Meeting June 10th

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
There were no communications from the provost.

5. Approval of the agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the May 20th Meeting

7. Executive Committee report

8. Reports from Administrative Committees
a. Liberal Arts Planning Task Force
b. Catholic Intellectual Tradition
c. Merit Task Force
d. Seeds of Innovation
e. HICT
f. Gender/Pronoun Policy Task Force
g. Library Planning Focus Group

9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Academic Policy Committee
Police Studies Proposal
b. Faculty Development Committee
Pandemic Impact Survey Results
c. Graduate Studies Committee
d. Ad Hoc Committee on IPAD
IPAD Resolutions

10. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Academic Integrity Committee
c. Admissions Committee
d. Calendar Committee
e. Compensation and Welfare Committee
f. Faculty Grievance Committee
g. Instructional Technology Committee
h. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
i. Program Review Committee
j. Library Committee

11.Old Business
a. Faculty Guide Interpretation   PDF
b. Faculty Guide Article 3.3b.4 Second Reading   PDF
c. Faculty Guide Article 8 First Reading   PDF
d. Muslim-Christian Relations Minor   PDF
e. Joint Nursing Administration—MBA Program   PDF
f. Cost of Living Motion   PDF
g. Compensation Study Committee Motion   PDF
h. Rome Connection Motion   PDF
i. CORE III Approval Motion    PDF
j. Study Abroad Motion    PDF
k. OMBUDS Motion    PDF
OMBUDS Fact Sheet

12. Committee Motions
a. Police Program Proposal  PDF
b. IPAD Resolutions  PDF

13. New Business
-Comp and Welfare Summer Work  Proposal

14. Adjournment

Meeting May 20th

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
2022-FS-43 Student Evaluations Content and Administration
2022-FS- 46 Timely Process for Onboarding
2022-FS 47 Timely Payments to Temporary Faculty and Adjuncts
2022-FS 52 APC Cybersecurity Minor
2022-FS-53 Online Executive M.S. in International Affairs and Diplomatic
2022-FS-54 MSN Nursing Administration and Nurse Executive Leadership

5. Approval of the agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the April 22nd Meeting

7. Executive Committee Report

8. Senate Executive Committee Election

9. Reports from Administrative Committees
a. Liberal Arts Planning Task Force
b. Catholic Intellectual Tradition
c. Merit Task Force
d. Seeds of Innovation
e. HICT
f. Gender/Pronoun Policy Task Force
g. Library Planning Focus Group

10. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Academic Policy Committee
Muslim-Christian Relations Form
Muslim Christian Relations Proposal
Nursing Administration Proposal
b. Faculty Development Committee
c. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee
– Article 8 Revisions
d. Graduate Studies Committee
e. Compensation and Welfare Committee
f. University Core Curriculum Committee

11. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Academic Integrity Committee
c. Admissions Committee
d. Calendar Committee
e. Faculty Grievance Committee
f. Instructional Technology Committee
g. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
h. Program Review Committee
i. Library Committee

12. Old Business
a. IPAD Motion
IPAD Report
b. Faculty Guide Interpretation

13. Committee Motions
a. Article 3.3b.4 Second Reading   PDF
b. Muslim-Christian Relations Minor  PDF
c. Nursing Administration  PDF
d. Cost of Living Motion    PDF
e. Compensation Study Committee Motion   PDF
f. Rome Connection Motion   PDF
g. CORE III Approval Motion   PDF
h. Study Abroad Motion  PDF

14. New Business
a. OMBUDS Motion
OMBUDS Fact Sheet

15. Communications
Copyright Policy – Edited Version
Copyright Policy – Final version

16. Adjournment

Meeting April 22nd

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
2021-FS-11 – From Provost – Memo re Online MPA – Public Service and Leadership
2022–FS-44 – From the Provost – Memo re B.S. Quantitative Economics and Econometrics
2022–FS-45 – From the Provost – Memo re Standard Terminology
2022–FS-48 – From the Provost- Memo re Request for Information Resolution 

5. Approval of the agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the March 18th Meeting

7. Executive Committee Report (updated)

8. Reports from Administrative Committees
a. Liberal Arts Planning Task Force
b. Catholic Intellectual Tradition
c. Merit Task Force
d. Seeds of Innovation
e. HICT
f. Gender/Pronoun Policy Task Force
g. Library Planning Focus Group

9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Academic Facilities Committee
Memo From President Sheeran
Sustainability Proposal
b. Academic Policy Committee
Cybersecurity Minor
Online Executive M.S. in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice
Student Evaluation of Teaching Best Practices
MSN Nursing Administration and Executive Nurse Leadership
c. Faculty Development Committee
d. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee
e. Graduate Studies
f. Instructional Technology Committee
Instructional Technology Committee -Survey Report
g. Program Review Committee
IPAD Report
h. University Core Curriculum Committee
Prerequisite for Core III Courses

10. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Integrity Committee
b. Admissions Committee
c. Calendar Committee
d. Compensation and Welfare Committee
e. Faculty Grievance Committee
f. Instructional Technology Committee
g. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
h. Library Committee

11. Committee Motions
a. Office of Sustainability Motion  PDF
b. APC Cybersecurity Minor  PDF
c. Online Executive M.S. in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice  PDF
d. Student Evaluation of Teaching Best Practices
e. MSN Nursing Administration and Nurse Executive Leadership  PDF
f. Article 3.3b.4 First Reading
g. Faculty Guide Interpretation  PDF
h. Prerequisite for Core III Courses
i. IPAD Proposal

12. Communications

13. Old Business
a. Article 12 Second Reading  PDF
b. Bylaws Section XXI Second Reading  PDF
c. Tenure Extension Motion  PDF
Tenure Extension Research

14. New Business

15. Adjournment

Meeting March 18th

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
2022-FS-38 – From the Provost – Memo re Pause of the Interactive Program Analysis and Dashboard (IPAD)
2022-FS-39 – From the Provost – Memo re 3+2 Physics and Data Science
2022-FS-40 – From the Provost – Memo re BS IPHS
2022-FS-41 – From the Provost – Memo re Dual Degree in IPHS and Athletic Training

5. Approval of the agenda
Approval of the revised Feb. 18 Agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the February 18th Meeting

7. Executive Committee Report
Tenure Extension Motion
Tenure Extension Research

8. Reports from Administrative Committees
a. Liberal Arts
b. Catholic Intellectual Tradition
c. Merit
d. Seeds of Innovation
e. HICT
f. Gender/Pronoun Policy Task Force

9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Academic Policy Committee
Proposed B.S. in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics
SET Subcommittee Report
APC Resolution – Naming Convention 3-22
c. Calendar Committee
d. Compensation and Welfare Committee
e. Faculty Development Committee
f. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee
g. Graduate Studies
h. Library Committee
i. Program Review Committee

10. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Integrity Committee
b. Admissions Committee
e. Faculty Grievance Committee
f. Instructional Technology Committee
g. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
h. University Core Curriculum Committee
i. Merit Pay Task Force

11. Committee Motions
a. Proposed B.S. in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics
b. SET Subcommittee Report
c. APC Resolution – Naming Convention 3-22
d. Timely Process for Onboarding Resolution
e. Resolution on Timely Payments to Temporary Faculty and Adjuncts
f. Request for Information Resolution
g. Article 12 Second Reading
h. Article 3.3b.4 First Reading
i. Bylaws Section XXI First Reading
j. Tenure Extension Motion
Tenure Extension Research

12. Communications
Provost Communication re: Working Relationship During the Pandemic
“Facts about Finances Investments in the Academy, and Shared Governance”

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Adjournment

Meeting February 18th

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
2021-FS-35 – From the Provost – Memo re Resolution on Dean’s List Requirements
2021-FS-37 – From the Provost – Memo re Resolution on Compensation and Welfare Committee and Salary Study

5. Approval of the agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the January 21st Meeting / IPAD Discussion Notes
Approval of the draft minutes of the December 17th Meeting

7. Executive Committee Report

8. Reports from Administrative Committees
a. Liberal Arts
b. Catholic Intellectual Tradition
c. Merit
d. Seeds of Innovation
e. HICT

9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Academic Policy Committee
– SHMS BS IPHS New Program Proposal Package
– APC New Dual Degree
– APC Approval Form For New Programs
c. Compensation and Welfare Committee
d. Faculty Development Committee
e. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee
f. Graduate Studies
g. Instructional Technology Committee
h. Program Review Committee

10. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Integrity Committee
b. Admissions Committee
c. Calendar Committee
d. Faculty Grievance Committee
e. Library Committee
f. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
g. University Core Curriculum Committee
h. Merit Pay Task Force

11. Committee Motions
a. 3+2 Physics & Data Science
b. BS IPHS
c. IPHS & AT
d. Compensation and Welfare Request for Information
e. Article 11
f. Article 12 First Reading

12. Communications

In recognition of the recent announcement of the $500,000 donation being made to Seton Hall University by Dr. Joseph Nyre and his wife, Kelli Nyre, the Faculty Senate would like to officially thank the Nyre family for their generosity and for their investment in the future of the university. [amended 2/23/22]

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Adjournment

Meeting December 17

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
COLA Resolution
HRED Curriculum Changes
University Club
Moratorium on Contract Hire Cap

5. Approval of the agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the Nov. 19 Meeting

7. Executive Committee Report

8. Reports from Administrative Committees
a. Academic Freedom Beyond the Classroom Committee
b. Seeds of Innovation Implementation Committee
c. Ad Hoc Graduate Committee
d. Catholic Intellectual Tradition Committee
e. Liberal Arts
f. HICT

9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Academic Policy Committee
b. Admissions Committee
c. Compensation and Welfare Committee
d. Faculty Development Committee
e. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee Report
f. Graduate Studies

10. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Academic Integrity Committee
c. Calendar Committee
d. Faculty Grievance Committee
e. Instructional Technology Committee
f. Library Committee
g. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
h. Program Review Committee
i. University Core Curriculum Committee

11. Committee Motions
a. Academic Policy Committee Resolution – Deans List
b. Admissions Committee Resolution about Duolingo Exam
c. Compensation and Welfare Salary Study Resolution
d. Article 11 Second Reading

12. Communications
a. Ad Hoc Grad Studies/Admissions Committee
b. SHMS/Faculty Guide (oral report)
c. DEI Announcement
d. Seeds of Innovation Implementation Comm
e. Catholic Intellectual Committee Report

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Adjournment

Meeting of November 19th

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3. Communications from the Provost, Dr. Erik Lillquist for Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
Online MA in Theology
Doctoral Tuition Remission Benefit for Faculty
Dean of the School of Diplomacy
CEHS Resolution About Restructuring Vote
CEHS Postponement and Data Request
Approval of Revised Program Review Guidelines

5. Interactive Program Analysis Dashboard (IPAD) Presentation (revised agenda item) – Erik Lillquist and Jonathan Farina

6. Approval of the agenda

7. Approval of the draft minutes of the October 8th Meeting

8. Executive Committee Report

9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
a. Admissions Committee Report
b. Academic Policy Committee Report
– Academic Policy Committee New Program Proposal Guidelines
Curriculum Changes for MA and PhD degrees in HRED
c. Calendar Committee Report
d. Compensation and Welfare Committee Report
COLA Resolution
e. Faculty Development Committee Report
f. Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee Report
g. Graduate Study Report
h. Instructional Technology Committee Report
i. Library Committee Report

10. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Facilities Committee
b. Academic Integrity Committee
c. Faculty Grievance Committee
d. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
e. Program Review Committee
f. University Core Curriculum Committee
g. Merit Pay Task Force

11. Committee Motions
a. Faculty Guide Language for the Creation of a Post-Doctoral Fellow Position
b. Article 11 First Reading
c. COLA Resolution
d. Curriculum Changes for MA and PhD degrees in HRED

12. Communications
a. Ad Hoc Graduate Admissions Committee Report 10/13/21
b. Ad Hoc Graduate Admissions Committee Report 10/28/21

13. Old Business

14. New Business
a. University Club Motion
b. Motion on Moratorium on FG 3.1.b.1.i

15. Adjournment

Meeting of October 8th

1. Sign in for Quorum

2. Call to Order

3.Communications from the Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini

4. Communications from the Provost
2021-FS-20 Certificate in Digital Humanities and Data Studies
2021-FS-24 Report in the Board
2021-FS-25 Memo re Dean of School of Diplomacy
2021-FS-26 Senate Special Meeting
2021-FS-27 Resolution Related to Restructuring

5. Approval of the agenda

6. Approval of the draft minutes of the September 10th Meeting
Approval of the draft minutes of Special Senate Meeting September 17th

7. Executive Committee Report

8. Reports of Standing and Special Committees:
a. Program Review Committee
-Process and Timeline Document
b. Academic Facilities Committee
c. Academic Policy Committee
d. Compensation and Welfare Committee
e. Faculty Development Committee
f.  Faculty Guide and Bylaws Committee
g. Graduate Study Committee
h. Library Committee

9. Committees with No Reports
a. Academic Integrity Committee
b. Admissions Committee
c. Calendar Committee
d. Faculty Grievance Committee
e. Instructional Technology Committee
f. Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee
g. University Core Curriculum Committee
h. Merit Pay Task Force

10. Committee Motions
a. Program Review Committee Guidelines   Program Review Motion

11. Communications
Catholic Intellectual Tradition Committee Charge
Liberal Arts Committee Charge
Diversity Statement
Academic Freedom Beyond the Classroom

12. Old Business

13. New Business
a. CEHS Motion 1
b. CEHS Motion 2

14. Adjournment