University of Illinois State Senate met June 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the senate:
In attendance: Chair, Sara Benson, Taylor Berkshire, Justin Brown, Stephen Bryan, Randy Ewoldt, Meghan Hazen, Kathy Martensen, Collin Richmond, Kathy Ryan, James Shriner and Alexis Thompson. Minutes prepared by Angela Ennis.
CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME
Chair, Sara Benson called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm.
APPROVAL OF TODAY’S MEETING AGENDA
Chair Benson asked for review of the meeting agenda, there were no suggested changes. Chair Benson motioned to approve the agenda; all approved.
APPROVAL OF MAY’s MEETING MINUTES
Chair Benson asked for review of the May meeting minutes, there were no suggested changes. Chair Benson motioned to approve the minutes and all approved.
CHAIR’S REMARKS
Chair Benson shared that this is her last full meeting as the Chair, she is saying good-bye and resigning as her term is complete. She will focus on her Interim Head role in the Library.
REMARKS FROM DEAN STEPHEN BRYAN
Dean Bryan reminded the committee of a new federal guidelines coming out regarding Title IX, mandating the policy and procedures to change. The CCG committee will likely be holding an emergency meeting this summer to implement these changes to the Sexual Misconduct Policy in the Student Code.
NEW BUSINESS
There was a proposal change to § 3-509 STUDENTS IN DEBT TO THE UNIVERSITY as it relates to the charge a student would incur for any check that is returned for non-sufficient funds. This charge would change from a $30 penalty to a $25 penalty. Justin Brown motioned to approve; Chair Benson seconded the motion. No objections, all approved.
REVIEW OF APPROVED CHANGES TO THE STUDENT CODE
The committee reviewed all the proposed changes made during the academic year. There were minor adjustments suggested to change.
Angela Ennis will prepare for the Chancellor’s review and work to get all changes made to the website and prepare for print. She will also work with the colleges for the print copy distribution to be sent early August.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m
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