Academic Senate Minutes Meeting of May 03, 1995

Abstract

Hugh Earnhart, Chair, presided. The Senate Executive Committee reported the Chair and other Senate chairs from Ohio Universities met with Michael Fox, Chair of the House Education Committee. and felt that there is a need for better communications between faculty and legislature. Dr. Rost reported on the Faculty Advisory Committee to the Chancellor. Dr. Jenkins reported on the GER Committee. The Carter and Bylaws Committee motioned to change the terms of office of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate. After discussion and questions the motion was passed. The Academic Standards Committee reported that the motion passed at the last Senate meeting regarding students taking one or more Cr/NC courses was being implemented this summer. The Library Committee proposed a budget for the Library. The Academic Research Committee reported a conflict of interest policy was being presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration in order to meet Federal regulations covering the awarding of grants. The Student Academic Affairs Committee reported on revising undergraduate grievance procedures. Aubrey Fowler expressed his appreciation to the Senate for being allowed to serve it for the past two years and gave a brief explanation for his resignation from the position.