Skip to main content Skip to navigation
Washington State University

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting April 9, 2020

In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
If you have never used Zoom, please read these instructions

If you need assistance with Zoom, please email zoom.support@wsu.edu. Please request help well before the senate meeting as this support service will be busy.

Join Zoom Meeting
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 343 919 612

 

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 2020, August 2020, and December 2020. 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 2020, August 2020, and December 2020. APPROVED

Agenda in Word

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker – President Schulz (PowerPoint, Senate Exec Meeting Agenda)
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of March 26, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Rename of PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences  Memo   Memo1     Proposal  
      2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved revisions on Experimental Psychology Program Bylaws and these are available on the department’s website  Memo  Bylaws
      3. The Research and Arts Committee approved the name change of the Institute of Senior Living to the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living 
      4. Update to the Education Policy and Procedure Manual 26.1.1 and 26.1.2 Posthumous Degree Policy (link)
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to move Discussion Items #1,2,3 to Action Items. Motion Carried.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibits   J1    Addendum #1 Course,   Addendum #1 Requirement) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit K ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rule 110, Undergraduate Requirements for Graduation (Exhibit L ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rules 6, (Transfer Credit) 15, (Credit by Examinations), 16 (Military Credit) and 17 (Credit for Prior Learning) , (Exhibit M ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee and Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the proposal for Posting Grades to the Transcript by Session Instead of by (Term (Exhibit N) – K. Hildenbrand/J. Mattoon APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibits O    O1 ) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      7. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve Rule 34, Repeat Courses (Exhibit Q ) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit R ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new plan for a Graduate Certificate in Teaching College Mathematics (Exhibits S   S1  ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a revised plan for the Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management (Exhibits T   T1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in PhD in Statistical Science (Exhibits U    U1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual  (Exhibits     V1     V2    V3 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      13. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to amend the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article II, Section 1 and Article III, Section 3.D (Exhibit W ) APPROVED
      14. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to allow this committee to carry out all necessary functions of the Faculty Senate during the period of May 16, 2020  through August 15, 2020. APPROVED
      15. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the request to drop the Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management (Exhibits X   X1     X2) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila  APPROVED
      16. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Grade Posting Memo (Exhibits Y    Y1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      17. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rule 140 – Transcripts (Exhibit Z) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the request to drop the Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management (Exhibits X   X1     X2) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila (Moved to Action Item)
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Grade Posting Memo (Exhibits Y    Y1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila (Moved to Action Item)
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rule 140 – Transcripts (Exhibit Z) – K.Hildenbrand (Moved to Action Item)
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting March 26, 2020

In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 26, 2020 via Zoom only.
If you have never used Zoom, please read these instructions
If you have used Zoom, please follow these guidelines

If you need assistance with Zoom, please email zoom.support@wsu.edu. Please request help well before the senate meeting as this support service will be busy.

 

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +17207072699,,231535287# or +16465588656,,231535287#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/231535287
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 720 707 2699 or +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 231 535 287

 

Agenda in Word

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker – none
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of   March 5, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Faculty Senate Candidate Election Results:
        Chair-Elect – Doug Call
        Executive Secretary – Matt Hudelson
      2. Minor Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibit B)
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
        1. System Wide COVID-19 online Town Hall at 11:00 a.m. Friday March 27.  Go to the WSU Experience website. Questions may be submitted in advance.
        2. Mary Wack, Vice Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Achievement on Spring 2020 grading considerations and options.
        3. Brief update on provost search from Dave Turnbull.
        4. Update to Faculty Status Committee Bylaws.  Sarah Ullrich-French can answer any questions.
          1. CT request for names.
        5. Please review the senate response to the draft strategic plan.  This has been presented to President Schulz.
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to establish the New Degree of the BS in Viticulture and Enology (Exhibit Y) – K.Hildenbrand   APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 90f, Eliminate the A,S,F Grading Basis (Exhibit Z ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to establish a new Rule 145, Discontinued Degree Programs (Exhibit C ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rule 72, Reasonable Religious Accommodations (Exhibit D ) – K.Hildenbrand  APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to Eliminate the “SCI” UCORE Designation (Exhibit E ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the MOU for Concurrent Degree Enrollment for Doctor of Pharmacy Students (Exhibit F ) – J. Mattoon, A.Dimitrov, U. Uchila APPROVED
      7. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual regarding Emeritus Faculty Appointment, Sections III.G. (Exhibits     P1      P2 ) S. Hines APPROVED
      8. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual on Family Leave and Tenure Clock, Sections III.C.6.j (Exhibits G    G1    G2   ) S. Hines APPROVED
      9. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual on Tracks and Appointments, Sections I-A Faculty structure and III-E Termination (Exhibits  H1    H2    H3    H4    H5 ) S. Hines APPROVED
      10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies Committee, Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve revisions to Rule 50 (Exhibit I) – K.Hildenbrand, A.Dimitrov, U. Uchila, J. Mattoon APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibits   J1 ) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit K ) – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rule 110, Undergraduate Requirements for Graduation (Exhibit L ) – K.Hildenbrand
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rules 6, (Transfer Credit) 15, (Credit by Examinations), 16 (Military Credit) and 17 (Credit for Prior Learning) , (Exhibit M ) – K.Hildenbrand
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee and Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the proposal for Posting Grades to the Transcript by Session Instead of by (Term (Exhibit N) – K. Hildenbrand/J. Mattoon
      6. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibits O    O1 ) – J. Mattoon
      7. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve Rule 34, Repeat Courses (Exhibit Q ) – J. Mattoon
      8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit R ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new plan for a Graduate Certificate in Teaching College Mathematics (Exhibits S   S1  ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a revised plan for the Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management (Exhibits T   T1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in PhD in Statistical Science (Exhibits U    U1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual  (Exhibits     V1     V2    V3 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      13. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to amend the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article II, Section 1 and Article III, Section 3.D (Exhibit W )
      14. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to allow this committee to carry out all necessary functions of the Faculty Senate during the period of May 16, 2020  through August 15, 2020.
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting March 5, 2020

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 5, 2020 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +16465588656,,531742626# or +17207072699,,531742626#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/531742626
Meeting ID: 531 742 626

 

Agenda in Word

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker – Stephen Bollens, WSU Legislative Representative
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  February 20, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Faculty Senate Candidates:
        Chair-Elect – Doug Call
        Executive Secretary – Matt Hudelson
      2. Proposed updates to the EPPM (Videoconference Policy, Student Location Policy, Assessment Policy Update, 701 Course Description)
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to Move Discussion Item #1 to an Action Item. Motion Carried.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibits L   L1) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit M) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit N) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual on Trademarks and Royalties –Sections IV.G. Patent Policy & IV.J. Trademarks
        (Exhibits  Q    Q1    Q2    Q3  ) S. Hines APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit R) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to MS in Experimental Psychology (Exhibits S    S1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to PhD in Experimental Psychology (Exhibits   T1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to MS in Clinical Psychology (Exhibits U    U1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to PhD in Clinical Psychology (Exhibits V    V1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to create a MS degree in Kinesiology (Exhibits W    W1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibits X    X1   X2) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibits X    X1     X2) – K.Hildenbrand  -(This was moved to Action Item)
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to establish the New Degree of the BS in Viticulture and Enology (Exhibit Y) – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 90f, Eliminate the A,S,F Grading Basis (Exhibit Z ) – K.Hildenbrand
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to establish a new Rule 145, Discontinued Degree Programs (Exhibit C ) – K.Hildenbrand
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rule 72, Reasonable Religious Accommodations (Exhibit D ) – K.Hildenbrand
      6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to Eliminate the “SCI” UCORE Designation (Exhibit E ) – K.Hildenbrand
      7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the MOU for Concurrent Degree Enrollment for Doctor of Pharmacy Students (Exhibit F ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      8. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual regarding Emeritus Faculty Appointment, Sections III.G. (Exhibits     P1      P2 ) S. Hines
      9. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual on Family Leave and Tenure Clock, Sections III.C.6.j (Exhibits G    G1    G2   ) S. Hines
      10. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual on Tracks and Appointments, Sections I-A Faculty structure and III-E Termination (Exhibits  H1    H2    H3    H4    H5 ) S. Hines
      11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies Committee, Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve revisions to Rule 50 (Exhibit I) – K.Hildenbrand, A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila, J. Mattoon
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting February 20, 2020

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 20, 2020 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +16465588656,,531048448# or +17207072699,,531048448#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/531048448
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 531 048 448

 

Agenda in Word

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker – VP Stacy Pearson, University Budget Update PPT
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  February 6, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit B)
      2. Faculty Senate Elections – Chair-Elect and Executive Secretary
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit ) – K.Hildenbrand  APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits  J1) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4  (Exhibit K) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibits L   L1) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit M) – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit N) – K.Hildenbrand
      4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual regarding Emeritus Faculty Appointment, Sections III.G. (Exhibits P   P1    P2 ) S. Hines / Senate unanimous consent to bring this item back as an amended Discussion Item
      5. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to amend the Faculty Manual on Trademarks and Royalties –Sections IV.G. Patent Policy & IV.J. Trademarks
        (Exhibits  Q    Q1    Q2    Q3  ) S. Hines
      6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit R) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to MS in Experimental Psychology (Exhibits S    S1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to PhD in Experimental Psychology (Exhibits   T1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to MS in Clinical Psychology (Exhibits U    U1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan to PhD in Clinical Psychology (Exhibits V    V1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to create a MS degree in Kinesiology (Exhibits W    W1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting February 6, 2020

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 6, 2020 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +16465588656,,526015570# or +17207072699,,526015570#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/526015570
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 526 015 570

 

Agenda in Word

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker –  Olivia Yang: preliminary results of our scoring prioritization of the capital needs. PPT
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  January 23, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit B)
      2. Faculty Senate Elections – Chair-Elect and Executive Secretary
      3. Faculty Senate Officers met with the president and provost on January 28, 2020
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 83, Accommodations of Disabilities in the Classroom and Administration of Examinations (Exhibit D ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics (Exhibits E    E1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan for MS in Statistics (no-thesis) (Exhibits    F1  ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Senate Constitution to allow the WSU Faculty Senate representation from the Honor’s College (Exhibit G) APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the PHSC Major Change Bulletin #3 ( Exhibit H ) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit I  ) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits  J1) – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4  (Exhibit K) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting January 23, 2020

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 23, 2020 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +17207072699,,865594143# or +16465588656,,865594143#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/865594143
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 720 707 2699 or +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 865 594 143

 

Agenda in Word

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker
    1. Civil Rights Compliance – Updates and Opportunities for Faculty and Departments by Holly Ashkannejhad, Director | Title IX Coordinator
    2. Rebecca Van de Voord – Faculty Development Opportunities (AOI and Provost’s office) COP   FLW  Flyer  PPT
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  December 5, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit B)
      2. Faculty Senate Elections – Chair-Elect and Executive Secretary
      3. Open Educational Policies    Memo   OER Policy
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
        1. Dave Turnbull – update on provost search
        2. Steve Hines – update to Tracks and Appointments
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibits  T1) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 72, Class Attendance & Absences (Exhibits U ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Certificate in Water Resources Science & Management to Vancouver (Exhibits W  W1) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit X) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve to Discontinue Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies (Exhibits  Y     Y1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve to Discontinue the Master of Nursing Plan (Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Mental Health  Nurse Practitioner) (Exhibits Z   Z1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 83, Accommodations of Disabilities in the Classroom and Administration of Examinations (Exhibit D ) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics (Exhibits E    E1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan for MS in Statistics (no-thesis) (Exhibits    F1  ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      4. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Senate Constitution to allow the WSU Faculty Senate representation from the Honor’s College (Exhibit G)
      5. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the PHSC Major Change Bulletin #3 ( Exhibit H ) – J. Mattoon
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting December 5, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, December 5, 2019 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +16465588656,,672899430# or +17207072699,,672899430#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/672899430
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 672 899 430

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker
    1. VP Stacy Pearson and Olivia Yang  PPT – Capital Budgeting Process
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  November 14, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit B)
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibits  L1  ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit M) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Experimental Psychology (non-thesis) – drop plan (Exhibits  N     N1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Clinical Psychology (non-thesis) – drop plan (Exhibits O    O1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics (non-thesis)   (Exhibit P    P1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics – Applied Option (non-thesis)  – revise graduation
        requirements (Exhibits  Q   Q1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics – Mathematics Teaching Option (non-thesis)  – revise graduation requirements  (Exhibits     R1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
      8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics – Computational Finance Option (non-thesis) – revise graduation requirements  (Exhibits  S    S1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibits  T1) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 72, Class Attendance & Absences (Exhibits U ) – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Certificate in Water Resources Science & Management to Vancouver (Exhibits W  W1) – K.Hildenbrand
      4. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #2
        ( Exhibit X) – J. Mattoon
      5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve to Discontinue Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies (Exhibits  Y     Y1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve to Discontinue the Master of Nursing Plan (Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Mental Health  Nurse Practitioner) (Exhibits Z   Z1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting November 14, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday,November 14, 2019 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

ZOOM INFORMATION FOR OFF-CAMPUS SENATORS

If you are on the Pullman campus, please attend the meeting in person.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +17207072699,,316808907# or +16465588656,,316808907#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/316808907
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 720 707 2699 or +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 316 808 907

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker
    1. Jill Creighton, Associate Vice President & Dean of Students / Deputy Title IX Coordinator PPT
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  October 31, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit B)
      2. Executive Policy (EP) 15dr1 – Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, & Sex and Gender Based Violence
      3. Faculty Affairs Committee input survey on tracks and appointments (link to survey is on the side bar listed under “Faculty Manual Project”)
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit H ) – K.Hildenbrand   APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Rule 142, Student Rights Regarding Education Records  (Exhibit I )  – K.Hildenbrand    APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila   APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve a proposal to Establish a Certificate in Medical Ethics and PHSMC Bulletin #1 (Exhibits K    K1)  – J. Mattoon    APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibits  L1  ) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit M) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Experimental Psychology (non-thesis) – drop plan (Exhibits  N     N1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Clinical Psychology (non-thesis) – drop plan (Exhibits O    O1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics (non-thesis)   (Exhibit P    P1 ) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics – Applied Option (non-thesis)  – revise graduation requirements (Exhibits  Q   Q1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics – Mathematics Teaching Option (non-thesis)  – revise graduation requirements  (Exhibits     R1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the M.S. in Mathematics – Computational Finance Option (non-thesis) – revise graduation requirements  (Exhibits  S    S1) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting October 31, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 31, 2019 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

ZOOM INFORMATION FOR OFF-CAMPUS SENATORS

If you are on the Pullman campus, please attend the meeting in person.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +16465588656,,925767082# or +17207072699,,925767082#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/925767082
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 925 767 082

AGENDA

  1. Senate Speaker
    1. President Schulz and Provost Slinker  PPT
  2. Call to Order.
  3. Approval of Minutes of  October 17, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  4.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit B)
      2. Discussion of Assignment Due Dates & End of Term Dates (Exhibit C)
      3. Executive Officers met with the president and provost on October 22, 2019
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
  5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  6. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits F    F1 ) – K.Hildenbrand  APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Rule 140 – Transcripts (Exhibit G) – K.Hildenbrand  APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit H ) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Rule 142, Student Rights Regarding Education Records  (Exhibit I )  – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J) – A.Dimitrov/U. Uchila
      4. Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve a proposal to Establish a Certificate in Medical Ethics (Exhibits K    K1)  – J. Mattoon
  7. Constituents’ Concerns.
  8. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Agenda October 17, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 17, 2019 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

ZOOM INFORMATION FOR OFF-CAMPUS SENATORS

If you are on the Pullman campus, please attend the meeting in person.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +16465588656,,704829290# or +17207072699,,704829290#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/704829290
Join by Telephone
For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 704 829 290

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Approval of Minutes of  October 3, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit B)
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
      2. Remarks by Pat Chun, Athletic Director
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  5. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Research Methods (Exhibits W   W1) – A.Dimitrov/U.Uchila APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits   X1) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Revision to Rule 100, The Grade Point System (Exhibit Y ) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 54, Undergraduate Minors and Additional Majors (Exhibit Z) K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar for 2025-2030 (Exhibit D ) K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual
        ( Exhibits E   E1 /red-line    E2  /clean version    E3-/summary of changes) – S. Hines APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits F    F1 ) – K.Hildenbrand
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Rule 140 – Transcripts (Exhibit G) – K.Hildenbrand
  6. Constituents’ Concerns.
  7. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Agenda October 3, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 3, 2019 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities TEST 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Zoom information for off-campus senators

If you are on the Pullman campus, please attend the meeting in person.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +17207072699,,926363613# or +16465588656,,926363613#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/926363613

Zoom Meeting ID 926 363 613

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Approval of Minutes of  September 19, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3.  Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Faculty Senate Officers met jointly with the president and provost on September 24, and September 30, 2019
      2. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit B)
      3. Amended Senate Meeting Dates 2019-2020 (Exhibit C)
      4. BPPM 10.37dr7C– Open Public Meeting Act Requirements
      5. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved new program bylaws: Athletic Training and these are available on the department’s website  Memo  Bylaws  
      6. New webpage to track Faculty Manual edits/changes
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
      2. Remarks by President Schulz
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  5. Agenda Items.
    1. Action Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit L) Dimitrov/U.Uchila APPROVED
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Certificate in Bioinformatics (Exhibits  M1 ) Dimitrov/U.Uchila APPROVED
      3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual on Changes to the Faculty Manual in Section IV I: Use of Faculty Authored, Edited Or Prepared Scholarly Material
        (Exhibits O    O1     O2) – S. Hines APPROVED
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibits P) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Revision to Rule 82 religious observances (Exhibits Q) – K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rules 38, 106, 111 and to eliminate Rule 42 new terminology “admission to the major” (Exhibit R) K.Hildenbrand APPROVED
      7. Recommendation from Professional Health Science Committee to approve the ESFCOM for Future Academic Calendar Dates (Exhibits S   S1) J. Mattoon APPROVED
      8. Recommendation from Professional Health Science Committee to approve the revision to Rule 119 on official certificates (Exhibit T) J. Mattoon APPROVED
      9. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit U ) APPROVED
      10. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Senate Constitution to allow the WSU Everett Faculty Senate representation (Exhibit V ) APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Research Methods (Exhibits W   W1) – A.Dimitrov/U.Uchila
      2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Under Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits   X1) – K.Hildenbrand
      3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Revision to Rule 100, The Grade Point System (Exhibit Y ) – K.Hildenbrand
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 54, Undergraduate Minors and Additional Majors (Exhibit Z) K.Hildenbrand
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar for 2025-2030 (Exhibit D ) K.Hildenbrand
      6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual
        ( Exhibits E   E1 /red-line    E2  /clean version    E3-/summary of changes) – S. Hines
  6. Constituents’ Concerns.
  7. Adjournment.

WSU Faculty Senate Agenda September 19, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 19, 2019 in FSHN T101, Spokane SCRS 222, Tri-Cities East 228 and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

Zoom information for off-campus senators

If you are on the Pullman campus, please attend the meeting in person.

Join Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: US: +17207072699,,866018107# or +16465588656,,866018107#
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/866018107

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 2019 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements.
    1. Information Items.
      1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the provost on April 23, May 21
      2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the president on April 15, August 13, August 21
      3. Minor Change Bulletin #1  (Exhibit  B)
      4. Amended Senate Meeting Dates 2019-2020 (Exhibit C)
      5. Summer Items passed by Steering Committee
        1. SOE 592 Syllabus revision (Exhibits D  D1)
        2.  Admission to the Major requirements (formerly
          certification requirements) (Exhibit E)
        3. Revise Rules 9 & 102 (Exhibit F)
        4. Faculty Manual edits (Exhibit G)
      6. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent (NOI) in accordance with the MOU guidelines on the Creation of the School of Information (Exhibits H  H1)
      7. Steering Committee has reviewed and approved the fast track proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science to Global (Exhibits    I1   I2)
      8. Undergraduate Major Change Correction Bulletin #1 (Exhibits   J1 )
      9. Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved
        Name Change of the Washington State University Materials Research Institute (WSU- MRI) to the Washington State University Institute of Materials Research (WSU-IMR)
        (Exhibits K  K1) T.Barry/L.Day
    2. Reports.
      1. Remarks by the Chair – Greg Crouch
      2. Remarks by Interim Associate Vice Provost Melanie Neuilly  PPT
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.
  5. Agenda Items.
    1. Discussion Items.
      1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit L) Dimitrov/U.Umesh
      2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Certificate in Bioinformatics (Exhibits  M1 ) Dimitrov/U.Umesh
      3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual on Changes to the Faculty Manual in Section IV I: Use of Faculty Authored, Edited Or Prepared Scholarly Material ( Exhibits O    O1     O2) – S. Hines
      4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibits P) – K.Hildenbrand
      5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Revision to Rule 82 religious observances (Exhibits Q) – K.Hildenbrand
      6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rules 38, 106, 111 and to eliminate Rule 42 new terminology “admission to the major” (Exhibit R) K.Hildenbrand
      7. Recommendation from Professional Health Science Committee to approve the ESFCOM for Future Academic Calendar Dates (Exhibits S   S1) J. Mattoon
      8. Recommendation from Professional Health Science Committee to approve the revision to Rule 119 on official certificates (Exhibit T) J. Mattoon
      9. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit U )
      10. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Senate Constitution to allow the WSU Everett Faculty Senate representation (Exhibit V )
  6. Constituents’ Concerns.
  7. Adjournment.