Summary of Actions Taken During 2005-2006

Resolution
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Faculty Senate Resolutions/MotionsOriginating BodyDate of Transmittal to Individual(s) or External OfficeExternal Office(s) or Individual(s) Transmitted ToDate of Response or Action Taken by Individual(s) or External OfficeSpecific Action(s) Taken
FS0601 Resolution on University Staff Identification Cards (Approved July 12, 2005) Executive Council July 14, 2005 Chancellor Letter dated July 20, 2005, from Chancellor Wendler to Senate President Benford In the process of providing three ID card blanks (student, faculty, staff). Willing to seek a fourth category, but would like Senate counsel on how to determine which staff are researchers. Suggest that for the relatively few staff who fall into this category that a letter from a dean might be a better way to address the situation; however, he is open to suggestions from the Senate.
FS0602 Resolution on Posthumous Degrees (Approved July 12, 2005) UEPC July 14, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated July 26, 2005, from Provost Dunn to Senate President Benford Acceptance of guidelines set forth in resolution. Change will be included in the next edition of the undergraduate catalog.
FS0603 Resolution to Support Expansion of Bus Service for Class Field Trips (Approved July 12, 2005) UEPC July 14, 2005 Chancellor Letter dated July 19, 2005, from Chancellor Wendler to Senate President Benford In the process of studying the costs and opportunities for expanding the bus service. Asked Cathy Hagler, Executive Director of Administration, to assess some alternatives for consideration. Upon completion of the assessment, he will ask Cathy to meet with Senate President to review the findings.
FS0604 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Change the Name of the Center for Basic Skills to the Center for Academic Success (Approved September 12, 2005) UEPC September 15, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor UK Center for Basic Skills Renamed Center for Academic Success
FS0605 Resolution Support Students Called Up for Military Duty (Approved September 12, 2005) UEPC September 20, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated October 4, 2005, from Provost Dunn to Senate President Benford Will review policy with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to affirm guidelines set forth in resolution.
FS0606 Resolution to Recommend Changes to the Forgiveness Policy for University Studies Majors (Approved September 12, 2005) UEPC September 15, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated October 4, 2005, from Provost Dunn to Senate President Benford Approval of guidelines set forth in resolution. Changes will be included in the next edition of the undergraduate catalog.
FS0607 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Change the Name of the Advanced Technical Studies Degree Program to Technical Resource Management (Approved October 11, 2005) UEPC October 13, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated October 27, 2005, from Intermi President Stucky to Chancellor Wendler Approved by Interim President, with request that appropriate changes be made to campus documents, including the undergraduate catalog and the annual report on program additions and deletions.
FS0608 Resolution [as amended] to Recommend Approval of the RME to Add the Specialization Teaching English as a New Language to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (Approved October 11, 2005) UEPC October 13, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated October 26, 2005, from Interim President Stucky to Chancellor Wendler Approval of the RME.
FS0609 Resolution to Recommend that SIUC Students Be Required to Utilize University Email Addresses (Approved October 11, 2005) UEPC October 13, 2005 Chancellor UK UK
FS0610 Resolution [as amended] Urging the University Administration to Issue a Clear Policy Statement in Opposition to Confiscation of Film and Similar Property (Approved October 11, 2005) Executive Council October 13, 2005 Chancellor UK UK
FS0611 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Change the Name of the Department of Physical Education to the Department of Kinesiology (Approved November 8, 2005) UEPC November 14, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated February 17, 2006, from President Poshard to Chancellor Wendler Approved, with request that appropriate changes be made to campus documents, including the catalog and the additions and deletions inventory.
FS0612 Resolution on the Proposed Changes to Section I.D. and Section VIII.C., D., E. of the Grievance Procedure for Faculty (Approved November 8, 2005) Governance November 14, 2005 Chancellor Memo dated January 11, 2006, from Chancellor Wendler to Senate President Benford Approval of changes.
FS0613 Resolution to on the Proposed Changes to Section VIII.D. and VIII.E. of the Grievance Procedure for Faculty (Postponed November 8, 2005) Governance N/A N/A N/A N/A
FS0614 Resolution Supporting "Opportunity Through Excellence, A Campaign for Southern"(Approved November 8, 2005) Executive Council November 14, 2005 Chancellor, McCurry, Ryan, Simmons UK UK
FS0615 Resolution (as amended) in Support of Graduate Fellowships (Approved December 13, 2005) Executive Council December 14, 2005 Chancellor, Provost and Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Dean UK UK
FS0616 Resolution to Support the Recommendations of the Provost's Ad Hoc Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (Approved December 13, 2005) Faculty Status and Welfare December 14, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor UK UK
FS0617 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Change the Name of the Fire Science Management Degree Program to Fire Service Management (Approved December 13, 2005) UEPC December 14, 2005 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated January 13, 2006, from President Poshard to Chancellor Wendler Approved by President, with request that appropriate changes be made to program inventory and catalog, as well as the annual report on program additions and deletions.
FS0618 Resolution Regarding Campus Land Use Plans (Approved, as amended, February 14, 2006) Executive Council February 15, 2006 Chancellor, President, Board of Trustees Chair UK UK
FS0619 Resolution to Endorse the Eight Theses as Advanced by the Faculty Advisory Council to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (Approved March 21, 2006) Executive Council March 22, 2006 Chancellor Memo dated April 5, 2006, from Chancellor Wendler to Senate President Benford Appreciates "the support and positive spirit of cooperation as we pursue the creation and enhancement of excellence in educational opportunities for our students."
FS0620 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the Revised Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policies (Approved April 11, 2006) Faculty Status and Welfare April 12, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated April 17, 2006, from Provost Dunn to Senate President Benford Formally acknowledge and approve resolution.
FS0621 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Eliminate the Fibers/Weaving Specialization from the Art Major in the School of Art and Design (Approved April 11, 2006) UEPC April 12, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated April 28, 2006, from Assoc. Provost Calhoun to Affected Officers Attached copy of April 25, 2006, from President Poshard to Chancellor Wendler granting authority to eliminate the specialization. The change will be incorporated into all University records.
FS0622 Resolution to Endorse the Recommendation of the Panel That Reviewed the Linguistics Restructuring Plan (Approved April 11, 2006) UEPC April 12, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated April 17, 2006, from Provost Dunn to Senate President Benford In support of the panel and its recommendations, although "tempered with the reality that resources are limited and that the proposed merger of the units must be accomplished using existing budget resources as originally proposed by Dean Scott."
FS0623 Resolution Proposing Changes to the Grievance Procedures for Faculty (Approved April 25, 2006) Governance April 26, 2006 Chancellor Memo dated July 9, 2006, from Chancellor Wendler to Senate President Worrells Addressed areas of agreement; noted his understanding is that following input and discussion of those and other topics related to processes and committee composition, additional meetings will be held to continue dialog on how best to structure an effective grievance procedure for faculty.