Agenda
Senate Steering Meeting
September 10, 2024
3:30 p.m.
107 Samford
Lori Eckhardt, Jaena Alabi, Virginia Davis, Rachel Prado, Lisa Kensler, Vini Nathan, Andrew Pendola, J. Brian Anderson, L. Octavia Tripp, Tom Leathem

Special Guests:
Steve Pelham, Chair Childcare Task Force
Kerry Inger, Professor, Herbert College of Business
Maria Soledad Peresin, Chair, Senate DEI Committee
Chris Basgier, Chair Senate University Writing Committee

AGENDA
Steering Agenda (times in italics are approximate)

1. 3:30 Welcome to guests/introductions
2. Call to order
3. Announcements – Updates (Vini Nathan/Norman Godwin)
4. Discussion/approval of Steering Minutes from August 20, 2024 Meeting
5. 3:45 Discussion, edit, and approval of Senate Agenda for University Senate Meeting on September 17, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. (aub.ie/senatezoom)

1. Remarks/Announcements
2. 3:50 Information Items
1. Childcare Task Force Update by Steve Pelham
2. Strategic Plan Update by Kerry Inger
3. Summary Senator Orientation Evaluation by Jaena
3. 4:20 Action Items
1. Committee Report (DEI) by Maria Soledad Peresin
2. Committee Report (University Writing) by Chris Basgier
3. Vote on Senate Committee recommendations from Rules - Jeana
4. 4:35 New Business–

6. Unfinished or New Business

Mission: The Steering Committee acts on behalf of the AU Senate on matters requiring attention between meetings of that body and assists the chair of the Senate in setting the agenda for Senate meetings. In addition, it is concerned with the academic affairs of the University, with particular attention given to the need for developing and recommending policies under which these affairs are conducted. It works closely with other Senate committees to aid them in their assignments.