Meeting of September 28, 2015

Senators A = Absent

Alhuani, Abdallah Nursing Shabazz, David

Amusan, Ibukun Math & Sciences Merlino, Mara

Andries, Ken AFE Freeman, Tierra (Ex-Officio Executive Committee)

Capriles, Nancy BSS McFayden, Elgie (Faculty Regent)

Graham, William Education Obielodan, James (Director of Graduate Studies)

Griffin, Robert Fine Arts

Griffis, Bruce Math & Sciences

Grimes, Kristopher AFE

Gyawali, Buddhi at-large

Kumar, Ashok at-large

Landy, Tucker Whitney Young

Liu, Zhanping Computer Science

Moffett, Joe LLP

Ray, Andrew Aquaculture

Ross, Scott Fine Arts

Rye, Reba at-large

Sharma, Rita Math & Sciences

Sipes, Kim E at-large

Smith, Peter LLP

Tate, Debbra Library

Tope, Avinash AFE

Ex Officio Members and Guests Present

Scholars' A – Absent Ex Oncle Members and Guests Present

Ulrich, Stephen PUA,SW,CJ

Wang, Changzen A at-large

Representative still needed from School of Business, 1 from Behavioral &

The third meeting of the AY 2015-16 Faculty Senate was called to order at 3:10 pm on Monday, September 28, 2015, Hathaway Hall Room 123. Agenda was approved and the Faculty Senate minutes of September 14, 2015 were approved with no modifications.

Professional Concerns Committee Report:

Chair Kumar presented a proposal to revise the Faculty Handbook 1.8.4, and sections of 2.1.7 to remove references to Deans and Provost. Also to add in 2.1.7.2.1: Qualifications for Adjunct Graduate Faculty:

“Programs may alter criteria related to special requirements for serving as faculty in graduate programs in the designated academic area. Alternative requirements must be approved by the Graduate Council, University Dean, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.”

It passed unanimously by voice vote.

(Secretary note: Does this need to be presented on an Action Item form?)