Academic Senate Minutes Meeting of October 04, 1995

Abstract

Hugh Earnhart, Chair, presided. The Senate Executive Committee reported that the University is discontinuing the A.B. in Combined Sciences degree, a document outlining enrollment and retention initiatives will be attached to the Senate minutes and that three appointments need to be made to the Senate Executive Committee. Dr. Duane Rost reported for the Faculty Advisory Committee to the Chancellor. The Elections and Balloting Committee accepted nominations for Senate chair and for representatives to the Charter and Bylaws Committee. The Academic Standards Committee made the following motions: students with deficiencies in natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, and /or foreign language will satisfy these deficiencies by taking appropriate courses as electives in their degree program; students from nonchartered schools must present an ACT score of at least 20 for unconditional admission; and students taking 20 credits or more per quarter must seek approval from the chair of their department and dean of their college.