Biol 470 - Biology Colloquium, 2 credits - The biology department proposes offering their colloquia as a "for credit" course in a seminar format. The colloquia have always been offered and will continue to be open to anyone who wants to attend. Students who opt to take the colloquium for credit will read articles by the speaker, who is coming to campus, or papers on the topic being discussed before the talk. They will meet afterwards to participate in discussions with the speaker about his/her research. The course could fulfill a senior level seminar requirement in the biology department. Desired effective date - Spring 2005. Approved.

Elections

Dr. John McLarnon was nominated to fill a seat on General Education Task Force. Dr. Debra Kepple-Mamros was nominated for an At-Large seat on the Outcomes Assessment Committee. Dr. Shawn Gallagher was nominated for the At-Large seat on the Noonan Committee to replace Dr. George Stine. A Luek/Lynch motion to instruct the Secretary to cast a ballot in favor of the nominees passed

Senate Resolution

Senator Schaffer reintroduced back a discussion initiated at an October meeting. It dealt with protection of students in the event of a strike. He brought with him a proposal for Senate to consider. After a lengthy discussion, a Fenwick/Lynch motion for a Senate resolution recommending that all faculty members at the University will respect the students' decisions to cross the picket lines or not was passed.