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 […]
Remarks by Mary Wack, Vice Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Achievement Introduction of draft emergency adjustments to grading policy for Spring 2020. Considerations: The sudden shift to online instruction has raised concerns about equity in grading, especially with reduced academic support, life disruptions, potential loss of income, and displacement from the usual educational settings. […]
Senator Weller has chosen NOT to propose an amendment to the current proposal. You can see his emailed comments regarding this below (provided with his permission). From: R. Charles Weller Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:14 PM Subject: Re: Faculty manual revisions After further consideration, I do not wish to make any separate, individual proposal […]
On March 9th, a message was sent to WSU’s student body with a section heading of “Facts not Fear.” I’m concerned about both facts and fear as it relate to the roll-out of messages from WSU administration. 1) On Friday, March 6th, President Schulz tweeted one message that I believe to be lacking proper context […]
Faculty Senate summary comments about WSU draft system strategic plan The knowledge enterprise (including developing new knowledge and sharing knowledge through teaching and outreach) is the core of the university. In order to develop a strong strategic plan, the key components of the knowledge enterprise on which WSU will focus must be identified and prioritized; […]
Summary of Remarks by Steve Bollens, WSU Legislative Representative State Legislative Update: Higher Education Current year is an even-numbered year, so session is shortened to 60 days to consider adjustments to biennial budget and “minor” policy legislation. Council of Faculty (COF) consists of one representative from each of the State of Washington’s public four-year and […]
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 […]
I have had several concerns expressed about the way in which the entire burden of certain expenses is placed on the department. Global campus expects departments to be prepared to fully fund course redesigns. Departments are expected to fund all expenses for disability-related accommodations, interim measures for CRCI reports, temporary teaching for family and medical […]
I am very concerned about the changes that say “some service and little or no scholarship.” My contract is 80% teaching, 10% service, 10% scholarship. I am very concerned that these guidelines will be used to discount my creative and scholarly activity when it comes to promotion. I believe the wording should take the scholarship […]
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 Senate Speaker – Stephen Bollens, WSU Legislative Representative […]