University Senate Minutes

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This collection contains the minutes of the Oakland University Senate from 1960 to the present. Search the full text of the minutes or browse the files by date issued (namely, the date of the meeting) or by subject.

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Agenda of the Meeting of the University Senate, January 13, 1970
(1970-01-13) Oakland University. Senate
Courses-University Forum UC04. 1st reading. Varner, Durward B.-resolution of appreciation. Approved. Autonomy & Independence for Oakland-resolution in favor of. Approved. O'Dowd, Donald-resolution to Board re DOD appointment as acting Chancellor. Approved. Distribution requirement-symbolic systems option to replace foreign language requirement. 1st reading. Appointment of Chancellor-role of university community, desire for input. Approved. Women's Rights Committee. Info item. Graduation requirements-symbolic systems option to replace foreign language requirement. 1st reading.
Minutes of the Meeting for the December 8, 1983
(1983-12-08) Oakland University. Senate
General Education-program. Establishment & requirements. 1st reading. Graduation requirements-repeal of 8 credit free elective requirement. 1st reading. Commission on University Excellence-report
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 16, 1970
(1970-04-16) Oakland University. Senate
Add Drop date. Independent Study. Courses-prerequisites. 1st reading. Admissions criteria. No action. Library Constitution. Science, Bachelor of Science degree. (CAS). Grades. 0.0 to be replaced by N. Approved. Grades-term report=complete record of student's work. Approved. Grades-transcript=record of credits presented toward graduation. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, February 5, 1970
(1970-02-05) Oakland University. Senate
Courses-Introduction to Latin America UC 04. Approved. Area Studies-name changed from Non Western Civilizations. 2d reading. Approved. Non-Western Civilizations-name changed to Area Studies. Approved. Committee on Constitutional Review, Ad hoc-dissolved. Info item. Proposal for Change at OU (Springfield Report)-referred to committee. Info item. Autonomy & Independence for Oakland-Info item. Blue Ribbon Committee on Educational Reform. Info item. Graduation requirements-symbolic systems option to replace foreign language requirement. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, January 16, 1975
(1975-01-16) Oakland University. Senate
Senate-Constitution-amendments. Graduation requirements-second baccalaureate degree. 1st reading. No action. Baccalaureate degrees-2 simultaneous-requirements. 1st reading. No action. Baccalaureate degree, Second-requirements. 1st reading. No action. Cooperative education-Senate expresses support for. No action.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, June 4, 1970
(1970-06-04) Oakland University. Senate
Mr. McKay moved the recommendation of the Academic Standing and Honors Committee.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, May 3, 1972
(1972-05-03) Oakland University. Senate
Exploratories-exploratory course UC01-change in designation & description. Approved. Adjunct faculty ranks-establishment. Approved. Visiting instructor rank-to be eliminated. Approved. Courses-000-099 reserved for academic skills enrichment. Approved. Courses-000-099-no more than 16 may be presented for graduation. Approved. Credits-writing proficiency/composition-no more than 8 credits in regular composition classes. Approved. Writing proficiency-no more than 8 credits in regular composition classes. Approved. Courses-Colloquia courses UC09-change in designation & description. Approved. Courses-repeating course rule-no more than twice, to include repetition by competency credit. Approved. Credits-competency exams. Approved. Engineering-Bachelor of Science. Approved. Engineering-Professional Development Degree. Approved. Classroom disruptions-committee to study revision of policy. Info item. College of Arts & Sciences-constitution. 1st reading
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, November 17, 1977
(1977-11-17) Oakland University. Senate
Probation & dismissal policy-revision. 1st reading. Athletics Committee. Position statement-Senate support for 1st reading. Preservation of Natural Area I. 1st reading. Preservation of Natural Area I. 1st reading.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 1, 1963
(1963-04-01) Oakland University. Senate
Honorary degrees - procedures committee to be formed. Approved. Major standing - adjustments in established majors. Approved. Business administration - Bachelors. Approved. Courses - Western literature UC016 & UC 017 established. 1st reading.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 1, 1971
(1971-04-01) Oakland University. Senate
Calendar-recommendation re exams on religious holidays. Community Service & Human Development, School of-encourage planning for. Speech courses-rescind limitation on number. 1st reading. Courses-speech courses-rescind limitation on number. 1st reading. Courses-Introduction to Japan UC03. 1st reading. Competency-competency credit. 1st reading. Graduation requirements-last 8 credits must be taken in residence. 1st reading. Credits-last 8 credits must be taken in residence. 1st reading. Teaching evaluation-teaching effectiveness. Info item. Credits-competency. 1st reading. Residence-graduation requirements: last 8 credits must be taken in residence. 1st reading. Courses-Exploratory UC03-eliminated. 1st reading. Exploratories-exploratory course UC03-eliminated. 1st reading
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 10, 1975
(1975-04-10) Oakland University. Senate
Honors College-establishment. Not approved. Graduation requirements-32 credits at 300 or higher level. 2d reading. Transfer credits-up to but no more than 62 from 2 year colleges. Approved. Credits-transfer credits-up to but no more than 62 from 2 year colleges. 2d reading. Engineering, School of-Constitution. General Studies-Bachelor of General Studies, B.G.S. 2d reading. General Studies Faculty Council-establishment. 2d reading. Transfer credits-associate degree holders may transfer up to 62 for BGS. 1st reading. General Studies-associate degree holders may transfer up to 62 credits for BGS. 1st reading. Career Development Program. 1st reading. Transfer students-admission policies 1st reading. Admissions-transfer students 1st reading. Admissions-non traditional students/formal education interrupted 1st reading. Non traditional students/formal education was interrupted-Admission policy, 1st reading. Michigan Public School Employment Retirement System. TIAA-CREF contributions.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 10, 1980
(1980-04-10) Oakland University. Senate
Nursing-Master of Science. (SON) Approved. Medical School-principles for the development of. Sociology-Master of Arts. 1st reading.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 10, 1986
(1986-04-10) Oakland University. Senate
Emeritus faculty rank-2d reading. Approved. Health sciences-Master of Science. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 10, 1997
(1997-04-10) Oakland University. Senate
Training & Development-Masters of Arts (SEHS) Approved. Charter Schools-Lucey Craft Laney Institute request tabled. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance-suspension of classes. Approved. Athletics Committee-establishment. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 10, 2003
(2003-04-10) Oakland University. Senate
Grades-reporting of mid-term grades in 100 and 200 level courses. Approved. General Education Task Force II report. Accepted. General education-program revision-Senate directs a proposal be developed for review in Fall 2003. Provost performance survey. Report to Senate. Committee on Human Relations-name changed to Human Relations Committee. University Committee on Assessment-name changed to Assessment Committee. Library Committee, Senate-name changed to Library Committee. Campus land use-South campus trails-report on development. Core functions of the university-document endorsed by Senate. Academic Conduct Committee-change from 2 chairs to 1. 1st reading.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 11, 1963
(1963-04-11) Oakland University. Senate
Honorary degrees.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 11, 1968
(1968-04-11) Oakland University. Senate
Academic conduct - procedures in cases of academic violations. Info item. Oakland Center expansion - bids too high. Info item. Grades - grading system. Recommend no changes in. Approved. Calendar - principles re formation. 2d reading. Approved. Calendar - principles. 2d reading. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 11, 1985
(1985-04-11) Oakland University. Senate
Academic computing-fund-establishment. Approved. Admissions-undergraduate admissions policy-revision. Approved. Grades-S/U grades. 2d reading. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 11, 1991
(1991-04-11) Oakland University. Senate
Diversity programs-Schools & College reports. Diversity Scholarships-Endowment fund. Admissions-transfer students. Approved.
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, April 11, 2002
(2002-04-11) Oakland University. Senate
Oakland University Profile 2010. Endorsement. 1st reading. Diplomas-to include undergraduate majors. Approved. Mechanical Engineering-Ph.D. (SECS) 1st reading. General Education Task Force II charge. General Education-Learning Outcomes, as amended. Postponed indefinitely. Cooley Law School-collaboration with Cooley Law School. Information item.