As of 2-5-02

STATUS OF ISSUES BROUGHT TO THE FACULTY SENATE

(September 2001-May 2002)

Revisions Since 1-8-02

Origin

Item

Responsible

Status

Info. Technology

E-mail policy.
Privacy, ownership, etc.

Information Technology Council

Under review by Legal Counsel

Faculty Senate

Cost of local phone service for faculty (switch to cell phones).
Phone charges, especially international long distance, are much higher than commercial rates. Why?

Information Technology Council

IT negotiating a new contract

Faculty Senate

Form benefits oversight committee.
Promised by Brian Maddy

VP for Administration

Subcommittee of Employment Benefits Comm. established

Faculty Senate

Social Security numbers on grade sheets.
Concern about identity theft.

Information Technology Council

Discussed with IT Vice President

Faculty Senate

Establish an honor code that students will conduct themselves in an ethical manner concerning homework, exams, attendance, etc.

On agenda for executive committee

Under consideration by Student Congress

Faculty Senate/NCA

Deadline for notifying tenure candidates should be revised in Faculty Handbook

Executive committee

Revision approved by Faculty Senate and President

Faculty Senate

Rights of faculty on split appointments

On agenda for executive committee