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Selection of members to Faculty Academic Misconduct Panel

Calendar Item: 
1146
Docket Number: 
1042
First Name: 
Scott
Last Name: 
Peters
E-mail: 
scott.peters@uni.edu
Facts: 

Policy 13.13 Policy on Research Misconduct (approved by the Senate 11/30/2009), requires that any faculty member accused of research misconduct be investigated by a committee that includes faculty members whose names will have been "sought periodically from the Faculty Senate." (Detailed procedures can be found at http://www.uni.edu/osp/sites/default/files/Research%20Misconduct%20Procedures%201-7-10.pdf).

Because this pool has not been properly constituted, Chair Peters asked the college senates to submit names of faculty members to serve on the Faculty Academic Misconduct Panel.

Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the Senate approve a pool of people to constitute a Faculty Academic Misconduct Panel who can be drawn from in the event of allegations of scholarly misconduct.

Status of the Item: 
Completed
Final Action Taken: 
No further action taken.
Meeting Date: 
Sep 10, 2012

Election of members to Senate Budget Committee

Calendar Item: 
1145
Docket Number: 
1041
First Name: 
Scott
Last Name: 
Peters
E-mail: 
scott.peters@uni.edu
Facts: 

On April 23, 2012, the University Faculty Senate approved changes to the University Faculty Senate Budget Committee. Members of that committee are now elected by the Senate after a campus-wide call for nominations. 

Action: 

The Senate shall discuss nominees and elect four members to the University Faculty Senate Budget Committee.

Status of the Item: 
Completed
Final Action Taken: 
No further action taken.
Meeting Date: 
Sep 10, 2012

Consultative session on reporting of course grade distributions

Calendar Item: 
1144
Docket Number: 
1040
First Name: 
Scott
Last Name: 
Peters
E-mail: 
scott.peters@uni.edu
Facts: 

The distribution of grades within a given course (or individual section) is a matter of public record. Under open records laws, the University must furnish such information to anyone who requests it. The University has furnished such information to private companies for about 10 years. (For an example, see www.myedu.com).

Registrar Patton would like to discuss whether such data should be made available via UNI's website and, if so, what restrictions should be placed on it. This could be made available only to professors, to facilitate assessment of student learning within programs or LAC areas. It could also be made available more broadly to students or the public.

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Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that Registrar Phil Patton will consult with the Senate about posting course grade distributions.

Status of the Item: 
Completed
Final Action Taken: 
No further action taken.
Meeting Date: 
Sep 24, 2012

Consultative session on Campus IT progress and needs

Calendar Item: 
1143
Docket Number: 
1039
First Name: 
Scott
Last Name: 
Peters
E-mail: 
scott.peters@uni.edu
Facts: 

President Allen formed an IT Task Force which issued a report in 2009. Information Technology is a division of Academic Affairs and is overseen by the Chief Information Officer, who reports to the Provost. 

Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the CIO, Shashi Kaparthi, will consult with the Senate on progress made on the recommendations of the Task Force and remaining needs on campus.

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IT Task Force Report 2009
Status of the Item: 
Completed
Final Action Taken: 
No further action needed
Meeting Date: 
Aug 27, 2012

Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Update and Discussion of Spending Priorities

Calendar Item: 
1138
Docket Number: 
1034
First Name: 
Scott
Last Name: 
Peters
E-mail: 
scott.peters@uni.edu
Facts: 

Under Section 5.3 of the Senate's bylaws, "The Senate acts for the faculty in making provision for informal consultation with the officers of administration, including the academic deans, but particularly with the President of the university and the Vice-President and Provost."

Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the Senate hold a consultative session with Provost Gibson, who will inform the Senate of the Academic Affairs preliminary budget for FY 13 and seek the Senate's advice about spending priorities in FY 13 and beyond. 

Status of the Item: 
Completed
Final Action Taken: 
No further action taken.
Meeting Date: 
Jun 11, 2012

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