Ann B. Bain

The meeting included an overview of the Faculty Senate meeting structure and procedures, reports from the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, Undergraduate Council, Graduate Council, Faculty Senate Executive Committee, and System Relations Committee. Discussions covered endowed accounts, budget submissions, resources for events, academic spaces, the planetarium, governance documents, new faculty hires, and the Faculty Census. The System Relations Committee monitored system policies and activities impacting higher education, including the Access Act House Bill 1520. An open forum addressed revisions to the constitution and bylaws, focusing on the University Assembly and Faculty Senate.

The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on various topics such as the election of a new president for the University Assembly and Faculty Senate, the appointment of a task force on revising the baccalaureate degree, and concerns about the percentage of instruction done by full-time tenured faculty. Senators also discussed a new registration-confirmation process, graduate council policies, and the practice of allowing students to participate in graduation ceremonies before completing requirements. The meeting also covered tuition and fee increases, early retirement options for faculty and staff, and updates on accreditation site visits and strategic planning.

The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on privacy policies related to the switch to Google Mail, parking issues, and progress reports on rethinking the bachelor's degree, including revising general education. The Provost provided a report summarizing the fall semester's work, including reaccreditation visits and curriculum matters. There were discussions on grade appeals, the makeup of the Academic Integrity and Grievance Committee panels, and the implementation of the first-year colloquium. The senate also addressed motions related to athletics committee composition and admission and transfer of credit policies.

The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on administrators with faculty standing teaching, the number of times students may retake a course, and encouraging committee volunteers. There were reports from the Chancellor regarding a projected shortfall in state revenue and graduation rates, and from the Provost voicing support for the report of the Faculty Roles and Rewards Task Force II. The report of Roles and Rewards Task Force II was adopted. The policy on grade appeals was amended.

The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on various topics such as UALR's online program history, student data, and potential changes to the course withdrawal policy. The senate also addressed resolutions regarding faculty summer pay and health insurance, as well as the academic calendar for 2014-15. Additionally, there were discussions on adopting the ADHE State Minimum Core and extending eligibility for the Trans-Flex Program to all UALR students.