WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 26, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A). Approved.
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. R. Rosenman attended the Regents meetings in Pullman
on September 5, 2013.
2. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on September 9,
2013.
3. Policies & Procedure updates for the Graduate School are
available on the department’s website.
4. Over the summer there was an emergency request to
approve Math 100 because about 12% of the
incoming class were deficient in math. The Executive
Committee approved the request for one
semester only. Subsequent offering of Math 100 will
require Senate approval.
5. Legislative Representative: We will be voting on the
Legislative Representative on October 10. Robert
Rosenman has agreed to be nominated. Additional
nominations will be accepted. To be included on the
October 10th Faculty Senate agenda the nomination must
be received by Sheila Converse, Executive Secretary,
before October 4th. Nominations will also be accepted
from the floor on October 10 before the vote.
6. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit B).
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. President Floyd
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Discussion Items.
1. Amendment to a Program Approval name clarification for
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (Exhibit C).
Motion Approved to move to Action Item. As Action
Item Name change/correction Approved.
2. Proposed Revisions of Senate Committees (Exhibit D)
–C.Parks
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit E).-R.Zack
4. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin
#1 (Exhibit F).-R.Zack
5. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate
Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit G). –J. Yoder
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 10, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of September 26, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A). Approved
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. R. Rosenman attended the Regents meetings in Vancouver
on October 3, 2013.
2. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on October 9,
2013.
3. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit H).
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. President Floyd
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Proposed Revisions of Senate Committees (Exhibit D)
–C.Parks Approved
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit E).-R.Zack Approved
3. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin
#1 (Exhibit F).-R.Zack Approved
4. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate
Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit G). –J. Yoder Approved
5. Election of Legislative Representative: Robert Rosenman
has agreed to be nominated.
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I).-R.Zack
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J).-R.Zack
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 24, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with Interim Provost Bernardo on October 15, 2013.
2. Minor Change Bulletin #3. (Exhibit K)
3. Bylaws for the Graduate Studies Committee on Plant Pathology are available on the
department’s website.
4. Graduate Studies Opinion on conjoint status for UCORE Capstone Courses (Exhibits P, P1).
-J.Yoder
5. Babu John Mariadoss has been elected as the second representative to the CFR under XIII.2
of the Faculty Senate Bylaws.
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. Ken Casavant – Role of WSU Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) handout
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I).-R.Zack
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J).-R.Zack
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit L). – R. Zack
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #3 (Exhibit M).– R. Zack
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit N).
– J. Yoder
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to revise the major requirements in for
the PhD in Molecular Biosciences program. The program proposes to decrease their graded
credits from 21 to 15 for the PhD degree. (Exhibits O, O1). – J. Yoder
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to extend the Professional Science
Master’s in Electrical Engineering program to the Global Campus (Exhibits Q, Q1). – J. Yoder
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the PhD in PharmSci program
in Pullman and move it to Spokane (Exhibits R, R1). – J. Yoder
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the Nutrition and Exercise
Physiology PhD program in Pullman and retain the program in Spokane (Exhibits S, S1).
-J. Yoder
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes of the status to the Criminal Justice
program to the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (Exhibits T, T1).- J. Yoder
9. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to expand the Faculty Affairs Committee by
adding three new non-voting positions (one from each of the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver) and that the faculty from the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver would select their respective representative.
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 14, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with Interim Provost Bernardo on November 5, 2013.
2. Senate Chair met with President Floyd on November 7, 2013.
3. No quorum on October 24, 2013. Meeting notes of October 24, 2013 attached as Exhibit A1).
4. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit Y)
5. Senate Chair visited the Tri-City campus and interacted with faculty.
6. Senate Officers and staff attended the PAC 12 Leadership Conference in Eugene, Oregon on November 1st and 2nd.
7. AAC and UCORE Course proposal (Exhibit Z)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I).-R.Zack APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J).-R.Zack APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit L). – R. Zack APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #3 (Exhibit M).– R. Zack APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit N).
– J. Yoder APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to revise the major requirements in for
the PhD in Molecular Biosciences program. The program proposes to decrease their graded
credits from 21 to 15 for the PhD degree. (Exhibits O, O1). – J. Yoder APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to extend the Professional Science
Master’s in Electrical Engineering program to the Global Campus (Exhibits Q, Q1). – J. Yoder
APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the PhD in PharmSci program
in Pullman and move it to Spokane (Exhibits R, R1). – J. Yoder APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the Nutrition and Exercise
Physiology PhD program in Pullman and retain the program in Spokane (Exhibits S, S1).
-J. Yoder APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes of the status to the Criminal Justice
program to the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (Exhibits T, T1).- J. Yoder
APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to expand the Faculty Affairs Committee by
adding three new non-voting positions (one from each of the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver) and that the faculty from the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver would select their respective representative. APPROVED
12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Masters of Science in Agriculture
Plant Health Management option ( Exhibits V, V1, V2).– J. Yoder APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Provost and the Faculty Senate on how to handle the
Creation Movement, Renaming or Elimination of Departments and Colleges. (Exhibit U)
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Masters of Science in Agriculture
Plant Health Management option ( Exhibits V, V1, V2).- J. Yoder Motion APPROVED to move this
item to Action Item.
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin # 4 (Exhibit W)
– R. Zack
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #4 (Exhibit X).R. Zack
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a Proposal to revise Rule 54 (Exhibit B).-R.Zack
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 30, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Senate Officers met with President Floyd & Interim Provost Bernardo on January 17, 2014
2. Amendment for a program name clarification from Professional Science Master’s in Electrical Engineering to correct the name to Professional Science Master’s in Electrical Power Engineering
3. Minor Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit L)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Provost and the Faculty Senate on how to handle the
Creation Movement, Renaming or Elimination of Departments and Colleges. (Exhibit U) APPROVED.
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin # 4 (Exhibit W)
– R. Zack APPROVED.
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #4 (Exhibit X).R. Zack APPROVED.
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a Proposal to revise Rule 54 (Exhibit B).-R.Zack
APPROVED.
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Smart Environments Research Center.
(Exhibit C). – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss
2. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Center for Transformational Learning
and Leadership. (Exhibit D) – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss
3. Potential restructuring of Senate committees (Exhibits E, E1,). – Craig Parks
(Agenda change to remove Exhibit E -only – Exhibit E1 remained as discussion item.
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit F) – J. Yoder
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit G) – R.Zack
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit H) – R.Zack
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #5 (Exhibit I) – R.Zack
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #6 (Exhibit J) – R.Zack
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #7 (Exhibit K ) – R. Zack
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 13, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of January 30, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1 Election Procedures for Chair Elect (Exhibit S)
2. Minor Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit T).
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. Roger Patterson and Bobbi Ryder regarding Campus Master Plan
(WSU MP Banner handout)
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Smart Environments Research Center.
(Exhibit C). – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Center for Transformational Learning
and Leadership. (Exhibit D) – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss APPROVED
3. Potential restructuring of Senate committees Exhibit E1,). – Craig Parks APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit F) – J. Yoder APPROVED WITH CORRECTED LANGUAGE ON CROSS LISTING THE COURSE-
VET MED 505
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit G) – R.Zack APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit H) – R.Zack APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #5 (Exhibit I) – R.Zack APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #6 (Exhibit J) – R.Zack APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #7 (Exhibit K ) – R. Zack APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Steering Committee for Clarification of the Constitution (Exhibit M)
APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. From Faculty Affairs Committee recommendation for proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibits N, N1) –K. Rodgers
2. Recommendation from the Steering Committee for College of Medical Sciences (Exhibit O)
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4
(Exhibit P) – J. Yoder
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit Q) – R.Zack
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #8 (Exhibit R ) – R.Zack
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 27, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Provost on February 18, 2014.
2. Bylaws for the graduate programs on Experimental Psychology are on the department’s website.
3. Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit D)
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. Remarks by Interim Provost Bernardo
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. From Faculty Affairs Committee recommendation for proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibits N, N1) –K. Rodgers APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Steering Committee for College of Medical Sciences (Exhibit O) APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4
(Exhibit P) – J. Yoder APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit Q) – R.Zack APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #8 (Exhibit R ) – R.Zack APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. From Steering Committee on the Policy on Assessing Student Learning in Degrees (Exhibit U)
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on the proposal to extend the graduate
certificate in Bioethics offered by the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Public Affairs to the WSU
Global Campus (Exhibit V, V1 ) – J. Yoder
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee the proposal to change their degree in
Master of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences to Master of Science in Speech and Hearing
Sciences (Exhibit W, W1) – J. Yoder
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit E) – J. Yoder
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit Y, Y1) – R.Zack
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #9 (Exhibit Z ) – R.Zack
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a new rule 110 (Exhibit B) – R. Zack
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 27, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of February 27, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Provost on March 11, 2014.
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on March 13, 2014.
3. Chair Elect Announcement.
4. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit F)
5. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Environmental and Natural
Resource Sciences for the PhD Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available
on the department’s website.
6. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Geology PhD Program, submitted by
the School of the Environment are available on the department’s website.
7. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the College of Business, PhD Program are
available on the department’s website.
8. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Geology for the Masters of
Science Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available on the department’s
website.
9. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Educational Psychology
submitted by the Department of Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/ Counseling
Psychology are available on the department’s website.
10. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs of the Environmental Science for the Masters of
Science Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available on the department’s
website.
11. Revisions of the bylaws to the Graduate programs of the Natural Resource Sciences for the Masters
of Science Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available on the department’s
website.
12. Addition of a new chapter (13) to the Graduate School Policies and Procedures, relating
to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Requirements are available on the department’s
website.
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. From Steering Committee on the Policy on Assessing Student Learning in Degrees (Exhibit U)
APPROVED. ADDT’L AMENDMENT PROPOSED & APPROVED TO BE RE-APPROVED BY SENATE
IN 2 YEARS.
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on the proposal to extend the graduate
certificate in Bioethics offered by the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Public Affairs to the WSU
Global Campus (Exhibit V, V1 ) – J. Yoder APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee the proposal to change their degree in
Master of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences to Master of Science in Speech and Hearing
Sciences (Exhibit W, W1) – J. Yoder APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit E) – J. Yoder APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit Y, Y1) – R.Zack APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #9 (Exhibit Z ) – R.Zack APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a new rule 110 (Exhibit B) – R. Zack APPROVED
8. Election of Legislative Representative Joan Wu. Bio attached APPROVED
B. Discussion Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Major Graduate Bulletin #6 (Exhibit G)
– J. Yoder
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on changes to the Graduate School Policies
and Procedures. These changes involve modifications to existing policies, as well as new transfer,
and electronic signature policies (Exhibits M, M1, M2, M3) – J. Yoder
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for moving the Pharmaceutical Sciences MS
to the Spokane Campus. (Exhibits O, O1) – J. Yoder
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to revise Rules 106, 34, 114 and 115
(Exhibit H) – R. Zack
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to establish a new Rule 111 (Exhibit I)
– R. Zack
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #9
( Exhibits J, J1) -R.Zack
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10
( Exhibits K, K1) -R.Zack
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin # 10 (Exhibit L) – R.Zack
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering to Everett (Exhibits N, N1, N2) – R. Zack
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts
in Communication to Everett (Exhibits P, P1, P2)-R. Zack
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts in
Hospitality Business Management to Everett (Exhibits Q, Q1 Q2) R. Zack
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 10, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.
I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2014, August 2014, and December 2014. APPROVED
I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2014, August 2014, and December 2014. APPROVED.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Minutes of March 27, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).
III. Announcements.
A. Information Items.
1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Provost on April 8, 2014.
2. Faculty Status Committee election results: Brian French, Jolie Kaytes and Robby Rosenman
will serve three-year terms. Laura Lavine will complete the final two years of a term being vacated by
Laura Hill.
3. Minor Change Bulletin 9 (Exhibit R).
B. Reports.
1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. Security Updates by Viji Murali and Thomas Ambrosi
IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
V. Agenda Items.
A. Action Items.
1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Major Graduate Bulletin #6 (Exhibit G and
Addendum G1) – J. Yoder APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on changes to the Graduate School Policies
and Procedures. These changes involve modifications to existing policies, as well as new transfer,
and electronic signature policies (Exhibits M, M1, M2, M3) – J. Yoder Motion to amend Exhibit M1
with amended language Amendment Motion APPROVED. Motion APPROVED.
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for moving the Pharmaceutical Sciences MS
to the Spokane Campus. (Exhibits O, O1) – J. Yoder APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to revise Rules 106, 34, 114 and 115
Exhibit H) – R. Zack APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to establish a new Rule 111 (Exhibit I)
– R. Zack APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #9
Exhibits J, J1) -R.Zack APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10
( Exhibits K K1 Addendum 1 Course, Addendum 1 Requirements ) -R.Zack APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin # 10 (Exhibit L Addendum 1,
)- R.Zack APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering to Everett (Exhibits N, N1, N2) – R. Zack APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts
in Communication to Everett (Exhibits P, P1, P2)-R. Zack APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts in
Hospitality Business Management to Everett (Exhibits Q, Q1 Q2) R. Zack APPROVED
12. Addition of a new chapter (13) to the Graduate School Policies and Procedures, relating to
the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Requirements (Exhibit S S1) APPROVED.
B. Discussion Items.
1. Addition of a new chapter (13) to the Graduate School Policies and Procedures, relating to
the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Requirements (Exhibit S S1)
MOTION TO MOVE AS NEW ACTION ITEM #12 – APPROVED.
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a New Certificate in Digital
Humanities and Culture. (Exhibits T , T1) – J. Yoder
VI. Constituents’ Concerns.
VII. Adjournment.
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