The second regular meeting of the 2019-2020 Faculty Senate will take place on Monday, September 9th, 2019, at 3:10pm in 123 Hathaway Hall. The proposed agenda for the meeting is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda [5 minute time limit]
  3. Approval of Minutes of 8/19/2019 Senate Meeting [5 minute time limit]
  4. Dr. Pernella Deams, Dean of Student Engagement and Campus Life [5 minute time limit]
  5. Mr. Daryl Love, Associate Vice President of Career Services and Professional Development [5 minute time limit]
  6. Faculty Senate President Report [15 minute time limit]
  7. Performed by President Smith at 3:13
  8. No changes to agenda
  9. Vote held for approval of agenda: moved, seconded, all were in favor
  10. Vote held for approval of minutes: moved, seconded, all were in favor
  11. Works under Dr. Greenfield
  12. Rolls
  13. To work with student leadership and student groups
  14. Conduct officer
  15. Works with health of students in collaboration with Nurse Todd, Dr. Clay, and others
  16. Working on a statement for university syllabi and health excuses.
  17. If faculty want to see specific excuse for student, faculty may contact Dr. Deams office and the office can provide specific excuse
  18. Working to add more mental health counselors/social workers to help students
  19. Served with Valvoline and is currently serving on Fayette County School Board while also working as Career Services and Professional Development
  20. Discussed purpose of office. Examples: cover letters, resumes, how to dress, building brands, making connections.
  21. The career services management platform “Handshake” for the university was announced. Can be utilized for an internships and career placement. Connect at kysu.joinhandshake.com
  22. Career fair will be October 23rd. Several employers invited already, but would like faculty to reach out to other employers and contact Mr. Love with those in mind.
  23. Review of topics approved last year
  24. Decrease general core credits. Dropped from 43 to 32 hours. General education core committee is still discussing courses for the core requirements.
  25. Policy about use of technology, APC will be asked to look at this.
  26. Faculty Handbook consultant was brought in by the Board of Regents. Faculty Senate Leaders were consulted in several