Improved Participatory and Professional Operation of the Faculty Senate. DATE Agenda items 1.a and 1.b have been basically accomplished. All units are expected to implement same by Fall, 1997. Final approval by the Board is expected soon. The sabbatical leave program requires some approval by the State.
Implementation is on-going.
The handbook is under review by the Senate for finalization. The new departmental annual report format is expected to be delivered to all units this week, for review and comments by unit heads and faculty members. Item 3.a has been partly accomplished. A web site is a dynamic entity, to be updated and expanded. Hence, work will continue in this area with your help and suggestions.