September 11, 2020

Topics include a message from Vickie Courtney, director, University Senate Office, as well as a number of major issues that were addressed over the summer. These issues were financial stringency created by the COVID-19 pandemic; the murder of George Floyd; student advocacy efforts; changes to the Title IX regulations from the federal government, and the University's "Sunrise Plan."

Adjourned
A word from Faculty/Senate Consultative Committee Chair Amy Pittenger

Recognizing Outstanding Service to University Senate Governance
This year’s recipients are Jean Otto, Jennifer Goodnough, and Greta Friedemann-Sánchez.

The Big Issues
Systemwide Strategic Plan, Health Sciences Area Security, Mental Health Environmental Scan

A View from the Inside: The Essential Diversity in Shared Governance
Etty DeVeaux, chair, Senate Committee on Committees

University Senate Governance Working for U
Reports from the executive committees of the Faculty; Student; P&A; and Civil Service Senates.

Demystifying: The Student Sexual Misconduct Hearing Process
Bobbie Erichsen, hearing officer, Student Sexual Misconduct Subcommittee

University/Faculty Senate Meeting Recap
A brief recap of the April 23, 2020 meeting of the University and Faculty Senates.

Spotlight On: Professor Jeffrey Schott
Chris Kwapick, senate associate, University Senate Office

Dear Colleagues,

It has been quite a week, hasn’t it?

Whether you’ve been on spring break or still in session, have been enjoying a much-needed vacation or found yourself working on critical and urgent need projects instead of that long-anticipated vacation day (*raises hand), I would say this week has provided many opportunities for practicing self-awareness, patience, and resilience. It has also provided its share of challenges for us all. And, I think it is fair to say that there may be a long road ahead with more to come.