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WSU Faculty Senate Meeting April 8, 2021

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Approval of Undergraduate and Professional Degrees:

(Item # 2021.04.08_94_Registrar)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 2021, August 2021, and December 2021.

 

Approval of Graduate Degrees:

(Item # 2021.04.08_95_Registrar) 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 2021, August 2021, and December 2021.

 

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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters:

President Schulz and Provost Chilton

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  March 25, 2021 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule for 2021-2022
      2. The Faculty Senate Officers met with the president and provost on March 24, 2021.
      3. The Faculty Senate Officers met with the provost on April 6, 2021.
      4. (Item# 2021.04.08_101_GSC) The Graduate Studies Committee has approved revisions on SBS Bylaws and these are available on the department’s website (Exhibit 101A    101B).
      5. (Item # 2021.04.08_100_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibit 100).
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2021.03.25_76_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual:  Moving Teaching Portfolio instructions out of the Faculty Manual and into the Provost’s Guidelines for Promotion & Tenure (Exhibits 76A     76B) – S. Hines
      2. (Item # 2021.03.25_77_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision in the Faculty Manual: Review of Faculty, Section III, C 4: (Exhibits 77A    77B) – S. Hines
      3. (Item # 2021.03.25_78_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit 78) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. (Item # 2021.03.25_79_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Exhibits 79A    79B    79C ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. (Item # 2021.03.25_80_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in MS in Business Administration (Exhibits 80A      80B ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      6. (Item # 2021.03.25_81_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in Master of Engineering & Technology Management (nonthesis) (Exhibits 81A  81B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      7. (Item # 2021.03.25_82_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in MS in Mechanical Engineering (Vancouver) (Exhibits   82A     82B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      8. (Item # 2021.03.25_83_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised certificate in Applied Measurement & Quantitative Methods (Exhibits 83A     83B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      9. (Item # 2021.03.25_84_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Human Nutrition (Exhibits 84A     84B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      10. (Item # 2021.03.25_85_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate and Professional Major Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits 85A    85B  Addendum #1/ 85C    85D)  D. Handy
      11. (Item # 2021.03.25_86_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 111, Undergraduate Major, Minor, and College requirements for Graduation (Exhibit 86) –D. Handy
      12. (Item # 2021.03.25_87_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 20, Permission to Audit (Exhibit 87) – D. Handy
      13. (Item # 2021.03.25_88_R&A) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Professional Sales – T.Barry/J. Owen (Exhibits 88A   88B)
      14. (Item # 2021.03.25_89_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits 89A    89B) – J. Mattoon
      15. (Item #2021.03.25_93_CoC) Recommendation from the Committee on Committees to approve the special appointment of Jeb Owen to a third consecutive 3-year term on the Research and Arts Committee (Exhibit 93)- D.Call
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2021.04.08_96_Steering) Recommendation from Faculty Senate Steering Committee to carry out all necessary functions of Faculty Senate during the period of May 16 through August 15, 2021
      2. (Item # 2021.04.08_97_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 6f.  (Exhibits 97) –D. Handy
      3. (Item # 2021.04.08_98_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rules, 15, 16, 17.  (Exhibits 98) –D. Handy
      4. (Item # 2021.04.08_99_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in Master of Applied Economics (Exhibits 99A   99B ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate March 25, 2021

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 25,  2021 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters:

WSU Financial Update by VP Stacy Pearson

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AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  March 4, 2021 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Chair-Elect: Christine Horne (elections will be certified 3.24.21)
      2. (Item #2021.03.25_90_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibit 90)
      3. Senate leadership met with the president and provost on March 24, 2021
      4. The Research and Arts Committee approved the interim institute status of the Institute for Northwest Every Futures (INEF); an application to establish full institute status will be submitted in the coming months.
      5. (Item #2021.03.25_91_Steering) Proposal of intent to rename an Academic Program, Department, or College as the proposed unit: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology (Exhibits 91A    91B)
      6. (Item #2021.03.25_92_Steering) Proposal of intent to rename an Academic Program, Department, or College as the proposed unit: Paul G. Allen School for Global Health (Exhibits 92A     92B    92C      92D)
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. Item # 2021.03.04_68_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibits 68A   68B) –D. Handy APPROVED
      2. Item # 2021.03.04_69_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 6, Transfer credits (Exhibit 69) –D. Handy APPROVED
      3. (Item # 2021.03.04_71_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit 71) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      4. (Item # 2021.03.04_72_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual (Exhibits 72A   72B    72C) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      5. (Item # 2021.03.04_74_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision in the Faculty Manual (Section III C 9): Faculty furlough and/or temporary salary reduction in a time of budgetary crisis (Exhibits 74A  74B) – S. Hines APPROVED
      6. (Item # 2021.03.04_75_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual: Calendar Days to Business (Exhibits 75A 75B    75C) – S. Hines APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2021.03.25_76_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual:  Moving Teaching Portfolio instructions out of the Faculty Manual and into the Provost’s Guidelines for Promotion & Tenure (Exhibits 76A     76B) – S. Hines
      2. (Item # 2021.03.25_77_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision in the Faculty Manual: Review of Faculty, Section III, C 4: (Exhibits 77A    77B) – S. Hines
      3. (Item # 2021.03.25_78_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit 78) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. (Item # 2021.03.25_79_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Exhibits 79A    79B    79C ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. (Item # 2021.03.25_80_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new degree in MS in Business Administration (Exhibits 80A      80B ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      6. (Item # 2021.03.25_81_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in Master of Engineering & Technology Management (nonthesis) (Exhibits 81A  81B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      7. (Item # 2021.03.25_82_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan in MS in Mechanical Engineering (Vancouver) (Exhibits   82A     82B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      8. (Item # 2021.03.25_83_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised certificate in Applied Measurement & Quantitative Methods (Exhibits 83A     83B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      9. (Item # 2021.03.25_84_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Human Nutrition (Exhibits 84A     84B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      10. (Item # 2021.03.25_85_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits 85A    85B) –D. Handy
      11. (Item # 2021.03.25_86_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 111, Undergraduate Major, Minor, and College requirements for Graduation (Exhibit 86) –D. Handy
      12. (Item # 2021.03.25_87_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 20, Permission to Audit (Exhibit 87) – D. Handy
      13. (Item # 2021.03.25_88_R&A) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Professional Sales – T.Barry/J. Owen (Exhibits 88A   88B)
      14. (Item # 2021.03.25_89_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits 89A    89B) – J. Mattoon
      15. (Item #2021.03.25_93_Committee-on-Committees) Recommendation from the Committee on Committees to approve the special appointment of Jeb Owen to a third three-year consecutive term on the Research and Arts Committee (Exhibit 93)- D.Call
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate March 4, 2021 Agenda

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 4,  2021 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters:
Legislative Update by Stephen Bollens, WSU Legislative Representative PPT

Executive Budget Council Update by  Celestina Barbosa-Leiker

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  February 18, 2021 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Faculty Senate Leadership met with President Schulz on February 22, 2021
      2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved revisions to the bylaws: Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Program Bylaws  These are available on the department’s website  Memo  Bylaws
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2021.02.18_61_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits 61A    61B) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2021.02.18_62_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the revision of Rule 90f, Grades and Grade Points, and Rule 100, The Grade Point System (Exhibit 62) – J. Mattoon  APPROVED
      3. Item # 2021.02.18_63_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibits 63A    63B) –D. Handy APPROVED
      4. Item # 2021.02.18_64_RAC) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach (CCPRO) (Exhibits 64A    64B)– T.Barry/J. Owen APPROVED
      5. (Item # 2021.02.18_65_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit 65) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. Item # 2021.03.04_68_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibits 68A   68B) –D. Handy
      2. Item # 2021.03.04_69_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rule 6, Transfer credits (Exhibit 69) –D. Handy
      3. (Item # 2021.03.04_71_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit 71) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. (Item # 2021.03.04_72_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual (Exhibits 72A   72B    72C) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. (Item # 2021.03.04_74_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision in the Faculty Manual (Section III C 9): Faculty furlough and/or temporary salary reduction in a time of budgetary crisis (Exhibits 74A  74B) – S. Hines
      6. (Item # 2021.03.04_75_ FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual: Calendar Days to Business (Exhibits 75A 75B    75C) – S. Hines
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

Faculty Senate Agenda February 18, 2021

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters: No Presenter

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  February 4, 2021 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1.  (Item #2021.02.18_66_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit 66)
      2. Chair Elect Candidate – Christine Horne
      3. (Item #2021.02.18_67_RAC) The Research and Arts Committee approved the center closure of the Washington State University Monoclonal Antibody Center; an application to establish it as a collaborative unit, rather than center status, will be submitted (Exhibits  67A    67B)
      4. Faculty Senate Leadership met with Provost Chilton on February 17, 2021
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2021.02.04_49_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on the MA in Criminal Justice (nonthesis)  (Exhibits 49A   49B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2021.02.04_50_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on the PhD in Criminal Justice   (Exhibits 50A    50B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      3. (Item #2021.02.04_51_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on MFA, Fine Arts (thesis) – (Exhibits 51A   51B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      4. (Item #2021.02.04_52_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on MS in Electrical Engineering (thesis) (Exhibits 52A   52B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      5. (Item #2021.02.04_53_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on MA in Evolutionary Anthropology (thesis) (Exhibits 53A   53B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      6. (Item #2021.02.04_54_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology (Exhibits 54A   54B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      7. (Item # 2021.02.04._60_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit 60) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      8. (Item # 2021.02.04_55_FAC) Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual: Complaint or of Provost Concerns II F 6 (Exhibits 55A     55B) – S. Hines APPROVED
      9. (Item # 2021.02.04_56_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the proposal to Establish a New Grading Basis (HNS) for the College of Medicine (Exhibits 56A   56B   56C) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      10. Item # 2021.02.04_57_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibits 57A   57B) –D. Handy APPROVED
      11. (Item # 2021.02.04_58_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions to Rules 89 (Final Grade Submittal) and 70 (Cancellation of Enrollment) (Exhibit  58) –D. Handy APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2021.02.18_61_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits 61A    61B) – J. Mattoon
      2. (Item # 2021.02.18_62_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the revision of Rule 90f, Grades and Grade Points, and Rule 100, The Grade Point System (Exhibit 62) – J. Mattoon
      3. Item # 2021.02.18_63_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibits 63A    63B) –D. Handy
      4. Item # 2021.02.18_64_RAC) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach (CCPRO) (Exhibits 64A    64B)– T.Barry/J. Owen
      5. (Item # 2021.02.18_65_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit 65) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting February 4, 2021

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters: No Presenter

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  January 21, 2021 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1.  (Item #2021.02.04_59_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit 59)
      2. Chair Elect Elections
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2021.01.21_46_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the plan revision in PSM in Electrical Power Engineering. (Exhibits 46A    46B ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman  APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2021.01.21_47_Steering) Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Board of Regents Future Action Item: FY2021 Athletics Budget Update and a Plan for Fiscal Recovery (Stacy Pearson/Pat Chun) (Exhibit 47)  APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2021.02.04_49_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on the MA in Criminal Justice (nonthesis)  (Exhibits 49A   49B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      2. (Item #02.04_50_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on the PhD in Criminal Justice   (Exhibits 50A    50B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      3. (Item #2021.02.04_51_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on MFA, Fine Arts (thesis) – (Exhibits 51A   51B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. (Item #2021.02.04_52_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on MS in Electrical Engineering (thesis) (Exhibits 52A   52B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. (Item #2021.02.04_53_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on MA in Evolutionary Anthropology (thesis) (Exhibits 53A   53B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      6. (Item #2021.02.04_54_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised plan change on PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology (Exhibits 54A   54B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      7. (Item # 2021.02.04.21_60_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit 60) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      8. (Item # 2021.02.04_55_FAC) Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the revision to the Faculty Manual: Complaint or of Provost Concerns II F 6 (Exhibits 55A     55B) – S. Hines
      9. (Item # 2021.02.04_56_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Science Committee to approve the proposal to Establish a New Grading Basis (HNS) for the College of Medicine (Exhibits 56A   56B   56C) – J. Mattoon
      10. Item # 2021.02.04_57_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibits 57A   57B) –D. Handy
      11. (Item # 2021.02.04_58_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions to Rules 89 (Final Grade Submittal) and 70 (Cancellation of Enrollment) (Exhibit  58) –D. Handy
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting January 21, 2021

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters:

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  December 10, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1.  (Item #2021.01.21_48_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit 48)
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2020.12.10_36_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibits 36A    36B) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2020.12.10_37_PSSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the Medical Ethics Certificate to the Global Campus (Exhibits 37A    37B) – J. Mattoon APPROVED
      3. (Item # 2020.12.10_38_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibits 38A     38B) –D. Handy APPROVED
      4. (Item # 2020.12.10_39_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Certificate in Business of Art (Exhibit 39) –D. Handy APPROVED
      5. (Item # 2020.12.10_40_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit 40) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      6. (Item # 2020.12.10_41_FAC) Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the amendment of the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article III, Section 2, Chair-elect criteria (Exhibits 41A    41B) – S. Hines APPROVED
      7. (Item #2020.12.10.42_RAC) Recommendation from the Research & Arts Committee to approve the Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience (Exhibits 42A     42B) – T.Barry/J. Owen APPROVED
      8. (Item # 2020.12.10_43_Faculty Senate) Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Officers to amend the September 24, 2020 Faculty Senate minutes (Exhibits 43A    43B   43C)  APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2021.01.21_46_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the plan revision in PSM in Electrical Power Engineering. (Exhibits 46A    46B ) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      2. (Item # 2021.01.21_47_Steering) Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Board of Regents Future Action Item: FY2021 Athletics Budget Update and a Plan for Fiscal Recovery (Stacy Pearson/Pat Chun) (Exhibit 47)
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting December 10, 2020

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In order to comply with state guidelines and protect the health of our community, the Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 3:30pm via Zoom only.
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Agenda in Word

Guest Presenters:
President Schulz and VP Stacy Pearson, Athletics Budget and a fiscal Recovery Program PPT

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  November 19, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Faculty Senate Officers met with Provost Chilton on November 23, 2020
      2.  (Item 2020.12.10_35_Steering/AAC) Extend BA to Business Administration in Everett (Exhibits 35A   35B   35C)
      3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved revisions to the bylaws: EMT Program. These are available on the department’s website  Memo  Bylaws
      4.  (Item #2020.12.10_44_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit 44)
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2020.11.19_33_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits 33A   33B) –D. Handy APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2020.11.19_29_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Certificate for Industrial Leadership (Exhibits  29A    29B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      3. (Item # 2020.11.19_30_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Certificate on Constraints Management (Exhibits  30A    30B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      4. Item # 2020.11.19_31_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit 31) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      5. Item #2020.11.19_32_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the plan revision on the PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Exhibits  32A   32B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2020.12.10_36_PHSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibits 36A    36B) – J. Mattoon
      2. (Item # 2020.12.10_37_PSSC) Recommendation from the Professional Health Sciences Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the Medical Ethics Certificate to the Global Campus (Exhibits 37A    37B) – J. Mattoon
      3. (Item # 2020.12.10_38_PHSC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibits 38A     38B) –D. Handy
      4. (Item # 2020.12.10_39_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Certificate in Business of Art (Exhibit 39) –D. Handy
      5. (Item # 2020.12.10_40_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit 40) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      6. (Item # 2020.12.10_41_FAC) Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the amendment of the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article III, Section 2, Chair-elect criteria (Exhibits 41A    41B) – S. Hines
      7. (Item #2020.12.10.42_RAC) Recommendation from the Research & Arts Committee to approve the Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience (Exhibits 42A     42B) – T.Barry/J. Owen
      8. (Item # 2020.12.10_43_Faculty Senate) Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Officers to amend the September 24, 2020 Faculty Senate minutes (Exhibits 43A    43B   43C)
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate November 19, 2020 Agenda

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VP Colleen Kerr, Legislative Updates PPT  Test Plan 
AVP Lisa Gehring, HRS Update

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  November 5, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. (Item #2020.11.19_34_Registrar)Minor Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit 34)
      2. WSU Faculty Legislative Representative – Stephen Bollens
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2020.11.05_19_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits 19A  19B) –D. Handy APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2020.11.05_20_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal regarding the Temporary COVID19 Grade – NRC (Exhibits 20A   20B   20C   20D) –D. Handy  APPROVED
      3. (Item # 2020.11.05_21_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit 21A) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      4. (Item # 2020.11.05_22_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Project Management Certificate (Exhibits 22A    22B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      5. (Item # 2020.11.05_23_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate (Exhibits 23A    23B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      6. (Item # 2020.11.05_24_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revision for Major Curricular Change, MIT Elementary (nonthesis)  (Exhibits 24A  24B   24C) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      7. (Item # 2020.11.05_25_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revision Major Curricular Change, MIT Secondary (nonthesis)  (Exhibits 25A    25B    25C) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      8. (Item # 2020.11.05_26_RAC) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) (Exhibits 26A   26B) – T.Barry/J.Owen APPROVED
      9. (Item # 2020.11.05_27_FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve updates to the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article III, defining the executive committee members (Exhibits 27A   27B) – S. Hines APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2020.11.19_33_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits 33A   33B) –D. Handy
      2. (Item # 2020.11.19_29_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Certificate for Industrial Leadership (Exhibits  29A    29B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      3. (Item # 2020.11.19_30_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Certificate on Constraints Management (Exhibits  30A    30B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. Item # 2020.11.19_31_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit 31) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. Item #2020.11.19_32_GSC) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the plan revision on the PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Exhibits  32A   32B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting November 5, 2020

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AVP Matt Skinner, WorkDay Update  PPT

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  October 22, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. (Item #2020.11.05_28_Registrar) Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit 28B)
      2. Nominations for WSU Faculty Legislative Representative – Stephen Bollens
      3. Faculty Senate Executive Officers met with the president and provost on October 27, 2020
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2020.10.22_7_FAC ) Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the updates to the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article III, Section 3.F,  and Bylaws, Legislative Representative ( Exhibits 7A    7B    7C ) –S. Hines APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2020.10.22_8_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Mechanical Engineering, PhD (Exhibits 8A   8B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      3. (Item # 2020.10.22_9_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Mechanical Engineering, MS (thesis) (Exhibits 9A    9B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      4. (Item # 2020.10.22_10_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised programs changes to Mechanical Engineering MS (nonthesis) (Exhibits 10A   10B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      5. (Item # 2020.10.22_11_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Materials Science and Engineering, MS (thesis) (Exhibits 11A    11B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      6. (Item # 2020.10.22_12_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Materials Science and Engineering, MS (nonthesis) (Exhibits 12A    12B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      7. (Item # 2020.10.22_13_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Software Engineering, MS (nonthesis) (Exhibits 13A    13B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      8. (Item # 2020.10.22_14_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised certificate changes to Nuclear Materials, Science and Engineering (Exhibits 14A    14B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman  APPROVED
      9. (Item # 2020.10.22_15_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised certificate changes to C-NSPIRE (Carbon and Nitrogen Systems Policy-Oriented Integrated Research and Education) (Exhibits 15A    15B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman APPROVED
      10. (Item # 2020.10.22_16_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Rule 49, Undergraduate Enrollment Limits (Exhibit 16A ) –D. Handy APPROVED
      11. (Item # 2020.10.22_17_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 100, The Grade Point System (Exhibit 17A) –D. Handy APPROVED
      12. (Item # 2020.10.22_18_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 17, Credit for Prior Learning    (Exhibit 18A ) –D. Handy APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2020.11.05_19_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits 19A   19B) –D. Handy
      2. (Item # 2020.11.05_20_AAC) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal regarding the Temporary COVID19 Grade – NRC (Exhibits 20A   20B   20C   20D) –D. Handy
      3. (Item # 2020.11.05_21_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit 21A) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. (Item # 2020.11.05_22_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Project Management Certificate (Exhibits 22A    22B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. (Item # 2020.11.05_23_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate (Exhibits 23A    23B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      6. (Item # 2020.11.05_24_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revision for Major Curricular Change, MIT Elementary (nonthesis)  (Exhibits 24A  24B   24C) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      7. (Item # 2020.11.05_25_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revision Major Curricular Change, MIT Secondary (nonthesis)  (Exhibits 25A    25B    25C) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      8. (Item # 2020.11.05_26_RAC) Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) (Exhibits 26A   26B) – T.Barry/J.Owen
      9. (Item # 2020.11.05.27.FAC) Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve updates to the Faculty Senate Constitution, Article III, defining the executive committee members (Exhibits 27A   27B) – S. Hines
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting October 22, 2020

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Guest Presenters:
VP Chris Keane, Office of Research Update
AVP Olivia Yang, Capital Budget Update PPT

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  October 8, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit B) 
      2. Accepting Nominations for WSU Faculty Legislative Representative
      3. Seeking members for WSU HRS Task Force
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2020.10.08_5_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Bulletin #1 ( Exhibits 5A    5B ) –D. Handy  APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2020.10.08_6_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 67, Dropping a Course (Exhibit 6A) –D. Handy  APPROVED
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2020.10.22_7_FAC ) Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the updates to the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws, Legislative Representative ( Exhibits 7A    7B    7C ) –S. Hines
      2. (Item # 2020.10.22_8_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Mechanical Engineering, PhD (Exhibits 8A   8B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      3. (Item # 2020.10.22_9_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Mechanical Engineering, MS (thesis) (Exhibits 9A    9B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      4. (Item # 2020.10.22_10_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised programs changes to Mechanical Engineering MS (nonthesis) (Exhibits 10A   10B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      5. (Item # 2020.10.22_11_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Materials Science and Engineering, MS (thesis) (Exhibits 11A    11B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      6. (Item # 2020.10.22_12_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Materials Science and Engineering, MS (nonthesis) (Exhibits 12A    12B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      7. (Item # 2020.10.22_13_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised major curricular changes to Software Engineering, MS (nonthesis) (Exhibits 13A    13B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      8. (Item # 2020.10.22_14_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised certificate changes to Nuclear Materials, Science and Engineering (Exhibits 14A    14B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      9. (Item # 2020.10.22_15_GSC ) Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised certificate changes to C-NSPIRE (Carbon and Nitrogen Systems Policy-Oriented Integrated Research and Education) (Exhibits 15A    15B) – U.Umesh/G.Wayman
      10. (Item # 2020.10.22_16_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new Rule 49, Undergraduate Enrollment Limits (Exhibit 16A ) –D. Handy
      11. (Item # 2020.10.22_17_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 100, The Grade Point System (Exhibit 17A) –D. Handy
      12. (Item # 2020.10.22_18_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 17, Credit for Prior Learning    (Exhibit 18A ) –D. Handy
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting October 8, 2020

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Guest Presenters:  Melanie Neuilly, Catherine Cooper,  Jill McClusky – WSU Salary Study  PPT

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of  September 24, 2020 Meeting (Exhibit A)
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the provost on September 29, 2020
      2. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit B)
      3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws: These are available on the department’s website   Memo   Bylaws
    2. Reports
      1. Remarks by the Chair – David Turnbull
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Action Items
      1. (Item # 2020.09.24_1_Steering)  Recommendation from the Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees    (Exhibit 1A) APPROVED
      2. (Item # 2020.09.24_2_AAC )   Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 15, Credit by Examinations (Exhibit 2A) –D. Handy APPROVED
      3. (Item # 2020.09.24_3_AAC)  Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #1  (Exhibit 3A) –D. Handy APPROVED
      4. (Item # 2020.09.24_4_Provost) Recommendation from the Office of the Provost to change the Spring Academic Calendar for Spring 2021 (Exhibit 4A) APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS
    2. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2020.10.08_5_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Bulletin #1 ( Exhibits 5A    5B ) –D. Handy
      2. (Item # 2020.10.08_6_AAC ) Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 67, Dropping a Course (Exhibit 6A) –D. Handy
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  7. Adjournment

WSU Faculty Senate Meeting September 24, 2020

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MINUTES

Faculty Senate Minutes

Regular Meeting

September 24, 2020

  1. Prior to the call to order, WSU President Kirk Schulz and Provost Elizabeth Chilton offered remarks and answered questions.The Faculty Senate was called to order by D. Turnbull, Chair on Thursday September 24, 2020, in Lighty 401 and via Zoom at 4:07 p.m.  Forty-seven (47) members were present with twenty (20) absent and sixteen (16) nonvoting members present.
  2. Minutes of April 9, 2020 meeting were approved as circulated.
  3. Announcements
    1. Information Items
      1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the president and provost on August 25 and September 15, 2020
      2. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit B)
      3. Summer Items passed by Steering Committee:
        1. Proposal to Discontinue Master’s in Public Affairs (Exhibits F   F1   F2 )
        2. Edits to Graduate School P&P – Submitting Final Thesis or Dissertation to Graduate School (Exhibits G    G1)
      4. NOI for a new Department in Viticulture and Enology (Exhibits D    D1 )
      5. NOI for Degree Name Change – Master in Applied Economics (Exhibits E   E1 )
      6. NOI ESFCOM – New Unit Behavioral Health (Exhibits H  H1 )
      7. Notice of Dissolution of the MOU for the Bi-State School of Food Science (Exhibit J)
      8. Faculty Manual amendment to reflect the updated Federal Title IX Policy (Exhibit K)
    2. ReportsRemarks by the Chair – Dave Turnbull:On September 18, the Chair attended the Board of Regents meeting and highlights from that report were provided.It was noted that Past Chair, Greg Crouch attends the Board of Regents meetings as a faculty non-voting representative.
  4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda – none
  5. Agenda Items
    1. Discussion Items
      1. (Item # 2020.09.24_1_Steering)  Recommendation from the Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees    (Exhibit 1A)  No Discussion.
      2. (Item # 2020.09.24_2_AAC )   Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision to Rule 15, Credit by Examinations (Exhibit 2A) –D. Handy  No Discussion.
      3. (Item # 2020.09.24_3_AAC)  Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #1  (Exhibit 3A) –D. Handy  No Discussion.
      4. (Item # 2020.09.24_4_Provost) Recommendation from the Office of the Provost to change the Spring Academic Calendar for Spring 2021 (Exhibit 4A)  Discussion:  Several concerns were raised that this recommendation was only a Pullman campus change and that it would negatively affect other campuses that were on the regular academic calendar.  Items of concern included:  Many campuses have shared classes and that this would wreak havoc in those classes, that many students utilize spring break for research or doing field work and collect data, and that students on the Spokane campus have medical rotations during this time.  These concerns will be communicated to Provost Chilton.
  6. Constituents’ Concerns
  1. A memo regarding increased work demand on faculty during COVID 19 was sent to WSU leadership to outline concerns and propose changes to be instituted in some policies.  The memo is on the Faculty Senate website blog post page.  A concern was raised that football injuries identified as traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) does not align with higher education goals to enhance cognitive ability of our students and that this injury can be a lifelong disability.  Four requests were made: 1) Put all employees associated with the intercollegiate football program on indefinite furlough. 2) Start the process of removing WSU intercollegiate football from the WSU athletic program. 3) Continue to pay scholarships to the football players promised such until they graduate, but not initiate any new football scholarships. 4) Request the WSU Faculty Senate develop position statements related to the incompatibilities of football with any institution of higher education.  The full statement is on the Faculty Senate Blog page.
  2. The proposed Executive Policy 2 defines distribution on how Facilities and Administration (F&A) funding from grants and contracts is distributed at WSU. Faculty were urged to read and provide input, either on the blog post or email D. Turnbull directly.
  3. A request was made to G. Crouch to keep faculty senate informed on important matters particularly when they consider budgets.   It was noted that the meetings are recorded and are available via YouTube, but that a summary of important items could be provided and posted on the Senate Blog post page.
  4. Senators were urged to read all the posted items and to provide their comments and concerns and/or email comments to D. Turnbull.  The comments will be collected and shared with administration.

VII.  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.