James Lemert, Chair of the Faculty Advisory Council, has submitted the annual report of the FAC. This report, for the academic year 1991 92 can be found at the end of these minutes.
President Brand announced that a wing of the new Bowerman Building will be named in honor of Jan Broekhoff. Mr. Broekhoff was a member of the University faculty from 1973 until his death in October of 1991. A Professor in the College of Human Development and Performance, Mr. Broekhoff was acting Dean of the College in 1990 91 and was instrumental in creating the University of Oregon's International Institute for Sport and Human Performance in 1984.
"As Chair of the Academic Requirements Committee and for the Committee, I move 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 for the academic year 1991 92 and Summer Session 1992, the degree or degrees for which they have completed all requirements."
The motion was passed without dissent.
Mr. Paul Engelking, President of the University Senate, presented the following motion:
"Academic departments may offer upper division courses on a graded only basis if the course(s) are intended primarily for majors."
Mr. Engelking stated that the University Senate passed this motion without dissent and under the rules of faculty governance the Assembly had to take final action on the matter as it involves a curriculum issue. The motion actually amends legislation passed in 1970 that precludes academic departments from offering courses on a graded only basis. The intention of this legislation is to allow the departments to make upper division courses graded only. Very few upper division courses are taken by non majors and the graded only rule is to make sure that courses within a major are on a graded basis.
Mr. Barry Siegel, Chair of the Academic Standards Committee, added that the Committee of which he is Chair drew up the motion in response to a concern from the Registrar that the Banner System would not accept two grading option restrictions for the same course. The Registrar also had a concern that several departments/schools/colleges had ignored the rule in recent years and had been putting "graded only" on their upper division courses because they courses were for majors only.
Ms. Nan Coppock Bland, University Publications, pointed out that the term "graded" should apply exclusively to actual grades, A, B, C, D, F, and not to P/NP. Pass and no pass were not grades and some other category should be given to these two options. President Brand stated that the concern she had should be brought up in another motion and that it was not a part of this motion.
By voice vote the Assembly approved the motion as presented.
Mr. Engelking next presented the motion on the subject of the conferral of posthumous degrees. The motion:
"Conferral of Posthumous Degrees
"Policy: Upon learning that a student has died, the Dean of Students will consult with the Registrar, the major Department, and where appropriate the Dean of the Graduate School, to determine if the student is eligible for a posthumous degree. If the student possessed appropriate academic credentials at the time of death, and the family wishes, the Dean of Students shall recommend that the University President authorize the posthumous issuance of the appropriate degree.
"Procedure:
"I. Undergraduate: Baccalaureate Degree Candidate A. The Dean of Students shall inquire of the University Registrar "1. At the time of death, was the student officially enrolled? "2. Would the student have met all general education requirements for a degree, had s/he had the opportunity to complete the course work for which s/he was registered at the time of death?
"B. If the answer to the two questions above is yes, the Registrar shall ask the student's major department(s) to evaluate the student's academic record and upon satisfactory completion of current course enrollment(s) would have satisfied all major course requirements as required by the major departments(s).Ô
"D. If all the above conditions are met, the Registrar shall notify the Dean of Students, who shall consult with the President. At the President's direction, the Dean of Students shall contact the deceased student's immediate family to determine whether the family is receptive to the University's granting a posthumous degree.
"E. If affirmative, the President may then direct the Registrar to order the appropriate diploma, record the award of the degree, and arrange for the appropriate listing in the commencement program.
"F. The President shall write a letter to the appropriate family member(s) announcing the honor of the posthumous degree and the date of the commencement ceremony at which the degree will be granted.
"II. Graduate: Graduate Degree Candidate
"A. The Dean of Students shall inquire of the major department and Dean of the Graduate School whether the student, upon satisfactory completion of current course enrollment(s), would have satisfied requirements for the degree, and whether a thesis or dissertation would have been required for graduation.
B. If a thesis or dissertation would have been required, the Dean of the Graduate School shall consult with the chair and members of the thesis or dissertation committee to determine whether the student could have completed and defended the thesis or dissertation during the current term or semester. The Dean of Students shall be informed of the determination.
"C. If the student reasonably could have completed all requirements for the degree, then the Dean of Students shall proceed according to I. C.
Originally implemented 2 10 71. Revisions accepted by the University Senate 5 13 92
The Senate, without opposition and following discussion, passed this motion and since it deals with an issue that could be defined as curriculum it is not presented to the Assembly with a do pass from the Senate, Mr. Engelking added.
The Assembly passed the motion without opposition.
Mr. Moseley summarized the funding distribution through the use of overhead charts. The funding has gone through two rounds thus far and the allocations are over for now. The money did not come from State funds, but are monies collected from auxiliary services, e.g., EMU, housings, etc. In April the President approved $540,000 in funding for initiatives in support and development of the Strategic Plan that were submitted by faculty and staff. These strategic actions will commence prior to the end of the current fiscal year.
(A copy of the "Summary of Immediate and Short Term Strategic Actions to Achieve the University of Oregon's Vision for the Future, June 1992" is available from the office of Vice President Moseley in Johnson Hall.)
Goal number 1: Quality undergraduate education in a comprehensive research University, initiated in academic year (AY) 1991 92, immediate allocation $200,000. Short term (read as for AY 1992 93) allocation $32,777.
Goal number 2: Develop a strong international focus to our educational and research programs, initiated in AY 91 92, immediate $40,000 and short term $100,000.
Goal number 3: Improve the overall quality of our academic departments and programs, initiated in AY 91 92, immediate $200,000 and short term $20,000.
Goal number 4: Strengthen graduate programs and research through improved recruitment and financial support for graduate students, to be initiated in ÃÃAY 92 93 , short term $153,500.
Goal number 5: Improve the University's infrastructure and technical support for the learning environment, initiated in AY 91 92, immediate plan and begin implementation of completing the Campus Computer network $.5 million (non SPF), classroom improvements $440,000. AY 92 93 $104,000 (upgrade music sound studio, satellite video capabilities, loan to ASA accounts for purchase of new computer hardware and software by faculty) and non specified amounts for upgrade of Condon classrooms and re fitting seminar rooms in Lawrence.
Goal number 6: Expand the University's leadership role in pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge by increasing internal and external support for faculty research. Initiated AY 91 92, $50,000, and in AY 92 93 $61,136.
Goal number 7: Increase our affirmative action efforts in order to broaden the cultural diversity of the campus and foster a warm and hospitable campus climate, initiated in AY 91 92 $60,000, and in 92 93 $35,000.
Goal number 8: Foster a warm and hospitable climate on campus for peoples from all cultures with tolerance and respect for the views of others and a sharpened ability to question and critique various ideas, including our own, AY 91 92 $25,000. AY 92 93 for Child care support and improvement $15,000. Combined goals of 7 and 8=combined affirmative action and campus climate actions: AY 91 92 $15,000. AY 92 93 $30,000.
Goal number 9: Expand professional education in the Portland Metropolitan area through collaborative efforts with other colleges and universities, and provide new professional continuing education opportunities throughout the state, AY 91 92 non specified, and in AY 92 93 $50,357.
Mr. Barry Siegel, Economics, inquired if the funds would be on going for goals that are long range and will need permanent funding or if the state budget allocations to the University will have to support the goals in the long run? Mr. Moseley stated that the commitment was only through June 30, 1993, and the funds are not looked upon as recurring. President Brand commented that the funding will be studied carefully when necessary, but for now the goals are funded through June 1993 and that in the light of Measure 5, the present 20 % budget cut and uncertainty it is not likely that a 1993 94 strategic goals plan will be funded, but the funds will continue to be collected and saved for future allocation when the future is known.
Mr. Kenneth O'Connell, Fine Arts, asked if the classroom improvements had been decided. Mr. Moseley said the Physical Plant is to meet with each individual Dean and access what must be done and to with the Deans establish priorities. Each concerned faculty member should go through his/her Dean to make sure your Dean knows what deficiencies in classrooms you face and would like remedied, Mr. Moseley concluded.
President Brand said that the quality of the initiatives put forth by the faculty were impressive. Each proposal showed much thought and care as well as creativity in addressing the goals. Some people wonder if this is the time to move forward on the Strategic Plan and the President said it was for several reasons. Among these reasons could be found an attempt to help control our own destiny, to right problems that have not been addressed in decades, to make sure we are in a position to serve the State of Oregon in the post Measure 5 period and to better serve the education needs of this state well into the next century.
On the current budget problems Mr. Gerald Kissler, Senior Vice€ Provost, was recognized to make a presentation. Mr. Kissler initiated the presentation by pointing out that the University had to have a letter into the Chancellor by June 8, 1992 concerning the 20 % budget cuts that we are to make as well as discussions on the Oregon Benchmarks for a possible (competitive) 10 % add back and the 10 % available as potential add back in relation to decision packages. None of the 20 % "add backs" are really add backs, in that the cuts proposed are cuts! The Chancellor also asked questions concerning the viability of the School of Law, cooperative programs, and Business among other items that have been in the press.
The response of the University will involve the future of the State of Oregon, the economy, the need for an educated work force, investments in the future, a discussion of our own strategic plan and the reality that higher education, as well as all areas of education, will have to grow in the future to meet the needs of the state as well as the population. The cuts addressed take two different approaches or alternatives.
Alternative 1 represents the guidelines given to the University by the Chancellor. Unlike last year, only 15 % is planned to come from new tuition revenues. Therefore, Mr. Kissler explained, students would be paying a little more, but getting less, i.e., fewer classes available and larger sections. The second alternative assumes a another major tuition increase so that once again, one half of the budget cut would be covered by new revenue. Under this alternative the students would be paying more, but they would see quality maintained.
Academic programs need to be protected, regular faculty are our most valuable resource and would be too expensive to replace if the situation changes in a few years. To hire back and start from scratch would be much too costly and the quality of the institution would be harmed beyond repair. The reduction in service areas is the main thrust, except the teaching faculty is really dependent upon the service areas classrooms are swept, plumbing repaired, electrical problems fixed, windows replaced, etc. Student Services and the Library are crucial to the mission of the University. To project where it would be the easiest to cut is impossible as past cuts have made the options non existent. But we are mandated to make cuts.
President Brand joined in by saying the we are not going to € close programs, that is what we did in 1991 for the 1991 93 cuts. We must keep the University viable for the future. The presentation by Mr. Kissler was the worst case scenario and we are doing what we are told for that worst case.
We will not know what our budget is until June or July 1993 over one year from now, the President continued. Until that time we are all going to go through a wrenching experience, a time span that will be filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and indeed worry for each of us. It will be an unsettling time. If any person states that they are not concerned, they are not being realistic.
On June 25 and 26 the State Board will meet and set the tuition rate for next year. At that time the first shoe will drop and during the summer a special session of the State Legislature will most likely meet and attempt to put together some type of tax reform plan for the electorate. It is anticipated that in early fall, September most likely, a vote will take place on whatever the legislature and governor agree upon.
Mr. William Loy, Geography, expressed gratitude to the President for the work he has done and is doing for the University during this crucial time of uncertain fiscal prospects. Mr. Barry Siegel, Economics, stated that he was disappointed in the lack of leadership from the elected officials, who instead of meeting the challenge with ideas, keep acting as though they are afraid to move forward with ideas and suggestions.
Keith Richard Secretary
Professor Merrill was a graduate of the University of Michigan where he received his undergraduate degree in political science in 1959 and his law degree in 1961. Before joining the law faculty he dserved from 1961 to 1963 as a law clerk for justices of the Oregon Supreme Court. He practiced law with the Portland firm of Krause, Lindsay and Nahstall for 1962 to 1967. He served as a research attorney with the American Bar Foundation in Chicago from 1967 until 1969 at which time he took his first teaching position as a member of the University of Denver's law faculty. He came to the U. of O. Law School from the Denver faculty in 1970.
During his career he taught courses in Civil Procedure, Evidence, Federal Jurisdiction, the Legal Profession and Remedies and was co author of a course text, ÃÃMaterials on Federal Courts and Procedure. Additionally he was a respected teacher and received the law school's award for excellence in teaching 1992.
Professor Merrill's service to the Bar and bench was prodigious. He was the author of the ÃÃHandbook on Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure , which is the leading treatise on the subject for use by Oregon lawyers and judges. He was known throughout the states, as well as nationally, for his expertise in the field of civil procedure and his book and other scholarly articles were frequently cited by appellate courts in their decisions. Oregon lawyers and judges often sought consultation with Professor Merrill regarding difficulty practice questions in the fields of civil procedure and legal ethics. He also served as executive director of the Oregon Council on Court Procedures from 1977 to 1982 and from 1987 until the time of his death. Professor Merrill's many years of service to the bench and bar was recognized by the Lane County Bar Association which presented posthumously its Distinguished Service Award to Professor Merrill.
We request that this memorial be made a permanent part of the minutes of this meeting of the University Assembly and that copies of this memorial be sent to the immediate family by the Secretary of the Faculty.
Chapin Clark George Platt School of Law
FACULTY ADVISORY COUNCIL, JUNE 3, 1992 Background The Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) a is composed of eight faculty members and two officers of administration, all elected at large and each serving two year terms. Terms are staggered, so that each year half the members are replaced. Half the eight faculty members are elected from the professional schools and colleges and half from the CAS. The FAC meets virtually every week with the President and/or the Provost. As has been customary, FAC members agreed to keep the substance of these weekly discussions confidential. Obviously, then, this annual report operates with that agreement in mind.
The FAC's year began in the immediate aftermath of academic program cuts, and the end of the current year saw the start up of a new adhoc budget planning committee that sometimes met jointly with the FAC to listen to a number of budget scenario proposals. Driven by Measure 5, the budget goal for the University and OSSHE now is to meet the Governor's requirement that we present a budget for the next biennium that operates at 80 % of the budget for the 1992 93 academic year, give or take some monies that might be reclaimed, on a more or less competitive basis, within OSSHE. Despite starting and ending the academic year between the bookends of actual and potential budget cuts, the FAC reflected, to some extent, President Brand's relatively optimistic belief that genuine progress has been made in better positioning the University within a probable future of declining or at best stable State support.
During Winter and Spring Quarters, Senate President Paul Engelking was invited to join us as a guest. Late in the year, the FAC was occasionally joined by a special ad hoc Senate Budget Committee, chaired by Engelking. The new FAC is likely to continue these occasional joint meetings over the summer as the University prepares for a more specific September budget submission.
Any summary of the FAC's year would have to recognize that the year was one in which there were recurrent discussions between the FAC and the administration about role expectations for the FAC. Second year FAC members noted that there had been signs of role disagreements in the preceding year as well. Possible future roles of the Senate and Assembly also arose frequently in our discussions.
From February to early April, an adhoc FAC subcommittee prepared an analysis and critique of OSSHE proposal, Extended Education in OSSHE: ÃÃContinuing Education and Ed Net . After discussion by the entire FAC, the subcommittee's critique was transmitted by the provost's office to OSSHE. The critique asserted that Ed Net offered some exciting possibilities, but the OSSHE plan had yet to address crucial ambiguities regarding (1) target student groups, (2) quality control, (3) apparently unrealistic expectations that complete degree programs might commonly be offered, (4) issues concerning interchangeability of courses, (5) unique "intellectual property" issues that the new technology makes more likely, and (6) allocation and control of resources to support on campus teachers who, the plan says, will simultaneously teach both televised and in class versions of the "same" class.
Four years ago, the FAC asked the State System to resolve a dispute between s) the OSSHE and Attorney General's office and 2) faculty at the UO and at the Health Sciences University who had made insurance payments to Union Mutual Insurance Group. Since these premiums represented members' property interests in Union Mutual, some $650,000 being held by the State of Oregon arguably should have been returned to faculty at the two campuses for their share of the proceeds when Union Mutual was sold and went out of business. Almost exactly four years to the day, this FAC again asked the OSSHE to resolve the same issue. By this time, we presume, the amount of money in dispute (with interest), is well above the original $650,000. At this writing, it appears as if the state remains unwilling to settle faculty claims without an adversarial, court determined settlement. The poet Oliver Wendell Holmes said" Ã Ã"Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust." Perhaps so, but we suspect both retired and long term faculty members who put money into Union Mutual could have better consulted the poet's son, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.
As always, a constant stream of everyday problems, selection of others to committees, and ex officio committee assignments kept us busy and off the streets. Briefly listed are a few of the other topics we discussed with President Brand, Provost Wessells, and others. Merit vs. across the board equity in 1992 pay raises, how to improve the implementation phase of Strategic Planning so that faculty and staff will have a psychological investment in the outcomes, operations of the Provost's Office State funding of intercollegiate athletics, Duck Call is it working" advice to the Provost on rewording position opening announcements, campus rumors as symptom of perceived information inadequacies, restructuring General Education requirements and decentralized curricular shifting from 3, to 4 or 5 credits, finding new roles for displaced tenured faculty, and changes in the organization of Affirmative Action. Members whose terms expire Terms continue to June 1993 Judy Hibbard, Dan Pope (will be on leave 1992 93) Richard Steers Marliss Strange Charles Wright June 1992 Jim Lemert, Chair Sam Boggs Susan Lesyk (Vice Chair) Linda Ettinger (Fall & Winter) Wayne Westling (Spring)
Passed by the University Senate on January 15, 1992. ACTIVITIES DURING DEAD WEEK OR FINAL EXAMINATION PERIODS.
"Any University sponsored event or activity that requires student participation during dead week or final examination periods cannot be scheduled, contracted for, or agreed to without prior approval of the Provost." and,
DISCRIMINATION AND ROTC "Resolution on the Department of Defense Discriminatory Policy " Whereas the University Senate represents and advocates for the needs and interest of University of Oregon faculty and students and, "Whereas the University Senate has and continues to support lesbian, gay and bisexual students and an agenda working to defeat homophobia/heterosexism and oppression and, "Whereas the University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union Board of Directors modified its Affirmative Action Compliance Statement to reflect accordance to standard university policy regarding assistance to organizations (OAR 580 15 005, OAR 580 15 010, OAR 580 15 065) and, "Whereas the Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 1332.14 is a discriminatory policy stating that, "Homosexuality is incompatible with military service. The presence in the military environment of persons who engage in homosexual conduct or who, by their statements, demonstrate a propensity to engage in homosexual conduct, seriously impairs the accomplishment of the military mission. The presence of such members adversely affects the ability of the Military Services to maintain discipline, good order, and morale; to foster mutual trust and confidence among service members; to ensure the integrity of the system of rank and command; to facilitate assignment and worldwide deployment of service members who frequently must live and work under close conditions affording minimal privacy; to recruit and retain members of the Military Services; to maintain the public acceptability of military service; and to prevent breaches of security." and, "Whereas the University of Oregon has a policy not to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in accordance with Definition of Discrimination (OAR 580 15 010), and that outside agencies cannot use campus facilities if they discriminate and, "Whereas DoD statistics (Navy Times , February 29,. 1988) show that since 1983 women have been discharged because of homosexual acts at a rate almost ten (10) times that of military men, many being students and, "Whereas the U. S. Armed Forces have discriminated against students that are lesbian, gay or bisexual; discharged lesbian, gay and bisexual people who are currently serving; denied diplomas to lesbian, gay and bisexual cadets; rescinded military educational scholarships and demanded a refund from those who have served and are now attending school and so, "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University Senate strongly condemns the presence of discrimination against gays and lesbians and requests President George Bush to sign an Executive Order to immediately rescind Department of Defense Directive 1332.14 which excludes lesbian, gay and bisexual people from the U. S. Armed Forces."
ROTC CONTRACT TERMINATION IF DISCRIMINATION CONTINUES.
Be it moved: Before the termination of its current contract with the Department of Defense (DOD) for Reserve Officer Training (ROTC), or at the latest within five years, the University President and the University Senate shall review Department of Defense policies for conformance with the standards set forth in OAR 580 15 005, OAR 580 15 010, and OAR 580 15 065. If Department of Defense policies do not meet the standards, the University Senate strongly recommends that the President of the University terminate the contract for the Reserve Officer Training Corps unit at the University of Oregon."
and, GRADUATE COUNCIL POSITION FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE.
"The University Senate moves to amend part I of the University legislation, dated December 12, 1991 concerning the reorganization of the Graduate Council, to remove the representation from the College of Human Development and Performance as of June 30, 1992."
SENATE POSITION FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE ELIMINATED AND PUT INTO THE AT LARGE CATEGORY.
"The University Senate moves to eliminate the Senate position representing the College of Human Development and Performance as of June 30, 1992, and to establish a new, at large, position for all Professional Schools and Colleges, effective July 1, 1992."
SENATE POSITIONS WHEN A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE IS ELIMINATED.
In the event that a school or college is eliminated, its representatives on University committee shall have the option of completing their committee terms.
"Each affected position shall be eliminated upon the member's term, unless the position is reallocated or reassigned by action of the University Senate. ` `
GRADED ONLY BASIS FOR MAJORS IN UPPER DIVISION COURSES.
"Academic departments may offer upper division courses on a graded only basis if the course(s) intended primarily for majors."
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC COMMITTEE. "A. The University of Oregon's Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (IAC) shall: "1. be authorized to make recommendations concerning all aspects of intercollegiate athletic policy; "2. provide advice and consultation to the Athletic Director, the Vice President for Administrtion, and the President concerning any and all aspects of intercollegiate athletics; "3. be a faculty committee; "4. meet at regularly scheduled intervals; "5. set meeting agendas by the chair consulting with IAC members and the Athletic Director; "6. receive no perquisites or favors which might compromise their objectivity; "7. provide faculty and student oversight and input to intercollegiate athletics; "8. aid understanding of intercollegiate athletics among faculty and students; "9. be accountable directly to the University Senate; and "10. submit an annual report to the President of the University Senate at the end of each academic year which summarizes IAC activities during the year. The University Seante may direct the IAC to address particulatr issues (such as budget issukes, law and compliance issues, and student athletes' welfare) in these reports. "B. The membership of IAC shall comprise ten faculty members and five student members. "1. Four members shall be elected by the faculty each year: "a. two shall be elected from the College of Arts and Sciences by the voting faculty; "b. two shall be elected from professional schools/colleges by the voting faculty. "c. no two from the same department within the College of Arts and Sciences shall serve on the IAC at the same time. "d. no two from the same professional school/college shall serve on IAC at the same time. "e. terms of office shall be two years; "f. four years must pass before any faculty member is eligible to stand for re election; and "g. resignations shall be filled to reflect the position(s) being vacated (elected or appointed) in a manner to be determined by the Senate President in conjunction with the IAC, and in as timely manner as possible. "2. One faculty member of the Senate shall be appointed by the University Senate President each year to serve a two year term. "3. Five student members shall be recommended by the ASUO to the University President for appointment. Student members shall serve two year terms. "4. The chair of IAC shall be elected each year by the five elected faculty members continuing. The chair shall be one of the continuing five faculty members and shall serve a one year term. "5. The Faculty Athletic Representative shall serve as an ex officio, non-voting member, appointed by and representing the President. 6. The Athletic Director and the Vice President for Administration, to whom the IAC is advisory, shall be ex officio, non-voting members.
Granting of Posthumous Degrees "Upon learning that a student has died, the Dean of Students will consult with the Registrar, the major department and, when appropriate, the Dean of the Graduate School to determine if the student is eligible for a posthumous degree. If the student possessed appropriate academic credentials at the time of death, and the family wishes, the Dean of Students shall recommend that the University President authorize the posthumous issuance of the appropriate degree."
"Procedure: "I. Undergraduate: Baccalaureate Degree Candidate "A. The Dean of Students shall inquire of the University Registrar "1. At the time of death, was the student officially enrolled? "2. Would the student have met all general education requirements for a degree, had s/he had the opportunity to complete the course work for which s/he was registered at the time of death. "B. Would the student have met all general education requirements for a degree, had s/he had the opportunity to complete the course work for which s/he was registered at the time of death? "C. If the major department does so certify, the Registrar shall enter final grades of "P" in classes in which the student was enrolled. "D. If all the above conditions are met, the Registrar shall notify the Dean of Students, who shall consult with the President. At the President's direction, the Dean of Students shall contact the deceased student's immediate family to determine whether the family is receptive to the University's granting a posthumous degree. "E. If affirmative, the President may then direct the Registrar to order the appropriate diploma, record the award of the degree, and arrange for the appropriate listing in the commencement program. "F. The President shall write a letter to the appropriate family member(s) announcing the honor of the posthumous degree and the date of the commencement ceremony at which the degree will be granted. "II. Graduate: Graduate Degree Candidate "A. The Dean of Students shall inquire of the major department and Dean of the Graduate School whether the student, upon satisfactory completion of current course enrollment(s), would have satisfied requirements for the degree, and whether a thesis or dissertation would have been required for graduation. "B. If a thesis or dissertation would have been required, the Dean of the Graduate School shall consult with the chair and members of the thesis or dissertation committee to determine whether the student could have completed and defended the thesis or dissertation during the current term or semester. The Dean of Students shall be informed of the determination. "C. If the student reasonably could have completed all requirements for the degree, then the Dean of Students shall proceed according to I. C. et seq. above.
MOTION TO REVISIT THE RACE, GENDER, NON EUROPEAN AMERICAN REQUIREMENT. "The University Senate shall call upon President Brand to create a Committee to revisit the Race, Gender and Non European American requirement. This committee shall be composed of the Director of Ethnic Studies, the Chair of the Ethnic Studies Committee, the Director of CSWS, the Director of Women's Studies Program, the Special Assistant to the President for Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, the Director of Office of Multicultural Affairs, two additional faculty, and four students appointed by the University President on recommendation of the President of the ASUO. The committee will be charged with the following: (1) sponsoring a forum during the week of October 19 23 to hear concerns from the campus community about how issues of race and gender are currently addressed in the curriculum and the changes necessary to meaningfully address the spirit of the diversity requirement; (2) proposing to the University Senate its recommendations in time for implementation of these recommendations for the academic year 1993 1994. "Further, the University Senate strongly encourages and endorses the use of strategic planning funds for the purpose of developing and introducing a meaningful multicultural requirement at the University of Oregon. "The Senate requests that the President instruct the new committee to address the concerns raised by the ad hoc Multicultural Curriculum Committee* in the following remarks and in that committee's original motion of May 13th." *This ad hoc Committee has no standing on the floor of the University Senate or the University Assembly. The motion of May 13, 1992 was introduced in the name of Student Senator Hoop. end 1991 92 minutes