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Senate News, April 27, 2020

University Senate met on April 27, 2020, via WebEx. Senate approved two new majors: Sales Management (B.S. Commerce) and Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology (Masters in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology). Senators heard a Proclamation that was created by senators. Revisions to SR 20-14 (adding the position of 'Past-Chair' to Senate Executive Committee) were approved.

The following items were received on the Consent Calendar:

  1. Curriculum
  2. Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

With the approval of the April 20, 2020, University Senate meeting minutes and the April 27, 2020, University Senate abbreviated meeting minutes, the following resolutions were approved.

SR 20-15

April 20, 2020

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate supports suspending the requirement for academic program review for departments scheduled for APR in Fall 2020, 2021, and 2022 and recommends that those departments be given the options of participating in both processes, participating only in APEIP, or participating in APEIP with additional elements of APR.

SR 20-16

April 20, 2020

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate supports adding the following question to the Spring 2020 End of Course Evaluations:

(Open-ended question)

If your course moved from face-to-face to remote delivery of instruction, please comment on your instructor’s communication, assignments, and teaching during remote delivery of instruction.

SR 20-17

April 20 2020

Promotion and Tenure Guidelines for Dossier Preparation 2020-2021

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate adopts revisions as amended to the 2020–2021 Promotion and Tenure Guidelines for Dossier Preparation.

SR 20-18

April 20, 2020

Dossier and Evaluation Guidelines for Teaching Professors, Clinical Professors, Lecturers, and Clinical Faculty 2020-2021

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate approve the 2020-2021 Dossier and Evaluation Guidelines for Teaching Professors, Clinical Professors, Lecturers, and Clinical Lecturers as written without revisions.

SR 20-20

April 27, 2020

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate endorse the proposed degree, Bachelor of Science in Commerce, with a major in Sales Management, College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science.

AND FURTHERMORE, that the endorsement by University Senate of the proposed degree and major will be forwarded to the Miami University Board of Trustees for consideration.

SR 20-21

April 27, 2020

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate endorse the proposed degree, Masters in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology, with a major in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology, College of Creative Arts.

AND FURTHERMORE, that the endorsement by University Senate of the proposed degree and major will be forwarded to the Miami University Board of Trustees for consideration.

SR 20-22

April 27, 2020

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following changes be made to SR 20-14 where University Senate adopted the following additional language to the Bylaws of University Senate, clarifying the role of Chair of Executive Committee of University Senate as University Senate Moderator, and extending the term of the Chair-Elect/Chair on Executive Committee of University Senate for one additional year as Past Chair.

6.B. STANDING COMMITTEES OF UNIVERSITY SENATE The standing committees have broad responsibilities and will conduct the continuing and regular business of University Senate.

6.B.1. The Executive Committee of University Senate

6.B.1.a.

The Executive Committee of University Senate shall be composed of the Provost; four (4) members of Senate elected by Senate, one (1) of whom shall be elected Chair-elect, one (1) of whom shall be Chair (having served as Chair-elect the previous year); and one (1) of whom is the Past Chair of university senate (having served as chair the previous year); one (1) undergraduate student who shall be the Student Body President; and one (1) graduate student who is a member of University Senate. The Secretary of University Senate shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Executive Committee.

6.B.1.b. In the event that the Chair or Past Chair of Executive Committee is no longer an elected member of Senate following the year of service as either Chair-Elect or Chair, they shall continue to serve on Executive Committee, but serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Senate.

6.B.1.c The Chair of the Executive Committee of University Senate shall also serve as Vice-chair of University Senate. Chair of Executive Committee shall prepare a synopsis of University Senate deliberations and actions for transmission to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis as determined by the Senate Executive Committee. The Chair of Executive Committee, or a faculty member of the Executive Committee designated by the Chair, shall attend each public meeting of the Board of Trustees.

6.B.1.d. Further, the Chair of the Executive Committee shall, in collaboration with the Chair of University Senate, moderate discussions in regularly scheduled senate meetings and retreats and motivate further discussion among senators and constituents through university senate committees, work to build community and trust within and between diverse constituencies, and guide the senate in taking necessary and deliberate action.

6.B.1.e. The members shall be elected for one-year terms, except for the Chair-elect who shall serve a three-year term – one as Chair-elect, and one as Chair, and one as Past Chair. If the Chair cannot complete his/her term, the Chair-elect shall assume the Chair's responsibilities. If the Chair-elect or other faculty member of the Executive Committee cannot complete his/her term, Senate shall conduct a special election to fill the position.

To ensure the clarity of discussion, we have prepared two infographics to help Senators clarify their wishes regarding the eligibility of senators to run for Executive Committee. Before we revote on the resolution above, we must determine which of these reflects our collective intention: