OC Banquet Room B
3:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Virinder Moudgil for the Steering Committee
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Informational items. |
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Nutrition and Health Concentration SHS -- Ms. Wren
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Department of Sociology and Anthropology Name Change -- Mr. Meehan |
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Center for International Programs Name Change -- Mr. Kubicek
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Retention Update -- Ms. Awbrey
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Provost’s Updates -- Mr. Moudgil |
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of the minutes of November 10, 2011.
D. Unfinished Business
None
E. New Business
1. Motion from UCUI to approve a change in the residency requirement in the Oakland University catalog.
MOVED that the proposed revision to the residency requirement be adopted.
First reading: Amendable, debatable and not eligible for final vote at this meeting.
Comment: This change is necessary to be a part of the Servicemembers Opportunities Colleges. See: Servicemembers Opportunities Colleges (UCUI approved 11/4/201) to see wording changes.
2. Motion to change Oakland University Role and Mission Statement to recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion.
MOVED that the Senate recommend to the President and Board of Trustees the addition of the words “in a diverse and inclusive environment,” to the Role and Mission Statement of Oakland University.
First reading: Amendable, debatable and not eligible for final vote at this meeting.
Comment: The statement would then read:
As a state-supported institution of higher education, Oakland University has a three-fold mission. It offers instructional programs of high quality that lead to degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels as well as programs in continuing education; it advances knowledge and promotes the arts through research, scholarship, and creative activity; and it renders significant public service. In all its activities, the university strives to exemplify educational leadership in a diverse and inclusive environment.
3. Motion from the Steering Committee to recommend approval of the graduate programs in the Department of Psychology.
MOVED that the Senate recommend to the President and Board of Trustees approval of graduate degree programs in Psychology.
First reading: Amendable, debatable and not eligible for final vote at this meeting.
Comment: Supporting materials for the M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology
F. Good and Welfare
posted 11/17/2011 / updated 1/7/2012