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2020-2025

Meeting Agenda Minutes Topics and Actions
April 23, 2025 Agenda    
April 9, 2025 Agenda    
March 19, 2025 Agenda    
March 5, 2025 Agenda    
February 19, 2025 Agenda    
February 5, 2025 Agenda    
December 11, 2024   Minutes
December 4, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
November 6, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
October 23, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
October 9, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
September 24, 2024   Minutes  
September 11, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 15, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
May 1, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
April 17, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
April 3, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
March 20, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
March 6, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
February 21, 2024 Agenda,
Minutes
 
December 6, 2023 Agenda,
Minutes
 
November 15, 2023 Agenda,
Minutes
 
November 1, 2023 Agenda,
Minutes
 
October 18, 2023 Agenda,
Minutes
 
October 4, 2023 Agenda,
Minutes
 
September 20, 2023 Agenda,
Minutes
 
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 10, 2023 Agenda,

Minutes

 
May 3, 2023 Agenda,

Minutes

 
April 19, 2023 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Joint report by the UCSC and GCSARC: the Resolution on Routine De-Registration Proposals - Approved, Nominations for the CUNY Common Core Committees, Election Procedures for the Administrative Committee: "The election of officers and the 4 at-large members of the Administrative Committee to ensure diversity of representation" - Approved, Creating Senate Ad-Hoc SPARC/Brookdale Strategic Transition Committee (SBSTC) - Approved); Resolution to Rename the School of Urban Public Health and Move the Department under the Auspices of the Hunter College School of Health Professions - Approved; Committee on General Education (Revision of the Pluralism & Diversity requirement - debate).
March 22, 2023 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Provost's report on the CUNY transfer credit initiative; Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Election Procedures for Administrative Committee, Call for Nominees for the CUNY Common Core Committees, Update on the meeting with Hector Batista, Vice Chancellor & Chief Operating Office, about planning for the 73rd Street site), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Committee on the Budget (Update on the current financial situation), Committee on General Education (Update on the project to revise the Pluralism & Diversity requirement).
March 8, 2023   Canceled.
February 22, 2023 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-Large Seats, Approved Curriculum Changes, Election of Nominees for Search Committee for Dean for the School of Education, Letter to Chancellor on 73rd Street), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Undergraduate Course of Study Committee and Graduate Course of Study & Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution to Extend Grace Period - Approved).
February 8, 2023   Canceled.
December 7, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

 

Chair Remarks; Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Information from Hunter Legal on ADA Accommodations, Announcement about accepting nominations for Search Committee for Vice President for Administration), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Multiple Majors at Hunter College - Approved; Resolution on Double Counting of Courses between Majors and Minors - Approved); Old Business: Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution Regarding Transfer of Military Credits - Approved), Committee of the Whole on Extraordinary Circumstances and Remote Participation.
November 30, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

 

President's report; Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Sub-Committee on Pluralism & Diversity, Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Videoconferencing in Committee meetings, Committee of the Whole on Extraordinary Circumstances and Remote Participation), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Committee on Student Success (Resolution Altering the Structure of Senate Committee on Student Success - Approved), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Multiple Majors at Hunter College - Failed).
November 9, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

 

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Extraordinary Circumstance and Remote Participation), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Double Counting of Courses Between or Among Majors at Hunter - Approved); Old Business: Grade Appeals Committee (Hunter College Grade Appeals Procedures - Approved).
October 26, 2022   Canceled.
October 12, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

 

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Approved Curriculum Changes, Election of Search Committee for Dean of Schools of Nursing, Nominating Committee - most recent nominations, Announcement about the 26 October meeting, Announcement by Vice Chair about an upcoming Student Caucus meeting, Update on the Board of Trustees' authorization of a remote participation option for those in extraordinary circumstances), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Double Counting of Courses Between or Among Majors at Hunter - Failed), Grade Appeals Committee (Presentation of the revised Grade Appeals Procedures).
September 21, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

 

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Election of Committee Chairs, Update on CUNY Response to FGL Memorandum on CUNY Grading Policy, Update on Search Committee for Dean of Schools of Nursing), General Education Committee (Update on the P&D Revision project), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Strategic Plan (Approved); New Business: Update from the Senate Chair on an early draft of the CUNY 2022-29 Strategic Plan presented by the new University Provost, Wendy Hansel.
September 7, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

 

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Election of Committee Chairs, Update on Fall meeting format), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Ombuds Report (Annual report); President's report; Strategic Plan Presentation.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 25, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; College Strategic Plan presentation, Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Ad Hoc Committee on Senate Rules, Practices, and Procedures: Resolution to Revise and Extend Charge of the Ad Hoc Committee to Compile Senate Rules, Practices, and Procedures - Approved), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Credit Sharing Policy at Hunter College - Failed), Committee on General Education and Committee on Academic Assessment and Evaluation (5-year Assessment Plan for General Education - Approved); the Select Committee on Student Success (Charges to The Select Committee on Student Success in the Transition Out of the COVID-19 Emergency - Recommitted to the committee); New Business: Reintroduction of the Resolution on Credit Sharing Policy at Hunter College.
May 11, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Senate Meeting Schedule Fall 2022/Spring 2023, College Calendar for Fall 2022/Spring 2023, Update on the college Strategic Plan, Resolution on Honoring Senators: Phil Alcabes and Shirley Raps - Approved, Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation, Election of Officers), Committee on Charter Review (Third Reading of the proposed amendments to the Charter for the Governance of Hunter College - Approved); Adding Online and Hybrid Modes of Instruction Course Approval Process (Approved); Governance Committee (Draft of Guidelines for By-laws for Non-Departmental Academic Units), Committee on General Education (Presentation on recommended revisions to the Pluralism & Diversity requirement by the Curricular Enhancements Subcommittee of the Presidential Task Force on Racial Equity).
May 4, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

President's reports; Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Adding Additional Senate Meeting in May, Update on CUNY FGL letter on CUNY grading memorandum, Announcement on FDA Presentation), Joined report by the Undergraduate Course of Study Committee and the Graduate Course of Study Committee regarding Modes of Instruction (Continued debate).
April 13, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Announcement about an additional Senate meeting, Update on CUNY May 2021 grading memorandum, Adjusting the Senate Meeting Times to the New Bell Schedule), Committee on Charter Review (Second Reading of the proposed amendments to the Charter for the Governance of Hunter College), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Deadline Change to P/NC - Approved), Joined report by the Undergraduate Course of Study Committee and the Graduate Course of Study Committee regarding Modes of Instruction (Debate).
March 30, 2022    
March 16, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report, Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Adjusting the Senate Meeting Times to the New Bell Schedule), Committee on Charter Review (First Reading of the proposed amendments to the Charter for the Governance of Hunter College), Committee on Academic Assessment & Evaluation and Committee on General Education (Assessment Summary Report, 2021-2022); New Business: Update on the CUNY grading memo, announcement about the next Senate meeting format.
March 2, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

Provost's report on the Advance Racial Equity Task Force; Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Approved Curriculum Changes, Election of Nominees of the Chair for the Search Committee for Dean of School of Nursing, Update on the CUNY Grading memo), Committee on Charter Review (Update on the Committee's work), Committee on General Education (Clarification on the catalog language regarding Hunter Focus), New Business: Discussion on an issue concerning the student-advisor ratio at Hunter College, Resolution to express a message of support for Ukraine (Approved).
February 16, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committees' reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Approved Curriculum Changes, Update on Search Committee for Dean of School of Nursing, CUNY Grading Definition Update), Committee on the Budget (Current report), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations).
February 2, 2022 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
December 8, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

President’s report; Committee’s report: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Approved Curriculum Changes, Report on Hunter College Senate Impact Survey, List of Candidates for Diplomas and Degrees).
December 1, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees’ reports: Administrative Committee (Update on Modes of Instruction, Update on Impact Survey); Committee on General Education (Resolution to Repeal the May 14, 2014, Resolution Restricting the Learning Outcomes for Courses in the CUNY Common Core Category of US Experience in Its Diversity – adopted); Charter Review Committee (Update on the Committee’s work).
November 10, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee’s report: Administrative Committee (Election of Nominees for Search Committee for Vice President for Finance, Human Resources, and Business Development); Quasi-Committee of the Whole (Continued discussion on a draft resolution on Moving Forward on Modes of Instruction from the Pandemic Emergency).
October 27, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

President’s report; Committees’ reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Reminder: Nominations for Search Committee for Vice President for Finance, Human Resources, and Business Development, Reminder: Complete survey, Request to change Senate meeting date); Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Committees on General Education & Academic Assessment and Evaluation (GER Flexible Core Assessment 2020/2021); Undergraduate Course of Study Committee (Moving on forward from the Pandemic – Modes of Instruction); Quasi-Committee of the Whole (Discussion on a draft resolution on Moving Forward on Modes of Instruction from the Pandemic Emergency – Draft October 21).
October 13, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
September 29, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

President’s report; Committees’ reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seats, Report by Vice Chair on Student Caucus, Election of Committee Chairs, Proposed Change to College-Wide Search Procedures – adopted); Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Committee on the Budget (Overview on the current financial situation); Yearly report by the Ombuds Office.
September 8, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 19, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Resolution on Procedure for the Suspension of Academic Programs (Adopted); Resolution to Reinstate Theatre MA Program (Adopted); Committees’ Reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Change, Resolution on an Ad-Hoc Committee to Compile Senate Rules, Practices, and Procedures – adopted); Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Governance Committee (Revised School of Nursing By-Laws – adopted); Committee on Evaluation of Teaching (Resolution on Increasing Student Participation in Teaching Evaluations – adopted; Resolution on Evaluating Equitable Learning Environments – recommitted to the Committee).
May 12, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees’ reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Curriculum Changes, Senate Meeting Schedule Fall 2021/Spring 2022, College Calendar for Fall 2021/Spring 2022, Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation, Election of Nominees for the CUNY Common Core Committees, Election of Senate Officers); Governance Committee (Revised Psychology By-Laws- adopted); Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Revised Transfer Credit Policy – adopted); Committee on the Budget (Report on the current financial situation); Committee on Computing and Technology (Update on the committee’s work); Task Force on Civic Engagement (Report); Resolution on Procedure for the Suspension of Academic Programs (Debate continued).
May 5, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees’ reports: Administrative Committee (Special Senate Election for Vacant At-large Seat, Approved Curriculum Change, Survey on Follow-up on Shared Governance Resolution, Anniversary Logo), Ad-Hoc Committee on Student Life (Resolution to Create a Committee on Student Life - adopted); Resolution on Procedure for the Suspension of Academic Programs (Debate continued).
April 21, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

President’s report; Committees Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Nominees for the CUNY Common Core Committees), On standing Senate process (approved in 1995 and 2013) for the suspension and discontinuance of programs); Resolution on Procedure for the Suspension or Deregistration Academic Programs (Debate); Undergraduate Course of Study Committee (Update on the Committee’s work).
April 7, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
March 24, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Faculty Nominees for Student Tech Fee Committee), Committee on the Budget (Resolution for a Program Supplement Fee for PhD in Nursing Program – approved), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Revision to the Hunter College Policy on Pass/No Credit – approved), Undergraduate Course of Study Committee (Update on the process of implementing Pass/No Credit Policy); Resolution on Procedure for the Suspension or Deregistration Academic Programs (Debate postponed).
March 10, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committee reports: Administrative Committee (Senate Assembly Rules for Meetings Held Remotely - adopted, Resolution on Shared Governance & Budgetary Impacts on Academic Policy & Practice - adopted), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Hunter College Policy on Pass/No Credit - adopted).
February 24, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee reports: Administrative Committee (Senate Assembly Rules for Meetings Held Remotely, Resolution on Shared Governance & Budgetary Impacts on Academic Policy & Practice), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Committee on General Education (Resolution on Revising the Name of Hunter's Foreign Language Requirement - adopted), Committee on the Budget (Current report).
February 10, 2021 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committee reports: Administrative Committee (Senate Assembly Rules for Meetings Held Remotely, Report on follow-up Meeting Current Challenges through Shared Governance), Committee on General Education (clarification in the Foreign Language Requirements language in the catalog, subpage "Exemption from the Hunter Language Proficiency Requirement" for the GER Appeals webpage, Resolution on Revising the Name of Hunter's Foreign Language Requirement - adopted); Resolution to Establish John Lewis Plaque Committee (failed).
December 9, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committee reports: Administrative Committee (Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation, Creation of Ad-Hoc Committee on Student Life- adopted), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Committee on the Budget (Academic Excellence Fee for Graduate Program in Speech Language Pathology - adopted), Committee on the Calendar (Revised Bell Schedule - adopted).
December 2, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Hunter College Policy on Credit/No Credit), Committee on the Calendar (Revised Bell Schedule Proposal); New Business: Resolution to Establish John Lewis Plague Committee.
November 18, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee reports: Administrative Committee (Update on plans with regards to ILO practice Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility, Student Caucus Report); Old Business: Quasi Committee of the Whole on Meeting Current Challenges Through Shared Governance.
November 4, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

Report on the Bell Schedule; Committee Reports: Governance Committee (By-laws of the Library - adopted), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Committee on the Budget (Current report); Committee of the Whole on Meeting Current Challenges Through Shared Governance.
October 21, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Report on the Bell Schedule; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Ombudsman); Committee on General Education (Resolution concerning 300-level courses in the CUNY Common Core (Pathways) at Hunter - withdrawn from the Senate), Nominating Committee (most recent nominations), Committees on Academic Assessment & Evaluation and General Education (General Education Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report - Life and Physical Sciences).
October 7, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

Chair Remarks (review communication plan for Zoom meetings); Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reminder about the election of Ombudsman), Committee on General Education (Resolution concerning 300-level courses in the CUNY Common Core (Pathways) at Hunter - referred to the committee), Nominating Committee (most recent nominations); New Business (discussion regarding suspending one of the Theatre graduate programs, the MA in Theatre); President's report; Report on the Bell Schedule.
September 23, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report, Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reminder about the election of Ombudsman), Committee on General Education (Resolution concerning 300-level courses in the CUNY Common Core (Pathways) at Hunter), Nominating Committee (most recent nominations), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (review the CR/NC Policy changes); Report by the Ombuds Office; New Business (Senate thanked Professor Williams for his service as an Ombuds Officer, discussion about Civic Engagement).
September 9, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

Chair Remarks (review of the process of preparing Senate meeting agenda and the nature of New Business); President's report; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (announcement about the election of the College Ombudsman, Faculty Nominees for Handling Appeals to Faculty Complaints, Election of Committee Chairs), Committees on Academic Assessment & Evaluation and General Education (Report and Recommendations on Assessment of Institutional Learning Outcomes and of General Education Flexible Core), Committee on General Education (Resolution concerning 300-level courses in the CUNY Common Core (Pathways) at Hunter).

2010-2020

Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 27, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Report by Chair on behalf of the Nominating Committee, Report by Chair on Special Actions), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Hunter College Undergraduate Policy on Credit/No Credit), Graduate Course of Study and Academic Requirements Committee (clarification of the graduate catalog language about grading), Committee on the Budget (update on the college budget), Committee on Computing and Technology (report on Hunter Results of UFS Spring 2020 Survey on CUNY Online Transition and Faculty Needs); Resolution on Hunter Faculty and the COVID-19 Budget Crisis (Failed).
May 13, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Report by Chair on Special Actions - Temporary Inclusion of Courses to the Common Core for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020; Senate Meeting Schedule Fall 2020/Spring 2021, College Calendar for Fall 2020/Spring 2021), Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation, Election of Senate Officers); Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Hunter College Policy on Incomplete Minor, Second Majors and Certificates - Approved; Resolution on Hunter College Policy on Credit/No Credit).
May 6, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
April 22, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Report by Chair on Special Actions - update on the curriculum process for assigning Common Core requirement designations to courses for the Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters, Report by Chair on behalf of the Nominating Committee, Election of the Master Plan Committee Chair, Results for Nominees for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing); Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Credit/No Credit Policy); Committee on the Budget (Update on the College current financial situation).
April 1, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
March 18, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
March 4, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

Election of the Vice Chair of the Senate; Committee Reports: Committee on the Calendar (Report on the Revised Bell Schedule); Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on the Transfer of Military Credits); Committee on Computing ad Technology (Report on online teaching at Hunter).
February 19, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

President's report; Election of the Vice Chair of the Senate; Resolution for Consideration by the Senate on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures (Approved).
February 5, 2020 Agenda,

Minutes

The meeting was cancelled.
December 11, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committees' Reports: Administrative Committee (Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation), Committee on Master Plan (update on the Committee's work), Committee on the Budget (update on the Committee's work).
December 4, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees Reports: Administrative Committee (update on the Administrative Committee's work on the Resolutions on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures), General Education Requirements (update on the Committee's work), Academic Assessment and Evaluation (update on the Committee's work), Charter Review Committee (update on the Committee's work), Committee on the Evaluation of Teaching (update on the Committee's work); Provost's update on the Middle States.
November 20, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was canceled.
November 6, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Nominees of the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions, Report of Work on Resolutions on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (update on the Committee's work), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations).
October 23, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Reminder about accepting nominations for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions), GER Appeals Committee (Report on the current appeals process and cases received last year), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations).
October 2, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Announcement about accepting nominations for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions), Committee on General Education (update on the Committee's work); Report by the Ombuds Office; Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations).
September 18, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Report: Administrative Committee (Election of Senate Committee Chairs, Resolution to acknowledge Dana Reimer's service to Hunter College); Senate dissolved itself into a Committee of the Whole to discuss Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures.
September 4, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was canceled.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 8, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Senate Meeting Schedule Fall 2019/Spring 2020, College Calendar for Fall 2019/Spring 2020, Resolution to Establish the Hunter College Program in Public Policy – approved, Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation, Election of Senate Officers – Chair of the Senate, Vice Chair of the Senate, Secretary of the Senate and Chair of the Evening Council of the Senate), Committee on General Education and Undergraduate Course of Study Committee (Resolution on Hunter Focus Culture Courses – approved), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee, Undergraduate Course of Study Committee and Graduate Course of Study & Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on CUNY 4+1 Bachelor’s/Master’s Program – approved; Resolution to Accept the IETLS Exam – approved), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (WU Policy and Revised Catalog Language – approved); Resolution of the Hunter College Senate of the City University of New York concerning New York State Funding for FY 2019-2020 (Approved).
May 1, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees' Reports: Administrative Committee (Reminder about Establishment of Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions), Committee on Charter Review (Second reading of the proposed amendment to the Charter for Governance of Hunter College -Failed), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on International Students Taking Online Courses - Approved; Credit/No Credit Revised Policy - Approved), Governance Committee (By-Laws for Department of Africana and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies - Approved; By-Laws for Department of Urban Policy and Planning - Approved), Committee on General Education and Committee on Evaluation and Assessment (Report on Recommendations on General Education Assessment). 
April 17, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Report by Senate Vice Chair Noam Sohn regarding AccessAbility, Announcement to establish a Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions), Committee on Honors (Continued debate on Resolution Three from The Resolution on the Establishment of Honors Courses and Honors Course Sections – approved), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Committees on Master Plan and the Library (Report on the library renovation - approved); Statement from Professor John Wallach concerning a Faculty Senate Caucus.
April 3, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Update on the Middle States Evaluation Team Visit; Committee Reports: Committee on Undergraduate Academic Requirements (Resolution Naming the Hunter College Senate Chair the Hunter College Transfer Appeals Officer – approved), Committee on Charter Review (The first reading of the Charter for a Governance of Hunter College), Committee on Technology and Computing (Continued debate on the Addendum to the Statement of Institutional Learning Outcomes - approved), Committee on Honors (Debate on Resolution Three from the Resolution on the Establishment of Honors Courses and Honors Course Sections).
March 20, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President - an update on the Hunter College Science and Health Professions building construction; Middle States Steering Committee – update on the upcoming Site Visit; Committee Reports: Master Plan Committee and Committee on the Library (Report on the renovation of the library), Committee on Computing and Technology (Debate on the Addendum to the Statement of Institutional Learning Outcomes).
March 6, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was canceled.
February 20, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard VII; Committee Report: Administrative Committee (Update on CUNY Curriculum Approval Process), Workload and Unsponsored Research Resolution (Failed).
February 6, 2019 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard VI; Committee Reports: Committee on the Budget (Academic Excellence Fee proposal for the MS-Integrated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics – approved), Committee on Master Plan and Committee on the Library (Due to the late hour, they were unable to report).
December 12, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President, Presentation by Provost and Associate Provost; Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard V; Committee Reports: Committee on Undergraduate Course of Study (Procedures for Preparing and Submitting Curriculum Proposals for College Approval approved); Administrative Committee (Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation), Committee on Honors (Resolution on the Establishment of Honors Courses and Honors Course Sections – Resolution Two approved, Resolution Three tabled).
November 28, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard IV; Report by the HEO Forum; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee, Committee on Honors (Resolution on the Establishment of Honors Courses and Honors Course Sections – Resolution One approved).
November 7, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard III; Committee Reports: Administrative Report, Committee on Undergraduate Course of Study (Procedures for Preparing and Submitting Curriculum Proposals for College Approval), Committee on Undergraduate Academic Requirements (Reconsideration of Hunter Policies Related to Transfer Policy); Committee on Computing and Technology (Continued discussion on Technological Competencies at Hunter College).
October 24, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard II; Report by the President; Report by the Office of AccessAbility; Committee Reports: Administrative Report (Results for Nominees for the Search Committee for Chief Liberian and Dean of the Library); Committee on Computing and Technology (Introduction of Technological Competencies at Hunter College).
October 10, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was canceled.
September 26, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Update on the Middle States Work Groups for Standard I: Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Nominees of the Search Committee for Chief Liberian and Dean of the Library and Voting Procedures); Committee on Governance (Resolution on Non-CCE Full-Time Lecturer Voting Rights – approved), Committee on Honors (update on the Committee’s work); Report by the Ombuds Office.
September 12, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Update on the Middle States Evaluation; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Senate Committee Chairs, Announcement about accepting nominations for Search Committee for Chief Librarian, Revised Recommended Voting Procedures for Electing Search Committee, Resolution to Establish Ad-Hoc Classroom Accessibility Advisory Committee); Committee on the Budget; Committee on Honors (Motion to extend Committee on Honors' charge until the end of the Fall 2018 term - carried).
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 16, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Senate Meeting Schedule Fall 2018/Spring 2019, College Calendar for Fall 2018/Spring 2019, Ceremonial Adoption of Candidates for Graduation, Election of Senate Officers - Chair of the Senate, Vice Chair of the Senate, Secretary of the Senate and Chair of the Evening Council of the Senate); Committee on General Education Requirements Appeals (Report on the Committee's work); Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on the Y grade policy - approved); Committee on General Education and Academic Assessment and Evaluation  (Update on the Committees' work); Proposal to Establish the Program in Public Policy (Failed).
May 9, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Ombuds Office Report; Committee Reports: Ad Hoc Committee on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures; Committee on the Budget; Committee on Governance (Introduction of the Resolution on Non-CCE Full Time Lecturer Voting Rights).
May 2, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Report on the Middle States Evaluation; Committee Report: Committee on Academic Freedom (Report on the Committee's work this semester); Continued discussion on Resolution regarding Senate Administrative Procedure (The Resolution to Revise the Voting Procedures for Search Committee Nominees to Include Vote Count in Senate Minutes approved).
April 18, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Committee on Governance (motion to table the Bylaws of the Thomas Hunter Honors Program), Committee on Student Success (Report on Early Alert Pilot Fall 2017), Administrative Committee (Introduction of the Resolution on Gun Violence Research); Introduction of the Resolution regarding Senate Administrative Procedure.
March 28, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Introduction of the Resolution on Gun Violence Research), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Revised WU Grade Definition approved); Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Presentation by the Director of Public Safety on the Protocol for Active Shooter Situations; Remarks on Course Reduction Agreement.
March 14, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Distribution and Discussion of Revised WU Grade Definition), Senate Student Caucus (Report on the Committee's work and initiatives).
February 28, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Committee on Computing and Technology (Report on the Committee's work), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Framework for the Assessment of General Education (approved); Presentation by the Deputy Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment on the Excelsior scholarship.
February 14, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Report: Committee on General Education and Committee on Academic Assessment & Evaluation (Report Regarding a Framework for the Assessment of General Education); Report and Resolution Regarding Institutional Learning Outcomes (The Statement of Institutional Learning Outcomes approved).
January 31, 2018 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Continued discussion on Institutional Learning Outcomes.
December 6, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
November 29, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (List of candidates for diplomas and degrees), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Revised Statement of Institutional Learning Outcomes; Credit by Exam (Classical & Oriental Studies department allowed to grant credit for the Jerusalem Examination).
November 8, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Results for Nominees for Search Committee for Provost), Ad-hoc Committee on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures (Report on the Committee's work), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations); Open Discussion on Hunter College Institutional Learning Outcomes.
October 25, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Committees Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Ombudsman Officer, Election of Nominees for Search Committee for Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost), Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (Resolution on Credit/ No Credit Policy); Committee on General Education & Committee on Academic Assessment & Evaluation (Report on the Committees' work); Report of the College Ombudsman on the cases presented to the Ombudsman Office during the academic years 2012-2017; Resolution to Protect and Support DACA Students at Hunter (approved); Resolution by the Faculty Delegate Assemble (FDA) outlining concerns with current practices at the college regarding the position of Distinguished Lecturers.
October 11, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Resolution of appreciation for Daniel Cherubin, former Dean of the Library at Hunter College; Committees Reports: Administrative Committee (Reminder regarding Election of Ombudsman Officer and the Establishment of Search Committee for Provost), Committee on General Education (Update on the Committee's work), Nominating Committee (Most recent nominations), Departmental Governance Committee (Report on the Revised By-Laws of the Department of English); Report by the Provost on the Middle States evaluation.
September 27, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Administrative Committee Report (Reminder regarding Election of Ombudsman Officer and the Establishment of Search Committee for Provost); Continued discussion on the Resolution to Protect and Support DACA Students at Hunter.
September 13, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the President; Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Announcement of the election of the College Ombudsman, Election of Committee Chairs), Select Committee on Student Success (Presentation on the new Early Alter System), GER Appeals Committee (Report on the current appeals process and cases received last year), Select Committee on Honors (Resolution to Extend the Select Committee on Honors approved), Ad-hoc Committee on Hiring Practices (Report on the Committee's work); Election of Faculty Members for Appeals Committee for Student Complaints; Introduction of the Resolution to Protect and Support DACA Students at Hunter.
August 30, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 17, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

The 600th Senate meeting.  Third Reading of Charter Review.  Resolutions introduced by the Committee on General Education regarding the Hunter Core Requirement.  Report by the Committee on Computing & Technology on the Syllabus Checklist.
May 10, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Resolutions introduced by the Undergraduatre Academic Requirements Committee regarding Grading Definitions, WU grades, C/NC Policy, and Credit by Exam.  Presentation of approved Arts & Sciences By-Laws.  Second Reading of Charter Review.
May 3, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Report by the Committee on the Budget concerning procedures and approvals of Academic Excellence fees and Differential Tuition.  Second Reading of Charter Review.
April 19, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
April 5, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Donor Resolution approved); Charter Review Committee (first reading of the second batch of proposed Charter amendments); Budget Committee (provided an update on the committee's work).
March 22, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Elected Chair of the Master Plan Committee, Approved membership for the Ad-hoc Committee on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Studies).
March 8, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the ongoing state budget negotiations. Office of Student Conduct Statement on the Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee read by Senate Chair. GSA members gave a presentation on Participatory Budgeting. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (first reading of proposed Charter Amendments); General Education Requirements Committee (provided an update on Institutional Learning Outcomes and upcoming Middle States Reaccreditation process); By-Laws for the School of Arts & Sciences Committee  (gave an update on the committee work).

 

February 22, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved chair and member panel for the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Social Work, Proposal to Amend  Resolution to Annex Title IX Awareness & Counseling and Wellness Services Statement to Academic Syllabi Template was approved); Budget Committee  (approved Academic Excellence Fee for Geo-Informatics Program); General Education Requirements Committee  (Resolution on Remaining Three Credits approved).

 

February 8, 2017 Agenda,

Minutes

President provided an update on current state budget negotiations. FDA President Professor John Wallach reported on the upcoming UFS elections and the need to have full representation from Hunter faculty. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Resolution to make CUNY a Sanctuary University and Hunter College a Sanctuary Campus approved).
December 7, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved ceremonial adoption of Fall 2017 degree candidates, Resolution Establishing an Ad-hoc Committee on the Governance of Programs and Interdisciplinary Structures approved), Charter Review Committee (provided an update of the committees work and future amendments to the Charter).

 

November 30, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on current budget issues and provided an update on New York State Inspector General’s report on college foundations. Professor Sarah Chinn and Professor Laura Keating presented on 2016 AAUP Conference on Shared Governance. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies), Taskforce on Faculty Dining Services (provided an update on the status of the task force).
November 9, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

President Raab and Dean Rose reported on the news report regarding potential Title IX violations and the Office of Civil Rights letter. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Resolution to Annex Title IX Awareness & Counseling and Wellness Services Statement to Academic Syllabi Template was approved).
October 26, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the concerns with the Faculty-Staff Dining Room and plans to address them and the creation of a Presidential Taskforce to review interdisciplinary programs at the college. Meghann Williams, President of the Graduate Student Association reported on goals for the academic year. Matthew LoCastro, Vice President of the Undergraduate Student Government reported on USG goals for the year. Committee Reports: Committee on Academic Assessment and Evaluation (presented draft Assessment Plan); Ad-hoc Committee on Hiring Practices (provided an update on committee work).

 

October 5, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Academic Freedom (provided an update the charge of the committee); School of Arts & Sciences By-Laws Committee (provided an update on the committee's work). Acting Assistant Dean Robert Cowan gave a presentation on the CUNY UFS Committee on Education in Prison. The President and Provost gave a PowerPoint presentation on the upcoming Middle States Evaluation.
September 21, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the budget and introduced new administrative leaders. Dr. Katherine Conway, Chair of the University Faculty Senate provided an update on the UFS initiatives for the coming year. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Budget, Master Plan, Nominating, GER, and Charter Review Committee Chairs). Students of the Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter College (CRAASH) gave a presentation.
September 7, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 18, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

 
May 11, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Elected Chair and Member Panels for Search Committee for Chief Librarian); Select Committee on Honors (Approved to extend charge and composition of select committee for one more year); Committee on Academic Freedom (Approved resolution to endorse in Principal the University of Chicago statement on Freedom of Expression).
May 4, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported that the Commencement is on June 2nd, and the speaker will be Arianna Huffington co-founder and editor in chief of the Huffington Post. She thanked everyone involved with the Master Plan Committee for their efforts this past year. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Shared the Composition of the Subcommittee on Hiring Practices, Announcement of Establishment for Search Committee for Chief Liberian); Charter Review (Presented Second Reading of the Proposed Amendments to the Charter); Master Plan Committee (Presented PowerPoint on the committee work and finding ver the past year); Committee on General Education (Approved Resolution re Hunter Focus).
April 20, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
April 6, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

This meeting was cancelled.
March 30, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the current budget negotiation ongoing in Albany and a grant that the college received from the Mellon Foundation. Committee Reports: UCSC (provided an update on the current liberal arts issue); Administrative Committee (Approved Resolution Changing the structure of the General Education Committee); Charter Review (Presented First Reading of the Proposed Amendments to the Charter); Committee on Academic Freedom (Approved Revised Mission State for the Committee).·
March 9, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

Vice President of External Relations Terry Rosen Deutsch reported on the current budget negotiations for CUNY overall funding and the CUNY Capital Budget. Professor Jeremy Glick, Chair of the Hunter College of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) provided an update on current contract negotiations. President of FDA Professor McCauley presented a resolution that was approved to create a sub-committee to investigate hiring practices at the college. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (Passed four resolutions supporting substantial changes to the charter and will appear in the First Reading).
February 24, 2016 Agenda,

Minutes

Acting Vice President for Administration Robert Pignatello was introduced and gave welcoming remarks to the Senate. Members of the Behavioral Response Team gave a PowerPoint Presentation. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Provided Update Regarding Action Impacting Hunter's School of Urban Public Health); Committee on Academic Freedom (Approved a revision of the charge of the committee); Charter Review Committee (Provided update on upcoming First Reading of Charter Amendments).·
February 10, 2016 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
December 9, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved list of candidates for diploma and degrees, Passed Resolution Concerning Actions of the CUNY Board of Trustees and the Office of Academic Affairs with Respect to the Disputation of the CUNY School of Public Health and Consortia Programs); Evaluation of Teaching (Approved two resolutions on the modification of the teacher evaluation instrument content and ·Recommendation of Student Engagement for Teacher Evaluations); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
November 25, 2015 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
November 11, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Academic Assessment and Evaluation (Resolution on the use of Assessment Results carried); The Senate dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to hear the President and Provost's Presentation on the results of the COACHE Survey.·
October 28, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the Baker Building that will house the Theatre Department on 67th Street and the potential partnership between Hunter and the New York Philharmonic for then to use the Hunter Auditorium as their temporary home while they renovate David Geffen Hall. Committee Reports: Administration Committee (Elected Chair and Member Panels for Dean of the School of Education Search, Resolution Establishing Dance Department carried); Academic Freedom (revised mission statement presented and returned to committee for revisions).
October 14, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: UCSC (reported on most recent revisions to the Procedures for Submitting Curriculum Proposals); Computing & Technology (reported on the ongoing review of the committee charge and the CUNY Institutional Repository).·
September 30, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President welcomed everyone back and reported on new administrative officers, Master Planning efforts, and the current budget situation. Acting Provost reported on the upcoming release of the COACHE Survey data. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Announcement of the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Education, Senate Election of Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee, Election of Budget, Master Plan, Nominating, GER, and Charter Review Committee Chairs).·
September 16, 2015 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 20, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

Election of Senate Officers: Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Chair of Evening Council; President thanked everyone for their service this year and invited everyone to the Faculty Dining Room after the meeting for the 2015 Presidential Awards for Excellence. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (Third Reading of the Proposed Amendments, Appendix IV); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
May 13, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Proposal to Establish the Program in Human Rights in the Hunter College School of Arts and Sciences approved); Budget Committee (Resolution Hunter College, School of Education Academic Excellence Fee was approved); Departmental Governance Committee (approved By-Laws for the Departments of Economics, Political Sciences, and Women & Gender Studies); Charter Review Committee (presented the Second Reading of Batch 1 Proposed Amendments).
May 6, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President gave a PowerPoint presentation on Student Success and Engagement. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented Resolution Recommending Modified Search Procedure for Provost Search); Committee on Charter Review (Presented Second Reading of Batch 1 Proposed Amendments, Appendix II).
April 29, 2015 No agenda Meeting was cancelled.
April 15, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported that in a few weeks there would be an announcement on the progress of the construction on the science and nursing building and updated the Senate on administrative searches. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (First Reading of the Further Proposed Amendments, Appendix II); Departmental Governance Committee (approved History Department Revised By-Laws and Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology new By-Laws as submitted); Ad-Hoc By-Laws Advisory Committee for the School of Arts & Sciences (presented report, Appendix III)(Strategic plan update).
March 25, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding Surveys on Student Engagement. Committee Reports: Committee on Grade Appeals (presented reports, Appendix II); UCSC and GCSCAR (Report and resolution regarding the Procedures for Curriculum Proposals was approved); Charter Review Committee (presented proposed charter amendments).
March 11, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Standing Committee on Student Success; Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance Committee (reported on the Ad-Hoc By-Laws Advisory Committee for the School of Arts and Sciences); Charter Review Committee (presented First Reading of Proposed Amendments, Appendix II).
February 25, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President and Provost reported on the response to the Periodic Review Report. Ombudsman presented Fall 2014 report, Appendix II. Committee Reports: UCSC; Committee on Academic Assessment & Evaluation; Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); GER Appeals Committee (Provided informational update on GER Appeals from 2009-2015); Charter Review Committee (presented A Guide for Dealing With Upcoming, Proposed Amendments to the Charter for the Governance of Hunter College).
February 11, 2015 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the various building projects currently underway and administrative searches. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Grade Appeals (presented report on Grade Appeals from 2008 through December 2014 and proposed revision to the College-Wide Grade Appeals Procedures, Appendix III).
December 10, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Resolution to Change Structure of Committee on Academic Assessment & Evaluation carried); Committee on Charter Review (presented report on current committee work, Appendix II).
December 3, 2014 No agenda. This meeting was cancelled.
November 19, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Ombudsman, Faculty Members for Student Appeals Committee for Faculty Complaints, and Chair of Nominating Committee); Departmental Governance Committee (approved Physical Therapy Department By-Laws); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). New Business: Motion that the Administrative Committee of the Senate establish an ad-hoc committee to create procedural guidelines for drafting by-laws for the School of Arts & Sciences carried.
November 5, 2014 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
October 22, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Introduction of new faculty and staff; Election of Ombudsman was postponed until the next meeting; New Business: Resolution regarding the Strategic Plan Implementation Proposal for the School of Arts & Sciences.(Revised at the 2-11-2015 Senate meeting.)
October 8, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Special election of Senate officers: Secretary, Chair of Evening Council; Election of Common Core Review Committee representatives; Resolution to change structure of curriculum commitees to allow election of deputy chairs (passed); Committee reports: Budget (Resolution regarding Academic Excellence Fees for Graduate Programs, Studio Art; passed); Departmental Governance (Adoption of School of Nursing Bylaws, passed); Committee of the Whole discussion concerning Governance in the School of Arts & Sciences; Approved curriculum changes: Part I, Part II
September 17, 2014 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Topics and Actions
May 14, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Discussion of PMP goals with President, Election of Senate Officers: Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Chair of Evening Council; Provost presentation on the Middle States Periodic Review Report. Committee reports: Student Success; General Education (Resolution to adopt learning outcomes for U.S. Experience in Its Diversity, passed; Resolution to change Hunter Core, defeated); Departmental Governance (Adoption of School of Nursing Bylaws, unable to vote due to loss of quorum); Approved curriculum changes
May 7, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changes President reported on current administrative searches and technology changes that occurred over the break. Vice President for Student Affairs reported on a new policy that will allow students to receive financial aid refund two to three weeks earlier. Ombudsman presented annual report for cases seen during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years. Committee Reports: Student Standing Committee; UCSC (Resolution on Course Numbers and Non-Permanent Courses approved, Appendix III); Committee on Teacher Evaluations (PowerPoint presentation on student response rates and ways to increase participation).
April 23, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changes: Part I, Part II President reported on the college's first homecoming and commencement. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Elected Chair and Member Panel for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences).
April 9, 2014 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
March 26, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changesPresident reported on the CUNY wide Performance Management Process (PMP) new format, Appendix II. (Strategic Plan update) Committee Reports: Committee on the Evaluation of Teaching (provided an informational update on response rate of Teacher Evaluations); Committee on Computing & Technology (report title Suggestions for Faculty Designing and Teaching Hybrid and Online Courses was endorsed by voice vote); Committee on the Library (resolution on optimizing resources at the Library carried by voice vote).
March 6, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changes: Part I, Part II, Part IIIPresident thanked everyone for their work on Pathways and provided an update on the Library construction. Committee Reports: GER Committee (provided update on Pathways and departmental requirements).
February 19, 2014 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
February 5, 2014 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changesProvost provided an update on the Periodic Review process. (Strategic Plan update) Committee Reports: GER Appeals Committee (presented on the newly developed online application for general education appeals).
December 11, 2013 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changesCommittee Reports: Joint Report by the Undergraduate Course of Study Committee and the Graduate Course of Study and Academic Requirements Committee (Regarding the Procedures for Curriculum Proposals carried without dissent). The Senate resolved itself into a committee of the whole to hear a Report from the President on Student Success.
December 4, 2013 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changesChair reported that the President will present a report at the next meeting and the Senate will dissolve into a Committee of the Whole during the presentation. Committee Reports: Committee on Academic Freedom (Resolution to repudiate the 10/11/13 draft proposal of "The City University of New York Policy on Expressive Conduct" carried, Appendix II).
November 20, 2013 Agenda,

Minutes

Approved curriculum changes: Part I, Part IIPresident reported on personnel matters and the Alumni Event that be held on April 4th. Director of Public Safety reported on the Annual Security Report. Committee Reports: Committee on Academic Freedom (provided informational update); UARC (revised Course Repeat Rule carried without dissent). Old Business: Resolution to reject the proposed "City University of New York Policy on Expressive Conduct" was referred to committee for definite postponement until December 4th.
November 6, 2013 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
October 23, 2013 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on library renovations for the 6th and 7th floors and provided updates on the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Project at 74th Street and Weill-Cornell final announcement to occupy a floor in the Bellevue Research Building. Provost presented a report regarding the Periodic Review Report (PRR), (Strategic Plan Update) Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Chair and Member Panel for Search Committee for CIO/Assistant VP for ICIT; Procedures for Curriculum Proposals: Special Actions, Appendix III; Resolution to Establish the Women and Gender Studies Department carried; Resolution to Remain Select Committee on First Year Experience to Student Success carried; Resolution to establish Select Committee on Honors carried); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
October 9, 2013 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
September 25, 2013 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the second selections of scholar cohorts and the social bonding they will provide freshmen students. The Periodic Review for Middles States is this year and five areas that will be reviewed were presented. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chair of Charter Review Committee and membership slate for the Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee). New Business: UFS is machining recommendations on CUNY-wide budgetary priorities and has asked that Hunter College prioritize a list or add items to the current list.
September 11, 2013 Agenda,

Minutes

President reported on the continued work being done with the implementation of Pathways and library renovations that are underway. Provost introduced the new Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences Andrew Polsky and new leaders at Roosevelt House. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected chairs for Budget, Master Plan, Nominating, and General Education Committees).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-15-13 Minutes
Election of Senate Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Chair of the Evening Council; Senate Procedures for Appeals for General Education (adopted); Resolution to revise appeals document (passed); Committee Reports: Departmental Governance (Philosophy Department Bylaws, adopted), Undergraduate Course of Study, Committee on Academic Assessment and Evaluation; Approved Curriculum Changes: Part I, Part II.
05-08-13 Minutes Provost presented Resolution establishing the Hunter College School of Health Professions and creating the Departments of Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Audiology, and adjusting the Divisional Structure of Hunter College which was approved; Students presented Resolution in Support of Clean Construction Polices at CUNY was adopted; Chief Operating Officer gave campus security update, Ombudsman presented annual report. Committee Reports: GER Committee (Revision of Hunter Core Requirement).
05-01-13 Minutes Report by the Chief Operating Officer reviewing the CUNYFirst website. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reported on Hunter L guidelines).
04-24-13 Minutes Report by the President to the body,updating them on the progress of the upcoming buildings and renovations happening at Hunter. Provost Vita Rabinowitz reported on “Proposals for Curriculum Innovation Grants.” Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Special Senate Election and approved curriculum changes, presented draft for the Hunter L guidelines); Committee on Computing & Technology (presented on teacher evaluation incentives for students).
04-10-13 No agenda This meeting was canceled.
03-20-13 Minutes Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Special Senate Election and approved curriculum changes. Proposal to create a new program in Human Biology. Resolution establishing a program in human biology in the Hunter College School of Arts & Sciences); GER Committee (presented re: The Hunter Core Requirement regarding parts of the foreign language requirement).
03-06-13
Minutes President reported on CUNY pathways and construction happening around the college. Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Special Senate Election and approved curriculum changes); GER Committee (report CUNY pathways).
02-27-13 No agenda This meeting was canceled.
02-06-13
Minutes Committee report: Administrative Committee (report regarding Special Senate Election); UCSC (report on course submission for Fall 2013). Report by the Office of Assessment on Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA).
12-12-12 Minutes Committee reports: Administrative Committee (regarding Approved Curriculum Changes, TheList of Candidates for Diplomas and Degrees and Senate Membership); Academic Freedom Committee (presented the report requesting the need representation from the faculty from Education, from Health Professions and Social Work); Committee on Computing and Technology and the Committee on Teacher Evalutions (presented a report on teacher evaluations). The Senate resolved the temporary reallocation of seats be applied at Senate meetings. ACERT presented a report regarding their mission to serve as a faculty development program.
12-05-12 Minutes Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Special Senate Election and approved curriculum changes, presented on the resolution establishing the Medical Laboratory Sciences Department in the School of Arts and Sciences); Master Plan (presented on the upcoming logistical strategic planning of the college). The Chief Operating Officer reported on the state of the college post-Hurricane Sandy. The Secretary of the Senate presented a resolution and recommended that the body consider a temporary reallocation of seats.
11-14-12 Minutes President reported on the status of the college after Hurricane Sandy. Resolutions presented in support of the Queensborough faculty stance on Pathways. Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report on the Resolution Regarding the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Resolution: CUNY Institute for Computer Simulation, Stochastic Modeling and Optimization (COSSMO), Approved Curriculum Changes, and the election of the committee chair); Committee on Academic Assessment & Evaluation; UCSC (report on Pathways implementation).
11-07-12 No agenda This meeting was canceled.
10-17-12 Minutes Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Approved Curriculum Changes, report on The CUNY Institute for Computer Simulation, Stochastic Modeling and Optimization (COSSMO); GER Committee (presented an update on Pathways). Report by the Department of English, resolution presented on four-hour composition courses.
10-03-12 Minutes President reported on the proposed academic excellence fees. Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Approved Curriculum Changes and the election of committee chairs); Budget Committee (report on the general Resolutions on Academic Excellence Fees. It was resolved that The City University of New York adopt a schedule of academic excellence fees for various departments, programs, and schools).
09-19-12 Minutes Report by the President to the body updating them on the progress of the upcoming buildings and renovations happening at Hunter. Report by the Provost and Vice President for Student affairs on the new class of students and the new faculty joining the college. Committee reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding Approved Curriculum Changes and the election of committee chairs); Report by the Chair of the UCSC on CUNY’s “Pathways” updates.
09-05-12 No agenda This meeting was canceled.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-16-12 Minutes President reported on the fundraising effort for the library and current search committees. Mr. Zinnanti reported on the new CUNY Hunter College Revised Tobacco Policy. Director of Assessment Mosen Auryan reported on wide range of activities that he was engaged with for the 2011-2012 year. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Teacher Evaluation and Committee on Computing & Technology joint report (approved resolution to transition to Online Student Evaluations).
05-09-12 Minutes Ombudsman presented his annual report. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (approved “Guidelines for Establishing and Revising Departmental By-Laws”, Appendix II); UARC (approved resolutions on Study Abroad Grading and Course Repeat Rule).
05-02-12 Minutes Committee Reports: UCSC (reported on guidelines for Course Proposals by Units without Major, Minor, or Certificate Programs).
04-18-12 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chair and Member Panels for the Search Committee for Vice President for Development); UCSC (reported on the new guideline for submitting proposal for review for the new common core).
04-04-12 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
03-28-12 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
03-14-12 Minutes President reported on program rankings in the US News and World Reports. Committee Reports: GER Committee (approved Framework for Hunter College Common Core); UARC (presented the Revised Academic Integrity Policy, 248 which are based on the CUNY Revised Academic Integrity Policy); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
02-22-12 Minutes President reported that a lease had been signed to move Studio Art and one of the galleries to Tribeca. Committee Reports: GER Committee (presented “A Draft Framework for Hunter College Common Core”, Appendix II).
02-08-12 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
12-14-11 Minutes Provost reported on SEEK and presented resolution the Department of SEEK be abolished and the Percy Ellis Sutton Program of SEEK be established at Hunter College effective February 1, 2012 for approval.Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
11-30-11 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-16-11 Minutes Committee Reports: General Education Committee (approved resolution rejecting Pathways on pedagogical, intellectual, and legal grounds). New Business: approved resolution opposing surveillance activities by the NYPD.
10-26-11 Minutes President reported on Pathways and its impact on Hunter, the CUNY Committees on Majors, and the Presidential Task Force led by Dean Koch. Prof. Elizabeth Nunez, member of the CUNY 60 Pathways: Steering Committee, who presented an updated report on the CUNY Pathways.
10-12-11 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
09-21-11 Minutes President reported on the staff response to the hurricane at the start of the semester and the official opening of the new complex in East Harlem. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution to Establish the CUNY Institute for Education Policy at Roosevelt House); Departmental Governance Committee (progress report on reviewing “Model Departmental Bylaws”); General Education Committee (presented PowerPoint presentation on CUNY Pathways-General Education at CUNY, Appendix II).
09-07-11 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-18-11 Minutes Election of Senate Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Chair of the Evening Council.
05-11-11 Minutes Provost reported on the appointment of Dr. Lucinda Zee as the New Associate Provost and reported on the strategic plan implementation and performance management process. Chief Operating Officer, Len Zinnanti reported on the “CUNY/Hunter College Revised Tobacco Policy” (See Appendix II). Ombudsman presented his annual report.
05-04-11 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
04-27-11 Minutes President provided update on the Strategic Planning process for the college and thanked the Strategic Planning Committee. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance Committee (approved new bylaws for the School of Urban Public Health) Strategic Planning Committee (approved the “Hunter College Strategic Plan, Academic Years 2012-2020”).
04-13-11 Minutes President Raab introduced the architect managing the renovations who gave a slideshow presentation, Appendix II. Committee Reports: General Education Committee (approved resolution on the Proposed CUNY Transfer Policy and Timetable and resolution to Maintain Standards at the Senior Colleges).
03-23-11 Minutes Len Zinnanti reported on the recent fires in the student cafeteria.
03-02-11 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
02-16-11 Minutes Len Zinnanti reported on the New York State Budget proposed by the Governor, the Work Place 22 Violence Prevention Plan, and the Smoking Policy Update which CUNY has issued. Search Committee Chairs provided update on their status.
02-01-11 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
12-08-10 Minutes Provost announced the hiring of new Acting Associate Provost for General Education. Senate dissolved itself into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Strategic Planning Committee’s report.
12-01-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-23-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-10-10 Minutes President reported on the Board of Trustees passed a $115 tuition increase for the spring semester and Hunter winning the CUNY Athletic Championship Tournaments. Gil Giannini of ICIT gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Informed Registration 3.0 Textbook Database. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (established new Standing Committee on General Education to replace the Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Budget Committee (approved resolution to go to CUNY Board of Trustees on adopting revised tuition schedule for Master of Social Work Program).
10-27-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
10-13-10 Minutes President reported that there is no news on the budget. Committee Reports: Strategic Planning Committee (presented summary of the committees work over the summer); Special Advisor Committee on Academic Functions at Roosevelt Public Policy Institute (provided update on the committee's work since 2007).
09-29-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
09-15-10 Minutes President welcomed everyone back and reported on new faculty hires and provided an update in the building of the new Silverman School of Social Work and CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College at 119th Street and 3rd Avenue. Mr. Zinnanti reported on the new campus access system and the testing phase at the 68th Street Campus.

2000-2010

Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-19-10 Minutes President reported on commencement and the extensive renovation of the library over the summer. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers and Chair/Member Panels for the Search Committee for Dean of the School or Arts and Sciences); Committee on Academic Assessment and Evaluation (presented informational progress report).
05-12-10 Minutes President reported on upcoming college events. Ombudsman presented annual office report. Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (approved resolution on Revised Pluralism & Diversity Requirement). New Business: approved resolution calling for the School of Public Health to be established as its own unit with a Dean.
05-05-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
04-21-10 Minutes President reported on the various searches that are underway and two new ones she would like the senate to establish. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chair and Member Panels for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing); UCSC (approved resolution on departmental oversight of hybrid and online courses).
04-07-10 Minutes Provost reported on the beginning of the process to develop a strategic plan over the next year to envision Hunters future for the next five to ten years. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the School of Nursing); Strategic Planning Committee (sponsored a formative discussion on the State of the College in 2020).
03-24-10 Minutes President reported on delays with the approval of the budget and repair and renovations that are going to take place in the coming months. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved revised College-wide Search Procedures).
03-10-10 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved one-time variance from Search Procedures for Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Political Science). New Business: Mr. Zinnanti, Chief Operating Officer, reported in Security Measures of March 4, 2010.
02-24-10 Minutes
President reported on the budget and space issues. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved revised College-wide Search Procedures).
02-10-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
12-09-09 Minutes President reported current budget negotiations and the Middle States accreditation process. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected faculty to Appeals Committee at request of Provost); Dr. Manfred Kuechler, Acting Associate Provost gave a PowerPoint presentation on web-access to Teacher Evaluations, Appendix II.
12-02-09 Minutes Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (presented Draft Report on the Writing Requirement for discussion, Appendix II).
11-18-09 Minutes Continued Discussion on the Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER draft Report on the P&D Requirement.
11-04-09 Minutes President Raab and Senior Staff presented Hunter College Performance Goals for the 2008-2009 Academic Year, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (Presented 2010-2011 College Calendar as issued by CUNY Central Administration, Appendix II); Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (presented Draft Report on the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement, Appendix IV).
10-21-10 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
10-07-09 Minutes Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (PowerPoint interim activities presentation).
09-23-09 Minutes President reported on the performance evaluation submitted to the Chancellor and the various facilities projects that moving forward. Committee Reports:Administrative Committee (elected Chair and Member Panels for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Education and Chief Librarian); Passed Resolution on the School of Public Health at Hunter.
09-09-09 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-20-09 Minutes President reported on commencement and provided an update on the construction of the School of Social Work. Ombudsman provided annual report and the expansion of the office into many other organizations. Committee Reports; Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Calendar Committee (approved revised bell schedule, Appendix IV); Library Committee (approved resolution calling on President to follow recommendations of the committee); Computing and Technology Committee (presented progress report, Appendix V). New Business: resolution moved to change credit limit from 3 credits to 4 credits for winter session approved.
05-13-09 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
05-06-09 Minutes President reported on the Middle States visit and the approval of all fourteen standards, Appendix II. Committee Reports: UCSC (approved Catalog Changes for Major/Minor, Appendix III); Teacher Evaluation Committee (approved resolution to have evaluation summaries of each class made available by ICIT online). New Business: resolution approved opposing term limits for Department Chairs by any agencies outside of the department itself.
04-22-09 Minutes President reported on the upcoming Middle States visit. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (created the Select Committee on Strategic Planning as subcommittee of the Master Plan Committee and approved revisions to Procedures for Seating Alternate Senators); UCSC (approved clarification of the Foreign Language Requirement).
04-01-09 Minutes President reported on the state budget which includes 15% increase in tuition for undergraduate students and 15-20% increase for graduate students and informed the senate on the new parental leave policy, Appendix II. Committee Reports: UCSC (approved new Minor Policy).
03-18-09 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
03-04-09 Minutes This was the 500th Meeting of the Hunter College Senate. Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (report on the White Paper on the Minor Requirement and approved resolution regarding minor requirement at Hunter College).
02-18-09 Minutes President reported on State and Capital Budgets and her work with the CUNY Administration to track funds from, the stimulus package to Hunter. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (update the Senate on letter sent to CUNY Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Frederick P. Schaffer, on the voting crisis); Middle States Steering Committee (update and discussion on first half of the released report).
02-04-09 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
12-17-08 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved White Paper: The Hunter College Senate and the Definition of Voting Majority); UCSC (approved resolution requiring statement of learning outcomes be included in all syllabi).
12-03-08 Minutes President reported on the decision of the State Legislature to raise tuition and the proposal to allow a new high school to be built on the Brookdale Campus. Committee Reports: Middle States Steering Committee (informed the Senate that the President of the Evaluation Team will be coming at the end of April).
11-19-08 Minutes President reported on the challenging times due to the 3M budget cut CUNY just received and the proposed reduction in the upcoming budget. Senate moved into a Committee of the Whole to have an Open Forum and Discussion of the Middle States Self-Study Report.
11-12-08 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
10-29-08 Minutes President reported that Len Zinnanti will be coming back as Acting Chief Operating Officer and reported on Inaugural Hunter College Fundraising Gala. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (one-time special search waiver request from President Raab failed); Middle States Steering Committee (announced dates of open forums to discuss finding and procedures of college’s self-study).
10-15-08 Minutes President introduced new administrative staff members and reported on the Social Work/Public Health projects. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (approved “Course Information Guide for the On-line Schedule of Classes”); Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (presented interim Activities Report).
09-24-08 Minutes President provided update on the new building in East Harlem for the School of Social Work and the great progress toward creating the School of Public Health. Committee Reports: Select Committee on Performance Measures & Outcomes Assessment (presented the 2007-2008 Assessment Report); Middle States Steering Committee (presented the timetable for Re-accreditation Initiative Oct 08-Apr 09).
09-10-08 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved amended resolution on Experimental Courses); Middle States Steering Committee (provided update and current findings).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-21-08 Minutes President reported on real estate issues for the School of Social Welfare and the new Health and Science Building. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Mellon Project Special Committee on the GER (approved resolution recommending that the position of Associate Dean for General Education be created and located in the School of Arts & Sciences); Committee on Academic Freedom (presented report on Film and Media's Special Public Relations Seminar, MEDP 299.48 with timeline of events, Appendix II, and response to report, Appendix III).
05-07-08 Minutes Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review GER (presented report “The Evolution of General Education at Hunter-Stage 1); the Senate endorsed the resolution being submitted to the CUNY Board of Trustees calling for the Reestablishment of the School of Nursing at Hunter College as an Independent School within Hunter College.
04-16-08 Minutes President provided update on the library project. Committee Reports: Middle States Steering Committee (presented report with time table for re-accreditation); Teacher Evaluation Committee (provided update on the implementation of online evaluations); Master Plan Committee (presented committee's response to President’s request for comments and suggestion for the 2008-2012 CUNY Master Plan Draft).
04-02-08 Minutes President reported on current budget negotiations in Albany and current college initiatives underway. Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the GER (presented draft statement outlining the goals for the GER as preamble to the Purposes of GER Program); Committee on Academic Freedom (presented revised Procedures for Adjudicating an Academic Freedom Complaint for discussion).
03-19-08 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
03-05-08 Minutes Committee Reports: Mellon Project Special Committee to Review GER (continued discussion of the report); Committee on Academic Freedom (presented “Procedures for Adjudicating an Academic Freedom Complaint.”).
02-20-08 Minutes Meeting was not formally convened due to a lack of quorum. Informal discussion took place on the Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the General Education Requirement report, titled “How We Care for the Curriculum at Hunter College.”
02-06-08 Minutes President reported that the college is now a Joint Doctoral Degree granting institution with the Graduate Center for Doctors in Public Health, and Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry. Senate moved into a Committee of the Whole to have a discussion on the Middle States Self-Study.
12-12-07 Minutes President reported on the Task Force on Hunter College Libraries with Prof. Berny, Chair of the Task Force. The Senate approved the recommendations of the Task Force by voice vote.
12-05-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-28-07 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (created Mellon Project Special Committee to Review the General Education Requirement); GCSC & GARC (approved establishment of “Y” grade for graduate level courses); UARC (presented progress report on transfer issues, academic integrity procedures, plus/minus grading system and Manhattan Hunter High School for Science).
11-07-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
10-17-07 Minutes President reported on the CUNY Master Plan and a need to have a discussion of it with the Senate and involve the whole campus community in the process. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Master Plan Committee (reported on library renovation, new Health and Sciences Complex, and proposed new building for the School of Social Work).
10-03-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
09-19-07 Minutes President Rabb and senior staff presented the 2007-2008 Performance Goals, Appendix II.
09-05-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-16-07 Minutes President reported on the CUNY Student Complaint procedure and fundraising efforts during the past year. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers and Chair and Member Panels for the Search Committee for Assistant Vice President of ICIT); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Academic Freedom (approved recommend Student Complaint Procedures).
05-02-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
04-25-07 Minutes President reported on security measures in place in light of the event at Virginia Tech and updated the Senate on the upcoming commencement ceremony.Committee Reports: Computing and Technology Committee (provided information update on the committee's activity, Appendix II); Budget Committee (provided detailed reported and thanked Vice President Wang for his cooperation, Appendix III).
04-11-07 Minutes Dr. Wendy Katkin, Director of the Mellon Grant Commission on the Undergraduate Curriculum provided an updated Mellon Project and what she hopes it will become at Hunter College. President reported on the increased funding for the CUNY Compact and the committee from last year will be reconvened to hear some general ideas about spending. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (continued discussion on Roosevelt House and approved formation of advisory committee); IRB Update (Provost reported that she is working with the senate to form a committee to examine IRB issues that have been raised by the Senate and other forums).
03-28-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
03-14-07 Minutes President and Provost gave combined PowerPoint presentation on Hunter College Performance Goals 2006-2007, Appendix II. They both also talked about the current renovations at Roosevelt House and the planned programs that will be located there.
02-28-07 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
02-14-07 Minutes President reported budget and personnel matters. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (approved addition of an 8 week Summer Session I schedule, Appendix IV); Committee on Computing and Technology (approved resolution regarding web management); CUNY Procedures for Handling Student Complaints About Faculty in Academic Settings (Professor Stapleford introduced the procedures and held discussion on them, Appendix V)
12-13-06 Minutes President reported on her visit to Brookdale and that they are getting ready to release the RFEI, which is the Request for Expression of Interest. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Psychology Department); Master Plan Committee (presented update on the committee’s activity and President’s report to them, Appendix II).
12-06-06 Minutes Committee Reports: Institutional Review Board (provided a summary update on their activities and took questions from the Senate, Appendix II).
11-15-06 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-08-06 Minutes President reported on the student experience at Hunter and current space issues. Provost reported on three major college-wide initiatives: the Mellon Project, the upcoming Middle States evaluation, and CUNY Campaign for Student Success. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-25-06 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
10-11-06 Minutes President reported on the reconvening of the Committee on Compact Spending and announced that the School of Public Health will be housed at Hunter. Committee Reports: UARC (approved requirement that after 10 years of not being matriculated students reentering would adhere to the catalogue in effect); Calendar Committee (approved modified bell schedule, Appendix II).
09-27-06 Minutes President Raab welcomed everyone back and introduced new members of her team and reported on administrative departures, Appendix II. Ombudsman provided a summary report of the cases she saw in the prior year, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected standing committee chairs and Chair and Member Panel for the Search for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; approved Standing Committee on Academic Freedom).
09-13-06 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-17-06 Minutes President reported on 1M gift from the Petrie Foundation that will be earmarked for student emergencies and is broadly defined and updated everyone of the search process for two deans. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Charter Review Committee (presented Third Reading and adoption of the Proposed Amendments).
05-10-06 Minutes  
04-26-06 Minutes President reported on important campus wide events and the administrations work in responding to the report by the Select Committee on Academic Freedom. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (procedures for seating senate alternates approved).
04-05-06 Minutes President reported on the budget passed that has significant new operating money for the CUNY System. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (presented the Second Reading of the Proposed Amendments, Appendix II); Enacting Legislation for 2006-07 Senate Elections and Seating of Alternates approved as amended.
03-29-06 Minutes The Senate dissolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for informal discussion of the Amendments to the Hunter College Charter that will be presented for the Second Reading at the April 5th meeting.
03-15-06 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). Items from Last Meeting: Vice President Zinnanti gave presentation on the installation of turnstiles and Security, Appendix II.
03-01-06 Minutes University Dean for the Executive Office Robert A. Ptachik presented the summary process for the evaluation of President Raab and answered questions from Senate members. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (present First Reading of the Proposed Amendments, Appendix II).
02-15-06 Minutes Committee Reports: Select Committee on Academic Freedom (Continued discussion on the recommendations in final report).
02-01-06 Minutes President reported on budget matters and current fundraising efforts. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Professor Tronto said a few word on Perez v. CUNY and its implication on the function of the senate, Dean Chinn statement, Appendix III); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Select Committee on Academic Freedom (discussion of proposed recommendations).
12-14-05 Minutes President reported on a half a million dollar gift from the Mellon Foundation to work together as a community to look at the General Education Requirements. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (approved Bell Schedule I & II, Appendix II and winter session course offerings); Select Committee on Academic Freedom (presented the final report, Appendix III and Provost’s statement and response to report, Appendix IV).
11-30-05 Minutes President reported on the approval of the CUNY Campus Compact, Appendix II by the Board of Trustees to get more funding into the CUNY System which comes with a tuition increase for students. Professor Tronto reported on recent court ruling that will have an effect on the way the senate operates and went over how to use clickers for voting.
11-16-05 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-02-05 Minutes President Rabb and staff gave a PowerPoint presentation on Hunter College Performance Goals 2004-2005, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (approved the pilot project Bell Schedule for Spring 2006).
10-19-05 Minutes Dean Escott reported on Academic Integrity and the way cases are handled. Vice President Zinnanti reported on the new ID card system. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution requesting input to the Budget Master Plan Request Committee be made public); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
09-28-05 Minutes President reported on funds still being available for graduate students and that the Chancellor is going to ask that more money be invested in graduate programs. Registrar gave a PowerPoint presentation on a pilot bell schedule. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chair and Member Panels for the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Social Work).
09-14-05 Minutes President introduced new members of the administration and reported on the STARS scholarship system. Ombudsman reported on the different types of cases she encountered during her second year in the role. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected standing committee chairs). New Business: resolution expressing the Senate’s appreciation to Provost Pizer for his service approved with acclamation.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-18-05 Minutes President provided updates on commencement. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Teacher Evaluation Committee (approved three resolutions regarding administering evaluations for summer, online courses, and moving the system to an online format). Detailed Informational Reports submitted by Select Committee on First Year Experience, Committee on Computing and Technology, and Advising Task Force.
05-11-05 Minutes President reported on personnel and budget matters. Committee Reports: Select Committee on Academic Integrity (approved three resolutions re: Hunter College Policy on Academic Integrity: Procedures for Academic Dishonesty, Appendix II); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Film & Media Studies).
05-04-05 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved amendment to College Grade Appeals Procedures); UARC (presented informational update on permit course appearing in student’s record and are included in the computation of a student’s GPA).
04-20-05 Minutes  
04-06-05 Minutes President reported on the launch of the faculty/staff e-bulletin to keep everyone informed of events and information and a grant from the Mellon Foundation to look at undergraduate programs. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chair and Member Panel for the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Budget Committee (provided update on the difficulties the committee is having getting information from the administration, Appendix II); Discussion of President Raab’s Recommendations for the School of Arts and Sciences Structure (approved resolution finding the President’s report unacceptable).
03-23-05   Open Meeting
03-09-05 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
02-23-05 Minutes Committee Reports: Budget Committee (approved revised resolution that all plans for tuition or fee increases above $50 be submitted to the Senate for careful deliberation by the Budget Committee).
02-09-05 Minutes President reported that she has requested that a formal search be held for the Dean of Arts and Sciences and proposed CUNY Budget that includes a $250 increase in tuition. New Business: It was moved that the staff of the Registrar’s Office be commended for putting together a schedule of classes with only 67 rooms available.
12-08-04 Minutes President reported on the upcoming commencement ceremony and a half million dollar gift received to name the Writing Center. Vice President Ayravainen reported on the current difficulties with the degree audit process and the purchase of the Degree Works program. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (established the Select Committee on Academic Freedom).
12-01-04 Minutes Open Forum and presentation of architectural plans for Roosevelt House hosted for Senate members. Committee Reports: UCSC (Passed GER Core Regulations and revised statement on admission of undergraduate students to graduate courses).
11-17-04 Minutes President reported on the EPA Audit, CUNY Capital Campaign and announced the recipients of the First Annual Presidential HEO Awards.
11-03-04 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Budget Committee (outlined what the committee objectives were for the year).
10-27-04 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chair and Member Panels for Search Committee for V.P. for Student Affairs and Dean of Students); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-13-04 Minutes President reported on the positive response that was received back from Middle States regarding the Periodic Review Report and other academic matters. Committee reports: Administrative Committee (presented Senate News Bulletin centered on Respecting Governance at Hunter College); Ombudsman presented overview of the types of cases she had in her first year in the role. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
09-22-04 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
09-08-04 Minutes Professor Tronto read the message that she posted in Hunter-L titled “Waiting for Dean Godot?.” President Raab reported on the structure of the School of Arts and Sciences and budget matters. Provost Pizer and Vice President Ayravainen reported on the senate major declaration policy and how they are going to start enforcing it with current students. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected chair of Nominating Committee and approved Amendment to College-wide Search Procedures regarding the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-19-04 Minutes President thanked everyone who participated in the discussion on the restructuring of the School of Arts and Sciences and will review the final report over the summer. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers and approved meeting schedule); Committee on Computing and Technology (presented a progress report); UARC (presented four resolutions on the CPE; resolutions B, C, and D approved).
05-12-04 Minutes Committee Reports: Special Advisory Committee on the Structure of the School of Arts and Sciences (approved the final report); UARC (approved course credit rule and course withdrawal policy, Appendix II & III).
05-05-04 Minutes Committee Reports: Middle States Periodic Review (Senate went into Committee of the Whole to discuss); UARC (approved edits to the Undergraduate Catalogue, Appendix II; approved resolution clarifying transfer policy for non-degree student). New Business: approved resolution on the displeasure of the CUNY Master Plan not being made available to the CUNY community.
04-28-04 Minutes President and Provost gave a joint report on the periodic review report and the physical master plan. Committee Reports: Special Advisory Committee on the Structure of the School of Arts and Sciences (presented interim report); Senate moved into a Committee of the Whole to discuss.
04-14-04 Minutes President and staff gave a PowerPoint presentation on the new Scholarship Tracking and Reporting System (STARS), Appendix II. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (approved revised bell schedule, Appendix III); Teacher Evaluation Committee (approved resolution calling got the change in how questionnaires are distributed); UCSC (approved addition of language the GER Foreign Language Requirement).
03-24-04 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
03-10-04 Minutes President introduced new Dean of the School of Social Work and reported on communications efforts to students and faculty through e-bulletins. Director of Safety Mader reported on recent burglaries and crime prevention. Committee Reports: UARC (presented two part report, Appendix III).
02-25-04 Minutes Vice President Ayravainen presented detailed overview of current student affairs initiatives. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution to endorse college’s membership with the Workers’ Rights Consortium).
02-11-04 Minutes President reported on the Arts and Sciences Restructuring Project, CUNY master plan, and the proposed budget. Vice President Zinnanti reported on campus safety and technology issues. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved Special Advisory Committee on the Structure of the School of Arts and Sciences and Select Committee on Academic Integrity); Resolution passed opposing CUNY Board of Trustee policy that will allow students who take e-permit course to have the course calculated in their home college GPA.
12-03-03 Minutes President reported CUNY Capital Budget and structure of the School of Arts and Sciences. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (provided a progress report on what the committee has been reviewing). The Senate dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the report.
11-19-03 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
11-05-03 Minutes President gave a PowerPoint presentation on Hunter Colleges Performance Goals for 2003-2004, Appendix II. Vice President Ayravainen reported on the requirement that all colleges notify students about meningitis and what it does to individuals and that they return a form that they have been notified. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved creation of Select Committee on First Year Experience); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-22-03 Minutes President reported on and introduced new administrative hires. Provost reported on the Outcomes Assessment Taskforce and mandates Middle States periodic review report. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-01-03 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
09-24-03 Minutes President reported on the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Hunter College collaborative High School. Vice President Zinnanti reported on the Ombudsman’s report relating to Human Resources and side walk construction that will disrupt traffic in and out of Thomas Hunter Hall. There was continued discussion on the Ombudsman’s report from the last meeting.
09-10-03 Minutes President reported on the hire of 49 new faculty members despite the budget pressures and that enrollment is doing well and growing each year. Vice President Zinnanti reported technology improvements and the findings of the sub-committee on food service. Vice President Ayravainen reported on the new 2-day orientation for new freshmen and transfer students and the institution of a new system that will ask all community members to help with recruiting students. Ombudsman presented an overview report of issues that he faced while serving in the role, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected standing committee chairs).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-21-03 Minutes President provided updates on commencement and reported that she is bringing in a consultant to help determine what the structure of the School of Arts and Sciences should be. Acting Vice President Ayravainen reported on the Placement Priorities and Policy Changes for Residence Halls. Acting Vice President Zinnanti reported on the Technology Fee and Security Issues. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers and meeting schedule).
05-14-03 Minutes President reported in the state budgets impact on tuition and Legislatures decision to not restore funding to the operating which is going to lead to layoffs. Committee Reports: UCSC (approved modifications to the GER, Appendix II). New Business: It was asked that Public Safety Director come update on a possible increase in crime at the campus.
05-07-03 Minutes Committee Report: Teacher Evaluation Committee (approved revised “Clinical” questionnaire, Appendix II). New Business: Vice Chair Murray moved that the Dean of Students be requested to report to the Senate concerning placement priorities and policy changes at the residence halls approved.
04-30-03 Minutes President provided updates on current searches, final budget, and campus wide communication. Committee Reports: UARC (final report on academic dishonesty grading). New Business: Prof. Sherrill moved that the UARC and Senate revisit the academic dishonesty issue was approved.
04-15-03 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution opposing the cut in funding for CUNY).
04-02-03 No agenda This meeting was cancelled.
03-19-03 Minutes President reported on the budget. Acting Vice president Eija Ayravainen reported on efforts to reach out to students through a weekly e-bulletin. Vice President Zinnanti reported on the success of the pilot program ran last semester with online registration and the expansion going forward. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (approved a modified major-minor form, Appendix III).
03-05-03 Minutes President reported on the need to meet the student’s demands to provide more classes at times when they are needed and that the summer schedule will be full and operated in two sessions. Vice President Zinnanti provided an update on the technology fee and where money was being used. Dean Escott reported on online voting in student government elections and a presentation Election Company that specializes in electronic voting. Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluation Committee (approved revised questionnaire, Appendix II); UARC (approved resolutions on departmental honors requirements and online course policy).
02-19-03 Minutes President reported on the current state budget situation. Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluation Committee (presented revised questionnaire).
02-05-03 Minutes President reported on the budget and how the city side restored the cuts to faculty lines but the state side of the budget is where cuts would be felt. Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluation Committee (continued discussion on report).
12-11-02 Minutes President reported on the pending subway strike and the contingency plans that she hopes the college will not have to use. Committee Reports: UCSC (approved resolution allowing transfer students with 61 or more credits since Fall 2001 be exempt from GER Stage 3); Teacher Evaluation Committee (presented informational report).
11-20-02 Minutes President reported on current searches, budget and student services issues. Mike Escott presented a report on the student disciplinary process. Committee Reports: Student Caucus (approved resolution urging the Provost and Department Chairs to look at the bias of course availability based on level).
10-23-02 Minutes President Raab gave a PowerPoint presentation on the draft “Hunter College Performance Goal 2002-2003”, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised Model Departmental bylaws, Appendix II).
10-09-02 Minutes President reported on the Advisory Committee on Student Services. Prof. Joan Tronto, Chair of the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Services gave a PowerPoint presentation, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-15-02 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Senate Computing & Technology Committee (presented an informational report on the need to have a long term planning in the technology area); Continued Discussion on Technology Fee Plan (Senate approved the recommendation that students be given a certain number of free copies of software).
05-01-02 Minutes President reported on new appointments, commencement being one single ceremony, and former President Clinton’s upcoming visit, Appendix II. Committee Reports: UCSC (three part report approved, Appendix IV); Vice President for Administration Len Zinnanti and Anand Padmanabhan, Director of ICIT gave a presentation on the Colleges Student Technology Fee Plan, Appendix V.
04-03-02 Minutes Committee Reports: UARC (approved resolution allowing students matriculating before Fall 2001 to have the option to fulfill either the Distribution Requirement or GER).
03-06-02 Minutes President reported on administrative hires and the technology fee that was passed by the CUNY Board of Trustees, Appendix III. Mr. Dennis Paoli Coordinator of the Reading/Writing Center presented a report on the CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE), Appendix II. Committee Reports: Budget Committee (approved resolution for formula funding of the Senior Colleges).
02-27-02 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved name change of the Commission on the Distribution and Pluralism and Diversity Requirements to the General Education Requirement Appeals Committee); UARC (report broken into three parts and approved regarding courses, regulations, and catalogue language for the GER Requirement). New Business: approved resolution opposing the proposed computer & technology fee and revocation of the last semester free program by the CUNY Board of Trustees.
02-13-02 Minutes President introduced new members of her team and reported on the proposed CUNY Technology fee and budget matters. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved committee name change to Review Commissions on General Education Requirement; approved amended resolution on academic freedom).
12-19-01 Minutes Special Meeting where President Raab and Provost Cohen gave a presentation on the Hunter College Performance Goals for the next year that have to be submitted to 80th Street in January, Appendix II.
12-12-01 Minutes Committee Reports: UCSC (continued discussion on the revised report on the General Education Requirement amended and approved, Appendix II).
12-05-01 Minutes President reported on current searches and student services, Appendix II. Committee Reports: UCSC (approved making foreign language its own separate requirement and new Group C Foreign Literature added to Stage 3).
10-24-01 Minutes President reported on the success of the teach-in and how the current budget situation is uncertain, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved Recommended Procedures for Electing Search Committee for Provost and Election of Chair and Member Panels); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Special Committee on the Hunter Honors Scholars Program (discussion of final report and presentation from Program Director Prof. Roger Persell, Appendix III & IV).
10-10-01 Minutes President Raab reported on the college’s response to the attacks that occurred on 9/11 and thanked everyone for coming together to let everyone know that Hunter was a safe space. The rest of the report focused on security and facility matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected standing committee chairs); UCSC (report to have Courses with “W” Designation for Stage 3 of the GER Requirement approved).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-16-01 Minutes President reported on a variety of issues, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); UCSC (revised report on Guidelines and Courses for New General Education Requirement approved, Appendix III).
05-09-01 Minutes President reported on enrollment matters and the honors college, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement (approved Part II of the Final Report, Appendix III).
05-02-01 Minutes President reported on the 2001-2002 Performance Goals and Targets from the Chancellor and graduate enrollment, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Joint UCSC, UARC, & GCSC report (approved regarding admission of Undergraduate Students to Graduate Courses); GCSC & ARC (approved new SP grade).
04-18-01 Minutes Meeting was canceled.
04-04-01 Minutes Meeting was canceled.
03-28-01 Minutes Meeting was canceled.
03-14-01 Minutes President reported on multiple admissions and the honors college, Appendix II. Committee Reports: UARC (approved minimum GPA for Courses in the Major).
02-28-01 Minutes Meeting was canceled.
02-14-01 Minutes President reported on grants, enrollment, and budget matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution of No Confidence in the CUNY Board of Trustees for interference in the Search for President, Appendix III).
12-13-00 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution to merge GCSC and GARC approved); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the School of Health Sciences); UARC (approved new policy for the declaration of a major).
11-29-00 Minutes President provided updates on several college and university developments, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (revised report presented going over the General Education Requirement was accepted).
11-08-00 Minutes Acting Provost Ann Cohen reported on behalf of President Gizis on the pending changes to the Distribution Requirement. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (presented report on creating a General Education Requirement).
10-25-00 Minutes President reported on new CUNY policies around Human Test subjects for research and grants that the college faculty has received, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (provided update on the presidential search); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). New Business: Senate went into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the University Faculty Senate Resolution passed opposing the mandate by the Chancellor that department chairs be reviewed annually. Resolution was approved when back in formal session.
10-11-00 No agenda Meeting was cancelled.
09-27-00 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved election procedures for Ombudsman and held election; presented Membership Slate for Special Committee on Honors); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Film and Media Studies).
09-13-00 Minutes Acting President Gizis discussed enrollment and budget matters, Appendix II. He reported on the CUNY “flagship environment” and the new admissions process. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected standing committee chairs; established a Special Committee on the Hunter Honors Scholars Program).

1990-2000

Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-17-00 Minutes President Caputo reported on a variety of issues and closed by thanking everyone for their hard work and stating how he enjoyed every moment as President. Committee Reports: Select Committee on Unusual Events and Special Occasions (resolution declaring President Caputo Hunter College Millennium President accepted); Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Select Committee on Pluralism and Diversity (revised resolution on Groups approved); UARC (resolution changing wording for non-degree students in undergraduate catalogue approved).
05-10-00 Minutes Committee Reports: Select Committee on Pluralism and Diversity Requirement (Senate went into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the recommendations of the four part resolution. It was moved that the resolution be recommitted to the committee and revised based off the discussion).
04-05-00 Minutes The meeting focused on the preliminary report of the Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement. The Senate went into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the report.
03-22-00 Minutes President reported on the summary of what the State Senate and Assembly passed in their budget bills. Committee Repots: Administrative Committee (the consulting firm will be on campus to interview different constituencies regarding criteria for the selection of president); Calendar Committee (changes to the evening bell schedule approved); UARC (Cr/NCr Course Limit approved); Vice President Tyburczy gave updates on a number of construction projects and improvements that are planned for Hunter campuses, Appendix IV.
03-08-00 Minutes President Caputo gave his Fifth Annual State of the College Address, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (provided informational update on the upcoming presidential search).
02-23-00 Minutes Prof. Mills read statement from President Caputo who was unable to attend and announced that he will be leaving the college in mid-July. Rest of the meeting was an update from Provost Gizis on the Prelude to Success and Block Programs.
12-08-99 Minutes Committee Reports: USCS (resolution on Cross-listing Courses policy approved); New Business: Resolution for a “Toast to the Millennium” approved with acclamation.
11-17-99 Minutes Ombudsman reported on the cases that they have reviewed over the past two years and plans to market the office more to the campus community. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (provided update on Board of Trustees Articulation Resolutions; approved the creation of the Select Committee on Performance Measures and Outcomes Assessment).
11-03-99 Minutes Provost reported on significant honors for the college and strategic plan. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-06-99 Minutes Provost Gizis reported on Remediation and the Prelude to Success Program if the CUNY board of Trustees “no remediation” resolution goes into effect. Prof. Mills on behalf of the Administrative Committee presented nine topics for Senate comment and action from the Strategic Plan.
09-22-99 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected committee chairs; approved recommended voting procedures and elected Chair and Member Panels for the Searches for Provost and Dean of the School of Health Professions).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-19-99 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (presented progress report, Appendix III); Select Committee on Pluralism and Diversity (presented progress report, Appendix IV).
05-12-99 Minutes Committee Reports: UARC (resolution limiting Enrollment of SEEK Students On Probation approved).
04-28-99 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (accepted procedures and elected Chair and Member Panels for the Director of OICIT Search).
04-14-99 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (amended College-wide Search Procedures to add Director of OICIT approved); Senate went into a quasi-Committee of the Whole to discuss the video presentation on Fostering a Scholarship of Teaching and later passed a resolution for a call for abstracts and papers reflecting Hunter's history on the subject.
03-24-99 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (university-wide calendar submitted for Senates information); UARC (Resolution Changing Minimum GPA for Graduation with Honors approved; Procedures for Withdrawing from Courses that Result in a W Grade approved).
02-24-99 Minutes Vice President of Administration Tyburzey provided an updated to the Senate. Committee Reports: Master Plan Committee (resolution focusing on the expansion of the 68th Street Campus for research and teaching lab amended and approved).
02-10-99 Minutes President Caputo presented the Forth State of the College Address. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Informed the Senate that the new policy approved by the Board of Trustees to phase out remediation will affect Hunter in the Fall of 2000); Provost Gizis provided data concerning the projected impact the new policy would have on Hunter College.
12-16-98 Minutes Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (informed the Senate of changes made to the amendments worked out with 80th Street before being submitted to the Board of Trustees); Master Plan Committee (presented draft letter to be sent to President Caputo).
12-02-98 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved Recommended Voting Procedures and elected the Chair and Member Panels for the Search for Dean of the School of Education; approved the creation of a Select Committee on Student Life, Advising, and Retention); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
11-04-98 Minutes Acting Dean of Research Prof. Goldsmith reported on the college’s research initiatives and grants received. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Approved Recommended Procedures for Electing Search Committee for Dean of Research and elected Chair and Member Panel); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-21-98 Minutes Vice President of Institutional Advancement Timothy Harwood presented an overview of the Office of Institutional Advancement and the responsibilities of each area under it. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (report on the expansion of the Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement approved); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-07-98 Minutes Vice President Fisherman provided an annual update on Student Affairs. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved Procedures for the Electing the Search Committee for Provost and held elections for Chair and Member Panels).
09-16-98 Minutes President and Provost provided updates. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (resolution concerning transfer credit evaluation process was approved as amended).
09-09-98 Minutes Committee Reprots: Administrative Committee (elected chairs of standing committees); Senate dissolved into a quasi-Committee of the Whole to discuss the Resolution on Remediation Policies.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-20-98 Minutes

Presidents Report

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Senate Officers); Charter Review Committee (presented the Third Reading of proposed Amendments); UARC (report accepted requiring a student who fails the CUNY proficiency test in Math to enroll in MATH 020; Revised Policy on Incomplete Grades approved, Appendix III); UCSC (Reorganization of Category I of the Distribution Requirement approved).
05-13-98 Minutes President reported on the budget and upcoming hearing on the remediation plan. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences); UARC (presented reported on Testing for Non-degree Students, Appendix II).
05-06-98 Minutes

Presidents Report

President reported on recently adjourned Board of Trustees meeting at 80th Street and the CAP proposal. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (read the proposed resolution currently being considered by the CUNY Board of Trustees on the elimination of remedial programs for all baccalaureate degree programs at CUNY senior colleges); Charter Review Committee (continuation of the second reading of proposed amendments).
04-22-98 Minutes

Presidents Report

Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Charter Review Committee (second reading of proposed amendments, Appendix III).
04-01-98 Minutes

Presidents Report

Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (presented revised report).
03-18-98 Minutes

Presidents Report

Chair Hampton read a letter addressed to Dr. Anna Paolucci, Chair of the CUNY Board of Trustees from Comptroller McCall and Assembly memebers Aubry, Glick, Perry, Ramirez, and Sullivan regarding concerns with the Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) for remedial education that is being advanced. The Senate had a lengthy discussion on the letter and passed a resolution. Committee Reports: Charter Review (presented Parts I and II of the first reading of proposed amendments. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (presented revised report).
03-11-98 Minutes State Education Commissioner Richard P. Mills reported on a variety of issues, Appendix II. Provost Schor presented a list of Provostial committees and explained the reasoning behind and functions of them, Appendix III.
02-25-98 Minutes President Caputo presented his Third State of the College Address Strengthening the Hunter College Experience, Appendix II.
02-11-98 Minutes

Presidents Report

CUNY Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Louis Mirrer reported on a variety of issues, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (recommended membership of the Select Committee on the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement approved).
12-10-97 Minutes

Presidents Report

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved Amendment to College-wide Search Procedures adding Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and elected members for the chair and member panels of the search committee).
12-03-97 Minutes

Presidents Report

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Continuing Education Program resolution approved); UARC (Revised One-Semester Remediation Policy approved, Appendix III); Distribution of Faculty Lines and Graduation Rates (discussion on the CUNY Faculty Hiring Proposal 10/27/97, Appendix IV).
11-19-97 Minutes

Presidents Report

Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented Select Committee on the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement membership for discussion); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Geography); Vice President of Institutional Advancement reported on developmental efforts underway Hunter, Appendix III.
11-05-97 Minutes

Presidents Report

Meeting focused on the Hunter College Master Plan Amendment: Site and Campus Utilization Analysis. Presentation was by Vice President Gizis and Mr. Donald Clinton, partner in Coper, Roberts Architectural firm, Appendix III.
10-22-97 Minutes

Presidents Report

Vice President Gizis reported on telephone registration by using overhead transparencies, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-15-97 Minutes Agenda amended to waive items 1 and 2 carried. The meeting focused on the Continued Discussion of Restructuring Plans, Appendix II. President Caputo introduced the resolution to the CUNY Board of Trustees that establishes the School of Arts and Sciences, Appendix III.
10-08-97 Minutes President provided an update on the completed Middle States Evaluation, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (Presented four part report to create a subcommittee off UCSC to review Distribution Requirement Proposals and items 2,3, and 4 were approved); UCSC (carry over from 5-2-97 meeting Waiver from Pluralism & Diversity Requirement resolution 1 defeated and resolution 3 was approved).
09-24-97 Minutes Vice President Gizis presented a budget update with various charts on Senior College funding, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected chairs and faculty members for Nominating, Budget, Master Plan, and Charter Review Committees). Rest of the meeting dedicated to the continued discussion of the Restructuring Plans for the College.
09-10-97 Minutes Chair Hampton announced that the Administrative Committee, by unanimous vote, puts forth a motion for special orders whereby the agenda was suspend in favor of a discussion of restructuring after the minutes and nominations for Ombudsman carried. President Caputo reported on a number of items before presenting his restructuring plans, Appendix II.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-21-97 Minutes President reported on personnel/budget matters and faculty/student issues surrounding academic freedom and integrity, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Senate Officers; amendment of College-wide Search Procedures to add Dean of Research approved; election of Chair and Member Panel for Search Committee for Dean of Research).
05-19-97 Minutes Agenda adopted with the sole item being the Provost’s Arts & Science Transitional Committee report, Appendix II.
05-14-97 Minutes Agenda adopted with the sole item being the presentation of the Draft Self-Study Report 127 Years of Teaching, Research, and Service at Hunter College for the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association, Appendix II.
05-07-97 Minutes President reported upcoming Middle States visit, personnel, and budget matters. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (report on the waiver of the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement for Physical Therapy students).
04-16-97 Minutes President reported on various upcoming college activities, budget, renovations, and proposed Dean of Research position. Vice President Gizis informed the Senate that Aramark, the college food service vendor, served notice that they will no longer provide service after 90 days, because they claim they are operating at a loss, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reorganization of the Schools of Nursing and Health Sciences (informational report presented, Appendix VI).
03-19-97 Minutes President provided an update on the budget and the Office of Instructional Computing and Technology, Appendix II. Vice President Gizis reported on plans to improve services for students by making all transactions that involve the registrar, financial aid, and bursar take place in one area of the college. Committee Reports: Sub-committee on the CUNY Card (resolution expressing opposition to the proposed CUNY Card approved, Appendix III).
03-05-97 Minutes President reported on the current budget situation, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (University-wide calendar for 1997-1998 presented, Appendix III); UARC (approved in principal the Implementation Plan of the One-Semster Remediation Policy, Appendix VI).
02-19-97 Minutes President Caputo gave his Second Annual State of the College Address, New Presidential Initiative for 1997-1998 and 1996 Presidential and College Initiative: An Update, Appendix II.
02-05-97 Minutes President reported on the proposed cut in the executive budget, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Proposed Transfer of Film Program and Renaming of Departments--Prof. Hampton presented Provost Schor’s statement on the proposed transfer of film faculty and CLT to the Communications Department and the new unit: Department of Film and Media Studies, Appendix III).
12-11-96 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution to find alternative measure of deterrence and not use peer-spray amended and approved); Joint Report by UARC & UCSC on Remediation (resolution delaying planned One-Semester Remediation policy and keeping ENGL 004 approved, Appendix II).
12-04-96 Minutes President provided a written report to the Senate, but gave updates on the presidential roundtables and his wiliness to always be available to meet with departmental faculty at any point, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Report on Hunter Security (Vice President Gizis and Acting Security Director Williams presented a report on Central Administrations Security Initiative, Appendix III); Select Committee on Distribution Requirement (presented a brief reported and took comments and questions from the Senate).
11-20-96 Minutes President presented a long three part report on the CUNY Campaign, Alumni Chapter Visits, and the Reorganization Plan, Appendix II.
11-06-96 Minutes President reported the political climate and budget, fundraising, faculty recruitment, and reorganization plans, Appendix II. Senate went into a quasi-Committee of the Whole for a discussion on the CUNY Card.
10-23-96 Minutes President gave two separate on general college matters and the restructuring and reorganization proposals, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-02-96 Minutes President reported on increased enrollment and undergraduate student aid. Vice President Gizis reported on repairs to the chiller for A/C units in the East and West Buildings and planning for a central cooling and heating plant for the College. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved reactivation of the Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). New Business: Senate went into quasi-Committee of the Whole to discuss Doctoral Program Planning and Doctoral Faculty Recruitment and approved recommendations for the President.
09-18-96 Minutes President reported on personnel matters and a variety of events happening at the college over the course of the Fall 1996 Semester. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected committee chairs). New Business: Status of Middle States Accreditation (summary statement provided by co-chairs of the steering committee, Appendix II).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-15-96 Minutes President provided updates on the budget, retrenchment, and reinvestment and reorganization proposal. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Senate Officers). New Business: resolution instructing the Administrative Committee to respond to the draft report on of the Working Group on Cross-Registration and Coordinating Scheduling was approved.
05-01-96 Minutes President provided an update on budget and retrenchment matters. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Senate approved of the concept of planning a Fall weekend at Hunter College and presidential installation; revised Calendar for Spring 1997 approved, Appendix II).
04-24-96 Minutes President reported that the Retrenchment Committee has been formed and provided updates on current searches and budget matters. Committee Reports: Committee on Computing & Technology (provided draft report “Can Hunter’s Information Technology Needs be Better Met by a Aingle Office of Information Technology?”); Student Standing Committee (presented report on student retention).
04-10-96 Minutes President provided an update on the current budget negotiations. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution making Computing and Technology Advisory Committee a standing committee approved; floor was open for nominations for membership on the Retrenchment Committee).
03-27-96 Minutes President reported on the upcoming Middle States Evaluation, budget and personnel matters. Committee Reports: GARC (approved plus/minus letter grades for graduate courses); UARC (approved maximum credits that can be earned by outside examination from 24 to 30). New Business: Condemnation of the Declaration of Financial Exigency passed by the CUNY University Faculty Senate was presented.
02-28-96 Minutes  
02-14-96 Minutes President gave a presentation on plans for the college as the new millennium approaches. Committee Reports: UARC (Part 3 on Reduction of Credits for Graduation approved); Computing and Technology Advisory Committee (provided progress report). Vice President Fisherman informed the Senate that the grading system for Spring 1996 would include plus/minus grades.
12-13-95 Minutes President provided an update about SEEK and discussed remediation and the two resolutions passed by the Board of Trustees. Committee Reports: UARC (approved report on remediation plans, Appendix II); UCSC (Parts 1 and 2 on Reduction of Credits for Graduation approved).
12-06-95 Minutes President reported on nine different items. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (passed Department Chair and 1995 Hunter College Affirmative Action on Retrenchment Actions resolutions); UCSC (provided progress report on CUNY Policy to Reduce Graduation Credit to 120).
10-25-95 Minutes President provided an update on the budget and clarified the rumors surrounding proposal for the SEEK Department to be abolished. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (revised the charge of the Computing and Technology Advisory Committee). Revised “Charter of the University Faculty Senate of the City University of New York” was ratified as presented.
10-11-95 Minutes President reported on four new committees: Strategic Plan, Campus Aesthetics, Campus Communications, and Fall Presidential Convocation and Celebration, with the first three reporting back by the end of the semester. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (established advisory committee on Computing & Technology); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
09-13-95 Minutes President Caputo reported on the uncertain budgetary year where additional reductions may be needed and his desire to change the presidential inauguration and have it done as a part of convocation next fall. Committee Reports: Administration Committee (elected committee chairs); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-17-95 Minutes Resolutions in honor of Professor Al Bennick and President Blanche D. Blank were approved with acclamation. President Blank reported that Hunter faculty has brought in over $25M in grants this past year and concluded by thanking everyone. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Senate Officers; two resolution passed regarding Exception to Presidential Search Guidelines). Resolution by the Concerned Faculty and Staff of Hunter College passed. Resolution re: Essential Services approved as mended.
05-10-95 Minutes President reported that there is still no news on a final budget. Committee Reports: UARC (approved College-wide Quantitative Reasoning Requirement, Appendix II); UCSC (approved resolution concerning the Creation, Consolidation, Merger and/or Abolition of Majors, Programs, Departments, or Disciplines).
04-05-85 Minutes President Blank reported that she has had lively conversations with the new President David Caputo and has sent him a lot of materials to bring him up to speed. Provost reported on the budget crisis and the two different packages that the New York State Assembly and Senate have proposed. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Chair and Member Panel for the Search Committee for Vice President for Administration).
03-22-95 Minutes President provided an update on the current budget crisis. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Chair reported that a new President should be selected at the upcoming meeting and that the finalists have been interview); UCSC (approved the elimination of Category VII of the Distribution Requirement). New Business: resolution endorsing City Hall Rally to protest budget cuts approved as amended.
02-22-95 Minutes President reports on the grave budget situation and referred everyone to the memorandum that summarizes the situation. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (approved the Proposed 1995-1996 & 1996-1997 College Calendars, Appendix II).
02-08-95 Minutes President shared the names of the five finalists who will be visiting the campus in the coming weeks and discussed the proposed budget cuts by the Governor. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved Revised College-wide Search Procedures, Appendix II); Professor Sherrill reported on the current budget crisis and then held a brief question and answer period.
12-07-94 Minutes Continuation of the Discussion of the Proposed Restructuring of the Department of Academic Skills (lengthy discussion and debate on a resolution presented was approved with amendments. Appendix II, III, and VI contain statements and final resolution).
11-30-94 Minutes President reported that the state has mandated a hiring freeze and the restructuring of the Department of Academic Skills. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Evening Session Council (approved resolution calling for equal resources for evening students). Senate went into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Proposed Restructuring of the Department of Academic Skills.
11-02-94 Minutes President reported on upcoming college events and the current space and crowding issues that the college is facing. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution regarding Presence of Discriminatory Recruiters on Campus); the senate adopted the University Faculty Senates Statement regarding Proposed City Budget Cuts for Community Colleges. Resolution approved requesting the Administrative Committee to submit resolution to 80th Street protesting the Language Immersion Institute under consideration by the CUNY Board of Trustees.
10-12-94 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Professor Di Scipio re-elected Ombudsman of Hunter College); UCSC (approved resolution re: CUNY’S Interdisciplinary Program Initiative); Administrative Committee instructed to draft resolution for Senate consideration regarding the University Faculty Senate Resolution re: on-campus recruitment.
09-28-94 Minutes President reported that a new initiative call “burning Issues,” a weekly series of informal topical discussions with differing views would take place in the third floor cafeteria and encouraged everyone to attend. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (candidates for Ombudsman announced; Election of Chair and Member Panel for Dean of Social Sciences Search Committee and Chief Librarian held). Senate approved resolution calling for President Blank to report as legal counsel on how the procedures used for presidential searches in CUNY are governed by state law, CUNY bylaws, and other binding regulations.
09-21-94 Minutes President reported that she is working hard to clean up the environment and that sixty faculty members brought in new grants over the summer break. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chairs of the Nominating and Master Plan Committees; resolution passed calling for the Chancellor and her staff to answer on the failed search for president); Senate endorsement of a resolution passed by the Faculty Delegate Assembly calling for the Chancellor to not attend regular meetings of presidential search committees and to have the role of the Office of Executive Search and Evaluations be assessed carried.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-18-94 Minutes President reported that the Campus Climate Response Report has been put together and will be made available to everyone next week. Motion that the Senate commends Acting President Blanche Brink for her excellent service to the college passed by acclamation. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Senate Officers; Senate Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS approved, Appendix II); UCSC (course equivalencies for P&D Requirement at previous colleges carried); Departmental Governance Committee (approve revised bylaws of the Library). Resolution to allow the Administrative Committee to call a special session of the Hunter College Senate to respond to any contingencies regarding the appointment of the next president was approved as amended.
05-11-94 Minutes President reported that a $1M gift was given to the college and will be used to convert the firehouse to a state of the art language lab and let the Senate know about some of the commencement highlights. Committee Reports: UCSC (additional courses that satisfy the P&D Requirement approved). The meeting adjourned due to the loss of quorum.
04-20-94 Minutes  
03-23-94 Minutes President reported that the college has been asked to respond to Central Administration on what steps are being done in regards to strategic planning and told the Senate that the Roosevelt House is being renovated and the college will benefit from it. Committee Reports: UCSC (resolution to waive the P&D Requirement for transfer students entering Fall 1993 with 45 or more credits was approved).
02-23-94 Minutes President provided an update on the presidential search and then gave her opinion on the censure or no confidence vote of the Chancellor and the implications it could have for the college since the budget is currently up for approval in Albany and Hunter College has three special items in it. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Consideration of the application of Senate approved Criteria for voting no confidence in Chancellor was tabled after reconvening from a Committee of the Whole).
02-09-94 Minutes President reported on the budget, Faculty Lounge, North Building Elevators, and Security Initiative. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (change of Evening Bell Schedule approved); GCSC (approved revised regulations concerning admissions of undergraduate students to graduate courses).
12-15-93 Minutes President Blank reported on academic, fundraising, and legal matters. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Chancellor (continuation of the discussion to accept the Reported dated 27 October 1993).
12-08-93 Minutes Professor Sherrill read a letter from President LeClerc in which he conveyed his deep respect for and admiration of the Hunter College Senate. He extended thanks all members of the Senate for having helped make his years at Hunter rewarding and enjoyable. Acting President Blanche Blank reported budgetary matters and her goal to try and do as little harm as possible until the next President is appointed. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Select Committee re: Chancellor (presented report to Ascertain Grounds for Declaration of No Confidence).
11-10-93 Minutes Informal meeting held. No minutes to report.
10-27-93 Minutes President reported that he accepted the Commission on Campus Climate's final report and copies will be made available soon. He reported on budget and fundraising matters, and concluded with an update on the search for the next President of Hunter College. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Prof. Sherrill informed the senate that Chancellor Reynolds will be attending the 11-10 meeting and will answer questions. He provided an update on the Presidential Search Committee); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-13-93 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Mr. Wayne Wilson, Vice Chair informed the Senate that the adjunct pay resolution was sent to CUNY Central Administration, Board of Trustees, and the PSC/CUNY); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). New Business: Mr. Wilson presented a memo from Assistant Vice President Stanley Sokol requesting that the implementation of the Plus/Minus Grading System be delayed until Fall 1995 and a resolution was approved.
09-22-93 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chairs of the Nominating, Master Plan, and Budget Committees; resolution passed to communicate to the Board of Trustees and Chancellors that the Acting President be chosen form within the Hunter community); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of German Department). New Business: a discussion of adjusted pay took place and a resolution was presented. After discussion it was moved that the Administrative Committee be empowered to flesh out the resolution taking into account the proposed amendments.
09-08-93 Minutes President LeClerc welcomed everyone back to another academic year and thanked everyone who had reach out to him since the New York Times broke the story that he will be leaving Hunter College to be the President of the New York Public Library. He provided updates on enrollment and academic planning. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (First item of business was the election of Senate Officers; Prof. Sherrill provided an update of summer activities including the resolution passed by the CUNY Board of Trustees on academic planning and a resolution was passed to instruct the Administrative Committee to empanel a select committee to explore what would be legitimate grounds for declaring no confidence in a Chancellor of a university).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-19-93 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Chair Sherrill informed the Senate that he was able to testify at a hearing concerning the Goldstein Report held by the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus of the State Legislature); Due to the lack of Quorum Officer Elections were not held and the meeting adjourned.
05-12-93 Minutes President provided an update on commencement and who the speakers and honorary degree awardees will be. Committee Reports: UARC (paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of the CR/NC Grading System carried as amended, Appendix II); UCSC (two part report on courses that will satisfy the P&D Requirement was approved).
04-28-93 Minutes Committee Reports: UARC (Revised CR/NC Grading System partially approved; Clarification of Catalogue Wording carried as amended).
04-14-93 Minutes President summarized his response to the Goldstein Report and provided updates on upcoming college events and ceremonies. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Chair reported that the Chronicle of Higher Education will publish an article on Diversity in its next issues and Hunter College will prominently feature); UARC (Cr/NCr Revised Grading System did not receive enough votes).
03-24-93 Minutes President provided an update on the responses received to the Goldstein Report from the college community and on a meeting he had with the Strategic Planning Committee. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the College Preparatory Initiative (report approved with proviso that none of the recommendations could be accepted without proper funding to each section); UARC (revised Cr/NCr Grading System postponed to next meeting).
03-10-93 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution to have the Administrative Committee contact all college and student governing bodies in CUNY to coordinate action regarding the Goldstein Report carried); UARC (Revised Cr/NCr Grading System postponed to next meeting).
03-03-93 Minutes President reported on various college issues and concluded by talking about the Goldstein Report and took questions. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Senate Standing Committees are in process of finalizing individual responses to the Goldstein Report). Senate went into a committee of the whole to discuss the Goldstein Report.
02-24-93 Minutes  
02-10-93 Minutes Provost reported that the new diversity requirement was unanimously approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees and the Governor's Executive Budget is not a bad one for CUNY. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (1993-1994 Calendar Proposal approved, Appendix II); Administrative Committee (discussion on a resolution rejecting the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Academic Program Planning).
12-09-92 Minutes President report focused on the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Academic Program Planning final report. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Chair Sherrill provided a statement on the final report); Select Committee on the College Preparatory Initiative (provided a summary report of the committees activity and status of the preliminary report that CUNY's Office of Academic Affairs requested); UARC (Revised Cr/NCr Grading System carried over to next meeting).
12-02-92 Minutes President reported that the college has succeeded in getting a commitment from the Dormitory Authority to engage in master planning for college facilities and that a new report on CUNY academic programs and structure with recommendations that the Senate should strongly consider. Committee Reports: UARC (Revised Cr/NCr Grading System carried over to next meeting).
11-11-92 Minutes President reported on fundraising efforts and the status of the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement with the CUNY Board of Trustees. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (presented revisions to the CR/NC Grading System carried over to next meeting).
10-28-92 Minutes President complimented the Senate on remarkable accomplishment of passing the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement. He reported on budget matters and the upcoming Middle States mid-cycle review. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Teacher Evaluation Committee (proposal for a revised questionnaire approved, Appendix II).
10-14-92 Minutes President provided an updated on a personnel matter and his view on a Newsday article on CUNY that was distressing. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elected Chairs of the Master Plan and Budget Committees); Continued Consideration of Pluralism & Diversity Requirement Proposal (after lengthy discussion on the Introductory Paragraph and Paragraph 4 of the proposal carried as amended). The final P & D Requirement as approved, Appendix II.
09-30-92 Minutes Continued Consideration of Pluralism & Diversity Requirement Proposal (after lengthy discussion on Paragraph 3 of the proposal carried as amended).
09-16-92 Minutes President LeClerc welcomed everyone back for the start of a new academic year. His report centered on the proposed curricular changes relative to the issues of pluralism and diversity and fully endorses the proposal on behalf of the administration. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (recounted the summer meeting on the proposed P & D proposal, elected Chair of the Nominating Committee); Consideration of Pluralism & Diversity Requirement Proposal (after lengthy discussion on Paragraph 2 of the proposal carried).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-20-92 Minutes President Le Clerc announced to the body that the honorary doctorates will be offered at this year's commencement and gave accolades to Professor Elizabeth Beaujour for becoming the new chair of the Hunter Senate. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (announced the upcoming senate meeting schedules and the approved curriculum changes; revised the course repeat rule and the election of the new Senate Officers on the Administrative Committee). The body continued the discussion of the consideration of pluralism and diversity requirement proposal and moved that the Senate endorse the commitment to 9 credits required for students in courses dealing with diversity and pluralism to be carried over to the next meeting.
05-13-92 Minutes President Le Clerc presented his thoughts on the proposal to the change in Hunter Curricula and the addition of the 9 credits to the distribution requirement. committee Reports: UCSC (presented on proposal for a pluralism and diversity requirement).
04-15-92 Minutes Report by the President. A discussion was held on the budget situation of the college, the upcoming raises in tuition, and general fiscal concerns of the college for the Fall of 1992. A discussion was held by the body to encourage community members to encourage opportunities for African American students in the college similarly to the way it has with immigrant groups in the past and to alter tuition increases for incoming student who are challenged with disproportion obstacles. A discussion followed on the concern of the employment of a police force in the college. The body resolved that the Hunter Senate stands opposed to the tuition increase and urged the Board of Trustees to reject the proposal and resolved that the state and city government need to appropriate funding so that a tuition increase would not be necessary.
04-01-92 Minutes Report by the President. Report by the Ombudsman on the use of his position by the college, and his ability to mediate. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (report on approved curriculum); Nominating Committee (approved elected committee members). Motion was brought to the floor regarding the approval of the "Test Scale"and its numerical equivalent to the approved Plus/Minus Grading System and GPA values. The Senate Resolved issues related to the Plus/Minus Grading System. An administrative committee was created to deal with the consequences of the plus minus grading system and its effect on students.
03-04-92 Minutes Report by the President regarding the recent endowments given to the college as well as his recent meetings in Albany on topics of the college's fiscal situation. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reported on approved curriculum changes and an update to the body regarding the evening Deans Hour Survey Results). A proposal was brought to the floor regarding the Plus/Minus Grading System.
02-19-92 Minutes President Le Clerc reported on the recent ribbon cutting ceremony, which opened up the Writing Center and updated the body on the happenings of the Day Care Center and the Dolciani Math Center at Hunter College. He informed the body on how this effected our budget situation and the college's strategic plan. An Open Discussion was held regarding the Plus/Minus Grading System.
02-05-92 Minutes President Le Clerc updated the body on accomplishments amongst faculty, students, and departments, as well as the fundraising and fiscal happenings in the college. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (presented the calendar proposal for 92-93). The President's Commission on Campus Climate reported on the Structure and Process for Dialogue and Action amounts in order to build a stronger community.
12-11-91 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (noted approved curriculum changes). The Discussion of the Plus/Minus Grading System continued from the last meeting and a motion by Professor Polsky was approved by hand vote to carry over the conversation to a formal meeting in February because of the need for a small study on the impact that this change would have if faculty would grade in both systems.
12-4-91 Minutes President Le Clerc reported on the recent gifts to the college as well as updates on the CUNY budget. The "College Preparatory Initiative" proposal was brought to the floor for discussion. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Professor Michael Turner discussed a report regarding the implementation of evening Deans hours; additional nominations for vacant seats of the Senate were presented and approved curriculum changes were noted); Nominating Committee (presented the slate for the Senate seats that are currently vacant); UARC (presented on the resolution for student class schedules). A discussion was held regarding the Plus/Minus Grading System lead by Professor Beaujour.
11-06-91 Minutes President Le Clerc reported on personnel matters. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (request to fill vacant seats of the Senate). A motion was put to the floor on Professor Gilpatricks resolution and Professor Polsky moved the substitute motion to incorporate issues relating to diversity and pluralism into the graduate curriculum. The motion as approved by a hand vote. Professor Weinberg moved that the Senate reconsider implementing a Plus/Minus Grading System and the motion was approved by a hand vote. The Ombudsman election was held and Professor Di Scipio was elected.
10-23-91 Minutes The candidates for the Election of the Ombudsman were announced and the election was scheduled for November 6th. The special election to fill vacant seats of the Senate as well as the approved curriculum changes were announced. A report by the Chair of the Presidential Commission on Campus Climate was presented on the values of the college as well as the importance of opening up a discourse amongst the body to discuss issues of difference and the factors that enhance and impede achievement in the schools community. Professor Gilpatrick presented a resolution to recommend that all graduate programs reflect relevant issues of pluralism and diversity in each discipline.
10-09-91 Minutes President Le Clerc reported to the Senate regarding the budget for the present academic year and how it has affected staff and faculty of the college as well as students. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (announced elections to fill vacant seats in the Senate). The candidates for the Ombudsman election presented briefly, the election resulted in a deadlock and a reopening of the nominations were ordered.
9-11-91 Minutes President LeClerc presented his report on goals for Hunter College for this upcoming academic year and introduced the establishment of the Presidential Commission on Campus Climate. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (announced the candidates for the Ombudsman election and nominations for committee chairs). Report by the Chair of the President's Task force on Pluralism and Diversity presented recommendation for the diversity requirement.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-15-91 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Senate Officers); Prof. Robert Carter raised concerns with the way that elections were conducted and, after consultation with the Parliamentarian and approval of the body, the elections of Chair and Vice Chair were redone with the same two candidates being elected.
05-08-91 Minutes President reported on the need of the college community to come together and work together to address and define the shared values as a collegiate community. He announced the appointment of a special Presidential Commission on Campus Climate that will look into and develop recommendations on the alienation and polarization that have divided the campus community. Committee Reports:Administrative Committee (open hearings would not happen because of the current student strike and will be reschedule for the fall); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (joint resolution passed by UCSC and UARC on double majors not needing to complete a minor carried).
03-13-91 Minutes President reported about the first round of grants being given out of the Pluralism and Diversity Fund and the letter writing campaign to the New York State Legislature. Committee Reports: Budget Committee (continuation of the discussion of recommendations made to President LeClerc concluded with a resolution that they do not reflect the will of the Senate); Dr. Robert Carter presented the draft “procedures for the Establishment of the Hunter College Ad-hoc Advisory Committee for the Investigation and Disposition of Charges of Bias," Appendix V.
02-27-91 Minutes  
02-13-91 Minutes President reported on enrollment, fundraising, and budget matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (final 1991-1992 College Calendar approved, Appendix III).
12-12-90 Minutes President reported on development and budget matters. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (discussion of an amendment to the statement passed from last meeting carried); Calendar Committee (presented Proposals A & B for the 1991-1992 College Calendar; Proposal A was endorsed in principal).
11-28-90 Minutes The meeting began with the continuation of discussion on Dr. Carter's report presented last month. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (statement condemning the recent acts of vandalism and threats in and outside of the History Department passed); UARC (amended guidelines regarding Computing of Grade of “F” in the GPA approved, Appendix II).
11-14-90 Minutes President reported on personnel, fundraising, and budget matters, Appendix II. Provost reported on the formation of three taskforces to review: Remedial and Developmental Programs, Foreign Language Issues, and Retention Issues, Appendix III. Dr. Robert Carter, Affirmative Action Officer and Special Assistant to the President, reported on what his duties will be with the charge that was given to him by President LeClerc, Appendix VI. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Budget Committee (provided committee activity update).
10-10-90 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee to Review Proficiency Testing and Remediation Placement Needs (resolution for committee to ensure remediation courses serve students carried, Appendix II).
09-26-90 Minutes President LeClerc welcomed everyone to the new academic year. He reported on enrollment, budget, and fundraising matters. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (held elections for Chairs of the Budget, Master Plan, Nominating and Charter Review Committees); Committee to Review Proficiency Testing and Remediation Placement Needs (continuation of discussion on final report).

1980-1990

Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-16-90 Minutes President reported on several disruptions at Hunter that have been handled in a peaceful manner. He reported on the budget cuts of the past two years and how more may be on the horizon and that on the development side he is hard at work fundraising. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Senate Officers and Search Committee for Dean of the School of Social Work took place); Advisory Committee on the Library (resolution approved).
05-02-90 Minutes Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluation Committee (presented report recommending the approval of the “Clinical Form” for use in clinical and lab course evaluation for the Nursing Program carried, Appendix II); UARC (resolved into a committee of the whole to consider the report and provide direction to further action carried).
04-18-90 Minutes President reported that there was no budget news yet and provided an update on the current searches under way. He announced that he created the new position of Affirmative Action Officer and Special Assistant to the President for Campus Relations and Prof. Robert Carter will take the post. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented Charter Amendment to Article VII New Section 14, as recommended by the CUNY Vice Chancellor’s Office, was defeated); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); GARC (three part report to amend the catalogue carried as amended).
03-14-90 Minutes President reported on the bonds being sold for reconstruction work in the North Building that will start in the near future and that an offer has been made and accepted by an individual who will be the college's Asbestos Coordinator. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (appoint an ad-hoc committee to explore remediation placement needs for matriculated and non-degree students); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (resolution advising the Board of Trustees to withdraw any attempt to mandate a university-wide policy on “F” Grades carried); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).
02-14-90 Minutes President LeClerc announced that today was the founding of the college 120 years ago. He reported on budget, personnel matters. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (the 1990-1991 Calendar Proposal (Appendix II) and Revised Bell Schedule (Appendix III) were accepted).
12-13-89 Minutes President reported on the mentoring program aimed at increasing the retention of freshman, and the search committees for three senior level administrative positions. Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluation Committee (presented progress report with the 1989 “sensitivity question” survey and will spend the rest of the semester looking at the issues students raised on the effectiveness of the current evaluation form); UARC (presented language to clarify wording concerning “Final Examination” to comply with State Education Department regulations carried). New Business: Prof. Matthews moved that UARC and GARC meet jointly in order to coordinate the requirements carried.
11-29-89 Minutes President reported the resignation of the Chancellor, possible mid-year budget cuts, and strong fundraising efforts. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (proposal for Proficiency Testing for Non-Degree Students-effective Fall 1990 was approved).
10-25-89 Minutes President reported on building renovations, fundraising, and budget matters. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Chair and Member Panels for the Search Committee for Dean of Social Sciences and Chief Librarian conducted; resolution on Committee Membership Rotation carried); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). New Business: Mr. James Goodman, representative of students in the Honors Program, requested that the appropriate Senate committee consider a plus/minus grading system.
10-11-89 Minutes President reported on fundraising and the many grants and gifts the college received in the past year. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance Committee (approved new bylaws for the School of Health Sciences). New Business: Prof. Kirsch presented draft proposal for Asbestos Control Program.
9-27-89 Minutes President reported on the ten goals he laid out before the Senate last year focusing on environmental health and safety and budget concerns. Provost Strumingher reported on how delighted she is to be a member of the college community. She reported on the goals for the next few years, many of which are in the formative stages. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elections held for Chairs of Budget, Master Plan, and Charter Review Committees); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). Old Business: Chair Kirsch presented two alternative senate meeting schedules and Wednesdays from 4:30-6 PM was approved.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-10-89 Minutes Continuation of the 4-26 Meeting

Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (continuation of the second reading of proposed amendments); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); GARC (revised regulations concerning “INC” grades carried as amended). Agenda changed to allow Provost Beaujour to present information on Special Academic Procedures for Spring 1989, Appendix IV.Prof. Carter presented resolution commending President Paul LeClerc for his enlightened leadership during the student and faculty protest to the budget carried.

05-03-89 Minutes Continuation of the 4-26 Meeting:

Chair recommended that agenda be changed by postponing normal business to the following Wednesday then yielded to the President. President LeClerc reported current Provost/Dean searches, commencement, the student strike, and budget matters. Prof. Carter presented a resolution to not penalize faculty, staff, or students who participated in the current strike and to encourage faculty to establish procedures to allow students to complete their academic work for the semester carried as amended.

04-26-89 Minutes President LeClerc's report focused on the budget and possible tuition increases. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (second reading of proposed charter amendments).
03-29-89 Minutes President LeClerc thanked the Senate Office and Renate Murray the response that Hunter made to the proposed budget. He reported on the measles outbreak and two students who won prestigious awards. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (first reading of proposed amendments); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); GARC (discussion on resolution to abolish AB (absent) grade starting for the Fall 1989 semester); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs, Lengthy discussion took place on bylaws for Women’s Studies Program which were returned to the committee).
02-22-89 Minutes President reported on budget, Provost/Dean searches, and four important task forces that he empaneled, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved the Search Committee for Dean of the School of Social Work); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
02-08-89 Minutes President reported on the Capital Budget, Mellon Foundation Grant, and the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (Bell Schedule for a 15-week semester carried, Appendix IV).
11-23-88 Minutes President LeClerc reported on the current state budget situation and how it will impact Hunter College and the CUNY System. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented Procedures for Dean of Social Sciences and held election of Chair and Member panels, Appendix III). New Business: a resolution from Mr. Guy Conti calling for the Hunter College Senate to oppose any raise in tuition and encourage faculty to cooperate with students who wish to attend demonstrations carried.
11-09-88 Minutes President reported on the Provost Search, creation of a college-wide AIDS task force and Middle States exit interview.Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (after lengthy discussion the 1989-1990 14-week calendar was approved, Appendix III); Committee on the Evaluation of Teaching (presented a progress report).
10-12-88 Minutes President LeClerc reported that his term formally started on September 1st but beforehand spoke with the different stake holders of the college to learn quickly about the college. He laid out his ten ambitious goals for the next several years, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Procedures for Electing Search Committee for Provost and Election of Chair and Member panels and for Chairs of theNominating, Budget, and Master Plan Committees’ were held); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). Old Business: Professor Jack Caravanos presented a report on environmental health and safety issues at Hunter College.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-04-88 Minutes Committee Reports: UARC (revisions to the ABS/INC Grade policy were accepted as amended); Budget Committee (presented annual update, Appendix II); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Romance Languages).
04-27-88 Minutes President reported on budget and personnel matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (provided update in the Presidential Search); UARC (revisions on “ABS/INC” policy carried as amended).
03-23-88 Minutes Acting President LeMelle reported on a number of items which have come from the Board of Trustees latest meeting such as the University’s policies on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Pluralism and Diversity, and curriculum reform in the preparation of teachers. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (updated on Asbestos Watch); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (resolution place one year moratorium on Distribution Requirement proposals carried as amended).
02-24-88 Minutes Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (continuation of the 14-weeek Bell Schedule and the proposed 1988-89 calendar. After lengthy discussion it was decided to uphold the 14-week class schedule but delay implementation of it until fall 1989, and 1988-89 would follow the current 13-week pattern, Appendix II).
02-17-88 Minutes Acting President LeMelle reported on budget, registration, enrollment, and advisement matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Provided update on the Presidential Search; election of a new Vice Chair); Sub-Committee to Review the College Calendar (resolution to move to a 14-week calendar carried); Calendar Committee (Bell Schedule proposal based on 14 weeks of classes and 1 week of finals).
12-09-87 Minutes Committee Reports: Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (revised evaluation proposal presented). New Business: Vice President Anthony Picciano presented a proposal for a Hunter College Smoking Policy, which was drafted by the College’s Environmental Safety Committee, Appendix II.
12-02-87 Minutes President Shalala gave a farewell address to the Senate. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (continuation of a Plus/Minus Grading System).
11-18-87 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (continuation of the discussion of a Plus/Minus Grading System).
11-04-87 Minutes Committee Report: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). The Assistant Vice Presidents Stanley Sokol and Ruth Weisgal presented the report concerning Fall ’87 Registration and took questions along with the Registrar Mr. Yechiel Rosenrauch.
10-07-87 Minutes President Shalala informed the Senate that the Chancellor indicated in June that he intends to appoint Provost LeMelle as Acting President and that she will be leaving in early December. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (held elections for Chairs of the Master Plan, Nominating, and Budget Committees; informational presentation on Asbestos by Prof. Caravanos); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
09-16-87 Minutes President Shalala said that she would not give a farewell speech, but keep going with the business of the college. She approved the ad-hoc agreement for the Presidential Search Committee and will not be involved in the process. She reported on budget, construction, enrollment, and retention matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (provided informational report on the Presidential Search Committee); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the English Department).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-20-87 Minutes Chair Ross welcomed all the new members and let them know that they were about to experience a significant part of Hunter College history as Dean Richard Mawe is retiring after 27 years of service and will address the body not from his seat, but before them. Dean Mawe thanked everyone and gave a lengthy goodbye. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Election of Senate Officers took place); Charter Review Committee (third reading of proposed charter amendments). The Managers of the Bookstore came to answer questions and explained some of the problems they encounter in operating the bookstore.
05-13-87 Minutes Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (continuation of the second reading of proposed amendment to the charter, Appendix II).
05-06-87 Minutes President reported on facilities, academic programs, and budget matters, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (continuation of the second reading, Appendix III).
04-22-87 Minutes President reported that the Middle States Evaluation Team report was received and that it was very favorable. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Charter Review Committee (presented the second batch of proposed amendments).
04-08-87 Minutes Vice President of Student Affairs, Fisherman, provided a report on academic discipline and disruptive behavior. Committee Reports: Charter Review Committee (continued the first reading of proposed amendments); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
03-25-87 Minutes  
03-11-87 Minutes Provost reported on Dean Search, Middles States Evaluation, and the budget. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (provided update on the Search for Dean of Sciences and Mathematics); UARC (presented informational report on Plus/Minus Grading System and “R” Grade waiver for ENGL 120 was accepted).
02-11-87 Minutes President reported on the budget, construction, Middle States/Self-Study Report, and Dean of Sciences and Mathematics Search, Appendix II. Committee Report: UARC (report on W/WU Grades was approved as amended, Appendix III).
12-10-86 Minutes Provost on behalf of the President conveyed their thanks and appreciation to the senate for a job well done this calendar year. Committee Reports: UARC (revised Course Repeat Rule, was approved as amended); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Advisory Committee on the Library (resolution to declare that 1987 be the Year of the Hunter Library Staff in recognition of their essential role in the life of the community carried); Calendar Committee (the 1987-88 College Calendar Proposal was approved, Appendix II).
12-03-86 Minutes President reported on the upcoming Middle States review, as well as budget and tax reform issues happening up in Albany. Committee Reports: UARC (after a lengthy discussion and amendment the proposal, was committed back to committee); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
11-19-86 Minutes President reported on the budget situation in Albany, which is confused and for the first time there may be spending caps imposed that would make it very tight. She held two well attended public forums with evening students who currently have no official representation. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). Old Business: Continued the discussion concerning the Committee on Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights a resolution to applaud those who helped establish the committee and endorse the proposed goal and activities of the committee carried. A discussion on Senate sponsored opening hearings occurred and motion to direct the Administrative Committee to organize the first Open Hearing, carried.
11-05-86 Minutes Committee Reports: Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (provided informational report on the methodology that was used in evaluating administrators and final reports will be provided by the Administrative Committee to the administrator evaluated and their superior); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies). Old Business: Administrative Committee’s response to Prof. Brick’s resolution passed on 10-22-86 regarding the relationship between the Senate and the Professional Staff Congress’s new Committee on Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights.
10-08-86 Minutes President reported on the 1987-88 budget request and the College's plan concerning environmental safety and health issues. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (presented its final report, Appendix III; motion to declare the committee inactive but not disbanded carried).
09-24-86 Minutes President Shalala welcomed everyone back to what she hoped would be an exciting year and reported on enrollment and budget matters. She informed everyone that this was the year for the Middle States accreditation review and that presidential reviews will be held by a committee of CUNY Trustees. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (held elections for Vice Chair and Chairs of Nominating, Budget and Master Plan committees; approved Procedures for the Election of Search Committees and held elections for the chair and member panels for the Search for Dean of Sciences and Math).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-21-86 Minutes President Shalala reported to the Senate that the Math learning center will be dedicated to the memory of Mary Dolciani. President informed the body of the new budget initiatives for the upcoming academic year '87-'88. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (included approved curriculum changes and the upcoming senate meeting schedule). Senate officer election held.
05-14-86 Minutes President Shalala reported that the Dean of Arts and Sciences will be stepping down this year and they will be opening a search committee to fulfill the position as soon as possible. The school has raised over one million dollars through the special gifts campaign this year and the fall budget continues to be under consultation. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reported on their curriculum changes); Charter Review Committee (did a second reading of the proposed charter amendments); GARC (reported on the changes in the graduate catalogue regarding "Transfer and/or Approval of credit"); Undergraduate Academic Requirements Committee (revised catalogue language for the Cr/NCr Grading System as well as revised criteria for admissions of advanced standing transfer students).
05-07-86 Minutes Ombudsman Bennick reported to the senate regarding student issues, which included quality of teaching, college regulations and grading practices, and grade appeals. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved curriculum changes); UCSC (reported on the approved courses for the distribution requirement. The report urged the college to enforce regulations that require students to complete remedial courses and ensure skill level before registering in high level courses. The resolution mandates the review of the distribution requirements and the remediation regulations in order to develop academically sound requirements. Resolutions amended and approved on the varying categories in the distribution requirement).
04-16-86 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reported on approved curriculum changes.); Nominating Committee (presented nominations for vacant senate committee seats); Budget Committee (report informed the body that the committee is working towards having the Senate take a part in budget overview and planning). Vice President Picciano added that he welcomes input for various constituencies in the budget process and included the Senate in the plans for the state budget division to move from granting allocations to individual colleges and instead put lump sums towards the Central Office of CUNY, which will then be redistributed.
04-02-86 Minutes President Shalala reported announcements to the senate regarding updates on presidential awards, the commencement and the final CUNY budget. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved curriculum changes and the resolution concerning campus safety and security); Charter Review (reported on the first reading of the proposed charter amendments).
03-19-86 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Commitee (approved curriculum changes and a resolution regarding the establishment of a group on "accuracy in acedimia" and how it reaffirms the principles of academic freedom in the college setting); Nominating Committee (presented nominations for varying committees); UARC (presented on the amendment of the ABS grade).
03-05-86 Minutes The President reported announcements to the Senate regarding upcoming events, the budget, and upcoming word processing office system updates. Director of Community Relations reported on her lobbying work to the legislators in Albany in support of CUNY's request for restorations for faculty positions, remediation and retention programs, child care centers and a research center. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reported on approved curriculum changes as well as well as its business between other committees and updates on the budget); Nominating Committee (elected various nominees and continued the discussion of the UARC by presenting a resolution on the ABS grade); Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (reported on the evaluation of deans).
02-19-86 Minutes Report by the President regarding the budget and the upcoming projects for this year. President Shalala updated the body on security issues in the college. Report by the Ombudsman on the Grading System and the Cr/NCr system. The President of the Faculty Delegate Assembly introduced himself and greeted the body with his plans for leadership. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (reported onapproved curriculum changes); Nominating Committee (presented a motion on senators for consideration); UARC (continued to discuss the amendment to the language regarding students "C" and "D" work according to the policy given by the instructor at the beginning of the semester).
12-18-85 Minutes Vice President Picciono's introduced himself and his background to the Senate and then went on to explain his assessment on facilities and systems in the college, administrative systems and technology in the college as well as the finance and budgeting. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (report on approved curriculum changes); UARC (report on the resolution regarding FIN and FAB grades, absences from final exams, and ABS grades).
12-04-85 Minutes President Shalala reported on issues regarding allocating budget for salaries, and updated on alcohol serving policies for students in the college as well as the recent news that Hunter has been selected as one of the best colleges in America by "US News & World Report." Committee Reports: the ad-hoc Committee on Evaluation of the Dean Programs in Education (reported on the response by the Dean for recommendations and suggestions to the committee); UARC (reported on their concerns of ABC/PEN/INC,FIN/FPN/FAB grades when they are connected to "course work of C or better").
10-09-85 Minutes President Shalala's report on the Chancellor's Budget Review and how Hunter will benefit. Report from the Provost Office on recent initiatives in remediation. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (report regarding varying nominations for committee, proposed an amendment to the college wide search procedures); Advisory Committee (report on campus safety and security, presented their priorities for this upcoming year, report on registration statistics in the college including specialized programs).
09-18-85 Minutes President Shalala reported to the Senate regarding updates on fundraising and grants and her expectations for next years funding. She discussed budget activities, fall enrollment growth, an introduction of a counseling program and a planning center for students, as well as information on a plan for remedial courses. The Ombudsman reported on the amount of students who have been using his role since his appointment. Committee Reports: Grade Appeals Committee (reported on amendments to deadlines and decisions for students and professors filing appeals).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-15-85 Minutes President reported on budget, personnel, articulation, and senate charter matters, Appendix II. Ombudsman provided an overview of the cases that he has dealt with the past year and thanked the college for the opportunity to serve in this capacity for the past 6 years, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of Ombudsman and Senate Offices took place); Charter Review Committee (presented the third reading of proposed amendments to Articles III Section 1, VII Section 5, and XIII new Sections 13 and 14; last amendment was to remove sexist language as submitted); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (resolution on Independent Learning by Achievement Contract was approved). Old Business: resolution to have the Charter Review Committee report at the earliest date on changes to the charter to address school with dean and programs that are not departments carried.
05-08-85 Minutes Special Meeting of the Senate to continue the Discussion on the Report by the Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement. Resolutions 2 & 3 were presented and after a lengthy discussion and many amendments, were approved as amended, Appendix II.
05-01-85 Minutes President reported that there was no news on the budget and that she would be meeting with CUNY Central representatives. Committee Reports: Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (resolution on changes to the Distribution Requirement was amended and discussion suspended); Charter Review Committee (presented the second reading for amendments to Articles III, VIII, & XIII); Budget Committee (presented a letter to be sent to the Chancellor calling on him to provide more funding lines to the college due to the early retirement program was unanimously endorsed).
4-24-85 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented Membership on Advisory Committee on Campus Safety and Security and elected Faculty Panel for Membership on College Association); GARC (revision of appeal procedures and two policies on dismissal and probation were approved as revised).
04-10-85 Minutes Provost reported on the budget ad college calendar. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution to establish an Advisory Committee on Campus Safety and Security carried; Dr. Barbara Black, Director of Finance and Business Affairs assured the Administrative Committee during their meeting that she will review complaints regarding the bookstore with careful attention).
03-27-85 Minutes President reported that parts of the CUNY budget are in trouble in Albany, 127 teaching and support positions have been cut along with child care and a 10% cut in temporary service funds. She urged everyone to send night-letter telegrams to state Senators and Assembly Members. Ombudsman reported that he is currently examining departmental polices and faculty practices in regards to Cr/NCr and WU grades. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (presented recommendation to form two subcommittees and membership to evaluate the Deans of Programs in Education and School of Social Work carried); UARC (resolution urging the CUNY Board of Trustees to reject any proposal that interferes with the college's right to maintain its own academic standard was approved as amended); Charter Review Committee (presented first reading of proposed amendments to the charter).
02-27-85 Minutes President reported that there are no major increases or decreases in the CUNY budget that would affect Hunter and that the current proposal includes special allocations for remedial courses, which the college plans to use to offer more in the summer to eliminate some backlog. Ombudsman reported focused on campus safety and security due to the growing impression that the security system and personnel are at best minimally adequate. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (approved the 1985-85 and 1986-87 calendar proposals, Appendix II). New Business included a discussion on revising the rules for a second degree for returning students and a resolution passed expressing the Senate Chair write the President and manager of the College Bookstore expressing the Senates serious dissatisfaction over the performance of its services was approved.
12-05-84 Minutes President reported on early retirement and how 900 of the 3500 eligible individuals have filed for it, and she currently has little information on budget talk from Albany. Ombudsman reported that students are appearing in large numbers with complaint about issues they are having in particular courses with faculty. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); GARC (amended report specifying appeals procedures for graduate students on probation, Appendix II); Calendar Committee (report accepted with recommendations for 13 weeks of classes and a week of final exams, Appendix III). Old Business: more discussion on the Select Committee’s report occurred.
11-21-84 Minutes The Chair informed the body that the only item of business for the meeting would be the continuation of the report by the Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement. Chairs of the three division committees presented statements of their findings which were submitted to the Senate Select Committee. After the statements the floor was opened for general discussion.
11-07-84 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement (presented informational report titled “Where Do We Go from Here? A Proposed Framework for General Education at Hunter College”).
10-10-84 Minutes President welcomed everyone back and reported on the budget and the recently approved early retirement program. Ombudsman reported on complaints about bookstore practices on re-purchasing of textbooks and concerns surrounding the security policy and practices in the gymnasium and other areas.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-16-84 Minutes President reported on the year’s winners for the Presidential awards, Evening Session, food services, fundraising, and budget. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approval of senate meeting schedule for 1984-85 and election of Senate Officers); UARC (resolution to rescind 1973 resolution denying credit for remedial courses and capping the credits students can earn in developmental courses was accepted).
05-09-84 Minutes Chair announced that this was a special meeting to enable the Senate to finish all business carried over from last meeting. Committee Reports: Evening Session Council (resolution passed to ask President to retain title of Associate Dean for Evening Session); GARC (two letters for approval regarding student academic standing were approved).
04-11-84 Minutes President reported on the budget and its relationship with a 4-day work week proposal. Ombudsman reported the screening issues that allow students to register for classes which meet at the same time. He brought up issues that still surround requirements for ABS and INC grades and Cr/NCr framework. Committee Reports: Calendar Committee (resolution to adopted 4-day summer schedule accepted as amended; revised 1984-85 Calendar Proposal was accepted as amended, Appendix II).
03-28-84 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (broke into a committee of the whole to discuss 4-day summer session concerns raised about closing the library on Fridays, faculty access to their offices, as well as possible damage to computers if building not adequately air-conditioned).
03-14-84 Minutes President reported on search committees and the current political climate concerning the budget. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (presented informational update on the calendar).
02-29-84 Minutes Provost LeMelle and Vice President Tesoriero took questions on locked entrance doors, North Building elevators, orders from cafeteria, and waiting time for duplicating services. Ombudsman reported on a variety of issues such as student grade appeals, English Proficiency for handicapped and dyslexic students, and the new copyright provisions of the Research Foundation-CUNY. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (amended report accepted on departmental review of remedial/developmental course credit). New Business: A request was made that the Senate concern itself with the duplication services issue. Vice President Tesoriero explained that this year there was an extraordinarily heavy demand for the services, which lead to machine breakdowns. Also new copiers for many departments for smaller jobs will be delivered soon.
12-07-83 Minutes President provided reports on the College Calendar system, January 19th Celebration, Budget, and Faculty and Staff Dining Facilities, Appendix II. President Shalala and Prof. Susan Lees, President of the Faculty Delegate Assembly, took questions on Faculty/Staff Dining Facilities. Provost reported on the status of remedial course credits, Appendix III. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (report on using the 13-week calendar for one more year carried, Appendix IV; Proposed Change in Evening Bell Schedule was accepted as revised).
11-02-83 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-19-83 Minutes Provost provided a Progress Report on Remedial Course Credits. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (announced the appointed membership for the Provost search; informed the Senate that a letter was sent to the President denouncing the proposed bylaws for a Faculty Club and asked for a formal meeting); UARC (presented the “R” Grade requirement and after a lengthy discussion and amendments carried); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Selected Committee on the Distribution Requirement (provided an informational progress report).
10-05-83 Minutes President welcomed everyone back and presented a report on enrollment, budget, and Evening Session matters, Appendix II & III. Ombudsman reported that the Cr/NCr issues still persists and he covered complaints that students came to him regarding instruction and the new facilities. Vice President Tesoriero provided a report on the new buildings. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (“Recommended Procedures for the Election of the Search Committee for Provost” were adopted and elections held, Appendix IV).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
05-18-83 Minutes President reported on budget, facilities, and personnel matters. President also gave a detailed report on the Evening Session as requested back in 1982 on how to improve Evening Sessions, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (election of senate officers and Chairs of Master Plan and Budget Committees took place; Election of Panel of 8 Faculty for the Auxiliary Enterprise Board and 6 Faculty members for College Association conducted); UARC (resolution on “R” Grade carried over to next meeting); Evening Session Council (presented report in response to Provost Riccards’ draft memorandum, Appendix III).
05-11-83 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution reaffirming position to not grant credit for non-college level work tabled after lengthy debate); UARC (resolution stating students may only receive an “R” once carried).
05-04-83 Minutes Ombudsman presented summary report of the 115-120 formal cases that he played more than an advisory role in, Appendix II. Provost reported on the State Education Departments concerns with the Hunter College’s compliance with the Department’s laws, rules and regulations as a result of a 3-day visit centered around the college granting credit for non-college level course work. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution rescinding position on remedial course carried after lengthy discussion).
04-20-83 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented report regarding remedial course credits and after an intense discussion and many friendly amendments, it was accepted); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (presented informational report, Appendix II); UARC (resolution allowing any department to accept the 42-credit collateral major in Elementary Education in lieu of a minor was approved).
04-06-83 Minutes President reported on the budget and tuition increase and the loss of some 23-50 faculty and staff lines. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution to establish a standing committee on Graduate Academic Requirements was accepted as amended); Master Plan Committee (presented the “Preliminary Report on the Student Profile Study” with the “Survey of Hunter College Students” questionnaire).
03-09-83 Minutes President reported on facilities, tuition, and budget matters. Ombudsman reported that the Sexual Harassment Panel appointed by the President has been meeting regularly and a set of procedures had been adopted. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution on the role of the Senate in relation to the Professional Staff Congress was approved as amended); Calendar Committee (proposed college calendar for 1983-84 carried).
02-23-83 Minutes President reported that the proposed budget is devastating for Hunter College due to the commitment to raise tuition and dormitory fees every year and the elimination of 100 plus positions that are needed to open the new buildings were taken out of the budget. President presented a letter writing campaign calling on the governor to restore the original funding figures for the college.
12-22-82 Minutes Ombudsman reported on the need for faculty and students to be careful about “ABS” and “INC” grades and the implications of them, because in both cases it implies that the student has been doing at least “C”work. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Committee on Food Services and Facilities resolution formally putting the committee under the senate carried); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); GCSC (presented revisions to the catalogue on change of degree program, courses outside of program, and minimum GPA for retention carried).
12-02-82 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Master Plan Committee (presented report with resolution to let CUNY-wide UFS know minutes are inaccurate due to the Hunter Governance body not being consulted was accepted as amended).
11-17-82 Minutes President reported that she had appointed the members for the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Nursing; she called on Mr. Desmond Eaton, Director of Security to give a presentation on Campus Security; President then presented on the “Directory” for space allocations. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (passed revised by-laws for the Department of Biological Sciences).
11-03-82 Minutes President reported that the New York State Office of Management & Budget notified the University of its intention to impose a vacancy freeze and that the number of positions the college had to reduce are 32 by the end of June. Ombudsman reported on a survey he is conducting concerning CR/NC grades. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance Committee (approved bylaws for the new Department of Special Education, School of Nursing, and revised bylaws for the Department of Biological Sciences); UARC (resolution requiring all matriculated students to complete the Distribution Requirement was accepted as amended).
10-20-82 Minutes President reported on the new buildings and took questions. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (elections for membership on the Select Committee on the Distribution Requirements and Search Committee for Dean of the School of Nursing held); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
09-29-82 Minutes President reported on budgetary, enrollment, and personnel matters. Ombudsman reported on the President’s “Open Line” message on sexual harassment and ask for feedback about the procedures outlined; He will be exploring the Cr/NCr grade issue. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (held elections for Nominating and Budget Committee Chairs; Procedures for filling senate vacancies carried; Established a Select Committee on the Distribution Requirement).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-26-82 Minutes Committee Reports: UCSC (Independent Learning by Achievement Program was presented and approved); Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Department of Mathematical Sciences); Election of Ombudsman and Senate Officers took place.
5-12-82 Minutes President reported on budgetary and personnel matters. Ombudsman report on the Provost’s memo on final examinations and grade reporting and how faculty are not allowed to change the date like a few have, but there is the “unwritten rule” that students should not be expected to take three finals exams in one day and they could permit a makeup. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented Procedures for Nomination and Election of Ombudsman, Appendix II); UARC (presented progress report on “R” Grade Resolution).
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3-14-82 Minutes President reported that the CUNY budget was vetoed by the governor and that trips to the mid-west will take place to try and secure money from foundations; the library will hopefully move to the new building this summer. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (resolution for the use of “R” grade for ENGL 120 carried by hand vote).
2-24-82 Minutes President reported on academic and budgetary matters full report, Appendix II. Committee Reports: Committee on the Calendar (proposed 1982-83 13-week calendar and revised bell schedule accepted as amended, Appendix III & IV); Report on the 1981-1982 Administrative Searches (informational report on the provost search and the relationship with the President and administration throughout the process; recommended adopting this model for future searches).
11-18-81 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (informational report of the CUNY 3-5 Year Master Plan); Committee on the Evaluation of Academic Administrators (continuation of the revised report discussion after a lengthy discussion and many amendments the report was accepted, Appendix II); Task Force on Academic Funding and Academic Freedom (informational report presented and unanimously accepted).
11-4-81 Minutes President reported on budgetary concerns and the Academic Planning Process. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (continued discussion on the revised report section B after lengthy discussion motion to amend carried over to next meeting).
10-14-81 Minutes In absence of both the President and Provost Dean Walter Weiss presented the report on budgetary matters. Committee reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
9-23-81 Minutes Provost reported on enrollment, budgetary, and personnel matters. Ombudsman reported that he dealt with 40 “formal” cases last semester which represent little to no change in the flow of cases. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (proposed Election Procedures for 1981-1982 were approved).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-20-81 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution thanking Provost Schneewind approved with acclamation; resolution on faculty selling complimentary textbooks carried); Charter Review Committee (presented the Third Reading of proposed amendments which were approved by secret ballot, Appendix III);  Ad-hoc Committee on Evaluation of Academic Administrators (procedural resolution to go into a committee of the whole for open discussion carried). New Business: Election of Senate Officers occurred.
5-06-81 Minutes Ombudsman reported on meeting with the President regarding student concerns on the delay in receiving student refunds and lack of privacy and long lines when collecting financial aid checks. Concerns from faculty of verbal and/or physical harassment t by students have come to his attention. Committee Reports: Advisory Committee on the Library (resolution to Commend President Donna Shalala’s efforts to obtain sizable additional funding for materials carried with acclamation); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Charter Review Committee (presented the second reading of proposed amendments, Appendix II); Departmental Governance Committee (revised bylaws of the Department of Health & Physical Education approved); Old Business: Dean Helly moved to request the Administrative Committee to clarify the appeals procedures regarding written challenges of curriculum proposals to the Divisional Curriculum Committee, carried.
4-01-81 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (information update on college searches regarding the Registrar and Chief Librarian); Charter Review Committee (first reading of proposed amendments to Articles III, IV, and VIII); Student Standing Committee (resolution on Administrative Action and Enforcement approved).
3-11-81 Minutes President report focused on the Senate’s concerns about the Evening Session and her reaction to the various studies, consultation, and recommendations she received regarding adult students at the college. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (3-25 “Overflow” meeting would be a part to celebrate Senate’s 10-year Anniversary); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Calendar Committee (calendar proposal #III was approved after lengthy dissuasion, Appendix II); Evening Session Council (resolution calling on Presidential Consultation carried).
2-25-81 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on the Calendar (approved report based on 14 week calendar).
2-11-81 Minutes President reported on budget and personnel matters, Appendix II.  Ombudsman reported on his concern on how to deal with the issues of racism, sexism, and sexual harassment of students. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing and Department of Curriculum & Teaching).
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Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Presented letter to Chancellor Kibbee re: the hiring of an Assistant for Specialized Counseling, with Senate’s statement and a resolution condemning such action); UARC (Presented New Student Financial Aid Regulations, which was accepted as amended, Appendix II).

11-19-80 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (Special resolution on Hiring, Promotion, and Tenure was accepted as amended); UCSC (30 Credit Upper Level Course Requirement carried).
11-5-80 Minutes President reported on her expectations of the various search committees; refocusing of recruitment goals and registration goals and budgetary concerns. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (revised Guidelines for Submission of Curriculum Proposals, Appendix II approved).
10-22-80 Minutes Election of Chair and member panels for various search committees was conducted. Committee Reports: Departmental Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws for the Department of Academic Skills).
10-15-80 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies; Procedures for Election of Search Committees as approved, Appendix II); Grade Appeals Committee (resolution on Grade Appeals and academic dishonesty carried).
9-24-80 Minutes President Shalala gave an updated on the new building construction and it will be ready for occupancy in September 1982; concerned with the resources used for undergraduate recruitment a new strategy will be developed; many searches will be starting for deanships and a new provost as quickly as possible. Ombudsman reported that a continuous trickle of complaints is coming into the office varying in nature. Committee Reports: Special Committee on Administrative Searches (report of membership for various searches was accepted as amended, Appendix II).

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Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-14-80 Minutes Committee Reports: Charter Review (cont. reading of second batch of proposed amendments).
5-07-80 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Charter Review Committee (presented the second reading of proposed amendments).
4-09-80 Minutes Provost reported that President Shenker has been in meetings all day consulting different constituencies about whether to continue classes while the strike continues but the Chancellor ruled that all colleges were to remain open during and request that the record show that the administration is aware of the superb performance of faculty and staff in getting to work despite the hardships. Committee Reports: UARC (resolutions on Grading for Remedial Courses, Special Appeal for CR and NCR Grades carried by hand votes); Charter Review Committee (presented first reading of the proposed amendment, Appendix II).
3-19-80 Minutes President reported that after a meeting with Deputy Chancellor the college was confronted with three issues simultaneously and he will focus on the issues surrounding the curtailing MA program and a potential major budget reduction; the new calendar would have to wait. Ombudsman presented a summary report on past cases showing the pattern of problem areas; now have peer counselors assisting the Ombudsman who will help students follow the proper appeal procedures. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution charging Master Plan Committee to evaluate new and current space was accepted as amended); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on the Calendar (proposed alternative calendar that was accepted with amendments).
3-05-80 Minutes President reported on the complicated issue of next year’s budget for CUNY and the 2% across the board reduction for all state and city agencies. Provost reported that vacant lines from the budget crisis will revert to Central Administration and the cut will be felt most at the budget for adjunct, maintenance, personnel and administrative staff. Ombudsman distributed petition for three amendments to the Governance Charter for Committee’s on the Calendar, Grade Appeals, and Evaluation of Academic Administrators. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on the Calendar (presented calendar proposal and bell schedule based on 13-week session was approved as amended, Appendix II).
2-20-80 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
2-6-80 Minutes Provost reported on the budgetary and enrollment matters. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Proficiency in English Composition (resolutions two and three carried by hand vote); UARC (presented resolution to have remedial courses graded to the standard system in effect except math course 45.001 carried as amended).
12-05-79 Minutes President reported that construction on the twin towers has begun and presentations will be given to various groups so that they can become familiar with the occupancy structure of the new buildings; the state is facing a budget problem for the next fiscal year and all agencies of the state will be affected. Ombudsman reported his plan to suggest that departments create standing committee on grade appeals. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (resolution to have UCSC announce routine changes carried); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (24 credit, High School Equivalency Program resolution unanimously accepted).
11-28-79 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Committee on Proficiency in English Composition (presented report and four resolutions on standards and evaluations resolution one and four carried with amendments; two and three were sent back to committee).
11-7-79 Minutes President reported that tuition had to be increased for freshman and sophomores due to pressure on Community Colleges and to maintain parity between Community and Senior Colleges; approval was received to begin the last steps of the construction process. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (New Program in Energy Policy Studies (US-377) was carried by hand vote); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-24-79 Minutes Resolution carried over on the Presidential Search was accepted as amended. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
10-10-79 Minutes President reported on budgetary matters; he will hold two open forums with college community; remains optimistic that the construction issue will be resolved. Ombudsman reported that he is concerned with patterns of problems that arise that may otherwise be ignored because no individual will initiate action.
9-26-79 Minutes Dr. Joseph Shenker, acting President, reported that enrollment was slightly higher than last year and is optimistic that construction of the building would resume after discussions with the appropriate authorities. Presidential Search Committee reported that 20-25 candidates were approved and four were interviewed, but the Board of Higher Education recommended that the search be extended and reopened. Ombudsman reported 40-50 students met with him over the summer session and in summarizing his term that the office has been used by members of all three campus constituencies--faculty, students, and administration.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-15-79 Minutes President Wexler gave a very fond farewell as she will be retiring on August 31st and remarked that if no President is appointed by that time then some provision for an acting president for whatever period of time will be necessary. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (the structure for the Standing Committee on the Calendar carried); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Hunter College Screening Committee for Presidential Search (presented update on the process and how the pool of candidates out shined other searches underway at Brooklyn and City College, recommended 12-15 candidates be selected for interview).
5-01-79 Minutes Provost reported that the biggest problem that Hunter faced currently was space issues and urged senators to write or wire Assemblyman Mark Alan Siegel and Governor Carey to sell the bonds before June 30th in order to resume construction for the Hunter College Building Program. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented resolution calling for Senate Administrative Committee to urge the State Legislature and Governor Carey to support Assemblyman Siegel’s bill regarding CUNY passed); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies);  Master Plan Committee (resolution on graduate education carried by hand vote); New business: Prof. Sam Korn was elected Ombudsman after one round of voting.
4-24-79 Minutes Prof. Mader’s carry over resolution on Senate control of the Bell Schedule was approved after an extensive discussion and amendments. Committee Reports: Department Governance Committee (approved revised bylaws of the Philosophy Department, Appendix II); Advisory Committee on the Library (report outlining faculty borrowing procedures as amended was approved, Appendix III).
4-10-79 Minutes Ombudsman reported that students concerns were routine, however one issue that was occurring was that ETS was not interpreting the Cr/NCr grading system in accord with the Senate’s intention, which is to have students broaden their educational program. The issue has been referred to UARC. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
3-27-79 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (procedures for the election of the Ombudsman were presented and passed); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
3-13-79 Minutes Committee Reports: UCSC (presented “Guidelines for College-wide Definition of Course Level” was passed as amended, Appendix II).
2-27-79 Minutes President reported on the plans to move forward on the new amendment procedure; discussed the three legislative bills concerning the structure of CUNY; the last item was the space issue at the college currently, due to the loss of the FBI Building on 69th Street and continued construction on the main campus. Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluation Committee (presented report with two different proposals for a new questionnaire, which after lengthy discussion and amendments the Pittsburgh instrument was selected); Mr. John Connor submitted a resolution to oppose a $100 tuition increase for both CUNY and SUNY students, which was passed. Prof. Marcia Brody presented a petition calling on the Governor and Mayor to allow Hunter College to conduct a proper search for its next president, which was accepted.
1-02-79 Cancelled This meeting was cancelled.
12-05-78 Minutes Provost reported on the internal administrative rearrangement centered on the recruitment of students to Hunter College. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Charter Review Committee (presented Article XVI and Resolution of Conveyance after lengthy discussion and amendments was accepted, Appendix II).
11-14-78 Minutes President read a Memorandum from Harold Howe II re: “Recommendations Regarding CUNY Financing and Governance – Interim Report #2.” Ombudsman reported in two parts: (1) the Charter Review Committee was preparing a proposal that would circumvent the administratively impossible amendment procedure and (2) most of the students who have recently come by were concerned about the transfer of credits and the handling of grade appeals. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (presented the report regarding students ability to appeal WU grade was carried as amended).
10-31-78 Minutes Provost reported on his “remarks” that were submitted to the Senate and Faculty Delegate Assembly. Dean Helly reported re: Encouragement and Facilitation of Admission to and Matriculation at Hunter College of a broad spectrum of the adult population of New York. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
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Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-16-78 Minutes Report by the Administrative Committee approving curriculum changes.  Departmental Governance Committee approved the amendment to the bylaws. UCSC presented a motion for the nominations for the various positions on the Senate.
5-02-78 Minutes President reported that the evaluation of the School of Nursing has been completed and accreditation has been extended for six years, and highlighted the concerns that the league had, which are shared by the administration; The SEEK plan effectiveness and guidelines presented. Ombudsman summarized the types of cases that were seen, which fell into five specified areas. Committee Reports: UARC (resolution on student minimum GPA in the major for graduation was accepted as amended); Committee for the Review of Student Recruitment Practices (resolution to add non-voting member to committee was carried by hand vote); Committee on Evaluating of Teaching (resolution to keep the evaluation materials the same for two years was approved).
4-18-78 Minutes Committee Report: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Master Plan Committee (presented report on “A View of the Future of Hunter College,” it was moved that the Provost become a one person committee and the report be returned to committee and reported back later); UARC (presented a report and three part resolution that would not allow student to repeat a course in which they received a grade of A, B, C, or Cr, and that letter grades in all courses be counted in the GPA; A student who received a grade of F or NC twice will need special approval to retake the course was accepted with amendments).
2-14-78 Minutes Provost reported on enrollment, student services, and budget matters. Ombudsman reported that intersession visitors had a variety of problems too disparate for classification, and that students have come not to complain, but to commend the new registration procedure.  Committee Reports: Teacher Evaluations Committee (resolution that all students officially registered appear on all future Teacher Evaluation Printouts was presented and carried by hand vote); Evening Session Council (presented three part resolution that encourage “older” students to explore their potential by taking courses as non-degree students and that the college undertake to admit them through OAS, finally the college should take effective action to make admissions and advising procedures known was accepted).
12-13-77 Minutes Provost reported on the Exxon Grant for developing a program on Energy Policy Studies. Committee Reports: Sub-Committee on Elections (report presented with two resolutions on tentative calendar for elections and election plans from various constituencies were adopted as submitted); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Ad-hoc Committee on the Calendar (report presented on the Alternate II Calendar proposal was accepted).
12-06-77 Minutes In celebration of the 100th meeting President Wexler, who convened the first called the meeting to order and reported on the process that led to the creation of the current senate and how grateful she is too everyone for their patience to the institution of the Senate. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (report on Revised Guidelines on OAS Admission for Spring 1978 was accepted as amended).
11-22-77 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Ad-hoc Committee on the Calendar (the committee reviewed all five calendar proposals and would like to recommend a sixth. A term start date of September 23rd, 1978 was adopted).
11-01-77 Minutes Provost reported that the President is working hard to secure the Bellevue Building, and trying to get blocks out of the way on the bond issue, which needs to be sold before the 68th Street buildings, can be completed. The Senate Calendar Committee sent out a copy of the proposed calendar for next year with an accompanying memo regarding the reasoning for the later starting date. Committee Reports: UCSC (presented informational report on the Distribution Requirement); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (revised report on Grade Appeals Procedures was accepted as amended).
10-11-77 Minutes Committee Reports: UARC (report on the Minimum Requirements for Admission of Transfer Students was accepted); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
9-27-77 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring (continuation of discussion on the final report. Section II on Libraries was postponed; Section III was accepted with amendments); UARC (report on Revised Dean's List Requirements was accepted as amended).
9-20-77 Minutes President reported on enrollment and budgetary matters. Committee Reports: Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring (final report was discussed with pieces being approved or referred to other Senate committees).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-17-77 Minutes The Ombudsman gave an itemized report on the various concerns that faculty and students came to him with. Election of Senate Administrative Committee for the 1977-1978 Academic Year took place. Committee Reports: UARC (grade appeal procedure amendments).
5-10-77 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (Resolution was presented to claify committee service limits); UARC (A resolution was presented on remedial course credit. After extensive discussion and amendments the resolution was approved); Committee on Departmental Governance (approved departmental bylaws).
5-03-77 Minutes Committee Reports: Committee on Teacher Evaluations (resolution presented to extend the use of the current questionnaire for one more semester was passed); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies, presented a resolution on committee service limits and when the Nominating Committee needs to be elected); English Composition Proficiency Committee (Presented Provost Schneewind's amendment to paragrah V of the committee report from 5-25-76. After length disscussion and amendments it was approved).
4-19-77 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Ad-hoc Commitee for Review of Student Recruitment Practices (presented resolution to extend the review to five years passed by hand vote); English Composition Proficlency Committee (presented an amendment to resolution passed on 5-25-76 to remove a potentially troublesome ambiguity. Guidelines for Determining Deficiency in Writing were presented and passed by hand vote); Nominating Committee (Resolution changing the length of services presented and passed by the body).
4-12-77 Minutes President reported to the Senate about the various committeee recommendations recieved on the administrative structure of the college. Taking into account the concerns of these group it was announced that a net administrative cut of $200,000 wil be realized with a transfer of functions that were under adminitration to Student Services. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring (presented four resolutions to the body. After extensive discussion and amendments, resolutions 2, 3, and 4 were accepted).
3-22-77 Minutes Committee Reports: UCSC (approved curricular matters, and presented information report on the College Catalouge); Budget Committee (report as corrected and amended is in Appendix III); Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring (extensive disscussion and debate concering committee findings and recommendations was not approved).
3-8-77 Minutes Provost reported to the Senate on the current state of the college regarding space and classroom problems. Report by the Ombudsman had two parts: The first was regarding student complaints that are mostly centered around grade appeals and financial aid matters. The second matter was after meeting with the Provost, College Counsel, and PSC Grievance Officer guidelines to avoid conflict with grievence procedures will be developed. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented resolution of support for Teach-In on March 10th was passed); Sub-Committee on Elections (presented resolution on classication various inter-disciplinary curriclum and Special Honors Curriclum would be treated the same as departments was passed); UARC (presented resolutions on: Departmental Advising, Course Repetition Rule, Women's Studies Program Minor Exemption, and faculty ability to change "INC" and "ABS" grades without departmental chair or dean approval).
2-22-77 Minutes Committee Reports: GCSC (approved curricular matters); UCSC (approved curricular matters); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring (presented a progress report on current findings. The final report will focus on three areas: Academic Support Services, Programs and Cirriculm Offerings, and Academic Administration); Ad-hoc Commitee on the Calendar (proposals for the 1977-1978 recieved have not been reviewed by the committee. After extensive discussion and amendments proposed Option II was passed); Evening Council Session (presented revised bylaws that were passed).
2-15-77 Minutes Provost reported to the Senate on budget and enrollment matters. Report by the Ombudsman recommends creation of a uniform grade appeal policy and referred the matter to UARC. Announcement of sub-committee charged with overseeing spring Senate elections. Motion passed prioritizing processing teaching evaluations for those under consideration for promotion. Committee reports: Student Standing (ceremonial adoption of list of graduates); Calendar (presentation of several plans for scheduling classes for Fall 1977 term; decision postponed due to loss of quorum).
12-14-76 Minutes Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring (extensive discussion and debate concerning committee recommendations and reactions to other proposals; report as amended and adopted is Appendix II); Facilities and Services (passed resolution to abort alternative procedures with elevator operations); UARC and UCSC jointly (resolution on remedial credits and financial aid passed as amended in Appendix III).
12-7-76 Minutes Report by the President (Appendix II, including comment on the reorganization, creation of the “Open Line,” and budget matters); Report by the Ombudsman; created ad-hoc Committee on the Calendar; adopted Senate meeting calendar for Fall 1977; GCSAR (approved curricular matters); Budget (passed resolution to halt direct classroom instructional costs until assessment and approval by the body).
11-23-76 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (election held to compose membership on the Coordinating Committee on College Restructuring); UCSC (approved currcular matter; revised report on Procedure for Implementing Curricula Revisions presented. After a lengthy discussion and amendments the report was accepted. Departmental Definition of Courses to Fulfill the Distribution Requirement report was accepted) UARC (Report on "Incompletes" was accepted after lengthy discussion and amendments).
11-9-76 Minutes Report by the Ombudsman; Senate Steering Committee authorized ad-hoc committee for Senate Coordinating Committee for College Restructuring; Report by Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (approved curricular matters).
10-19-76 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (extensive disscussion and debate on the resolution for Proposals for Implementing Curricula Revisions. Amendments were made and due to the late hour it was agreed that a final vote will be taken at next meeting).
10-5-76 Minutes President reported on two items of tremendous impact on the budget, enrollment and tuition income collected. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolutions allowing President on Alumni Association to report to the Senate, created a steering committee to explore temporally crucial issues affecting the well-being of the College, and creation of ad-hoc committee to review the administrative practices which relate to recruitment of students); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (approved curriculum proposals).
9-28-76 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (search committee for the Dean of Sciences and Mathmatics has been formed); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); Continuation of the Ombudsman Election (Professor Charles M. Sherover was elected).
9-14-76 Minutes Committee Reports: UCSC (approved curricular matters); UARC (passed resolution on Plus-Minus Grading policies).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-25-76 Minutes Special Meeting. Provost reported to the Senate on budget matters. Continuation of discussion, debate, and amendments to the resolutions presented by the Committee on English Composition Proficiency. The report and resolutions as amended were adopted by the Senate (Appendix II). UCSC (discussion and debate concerning the proposed Dance Curriculum; provost statement read into the record; matter referred back to UCSC).
5-18-76 Minutes Committee reports: Student Standing (ceremonial adoption of list of graduates for June, 1976); Committee on English Composition Proficiency (continuation of discussion of report presented May 11, 1976, postponed). Election of Senate officers. Two more rounds of voting for Ombudsman did not result in any candidate receiving the required number of votes, and the business was postponed until the second meeting in the fall.
5-11-76 Minutes Administrative Committee announced Special Meeting to occur on May 25, 1976. Committee reports: UCSC (approved curricular matters); Committee on English Composition Proficiency (revised report presented; eight resolutions on writing requirements, establishment of a writing center, and other policies pertaining to writing presented, although none passed).
5-04-76 Minutes Election of Ombudsman (did not yield result after 8 rounds; continued to the May 18th meeting).
4-20-76 Minutes Nominations for Ombudsman announced. Discussion of English composition proficiency examinations (proposal referred back to committee). GCSAR (approval of curricular items); UCSC (approval of some curricular items; others did not pass because of the new minimal vote requirement).
4-06-76 Minutes Report by the President on restructuring and budget considerations. Committee reports: Budget (brought resolutions, including one to permanently establish a Budget Committee; action postponed until fall); Procedures for Election of Ombudsman (procedures adopted: Appendix II); Teacher Evaluations (interim report presented). Administrative Committee reported on Board of Higher Education approval of the calendar for 1976-1977 with addition of two holidays; presented resolution on minimal vote requirement, which was adopted by the body. Adoption of resolution on Senate absenteeism. Report on foreign language proficiency examinations. Discussion of implementation of foreign language requirement in smaller language departments and inclusion of literature courses. Administrative Committee presented a memorandum on Charter Review and an appeal to the Board of Higher Education for allowance to change amendment procedures.
3-23-76 Minutes Election of new Vice Chair following resignation. Spring 1976 Senate calendar adopted. Voting procedures for Ombudsman election forthcoming. Committee reports: Budget (Committee of the whole discussion of report dated February 24, 1976); UARC (interim report on plus/minus grading). Discussion of establishing a “minimal vote requirement” to be added to the Senate rules of order; Administrative Committee to review and report back.
3-16-76 Minutes Committee reports: UCSC (curricular matters for regular and experimental courses passed; B.A. in Cinema Studies passed with addition of selection committee and steering committee; “Exploration in the Arts,” an existing course, added to the list of those satisfying the Distribution Requirement). Administrative Committee distributed a memorandum to propose a new method for expediting consideration and approval of curricular matters.
3-09-76 Minutes Provost reported for the President on budget negotiations. Administrative committee reported on ad hoc committees: Special Committee to Advise the Provost on a Hunter Response to the BHE Proposal for a New Trimester Plan, Committee in Charge of Senate Elections for Spring 1976. Statement on the proposed restructuring read into the record (particular concern about a proposed core curriculum and the role of the humanities therein) and then endorsed by the body. Resolutions facilitating participation in public discussion of restructuring plan and on the Senate calendar for spring 1977 passed. Committee reports:  Select Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman (Agreement with the President: Appendix II); UCSC (curricular matters presented; routine matters passed). Meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum.
2-24-76 Minutes Administrative committee reported to follow up on various actions by the body. Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); Budget (presented part II of its report, for discussion later); English Composition Proficiency Committee (interim progress report); UARC (minimal progress requirements passed: Appendix II; motion passed to require all A.A. and A.S. students to satisfy the Distribution Requirement). Discussion and adoption of the Senate calendar for fall 1976.
12-16-75 Minutes Ceremonial adoption of list of candidates for graduation. Chair of Budget Committee announced report is forthcoming in February 1976. Committee reports: UCSC (approved curricular items, including BFA in Cinema; presentation, discussion, and amendment of “New Distribution Requirement Package”; motion to adopt as finally amended carried [Appendix III]); discussion of whether BA and BS students would have differing foreign language requirements concluded without action); UARC (report on rates of progress to degree; motion to adopt the report carried).
12-09-75 Minutes Brief report by the President concerning budget matters. Resolution passed on requiring the Chair to enforce the rules of order, including ejecting those who disrupt meetings. Report by Provost’s Advisory Committee on Budget Retrenchment (Appendix II). Continued discussion of foreign language requirement and administering proficiency exams (report accepted as amended, Appendix III). Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); GCSARC (approved curricular items); UCSC (discussed and approved curricular items; BFA admissions criteria and selection committee discussed but did not come to vote). Meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum.
11-25-75 Minutes Report by Dean Weyl, chairing Charter Review following resignation of Ombudsman (need to work with Board of Higher Education on amendment procedures).  UCSC (amendments to literature and foreign language requirements passed; to be incorporated in a complete package of a new Distribution Requirement for presentation in December 1975); report on administering foreign language proficiency exams.
11-18-75 Minutes Report by the President delivered by the Provost (Appendix II). Resolutions passed on the budget crisis, including appeal to allow dismissed faculty to hold research titles to allow them access to facilities and services. Committee reports: UCSC (continued discussion of literature and foreign language requirements but no action taken). Meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum.
10-28-75 Minutes No reports by the President or Administrative Committee. Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (discussion of revisions to the Basic Prescription, including literature and foreign language study requirements). Meeting adjourned on a quorum call.
10-21-75 Minutes Report by the President with comments by the Provost (Appendix II: comments on Chancellor’s proposal for reorganization of the university, including budgetary matters and open admissions). Smoking at meetings prohibited because of fire codes for the assembly hall. Ombudsman election postponed until agreement can be reached with the president via a select committee. Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); UCSC (approval of experimental courses, regular courses, and routine changes). Meeting adjourned when meeting time expired.
9-30-75 Minutes Letter of resignation of the Ombudsman accepted and motion passed to express appreciation to Professor Massa for his service. Presentation by a dean concerning campus safety and sexual assaults. Dean’s report (details in Appendix II) on how the administration handled increased student fees and deferral requests, and that change of program fees were dropped following the September 16, 1975, Senate meeting. Announcement of results of decisions for foreign language proficiency exams (Appendix III). Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); Registration (discussion of draft report); UARC (presented motions for changes to admissions and statement of the goal of a Hunter education; both carried); UCSC (revised proposal for creating Women’s Studies program passed; other curricular matters approved and one was withdrawn).
9-16-75 Minutes Report by the President (Appendix II). Discussion and debate of resolution concerning refunding of student fees for course changes and tuition for courses canceled due to budget cuts. The matter was tabled and the chair agreed to personally present to President Wexler. Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); Facilities and Services (presented report and moved that access to campus buildings be restricted to students, faculty, and staff except during public functions; motion was tabled to explore feasibility); GCSAR (curricular items passed): UCSC (curricular items passed; motion to create an interdisciplinary program in Women’s Studies was recommitted).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-20-75 Minutes Report by the President (Appendix II); Report by the Ombudsman on Charter Review (Appendix III); Resolution of acclamation for the Provost. Annual election of officers; Report by UCSC on Basic Prescription with presentation of alternate plans. Proficiency examination policy established for foreign language requirement, and resolution passed to create a committee to select the exams and prepare them by the Fall 1975 semester. Motion carried authorizing UCSC to review interdisciplinary courses for the Distribution Requirement. Motion came to the floor to make it explicit that the foreign language requirement approved for the “package” of proposals at the May 13, 1975, meeting be adopted as THE foreign language requirement effective in Fall 1975. There was disagreement as to whether this already occurred in the actions on May 13. The meeting adjourned without further action at the scheduled time.
5-13-75 Minutes Announcement by the Provost concerning meeting of the Committee on Affirmative Action. Report by UCSC on Basic Prescription proposals, particularly modes and purposes of foreign language study; motion carried for substitute proposal on the foreign language requirement to be included in the package for changes in the proposed Distribution Requirement. Meeting adjourned without further action at the scheduled time.
5-06-75 Minutes President Wexler reported that she prepared a written report on her administration’s implementation of Senate resolutions and requested its distribution. Further reporting by the president and ombudsman to be postponed until the May 20, 1975, meeting due to the need to discuss and approve changes to the Basic Prescription. Ceremonial adoption of list of graduates for June, 1975. Extensive discussion of the Basic Prescription, alternative proposals, and substitute resolutions. Meeting adjourned without further action at the end of the scheduled time.
4-22-75 Minutes Report by the President (Appendix II). Committee reports: UCSC (discussion and approval of curriculum proposals; report on alternative proposals to the Basic Prescription dated April 8, 1975; extensive discussion of sections although no actions were passed). Meeting adjourned without further action at its scheduled time.
4-08-75 Minutes Report by Ombudsman on Charter Review. Committee reports: UARC (issued report addressing admissions matters with resolutions (Appendix II); adopted following discussion and amendments); UCSC and GCSAR (curricular matters approved); meeting adjourned due to expiration of meeting time. Informal discussion of Basic Prescription proposals followed.
3-18-75 Minutes Committee reports: UCSC (approval of curricular matters, including discussion of experimental course proposals); Nominating (continued discussion and debate concerning the Review Commission for the Basic Prescription, including nominations for members and voting procedures; elections conducted). UARC was due to report, but the meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum.
3-04-75 Minutes Committee reports: Nominating (committee vacancies filled; discussion and debate concerning the “Review Commission” for the Basic Prescription—this committee to review requests for deviation/appeals). Meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum.
2-25-75 Minutes Elections Sub-Committee of the Administrative Committee established. Committee reports: Joint Budget and Calendar (proposed a double summer session, accepted); Nominating (motion passed on declaring faculty seats vacant when members are on sabbatical; filled committee vacancies); Committee on Registration Procedures (on combining summer and fall early registration); UARC (revised math proficiency requirement adopted). New business: UCSC report (on curricular matter approved, then a motion carried to move the rest over to next meeting); motion carried to require the Administrative Committee to report back on the lavatory matter that passed on October 22, 1974.
2-11-75 Minutes Report by the President (Appendix II); Report by the Ombudsman on Charter Review (Appendix III); Committee reports: GCSAR (proposal to establish a graduate program in American Studies was debated, including a minority report, and ultimately defeated; another curricular item passed); UCSC (Basic Prescription changes with substitute proposals discussed without further action).
12-17-74 Minutes Report by the President (Appendix II); Report by the Ombudsman (Appendix III); Debate and discussion of the Basic Prescription (motion carried to recommit portions along with instructions: Appendix IV).
12-10-74 Minutes Committee Reports: Student Standing (ceremonial adoption of list of candidates for diplomas); Calendar (with opposing motions defeated, 1975-1976 calendar adopted); Continued debate (not in a Committee of the Whole) on revisions to the Basic Prescription; foreign language requirement a source of contention.
11-26-74 Minutes Further discussion of the Basic Prescription. Presentation by UCSC included proposals for a foreign language requirement and the creation of a sub-committee to approve plans for deviating from the Distribution Requirement. Minority report also presented. No actions.
11-12-74 Minutes UCSC issued report on recommended changes to the Basic Prescription. A minority report was also distributed. Discussion occurred in Committee of the Whole.
10-22-74 Minutes Committee reports: UCSC and GCSAR (curricular actions approved; GCSAR agreed to report later on accelerated BA/MA programs); Facilities and Services (issued report, which was accepted; motions passed on certain items, including distributing information about services and appropriate offices for lodging complaints about services; motion carried to unlock all lavatories); Joint Committees on Calendar and Budget (interim report distributed); Motion to close the college on Election Day failed when it was determined there was no quorum, and then the meeting adjourned.
10-08-74 Minutes Report by the President included: request for the Senate committees to understand “the necessity of seriously studying all of the ramifications of any decision about the academic program” before modifying the curriculum, this is particularly true for budget; description of what is a department; urged tabling program matters until “budgetary consequences could be carefully examined.” Report by the Ombudsman included update on Charter Review negotiations; includes exchange with President Wexler about the Ombudsman role in the process. Motion carried to require Charter Review Committee to distribute a draft proposal for informational purposes. Report by the Administrative Committee included discussion of meeting calendar and a motion to continue to have UARC and Student Standing meet jointly (tabled). Announcement about a CUNY committee on awareness of governmental concerns. Resolution on introduction of technologies in the college (defeated). Committee reports: Nominating (committee vacancies filled); UCSC (curricular actions approved).
9-24-74 Minutes Report by the President included comments about state and city elections, charter review, and academic integrity. Report by the Ombudsman included updates on progress of charter review and specific concerns by various groups. Administrative Committee report included updates on membership and request for authorization to fill vacant seats (passed). Committee reports: Student Standing (ceremonial adoption of candidates for degrees); Nominating (filling committee vacancies); UCSC (resumption of discussion of “Veterans’ Report” from 05-21-74; motion to postpone indefinitely carried); Transportation (distributed report); Student Rights (policies and procedures report adopted: Appendix II); Departmental Governance (distributed report and made emendations from the floor concerning appointment of program coordinators for Health, Dance, Physical Education, and Co-curricular Activities). Committee on Facilities and Services asked to investigate problems with the new elevators.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-21-74 Minutes Administrative Committee elections. Report by the Sub-Committee on Senate Elections highlighted need for better communication with students. Committee reports: UARC and Student Standing (adoption of list of candidates for degrees; proposal for procedures for academic dishonesty was tabled); UCSC (curriculum approvals); Report on Veterans’ requests for “blanket credits” (Appendix II); various options were considered, but the meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum prior to settling the matter.
5-7-74 Minutes President Wexler congratulated the Senate for having persevered through a year of hard work with many trials and tribulations. Ombudsman reported on the progress of the Senate Sub-committee on Elections. Committee Reports: UCSC (approved curriculum proposals); GCSC (approved curriculum proposals); Committee on Student Standing (approved procedures followed in granting a degree at Hunter, Appendix III); Committee on Sessional Equality (approved resolutions on needs of evening session in reallocating lines that are freed by retirements, urge departments to continue efforts to make it possible to complete degree in a reasonable time, and continuation of improved services for evening hours).
4-30-74 Minutes Committee reports: Nominating (filled committee vacancies); Departmental Governance (approved bylaws from the Departments of Nursing and Music); Facilities and Services (motion on requiring all windows to open defeated, motion carried to require the Facilities and Services committee to “interact and/or negotiate with” the administration concerning the development of new facilities); Student Grievances; Registration Procedures (report attached as Appendix II); Sessional Equality (proposals for procedures and policies unable to come to a vote due to loss of quorum). Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum.
4-16-74 Minutes Report from the President included comments about CUNY budget; admissions in light of open admissions and in terms of “integration of Black and Puerto Rican students” in CUNY generally and at Hunter, specifically. Discussion of Distinguished Professor selection process. Report by the Ombudsman included an update on the charter review process and Senate elections. Committee on the Budget presented (Appendix II). Administrative Committee report included discussion of distinguishing duties between Departmental Governance and the Ombudsman. Discussion of whether the Administrative Committee has a responsibility to distribute a report 10 days prior to a Senate meeting. Committee reports: UCSC (curriculum approvals; resolution carried on handling experimental courses with sufficient time to inform students). Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum.
3-26-74 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (presented report on Senate election procedures; approved Proposal on Curriculum Revision-Basic Prescription); joint UARC and Student Standing Committee (approved resolution directing Registrar to change CR or NCR grades on transcripts to C and F); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies and approved resolution allowing nominating committee to declare seats vacant after continued absence of a member).
3-12-74 Minutes Report by the President included updates on buildings and searches; comments on Hunter’s prerogative to set its own calendar and the state budget; praise for the work of the Ombudsman and Charter Review. Report by the Ombudsman included efforts at communication, his role in implementing charter review, and statistical data about cases. Types and examples of cases are provided along with description of the role of the office. A representative of the Hunter Veterans’ Association presented a resolution to close the college on the upcoming Veteran’s Day (passed) and the body selected a replacement date.  Administrative Committee report: Ad Hoc Committee on Student Grievances staffed, discussion of Senate election procedures. Committee reports: Graduate Course of Study (curriculum approvals); Nominating (committee vacancies filled); Teaching Evaluation (unable to meet due to attendance problems). Discussion of attendance problems. Students brought a resolution on “Curricular Revision for B.S. and B.A. Degree”; after discussion, referred to UCSC with request to report back at the next meeting. Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum.
2-19-74 Minutes Report by the President in absentia: shared sentiment of praise for UCSC and commented on Senate attendance and Charter Review. Administrative Committee report: a report on computerizing Senate elections was delayed but is coming; announcement of membership for the newly formed Ad Hoc Committee on the Calendar; calendar of Senate meetings for Fall 1974 presented and passed; Motion by a student government representative to authorize the Administrative Committee to establish an ad hoc Committee on Financial Aid passed. Committee reports: Graduate Course of Study (failed to have a voting quorum and could not complete their business; attendance matters presented to the Senate); Nominating (elections for committee vacancies); Registration Procedures (five resolutions concerning preparation of the schedule of classes and transcript records for classes dropped in the first week—all passed). Resolution to require the Ombudsman to report monthly passed.
1-22-74 Minutes No reports by the President or Administrative Committee. This “overflow meeting” was scheduled to finalize curriculum matters passed by UCSC. The items were approved, and the Senate expressed its appreciation for the work of UCSC and the News office, which produced the catalog.
1-08-74 Minutes Report by the President indicated no further update on the energy crisis; anticipating a new Board of Higher Education. Administrative Committee: announced membership of new Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation. Approval of the college calendar. Creation of an ad hoc committee on the calendar for the following year. Ceremonial adoption of list of candidates for graduation.
12-20-73 Minutes No reports from President or Administrative Committee. Committee Reports: UCSC (curriculum approvals); UARC and Student Standing (presented resolutions that carried concerning departmental prerogatives for limiting CR/NC options for student majors, and amending the form to ask students to indicate preferences when a D is earned). Dissolved into a Committee of Whole to discuss Charter Revision proposals.
12-11-73 Minutes Report by the President on the energy crisis. Administrative Committee report: Resolution carried to create an ad hoc committee on transportation between Hunter facilities. Committee Reports: Nominating (announcement of vacancies; recommendations on composition of committees and abolishing Committee on Honor Societies [matter postponed]); Graduate Course of Study (curriculum approvals); UCSC (curriculum approvals); Departmental Governance (amendments to bylaws of Departments of Theatre & Cinema and Geology & Geography). Discussion of relation between Senate and Office of Institutional Research with respect to teaching evaluations. Creation of Special Committee to Study a Student Bill of Rights.
11-13-73 Minutes Report by the President (Space and Facilities overview: Appendix II). Administrative Committee report: Resolution on “freedom on the floor” for Ombudsman carried; urged the body to create Select Committee on Academic Continuity with focus on policies pertaining to non-tenured faculty, including a focus on academic freedom, retention of faculty, continuity of program for students; brings resolution that carries to create the committee and a slate for membership (having consulted with Nominating in advance of the meeting); passes motion that routine curricular actions by UCSC accepted without debate; presented the Senate calendar for the spring semester; announcement of procedure for preferential registration for student senators. Committee reports: Nominating (filled vacancies); Committees on Registration (see Appendix III); UCSC (curriculum approvals with corrections, changes to Basic Prescription policies recommitted to the committee for clarification; experimental courses approved, debate concerning whether the matter was suitable for the floor).
10-23-73 Minutes Ninth round of election for Ombudsman yielded result. Elected Ombudsman announced his priority would be Charter Review. Nominating Committee Report (filled a vacancy on Nominating).
10-9-73 Minutes Administrative Committee: read letter from the President into the record, since the president was unable to attend. President resigned her seat. Overview of space concerns and opportunities. Continuation of Ombudsman election with “IBM ballot-cards”. Committee reports: Nominating (filled a vacancy on Nominating). Creation of Special Committee on Registration Procedures. After the eighth round of voting for Ombudsman, no candidate had 2/3 majority. Meeting adjourned prior to ninth round.
9-25-73 Minutes Committee Reports: Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies).
9-11-73 Minutes Administrative Committee Report: Resolutions carried requiring UARC and Student Standing to continue to meet jointly, giving floor privileges to other groups (Student Government, General Faculty, PSC, etc.), giving floor privileges to the president even if s/he is not a member of the Senate. Discussion of relation between Senate and President. <<At this point, no Ombudsman has ever been elected.>> Next meeting to be devoted to filling committee vacancies and electing Ombudsman. Committee Reports: UCSC (curriculum approvals), Nominating (no report), Charter Review (seeking feedback).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-22-73 Minutes Resolution carried permitting the use of raw data for teaching evaluations for research by a Hunter professor. Charter Review Committee nomination slate presented; included committee chairpersons; elections conducted by secret ballot. Election of the new Administrative Committee (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) by secret ballot except when uncontested; all nominations from the floor. Nominations for chair included a dean, who declined. Committee reports: UCSC (curriculum approvals), GCSARC (curriculum approvals), joint report of UARC and Student Standing (criteria for awarding AP credit and related policies; motions carried). Motion carried to require minimum proficiency examinations in reading, writing, and math (Appendix II).
5-7-73 Minutes Committee reports: UCSC (curriculum approvals, including experimental courses); GCSARC (curriculum approvals); Student Standing (approval of list of graduates). Report by Special Committee on Sessional Equality (eight motions carried relating to funding, merging budgets, extending evening services, and providing advising and major courses for evening students). Discussion of use of raw data from teaching evaluations; clarification that all policies concerning teaching evaluations are the responsibility of the Senate and that the Provost’s office provides administrative assistance with distribution and collection.
4-10-73 Minutes Created a Special Committee on Honor Societies. Committee reports: Joint report of UARC and Student Standing (course repeat rules for grade replacement carried); UCSC (curriculum approvals); Departmental Governance (Urban Affairs bylaws approved with qualifications concerning the Joint Policy Committee).
3-27-73 Minutes Overflow meeting. Announcement of a general faculty resolution to require proficiency examinations for all students (in response to the Council of Presidents’ proposal to allow CUNY AAS degree-holders to bring a minimum of 64 credits to apply to a BA at a senior college). Motion carried to refer the matter to an appropriate Senate committee. Special Committee on Registration named. Joint presentation by UARC and Student Standing on the AAS transfer matter; a resolution carried unanimously calling on the Board of Higher Education to reject the AAS proposal of the Council of Presidents, and calling for review of articulation agreements and development of suitable BS degrees at senior colleges. UARC and Student Standing presented alternatives to the CR/NC/Honors system. Alternative B (in Appendix II) ultimately passed. Ad Hoc Committee on the Calendar reported with resolutions on the calendar, including moving the final week of classes and the exam period for the fall semester to precede the holiday recess (a change). Formal challenge by the Evening Session for the calendar to remain as it is and continue to be studied; Evening Session motion carried.
3-12-73 Minutes Ombudsman election conducted in multiple rounds without a clear winner. Committee reports: Nominating (committee vacancies filled; resolutions carried on holding special elections for vacated seats in the Senate and on committees); Ad Hoc Committee on Senate Attendance (resolutions carried on: giving student senators first priority status for registration, giving faculty senators teaching schedules that allow them to attend; creating a new senator orientation seminar; requiring 10 days prior notice to meetings for all Senate business; and designating Tuesdays between 4 pm and 6:30 pm as regular Senate meeting time; resolution on setting the calendar of meetings defeated).
2-13-73 Minutes Committee Reports: Administrative Committee (approved resolution creating alumni spots on Senate); Nominating Committee (filled committee vacancies); UARC (approved resolution allowing the TTT Program to admit up to 50 students each year); UCSC (approved credit requirement for the BS in Home Economics). New Business: approved resolution to create a special committee to review registration procedures.
12-19-72 Minutes Press conference statement that the Day Session Student Government would publish the teaching evaluations in booklet form for each student to have a personal copy. Efforts to delay publication, prohibit it, or assume responsibility for it were all unsuccessful. Committee reports: UARC (dean’s list criteria); UCSC and GCSCAR (curriculum reports published separately beginning at this time; oral reports of corrections); Student Standing (approval of list of graduates).
12-4-72 Minutes Presentation of the calendar with discussion of priority registration for student senators so that they may plan to attend meetings. UARC and Student Standing charges clarified. Opened election for members of Charter Review. Open nominations for Ombudsman. Resolution on use of raw data from teaching evaluations brought by the Administrative Committee. Minutes of 12-19-72 reflect correction to these minutes that this motion passed. Presentation of resolutions of the Evening Council on the calendar. Teaching Evaluation Committee brought a resolution that carried concerning distribution of teaching evaluation data to student government groups.
11-21-72 Minutes Committee reports: Nominating (election of additional committee members); defeat of a motion to award certificates of recognition for service to the Senate; resolution on allocation of alumni seats deferred; discussion of attendance problems and possible resolution on impeachment for repeated absences (matter referred to the Administrative Committee); Departmental Governance (approval of bylaws for Sociology); motion carried to charge the Administrative Committee with interpreting the Charter on matters pertaining to duties of the Ombudsman.
11-06-72 Minutes Committee reports: Nominating (members for committees elected); Teaching Evaluation (motion carried adopting revised common questionnaire).
10-30-72 Minutes Continuation of discussion of 5-30-72 UARC report on timing of CR/NC/Honors options. Committee reports: UCSC (including interdisciplinary program in Environmental Science Studies; and interdisciplinary course sequence in ‘The Purposes of the University’); GCSARC (including several BA/MA degrees and multi-department initiatives); Departmental Governance (deferral on bylaws for Institute of Health Science and Sociology; approval of bylaws for departments of English, Black and Puerto Rican Studies, and Academic Skills); Motion carried to create Departmental Governance as a standing committee of the Senate.
10-5-72 Minutes Further discussion of the report by UARC and status of the motions offered 5-30-72. Discussion of parliamentary procedures pertaining to dividing motions and reconsideration of motions. Business unfinished due to scheduling conflict in the meeting venue, the Playhouse.
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-30-72 Minutes Resolutions passed governing reports by the Administrative Committee following meetings with any administrator; stemming from concerns about meetings between the Administrative Committee and the President regarding authorizing the Henderson Rules. Procedures established for electing the Administrative Committee. Motion carried directing Nominating Committee to prioritize staffing committees with Senate members, though non-members may also serve. Motions carried concerning presentation of slates for staffing committees to coincide with elections from Student Government. Resolution on filling the 10 alumni seats deferred. Revised bylaws for the Evening Session Council adopted. Elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Elections for membership for Nominating Committee: nominations occurred on the floor, but the election was moved to a ballot by mail. Committee reports: UARC (motion on admission requirements for students in the Training the Teachers of Teachers program passed; motion on allowing departmental policy committees to determine grading systems for majors defeated; some motions on credit/no credit/honors policies carried and others were presented without vote prior to adjournment; clarified 10-30-72). Meeting adjourned when quorum was lost.
5-11-72 Minutes Special meeting to consider curriculum reports and matters previously referred to UARC. Motion passed on freshman seminar. Call for a quorum resulted in a 10 minute recess after which the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum.
5-8-72 Minutes Committee on the Calendar formed. Ad hoc Committee on Facilities adopted as regular committee; Nominating charged to fill. Committee reports: Student Standing (approval of list of graduates); Departmental Governance (approval of bylaws for Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, and Philosophy; Sociology and Academic Skills deferred; English and Black and Puerto Rican Studies postponed; extension granted to the Institute of Health Sciences); UCSC (curriculum items approved, some postponed because materials were delayed).
4-13-72 Minutes Extensive discussion of the calendar: elimination of Veteran’s Day holiday, agreement to form a Committee on the Calendar. Ad hoc committee reports: Faculty Services (mail rooms); Environment (charged with making more specific recommendations). Committee reports: Teaching Evaluation (results completed for prior semester; motion from floor defeated to allow experimental courses to devise their own questionnaires); Departmental Governance (approval of bylaws for Music, Anthropology, Economics, and Nursing Education; extension granted to Academic Skills). Postponement of report of the Committee on the Rules.
3-15-72 Minutes Extensive discussion of the calendar. Successful motion to form a committee to adopt rules for Senate meetings. Committee reports: GCSARC (motion carried to grant the Master’s degree in course for all students in CUNY doctoral programs, attending through Hunter); UCSC (approved curriculum items); Budget (authorized to poll the College on savings measures); Departmental Governance (approved bylaws for Educational Foundations, Geology and Geography, and Political Science; conditional approval of bylaws for Psychology); Nominating (filling various vacancies).
2-15-72 Minutes Meeting devoted entirely to discussion of the Master Plan. Report by the Master Plan Committee. Successful motion to add discussion of graduate education. Additional modifications approved on sections pertaining to: Role of the College, Research and Productivity, Student Support Services, SEEK Counseling, Research.
2-7-72 Minutes Senate Administrative Committee reported meeting with Executive Committee of the General Faculty and students to discuss the budget crisis with the president. Search committees announced for five deanships and the Assistant Vice President for Health Affairs. Committee reports: Student Standing (on various items pertaining to credit/no credit rules; through motions the matters were referred to UARC); Departmental Governance (adoption of bylaws for German, Home Economics, History, and Business Education; approval of model bylaws); UCSC (course proposals approved); GCSARC (course proposals approved). Ombudsman elections (2 rounds). Student representative successfully moved that UCSC reexamine the physical education requirement that is part of the Basic Prescription and report at the March meeting.
12-16-71 Minutes Motion carried concerning student eligibility for participation in student government. Discussion and debate concerning what constitutes a quorum and whether and when to consider a seat abandoned . Motion carried concerning the role of positive teaching evaluations in reappointment decisions. Committee reports: Student Standing, UCSC (presented rules and regulations for internships and apprenticeships, adopted); Nominating; Departmental Governance (adoption of bylaws for Physics & Astronomy, Curriculum & Teaching, Romance Languages, Theatre & Cinema, Urban Affairs, Communications, and the governance structure of the School of Social Work; authorization to develop model bylaws); GCSAR (in addition to curriculum report, motion to eliminate foreign language requirement for M.A. in Communication Science defeated); Master Plan (first draft of college Master Plan forthcoming, to be distributed for discussion and correction and then filed with the Board of Higher Education). Further discussion of Ombudsman election procedures.
12-1-71 Minutes Members of ad hoc committees announced: Faculty Services, the Environment, Bookstore, Cafeteria. Procedures announced for distribution of teaching evaluations. Discussion of security memo concerns permission letters for entry to the college on off-hours. Committee reports: GCSARC (motion carried to permit undergraduate students to take graduate courses when recommended by their departments and divisional deans’ offices); UCSC (independent study recommendations adopted with emendations; creation of Jewish Social Studies Program; passed resolution on creating a special relationship between Hunter and the New York Shakespeare Festival; motion to endorse open hearing on possible changes to the basic prescription failed to come to a vote).
11-24-71 Minutes Quorum failed. Special meeting set for December 1, 1971. Appendix (11-15-71): UCSC experimental courses for spring 1972
10-26-71 Minutes Committee reports: Teaching Evaluation (resolution carried to adopt core questions; resolution carried to deposit teaching evaluation results in the library); Update on ad hoc committees on duplicating services and faculty mailroom; Motion defeated to declare that the president acted outside her authority when invalidating the student government elections. Motion carried to create a committee on sessional equality. Chair of Nominating committee elected.
9-27-71 Minutes Procedures for special elections for filling vacant and abandoned seats. Senate office to be located in 626 Elementary School Library. Motion carried to authorize the Administrative Committee to create ad hoc committees on community services. Committee reports: Master Plan (alumni association members, deadline for submitting items for the committee guidelines); Nominating; UCSC (independent study proposal returned to the committee); Teaching Evaluation (motion failed to adopt core questions, returned to the committee).
Meeting Agendas Minutes Topics and Actions
5-27-71 Minutes Meeting at the School of Social Work. Committee reports: Student Standing, Budget, Master Plan (including definition of activities and creation of subcommittees), Departmental Governance (including guidelines for drafting departmental bylaws), Graduate Course of Study, Undergraduate Course of Study (including presentation of committee resolution on earning credit for participation in governance [motion carried to put the matter in the form of a course]; clarification of the authority of the committee with respect to approval of courses, including experimental courses; motion carried to limit experimental courses to 15 for the coming academic year; discussion of Independent Study with policies and procedures [actions postponed]), Undergraduate Academic Requirements (motions carried to adopt recommendations on admissions for students in Training the Teachers of Teachers program and cross-sessional registrations), Teacher Evaluation (motion carried to devise a core set of standard questions to supplement departmental evaluations; recommendation to publish results and make available in the library did not pass). Appendix I: By-laws of the Board of Higher Education as applied to Hunter College and as impacting Hunter High School and Hunter Elementary School faculty.
5-17-71 Minutes Meeting at Hunter College High School. Meeting schedule discussed. Motion to recommend the salary of Ombudsman (carried); report by Nominating Committee concerning Ombudsman, elections proceeded until quorum was lost. Announcement of special meeting for May 27, 1971.
4-26-71 Minutes Meeting in the Hunter College Assembly Hall. Resolution on the New York State budget (passed). Committee reports: Nominating, including Ombudsman nominations; Teacher Evaluation, including guidelines for conducting teaching evaluations (adopted); Graduate Course of Study; representation of Evening Council representatives on committees discussed, motions postponed due to lack of quorum.
4-13-71 Minutes Meeting at the School of Social Work. Discussion of elections. Report by the Nominating Committee, including motions: committee attendance (postponed), scheduling committee reports (carried); nominations for: Student Standing, Undergraduate Course of Study, Graduate Course of Study, Undergraduate Academic Requirements, Teacher Evaluation, Master Plan, Budget; opening of elections for Ombudsman; report by Undergraduate Course of Study; motion to suspend non-reappointments of faculty in departments in which no student input into teaching was collected and in which students expression opposition to the non-reappointment (carried), creation of the Departmental Governance Committee.
3-26-71 Minutes Meeting at the Kaye Playhouse. Presentation of the Evening Session Council Bylaws (adopted with modifications), representatives elected by the Evening Session Council seated; report by Nominating Committee, including adoption of Faculty Council committees as ad hoc until Senate establishes its own; resolution opposing the state budget passed.
3-14-71 Minutes First and second meetings of the new Hunter College Senate at the Bellevue School of Nursing. President Wexler presided over the first meeting to constitute the body and facilitate the first election of officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The meeting was observed by the Chairman of the Board of Higher Education. The election was facilitated by a representative of the American Arbitration Association. The second meeting immediately followed. Includes nominations and voting procedures for the Nominating Committee, presentation of the Evening Session Council Bylaws (postponed).

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