There were three major themes in the discussion: 1) value of the data, 2) engagement of the faculty, and 3) misuse of the data. The suggestion was made that the GECAP should be charged with looking at these issues and reporting back early in the Spring. Question: There was mention that the committee did not have a unified position. Did the committee vote in favor of sending the plan to the floor of the Senate? Answer: There was no formal vote in favor; however, the committee had finalized the document at their last meeting. There was a request for a ruling about whether the item was In Order. Ruled Out of Order Motion and Seconded to acknowledge all the effort, good work, and good intentions of the Director of General Education, Josh Fausty. Motion passed. Motion to Adjourn made and Seconded. Motion passed. Meeting Adjourned by President Riotto at 3:44 PM Respectfully submitted, Ethan Prosen, Ph.D. Secretary of the University Senate Attachments #1 Senate C&I Committee Report to the University Senate #2 Graduate Studies Committee Report to the Senate #3 General Education Action Plan
There were three major themes in the discussion: 1) value of the data, 2) engagement of the faculty, and 3) misuse of the data. The suggestion was made that the GECAP should be charged with looking at these issues and reporting back early in the Spring. Question: There was mention that the committee did not have a unified position. Did the committee vote in favor of sending the plan to the floor of the Senate? Answer: There was no formal vote in favor; however, the committee had finalized the document at their last meeting. There was a request for a ruling about whether the item was In Order. Ruled Out of Order Motion and Seconded to acknowledge all the effort, good work, and good intentions of the Director of General Education, Josh Fausty. Motion passed. Motion to Adjourn made and Seconded. Motion passed. Meeting Adjourned by President Riotto at 3:44 PM Respectfully submitted, Ethan Prosen, Ph.D. Secretary of the University Senate Attachments #1 Senate C&I Committee Report to the University Senate #2 Graduate Studies Committee Report to the Senate #3 General Education Action Plan
senate_approved_sm_minutes_10-17-2016ed.docx