University of Houston Faculty Senate                                            Last updated:May 7, 2008
 
 
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
FACULTY SENATE MEETING
 
May 7, 2008
12:15 p.m.
* * *Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, M. D. Anderson Library* * *
  
AGENDA
(subject to change)
Time
Approximate
    
 		 
 12:15 p.m.
1.
 		 Convene Meeting    

 2.
  Approval of Minutes:  April 16, 2008

3.
  Report from and Discussion with the Faculty Senate President:  Wynne Chin
   
 Report from and Discussion with the University of Houston System Chancellor
 and University of Houston President:  Renu Khator  [Not able to attend this meeting]
12:25 p.m.
4.  Report from and Discussion with the University of Houston System Senior Vice Chancellor and
 University of Houston Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost:  Don Foss  
12:55 p.m. 5.
  Report from and Discussion with the University of Houston System Vice Chancellor and University
  of Houston Vice President for Research:  Donald Birx  
1:05 p.m.
 6.
  Report from the University Coordinating Commission (UCC), Chair:  Dr. Chin
1:15 p.m. 7.
  Reports from the 2007 Faculty Senate Committees:






  • Educational Policies & Student Affairs Committee, Chair:  David Mazella






1:55 p.m.
8.
 		 New Business
2:00 p.m.
9.
 		 Adjournment

FUTURE FACULTY SENATE MEETINGS INCLUDE:

The next scheduled Faculty Senate meeting will follow
the Fall Faculty Assembly to be held on:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
at 12:15 p.m.
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, M D Anderson Library

2008 Faculty Senate meetings 
include the following Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at locations shown:
 

January 23
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library

May 7
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library
September 17
Fall Faculty Assembly
Faculty Senate Meeting
   
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library
February 20
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library 		June 18 - if called October 15
 
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library
March 26
Spring Faculty Assembly
 Faculty Senate Meeting
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library 		July 16 - if called November 19
 
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library
April 16
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library 		August 27 - if called

 December  10
 
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,
MDA Library 

2008 Faculty Senate Events

  January 28, 2008 (Monday)
  New Senator Welcome
  Luncheon & Orientation
  12:00 p.m.
  Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion,   
  MDA Library
   February 22, 2008 (Friday)
  Spring Faculty Senate Retreat
  8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  La Colombe d'Or
 		  September 26, 2008 (tentative)
  Fall Faculty Senate Retreat
  Details:  To be announced
  
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 The following agenda is provided as an information item.
Anyone who would like to make comments on a particular agenda item may contact
the Faculty Senate President or any member of the Executive Committee.
 
AGENDA FROM FACULTY SENATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - UH COUNCIL CHAIRS MEETING
WITH THE PRESIDENT, PROVOST & CFO
 
May 2, 2008
[Dr. Charlson represented Dr. Foss at this meeting]

        1.    Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
      Guest:  James E. Anderson, Executive Associate to the Chancellor/President
 2.   Strategic Considerations for Doubling Federal Research (attachment)
 3.   Student Success
 4.   Coordinating Efforts
 5.   Child Care Center
 6.   ORP Provider Information
 7.   Cullen Closing
 8.   Update on Travel Award
 9.    Faculty-Staff Club
10.   U of H Spirit Committee

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