Owen will e-mail the Provost and Deans to this effect. The question session became a free flowing, more general discussion. Senate needs to schedule its time during the hours allotted for University use. Sheri Stevens and maintenance staff worked very hard this summer on campus improvements both in Augusta and Bangor. A Senator commented on the lack of communication before projects begin which contributes to the faculty feeling that this is not its campus anymore.
Administration needs to communicate better with faculty.
UMA needs help with the legal perils of both written and verbal recommendations for students, faculty, and staff. Owen agreed to work with Gillian and Sheri Stevens to get the information. The Senate hopes to complete work on its Constitution and conduct as much other business as possible. Motion carried unanimously . This is an Official Publication of the University of Maine at Augusta, a part of the University of Maine System .