University Senate Retreat 2007

“Passing the Torch”

Outgoing University Senators gave brief reports of their past committees’ responsibilities and primary duties. To learn more about the business that these committees attended to this past year see committee reports

http://info.gcsu.edu/intranet/univ_senate/Annual_Reports_2006_2007/

Below is a summary of the “Pearls of Wisdom” comments left as a legacy to inform new senators and assist with their success:

·        Attendance is expected for meetings (see Governance Calendar)

·        Be prepared by reading all materials prior to meetings

·        Be familiar with Robert’s Rule of Order for full Senate meetings

·        Explore methods to keep your constituency informed

·        Be proactive and use the University Senate resources

·        Increase your visibility as a University Senator by wearing your University Senator pin

·        Encourage your constituents to attend Committee and/or University Senate meetings

·        Being a University Senator is an opportunity to learn about the University as a whole

·        It is at the committee level where the bulk of the work of the University Senate takes place