Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
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10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Approval of the Senate
Minutes
From
October 24, 2011
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
President’s Report
George Philip
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Provost’s Report
Susan Phillips
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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• UNIVERSITY SENATE CHAIR’S REPORT –
Susanna Fessler, Chair
• Notifications about the COACHE (Collaborative
on Academic Careers in Higher Education)
project have gone out from the Provost’s office. I
have also sent an e-mail to the full Senate about
the importance of filling out the survey. This
survey is being financed by SUNY Central
Administration. It will survey a random sample
of tenured and tenure-track teaching faculty.
Please encourage those colleagues who are part
of the survey to participate.
• The Course Assessment Advisory Committee is
wrapping up its work and will be incorporating
feedback sent to them. Thanks to all the
Senators and Council members who provided
consultation on the process.
• Winter Commencement will be Sunday,
December 4th at 1:00 p.m. in the SEFCU Arena.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel Wite)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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UFS (University Faculty Senator’s Report) –Daniel D.
White, J. Philippe Abraham & Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
SUNY Senators
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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GSO (Graduate Student Organization) – Heidi Nicholls,
GSO Representative
•
The first Graduate Student Speaker Series of this year
was held November 8th. The turn out was low, but the
quality of the speakers was superb, and the small group
allowed for those who attended to fully engage with
the guests of honor. We are currently working with
Dean Williams to schedule the next graduate student
to showcase. At the last Assembly Meeting, we elected
an assembly speaker although there continues to be
discrepancies among the assembly regarding both the
wording of the constitution and need for a speaker.
Raysa Cappallen was confirmed by our assembly to
serve as the fourth and final senator as was our
programming chair Tracy Chen. There was a mix up at
the Xerox warehouse with an order we placed, forcing
us to shut down the office for a couple of days, but we
are up and working full force. The next big item on our
agenda is the Thanksgiving Dinner with ISSS.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
SA (Student Association) –
Bryant Barksdale, Student
Association President
Designee
• Nothing to Report
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
CAA (Council on Academic Assessment) –
Adrian Masters, Chair
• The CAA has passed a summary of its
discussion on the draft report of the
Course Assessment Advisory Committee
to one of the co-chairs of that
committee.
• The General Education Assessment
Committee held a preliminary meeting
on the 9th of November to consider
work assignments to the non-ex-officio
members of the committee.
• The Program Review Committee is
scheduled to meet on 18th of November
to discuss the Women’s Studies program
review.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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CAFFECoR (Committee on Academic
Freedom, Freedom of Expression, and
Community Responsibility) – Aran Mull,
Chair
• CAFFECoR met on October 17th and will be
forwarding a bill to remove the Principles
for a Just Community language from
remaining University documentation
following a final determination regarding
what publications still include that
language. The committee is moving
forward with the development of a policy
and guidelines for managing complaints
brought before the committee and has
asked University Counsel to determine
whether they may advise the committee
regarding policy development.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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CERS (Committee on Ethics in
Research and Scholarship)
– Carolyn MacDonald, Chair
• The policy approved by the
Senate 3/14 has not yet
been signed. There are no
ongoing cases. CERS is
meeting Monday. Planning
is proceeding for training for
CERS members and for
outreach to researchers.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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COR (Council on Research) – James Castracane, Chair
• The Council on Research met on October 17th to
discuss a variety of topics including details of the
agenda for NSF Day which took place on October 19th
and was attended by several hundred people. Also
discussed was the upcoming RNA Symposium on
November 3-4 hosted by the UAlbany RNA Institute. A
full slate of RNA scientists will participate in four
technical sessions spread over the two days.
• In addition, an invitation was extended to Theresa
Walker, the Assistant VP for Research, to give a
presentation at the next COR meeting on the
guidelines for faculty with regard to starting
companies, consulting for companies and potential
conflicts of interest.
• Two graduate students were added to the council to
fill open slots. COR still needs one undergraduate
student and this slot is going to be filled before the
next meeting.
• Finally, it was noted that the application deadline for
the UAlbany Excellence in Research and Creative
Activities Award is November 1.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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CPCA (Council on
Promotions and
Continuing Appointments)
– Christine Wagner, Chair
• CPCA has completed the
review of eight cases to
date. Review of two
additional cases will occur
at the meeting on
November 14th.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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GAC (Graduate Academic Council) – Tim
Groves, Chair
• All three GAC committees now meet
Charter membership requirements, and
have elected Chairs as follows:
• Curriculum and Instruction: Prof. Sridar
Chittur, Chair (four proposals pending, in
active discussion)
• Admissions and Academic Standing:
Prof. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik, Chair
(four cases pending, in active discussion)
• Educational Policy and Procedures: Prof.
Suraj Commuri, Chair
• GAC will meet November 16. GAC
presently has no bills or actions pending
Senate approval.”
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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GOV (Governance Council) – Andi Lyons, Chair
Governance Council (GOV) brought a Senate
Charter Amendment to the Senate Executive
Committee meeting on November 7. This
amendment will be introduced, for discussion only,
at the full Senate meeting on November 21, in
anticipation of a vote by the University Senate at
the December 12 meeting. The amendment
proposes to bring the language of the current
Charter into line with the Bylaws in a matter
pertaining to the appointment of a
parliamentarian. Also, the Committee on
Administrative Evaluations continues to meet to
develop recommended methods to guarantee
ongoing administrative assessment. The committee
expects to make its initial recommendations to the
Governance Council before the end of fall term.
Finally, GOV will meet on November 22 to
apportion the representative Senators, and to
approve procedures for election of Senators within
the schools and colleges.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
LISC (Council on Libraries, Information
Systems, and Computing) – Nancy
Newman, Chair
• LISC met on Oct. 24. Dean of Library Mary
Casserly noted that this is Open Access
Week. This year’s events include a lecture
by Dr. David Hogg and a tour of CNSE. A
video explaining the value of Open Access
and highlighting the involvement of several
UAlbany faculty (including Tim Stephen) in
pioneering online journals is available
through the library’s homepage.
• Mary also reported that this year’s budget
does not necessitate cancelling any journals.
However, she would like LISC to begin
discussing the campus license for Elsevier
(ScienceDirect), which expires at the end of
2013.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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LISC (Council on Libraries, Information Systems, and
Computing) – Nancy Newman, Chair
• Plans to renovate the library are stalled as Campus
Planning searches for a new architect.
• Chief Information Officer Christine Haile gave an
update on implementation of the first phase of the
new email system, which has generally gone
smoothly. Exchange users will be the next group to
be moved to the new system. Chris will arrange for
presentations on Blackboard Version9 and the
Elluminate system for web conferencing at future
meetings.
• She also co-chairs the Strategic Plan Working Group
on Emerging Technologies, which Bruce Dudek
reported on as the LISC liaison. Their first meeting
focused on defining goals, considering support
needs, and the adoption of Business Intelligence (BI),
software that facilitates data reporting for analysis.
LISC subcommittees are planning to meet in the next
few weeks and our next full meeting is November 21.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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UAC (Undergraduate Academic Council) –
JoAnne Malatesta, Chair
• UAC approved changes to the University
Wide Internship requirements and will draft
a bill to bring to the Senate.
• UAC began discussion about the
requirements for cross-counting courses
between double majors and minors.
Continued discussion is necessary in this area
before UAC comes to a conclusion and brings
the issue forward for Senate consideration.
• Finally, in response to the call from UPPC for
financial information on all referred
proposals, UAC agreed to solicit the
appropriate information earlier in the review
process.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
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ULC (University Life Council) – Yenisel Gulatee,
Chair
• ULC met on November 3rd. The council
continued the conversation about
our Campus Smoking Policy. We had a guest
speaker, Michael Seserman, Director of
Strategic Health Alliances from the American
Cancer Association who gave a presentation on
Tobacco Free Campus Policies. He discussed US
and NYS Campus trends as well as SUNY
campus trends. He explained the rationale
supporting smoke free policies, basic process
and timelines, as well as resources available.
The ULC members agreed that in light of many
SUNY campuses establishing a smoke free
policy, it would be important to continue to
research and discuss this issue. As a result, our
next step is to make sure all stakeholders are
involved in this conversation.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
UPPC (University Planning and Policy Council) –
Eric Lifshin, Chair
• UPPC met Friday October 28. The Documentary
Studies Program was discussed. UPPC saw no
reason why it could not be passed on to the
Senate for a vote.
• Bruce Szelest and Heide Andrade led a discussion
of the Course Assessment Advisory Committee
report. It contains suggestions on how to improve
the current SIRF evaluation process of both
courses and the faculty who teach them. They
had specifically asked UPPC to comment on the
report, and a variety of questions and concerns
were raised. Many had to do with what
information would be made more generally
available and to whom.
• Finally, the general question of just what
information is needed by UPPC to evaluate bills
referred to it by the Senate was discussed.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
UPPC (University Planning and Policy Council) – Eric
Lifshin, Chair
•
The Provost provided some course action forms from
other universities to help in the discussion. It was clear
that some of the forms from other institutions request
more detailed information than the current form being
used by the College of Arts and Sciences (which was
used as an internal example). It was felt that some
modification to our existing process would help UPPC
and the Senate do a better job of providing information
on resource needs implications for any legislation
under consideration, but at the same time we do not
want to create unnecessary work. As a start, UPPC
members were asked to email Stacy Stern with some
suggested items that we could add to a revised course
action form. We will discuss these at our next meeting.
•
UPPC is not scheduled to meet until Dec 2, but in the
interest of speeding up the process we took an email
vote on CAS Proposal 11-078: Biology Revision of Lab
Courses to indicate whether from a resource point of
view it is ready to go to the full Senate once it clears
SEC. The vote was favorable.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Old Business
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
• Approval of Changes to
Council Membership
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Senate Charter Amendment No.: 1112-02A
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Introduced by:
Governance Council
Date:
October 2011
Amendment RE: Appointment of Parliamentarian
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
• The proposed change to the University Senate Charter, as underlined
and highlighted in boldface below, be adopted.
• That this amendment go into effect in Fall 2012.
Proposed change:
VII.3. To facilitate the conduct of Senate meetings, the Chair of the
Senate may appoint a parliamentarian.
Current Charter language:
Section VII: The Executive Committee of the Senate
VII.3. To facilitate the conduct of Senate meetings, the Executive
Committee may appoint a parliamentarian. The staff support member for
the committee shall be the support staff person assigned to the Senate.
[last sentence added by amendment 5/2/05]
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Rationale:
The intention of this proposed change is to
align our Charter with our Bylaws. Currently,
we have conflicting language between our
Charter and Bylaws regarding appointment of
a Parliamentarian to the Senate. The position
of Parliamentarian is non-voting, but is
needed to advise the Senate on procedural
questions that arise from time to time.
Currently, our Bylaws state:
• Article I. Section 5 — Faculty Meetings
5.3.2 Unless otherwise specified, all
meetings shall be conducted according to
Robert's Rules of Order. The Presiding
Officer may appoint a parliamentarian to
advise on conduct of the meeting.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Senate Bill 1112-07
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNVERSITY AT ALBANY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Introduced by:
UAC
Date:
November 21, 2011
Documentary Studies Program
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE
ADOPTED:
1.
The Documentary Studies Program be revised to
address issues raised by course changes in the five
affiliated departments that make up the Program
and to improve access to 200-300 level courses.
2.
That this takes effect for the Fall 2012 semester.
3.
That this proposal be forwarded to President
George M. Philip for approval.
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Resolution 1112-01R
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Introduced by:
University Life Council
Date:
November 21, 2011
RESOLUTION TO INSTITUTE A “HARD WAIVER” HEALTH INSURANCE
PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
•
Whereas uninsured students are at risk of a health related
catastrophe that could end their college career;
•
Whereas uninsured students who visit the University Health
Center are reluctant to seek necessary specialty care, obtain lab
work or have essential radiologic studies performed due to out of
pocket expense;
•
Whereas UAlbany is the only SUNY University Center without a
hard waiver insurance program and most SUNY comprehensives
also require all students to be insured;
•
Whereas in 2014, everyone will be required to have health
insurance and college plans will be the most economical plan
available for students;
Be it resolved that the University Senate endorses the implementation
of a “hard waiver” student health insurance program.
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
•
A hard waiver insurance program is one where students must provide
evidence of adequate health insurance coverage in order to “waive
out” of purchasing the University’s health insurance plan.
•
Nationally, 20% of college age students are without health insurance.
We believe our population is similar and that approximately 15 -18%
will need insurance coverage.
•
Financially disadvantaged students will have even greater access to
New York State sponsored plans (Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Family
Health Plus) thereby having the ability to waive out of a possible hard
waiver plan at UAlbany.
•
Beginning in 2014, everyone will be required to have health
insurance. College plans will be the most economical plan available
for students.
•
The plan will be set up specifically for the needs of the college age
population with United Health Care.
•
A “hard waiver” program is considered a “best practice” on a college
campus. UAlbany is the only SUNY University Center without hard
waiver insurance and most SUNY comprehensives also require this.
None have seen changes in enrollment as a result.
•
Students up to age 26 can remain on their parent’s plans.
•
According to a recent CDC survey as well as the National Health
Interview survey, in the first quarter of 2011 there were 900,000
fewer uninsured adults in the 19-25 year age compared with 2010
because children can remain on parents’ plans longer.
•
Moving to a hard waiver can decrease annual premium of the
optional health insurance offered by the Health Center by 20% or
more.
.
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Adjournment
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Discussion of Shared Services
and Campus Governance
Resolution on Evaluation of S
hares Services
Resolution on Shares Services
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
Senate Agenda 11/21/2011
Motion:
Extend Senate session for 15
minutes
Approval of Senate Minutes from
10/24/2011
President’s Report - George Philip
Provost’s Report – Susan Phillips
Senate Chair’s Report - Susanna Fessler
Other Reports
• SUNY Senators’ Report (J. Philippe
Abraham, Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik,
Daniel White)
•
Graduate Student Organization Report
(Heidi Nicholls)
•
Student Association Report (Bryant
Barksdale)
•
Council/Committee Chairs’ Reports
Old Business
New Business
1. Approval of Changes to Council
Memberships
2. Charter Amendment 1112-02A re:
Appointment of a Parliamentarian (GOV)
3. Bill 1112-07 Documentary Studies
Program (UAC)
4. Senate Resolution 1112-01R re: Student
Health Insurance (ULC)
Adjournment
