Council of Illinois University Senates Agenda
Friday, October 24, 2008

8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Chicago State University

New Academic Library

Conference Room 454

I. 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

II. 9:15 a.m. Welcoming Comments – Dr. Sandra Westbrooks, Provost of Chicago State University

III. Call to Order/Attendance

Morning Session

IV. Approval of Council of Illinois University Senates Minutes of April 4, 2008

V. Discussion Topics:

Agenda Setting: The Role and Charge of CIUS and the Function of Annual Meetings

The Role and Charge of Faculty Senates and the Policy Making Relationship with Administrations

Faculty Senate President Responsibilities and Administrative Expectations (Paul Blobaum Governors State University)

Reluctant Senate Representatives (Paul Blobaum, Governors State University)

IBHE Public Agenda document (Dan Holland, Illinois State University)

IBHE Report

VI. 12:00 p.m. Lunch – Box Lunch and Refreshments Provided

Lunch Remarks – Dr. Frank G. Pogue, President Chicago State University

Campus Tour (for those interested)

Afternoon Session – 1:00pm

VII. Additional Items for Discussion

Faculty Senate and Relationship with Board of Trustees and the Role of Board of Trustees at Differing Universities (Yan Searcy, Chicago State University)

University Budget Concerns that Affect Teaching and Scholarship