The nominees for Bred of the Quarter include: Monica Valentine, Krissalyn Love, Ellsworth Davis, Ashley Henry, Jessica Burton, Ken Bates, Kendra Herve, Jonathon Wideman, Erica Dunn, Rebecca Persons, Amy Olds, Donna Carter, Karen Friley, Tonika East, Tim Queen, Micah Glenn, and Jeffery Hunter.
Pat Ross was named the December Thorobred of the Month, Dr. Saleema Mustafa was named the January Thorobred of the Month, and Jesse Osborne was named the February Thorobred of the Month.
Dr. Phillip Clay, Faculty Senate President, shared that the Academic Policy Committee made revisions to the faculty handbook which have been forwarded to the Interim Provost for review. The Committee also reviewed the impact of the pass/fail policy of 2020 and after deliberation, it was decided that the policy would be discontinued.
The Budget and Academic Support Committee is reviewing the Hanover study regarding salary compression, along with curriculum and course changes. The Professional Concerns Committee is working on the evaluation process for Deans and Chairs which will be placed in the Faculty Handbook upon Senate approval. The Faculty Recognition Committee has been reconvened to recognize faculty members who are exhibiting distinguished practice and performance.
Dr. Clay stated that planning has begun for the return to face-to-face instruction.
Ms. Jasmin Thurman, Staff Senate President, reported that all 2021 Staff Senate meetings are posted on the Staff Senate webpage and the meetings are open for everyone to attend. Ms. Thurman stated that the Staff Morale Committee is working on a questionnaire and will be passing out cupcakes on campus to boost morale. The Staff Relations Committee is working on a campus food delivery program and staff promotion/professional development. The Staff Outreach Committee is looking at the second half of March for the Fill the Van food drive.
Regent Kirk Miller, SGA President stated that the SGA held a town hall meeting on March 9, 2021. He reported that in their attempt to move towards the “new normal,” the SGA would be setting office hours to get students out of their rooms. Regent Miller also noted that the SGA is working on revisions to its Constitution.