Agenda for the GCSU University Senate (US) Scheduled Meeting 

Monday, March 31, 2008

A&S Room 2-72  12:30  pm

Parliamentary Procedure Summary (also known as a Robert's Rules "Cheat Sheat") distributed at the 08-27-07 University Senate Meeting (posted 08-26-07)

University Senate Taglines 2007-2008

 E=MC²  Enhancing the Mission; Catalyst for Communication

 Making Connections, Moving Forward Together

Quick Links for the University Senate

1. Call to order: Craig Turner
2. Approval of Minutes February 25, 2008
3. President's Report - Dr Robert Haney for President Leland  (posted 04-02-08)
4. Committee Reports
   • Curriculum and Assessment Policy Committee (CAPC) - Deborah Vess (posted 04-01-08)
     • 0708.CAPC.006.O Letter of Intent MAT mid grades science/math <MOTION IN LARGE TEXT>
       • MOTION TEXT: To forward to the Board of Regents the letter of intent from the School of Education to establish the MAT program in middle grades science and math education.
   • Executive Committee (ECUS) - Craig Turner (posted 03-29-08)
     • 0708.EC.002.B Bylaws Revisions February 2008  <MOTION IN LARGE TEXT>
       • MOTION TEXT: To recommend that the supporting document entitled "University Senate Bylaws, DRAFT for University Senate Review 01-31-2008" replace the existing University Senate Bylaws.
       • RELEVANT UNIVERSITY SENATE BYLAW
         • Article VI. Changes to these Bylaws Any proposed changes to these bylaws must be submitted to the Executive Committee and must have the written support of at least five (5) University Senators. The Executive Committee shall make a report and recommendation to the University Senate regarding the proposed change. A motion shall be made regarding the disposition and postponed until the next meeting. A change shall be adopted with a majority of those eligible to vote favoring adoption and upon approval of the University President.
       • Selected Supporting documents (these and other supporting documents in motion database)
         • Executive Summary (one-page summary) of proposed revisions  (posted 02-11-08)
         • Elected Faculty of 2007-2008 ECUS Committee Report  (posted 02-11-08)
     • 0708.EC.003.R University-Wide Committee Registry (Master List) <MOTION IN LARGE TEXT>
       • MOTION TEXT: Whereas the primary goals are to support the governing concepts of transparent decision-making and shared information, specifically the sharing of information deemed relevant to the deliberations within the decision-making process,
         therefore be it resolved by the University Senate of Georgia College & State University that the University President identify an appropriate university official to maintain a registry of university-wide committees or a master list of committees that
         (1) provides appropriate information, including but not limited to membership rosters, committee charge, and committee meeting minutes,(2) is accessible to members of the university community, and
         (3) is periodically reviewed to determine the activity status of each committee
   • Academic Policy Committee (APC) - Jan Clark (posted 03-31-08)
   • Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC) - Todd Shiver (posted 03-30-08)
   • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Policy Committee (RPIPC) - Doug Oetter (posted 03-10-08)
   • Student Affairs Policy Committee (SAPC) - Jennifer Hammack
     • Student Government Association (SGA) - Ryan Greene (posted 03-31-08)
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
   • General Education Implementation Plan Committee (GEIPC) Update - Deborah Vess (posted 04-01-08)
     • USG Core Curriculum Initiative Website: http://www.strongfoundations.usg.edu/
     • GCSU General Education Website: http://info.gcsu.edu/intranet/genedreview/
     • Recall Motion 0506.AG.007.O Revised General Education (CORE) Curriculum
       • Approved by the University Senate at the 03/27/2006 University Senate meeting, Signed by President Leland 03/30/2006
       • MOTION TEXT: To approve the conceptual framework of the revised general education program, with final approval of the program contingent upon University Senate endorsement of a detailed implementation plan to be prepared by a committee appointed by the University President, which is representative of the University Community.
7. Adjournment

* Supporting Documents and motion details available at the Online Motion Database

* Attendance Reports and Committee Rosters available at the Online Senator Database.

Upcoming on the University Senate Calendar

      Fri, Apr 4 Meetings of Standing Committees (12:30-1:45)

      Sun, Apr 6 Deadline for submission by committees of motions for consideration at the Apr 21 University Senate Meeting

      Th, Apr 10 Joint meeting of Standing Committee Chairs and Executive Committee (9:30-10:50, President's Conference Room)

      Mon, Apr 21 Last Meeting of the 2007-2008 University Senate (12:30-1:45, Arts & Sciences 2-72)

      Fri, Apr 25 Organizational Meeting of the 2008-2009 University Senate (12:30-1:45, Arts & Sciences 2-72)

     Wed, Apr 30 Organizational Meetings of the 2008-2009 Standing Committees (12:30-1:45, locations to be determined)

     Th, May 8 Governance Retreat (All Day) <Invitees: All members of the 2007-08 and 2008-09 University Senates>