Proposed
Charge on Handling of Student Complaints: Faculty Senator David
Hughes writes: "The union is now dealing with at least two grievances
arising from student complaints handled poorly." Natalie Borisovets
discussed the matter with Hughes, and writes that it "...does seem to
be a legitimate area of concern. There are apparently a couple of cases
where the AAUP has had to become involved because the lack of any
recognized channels for student complaints resulted in things
escalating way beyond what would seem to be necessary." Hughes proposes
a charge "along the lines of":
Design a procedure for investigating
student complaints against instructors, beginning at the department
level, and, if necessary, escalating upwards from there.
Consider and make recommendations for
modifying the Senate's standing committee structure and/or charges.
Consider whether the Senate should issue a standing charge to an
existing committee or create a new committee to deal with issues
concerning athletics, general health and wellness of the University
community, and social issues facing the University. Consider other
committee structure modifications that may be needed or proposed.
[Note: Review of the standing committee structure was last undertaken
in 2007.]