Call to Order
3:20 PM by Dr. Christyne Berzsenyi
Announcements
Introduction of Sarah Luvender and information about resources
Chancellor’s Report (Dr. Charles Davis)
Tuition increase is 0% across the board, leaving UP in a financial hole of $15-17 million. Funds from WB campus will be held for UP ($26,000)
New budget model is 90% done, a lot based on student credit hours
Board of Trustees meeting will be held at our campus summer 2016
Faculty are reminded to check class rosters for students who are in registered status vs. not in registered status
New students on the WB campus is up 4%
Director of Student Services and Engagement Report (Wanda Ochei)
Encourage students to use resources on campus and highlight Career Services
Be an extension to Student Services by attending campus events
DAA Report (Dr. Albert Lozano)
Survey SITE (Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence)
Enrollment is down and is the lowest among the Commonwealth Campuses
Stress the importance of SRTEs. Faculty members are encouraged to put a statement in their syllabus about completing SRTE. Urge students to provide constructive comments
Academic Integrity — use as a learning tool; the goal is not to sanction but to help student learn from the situation. Online form to fill out for documentation.
Request for faculty senate members to decide what process should be followed for academic integrity; tailor the process to our campus. Is a committee needed or need to be elected?
Searching for an instructor of Arts; request for faculty to serve on committee
Development of a plan to assess learning outcomes
Be sure to complete Early Progress Reports (EPR)
Committee Reports
None. (Committees were assigned.)
Old Business
Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Honor Society. “We move that the Faculty Senate supports Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Honor Society.” Motion approved by Faculty Senate.
New Business
None.
Comments for the Good of the Order
None.
Next Meeting
Oct. 20, 2015
Adjourned
4:25 PM