{ "document_id": 15701, "page": 2, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 15812, "item_count": 12, "counts_by_type": { "heading": 2, "text": 10 }, "build_ms": 2, "items": [ { "id": "p2.1", "order": 1, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 719.04, "r": 539.28, "b": 678.96 }, "text": "The fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the AY 2017-18 Faculty Senate was called to order at 3:13 pm on Monday, October 16, 2017, Hathaway Hall 123. The agenda was approved with no amendments and minutes of the September 25th, 2017 Faculty Senate meeting were approved with no amendments." }, { "id": "p2.2", "order": 2, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 69.84, "t": 656.4, "r": 188.4, "b": 643.68 }, "text": "Senate President Report:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p2.3", "order": 3, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.64, "t": 633.36, "r": 540.72, "b": 517.92 }, "text": "President Hampton reported she is invited to atte[p2.3.1] [p2.3.2]e regularly scheduled meetings of President Brown's Cabinet, every 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday. She was also offered a one-on-one meeting with President Brown each Thursday at 2:00 pm. Should she be unable to attend, it is her prerogative to select another Executive Committee member to represent Senate. The meetings are primarily for updates and reports, with Homecoming and Inauguration activities dominating the first meeting. The issue of class cancellation on Founder's Day was discussed and past Senate President Kim Sipes provided a copy of Action Item FSAPC 16-17-08 which was passed by Senate last year and specifies no classes. However, students and faculty are expected to participate in some kind of service activity.", "children": [ { "id": "p2.3.1", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.64, "t": 633.36, "r": 540.72, "b": 517.92 }, "text": "^{nd}", "attrs": { "inline": true, "text_offset": 49, "text_span": 8, "bbox_estimated": true } }, { "id": "p2.3.2", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.64, "t": 633.36, "r": 540.72, "b": 517.92 }, "text": "^{th}", "attrs": { "inline": true, "text_offset": 58, "text_span": 8, "bbox_estimated": true } } ] }, { "id": "p2.4", "order": 6, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 510, "r": 539.28, "b": 481.92 }, "text": "She attended the first COSFL (Coalition of Senate and Faculty Leadership), along with Dr. Tierra Freeman Diversity issues were the major points of focus." }, { "id": "p2.5", "order": 7, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 473.28, "r": 541.44, "b": 430.32 }, "text": "The university-wide nominating meeting for vacant committee positions will be held October 26, 2017 in the ASB Auditorium 11:00 am. If unable to attend, nominations may be submitted to President Hampton, via email or phone." }, { "id": "p2.6", "order": 8, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 69.6, "t": 421.44, "r": 378, "b": 408.48 }, "text": "Dr. Thomas Calhoun, Vice-President Student Engagement and Life:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p2.7", "order": 9, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 399.12, "r": 539.04, "b": 298.08 }, "text": "VP Calhoun reported progress has been made on designing a “University College”, which includes a “robust” first year experience. It would include academic advising and a common living/learning activity that would be grounded in acclimation to the culture and demands of the university experience.\n\nRetention is a primary goal and any currently existing programs will be housed in the University College. He said a planning committee will be named that includes faculty nominated by the Provost in consort with the Faculty Senate. The goal is to present a plan to the Board of Regents at the December meeting that can go into place in January, 2018. He asked for faculty support in this endeavor." }, { "id": "p2.8", "order": 10, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 69.84, "t": 289.44, "r": 230.64, "b": 276.48 }, "text": "The floor was opened to questions." }, { "id": "p2.9", "order": 11, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.64, "t": 267.36, "r": 536.64, "b": 165.84 }, "text": "Faculty Senate Vice-President Peter Smith asked for more specifics of the faculty role, and if faculty will be assigned solely to University College. Dr. Calhoun replied that the planning committee will flesh out details, but “most-likely” the model will be dual appointments in academic units and University College. He expressed the opinion that he cannot imagine a situation in which a faculty member will not have a curriculum home. Provost Thomas said that there will be input from faculty on the design and she, too, favors no “divide” between units and University College. She opined those institutions that do segregate are not as successful." }, { "id": "p2.10", "order": 12, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 157.68, "r": 540.96, "b": 114.96 }, "text": "A Senator raised the concern that STEM disciplines require students pursue sequenced curriculum major classes early, and not just University core. Provost Thomas agreed that this is an issue to address with STEM and Nursing degrees. She said this will require “conversations and dialogue”." } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [], "last": [] } }