Oakland University Senate
November 15, 1967
Agenda
To: Members of the University Senate
From: Donald D. O'Dowd, for the Steering Committee
Re: Agenda for Meeting of November 15, 1967
A. New Business
1. Recommendation from the Steering Committee (Mr. O'Dowd)
The Steering Committee recommends that the University Senate approve the Constitution of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Constitution of the School of Education. The Steering Committee does not believe that these documents, which were accepted in their entirety by the respective organized faculties, should be amended on the floor of the Senate. In the light of these considerations the following motions are presented for Senate approval:
a. Constitutions of the organized faculties will be voted on in their entirety by the Senate without amendment from the floor.
"Motion a" appears to the Committee to be procedural.
b. The Constitution of the College of Arts and Sciences is accepted by the University Senate.
c. The Constitution of the School of Education is accepted by the University Senate.
2 Additional recommendations from the Steering Committee (Mr. O'Dowd)
a. The Steering Committee urges the adoption of the Charges to Standing Committees of the University Senate contained in an attachment. The Senate authorizes the establishment of the ten standing committees listed on the attached pages.
b. The Senate approves the charges and membership specifications of the standing committees as written in the attached document.
The Steering Committee wishes to present a slate of nominees for the standing committees should these be accepted by the Senate. The slate of nominees can be appointed either as a whole or in part, depending on the outcome of the preceding motions 2. a. and b.
c. The Senate appoints the nominees listed in the attached sheet to the standing committees of the Senate.
3. Report of Steering Committee activities (Mr. O'Dowd)
a. The Steering Committee recommends that the meetings of the Senate be closed to visitors until a discussion is held by the membership to express its wishes on this important issue.
b. The Steering Committee has appointed an ad hoc committee to study the University calendar. The charge to the committee is twofold:
(1) To give immediate attention to the organization and duration of instructional programs during the period from April through August, 1968, in light of indications of student attendance during this period and limitations in the University budget.
(2) To study and make recommendations concerning the University calendar for future years, taking into account both existing experience with the trimester at Oakland and the sentiments of students and faculty. In this area, also, there are important economic constraints which should be considered in the formation of a calendar pattern for the future.
The membership of the Committee includes Messrs. Atkinson; Beards lee; Hetenyi; Seeber; Susskind; Tomboulian; and P. Johnson, chairman.
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Attachments: Charges to Standing Committees
Nominations for Membership in Standing Committees
November 15, 1967
Informal Agenda
MEMORANDUM
November, 10, 1967
To: Members of the Faculty and Administrative Staff
From: Donald D. O'Dowd, for the Steering Committee
Re: Agenda for the November 15 Senate Meeting
A formal agenda for the November 15 Senate meeting will be distributed just before the meeting next week. In order to give Senators and constituents an opportunity to reflect on the key issues, this memorandum contains an informal agenda.
1. The Steering Committee plans to recommend approval by the Senate of the Constitution of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Constitution of the School of Education. Copies of the constitutions are enclosed with the copy of this memorandum directed to each Senator. Other members of the faculty and staff may obtain copies of the constitutions at the Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Dean, School of Education. Additional copies of the two constitutions will not be attached to the formal agenda.
The Steering Committee will recommend also that the College and School Constitutions be voted on in their entirety without amendment from the floor of the Senate. Should the Senate decide that changes are necessary, the documents will be returned to the Steering Committee for further study.
II. The Steering Committee will recommend adoption of the attached "Charges to Standing Committees of the University Senate."
III. A list of nominations for membership in the standing committees of the Senate is also attached to this memorandum. This list has been compiled by the Steering Committee. The press of time prevented the Committee from consulting with the individuals nominated. In view of this fact, anyone who wishes to withdraw his name from the list should notify my office prior to 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 15. The Steering Committee urges each faculty and staff member nominated to serve as a committee member if it is possible for him to do so.
IV. The Steering Committee recommends that the meetings of the Senate be closed until the matter of who may be visitors can be discussed by the
Senate.
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enclosures
y CHARGES TO STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
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November 15, 1967
1. Academic Policy Committee
To recommend University academic policies for the baccalaureate programs and
to receive and consider regular reports from the various committees on instruc-
tion. Such topics as the establishment of degrees and the general requirements
within which the organized faculties of the University shall devise degree
programs, the grading system, the academic calendar, the credit system, and
other University academic policies shall fall within the purview of the Com-
mittee. Petitions of exception to approved policies will be handled ordinarily
by the committees on instruction of the organized faculties, subject to review
by the Academic Policy Committee.
Membership: The Provost, one faculty member from each organized faculty,*
one faculty member-at-large, and one student.
2. Academic Standing and Honors Committee
To review, propose, and implement policies concerning academic probation,
separation, and readmission; to inform the faculty of procedures to be
followed in cases of academic dishonesty; to present to the Senate the
Registrar's list of candidates for graduation with any recommendation for
deletions or additions to the list; and to review and transmit to the Senate
nominees for University and Departmental Honors.
Membership: Four faculty members; the Provost (or an academic officer repre-
senting him); and the Dean of Students, who is sx_ officio and non-voting.
3. Admissions and Financial Aids Committee
To consider and recommend standards and requirements for admission to under-
graduate programs of the University and to evaluate such individual applica-
tions for admission as may be referred to it by the Director of Admissions,
and to recommend policies governing all financial aid to students.
Membership: Five members, at least one from each organized faculty;* the
Director of Admissions; and the Director of Financial Aids. The latter two
members are ex officio and non-voting.
4. Faculty Affairs Committee
To consider general policies and other matters of concern to the well-being of
the faculty and professional staff. It is not the function of the Committee
to review applications of general University policy to specific individuals.
Membership: Four faculty members and one administrative-professional staff
member.
* Some organized faculties may elect not to be represented on this
committee. In such cases the vacant seats will be occupied by members-at-
large.
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5. Graduate Study Committee
To study and recommend policies concerning programs leading to degrees beyond
the baccalaureate.
Membership: Five members, including at least one from each organized faculty*
offering graduate programs; and the Executive Officer for the Graduate Programs,
who is e^ officio and non-voting.
6. Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
To consider and recommend policies governing intercollegiate athletics and
to advise the administrative officer responsible for athletic programs.
Membership: Five faculty members; two students; and the Director of Athletics,
who is e^ officio and non-voting.
7. Library Committee
To consult with the University Librarian on general library policy, including
the allocation of funds and the establishment of acquisition priorities; and
to maintain a liaison with the student library committee.
Membership: One faculty member from each of the organized faculties;* two
members-at-large; and the University Librarian, who is ^x officio and
non-voting.
8. Long-Range Planning Committee
To study and shape the long-range future growth of the University. Such
topics as curriculum development, priorities in the growth of programs,
rate of growth and organization of the student body, building plans, and
University organization should come within the purview of the Committee.
Membership: The Provost as chairman, the Deans of each organized faculty,
and five members (including one student).
9. Research Committee
To recommend policies relating to all research activity in the University,
to receive and evaluate applications from the faculty for all supplementary
institutional research funds, and to allocate such funds.
Membership: Five members, including one member from each of the organized
faculties;* and the Provost, who is ex officio and non-voting.
10. Student Publications Committee
To recommend policies relating to all student publications.
Membership: Three faculty members, including at least one from the Department
of English; three students; the Dean of Students; and a representative of the
University Business Office (ex-officio and non-voting).
* Some organized faculties may elect not to be represented on this committee
In such cases the vacant seats will be occupied by members-at-large.