University Senate
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Broun Hall Auditorium
3:30 PM
Agenda
Call to Order
Establishment of a Quorum.
Approval of Minutes from October 2, 2012 Meeting
Remarks and Announcements
Office of the President
Dr. Gogue, President
University Senate Chair
William Sauser
presentation (ppt)
Action Items
- Nominations of Senate Committees
Presenter: Robin Jaffe, Senate Secretary
nominees for senate commitees
Action Items Pending
- Core Curriculum and General Education Committee
Presenter: Constance Relihan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
Chair, Core Curriculum and General Education Committee
Policy Proposal on Midterm Grade reporting
Early Alert Grade Proposal (ppt)
In order to facilitate the adjustment of students to the rigors of Auburn University course work, faculty teaching core courses must record in Banner an early alert grade for all students enrolled in those classes one week prior to midterm. This process will permit students to seek tutoring or take other action before the midterm drop deadline.
- University Writing Committee
Presenter: Margaret Marshall, Chair of University Writing Committee
Changes in Membership of the University Writing Committee
Resolution Request (word file)
Information Items
- Health and Wellness Center
Presenters: Tim Gore, Assistant Director, Membership
Jessica Large, Coordinator, Membership
presentation (ppt)
- Central Classroom Facility
Presenter: Dan King, Assistant Vice-President, Facilities
presentation (ppt)
Unfinished Business: William Sauser, Senate Chair
New Business: William Sauser, Senate Chair
Adjournment: William Sauser, Senate