
Grass Roots Shared Governance at AU Senate: September Meetings Review
Explore the insights and observations from the September meetings of AU Senate, highlighting the active involvement of faculty members in various committees and strategic decision-making processes. Get a glimpse into the key discussions and engagements that shaped the governance structure during this period.
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AU Senate Chairs Report Dr. Bill Sauser October 2, 2012
AU Senate Officers for 2012-13 Immediate Past Chair Ann Beth Presley Chair Bill Sauser Chair-Elect Larry Crowley Secretary Robin Jaffe Secretary-Elect Judy Sheppard Parliamentarian Constance Hendricks Administrative Assistant Laura Kloberg
Grass Roots Shared Governance Lots of departmental, school and college, university, and Senate committees at work throughout campus Hundreds of faculty members involved in this important service work Many important decisions are made by these committees every month Your elected officers each serve on a number of these committees
September Meetings: Observations and Impressions 09/06 Cabinet Meeting Focus: Make certain BoT agenda was in good shape 09/06 CoA Senators/Committee Members Luncheon Great idea! Thanks Dean Batchelor; good sounding board 09/06 Provost s Council Meeting Deans and other direct reports meet monthly 09/06 Senate Executive Committee Meets twice per month with Provost
September Meetings: Observations and Impressions 09/10 Senate Executive Comm. meeting with Drs. Gogue, Boosinger, Large very frank monthly discussions 09/10 President s Administrative Meeting Weekly briefings for campus leaders (also 9/17 and 9/24) 09/11 Provost s Open Forum on the Central Classroom Facility Excellent! 09/11 AU Senate meeting
September Meetings: Observations and Impressions 09/13 Senate Steering Comm. meets twice per month to set Senate agenda and preview Senate presentations (also 09/20) 09/20 BoT Finance Comm. workshop Best BoT interaction I ve seen in 35 years at AU 09/21 BoT meeting Brief and to the point. Budget passed! Good presentations. 09/26 Administrative Review Team meeting Effort to ensure a fair and comprehensive 360-degree review
September Meetings: Observations and Impressions 09/26 Academic Affairs Comm. meets frequently to deal with nitty gritty issues Tiger Advisor program is now operational 09/27 Master Plan Update Comm. Broad- based group; Sasaki Associates adds value 09/27 Executive Facilities Comm. Seeking to ensure that all land on AU campus is being used optimally; part of master planning effort
Reminders Read (or at least scan) AU Daily daily! It is our campus diary; much is happening October 9 General Faculty meeting State of the University ; Drs. Gogue, Boosinger, Large, Mr. King will present brief reports and respond to questions Campus United Way campaign is underway and Dr. John Mason is Honorary Chair