NUMBER 4

Regular Meeting of the Faculty Senate on Thursday December 9, 2004 in the Cherry Auditorium, Chester Kirk Building

1. Call to order at 3:00 p.m.

Please note that prior to the call to order there will be a brief meeting of the General Faculty for the purpose of approving certification of candidates for graduation.

2.    Disposition of Minutes of Faculty Senate Meeting #3, November 18, 2004 (attached).

3.    REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE    

A.    Announcements.

B.    Activities of the Executive Committee (Minutes of Executive Committee Meetings #10, #11, and #12 attached pp. 3-14) -- Vice Chairperson Rosen.

C.  Activities of the Joint Strategic Planning Committee -- Vice Chairperson Rosen.

4.    REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT -- President Carothers

A.  Status of Actions Forwarded to the President:

Bills:

#04-05—2        The Four Hundred Twenty-Sixth Report of the Curricular Affairs Committee. Approved by President Carothers on November 8, 2004.

#04-05—3        Curricular Report No. 2004-2005-1 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate:  Proposed Graduate Certificate in VLSI Design. Approved by President Carothers on November 8, 2004

#04-05—4        University College and General Education Committee Report #2004-05-1:  Diversity Overlay. Approved by President Carothers on November 8, 2004.

#04-05—5        Amendment to 4.22 of the Faculty Senate By-Laws.  Approved by President Carothers on November 8, 2004.    

#04-05—6        Curricular Report No. 2004-2005-2 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate. Approved by President Carothers on November 29, 2004.

#04-05—7        University College and General Education Committee Report #2004-05-2. Approved by President Carothers on November 29, 2004.    

Resolution:

#04-05—1        Expression of Appreciation and Congratulations to Senator Jack Reed. Supported by President Carothers on November 8, 2004.    

    B.  Announcements.

5.    REPORTS OF STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

A.  The Four Hundred Twenty-Seventh Report of the Curricular Affairs Committee (attached pp.   15-17) – Senator Luebke.

B. Academic Standards and Calendar Committee Report #2004-05-1 (attached p. 18) – Professor Loy.

6.  SPECIAL FORUM  

Student Outcomes Assessment – Dr. Jack Warner, R.I. Commissioner for Higher Education.

7.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.   NEW BUSINESS