ACADEMIC SENATE 2009-2010

Andrew A. Poe, Chair

Helen J. Kahn, Vice Chair

David R. Boe, Secretary

Minutes:NMU Academic Senate Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday 26 January 2010

Presiding:Andrew Poe, Chair

Members Present:Michael Andary, At-Large; David Boe, Secretary;Charles Leith, At-Large;Larry Pagel, Past-Chair; Deanna Pozega, At-Large; Ron Sundell, AAUP Liaison

Members Absent:Susan Koch, VPAA & Provost;Helen Kahn, Vice-Chair

DRAFT MINUTES

  1. Call to Order (3:05 pm)
  1. Additions to/Adoption of Agenda

Accepted as written.

  1. Approval of Draft Minutes of Tuesday 12 January 2010

Approved as written.

  1. Reports:
  1. Chair

Andy reported that he had heard back from the FGC regarding reassigned-time rankings, and that as of now, these rankings will not be brought before the Senate for approval. This led to discussion among EXSEN members on whether this information ought to be publicized.

  1. Vice Chair

Absent.

  1. Secretary

No report.

  1. Provost

Absent.

  1. ASNMU

Never present at meeting.

  1. AAPC Report of Tuesday 2 February 2010

There was some discussion about the status of “post-baccalaureate” degrees, along with questions on the implementation date. Move to Senate.

  1. CEC Report of Tuesday 2 February 2010

The membership list tables are for information purposes only, with the Senate only voting on the recommended changes. Move to Senate.

  1. CUP Report of Tuesday 2 February 2010

There was some continued discussion on the Disney College program. Move to Senate.

  1. LSC Division V Assessment (FYI only, for Senate)

There was general discussion about assessment tools used by the LSC, as reflected by this report, and as used in other contexts. Move to Senate.

  1. Unfinished Business

None.

  1. New Business

None.

  1. Informal Consideration
  1. Academic Calendar

Larry provided an update on the ad hoc Calendar Committee, which will be meeting tomorrow (Wednesday). The committee is exploring options/variations to the present calendar (e.g., involving a possible 12-week semester, for energy savings), and other issues are also being addressed. There was discussion among EXSEN members about the calendar approval process, and about possible implications of shortened semesters.

  1. Senate Elections

Andy stated that we should start thinking about EXSEN elections (to be held at the end of the semester), and about the selection of departmental Senate representatives (to be done mid-semester).

  1. Good of the Order

None.

  1. Adjournment (4:00 pm)

Respectfully submitted,

David Boe, Senate Secretary

Northern Michigan University