Academic Senate Minutes Meeting of April 03, 1996

Abstract

Jim Morrison, Chair, presided. Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Vice President for Student Affairs, gave remarks on recruitment and retention. The Senate Executive Committee reported on its plan to have a members of the committee to meet with each Senate committee to discuss procedures, ideas for possible changes, integration of functions with other committees, etc. Dr. Duane Rost reported on the Faculty Advisory Committee to the Chancellor. Topics included the report of the Technology in Education Steering Committee, funding for higher education, curricular change, and doctoral program reviews. Academic Programs Committee and University Curriculum Committee reported with no action required. The Integrated Technologies Committee reported on its work on the mainframe proposal and on "acceptable-usages" policies. The Honors Committee reported on revised curricular requirements and plans to develop an Associate Honors Degree. New Business pertained to students being identified by name in Senate minutes and reports to avoid feeling slighted.