Provost's Breach of Protocols

To: Thomas F. Schutte, President

Re: Senate Resolution on the Structure and Process of the
Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Art & Design

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Academic Senate resolved as follows:

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WHEREAS, Senate Bylaws provide the Senate with responsibilities including, but not limited to, formulating the structure and procedures of search committees, and appointing faculty and chair membership; therefore, this 18th day of November, 2008, be it

RESOLVED, That the Academic Senate note its objection that the Senate was not consulted and was not informed in a timely manner regarding the search committee for the Dean of the School of Art and Design; and it is further

RESOLVED, That the Academic Senate demand that this breach of protocol is not precedent-setting.
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We would welcome an opportunity to discuss these and other related issues with you. Please contact me with your questions or comments.

The Academic Senate

By Jenny Lee, President

Cc: Senate constituents, faculty and chairs
Senior Staff