Proposed revisions to the bylaws

 

Article V

Section 5The Senate may, by a majority vote, go into closed session by a majority vote of those present and eligible to vote.    choose to meet in private session for the purpose of discussion.  Only voting members of the Senate or individuals invited to attend by a majority vote may be present during a closed session private session.    A closed session shall be for discussion and no action shall be taken except when reconvened in open session.   

 

 

Article VIII

Section 3.  In order to allow appropriate faculty input, the Executive Committee shall be informed of policy proposals that affect the academic mission of the institution while the proposals are under development. 

The full-time teaching faculty of the Executive Committee shall also serve as an advisory committee to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall keep the Executive Committee informed of policy proposals that affect the academic mission of the institution while the proposals are under development.