The document was presented by two of its originators, Senate President-elect Ken Jameson and former Senate President Dixie Huefner. Huefner said the statement was assembled partly in response to the feeling that the public, the Legislature, and even students and staff do not understand the breadth of faculty contributions. In describing faculty roles, the statement notes that faculty working hours routinely exceed the accepted 40 hours per week, and explains that faculty are subject to international tensions in their disciplines, not just within their own institutions. The creation of knowledge, and the turning of this knowledge into tangible and intangible benefits to society, should be understood in assessing faculty contributions, it says. After considering various alternatives, the Senate decided to continue to hold its meetings on the first Monday of the month after the University converts to the semester system.
Current policy allows making exceptions when needed.
Administration Report President Gives Legislative Update, Explains Administrative Changes President Bernie Machen described progress with the Legislature, reported on his response to a Senate resolution regarding student privacy rights, and explained changes he is making in his administration. With two days left in the legislative session, most of the decisions have been made, Machen said. Another apparent victory is that all of the state's colleges and universities will be able to keep athletics sales tax revenue to use for Title IX gender-equity compliance in athletics programs. In response to a Senate resolution, Machen said he is appointing a committee to review the General Counsel's assessment of how privacy of student records is protected. Law School Dean Lee Teitelbaum will chair the committee.