Meeting of June 5th, 2020

Microsoft Teams

Agenda

1. Sign in for quorum

2. Call to order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost’s Office

5. Communications from Lori A. Brown, J.D., Chief Equity, Diversity & Compliance Officer

6. Approval of agenda

7. Approval of the draft minutes of the May 8th, 2020 meeting

8. Executive Committee report

9. Reports of standing and special committees

a. Academic Policy Committee report

    • MOTION: Whereas dual degrees between some undergraduate majors and SHU law already exist and a BSW-JD combination would offer additional opportunities for students, be it resolved that the 3+3 BSW+JD is approved.
    • MOTION: Whereas the combination of the BSW+JD+MSW would provide a path for students who wish to practice as clinical social workers and are interested in areas of practice related to law, be it resolved that the 3+3+1 BSW+JD+MSW is approved.

b. Compensation and Welfare Committee report

c. Faculty Development Committee report

d. Faculty Guide & By-laws Committee

e. Graduate Studies Committee report

f. Instructional Technology Committee report

g. Library Committee report

10. Committees with No Reports

a. Academic Facilities Committee

b. Academic Integrity Policy Committee

c. Admissions Committee

d. Calendar Committee

e. Grievance Committee

f. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee

g. Program Review Committee

h. University Core Curriculum Committee

11. Committee Motions

a. Executive Committee report

b. Academic Policy Committee

    • MOTION: Whereas dual degrees between some undergraduate majors and SHU law already exist and a BSW-JD combination would offer additional opportunities for students, be it resolved that the 3+3 BSW+JD is approved.
    • MOTION: Whereas the combination of the BSW+JD+MSW would provide a path for students who wish to practice as clinical social workers and are interested in areas of practice related to law, be it resolved that the 3+3+1 BSW+JD+MSW is approved.

c. Faculty Guide & By-laws Committee

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Communications

15. Adjournment