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Archive of the Agendas of the Faculty Senate
YearMonths
2019January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2018January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2017January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2016January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2015January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, October (Extraordinary Meeting), November, December
2014January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2013January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2012January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2011January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2010January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2009January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2008October, November, December
2007May
2006April, May
2005January, February, March, April, May, September, October, December
2004January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2003August, September, October, November, December

Archive of the Minutes of the Faculty Senate
YearMonths
2021January, February, March, April, May, September(1), September (2), October, November, December
2020January, February, March, April, April 21 (Extraordinary Meeting), May, September(1), September (2), October, November, December
2019January, February, March, March 7 (Extraordinary Meeting), April, May, September(1), September (2), October, November, December
2018January, February, March, April, May, September(1), September (2), October, November, December
2017January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2016January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2015January, February, March, March 24 (Extraordinary Meeting), March 31 (Extraordinary Meeting), April, May, September (1), September (2), October, October 22 (Extraordinary Meeting), November, December
2014January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2013January, February, March, April, May, September (1), September (2), October, November, December
2012January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2011January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2010January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
2009January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, October Extraordinary Meeting, November, December
2008January, March, April, April Extraordinary Meeting, September, October, November, December
2007May, August, September, October, November
2006January, February, March, April, May
2005January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2004January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2003January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2002January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2001January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
2000February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
1999January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
1998January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December
1997January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November
1996January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November
1995June, September, October, November, December

Archive of the Faculty Senate Issues, Resolutions, and Reports
DateTitle / Description
5/4/10Campaign for Faculty Initiative
2/10/09Resolution on Faculty Membership on the Strategic Planning Council
10/14/08Presidential Debate resolution
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Georgia S. St. Amand, Biology, Aug. 8, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Billy A. Barrios, Counseling Center/Psychology, Aug. 11, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Carl W. Nabors, School of Accountancy, Sept. 14, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Joseph C. Kiger, History, Sept. 17, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Joseph H. Bruening, Sociology, Sept. 19, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Michael L. Harrington, Philosophy and Religion, Oct. 8, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of William R. Reynolds, Geology and Geological Engineering, Dec. 2, 2006
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Winthrop D. Jordan, History, Feb. 23, 2007
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Michael T. "Miguel" Quevja, Modern Languages, March 15, 2007
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of William B. Keith, Biology, Nov. 7, 2007
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Donald S. Vaughn, Political Science, Dec. 13, 2007
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Christine B. Stokes, Dec. 28, 2007
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of S. Cabell Shull, Economics, March 3, 2008
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Ismail Y. Ahmed, Chemistry, April 1, 2008
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Roscoe Boyer, Educational Psychology, April 2, 2008
5/08Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of James C. Butler, Library, April 28, 2008
4/08Resolution Honoring John Williamson
3/08Daycare resolution
3/08Faculty Governance resolution
5/07Campus smoking ban
10/9/07Textbook resolution
8/12/07Tolerance resolution
5/07Executive Committee Resolution requesting Provost to assist with election process for University Standing Committees
4/29/08IHL Presentation Rebalancing State Appropriations
4/29/08AAUP report on Faculty Compensation
3/082008 OSAAS Review Approved Report
3/08NCAA Recommendations
3/08NCAA Certification
9/07Honors College Review
3/18/04Resolution on university values, intellectual honesty, mutual respect and openness
03/22/05Residential Colleges Task Force - Final Report
09/29/03Blackboard Instructor Survey
09/29/03Survey of Faculty Not Currently Using Blackboard
09/17/03Baptist Memorial Physician Update
04/29/03Faculty Discipline Policies
03/25/03Initiative Package for Senate President and Secretary
11/14/02Resolution re: Extension of the Probationary Period
11/14/02Amendment to the Constitution: Conversion to a chair elect system
11/14/02Amendments to the Constitution: Economics move to Liberal Arts
05/01/02Letter to the Provost re: Business School Procedure
04/23/02Resolution re: Business School Procedure
04/18/02Academic Program Review, Dr. Eftink
03/21/02A Process to be used in deciding...Economics faculty will transfer...
10/11/01Selection and Appointment of Academic Administrators
09/01Position statement on status of Higher Education
05/10/01*Post-Tenure Review Policy
04/12/01Motion presented by Academic Support Committee re: Fall Break 2001
03/15/01University Faculty Senate position on new Mississippi flag
02/08/01Resolution endorsing the rally February 27, 2001
12/07/00Resolutions regarding University Standing Committees
12/07/00Proposed Changes to the Post Tenure Review Policy + Copy of Whole Policy
12/07/00Responses to survey regarding attendance prior to fall break
12/07/00Post Tenure Review Policy
11/09/00*Resolution on the Office of Research & Graduate School (1st passed 10/97)
11/1999Resolution to address several aspects of new health insurance package
11/1999University Policy on Faculty Participation in Academic Governance
04/1999University Standing Committees including changes made by administration
04/1999Proposed Bylaws Amendment, Election Process for Committees
03/1999Copyright Policy: GAAC Approved
02/1999Draft Revision: Proposed Standing Committees
02/1999Resolution re: the Faculty Club Board of Directors & Historical Overview
1999?Report of the Task Force re: creation of a new School
11/1998Policy to Allow for the Extension of the Pre-Tenure Probationary Period
04/1998Copyright Policy Revision Alternative to the proposed copyright policy (Myers-Jensen draft)
02/1998Copyright Policy Revision. Proposed Copyright Policy for the University of Mississippi (original proposal from University Research Board)
02/1998Proposed Honor Code (date discussed)
01/1998Discussion draft of a policy re: establishment of off-campus courses & programs
11/1997Resolution re: "tobacco settlement" money for state employees' health insurance
10/1997Proposed Changes to the local Faculty Activity Report
05/1997Committee Restructuring Proposal

Dates

Archive of the Constitutions of the Faculty Senate
YearMonth
2018August
2016May
2009November
2004October
2001April
2000May
1995August

Archive of the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate
YearMonth
2018August
2016May
2007November
2004October
2001April
2000May
1999April