Approved minutes of senates and their committees will be posted on Fridays, when available.
Faculty Consultative Committee (FCC), November 1, 2018
In these minutes: FCC Nomination Process; Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Governance Leadership Conference Update; Discussion with President Kaler; FCC Vice Chair Pre-Discussion
Classroom Advisory Subcommittee (CAS), November 5, 2018
In these minutes: Charge Update; Office of Classroom Management Update; Report from Academy of Distinguished Teachers Retreat; Discussion on How Classroom Space Can Constrain Pedagogy
Senate Committee on Educational Policy (SCEP), November 7, 2018
In these minutes: Enrollment Management; Action on the Proposed 2022-23 Twin Cities/Rochester Academic Calendar; Report on Vote Results; Discussion of Read-Only Access to Canvas for Advisors; Discussion of Data on Graduation with Distinction and Honors
Senate Committee on Student Affairs (SCSA), November 14, 2018
In these minutes: Panel Discussion on Disability Resources on System Campuses; Discussion of the Need for Legal Services Related to Off Campus Housing
Academic Health Center Student Consultative Committee (AHC SCC), November 14, 2018
In these minutes: Presentation Regarding the Health Sciences Libraries
Social Concerns Committee, November 26, 2018
In these minutes: Update on Organics Recycling; Planning for Nuttall’s Upcoming Trip to Duluth; Discussion of The Section of Disapproved Books Exhibit at Weisman Art Museum; Put a Price on It Initiative
Equity, Access and Diversity Committee (EAD), November 26, 2018
In these minutes: Disparities in Graduation and Retention Rates of Students from Underrepresented Groups; Supports for Students from Underrepresented Groups; Resolution on Education on Best Practices for Disability Accommodations and Supporting Students with Disabilities
Senate Library Committee (SLC), November 28, 2018
In these minutes: Library Impact on Student Success; Review of Affordable Content Statement
Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC), November 29, 2018
In these minutes: Employee Benefits Update; Wellbeing Metrics for 2017-18 Program Year and RedBrick Program Information; Dental Website; RedBrick Privacy Statement; Medication Packaging - Specialty Medications through Fairview; Reminder and Communications - Prior Authorization Changes; UHC Global Transition to RedPoint through Securian (Communications); Request for Questions for Julie Tonneson from the Budget Office who will be joining the February 7 BAC meeting
ROTC, November 29, 2018
In these minutes: Unit Presentations; AFROTC Requests
Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee (AF&T), November 30, 2018
In these minutes: Education Abroad and Student Travel Policy Review; Academic Freedom and the Big 10 Academic Alliance Governance Conference; Somali Night Discussion
Classroom Advisory Subcommittee (CAS), December 3, 2018
In these minutes: Discussion of Wilson Studio and Learning Spaces in the Libraries; St. Paul Strategic Facilities Plan
Senate Committee on Educational Policy (SCEP), December 5, 2018
In these minutes: Administrative Policy: Education Abroad and Student Travel; Syllabus Database Discussion; Action on Administrative Policy: Academic Calendars; Administrative Policy: Holds on Records and Registration; Athletics’ Request to Hold Event on Study Day
Civil Service Senate, December 6, 2018
In these minutes: Elections Updates; At-large Name Change; Approval of Proposed Civil Service Employment Rules Change; Joint Compensation Commission Resolution; Chair's Report; Subcommittee Reports and Asks; Unit Breakout Discussions
P&A Consultative Committee (PACC), December 6, 2018
In these minutes: Chair/Chair-Elect’s Report; Subcommittee Reports; Civil Service Consultative Committee Report; Report on Potential Reorganization of Subcommittees; Discussion on the Non-Renewal of Appointment for Academic Professional and Administrative Employees Policy and the Early and Select Appointment Terminations for Academic Professional and Administrative Employees Policy; Unpaid Personal Leave and Bereavement Leave Policy Review; PACC Bylaws Review
Student Senate Consultative Committee (SSCC), December 7, 2018
In these minutes: All Campus Elections Commission; Student Elections - Presentation of Seat Allocation for 2019-20 Student Senate; SSCC Updates
Senate Research Committee (SRC), December 10, 2018
In these minutes: Grand Challenges Update; Research Disclosures and Commercialization; Europe’s Plan S
Senate Committee on Finance and Planning (SCFP), December 11, 2018
In these minutes: Facility/Building Condition Report; Financial Implications of LE Curriculum Requirements; FY 2020 Budget Variables and Levers; Administrative Cost Definition and Benchmarking & Operational Excellence Update
Faculty Consultative Committee (FCC), December 13, 2018
In these minutes: Discussion with the Faculty Athletics Representatives; Debrief from Meeting(s) with Provost Gabel; Senate Officers; Campaign Remarks from FCC Chair and Vice Chair Nominees; Miscellaneous Committee Business; Nominating Subcommittee
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