Evaluate aspects of information technology services at Rutgers including whether systems communicate effectively with each other, incorporate user experience levels and feedback, are user-friendly, improve data flow, and enhance coordination among information technology personnel. Explore ways that the Office of Information Technology can more efficiently provide services to users. Identify opportunities for Rutgers to centralize or take a more distributive approach to various information technology functions, and investigate the advantages and disadvantages of deploying more open software. If developments during the time of deliberations warrant it, consider the ramifications of a reunification of Robert Wood Johnson Medical with Rutgers New Brunswick on the above.

Consider and report on the Proposal submitted by Senator Candice Greaux, and the related resolution from the Rutgers University Student Assembly, regarding implementation of the Senate's recommendations on availability of syllabi, contained in the 2006 Instruction, Curricula and Advising Committee's Response to Charge S-0313, Availability of Syllabi during Add/Drop. Also consider how new technologies, and emphasis on learning goals and assessment objectives for courses, have changed the definition of "syllabus."

Continue consideration of future changes to the academic calendar to extend beyond what was recommended for September and November 2011 by the Senate in October 2010.

Original Charge with Subsequent Addenda: Consider the potential problems with the Fall 2010 academic calendar brought to the Senate’s attention by Senator Ted Szatrowski; namely, the fact that the first class meeting for sections of courses meeting on Monday only will not take place until near the end of the second week of classes. Evaluate the difficulties this will cause for faculty and students. Consult with Arun Mukherjee, University Director of Scheduling and Space Management, with appropriate staff in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and with representatives of various schools and colleges and recommend whether or not changes should be made to the Fall 2010 academic calendar to solve the problems identified. Also revisit the academic calendar for subsequent years to see if changes should be made in order to avoid similar problems with Monday classes in the future.  [Note: Two partial responses to this charge have been adopted by the Senate and sent to the administration. They are: Response to Charge S-1003, Fall 2010 Academic Calendar (April 2010) and Partial Response to Charge S-1003 on Fall 2011 Academic Calendar (October 2010).] 

Review current recognition and protection of academic freedom in University policies, traditions and practices, with particular emphasis on the relationship between academic freedom and faculty participation in University governance.

In preparation for the Rutgers/UMD merger, investigate the status of the research support infrastructure at Rutgers, including instrumentation, equipment, maintenance contracts, site licenses, and shared data storage. Provide recommendations that have the potential to reduce associated costs and enhance opportunities for information, equipment, and instrumentation sharing. Provide recommendations about research data security and academic and non-academic support services.

Examine the short- and long-term ramifications of the proposed separation of Rutgers-Camden from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as they relate to, and from the perspectives of, past, present, and prospective students.

Examine the short- and long-term ramifications of the proposed separation of Rutgers-Camden from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as they relate to, and from the perspectives of, past, present, and prospective faculty and staff.