Memorial and Announcements Gregory H Wannier Memorial. Mr. Joel McClure was recognized to read a Memoria1 for Gregory H. Wannier who died October 21, 1983. Professor Wannier ,served as a member of the University of Oregon faculty from 1961 until his death. The text of this memorial is attached to these minutes. It was moved that the memorial be entered in the permanent record of these minutes and that copies be sent to the family. In keeping with tradition the President asked that the members of the Assembly stand for a moment of silent tribute.
CERTIFICATION OF FALL TERM GRADUATES. Mr. Herbert Chereck, Registrar, was recognized to read the following for the certification of Fall 1983 graduates: That the faculty of the University of Oregon recommends that the Oregon State Board of Higher Education confer upon the persons whose names are included in the Official Degree List, as compiled and certified by the University Registrar after the close of Fall term 1983 the degrees for which they have completed all requirements." The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote of the Assembly.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS GOVERNANCE MOTIONS. The President explained that the members of SUAB could not vote on any part of the governance motions, but they could join the debate on the issues. This decision was reached after discussion with the University Assembly's Parliamentarian, Mr. Robert Friedman, as to the meaning of faculty legislation of November 6, 1974. At that meeting the Assembly voted to allow 18 SUAB members vote in the Senate and the Assembly. But the student members were barred from voting on any legislation that would expel them or reduce their membership numbers.

Mr. James Lemert, Journalism, was recognized to introduce the entire motion in a general way. It was stated that motions numbered 1 through 7 would be considered and adopted seriatim.

Mr. Stanley Greenfield, English, rose to make a motion "To postpone the entire governance package indefinitely."

President Olum explained that this was a debatable motion and would need a two thirds vote to pass. It was also pointed out that the motion to postpone required a general debate on the entire concept of the governance motion and not on specific parts of that motion. Those who spoke in favor of Mr. Greenfield's motion felt that the proposed system would politicize the faculty, create factions, slates of candidates and require a surrendering of freedom in favor of an efficient government with a small body making the decisions.

Those who opposed the motion to postpone pointed out that the attendance at the Assembly is usually very low, the level of debate is of poor quality, the present form of government is not really very representative of faculty feelings or thoughts because of low attendance. The question was called for and by a show of hands the motion to postpone was defeated, 43 in favor and 113 opposed.

motion 1 was introduced by Mr. Sam Boggs, Geology, who reported for the Senate. No real debate took place on the motion and was passed by the Senate with no negative votes. Motion 1. Changes in Voting .membership in the University Assembly.

 
• A. Voting members of the University Assembly shall consist of the following, quoted from the Proposed Rules of Governance, Draft IX, 10/10/83: I. A. Voting Members of the Assembly
 
• 1. All tenured and emeritus faculty.
• 2. All Senior Instructors, Assistant Professors Associate Professors, and Professors on regular academic appointment as Officers of Instruction at the University of Oregon.
• 3. All Senior Research Associates.
• 4. All University Librarians with the rank of Assistant Professor and higher.
• 5. The President, Vice-Presidents, Provost, Vice-Provosts, Deans and Associate Deans, as well as Officers of Administration not regularly engaged in full-time teaching, with the rank of Assistant Professor and higher.
• 6. The Athletic Director and all Head Coaches with the rank of Assistant Professor and higher who have full-time appointments within the University.
• 7. The eighteen (18) members of the Student University Affairs Board (hereafter referred of as the S.U.A.B.).
• 8. All faculty members who have the franchise under the previous rules of the Assembly at the time of adoption of the new Rules of Governance, shall retain that franchise until they terminate employment as members of the faculty
• 9. The following are excluded from the category of voting members: Adjunct and Visiting faculty, Courtesy appointees, Research Associates, Research Assistants, Instructors, and Lecturers. Assistant Deans are excluded unless they qualify under another category.
• B. This motion shall be effective after the adoption of the Proposed Rules of Governance (Motion 7 below). If Motion 7 fails, this motion shall be effective at the Assembly meeting following final action on Motion 7.

Ellis, CHD&P, asked why ROTC was excluded from the voting faculty. The answer was that all courtesy faculty appointments were excluded and that the ROTC faculty were courtesy appointments. A motion to amend Motion I.A.2 was made. This amendment would add the words " including members of the Department of Military Science" in line 2 following the words "academic appointment" On a vote the amendment passed by a one vote margin 82 in favor and 81 opposed. Motion I.A.2. now reads: "All Senior Instructors, professors, Associate Professors, and Professors on regular academic appointment , including members of the Department of Military Science as Officers of Instruction at the University of Oregon." <

 the entire motion was called for and the Assembly approved of as amended, by a clear majority.

Motion 2 was now on the floor. Establishment of a quorum in the University Assembly.

• A. I.C. 6. quorum
•  a. Ten percent 10% of the assembly shall constitute a quorum.
• This motion shall be effective at the first assembly meeting after the adoption of the proposed rules of governance (motion 7 below).

 

 Motion 3 was brought to the floor by Mr. James Lemert, Chair of the Governance task force.

Motion 3. Changes in the University Senate.

• A. Delegation of legislative authority to the University Senate.
• I.D. Authority and Functions of the Assembly
•  1. The Assembly, assuming the power assigned to the Professors in the University Charter, shall have the power to legislate on matters of educational policy.
•  2. The assembly shall usually exercise its power through its
• representative, the Senate.
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• a. A measure that fails to receive majority support in the Senate shall die unless referred to the Assembly by petition (I.E.3.).
• b. A measure that passes the Senate with less than a two thirds (2/3) majority of those voting shall be referred automatically to the Assembly for action.
• c. The Senate may vote to refer a measure to the Assembly after taking an advisory vote.
• d. Any measure that is approved by at least a two thirds (2/3) vote in the Senate shall take effect without Assembly action unless petitioned (I.E.3.) except for certain curricular matters that are reserved to the Assembly for final action (I.E.3.), or if the President of the University requests Assembly concurrence in a specific Senate action.
• 3. The Assembly shall take action where the addition or deletion of courses or instructional programs is involved.
• E. Relations with the Senate. The Senate is an agency of the Assembly.
 
• 1. No University policy shall become effective by virtue of Senate action until the Assembly shall have had an opportunity to challenge the Senate action by petition.
• 2. A copy of Senate actions shall be sent to all members of the Assembly.
• 3. Such Senate actions may be appealed to the Assembly on the written petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the
• members of the Assembly within a period of fifteen (15) days (i.e., exclusive of recess periods, academic holidays, Saturdays or Sundays) after the date copies of the Senate actions have been distributed.
• 4. On the filing of such a petition with the Secretary, the i University President shall call a special meeting of the Assembly (I.C.2.), unless a regular meeting is scheduled to be held at an appropriate time, considering the three (3) week advance notice requirement. In any case, the matter Petitioned must be brought to the Assembly on the first available "first Wednesday" after the petition is received by the Secretary.
• 5. At that meeting, the Secretary shall report to the Assembly the debate of the Senate.
• 6. The Assembly shall approve, alter, reject, postpone, table, or otherwise dispose of the action of the Senate, except that if no action is taken because of a lack of quorum or other cause, the action of the Senate shall stand,
• 7. Senate actions not appealed to the Assembly shall become effective as faculty action fifteen (15) days after the date copies of the Senate actions have been distributed.
• 8. Either the Assembly of the Senate, by majority vote of those present, may request that the Assembly he polled by mail for advisory purposes.
• B. Redefinition of Senate Membership.
II A. Membership of the Senate (46)
 
• 1. Ex officio, non-voting members who shall have the right to the floor (6):
 
• a. The President of the University or a designee.
• b. The President of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon.
• c. The Registrar of the University.
• d. The Secretary of the Assembly.
• e. A representative of the Faculty Advisory Council.
• f. The parliamentarian of Assembly.
• 2. Voting student members (8):
• a. The Chairperson of the S.U.A.B.
• b. The Vice Chairperson of the S.U.A.B.
• c. Six (6) other members of the S.U.A.B., chosen as determined by that body.
• 3. Elected Representatives of the Faculty (32)
•  a. Sixteen (16) representatives shall be elected each year for two (2) year terms. Of these, eight (8) members shall be elected each year from the College of Arts and Sciences, and eight (8) members from the professional schools, Library, the unaffiliated faculty and officers of administration ballot, but not on both.
• b. Sixteen (16) shall be elected in each odd numbered year and sixteen (16) in each even numbered year.
• B. Term of office
 
• 1. Term of office of elected members is two (2) years.
• 2. The seat of an elected member of the Senate shall be considered vacant it the member is absent two (2) times in a year from regular and special meetings, unless the Secretary of the Senate is notified in advance of the member's illness or anticipated absence on University business.
• 3. No Senator shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms, but may serve again after an absence from the Senate of one (1) year.
• C. Changes in procedures for nomination and election of senators. II.C. Nominations for Faculty positions
• 1. The Secretary shall prepare and distribute two (2) lists of names of faculty members of the Assembly eligible to serve in the Senate: a complete list of persons from the College of Arts and Sciences and a complete list of eligible persons from the profession schools, Library, and the unaffiliated faculty and officers of administration combined.
• 2. Members of each of these two (2) groups shall vote not no more than sixteen (16) persons from the list appropriate to their group.
• 3. The sixteen (16) persons who receive the most votes from each group shall be on the ballots prepared by the Secretary.
• D. Faculty Elections
 
• 1. All elections shall be conducted by the Secretary.
• 2. Two ballots shall be prepared: one ballot shall list the names of the sixteen (16) persons from the College of Arts and Sciences, and one ballot shall list the names of the sixteen (16) persons from the professional schools - Library - unaffiliate faculty and officers of administration. A short paragraph describing each candidate's background for the Senate shall be included on the ballot . Each faculty member of the Assembly shall vote for no more than eight (8) persons on each of the two ballots.
• 3. All elections shall be by secret mail ballot and reported in writing to the Senate Executive Committee no later than March 1.
• 4. The eight (8) candidates from each list receiving the most votes shall be elected. The Secretary shall resolve any ties by lot.
• 5. Any faculty vacancy in the Senate occurring prior to the expiration of a term shall be filled by the next available name in descending order from the most recent election list. Those senators named as successors shall complete the unexpired terms.
• D. Limiting regular meetings of the University Assembly to four per year. I.C. Meetings of the Assembly
• 1. Regular meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of November, January, March, and May.
• 2. Special meetings may be called by the University President:
• a. on the President's own initiative
• b. in response to an action by the Senate (I.D.2.).
• c. in response to a written petition by ten percent (10%) of the voting members of the Assembly I.E.3.).
• 3. Special meetings, when called, will be held on the first Wednesday of October, December, February, April, or June, unless emergencies require that they be held at other times. In such cases, meetings may be called on other Wednesdays.
• 4. The University President may postpone any Assembly meeting by one (1) week, provided notice is given not later than one (1) week prior' to the regularly scheduled date of the meeting.
• 5. Notice of Meeting
• a. The agenda of each meeting shall be published and distributed to each member of the Assembly no later than one (1) week in advance of each meeting.
• b. The agenda of a meeting where appeal of Senate action is to be considered (I.E.3.) shall be published and distributed to each member of the universitY Assembly three (3) weeks in advance and the agenda shall be accompanied by the proposals to be considered at the meeting.
• E. The sections of this motion that relate to elections shall be effective with the nomination and election cycle that takes place during Winter and Spring terms of 1984. All other sections of this motion shall be effective at the time of organization of the University Senate for 1984-85, in May 1984. No part of this motion shall be effective until Motion 7 approved.
Mr. Lemert asked that the Assembly be moved to a Quasi Committee of the whole. This was seconded and defeated by a show of hands. Mr. Sanford Tepfer, a member the Governance Task Force, reported for the Senate and gave the votes on each part as well as the amendments. The Senate approved the motion including an amendment at increased the number of SUAB members in the Senate from 8 to 14 in B.II.A.2. Mike Prothe, SUAB, made a motion to amend Motion 3 to reflect the change accepted the Senate. This would change B.II.A.2. to read: "Voting student members (14):", d2.c. "Twelve (12) other members of the S.U.A.B., chosen as determined by that body."

An amendment to the amendment was made by Mr. Charles Wright, Mathematics, to reduce the number fourteen to two. The two would be the President and Vice-President the SUAB. After some debate the motion to amend the amendment was defeated. The motion to amend was called for and was defeated by a vote of 37 in favor and 103 posed. Motion 3 remained unchanged.

At this time the President adjourned the meeting of the University Assembly until 3:30 p.m. on November 16, 1983 in 150 Geology, when the remainder of the governance motions will be on the floor. The time of adjournment was 5:35 p.m.

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