Senate Agenda for Dec 4 2012 Meeting

Here is the Senate Agenda for the December 4 2012 meeting.  Please send email comments in especially for the information report.  Too often they go un-noticed when a few sharp questions can bring out the issues that they are seeking to bring out.

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THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The University Faculty Senate

AGENDA

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 – 1:30 p.m.
112 Kern Graduate Building

Senators are reminded to bring their PSU ID card to swipe in a card reader to record attendance.

In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies that would necessitate the cancellation of a Senate meeting, a communication will be posted on Penn State Live at http://live.psu.edu/.

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A. MINUTES OF THE PRECEDING MEETING

Minutes of the October 16, 2012, Meeting in The Senate Record 46:2

B. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SENATE

Senate Curriculum Report of November 13, 2012 - Appendix A

2013-2014 Senate Calendar - Appendix B

C. REPORT OF SENATE COUNCIL - Meeting of November 13, 2012

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR

E. COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

F. NEW BUSINESS

G. FORENSIC BUSINESS

            Intra-University Relations

The Increasing Trend in the Ratio of Fixed-Term Faculty to Standing Faculty - Appendix C
[15 minutes allocated for presentation and discussion]

H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Resolution from the October 16, 2012 Senate meeting)
In light of the Freeh Report, the NCAA sanctions, and the conviction and sentencing of Jerry Sandusky, the Faculty Senate of the Pennsylvania State University wishes to convey its deepest sorrow in the face of these crimes, and to extend its sympathy to all victims of these proven criminal actions. The Senate furthermore hereby:

• Expresses its support for President Rodney Erickson and the Board of Trustees in their efforts to bring greater transparency and accountability to university governance;
• Affirms its commitment to furthering the cultures of excellence at Penn State: cultures of teaching, of scholarship and research, of service, of student philanthropy, and of student athletics;
• Pledges its own best efforts, through its committee work, Senate Council, shared governance, and plenary meetings, to continually making Penn State a better place to work and live, and an environment where cultures of excellence can flourish.
  
  (Thomas O. Beebee, Liberal Arts) 
  

I. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

Committees and Rules

Revisions to Standing Rules, Article II, Section 6(h), Senate Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics - Appendix D

Revisions to Standing Rules, Article III, Section 8(b), Faculty Athletics Representative - Appendix E

Standing Rules, Article III, new Section 9, New Extra-senatorial Committee on Campus Athletics - Appendix F

J. ADVISORY/CONSULTATIVE REPORTS

K. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

Admissions, Records, Scheduling, and Student Aid

Faculty Senate Scholarships Awarded to Undergraduates - Appendix G

Curricular Affairs

Curricular Consultation Suggestions and Guidelines - Appendix H

Faculty Affairs

Report on Unit Development of Faculty Workload Policies - Appendix I

Intercollegiate Athletics

Faculty Partner Program - Appendix J
[10 minutes allocated for presentation and discussion]

Intra-University Relations

Student Transition Issues from the Commonwealth Campuses to University Park - Appendix K

Student Life

Initiatives at Penn State to Address Alcohol Issues among Students - Appendix L
[15 minutes allocated for presentation and discussion]

Undergraduate Education

Summary of Petitions by College, Campus, and Unit 2011-2012 - Appendix M

Enrollment and Instructor Patterns in General Education Courses - Appendix N

L.  NEW LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

M.  COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE UNIVERSITY

Senate Committees meeting times and locations