2008-2009 FACULTY SENATE
California State University, Sacramento
AGENDA
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Foothill Suite, Union
OPEN FORUM
CONSENT ACTION
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – UNIVERSITY |
Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory
Board
Fred Baldini
Student Retention Task Force
Chloe Burke, History, A&L
REGULAR AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2008 |
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ELECTION OF AT-LARGE MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
Background: At its
meeting of November 20, 2008, the Faculty Senate approved a change to its
By-laws, which, in part, added an additional at-large member to the Executive
Committee. In addition, Kristin Van Gaasbeck, Senator from Economics and an
at-large member to the Executive Committee, has resigned, effective January 5,
2009. Therefore, there are 2 at-large vacancies to fill on the Executive
Committee.
The following senators have been nominated to serve as an
at-large member of the Executive Committee:
Michael McKeough, Physical Therapy,
Health and Human Services
The Faculty Senate elects the following senators to fill an at-large member
position to the Executive Committee. (Members must be available to meet
Tuesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.):
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NOMINATION OF CHAIR, GRADUATE STUDIES POLICIES COMMITTEE |
Background: At its
meeting of November 20, 2008, the Faculty Senate approved a change to its
By-laws, which, in part, made the Chair of the Committee a voting member of the
Executive Committee. The Graduate Studies Policies Committee has nominated one
of its members for Chair. Nominations of candidates for Chair may be made by a
senator from the floor or by a petition signed by ten (10) or more full-time
faculty members. In all cases, the Senate shall elect a Chair to serve during
the remainder of the academic year.
The Graduate Studies Policies
Committee nominates the following to serve as Chair for the remainder of the
academic year:
Christine Miller, Communication
Studies, College of Arts and Letters
Election of the Chair of the Graduate Studies Policies
Committee will be conducted on Thursday, January 29, 2009.
FIRST READING
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OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS, REVISION OF |
The Faculty Senate recommends
revising the faculty awards programs as follows:
1. The faculty awards program be restructured
creating four university-level awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in
each category of teaching, scholarship, university service, and community
service.
2. Request the Provost, Faculty Senate, and
Faculty Policy Committee explore ways to secure permanent funding for these
four university-level awards.
3. Separate from the four university level
awards departments, colleges and the library are encouraged to recognize
outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.
Background information can be found at Attachment A.
INFORMATION
NEXT TENTATIVE FACULTY SENATE
MEETING: JANUARY 29, 2009
1. Faculty Senate's home page: www.csus.edu/acse, or, from the CSUS home page, click on Administration and Policy, then Administration, then Faculty Senate.
2. The Structure of Senate Meetings
3. Actions of the 2008-2009 Senate