The Provost asked that the President and he be kept informed of the interactions. The Provost requested to see copies of all drafts of the Faculty Handbook. Within this area of responsibility the Senate needs to decide if the Senate is going to review all manuals from standing committees or delegate some review authority. There will be eleven handbooks and policy manuals to review this year. Communicate with all constituents.
Communication is crucial.
The Provost advised that we should review e-mail about the NCA study, post agendas for all committee and faculty senate meetings in advance, and post approved minutes of all meetings. The Provost was asked about the conditions in the Faculty Senate offices and he advised that he would not tolerate the level of filth in the educational facilities he viewed on his recent tour of the campus. He requested that any sub-standard conditions be brought to his attention in writing if they are not corrected by this Friday. She introduced the new president of the Student Senate, Mr. Philip Saiz. Revised listing will be available before next Senate meeting on September 8.