Steering Committee Membership & Major Activities 2022-2023
Explore the steering committee's members, responsibilities, and major activities for 2022-2023 at the University Faculty Senate. Learn about the election process, committee charge, and key initiatives. Stay informed about the orderly operation and decision-making processes shaping the university's direction.
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Steering Committee Meeting Schedule Monthly Chair Kim Dunn Membership 2022-2023: Bruce Arneklev (AY 21-23) William Trapani (AY 21-23) Charles Dukes (AY 21-23) Joy Longo (AY 22-24) Meredith Mountford (AY 22-24) Paul Peluso (AY 22-24) Kevin Wagner (Past-President)
Steering Committee Charge The Steering Committee shall be responsible for the orderly operation of the UFS. It shall prepare the agenda for UFS meetings, oversee the operation of other UFS Committees, and consider other issues within the jurisdiction of the UFS and offer advice on such matters. The Committee can refer any matter to other standing or ad hoc committees for review. All actions of other UFS Committees shall be reported to the Steering Committee for submission to the UFS. The Committee shall include on the agenda any item of business requested in writing by at least five members of the UFS or at least ten Faculty members as defined in this document. Such an item must be placed on the UFS agenda no later than the second meeting after it has been submitted to the Committee.
Steering Committee Major Activities 2022-2023 Set agenda for Senate meetings Identify and invite guest speakers Refer matters to committees Referred review of BOG statement on civil discourse to Academic Freedom Committee Referred proposed bylaw changes to Policies and Procedures Committee Prepare resolutions/statements for Senate consideration Post-tenure review Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion President Kelly
Steering Committee Election Process The Steering Committee shall consist of the Officers of the UFS (President and President-Elect or Past President). and six UFS members elected annually to two-year staggered terms by the UFS. The President of the UFS shall chair the Steering Committee and the Administrative Staff Assistant shall serve as secretary of the Committee. Members of the Steering Committee shall be elected at the penultimate regular meeting (typically March) of each academic year from a slate of nominees prepared by the Administrative Assistant with additional nominees from the floor, if any. The official results of the vote shall be officially announced at the final meeting of academic year. In contested elections, the vote shall be by electronic ballot and election shall be by a plurality of votes cast.
Policy and Procedures Membership Policy and Procedures Membership The Policies and Procedures Committee shall consist of six faculty members elected by the UFS for two-year staggered terms. The University Provost or designee, shall be an ex officio nonvoting member. The chair of the committee shall be elected by its members. Chair: Chair: Meredith Mountford (EDU AY 22-24) Richard Gendler (BUS, AY 22-24) Evangelos Kaisar (ENG, AY 22-24) Fred Hoffman (SCI, AY 22-24) LeaAnne DeRigne (SW & CCJ, AY 21-23) Joy Longo (NUR, AY 21-23) Bruce Arneklev (SW & CCJ, AY 21-23) William Trapani (A&L, AY 21-23) Teresa Wilcox (non-voting)
Policies and Procedures Committee Policies and Procedures Committee Responsibilities Responsibilities The Committee shall advise the UFS on policies and procedures related to the faculty, the structure and delivery of the academic curriculum, or any matters within the scope or authority of the UFS, including, but not limited to: Assessment of job performance of faculty and administrators. Issues that impact FAU courses and degree programs including, but not limited to, course offerings and their evaluation. Support, assignment, and evaluation of faculty efforts. Intellectual property policies and procedures that impact faculty and distance learning. Any matter referred to it by the Steering Committee or the UFS. Develops new policies or procedures for UFS from issues originating from the committee members.
Policies/Regulations Reviewed/Revised Policies/Regulations Reviewed/Revised Currently reviewing the UFS Bylaws Academic Integrity Policy (4.001) Dissertation Chairing and Completion Incentive Policy Children in the Workplace Policy (4.1.3) Reinvigorating Shared Governance Reporting Foreign Gifts Research Space Usage Policy Course Proposal Forms
