Council of Illinois University Senates Agenda

 March 29, 2004

Illinois State University

Founders Suite, Bone Student Center

Normal, Illinois

 

9:00 a.m.  Reception, Founders Suite 

 

Morning Session, Founders Suite

 

I.         Call to Order and Introductions

 

II.        Approval of Minutes of September 19, 2003

 

III.       Issues Pending from Prior CIUS Meetings:

            A.  Status of Ratification of CIUS Resolutions/Motions at Illinois Public Universities

      1.   Employee Health Insurance Benefits Resolution/Motion

a.      CIUS Drafted Resolution October 2002; CIUS Motion 3/21/03

b.      Domestic Partner Benefits - CIUS Discussed 9/19/03

 

2.     Voting Representation on IBHE by Faculty Advisory Council Representative

                                CIUS Motion 3/21/03

 

                      3.     State Control of Tuition Monies

                        CIUS Motion 3/21/03

               

4.     “Comprehensive Statement on the Impact of State Monies to Private Institutions and the Impact of Budget Cuts” - CIUS Resolution Drafted Spring 2002 (CIUS Suggested Electronic Vote on Resolution 3/21/03)

           

B.     Interpretation of Truth in Tuition Law for Upper Division/Lower Division Students

SIU-C Representative Requested Interpretation 9/19/03

 

C.     CIUS Organizational Concerns

1.                  Drafting of CIUS Bylaws - CIUS Discussed 3/21/03

2.                  CIUS Fundraising for Advertisement and Lobbying Costs
CIUS Motion 3/21/03

 

D.    Status of Faculty Attendance at “IBHE Big Picture Meetings”

CIUS Discussed 9/19/03

 

IV.              University Exclusive Agreements with Commercial Vendors

 

V.                 State Board Governing Tenure – Proposed Legislation

 

 

12:00 p.m. Lunch, 1857 Private Dining Room

 

Afternoon Session, Founders Suite

 

VI.               Faculty Productivity Report Drafted by IBHE-FAC December 2003: “Illinois Board of Higher Education Faculty Advisory Council’s Response to The Board’s Request for Input Regarding Faculty Productivity Issues”

 

VII.            USA Patriot Act – Resolution Drafted/Approved by Cal State University-Monterey Bay Senate

 

VIII.         College Voter Registration Act – Bill 4141 - Endorsed by ISU Academic Senate 3/3/04

 

IX.              State University Retirement System – Changes in Funding Requirements

 

X.                 Western Illinois University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Title 10 (“Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell Policy”) Resolution

 

Adjournment