Last year Communication Studies faculty voted to change the name of our department to the Department of Communication and Media in order to more clearly reflect our courses, majors and minors. The faculty vote was unanimous and we filed the appropriate form with the Provost's Office and sent consultations to both regent institutions. The consultations received indicated support for the change. We have attached the Form G and the consultations to this petition. Once we have consulted with the Faculty Senate the Board of Regents will be contacted to finalize the change. Our understanding from the Provost's Office is that there is no need for a vote by the Senate but a consultation is required. Therefore, be it resolved that the University Faculty Senate has consulted with the Communication Studies department, regarding their proposed name change.

The Department of Communication Studies would like to be placed on the agenda as early as possible to consult with the Faculty Senate about the proposed name change.