Continued Discussions on Student Trauma and the impact on student learning & engagement during the current online learning platform, and going forward

The committee continued to involve students in the meetings to have a voice on how to improve faculty and student relations, instruction, and communication

The committee had extensive discussions on the planning and process for face-to-face instruction in the summer and fall semesters

The committee held discussions on student evaluations, of which included the suspension of student evaluations due to Covid, and the Pass/Fail Option for students. The Committee will continue proactive discussions throughout the summer concerning student evaluations and instructional platforms.

Faculty Senate as a body:

The Senate continued discussions with Advising & Registrar's office on how to improve communication between their office and Academic Departments, and the processes on how students get registered and advised.

The Senate conducted an election of Senate Officers that concluded with the nominations of these Officers (Dr. Clay-President, Dr. Stratton- Vice President, Dr. McCutchen- Parliamentarian, Dr. Collum- Secretary).

The Senate continued discussions on the process and planning for whole faculty vaccinations during the 1c phase of CDC vaccinations & and the level of preparation for face-to-face instruction during the summer and fall semesters.

The Senate continued providing Administrators and Directors across campus a platform during bi-weekly meetings to give updates and share ideas on how to move the university forward, and to improve cross campus communication.

The Senate wrapped up the semester discussing items that need to be addressed during the Fall semester, and which Action-Items are needing to be edited or tracked.

From the desk of the Faculty Senate President:

Currently, I am working with Academic Affairs on progressing various Action Items approved by the Senate during the Fall of 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. In addition, I have had continued discussions on how departments can implement Collegial Governance in the Tenure & Promotion process. It is the goal and need of the faculty to receive professional development opportunities that can improve faculty instruction, and mentoring. Futhermore, I have continued to emphasise the importance of faculty becoming more involved in student and