A Faculty Senate meeting took place on Monday, October 4. Over 350 faculty senate members participated via Zoom, 22 faculty senate members attended in person, and over 900 people viewed the livestream. All ballots have closed, and the votes are in. The text of all motions is available here.
Motion 1: Work Connections
A total of 681 votes were cast in support of Motion 1 and a total of 329 votes were cast in opposition. The motion passed. 68 abstentions were recorded.
Motion 2: COVID Protocols
A total of 563 votes were cast in support of Motion 2 and a total of 439 votes were cast in opposition. The motion passed. 76 abstentions were recorded.
Motion 3: Choice of Methods of Instruction
A total of 611 votes were cast in support of Motion 3 and a total of 403 votes were cast in opposition. The motion passed. 64 abstentions were recorded.
Motion 4: Handling of Sexual Misconduct
A total of 701 votes were cast in support of Motion 4 and a total of 243 votes were cast in opposition. The motion passed. 134 abstentions were recorded.
Motion 5: Remote Teaching for Parents with Young Children
A total of 681 votes were cast in support of Motion 5 and a total of 320 votes were cast in opposition. The motion passed. 77 abstentions were recorded.
Secretary
A total of 210 votes were cast in support of Librarian Deirdre Spencer who will serve as the next Faculty Senate Secretary for a three-year term starting November 1, 2021. Professor Colleen Conway received 113 votes, and there were 19 abstentions. Congratulations to Deirdre Spencer!
Parliamentarian
A total of 449 votes were cast in support of Professor Paul Fossum who will serve as Faculty Senate Parliamentarian for a three-year term starting November 1, 2021. 128 abstentions were also recorded. Congratulations to Professor Fossum!
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) will be discussing next steps to address the concerns raised in these motions.