University Senate
Governance Council
November 6, 2006
Reed Hoyt, Chair
Minutes
Present:
Minutes:
Erin Bell, Scott Birge, Richard Collier, Edward Cupoli, Heather Horton, Reed Hoyt,
R. Michael Range, Helen Strother
The minutes of October 16, 2006 were approved.
Senate Charter Amendment Discussion:
There was lengthy discussion on the upkeep of the University Senate Charter. Since the original
copy does not have a designated “keeper,” no revisions have been made to the copy posted to the
University Senate Website since it was approved by the Senate in Fall 03. In addition to
amendments to the Charter that have been passed by the Senate, it was determined that some
other changes are needed to reflect subsequent changes in titles. In that context, it was suggested
to bring the Charter changes to the Executive Committee, noting that the Governance Council
members felt minor revisions should be considered simple changes. It was also noted that in a
few places "might" was used for "may" and "will" for "shall" contrary to formal practice, and it
was agreed these changes should be made.
There was unanimous agreement among the members present to move on the amendments
updating the existing Charter and prepare it for the next Executive Committee meeting.