The Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will meet Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 3:30 PM in Molinaro Hall D137.
The University Committee has approved the following agenda:
Call to Order by John Buenker, chair.
Approval of Minutes of the October 29, 2002 meeting (see PSF 4/02-03 attached) - Agenda document 1.
Report of the University Committee Chair
Report of the Chancellor
Questions - Written/Oral
Old Business
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
The Committee on Academic Planning recommends the following:
Be it RESOLVED that the request from the Theatre Arts Department for authorization to implement Concentrations in Acting, Design and Technology, and Management and Direction are approved, as described in Agenda document 2.
New Business
RESOLUTION REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE
The University Committee recommends the following:
WHEREAS, since the beginning of the 2002 plan year only one affordable health insurance provider (the Humana - Eastern HMO) has been available to State employees in the heavily populated eastern portions of Kenosha and Racine counties;
AND WHEREAS, no other HMO or any PPO is offered and the far more costly Blue Cross/Blue Shield Standard Plans are not viable alternatives for the great majority of employees;
AND WHEREAS, more than one HMO plan is still available in nearly all counties with sizable populations - four plans are available in Dane County, for example;
BE IT RESOLVED, that State employees in southeastern Wisconsin are entitled to health insurance options that are comparable to those offered in other parts of the State, and deserve an end to this inequitable treatment at the earliest possible date.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
The General Education Committee recommends the following:
Be it RESOLVED, that a new graduation requirement in Global/Non-Western Culture is approved, as described in Agenda document 3 to become effective for students who enter in Fall 2003.
Adjournment