Approved minutes of senates and their committees will be posted on Fridays, when available.
Faculty Consultative Committee (FCC), December 6, 2018
In these minutes: Intellectual Futures Discussion: The Future of Educational Delivery: Quality, Economy, and Access
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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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The Wellbeing Program: Employee Success Stories and Ways that You Could Benefit
The University of Minnesota’s Wellbeing Program helps faculty and staff take small steps toward a healthy and vibrant future. The Office of Human Resources has many inspiring success stories and is excited to share them with the broader campus community! Hear how the Wellbeing Program has helped colleagues improve their lives and how you can use it to enhance many aspects of your life. Learn about all the options in the program and the variety of resources at your fingertips.
The Civil Service Consultative Committee (CSCC) and Employment Rules Subcommittee have proposed revisions to the Civil Service Employment Rules. Two one-hour public hearings will be held via WebEx in order to hear constituent feedback on the proposal. Hearings will be held on January 9, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., and January 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Click HERE to join the January 9 WebEx, at the scheduled time.
Click HERE to join the January 15 WebEx, at the scheduled time.
View the proposed revisions HERE.
Approved minutes of senates and their committees will be posted on Fridays, when available.
SCFA Retirement Subcommittee, October 1, 2018
In these minutes: Overview of the University’s Retirement Plans; Role of Retirement Subcommittee; Request for Proposal Update
Student Senate Consultative Committee (SSCC), November 16, 2018
In these minutes: Discussion and Questions with President Kaler; SSCC Updates; Student Senator Outreach Updates
Senate Committee on Information Technologies (SCIT), November 19, 2018
In these minutes: Strategic Role of Online Learning at the University; Faculty Report on Online Learning Use; Executive Vice President and Provost Karen Hanson’s Online Learning Initiative
Senate Research Committee (SRC), November 19, 2018
In these minutes: Replication Crisis in Science; Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Provisions of a Draft Data Sharing and Management Policy; Research Data Crossing Countries
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A Message from the Chair: "Transitions... and Stability"
Professor Joseph Konstan, chair, Faculty Consultative Committee
The Big Issues
Accommodated Testing and Support for Students with Disabilities; Faculty Development Leaves; Advocating for a Lactation Support Policy; Single Recordkeeper for Faculty and Optional Retirement Plans
A View from the Inside: "For the Good of the University Community"
Professor Amy Pittenger, vice chair, Faculty Consultative Committee
University Senate Governance Working for U
Faculty Consultative Committee; Student Senate Consultative Committee; Civil Service Consultative Committee; P&A Consultative Committee
Faculty/University Senate Meeting Recaps
October 4, 2018; November 1, 2018