Meeting Documents

September 1, 2023

• Agenda
• Please consult documents on the Consent Calendar.
• R&P Committee Faculty

May 5, 2023

• Agenda
• Please consult documents on the Consent Calendar.
• R&P 2.2.12 Emeriti Faculty 28Apr23
• R&P 3.6 Provisional Courses
• R&P 3.10 Scholastic Probation

April 14, 2023

• Agenda
• Graduation Motions
• Awaiting Second Reading R&P 3.14.5 Special Undergraduate Course Opportunities
• Awaiting Second Reading R&P 3.21.1 Graduate Admissions
• R&P 3.11.1 UG Graduation Honors
• R&P 3.14.5.2. Cooperative Undergraduate Education 
• R&P 3.15.2 Winter Intersession
• Revised R&P 2.10 and 2.11 5Mar23

March 3, 2023

• Agenda
• Justification for R&P 2.10 and 2.11 Changes 3Feb23_1
• R&P 3.8.6 Grade Reports
• R&P 3.14.5.2. Cooperative Undergraduate Education 
• R&P 3.15.1 Summer Session 
• R&P 3.15.2 Winter Intersession
• Revised R&P for 3.2.7 Cross Registration
• R&P 3.11.1 Graduation Honors
• R&P 3.14.5 Special Undergraduate Opportunities
• R&P 3.21.1 Graduate Admissions 

February 3, 2023

• Agenda
• R&P 3.8.6 Grade Reports
• R&P 3.14.5.2 Cooperative Undergraduate Education
• R&P 3.15.1 Summer Session 
• R&P 3.15.2 Winter Intersession
• Pre-read: Mercer Health Report
• Pre-read: Actual Health Cost vs. Projections
• Additional R&P Changes (if time)

December 2, 2022

• Agenda
• January 2023 Graduation Motions
• R&P 2.2.2.2 Faculty Voting Guidelines (part 2 of changes)
• The Higher Education Landscape 2023

November 4, 2022

• Agenda
• 2.2.2.2 Voting Members
• 3.2.4 Roster of Studies
• 3.2.7 Cross Registration
• Faculty Voting Guidelines

September 30, 2022

• Agenda
• Salary Study Analysis and Overview

September 2, 2022

• Agenda
• R&P and CIM Inconsistencies
• Faculty Compensation Comparison
• LUX Working Group Presentation

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May 6, 2022

• Agenda
• Graduation Motions
• CEC Second Reading
• 3.2.7 Cross Registration
• 3.2.4 Roster of Studies
• 3.8.1 Definitions of Gades
• 3.7.3.1 Final Examinations
• 3.7.3.2 Make-ups for Final Examinations
• 3.21.1 Graduate Admissions

April 1, 2022

• Agenda
• R&P 1.2.2 Size and Composition of the Faculty Senate
• R&P 1.2.3.1 Chairperson of the Senate
• Wellness Committee Document
• Strategic Planning Overview
• Climate Action Strategy

March 25, 2022 (University Faculty Meeting)

• Budget Slide Presentation

March 4, 2022

• Agenda
• 1.3.4.2 Faculty Representation on the Council for Equity and Community (1st Read)
• Wellness Progress Report

February 4, 2022

• Agenda

December 3, 2021

• Agenda
• MISC Revision
• Facilities Presentation
• REAG Committee Description

November 5, 2021

• Agenda
• Faculty Salary Equity Study
• Lehigh Connects Presentation
• F1RST+ Presentation
• Center for Student Access & Success Resources Presentation

​October 1, 2021

• Agenda
• Faculty Code of Ethics (Second Reading)
• Faculty Letters Proposal
• Graduate Enrollment Presentation
• Undergraduate Enrollment Presentation

September 3, 2021

• Agenda
• Faculty Compensation Comparison
• Faculty Code of Ethics (First Reading)
• Sense of the Faculty September 3
• Sense of the Faculty - Emailed version Meeting Guidelines
• Sense of the Faculty - Emailed Version Graduate Health Fees
• Soaring Together Presentation

May 7, 2021

• Agenda
• Faculty Code of Ethics (May 6, 2021) {First Reading}
• COVID Imnpact Statement (Draft)
• Sense of the Senate (Budget Surplus)
• Sense of the Senate (Budget Surplus) Emailed to Faculty and Staff

April 2, 2021

• Agenda
• Rationale - Removal of Policy References in R&P
• Process - Harassment Policy
• Graduation Motions May and August 2021
• Quarterly Report 12/31/2020
• FY 21-22 Budget Significant Information

March 5, 2021

• Agenda
• Rationale - Removal of Policy References in R&P
• Process - Harassment Policy

February 5, 2021

• Agenda
• Faculty Ranks Version 16 (2/17/2021)
• R&P 1.3.2.2 (Ex Officio Members) 
• Title IX R&P Revisions: Rationale
• Title IX R&P Revisions
  • R&P 1.3.2.3 Faculty Personnel Committee
  • R&P 2.2.1.6 Appeals
  • R&P 2.3 Appeals Concerning Alleged Arbitrary or Capricious Action
• Faculty Code of Ethics
  • Code of Ethics - COE Changes with Rationale

December 4, 2020

• Agenda
• Title IX R&P Revisions: Rationale
• Title IX R&P Revisions
  • R&P 1.3.2.3 Faculty Personnel Committee
  • R&P 2.2.1.6 Appeals
  • R&P 2.3 Appeals Concerning Alleged Arbitrary or Capricious Action
• January 2021 Graduation Motion
• R&P 3.10 Probation

November 19, 2020 - University Faculty Meeting

• Meeting Presentation
• Colleges Shed a Tenth of Their Employees
• Competitor Data
• ERAC Townhall
• Colleges Slash Budgets 
• Reopening Townhall
• Ithaca College to Cut 130 Faculty Positions
• Chronicle of Higher Education Article - Budget Cuts

November 6, 2020

• Agenda
• R&P 3.10 Probation
• CR/DCR/NCR Options for Fall 2020
• PAR Recommendation
• Drop Add Revision for Fall 2020
• Grading Policy Proposal - Student Senate
• Sense of the Faculty
  • PAR Recommendation

October 2, 2020

• Agenda
• Faculty Ranks Proposal (v11 with ammendment)
• Faculty Ranks Proposal (v11) (Discussion)
• R&P 1.3.2.2 Graduate and Research Committee

September 4, 2020

• Agenda
• Faculty Ranks Proposal (v10) (Second Reading)
• Hawk the Vote
• R&P 3.7.1 (First Read)
• Vincent Grassi Memorial Resolution
• Sense of the Faculty - Hawk the Vote

August 5, 2020

• Agenda
• Updated Policy on Harassment and Non-Discrimination
• Policy on Harassment and Non-Discrimination With Edits (Red Line)
• Rationale
• Title IX Presentation (Power Point)
• Title IX Video Presentation - Karen Salvemini

June 17, 2020

• July 17 Agenda

June 19, 2020

• June 19 Agenda

May 1, 2020

• May 1 Agenda
• Faculty Ranks Proposal
• 2.2.5.7.3 Elective Extension of Probationary Period for Any Reason in the Year Prior to the Final Probationary Year
• 2.2.5.8 Maximum Length of Probationary Period 
• 3.7.2 Common Hour Exams
• 3.7.3.1 Final Examinations
• 3.1.4 Transfer Credit
• Faculty Ranks Proposal

April 24, 2020 (Special Meeting)

• April 24 Agenda
• 2.2.5.7.3 Elective Extension of Probationary Period for Any Reason in the Year Prior to the Final Probationary Year
• 2.2.5.8 Maximum Length of Probationary Period 
• 3.7.2 Common Hour Exams
• 3.7.3.1 Final Examinations
• 3.1.4 Transfer Credit
• Options to Matriculate International First-Year Students (Sense of the Faculty)

April 3, 2020

• April 3 Agenda
• Graduation Motions - May & August 2020
• 3.8.1 Definition of Grades
• 3.8.4 - Temporary change for Spring 2020

March 6, 2020

• March 6 Agenda
• 3.27.1 Definition of Grades (Graduate Courses Pass Fail) (Second Read)
• 3.2.1 Changes in Curricula or Courses
• 1.3 Faculty Committees
• 1.3.2.1 Educational Policy Committee
• 1.3.2.2 Graduate and Research Committee
• 1.3.2.3 Faculty Personnel Committee
• 1.3.2.4 Faculty Committee on Student Life
• 1.3.2.5 Faculty Committee on Global Affairs
• 1.3.3.2 Committee on Standing of Graduate Students
• 1.3.3.3 University Disciplinary Appeals Committee
• 1.3.4.1 Library and Technology Services Faculty Committee
• 1.3.4.2 Faculty Representation on the Council for Equity and Community
• 1.3.5.1 University Committee on Discipline
• 1.3.5.2 Committee on Undergraduate Awards and Prizes
• 1.3.5.3 Visiting Lecturers Committee
• Faculty Code of Ethics (Draft)
• Faculty Ranks (Draft)

February 7, 2020

• February 7 Agenda
• 3.27.1 Definition of Grades (Graduate Courses Pass Fail) (Second Read)
• 3.2.1 Changes in Curricula or Courses
• 1.3 Faculty Committees
• 1.3.2.1 Educational Policy Committee
• 1.3.2.2 Graduate and Research Committee
• 1.3.2.3 Faculty Personnel Committee
• 1.3.2.4 Faculty Committee on Student Life
• 1.3.2.5 Faculty Committee on Global Affairs
• 1.3.3.2 Committee on Standing of Graduate Students
• 1.3.3.3 University Disciplinary Appeals Committee
• 1.3.4.1 Library and Technology Services Faculty Committee
• 1.3.4.2 Faculty Representation on the Council for Equity and Community
• 1.3.5.1 University Committee on Discipline
• 1.3.5.2 Committee on Undergraduate Awards and Prizes
• 1.3.5.3 Visiting Lecturers Committee

December 6, 2019

• December 6 Agenda
• 1.3.2.4 Faculty Personnel Committee
• 1.3.2.5 Faculty Committee on Student Life
• 1.3.5.3 Visiting Lectures
• 1.3.2.7 Faculty Committee on Advancement & 1.3.2.3 Faculty Compensation Committee
• 3.7.1 General Conduct & 3.7.2 Common Hour Exams (Amended Language)
• 3.27.1 Definition of Grades (Graduate Courses Pass Fail)

November 4, 2019 (University Wide)

• Proposal to Revise Faculty Ranks at Lehigh
• Facuty Code of Ethics
• Proposal for Adopting Faculty Code of Ethics

November 1, 2019

• November 1 Agenda
• Graduation Motions
• Faculty Code of Ethics
• 1.3.2.4 Faculty Personnel Committee
• 1.3.2.5 Faculty Committee on Student Life
• 1.3.5.3 Visiting Lecturers 
• 3.7.1 General Conduct & 3.7.2 Hour Exams.
• 3.7.1 General Conduct & 3.7.2 Common Hour Exams (Amended Language)
• 1.3.2.7 Faculty Committee on Advancement & 1.3.2.3 Faculty Compensation Committee

October 4, 2019

• October 4 Agenda
• CIM Changes

September 6, 2019

• Sept 6 Agenda
• CIM Changes
• Major Initiatives Subcommittee
• Memorial Resolution for Professor Eric Varley
• Capital Projects Update
• Tobacco Free Policy - Draft

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2018 - 2019 Meeting Documents

May 3, 2019 (UC 308)

• May 3 Agenda
• CIM Changes (as of 4/25/2019)
• Motion to Dissolve Standing Committees (with new rationale)
• Motion Formal engagement of Faculty Senate in planning of major University initiatives
  or programs: Major Initiatives Standing Committee

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April 5, 2019 (UC 308)

• April 5 Agenda
• BIOS Presentations
  • BIOS at a Glance (Provost Farrell)
  • BIOS Senate Presenation (Doug Mahony, Chair)
• CIM Changes
• Graduation Motions (May 2019 and August 2019)
• R&P First Read
  • 1.3.2.2 Graduate and Research Committee
  • Motion to Dissolve Additional Standing Committees
    • 1.3.2.1 Educational Policy Committee
    • 1.3.2.1.1 Standing Subcommittee on Writing Instruction
    • 1.3.4.1 Library Users' Committee
    • 1.3.4.2 Study Abroad Faculty Policy Board
    • 1.3.4.3 Online Learning Policy Committee
    • 1.3.2.5 Faculty Committee on Student Affairs
• R&P Second Read
  • 2.12 Professors of Practice
  • 2.2.3 Appointments
  • 3.1.4 Transfer Credit
  • 3.1.4.1 Credit for Lehigh Abroad Sponsored Programs
  • 3.12 Petition
  • 3.12.3 Petition to Waive a Prerequisite
  • 3.2.1 Changes in Curricula or Courses
    • Course and Curricula Flow Chart (Version 4)

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March 1, 2019 (Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Hall)

• March 1 Agenda
• CIM Changes
• R&P First Read
  • 2.12 Professors of Practice
  • 2.2.3 Appointments
  • 3.1.4 Transfer Credit
  • 3.1.4.1 Credit for Lehigh Abroad Sponsored Programs
  • 3.12 Petition
  • 3.12.3 Petition to Waive a Prerequisite
  • 3.2.1 Changes in Curricula or Courses
• Course and C Proposal (Updated 3/4/19 with Version 3)

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February 1, 2019 (UC 308)

• February 1 Agenda
• CIM Changes
• POP Report
• Slide Presentation (CIM Flow ASA update)
• R&P Proposed Changes for Discussion
  • Proposed Change to the Pre-tenure Faculty Review Cycle - R&P 2.2.3
  • Proposed Changes for Professors of Practice - R&P 2.12
• C and C Proposed Changes
  • Proposal 1
  • Proposal 2
• Subcommittee Updates
  • Research Environment
    • Research Environment Update
    • Summary of Recent Research Task Forces
  • Academic and Student Affairs
    • ASA Update (Word)
    • ASA Update (PowerPoint)

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December 7, 2018 (UC 308)

• December 7 Agenda
• CIM Changes
• January 2019 Graduation Motions
• R&P 3.4 Auditors
• R&P 3.1.5 Full Time Undergraduate Students
• College Rankings Presentation
• Memorial Resolution for Prof. Donald Hillman

November 2, 2018 (Linderman 200)

• November 2 Agenda
• CIM Changes (As of 10/24/2018)
• R&P 2.12 - Professors of Practice

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October 5, 2018 (Linderman 200)

• October 5 Agenda
• Motion to Dissolve Committees (2nd Reading)
• Chapter 1 Rewrite (2nd Reading)
• CIM Changes
• Ed Pol Documents
  • BS – Business and Economics Degree Program Change
  • Proposed Undergraduate Curriculum Overview
  • Appendix 1 Proposed Core Course Curriculum
  • R&P 3.2.4 - Roster of Studies
  • Letter to Senate
    • Implementation of non-integer credits
    • Removal of English 2 from the CBE core

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September 7, 2018

• September 7 Agenda
• R&P Section 1 - Removal of Five University Standing Committees
• Chapter 6 Changes
• Senate Transition Presentation
• Motion to Dissolve Five Committees
• Campus Connections Report
• Memorial Resolution for John Pettegrew
• April 30 Minutes - Please check Course Site under Secretary to the Faculty
• R&P Second Reading - Please check Course Site under the April 30 Meeting Documents folder