University Senate Update: Reflecting on an Unprecedented Year
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Sam Sweitz, Senate President
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Emergency Proposal 33-21: Proposal to Change the Date for Withdrawal with a ‘W’ for
Fall Semester 2020
Proposal 36-21: Emergency Proposal: Student Evaluations during the COVID-19
Pandemic
Proposal 37-21: Pass/ Low Pass/ Fail Option for Fall 2020
Proposal 53-21: Proposal: Covid Policies for Spring 2021
Proposal 54-21: Course Re-Take Policy
Proposal 79-21: Update Faculty Handbook Section 5.1.2. Exceptional Extension of the
Probationary Period
2/26/2021
Proposal 43-21: Proposal to Update Senate Procedure 504.1.1: Teaching
Effectiveness Evaluations [misconduct]
Proposal 55-21:Proposed Addition of Section 2.6 the Role of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion to the Faculty Handbook
Proposal 60-21: Procedure for Pilot Testing Modifications to the General Education
Program
Proposal 74-21: Sabbatical Leave for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Proposal 84-21: Proposal to Update Senate Procedure 506.1.1
Proposal 85-21: Proposal to Create a University Teaching-Facilitators Group for
Support of Teaching Effectiveness to Resolve Student Concerns
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The University Senate, led by Senate President Sam Sweitz, concludes a productive term amidst challenging times. With a focus on shared governance and dialogue, the Senate tackled significant issues and passed a record number of proposals. Key areas of impact include COVID-19 related measures and academic proposals enhancing teaching effectiveness and faculty support. The Senate reflects on a year marked by resilience and innovation in decision-making processes.
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University Senate Update Sam Sweitz, Senate President 4/30/2021
Senate Term 2020-2021 An unprecedentedyear in the Senate An incredibly productive year despite an unprecedented confluence of singular events. Shared Governance - A record 85 Proposals and Resolutions, while expanding the voice of the Senate in decision-making and shared governance. Dialogue Using our voice to support those from across our campus community by furthering dialogue around pressing issues.
COVID-19 Related Proposals Emergency Proposal 33-21: Proposal to Change the Date for Withdrawal with a W for Fall Semester 2020 Proposal 36-21: Emergency Proposal: Student Evaluations during the COVID-19 Pandemic Proposal 37-21: Pass/ Low Pass/ Fail Option for Fall 2020 Proposal 53-21: Proposal: Covid Policies for Spring 2021 Proposal 54-21: Course Re-Take Policy Proposal 79-21: Update Faculty Handbook Section 5.1.2. Exceptional Extension of the Probationary Period
Academic Proposals Proposal 43-21: Proposal to Update Senate Procedure 504.1.1: Teaching Effectiveness Evaluations [misconduct] Proposal 55-21:Proposed Addition of Section 2.6 the Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Faculty Handbook Proposal 60-21: Procedure for Pilot Testing Modifications to the General Education Program Proposal 74-21: Sabbatical Leave for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Proposal 84-21: Proposal to Update Senate Procedure 506.1.1 Proposal 85-21: Proposal to Create a University Teaching-Facilitators Group for Support of Teaching Effectiveness to Resolve Student Concerns 2/26/2021
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