Each unit will debate the options. Professor Norman raised the issue of whether or not one unit can change the tenor of the campus, and asked what procedures are in place. Provost Simpson replied he is working on a potential agenda for the campus to consider, which includes the areas of doctoral, electronically-based, and traditional education. The Provost said Chancellor Little is very clear on having a collaborative decision-making process and will make a deliberate, reflective review of the issues. The Senate discussed the lack of understanding from units regarding doctoral education.
Some units feel an imbalance of graduate vs. undergraduate education.
The Provost was asked whether a graduate degree proposal will be implemented regardless of the sentiment of other units. The Provost responded that the Graduate Board is the duly elected body that considers new graduate program proposals, and will make the decision. He added the campus needs to consider what the nature of the campus was, is, and ought to be, and continue to provide a quality undergraduate experience for students. Old Business a. Budget Process deferred. Agenda for Women deferred.