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University Council Minutes (11-19-2019)

For meeting held Tuesday, November 19, 2019

PRESENT: Susan Weeks, Shelia Williams, Ariane Balizet, Sean Crotty, Audra Boone, Tricia Jenkins, David Begnoche, James Petrovich, Bob Bittle, Jesus Castro-Balbi, Chris Sawyer,  Andrew Schoolmaster, Daniel Pullin, Kris Bunton, Michael Faggella-Luby, Jan Lacina, Richard Gipson, Phil Hartman, Diane Snow, Karen Steele, Floyd Wormley, Stuart Flynn, Mary Kincannon, Kathy Cavins-Tull, June Koelker, Chris Hightower

STUDENT MEMBERS: Josh Witkop, Ryan Chandler, Tim Ballingall

GUEST: Annorah Moorman, Wendy Macias, Marsha Ramsey

Call to order-Susan Weeks 3:31 p.m.
Welcome & Introduction-Susan Weeks
Overview of the University Council
Minutes from April 23, 2019-APPROVED

CONSENT AGENDA-APPROVED

AddRan College

Change in Program Requirements

College of Education

Change in Program Requirements-Counseling & Counselor Education

College of Fine Arts

Change Program Requirements-Department of Design

College of Science & Engineering

Drop Programs-Department of Psychology

Change Program Requirements-Department of Environmental Science

Change Program Requirements-Department of Physics and Astronomy

Change Program Descriptions-Department of Nutritional Science

Harris College

Drop Programs-Department of Kinesiology

Schieffer College of Communication

Drop Programs

Drop Programs

School of Interdisciplinary Studies

REGULAR AGENDA

Thanksgiving Holiday Break – Mary Kincannon  TABLED

  • Calendar Discussion – The Registrar led a discussion about proposed changes to the 2020-2021 academic calendar including dismissing classes during the week of Thanksgiving.  The Registrar will seek feedback on this proposal from the Faculty Senate, and the University Council representatives agreed to seek feedback from their respective departments and colleges.  The 2020 – 2021 academic calendar will be voted on during the February 2020 University Council meeting.

Adjourn: 4:16 pm