October 15, 2015 Faculty Senate Meeting: Supplemental Documents. 2. Faculty Senate Resolution Academic Integrity

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1 October 15, 2015 Faculty Senate Meeting: Supplemental Documents 1. Faculty Senate Budget Priorities 2. Faculty Senate Resolution Academic Integrity 3. Quintile Rankings for UNR from Selected Years 4. ReImagine Reno Flier 5. ReImagine Reno Presentation 6. University Athletics Committee Report Documents October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 1 of 43

2 Survey of Budget Priorities by the Faculty Senate - October 2015 Each Senator was asked to gather budget priorities from major unit faculty. The priorities received were combined. Each senator was asked to vote for their top 5 budget priorities, in no particular order. 27 senators voted, resulting in the total number of votes for each priority and the percentage of people voting for each budget priority. Senators were also given the opportunity to add additional budget items. Budget Priority #Votes Percent Compensation - merit restoration and salary compression/equity % Sabbaticals - increase funding and numbers % Class Size working towards 18 to % Increase summer research funding to help conduct research and publishing toward the university's goal of increasing research Interdisciplinary initiatives that capitalize develop and augment such initiatives already on campus Plan and sustain services for new buildings Include support personnel within budgets in new building plans. (TLT IT custodial operational etc) Support for classroom technologies such as lecture and capture - tech assistance and hands-on support for classroom tech needs - and IT support and assistance % % % % Funds to deal with and growing uncompensated service load - assessment and curricular revision Improve wireless coverage on campus (reliability and density in existing academic buildings and dorms and adding it to outdoor spaces) % % Increase high performance computing and campus wide software licenses % New engineering building % Stipends to support first year grad students - Fellowships - TA and GA % Restoration of health care insurance in retirement for employees hired after 201x - preferably with a fund as liability is incurred mechanism Classroom and Computer Lab Technology - decrease intervals of equipment replacement and work to make all rooms have smart technology % % Increase data management infrastructure and support % Library services/resources - increase journals databases books software tools specific types of expertise and fees for open access journal publications % Diversity hires - linked to decisions about lines that will attract diverse candidates % Recruitment - travel expense allowing departments to visit universities with high diversity graduates to recruit in person % Transition to EMRs (Electronic Medical Records) % Course reduction to allow a faculty member to serve in "recruitment and retention" role for department International Education increase staff to manager international exchange programs to coordinate risk management - advisement and orientation % % Renovation requests for SEM and LME/LMR % Restore Cooperative Extension funding to previous levels - provide programs and expertise in counties based on community input and needs assessments % October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 2 of 43

3 Open Ended Response Additional Budget Priorities Not Contained in the List Voted on by Senators - 14 Responses Compensation for our professors is highest priority Upgrade UNR connection to SCS from 10gb to 100gb (IT has paid for new border router chasis but we still need to get the 100gb cards to get the connection to 100gb) increase chair stipends hire 12 month chairs hire academic advisors for departments hire staff/professional support for curriculum initiatives "Class size" reduction should include faculty lines and, especially, increases in numbers and stipend levels of graduate TAs to support enrollment growth. "New engineering building" should be generalized to major capital improvements and new classrooms to accommodate larger classes. "Compensation" should be generalized to include health benefits. New building with lab space for the millions of STEM hires (not just engineering!) Business Building There should be an emphasis on the creation of core Lecturer positions that prioritize teaching for departments. This would support the university's mission toward RU/VH, growth of research and allow for the university to move away from a reliance on low wage LOA positions. Increase Travel Expenses for faculty who present papers at International and National Conferences Restore wellness benefits to health care insurance. Facilitate long-distance learning: Use existing technology and add support to make more UNR classes available throughout the state, via technology. salary compression studies for equity easy Wi-Fi access license for web-based videoconferencing These are not missing priorities, but additional ones. In our division, two other areas tied with "Plan and sustain services for new buildings": the new engineering building, and the renovation requests for SEM and LME/LMR. Increased funding for regional and national marketing and advertising to attract top faculty, top graduate students and enhance awareness of the University's story. Re-establish the UNR Women's Center. Information Security: To enable expanding research to securely co-exist with our regulated data environments we need to include training for faculty and staff, incident response capability, threat analysis, and compliance initiatives--all of which requires we maintain adequate staffing levels and a suitable budget for operations. October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 3 of 43

4 Executive Board David Sanders, Chair Fred Harris, Chair Elect Claudene Wharton, Parliamentarian Kent Ervin, At Large Ashley Marshall, At Large Chuck Price, Past Chair Michelle Hritz, Senate Manager University of Nevada, Reno Faculty Senate Resolution Academic Integrity October 15, 2015 The Faculty Senate of the University of Nevada, Reno is reaffirming its strong stance on the importance of academic integrity and its expectations that faculty, students, and the entire University community honor this principle. The Faculty Senate has worked and will continue to work with the University administration to revise policies and procedures to ensure fairness and accountability for faculty, students and the institution in cases of alleged or proven academic dishonesty. Faculty Senate/327 Mackay Science 300 Reno, Nevada (775) /4026 FAX: (775) October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 4 of 43

5 Quintile Rankings for UNR and UNLV on Salary and from Selected Years: AAUP s Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession UNR* Professor Associate Assistant Professor Professor Professor UNLV* Associate Professor Assistant Professor No Data *UNLV was not classified in the AAUP annual salary survey as a Category I university (Doctoral granting) until Before then, it was categorized as IIA (Master s granting). According to the explanations associated with the AAUP data set, UNLV s average salaries include salaries from the Law, Dentistry, Engineering, Business, and Nursing schools. UNR s include schools of Engineering, Business, and Nursing, but not the Medical School. The AAUP data set also present quintile rankings on total compensation which typically mirror salary rankings except for usually being one quintile lower as a result of Nevada not being in the Social Security system for its public employees. Explanation of Table: was the year before the merit program began, which was July 1, 1985, so this is the best year against which to make comparison about positive impacts of having the merit pool, which averaged about 2.5% per year until 2008 when it was terminated due to the State and NSHE having severe financial problems was also the year with the best overall ranking for UNR and UNLV in the AAUP annual survey. After that, both institutions lose significant ground, resulting in dropping to the 4 th quintile for full professors and assistant professors at UNR, and the 4th quintile for assistant professors at UNLV. The AAUP annual survey for , reveals further slippage in the competitive position of UNR compared to other institutions of its type (Doctoral granting). Revised 10/13/15 October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 5 of 43

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7 REIMAGINE RENO UNR FACULTY SENATE October 15, 2015 October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 7 of 43

8 We will cover 1. Upcoming updates to the University of Nevada Regional Center Plan in the existing Master Plan University and the City UNR s Campus Plan Update City s Regional Center Plan Gateway Plan Next steps 2. ReImagine Reno / Master Plan update October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 8 of 43

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10 University and the City IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Mayor s Institute of City Design Council Strategic Plan Priority Promote a Sustainable and Vibrant Economy Continue working with regional partners on reconnecting the University with downtown e.g. developing University gateway and University town image October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 10 of 43

11 University Regional Center Plan Area Expanded 2014 October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 11 of 43

12 Closer Align University and City October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 12 of 43

13 Implementation Gateway development focused on three separate hubs, based on UNR role and level of influence 1. Campus Gateway District Development serving UNR core mission Public Private Partnership opportunities where appropriate 2. University Gateway (South of I-80) UNR-related development Requires partnerships with private entities and City No UNR ownership in near term UNR should play stimulant role to show commitment 3. Outlying Areas (University Sphere of Influence) Longer term development & influence UNR has established presence with 450 Sinclair & Nelson Start-up Row and access to Midtown give this area a leg up October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 13 of 43

14 Implementation RTC planning for University Rapid Transit Gateway Station to be multimodal RTC pedestrian and cyclist improvements along N. Virginia and Evans October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 14 of 43

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18 Center Street Current October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 18 of 43

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20 Proposed Policy Statements Land use, streetscape and urban design Land uses outside the University District should be pre-2004 zoning and / or develop East University Neighborhood Plan Increase floor area ratios (FAR s) from 0.5 to a minimum of 3.0 and maximum of 4.0 Limitations of restricted and non-restricted (casinos) gaming and medical marijuana Uniformed streetscape along Virginia and Evans October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 20 of 43

21 Proposed Policy Statements Circulation and public right-of way Vacate alleyways between Virginia and Evans Create pedestrian and bicycle oriented plaza on Center Street between 8 th and 9 th streets Create a gateway presence along Virginia Street between 8 th and 9 th streets Integrate Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Bus Rapid System with student needs October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 21 of 43

22 Next Steps Neighborhood Meeting 9/30/15 Stakeholder Participation / Comments NAB Presentations 11/15 Planning Commission Meeting 12/3/15 City Council 01/13/16 Text Amendments and Overlay Zoning 3/2/16 October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 22 of 43

23 UNR is part of the City & Region October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 23 of 43

24 What is a Master Plan It s the community s vision for how it wants to develop over the next 20 years Required under Nevada State law Guides policy decisions Primarily focused on physical development Comprehensively updated every 20 years with smaller updates every three to five years October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 24 of 43

25 Reno s existing Master Plan There are currently ten policy areas 1. Policy 2. Population 3. Conservation 4. Housing 5. Land use 6. Public services, facilities and infrastructure 7. Open space and greenways 8. Historic resources 9. Center and Corridor Plans 14 specific plans 10. Neighborhood Plans 11 specific plans Includes a Center Plan for the UNR region! October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 25 of 43

26 Why now It s due: the last comprehensive update was in the mid-90 s Reno has grown and changed significantly in the last 20 years It is a new day: Reno has emerged from the Great Recession and has many opportunities for new growth It is an opportune time to plan for how we want to grow to ensure Reno is a better place to live, work and play in the future! October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 26 of 43

27 A community vision requires broad public input Created a public-facing brand and website for the Master Plan update process: ReImagineReno.us Two avenues for input: 1. Online survey - 20 multiple choice questions, one free-response question 2. Focus Groups - Over 25 scheduled with themes that are demographic, geographic or special interest We have exceed our goal of connecting with 4,000 people! October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 27 of 43

28 What we ve heard so far about UNR I would love to see more of UNR 's grads stay in town after graduating. I would love to see the gaming industry's profile reduced and to see downtown knit together more closely with the UNR campus. UNR has so much to offer and it'd be good if the community took more pride in it. There are people coming from all over the world to UNR and folks in Reno sometimes don't realize that. The City of Reno and UNR should be leading by example in the consumption of local food, goods and products - keeping the money in our local economy. Reno is too big and the University is too small for Reno to become a true university town. However, movement in that direction is a terrific idea. Put a University welcome center and historical exhibition (city and UNR ) in place of the Walgreens on the bridge over I-80. If we want people to live in downtown and walk to UNR, we need to improve the pedestrian environment. October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 28 of 43

29 What we ve heard so far from students More food options around UNR. Get rid of run down buildings near UNR. Keep crime away from campus. I would like to see fairer prices for renters. A lot of units for rent are in poor condition and cost too much. Reno should be more Eco friendly, like Portland. I would like a live/work art space within the urban center, close to local shopping, bars, restaurants, cultural centers and urban farms. I would like to see a continuation of making downtown more community oriented than gaming oriented. I want Reno to be a unique hipster city like Austin or Portland. I might leave Reno due to the lack of biking infrastructure available here. Parking around the University needs to be addressed. October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 29 of 43

30 How we have engaged with UNR so far Working with UNR Communications Professor Anna Wolfe and 10 of her students to facilitate the focus groups Outreach to students: Held a Millennials and Young Professionals focus group at UNR in April Presented at ASUN Student Senate Ads in the Sagebrush Targeted Facebook and Twitter posts and ads October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 30 of 43

31 The survey is open for 15 more days! Age breakdown of survey respondents Before engagement with ASUN After engagement with ASUN October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 31 of 43 WCSD is sharing survey with all Leadership and Government classes

32 A look ahead PUBLIC INPUT / REIMAGINE RENO - Focus Groups - Community Meetings - Survey TECHNICAL REVIEW - Clarion & Associates - Economic & Planning Systems - City Staff Approvals by Planning Commission and City Council VISION & POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS UPDATED RENO MASTER PLAN ZONING CODE REVISIONS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PHASE I: Visioning April 2015 January 2016 PHASE II: Decision Making February 2016 March 2017 BEYOND October 15, 2015 UNR Faculty Senate Meeting - Supplemental Documents Page 32 of 43

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