Executive Committee Minutes

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View Related Documents Online The University Council Executive Committee met on February 2, 2022. A quorum being present, Chair Barbara Biesecker called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Those in attendance to present action items were Susan Sanchez of the University Curriculum Committee; Elizabeth St. Pierre of the Committee on Statutes, Bylaws, and Committees; Janette Hill of the Faculty Affairs Committee; and Beth Woods of the UGA Staff Council. Guests to the meeting included Elena Acotsa, Caleb Baldwin, Thirimach Bourlai, Sebastian Burkholdt, Sherry Clouser, Courtney Cullen, Erin Dolan, Mario Erasmo, Megan Fitzgerald, Michael Fulford, Phillip Griffeth, Lindsey Harding, Mikaela Jefferson, Peter Jutras, Catherine Logue, Orion Mowbray, Scott Nelson, Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett, Lisa Nolan, Marisa Pagnattaro, Brooke Savage, Alton Standifer, Allan Tate, William Vencill, Owen Warren, and Elizabeth Weeks.
 

1. As the first order of business, a motion was made by Janet Westpheling that was seconded by Jeff Netter to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2021, meeting. A vote was called, and the minutes were approved with 24 in favor and 1 abstention.
2. Action Items- Prior to the presentation of the action items, the chair requested that a motion be made to allow the proposals from the Committee on Statutes, Bylaws, and Committees be considered before the proposal from the Faculty Affairs Committee. The motion was made by Anthony Mallon and seconded by Janette Hill. A vote was called, and the committee unanimously approved the motion.
   1. Proposals from the University Curriculum Committee:
      1. Proposal for a new minor in Early Cultures. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      2. Proposal for a new Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Data Fluency. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      3. Proposal for a new Undergraduate Certificate in Film and Media Scoring. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      4. Proposal for a new Graduate Certificate in Film and Media Scoring. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      5. Proposal to offer the existing Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Counseling online. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      6. Proposal to terminate the major in Special Education (B.S.Ed.) on the Griffin campus only. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      7. Proposal to terminate the major in Social Studies Education (M.Ed.) online only. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      8. Proposal to terminate the major in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) on the Griffin campus only. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      9. Proposal for revisions to the Academic Honesty Policy. Following discussion, a vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      10. Proposal for a new Academic Affairs Policy Statement No. 23, Improvement and Documentation of Teaching Effectiveness. Following discussion, a vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
   2. Proposals from the Committee on Statutes, Bylaws, and Committees:
      1. Proposal to revise the bylaws of the Facilities Committee. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      2. Proposal to revise the bylaws of the Program Review and Assessment Committee. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
      3. Proposal to revise the duties of the Executive Committee. Following discussion, a vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.
   3. Proposal from the Faculty Affairs Committee:
      1. Proposal to update language in the Appointment/Promotion of Academic Professional Guidelines. An extensive discussion occurred among members and guests regarding the item. Following discussion, a motion was made by Elizabeth St. Pierre to call the question that was seconded by Janet Westpheling. A vote was called, and the motion was unanimously approved. A vote was then called, and the proposal failed to be forwarded to University Council with 12 in favor, 12 against, and 1 abstention.
   4. Proposal from the UGA Staff Council:
      1. Proposal for Resolution 28-03 regarding the adoption of workplace safety measures during the pandemic. Following discussion, a vote was called, and the proposal was approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council meeting with 22 in favor and 3 abstentions.
3. There was no old business to come before the committee.
4. New Business:
   1. New Charge of the Executive Committee- Public Facing Material:
      1. Proposal to add information to the member list on the University Council website, including all standing committees. A vote was called, and the proposal was unanimously approved to be placed on the February 16, 2022, University Council agenda.

 
There being no further new business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Fiona Liken, Registrar
Secretary to University Council
 
Executive Committee Members Present

Laura Bierema

Barbara Biesecker

Abigail Borron

Trisha Branan

Wayde Brown

Subhraleena Deka

Stephan Durham

Savannah Hembree (Beth Woods substituting)

Janette Hill

Jack Hu

Derrick Lemons

Fiona Liken

Anthony Mallon

Milton Masciadri

Carter Marks

Luke Naeher

Jeff Netter

Kerry Oliver

Rachel Reed

Amy Rosemond

Jacek Siry

Elizabeth St. Pierre

Pamela Turner

Joseph Watson

Janet Westpheling

Teena Wilhelm

Voting Results of February 2, 2022, Meeting