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09/14/2020
Senate News, September 14, 2020
University Senate met on September 14, 2020, via WebEx. Senate heard a presentation from Joel Harper, Chair, Finance, regarding the proposed Real Estate major (B.S. Business.) The major was unanimously approved (resolution below.) Tim Greenlee, Senior Associate Dean, Farmer School of Business, updated senate on proposal to increase FSB's TCPL cap to 40%. The proposal was received and approved. The ICA furlough plan was explained by Dr. David Creamer, Sr. V.P. for Finance and Business Services. The plan was received and approved. Finally, discussion regarding the Reduction in Force Policy was continued by senators, led by Robin Parker, General Counsel. The policy was received and approved. c) Furlough Plan – ICA – Dr. David Creamer, Sr. V.P. Finance & Business Services 5) Old Business a) Temporary Reduction in Force Policy – Robin Parker, General Counsel special report from the Fiscal Priorities and Budget Planning Committee regarding the approved FY 21 budget and their work so far this summer. Robin Parker (General Counsel) and Kenya Ash (OEEO) briefed Senate regarding the changes to Title IX.
09/14/2020
Brody Ruihley named MAC Academic Leadership Program Fellow
Brody Ruihley (SLAM) has been named a Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Program Fellow
09/14/2020
Bo Li awarded a career lecture in eSports management
Dr. Bo Li, Assistant Professor, Sport Leadership and Management, was awarded a Career Lecture in eSports Management, for Fall 2020.
09/08/2020
New Publications from Dr. Valerie Ubbes
Two new publications from KNH Professor, Valerie Ubbes.
09/02/2020
New Publications from Dr. William Berg
Three new publications from KNH Professor, William Berg.
09/02/2020
New Publication from Dr. Darren Cosgrove
New publication from FSW Assistant Professor, Darren Cosgrove.
08/31/2020
Senate News, August 31, 2020
University Senate met on August 31, 2020, via WebEx. Senators heard a presentation from Stacey Lowery Bretz on the proposed ICA furloughs. The Reduction in Force Policy for Unclassified Staff was introduced by Robin Parker, General Counsel, and discussion continued regarding the Furlough Policy.
08/31/2020
FSW Part-Time Faculty Member Highlighted in the Local Paper
Shawnieka Pope was recently highlighted in the local paper.
08/25/2020
Miami Regionals awarded $1.3 million to assist students in graduating from college
Since 2015, the program has served more than 500 students at the Regionals.