Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Erin E. McConnell’s organization
Dec 3, 2013·BoardMeeting
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Penn State Altoona Faculty Senate Minutes
The Faculty Senate reviewed constitutional language concerning University Senators on the Executive Committee and discussed the potential revision of bylaws regarding uncontested elections. Discussions in the Faculty Affairs committee centered on organizational review feedback, strategic planning, and necessary resource allocations for campus organizational changes. Additionally, the Senate deliberated on the topic of faculty unionization, including legal considerations regarding fragmentation and the possibility of submitting a resolution to the University Park faculty senate to consider unions.
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The Faculty Senate meeting covered various committee reports, including proposals for undergraduate teaching assistants, new course approvals, and research funding initiatives. The body discussed the university's strategic planning process for the 2014-2019 cycle. The Chancellor provided updates on potential property acquisition downtown, the importance of general education, and new funding streams for interdisciplinary projects. Additionally, the Student Affairs Committee presented on its ongoing efforts to enhance communication, clarify student conduct board procedures, and address campus transportation challenges.
Mar 19, 2013·BoardMeeting
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Penn State Altoona Faculty Senate Minutes
The faculty senate discussed the search for an Assistant Dean of Policy and Planning, emphasized the importance of the 'Identity Finder' and child abuse training protocols, and highlighted the dependent verification deadline. Reports were provided on standing committee elections, procedures for proposing undergraduate assistant positions, and the restructuring of academic advising. The research committee reported on the acquisition of books for research purposes outside the library, and the student government discussed an online syllabi resolution. Additionally, updates were shared on university faculty senate activities, including policies regarding veterans, LGBTQ campus climate surveys, and accreditation proposals for the law school.
Feb 19, 2013·BoardMeeting
Board
Penn State Altoona Faculty Senate Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered several procedural and administrative topics. Discussions included updates on the restructuring of the advising program, information on required background checks, and reports from various standing committees such as the Committee on Committees regarding elections and calendar planning, and the Admissions, Records, Scheduling and Student Aid committee concerning improvements to faculty input for student scholarship recommendations. Additionally, the senate reviewed an informational report on concurrent majors and approved revised guidelines for the promotion of fixed-term faculty to senior instructor.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
