Senate Approves Course Proposal

By October 10, 2012

Provost Sharon Gaber delivers her report to the faculty senate on Oct. 10, 2012. (Photo by Whitney Green)

The faculty senate voted to approve a program in between semesters for students to earn up to four credits within eight to 10 days.

An amendment was made that students will only be able to enroll in a maximum of one lecture or lab course, with the exception of co-requisite courses, for a maximum of four credits, according to the amendment.

The proposal now goes to Chancellor G. David Gearhart for him to make a decision. A representative from the Chancellor’s office said Wednesday that Gearhart supports the intersessions.

Highlights of other items discussed:

·      Provost Sharon Gaber said she has contacted AT&T for delivery of better cell-phone reception in select areas around the university.

·      Gaber also heard from the faculty about problems with RazAlert.

·      Rachel Eikenberry said there were 154 violations for endangering health/safety last year, which largely included alcohol violations. Controlled substance referrals were consistent with previous years, she said. There were 56 violations for forgery. There were also 8 citations for “duplication of keys” which includes entering construction sites.

·      There were 1073 violations for males and 458 for females. As a percentage of student population, Eikenberry said infractions are increasing at a proportional rate.

·      Monica Holland said that there were 409 academic integrity infractions last year compared with 179 the year before. Holland attributed the increase to the new integrity policy and a newfound engagement on the part of the faculty. Fulbright College had the most violations with 218. Infractions were highest at the freshman and senior grade levels.

  • Acarrell

    Has the Chancellor made a decision yet?