February 11, 2016 - A&S Faculty Meeting Minutes

1. Approval of A&S Faculty Meeting minutes from January 19, 2016

Dr. Michelle Hamm moved approval of the minutes of January 19, 2016. Dr. Laz Lima seconded. With no further discussion, the minutes were approved by voice vote.

2. Approval of Actions of Academic Council from February 2, 2016

Dean Skerrett moved approval of the actions of Academic Council from February 2, 2016. With no further discussion, the actions of Academic Council were approved by voice vote.

3. Senate's Committee Report

Dr. Julie Laskaris presented the Faculty Committee Policy, the full document of which is attached to the agenda.

There were no questions or concerns.

4. Report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Shared Governance—Dr. Del McWhorter

Dr. Del McWhorter presented the Ad Hoc Committee on Shared Governance, the charge of which is attached to the agenda in full. Dr. McWhorter introduced the members assigned to the committee and informed the faculty that the committee will report back at the end of Fall semester 2016.

5. Travel Expenses Using Per Diem Method

Dean Skerrett introduced the new per diem method for requesting reimbursement of professional travel expenses. She thanked Laurie Melville in the Accounting Office and Terri Weaver, Director of Budget and Operations in the School of Arts & Sciences, and the other budget directors for their vision and determination to create these new guidelines. Dean Skerrett urged all faculty members to read the FAQ associated with the policy. There will also be training for administrative coordinators to aid with the implementation of the new method.

6. A&S NEXT: Career Pathways Workshop for A&S students—Dean Skerrett

Dean Skerrett reminded the faculty that A&S NEXT takes place on Saturday, February 20, from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This is the second offering of a career workshop for A&S students. After the initial pilot, Dean Skerrett considers the revised program to be substantive and exciting. President Crutcher will be the keynote speaker and A&S alums and faculty are planning to contribute to the program.