Discussion of the resolution confirmed a lack of masks or cleaning supplies available for classrooms, inadequate ventilation in one building and empty sanitation stations in the student center.
The motion passed unanimously.
Senator Danny Collum proposed a resolution calling for a national search for a permanent provost and conduct of a study to result in bringing KSU faculty salaries in line with the current market.
During discussion it emerged that the process on studying KSU salaries in relationship to peer institutions, begun in 2018, had progressed further than Senator Collum realized, and rather than calling for a study of salaries, the Senate should perhaps be calling for a timetable for implementing those changes.
Senator Collum suggested that, since his proposed language was inadequate, faculty salaries should be the subject of a separate resolution. This matter was referred to the Professional Concerns Committee.
A motion was made for the Senate to empower its executive committee to draft a new resolution calling for a national provost search. This motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Keeler displayed committee assignments for 2020-2021.
Academic Policy Committee
Chair: Buddhi Gyawali
Vice-Chair: Fariba Bigdeli-Jahed
Secretary: Leigh Whittinghill
Professional Concerns Committee
Chair: Monica Valentine
Vice-Chair: Bruce Griffiths
Secretary: Helen Smith
Curriculum Committee