The meeting was called to order by Interim Chancellor David Ward at 3:33 p.m. with 164 voting members present.
1. Memorial resolutions were presented for:
Assistant Professor Noah Feinstein (District 27) moved to amend the motion by adding the following language: “The chair shall be chosen by the committee from among the faculty members appointed pursuant to section A.1. The committee may also, at its discretion, appoint a student or academic staff member appointed pursuant to A.2. and A.3. to serve as co-chair.”
The motion to amend was seconded.
The motion to amend passed by voice vote.
The amended motion passed by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Professor Barham
moved to adopt the Resolution in Support of Course Materials as Intellectual Property. faculty document
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There was significant discussion.
Professor Grace Wahba (District 74) moved to postpone action on the resolution until the April
senate meeting.
The motion to postpone was seconded.
The motion to postpone passed by voice vote.
10. Professor Bruce Thomadsen (District 88)
move to adopt his Resolution Regarding the Wisconsin Retirement System. faculty document
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The motion was seconded.
The motion passed by voice vote.
11. Professor Barham
moved to adopt the University Committee Recommendation to Amend the Academic Calendar for 2011-2016. faculty document
2081b
There were several comments and questions.
The motion passed by hand vote.
The meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
David Musolf
Secretary of the Faculty