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Consultation: Models for 2021-2022 Academic Calendar
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.
Consultation: Faculty Handbook Committee
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.
Emeritus Request Paul Waack (Kinesiology)
Having met all requirements, Paul Waack has requested Emeritus status.
Emeritus request Phil Mauceri (Political Science)
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.
General Education Revision Committee Proposed Structure
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.
Emeritus request Joe Gorton (Criminology)
Having met all requirements, Joe Gorton has requested Emeritus status.
Emeritus Request Douglas Hotek (Technology)
Having met all requirements, Douglas Hotek has requested Emeritus status.
Consultative Session on HLC Reaccreditation
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.