February 3, 2015

Approved 2-3-15
2014-15:6

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

THE STEERING COMMITTEE

AGENDA

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

3:15-5:00 P.M.

BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

1. Approval of Agenda for February 3, 2015
2. Approval of Draft Minutes for January 13, 2015 (Attachment #1)
3. President’s Remarks – Lou Anna K. Simon
4. Provost’s Remarks – June Youatt
5. The Steering Committee Chairperson’s Remarks – Professor Deborah Moriarty
6. Integrity of Scholarship and Grades Policy – Professor Cynthia Taggart, UCUE Chairperson (Attachment #2)
7. Computational Mathematics Science and Engineering Department Proposal – Reports
   • UCFA – Professor Phylis Floyd
   • UCUE – Professor Cynthia Taggart
   • UCGS – Professor Eric Strauss (Attachment #3)
   • UCSA – James Conwell
   • UCFT - Laura McCabe
8. University Committee on Faculty Tenure Update - Professor Laura McCabe, Chairperson
9. Academic Competitive Fund Nominees – Update – Provost Youatt
10. Possession of Firearms on Campus – Professor Deborah Moriarty (Attachments #4a and #4b)
11. Discussion with College Rep – Professor Mary Noel, At-Large Member

• Progress on discussion regarding the Academic Calendar
• 20-20 Parking, Public Transportation and Faculty Input
• Faculty Salaries: Position in the Big Ten
• MSU Web Email – Functionality for Faculty
• Remodeling of Class Rooms without Discussion with Faculty Who Use Them
• Events Calendar on MSU Web Page
• Progress of List Presented this Fal

Attachments:

1. Draft Minutes for January 13, 2015
2. Integrity of Scholarships and Grades Policy - UCUE Report
3. UCGS CMSE Report
4. MSU Faculty Handbook and Ordinance Passed by the MSU BOT:
   a.  Faculty Handbook Policy – go to Pages 25-26
   b.  MSU Ordinance
5. Draft Agenda for Faculty Senate for February 17, 2015
6. Draft Agenda for University Council for February 24, 2015