Facutly should become familiar with this document, because it will be the basis for decisions and planning over the next few years. Many of the goals in the document will affect faculty. The Senate needs to continue to monitor the progress of campus child care. Strong language on environmental concerns has been included in the University Strategic Plan. A strong commitment has been made by the VP of Business and Finance to protect the aesthetic beauty of this campus and changes have been made in the physical plant structure to accomplish this.
Efforts are in progress to make the campus more pedestrian friendly.
Language has been included in the University Strategic Plan that will help make this a reality. Location and financing still must be worked out. However, an improved process and the communication of that process to faculty should still be a goal of the Senate. However, diversity issues need to be monitored by the Senate. This will lead to a discussion on the use of plus and minus grading for undergraduate courses.