Grundy Reporter

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Senate met Dec. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the senate:

I. CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Senate was called to order at 3:10 pm with Senate Executive Committee (SEC) Vice-Chair John Dallesasse (ENGR) presiding and Professor Emeritus H. George Friedman, Jr. serving as Parliamentarian.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

12/06/21-01 Without objection, the minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting were approved as distributed by unanimous consent.

III. APPROVAL OF FLOOR PRIVILEGES

12/06/21-02 The following individual requested floor privileges. Without objection, floor privileges were granted by unanimous consent.

RS.22.02, Resolution Regarding Data Collection and Instructor Notification in Cases of Students with Highly Infectious Diseases in Instructional Settings

• Kay Kirkpatrick (Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics)

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

No requests received.

V. SENATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR’S REMARKS

Vice-Chair Dallesasse gave remarks in SEC Chair Rob Kar’s absence. Dallesasse acknowledged how stressful this time of the year and semester can be. There are a number of mental health resources available and Dallesasse encouraged individuals to utilize those resources if needed. SEC continues to work on the recommendations made by the Eighth Senate Review Commission. Dallesasse also reported that a large packet of proposed changes to the Statutes is expected to be transmitted to the Senate for consideration in the spring. In the spring, the Senate will continue to meet via Zoom webinar as long as the Governor continues to issue disaster proclamations. Dallesasse reminded everyone to stay vigilant against COVID-19 and encouraged mask wearing, vaccinations, and frequent hand washing.

VI. CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS

Chancellor Robert Jones noted that the SHIELD Team continues to monitor COVID-19 data very closely and respond appropriately. The new Omicron variant seems to be more contagious. Jones encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and if already vaccinated, get the booster.

With all the increased mental health pressures at this time of year, Jones asked that individuals keep themselves and others safe. Jones reiterated to reach out for mental health resources if needed.

The State of the University Address was recorded and will soon be available. Formal remarks and questions and answers are included in the recording. Jones wished everyone a good winter break.

VII. QUESTIONS

Faculty senator Benson (LIBR) asked about the possibility of requiring booster vaccinations. Jones responded that a lot of unanswered questions remain at this juncture so right now everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated, get the booster, wear a mask, and follow safety guidelines.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

Without objection, the following items were approved by unanimous consent.

12/06/21-03 EP.22.044* World Literature Minor -- Revise the Minor in World Literature

12/06/21-04 EP.22.045* Mathematics, BSLAS -- Revision to the BSLAS in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

12/06/21-05 EP.22.046* Actuarial Science, BSLAS -- Revision of the BSLAS in Actuarial Science, Department of Mathematics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

12/06/21-06 EP.22.047* Mathematics: Data Optimization, BSLAS -- Revision to the BSLAS, Major in Mathematics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. The Operations Research Concentration will be Renamed to Data Optimization

12/06/21-07 EP.22.048* Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, BSLAS -- Revision to the BSLAS, Major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Concentration, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

12/06/21-08 EP.22.049* Mathematics: Math Doctoral Preparation, BSLAS -- Revision to the BSLAS, Major in Mathematics, Math Doctoral Preparation concentration, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. The Graduate Preparation concentration will be renamed to Math Doctoral Preparation

12/06/21-09 EP.22.050* Mathematics: Mathematics Teaching Option, BSLAS -- Revision to the BSLAS, Major in Mathematics, Mathematics Teaching Option, Department of Mathematics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

12/06/21-10 EP.22.051* Computer Science, MCS (on-campus & online) -- These revisions are to: (i) Incorporate Internship Opportunities for Master of Computer Science (MCS) Students and, (ii) Add a Chicago, Illinois, Location as a New Approved Location for the MCS Program

12/06/21-11 EP.22.052* Computer Science, PhD -- To Provide Clarity to Current Requirements by Removing Graduate Handbook Footnotes and to Add a Third Requirement Category to Support Cross-disciplinary Research and PhD Students Entering from a Non-CS Background

12/06/21-12 EP.22.053* Slavic Languages and Literatures, PhD -- Modified Some Ph.D. Course Requirements. New Requirement of the Professionalization Workshop (SLAV 575) Course and Reduce Repetition of the Slavic Languages Pedagogy Seminar (SLAV 577). Requiring Sequence of Four Graduate-level Survey Courses of Russian Literature (RUSS 511, 512, 513 and 514). No Longer Require the GRE Test for Admission

12/06/21-13 EP.22.058* Data Science and Engineering - Floating -- Establish a Graduate Concentration in Data Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering

12/06/21-14 EP.22.060* Japanese Arts and Aesthetics Minor, UG -- Establish the Undergraduate Minor in Japanese Arts and Aesthetics in the College of Fine and Applied Arts

IX. PROPOSALS

12/06/21-15 CC.22.15* Election of Members on Standing Committees of the Senate at the December 6, 2021 Senate Meeting

On behalf of the Senate Committee on Committees (CC), Committee Member Jenkins introduced and moved approval of proposal CC.22.15.

12/06/21-16 Andrew Moss (LAS) was nominated from the floor to fill the faculty vacancy on Public Engagement & Outreach (2022) and Kent Choquette (ENGR) was nominated from the floor to fill the faculty vacancy on University Student Life (2022). There were no additional nominations from the floor and nominations were declared closed.

12/06/21-17 Through the online voting system Poll Everywhere, proposal CC.22.15 was approved as amended with 126 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention.

12/06/21-18 RS.22.02* Resolution Regarding Data Collection and Instructor Notification in Cases of Students with Highly Infectious Diseases in Instructional Settings

Faculty senator Rosenstock (LAS) introduced and moved approval of resolution RS.22.02 and the motion was seconded. Kirkpatrick added additional comments and discussion followed. Several faculty senators and a student senator spoke in support of the resolution. After a few questions were answered, debate drew to a close.

12/06/21-19 Through the online voting system Poll Everywhere, resolution RS.22.02 was approved with 83 in favor, 27 opposed, and 11 abstentions.

X. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

12/06/21-20 EP.22.061* Report of Administrative Approvals through November 29, 2021 12/06/21-21 SUR.22.01* Report on SURSMAC Meeting, November 4, 2021

XI. NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 pm.

https://www.senate.illinois.edu/20211206senate/20211206m.pdf