The Regents' original draft for intellectual property was unacceptable by almost all groups affected by the issue. A presentation to the Regents will be made at the January meeting and will be generated from issues identified by faculty and other groups across the Regent system. Approval was obtained for an increase in student fees. Elaine Henrie presented information about the granting of a second bachelor's degree. A resolution will be presented that pertains to the date grades are due.
Work continues on administrative and committee review.
The vote was favorable for the proposed changes in the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws. The committee will be compiling and presenting the issues raised from the faculty forums on intellectual property rights. It is believed that the faculty handbook will be ready before the end of the year. Old Business A. FSB 97002 Course Report Grade Policy was presented for first reading. Considerable discussion pertaining to the calculation of GPA and the use and meaning of academic bankruptcy followed.