The Faculty Senate is requested to recommend two faculty marshals, to be offered first to retiring faculty, then senior faculty. Also, each department of the College and each school are asked to send at least two representatives to the Commencement. The Committee requested the Senate consider alternatives to the present Spring Commencement location and format, if so desired. After considerable discussion by the Senate, no changes were recommended, particularly no move from the present location in the gymnasium. Reasons cited included enjoying the University being small enough to hold graduation as a unit in one place, and the safety issue of having the hospital nearby for emergencies.
Money is available for chartered student clubs.
The Clubs should submit a bill to the Student Senate indicating a proposed breakdown of their spending. The Chair reminded the Student Senator that a student representative was needed for the Outcomes Assessment Committee. Revised Section 8 is posted on the Web for comments. Concern was expressed about the present process and dialogue not including the larger faculty or the full Senate. Many of the changes being discussed were deemed to be significant.