Sam Betty

The meeting covered various reports, including updates on a faculty survey, online education programs, and personnel changes in purchasing. Discussions included the definition of "arms length" for external recommendations for promotion and tenure, and a report on campus safety improvements. The meeting also addressed the 2020 OUHSC health insurance contract, highlighting differences between OU Norman and OUHSC plans. Finally, the meeting included announcements of a faculty member receiving a grant and recognition of OU Medicine nurses.

The meeting included reports from the chair, covering executive committee meetings, the Regent's Faculty Advisory Council, and a survey. Committee and department reports were presented, including updates on the Committee on Committees, ITAC, and other committees. Old business included discussions on a meet and greet, the Senate website, and a joint United Way campaign. New business involved planning for a fall Senate retreat and a Senate 'Tip' Sheet. Highlights included recognition of faculty research, nursing honors, awards for OU Children's Hospital, and a grant received by Dr. Dharambir Sanghera. Announcements covered campus flu clinics and a fall faculty meeting.

The meeting included a guest speaker from Campus Police/Public Safety who provided updates on campus safety initiatives, including blue phone maintenance, a new safety application, and phone mapping. The chair reported on ongoing reviews of promotion and tenure policies, the code of conduct, and OUHSC/OUMI branding. Discussion also covered faculty orientation consistency, the Regent's Faculty Advisory Council survey, and committee reports. The meeting also included updates on the Fall Senate Retreat, the Faculty Senate website, and recent achievements and awards within the university.

The meeting focused on updates to purchasing at OUHSC, including organizational restructuring, policy upgrades, and the creation of a new market site for purchases. Discussions included the President's key priorities, state funding, OU Health branding, and indirect cost rates. Reports were given on various committees and councils, including ITAC, which highlighted a new representative and upcoming Epic Software rollout. A gun law draft resolution was discussed, and announcements were made regarding upcoming events, including "Super Computing Tuesday" and the OUHSC Big Event. Finally, the election of Dr. Dominic Frimberger as president of the American Association of Pediatric Urologists and the appointment of Dr. Steven Crawford were announced.

The meeting included a guest speaker from Human Resources who discussed the shared leave program. Reports were given from various committees and councils, with some reporting no updates. Discussions included the Regent's Faculty Advisory Council, a faculty survey, nominations for campus committees, and ideas for a faculty senate tip sheet. The meeting also highlighted a $20 million gift to the school and the induction of two College of Dentistry professors into the American College of Dentists. A fall senate retreat was also discussed.