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irrelevant considerations are race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, political affiliation, or activities outside the classroom
that are unrelated to the course work.

E. EVALUATION Q£_STUDENT CHARACTER AND ABILITY

 

 

A student has the right to have his character and ability evaluated
only by individuals with a personal knowledge of him. Records containing
information about a student's character and ability shall indicate when
the information was provided, by whom, the position of this individual,
and his qualification for evaluating the student.

Motion was made and seconded that if consideration of the Report had not
been completed at 5:30 p.m., the Senate recess and reconvene at 7:30 p.m.

Call for a quorum was then made. A count revealed the lack of a quorum. The
Senate then proceeded as a Committee of the Whole as a result of the action
which it had previously taken.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The Committee of the Whole defeated

this motion.

Motion was made and seconded to recess the Committee of the Whole at 5:30 and
reconvene at 7:30 p.m. This motion was defeated.

Motion was then made and approved that the Committee of the Whole adjourn.
This motion was approved.

The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Kathryne W. Shelburne
Recording Secretary

MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE, NOVEMBER 3, 1969

The University Senate met in special session at 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 3,
In the absence of Chairman Ogletree,
Staley F. Adams, Charles Auvenshine’hI

1969, in the Court Room of the Law Building.
Vice Chairman Pisacano presided. Members absent:
Harry V. Barnard, H. Martin Blacker*, L. L. Boyarsky, Wallace N. Briggs*, Herbert

Bruce*, C. Frank Buck*, Cecil Bull, Marion A. Carnes*, Clyde R. Carpenter *, Virgil
L. Christian, Jr., Maurice A. Clay*, Arthur L. Cooke, Robert L. Cosgriff*, Tihamer
Z. Csaky*, Charles F. Davis, III, Jesse DeBoer*, David E. Denton, R. Lewis Donohew,

W. G. Duncan, Fred Edmonds*, Jess L. Gardner, Stephen M. Gittleson*, George W.
Gunther, Michael D. Hall, Alfred S. L. Hu*, John W. Hutchinson*, John E. Kennedy,
Melvin J. Lerner, Albert S. Levy, Rey M. Longyear*, Richard Mark*, Richard V.
McDougall, Michael P. McQuillen*, Theodore H. Mueller, Jacqueline A. Noonan,
Louis A. Norton, Horace A. Norrell, Richard P. O'Neill, Harold F. Parks*, Muriel
A. Poulin*, William R. Proffit, Leonard A. Ravitz, John W. Roddick, Arthur W.
Rudnick, Jr.*, John W. Schaefer, Rudolph Schrils, George W. Schwert, Ralph
Shabetai, Gerard E. Silberstein*, William G. Survant*, Duane N. Tweeddale*,
William F. Wagner*, David R. Wekstein, David C. White*, Raymond A.
Wilkie, W. W. Winternitz, J. D. Wirtschafter, Donald J. Wood, Otis A. Singletary,
Alvin L. Morris, William R. Willard*, George J. Ruschell, Glenwood L. CreeCh,

      

 

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Stuart Forth, Lewis W. Cochran, Lawrence A. Allen, Charles E. Barnhart, Harry M.
Bohannan, Marcia A. Dake*, George W. Denemark, Harold D. Gordon, Charles P.

Graves, Joseph Hamburg, Ellis F. Hartford, Raymon D. Johnson, William S. Jordan, Jr.*,
Elbert W. Ockerman*, Leonard V. Packett*, John C. Roberston*, Wimberly C. Royster,
Doris M. Seward, John L. Sutton, Joseph V. Swintosky*, Ernest F. Witte, Timothy

R. Futrell, Winston E. Miller.

The Senate approved the requests of Jeannie Leedom and Jean Renaker,
reporters, and Dick Ware, photographer, all of the Kernel, to attend, report,
and photograph the meeting. ‘

The Senate resumed consideration of the Report of the University Senate
Advisory Committee on Student Affairs. The Chair recognized Dr. Plucknett who
stated that the Senate Council had directed him to apprise the Senate of its
concerns relative to the Ombudsman, namely:

The title of Faculty Ombudsman;

the method of appointment;

the wording of the assignment;

the wording of the jurisdiction;

inconsistencies between some statements in the procedure and the authority;

and
6. the assignment of authority which the Senate does not have.

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With these concerns before the Senate, Dr. Plucknett then presented a motion that
the Senate adopt Section II. THE FACULTY OMBUDSMAN — contained in the Report of the
University Senate Advisory Committee on Student Affairs dated October 13, 1969, for
forwarding to the Rules Committee for codification and inclusion in the Rules of
the University Senate. This recommendation was seconded. fl.—

 

On behalf of the Senate Council, Dr. Plucknett then presented an amendment that
wherever "Faculty Ombudsman” appears in the document, it be changed to ”Academic
Ombudsman”. The Senate approved this amendment.

Dr. Plucknett presented an amendment to strike paragraph A. APPOINTMENT — from
Section II and replace with the following new paragraph: '

The Academic Ombudsman shall be a tenured faculty member nominated
by the Senate Council after due consultation with the Cabinet of the Student
Government, the Executive Committee of the Graduate and Professional Student
Association, and other appropriate student groups as well as with the
President. His nomination shall be subject to approval by the Senate and
his appointment made by the President of the Senate.

This amendment was seconded.

Motion was made and seconded to amend the amendment to strike "after due consultation
with" from the first sentence of the proposed amended paragraph A and insert the
phrase ”from a list submitted and/or approved by .” The Senate defeated this

motion.

The Senate then defeated the original amendment by a vote of 68 to 62.

Motion was made and seconded to amend paragraph A of the document to delete the
phrase ”and then the approval of the President of the University,". The Senate
defeated this motion.

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Motion was made and seconded to amend paragraph A of the document to strike the
words ”Cabinet of”. The Senate approved this motion. “g
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Motion was made and seconded to amend the amendment to strike the following words
”and appointed by the University Senate.", to end the sentence after the word
”University", and to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:

His nomination shall be subject to approval by the Senate and his
appointment made by the President of the Senate.

The Senate approved this motion.

The Senate then approved paragraph A of Section II of the document, as amended.
This paragraph, as amended and approved, reads as follows:

A. APPOINTMENT

The Academic Ombudsman shall be a tenured faculty member. He 1
shall be nominated by the Senate Council, subject to the approval of 9mm;
the Student Government, and then the approval of the President of the
University. His nomination shall be subject to approval by the Senate l
and his appointment made by the President of the Senate. (

Dr. Plucknett presented a recommendation to amend Section B. ASSIGNMENT —
to delete both paragraphs and substitute the followhg new paragraph:

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The Academic Ombudsman shall be appointed for a term of L
twelve months and, subject to the approval of the President, he (
will be assigned to this position full time. I

The Senate approved this amendment.

Dr. Plucknett presented a recommendation to amend paragraph E. AUTHORITY -
to strike thaentire paragraph and replace it with the following paragraph:

The Academic Ombudsman has no specific authority other than that 45%g.
assigned by the President and implied in the preceding section on Pro— r
cedures. However, he has the authority to recommend to the Senate Council
on policies or practices that should be terminated, modified, or initiated. [
The Council, in turn, will negotiate for the Senate with the appropriate [
administrative officers, units or student groups to secure appropriate ¥
action on these matters. '

A hand count indicated that the Senate defeated this amendment. {

Motion was made and seconded to amend section D. PROCEDURE — to delete \
the second paragraph which is numbered arabic 2. The Senate approved this amendment. 5
The paragraph which the Senate approved for deletion read as follows:

2. If he decides that it does not contain merit, he shall f
forward a written report to the University Appeals Board and a
a copy to the student. . kfl

The Senate then approved the original motion to adopt Section II. THE ACADEMIC
OMBUDSMAN - contained in the Report of the University Senate Advisory Committee
on Student Affairs dated October 13, 1969, and amended by the Senate, for trans-

     

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. mittal to the Rules Committee for codification and inclusion in the Rules 9f_the
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II. THE ACADEMIC OMBUDSMAN

. APPOINTMENT

The Academic Ombudsman shall be a tenured faculty member. He
shall be nominated by the Senate Council, subject to the approval
of the Student Government, and then the approval of the President of
the University. His nomination shall be subject to approval by the
Senate and his appointment made by the President of the Senate.

. ASSIGNMENT

The Academic Ombudsman shall be appointed for a term of twleve
months and, subject to the approval of the President, he will be
assigned to this position full time.

. JURISDICTION

All student grievances involving violations of rights stated herein
shall be reported to the Academic Ombudsman within 30 days of their
occurrence. Grievances which are reported after this period or which
otherwise come to the attention of the Academic Ombudsman may be acted
on according to his determination of the circumstances.

. PROCEDURE

The Academic Ombudsman shall investigate each student grievance to
determine whether it contains merit.

1. If he decides that it does, he shall use moral suasion,
negotiation, personal appeal, and the prestige of his office
to settle the case to his satisfaction and that of the student.

2. When he is unable to satisfy the grievance to the satis—
faction of the student or when he has notified the student that
the grievance does not contain merit, the student has the right
to appeal within 30 days to the University Appeals Board.

3. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the Chairman of the Appeals
Board shall notify the Academic Ombudsman to forward all reports
and evidence concerning the case.

4. The Board may then by majority vote agree to hear the student's
case or to allow the Academic Ombudsman's decision to be final.

AUTHORITY

The Academic Ombudsman shall receive full and prompt cooperation
from administrators and faculty members, and shall have broad investigatory
powers. He may report directly to the President about any significant
problems. He may recommend policies or practices that should be terminated,
modified or initiated to Student Government, the Senate Council, deans, depart-

ment heads, or other appropriate persons.

 

  
 
  
   
  
 
 
   
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
 
 
   
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At the end of every year in office, the Academic Ombudsman
shall submit a report to the President, Student Government and the
Senate Council.

Dr. Plucknett presented a recommendation that the Senate request the President
to provide the Academic Ombudsman with adequate office space, a secretary, and an
appropriate budget. The recommendation was seconded. Motion was then made and
seconded to amend the recommendation to include also "full support of his
authority”. Dr. Plucknett did not agree to this addition to his recommendation.
Motion was then made and seconded to table the motion. The Senate defeated the
motion to table by a vote to 54 to 46.

At this point in the deliberations question was called of the presence of a
quorum. A count revealed the presence of a quorum.

The Senate then approved Dr. Plucknett's motion to request the President to

provide the Academic Ombudsman with adequate office space, a secretary, and an
appropriate budget.

Dr. Plucknett presented a recommendation that the Senate adopt all of Section
III. ACADEMIC OFFENSES AND PROCEDURES — contained in the Report of the University
Senate Advisory Committee on Student Affairs dated October 13, 1969, for forwarding
to the Rules Committee for codification and inclusion in the Rules 9f_the University

Senate. The Senate approved this recommendation. Approved Section III reads as
follows:

 

III. ACADEMIC OFFENSES AND PROCEDURES

A. PLAGIARISM

(See Section 1.21 of the Code)
B. CHEATING

(See Section 1.22 of the Code)

c. DISPOSITION g CASES 9;: ACADEMIC OFFENSES

1. Any student punished for cheating or plagiarism may appeal
either the fact of his guilt, or the severity of his punishment
only if it exceeds an E_on the paper or test involved. This
appeal must be filed in writing with the Academic Ombudsman
within 30 days of the student's notification by his instructor.

2. The Academic Ombudsman shall attempt to resolve the case
to the satisfaction of the instructor and the student. If he
cannot, he shall forward a written report to the University
Appeals Board and copies to the student and the instructor.
The student or instructor may file a statement with the Board,

which may then decide by majority vote whether to hear the case
or not.

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3. If the Board decides to hear the case because of some
question about the fact of the student's guilt, it shall have
the authority to impose a final decision.

4. If the Board decides to hear the case because of some
question about the severity of the punishment, iL shall recom—
mend an appropriate punishment to the instructor. The instructor
may refuse to accept this recommendation, but if he does so,

the Board shall have the authority to give the student a W
(withdrew passing) in the course. -—

Dr. Plucknett presented a recommendation that the Senate adopt all of Section IV.
ACADEMIC PUNISHMENTS - contained in the Report of the University Senate Advisory Com—
mittee on Student Affairs dated October 13, 1969, for forwarding to the Rules Com-
mittee for Codification and inclusion in the Rules 9f_the University Senate. The
Senate approved this recommendation. Approved Section IV reads as follows:

IV. ACADEMIC PUNISHMENTS
(See Section 1.62 in the Code)

Dr. Plucknett presented a recommendation that the Senate adopt all of Section V.
AUTHORITY OF THE UNIVERSITY APPEALS BOARD IN CASES OF STUDENT RIGHTS - contained in the
Report of the University Senate Advisory Committee on Student Affairs dated October 13,
1969, for forwarding to the Rules Committee for codification and inclusion in the Rules
9f_the University Senate. The recommendation was seconded.

On behalf of the Senate Council, Dr. Plucknett then presented a motion to amend
Section V. to delete the entire second paragraph numbered arabic 2. The Senate
defeated this proposed amendment.

On behalf of the Senate Council, Dr. Plucknett presented a motion to amend
Section V. to delete the third paragraph numbered arabic 3. The Senate defeated this

proposed amendment.

The Senate then approved the original motion to adopt all of Section V. contained in
the Report. Approved Section V. reads as follows:

V. AUTHORITY OF THE UNIVERSITY APPEALS
BOARD IN CASES OF STUDENT RIGHTS

After hearing a case involving a violation of student rights as set forth
herein, the Board may select from the following remedies:

l. The Board may direct that a student be informed about the content,
grading standards, and procedures of a course when a violation of the
pertinent rules has been proved.

2. The Board may direct that a student's grade in a course be changed,
but only to a E (withdrew passing) or a £_(passing, credit toward graduation
but not toward grade point standing) when an academic evaluation based
upon anything other than a good—faith judgment of a student has been proved.
Under no circumstances shall a student's grade be lowered as a result of his
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3. The Board may take any other reasonable action calculated to
guarantee the rights stated herein.

Kathryne W. Shelburne

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Recording Secretary E

MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE, NOVEMBER 10, 1969

The University Senate met in regular session at 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 10,
1969, in the Court Room of the Law Building. Chairman Ogletree presided. Members
absent: Charles Auvenshine, Richard C. Birkeback, Marion A. Carnes, Robert E. A
Cazden, Virgil L. Christian, Jr., Carl B. Cone*, Robert L. Cosgriff*, William B. I
Cotter, Charles F. Davis, III, David E. Denton*, Richard M. Doughty, W. G. Duncan*,
W. W. Ecton*, Frederic J. Fleron, Joseph B. Fugate*, Jess L. Gardner*, William A.
Gordon, Michael D. Hall, Rebekah Harleston*, Maurice A. Hatch? Eugene Huff,

John W. Hutchinson*, John E. Kennedy, Walter G. Langlois*, Albert S. Levy, Mark M.
Luckensf Richard V. McDougall, Richard T. Miller, Vernon A. Musselman*, Jacqueline
A. Noonan, Louis A. Norton*, Horace A. Norrell, Richard P. O'Neill, Bobby C. Pass*,
Albert W. Patrick*, Doyle E. Peaslee*, Ronald E. Phillips, Nicholas J. Pisacano*,
William R. Proffit*, Leonard A. Ravitz, John W. Roddickg Robert A. Sedler, Ralph
Shabetai, Robert Straus? Robert H. Stroupf William G. Survant*, Tomothy H. Taylor,
Richard Thurston, Duane N. Tweeddale*, Harold H. Van Horn, H. Fred Vetter,

Gilbert T. Webster*, David R. Wekstein*, W. W. Winternitz, J. D. Wirtschafter,
Norman L. Taylor*, Glenn B. Collins*, Thomas M. Olshewsky, Otis A. Singletary,
Alvin L. Morris, George J. Rushchell, Glenwood L. Creech, Lewis W- Cochran,
Lawrence A. Allen, Charles E. Barnhart, Harry M. Bohannan, George W. Denemark,
Robert M. Drake, Jr., Charles P. Graves, Jack E. Hall, Joseph Hamburg, Ellis F.
Hartford, Raymon D. Johnson*, William S. Jordan, Jr.*, Elbert W. Ockerman*,
Leonard V. Packett, John C. Robertsoné Wimberly C. Royster, Doris M. Seward,
Joseph V. Swintosky*, Ernest F. Witte, Winston E. Miller.

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The Senate approved the requests of Dick Ware, photographer, and Pat Mathes,

reporter, both of the Kernel, to be permitted to attend, report, and photograph
the meeting.

 

The Senate gave permission to Deborah Shirley, Judy Schroeder, John Nelson,
and David Felty, students in the Honors Program, to attend the meeting.

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