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President Sipes identified a few CC items that still need signatures, including HIS 108. Interim Chair of LLP David Shabazz asked if the new language courses had gone through senate. After some discussion, it remained unclear whether they had or not and President Sipes promised to follow up on the matter.
Action item 1: Indirect Cost Recovery Rate
Chair Glass explained that Dr. Gywali had brought this issue to PCC. APC had addressed the topic in item 12-13.05, but its suggested percentages for the distribution of funds have not been implemented, despite the fact that the item was signed by President Sias. Currently, funds go into the university's general fund and no money comes back for the PI to use for travel, etc. Dr. Jackson argued that it needs to be decided whether the suggested percentages were still viable given the way higher education funding has changed in the intervening years. Chair Glass suggested that at least by following these recommendations in the meanwhile the university can create a stopgap measure. President Sipes echoed this sentiment, noting that this action item is just requesting that approved policies are followed.
A motion to extend time for 10 minutes passed unanimously.
Chair Andries observed that the new upper administration needs to be made aware of this policy. Discussion ensued as to whether or not there should be a motion to implement the policy, but it was ultimately decided that those in charge should simply be apprised of this existing policy with the expectation that it will be followed.
The item passed unanimously.
Action item 2: Revise Per Diem Rate
KSU has one of the lowest per diem rates that the committee could find. Chair Glass explained that $51 a day is the governmental standard, but some other universities offer a larger allowance. This item asks the university to adopt the GSA rate and that the KSU rate follow the GSA’s as it changes.
The item passed unanimously.
Chair Rye reported that BASC did not have a quorum at its last meeting. Nevertheless, she had spoken with Sandra Woodley about budget issues, but Woodley will be leaving her position soon. Chair Rye hoped that those faculty appointed to the finance committee would still be involved as the budget is finalized by the new president.
Since BASC did not achieve a quorum, it could not revise further the resolution against the return of the dean structure that had been discussed at the last senate meeting. Chair Rye