Call to Order – The November 11, 2019 meeting of the University Senate was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in Wyly Auditorium by President Michael Swanbom.
Welcome – President, Michael Swanbom, COES
Roll Call – Alicia Kimbell called roll; a quorum was met.
Approval of October 2019 Minutes – a motion to approve the minutes was made by George Noflin and seconded by Tara Haskins as long as a correction was made within the office hour initiative update; all approved
Update on Current Initiatives
Office Hours Policy Revision
Approval received from the University Senate and CADS; APC vote underway (result pending)
Overload Rates and Caps
President Swanbom received word from Dr. Guice that this will be unable to be rolled out in Winter Quarter but will be planned in the budget for next year
The senate will need to formulate a plan either to find out exactly when this will take effect next year or to seek further clarification as well as an additional level of reassurance
Endowed Professorships for Promoted Lecturers
CADS has decided not to provide an answer right away and has requested more information
President Swanbom has scheduled a meeting with the Provost this week to determine what other information the Senate needs to provide to show this is in compliance with BOR policy
Other Initiatives (289A, COLAs)
Currently in a holding pattern with no additional updates at this time
Sub-Committee Work Time – senate members were asked to meet briefly within their specified committees after the meeting was adjourned