Grundy Reporter

University of Illinois System Senate Committee on Conduct Governance met March 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present: Chair, James Shriner, Taylor Berkshire-Akers, Trish Anton, Justin Brown, Stephen Bryan, Randy Ewoldt, Andrea Fischer, Kathy Martensen, Christopher Schmitz and Nisi Sturgis. Ex officio: Emily Wuchner and Meg Edwards

Minutes by Angela Ennis.

Absent: Sarah Hatlestad, Meghan Hazon, Ian Katsnelson, Julie Matuszewski and Matt Musipa Guest: Kristen McMurray, Provost Office; Jenny Amos, Chair of the Academic Policy Task Force; Lizy Mostowski, Richard Herman, and Erez Cohen, members of the Chancellor’s Appointed Council on Campus and Jewish Life.

I. CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the Senate Committee on Conduct Governance (CCG) was called to order at 3:02 pm with Chair, James Shriner presiding.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (February)

Chair Shriner asked for the members to review the January meeting minutes that were sent out and asked for changes or additions. After review, Trish Anton motioned to approve the minutes and Randy Ewoldt seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken, and the minutes were approved.

Yes: Chair, James Shriner, Taylor Berkshire-Akers, Trish Anton, Randy Ewoldt, Kathy Martensen, Christopher Schmitz and Nisi Sturgis.

No: None

Abstain: Andrea Fischer and Justin Brown

III. CHAIR’S REMARKS

Chair Shriner had no remarks other than welcoming members from the Chancellor’s Appointed Council on Campus and Jewish Life.

IV. DEAN’S REMARKS

Dean Stephen Bryan had no remarks.

V. OLD BUSINESS

§ 1-501 All Students

Kathy Martensen discussed changes to § 1-501 All Students that was tabled from the February meeting for additional feedback. Kathy received no additional feedback. Nisi Sturgis motioned to move and approve. Trish Anton seconded the motion. After vote, all approved.

Yes: Chair, James Shriner, Taylor Berkshire-Akers, Trish Anton, Justin Brown, Randy Ewoldt, Andrea Fischer, Kathy Martensen, Christopher Schmitz and Nisi Sturgis.

No: None

§ 3-201 Final Examinations

Kathy Martensen shared changes to § 3-201 Final Examinations that was tabled from the February meeting for additional feedback. Kathy received no additional feedback. Randy Ewoldt motioned to move and approve. Nisi Sturgis seconded the motion. After roll-call vote, all approved.

Yes: Chair, James Shriner, Taylor Berkshire-Akers, Trish Anton, Justin Brown, Randy Ewoldt, Andrea Fischer, Kathy Martensen, Christopher Schmitz and Nisi Sturgis.

No: None

§ 3-202 Evening, Midterm, and Hourly Examinations

Kathy Martensen shared changes to § 3-202 Evening, Midterm, and Hourly Examinations that was tabled from the February meeting for additional feedback. Kathy received no additional feedback. Randy Ewoldt motioned to move and approve. Nisi Sturgis seconded the motion. After roll-call vote, all approved.

Yes: Chair, James Shriner, Taylor Berkshire-Akers, Trish Anton, Justin Brown, Randy Ewoldt, Andrea Fischer, Kathy Martensen, Christopher Schmitz and Nisi Sturgis.

No: None

Sub-group Updates

Article 1 Student Rights and Responsibilities

Sub-group 2 (Review of Parts 2 & 3)

James Shriner met with his sub-group and shared a few things they are working on. They meet again as a group on April 11th and will bring back changes to a future meeting for discussion and approval.

Article 2 General Policies and Regulations

Sub-group 1 (Review of Parts 1, 3, 5, 6 & 9)

Stephen Bryan shared that he talked with legal counsel about discrepancies with the discrimination statement. Their sub-group will be meeting soon and has nothing more to share today.

VI. NEW BUSINESS

Guests from the Chancellor’s Appointed Council on Campus and Jewish Life, Lizy Mostowski, Richard Herman and Erez Cohen joined the committee meeting to talk about the work they are doing. Erez Cohen shared they were reviewing the Harassment and Discrimination policy of the University. They shared what other universities publish and what the Student Code may be able to house. They are hoping to “increase the presence of values across the student code and show it as more of a positive values-oriented document, rather than a discipline case-by-case document.” Richard Herman forwarded the document: “Student Code – Harassment” for our information. Members of the Chancellor’s Council shared that finding a definition and clear meaning of harassment isn’t easy in our student code or on campus. Harassment, as it relates to student behavior, is defined in the student code under § 1-302(i), but better defined in the Campus Administrative Manual. Chair Shriner shared that the CCG group has broken into smaller working groups to look at individual sections of the code and matters that need addressing and updated. Chair Shriner asked CCG members to review today’s discussion and send him any questions/ideas they have for the Chancellor’s Appointed Council on Campus and Jewish Life.

After review, discussion, and feedback, it was suggested to the Chancellor’s Council that they continue to work on suggested changes to the code around harassment, discrimination, and reasonable accommodations that they would like to see made and submit in a formal proposal for the CCG committee to review. It was also agreed that the CCG would provide the Chancellor’s Council with the meeting chat notes and the current 2021-22 version of the student code to work with.

§ 3-105 Credit-No Credit Grading Options

and

§ 3-311 Adding and Dropping Courses

Kathy Martensen and Jenny Amos, Chair of the Academic Policy Task Force joined the committee to share the Final Task Force report and proposed changes to the student code to both § 3-105 Credit-No Credit Grading Options and § 3-311 Adding and Dropping Courses. Jenny shared their work, thought process and University departments that reviewed the proposed changes to these sections. After committee review, Justin Brown motioned to move and approve changes to both sections. Trish Anton seconded the motion. After vote, all approved.

Yes: Chair, James Shriner, Taylor Berkshire-Akers, Trish Anton, Justin Brown, Randy Ewoldt, Andrea Fischer, Kathy Martensen, Christopher Schmitz and Nisi Sturgis.

No: None

ADJOURNMENT

Randy Ewoldt motioned to adjourn the meeting and Kathy Martensen seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 pm.

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