Abstract:
Chet Cooper, Senate chairperson, presided. Helene Sinnerich, Chet Cooper and Mike Crist were nominated for Senate Chair. Amy Flick was appointed as Senate Secretary and Dan O'Neill was appointed as Parliamentarian. Nominations were held for the Charter and Bylaws Committee. The Senate Executive Committee reported committee lists had been sent out and announced available openings in the committees. The Skeggs Lecture Series will feature Nathan Wolf, a renowned virus hunter. Gary Swegan discussed Fall 2015 enrollment. Provost Martin Abraham addressed the Senate on the Program Improvement Plans. Ken Schindler addressed the Senate on ADA compliance and a faculty support lab. The Library Committee reported it is working on a new allocation formula for departmental acquisitions.