Title
4.3 B Faculty Senate Minutes, August 26, 2016
Subject(s)
Faculty
Governance
Description
Highlights:
-Guest Presentation by Dr. Michaela Meyer - Dr. Meyer shared concerns about the current evaluation process
-Senate Discussion: The Senate began by discussing the philosophy behind having an FRC and the
relationship of the DRC to the FRC.
-Senate Action Plan: The Senate will form an ad hoc committee to address these issues, with
representation from each college/school
-President’s Report: Senate thanks Carol Safko for her work at CNU, she is retiring.
-April and June BOV Reports:
Academic Affairs - on pace to achieve its goal of 279 faculty for next year; salary increases; Luter School of Business achievements; Distinguished Professor for Mark Reimer and Emeritus Professor for Shumet Sishagne were passed
Advancement- seeking to increase endowed professorships; Lighthouse Fund helps with retention; more scholarships given; parent and alumni giving increases
Finance - tight budget in 16-17; pressure to cap tuition increases
Student Life - increase in applications; increase in current first year student retention
Buildings and Grounds - Greek Village will open this fall
-Senate discussion re: new faculty, faculty retention, failed searches
-Academic Standing Committee Reports: Institutional Review Board - The IRB reviewed 68 proposals in AY 15-16
-Appointment of Departmental Liaisons - list given
-Appointment to Faculty Senate Standing Committees given
-Six-Year Plan: Areas to focus on - Study Abroad; Diversity; Strategic Planning;
-Delaware Cost Study discussed
-Budget Advisory Committee Memo: 1st Reading
-Faculty Development Grant Schedule for AY 16-17
-16-17 Senate Goals
-Associate Director of Academic Technology Search
-Hillow Emeritus Resolution vote in September
-Guest Presentation by Dr. Michaela Meyer - Dr. Meyer shared concerns about the current evaluation process
-Senate Discussion: The Senate began by discussing the philosophy behind having an FRC and the
relationship of the DRC to the FRC.
-Senate Action Plan: The Senate will form an ad hoc committee to address these issues, with
representation from each college/school
-President’s Report: Senate thanks Carol Safko for her work at CNU, she is retiring.
-April and June BOV Reports:
Academic Affairs - on pace to achieve its goal of 279 faculty for next year; salary increases; Luter School of Business achievements; Distinguished Professor for Mark Reimer and Emeritus Professor for Shumet Sishagne were passed
Advancement- seeking to increase endowed professorships; Lighthouse Fund helps with retention; more scholarships given; parent and alumni giving increases
Finance - tight budget in 16-17; pressure to cap tuition increases
Student Life - increase in applications; increase in current first year student retention
Buildings and Grounds - Greek Village will open this fall
-Senate discussion re: new faculty, faculty retention, failed searches
-Academic Standing Committee Reports: Institutional Review Board - The IRB reviewed 68 proposals in AY 15-16
-Appointment of Departmental Liaisons - list given
-Appointment to Faculty Senate Standing Committees given
-Six-Year Plan: Areas to focus on - Study Abroad; Diversity; Strategic Planning;
-Delaware Cost Study discussed
-Budget Advisory Committee Memo: 1st Reading
-Faculty Development Grant Schedule for AY 16-17
-16-17 Senate Goals
-Associate Director of Academic Technology Search
-Hillow Emeritus Resolution vote in September
Available online only.
Date
August 26, 2016
Call Number
4.3 B
Statement of Rights
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Original Format
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