports

4.1. Senate chair's report

Chair Wilson explained that next year’s campus budget will be challenging. He noted that there is a proposed 8% reduction in CSU funding, thus presenting SF State with difficulties and a need for advocacy against the reduction. He then cited recent examples of successful advocacy: the state governor’s vetoing of Senate Bill 895 and Assembly Bill 2104. These vetoes prevent community colleges from issue bachelor’s degrees that duplicate existing Cal State nursing programs. He gave notice that the week’s Friday Report will provide guidance on effective advocacy approaches. Chair Wilson then briefly outlined the probable impact of these budgetary reductions. He then summarized the presentations and business items on the day’s agenda.

No University president's report

4.2 University provost's report

Provost Sueyoshi provided positive remarks about SF State’s recent receipt of the Seal of Excellencia, noting that we are now one of only 46 universities and colleges to be given this distinction. She then offered remarks about the anxieties related to the CSU budget. She stressed the importance of our aligning our enrollment priorities with our campus budget. Provost Sueyoshi then stressed the importance of attending UBC meetings and staying informed about the realities of the budget reduction and its impact in out campus. She noted that the reduction is not yet confirmed, and so there is time for advocacy.

Discussion was then had about departments feeling blindsided by budgetary cuts. For some, this has diminished faith in the academic senate and raised discontent about the way in which cuts have been communicated. Provost Sueyoshi will reach out to college deans to address these concerns.

4.3. Associated Students president's repot

Senator Foley announced that the vacant faculty seat on the Associated Students Board of Directors will be filled by Senator Rob Collins. Senator Foley then offered updates about Gator Groceries, noting that funding for the program will run out shortly, thus it is a mission of AS to spread awareness about food insecurity on the SF State campus. He then offered updates about the Governing Gators Internship program, noting that AS has pushed the start date back to next Thursday, due to heightened interest. AS is also looking at empty seats on the committees of the senate. If there are any committees on senate or others on campus that people would like filled by students, let him know.

Discussion was then had about ways in which to crowdfund the Gator Groceries program. The Food+Shelter+Success (FSS) Office has historically provided about $85k for the program, but these funds will run out soon and the MOU with FSS has run out. All other funding sources need to be run through leadership staff. Senator Foley emphasized the important of the Gator Groceries program to SF State students and families.

4.4. Standing committee reports

4.4.1. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey noted the items CCC will bring to the floor. These include items in the Consent agenda, which are a BA in Philosophy Concentration Philosophy and Law, a BA in Philosophy, a Minor in Urban Studies and Planning, a Minor in South Asian Studies. It was expected that these items will be moved through quickly. Other items CCC will bring to the floor include those in second reading, which are a Minor in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language, a Minor in Philosophy and Religion, a Minor in Religious Studies, a Certificate in Digital Marketing, and a Certificate in International Risk Analysis.

4.4.2. Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Brown gave notice that FAC continues to work on the hiring policy, a new assigned time policy for lecturers, the department chair policy, the bylaws policy, and a resolution to prioritize academic instruction.

4.4.3. Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale gave notice that SIC brings no items today, but they hope to have the academic freedom policy in time for the next plenary.

4.4.4 Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen gave notice that SAC has no items to bring to the floor, but they have received consultations on the preferred names policy. SAC is also starting to investigate whether a separate policy around preferred pronouns will be needed. Ellen then gave notice that SAC is developing a Qualrtics survey, in collaboration with Associated Students and Sen. Foley, to receive student priorities to then be raised in future SAC meetings.

4.4.5. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami gave notice that APC has no new items to bring to the floor, but the community continues work on two policies. These are the grade appeals and academic integrity policies. APC hopes to bring these to the next plenary. She gave notice that APC plans to survey department chairs about course cancelations and their procedures. Other issues that APC is working on include a policy on restructuring academic units and changes to the academic calendar policy.

5. Restructuring: Division of Museum Studies from School of Art

Chair Wilson offered an update about this issue, noting that the division has been completed.

Consent Items: A consent item is one deemed by the initiating committee and the Executive Committee to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may request to debate the item, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If there is no request to debate, the Chair will declare debate closed and the motion adopted by “General Consent.” It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

6. BA Philosophy Concentration Philosophy and Law

7. BA Philosophy

8. Minor Urban Studies and Planning

9. Minor South Asian Studies

Chair Wilson noted that the above are all reductions of units and not thought to be controversial. Chair Wilson then invited comment on these items. None was given. The items were then all adopted by unanimous consent.

Continuing Business: Continuing (once called Old) Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.

Chair Wilson gave notice that these items are in second reading. explains that these are in second reading. Folks may speak for or against these items, as well as to offer amendments.

10. Minor in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language

Sen. Harvey introduced the item and invited comments.

Sen. Collins spoke in favor of the item, noting that there is a need for skilled signers in our communities. Such a minor also allows more people to engage meaningfully in social justice.

The item was then held to a vote.

Yes: 45

No: 0

Abstain: 1

The motion was passed, and the minor adopted.

11. Minor in Philosophy and Religion

Sen. Harvey introduced the item and invited comments.

Sen. Collins offered his support and commended the committee, as well as the Philosophy department, for creating a proposal that encourages students to engage in such a timely and meaningful topic.

The item was then held to a vote.

Yes: 48

No: 0

Abstain: 3

The motion was passed, and the minor adopted.

12. Minor in Religious Studies

Sen. Harvey introduced the item and invited comments.

Sen. Collins offered his support.

The item was then held to a vote.

Yes: 48

No: 0

Abstain: 4

The motion was passed, and the minor adopted.

13. Certificate in Digital Marketing

Sen. Harvey introduced the item and invited comments.

Sen. Gurney offered his support.

The item was then held to a vote.

Yes: 48

No: 0

Abstain: 2

The motion was passed, and the certificate adopted.

14. Certificate in International Risk Analysis

Sen. Harvey offered thanks to Associate Dean of Academic Planning Jane Dewitt for her work on this item.

Sen. Collins offered his appreciation for the certificate, noting that it connects well with career readiness.

The item was then held to a vote.

Yes: 50

No: 0

Abstain: 2

The motion was passed, and the certificate adopted.

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

15. San Francisco State University Resolution to suspend implementation of Interim CSU Time, Place and Manner Policy

Chair Wilson noted that the resolution relates to an interim policy, meaning that it does not currently apply to unionized employees. He then emphasized the timely importance of commenting on this interim policy now.

Sen Way offered context to the interim policy noting that this has come down from the state legislature with instructions that it be implemented before the start of the semester.

Sen. Hellman offered thanks to Sen. Way and support for the resolution. He then offered remarks about the document, including a request for line numbers (for editing purposes). He then felt that that paragraphs 8 & 9 are redundant.

Sen. Brewer offered support for the resolution.

Sen. Collins spoke in favor of the resolution and commended the committee for capturing SF State’s freedom of expression. He then offered remarks about the first and second whereas clauses, stressing a need in either of those clauses to emphasize the overreach of the state legislature. He then recommended that a resolved clause be added to indicate the importance of the academic senate. Sen. Collins then explained that he and Sen. Sinha will have an ASCSU report in two weeks wherein they will note this action as issued in solidarity with the rest of the state and that is stand as a positive model of productive demonstration to our students. He then asked that Deputy Vice Chancellors Perez and Evans be included in the distribution list.

Discussion was then had about the resolution. Comments included the observation that free speech issues go both ways (those on the campus are free to speak as well as those antagonistic to the campus).

Chair Wilson remind that this item is in first reading and invited all to have discussions about this with peers and colleagues.

Presentation(s)

16. CSU Update: Darlene Yee-Melichar, CSU Faculty Trustee (Time approximate 3:30-3:50PM)

Chair Wilson introduced CSU Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar.

Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar began by celebrating the campus’s receipt of the Seal of Excellencia. She then invited senators and the campus community to connect with the ASCSU. The then noted the four committees she serves on: the Audit Committee, the Educational Policy Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Governmental Relations Committee. Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar then noted the CSU campuses she has visited as well as those she plans to meet with. She then invited the senate community to reach out to her regarding these visits and her objectives for them. Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar noted the summer activities she’s been engaged in. She then explained that the recommended amendments to Title 5: CSU Doctoral Programs were approved. She noted further that the CSU has been authorized to expand doctoral programs to meet California's workforce needs (and that these do not duplicate doctoral degrees offered by the UC system). She then encouraged the senate community to share with students information about the CSU Californians for All College Corps program. She then invited all to respond to an online request to complete the survey for Graduation Initiative 2025: Year of engagement., She stressed the importance of building on our students’ success and to finish the academic year strong. Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar then explained the urgency in around the Proposal to Integrate Cal Maritime Academy and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In short, their financial reserves will be exhausted this year. She then shared a timeline for the plan. Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar then shifted to discuss NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA compliance. In short, the CSU system has hosted 10 listening sessions with 50 tribes to help draft policy; 21 CSUs have hired full time NAGPRA coordinators. It is mandated that every campus have its own coordinator. She will be checking into this to see if this is in fact required and if we can share coordinators. She then outlined the state of the 2024-2025 final budget (the Board of Trustees has forecasted a $218 million budget gap for the coming fiscal year, with further cuts on the way). Faculty Trustee Yee-Melichar then noted the successful passage of CSU bills AB 2005 and AB 2395. She then explained the governor’s veto of SB 895 and AB 2104. These are both positive developments for nursing programs on CSU campuses, but they should be seen as opportunities for collaboration with our local community colleges. She then invited all to reach out to her with feedback and questions, including on the current TPC interim policy and ongoing FAFSA concerns.

Sen. Collins offered his thanks for the attention to NAGPRA and creative thinking about shared NAGPRA coordinators.

17. Title IX Update: Anna Titus, Assistant Vice President for Title IX and DHR from Equity Programs and Compliance (Time approximate 3:50-4:10PM)

Assistant Vice President Titus shared slides introducing her background and the objectives of her office. She indicated that she has experience with civil right law and these inform her approach to Title IX issues. She noted that on August 1st of this year, 24 campuses in the CSU system implemented an interim Non-discrimination policy. She summarized this policy and its updates. She then offered a history of the Cozen O’Connor Report, its impact on our campus, and the plans to implement the recommendations made by the report (an implementation plan will be shared this fall). Assistant Vice President Titus then invited the campus community to reach out to her with comments, questions, and ideas. She then reminded senators and guests that SF State is a mandatory reporting campus. She then explained what this means and outlined ways in which one may make reports.

Discussion was then had about the office of Title IX and DHR. Assistant Vice President Titus explained that her office is building a calendar for workshops for dealing with uncomfortable interpersonal situations. She then outlined the necessity and long-term viability of this office (in spite of current budgetary difficulties).

18. Latinx Belonging Study Summary: Guisselle Nunez, AVP Strategic Marketing and Communications & Emmanuel Padilla, Latinx Student Center Director (Time approximate 4:10-4:30PM)

AVP Nunez introduced Director Padilla.

Director Padilla explained that his role is to essentially foster a supportive environment for students.

AVP Nunez explained that they surveyed Latinx students (7k students), receiving 900 responses. They then conducted student interviews and gathered additional data. They shared their process and methodology. They then explained the manifold issues that Latinx students must navigate and the support that the Latinx Student Center provides.

The floor was opened for comments and questions.

Sen. Yoo thanked to the team for all the work they do.

Sen. Zavala congratulated the good work being done by the team and asked if the survey included grad students.

AVP Nunez noted that the survey was only circulated undergrads, but they would like to extend a survey to grad students.

Adjournment: Time definite 4:37PM
Post-Plenary Floor Period: This is ordinarily an informal opportunity for senators and guests to meet, exchange information, or follow up on items or questions emerging from the meeting. It will ordinarily run for thirty minutes from the end of formal business, but not beyond 5:00 PM, if people remain online or in the room.

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
Maya	Bal	ASI
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Jason	Harris-Boundy	LFCOB
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
John	Kim	AR
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Katie	Lynch	EM
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Yuki	Obayashi	CoES
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Alexander	Schuster	COSE
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Steve	Choe	LCA
Paul	Ellison	LCA
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Rae	Shaw	LCA

Guests

Yim-yu Wong	LFCOB
Sophie Clavier	GS
Mike Goldman	COSE
Jay Ward	International Education
Victoria Narkewicz	GCOE
Gilda Bloom	GCOE
Fred Smith	ECI
Margo Landy	EM
Mark Ciotola	LCA
Noah Price	GS
Claude Bartholomew	DUEAP
Jane Dewitt	DUEAP
Nancy Ganner	HR
Ingrid Williams	HR
Mari Hulick	LCA
Janet Remolona	LFCOB
Ifeoma Nwankwo	LCA
Teddy Albiniak	President’s Office
Eugene Sivadas	LFCOB
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Resha Cardone	LCA
Darlene Yee-Melichar	Faculty Trustee
Anna Titus	Title IX and DHR
Guisselle Nuñez	Strategic Marketing and Communication
Emmanuel Padilla	Latinx Student Center
Jamillah Moore	SAEM

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Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 12:00

September 17, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:22:21 +0000

September 17, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 17 September 2024

Zoom

2:00 PM

Open Floor Period: 2:00-2:05 PM

The Open Floor Period provides an informal opportunity for campus community members to raise questions or make comments directed to Senators, Senate officers or to university administrators. Please arrive promptly at 2:00 PM. Please limit comments to no more than three minutes per topic. Senators may make announcements under Item 3 below.

Sen. Chaudhuri gave notice that CEETL will host a special discussion circle event, How to manage difficult conversations during the election season, online on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 02:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. PT. Interested community members may find more information HERE.

Student Guest Gabriel Singer gave notice that Project Rebound will hold its 7th Annual Mural Celebration on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The event will include a speaker’s panel and art exhibit. Community members may find more information HERE and RSVP HERE. offers information about a speaker series related to Project Rebound.

Guest Nancy Ganner, Assistant Director of Operations, Human Resources, gave notice that the University Budget Committee invites the campus committee to attend their first meeting on Thursday, September 19th from 10am - 12pm via zoom. RSVP to ubc@sfsu.edu.

Associate Professor John Brewer gave notice that the Department of Physics & Astronomy will host its next installment of Noche de Estrellas on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Thornton Hall 429. He invited the campus community to find more information HERE.

2:05 PM: Call to Order

Approval of agenda

Sen. Harvey proposed to move the day’s CCC items from the consent agenda and into first reading (opening them to discussion).

The motion was seconded by Sen. Hellman. The amendment to the agenda was then put to a vote.

Yes: 43

No: 1

Abstain: 1

The motion was passed, and the agenda amended. Chair Wilson called for other amendments to the day’s agenda. None were offered.

Approval of minutes from previous plenary

Chair Wilson explained the process for making major and minor changes to the minutes.

The minutes were then approved at 2:12pm.

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak to no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective colleges.

Sen. Pasion gave notice that Pacific Islander Poetics and Climate Justice will host poetry and talk story with Climate Justice Activist Craig Santos Perez on Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:30pm in Fine Arts (FA) 193.

Sen. Lynch announced that Discover SF State, hosted by Future Students, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Community members may find more information HERE and sign up to volunteer HERE.

Sen. Green announced Farewells and Homecomings: An Afternoon with Celebrated Translator Howard Goldblatt held Saturday, September 28 2 – 4 p.m. in Humanities 133. He invited community members to RSVP HERE.

4. Reports

4.1. Senate chair's report

Chair Wilson outlined senatorial Zoom protocol. He then encouraged all to speak and contribute to this and all senate plenary meetings (includes engaging with at least one item per meeting). He then applauded University Advancement for changes made to the university’s investment strategy (this also garnered a positive mention in the newsletter of American Friends Service Committee). He moved to offer appreciation to VP of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Jamillah Moore and ECEC for their work in response to the planned closure of Children’s Campus. It was hoped that city funds will be available to support ongoing Children’s Campus operations. Moreover, that the ECC would serve the faculty and staff families that will be impacted if the Children’s Campus is closed. Chair Wilson then noted the day’s two presentations and offered remarks in support of UCORP, outgoing Executive Director Jason Porth, Interim Executive Director Tammie Ridgell, and noted the success of campus coffee shops and the new Sephora kiosk in the student center.

4.2. University president's report

President Mahoney noted that as with University Advancement’s work with environmental, social and governance-centered investment strategies (ESG), 3 faculty worked throughout the summer in support of students, associate professor Rama Ali Kased, CEETL Senior Director Anoshua Chaudhuri, and Professor Sheldon Gen (as well as the Foundation Board, UCORP, and Tammie Ridgell). She then went on to note a successful start to the fall semester. She then encouraged everyone to attend the week’s UBC meeting. She then summarized the Governor’s CSU compact. The 5% increase was provided, and is being put to good use, but the state budget for campuses will be reduced by 8%, essentially reducing that 5% increase to a 2% increase over 2 years. This will be dire for the campus. She called on all CSU community members to make their voices heard on this issue, including contacting their state representatives. She then noted a positive ranking for SF State in Money Magazine (best colleges in the West List ).

4.3. University provost's report

Provost Sueyoshi gave thanks to the students attending the day’s meeting and for their engagement with the senate. She then gave notice that Christy Stevens will assume the role Interim University Librarian on October 1. She then applauded Deborah Masters for her 29 years of impactful service to SF State. Provost Sueyoshi then listed new faculty joining SF State this semester. These faculty include Assistant Professor Nancy Carmona, Assistant Professor Kev Choice, Assistant Professor Michelle Gomez Parra, Assistant Professor Joshua Reason, and Visiting Scholar Niny Arcila-Maya.

4.4. Associated Students President's report

President Brandon Foley gave notice that the Shared Governance Internship, coordinated by Associated Students, went through its final approval process. They are hoping for 18 to 24 interns. He then reported on Gator Groceries, noting that conversations around food insecurity are very important (they expect to serve 800 students per week this semester). President Foley then reiterated Project Rebound’s 7th Annual Mural Celebration from October 10 to November 1, 2024.

4.5. Standing committee reports

4.5.1. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Takagi (speaking on behalf of Sen. Islami) gave notice that APC has no new items. The committee is working on revisions to the academic integrity and grade appeals policies. They will also be working on a resolution regarding course cancelations.

4.5.2. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey gave notice that CCC brings 5 items to the day’s plenary: 3 minors and 2 certificates. ExComm discussed the traditional use of consent process. As such, these items were moved from consent to first reading.

4.5.3. Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Brown gave notice that FAC has been working on review of departmental bylaw submissions, the bylaws policy, as well as the hiring policy and the creation of a new assigned time policy for temporary faculty.

4.5.4. Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale gave notice that SIC has no new items today and noted that they are working with the Academic Freedom committee. Their meeting with Academic Freedom resulted in additional material for the existing policy. They will continue to discuss these. He then encouraged all to attend the UBC meeting this week.

4.5.5. Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen gave notice that SAC has no new items to bring to the plenary. The committee continues to work on the updates to the resolution on a preferred names policy. SAC is working to increase student engagement with the committee and is discussing student success on the campus. She gave thanks to their Associated Students representative for their hard work.

Informational Items: An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, carried out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.
Consent Items: A consent item is one deemed by the initiating committee and the Executive Committee to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may request to debate the item, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If there is no request to debate, the Chair will declare debate closed and the motion adopted by “General Consent.” It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

5. Minor in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language

Sen. Harvey introduced the item and explained the noncontroversial nature of this and the below items. In respect of the consent agenda procedure, these items have been moved to first reading so they may be available to comment and discussion. He noted that CCC is joined by guest Amber Friesen, Department Chair and Professor in the Department of Special Education, to answer questions about item 5. Sen. Harvey then explained the topic categories discussed during committee meetings. These include program efficiency, equipment and supplies necessary for student enrollment, program integrity (amid cuts and scale backs), and in general, evaluating how any proposed program changes ‘Build a Better Gator.’

6. Minor in Philosophy and Religion

Sen. Harvey noted that items 6 and 7 are from the same program.

7. Minor in Religious Studies

8. Certificate in Digital Marketing

Sen. Harvey Introduced the item and explained that it coordinated by the College of Professional & Global Education. He explained that it was enthusiastically discussed during committee meetings.

9. Certificate in International Risk Analysis

Sen. Harvey noted that lively conversation around this item was had with Middle East and Islamic Studies Chair Burcu Ellis.

Continuing Business: Continuing (once called Old) Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.
New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.
Break: Wellness and networking break (Time Certain 3:00-3:05)
Presentation(s)

10. Request to endorse renaming of university gym: VP Jeff Jackanicz (Time Certain 3:05-3:20PM)

Draft version of an endorsement letter similar to past Academic Senate endorsements.

Letter of intent

San Francisco Federal Credit Union description

Letter of support from Athletics

VP Jackanicz offered context around the initiative to rename the university gym. He explained the campus’s new partnership with San Francisco Federal Credit Union, noting the 5-year duration of the partnership, and that SF State can expect financial literacy workshops for staff, faculty, and students, and to receive $1 to $2 million in that period. The funds will be put toward scholarship support for student athletes, and scholarship programs coordinated by Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. He explained that the gym will be renamed the San Francisco Federal Credit Union Gymnasium at San Francisco State University (though this wording may be refined). Discussions are being had with UCORP about whether to place ATMs on campus.

Discussion was had about the nature of the partnership, the understanding that renovations of the gym are not expected, and the mixed feelings around partnering the campus with a corporation. Overall, agreement was expressed that the deal is beneficial for the campus.

The partnership between San Francisco Federal Credit Union and SF State was put to a vote.

Yes: 43

No: 1

Abstain: 4

The item passed and the partnership approved.

11. University Marketing Strategy Update.: AVP Guisselle Nunez (Time Approximate 3:20PM)

Latest market research, logo modernization, and next marketing campaign

AVP Nunez presented updates on SF State’s marketing campaigns, including a push to redesign the university’s logo. She related that the “My Story” campaign has been effective, though more work is being down to ask, “how are we differentiating ourselves?” She noted that surveys indicate that Cost and Location were top concerns for people, and that people get most of the information about SF State from the university website. Marketing’s goal is to evaluate how this survey data can be translated into storytelling images that promote student success and the benefits of our location and campus culture. She then explained the modernization of the campus logo, noting that this is being done to make sure that it is suitable for contemporary media and platforms (old logo was designed for print media and letterhead, for example). She then provided examples of the redesigned logo. She reported that they are seeking volunteers to test marketing concepts. The results of feedback from these volunteers will be reported back to the senate ion November.

Discussion was then had about other ways in which SF State can be visible and promote itself. Questions were raised about the nature of the survey and the data gathered. AVP Nunez offered to get more information about this and share after the plenary meeting.

Discussion then turned to the public and visible nature of the senate’s votes via Zoom. Questions were raised about the pros and cons of visible (not anonymous) voting. It was argued that when meeting in person, votes are traditionally visible and that doing so in this manner helps to foster trust among senate and campus community.

12. Robert's Rules

Adjournment: Time definite 3:55PM
Post-Plenary Floor Period: This is ordinarily an informal opportunity for senators and guests to meet, exchange information, or follow up on items or questions emerging from the meeting. It will ordinarily run for thirty minutes from the end of formal business, but not beyond 5:00 PM, if people remain online or in the room.

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
Maya	Bal	ASI
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Jason	Harris-Boundy	LFCOB
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Katie	Lynch	EM
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Yuki	Obayashi	CoES
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Steve	Choe	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Paul	Ellison	LCA
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
John	Kim	AR
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Alexander	Schuster	COSE
Rae	Shaw	LCA

Guests

Gabe Singer	Project ReBound
Michael Goldman	COSE
Jay Ward	OIP
Nancy Ganner	HR
Michelle Montoya	TASC
Anoshua Chaudhuri	CEETL
Jeff Wilson	A & F
Noah Price	GS
Breanna Barton-Shaw	Project ReBound
Claude Barthilomew	DUEAP
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Ifeoma Nwanko	LCA
Margo Landy	EM
Nancy Gerber	COSE
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Karin Knowles	ORSP
Andreana Clay	CHSS
Yim-Yu Wong	LFCOB
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Amber Friesen	GCOE
Kenzie Harris	LCA
Resha Cardone	LCA
Guisselle Nunez	SMC
Jeff Jackanicz	UA
Vitoria Narkewicz	GCOE
Ingrid Williams	HR

Mirna Guadalup… Mon, 10/07/2024 - 11:22

Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 12:00

September 3rd, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:42:07 +0000

September 3rd, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 3 September 2024

Seven Hills

2:00 PM

Open Floor Period: 2:00-2:05 PM

The Open Floor Period provides an informal opportunity for campus community members to raise questions or make comments directed to Senators, Senate officers or to university administrators. Please arrive promptly at 2:00 PM. Please limit comments to no more than three minutes per topic. Senators may make announcements under Item 3 below.

Call to Order: 2:05 PM

Approval of agenda

Sen. Hellman moved to approve the agenda as read. This was seconded by Sen. Harvey. The agenda was approved as read at 2:06pm.

Approval of minutes from previous plenary Links to an external site.

The May 14, 2024, minutes were approved as read.

Senator announcements: Any senator can speak for no more than 3 minutes per topic. This is a good time for senators who are college representatives to share announcements from their respective units.

Chair Wilson summarized the announcement procedure. He then expressed the senate’s desire that these announcements create a two-way conversation.

Sen. Harvey gave notice that CEETL will be hosting a workshop, AI Tools for Faculty, held September 24^th, 12-1:30pm. More information and RSVP form can be found HERE.

4. Reports

4.1. Senate chair's report

Chair Wilson gave notice that this is the first in-person meeting of the year, the last will be online, and those in between will be hyflex. He then notified all in attendance that, following today’s meeting, there will be a reception hosted by the provost. He is happy to see so. Chair Wilson then explained our use of Canvas for document management purposes. He then observed the challenges facing the campus and the CSU system, emphasizing the importance of the work everyone does. Furthermore, students starting their semesters are enthusiastic; a great thing amid these challenges. He then noted that that the senate will have fewer seats in a more reflective of the campus’s smaller size.

Chari Wilson then announced Rights and Wrongs: A Constitution Day Conference will be held at San Francisco State University on September 16 & 17 (more information here ). He then gave notice that Academic Technology has available resources listed in the Friday Report.

4.2. University president's report

President Mahoney reflected on the challenges facing the university and offered assurances that while these issues may be painful, they are not existential. She then gave notice that the Governor’s budget includes a sizable decrease for the CSU system. People were invited to attend UBC meetings for more detailed information. President Mahoney then announced the positive adjustments to SF State’s ethically driven investment strategies, making our campus a leader on this issue. Shen then praised the ethos and action of peaceful student protest on the SF State campus.

The floor was then opened for questions.

Sen. Sinha wondered if the campus is sufficiently promoting itself as a place from which students may launch their careers (not just broaden their intellectual and experiential horizons).

President Mahoney noted that the campus is doing so in numerous ways. One of which is SF State’s partnership with Braven to offer the Braven Career Accelerator (see information HERE).

Sen. Hellman reflected on the importance of budgetary transparency on campus, and proposed seminars intended to increase budgetary literacy.

President Mahoney agreed, noting such a thing has been made available in the past (with good results).

Note the Provost Sueyoshi is away on travel and thus not able to offer the Provost’s Report.

4.3. Associated Students president's report

President Brandon Foley: gave notice that there is a new Student at Large Senate internship position, noting that more students are interested in student government. President Foley then moved to summarize the vital necessity of Gator Groceries (see HERE) and the program’s financial challenges. He noted that the program served over 800 students per week last fall with similar numbers expected this fall. This is funded by Graduation Initiative 2025 (see HERE) and funds are depleting. Staffing is a large expense, and alternative funding sources are being sought.

Discussion was then had about how many of the 800 students live on campus (unknown) and the ubiquity of food insecurity on CSU campuses.

4.4. Standing committee reports

4.4.1. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Islami gave notice that APC selected a vice chair at their recent meeting, and also discussed policies around course cancelation. This last point was, in part, prompted by student experiences with last-minute course cancelations. This raises questions about the impact to students, transparency and communication about cancelations, and the real cost savings of cuts.

4.4.2. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. Harvey gave notice that CCC will discuss a proposed minor in philosophy. CCC will also discuss the inner workings of the committee, including what issues may be categorized as substantive and non-substantive.

4.4.3. Faculty Affairs Committee

Vice Chair Holschuh explained that she will report on behalf of Sen. Brown, FAC’s chair (she is away). Vice Chair Holschuh gave notice that FAC has no present items but will continue to evaluate policies around bylaws. FAC will also explore policies around emeritus status, as this may be unfair to lecture faculty. Other items up for discussion will include tenure-track hiring (as relates to success of black and Latinx students) and the department chairs policy.

4.4.4. Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale explained that SIC will look into changes to the Academic Freedom Policy, and will return to evaluations of instructional continuity and the findings of the Cozen O’Connor report.

4.4.5. Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Christensen explained that SAC had a lively discussion last week that included the topics of student hiring (as brought by TASC Executive Director, Sen. Michelle Montoya) and a resolution in support of affirmed names (as opposed to preferred names).

Chair Wilson underscored the importance of the issues pursued by each of these committees, and he invited all in attendance to speak to their colleagues on campus about these topics. these report.

Informational Items: An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, Vice Chair Holschuhd out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.

None were announced.

Consent Items: A consent item is one deemed by the Chair to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may call the item to the floor, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If no Senator calls it to the floor, it is considered approved. It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

Chair Wilson explained how consent items work and then invited Rick to present item 5.

5. Minor in PhilosophyLinks to an external site.

Continuing Business: Continuing Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.

Sen. Harvey explained the difference between substantive and non-substantive program changes. He offered the example of a program reducing its units by 20%. This would be a substantive change triggered by a substantive program review. CCC would then be in a position to advance to the senate floor such a change proposal.

As a consent item, this was unanimously adopted.

FIRST READING

6. Resolution: Loss of Confidence in the California State University Chancellor and Board of Trustees Ability to Effectively Consult With Faculty On Changes in CSU Curricula.

Vice Chair Holschuh (as acting Chair) briefly stepped in as Acting Chair and invited Sen. Wilson to introduce the item.

Chair Wilson explained the context for the item’s return to first reading. This included the tabling of the item for a future meeting. As tabling implies a customary 3-month timeframe, this parliamentary move does not account for academic summer breaks. As such, the item is being returned now to first reading so that it may be discussed and returned to its originating committee (in this case, ExComm).

The floor was opened for discussion.

Discussion was had about the controversial nature of the item, its timeliness, and the technicalities of tabling as a parliamentary maneuver. There was support for the central objective of the resolution.

A similar item, Resolution Calling for the Revision of Title V to Restrict CSU Curricular Changes to Faculty Determination, RS24-469 , was passed at the same meeting that this item was tabled.

The item was tabled at the final senate plenary last year on May 14, 2024. However, there is concern that it was tabled beyond the common limit of 3 months into the future . Therefore, per the Academic Senate bylaws., the item is brought back in first reading for further discussion.

Voting: in-person (hand raising), online (yes, no, abstain)

New Business: New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision.
Presentation(s)

7. Robert's Rules (Will occur before the first vote)

Vice Chair Holschuh offered an explanation of our use of Robert’s Rules and then demonstrated the parliamentary procedure for bringing a new item to the senate floor.

8. Children's Campus: SAEM VP Jamillah Moore, Director of Business Operations David Schachman, and Associate Vice President Dai To (Time certain 3PM)

SAEM VP Moore explained that she and members of SAEM are here to provide an update on Children’s Campus.

SAEM AVP To provided the history of Children’s campus and its role as a pedagogical resource for child and adolescent development program students. She then explained the impact of the COVID lockdown on Children’s Campus’s enrollment and thus diminished budget. She then explained various moves intended to cut costs, and its ongoing financial instability.

SAEM VP Moore explained numerous proposals advanced to sustain Children’s Campus, and then the difficulties each proposal would encounter. She then explained its proposed move to Associated Students’ ECEC. Moving in this direction buys the program an additional year to consider viable alternatives.

Discussion was had about the efficacy of the move to ECEC, the availability of backup options, and what alternate sources of funding might be available.

David Anderson, Director of the Edelman Institute (guest from Advisory Council), explained that Academic Affairs is actively pursuing alternative funding sources, relating that the city has childcare money (due to a successful lawsuit outcome). He explained that as ECEC does not operate during the summer, this will create difficulty for parents who rely on Children’s campus throughout the year. Director Anderson emphasized the tripartite mission of Children’s Campus: academic research, professional training, and childcare. At its peak, Children’s Campus hosted over 1k academic observers per semester. This will be a valuable center to lose. He then noted that the city is experiencing a crisis in childcare.

SAEM VP Moore noted Children’s Campus observation is no longer required for student programmatic requirements. There are other options that serve this objective (ECEC being one). She noted that the best option they have is to notify affected families and give them advance time to plan.

Discussion was had about ECEC’s use as an observation site, the nature of communication about Children’s Campus’s closing, and additional financial data. ECEC has staff for observations. The plan as outlined aligns with Academic Affairs, and in cooperation with the Edelman Institute. It was noted that Children’s Campus has had a budget deficit going back 5 years. It was also noted that a 2021 surplus was due to receiving $400,000 HERF funds and a 2023 surplus was due to staff vacancies and reduced head teacher per classroom. In order to keep running, Children’s Campus would need support of about $2.5 million a year. It is essential that enrollments increase. Children’s Campus cannot survive without being expanded to welcome members of the city community (and not just serve the campus). Compared to other childcare services available to community families, this is a very affordable service.

Sen. Wolf emphasized the importance of making available academic observation opportunities. Students have experienced trouble finding observation hours with ECEC. Students who need credentialing need to be considered.

Adjournment

Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 3:57pm.

Reception to welcome new senators hosted by the Provost will occur immediately after the senate adjourns

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
Maya	Bal	ASI
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Steve	Choe	LCA
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Stephanie	Cyr	CHSS
Acacio	de Barros	LCA
Crystal	Edwards	CoES
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Brandon	Foley	ASI
Frederick	Green	LCA
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Elsy	Hernandez-Monroy	ASI
Vice Chair Holschuh	Holschuh	CHSS
Wei	Huang	LFCOB
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
Bahar	Javadi	LFCOB
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Eric	Koehn	COES
David	Landy	LCA
Colin	Leasure	COSE
Katie	Lynch	EM
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Marcia	Raggio	GCOE
Devi	Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Tony	Schifano	SAEM
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES
Sanjit	Sengupta	LFCOB
Dipendra	Sinha	ASCSU
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Time	Ubungen	LFCOB staff
Saskia	Van Kampen	LCA
Janey	Wang	CHSS
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jude	Wolf	GCOE
Grace	Yoo	GCOE Dean's Council
Maria	Zavala	GCOE
Yabin	Zhao	LFCOB

Absent

Brian	Aday	LFCOB
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Paul	Ellison	LCA
Tanya	Hollis	LIB
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
John	Kim	AR
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Todd	Roehrman	LCA
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Rae	Shaw	LCA
Alesha	Sohler	GCOE staff
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Wesley	Ueunten	COES

Guests

Nancy Ganner	HR
Jane Dewitt	DUEAP
Jannet Martines	ASI/ COES rep
Alex Durson	Office of President
Teddy Albiniak	Office of President
Michelle Montoya	TASC
Kyle Dong	HDCS
Marissa Dong	ORSP
Isabel Magat	HDCS
David Anderson	Edelman
Dai To	SAEM
Fred Smith	SAEM
David Schachman	SAEM
Jamillah Moore	SAEM
Mike Goldman	COSE
Jeff Willson	A & F
Ifeoma Nwankwo	LAC
Kelzie Harris	LAC
Sophie Clavier	GS
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Cynthia Grutzik	GCOE
Luis De Paz Fernandez	Office of President
Carmen Domingo	COSE
Mona Sagapolutele	Office of Provost
Candi Lau	Office of Provost
Victor Aguilar	Office of President
Catherine Kim	Office of President
Elise Green	Office of President

Mirna Guadalup… Tue, 09/24/2024 - 09:42

Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 12:00

May 14th, 2024

Mirna Guadalupe Vasquez — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:39:11 +0000

May 14th, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Hybrid – Seven Hills & Zoom

2:00 PM

OPEN FLOOR PERIOD: 2:00 - 2:05 PM

No announcements were made.

2023-2024 Senate, Final Plenary

2:05-2:55 (time approximate)

CALL TO ORDER: 2:05 PM

Chair Goldman has called the meeting to order and thanks everyone for their participation this year. He offers remarks about the value of the 2023-24 senate and the value of shared governance. He noted that we need more people active in the senate.

Approval of the Agenda for 14 May 2024

Chair Goldman moved to amend the agenda to include a report from President Mahoney, and then the addition of an item 8, a revised version of item 7. The amendment to the agenda must be voted on.

Chair Goldman made a motion to vote to amend the agenda to now include the additional items.

Sen. Segovia-McGahan seconded.

Discussion was had about items 7 and 8 (both being iterative versions of a resolution declaring the senate’s disagreement with the Chancellor’s handling of CSU General Education changes). This discussion included the lifespan of both versions, and why there are two before us as distinct documents. Some disagreement was had about the fact that there are two versions of the document (as opposed to one doc having gone through progressive revisions arriving at a singular terminus). It was summarized that the original and its revisions became quite different. Chair Goldman also received many requests from people to allow others to evaluate the two versions. The original was a strongly worded rebuke to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees’ handling of Title V. The second version tries to address the source of the some of the issues related to Title 5 (albeit less strongly). The second version was introduced between first and second readings. Discussion had made evident that people want to view and discuss both versions. Chair Goldman would like to poll the body of the senate to ask, “would you like to discuss the original version, the new version, or both versions?” Or you may abstain.

However, Chair Goldman recommended that the senate first vote for the motion on the table: whether amend the agenda so we are discussing the original item and the new version separately.

It was held to a vote:

Yes: 25

No: 12

Abstain: 10

The motion carried. The agenda was amended to allow us to discuss both items.

Approval of the Minutes for 7 May 2024

Chair Goldman gave notice that the minutes are behind schedule so these will be posted to iLearn and circulated for approval later.

Note: the minutes were distributed to the senate via email on May 17. They were then added to the senate iLearn. No motion of disapproval was made.

Announcements from the Floor

No announcements were made.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, carried out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.

Written Report from CSU Faculty Trustee Darlene Yee-Melichar, Report No. 5, written only.

CONSENT ITEMS

A consent item is one deemed by the Chair to be non-controversial, requiring no debate. Any Senator may call the item to the floor, in which case it is considered as new business in first reading. If no Senator calls it to the floor, it is considered approved. It may be read into the record, or we may move directly to the next agenda items.

From the Executive Committee: Commendation in Honor and Recognition of Outgoing Members of the Academic Senate, consent item. To be read into the record. Documentation follows meeting.

Chair Goldman explained that the first portion of the commendation thanks those senators who will be leaving or have left the senate He then offered special thanks to ACSU senators, Santhi Kavuri-Bauer, Robert Collins, and Jackson Wilson. He then thanked at-large senators, Brad ESen. Harveyson and David Hellman. He thanked each of the chairs of the standing committees, David Olsher, Alaric Trousdale, Roberta A D'Alois, Fang-yu Chou, and Carrie Holschuh. He then thanked Vice Chair, Richard Harvey and Secretary, Ryan Gurney. Very special appreciation was extended to Mirna Vasquez for her tireless work and knowledge on behalf of the senate year in and year out.

Chair Goldman then moved to adjourn the 2023-24 Senate. He gave notice that ExComm and the new senate will stay for the election of the new ExComm. Chair Goldman noted that the new senate will step in on June 1. The current ExComm will continue to act during the summer if necessary.

CONTINUING BUSINESS

Continuing (once called Old) Business involves items returning to the Senate, usually in Second Reading, but occasionally still in First Reading. Items in Second Reading belong to the Senate as a whole rather than to an individual or committee. Comments on Second Reading items should be confined to those for or against or proposing specific amendments. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. Amendments and the final document are passed or not passed by majority vote.

Recommendation from Executive Committee: Resolution for Positive Action and Collaboration in Recognition of Significant and Unusual Financial Challenges, in second reading.

Sen. Hellman asserted his support for this resolution and noted that it is a good example of how a good resolution evolves over time. Furthermore, it is an example of why participation in shared governance is worthwhile.

The item was then voted on.

Yes: 31

No: 4

Abstain: 7

The resolution was passed. Thanks to ExComm for working it through.

Recommendation from the Executive Committee: ~~Resolution Calling for the Revision of Title V to Restrict CSU Curricular Changes to Faculty Determination,~~ resolution revision of the Loss of Confidence in the California State University Chancellor and Board of Trustees Ability to Effectively Consult with Faculty On Changes in CSU Curricula, in second reading.

Chair Goldman noted that this will be the ORIGINAL version of the resolution.

Sen. Grutzik noted support for the just-voted resolution for Positive Action and Collaboration. She feels that this one in particular needs more time for consideration by the senate community. She moved to table this resolution until the fall semester.

Sen. Way seconded the move. This was then held to a vote. The question at hand: Shall we table and return it in fall 2024?

Yes: 23

No: 14

Abstain: 8

This has been tabled for next fall. The Senate then proceeded to item 8.

Resolution Calling for the Revision of Title V to Restrict CSU Curricular Changes to Faculty Determination

Chair Goldman gave notice that this is the REVISION of the above. It is open for discussion.

Sen. Way explained that she offered these suggestions in the spirit of hearing that faculty want control over curricular decisions.

Sen. Wilson spoke in support of this resolution. In particular, he noted the boldness of the second resolve clause:

“[…] that the Academic Senate of San Francisco State University implore that within the next year (2024-25) the Title V of the California Education Code be revised to explicitly state that the curriculum of the CSU is solely determined by the faculty through the Academic Senate of the CSU and its 23 campus-based Academic Senates.”

Sen. Collins offered a point of information, noting that Title V is the purview of the Board of Trustees. He feels it important to consider language that urges the CSU Board of Trustees to consider faculty decisions in their revision of Title V.

Chair Goldman moved to vote on the item.

Yes: 29

No: 1

Abstain: 11

The motion was carried. Chair Goldman offered appreciation for everyone’s hard work.

NEW BUSINESS

New Business items are brought by a committee or individual to the Senate in First Reading, during which open discussion and debate may occur. We ordinarily limit each speaker to three minutes. Senators may yield their time to non-Senators if needed. The item is then returned to the Committee for further revision, to be brought back as Continuing Business in Second Reading.

No new business has been scheduled for this meeting.

PRESENTATION(s)

Presentation from the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Committee, “Awarding Recipients of Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards,” (time approximate 2:15). Documentation follows meeting.

Chair Goldman opens for Sen. Chou to present.

Sen. Chou presented the 2024 recipients of the SF State Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards. awardees. She began with a statement about recognizing those contribute meaningfully to the campus. She then summarized the different categories and noted that teachers will receive $4k. They will also receive a commemorative plaque.

The award committee includes Fang-yu Chou, Tonya M. Foster, Michael Goldman, Todd Roehrman, Tamara Spencer, Phonita Yuen.

Award Recipients

Excellence in Teaching (Tenured Faculty): Nick Sousanis, School of Liberal Studies

Excellence in Teaching (Lecturer Faculty): Duc Ta, Department of Computer Science

Excellence in Professional Achievement (Tenured Faculty): David Peña-Guzmán, Department of Humanities and Comparative World Literature

Excellence in Service (Tenured Faculty): Falu Bakrania, Race & Resistance Studies

Excellence in Service (Staff): Darleen Franklin, Department of Biology

The President’s Report

Chair Goldman introduced President Mahoney.

President Mahoney remarked on the social activism taking place on campuses all around the country as well as our own campus. She noted that social activism is part of SF State’s history and identity. She then offered congratulations to the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards winners. In other news, she has been having meetings with the leaders of the student encampment. SF State always welcomes students’ voices in the revision of campus policies. Campus administration welcomes a conversation about how we can call out human rights as a positive investment strategy in the ESG (environmental, social, and governance). She then noted that her attention has also been called to Senate Bill 1287 (Public postsecondary education: Equity in Higher Education Act: prohibition on violence, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination), which she thinks could inhibit academic freedom, freedom of expression and student activism. She is hopeful that this will reach a peaceful resolution soon.

Chair Goldman opened for questions.

Sen. Wilson offered thanks to the President and the administration for the peaceful negotiations with student activists.

President Mahoney offered thanks to the staff of Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and to the folks associated with Free Speech & Time, Place & Manner (TPM), and in our Office of Emergency Services (EOC).

Adjournment of the 2023-2024 Senate: Time approximate 2:55 PM

Our 14 May meeting will include continuing, outgoing and incoming (2024-2025) Senators. New and remaining Senators will elect the new Executive Committee and standing committee chairs. The meeting will be followed by a reception, co-sponsored by the Office of the President, beginning as soon as departing Senators (2023-2024) are dismissed.

2023-2024 Senate appointments end on the last day of May, and 2024-2025 appointments begin on the first day of June. The Executive Committee may act on behalf of the Senate during the summer.

2024-2025 Senate, Opening Plenary

3:00-3:55 (time approximate)

CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 PM

Approval of the Agenda for 14 May 2024

The agenda was approved as read.

Welcome from 2023-2024 Senate Chair

Chair Goldman offered remarks about the importance of shared governance and its goal of service and advice for the purpose of improved support of students.

Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, At-Large Representative to ExComm, and Standing Committee Chairs for 2024-2025

Chair Goldman explained that Sen. Collins and Dipendra Sinha, as newly-elected ASCSU senators, do not need to be elected. They are the first two members of the new ExComm. Chair Goldman then explained that any senator is free to run for any open position. The new senate only may vote on the new ExComm (this excludes Chair Goldman and Sen. Olsher as outgoing senators). He pauses for questions. Note that Nominations are listed HERE.

Chair nominations:

Sen. Wilson accepted

Sen. Holschuh declined

Sen. Brown declined

Sen. Harvey declined

Sen. Wilson was elected as chair.

Vice chair nominations:

Sen. Holschuh accepted

Sen. Harvey accepted

Sen. Chou accepted

All senators gave statements about their experience and qualifications for the positions for which they are running.

Sen. Holschuh was elected as vice-chair.

Secretary nominations:

Sen. Gurney accepted

Sen. Musselman declined

Sen. Gurney was elected as Secretary.

First At-Large nominations:

Sen. Chou accepted

Sen. Pasion declined

Sen. Harvey accepted

Sen. Platas declined

Brad accepted

Sen. Musselman declined

Sen. Brown declined

Sen. Shaw declined

Sen. Pogrow declined

Brad was elected as the first at-large senator.

Second At-Large nominations:

Sen. Harvey accepted

Sen. Musselman accepted

Sen. Chou accepted

Sen. Islami declined

Sen. Chou was elected as the second at-large senator.

Sub Committees

SAC - Ellen Christensen

FAC – Liz Brown

CCC – Rick Harvey

SIC – Alaric Trousdale

APC – postponed (Fang-yu as interim)

Adjournment.

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Priya	Abeywickrama	LCA
Michael	Anderson	LCA
John	Brewer	COSE
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Roberta	D'Alois	LFCOB
Paul	Ellison	LCA
Elahe	Ensanni	COSE
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Chris	Finley	LCA
Michael	Goldman	CoSE
Cynthia	Grutzik	GCOE
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
Zuzana	Janko	LFCOB
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
John	Kim	AR
Denise	Kleinrichert	LFCOB
Eric	Koehn	COES
Yeon-Shim	Lee	CHSS
Alexandria	Leyton	LFCOB
Katie	Lynch	SAEM
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
Victoria	Narkewicz	GCOE (Staff)
David	Olsher	LCA
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Linda M	Platas	CHSS
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Ersa	Rao	ASI
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES (Staff)
Rae	Shaw	LCA
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Andrea	Swei	COSE
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Pino	Trogu	LCA
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Samantha	Ward	CHHS (Staff)
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jeannie	Woo	COES

Absent

Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Gilda	Bloom	GCOE
Raul	Contreras	COSE (Staff)
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Marie	Drennan	LCA
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Andrea	Guidara	LIB (Staff)
Romel	Harmon	GCOE
Christopher	Kingston	LFCOB (Staff)
Christy	Lao	GCOE
Anne	Linton	LCA
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Minh	Pham	LFCOB
Abul	Pitre	COES
Fayeeza	Shaikh	ASI
Isabel	Song	COSE
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Vatsal	Vadali	ASI

Guests

Noah Price	GS
Alesha Sohler	GCOE
Anoshua Chaudhuri	CEETL
Darleen Franklin	COSE
Devi Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Jane Dewitt	DUEAP
Nancy Ganner	HR
Jeff Wilson	A & F
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Jesus Garcia	A & F
Dylan Mooney	AT/Staff Council
Claude Bartholomew	DUEAP
Emily Beitiks	LCA
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Julie Paez	ORSP
Ingrid Williams	HR
Nick Sousanis	LCA
Sophie Clavier	GS
Time Ubugen	LFCOB
Yim-Yu Wong	LFCOB
Alyscia Richard	LCA
Carleen Mandolfo	FA
Resha Cardone	FA
Nancy Gerber	COSE
Dipendra Sinha	COSE
Janet Remolona	LFCOB
Grace Yoo	CoES
Falu Bakrania	CoES

Reception Continues.

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Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 12:00

May 7th, 2024

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May 7th, 2024

Academic Senate

Plenary Meeting Minutes

Tuesday 7 May 2024

Hybrid – Seven Hills & Zoom

2:00 PM

OPEN FLOOR PERIOD: 2:00 - 2:05 PM

The Open Floor period was initiated. No announcements were made.

CALL TO ORDER: 2:05 PM

Approval of the Agenda for 7 May 2024

Chair Goldman brought the meeting to order and noted that this will be the second-to-last plenary of the semester. Chair Goldman noted further that we will skip the Matters Arising item on the agenda to allow additional time for senate business. The item/activity will return in the fall.

Sen. Collins moved to introduce an amendment to the agenda, and additional item of business (placed as Item 15): Loss of Confidence in the California State University Chancellor and Board of Trustees Ability to Effectively Consult With Faculty On Changes in CSU Curricula. This must then be held to a vote before being formally added to the agenda.

Sen. D’Alois seconded the motion to vote to add agenda item 15.

The amendment to the agenda was held to a vote.

Yes: 28

No: 4

Abstain: 7

The amendment has passed. The item was added to the agenda (Item 15).

Approval of the Minutes for 23 April 2024

Minutes were approved as read and thanks was given to Sen. Chou for recording the minutes.

Announcements from the Floor

Sen. Lynch provided an update about the search for an Associate Vice President for Title IX and DHR. Open forums will be held with each candidate during the next week (Monday, May 13; Wednesday, May 15; Thursday, May 16).

Sen. Wilson offered thanks to Associate Vice President & Dean of Students Miguel Hernandez for his work in supporting student safety during this time of student social demonstration.

Reports
1. Chair’s Report
  Guest: Vice President Jamillah Moore, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Chair Goldman noted that next week’s plenary will short and used to complete business. Then rest of the time will be devoted to business of the incoming new senate. Chair Goldman then announced that he will be rolling off as chair but will continue on ExComm as immediate past chair. He then opened the floor for Jamillah Moore, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. She spoke on student action on campus.

VP Moore offered thanks to the senate for its support of her office’s work. She explained that her office has been working to support students in ongoing protest activities, including rallying resources to ensure that students’ encampment on campus is done safely. She offered thank to President Mahoney and Provost Sueyoshi for their support for safe student activism. In further explaining services in support of safe student activism, VP Moore noted that the Student Union is open until 10pm, and that a phone number is made available for student use after that time (circulated via flyers).

1. President’s Report

President Mahoney noted that she is impressed with the level of compassion and care for supporting our students in their peaceful protest, as well as for the students themselves in their commitment to mindful activism. She asl has thanks to the students for committing themselves to peaceful protest. She noted that AVP & Dean of Students Hernandez and his team have been on campus for 12 or more hours for more than 9 days to ensure student safety. That students engage in protest on this campus, and in the shadow of buildings adorned with activist figures of eras past is deeply symbolic.

Sen. D’Alois noted students’ commitment to peace, and this reflects well on the administration and the campus as a whole.

President Mahoney noted that she spoke to students yesterday and they sent her their demands. She pushed for the development of a committee to receive these demands and explore options for a socially mindful investment policy (making sure to place the nearly $180 million endowment mindfully).

1. Provost’s Report

Provost Sueyoshi offered gratitude to students for their peaceful action. She then opened the floor to VP of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education Lori Beth Way and Senior AVP for Enrollment Management Katie Lynch.

Sen. Way gave notice of a 20% higher registration rate for continuing students. Additionally, summer enrollment is up between 20% and 25%.

Chair Goldman asked about the total impact to enrollment we could see (if all things remain flat).

Sen. Lynch explained that it’s too early to tell, especially given recent FAFSA problems. Other than applications, we are still down, so we must continue to work to function as a smaller university. The higher returning registration rate may in part be due to increased outreach efforts.

1. Standing Committee Reports
  1. Academic Policies Committee

Sen. Chou gave notice that APC has one continuing item today: a revision to F18-146 All University Program for Educator Preparation. She then offered thanks to all APC members for a productive year.

1. 1. Campus Curriculum Committee

Sen. D’Alois noted that CCC has completed its work for the year. She then noted that she will be retiring.

Sen. Hellman offered thanks to Sen. D’Alois for her leadership and compassion.

1. 1. Faculty Affairs Committee

Sen. Holschuh reported that FAC has 5 items to bring to the floor, 2 in second reading (listed below), and 3 in first reading (listed below). She then thanked FAC members for their incredible hard work.

1. 1. Strategic Issues Committee

Sen. Trousdale gave notice that SIC has no items to bring to the floor today. He then praised SAC members for their hard work and commitment to having hard discussions.

1. 1. Student Affairs Committee

Sen. Olsher gave notice that SAC has one item today: a resolution on SF State’s Renewed Commitment to Multilingualism and Internationalization (in second reading). He then expressed gratitude to the committee for their work, wisdom, perspectives, and expertise.

Chair Goldman noted that the senate is ahead of time on the agenda. He proceeded to item 7 (and then will return to item 6).

Matters Arising – An opportunity for Senators to say what’s on their minds.

In the interest of time, this will be shelved for this meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

An informational item is a statement announcing the completion of a process, carried out in accordance with Senate policy, and requiring formal notification of the Senate at its conclusion.

No Informational Items.

CONSENT ITEMS

From the Executive Committee: Resolution in Memory of Associate Dean Catriona Esquibel. Consent item, reader(s) and text will be posted prior to meeting.

Sen. Collins read In Memorium and Honoring Dr. Catriona Rueda Esquibel, outlining her academic background, professional appointments, and significant contributions to her field, the SF State camps, students, and her family. This was followed by a moment of silence.

CONTINUING BUSINESS

Recommendation from the Academic Policies Committee: Revision to F18-146 All University Program for Educator Preparation, in second reading.

Sen. Chou brought the item to the floor and explained that it is in its second reading. She explained that revision concerned edits to lines 140 and 147.

Chair Goldman paused for comments for or against, or edits to the item.

No comments were made, so we then moved to vote on the item.

Yes: 37

No: 0

Abstain: 5

The revision was adopted.

Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee: Resolution on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning, in second reading.

Sen. Holschuh brought the item to the floor, noting that there have been no further changes since its first reading a few weeks ago. Sen. Holschuh then explained FAC’s collaboration with CEETL and recommended a collaborative and curious approach to AI technologies and their use.

Chair Goldman opened for questions, comments, and edits.

Sen. Collins offered thanks to the committee for their work on this supports this wholeheartedly.

Sen. Kavuri-Bauer: echoed Sen. Collins’s sentiments and noted that CEETL’s work on this has deepend her understanding of this issue. She further noted that the mini symposium CEETL hosted (on May 3) made plain the realities of the workplace that students will be graduating into (see HERE for more).

The resolution was then held to a vote.

Yes: 37

No: 0

Abstain: 6

Programmatic note: following this vote, the senate then returned to item 6.

Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee: Revision of policy on Temporary Faculty Range Elevation S00-211, in second reading.

Sen. Holschuh gave notice that FAC added language to update this policy, bringing it in line with the current CBA (where the last revision was made in 2000). She explained that the only additions made can be found on lines 18 to 21. The added policy information has been in effect via the CBA since 2021, so this is an effort to update S00-211 in parallel.

Discussion was then had about some of the language contained in the existing policy. It was noted that some language may be unintendedly discriminatory (where the term “equivalent unit” is not clearly defined and may exclude faculty). An interjection was then made reminding the senate that the present discussion should be restricted to the revision proposed by FAC. It was further noted that as this recommendation for revision is in second reading, and changes to the policy (outside of the revision proposed by FAC) would also need discussion resulting in a proposed amendment, and then a vote, where the amending language would need to be placed into the record for consideration. That language was placed into the meeting chat:

Eligibility & Criteria. Temporary faculty (excluding coaches) are instructors of record appointed on either a full-time or parttime basis in an academic unit. Temporary faculty may apply for range elevation on the salary schedule once they become eligible. Eligibility for range elevation is established by the following two conditions:

No longer eligible for Salary Step Increases in current range, AND

Five years of appointment in the current range.

The department chair (or director shall coordinate a peer review of the application and make a recommendation to the college dean; the college dean shall then make his/her independent recommendation to the university president or his/her designee for the final decision.

Sen. Grutzik proposed that before this additional amendment is voted into the policy, it be thoroughly researched by AVP of Human Resources, Ingrid Williams and possibly legal, and to bring back to the Senate.

Discussion was then had about whether the need for further research is necessary. It was decided that the senate move to a vote on the proposed amendment language (without additional research). The move to vote was seconded by Brad.

A vote on the amendment was held.

Yes: 11

No: 20

Abstain: 10

The proposed amendment was not adopted. The senate then proceeded to vote on the initial revision proposed by FAC.

Yes: 24

No: 4

Abstain: 14

The policy revision was passed.

Recommendation from the Student Affairs Committee: Resolution on SF State’s Renewed Commitment to Multilingualism and Internationalization, in second reading.

Sen. Olsher brought the item to the floor and noted that this is a wide-ranging resolution under discussion for many months. He further noted that this is a renewed commitment in principle to many different aspects of multilingualism and internationalism that is consistent with the values of the university.

Sen. Collins Offers thanks for this and noted that this may be one of the first resolutions to codify indigenous languages as part of this multilingualism discussion.

Chair Goldman opened the floor for comments for or against, or amendments.

This was then brought to a vote.

Yes: 36

No: 1

Abstain: 2

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendation from the Executive Committee: Resolution for Positive Action and Collaboration in Recognition of Significant and Unusual Financial Challenges, in first reading, tentative.

Chair Goldman brought the item to the floor and noted that this is posted in iLearn. He noted that that this attempts to recognize the financial difficulties the campus faces and that it will require action on our part to enact changes (in some cases to curriculum) while maintaining the educational quality we aspire to.

Discussion was then had about the gravity of this resolution, the effort put into drafting it, as well as the need for more time to consider it (in alignment with the ethos of shared governance). It was also recommended that the senate add a commendation in observance of the University Budget Committee’s efforts to preserve transparency and communication about this issue.

Chair Goldman asked for a motion to move to second reading. Sen. Collins moved, and Sen. Hellman seconded.

A vote to proceed the resolution to second reading was held.

Yes: 18

No: 14

Abstain: 8

The motion passed and the item was moved to second reading.

Discussion was then had about this resolution as being offered as a “recommendation” and not an obligation. It was then noted that this is being offered in the spirit of open communication and shared governance. It was acknowledged also that in times of need and urgency, some decisions must be made quickly (financial or otherwise). It was further noted that overall, this senate endeavors to make decisions as a deliberative body in all ways possible. This much is clarified in clauses 39-41 (i.e. “[…]use the means of shared governance to the greatest extent possible.”). It was further noted that decision making is hardest during the summer, when many voting faculty are away from campus (a complicating factor).

Nancy Gerber: referred to the just-held vote to move this item to second reading, noting that Section 5 of the Senate Bylaws imply a 3/4 majority is needed for a motion to move to second reading in same day passes.

Sen. Wilson offered the specific language to which Nancy Gerber referred: bylaws section 5.1, “the first reading of a motion is concluded if: 1) there is no one remaining on the speakers' list who wishes to speak, or 2) a motion to close debate is passed (requires a two-thirds vote), or 3) a motion is approved to move the motion to second reading (requires a three-fourths majority).”

It was agreed that the Resolution was indeed still in first reading. It will thus return to the Executive Committee for further revisions. Chair Goldman invited all to share this with their colleagues.

Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee: Revision of policy on Academic Program Discontinuance F19-177, in first reading.

Sen. Holschuh brought to the item to the floor and explained that this a revision to the academic program discontinuance policy, which is in fact the policy that was referenced in the resolution that was just discussed. She noted that the revisions are largely concentrated on lines 41 to 45 of the policy, indicating that this is specific only to tenured and tenure track faculty.

Sen Jackson moved to advance this to second reading. The motion was seconded by Sen. Hellman.

The motion to advance the revision to second reading was held to a vote.

Yes: 28

No: 5

Abstain: 3

The item entered second reading.

AVP Scott observed that CEL (the College of Extended Reading) is mentioned in the text. This should be changed to CPaGE (i.e. the new name of the college, the College of Professional & Global Education). This is acknowledged as a typo and will not require a vote to correct.

A vote was then held to adopt the item, itself.

Yes: 28

No: 3

Abstain: 4

The revision was adopted. Chair Goldman then invited everyone to stay to maintain quorum.

Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee: Revision of Department Chairs and Equivalent Unit Directors Policy S24-145, in first reading.

Sen. Holschuh gave notice that this is a revision specific to one section of the policy, located under section 6, lines 47 to 51. Sen. Holschuh then explained the revision, noting that the revised language seeks to create a communication bridge (between dean and department), ensuring a communication timeline of 2 business days following the removal of a department chair.

Sen. Wilson applauded the revision and noted that comparable institutions (e.g. Sonoma State) have components in their policies that are not in ours. He recommended the use of the word “compelling” and suggested clearly articulating that a department be notified in writing of a chair’s removal. He offered the following comparative policy example (Sonoma State) – “Removal by the President Department chairs serve at the pleasure of the University President (cf. CBA 20.32). The University President may remove the department chair before the conclusion of the term. Removal of the department chair by the University President shall only occur in rare instances and for compelling reasons. No department chair shall be removed solely for carrying out the provisions of CSU and SSU policies and the requirements under the CFA/CSU Collective Bargaining Agreement. If the department chair is removed before the conclusion of the term, the University President shall, within one business day, notify the department of the decision and the basis for the decision in writing.”

Discussion was had about other changes made to language in the proposed revision, as well as the consultation FAC received in drafting these revisions.

Sen. Collins moved to advance the item to second reading. This was seconded by Sen. Olsher.

The movement to second was held to a vote.

Yes: 27

No: 6

Abstain: 5

The move to second reading was approved.

Chair Goldman opened the floor for any potential amendments.

Comment was made about the unresolved question about articulating in writing the rationale behind the removal of a chair.

Chair Goldman gave notice that no amendment to this revision was on the floor at this time. He then invited comments for or against the item.

Sen. Chou offered her support but recommended consultation with the University Chairs Counsel.

With no other remarks, the item itself was held to a vote.

Yes: 26

No: 6

Abstain: 5

The item has passed.

Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee Revision of Retention Tenure and Promotion Policy S24-241, in first reading.

Sen. Holschuh brought the item to the floor and noted that the revision is very focused, found in sections 1.6.2. and 1.7. She then underscored the urgency of these revisions given that promotions come up for next year.

Sen. Collins moved to advance the item to second reading. Jackson seconded the motion.

A vote was then held to move it to second reading.

Yes: 27

No: 3

Abstain: 5

The item was successfully voted into second reading. The senate then voted on the adoption of the item, itself.

Yes: 29

No: 0

Abstain: 5

The item passed.

Recommendation from the Executive Committee: Resolution for Loss of Confidence in the California State University Chancellor and Board of Trustees Ability to Effectively Consult with Faculty On Changes in CSU Curricula

Chair Goldman offered context around the adoption of general education requirements in the CSU system and the general education pathway as required by AB 928. He then opened the floor to Sen. Collins.

Sen. Collins acknowledged the difficulty of bringing such an item to the senate and offered background on the issue and the factors motivating a loss of confidence in the CSU Chancellor, administration, and the Board of Trustees’ ability to engage in effective consultation on CSU curriculum through shared governance.

Discussion was had about the speed at which this was drafted as well as recommendations for further revision. Some offered caution in embarking upon this path, noting that disagreement can be had with the decisions made by the Office of the Chancellor, administration, and Board of Trustees, but issuing a loss of confidence will have large impacts. Discussion was then had about the advantage of keeping this is first reading until the next plenary (to allow for more time for consideration).

Chair Goldman noted that this item will return next plenary in second reading. He invited senators take the time to receive feedback on this. He asked that comments be sent to him or Sen. Collins.

PRESENTATION(s)

None scheduled.

Adjournment: Time definite 5:00 PM

Our 14 May meeting will include continuing, outgoing and incoming Senators. New and remaining Senators will elect the new Executive Committee and standing committee chairs. The meeting will be followed by a reception, co-sponsored by the Office of the President, beginning as soon as departing Senators are dismissed.

Ryan Gurney

Secretary

Attendance

Priya	Abeywickrama	LCA
Elizabeth	Brown	CHSS
Fang-yu	Chou	CHSS
Ellen	Christensen	LCA
Robert Keith	Collins	ASCSU
Raul	Contreras	COSE (Staff)
Roberta	D'Alois	LFCOB
Amy	Dorie	CHSS
Burcu	Ellis	LCA
Elahe	Ensanni	COSE
Brad	Erickson	LCA
Chris	Finley	LCA
Michael	Goldman	CoSE
Cynthia	Grutzik	GCOE
Andrea	Guidara	LIB (Staff)
Ryan	Gurney	CPaGE staff
Rick	Harvey	CHSS
David	Hellman	LIB
Carrie	Holschuh	CHSS
Arezoo	Islami	LCA
M. Ernita	Joaquin	CHSS
Santhi	Kavuri-Bauer	LCA
John	Kim	AR
Christopher	Kingston	LFCOB (Staff)
Denise	Kleinrichert	LFCOB
Yeon-Shim	Lee	CHSS
Katie	Lynch	SAEM
Lynn	Mahoney	President
Elaine	Musselman	CHSS
Taylor	Myers	LCA (Staff)
David	Olsher	LCA
Anthony	Pahnke	LCA
Veronika	Papyrina	LFCOB
Sally	Pasion	COSE
Alexandra	Piryatinska	COSE
Stanley	Pogrow	GCOE
Michael	Scott	ORSP
Gabriela	Segovia-McGahan	COES (Staff)
Rae	Shaw	LCA
Amy	Sueyoshi	Provost
Andrea	Swei	COSE
Emiko	Takagi	CHSS
Pino	Trogu	LCA
Alaric	Trousdale	SAEM
Samantha	Ward	CHHS (Staff)
Lori Beth	Way	DUEAP
Jackson	Wilson	CHSS
Jeannie	Woo	COES

Absent

Fatima	Alaoui	LCA
Gilda	Bloom	GCOE
John	Brewer	COSE
Marie	Drennan	LCA
Paul	Ellison	LCA
Romel	Harmon	GCOE
Zuzana	Janko	LFCOB
Eric	Koehn	COES
Christy	Lao	GCOE
Alexandria	Leyton	LFCOB
Anne	Linton	LCA
Victoria	Narkewicz	GCOE (Staff)
Minh	Pham	LFCOB
Abul	Pitre	COES
Linda M	Platas	CHSS
Ersa	Rao	ASI
Fayeeza	Shaikh	ASI
Isabel	Song	COSE
Wesley	Ueunten	COES
Vatsal	Vadali	ASI

Guests

Sophie Clavier	GS
Karin Knowles	ORSP
Jamillah Moore	SAEM
Devi Ruslani-Reyes	CHSS
Claude Bartholomew	DUEAP
Teddy Albiniak	President's Office
Nancy Ganner	HR
Noah Price	GS
Ingrid Williams	HR
Jeff Wilson	A & F
Time Ubugen	LFCOB
Alyscia Richards	LCA
Ifeoma Nwankwo	LCA
Dylan Mooney	AT/Staff Council
Janet Remolona	LFCOB
Nancy Gerber	COSE
Anoshua Chaudhuri	CEETL
Andreana Clay	CHSS
Resha Cardone	LCA
Gitanjali Shahani	LCA
Grace Yoo	COSE
Mai-Nhung Le	COSE
Jay Ward	OIP
Jane DeWitt	DUEAP

POST-PLENARY FLOOR PERIOD

This is ordinarily an informal opportunity for senators and guests to meet, exchange information, or follow up on items or questions emerging from the meeting. It will ordinarily run for thirty minutes from the end of formal business, but not beyond 5:00 PM, if people remain online or in the room.

Mirna Guadalup… Mon, 08/05/2024 - 12:15

Meeting Date (Archive)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 12:00