Motion passed

Policy 10.08 change proposal

Calendar Item: 
1559
Docket Number: 
1436
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

The Educational Policies Commission has proposed changes to Policy 10.08, which pertains to intellectual property rights regarding online course development.

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Action: 

The University Faculty Senate approves the changes to Policy 10.08 proposed by the Educational Policies Commission.

Proposed changes clarify faculty ownership of online courses they have developed under various circumstances.  Especially, the policy includes temporary clarifications established by the Provost last summer, as well as a 2-year "right of first refusal" for faculty who develop courses commissioned by the Office of Online and Distance Education, including payment of a per-unit stipend.  The 2-year right of first refusal clause was worked-out as a compromise between the EPC and Kent Johnson, Dean of the Office of Online and Distance Education.

Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Policy changes approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 26, 2021

Ad Hoc Governance Committee recommendations

Calendar Item: 
1558
Docket Number: 
1435
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

The Senate's Ad Hoc Governance Committee has developed a number of recommendations to enhance Senate structures and procedures. Past Senate Chair James Mattingly, who chaired the ad hoc committee, will present them to the Senate for a vote.

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Action: 

The University Faculty Senate approves the recommendations of the Ad-hoc Senate Governance Committee.

Supporting documents for the proposal

Following are the exhibits that are referenced in the proposal.

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PDF icon exhibit_3-senate_dates_2021-22.pdf
PDF icon exhibit_4-senate_committee_assignment_template.pdf
PDF icon exhibit_5-summary_of_senate_committee_charters.pdf
Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Committee recommendations approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 26, 2021

Free speech syllabus statement

Calendar Item: 
1557
Docket Number: 
1434
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

The Board of Regents has approved recommendations by its Free Speech Committee, one of which is the inclusion of a free speech statement on all syllabi (see supporting documentation). Senate Vice-Chair Danielle Cowley and Senate DEI Committee member Cara Burnidge have drafted a statement in accordance with the BOR's decision, and it will be presented to the Senate for a vote.

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Action: 

Passed as amended: "The University of Northern Iowa supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principles of academic and artistic freedom. We encourage the free and responsible exchange of diverse ideas on our campus. The University is committed to open inquiry and the spirited and thoughtful debate of such ideas."

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Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Syllabus statement approved as amended
Meeting Date: 
Apr 26, 2021

Emeritus request for David Hakes (Economics)

Calendar Item: 
1555
Docket Number: 
1432
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

David Hakes (Economics) is retiring and has requested emeritus status.

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Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Emeritus request approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 26, 2021

GERC: vote on proposed name and program philosophy for the new general education program

Calendar Item: 
1554
Docket Number: 
1431
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

GERC co-chairs Brenda Bass and Ana Kogl will update the Senate on the committee's proposed name and program philosophy for the new general education program (items #1 and #2 of the committee's charge).

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PDF icon gen_ed_structure_proof_3.25.21.pdf
Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Name and program philosophy approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 26, 2021

Emeritus request for Lea Shaddox (Kinesiology)

Calendar Item: 
1553
Docket Number: 
1430
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

Lea Shaddox is retiring and has requested emeritus status.

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Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Emeritus request approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 12, 2021

Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Calendar Item: 
1552
Docket Number: 
1429
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

The Regents Award Committee has decided upon recommendations for the recipient(s) of the 2021 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence. The Senate will discuss and vote on these recommendations in executive session.

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Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Committee recommendations approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 12, 2021

Emeritus request for Deborah Tidwell (Curriculum & Instruction)

Calendar Item: 
1551
Docket Number: 
1428
First Name: 
John
Last Name: 
Burnight
E-mail: 
john.burnight@uni.edu
Facts: 

Deborah Tidwell is retiring and has requested emeritus status.

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Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Emeritus request approved
Meeting Date: 
Apr 12, 2021

Proposed changes to Policy 3.01 on Student Academic Ethics

Calendar Item: 
1548
Docket Number: 
1425
First Name: 
James
Last Name: 
Mattingly
E-mail: 
jim.mattingly@uni.edu
Facts: 

The increasing use of online education has resulted in new forms of cheating by students, which were unaddressed in the previous version of this policy.  The proposed changes would specify categories for these new forms of cheating and identify specific penalties.

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Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate has approved specific changes to Policy 3.01, regarding student academic ethics, to identify penalties for new forms of cheating, due to the rise of online education.

Status of the Item: 
Motion passed
Final Action Taken: 
Change to policy approved
Meeting Date: 
Mar 08, 2021

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