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Nov 04, 2014

University Senate action Nov. 3

University Senate heard reports Monday, Nov. 3, from Interim Provost Raymond Gorman, chair of University Senate, and Bryan Marshall, chair, Executive Committee of University Senate.

Senate heard the following special reports:

  • Office of Research for Undergraduates, Joseph Johnson, Director
  • Global Initiatives Update; Cheryl Young, Assistant Provost, Global Initiatives

Items received on the Senate consent calendar included: the curriculum reports dated October 15, 2014 and October 29, 2014 and minutes of University Senate committees.

The next meeting of University Senate is scheduled for Nov. 17, 3:35 p.m., 111 Harrison Hall.

With the approval of the Sept. 22, 2014 full minutes and Nov. 3, 2014 abbreviated minutes, University Senate endorsed the following resolutions.

SR 15-02
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate endorse the proposed degree, Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree in Small Business Management, Business Technology, College of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences. Carried by voice vote.

SR 15-03
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate endorses Proposed Revisions to the Bylaws of University Senate, Section 6.C.7, International Education Committee, Composition to include one (1) graduate student representing graduate students and the international student community, effective immediately. Carried by Voice vote.

SR 15-04
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate adopt the proposed new degrees, Master of Science Degree in Computational Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing; AND FURTHERMORE, that the endorsement by University Senate of the proposed degree will be forwarded to the Miami University Board of Trustees for consideration. Carried by roll call vote.

SR 15-05
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that University Senate adopt the proposed new degree, Master of Science Degree in Computational Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing; AND FURTHERMORE, that the endorsement by University Senate of the proposed degree will be forwarded to the Miami University Board of Trustees for consideration. Carried by roll call vote.

Twenty-five members of Faculty Assembly can challenge the resolution by filing a petition with the Office of the University Secretary during the ten class days after publication in the e-Report.