Chair McCaffrey stated that it is 5 p.m. and a motion is needed to continue discussion for 10 minutes. It was moved, seconded and passed. It is a formalization that would be helpful for the University, said the President. A number of Albany students would like to be Army officers who are professionally trained but have a liberal arts education, and seek an officer s commission for their career path. The 100 and 200 level courses are taught as academic subjects.
Students can apply for the officer s program in their junior year.
This as an important ethical issue, Professor MacDonald said, and she would be opposed to a partnership with a discriminatory partner. It was noted again that the proposed agreement is a formal program and provides the University with protection and accountability. It was moved and seconded to postpone discussion until the December 11 Senate meeting. The motion was defeated. It was moved and seconded to extend discussion for 10 minutes.