Others objected to the Faculty Senate's generating human rights statements. Several senators spoke in support of taking action, noting that this is a violation of academic freedom, where Bahai students are being denied access to an education. It was moved by Chris Suczek and seconded by Frances Howard-Snyder to revise the letter on behalf of the Bahai Institute of Higher Education. The motion carried by voice vote, with eight abstentions. Jean Melious presented the Council of Faculty Representatives' priorities for this legislative session.
Grant institutions the flexibility to apply new monies to faculty pay.
Maintain State funding when tuition rates increase. Provide financial aid funding that keeps up with tuition. Senators engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the CFR priorities and issues related to faculty salary increases. Jean Melious explained that the CFR decided not to take a position on local control of tuition given that the CFR members could not reach consensus. Student concerns voiced by Victor Cox include guaranteeing sufficient student aid when tuition increases.