University Senate
Governance Council
November 20, 2006
Reed Hoyt, Chair
Minutes
Present:
Erin Bell, Scott Birge, Richard Collier, Edward Cupoli, Heather Horton,
Reed Hoyt, Sanjay Putrevu, R. Michael Range, Helen Strother
Chairs report: Regarding the Presidential Search Committee: Chair Hoyt reported that a letter
for the “call for nominations” to the Presidential Search Committee will go out shortly. There
was discussion on the Professional slot and how that would be filled, and the search process in
general.
Assessment of Governance and Consultation Committee: Professor Range reported that the
committee members are working on formulating a resolution to fill in clarifying details about
certain things in the Bylaws. The latest version has been shortened; it will be presented to the
Governance Council, before being recommended to the Senate.
UNI 150 courses: Richard Collier reported that there is a certain syllabus overlap and students
getting signed up for courses that have not yet been approved. The Governance Council will
turn the matter over to UAC.
All were in favor, one opposed, no abstentions.
New Business: Chair Hoyt announced that Provost Herbst responded positively to having a
Director of Intramurals on Campus.