• 5 minutes were added by vote of senate. All were in favor.
  • Question from the floor: Humanities course list was sent around the university this summer for courses that would satisfy this requirement. This new setup might hinder those courses the freshman were enrolled in by university advising. Mr. Griffith was unsure about the matter raised in this question and stated that the committee could look into it.
  • Question from the floor: What changes were made, was asked from floor. Answer the major changes that were made consisted more of a reorganization by blocks, according to Mr. Griffith.
  • Also courses were added to create a more favorable and flexible core curriculum for the students.
  • Vote to extend another 5 minutes. All were in favor.
  • Question from the floor: Is there a possibility of having a college specific core curriculum requirement? Answer, this might not create a cohesive general education core if each college had its own specific core.
  • Mr. Griffiths stated: Not specifically eliminating any courses from catalogue, but making a cohesive list for the general education requirement.
  • It was asked that Core Curriculum Committee to check pre-requisites for the IGS courses before general education core is approved.
  • Questions from floor. Have the IGS courses been proved of their usefulness? And what qualifies someone to teach these courses.
  • IGS courses will probably be moved to their most closely aligned areas within the university, since the university doesn't have an IGS department.
  • Question from the floor. Is there a reason for the limiting of the number of courses the students need.
  • Answer no there isn't a specific limitation rule, but it is recommended to have a small number of courses for accreditation processes.
  • If more questions about Core please attend Curriculum Committee meeting in Hathaway Hall 232 at 3:10pm Monday 9/30/2019.
  • Faculty Senate President Report [10 minute time limit]
  • President Smith discussed EDURisk training. Faculty need to complete by October 18th. Students will also need to complete these trainings.
  • National Association of African American Studies and Affiliate is calling for student presentations at their national conference in Dallas. Prize money for student research.
  • Did a review of important dates on academic calendar. Please make sure to review academic calendar.
  • There is a new attendance function in blackboard. Emails should have been sent to faculty from Deans and Chairs.
  • University Forum Meeting