Agenda for the GCSU University Senate (US) Scheduled Meeting 

Monday, April 19, 2010

A&S Room 2-72  12:30  pm

1. Call to order (Request Reporter Introductions): Karynne Kleine
2. Approval of Minutes March 29, 2010  DRAFT Minutes
3. President's Report - President Leland 
4. Committee Reports
   • Executive Committee (ECUS) - Karynne Kleine
     • 0910.EC.001.B    Bylaws Revisions March 2010--Editorial      Proposed Revisions

       • Motion Text: To approve the proposed editorial revisions to the University Senate Bylaws as indicated in the supporting document entitled "March 2010 Editorial Revisions."

     • 0910.EC.002.B    Bylaws Revisions March 2010--Two-tier Process

       • Motion Text: To replace Article VI of the University Senate Bylaws with the proposed revision as indicated in the supporting document entitled "March 2010 Two-tier Revision Process."

     • RELEVANT UNIVERSITY SENATE BYLAW

       • Article VI. Changes to these Bylaws  Any proposed changes to these bylaws must be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing with and must have the written support of at least three (3) 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.

     • 0910.EC.003.R    Recognition of GCSU SACS Committees  

       • Motion Text: To adopt the following resolution entitled "Resolution for work of the QEP/SACS/Steering Committees" with the supporting information
         Topic: QEP/SACS/Steering Committees   Submitted to: Georgia College & State University   Sponsor: Georgia College & State University Senate
         Georgia College & State University,
         Having reviewed the GCSU Quality Enhancement Plan, Applauding the efforts of GCSU Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Committees, and the Steering Committee, Noting with concern the issues surrounding the development of the QEP impact response report,  Further applauding the development of the QEP 5th year response report:

         1. Endorses the achievements of the QEP/SACS/Steering committees in the use of strategic-focusing initiatives to focus GCSU efforts on Initiatives 3 (review of learning outcomes and general education) and 5 (learning beyond the classroom);

         2. Commends the QEP/SACS/Steering committees for making recommendations to meet the SACS standards and the implementation of a university-wide annual assessment program;

         3. Appreciates the compilation of the materials from the various teams into a coherent, seamless narrative that meets SACS requirements;

         4. Further Proclaims a special thank-you to all involved, including the review board, in the development of the 5th year Mid-term Interim Response Report Production Plan;

         5. Takes note of the tremendous responsibility entrusted to the Steering Committee for the development and dissemination of the 5th year Mid-term Interim Response Report. Institutional Planning is important at Georgia College & State University and is guided by a commitment to the role of research, planning, and assessment processes in advancing the university's mission, improving student learning and success, and guiding operational effectiveness.

   • Academic Policy Committee (APC) - Howard Woodard
     • 0910.APC.005.P    Incomplete Grades Policy
       • Motion Text: An incomplete grade may only be assigned if:

         1. the student was doing satisfactory (passing) work at the time of the request, and

         2. the student was unable to meet the full requirements of the course due to non-academic reasons beyond the student's control

         The process of assigning an incomplete grade will include the following:
         1. normally the student requests the incomplete grade from the instructor before the completion of the course, and
         2. the student and the instructor complete an incomplete grade agreement form approved by the instructor and the instructor's department chair and file the form with the Registrar's office.
   • Curriculum and Assessment Policy Committee (CAPC) - John Swinton
   • Faculty Affairs Policy Committee (FAPC) - Lee Digiovanni
   • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Policy Committee (RPIPC) - Catherine Whelan
   • Student Affairs Policy Committee (SAPC) - Macon McGinley
     • Student Government Association (SGA) - Zach Mullins
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Adjournment

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

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