THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The University Faculty Senate
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – 1:30 p.m.
112 Kern Graduate Building
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A. MINUTES OF THE PRECEDING MEETING
Minutes of the March 12, 2013, Meeting in The Senate Record 46:5
B. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SENATE
Senate Curriculum Report of April 9, 2013 - Appendix A
C. REPORT OF SENATE COUNCIL - Meeting of April 9, 2013
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR
Comments by Stephanie N. Deviney, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
E. COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. FORENSIC BUSINESS
Search for the Next University President—Senate Input - Appendix B
[15 minutes allocated for discussion]
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
Senate Self-Study Committee
Recommendations on Structure and Organization of the University Faculty Senate - Appendix C
Admissions, Records, Scheduling, and Student Aid
Revisions to Senate Policies Related to Course Scheduling 34-10, 34-20, 34-23, 34-27, 34-50, 34-52, 34-53, 34-55, 34-68, 34-80, 34-81, 34-83, 34-85, and 34-89 - Appendix D
J. ADVISORY/CONSULTATIVE REPORTS
K. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Global Programs
Towards the Global Penn State – Progress Report - Appendix E
[Ten minutes allocated for presentation and discussion]Task Force on Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research at Penn State - Appendix F
Admissions, Records, Scheduling, and Student Aid
Annual Report on the High School Students Enrolled Nondegree in Credit Courses - Appendix G
[Posted on ARSSA website]Faculty Benefits
Long-Term Care Insurance Update - Appendix H
Libraries, Information Systems, and Technology
Open Access - Appendix I
The State of Security at Penn State - Appendix J
Senate Council
Summary of Spring 2013 Officers' Visits to University Park Units - Appendix K
Undergraduate Education
Grade Distribution Report - Appendix L
University Planning
Growth Rates in Administrative Versus Faculty Positions: A Comparison at the College and Campus Level - Appendix M
Report of Senate Elections - Appendix N
Senate Council
Senate Committee on Committees and Rules
Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
Standing Joint Committee on Tenure
University Promotion and Tenure Review Committee
Faculty Advisory Committee to the President
Senate Secretary for 2013-2014
Senate Chair-Elect for 2013-2014Comments by Outgoing Chair Backer
Seating of the New Officers
Comments by Incoming Chair Yarnal
L. NEW LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
M. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE UNIVERSITY
Senate Committees meeting times and locations
Commonwealth Caucus Agenda
The next meeting of the University Faculty Senate will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 1:30 p.m., Room 112 Kern Graduate Building.
All members of the Faculty Senate are asked to sit in their assigned seats for each Senate meeting. The assignment of seats is made to enable the Senate Chair to distinguish members from visitors and to be able to recognize members appropriately. Senators are reminded to wait for the microphone and identify themselves and their voting unit before speaking on the floor. Members of the University community, who are not senators, may not speak at a Senate meeting unless they request the privilege of the floor from the Senate Chair in advance of the meeting.