Senate Report
Tuesday, April 9, 2013;
12:30-1:50 pm [doors open at noon]
Alumni Reading Room, Library, Brooklyn Campus

MEETING AGENDA [PDF of Agenda]
0. Welcome and introductions 12:30

I. Report from the Senate (reports will be published in advance)
    a. Results of the Senate general elections.
    b. Exec. Summary: Senate overview, faculty representation,  
        Senate meetings & actions, and Senate budget
    c. Academic Programs and Policies Committee - Spring 2013 Report
    d. Academic Concerns & Support
       Faculty Development Fund Committee - 2012-2013 Report
       Distinguished Teacher Award Committee Report - 2013 Report
    e. Senate Initiatives 2012-13: Institutional Dialogs on Pratt Education

2. DISCUSSION with the President and Chairman

STATE OF CURRICULUM - STRATEGIC PLANNING
An official update and status report on curriculum in connection with the Institute's strategic plan. This relates to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and its two wing and three sub-committees, as follows:

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Sub-committees on
    + Four-Year Integration
    + BFA Credit Total
    + Scheduling Matrix

Standing committees
    + SLAS Committee on General Education
    + A&D Foundation Department.

RSVP and submit comments and agenda items, below, or by contacting your senate representatives or JennyLee@pratt.edu, 201.873.5853. The Senate provides lunch. Please indicate any dietary restrictions/preferences.


RESERVATIONs as of March 29 [Refresh browser for updated list]

1. Judith Aaron; Vice President for Enrollment
2. Sameetah Agha; Senator representing FT SLAS
3. Cecilia Almeida; Senator representing UG Chairs A&D
4. Philip Ayers; FT A&D
5. Paul Dambowic; Senator representing PT SLAS
6. Mary Edwards; Senator representing PT A&D
7. Kathryn Filla; Senator representing PT A&D
8. Cheryl Gross; Senate Treasurer, Senator representing PT A&D
9. Jenny Lee, President of the Academic Senate
10. Bill McMillin; Senator representing FT Library
11. Tshombe Miles; Alternate Senator representing PT SLAS
12. Darini Nickolas; Senator representing PT SLAS
13. Mark O'Grady; Senator representing FT A&D
14. Brent Porter; Senator representing PT ARCH
15. Leslie Roberts; Senator representing FT A&D
16. Gayle Rodda-Kurtz; Senator representing UG/G Chairs A&D
17. Kim Sloane; Chair, Foundation
18. David Ruy; Senator representing FT ARCH
19. Thomas F. Schutte, President, Pratt Institute
20. Ivan Shumkov; Senator representing PT ARCH
21. Amy B. Snider; Senator representing FT A&D
22. Sean Sullivan; Senator representing PT A&D; Alum FA
23. Chris Sula; Senator representing FT SILS
24. Jon Thayer; Alternate Senator representing FT A&D
25. Sarah vanOuwerkerk; Senator representing FT A&D
26. Patrick Webb; Senate VP, Senator representing FT A&D
27. Doug Wirls; Senator representing FT A&D
28. Eric Wong; Architecture, PT ARCH
29. Chris Wynter; Alternate Senator representing PT A&D

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About The Senate Report
Senate ByLaw 9B requires the Academic Senate to convene at least once, after the eighth week of each of the semesters, Fall and Spring, a meeting of the faculty and chairs, presided over by the President of the Academic Senate. The President of Pratt Institute and the President of the Academic Senate will report on issues confronting the Institute and academic governance.

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