Date: April 27, 2004
To: The University Community
From: James M. Anthony, Secretary
Subject: May 3, 2004 ? Meeting of the University Senate
The eighth regular meeting of the University will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004 at 4:00 PM in the University Union, Rooms 314-316.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
– April 19, 2004
REPORTS OF EX OFFICIO SENATORS
REPORTS BY OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
OLD BUSINESS
1. Motion 03/04-27:
To approve two additions to the Grounds and Procedures for Appeals for Promotion, Tenure, Reappointment, and Merit.
(Senate Executive Committee)
2. Motion 03/04-28:
To approve a process for extension of the probationary period towards tenure.
(Senate Executive Committee)
3. Discussion Item: Continued discussion of adoption of uniform software for electronic portfolios. (Senate Executive Committee)
NEW BUSINESS
4. Discussion item: Proposed motion for Library Committee agenda: ?All USM faculty and staff will be assessed a non-refundable notice fee of $20.00 for Towson University Library materials not renewed or returned within 48 days of the due date.?
(Note: the phrase is ?notice fee??not each book that was not returned.)