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Clarion University
Council of Trustees’ Regular Meeting
Suites On Main South, Room 14B
Clarion, PA 16214
Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call of Board Members
Public Comments
Consent Agenda ............................................................................................. Chair, JD Dunbar
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2018 and their March
15, 2018 Special Meeting - See Item 1
2. Approval of the Faculty By-Laws and Constitution - See Item 2 & 3
3. Approval of Fees for 2018-2019 – See Items 4
RESOLVED, that the Council of Trustees, Clarion University, approve the
Consent Agenda for April 19, 2018.
Report of the President ....................................................................................... Peter Fackler
Report of the Board of Governors......................................................................... Neil Weaver
Report of Academic Affairs ........................................................................... Todd Pfannestiel
1. Approval of renaming the College of Health and Human Services
RESOLVED, that the Council of Trustees, Clarion University, approve
modifying the name of College of Health and Human Services to become the College
of Health Sciences and Human Services.
Report of Faculty Senate .................................................................................... Adam Roberts
Report of University Advancement ........................................................................ Jim Geiger
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Council of Trustees’ Meeting Agenda – Page 1
Report of Student Senate........................................................................................Katie Welsh
Report of Finance, Administration and Facilities .....................................................Len Cullo
1. Status of Facilities Report – See Item 5
2. Grant Awards and Contracts – See Item 6
Report of Student Affairs ................................................................................ Susanne Fenske
Remarks of the Council Chair ....................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
Committee Reports
1. Executive Committee ...................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
2. Nominating Committee ................................................................... Chair, Lee James
Other Business ............................................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
1. Unfinished Business
2. New Business
Human Resources – See Item 7
Important Dates
1. Spring Commencement
Friday, May 11, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Venango campus
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., Clarion campus
2. Upcoming meetings of the Council of Trustees’ July 19, September 20 & November 15
3. [Extended] Presidential Search Committee:
Sunday, April 29; Tuesday, May 1; and Thursday, May 3, 6:00-6:45 p.m. 107
Eagle Commons – Trustees’ Dinner with Candidates A, B & C
Sunday, April 29; Tuesday, May 1; and Thursday, May 3, 6:45-7:30 p.m.; 107
Eagle Commons – All Boards dessert with Candidates A, B & C
Friday, May 17, 2018, (tentative) Meeting to consider Search Committee
recommendations, Location TBD
Adjournment
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Council of Trustees’ Meeting Agenda – Page 2
Item 1
Item 1
Item 2
Summary of changes for Faculty Senate Bylaws and Constitution for Council of Trustees’ April 19, 2018
Faculty Senate requests Clarion University Council of trustees approval of the revised Senate
constitution and by-laws. These revisions clarify the committee structure of the Faculty Senate,
eliminating redundancy and optimizing existing committee work. They further clarify Senate
membership as it relates to online faculty. Furthermore, the revisions clarify the recommending
authority of the Senate to the university President. All of the revisions have been reviewed and
endorsed by the President and Provost.
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Item 2
FACULTY SENATE
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
Officers
Section 1.
The Senate shall, annually or when a vacancy exists, elect by secret ballot a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a
Secretary from among its elected members in a manner prescribed by the Senate's Standing Rules of
Order. Their term of office shall be for one year, provided that when an election is held to fill a vacancy,
their period shall be for the unexpired part of the original term of office. These officers shall be eligible
for re-election.
Section 2.
The Chair shall be the presiding officer of the Senate and shall be an ex officio member of all
committees. The Chair shall appoint a Parliamentarian from the University's Faculty to serve during the
term of office but the Parliamentarian shall not vote in the Senate unless a member. It is the stated
policy of the University to make an equitable adjustment in the Chair's academic schedule during an
individual's incumbency and to provide needed secretarial assistance and office facilities.
Section 3.
The Vice Chair shall serve, ex officio, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Committees and Rules. The
Vice Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair is absent, shall be responsible for
supervising the Senate elections, and shall perform other duties appropriate to the office.
Section 4.
The Chair shall, in consultation with the Senate Policy Committee, propose to the President of the
University a nominee for appointment as a salaried clerk. The clerk is subject to removal upon motion by
the Senate Policy Committee addressed to the President of the University.
The Secretary of the Senate, under the supervision of the Chair and with the assistance of the clerk, shall
keep the official roll; shall prepare, publish and distribute notices, agenda, and minutes of the Senate
meetings; shall maintain appropriate files for the retaining Senate records; and shall perform other
assigned duties appropriate to the office.
ARTICLE II
Election of the Senate
Section 1.
The Vice Chair, with the assistance of the clerk, shall be responsible for preparing, during the month of
February, an official list of faculty members eligible to vote, as of the beginning of the second semester.
The official list shall be certified by a representative of the Office of the President and shall be arranged
alphabetically by department.
Not later than one week before the date for casting nomination ballots, the Vice Chair shall furnish each
Faculty member, as defined in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, a copy of the official voting list.
Attached thereto shall be a statement indicating the number of nominees to be chosen and specify that,
for a nomination ballot to be valid, the voter must enter from the official list the number of names equal
to the number of nominations to be made.
Section 2.
Nominations shall be conducted on the first Tuesday of April provided that this date does not conflict
with the spring vacation. Should this occur, the Faculty Senate shall designate an alternate date.
A ballot box suitable for receiving written and secret ballots shall be placed in one central location on
each campus. A copy of the voting list shall be placed nearby and voters shall, upon voting, sign it
opposite their names. The Vice Chair shall have the responsibility for carrying out the above procedures.
The number of nominees shall be twice the number of offices to be filled in each election and those
receiving highest number of votes shall be nominated, provided that if the number of nominees is less
than twice the number of offices to be filled, such list of nominees shall be valid for the purpose of the
election.
The Vice Chair shall collect the ballot boxes, and the ballots shall be counted under the direction of the
Committee on Committees and Rules which for this purpose shall act as a canvassing committee, but
with any member of the Senate eligible to participate in this counting. The Vice Chair of the Senate shall
certify the results and cause the names of the nominees to be sent by E-mail to all "Faculty' (as defined
in Article I, section 1 of the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Faculty Senate Constitution) but without
indicating the votes received by each one.
Nominees shall be notified directly and may withdraw, upon immediate return notice to the Vice Chair,
whereupon the person next highest in the number of votes, and not withdrawing, shall be moved up on
the list of nominees. In case of tie votes at the bottom of the list, the Vice Chair of the Senate and the
special canvassing committee shall break the tie by casting lots.
A withdrawal received after the official nominating ballots have been prepared shall create a vacancy to
be filled as provided in Section 4 below, in case such a nominee is elected.
Section 3.
Elections shall be held on the third Tuesday of April. Uniform ballots carrying the names of the nominees
shall be prepared under the direction of the Vice Chair. The position of names on the ballot should be
determined by lot. The election shall follow the same procedures as set forth in Sections 1 and 2 above.
The ballots shall contain printed instructions that votes must be cast for the number of nominees equal
to the number of offices to be filled for the ballot to be valid. The ballot boxes shall be collected and
counted in the same manner as prescribed in Section 2 above including the provision for breaking tie
votes. The Vice Chair shall certify the results and cause them to be sent by E-mail to all "Faculty" (as
defined in Article I, section 1 of the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Faculty Senate Constitution) but
without indicating the votes received by each one.
Section 4.
Vacancies in the Senate membership shall be filled for the unexpired period by the person who received
the next highest number of votes in the previous Senate election.
ARTICLE III
Committees
Section 1.
The Senate shall determine its committee structure, composition, and authority subject to the following
provisions:
1. Any member of the University staff, academic or non-academic, or any full-time student of the
University may be appointed to a committee.
2. All committees must include at least one elected Senator.
23. Any member of a committee who is not a Senator shall have non-voting privileges on the floor of the
Senate on issues of concern to one's committee.
34. Chairs of standing committees must be elected members of the Senate.
45. Assignments of responsibilities specified in the Constitution shall be controlling.
Section 2.
The Committee on Committees and Rules shall consist of three members including the Vice Chair of the
Senate, who shall serve as chair of this committee. The two other members shall also be elected
annually by the Senate.
Section 3.
The other standing committees of the Senate shall consist of six members, exclusive of its Chair. The
members, with the exception of the members of the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study
(CCPS), shall be appointed by the Senate upon the recommendation of the Committee on the
Committees and Rules. Members shall serve for three years, with the selection of two members each
year.
The six faculty members of CCPS shall be elected by the members of the Bargaining Unit according to
the rules governing bargaining unit elections. The Student Senate may name two students to the CCPS
and the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs shall represent the Administration. The Chair of
CCPS shall be a Senator who is a member of the Bargaining Unit, jointly appointed by the Chair of the
Faculty Senate and the President of the Bargaining Unit (APSCUF).
These committees include Academic Standards, CCPS, Faculty Affairs, Institutional Resources, Student
Affairs, Venango Campus and University Budget.
Section 4.
Standing committees of the Senate shall function through standing subcommittees as specified in
Section 8. Each subcommittee shall consist of six faculty members appointed by the Senate upon the
recommendation of the Committee on Committees and Rules. Members shall serve for three years, with
the selection of two members each year. The subcommittee will elect a chair from its members. The
chair of the standing committee shall serve as a member ex officio on all its subcommittees and will vote
only in case of a tie.
Section 5.
The total membership of a committee or subcommittee shall be increased by the addition of
student representatives as specified in Section 8.
Section 6.
In all cases, persons on leave of absence or sabbatical leave, may be replaced during the time of leave by
appointment by the Senate after consultation with the Chair of the Committee.
Section 7.
The Committee Chair shall submit to the Chair of the Faculty Senate a written year-end report which
shall be turned in two weeks prior to the last scheduled Faculty Senate meeting in the Spring Semester.
The out-going Chair of the Faculty Senate shall be in charge of distributing the reports to the general
faculty and shall also include a report reviewing the Senate action for the year.
Section 8.
The standing committees and subcommittees of the Faculty Senate shall be those listed below:
1. Committee on Academic Standards
The Committee shall advise the Faculty Senate on matters relating to academic achievement, grading
systems, standards of scholarship both for entering and remaining in the University and in specific
colleges and programs of the University, graduation, and terms and conditions of academic probation
and reinstatement. It shall investigate any of these areas and initiate policies or changes in policies
relating to them.
It shall have the authority to act on individual problems of admissions, readmission, and reinstatement
referred to it by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, faculty members, or students. The
Office of Academic Affairs shall report exceptions to graduation standards granted by Deans to it and it
shall act as the review board for petitions for graduation from students.
The Committee shall have the authority to investigate, on its own initiative or as directed by the Faculty
Senate, matters relating to general standards of admission to the University and standards of admissions
to specific colleges or areas of the University.
The Committee shall have the authority to make recommendations to the Faculty Senate on those
matters related to the various aspects of the athletics programs of the University, including, but not
limited to, such matters as student eligibility, athletic budget review, five year reviews/plans, gender
equity, athletic scholarships, athlete recruitment and retention, schedules for athletic contests, and
participation in post season play. It shall approve revisions to the Athletic Handbook and it shall act as
the faculty committee on athletic scholarships.
The Committee on Academic Standards shall have two subcommittees:
a. Subcommittee on Admissions
The Subcommittee shall investigate, on its own initiative or as directed by the Committee on Academic
Standards, matters relating to general standards of admission to the University and standards of
admissions to specific colleges or areas of the University. It shall report to the Committee on Academic
Standards. It shall have the authority to act on individual problems of admission referred to it by the
Committee on Academic Standards.
b. Subcommittee on Athletics
The Subcommittee shall make recommendations to the Committee on Academic Standards on those
matters related to the various aspects of the athletic programs of the University, including, but not
limited to, such matters as student eligibility, athletic budget review, five year reviews/plans, gender
equity, athletic scholarships, athlete recruitment and retention, schedules for athletic contests, and
participation in post season play. It shall approve revisions to the Athletic Handbook and it shall act as
the faculty committee on athletic scholarships.
The voting membership of the committee shall include the Faculty Athletic Representative but not
include coaches; however, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Associate Director
of Intercollegiate Athletics shall serve as ex officio non-voting members of the Subcommittee.
2. Committee on Committee and Rules
The Committee, in consultation with the Chair of the Senate, shall have the responsibility for making
standing committee and subcommittee nominations upon its own initiative, subject to approval by the
Faculty Senate. It shall use its discretion in determining individual preferences of the Faculty for
committee assignments. It shall review and make recommendations on committee structure and
organization. Nominations for student representatives on the various committees of the Senate shall be
proposed only after consultation with appropriate student officers.
All proposals for amending the Constitution, the By-laws, and the Standing Rules of the Senate shall be
referred to the Committee for analysis and clarification, provided that its recommendations shall not
alter the basic intent of the proposals referred to it.
The members of the Committee shall be responsible for election duties referred to in Article II.
The Vice Chair of the Senate shall be the ex officio Chair of the Committee. The Parliamentarian of the
Senate shall be a member ex officio and shall not vote unless elected to the Committee by the Senate.
3. Committee on Courses and Programs of Study
The committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS) shall function as a joint Bargaining Unit Faculty Senate Committee as indicated in Article III, Section 3. The Committee shall review all proposals
relating to courses and programs of study, evaluate them in the context of the curriculum of the entire
University, and make recommendations thereon to the Faculty Senate. To facilitate the task, it shall
prepare standard forms and procedures for use in receiving proposals and shall conduct hearings open
to all members of the Faculty and student body. The Senate may refer other curricular matters to this
committee.
It is the stated policy of the University to make an equitable adjustment in the academic schedule of the
Chair of this Committee and to provide needed secretarial assistance and office facilities.
Revisions to the General Education Program of the University, beyond course placement decisions, shall
be initiated by the Faculty Senate based upon assessment data received by the Faculty Senate. The
Faculty Senate shall appoint a select committee to craft the changes for submission to CCPS which will in
turn send a recommendation to the full Faculty Senate.
The Committee on Courses and Programs of Study shall have one subcommittee:
Subcommittee on General Education and Educational Goals
The Council on General Education shall be an elected body from the bargaining unit, with the exception
of the administrative representative and the student representative who shall be selected by their
respective groups.
The membership of the Council shall consist of one faculty representative from each college or school
(excluding the College of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education); one faculty representative from
the natural sciences and mathematics and one faculty representative from the humanities and social
sciences; one faculty representative from the Venango Campus; one faculty representative from the
faculty not in a college or school; one representative from the administration (the Vice President for
Academic Affairs or a designee); and one student representative, selected by Student Senate. All faculty
representatives shall be elected. Nomination petitions will specify category of representation. The
nomination and election of faculty representatives will be conducted by the CUP-APSCUF Nominations
and Elections Committee using the guidelines and procedures established for the nomination and
election of representatives of the bargaining unit. With the exception of the initial election, all
nominations and elections will be conducted at the same time as other elections of the bargaining unit.
The term of office for each member shall be three years. Terms of initial members shall be staggered to
assure continuity on the council.
The Council shall elect a chairperson at its first meeting after the general elections of the general
elections of the Bargaining Unit.
The Council shall be guided by three fundamental documents: Mission and Goals of
Clarion University, Statement of Philosophy on General Education, and the program in
General Education as approved by the Faculty Senate, March 28, 1994.
The Council shall review all offerings proposed for the program in General Education referred to it by the
Committee on Courses and Programs of Study.
The Council shall report its recommendations directly to the Committee on Courses and Programs of
Study of Faculty Senate.
The Council shall have the authority to recommend changes to the structure and substance of the
program in General Education through the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study to the Faculty
Senate.
4. Committee on Faculty Affairs
The Committee shall advise Senate on matters concerning faculty affairs and shall make
recommendations, except as modified by the collective bargaining agreement, on general policy and
specific criteria for promotion, tenure, salary, leaves, and professional development. Its concern extends
to all matters relating to the cultural, social, and material welfare of the faculty and to the maintenance
and improvement of its professional standards.
5. Committee on Institutional Resources
The Committee shall serve as the advisory body of the Faculty Senate on all matters affecting the growth
and development of the physical and academic facilities of the University, including planning for the
future. It shall have the responsibility to initiate conferences with the appropriate planning, budgetary,
and general administrative officers of the University relating to the use and development of institutional
recourses. It shall evaluate issues relating to the assignment of space, facilities, and personnel in terms
of the stated goals of the University.
The Committee shall recommend such policies or changes in policies that it determines are needed to
enhance the value of technology-related resources to the academic functions of the University.
The Committee oversees the library as a University resource and considers matters which affect the
usefulness of the library to Faculty and students. It shall be responsible for reviewing and evaluating
developments in the acquisition and dissemination of information through the library.
The Committee on Institutional Resources shall have two subcommittees:
a. Technology Subcommittee
The Subcommittee recommends such policies or changes in policies that it determines are needed to
enhance the value of technology-related resources to the academic functions of the University.
b. Subcommittee on the Library
The Subcommittee oversees the library as a University resource and considers matters which affect the
usefulness of the library to Faculty and students. It shall be responsible for reviewing and evaluating
developments in the acquisition and dissemination of information through the library.
6. Committee on Student Affairs
The Committee shall be concerned with policies involving student life at the University. It shall have
jurisdiction over general rules and regulations pertaining to student affairs, subject to confirmation by
the Senate. It acts as liaison with the Student Senate.
The Committee shall have two student representatives selected by the Student Senate and it shall have
at least one faculty member from the Office of Student Affairs.
The Committee considers issues related to the extra-curricular, cultural, and entertainment matters
such as concerts, art shows, etc., that are made available to students. It shall serve as a nominations
committee for the student recognition awards. The applicants for the awards shall be gathered by the
Office of Student Affairs.
The Committee on Student Affairs shall have one subcommittee:
a. Subcommittee on Student Activities
The Subcommittee considers issues related to the extra-curricular, cultural, and entertainment matters
such as concerts, art shows, etc., that are made available to students. It shall serve as a nominations
committee for the student recognition awards. The applicants for the awards shall be gathered by the
Office of Student Affairs.
The Subcommittee shall have two student representatives selected by the Student Senate.
7. Committee on Venango Campus
The Committee shall serve as the advisory body to the Faculty Senate on matters unique to Venango
Campus in all areas covered by specific committees on the Clarion Campus, except the Committee on
Courses and Programs of Study.
The Committee shall have one student representative selected by the Student Senate of Venango
Campus.
8. Committee on the University Budget
The Committee shall advise the Faculty Senate on matters concerning the University budget. The
Committee shall examine trends in University expenditures, the process of allocating and decision
making concerning the budget, and on other aspects of the University budget process as deemed
appropriate by the Faculty Senate. It shall evaluate issues of budget policy in terms of the stated goals of
the University.
ARTICLE IV
Meetings
Section 1.
Regular meeting of the Senate shall be held on Monday fourteen times during the academic year. The
meeting shall take place according to a calendar established by the Chair of the Senate, except that
members present at any meeting may, by a majority vote, change the date for any subsequent meeting
and/or call for a special meeting.
Section 2.
The Chair, upon request of the President of the University, shall convene the Senate to receive
information deemed of concern to the Faculty. No motion can be received or acted upon at this meeting
regarding any matters presented by the President of the University.
Section 3.
The Chair shall convene the Senate upon written petition signed by ten members of the University
Faculty or by resolution of the Student Senate for the purpose of considering specific proposals.
Section 4.
During the period between academic years, a Temporary Policy Committee, consisting of all elected
officials of the Senate, i.e., the Chair, the Vice Chair, the Secretary, and two other members of the
Committee on Committees and Rules, may be convened by the Chair of the Senate, or if unavailable the
Vice Chair, to determine whether an extraordinary meeting is necessary. A majority of the Temporary
Policy Committee shall prevail.
If such a meeting is convened, rules for determining a quorum as specified in Article V below are not
changed. However, if a quorum does not appear, the assembly may discuss the reason for the meeting
and, acting as an ad hoc committee, make a recommendation to be brought before the Faculty Senate
at the next meeting at which a quorum is achieved.
Amendment to Article IV
Section 5.
Attendance at Faculty Senate Meetings is expected. If a Senator exhibits a pattern of absenteeism or
misses three consecutive meetings, he/she will be given the opportunity to resign before the matter is
brought to the Senate floor for action. Senators with an exclusively online teaching load, and residing
more than fifty (50) miles from Clarion University may, upon request, attend Faculty Senate Meetings
via a conferencing technology.
ARTICLE V
Quorum
Section 1.
A quorum for transacting business shall consist of one half the Senators except as specified otherwise in
the Constitution and the By-laws.
ARTICLE VI
Referenda
Section 1.
The Senate may conduct referenda of the Faculty.
ARTICLE VII
Rules of Procedure
Section 1.
The Senate shall establish its rules of procedure.
ARTICLE VIII
Induction of New Officers
Section 1.
The first meeting of each newly constituted Senate, following each annual election, shall be held not
later than May 7. The meeting shall be called and chaired by the chair of the outgoing Senate for the
purpose of electing officers and establishing a new Committee on Committees and Rules.
Section 2.
The Temporary Policy Committee referred to in Article IV, section 4, shall also act as the
Advisory committee to the president during the period between academic years. The
Temporary Policy Committee will be dissolved when the regular Policy committee is
confirmed by the Senate at the first Faculty Senate Meeting the fall semester.
ARTICLE IX
Faculty Assemblies
Section 1.
Assembled meetings of the Faculty shall be called by the President of the University upon written
petition signed by at least twenty-five members of the Faculty stating reasons for the Assembly.
ARTICLE X
Amendments to the By-laws
Section 1.
Subject to the approval of the Council of Trustees, amendments to the By-laws may be adopted at any
meeting of the Senate by a two-thirds vote of those present, provided that the amendments shall have
been presented in writing at a preceding regular meeting.
Item 3
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
FACULTY SENATE CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
Functions
Section 1.
The Senate shall serve as a representative body of full-time members of faculty and full-time state
university coaches; herein after called the Faculty. The Senate shall, in this capacity, have sole
competence, subject to the approval of the President of the University, the authority of the Council of
Trustees, the laws of the Commonwealth, and policies of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education, in all matters pertaining to the educational policies of the University.
The legislative authority of the Senate shall extend to, but not be limited to the following matters,
except as modified by the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
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Educational goals of the University
Admission standards and requirements
Courses and programs of study
University academic and athletic calendars
Scholastic standards, honors and scholarships
Requirements for graduation and recommendations
Regulations involving student affairs including codes of conduct and methods used for
adjudicating actions arising there under
Faculty affairs relating to professional standards of conduct, employment, tenure, and
promotion and to matters involving individual administrative relationships.
Section 2.
The Senate shall serve in an advisory capacity to the President regarding the following but not limited to
the following: (1) planning, development, and use of the financial resources and physical facilities
related to the educational objectives of the University, and (2) the creation, reorganization, or
discontinuation of organizational units of instruction, research, or library and other informational and
distributive facilities. This shall not be interpreted to limit the authority of the Senate as prescribed in
Section 1.
Section 3.
The Senate shall meet in accordance with the Constitution, By-laws and Standing Rules of Order. In
order to provide a forum for discussion of University affairs, the Faculty shall have the right to attend all
meeting of the Senate and to participate in accordance with the established rules, except for the right to
vote.
Section 4.
The Senate shall have the authority and duty to receive and consider matters referred to it by the
Council of Trustees, the President, the Student Body, and the Faculty.
Section 5.
Any matter referred by the Council of Trustees or by the President, and any resolution submitted in
writing by members of the Faculty or of the Student Body as prescribed in the By-laws, shall be acted
upon by the Senate and a report of such action shall be sent to those originating the matter with the
rationale for the action taken.
Section 6.
The Senate shall interpret its own Constitution, rules, regulations, and other actions. In matters involving
the Senate’s jurisdiction, the final decision shall rest with the President of the University; provided that
the President shall notify the Senate of the decision in writing accompanied with a rationale for the
decision.
Section 7.
All action of the Faculty Senate shall take effect upon written approval of the President of the University
or on the thirty-first day following the action by the Faculty Senate unless the President has transmitted
to the Senate within that period his or her written decision to disapprove the measure.
ARTICLE II
Membership and Term of Office
Section 1.
All individuals, as defined in Article I, section 1, shall be eligible for election to the Senate.
Section 2.
There shall be twenty-four members elected by secret ballot, under a uniform procedure prescribed in
the By-laws. The President of the University shall, as ex-officio, be an additional non-voting member,
and have the authority to name a person to serve as his or her representative.
Section 3.
Elections shall be by and from the Faculty, as defined in Article I, Section 1, except
as specified in Article II, Section 4.
Section 4.
All members of the Venango Campus, as defined in Article I, Section 1, shall be eligible for election to
the Senate to represent Venango Campus.
1. Membership in the Senate shall be prorated on a one person one-vote basis between Venango
campus and the Clarion Campus, except that Venango Campus shall be entitled to at least one
representative.
2. All members of the Clarion Campus Faculty, as defined in Article I, Section 1, shall vote only for
nominees from the Clarion Campus; all members of the Venango Campus Faculty, as defined in Article I,
Section 1, shall vote for nominees for the Venango Campus.
3. All Faculty are eligible to serve as a Faculty Senator representing the campus at which he/she has a
majority responsibility, with majority here defined, for faculty, as 75% or more of his/her regular
teaching or non-teaching load and for staff or administrators as 75% or more of his/her regular
responsibilities. An individual with a workload shared between the campuses (less than 75% at one
campus, such as 50%/50%) may designate the campus s/he would like to represent, designating such at
the time of nominations and appearing on the ballot for that campus (either Clarion or Venango) and
eligible to serve on Faculty Senate as a representative of that campus if elected. An individual with a
workload that is entirely online may designate the campus s/he would like to represent, designating
such at the time of nominations and appearing on the ballot for that campus (either Clarion or Venango)
and eligible to serve on Faculty Senate as a representative of that campus if elected.
4. Any individual elected as a Faculty Senator or serving a current Faculty Senate term will inform the
Faculty Senate Chair and the Chair of the Faculty Senate Committee on Committees and Rules (CCR) if
his/her work load assignment should change such that his/her majority responsibility will shift from the
Venango Campus to the Clarion Campus, or from the Clarion Campus to the Venango Campus, for an
academic year or more. The individual may continue to serve his/her term as Faculty Senator with the
understanding that a Venango Campus Representative will retain ties to the Venango Campus by
attending the Venango Campus Forum (and, for a senior Senator, continuing to provide Faculty Senate
reports to the Forum), or a replacement Senator will be appointed for the remainder of his/her term,
following established practices used in cases of teaching or other workload conflicts with Faculty Senate
meeting times.
Section 5.
The term of office shall be three years with one-third of the members elected each year.
Section 6.
The Senate shall choose its officers and committees upon its own initiative and authority.
ARTICLE III
The Senate Policy Committee
Section 1.
The chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate, the Parliamentarian, the secretary, and the
Senate Chairperson, as presiding officer, shall serve collectively as the Senate Policy Committee.
Section 2.
It shall be the responsibility of the Committee to (1) coordinate and recommend general policy, (2)
propose basic agenda for meetings of the Senate, (3) make assignments to the standing and special
committees, (4) review and evaluate committee reports for consideration and action before their
submission to the Senate, and (5) serve in an advisory capacity to the President and Council of Trustees.
ARTICLE IV
Initiation of Policy by the Faculty
Section 1.
Any written petition signed by at least twenty-five faculty members relating to matters coming within
the competence of the Senate, may be presented to the Faculty Senate, which must act upon it within
thirty days in the precise form on which it was submitted.
If the Senate does not act within the prescribed period or if it substantially alters the petition from the
precise form in which it was submitted, the Chairperson, in consultation with the President, shall call a
meeting of the entire Faculty to consider it. If the petition is adopted by the Faculty in the precise form
in which it was submitted, it shall be binding as if enacted by the Faculty Senate.
Section 2.
Two weeks written notice for all meetings of the Faculty shall be given to all faculty members, including
those at Venango Campus.
A quorum of the Faculty in meeting shall consist of one-fifth of all full-time members as defined in
Article I, Section 1.
Section 3.
The actions of all meetings of the assembled Faculty shall be recorded in appropriate form for inspection
and use by the Faculty.
ARTICLE V
Amendments of the Constitution
Section 1.
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed in writing to the Senate by any member of the
Senate, or by action of the assembled “Faculty” as authorized in the By-laws, or upon written petition
signed by any ten members of the “Faculty”, as defined in Article I, Section 1. Such proposals shall be
submitted to the Chairperson of the Senate.
Section 2.
Written copies of the proposed amendment shall be sent to all members of the Senate within one day
following its submission and communicated to the Faculty.
Section 3.
The proposed amendment shall have priority on the Senate’s agenda at its next regular meeting for
general discussion but without formal action of any kind. At a subsequent regular meeting, occurring not
sooner than three weeks after the date of the meeting at which the proposal receives general
discussion, the matter shall be acted upon by written secret ballot and a vote of one more than a
majority of the total voting membership of the Senate shall be required for adoption. All proposed
amendments shall retain priority on the agenda until action is completed.
Section 4.
The assembled Faculty shall have the authority to amend the Constitution upon its own initiative.
Amendments may be proposed at a meeting of the Faculty by a majority vote with an informational
copy of the proposed amendment being furnished to the Senate Chairperson. At a subsequent meeting
of the Faculty, to be called by the President, and occurring not sooner than three weeks after the date of
the meeting at which the proposal was submitted, the proposed amendment shall be considered and,
upon approval by a two thirds majority of a quorum of the Faculty shall be sent to the President and the
Council of Trustees for approval.
ARTICLE VI
Self Study
Section 1.
Faculty Senate shall conduct a review of its Constitution and Bylaws every 10 years.
Section 2.
The review shall be conducted by an ad hoc committee assembled by the current Chairperson of Faculty
Senate and approved by Faculty Senate.
Section 3.
Any proposed changes must be approved by a two thirds majority of a quorum of the Faculty Senate. All
changes to the Constitution and Bylaws must be approved by the President and the Council of Trustees.
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
2018-2019 LOCALLY APPROVED FEES AND BOARD
Item 4
Fees
Instructional Support Fee
Student Fee
Student Center
Recreation Center
Student Support
Total
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Full-Time, 12-18 Credits, Per Semester)
Resident
Non-Resident
Clarion
Venango
Online
Pittsburgh
Clarion
Venango
Online
397.80
397.80
397.80
397.80
597.20
597.20
597.20
396.00
396.00
576.00
396.00
204.00
204.00
168.00
168.00
504.00
504.00
504.00
1,165.80
901.80
793.80
901.80
1,545.20
1,101.20
993.20
Pittsburgh
597.20
504.00
1,101.20
Fees
Instructional Support Fee
Student Fee
Student Center
Recreation Center
Student Support
Total
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Part-Time, Per Credit)
Resident
Clarion
Venango
Online
Pittsburgh
Clarion
33.20
33.20
33.20
33.20
49.80
33.00
33.00
48.00
17.00
17.00
14.00
14.00
42.00
42.00
97.20
75.20
66.20
75.20
128.80
Pittsburgh
49.80
42.00
91.80
Fees
Instructional Support Fee
Student Fee
Student Center
Recreation Center
Student Support
Total
Instructional Support Fee
BOARD CHARGES
Unlimited supreme + $250 flex
Unlimited value + $250 flex
19 super meals per week +250 flex
12 meals per week + 500 flex
19 meals per week + $250 flex
14 meals per week + $250 flex
10 meals per week + $250 flex
5 meals per week + $250 flex
Flex plan only $1,000
Flex plan only $250
Flex plan only $100 (Venango Only)
Clarion
79.05
50.00
26.00
14.00
169.05
GRADUATE STUDENTS (Per Credit)
Resident
Online
79.05
50.00
129.05
Clarion
118.35
74.00
26.00
14.00
232.35
Non-Resident
Venango
Online
49.80
49.80
33.00
42.00
91.80
82.80
Non-Resident
Online
118.35
50.00
168.35
Represents FY18 fee ((Tuition + Tech Fee) x 10%); FY19 fee will be established when BOG sets the
FY19 Tuition and Tech Fee
On Campus
2,040
2,025
2,010
1,999
1,942
1,883
Off Campus
1,538
1,118
1,000
250
100
Item 4
2018-19 Additional Meal Plan proposals
In addition to the existing meal plans, we have taken all the feedback garnered from students over the
past year and created three additional meal plans to add to our offerings. In discussing these proposed
options with students, they expressed a great deal of excitement.
12 plus $500 (12 meals per week plus $500 declining balance (flex) per semester) This plan will offer
more value to those students that prefer to dine in the retail locations and are disappointed with missed
meals from the 19 or 14 meal plans and not having enough declining dollars. The additional $250 in flex
on this plan gives student the ability to make more choices in how they dine outside of Eagle Commons.
We see this plan being perfect for the students who don’t stay on campus on weekends.
Super-19 (19-meals per week plus $250 declining balance (flex) per semester) This plan was built for
those students looking for extended meal equivalency privileges. Students choosing this plan will be
permitted to use their meal equivalency at Denny’s Den. Not only does this give an additional national
brand location for students to use their board, it also provides an additional thirty-hours per week in
board equivalency privileges, due to the Den’s extended operating schedule. This plan will be popular
with those students who spend most weekends on campus.
$1,000 Super Flex plan
As you’ve noted, the commuter students struggle to find value in the smaller meal plans. These budget
conscience students are seeking a dollar for dollar value in the price of their meal plan. The only way to
accomplish this is to offer a straight declining balance plan that will provide enough purchasing power
for an entire semester. We feel the Super Flex Plan will accomplish this.
$100 Flex Plan (Venango Only)
This plan will provide Venango commuter students with a minimal spending account for the limited
amount of time they are on campus.
Item 4
Explanation of Fees
Tuition-related fees are established by the PASSHE Board of Governors, and Clarion University fees are set by the
Clarion University Council of Trustees. Fees are used to support student activities and the operation of university
facilities. All fees appearing on the student account are payable whether or not the student plans to use these
services or facilities related to those fees. Fee rates are provided on the tuition and fees schedules.
Semester Fees Charged to All Students
The tuition-related Technology Fee is charged each semester to each student in order: (1) to acquire, install and
maintain up-to-date and emerging technologies for the purpose of enhancing student-learning outcomes; (2) to
provide equitable access to technology resources, and; (3) to ensure, ultimately, that state system graduates are
competitive in the technology-sophisticated workplace.
The Instructional Support Fee is charged each semester to each student in order to upgrade instructional
equipment, improve library holdings, and for other instructional purposes.
Semester Fee Charged to Clarion and Clarion Online Students
A Student Fee is charged each semester to all Clarion and Clarion Online students to cover the cost of a broad
array of career, counseling, tutoring, and technical student services and programs that are integral to student
success. Departments receiving funding from this fee include:
Health Services, SOAR, Parent/Family Program, University Police, Career Services, Carlson Library, Counseling
Services, Athletics, Judicial Affairs, Provost’s office, Student Support Services and Leadership & Involvement.
Semester Fees Charged to Clarion Campus Students
(A student is considered a Clarion Campus student if they are taking one or more credits with a class location of
Clarion Campus. If a student is taking credits at both the Clarion and Venango campuses, they are considered a
Clarion Campus student when more than 50% of the credits taken are Clarion Campus credits.)
A Student Center Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students to cover the cost of operating and
maintaining the Gemmell Student Complex.
A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students. This fee is administered by the
Clarion Student Association which is a student organization approved by the Council of Trustees. The activity fee
covers the cost of athletic, social, musical, theatre, and recreational activities.
A Recreation Center Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students to cover the cost of operating and
maintaining the Student Recreation Center.
Semester Fees Charged to Venango College Students
(A student is considered a Venango College student if they are taking one or more credits with a class location of
Venango College. If a student is taking credits at both the Clarion and Venango campuses they are considered a
Venango College student when 50% or more of the credits taken are Venango College credits.)
A Student Support Fee is charged each semester to Venango College students to cover the cost of student support
services provided at Venango College.
A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester to Venango College students. This fee is administered by the
Clarion Student Association which is a student organization approved by the Council of Trustees. The activity fee
covers the cost of athletic, social, musical, theatre, and recreational activities.
Item #5
Clarion University
Information Items for April 19, 2018 Council of Trustees' Meeting
Status of Facilities Projects
Tippin Gym
Recreational Pool
Project
Renovation/Construction
Construction
Stevens/Moore Hall
Still Hall
Still Hall
Still Hall
Clarion Campus
Venango Suhr Library
Project Total
ADA Accessibility Improvements
Cooling Tower Replacement
Roof Replacement
Server Room Fire Extinguishing
Sidewalk Repairs
Feasibility Study
Building
Number
CL-696
CL-696
Fund
Source
CA
AX
CL-775
CL-784
CL-786
CL-796
CL-797
CL-790
CA
DM
DM
DM
DM
SR
Amount
Status
$41,900,000
UC
$4,200,000
CL
$5,000,000
$150,000
$150,000
TBD
$150,000
$39,587
ID
C
ID
ID
P
ID
* Project completed; System cannot be tested until spring start up
Source of Funds
EG = Education & General Funds
AX = Auxiliary
DM = Deferred Maintenance
CA = Capital Appropriation
G = Grants
SA = Student Assessment
SR = Special Revenue (e.g., Parking Fees, etc.)
CL = Cancelled
Status
P = Planning
ID = In Design
B = Bidding/Contracting
UC = Under Construction
C = Complete
AF = Awaiting Funds
AS = Awaiting Scheduling
RB = Rebid
Project
Completion
Date
Sept - 2019
TBD
Fall-2017 *
August-2018
August-2018
August-2018
April-2017
Clarion University of PA
New Grants and Contracts
Awarded between 02/1/2018 and 03/31/2018
Grant Name
HRSA-White Part C
ARC Opioid Grant
$
$
Amount
Director
406,051 Dr. David Miller-Martini
50,000 Dr. Raymond Feroz
Item 6
Item 7
A. Academic Affairs
1.
Appointments
Faculty – E & G Funded
Baker, Helen; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department,
August 25, 2018 through May 24, 2019
Copeland, Ivory; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Library Services Department,
February 26, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Messineo, Linda: 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Pittsburgh Site, Psychology Department
April 16, 21018 through June 22, 2018
Romanik, Adam: 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Library Science Department,
March 22, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Staff Support
Trimble, Galen, Library Technician, Full-Time, Regular, Library Services, March 5, 2018
Stage, Teresa. Library Technician, Full-Time, Regular, Library Services, March 26, 2018
2.
Retirements
Faculty
Wyatt, Joseph; Computer Information Science Department, May 20, 2018
B. Finance and Administration
1.
Appointments
Manager
Connelly, Francis, Manager 200, Director of Facilities Planning and Management, Full-Time, Regular,
March 5, 2018
Support Staff
Deese, Laurie, Custodial Worker 1, Part-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, February 14,
201
Neiswonger, Bryan, Electrician, Full-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, March 12, 2018
2.
Reclassification
Support Staff
Beichner, Bryan, Utility Plant Operator 2 (from Utility Plant Operator 1), Boiler Plant, October 30,
2017
2
3.
Transfer
Manager
Allio, Dorothy, Manager 170, Coordinator of Facilities Budget and Operations (from Budget and
Accounting), Full-Time, Regular, March 5, 2018
Support Staff
Servey, Gretchen, Clerk Typist 2, Full-Time, Regular, Facilities Management (from Registrar’s
Office), March 5, 2018
4.
Retirement
Support Staff
Shuffstall, Phillip, Facilities Management, February 16, 2018
Edmonds, Janice, Facilities Management, February 16, 2018
Steele, Gil, Facilities Management, March 30, 2018
Baumcratz, Betty, Facilities Management, March 30, 2018
5.
Resignation
Support Staff
Woodall, John, Facilities Management, April 13, 2018
C.
Student Affairs
1.
Appointments
Administrator
Karg, Meredith, State University Administrator 2, Student Support Assistant, Center for Wellness, 9month cyclical, Regular Status, February 12, 2018
2.
Promotion
Support Staff
Gatesman, Maria, Management Technician, Conference and Events, Full-Time, Regular,
March 12, 2018
3.
Resignation
Administrator
Bryant, Tevis, Student Affairs, February 28, 2018
3
D.
University Advancement
1.
Appointment
Staff Support
Postlewait, Bryan, Artist Illustrator 1, Publications, Full-Time, Regular, March 12, 2018
Council of Trustees’ Regular Meeting
Suites On Main South, Room 14B
Clarion, PA 16214
Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call of Board Members
Public Comments
Consent Agenda ............................................................................................. Chair, JD Dunbar
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2018 and their March
15, 2018 Special Meeting - See Item 1
2. Approval of the Faculty By-Laws and Constitution - See Item 2 & 3
3. Approval of Fees for 2018-2019 – See Items 4
RESOLVED, that the Council of Trustees, Clarion University, approve the
Consent Agenda for April 19, 2018.
Report of the President ....................................................................................... Peter Fackler
Report of the Board of Governors......................................................................... Neil Weaver
Report of Academic Affairs ........................................................................... Todd Pfannestiel
1. Approval of renaming the College of Health and Human Services
RESOLVED, that the Council of Trustees, Clarion University, approve
modifying the name of College of Health and Human Services to become the College
of Health Sciences and Human Services.
Report of Faculty Senate .................................................................................... Adam Roberts
Report of University Advancement ........................................................................ Jim Geiger
______________________________________
Council of Trustees’ Meeting Agenda – Page 1
Report of Student Senate........................................................................................Katie Welsh
Report of Finance, Administration and Facilities .....................................................Len Cullo
1. Status of Facilities Report – See Item 5
2. Grant Awards and Contracts – See Item 6
Report of Student Affairs ................................................................................ Susanne Fenske
Remarks of the Council Chair ....................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
Committee Reports
1. Executive Committee ...................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
2. Nominating Committee ................................................................... Chair, Lee James
Other Business ............................................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
1. Unfinished Business
2. New Business
Human Resources – See Item 7
Important Dates
1. Spring Commencement
Friday, May 11, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Venango campus
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., Clarion campus
2. Upcoming meetings of the Council of Trustees’ July 19, September 20 & November 15
3. [Extended] Presidential Search Committee:
Sunday, April 29; Tuesday, May 1; and Thursday, May 3, 6:00-6:45 p.m. 107
Eagle Commons – Trustees’ Dinner with Candidates A, B & C
Sunday, April 29; Tuesday, May 1; and Thursday, May 3, 6:45-7:30 p.m.; 107
Eagle Commons – All Boards dessert with Candidates A, B & C
Friday, May 17, 2018, (tentative) Meeting to consider Search Committee
recommendations, Location TBD
Adjournment
______________________________________
Council of Trustees’ Meeting Agenda – Page 2
Item 1
Item 1
Item 2
Summary of changes for Faculty Senate Bylaws and Constitution for Council of Trustees’ April 19, 2018
Faculty Senate requests Clarion University Council of trustees approval of the revised Senate
constitution and by-laws. These revisions clarify the committee structure of the Faculty Senate,
eliminating redundancy and optimizing existing committee work. They further clarify Senate
membership as it relates to online faculty. Furthermore, the revisions clarify the recommending
authority of the Senate to the university President. All of the revisions have been reviewed and
endorsed by the President and Provost.
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Item 2
FACULTY SENATE
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
Officers
Section 1.
The Senate shall, annually or when a vacancy exists, elect by secret ballot a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a
Secretary from among its elected members in a manner prescribed by the Senate's Standing Rules of
Order. Their term of office shall be for one year, provided that when an election is held to fill a vacancy,
their period shall be for the unexpired part of the original term of office. These officers shall be eligible
for re-election.
Section 2.
The Chair shall be the presiding officer of the Senate and shall be an ex officio member of all
committees. The Chair shall appoint a Parliamentarian from the University's Faculty to serve during the
term of office but the Parliamentarian shall not vote in the Senate unless a member. It is the stated
policy of the University to make an equitable adjustment in the Chair's academic schedule during an
individual's incumbency and to provide needed secretarial assistance and office facilities.
Section 3.
The Vice Chair shall serve, ex officio, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Committees and Rules. The
Vice Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair is absent, shall be responsible for
supervising the Senate elections, and shall perform other duties appropriate to the office.
Section 4.
The Chair shall, in consultation with the Senate Policy Committee, propose to the President of the
University a nominee for appointment as a salaried clerk. The clerk is subject to removal upon motion by
the Senate Policy Committee addressed to the President of the University.
The Secretary of the Senate, under the supervision of the Chair and with the assistance of the clerk, shall
keep the official roll; shall prepare, publish and distribute notices, agenda, and minutes of the Senate
meetings; shall maintain appropriate files for the retaining Senate records; and shall perform other
assigned duties appropriate to the office.
ARTICLE II
Election of the Senate
Section 1.
The Vice Chair, with the assistance of the clerk, shall be responsible for preparing, during the month of
February, an official list of faculty members eligible to vote, as of the beginning of the second semester.
The official list shall be certified by a representative of the Office of the President and shall be arranged
alphabetically by department.
Not later than one week before the date for casting nomination ballots, the Vice Chair shall furnish each
Faculty member, as defined in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, a copy of the official voting list.
Attached thereto shall be a statement indicating the number of nominees to be chosen and specify that,
for a nomination ballot to be valid, the voter must enter from the official list the number of names equal
to the number of nominations to be made.
Section 2.
Nominations shall be conducted on the first Tuesday of April provided that this date does not conflict
with the spring vacation. Should this occur, the Faculty Senate shall designate an alternate date.
A ballot box suitable for receiving written and secret ballots shall be placed in one central location on
each campus. A copy of the voting list shall be placed nearby and voters shall, upon voting, sign it
opposite their names. The Vice Chair shall have the responsibility for carrying out the above procedures.
The number of nominees shall be twice the number of offices to be filled in each election and those
receiving highest number of votes shall be nominated, provided that if the number of nominees is less
than twice the number of offices to be filled, such list of nominees shall be valid for the purpose of the
election.
The Vice Chair shall collect the ballot boxes, and the ballots shall be counted under the direction of the
Committee on Committees and Rules which for this purpose shall act as a canvassing committee, but
with any member of the Senate eligible to participate in this counting. The Vice Chair of the Senate shall
certify the results and cause the names of the nominees to be sent by E-mail to all "Faculty' (as defined
in Article I, section 1 of the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Faculty Senate Constitution) but without
indicating the votes received by each one.
Nominees shall be notified directly and may withdraw, upon immediate return notice to the Vice Chair,
whereupon the person next highest in the number of votes, and not withdrawing, shall be moved up on
the list of nominees. In case of tie votes at the bottom of the list, the Vice Chair of the Senate and the
special canvassing committee shall break the tie by casting lots.
A withdrawal received after the official nominating ballots have been prepared shall create a vacancy to
be filled as provided in Section 4 below, in case such a nominee is elected.
Section 3.
Elections shall be held on the third Tuesday of April. Uniform ballots carrying the names of the nominees
shall be prepared under the direction of the Vice Chair. The position of names on the ballot should be
determined by lot. The election shall follow the same procedures as set forth in Sections 1 and 2 above.
The ballots shall contain printed instructions that votes must be cast for the number of nominees equal
to the number of offices to be filled for the ballot to be valid. The ballot boxes shall be collected and
counted in the same manner as prescribed in Section 2 above including the provision for breaking tie
votes. The Vice Chair shall certify the results and cause them to be sent by E-mail to all "Faculty" (as
defined in Article I, section 1 of the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Faculty Senate Constitution) but
without indicating the votes received by each one.
Section 4.
Vacancies in the Senate membership shall be filled for the unexpired period by the person who received
the next highest number of votes in the previous Senate election.
ARTICLE III
Committees
Section 1.
The Senate shall determine its committee structure, composition, and authority subject to the following
provisions:
1. Any member of the University staff, academic or non-academic, or any full-time student of the
University may be appointed to a committee.
2. All committees must include at least one elected Senator.
23. Any member of a committee who is not a Senator shall have non-voting privileges on the floor of the
Senate on issues of concern to one's committee.
34. Chairs of standing committees must be elected members of the Senate.
45. Assignments of responsibilities specified in the Constitution shall be controlling.
Section 2.
The Committee on Committees and Rules shall consist of three members including the Vice Chair of the
Senate, who shall serve as chair of this committee. The two other members shall also be elected
annually by the Senate.
Section 3.
The other standing committees of the Senate shall consist of six members, exclusive of its Chair. The
members, with the exception of the members of the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study
(CCPS), shall be appointed by the Senate upon the recommendation of the Committee on the
Committees and Rules. Members shall serve for three years, with the selection of two members each
year.
The six faculty members of CCPS shall be elected by the members of the Bargaining Unit according to
the rules governing bargaining unit elections. The Student Senate may name two students to the CCPS
and the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs shall represent the Administration. The Chair of
CCPS shall be a Senator who is a member of the Bargaining Unit, jointly appointed by the Chair of the
Faculty Senate and the President of the Bargaining Unit (APSCUF).
These committees include Academic Standards, CCPS, Faculty Affairs, Institutional Resources, Student
Affairs, Venango Campus and University Budget.
Section 4.
Standing committees of the Senate shall function through standing subcommittees as specified in
Section 8. Each subcommittee shall consist of six faculty members appointed by the Senate upon the
recommendation of the Committee on Committees and Rules. Members shall serve for three years, with
the selection of two members each year. The subcommittee will elect a chair from its members. The
chair of the standing committee shall serve as a member ex officio on all its subcommittees and will vote
only in case of a tie.
Section 5.
The total membership of a committee or subcommittee shall be increased by the addition of
student representatives as specified in Section 8.
Section 6.
In all cases, persons on leave of absence or sabbatical leave, may be replaced during the time of leave by
appointment by the Senate after consultation with the Chair of the Committee.
Section 7.
The Committee Chair shall submit to the Chair of the Faculty Senate a written year-end report which
shall be turned in two weeks prior to the last scheduled Faculty Senate meeting in the Spring Semester.
The out-going Chair of the Faculty Senate shall be in charge of distributing the reports to the general
faculty and shall also include a report reviewing the Senate action for the year.
Section 8.
The standing committees and subcommittees of the Faculty Senate shall be those listed below:
1. Committee on Academic Standards
The Committee shall advise the Faculty Senate on matters relating to academic achievement, grading
systems, standards of scholarship both for entering and remaining in the University and in specific
colleges and programs of the University, graduation, and terms and conditions of academic probation
and reinstatement. It shall investigate any of these areas and initiate policies or changes in policies
relating to them.
It shall have the authority to act on individual problems of admissions, readmission, and reinstatement
referred to it by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, faculty members, or students. The
Office of Academic Affairs shall report exceptions to graduation standards granted by Deans to it and it
shall act as the review board for petitions for graduation from students.
The Committee shall have the authority to investigate, on its own initiative or as directed by the Faculty
Senate, matters relating to general standards of admission to the University and standards of admissions
to specific colleges or areas of the University.
The Committee shall have the authority to make recommendations to the Faculty Senate on those
matters related to the various aspects of the athletics programs of the University, including, but not
limited to, such matters as student eligibility, athletic budget review, five year reviews/plans, gender
equity, athletic scholarships, athlete recruitment and retention, schedules for athletic contests, and
participation in post season play. It shall approve revisions to the Athletic Handbook and it shall act as
the faculty committee on athletic scholarships.
The Committee on Academic Standards shall have two subcommittees:
a. Subcommittee on Admissions
The Subcommittee shall investigate, on its own initiative or as directed by the Committee on Academic
Standards, matters relating to general standards of admission to the University and standards of
admissions to specific colleges or areas of the University. It shall report to the Committee on Academic
Standards. It shall have the authority to act on individual problems of admission referred to it by the
Committee on Academic Standards.
b. Subcommittee on Athletics
The Subcommittee shall make recommendations to the Committee on Academic Standards on those
matters related to the various aspects of the athletic programs of the University, including, but not
limited to, such matters as student eligibility, athletic budget review, five year reviews/plans, gender
equity, athletic scholarships, athlete recruitment and retention, schedules for athletic contests, and
participation in post season play. It shall approve revisions to the Athletic Handbook and it shall act as
the faculty committee on athletic scholarships.
The voting membership of the committee shall include the Faculty Athletic Representative but not
include coaches; however, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Associate Director
of Intercollegiate Athletics shall serve as ex officio non-voting members of the Subcommittee.
2. Committee on Committee and Rules
The Committee, in consultation with the Chair of the Senate, shall have the responsibility for making
standing committee and subcommittee nominations upon its own initiative, subject to approval by the
Faculty Senate. It shall use its discretion in determining individual preferences of the Faculty for
committee assignments. It shall review and make recommendations on committee structure and
organization. Nominations for student representatives on the various committees of the Senate shall be
proposed only after consultation with appropriate student officers.
All proposals for amending the Constitution, the By-laws, and the Standing Rules of the Senate shall be
referred to the Committee for analysis and clarification, provided that its recommendations shall not
alter the basic intent of the proposals referred to it.
The members of the Committee shall be responsible for election duties referred to in Article II.
The Vice Chair of the Senate shall be the ex officio Chair of the Committee. The Parliamentarian of the
Senate shall be a member ex officio and shall not vote unless elected to the Committee by the Senate.
3. Committee on Courses and Programs of Study
The committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS) shall function as a joint Bargaining Unit Faculty Senate Committee as indicated in Article III, Section 3. The Committee shall review all proposals
relating to courses and programs of study, evaluate them in the context of the curriculum of the entire
University, and make recommendations thereon to the Faculty Senate. To facilitate the task, it shall
prepare standard forms and procedures for use in receiving proposals and shall conduct hearings open
to all members of the Faculty and student body. The Senate may refer other curricular matters to this
committee.
It is the stated policy of the University to make an equitable adjustment in the academic schedule of the
Chair of this Committee and to provide needed secretarial assistance and office facilities.
Revisions to the General Education Program of the University, beyond course placement decisions, shall
be initiated by the Faculty Senate based upon assessment data received by the Faculty Senate. The
Faculty Senate shall appoint a select committee to craft the changes for submission to CCPS which will in
turn send a recommendation to the full Faculty Senate.
The Committee on Courses and Programs of Study shall have one subcommittee:
Subcommittee on General Education and Educational Goals
The Council on General Education shall be an elected body from the bargaining unit, with the exception
of the administrative representative and the student representative who shall be selected by their
respective groups.
The membership of the Council shall consist of one faculty representative from each college or school
(excluding the College of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education); one faculty representative from
the natural sciences and mathematics and one faculty representative from the humanities and social
sciences; one faculty representative from the Venango Campus; one faculty representative from the
faculty not in a college or school; one representative from the administration (the Vice President for
Academic Affairs or a designee); and one student representative, selected by Student Senate. All faculty
representatives shall be elected. Nomination petitions will specify category of representation. The
nomination and election of faculty representatives will be conducted by the CUP-APSCUF Nominations
and Elections Committee using the guidelines and procedures established for the nomination and
election of representatives of the bargaining unit. With the exception of the initial election, all
nominations and elections will be conducted at the same time as other elections of the bargaining unit.
The term of office for each member shall be three years. Terms of initial members shall be staggered to
assure continuity on the council.
The Council shall elect a chairperson at its first meeting after the general elections of the general
elections of the Bargaining Unit.
The Council shall be guided by three fundamental documents: Mission and Goals of
Clarion University, Statement of Philosophy on General Education, and the program in
General Education as approved by the Faculty Senate, March 28, 1994.
The Council shall review all offerings proposed for the program in General Education referred to it by the
Committee on Courses and Programs of Study.
The Council shall report its recommendations directly to the Committee on Courses and Programs of
Study of Faculty Senate.
The Council shall have the authority to recommend changes to the structure and substance of the
program in General Education through the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study to the Faculty
Senate.
4. Committee on Faculty Affairs
The Committee shall advise Senate on matters concerning faculty affairs and shall make
recommendations, except as modified by the collective bargaining agreement, on general policy and
specific criteria for promotion, tenure, salary, leaves, and professional development. Its concern extends
to all matters relating to the cultural, social, and material welfare of the faculty and to the maintenance
and improvement of its professional standards.
5. Committee on Institutional Resources
The Committee shall serve as the advisory body of the Faculty Senate on all matters affecting the growth
and development of the physical and academic facilities of the University, including planning for the
future. It shall have the responsibility to initiate conferences with the appropriate planning, budgetary,
and general administrative officers of the University relating to the use and development of institutional
recourses. It shall evaluate issues relating to the assignment of space, facilities, and personnel in terms
of the stated goals of the University.
The Committee shall recommend such policies or changes in policies that it determines are needed to
enhance the value of technology-related resources to the academic functions of the University.
The Committee oversees the library as a University resource and considers matters which affect the
usefulness of the library to Faculty and students. It shall be responsible for reviewing and evaluating
developments in the acquisition and dissemination of information through the library.
The Committee on Institutional Resources shall have two subcommittees:
a. Technology Subcommittee
The Subcommittee recommends such policies or changes in policies that it determines are needed to
enhance the value of technology-related resources to the academic functions of the University.
b. Subcommittee on the Library
The Subcommittee oversees the library as a University resource and considers matters which affect the
usefulness of the library to Faculty and students. It shall be responsible for reviewing and evaluating
developments in the acquisition and dissemination of information through the library.
6. Committee on Student Affairs
The Committee shall be concerned with policies involving student life at the University. It shall have
jurisdiction over general rules and regulations pertaining to student affairs, subject to confirmation by
the Senate. It acts as liaison with the Student Senate.
The Committee shall have two student representatives selected by the Student Senate and it shall have
at least one faculty member from the Office of Student Affairs.
The Committee considers issues related to the extra-curricular, cultural, and entertainment matters
such as concerts, art shows, etc., that are made available to students. It shall serve as a nominations
committee for the student recognition awards. The applicants for the awards shall be gathered by the
Office of Student Affairs.
The Committee on Student Affairs shall have one subcommittee:
a. Subcommittee on Student Activities
The Subcommittee considers issues related to the extra-curricular, cultural, and entertainment matters
such as concerts, art shows, etc., that are made available to students. It shall serve as a nominations
committee for the student recognition awards. The applicants for the awards shall be gathered by the
Office of Student Affairs.
The Subcommittee shall have two student representatives selected by the Student Senate.
7. Committee on Venango Campus
The Committee shall serve as the advisory body to the Faculty Senate on matters unique to Venango
Campus in all areas covered by specific committees on the Clarion Campus, except the Committee on
Courses and Programs of Study.
The Committee shall have one student representative selected by the Student Senate of Venango
Campus.
8. Committee on the University Budget
The Committee shall advise the Faculty Senate on matters concerning the University budget. The
Committee shall examine trends in University expenditures, the process of allocating and decision
making concerning the budget, and on other aspects of the University budget process as deemed
appropriate by the Faculty Senate. It shall evaluate issues of budget policy in terms of the stated goals of
the University.
ARTICLE IV
Meetings
Section 1.
Regular meeting of the Senate shall be held on Monday fourteen times during the academic year. The
meeting shall take place according to a calendar established by the Chair of the Senate, except that
members present at any meeting may, by a majority vote, change the date for any subsequent meeting
and/or call for a special meeting.
Section 2.
The Chair, upon request of the President of the University, shall convene the Senate to receive
information deemed of concern to the Faculty. No motion can be received or acted upon at this meeting
regarding any matters presented by the President of the University.
Section 3.
The Chair shall convene the Senate upon written petition signed by ten members of the University
Faculty or by resolution of the Student Senate for the purpose of considering specific proposals.
Section 4.
During the period between academic years, a Temporary Policy Committee, consisting of all elected
officials of the Senate, i.e., the Chair, the Vice Chair, the Secretary, and two other members of the
Committee on Committees and Rules, may be convened by the Chair of the Senate, or if unavailable the
Vice Chair, to determine whether an extraordinary meeting is necessary. A majority of the Temporary
Policy Committee shall prevail.
If such a meeting is convened, rules for determining a quorum as specified in Article V below are not
changed. However, if a quorum does not appear, the assembly may discuss the reason for the meeting
and, acting as an ad hoc committee, make a recommendation to be brought before the Faculty Senate
at the next meeting at which a quorum is achieved.
Amendment to Article IV
Section 5.
Attendance at Faculty Senate Meetings is expected. If a Senator exhibits a pattern of absenteeism or
misses three consecutive meetings, he/she will be given the opportunity to resign before the matter is
brought to the Senate floor for action. Senators with an exclusively online teaching load, and residing
more than fifty (50) miles from Clarion University may, upon request, attend Faculty Senate Meetings
via a conferencing technology.
ARTICLE V
Quorum
Section 1.
A quorum for transacting business shall consist of one half the Senators except as specified otherwise in
the Constitution and the By-laws.
ARTICLE VI
Referenda
Section 1.
The Senate may conduct referenda of the Faculty.
ARTICLE VII
Rules of Procedure
Section 1.
The Senate shall establish its rules of procedure.
ARTICLE VIII
Induction of New Officers
Section 1.
The first meeting of each newly constituted Senate, following each annual election, shall be held not
later than May 7. The meeting shall be called and chaired by the chair of the outgoing Senate for the
purpose of electing officers and establishing a new Committee on Committees and Rules.
Section 2.
The Temporary Policy Committee referred to in Article IV, section 4, shall also act as the
Advisory committee to the president during the period between academic years. The
Temporary Policy Committee will be dissolved when the regular Policy committee is
confirmed by the Senate at the first Faculty Senate Meeting the fall semester.
ARTICLE IX
Faculty Assemblies
Section 1.
Assembled meetings of the Faculty shall be called by the President of the University upon written
petition signed by at least twenty-five members of the Faculty stating reasons for the Assembly.
ARTICLE X
Amendments to the By-laws
Section 1.
Subject to the approval of the Council of Trustees, amendments to the By-laws may be adopted at any
meeting of the Senate by a two-thirds vote of those present, provided that the amendments shall have
been presented in writing at a preceding regular meeting.
Item 3
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
FACULTY SENATE CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
Functions
Section 1.
The Senate shall serve as a representative body of full-time members of faculty and full-time state
university coaches; herein after called the Faculty. The Senate shall, in this capacity, have sole
competence, subject to the approval of the President of the University, the authority of the Council of
Trustees, the laws of the Commonwealth, and policies of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education, in all matters pertaining to the educational policies of the University.
The legislative authority of the Senate shall extend to, but not be limited to the following matters,
except as modified by the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
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Educational goals of the University
Admission standards and requirements
Courses and programs of study
University academic and athletic calendars
Scholastic standards, honors and scholarships
Requirements for graduation and recommendations
Regulations involving student affairs including codes of conduct and methods used for
adjudicating actions arising there under
Faculty affairs relating to professional standards of conduct, employment, tenure, and
promotion and to matters involving individual administrative relationships.
Section 2.
The Senate shall serve in an advisory capacity to the President regarding the following but not limited to
the following: (1) planning, development, and use of the financial resources and physical facilities
related to the educational objectives of the University, and (2) the creation, reorganization, or
discontinuation of organizational units of instruction, research, or library and other informational and
distributive facilities. This shall not be interpreted to limit the authority of the Senate as prescribed in
Section 1.
Section 3.
The Senate shall meet in accordance with the Constitution, By-laws and Standing Rules of Order. In
order to provide a forum for discussion of University affairs, the Faculty shall have the right to attend all
meeting of the Senate and to participate in accordance with the established rules, except for the right to
vote.
Section 4.
The Senate shall have the authority and duty to receive and consider matters referred to it by the
Council of Trustees, the President, the Student Body, and the Faculty.
Section 5.
Any matter referred by the Council of Trustees or by the President, and any resolution submitted in
writing by members of the Faculty or of the Student Body as prescribed in the By-laws, shall be acted
upon by the Senate and a report of such action shall be sent to those originating the matter with the
rationale for the action taken.
Section 6.
The Senate shall interpret its own Constitution, rules, regulations, and other actions. In matters involving
the Senate’s jurisdiction, the final decision shall rest with the President of the University; provided that
the President shall notify the Senate of the decision in writing accompanied with a rationale for the
decision.
Section 7.
All action of the Faculty Senate shall take effect upon written approval of the President of the University
or on the thirty-first day following the action by the Faculty Senate unless the President has transmitted
to the Senate within that period his or her written decision to disapprove the measure.
ARTICLE II
Membership and Term of Office
Section 1.
All individuals, as defined in Article I, section 1, shall be eligible for election to the Senate.
Section 2.
There shall be twenty-four members elected by secret ballot, under a uniform procedure prescribed in
the By-laws. The President of the University shall, as ex-officio, be an additional non-voting member,
and have the authority to name a person to serve as his or her representative.
Section 3.
Elections shall be by and from the Faculty, as defined in Article I, Section 1, except
as specified in Article II, Section 4.
Section 4.
All members of the Venango Campus, as defined in Article I, Section 1, shall be eligible for election to
the Senate to represent Venango Campus.
1. Membership in the Senate shall be prorated on a one person one-vote basis between Venango
campus and the Clarion Campus, except that Venango Campus shall be entitled to at least one
representative.
2. All members of the Clarion Campus Faculty, as defined in Article I, Section 1, shall vote only for
nominees from the Clarion Campus; all members of the Venango Campus Faculty, as defined in Article I,
Section 1, shall vote for nominees for the Venango Campus.
3. All Faculty are eligible to serve as a Faculty Senator representing the campus at which he/she has a
majority responsibility, with majority here defined, for faculty, as 75% or more of his/her regular
teaching or non-teaching load and for staff or administrators as 75% or more of his/her regular
responsibilities. An individual with a workload shared between the campuses (less than 75% at one
campus, such as 50%/50%) may designate the campus s/he would like to represent, designating such at
the time of nominations and appearing on the ballot for that campus (either Clarion or Venango) and
eligible to serve on Faculty Senate as a representative of that campus if elected. An individual with a
workload that is entirely online may designate the campus s/he would like to represent, designating
such at the time of nominations and appearing on the ballot for that campus (either Clarion or Venango)
and eligible to serve on Faculty Senate as a representative of that campus if elected.
4. Any individual elected as a Faculty Senator or serving a current Faculty Senate term will inform the
Faculty Senate Chair and the Chair of the Faculty Senate Committee on Committees and Rules (CCR) if
his/her work load assignment should change such that his/her majority responsibility will shift from the
Venango Campus to the Clarion Campus, or from the Clarion Campus to the Venango Campus, for an
academic year or more. The individual may continue to serve his/her term as Faculty Senator with the
understanding that a Venango Campus Representative will retain ties to the Venango Campus by
attending the Venango Campus Forum (and, for a senior Senator, continuing to provide Faculty Senate
reports to the Forum), or a replacement Senator will be appointed for the remainder of his/her term,
following established practices used in cases of teaching or other workload conflicts with Faculty Senate
meeting times.
Section 5.
The term of office shall be three years with one-third of the members elected each year.
Section 6.
The Senate shall choose its officers and committees upon its own initiative and authority.
ARTICLE III
The Senate Policy Committee
Section 1.
The chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate, the Parliamentarian, the secretary, and the
Senate Chairperson, as presiding officer, shall serve collectively as the Senate Policy Committee.
Section 2.
It shall be the responsibility of the Committee to (1) coordinate and recommend general policy, (2)
propose basic agenda for meetings of the Senate, (3) make assignments to the standing and special
committees, (4) review and evaluate committee reports for consideration and action before their
submission to the Senate, and (5) serve in an advisory capacity to the President and Council of Trustees.
ARTICLE IV
Initiation of Policy by the Faculty
Section 1.
Any written petition signed by at least twenty-five faculty members relating to matters coming within
the competence of the Senate, may be presented to the Faculty Senate, which must act upon it within
thirty days in the precise form on which it was submitted.
If the Senate does not act within the prescribed period or if it substantially alters the petition from the
precise form in which it was submitted, the Chairperson, in consultation with the President, shall call a
meeting of the entire Faculty to consider it. If the petition is adopted by the Faculty in the precise form
in which it was submitted, it shall be binding as if enacted by the Faculty Senate.
Section 2.
Two weeks written notice for all meetings of the Faculty shall be given to all faculty members, including
those at Venango Campus.
A quorum of the Faculty in meeting shall consist of one-fifth of all full-time members as defined in
Article I, Section 1.
Section 3.
The actions of all meetings of the assembled Faculty shall be recorded in appropriate form for inspection
and use by the Faculty.
ARTICLE V
Amendments of the Constitution
Section 1.
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed in writing to the Senate by any member of the
Senate, or by action of the assembled “Faculty” as authorized in the By-laws, or upon written petition
signed by any ten members of the “Faculty”, as defined in Article I, Section 1. Such proposals shall be
submitted to the Chairperson of the Senate.
Section 2.
Written copies of the proposed amendment shall be sent to all members of the Senate within one day
following its submission and communicated to the Faculty.
Section 3.
The proposed amendment shall have priority on the Senate’s agenda at its next regular meeting for
general discussion but without formal action of any kind. At a subsequent regular meeting, occurring not
sooner than three weeks after the date of the meeting at which the proposal receives general
discussion, the matter shall be acted upon by written secret ballot and a vote of one more than a
majority of the total voting membership of the Senate shall be required for adoption. All proposed
amendments shall retain priority on the agenda until action is completed.
Section 4.
The assembled Faculty shall have the authority to amend the Constitution upon its own initiative.
Amendments may be proposed at a meeting of the Faculty by a majority vote with an informational
copy of the proposed amendment being furnished to the Senate Chairperson. At a subsequent meeting
of the Faculty, to be called by the President, and occurring not sooner than three weeks after the date of
the meeting at which the proposal was submitted, the proposed amendment shall be considered and,
upon approval by a two thirds majority of a quorum of the Faculty shall be sent to the President and the
Council of Trustees for approval.
ARTICLE VI
Self Study
Section 1.
Faculty Senate shall conduct a review of its Constitution and Bylaws every 10 years.
Section 2.
The review shall be conducted by an ad hoc committee assembled by the current Chairperson of Faculty
Senate and approved by Faculty Senate.
Section 3.
Any proposed changes must be approved by a two thirds majority of a quorum of the Faculty Senate. All
changes to the Constitution and Bylaws must be approved by the President and the Council of Trustees.
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
2018-2019 LOCALLY APPROVED FEES AND BOARD
Item 4
Fees
Instructional Support Fee
Student Fee
Student Center
Recreation Center
Student Support
Total
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Full-Time, 12-18 Credits, Per Semester)
Resident
Non-Resident
Clarion
Venango
Online
Pittsburgh
Clarion
Venango
Online
397.80
397.80
397.80
397.80
597.20
597.20
597.20
396.00
396.00
576.00
396.00
204.00
204.00
168.00
168.00
504.00
504.00
504.00
1,165.80
901.80
793.80
901.80
1,545.20
1,101.20
993.20
Pittsburgh
597.20
504.00
1,101.20
Fees
Instructional Support Fee
Student Fee
Student Center
Recreation Center
Student Support
Total
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Part-Time, Per Credit)
Resident
Clarion
Venango
Online
Pittsburgh
Clarion
33.20
33.20
33.20
33.20
49.80
33.00
33.00
48.00
17.00
17.00
14.00
14.00
42.00
42.00
97.20
75.20
66.20
75.20
128.80
Pittsburgh
49.80
42.00
91.80
Fees
Instructional Support Fee
Student Fee
Student Center
Recreation Center
Student Support
Total
Instructional Support Fee
BOARD CHARGES
Unlimited supreme + $250 flex
Unlimited value + $250 flex
19 super meals per week +250 flex
12 meals per week + 500 flex
19 meals per week + $250 flex
14 meals per week + $250 flex
10 meals per week + $250 flex
5 meals per week + $250 flex
Flex plan only $1,000
Flex plan only $250
Flex plan only $100 (Venango Only)
Clarion
79.05
50.00
26.00
14.00
169.05
GRADUATE STUDENTS (Per Credit)
Resident
Online
79.05
50.00
129.05
Clarion
118.35
74.00
26.00
14.00
232.35
Non-Resident
Venango
Online
49.80
49.80
33.00
42.00
91.80
82.80
Non-Resident
Online
118.35
50.00
168.35
Represents FY18 fee ((Tuition + Tech Fee) x 10%); FY19 fee will be established when BOG sets the
FY19 Tuition and Tech Fee
On Campus
2,040
2,025
2,010
1,999
1,942
1,883
Off Campus
1,538
1,118
1,000
250
100
Item 4
2018-19 Additional Meal Plan proposals
In addition to the existing meal plans, we have taken all the feedback garnered from students over the
past year and created three additional meal plans to add to our offerings. In discussing these proposed
options with students, they expressed a great deal of excitement.
12 plus $500 (12 meals per week plus $500 declining balance (flex) per semester) This plan will offer
more value to those students that prefer to dine in the retail locations and are disappointed with missed
meals from the 19 or 14 meal plans and not having enough declining dollars. The additional $250 in flex
on this plan gives student the ability to make more choices in how they dine outside of Eagle Commons.
We see this plan being perfect for the students who don’t stay on campus on weekends.
Super-19 (19-meals per week plus $250 declining balance (flex) per semester) This plan was built for
those students looking for extended meal equivalency privileges. Students choosing this plan will be
permitted to use their meal equivalency at Denny’s Den. Not only does this give an additional national
brand location for students to use their board, it also provides an additional thirty-hours per week in
board equivalency privileges, due to the Den’s extended operating schedule. This plan will be popular
with those students who spend most weekends on campus.
$1,000 Super Flex plan
As you’ve noted, the commuter students struggle to find value in the smaller meal plans. These budget
conscience students are seeking a dollar for dollar value in the price of their meal plan. The only way to
accomplish this is to offer a straight declining balance plan that will provide enough purchasing power
for an entire semester. We feel the Super Flex Plan will accomplish this.
$100 Flex Plan (Venango Only)
This plan will provide Venango commuter students with a minimal spending account for the limited
amount of time they are on campus.
Item 4
Explanation of Fees
Tuition-related fees are established by the PASSHE Board of Governors, and Clarion University fees are set by the
Clarion University Council of Trustees. Fees are used to support student activities and the operation of university
facilities. All fees appearing on the student account are payable whether or not the student plans to use these
services or facilities related to those fees. Fee rates are provided on the tuition and fees schedules.
Semester Fees Charged to All Students
The tuition-related Technology Fee is charged each semester to each student in order: (1) to acquire, install and
maintain up-to-date and emerging technologies for the purpose of enhancing student-learning outcomes; (2) to
provide equitable access to technology resources, and; (3) to ensure, ultimately, that state system graduates are
competitive in the technology-sophisticated workplace.
The Instructional Support Fee is charged each semester to each student in order to upgrade instructional
equipment, improve library holdings, and for other instructional purposes.
Semester Fee Charged to Clarion and Clarion Online Students
A Student Fee is charged each semester to all Clarion and Clarion Online students to cover the cost of a broad
array of career, counseling, tutoring, and technical student services and programs that are integral to student
success. Departments receiving funding from this fee include:
Health Services, SOAR, Parent/Family Program, University Police, Career Services, Carlson Library, Counseling
Services, Athletics, Judicial Affairs, Provost’s office, Student Support Services and Leadership & Involvement.
Semester Fees Charged to Clarion Campus Students
(A student is considered a Clarion Campus student if they are taking one or more credits with a class location of
Clarion Campus. If a student is taking credits at both the Clarion and Venango campuses, they are considered a
Clarion Campus student when more than 50% of the credits taken are Clarion Campus credits.)
A Student Center Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students to cover the cost of operating and
maintaining the Gemmell Student Complex.
A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students. This fee is administered by the
Clarion Student Association which is a student organization approved by the Council of Trustees. The activity fee
covers the cost of athletic, social, musical, theatre, and recreational activities.
A Recreation Center Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students to cover the cost of operating and
maintaining the Student Recreation Center.
Semester Fees Charged to Venango College Students
(A student is considered a Venango College student if they are taking one or more credits with a class location of
Venango College. If a student is taking credits at both the Clarion and Venango campuses they are considered a
Venango College student when 50% or more of the credits taken are Venango College credits.)
A Student Support Fee is charged each semester to Venango College students to cover the cost of student support
services provided at Venango College.
A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester to Venango College students. This fee is administered by the
Clarion Student Association which is a student organization approved by the Council of Trustees. The activity fee
covers the cost of athletic, social, musical, theatre, and recreational activities.
Item #5
Clarion University
Information Items for April 19, 2018 Council of Trustees' Meeting
Status of Facilities Projects
Tippin Gym
Recreational Pool
Project
Renovation/Construction
Construction
Stevens/Moore Hall
Still Hall
Still Hall
Still Hall
Clarion Campus
Venango Suhr Library
Project Total
ADA Accessibility Improvements
Cooling Tower Replacement
Roof Replacement
Server Room Fire Extinguishing
Sidewalk Repairs
Feasibility Study
Building
Number
CL-696
CL-696
Fund
Source
CA
AX
CL-775
CL-784
CL-786
CL-796
CL-797
CL-790
CA
DM
DM
DM
DM
SR
Amount
Status
$41,900,000
UC
$4,200,000
CL
$5,000,000
$150,000
$150,000
TBD
$150,000
$39,587
ID
C
ID
ID
P
ID
* Project completed; System cannot be tested until spring start up
Source of Funds
EG = Education & General Funds
AX = Auxiliary
DM = Deferred Maintenance
CA = Capital Appropriation
G = Grants
SA = Student Assessment
SR = Special Revenue (e.g., Parking Fees, etc.)
CL = Cancelled
Status
P = Planning
ID = In Design
B = Bidding/Contracting
UC = Under Construction
C = Complete
AF = Awaiting Funds
AS = Awaiting Scheduling
RB = Rebid
Project
Completion
Date
Sept - 2019
TBD
Fall-2017 *
August-2018
August-2018
August-2018
April-2017
Clarion University of PA
New Grants and Contracts
Awarded between 02/1/2018 and 03/31/2018
Grant Name
HRSA-White Part C
ARC Opioid Grant
$
$
Amount
Director
406,051 Dr. David Miller-Martini
50,000 Dr. Raymond Feroz
Item 6
Item 7
A. Academic Affairs
1.
Appointments
Faculty – E & G Funded
Baker, Helen; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department,
August 25, 2018 through May 24, 2019
Copeland, Ivory; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Library Services Department,
February 26, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Messineo, Linda: 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Pittsburgh Site, Psychology Department
April 16, 21018 through June 22, 2018
Romanik, Adam: 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Library Science Department,
March 22, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Staff Support
Trimble, Galen, Library Technician, Full-Time, Regular, Library Services, March 5, 2018
Stage, Teresa. Library Technician, Full-Time, Regular, Library Services, March 26, 2018
2.
Retirements
Faculty
Wyatt, Joseph; Computer Information Science Department, May 20, 2018
B. Finance and Administration
1.
Appointments
Manager
Connelly, Francis, Manager 200, Director of Facilities Planning and Management, Full-Time, Regular,
March 5, 2018
Support Staff
Deese, Laurie, Custodial Worker 1, Part-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, February 14,
201
Neiswonger, Bryan, Electrician, Full-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, March 12, 2018
2.
Reclassification
Support Staff
Beichner, Bryan, Utility Plant Operator 2 (from Utility Plant Operator 1), Boiler Plant, October 30,
2017
2
3.
Transfer
Manager
Allio, Dorothy, Manager 170, Coordinator of Facilities Budget and Operations (from Budget and
Accounting), Full-Time, Regular, March 5, 2018
Support Staff
Servey, Gretchen, Clerk Typist 2, Full-Time, Regular, Facilities Management (from Registrar’s
Office), March 5, 2018
4.
Retirement
Support Staff
Shuffstall, Phillip, Facilities Management, February 16, 2018
Edmonds, Janice, Facilities Management, February 16, 2018
Steele, Gil, Facilities Management, March 30, 2018
Baumcratz, Betty, Facilities Management, March 30, 2018
5.
Resignation
Support Staff
Woodall, John, Facilities Management, April 13, 2018
C.
Student Affairs
1.
Appointments
Administrator
Karg, Meredith, State University Administrator 2, Student Support Assistant, Center for Wellness, 9month cyclical, Regular Status, February 12, 2018
2.
Promotion
Support Staff
Gatesman, Maria, Management Technician, Conference and Events, Full-Time, Regular,
March 12, 2018
3.
Resignation
Administrator
Bryant, Tevis, Student Affairs, February 28, 2018
3
D.
University Advancement
1.
Appointment
Staff Support
Postlewait, Bryan, Artist Illustrator 1, Publications, Full-Time, Regular, March 12, 2018