Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks

The agenda includes items such as additions, corrections, and approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2019, meeting. It also features announcements and reports by the chair, reports of officers and university senators, comments and announcements by administrators including the Chancellor and Associate Dean, unfinished business, motions from committees including the Executive Committee and Physical Facilities Committee, informational reports from the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee, other new legislative business, comments for the good of the order, and adjournment.

The senate meeting included reports from various officers and university senators covering topics such as faculty affairs, university senate discussions, phishing awareness, and student concerns regarding budget issues. Administrators provided updates on student events, community work with Penn State Health St. Joseph, and changes to the faculty retreat. The Physical Facilities Committee provided updates on space use and assignments, including Beaver renovations and the Knowledge Commons. The Academic Affairs Committee reviewed guidelines for scheduling extracurricular activities, and the Executive Committee reported on the administrative structure of the Berks campus.

The Penn State Berks Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on committee minutes, progress reports, university senator positions, and faculty positions on the search committee for the next Chancellor. Reports were given by officers, university senators, the SGA President, and the Student Senator. Administrators provided comments and announcements. Motions from committees included clarifications of terms of office for committee chairs, reports on committee composition for faculty awards, and reports on office space occupancy and assignments. Informational reports from standing committees were also presented. The meeting also addressed academic integrity charges by student demographics, summer compensation, and faculty understanding of student drug abuse.

The Penn State Berks Faculty Senate meeting included discussions and reports from various officers and university senators. Key topics included updates on committee charges, P&T elections, and the transition to online learning due to COVID-19. The senate also addressed concerns about grading policies, support for students, and budget uncertainties. Administrators provided updates on campus safety, housing, and the postponement of the Chancellor's retirement date. The meeting also covered training opportunities for online assessments and the availability of resources like the Writing Center and Learning Center.

The agenda included approval of the minutes from the November 2019 meeting, announcements and reports by the chair, officers, and university senators. Discussions covered topics such as a drug abuse survey, program coordinator compensation reduction, physical facilities and safety, and new legislative business. The Physical Facilities and Safety Committee provided an update on the Beaver Community Center renovation and other campus improvements. The Academic Affairs Committee discussed grade inflation and academic integrity charges by student demographics.