Summary of Actions Taken During 2006-2007

Resolution
Number
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
FS0701 Resolution to Recommend the Approval of the RME to Eliminate the Industrial Design Specialization from the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the School of Art and Design (Approved July 11, 2006) UEPC July 12, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated August 10, 2006, from Assoc. Provost Calhoun to Affected Officers Attached copy of August 1, 2006, memo from President Poshard to Chancellor Wendler approving the elimination of the specialization. The change will be incorporated into all University records.
FS0702 Resolution to Recommend an Earlier Deadline for Graduation Applications (Approved July 11, 2006) UEPC July 12, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor UK UK
FS0703 Resolution to Recommend that SIUC Bachelor Degree Graduates Seeking a Second Bachelor's Degree Will Be Considered to Have Their University Core Curriculum Requirements Complete (Approved July 11, 2006) UEPC July 12, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor UK UK
FS0704 Resolution on Budget Cuts (Approved October 10, 2006) Executive Council October 12, 2006 Chancellor Memo dated November 30, 2006, from Interim Chancellor Dunn to Senate President Worrells Concurs with the spirit of the resolution and is taking "every step [he] can to mitigate the impact of the budget reductions to academic units."
Amendment to FS0623 Proposed Amendment to Faculty Senate Resolution 0623, Resolution on Proposed Changes to the Grievance Procedure for Faculty (Approved October 10, 2006) Governance October 12, 2006 Chancellor Memo dated November 16, 2006, from Interim Chancellor Dunn to Senate President Worrells Concurs with many of the recommended changes; however, one area of disagreement remains (i.e., VIII.D.13.c). His suggested remedy would be to "fix" the procedural error and reassess the candidate. If the Senate concurs, he is prepared to recommend that FS0623 be submitted to the President for his review and approval.
FS0705 Resolution to Recommend the Approval of the RME to Establish an Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science (Approved December 12, 2006) UEPC December 13, 2006 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated January 18, 2007, from President Poshard to Interim Chancellor Dunn Approval of Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science.
FS0706 Resolution A (as amended) on Proposed Changes to the Grievance Procedure for Faculty (Approved December 12, 2006) Governance December 13, 2006 Chancellor UK UK
FS0707 [Re-introduction of] Resolution B on Proposed Changes to the Grievance Procedure for Faculty (Approved February 13, 2007) Governance February 14, 2007 Chancellor UK UK
FS0708 Resolution on the Ethics Test (Approved February 13, 2007) Executive Council February 14, 2007 Board of Trustees Chair UK UK
FS0709 Resolution Urging Legislation to Authorize Payments to Colleges and Universities for Illinois Veterans Grants (Approved February 13, 2007) Executive Council February 14, 2007 President UK UK
FS0710 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Establish a Minor in Health Care Management (Approved February 13, 2007) UEPC February 14, 2007 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated March 19, 2007, from Associate Provost Calhoun to Affected Officers Authority granted by President Poshard to add the minor and to incorporate the change into all University records.
FS0711 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant Biology (Approved February 13, 2007) UEPC February 14, 2007 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated March 26, 2007, from Associate Provost Calhoun to Affected Officers Authority granted by President Poshard and the Illinois Board of Higher Education to create a B.S., in addition to the B.A., in Plant Biology.
FS0712 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Change the Existing Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition into Two Bachelor of Science Degrees in: Human Nutrition and Dietetics; and Hospitality and Tourism Administration (Approved February 13, 2007) UEPC February 14, 2007 Provost and Vice Chancellor Memo dated April 26, 2007, from Associate Provost Calhoun to Affected Officers Authority granted by Illinois Board of Higher Education to so modify the B.S. Degree in Food and Nuttirion; change to be incorporated into all University records.
FS0713 Resolution on Guidelines and Procedures for Faculty Searches(Approved April 24, 2007) Governance April 25, 2007 Provost and Chancellor Memo dated May 8, 2007, from Associate Provost Calhoun to Senate President Worrells Interim Provost Rice will bring resolution to the attention of the Chancellor at a future meeting.
FS0714 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Establish an Interdisciplinary Minor in Latino and Latino American Studies (Approved April 24, 2007) UEPC April 30, 2007 Provost and Chancellor Memo dated May 23, 2007, from President Poshard to Interim Chancellor Dunn Approved and effective immediately.
FS0715 Resolution to Recommend Approval of the RME to Change the Existing Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology into Three Bachelor of Science Degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise Science and Physical Education Teacher Education (Approved April 24, 2007) UEPC April 30, 2007 Provost and Chancellor Memo dated November 23, 2007, to Vice President Haller from IBHE Assoc. Director for Academic Affairs Ocheng Jany Recommended modifications approved, with CIP codes assigned for each. In addition, B.S. in Kinesiology will be changed in the IBHE Degree Program Inventory from active to "Eliminated in 2007" and CIP code will change. Incorporation of all changes into University records will be effective Summer 2008.