Discussion completed

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).

Whereas Provost Gibson and Vice President Hager have expressed an interest in meeting with the Faculty Senate to discuss the Academic Affairs and University planning and budgeting process;

Whereas Joe Gorton, the President of United Faculty, has asked to meet with the Faculty Senate to discuss the Board of Regent's forthcoming Efficiency and Transformation Study; 

Whereas Scott Ketelsen, Director of University Relations, has expressed an interest in meeting with the Faculty Senate to discuss the current and expected future activities of his department;

Whereas representatives of the UNI Foundation have expressed an interest in meeting with the Faculty Senate to discuss ongoing and future developments in fundraising and other Foundation activiites;

Whereas CHAS Associate Dean Steve Carignan has expressed a desire to discuss matters pertaining to the Center for Undergraduate Education, the proposal for which is attached, 

Whereas the Faculty Senate and Liberal Arts Core Director Deirdre Heistad have each expressed a desire to discuss matters relating to the Liberal Arts Core, including student outcomes assessment efforts, 

Whereas the Faculty Senate and Athletic Director Troy Dannen have each expressed a desire to discuss matters relating to the University's athletic program, including its financial performance and the health of student athletes,

Whereas the Senate Budgeting Committee is completing its first year of operation and two of its members will no longer be serving,