A motion by the student regent to require faculty to post abbreviated syllabi on the Internet was referred to the Provost s Office. The Board will meet on February 11, 2000. Wellness Dr. Judy Brookhiser updated the senate on directions for wellness on the campus. The Healthy Thoroughbreds Program is being geared to include faculty and staff. Hopefully, some faculty and staff data can be voluntarily tracked to provide information to improve benefits.
Opportunities are available to improve wellbeing.
Finance Chair Schell reported that the committee would meet on February 15. Governmental Affairs Chair Wattier reported that the Governor has forwarded the CPE s budget proposal. MSU administration is lobbying for additional funds for higher education and argues that institutions can t budget for categorical grants that some may be eligible for. The committee will approve a final recommendation for current rules of senate sub-committee meetings. They will discuss the conduction of spring administrative assessments and the release of the results.