Proposed Constitutional Changes

 

 

I.       Changes in the Structure of the USA Faculty Senate Executive Committee

[To add the position of Past-Chair; change Vice-Chair to Chair-Elect; and ensure a one-course per semester reassignment for both the Chair and the Secretary.]

Section 3:  Officers  (Ch. 2 pg. 44-45)

Paragraph 1

--Change paragraph to read:

The officers are the Past-Chair, Chair, Chair-Elect, and Secretary.  The Chair-Elect and Secretary shall be elected by ballot at the Senate meeting scheduled for the third Wednesday of April by simple majority from the Senate membership, to take office immediately.  At that time, the Chair-Elect selected the prior year will assume the position of Chair.  Nominations shall be made from the floor. 

 

Paragraph 2

--Add the following statement:

 

At the end of her/his term as Chair, the Chair will serve for one-year as past-Chair.  If the senate term of the former Chair expires, s/he will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Senate.  The Chair will receive one course reassigned time per semester.

Paragraph 4

--Change "Vice Chair" to "Chair-Elect"
--Add: "At the end of the term, the Chair-Elect will serve as Chair for a one year term."

 

The revised paragraph will read:

 

The Chair-Elect shall perform all duties of the chair in the absence or incapacity of the chair and shall assist the chair in carrying out the business of the Senate. At the end of the term, the Chair-Elect will serve as Chair for a one year term.

 

Paragraph 5

--Add the following statement at the end of the paragraph: 

 

The Secretary will receive one course reassigned time per semester.

 

 

Section 4:  Committees, Part C:  Executive Committee (Ch. 2 Pg. 46)
--Change the composition to add the past-chair position and change vice-chair to chair-elect.

The revised paragraph will read:

 

The Executive Committee shall consist of the Past-Chair (as ex-officio, non-voting member), Chair, Chair Elect, and Secretary as well as the chair of each Standing Senate Committee, and is to be presided over by the Senate Chair.

 

 

II.     Changes in the Structure of the USA Faculty Senate Committees

[To add three standing committees]

Section 4:  Committees (Ch. 2 pg. 45-46)

Under Part B:

--Add:

 

5.     Environmental Quality Committee
This Committee represents the faculty in matters related to the physical environment.  Its activities include, but are not limited to, recycling programs, overseeing the use of resources on campus, and construction initiatives.

6.     Academic Development and Mentoring Program Committee
This Committee will coordinate the Senate mentoring program for new faculty.  It will recommend policies for the mentoring program, identify and recruit faculty mentors, and establish operating procedures.  The Committee will also represent faculty in matters related to academic development at the university level. 

 

7.     Technology Utilization Committee
This Committee represents the faculty in matters related to the use of computing and other technological facilities.  Its activities include but are not limited to on-line education, library and health care technology.

The Chairs of these committees will sit on related university committees as designated by the Chair of the Senate.

 

 

NOTE:  Words in Italics are the proposed changes in wording to the present USA Faculty Senate Constitution.