Faculty Senate Agenda
for April 20, 1999
PSF 30/98-99

The Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will meet Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 3:30 p.m. in Molinaro Hall D137.

The University Committee has approved the following agenda:

Call to Order by Tim Fossum, Chair

Approval of Minutes of the March 30, 1999 meeting (see PSF 28/98-99)

Report of the Chancellor

Report of the University Committee Chair
The Chair will introduce Dennis Kaufman and Ed Wallen to report on the activity of the Committee on Health, Safety, and Physical Environment (see agenda document 1).

Questions
Written (none received)
Oral

Old Business

Grades Appeals Procedure
The Academic Policies Committee recommends the following:

Resolved, that the grade appeals procedure is revised, effective immediately, as described in agenda document 2.

New Business

Resolution of Appreciation: Timothy Fossum

Whereas, during the past three years many weighty and often contentious issues have come before the Faculty senate;

And Whereas, Timothy Fossum, in his role as chair of the Faculty Senate, conducted meetings in an evenhanded manner and maintained a sense of humor, even under the most trying circumstances;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for his service in that role.

Resolution of Appreciation: Susan A. Johnson

Whereas, Susan Johnson has served the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for the past 27 years in a variety of capacities directly related to the service of our students;

And Whereas, she has provided outstanding leadership to the Office of the Registrar for the last 19 of those years;

And Whereas, her service has always been performed at the highest level of competence and commitment that has gained her the respect and friendship of the campus community;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for Susan Johnson's exceptional and dedicated service to the campus, and its best wishes for a lengthy, healthy and happy retirement.

Resolution of Appreciation: Frances Kavenik

Whereas, during the past year a new chancellor was appointed for this campus, requiring special care and diligence in introducing him to the ways of faculty governance;

And Whereas, Frances Kavenik, in her role as chair of the University Committee, has represented the faculty well throughout this year;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for her service in that role.

Resolution of Appreciation: Susan J. Luke

Whereas, Susan Luke has served the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for the past 20 years in capacities that have been critical to the delivery of our academic programs;

And Whereas, she has expertly overseen, among other duties, the complex and delicate processes of course approval, scheduling and catalog preparation, with the interests of both students and instructional staff at the forefront;

And Whereas, her competence and grace have earned her great respect and friendship of the campus community;

Resolved, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside expresses its appreciation for Susan Luke's exceptional and dedicated service to the campus, and its best wishes for a lengthy, healthy and happy retirement.

Arts Management Certificate
The Committee on Academic Planning recommends the following;

Resolved, that the Certificate Program in Arts Management is approved, effective immediately, as described in agenda document 3.

Adjournment