LeVeck voiced her support of Borba's position. Hilpert called for a straw vote to see who believes we should respond to the Cornerstones Implementation document. Straw vote by a show of hands indicated the majority agrees that we should respond to the Cornerstones Implementation document. Klein suggested we have Saugstad compile an itemized list of feedback. Asher agreed that an itemization would help, and we should have a response at the beginning of the document that talks about globalized issues, campus autonomy issues, not sacrificing quality for efficiency.
Specific language is also an important issue to be addressed.
Erickson stated that one key point that should be worked into it is a strong liberal arts education. Some of their statements are incorporated into the Cornerstones document. This document will be attached to the next Senate agenda. Thompson said that the first page could stress unmeasurable qualities. This would help us take a stand against quantification of competencies.