Agenda for the GCSU University Senate (US) Scheduled Meeting 

Monday, February 25, 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 January 28, 2008
3. President's Report - President Leland 
4. Committee Reports
   • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Policy Committee (RPIPC) - Doug Oetter (posted 03-10-08)
     • 0708.RPIPC.004.R Recycling Recommendations  <MOTION IN LARGE TEXT>
       • MOTION TEXT: To adopt and promote the recommendations of the Campus Environmental Audit class, the GCSU Environmental Science Club, and the Ad Hoc Campus Recycling Committee to promote a recycling plan for Georgia College & State University.
     • 0708.RPIPC.005.R Suggested Policy Development Format   <MOTION IN LARGE TEXT>
       • MOTION TEXT: To adopt the Suggested Policy Development Format document.
   • Executive Committee (ECUS) - Craig Turner (posted 02-24-08)
     • 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)
   • Academic Policy Committee (APC) - Jan Clark (posted 02-25-08)
   • Curriculum and Assessment Policy Committee (CAPC) - Deborah Vess (posted 02-25-08)
   • Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC) - Todd Shiver (posted 02-25-08)
   • Student Affairs Policy Committee (SAPC) - Paul Jahr for Jennifer Hammack (posted 02-25-08)
     • Student Government Association (SGA) - Ryan Greene (posted 02-25-08)
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
   • Informational Report: Strategic Technology Plan - Deborah Vess, Joe Windish  (posted 02-25-08)
     • Technology Planning Council (TPC) Website
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, Mar 7 Meetings of Standing Committees (12:30-1:45)

      Sun, Mar 16 Deadline for submission by committees of motions for consideration at the Mar 31 University Senate Meeting

      Th, Mar 20 Joint meeting of Standing Committee Chairs and Executive Committee (9:30-10:50, President's Conference Room)

      Mon, Mar 31 University Senate Meeting (12:30-1:45, Arts & Sciences 2-72)

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