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Consultation: Models for 2021-2022 Academic Calendar

Calendar Item: 
1547
Docket Number: 
1424
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

The Senate held a consultation on the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar at its January 25 meeting. Based on the feedback received from the Senate and other campus organizations, administration officials have narrowed the number of alternative models to three (see supporting documentation). Associate Provost Pease has requested an additional consultation so that the Senate can express its preference before a proposal is made to the Board of Regents during the week of February 8.

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File potential_ay2022_calender_changes_2-2.xlsx
Final Action Taken: 
The Senate expressed its preference for Model B on the list of calendar alternatives (see Supporting Information).
Meeting Date: 
Feb 08, 2021

Consultation: Faculty Handbook Committee

Calendar Item: 
1506
Docket Number: 
1381
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

The Faculty Handbook Committee would like to schedule its annual consultation with the Faculty Senate regarding proposed changes to the Faculty Handbook.  NOTE:  Documentation of proposed changes will be added to this petition as soon as possible after the committee's next meeting, on Friday, April 10.

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PDF icon 20-21_handbook_changes_summary_with_numbering_rev_04.10.20.pdf
Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate has consulted with the Faculty Handbook Committee, regarding proposed changed to the Faculty Handbook to go into effect on July 1, 2020.

Final Action Taken: 
Completed
Meeting Date: 
Apr 27, 2020

Emeritus Request Paul Waack (Kinesiology)

Calendar Item: 
1505
Docket Number: 
1380
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

Having met all requirements, Paul Waack has requested Emeritus status.

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PDF icon emeritusrequestform-paul_waack.pdf
PDF icon letter_emeritus_paul_waack.pdf
Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate has approved Emeritus status for Paul Waack.

Final Action Taken: 
Motion Passed
Meeting Date: 
Apr 13, 2020

General Education Revision Committee Proposed Structure

Calendar Item: 
1503
Docket Number: 
1382
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

Upon having its proposed Student Learning Outcomes approved by the University Faculty Senate in April, 2019, the General Education Revision Committee (GERC) has met during this academic year to prepare a proposed structure for a new General Education program.  The GERC has held preliminary meetings with, and has received feedback from, the Faculty Senate and senate leadership.  The current proposal, revised on April 10, is a response to that feedback.

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PDF icon updated_numbered_learning_outcomes_short.pdf
PDF icon updated_numbered_learning_areas_outcomes.pdf
PDF icon april_10_revised_gerc_structure_proposal.pdf
Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate accepts the General Education Revision Committee's proposed structure for a new General Education Program at UNI, as revised on April 10.  Thus, this committee will be discharged and a new committee will be assembled to commence the second phase of the initiative.

NOTE:  The vote on April 13 will be whether to move the item from the Senate Calendar to the Docket, OR some other disposition, consistent with paragraph 7.7 in the Senate Bylaws.  If the item is docketed, a vote on this action would take place during the senate meeting on April 27.

Documentation of HLC criticism of the General Education Program circa 2010

The following documents pertain to the Higher Learning Commision's criticism of our General Education Program during their last visit in 2010.  Scott Peters, a former Chair of the University Faculty Senate and former Chair of the Faculty, describes his understanding of our status with the Higher Learning Commission, leading up to our impending visit in March 2021.

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PDF icon scott_peters_hlc_gen_ed_summary_explanation.pdf
PDF icon uni_assurance_report_2010.pdf
Final Action Taken: 
Motion Passed
Meeting Date: 
Apr 27, 2020

Emeritus request Phil Mauceri (Political Science)

Calendar Item: 
1500
Docket Number: 
1377
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

Having met all requirements, Phil Mauceri has requested Emeritus status.  Please note that unusual circumstances require that we: 1) accept a paper Emeritus application instead of the usual electronic form; and 2) accept approvals using an email thread instead of collecting them on the paper form.  The Emeritus request was completed by Scott Peters, Political Science Department Head, on behalf of Dr. Mauceri, who no longer works at UNI.  The email approval thread indicates that the Department Head, Dean, and College Senate Chair have all approved Emeritus status for Dr. Mauceri.

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PDF icon mauceri_emeritus-request_form.pdf
PDF icon mauceri_emeritus-email_approval_thread.pdf
PDF icon mauceri_emeritus-support_letter.pdf
Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate has approved Emeritus status for Phil Mauceri.

Final Action Taken: 
Motion Passed
Meeting Date: 
Apr 13, 2020

Emeritus request Joe Gorton (Criminology)

Calendar Item: 
1501
Docket Number: 
1378
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

Having met all requirements, Joe Gorton has requested Emeritus status.

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PDF icon letter_for_joe_gorton.pdf
PDF icon emeritusrequestform-joegorton.pdf
Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate approves Emeritus status for Joe Gorton.

Final Action Taken: 
Motion Passed
Meeting Date: 
Apr 13, 2020

Emeritus Request Douglas Hotek (Technology)

Calendar Item: 
1504
Docket Number: 
1379
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

Having met all requirements, Douglas Hotek has requested Emeritus status.

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PDF icon emeritusrequestform-douglashotektechnology.pdf
PDF icon emeritus_letter_douglas_hotek.pdf
Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate has approved Emeritus status for Douglas Hotek.

Final Action Taken: 
Motion Passed
Meeting Date: 
Apr 13, 2020

Consultative Session on HLC Reaccreditation

Calendar Item: 
1402
Docket Number: 
1281
First Name: 
Scott
Last Name: 
Peters
E-mail: 
scott.peters@uni.edu
Facts: 

The University of Northern Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and we are due for re-accreditation during the 2020-2021 school year. The University has formed a Steering Committee to oversee these efforts, chaired by Kristin Moser and Scott Peters.

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File hlc_roadshow-for_university_faculty_senate_.pptx
Action: 

The co-chairs of the Steering Committee request a consultative session on October 22, 2018 with the University Faculty Senate to explain the accreditation process and inform senators about our re-accreditation efforts.

Meeting Date: 
Oct 22, 2018
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