Senate Archives 2011
Archives 2011
January 20, 2011 meeting
Agenda-January (revised slightly on Jan. 15)
SENATE Minutes December 16_2010a (correction to attendance made on 1/17/11)
February Senate Meeting
Highlights of December and January Senate Meetings
Information was provided about
- Senate Input on Revision of the University Travel Policy
- Senate Input on University Severe Weather Policy
Actions
- The Senate Charter was revised
- Resolutions were passed concerning benefits
- A tobacco-free campus resolution was passed
- Recommendation was provided on a policy concerning administrator compensation
- Recommendation was provided on a policy governing UDP selection and appointment
Master Planning Committee Faculty Update Feb 2011
Pres. Ransdell Response to Benefits Resolutions
Pres. Ransdell Response to Smoking Resolution
March SEC Meeting
Documents for the March 7 Senate Executive Committee Meeting
These items are on the agenda for the next Executive Committee meeting, but will not necessarily be on the agenda for the next Senate meeting. Some of them may come before the Senate in a revised form or at a different time.
Grad Council Mar 2011 Senate Report
Student Eval Of Faculty Resolution
SEC Ad Hoc Committee Document1 Report
SEC Ad Hoc Committee Document2 Findings
SEC Ad Hoc Committee Document3 Recommendations
Revised Textbook Adoption Policy
WKU Fair Trade University Resolution
March 17, 2011 Senate Meeting
Committee Reports
Grad Council Mar 2011 Senate Report
UCC February Report to Senate REVISED March 14
SEC Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations
Although the Ad hoc Committee has finished its findings and recommendations, only the report is on the agenda this month.
Annual Report to the University Senate on Benefits Committee Issues
Unfinished Business
New Business
Information Items
Senate Review of Existing Policies
Senate Review of Consensual Relations Policy
Senate Review of Relocation Reimbursement Policy
Senate Review of Equal Treatment Policy
The above are existing policies that were reviewed by SEC and some have received minor revisions.
Consent Items
Policy 1.1300 Sabbatical Leave
The above are new policies that were created from sections of the Faculty Handbook.
The above policies were previously approved by the Senate but have minor revisions.
Input was requested on the above policy from the Research Office.
Action Items
WKU Fair Trade University Resolution
FWPR Research Track Report for March Senate
Student Eval Of Faculty Resolution
April 21, 2011 Senate Meeting
B. Reports:
C. Committee Reports
- Graduate Council
- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
- General Education Committee
- Ad hoc Committee on the Senate Executive Committee: Findings and Recommendations
D. Unfinished Business:
- Proposal to Revise a Program-Honors
- FWPR Research Track Report , Policy 1.1960 Research Track (second reading)
E. New Business:
1. Information items
i. Syllabus Policy 1.4060 (see response)
2. Action Items
i. Dean Selection and Review (Policy 1.5030)
ii. Faculty Review of Personnel File (Policy 1.1061)
May 19, 2011 Senate Meeting
Dual Career Partner Assistance Policy
Nonpayment and Access Policy, 1.3030
Ad Hoc Committee on Curriculum and Governance 2010-11 Final Recommendations
Monday, August 15
Suggested Handbook Amendment Policy Revision
Faculty University Awards 1.1181
Faculty Review of Personnel File 1.1062 rev Aug 9
August 25, 2011 Senate Meeting
Minutes
Reports:
- CAD Strategic Priorities
- Challenging the Spirit Progress Report - DRAFT
- Retention-Brief Summary
- Retention-Task Force Recommendations
- Faculty Regent Report part1
- Faculty Regent Report part2
New Business:
- Handbook Amendment - Policy 1.0001 Revisions
- Faculty University Awards Policy 1.1181
- University Distinguished Professors 1.1332 Revision
September SEC Meeting - Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 3:15pm - WAB 239
Faculty University Awards Policy 1.1181
Faculty Review of Personnel File 1.1062 RevAug9
Department Head Selection and Review 1.5040 Rev 9-1
September Senate Meeting - Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 3:45 p.m. – Faculty House
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Faculty Welfare and Professional Responsibilities Committee;
Faculty Regent Background Information
Faculty Regent Term Limit Recommendation
Unfinished and New Business:
Faculty University Awards Policy 1.1181
Faculty Review of Personnel File 1.1062 RevAug9
October 20, 2011 Senate Meeting @ Faculty House
Standing Committee Reports and Recommendations
University Committee Reports
Benefits Advisory Committee Report
University Athletic Committee Report
New Business:
Information Items
- Faculty Awards Timeline (for 2011-2012)
Action Items
Unfinished Business
- Faculty University Awards 1.1183 Final (permanent)
New Business
November SEC Meeting Monday, November 7, 2011 @ 3:15pm, WAB Conference Room
Agenda (Note addition of one agenda item 11/1)
Committee Reports
- Grad Council Report
- UCC Report
- General Education Reports:
Old Business
- Charter Change for Handbook Committee
- Policy 1.3090 Access to Educational Resources
- Policy 1.1063: Faculty review of personnel file CAD amend
- Policy 1.5040: Department Head Selection and Review CAD amend
New Business
- Benefits Committee: Prospective Rep Responses
- Policy 1.5140 Admin Increments
- Policy 1 2120 Summer-Winter Teaching
- Policy 1.4150 Posthumous degree awarding
- Faculty Regent & Senate Chair Resolution
- Resolution Concerning Oversight of KY Museum
- Faculty Ranks Amendment
November 2011 Senate Meeting - Thursday, November 17, 2011 @ 3:45pm - Faculty House
B. Reports
C. Standing Committee Reports and Recommendations
- Grad Council
- University Curriculum Committee
- Academic Quality (minor revisions on 11-15)
D. University Committee Reports
E. New Business:
Information Items
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- Benefits Committee Representative
Consent Items
- Policy 1.1063: Personnel File Policy, post-Senate revisions
- Policy 1.5040: Department Head Selection and Review, post-Senate revisions
- Policy 1.4150: Posthumous Degree Awarding
Action Items
- Senate Charter Change establishing permanent handbook committee
- Policy 1.5140: Administrative Increments
- Policy 1.2120: Summer-Winter Teaching
- Resolution_to Grant Faculty Release Time for Service as Faculty Regent and University Senate Chair
- Resolution on Kentucky Museum.
- UPDATED 11/17: New KY Museum Resolution
December 2011 SEC Meeting - Senate Executive Committee - Monday, December 5, 2011 @ 3:15pm - WAB 239
B. Reports
C. Unfinished Business
- Charter Change (doesn't need approval, on 2nd reading before Senate)
- Master of Public Health, Ref #152 (Navitas) (postponed from November Senate meeting)
D. New Business
- Resolution Requesting an Increase in Employer Contributions to Health Care Benefits
- Resolution on Variable Employer Contribution for Health Plan
- Revision to Policy 1.1301 Sabbatical Leave
- Policy 1.2090, Faculty Workload and Compensation
- Policy 1.1990, Pedagogical Track Faculty
- Policy 3.1202, Moving Expense Reimbursement
December 2011 Senate Meeting - Thursday, December 15, 2011 @ 3:45pm - Faculty House
November Minutes
Standing Committee Reports and Recommendations
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Unfinished Business
MPH-Program-specific admission criteria for NAVITAS students
Handbook Committee Charter Change
New Business
Consent Items
Revision to Policy 1.1301, Sabbatical Leave (revisions highlighted)
Action Items
Resolution on Variable Employer Contribution for Health Plan
Resolution Requesting an Increase in Employer Contributions to Health Care Benefits
Policy 3.1202 – Moving Expense Reimbursement
Policy 1.1990 – Pedagogical Track Faculty
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