Consultation Completed
Presentation of the Civic Action Plan, Strategic Plan
Petition to include in Faculty Senate Agenda: presentation & feedback on the Civic Action Plan.The Civic Action Plan was drafted last year by a committee as the implementation of Goal #3 of the Strategic Plan, Community Engagement. Please see: https://engagement.uni.edu/civic-action-planThe Plan will be sent out campus-wide for feedback following the presentation in Senate.
Review of Policy 6.10 Academic Freedom and Shared Governance
Provost Wolpart had promised Faculty Senate Review/Discussion of Policy 6.10 - Academic Freedom and Shared Governance before it goes before the Executive Management Team (EMT).
Consultative Session with Office of Undergraduate Studies
The Office of Undergraduate Studies is looking to implement a "Graduation with Leadership Distinction" program for our students. We would like to have a brief consultative session to present the idea and get feedback from the Senate.
Consultative Session with Marty Mark, Chief Information Officer
Whereas, the university has encountered a variety of issues related to current email practices which include email account creation and deactivation parameters. Input of faculty is essential as IT considers alternatives for moving forward.
Consultative Session on draft of new Faculty Handbook
The newly established University Faculty Handbook Committee would like to hold a consultative session with University Faculty Senate on May 3rd, 2017. The purpose of this consultative session is to solicit feedback on the draft handbook.
Consultative Session with President Mark Nook
Whereas, President Nook has been invited to meet with the Faculty Senate to discuss his plans for the university and to answer questions and address any faculty concerns.
Consultative Session to Lisa Baronio, Vice President of University Advancement and President of the UNI Foundation and Mark Oman, Chair of the UNI Foundation Board of Trustees (October 24th meeting)
Lisa Baronio, Vice President of University Advancement and President of the UNI Foundation and Mark Oman, Chair of the UNI Foundation Board of Trustees would like to speak to Senate regarding UNI Foundation activities. The update is expected to last 15 minutes.
Consultative Session to Chris Cox, Dean of Library Services, and Kate Martin, Interim Associate Dean, Library Content Discovery Division
Chris Cox, Dean of Library Services, and Kate Martin, Interim Associate Dean, Library Content Discovery Division would like to speak to Senate and discuss the state of the library materials budget, the impact on access to resources, and the need for faculty assistance in advocacy and plans for a sustainable future.
Consultative Session to David Harris, Athletics Administration, and Elaine Eshbaugh, Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA
David Harris, Athletics Administration, and Elaine Eshbaugh, Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA, would like to speak to Senate regarding the 2015-2016 Report of the Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA and answer any questions or concerns.